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August 28, 2021 70 mins
The singular film that revolutionized the impact of the genre upon Americans was 1988’s Akira. In this episode of Hourglass Cinema, we address its impact, its cultural roots and its social commentary. Along with its mental health themes of self-worth and the value of others. If you like anime, check out this episode to hear about when more anime gets placed under the mental health lens. This episode was originally broadcasted live on Twitch (twitch.tv/victimsandvillains) on August 24th, 2021!

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