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I have spent years studying and teaching Japanese anime, exploring how its narratives intertwine with cultural, philosophical and religious traditions. One of the most compelling aspects of Japanese ...

I have spent years studying and teaching Japanese anime , exploring how its narratives intertwine with cultural, ...

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A Japanese anime professor, explores how its narratives intertwine with cultural, philosophical and religious traditions.

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