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The Single Miyazaki Quote That Explains ‘Princess Mononoke’

July 14, 2017May 9, 2019 Eric Vilas-BoasComments Off on The Single Miyazaki Quote That Explains ‘Princess Mononoke’

“There are things worth living for.” The key to Hayao Miyazaki’s classic ‘Princess Mononoke’ is in one quote.

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Why Joe Hisaishi Was Princess Mononoke’s Secret Weapon

July 12, 2017December 29, 2019 John MaherComments Off on Why Joe Hisaishi Was Princess Mononoke’s Secret Weapon

For ‘Princess Mononoke,’ Hayao Miyazaki’s favorite composer wrote the best symphonic theme since Tchaikovsky’s Sixth Symphony.

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The Most Insane Fantasia Art Ever Is Up for Auction

June 13, 2017May 27, 2019 Eric Vilas-BoasComments Off on The Most Insane Fantasia Art Ever Is Up for Auction

All you’ll need is a ton of money.

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Don’t Make ‘Cowboy Bebop’ Live Action

June 7, 2017December 29, 2019 John MaherComments Off on Don’t Make ‘Cowboy Bebop’ Live Action

If anyone ever casts Keanu Reeves as Spike Spiegel, I swear I’ll eat Eric! (And don’t even say the words “Joseph Gordon-Levitt” to me.)

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Wanna Visit the ‘Totoro’ Theme Park In 2020?

June 6, 2017December 29, 2019 John MaherComments Off on Wanna Visit the ‘Totoro’ Theme Park In 2020?

Have you heard that there will be a theme park!? Have you!?

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This Trippy Daft Punk Anime Will Still Blow You Away

May 30, 2017May 9, 2019 Annie LicataComments Off on This Trippy Daft Punk Anime Will Still Blow You Away

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

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‘Your Name.’ Is the Ultimate Missed Connections Movie

May 2, 2017April 19, 2023 Eric Vilas-BoasComments Off on ‘Your Name.’ Is the Ultimate Missed Connections Movie

Makoto Shinkai’s masterpiece may be the most compelling movie about missed connections ever made.

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How to Learn Pixar Storytelling for Free

April 27, 2017December 29, 2019 John MaherComments Off on How to Learn Pixar Storytelling for Free

Pixar and Khan Academy are putting Pixar in a Box, and by a box they mean your computer screen.

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25 Years Ago, ‘FernGully’ Taught Us to Love the Earth

April 10, 2017September 7, 2022 Bruce BohriComments Off on 25 Years Ago, ‘FernGully’ Taught Us to Love the Earth

This movie is still a magical thing.

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Just Pretend That Other ‘Ghost in the Shell’ Doesn’t Exist

April 7, 2017May 9, 2019 Eric Vilas-BoasComments Off on Just Pretend That Other ‘Ghost in the Shell’ Doesn’t Exist

Ffs, just watch the original.

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EDITORS PICKS

If Fandom Has Killed the Cliffhanger, Sign ‘Young Justice’ Up

By John Maher

This year, three cartoons make unexpected returns. Justice demands a fourth.

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At Least This ‘Cowboy Bebop’ Baddie Could Wail on the Harmonica

By John Maher

Is this the show’s second most annoying villain? Yes. But the philosophy, the world-building, and the blues are worth it.

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My Hero Academia’s New Character Is Truly “Unrivaled”

By Sarra Sedghi

It’s Mirio time!

‘A Country Doctor’ Is an Anime Handshake Between Franz Kafka and Kobo Abe

By John Maher

Even Kafka can always get weirder.

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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.

An Extremely Serious Ranking of the Children in Adult Cartoons

By Danica Chen

Seriously.

The Touching Thing You May Have Missed in the ‘Bojack’ Season Premiere Opening Credits

By Nicole Ortiz

This is a sweet tribute.

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If You Think Mr. Peanutbutter Is Better Off Than BoJack, Think Again

By John Maher

Think Mr. Peanutbutter is better off than BoJack Horseman? Think again.

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By the Time You Finish This Piece, Summer Will Be Over. Now Go Watch ‘Gravity Falls.’

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