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The Perfection of Hayao Miyazaki

January 5, 2017May 9, 2019 Eric Vilas-BoasComments Off

A brief note on the genius of the world’s most beloved animator on his 76th birthday.

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Which Gohan Is the Best Gohan?

January 3, 2017May 9, 2019 Alex MaherComments Off

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

Hail, Zeon! Terrific Gundam Shows Are in a Renaissance Again

November 30, 2016May 14, 2019 Eric Vilas-BoasComments Off

For years I doubted Gundam could ever replicate the joy I felt at 12 years old watching giant robots pummel each other. I was wrong.

The Ultimate Netflix Anime Gateway Drug

July 7, 2016May 27, 2019 Meredith DarnellComments Off

If you need a gateway drug to lead you down the anime rabbit hole, ‘Knights of Sidonia’ has you covered.

EDITORS PICKS

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

By Evan Fleischer

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

Real Talk from Moana’s Cultural Appropriation Advisor : Exclusive

By Tiana Camacho

A conversation with Minnie Degawan, an indigenous rights activist who was part of a test screening audience for Moana. Degawan sheds light on the cultural implications and message surrounding the film.

Steve Conte Looks Back on ‘Bebop’ and Working With Yoko Kanno: Exclusive

By Eric Vilas-Boas

An exclusive interview with the show’s English-language male singer looks back on the show’s music, its legacy, and his other anime projects.

3 Reasons ‘Kubo and the Two Strings’ Is an Animated Masterpiece

By Emily Hannah

Here are the three very important reasons this film is Laika’s masterpiece.

Freaknik’s Back, Baby

By John Maher

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

This 70-Year-Old Cartoon Made the Strongest Healthcare Argument Ever

By John Maher

Chuck Jones's award-winning short "So Much for So Little" broke down the issue of public healthcare in the Truman era. We still haven’t learned.

Samurai Jack’s New Aku Greg Baldwin Discusses Taking on Mako’s Role: Exclusive

By Eric Vilas-Boas

"I'm not Mako." The new voice actor responsible for Aku on ‘Samurai Jack’ talks about what it’s like to take over for Mako Iwamatsu.

Harvey Birdman Is Back to Save America From a Tyrant. Guess Which.

By John Maher

Did you get that thing that they sent you? It’s a White House summons this time, Mr. Birdman.

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The Perfection of Hayao Miyazaki

Which Gohan Is the Best Gohan?

Hail, Zeon! Terrific Gundam Shows Are in a Renaissance Again

The Ultimate Netflix Anime Gateway Drug

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