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Canipa breaks down the creation of Studio Trigger and CD Projekt Red's unexpected masterpiece. (Spoilers for Cyberpunk: Edgerunners) Support the channel at: https://www.patreon.com/TheCanipaEffect Sources and Further Reading: Interview with Rafal Jaki…
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From creator Akihito Yoshitomi comes something of a Black Jack spin-off, with another supremely talented surgeon – Ray, whose x-ray eyes help her save the day wherever possible.…
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Shenmue The Animation
Well, it’s about time. I think. I didn’t think Shenmue the video game would get an anime adaptation because you know, it’s one of those old retro classic…
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Nukitashi The Animation
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City The Animation
Uhm, did Nichijou finally get a sequel? I mean, it has been well more than 10 years since that series aired! Well, it is not a sequel. But…
Shin Sakura Taisen the Animation (Sakura Wars: The Animation)
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Canipa finally gets around to breaking down what makes Frieren special from its beautiful environments to its incredible battles. Sources and Further Reading: Interview with Shoichiro Taguchi - https://www.animatetimes.com/news/details.php?id=1696992750 Another interview…
Persona 5 the Animation
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Kabaneri’s ‘Make-Up Animation’
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Sakugabooru Animation Awards 2024
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Review: SWORDGAI the Animation
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Thank You, Kyoto Animation
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Stop Motion Animation: Beastars
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Sakugabooru Animation Awards 2022
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Effects Animation: Ergo Proxy
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Frieren episode 6 had mind-blowing animation. Yutaka Nakamura really did the Stark and dragon fight scene justice. Frieren being perceptive and fern being supportive. Already loving the developmenet…
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Thank You Kyoto Animation
After the horrific tragedy that occurred last July, I knew I needed to write as near a perfect personal tribute to the wonderful people at Kyoto Animation as…
Persona 4: The Animation
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It’s a tale as old as time. I’m sure you’ve heard someone proclaim their disdain for animation . “Why would you watch something so immature?” They’d say. “…
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THE Ultimate Animation Website
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