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All the Cosplay, Spiky Hair, and Fun at AnimeNYC 2018, In Pictures

November 20, 2018May 6, 2019 The Dot and LineComments Off on All the Cosplay, Spiky Hair, and Fun at AnimeNYC 2018, In Pictures

We stopped by this year’s show. Here’s what we saw.

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Mamoru Hosoda’s ‘Mirai’ Finds the Magic in Simplicity

November 12, 2018May 6, 2019 Ari HoworthComments Off on Mamoru Hosoda’s ‘Mirai’ Finds the Magic in Simplicity

The film’s singular focus creates a profound meditation on the responsibility that family demands and the little decisions that make up the tapestry of life.

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So Long, For Now: We’re Hibernating for the Winter

October 9, 2018November 28, 2020 The Dot and LineComments Off on So Long, For Now: We’re Hibernating for the Winter

Here’s what that means.

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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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Satoshi Kon’s ‘Perfect Blue’ Is More Relevant Than Ever

September 6, 2018March 28, 2020 Wyatt ErchakComments Off on Satoshi Kon’s ‘Perfect Blue’ Is More Relevant Than Ever

Reconsidering the classic anime film on the occasion of its restoration and re-release in the US.

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When ‘Adventure Time’ Paid Homage to Harry Nilsson

August 29, 2018September 8, 2020 John MaherComments Off on When ‘Adventure Time’ Paid Homage to Harry Nilsson

Inspirations and acid trips and rap samples, oh my! How Harry Nilsson’s ‘The Point’ influenced the Ice King.

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

August 24, 2018May 8, 2019 Charlotte DowComments Off on The Kids From ‘We’re Back’ Are Now on OkCupid

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

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‘The Death of Superman’ Finally Stuck the Landing

August 16, 2018May 8, 2019 Eric Vilas-BoasComments Off on ‘The Death of Superman’ Finally Stuck the Landing

Did we need another adaptation? This movie proves we did.

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‘April and the Extraordinary World’ Is an Oddly Obscure Steampunk Gem

August 3, 2018May 8, 2019 Eric Vilas-BoasComments Off on ‘April and the Extraordinary World’ Is an Oddly Obscure Steampunk Gem

A spoiler-free endorsement of this movie you can watch on Netflix.

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How to Make Kiki’s Herring and Pumpkin Pie

July 25, 2018November 1, 2020 Danielle LagmanComments Off on How to Make Kiki’s Herring and Pumpkin Pie

A special recipe from ‘Kiki’s Delivery Service,’ courtesy of A to Z Ghibli Food.

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EDITORS PICKS

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.

Hey Arnold! Had the Best Veteran’s Day Episode Ever Put on TV

By Eric Vilas-Boas

‘Hey Arnold!’ gave this special episode one of the most human treatments possible—and it *also* gave Hitler a giant wedgie.

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How Cowboy Bebop Pulled Off Its Believable Dystopia

By Marley Crusch

The Earth is a shambles. The economy is a disaster. All the robots are lonely. So how is this episode one of the show’s funniest?

These Kids Watching ‘Animaniacs’ Is the Cutest

By John Maher

The show, clearly, is timeless. Just look at all those grins.

The Very Best of The Dot and Line

By The Dot and Line

Twenty-five of the finest pieces this site has ever published. Probably.

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A Final Note on Heartbreak and Steven Universe

By Lorna Oppedisano

“It’s over, isn’t it?”

Adam West Was So Cool, He Even Made ‘Family Guy’ Cool

By Eric Vilas-Boas

Rest in peace, Batman.

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The Single Best Half-Hour of the Year

By Eric Vilas-Boas

“The garage, Morty. Come to the garage!” As we close the book on 2017, here’s one more thing we loved.

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It’s Two-Face’s Supreme Court Now. Go Watch ‘Trial’

By John Maher

Or maybe the Joker’s. Whatever, it’s not a perfect analogue. Sue me. (Don’t ask Harvey Dent to prosecute.) Just go watch “Trial.”

The Crippling Terror of Leaving Your Stoop

By Rob Ryan

On Hey Arnold! and the glamor of struggle—a part of Nicktoons Month!

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