From Sailor Moon transformations to pirate crews searching for freedom, anime quietly became part of the architecture of my imagination. In this entry from The Ones Who Shaped Me, I explore how Sailor Moon, Vision of Escaflowne, and especially One Piece shaped my love of emotional storytelling, found family, resilience, weirdness, and characters who continue moving forward despite their scars.
Tag: geek culture
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