Originally released on Valentine’s Day, Ne Zha 2 has demolished all competition in 2025 and is firmly in a league of its own in animation history. Against a production budget of US$80 million, Ne Zha 2 broke numerous box office records inside and outside China. It became the highest-grossing film in a single box office territory and globally became the highest-grossing animated film, the highest-grossing non-English language film (being the first to gross over $2 billion), and the first animated film in history to cross the $2 billion mark. It also ranks as the highest-grossing film of 2025, the fifth-highest-grossing film of all time,[9] and the highest-selling animated film in terms of ticket…
Author: Derrick Wize
Derrick Wize
Originally from Chicago, Derrick Wize brings a unique blend of creative insight and technical expertise to his work as an arts and media editor. With a deep passion for the history and evolution of animation and film production, he has built his career at the intersection of technology and storytelling. As a certified project manager and seasoned technology consultant, Derrick has supported music, video, and animation studios in streamlining production pipelines and developing innovative workflows. His editorial perspective is shaped by hands-on experience in both creative production and technical systems, allowing him to bridge artistic vision with industry practice.
Ninja Scroll is widely viewed as one of the most influential anime movies of all time. Fans around the world will tell you that it’s not just the incredible art or the vivid action sequences. But when you mix these vital elements with one of the most imaginative stories and add sophisticated plot details you get an epic cult classic that fans still appreciate over 30 years after its release. Written and directed by Yoshiaki Kawajiri (also responsible for Wicked City), Ninja Scroll was theatrically released in Japan on June 5th 1993 and received an English-dubbed release through Manga Entertainment…