Maximilian Padilla-Rodriguez, Florida Atlantic University

The abstract anime mini-series painted a scarily accurate image of the modern internet and its impact on society.

Sarah Esquivel, University of Texas at San Antonio

The Japanese auteur sought to break all defined conventions of animation and show the limitless expanse of filmmaking.

Kaelani Ramirez, Arizona State University

Originally released over 23 years ago, the anime horror film feels remarkably prescient in the era of social media.