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The classics of anime have stood the test of time for a reason. Be it their impact on the community, the popularity that has persisted over many years, or niche cult classic appeal, the merits of older anime prevail through time and make some shows relevant regardless of how much the medium has evolved. However, the technical improvements and shifts in trends arent the only things that change over time - so do peoples values and notions of what is acceptable to depict in art.
The moral connotations and messaging of many classic series from even 20 years ago - let alone the shows that came out before the turn of the millennium - arent considered acceptable in modern times, making plenty of older anime hard to recommend. From small yet uncomfortable details, like promoting outdated...
The classics of anime have stood the test of time for a reason. Be it their impact on the community, the popularity that has persisted over many years, or niche cult classic appeal, the merits of older anime prevail through time and make some shows relevant regardless of how much the medium has evolved. However, the technical improvements and shifts in trends arent the only things that change over time - so do peoples values and notions of what is acceptable to depict in art.
The moral connotations and messaging of many classic series from even 20 years ago - let alone the shows that came out before the turn of the millennium - arent considered acceptable in modern times, making plenty of older anime hard to recommend. From small yet uncomfortable details, like promoting outdated...
- 11/10/2024
- by Maria Remizova
- CBR
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