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My Melody and Kuromi (Netflix Series)
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During this Thanksgiving break, I finally got a chance to binge-watch some shows. One series that really stood out to me was the Netflix original My Melody & Kuromi. It’s based on characters created by Sanrio, the same company famous for Hello Kitty. The story starts off taking place in the magical land of…
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How Kuromi Won Me Over: A Journey into Chaos & Kawaii
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I first noticed Kuromi thanks to one of my acting friends who was absolutely obsessed with her. At the time, I didn’t really get the hype. But their enthusiasm was contagious, and curiosity got the better of me, so I decided to look her up. I believe that the Kuromi fanbase is mostly made…
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Studying Ideology and Styles in Anime
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For years, mainstream society dismissed anime as mere entertainment for children, but it is so much more than that. Most anime are adaptations of manga, Japanese graphic novels or comic books. Today, both anime and manga are more widespread and influential than ever, which has been a gift for people like me. Anime is…