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201958 minPGdocumentary

5.2/ 10(81 ratings)• TMDB

Enter the Anime

201958 minPGdocumentary

5.2/ 10(81 ratings)• TMDB

Explore the vibrant world of anime through the eyes of its creators.

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Explore the vibrant world of anime through the eyes of its creators.

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Alex Burunovadirector

Julia Yorks

Julia Yorkswriter

Kouzou Morishita

Kouzou Morishitacast

Kenji Kamiyama

Kenji Kamiyamacast

Yoko Takahashi

Yoko Takahashicast

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What is anime? Through deep-dives with notable masterminds of this electrifying genre, this fast-paced documentary seeks to find the answers.

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