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Faye Valentine’s Debts Made Her—As Mine Made Me

April 4, 2018May 9, 2019 Talia JaneComments Off on Faye Valentine’s Debts Made Her—As Mine Made Me

The ‘Bebop’ femme fatale’s devil-may-care attitude is the natural conclusion to resignation to a debt-filled future. I can relate.

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The Brown Girl Pokémon Trainer I Needed—Finally

October 17, 2017May 9, 2019 Amanda RamsaranComments Off on The Brown Girl Pokémon Trainer I Needed—Finally

Has the Pokémon anime at long last figured out that girls of color might want to be the very best too?

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Scooby Dooby Doo and Shaggy Too Review ‘Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!’ for 4/20, Dude

By The Dot and Line

“What the Hex Going On?” Scoob, could you, like, pass the bong?

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To Faye, From Faye: Be Your Own Goddamn Valentine

By Maya Gittelman

A poetic love letter, from one kickass survivor to another.

‘Venture Bros.’ Animation Director Kimson Albert’s Nicknames, Ranked

By John Maher

The former ‘Venture Bros.’ animation director (2004–2016) regularly included his favorite quotation from each episode as a nickname in the credits. Here are our favorites.

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In “Deku vs. Kacchan, Part 2,” Bakugo Finally Gets Emotional

By Sarra Sedghi

He’s carried a weight Deku didn’t even consider.

Let ‘Castlevania’ Inspire You to Make This the Best Year Yet

By Marley Crusch

Choose your fate this year. Travel with friends! Read more! Kill Dracula!

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Exclusive Interview: Fred Seibert on How Creativity Flourished at Nickelodeon

By John Maher

Talking Nickelodeon with Fred Seibert, the backstage architect of your childhood.

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Natalie Palamides on Buttercup and ‘Powerpuff Girls’ Season 2: Exclusive Interview

By Eric Vilas-Boas

The voice of Buttercup revealed a new season is in the works right now.

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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