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Paul Kemner
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Long-time #anime fan, starting with the original US broadcasts of Astro Boy and 8th Man.
I present programs and panels at conventions like #penguicon.
I don't watch a lot of shonen anime.
I'm a superfan of #precure, an all-ages magical girl metaseries
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📰 You and Idol Precure♪ Introduces Voice Cast for New Characters Cure Zukyoon and Cure Kiss

The popular anime series 'You and Idol Precure♪' has thrilled fans by revealing the voice cast for its...

🔗 https://animenewsdaily.us/articles/29559

#AnimeNews #Crunchyroll #YouAndIdolPrecure
June 13, 2025 at 2:01 AM
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"Don't Engage, Just Block"
A tipsy note to newcomers:

We do not engage with bad faith actors here.

Block works really well.

Also, you can hide someone's comment on your posts from ALL views permanently (do so before blocking).

Don't give them attention.

Guard your peace and your piece!

P.S. Use alt text!!!
a cartoon character says you are my hero
Alt: a cartoon character says you are my hero - old school crap animation of He-man winking at the screen
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January 19, 2025 at 8:26 AM
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A Sketchy Proposal, Or How Fans Hide In Plain Sight: Lauren Orsini recalls a sketchy-sounding partnership pitch, and how it played into the fact that most people don't realize that anime fans are pretty much everywhere, in all age groups, even those beyond the typical 18-25 demographic.

#fandom
A Sketchy Proposal, Or How Fans Hide In Plain Sight
But often, the majority of anime fans are invisible. Even though I’ve interviewed anime fans in their 50s and 60s for my Anime Origin Stories journalism project, the median age at fan conventions like Otakon remains firmly in the 18-25 range.
hera.fyi
January 19, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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They Walked So You Could Say “Run”: An Examination of Tiger & Bunny - Coop Bicknell analyzes Tiger & Bunny, and how the series proved prescient in the growing fervor of superhero media. Bicknell also looks into the ways the series paved the way for later works like Samurai Flamenco and One-Punch Man
They Walked So You Could Say "Run": An Examination of Tiger & Bunny
Superheroes have always found a home in the grand halls of anime, from Astro Fighter Sunred, to Shin-chan’s Action Bastard, to Sailor Moon’s Sailor
hera.fyi
January 18, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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January 11, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Fight scene from the first episode of Mirai Days- 9 years later in the world of Witchy #Precure. You know things are bad when the villain has a puppy! #MiraiDays #Anime #Mahotsukai

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No limits! Fighting till the end | Mahou Tsukai Precure!! ~MIRAI DAYS~ (Subtitles)
YouTube video by SleepyWan
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January 13, 2025 at 6:57 PM
A new Green Gables series is coming. Anne Shirley.
Given the enduring Japanese fandom for the books, the stunning 1979 series, and ongoing tourism to Prince Edward Island, will this be a series they don't dare mess up? I guess we'll see!
#Anime

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Anime Anne Shirley
不朽の名作「赤毛のアン」のアニメ化決定!!アニメーションシリーズ『アン・シャーリー』NHK Eテレで2025年4月放送開始(予定)!アニメーション制作はアンサー・スタジオ!
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December 21, 2024 at 5:40 PM
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キュアリリアン
#precure #わんぷり
December 7, 2024 at 8:57 AM
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I'll start posting my art here ! ! ! ♡

old Cure Sky art since its my first blue sky art post ☁️💙

#precure #art
December 6, 2024 at 5:06 PM
Nice bit of symbolism in #Precure ep 43.
Mayu's classmates beg her to make scarves they can give as xmas gifts.
Yuki chides them, saying it's impossible, and they should make scarves themselves, and wraps Mayu's head up like a mummy. (continued) #Anime

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Attached: 2 images Nice bit of symbolism in #WonderfulPrecure ep 43. Mayu shows off a pair of wonderful scarves she made for Yuki and herself, and her classmates beg her to make similar ones they ca...
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December 7, 2024 at 5:42 PM
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what's your most re-watched anime?

definitely cardcaptor sakura! it's such a heartwarming piece that makes me happy whenever I'm down and I always enjoy no matter what, it truly means the world to me <3
December 1, 2024 at 8:59 PM
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What’s your most re-watched anime?

Honestly it little hard but it has to be Sailormoon. But I also seen a lot since I have habit watching a lot my comfort shows.
December 1, 2024 at 9:05 PM
Anime history- here's a series on Tezuka's studio.
He's usually blamed for the abysmal pay that anime creators make because Astro Boy sold below cost.
But he retained copyright. He made money from every Astro toy and piece of bubblegum. And that was a LOT of product.

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The History of Mushi Pro – 01 – The Road to TV Anime (1960-1965)
Osamu Tezuka, the God of Manga, is also the father of modern anime – not only did he coin the word, his Tetsuwan Atom was the first animated TV serial in Japan, and pioneered the “limited ani…
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December 1, 2024 at 11:46 PM
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Hey everyone, it's new article day 🥰

Robert Iveniuk explored the Record of Lodoss War franchise, looking at its humble beginnings, and tracing its history to become an influential force in anime and gaming that can still be felt today. It's a great read, and well worth checking out.

#anime #ttrpg
How Record of Lodoss War Influenced Anime and Tabletop Gaming
"There’s a relatability and accessibility to imagining yourself in a group of people shouting at each other over where to take their adventure next, how to overcome some impossible odds, or trying to ask the DM what you can do to get yourselves out of a jam."
hera.fyi
November 30, 2024 at 7:40 PM
If you want to become a Yokai, you need to study and take the national test! #Anime #NonNonBiyori

www.youtube.com/watch?v=O51o...
I Am A Monster! Non Non Biyori Repeat
YouTube video by Sunnylicious
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November 26, 2024 at 8:41 PM
Did you ever notice that things play out differently in some #anime movies? The reason? It’s a different story structure than we usually see.

#Kishotenketsu #Miyazaki #StoryStructure

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Kishotenketsu: Asian Story Structure & Anime (Kiki)
Kiki’s Delivery Service- When Everything Goes Wrong Did you ever notice that things play out differently in some anime movies? They just don’t follow the familiar pattern of action that…
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November 25, 2024 at 12:10 AM
Started watching Wedding Peach (1995). 2 episodes so far. First impression is that it's fun and goofy, but it's got some good things going on. She's clever, doesn't whine and cry like Usagi. I like the #Precure narrative more- stepping up with no powers, saying "NO!", THEN the magic. #MagicalGirl
November 23, 2024 at 2:56 PM
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#SomethingBeautiful Ancient Minoan Rock-Crystal Duck Vessel 1600 BC
This carved vessel in the shape of a duck is carved from a single piece of crystal, and was likely used to hold oils or cosmetics for a wealthy Minoan or Mycenaean woman or an important religious figure.
November 8, 2024 at 7:45 AM