: 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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This is a feature-length program compiling content from the previous and upcoming seasons of popular anime series DAN DA DAN as well as exclusive behind-the-scenes interviews with directors Fuga Yamashiro and Abel Góngora.
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Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 6 June 2025
For attendees experiencing their first anime convention, like Chantel Green, spaces like Dream Con attract a special energy.
—Taryn Finley, Refinery29, 3 June 2025
That was arranged like a story, starting out with an anime segment, then segueing into the song, and then ending with another anime segment.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 2 June 2025
The new series marks his first original anime project in years.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 30 May 2025
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Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 6 June 2025
For attendees experiencing their first anime convention, like Chantel Green, spaces like Dream Con attract a special energy.
—Taryn Finley, Refinery29, 3 June 2025
That was arranged like a story, starting out with an anime segment, then segueing into the song, and then ending with another anime segment.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 2 June 2025
The new series marks his first original anime project in years.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 30 May 2025
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“Anime.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anime. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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