hayao miyazaki
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This Massive New Robotech Blu-ray Set Is Certainly… Massive
Although Robotech was a heavily edited (even-more-heavily rewritten) mishmash of three unrelated anime series, it’s hard to overstate the importance it had in America. For many, it was their first taste in anime and a key part of creating today’s massive fandom. It was the first time ‘80s kids got to see a serialized cartoon…
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Step Inside the Wondrous World That’s Inspiring Hayao Miyazaki’s Final Film
Genzaburō Yoshino’s How Do You Live? has become a classic in Japan since it was first published over 80 years ago, but until now it’s never seen an English translation. Though it’s a little outside the realm of Gizmodo’s usual sci-fi and fantasy fare, we’re thrilled to be revealing the cover and sharing an excerpt…
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10 Fantasy Tropes That Are Quite Magical (and 5 That Deserve the Chopping Block)
There’s a reason fantasy has existed for thousands of years. It could be the story of a princess kissing a frog, a fairy hiding in the trees, or a magical lotus lantern. These are stories that have filled our hearts and homes for generations. Many of them tend to use the same storytelling tropes, but…
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The 10 Best Pirates Who Sailed the Cinematic Seas
It’s time to grab a shoulder of and air) in search of fame, adventure, and of course a buttload of cash. These are our top 10 pirates we’ve seen on film so far. Enjoy, or walk the plank!