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Pacific Rim: A Triumphant Ode To Anime’s Golden Age

For those less familiar with many of the other things I tend to post on the internet, I also happen to share views of other…

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WataMote, hilariously epic! Gestaltzerfall!

Gestaltzerfall. Eleanor Rigby reincarnated in anime. “Ah, look at all the lonely mojo~♪”

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WataMote

Remember when you thought you had no friends and you were so socially awkward you couldn’t talk? Gendomike–and the new show WataMote–remembers.

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The Garden of Thoughts: An Interview with Makoto Shinkai

We had the honor of talking to one of anime’s most prominent directors, Makoto Shinkai—the creator of memorable anime such as Voices of a Distant Star, Five Centimeters Per Second, and the brand new The Garden of Words. Here’s what he says about his latest film, the casting of Kana Hanazawa, where he gets his lighting ideas from, and whether he sees himself as an outsider or otaku artist.

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Anime Expo 2013 – Cosplay Round-Up

One of the best parts of going to any anime convention is seeing all the great cosplay, and this year’s Anime Expo was no different. …

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Genshiken, Then and Now: A Reflection

The new season of Genshiken is out. Ray loved the original season and reflects on how the show—and his life—has changed since it first came out.

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