In this column, I tend to point out whenever an anime does something new or special with their opening theme. It's hilarious, surreal, inspiring, and also one of the most visually inventive shows I've seen in some time, resulting in the surprise of the 2020 winter season, a strong contender for anime of the year, and the perfect binge for social distancing. The series shows both the magic of animation to take you to magical new worlds you could have never imagined, but also the struggles creative people face when trying to make their dreams into a business, showing some of the harsh realities animators face in the real world, all presented in what is basically the anime version of Ed, Edd n Eddy. The latest anime by Masaaki Yuasa and Science Saru follows a trio of high school girls who decide to start making anime. Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken! is a show clearly made by people who know the hardships that come with choosing the animator's life, but also how rewarding it is to see something you had in your mind be brought to life. The problem is that they usually fall into the cynical side of the industry, focusing on the hardships of making a living doing hard work with little pay, but not so much on the creative aspect of it, or the huge love that goes into doing the work. (Welcome to Ani-time Ani-where, a regular column dedicated to helping the uninitiated understand and appreciate the world of anime.) There have been more than a few manga and anime shows about people who want to make manga or anime.
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