There is a lot of speculation on how the Western influence on anime will change the industry. As always, I'm an optimist.
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How Western Anime Changes Everything
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How Anime Influenced Western Animation
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Western Anime Fans, Please Stop Doing This.
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Put a Tune to It: Western Songs for Anime
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Put a Tune to It: Western Songs for Anime
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Put a Tune to It: Western Songs for Anime
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Ask John: Who Will Influence the Future of Anime Development?
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Tonikaku Cawaii Chapter 226 (Retcon Influence)
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Did TFS Influence Dragon Ball Super?
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