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KyoAni Taught Me What It Meant to Become Special

Remembering those lost in the attack at Kyoto Animation through their work.

Part of #JohnWithTheWind — a week-long editorial event.

With a little shade for the trades.

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

Loren Bouchard’s show is all about what happens when you chase your dreams, never “make it,” and deal with the aftermath.

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

Even in a one-off episode about space truckers and thrash metal, the show is effortlessly cool and endlessly influential.

The dilemma of our time.

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