Andrew Luecke

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The Secret Origins of the Otaku

A brief look at the history of otaku subculture and how it’s been intertwined with the rise of anime in the United States.

You can lead a horse to self-awareness, but you can’t re-write the traumas of his family history. Or something.

It’s the perfect show for lovers of jazz, film noir, and giant robots.

Maybe Deku should use his legs?

The big blasting ‘Bebop’ boy brings ‘Blade Runner’ a ‘Blackout.’

A poem for Nickelodeon’s 'Doug.'

All traumatized children would bring their parents back to life if they could. The Elrics show us why the past should stay dead.

The Ice King of ‘Adventure Time’ needs some advice, and our house head shrinker, Dr. Scratchansniff, is here to help.

Nothing is perfect but everything matters in a finale—but maybe not THE finale—that brings it all home. (No spoilers, promise!)