Just about everyone has seen The Wizard of Oz, it is a beloved classic film that has shaped western culture, and its mark on film history is indelible. For the most …
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It’s hard to talk about the mystery genre without at least mentioning the influence of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes. It’s like trying to talk about anime without mentioning Dragon Ball …
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In My Hero Academia, few characters are as beloved as Shoto Aizawa. At first appearing as a very strict teacher and almost unlikable character, by the end of the first …
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WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Vol. 2 of The Detective Is Already Dead light novel, now on sale from Yen Press. The anime adaptation of the popular light novel …
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Adapted from the popular manga series of the same name, Jujutsu Kaisen follows Yuji Itadori, who accidentally stumbles upon a cursed item that wrenches him into the world of the supernatural. …
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WARNING: The following contains spoilers for takt op.Destiny Episode 5, “Equitation -Valkyrie-,” now streaming on Crunchyroll. Episode 5 of takt op.Destiny has a slightly more sinister air to it when …
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There’s nothing quite like a good anime theme song, as many fans of the genre will attest to. A great opening will set up the series, giving context to detail like tone, …
Reki Kawahara’s Sword Art Online: Progressive light novel series is receiving a full film series adaption. Aria of a Starless Night is already hitting theaters and Scherzo of a Dark …
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WARNING: The following article contains significant spoilers for the entirety of The Vision of Escaflowne, available on Crunchyroll as well as All 4 in the UK. Over 25 years ago, The Vision …
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WARNING: The following contains spoilers for One Piece Chapter #1031,”Warrior of Science,” by Eiichiro Oda, Stephen Paul and Vanessa Satone, available in English from Viz Media. We open on the …
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