: 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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Vinland Saga is for many reasons a modern anime masterpiece.
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Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 2 May 2025
Over the years, the Fire Valkyrie has been given numerous toys, even back when its host anime was released in the 90s.
—Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
The raging, breakneck instrumentals and emotional vocals that are the quintessence of the band resonate perfectly with the anime’s story and the feelings of its main characters.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 23 Apr. 2025
Why so little filler for such a long-running anime?
—Chris Snellgrove, EW.com, 19 Apr. 2025
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Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 2 May 2025
Over the years, the Fire Valkyrie has been given numerous toys, even back when its host anime was released in the 90s.
—Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
The raging, breakneck instrumentals and emotional vocals that are the quintessence of the band resonate perfectly with the anime’s story and the feelings of its main characters.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 23 Apr. 2025
Why so little filler for such a long-running anime?
—Chris Snellgrove, EW.com, 19 Apr. 2025
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“Anime.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anime. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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