Oshii, Mamoru

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Top 15 Best Mecha/Robot Anime of All Time

Top 15 Best Mecha/Robot Anime of All Time

Mecha anime shows will never go out of style. Giant robots piloted by feisty teenagers or grizzled heroes is just such a cool concept. Let's take a look at ten of what I think are the best!
15 Bizarre Anime That Make You Wonder 'Wtf Did I Just Watch?'

15 Bizarre Anime That Make You Wonder 'Wtf Did I Just Watch?'

There's weird, and then there's *really* weird. These anime are so surreal, weird, and downright bizarre that they'll leave you gaping at the screen, wondering "wtf did I just watch!?"

by Littoface

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20 of the Best Mature Anime of All Time

20 of the Best Mature Anime of All Time

Anime aimed at teens is a lot of fun. But anime aimed at an older crowd is on a whole other level! You get more violence, gore, nudity and sex than you bargained for...which isn't entirely a bad thing.
Hayao Miyazaki Is Actually A Giant Grump

Hayao Miyazaki Is Actually A Giant Grump

The only wonder that may equal seeing your first Miyazaki movie is the wonder when discovering how the director of such hopeful, inspiring films is actually a giant grump. Relish these pessimistic yet often weirdly accurate quotes from anime's most celebrated director.

by removed_user

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Sixteen of the Best Completely Original Anime

Sixteen of the Best Completely Original Anime

Put away your novels and video games, we're heading into unknown territory here. These 16 anime are not based on anything -- they're 100% original.

by Littoface

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Top 20 CGI Anime Which Are A Feast For Your Senses!

Top 20 CGI Anime Which Are A Feast For Your Senses!

There's hate, and then there's the white hot, seething hatred anime fans have for CGI anime. Look, none's denying there have been some atrocious missteps in the past when it comes to CG in anime, but it can be done right!
Mamoru Oshii's Return to Anime!

Mamoru Oshii's Return to Anime!

The director of Ghost in the Shell hasn't directed an anime movie in eight years, but somehow Adult Swim has managed to coax him out of animation retirement for a "micro-series" next year. Let's take a look at his history as a director, and what we can expect from the return of a master.

by removed_user

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The Brilliant Manga of Satoshi Kon

The Brilliant Manga of Satoshi Kon

Before he was one of the greatest anime directors of all time, Satoshi Kon was a manga artist. From early success in college to ambitious collaborations with the likes of Katsuhiro Otomo and Mamoru Oshii, his manga work is highly recommended to better understand his genius.

by removed_user

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Futurist Ancient Music: Ghost in the Shell's Original Soundtrack (OST)

Futurist Ancient Music: Ghost in the Shell's Original Soundtrack (OST)

Ghost in the Shell has an instantly recognizable original soundtrack. The music sets the tone for the introspective, philosophical moments of the film, while also providing atmosphere for the more action-oriented scenes. Let's take a look at what makes Kenji Kawai's OST so special.
Ghost in the Shell: An Analysis of Its Important Characters

Ghost in the Shell: An Analysis of Its Important Characters

Ghost in the Shell, or Koukaku Kidoutai, has a pretty complex and expansive universe, with several characters featuring in the manga, television, and movie series. Let’s go over its important characters and carry out a brief analysis of each one of them.
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