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How ‘Evangelion’ Used Shinji Ikari to Illustrate an Important Psychological Concept

June 21, 2019July 30, 2019 Patrick CraigComments Off on How ‘Evangelion’ Used Shinji Ikari to Illustrate an Important Psychological Concept

Through its protagonist, Neon Genesis Evangelion showed us just how much we need our relationships with others.

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Why ‘Evangelion’ Benefited From Its Time Away From American Audiences

June 20, 2019June 20, 2019 Patrick CraigComments Off on Why ‘Evangelion’ Benefited From Its Time Away From American Audiences

One of the most influential anime in history will have a chance to gain a whole new audience, literally overnight. That invites some questions.

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‘Ingress the Animation’ Packs Plenty of Action, But No Action Music

April 30, 2019December 29, 2019 John MaherComments Off on ‘Ingress the Animation’ Packs Plenty of Action, But No Action Music

Composer Jacob Yoffee on how he made music for an action-packed anime without relying on standard soundtrack tropes.

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How Treize Manipulated Everyone in ‘Gundam Wing’

April 19, 2019May 6, 2019 Eric Vilas-BoasComments Off on How Treize Manipulated Everyone in ‘Gundam Wing’

Meet the Gundam franchise’s Dick Cheney. Or Lyndon B. Johnson. Or Stringer Bell. Really, take your pick.

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‘The 08th MS Team’ Is the Perfect Entry Point to Gundam

April 18, 2019May 6, 2019 Eric Vilas-BoasComments Off on ‘The 08th MS Team’ Is the Perfect Entry Point to Gundam

It’s the show that best captures the franchise’s anti-war message.

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The One Thing Dragging ‘Iron-Blooded Orphans’ Down

April 17, 2019May 6, 2019 Matthew BurbridgeComments Off on The One Thing Dragging ‘Iron-Blooded Orphans’ Down

Sexist tropes are common in anime, but that’s no excuse.

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Gundam Antagonists, Ranked

April 16, 2019May 6, 2019 The Dot and LineComments Off on Gundam Antagonists, Ranked

A top 15 of the ones who mattered most.

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The Symphonic Majesty of ‘Zeta Gundam’

April 11, 2019May 6, 2019 Eric Vilas-BoasComments Off on The Symphonic Majesty of ‘Zeta Gundam’

Shigeaki Saegusa gave this brutal show the score it deserved.

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Mobile Suit Gundam: Unicorn: A Spoiler-Free Review

April 10, 2019May 6, 2019 Amanda RamsaranComments Off on Mobile Suit Gundam: Unicorn: A Spoiler-Free Review

This update on the Gundam franchise ain’t your little sister’s unicorn.

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‘Iron-Blooded Orphans’ Understood How War Affects Children

April 9, 2019May 6, 2019 Alex CostelloComments Off on ‘Iron-Blooded Orphans’ Understood How War Affects Children

‘Iron-Blooded Orphans’ emphasized the human cost of conflict.

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EDITORS PICKS

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

By Alex Maher

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

Steven Universe’s Love Makes a Lot of Sense If You Know Loss

By John Maher

A boy willing to love anyone he meets has become a compass guiding me toward the man I’ve always hoped to become. Steven Universe is my ideal me.

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“A Season for Encounters” Introduces New Heroes — And Hurdles

By Sarra Sedghi

It’s a shame Season 4 is so far away.

How Peter Lurye Made ‘The Magic School Bus’ Sing

By John Maher

Have you ever hopped on 'The Magic School Bus'? Little Richard and Lin-Manuel Miranda have. All aboard! The show's composer will take you for a wild ride.

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Steven Universe Is the Cartoon Hero Made for These Dark Times

By Eric Vilas-Boas

'Steven Universe' advances a positive, important argument for the future. We need his radical empathy now more than ever.

Bump “Unga Bunga Bunga” This Halloween

By John Maher

There’s nothing more worthy of a listen today than this 10-year-old Flavor Flav ode to animation and absurdity.

The Top 10 Authors in Animation

By Deirdre Coyle

Pixelated scribes have blessed us with their wisdom across form and genre, from academia to political activism to erotica. Here are ten favorites, ranked.

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This Trippy Daft Punk Anime Will Still Blow You Away

By Annie Licata

It’s still a visual and sonic marriage of kaleidoscope dreams.

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

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Mr. Maher writes into #JohnWithTheWind to confess his sins and also supply the prosecution with a list of live-action shows he actually has seen.

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