Instant Ramen Anime Podcast

What's Good? Juan is in Mexico on a family vacation. Welcome to Episode Two of Instant Ramen Frienship with Sarah Voigt! News Netflix hires a director in charge of anime. In This Corner of the World is named “Best Japanese Film of 2016” by Kinema Junpo (Japans's oldest film magazine), Sunao Katabuchi wins the Best Director Award. Amazon launches an anime subscription Channel. Kizumonogatari III Film earns 87 Million Yen in first Weekend debut. Your Name debuts at #1 in South Korea, the first Japanese film to do so since Howl's moving Castle.   Studio Ghibli   Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind- Hayao Miyazaki- Studio Hibari- 1984 Had an english release under the name Warriors of the Wind which was heavily edited and told a different narrative aimed toward children, appealing as a childhood adventure film.   Castle in the Sky- Hayao Miyazaki- 1986 Won 7 first place awards for animation, design, and best film.   Grave of the Fireflies- Isao Takahata- 1988 Won 3 awards, 2 retroactively in 19