Anime
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5 Centimeters Per Second review
The first episode of 5 Centimeters Per Second clarifies the meaning of the film’s title- it’s the rate that cherry…
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Children Who Chase Lost Voices review
Ideally, art provides contemplation of life’s inevitable hardships. But far too often, many modern movies deliver little more than sugar-coated…
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The Place Promised in Our Early Days review
What the Universe Dreams About…. For some, 2016’s Your Name might have served as an introduction to the artistry of…
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Gintama The Very Final review
Too often, media like manga, television, and film aren’t on a predetermined trajectory. Instead, storylines are drawn out as long…
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Belle review
Much like his 2009 film, Summer Wars, director Mamoru Hosoda’s latest effort offers an intriguing contrast between the real and…
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Shirobako: The Movie review
Not only does Shirobako: The Movie depict the tensions of anime production, but several of the film’s creative choices reflect…
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Earwig and the Witch review
Earwig and the Witch’s legacy is both a curse and blessing. The 82-minute feature film was directed by Gorô Miyazaki,…
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On-Gaku: Our Sound review
On-Gaku has long embodied the underdog spirit. After rejections from most of the major manga houses, Hiroyuki Ôhashi self-published Ongaku…
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Promare review
For devoted animation fans, Studio Trigger is undoubtedly one of medium’s dominant powerhouses. Founded by director Hiroyuki Imaishi, who broke…
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Millennium Actress review
2001’s Millennium Actress opens with shots of a determined female astronaut breaking free of Earth’s gravitational possession. Reminiscent of several…
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