An Interview with Ginger Root: Anime, Creativity, and the Journey to “Soarin’” from Sparks of Tomorrow

For Cameron Lew, the musician behind Ginger Root, anime has never been simply a visual influence or a passing interest. He describes himself as a “huge otaku”—and that enthusiasm has found its way into everything from his music videos to the aesthetic and world-building of his work. And now, that lifelong love of anime has… Read More An Interview with Ginger Root: Anime, Creativity, and the Journey to “Soarin’” from Sparks of Tomorrow

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Something Genuine Season 2, Ep. 7: Jennifer Sun Bell on Hapa Identity, Voice Acting, and Belonging

My next guest on Something Genuine Jennifer Sun Bell, the voice behind White Fox in Marvel Rivals, Tamaki in Suzume, Sirius in Re:ZERO, Caesar King in Zenless Zone Zero, and so many other roles. But besides being a fan of her work, this interview provided an unexpected joy in discover how much Jennifer and I… Read More Something Genuine Season 2, Ep. 7: Jennifer Sun Bell on Hapa Identity, Voice Acting, and Belonging

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Review: One Last Monster

How does prejudice turn into acceptance? How does a visionary veer away from the troubling decisions of the past? And what could make a woman sacrifice her own desires to accomplish what’s best for those who despise her? Korean-American animator and former Blue Sky Studios artist, Gene Kim, explores these questions—at once universal and personal—in… Read More Review: One Last Monster

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Whether Its Hapa Elf or Hapa Asian, Still the Same Old Discrimination

It’s sometimes difficult to find a series that my wife and I both enjoy, that we can watch together. But in Re:Zero, I think I may have found one. It hits all the accessibility points for her, and is a series that I would like to watch again as well. I realized I’d forgotten so… Read More Whether Its Hapa Elf or Hapa Asian, Still the Same Old Discrimination

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What Does God Want You to Do, Jyou Kido?

Oh, man, it’s great having the original Digidestined back! As much as Digimon Adventure Tri. drags in lots of places, it’s still wonderful to see Taichi, Yamato, Sora, and all the rest again, to see how they changed and how they haven’t, and to view how their relationships with each other have developed over time.… Read More What Does God Want You to Do, Jyou Kido?

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An Interview with Ginger Root: Anime, Creativity, and the Journey to “Soarin’” from Sparks of Tomorrow

Something Genuine Season 2, Ep. 7: Jennifer Sun Bell on Hapa Identity, Voice Acting, and Belonging

Review: One Last Monster

Whether Its Hapa Elf or Hapa Asian, Still the Same Old Discrimination

What Does God Want You to Do, Jyou Kido?

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