: a style of animation originating in Japan that is characterized by stark colorful graphics depicting vibrant characters in action-filled plots often with fantastic or futuristic themes
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He’s worked with blues artists, anime composers, chart acts like Billy Squier, the New York Dolls, pioneering glam diva Suzi Quatro and hundreds of other artists including his brother and longtime collaborator John Conte.
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Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 31 Jan. 2026
His last acting credit was as the voice of Kohta in the anime Elfen Lied (2004-2005).
—Andrew Walsh, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Jan. 2026
The Sorcery of Nymph Circe is a unique film in the annals of anime.
—Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
One of the most revered anime, Gundam pioneered the sci-fi subgenre known as mecha, IP that centers on giant fighting robots.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 28 Jan. 2026
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Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 31 Jan. 2026
His last acting credit was as the voice of Kohta in the anime Elfen Lied (2004-2005).
—Andrew Walsh, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Jan. 2026
The Sorcery of Nymph Circe is a unique film in the annals of anime.
—Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
One of the most revered anime, Gundam pioneered the sci-fi subgenre known as mecha, IP that centers on giant fighting robots.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 28 Jan. 2026
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“Anime.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anime. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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