Odd Taxi: In the Woods condenses the story of one of the best anime of the decade into an easily digestible feature format, while providing some answers and a satisfying closure.

First and foremost, it’s worth noting that Odd Taxi In the Woods is a retelling, not a full-on sequel. This is why everyone is shown as animals again despite the events that transpired at the ...

Popular on Variety When “Odd Taxi” came out, many people compared it to Martin Scorsese’s work. I wondered what character dramas you had in mind for “The Last Blossom.” ...

When “Odd Taxi” came out, many people compared it to Martin Scorsese’s work. I wondered what character dramas you had in mind for “The Last Blossom.” ...

There’s a deep melancholy emanating from “The Last Blossom,” Baku Kinoshita‘s anime feature, playing in competition at this year’s Annecy Animation Festival. Kinoshita’s directorial ...