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An alleged assassin's Japanese fantasies
The suspect's time in Japan reveals many things about his worldview.
Dec 11
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Matt Alt
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November 2024
Clash of the Titans
Understanding the Sony-Kadokawa merger
Nov 27
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Matt Alt
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Anime is the Champagne of Japan
Ersatz "anime" abounds. It's time to make "Japanese Anime" a protected designation.
Nov 21
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Matt Alt
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Manga and MAGA
What is the role of Japanese pop culture in the post-liberal era?
Nov 9
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Matt Alt
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October 2024
Anime's money problem
Anime is blowing up. It's also facing an existential crisis.
Oct 30
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Matt Alt
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Baby, it's hot outside
Japan's never-ending summer continues
Oct 24
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Matt Alt
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Marie Kondon't
Nobody curates clutter like the Japanese. I wrote about it for Aeon magazine.
Oct 14
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Matt Alt
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When pop culture meets culture war
Dragon Quest III HD-2D and the pitfalls of producing content in a polarized world
Oct 8
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Matt Alt
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September 2024
Otaku in Chief
How will Shigeru Ishiba becoming Prime Minister impact Japan’s pop culture?
Sep 30
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Matt Alt
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American Shogun
Does Hollywood finally "get" Japan? Where will Season 2 of Shogun take us? And should we really be idolizing a warlord?
Sep 19
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Matt Alt
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The kids are all right
The world’s falling apart. Can fandom save us?
Sep 2
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Matt Alt
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August 2024
Anime & NYC
I'll be presenting, talking, and book-signing this week in New York City!
Aug 19
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