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In many ways, this current era reflects a lot of what happened in the previous era. The clearest example is the “Digimon Story” game that was initially released…
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Ethical consumption and Hogwarts Legacy
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Hyperbole? Maybe. Hoping for the future? Absolutely. Star Wars Visions is cool, partly due to Japan dragging Star Wars out of the grave to breathe new life into,…
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Millennium Actress and History
By Jonathan Clements. The approach of the year 2000 was fraught with a sense of commemoration and closure. Various media tried to put a cap on Japan’s last…
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My History with Anime
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Genma Wars: Another Worst Anime Contender (ANIME ABANDON)
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While Akira Toriyama’s passing was sudden, his legacy is eternal. Join us for a look back at the history of Akira Toriyama.
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