Jerry Beck
Features
Why 1987 was a turning point for animation, Disney, and the future of TV cartoons
Animation historian Jerry Beck looks back on how 1987 was a turning point in animation history, even if no one knew it at the time.
November 30, 2025
Trent Cannon
Features
How anime’s punk era in the US 1980s set the stage for today’s global fandom
Before anime went mainstream, it survived as underground punk — and one producer saw its future first.
November 24, 2025
Trent Cannon