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Author: Eric Vilas-Boas

Co-Editor in Chief/Co-Founder of The Dot and Line. Definitely hasn't seen that meme.
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This Is the Best Scene in Every Version of ‘DBZ’—No Matter What

March 26, 2018May 9, 2019 Eric Vilas-BoasComments Off on This Is the Best Scene in Every Version of ‘DBZ’—No Matter What

Applause for this moment.

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Why the Only Good Ads Are the Ones That Look Like Miyazaki Movies

March 21, 2018May 9, 2019 Eric Vilas-BoasComments Off on Why the Only Good Ads Are the Ones That Look Like Miyazaki Movies

Oregon’s state motto is “She flies with her own wings.” It fits.

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Spongebob’s First Episode Crammed in a GIF Is Some Weird-Ass Shit

March 13, 2018May 27, 2019 Eric Vilas-BoasComments Off on Spongebob’s First Episode Crammed in a GIF Is Some Weird-Ass Shit

I don’t really know how to handle this.

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The Greatest Sword Fight Ever Animated

March 7, 2018May 9, 2019 Eric Vilas-BoasComments Off on The Greatest Sword Fight Ever Animated

Yutaka Nakamura’s animation in ‘Sword of the Stranger’ is a staggering work to behold.

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How to Date People Who Don’t Love Cartoons When You Love Cartoons

February 14, 2018May 9, 2019 Eric Vilas-BoasComments Off on How to Date People Who Don’t Love Cartoons When You Love Cartoons

Nine tips for those animation-loving Romeos and Juliets who might otherwise be doomed to fail.

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The Tragedy and the Triumph of ‘Kiki’s Delivery Service’

January 24, 2018May 9, 2019 Eric Vilas-BoasComments Off on The Tragedy and the Triumph of ‘Kiki’s Delivery Service’

“Yes, yes, holy crap, Paku-san, yes!”

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That Time Akira Kurosawa Left Hayao Miyazaki Speechless

January 17, 2018May 9, 2019 Eric Vilas-BoasComments Off on That Time Akira Kurosawa Left Hayao Miyazaki Speechless

This is what two legends meeting looks like.

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Canis Lupus Excelcius: The Badass Anime About Wolves You Should Watch Right Now

January 11, 2018January 2, 2020 Eric Vilas-BoasComments Off on Canis Lupus Excelcius: The Badass Anime About Wolves You Should Watch Right Now

A brief recommendation for a show about wolves.

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If You Love ‘The Last Jedi’ Here’s the Anime to Watch Right Now

January 5, 2018May 9, 2019 Eric Vilas-BoasComments Off on If You Love ‘The Last Jedi’ Here’s the Anime to Watch Right Now

Sequels that mine the dark corners of the soul, fix the flaws of their predecessors, and are filled with gorgeous imagery always go down in history as the best of their lot.

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The Single Best Half-Hour of the Year

December 28, 2017May 27, 2019 Eric Vilas-BoasComments Off on The Single Best Half-Hour of the Year

“The garage, Morty. Come to the garage!” As we close the book on 2017, here’s one more thing we loved.

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EDITORS PICKS

Why Katara’s Feelings Are Her Greatest Strength and Greatest Pain

By John Maher

Maternal, idealistic, insecure, stubborn, short-tempered. Katara is emotion—her trauma, her power. Just like me.

Why You Should Watch Sports Anime (And Where to Start)

By S.M. Balding

A comprehensive guide to an action-packed, often-overlooked genre of Japanese animation.

My Best Friend’s Opinion on Space Jam is Violently Wrong

By John Maher

I mean, how do I even edit a site with this Eric guy???

“Drive It Home, Iron Fist!!!” Is All Action, No Overload

By Sarra Sedghi

It’s students versus villains in an all-out battle.

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How to Date People Who Don’t Love Cartoons When You Love Cartoons

By Eric Vilas-Boas

Nine tips for those animation-loving Romeos and Juliets who might otherwise be doomed to fail.

MHA Puts Teamwork Front and Center in “RUSH!”

By Sarra Sedghi

Class 1-A shines (and twinkles) as the exam winds down.

The Grinch’s Untold and Tragic Origin

By Rob Ryan

Told in verse through the eyes of the Grinch's loyal dog Max, here, in honor of the beloved holiday special's 50th anniversary, is the story behind the story of 'Why the Grinch Stole Christmas.'

Fullmetal Television: ‘FMAB’ at 10

By The Dot and Line

The philosopher’s shōnen, remembered.

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35 Years Later, The Script for ‘The Last Unicorn’ Still Sparkles

By Christina Sterbenz

Why I love one of the most beautiful films in the cartoon canon—especially for its dialogue.

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