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Streaming heavyweights made big moves into the world of anime in 2021

Film | 2021 in review Dec 17, 2021

Streaming heavyweights made big moves into the world of anime in 2021

by Matt Schley

Anime became even more accessible worldwide as streaming platforms such as Netflix, Crunchyroll and Disney+ made aggressive moves in 2021.

2021 saw breakthrough talents in film rise from the shadows

Film | 2021 in review Dec 10, 2021

2021 saw breakthrough talents in film rise from the shadows

by Mark Schilling

Ryusuke Hamaguchi's two releases shone abroad, Keisuke Yoshida was honored with a Director in Focus section at home and younger filmmakers blazed new paths.

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