The Notenki Memoirs: Studio Gainax and The Men Who Created Evangelion
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The Japanese animation industry is a multi-faceted, unique system of intricate, interlocking businesses, frameworks, networks and processes. While much has been written on the sociocultural impact of anime around the world, as well as thematic analysis of individual works, in truth there are many aspects which still warrant further discussion, in order to more adequately understand the elements beyond the surface. This list is a compilation of sources of information which may serve as a start to help shed light and contribute to a fuller image of the inner workings and idiosyncrasies of the anime industry.
Takeda’s account of the history of Gainax is an invaluable source of information regarding one of the most influential creative houses in the industry, without which the history of anime would be completely different.