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Robin Syversen

KAMOME DINER | REVIEW & ANALYSIS

Once upon a time in Finland, Kamome Shokudo made headlines!

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GUNBUSTER THE MOVIE | ANIME REVIEW & ANALYSIS

Before Evangelion, Hideaki Anno was busting guns and taking names!

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PIGS AND BATTLESHIPS | REVIEW & ANALYSIS

Shohei Imamura's rebellious ways started with Pigs and Battleships!

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SPIRITED AWAY | ANIME REVIEW

Hayao Miyazaki spirited away millions into anime fandom!

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THE WORLD OF KANAKO (2014)

Kanako's World is a Rabbit Hole of Human Decadence.

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THE BALLAD OF NARAYAMA (1983)

The most brutal ballad in the history of Japanese cinema!

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THE CASTLE OF CAGLIOSTRO (1979)

Lupin the Third lost himself in the hands of Hayao Miyazaki!

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YOJIMBO (1961)

Kurosawa's Yojimbo - The tale of a super-samurai

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