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Seasonal · Winter 2025 Feb 2025 by Julien Marchand

Winter 2025 — What Held Up and What Didn't

A candid look at the season's standouts: which series stuck to their premise and which fell apart mid-run. Covers Frieren, Solo Leveling, and several smaller titles.

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Review · Fantasy Jan 2025 by Camille Dubois

Frieren: Beyond Journey's End — A Review Worth Its Length

Long-form fantasy that earns its runtime. Not every episode is a highlight, but the cumulative effect is real. We watched all 28 episodes before writing this.

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News · Industry Dec 2024 by Thomas Renard

What 2025 Looks Like for Anime Production

Studio consolidations, streaming deals, and a few things that might actually benefit viewers. A quick industry digest covering the state of production heading into the year.

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Editorial Nov 2024 by Camille Dubois

The Shonen Formula: Why It Still Works (When It Does)

An essay on what separates structurally identical shonen shows that land from ones that don't. It's less about novelty than most critics assume.

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Review · Thriller Oct 2024 by Thomas Renard

Dungeon Meshi — Comfort Food for People Who Like Dungeons

It's a cooking anime set in a dungeon. It's also one of the more structurally satisfying shows of 2024. This review explains why without excessive enthusiasm.

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