Makoto Shinkai delivers another visual and emotional film about the spiritual damage we cause when we abandon what we love. Continue reading ‘Suzume’ is a Stunning, Ambitious Meditation on the Afterlife
Netflix is embarking on another ‘Death Note’ project, even though Hollywood has proven they can’t get anime right. Is it time to let it go? Continue reading Why Can’t Hollywood Leave Anime Alone?
Its greatest achievement is that it’s better than ‘Death Note.’ Continue reading The Live-Action ‘Cowboy Bebop’ is Deeply Insignificant
The first episode of the ‘Inuyasha’ sequel is a nostalgic delight, but leaves some key questions unanswered. Continue reading ‘Inuyasha’ Sequel ‘Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon’ Keeps its Cards Close to the Vest
The transformative anime series arrives on Netflix when its psychological themes are more vital than ever. Continue reading Now is the Time for Neon Genesis Evangelion
The return of Lelouch vi Britannia has its charms, but it yearns for its origin series’ complexity. Continue reading ‘Code Geass: Lelouch of the Re;surrection’ Should’ve Been a Miniseries
The most surprising thing about Neo Yokio is that star Jaden Smith isn’t wholly responsible fo it. Netflix’s new anime was … Continue reading Neo Yokio is Peak Jaden Smith – With Demons
I won’t bury the lede: Death Note is terrible. Not the beloved Japanese anime series; that is great. Netflix’s adaptation of … Continue reading Netflix’s ‘Death Note’ is a Catastrophe That Proves Hollywood Will Never Do Anime Right
