Author Spotlight

Jonathan R. Lack

Jonathan R. Lack teaches cinema studies at the University of Colorado Boulder. He is the host of the anime history and review podcast Japanimation Station, and the author of the book 200 Reviews. You can read his work at www.jonathanlack.com.

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The Inner Worlds of Neon Genesis Evangelion

A Japanese-television phenomenon that sparked a boom in anime production and fandom, Hideaki Anno’s magnum opus is a mind-bending mix of kinetic action, sci-fi spectacle, and introspective human drama.

By Jonathan R. Lack

Thoughts Transcending Time and Distance: Makoto Shinkai’s Voices of a Distant Star

In this early-career gem from one of the most beloved Japanese animation directors of all time, an extravagant sci-fi narrative is anchored by the transcendent power of young love and poignant observations of modern life.

By Jonathan R. Lack