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My Hero Academia’s New Character Is Truly “Unrivaled”

October 1, 2018May 6, 2019 Sarra SedghiComments Off on My Hero Academia’s New Character Is Truly “Unrivaled”

It’s Mirio time!

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Why ‘Breath of the Wild’ Is a Ghibli Movie: A Legal Resolution

October 1, 2018May 6, 2019 The Dot and LineComments Off on Why ‘Breath of the Wild’ Is a Ghibli Movie: A Legal Resolution

Like, really, it’s ‘Castle in the Sky’ fan fiction. In the best way.

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Inside the Godhood in ‘Madoka Magica’

September 28, 2018May 6, 2019 Fiona DayComments Off on Inside the Godhood in ‘Madoka Magica’

Let’s unpack why Madoka was a holdout among her friends.

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Freaknik’s Back, Baby

September 25, 2018December 29, 2019 John MaherComments Off on Freaknik’s Back, Baby

A who’s who of 2009 talent—half of which is, somehow, still around!—made an absurd animated musical sing…sort of.

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In “Deku vs. Kacchan, Part 2,” Bakugo Finally Gets Emotional

September 19, 2018May 6, 2019 Sarra SedghiComments Off on In “Deku vs. Kacchan, Part 2,” Bakugo Finally Gets Emotional

He’s carried a weight Deku didn’t even consider.

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The Pleasure of Pain: Why We Love ‘BoJack’ When It Destroys Us

September 15, 2018May 8, 2019 Eric Vilas-BoasComments Off on The Pleasure of Pain: Why We Love ‘BoJack’ When It Destroys Us

Season 5 of BoJack Horseman gives us the show at its most brutal. Why can’t we stop watching?

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The Powerful ‘Adventure Time’ Finale: A Really Specific Feeling That’s Hard to Describe

September 12, 2018May 8, 2019 Evan FleischerComments Off on The Powerful ‘Adventure Time’ Finale: A Really Specific Feeling That’s Hard to Describe

The characters of ‘Adventure Time’ never needed a Dickensian ending. That’s not where the game was.

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A Close Reading of the Art of “Adventure Time: Islands”

September 11, 2018May 8, 2019 Evan FleischerComments Off on A Close Reading of the Art of “Adventure Time: Islands”

Now that ‘Adventure Time’ has ended, let’s look back on one of its best collections of episodes.

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Speculation Rises in “A Talk About Your Quirk”

September 10, 2018May 8, 2019 Sarra SedghiComments Off on Speculation Rises in “A Talk About Your Quirk”

The hero licenses are here, along with some foreshadowing for next season.

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How Each ‘TMNT’ Cartoon Proved Itself Time and Again

September 10, 2018May 8, 2019 Nathan SherrerComments Off on How Each ‘TMNT’ Cartoon Proved Itself Time and Again

The ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ are more than 30 years old. Chew on that hot slice of truth for a minute there, dudes and dude-ettes.

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‘BoJack Horseman’ Gives Us TV’s First Out-and-Proud Asexual Icon

By Sammy Nickalls

And he is magnificent.

Watch ‘Varmints’ and Let Jóhann Jóhannson Make You Sob

By John Maher

People and climate change and industry are evil, but the late Icelandic composer is a melancholy blessing forever. May he rest in peace.

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By the Time You Finish This Piece, Summer Will Be Over. Now Go Watch ‘Gravity Falls.’

By John Maher

The fleeting essence of summer and childhood is everywhere in your new favorite show, which turns five this year.

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How a Cartoon Corgi Hooked Me on ‘Cowboy Bebop’

By Charlotte Dow

“Stray Dog Strut” is for all you dog-lovers out there.

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.

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The Secret History of ‘Darkwing Duck’ and a Plea for Its Future

By Eric Vilas-Boas

“When there’s trouble, you call Dee Double-U! Darkwing Duck!” This was heroic TV, tasty as duck confit.

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Why Eliza Thornberry Was the Perfect Champion for a Greener Future

By Kelsey Amentt

The Wild Thornberrys never questioned its heroine’s competence based on her sex, and that made its environmental message all the more powerful.

The Kids From ‘We’re Back’ Are Now on OkCupid

By Charlotte Dow

Twenty-five years after their dinosaur adventure, Louie and Cecilia are looking for love just like the rest of us.

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

By Alex Maher

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We Need to Talk About BoJack Horseman Season 4’s Most Shocking Scene

By Sammy Nickalls

Here’s why this scene echoes in the background through Season 4.

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