: 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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The animation styles, varying from episode to episode, are all dynamic and gorgeous, paying homage to both a classic anime style and Star Wars' own more wry feeling.
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Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Sep. 2025
Rei is talking with her mom on the phone about her burgeoning anime illustrator career.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 26 Sep. 2025
The Japanese anime series follows a young figure skater Yuri who, after a string of crushing losses leading up to the Grand Prix Finale, is taken under the wing of a Russian figure skating champion named Victor, who decides to be his coach.
—James Factora, Them., 26 Sep. 2025
The event features booths selling anime, manga, collectibles and cards.
—Marcus Smith, Sacbee.com, 26 Sep. 2025
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Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Sep. 2025
Rei is talking with her mom on the phone about her burgeoning anime illustrator career.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 26 Sep. 2025
The Japanese anime series follows a young figure skater Yuri who, after a string of crushing losses leading up to the Grand Prix Finale, is taken under the wing of a Russian figure skating champion named Victor, who decides to be his coach.
—James Factora, Them., 26 Sep. 2025
The event features booths selling anime, manga, collectibles and cards.
—Marcus Smith, Sacbee.com, 26 Sep. 2025
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“Anime.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anime. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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