“Chirin no Suzu”, Gothic Children’s Media: Leaving the Pasture of Innocence
by“Chirin no Suzu” (or “Ringing Bell” in its English-localized translation), a seemingly whimsical 1978 anime film that begins with a lamb playing with his…
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From the world’s most popular video game franchise that won not only one, but two game of the year awards for its action, storytelling,…