: a style of animation originating in Japan that is characterized by stark colorful graphics depicting vibrant characters in action-filled plots often with fantastic or futuristic themes
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The upcoming series will feature both new and returning anime studios, and return to Japan to celebrate the world of anime through the elements and mythos of Star Wars.
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Patrick Frater, Variety, 21 Nov. 2024
Exactly one year after Scott Pilgrim Takes Off debuted on Netflix, co-developer/executive producer Bryan Lee O’Malley, on whose graphic novels the show was based, revealed to fans that the anime adventure series is done.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 20 Nov. 2024
For those not familiar with the video game or the Angelina Jolie movie or the Alicia Vikander movie or the Netflix anime series, Croft is a British archaeologist who raids tombs — the video game had players solving puzzles and fighting bad guys while wearing tiny outfits.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024
Art and cosplay expo filled with all things anime, Disney, Alice in Wonderland, Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, Marvel, Harry Potter, horror and more.
—Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 10 Nov. 2024
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Patrick Frater, Variety, 21 Nov. 2024
Exactly one year after Scott Pilgrim Takes Off debuted on Netflix, co-developer/executive producer Bryan Lee O’Malley, on whose graphic novels the show was based, revealed to fans that the anime adventure series is done.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 20 Nov. 2024
For those not familiar with the video game or the Angelina Jolie movie or the Alicia Vikander movie or the Netflix anime series, Croft is a British archaeologist who raids tombs — the video game had players solving puzzles and fighting bad guys while wearing tiny outfits.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024
Art and cosplay expo filled with all things anime, Disney, Alice in Wonderland, Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, Marvel, Harry Potter, horror and more.
—Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 10 Nov. 2024
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“Anime.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anime. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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