In the previous essay in this series, I argued that one of the most important factors for the development of sakuga in Japan was the VCR and its widespread use during the 1980’s, when otaku culture…
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Exploring sakuga – Part 4 : What is sakuga good for, anyways ?
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Exploring sakuga – Conclusion : A sakuga starter pack
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