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How Accurate Is the ‘Samurai Jack’ Japanese Tea Ceremony?

July 18, 2018December 29, 2019 John MaherComments Off on How Accurate Is the ‘Samurai Jack’ Japanese Tea Ceremony?

We check in with an expert.

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Uncle Iroh Will Now Teach You How to Brew a Fine Jasmine Tea

June 20, 2017May 9, 2019 Alex KingseppComments Off on Uncle Iroh Will Now Teach You How to Brew a Fine Jasmine Tea

A tea-brewing firebending master shares his secrets.

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Giveth Sir Palamedes and the Questing Beast an Animated Series, Thou Churls!

By John Maher

Hark, thou televisual and cinematic executive knaves! I ask thee: whither the Questing Beast!?

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‘Cowboy Bebop’ Isn’t the Only Show with a “Mushroom Samba”

By John Maher

Rounding up some of the silliest, spookiest, and all-around best trip episodes and sequences from your favorite cartoons.

When ‘Adventure Time’ Paid Homage to Harry Nilsson

By John Maher

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

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Why Spike Raced Toward Death at the End of ‘Cowboy Bebop’

By Eric Vilas-Boas

He knew facing Vicious was a suicide mission. He did it anyway. Here's the moment Spike Spiegel’s sprezzatura spun out.

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I Don’t Feel Sorry for BoJack Horseman

By Rebecca

Once again, the focus shifts from the woman who underwent abuse to the man who forced her to make an impossible choice.

Why My Parents Banned the ‘Ed, Edd n Eddy’ Catchphrase ‘Buttered Toast’ From Being Uttered in Our Home

By John Maher

Because I never! stopped! saying it!

Twilight of the Gems

By Eric Vilas-Boas

'Steven Universe: The Movie' is out. Let's talk about it.

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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