I Dream of the Day Anime Anthologies Make a Major Comeback
The article discusses the author's experience at Anime Central and their nostalgia for classic anime anthologies like Memories and Robot Carnival. It highlights the rarity of new anime anthologies and the impact these collections had on the careers of notable creators. The author expresses a desire for a resurgence of this format in the current anime landscape.
- ▪Anime Central is the largest anime, manga, and Japanese popular culture convention in Chicago.
- ▪The author reminisces about classic anthologies like Memories and Robot Carnival, which featured renowned animators.
- ▪There is a noted decline in the production of new anime anthologies and original works in the current industry.
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Recently, I walked the convention floor of Anime Central, the self-proclaimed largest anime, manga, and Japanese popular culture convention in my stomping grounds of Chicago. While I typically don’t stick around for the full weekend since I’m usually there for work, I always make it a point to see what hidden gems I can find from manga and home video distributors like the incomparable Discotek Media.…
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