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Naruto: Major Shinto, Buddhist, East Asian Mythology References

Naruto: Major Shinto, Buddhist, East Asian Mythology References

Mythology references in Naruto include: Naruto—The Nine Tailed Fox Sasuke— Susanoo the Storm God Sharingan—Shinto Creation Myth Jiraiya, Orochimaru &…

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Akira Anime Movie: Who is Akira?

In short, the Akira character in Akira (1988) is a god-like being who imbodies the energy of the universe.  Every…

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The 7 Most Iconic 90s Sci Fi Anime

The most iconic 90s sci fi anime are: Ghost in the Shell Mobile Suit Gundam Wing Guyver: The Bioboosted Armor…

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Afro Samurai: What is Ninja Ninja?

In the Afro Samurai (2007) mini-series by Gonzo, Ninja Ninja is a figment of Afro’s mind that has partial existence…

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Dragon Ball Z: Why Broly Hates Goku

In short, Broly seems to hate Goku because of Goku’s childhood rage.  However, this reaction to Goku has a deeper…

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Ghost in the Shell: What is a Ghost?

A ghost, in Ghost in the Shell, refers to a sentient being’s ability to experience and maintain a sense of…

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Princess Mononoke Wolves, Forest Spirits and Mythology

In 1997, Studio Ghibli and director Hayao Miyazaki released the epic, supernatural story Princess Mononoke.  Pulling from familiar Japanese folklore,…

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Samurai Champloo: Who is the Samurai Who Smells of Sunflowers

In many ways, Samurai Champloo is the spiritual successor to Shinichiro Watanabe’s popular Cowboy Bebop anime, sharing similarities in philosophy,…

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Cowboy Bebop: What Happened to Earth?

In the western-based lore of Cowboy Bebop, the first astral gate, built in 2022 to orbit the moon, exploded in…

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Why Did Edward Leave Cowboy Bebop?

Edward left Cowboy Bebop because, like the rest of the Bebop crew, she needed to move forward with her life. …

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