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Author: Alex Maher

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The 3-Minute Beginners Guide to Understanding ‘Xavier: Renegade Angel’

November 2, 2017May 9, 2019 Alex MaherComments Off on The 3-Minute Beginners Guide to Understanding ‘Xavier: Renegade Angel’

Adult Swim’s weirdest show melted my mind and soul forever. Ten years later, here are a dozen tidbits worth revisiting.

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I’m 18. I’ve Watched 600+ Episodes of ‘One Piece’ 6x Each.

January 31, 2017May 9, 2019 Alex MaherComments Off on I’m 18. I’ve Watched 600+ Episodes of ‘One Piece’ 6x Each.

Here are six things I’ve learned from that experience.

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Which Gohan Is the Best Gohan?

January 3, 2017May 9, 2019 Alex MaherComments Off on Which Gohan Is the Best Gohan?

Or: The Evolution and Devolution of Dragon Ball Z’s once-powerful son.

EDITORS PICKS

The Pencil Power of Richard Williams

By Eric Vilas-Boas

Cancer claimed the life of the legendary animator behind the vibrant cartooning in 'Who Framed Roger Rabbit' and more masterworks.

Cartoon Dads, Ranked

By The Dot and Line

With only the finest — the pères de la pères — of animation. Happy Father’s Day!

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Morty Is Mixed, Just Like Me. And That’s Complicated.

By Izzy Kings

The soul of ‘Rick and Morty’ is a mixed-race boy who goes on inter-dimensional adventures. What do we expect of him?

“Kota” Brings Pain, Tension, and Peril to UA’s Summer Camp

By Sarra Sedghi

And a cliffhanger leading us into the next episode.

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‘Aggretsuko’ Shows the Power of Women Reclaiming Their Anger

By Marley Crusch

And for this woman, among many others, it was damn well time a show did.

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The Best (and Worst) Neon Genesis Evangelion Theme Song Covers

By Eric Vilas-Boas

Yes, there are too many.

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The Only Good Thing About ‘Gurren Lagann’

By John Maher

A choice New Year’s Resolution provided by a super dumb anime.

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‘Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse’ Snags the Oscar

By Eric Vilas-Boas

For once, the Academy got it right.

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Why Joe Hisaishi Was Princess Mononoke’s Secret Weapon

By John Maher

For ‘Princess Mononoke,’ Hayao Miyazaki’s favorite composer wrote the best symphonic theme since Tchaikovsky’s Sixth Symphony.

‘Birthday Wonderland’ Is Pure, Gorgeous Chaos

By Marley Crusch

But the film, which was screened at Fantasia 2019, suffers from not having a clear direction.

2017 editorial | Editorial by MysteryThemes.