The New York Times – Film:
By condensing the logic of the action, this anime adaptation of Hiroshi Sakurazaka’s light novel undermines the story’s excitement.
Author: Maya Phillips
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2025 Showed Us the Global Power of Anime
The New York Times – Film:
The medium has been bigger than niche for a long time. That became apparent to everyone in 2025.
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The Best Animated Shows and Movies of 2025
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Yes, “KPop Demon Hunters” makes the list. But that was just one of the standouts in a great year.
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‘Toy Story’ at 30: Animation Has Never Been the Same
The New York Times – Film:
The Pixar Era kicked off 30 years ago with the first installment of the popular franchise. It’s given us countless hits, but something has also been lost.
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Today’s Top Directors Have Some Issues With Gen Z
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“Eddington,” “One Battle After Another” and “After the Hunt” focus on young characters navigating the current political climate. The depictions aren’t always flattering.
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The Overlooked Element to the ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Phenomenon
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Beyond its catchy songs and memorable characters, the Netflix movie does an admirable job of capturing what it’s like to be an adoring fan.
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‘The Colors Within’ Review: Shades of Teenage Friendship
The New York Times – Film:
This anime, directed by Naoko Yamada, pales in comparison to the vivid vision of Totsuko, who experiences the spirits of her bandmates as colors.
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Black Satire Is Having Its Hollywood Moment, but Something Is Missing
The New York Times – Film:
Recent releases like “American Fiction” and “The American Society of Magical Negroes” have used absurdist humor to examine race. But they have also depicted narrow views of Blackness.
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‘The Wiz’ Review: A Black Classic Returns to Broadway
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Almost 50 years after it debuted, this classic Black take on “The Wizard of Oz” tries to update its original formula.