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New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

A man (Hayao Miyazaki) with a white beard, white hair and glasses is sitting down, looking at a piece of paper. Behind him, there are paintings hanging on the wall.

Why Studio Ghibli nostalgia hits different

Japanese filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki and his animation studio introduced a generation to the adult world, while also reminding us of our childhood innocence.
Tony Jaeyeong Jeong, Contributing Writer Dec 15, 2023

After groggily dragging my exhausted and hungover body out of bed, I crept outside my dorm for a breath of fresh air and headed to the cinema. I squinted at my phone to check for...

This is a still from an animated film. It features a boy and a man, with a nose resembling a beak, looking at each other. They are sitting by a green table with tea cups in front of them.

NYFF 61 Review: ‘The Boy and the Heron’ and the relationship between loss and discovery

Hayao Miyazaki’s latest film recently premiered at the 61st New York Film Festival in Film at Lincoln Center.
Yezen Saadah, News Editor Oct 2, 2023

After an attempt at retirement in 2013, 82-year-old Japanese filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki has returned with Studio Ghibli’s most recent project and his 12th feature film, “The...

A shot of an animated red-haired character ripping apart a piece of green material with an angry look on their face and action marks surrounding them.

Review: Romance is dead, but ‘Romantic Killer’ brought it back

In an absurd subversion of the high school love story, “Romantic Killer” brings a refreshing take on the shōjo protagonist archetype.
Mayee Yeh, Deputy Managing Editor Nov 16, 2022

The Netflix manga-to-streaming adaptation, “Romantic Killer,” embodies the charming fuzzies of a romantic comedy without forcibly shoving that gooey love down your throat.  During...

Senku is the main character of Dr. Stone, a dystopian anime exploring the capabilities of civilization. (Staff illustration by Marva Shi)

‘Dr. Stone’ Meditates on Civilization Itself

The much-promoted fall season anime balances microcosmic world-building with a battle for progress.
Nicholas Weid, Contributing Writer Sep 16, 2019

3,689 years and 159 days after the entire world’s population was mysteriously turned into stone, Senku Ishigami awakens — and he’s been counting. Luckily for the world, Senku...

“Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure” kicks off a fifth season, “Golden Wind,” exciting longtime viewers and garnering new fans alike. (via YouTube)

‘JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Golden Wind’ Lives up to its Radical Name

Fareid El Gafy, Film & TV Editor Sep 3, 2019

Housewives, toddlers, senior citizens and dogs with the body of Arnold Schwarzenegger. Jacked and flamboyant heroes duking it out with super-powered manifestations of their fighting...

Promotional poster for the film Mirai. (Courtesy of GKIDS Films)

‘Mirai’ Wants You to Love Your Family

Fareid El Gafy Dec 4, 2018
The director of “Wolf Children” returns with another unique family tale.
Goblin Slayer, a character from the namesake Japanese series. (via facebook.com)

Five Anime to Watch and One to Sit In on

With a slew of new anime releases on the horizon, WSN has the picks of what to watch and what to avoid this fall.
Fareid El Gafy, Contributing Writer Nov 14, 2018
With a slew of new anime releases on the horizon, WSN has the picks of what to watch and what to avoid this fall.
Unpopular Opinions: Supernatural Villains

Unpopular Opinions: Supernatural Villains

This week we’re getting spooky niche with our unpopular opinions and taking a look at supernatural villains!

The spookiest day of the year is upon us: Halloween. All the ghosts and goblins come to play on this night of tricks and treats. Halloween is a pop culture phenomenon — the basis...

A still from season 3 of My Hero Academia. (via facebook.com)

‘My Hero Academia’ Exceeds Fan Expectations

Fareid El Gafy, Contributing Writer Oct 18, 2018
The latest season of popular anime "My Hero Academia" has fresh writing, heart and heroism and exceeds expectations.
The Atomic Age of Anime

The Atomic Age of Anime

Alejandro Villa Vásquez, Copy Chief Apr 5, 2018
The decimation of Hiroshima and Nagaski is known throughout the world today, but what few people care to investigate is how manga and anime allowed for Japan's healing process to manifest in artistic, cathartic, everlasting forms.
Staff Rants: Astrology, Texting While Walking and Sidewalk Rage

Staff Rants: Astrology, Texting While Walking and Sidewalk Rage

Tyler Crews, Yasmin Gulec, and Liv Chai Mar 27, 2018
This week our staff is feeling especially angry. Perhaps it is because Mercury went into retrograde, or maybe it is just a part of being a New Yorker.
On Sept. 8, upwards of 40 people ran through the Washington Square Arch like anime character Naruto. CAS Sophomore Iffat Nur organized the viral event.

Students Run Wild for Naruto

Nicole Rosenthal, Contributing Writer Sep 25, 2017
CAS sophomore Iffat Nur's Run Through Washington Square Arch Naruto Style and Scream Like Goku In Front of Washington Square Arch events have garnered national interest and spawned copycat events throughout the country.

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