Otaku Links: Big eyes, small business

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  • I’ve written for Forbes and CNN but I don’t think I’ve ever gotten as much feedback on an article as I have on this assessment of which Gundam shows are worth watching. Every Gundam show has a redeeming element, but some are a MUCH tougher sell than others.
  • Speaking of Crunchyroll, the anime-streaming site is branching out into anime production. This would allow Crunchyroll to immediately acquire foreign distribution rights, which currently are pretty tough to get. This move appears to be purely about distribution, and I doubt anything like “Crunchyroll: The Anime” is on the horizon.
  • Brian Ashcraft of Kotaku weighs in on the big anime eyes of Kyoto Animation. It’s part of the art style that drew me into anime in the first place, not only because it’s cute but because big eyes are more expressive. Thanks to Zoe for the link!

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