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‘Lilo & Stitch’ Review: Creature Chaos

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‘Lilo & Stitch’ Review: Creature Chaos

The live-action remake of the hit 2002 Disney film is mostly serviceable and often adorable, even if the best parts of the original got left behind.

By Brandon Yu

5 Children’s Movies to Stream Now

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5 Children’s Movies to Stream Now

This month’s picks include animals galore and an animated “Addams Family” adventure.

By Dina Gachman

How Japanese Superfans Redefined What It Means to Be Obsessed

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How Japanese Superfans Redefined What It Means to Be Obsessed

Otaku, people for whom hero worship is a way of life, have changed everyone’s relationship to the culture.

By Nick Haramis

The Darker Side of Japan’s Love of Cuteness

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The Darker Side of Japan’s Love of Cuteness

From Hello Kitty to Pikachu, the country changed what the world considers adorable. But do these characters represent joy — or rage?

By Ligaya Mishan Hiroshi Yoshii Kimiaki Yaegashi and Ryogo Toyo