A recent article from syfy.com attempts to highlight a tendency for anime to idealize fascism, but ultimately proves itself an example of Western viewpoints getting in the way of reasonable critique of anime. It is undeniable that anime has worldwide reach and appeal today. Nearly every country with an established media industry can offer its... Continue Reading →
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