Hayao Miyazaki’s current final film, How Do You Live, was released theatrically in Japan on July 14, 2023. The film is inspired by Genzaburo Yoshino’s 1937 coming-of-age classic of the same name and is also one of Miyazaki’s favorite books. How Do You Live is written for adolescent boys, and…
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TRIO Manga Volume 2: Action-Packed & Yet Spiritual
I cannot wait to watch the Trio Anime! TRIO Manga is revolutionizing the Indian anime scene, and its second volume is a unique and captivating reading experience. For a quick recap, the first volume introduces our heroines – Genia, Bonnie, and Sonnie– teenage girls from different ethnicities in India who…
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3 Reasons Why The Super Mario Bros Is A Disappointing Portrayal of Beloved Characters
When you see a beloved 8-bit game character come to life in 3D, it’s impossible not to get excited. My current location doesn’t allow me to watch these animation films in theatre releases, but I patiently wait for OTTs, and frankly, the theatre and home experience are nearly the same…
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Kung Fu Panda 4: Year of the Dragon Warrior?
Kung Fu Panda 4 is set to release on March 8, 2024, 8 years after the previous film. To recap, Kung Fu Panda 3 brings back an ancient spirit warrior – Kai, who was banished into the realm of the dead by Master Oogway. Kai’s coming becomes a reason for…
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Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget is a creative extravaganza
Chicken Run is one of the first movies that introduced me to stop-motion animation. This film was released in the mid-2000s, and I took another decade to watch it. Immediately captured by the freedom struggle of farm chickens and their headstrong leader – Ginger, Chicken Run has silently stayed on…