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If You Think Diane Finds Herself in Vietnam, Think Again

September 18, 2018May 8, 2019 Rebecca Wei HsiehComments Off on If You Think Diane Finds Herself in Vietnam, Think Again

The meaning of life isn’t hidden in the markets of Hanoi, waiting to be unearthed.

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Morty Is Mixed, Just Like Me. And That’s Complicated.

June 7, 2018May 9, 2019 Izzy KingsComments Off on Morty Is Mixed, Just Like Me. And That’s Complicated.

The soul of ‘Rick and Morty’ is a mixed-race boy who goes on inter-dimensional adventures. What do we expect of him?

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As Good as ‘Bebop’ Is, I Wanted Better From “Mushroom Samba”

April 23, 2018May 9, 2019 Edernst NoncentComments Off on As Good as ‘Bebop’ Is, I Wanted Better From “Mushroom Samba”

Given that this show is so driven by black music, why does this episode lean so heavily on stereotype?

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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?

EDITORS PICKS

What to Expect When ‘Samurai Jack’ Returns in March

By Eric Vilas-Boas

Here’s what you have to know about Season 5.

‘Love, Death + Robots’ Is ‘Heavy Metal’ For 2019

By Patrick Craig

For better or worse.

7 Animated Spin-Offs That Should Never Have Been

By Alex Costello

There’s no shortage of cartoons based off live-action properties. But there should be.

“Kota” Brings Pain, Tension, and Peril to UA’s Summer Camp

By Sarra Sedghi

And a cliffhanger leading us into the next episode.

A Talk With Ralph Kelsey, the Man Who Wrote the Opening for SNICK

By Rob Ryan

Master of sound Ralph Kelsey’s done it all — from Nick at Nite to Sesame Street. Here’s how he did it.

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Let Us Now Pour One Out for Fry’s Dog in ‘Futurama’

By Eric Vilas-Boas

What you see here is the manifestation of two universes.

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15 Cartoon Rats and Mice, Ranked from Worst to Best

By The Dot and Line

Whether they’re fleeing feline persecution or chopping vegetables, these rodents know how to party.

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‘Kipo’ and the Art of Hope at the End of the World

By Maya Gittelman

It's not easy to find something to look forward to in the apocalypse. 'Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts' finds a way. Finally.

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Tears for Toons, 2016-2020 (and a Long Time Before)

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What Do “Best Feature” and “Best Indie Feature” at the Annie Awards Even Mean?

By John Maher

A modest proposal for ASIFA-Hollywood and its signature awards.

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