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The usage of body horror to create a sense of horror in Parasyte: The Maxim

Analyze the ways in which the 2014 anime, Parasyte: The Maxim uses body horror to elicit a feeling of terror by analyzing body horror as a genre of fiction and an art style. Delve into the artwork of...

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Perfect Blue: The Horror of Being Idolised

Dir. Ken Satoshi’s Perfect Blue is an incredibly tragic and lonely animated film, released in 1997. It took the Japanese (and the World) cinema by storm by being extremely popular with its beautiful...

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Hallyu & Anime: A More Than Welcome Ongoing Love Story

The Korean Wave And Anime: A More Than Welcome Ongoing Love Story Hallyu (한류), coined as The Korean Wave, encompasses the vibrant and captivating aspects of South Korean popular culture that have...

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Did Boruto “kill” Naruto? – The Impact of Boruto on the Narutoverse:...

As a writer, it is important to delve into the theme of how Boruto has impacted the Narutoverse and what aspects should be explored. Here are some key points to consider: Evolution of the Narrative:...

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Demon Slayer — The Silent Oppression of Nezuko

Female anime characters often face silencing, demonization, and objectification. Nezuko’s story is a stark illustration of this. Given Nezuko’s pivotal role in Demon Slayer, it is imperative to embark...

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Male-Female Friendships in Anime: Can We Really Be Just Friends?

Anime as an art form has long been criticized for its portrayal of female characters; in examining both historical and modern examples, it’s not particularly difficult to see why. So often female...

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Anime Tropes that Repel Viewers

A look at a few anime tropes that might make the genre inaccessible for newcomers and ones give the genre the reputation of being for teens and adolescents. Are there good examples of Anime that avoid...

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The Ick: Anime Tropes that Repel Viewers

Anime as a genre is bigger than it’s ever been. Every year it seems the genre finds new ways to grow and expand and draw in more eyes. Whether it’s a Shounen Anime with a budget to match the hype or...

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Opinion: How was The Boy and the Heron?

How was The Boy and The Heron? It’s the newest film by Studio Ghibli that seems a little different from its other works. What message do you think the film wanted to share? What about the film is...

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2000s Anime and its Theme of Justice

The 2000s had quite a few anime that dealt with what it means to “become” justice, in a sense. Fate Stay Night has a protagonist who tries to fight for his sense of justice. Claymore examines the topic...

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