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Cowboy Bebop—An Enduring Animated Classic

Kyle A. McLaughlin, Elizabethtown College

Cowboy Bebop is a show that has stood the test of time. Let’s look back and see what made it such a landmark in the industry.…

May 10, 2024

A woman with black hair and blue eyes stares intently at a tree of pink cherry blossoms, as her body -- dressed in a navy robe -- is positioned in what appears to be a dueling stance. The scene occurs on a mountain range, beneath a green sky beneath in thick grey clouds, rendered in a lithograph-like texture.

How Blue Eye Samurai Creates a Phenomenal Female-Presenting Heroine

Cerasela Hanseter, University of California, Berkeley

How "Blue Eye Samurai" crafts an underrated but legitimately impactful and beautiful showcase in character-development.…

March 12, 2024

In this article, about how the production of the second season of the popular anime Jujutsu Kaisen brings attention to the ethical issues in the animation industry, the faces of two men are fused together against a bisected background with a black substance sticking out between their fusion point. The leftward man has white hair and blue eyes and is tipping his sunglasses with a flick of his hand, sticking his tongue out. The rightward man has black hair tied up into a bun, bang hanging down around his dark eyes as he smirk at the audience; a black earring is studded through his ear. On the left the background is colored turquoise, on the right red and kanji is printed boldly against the screen.

Jujutsu Kaisen’s Gorgeous Second Season Exacerbates Ethical Issues in Animation

Cerasela Hanseter, University of California, Berkeley

Unethical working conditions at MAPPA studio disrupt quality in animation and recent release of season two.…

February 13, 2024

Why ‘Sailor Moon’ Remains One of the Most Influential Anime of All Time

Kaelani Ramirez, Arizona State University

Making their first appearance on American television 25 years ago, the Sailor Scouts have conquered villains, boy troubles and the anime throne.…

March 12, 2020

Characters from "Ossan's Love" sitting on a bench

‘Ossan’s Love’ Is Normalizing Gay Relationships in Japan

Nanda Illahi, Okayama University

The LGBTQ+ show is bringing a new and necessary viewpoint to Japan's Yaoi and Yuri-saturated pop culture.…

March 1, 2020

The Origin and Spread of ‘UWU’ — The Word That Epitomizes Cuteness

Janani Mangai Srinivasan, Wake Forest University

The three letters — two u's that indicate closed eyes and a 'w' for a bashful smile — captures a warm and fuzzy facial expressions that's spread to all corners of the internet.…

February 22, 2020

‘Dorohedoro’ Is Netflix’s Long-Awaited Adaptation of a Manga Cult Classic

Matthew Robison, University of South Florida

The series opens with a lizard man eating a sorcerer's head. Need I say more?…

December 16, 2019

‘Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure’ Is the Animated Epic You Should Be Watching

Logan Floyd, Mercyhurst University

This generations-spanning anime and manga provides nearly endless hours of inspiring entertainment for those with the courage to take the dive.…

September 5, 2019

Top 3 YouTube Channels About Anime You Must Watch

Mela Lozano, University of Texas at San Antonio

These YouTube channels will aid your quest to build your anime watch list.…

August 28, 2019

7 Reasons to Watch ‘Neon Genesis Evangelion’ on Netflix

Logan Floyd, Mercyhurst University

One of the greatest anime shows of all time is now available to a new generation.…

July 2, 2019

The 5 Best Movies by Japanese Filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki

Cristina Hernandez, UC San Diego

Limiting this to five was a challenge.…

March 16, 2019

Why Is ‘Your Name’ Such a Timeless Anime?

Ben Garcia, Hope International University

Three years later, Shinkai’s film continues to amaze.…

March 8, 2019

The Anime Series ‘Attack on Titan’ Is Getting Its Own Hollywood Adaptation

Daisy Orozco, Cal State University, Northridge

Fingers crossed.…

November 16, 2018

The Legacy of ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ Lives on in ‘The Dragon Prince’

Alex Futo, Otterbein University

‘ATLA’ meets ‘GoT’ in the animated epic fantasy adventure.…

September 27, 2018

4 Asian Dramas That Offer Deeper Insight into East-Asian Life

Vanessa Chen, Franklin and Marshall College

Love triangles, academic stress and journalistic persecution? The shows might be foreign, but the concepts certainly aren't.…

July 7, 2018

Watch Out, World, Anime Is Going Woke

Shaina Lapuebla, Central Connecticut State University

And it's taking more than just your screens by storm.…

June 12, 2018

In ‘A Place Further Than the Universe,’ Mari Inspires Travel and Friendship

Caitlyn Conville, Bergen Community College

The new anime series tells the story of Mari and her three friends exploring friendship and Antarctica.…

May 31, 2018

Building Your First Cosplay and What You Need to Know

Study Breaks Writer

Like any art form, impressive cosplay requires insider knowledge.…

May 15, 2018

What You Should Known About Deceased Studio Ghibli Co-Founder Isao Takahata

Jade Hookham, UC San Diego

Though he recently passed away at the age of 82, Isao Takahata’s impact on animation will continue to live on in his place.…

April 6, 2018

Michael B. Jordan Revealed He Loves Anime and Everyone Lost Their Minds

Rakshya Devkota, Saint Louis University

Attention, nerd boys: liking anime does not make you oppressed.…

March 19, 2018

Why Live-Action Anime Films Aren’t Exactly Working Out

Abraham Ramirez, University of California, Los Angeles

Between whitewashed casts and terrible CGI effects, live-action anime adaptions don't seem to be hitting the mark for audiences.…

February 23, 2018

‘Devilman Crybaby’ and Human Vice

Jade Hookham, UC San Diego

Netflix's original anime 'Devilman Crybaby' paints a world defined by blurred lines, especially those between the good and the evil, the righteous and the corrupted.…

February 13, 2018

‘Devilman Crybaby’ Introduces the Surreal Side of Netflix

Maina Wachira, University of Chicago

Though Netflix is used primarily to binge-watch old sitcoms and original dramas, 'Devilman Crybaby' gives viewers a very different show on which to get hooked.…

February 2, 2018