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Hey, All You Normies Who Hate On Jazz. Why Do You Love Cartoon Theme Songs So Much?

March 23, 2020March 23, 2020 John MaherComments Off on Hey, All You Normies Who Hate On Jazz. Why Do You Love Cartoon Theme Songs So Much?

Do you know how many of the best cartoon theme songs are jazz? You cats really gotta get consistent out here.

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A Score to Make a ‘Dragon Prince’ Cry: A Q&A with Frederik Wiedmann

November 25, 2019December 30, 2019 The Dot and LineComments Off on A Score to Make a ‘Dragon Prince’ Cry: A Q&A with Frederik Wiedmann

The composer for Netflix’s hit fantasy series discusses instrumentation, inspiration, writing character themes, and more.

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Q&A: The Voices of ‘Carole & Tuesday’ Speak Up

September 3, 2019December 30, 2019 Christopher InoaComments Off on Q&A: The Voices of ‘Carole & Tuesday’ Speak Up

We spoke with Nai Br.XX and Celeina Ann, the singers at the center of the new Shinichirō Watanabe series.

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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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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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The Big ‘BoJack Horseman’ Broadway Number, Explained

September 19, 2018May 8, 2019 RoAnna SylverComments Off on The Big ‘BoJack Horseman’ Broadway Number, Explained

A musical theater lover’s look at the song that makes this season’s penultimate episode so powerful.

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

September 15, 2018May 8, 2019 Nicole OrtizComments Off on The Touching Thing You May Have Missed in the ‘Bojack’ Season Premiere Opening Credits

This is a sweet tribute.

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Marceline’s Best Tunes, Ranked

August 28, 2018May 8, 2019 Sarra SedghiComments Off on Marceline’s Best Tunes, Ranked

Songs of heartbreak, loss, and pilfered fries in ‘Adventure Time.’

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Steve Conte Looks Back on ‘Bebop’ and Working With Yoko Kanno: Exclusive

May 2, 2018May 9, 2019 Eric Vilas-BoasComments Off on Steve Conte Looks Back on ‘Bebop’ and Working With Yoko Kanno: Exclusive

An exclusive interview with the show’s English-language male singer looks back on the show’s music, its legacy, and his other anime projects.

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Yoko Kanno Took Two Melodies and Made Four Perfect Songs

May 1, 2018December 29, 2019 John MaherComments Off on Yoko Kanno Took Two Melodies and Made Four Perfect Songs

“Memory” and “Adieu,” “Goodnight Julia” and “Space Lion,” each flip sides of the same coin, make you wish Chet Baker and Bill Evans had been alive to play them—or that Pharaoh Sanders would.

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Here’s What Goes Into Animating ‘BoJack Horseman’: Exclusive

By Eric Vilas-Boas

Behind the scenes of the best episodes of ‘BoJack Horseman’ with James Bowman, an assistant director on the Netflix show.

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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In Defense of “Gateway Shuffle”—The Lamest Entry of ‘Bebop’

By Eric Vilas-Boas

This may be the show’s worst episode, but its final minutes are a sci-fi thrill ride. Pour one out for the space seals.*

‘Persepolis’ Creator Marjane Satrapi Has Plenty of Kick

By Bruce Bohri

The comics creator and director, whose new Marie Curie biopic, 'Radioactive,' debuted this year, discusses her history with animation.

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

By Charlotte Dow

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

Farewell to Clay Martin Croker

By John Maher

The longtime Adult Swim animator and voice actor joins Space Ghost far too soon.

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The Princess Problem Disney Hasn’t Fixed

By Ruth Morrison

Breaking the spell of a pervasive—and damaging—cultural force.

The Poem We’d Like You to Remember Us By

By Eric Vilas-Boas

Eric Vilas-Boas pens his final words on the Dot and Line.

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