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The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Tanjiro and members of the Demon Slayer Corps in the forefront. While Muzan the first demon is in the background.
Courtesy of Crunchyroll.

Easing into anime: five shows you should watch

Ricardo Tovar // September 15, 2019

Anime as a form of entertainment can been traced to the early 20th century, with the earliest films using artistic styles from 1917. In the 1940s, anime animated films were used in World War II as propaganda...

Dracula's castle in all its menace and glory. image from IMDB.

‘Castlevania’ reigns as Netflix’s new king

Ulises Duenas // November 8, 2018

"Castlevania" is not only the best thing Netflix has pumped out this year, but it's also the most pleasant surprise of the year. The first season of the show was good, but because it was only four episodes...

The anime films of Hayao Miyazaki are beloved around the world, for good reason. Image from IMDB.

Arts in Review Podcast: Classic Miyazaki anime films influence wider audiences

Ulises Duenas, Natalie Hanson, and Alex Coba // October 8, 2018

Many of the Japanese director, Hayao Miyazaki's, animated films have been known as classic examples of high-quality anime from Japan and have drawn in generations of fans worldwide. This week, we explored...

Chihiro and the spirit No-Face make a journey in "Spirited Away." Image from IMDB.

Miyazaki film showings bring awareness of anime to Chico

Natalie Hanson and Ulises Duenas // October 6, 2018

Got any plans for Halloween yet? If you're fresh out of ideas, since Halloween falls on a Wednesday this year, "Spirited Away" is playing at your local movie theater that night.If you haven't been to one...

Ash receives a Rainbow Wing from legendary Pokemon Ho-Oh, which will help guide Ash's journey to meet Ho-Oh

‘Pokémon: I Choose You!’ delivers nostalgia and inaccurate scenes

Julia Maldonado // November 13, 2017

Beloved '90s franchise Pokémon released "Pokémon: I Choose You!" for a limited release on Nov. 5 and 6. The film follows 10-year-old Ash Ketchum beginning his journey with his partner, Pikachu. After...

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