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The Deer King review
A directorial debut can be a difficult undertaking. Often, experience is indispensable when it comes to artistic expression. But Masashi…
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Panda! Go, Panda! Blu-ray+DVD review
In October 1972, the Ueno Zoo received a pair of pandas, commemorating diplomatic ties between China and Japan. This wasn’t…
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Ryoma! Prince of Tennis review
The Prince of Tennis has enjoyed a whimsical 23-year history. The original manga debuted in 1999 and followed Ryoma Echizen,…
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Children Who Chase Lost Voices review
Ideally, art provides contemplation of life’s inevitable hardships. But far too often, many modern movies deliver little more than sugar-coated…
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Gintama The Very Final review
Too often, media like manga, television, and film aren’t on a predetermined trajectory. Instead, storylines are drawn out as long…
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Belle review
Much like his 2009 film, Summer Wars, director Mamoru Hosoda’s latest effort offers an intriguing contrast between the real and…
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Shirobako: The Movie review
Not only does Shirobako: The Movie depict the tensions of anime production, but several of the film’s creative choices reflect…
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On-Gaku: Our Sound review
On-Gaku has long embodied the underdog spirit. After rejections from most of the major manga houses, Hiroyuki Ôhashi self-published Ongaku…
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Promare review
For devoted animation fans, Studio Trigger is undoubtedly one of medium’s dominant powerhouses. Founded by director Hiroyuki Imaishi, who broke…
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Millennium Actress review
2001’s Millennium Actress opens with shots of a determined female astronaut breaking free of Earth’s gravitational possession. Reminiscent of several…
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