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It's been a few years but we now have a new season of anime from Kyoto Animation. And I am so thrilled I just have to write about…
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I started my Anime blog in 2010 for a couple reasons. I had run a few blogs over the last couple years but I wanted to focus on…
Two Years of Shallow Dives in Anime
This week will mark the 2nd anniversary of Shallow Dives in Anime! I can’t believe that much time has passed, and frankly, I can’t believe that I’ve managed…
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With the spring comes the end of another school term in Japan. And with that came the decision I’d have to make about whether I’d stay on another…
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Our animation awards continue with the aesthetics that have impacted fans and industry members the most: the most inspired art direction and color design, the animation designs that…
Two Years of Shallow Dives in Anime: Chivalry of a Failed Knight
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I have spent a lot of time thinking about what to do for the blog’s second anniversary. If I thought one year was a fluke, two puts that…
Tales from the rabbit hole: Two years in VTuber Hell
What a disaster. The last two years locked down, what do I have to show for them? A lot of working, yeah. A lot of hours billed, hours…
Two Years of Shallow Dives in Anime: Ask Dewbond Anything* Edition!
Last week I threw out the call for fellow bloggers to ask me any questions they could think of for the anniversary week! Well they stepped up and…
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The Best Animation of 2017
In nearly the exact same mold as Sakugablog, and just as I did last year, I’ll be once again running through my favorite productions this year. My only…
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When asked what was the biggest anime event of the year 1988, most people would surely answer Akira. Ghibli fans may note Grave of the Fireflies or My…
The Best Animation of 2016
Inspired by the fantastic folks over at Sakugablog, I decided to create my own list of sakuga shows/episodes/moments that I absolutely loved this year. It was a stellar…
The talents of French Animation
Japanese animation holds a special place in the world scene and among fandoms for its diversity and championing of 2D animation techniques.
The Hungarian School of Animation
'Folk motives into fine art symbols.'
The Power of Two: Nana
Man, I like Nana. It’s grown-up, right? Well, at least they try. The gimmick is that both main characters are named Nana, Nana Oosaki and Nana Kumatsu. They…
Two Years of Shallow Dives in Anime: Nee Chanto Shiyou Yo Episode 4
Our week long celebration of two years blogging at Shallow Dives in Anime comes to a conclusion! We’ve answered some questions, thanked our readers, and discussed a series…
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Tales of Symphonia the Animation (OAV)
Ultimately, Tales of Symphonia is a rarity: a solid video game adaptation anime that feels satisfying.
The purpose of realism in animation
The concept of realism in animation is a tricky one. Indeed, animation is thought to be the perfect medium to transcend reality and give shape to one’s wildest…
Animation of the 1980s: Selected Shorts
This post will examine various animated works produced in the 1980s; before I get into individual works, I’ll provide a bit of historical context. The 1970s and 1980s…
The purpose of realism in animation
The concept of realism in animation is a tricky one. Indeed, animation is thought to be the perfect medium to transcend reality and give shape to one’s wildest…
The Animation of Rick and Morty
Canipa discusses the animation of Rick and Morty and how it differs from the creation of Japanese anime, from the advantages to the disadvantages. Support the channel on Patreon…
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By Andrew Osmond. Most people looking at this review will be anime fans. But what does “British animation” bring to your mind? Probably Wallace and Gromit and Aardman.…
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Episode 271, "Four More Years" (Part Two, with Jason DeMarco)
On this episode of The One Piece Podcast we have special guest Jason DeMarco founder of Toonami and Vice President of Strategic Marketing & Promotions at Adult Swim…
Episode 271, "Four More Years" (Part Two, with Jason DeMarco)
On this episode of The One Piece Podcast we have special guest Jason DeMarco founder of Toonami and Vice President of Strategic Marketing & Promotions at Adult Swim…
From Yoshinori Kanada to Jujutsu Kaisen, 40 years of action animation – Shinsaku Kôzuma Long Interview
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From Yoshinori Kanada to Jujutsu Kaisen, 40 years of action animation – Shinsaku Kôzuma Long Interview
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The Power of Two: Princess Jellyfish
I never know how much to summarize about a series when I start these essays. I mean, stuff like Cowboy Bebop I know everyone’s seen; on the other…
The Power of Two: Golden Kamuy
I’m reading the manga for Golden Kamuy when I get around to picking up a new issue every so often, up through volume four by now, and I’m…
Two First Impressions of Two Psychological Manga
I initially come off as someone who only likes happy, fluffy stuff. And while that is generally what I gravitate toward, I do get that variety is the…
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