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The Boy and the Heron Flies High for Studio Ghibli

Per Matt Despite its worldwide success throughout the years, Studio Ghibli still feels like it’s got an unknown presence stateside. But not to anime fans! Merely mention Spirited Away, Howl’s Moving Castle or Princess Mononoke and you’re likely to get… Continue Reading →

Moody Black Lotus Expands the Blade Runner Universe

Is it possible to fall headfirst for a setting, a city and a timeframe, but absolutely despise the theme of a story? That’s kind of my relationship with Los Angeles 2032 and Blade Hunter: Black Lotus.

December 2, 2021

Amazon Prime Welcomes Fandor, “The Netflix for Indie Film”

There are tons of streaming services out there. I have personally used more than 50 different streamers since 2020. You have your standard “big dogs,” like Netflix, Hulu and Amazon Prime. Then there are the network-specific channels like HBO Max,… Continue Reading →

June 20, 2021

Weathering With You is an Artistic and Thoughtful Gem

Weathering With You main characters in a rainy scene

Anime is one of those “love/hate” genres in film for myself. Back in my teens, I used to love watching Dragon Ball Z, Vampire Hunter D and others, because it was edgy. The cartoons were against the norm. You didn’t… Continue Reading →

January 14, 2020

Anime Series Aims to Give Blade Runner Franchise a New Life

We may not be getting another Blade Runner movie anytime soon, but we will be returning to the world of replicants in the form of an anime series in the near future. No release date yet, but when it airs,… Continue Reading →

December 6, 2018

Previewing AkaiCon: Third Sail

Be on the lookout for pirates this weekend in Middle Tennessee!

August 7, 2015

Cosplayer of the Month: Jackie the AkaiCon Panda

Per Matt AkaiCon is Nashville’s premier anime convention, taking place August 1st through 3rd featuring the mascots Jack and Jackie. Not long ago I spoke with Jackie, who previewed the second-year convention and discussed her introduction to cosplay and anime…. Continue Reading →

June 28, 2014

MTAC Interview: Holly Moore

Per Matt According to the Middle Tennessee Anime Convention, 2014 is the year of love!

April 15, 2014

Funimation Interview: Conventions Manager Sarah “Sully” Sullivan

Per Matt Sarah “Sully” Sullivan is the Conventions Manager for Funimation Entertainment. Her mission is to promote the brand to new and old anime fans alike. She also works with Giant Ape Media to promote their live-action titles, as well… Continue Reading →

August 3, 2013

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