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Collage of Lupin characters under overlay of title.

The Many Timeless Faces of Lupin III

In spite of his defunct concept, Lupin III has continued to entertain audiences with his recognizable but malleable persona.…

April 4, 2024

Worthikids, Louie Zong and the YouTube Renaissance Man

Amelie Allen, University of Arizona

The internet age has given rise to a new type of multi-hyphenate independent artist, like Worthikids and Louie Zong.…

March 11, 2024

Top 5 ‘Winx Club’ Inspired Theories for ‘Fate: The Winx Saga’

Virginia Beall, Elon University

What does the Otherworld have in store for Season 2 of ‘Fate: The Winx Saga’ this September?…

August 22, 2022

The Addams Family Shows Us Why Kooky Representation Is So Important

Lena Bramsen, The New School

The mysterious family known for gags and dark humor has been spooky for decades and encourages Americans to identify with others that are perceived as strange.…

May 14, 2022

Image of all the characters from The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder sitting on a couch.

‘The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder’ Reinvents a Disney Classic for Modern Times

Rebecca Trevathan, University of Texas at Austin

The renewed version of the original Disney animated series is a reboot worth watching.…

March 27, 2022

Will the New Live-Action ‘Avatar’ Series Be Any Good?

Beth Nipper, University of Iowa

Fans definitely have some mixed feelings about the Netflix remake of this beloved cartoon — and rightfully so.…

September 15, 2021

Illustration of Steven from Steven Universe smiling

Steven Isn’t His Mom and I’m Not a Girl: A Look at ‘Steven Universe’

Jayar Brenner, Michigan State University

Even though there isn't a transgender character until later on in the show, any trans person will be able to relate to the main character's identity struggles.…

July 15, 2021

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5 2000s Cartoon Shows That Should Not Have Been Canceled

Sophie N. Munoz, University of Texas at San Antonio

These shows ended suddenly at the height of their development or else hastily wrapped up their storylines, leaving viewers with questions about their favorite characters that still remain unanswered.…

May 2, 2021