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An illustration of Goku from Dragon Ball Z for an article about the history behind Goku Day. (Illustration by Lexey Gonzalez, Wichita State University)

Goku Day: The History Behind Japan’s Anime Holiday

Justin Spencer, University of Texas at San Antonio

In essence, this celebration was created in honor of a certain beloved ‘Dragon Ball Z’ character who represents progression through intense struggle.…

May 20, 2021

for an article about death note, a hand holding a glowing red apple with scrawled writing in the background

‘Death Note’ Is Still a Thrilling, Morally Complex Must-Watch

Brandon Li, Vassar College

The 15th anniversary of Tsugumi Ohba’s anime is a prime time to revisit the action-packed, mysterious tale of a student who gains — and abuses — incredible power over human life.…

April 23, 2021

for an article about the devil is a part-timer! , anime-style illustration of satan behind a fast-food worker

Satan Is Serving Burgers and Fries in ‘The Devil Is a Part-Timer!’

Diamond Sears-Allen, Borough of Manhattan Community College

In a twist on the isekai anime genre, the devil is transported from an alternate world into modern-day Japan and must make a living as a fast-food employee.…

March 25, 2021