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Fullmetal Television: ‘FMAB’ at 10

April 2, 2019May 6, 2019 The Dot and LineComments Off on Fullmetal Television: ‘FMAB’ at 10

The philosopher’s shōnen, remembered.

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How Accurate Is the ‘Samurai Jack’ Japanese Tea Ceremony?

July 18, 2018December 29, 2019 John MaherComments Off on How Accurate Is the ‘Samurai Jack’ Japanese Tea Ceremony?

We check in with an expert.

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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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Uyama Hiroto Is Now the Master. Next Stop: Anime Soundtrack.

June 5, 2017December 29, 2019 John MaherComments Off on Uyama Hiroto Is Now the Master. Next Stop: Anime Soundtrack.

The close collaborator of Japanese hip hop beats legend and anime composer Nujabes has finally eclipsed him.

EDITORS PICKS

Why Hasn’t My Friend Seen ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ Yet?

By Sammy Nickalls

More like "'The Handmaid’s Tale' of How You’ve Somehow Avoided This Show, JOHN." Part 2 of a 3-part series.

To All the Toons I Loved Before

By Marley Crusch

A Dot and Liner pens her last love letters to the cartoons of her heart.

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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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.

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Here’s How Chuck Jones Really Felt About “What’s Opera, Doc?”

By Eric Vilas-Boas

Stephen Fossati—the master animator’s last protégé—reveals the relentless perfectionism of “What’s Opera, Doc?”

Remembering Suzan Pitt

By The Dot and Line

A handful of the late, great indie animator's friends and former students and collaborators share their stories

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Which Gohan Is the Best Gohan?

By Alex Maher

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

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6 Ways to Celebrate Summerween

By Marley Crusch

Enjoy the fictional ‘Gravity Falls’ holiday in style—just like the Pines Family would.

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How an Animated Film Powerfully Documented Gun Violence in America

By John Maher

Director Keith Maitland and journalist Pamela Colloff discuss the historic University of Texas shooting and how the animated film 'Tower' captured it.

Cartoon Moms, Ranked

By The Dot and Line

With only the finest—the mères de la mères—of animation. Happy Mother’s Day!

2017 editorial | Editorial by MysteryThemes.