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• "Angel's Egg review – Mamoru Oshii's dazzling 1985 anime is an eerie philosophical adventure"

  This review argues that Mamoru Oshii's 1985 anime 'Angel's Egg' is a visually stunning and philosophically rich work, using symbolist imagery and Christian theology to create an eerie, post-apocalyptic atmosphere. The critic contends that the film's deliberate pacing and ambiguous narrative reward patient viewers.

• "16 years ago, Fullmetal Alchemist's perfect ending pulled off the impossible — and raised the bar for an entire genre"

  This commentary argues that Fullmetal Alchemist's ending, 16 years ago, set a high bar for the shonen genre by blending epic action with a critique of capitalism, imperialism, and power. It contends that the series' philosophical depth and systemic critique elevate it beyond typical genre fare.