DR. STONE

Eric Thurm Sep 16, 2019. 5 minute read

Anime Takes on Life in a Post-Collapse World With Dr. Stone and 7SEEDS

A medium that exploded in popularity in the wake of multiple atomic detonations, anime has long dealt with ecological frailty — which is to say, the fraught relationship between humans and the litany of other organisms and environments that make up the Earth. Several Studio Ghibli classics, like Princess Mononoke…

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Kara Dennison Aug 5, 2019. 4 minute read

Five Reasons Science Nerds Will Love Dr. Stone

As anime fans, we have to be very willing to suspend our disbelief. It’s how we get to enjoy shows about robots punching planets in half and people traveling to fantasy worlds inside computers. So when a show manages to combine excitement with actual science, it stands out. Dr. Stone…

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Kara Dennison Jul 31, 2019. 4 minute read

New Anime to Love, Minus the Tropes You Don’t

It’s a brand new season of anime, and you know what that means: sifting through the tons of new content to find the show that’s just right for you. This season is looking pretty good, with a mix of magical action, slice of life comedy and drama, and plenty of…

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Sinclair August Jul 10, 2019. 5 minute read

7 New Anime Series to Check Out This Summer

The summer season of anime is at our doorstep. In the deluge of new shows, it can be difficult for the untrained eye to separate the worthwhile from the worthless. Thankfully, you have me to do it for you. I’ve taken the liberty of picking out a few especially choice…

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