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Ash has a whole new set of pals for Everybody’s Story, but his old friends are nowhere to be seen.
In today’s world of obfuscating anime titles, the straightforward Butt Detective is a puff of fresh air.
Anime veteran leaves behind a legacy of more than 50 years of landmark anime including Ghibli’s Grave of the Fireflies, Pom Poko, and The Tale of the Princess Kaguya.
The slide from pinnacle of children’s entertainment to threat of obscurity continues for Jibanyan and crew.
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Anime witch Kiki and cat pal Jiji grace the bottles of fragrances saluting the Hayao Miyazaki classic.
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The battle to save the world may be over, but this 81-year-old voice acting veteran still has plenty of fight left in her.
Director of When Marnie Was There crafts first original story for film that’s explicitly not trying to be like a Marvel movie.
Legendary anime figure weights in on debate of if you have an obligation to pay for your child’s education if their dream is to make ero games.
Ninja, sumo, and kabuki Pikachu are hiding in plain sight right next to Tokyo’s Pokémon Cafe.
Our spoiler-free review of Hayao Miyazaki’s first new film in five years comes with a sneak-peek look at the official movie programme.
Blazing speed and precision of Osaka restaurant owner shows that even when she’s cosplaying, she’s still hard at work.
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After lovingly dramatic portrayals of Tokyo and Gifu, the anime studio applies its glisteningly gorgeous talents to another country.
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