Anime
'Princess Mononoke' Predicted Our Cursed Present
Twenty years later, the iconic anime feels like a reflection of the injustices making headlines in 2019, and an unlikely inspiration for combating them.
I Found the Alone Time I Didn't Know I Needed by Watching Anime
In a world swirling with distractions, obligations, and constant communication, watching anime by myself became my perfect, total break.
Nothing Prepares You for the End of 'Evangelion'
The end of 'Neon Genesis Evangelion' isn't incomprehensible, it's incongruous with the rest of the show's character work.
Science Goes Too Far, Creates AI That Turns You Into an Anime Character
Thanks to researchers at video game company NCSoft, machine learning can turn you into anime.
‘Dear Fucking God:’ The ‘Alexandria Library’ of Hentai Has Suddenly Vanished
Sad Panda, a huge hentai-hosting website, is gone, and another 50 terabytes of hentai is also in danger of deletion.
'Evangelion' Ruins One of Its Best Plot Beats With Sexist Tropes
Doesn't matter how wild the twist is if you tie it to bad characterization.
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'Evangelion' Asks Big Questions, But Doesn't Always Earn Its Answers
'Evangelion' is at its messiest when its plot and themes collide.
Man Shouted "Die" Before Fire-Bombing Japan Anime Studio and Killing Dozens
The KyoAni studio is known for producing shows about the daily lives of schoolgirls and high-quality feature films.
'Evangelion' Presents: Gendo Ikari, Anime's Worst Dad
Maybe you've known that for years, but he's so bad that it still had to be said.
‘Evangelion’ Won't Stop Leering as It Explores Its Characters’ Sexuality
'Evangelion' wallows in complicity with its toxic gender dynamics, and expects the audience to come along for the ride.
Alone at the End of the World in 'Evangelion'
The apocalypse hit 15 years ago. But today, you'll go to the movies anyway.
'Neon Genesis Evangelion' is Coming to Netflix. Let's Watch It Together
Here are our thoughts on the first two episodes.
