More anime, fewer superheroes. More nostalgia, less heavy promo. The annual convention continued on its path as a fan-driven event and not an industry hype machine.
In this animated film, two friends in the Philippines discover a portal to a place with magical creatures. But there’s one problem: How do they get back home?
The animated film is inspired by the real-life events of the Himeyuri Corps, who were mobilized, and then abandoned, in Okinawa, Japan, during World War II.
There have been ups and downs, including a widely reviled big-screen disaster. But the latest film shows a story that is headed in the right direction.
Powered by exceptional performances from Jamie Bell and Richard Gadd, “Half Man” captures rare moments of male tenderness — before inevitably punishing them.
