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Crying Freeman and the 1980s Home Video Revolution in Japan
How an absolutely ridiculous anime released for home video sparked interest in OVAs both in Japan and abroad.
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Meet Voice Actress Fairouz Ai, the Newest JoJo
Half-Japanese half-Egyptian, Fairouz Ai has been making waves as the newest "Jojo"
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Your Anime is Political: The Radical Revolutions of Akira and Evangelion
Some anime are more than political. In fact, our author argues, two of the most well-known anime in history are downright revolutionary.
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Chargeman Ken and Other Popular Japanese Memes: A Retrospective
From the Olympics to the ongoing pandemic, there was plenty of material for Japanese people to make fun of in 2020.
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Ghibli: Miyazaki’s New Film Halfway Complete, Another Movie in the Offing
While Earwig and the Witch seemed to be a flop, Studio Ghibli is making another movie, and this one is almost half…
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Anime From the Left – and From the (Far, Far) Right
Anime may be entertainment, first and foremost. But art is almost always political. Anime is no exception.
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Toei Animation Faces Power Harassment Allegations Against Workers
A complicated worker's rights dispute entangles a famous animation studio in charges of worker abuse and LGBT discrimination.
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Review: Ghibli’s Likable “Earwig and the Witch” Just Needs an Ending
There's a lot to love with Studio Ghibli's foray into 3D animation, says our reviewer - but also a lingering sense of…