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The Lie About "Limited" Animation. Why does anime look so different from Western cartoons? It’s not just about budget cuts or lazy animators. In this video, we dive into Stevie Suan’s "The Anime Paradox" to reveal how ancient Bunraku puppetry and Kabuki theater created the anime aesthetic we love today—and why that same system is breaking the industry in 2025.

In This Video: We analyze the "creative deception" used in shows like Demon Slayer, Jujutsu Kaisen, and Evangelion. We explore how "limited animation" is actually a high-art performance style derived from Japanese history, not just a cost-saving measure.

Key Topics Covered:

What is "The Anime Paradox"?

The link between Bunraku Puppets and Anime Characters.

Why "Sakuga" fans are missing the point.

The 2025 Anime Production Crisis explained.

Timestamps: 0:00 - The "Lazy" Animation Myth 02:15 - Stevie Suan & The Anime Paradox 05:45 - Puppets vs. Pixels (Bunraku Influence) 09:20 - Why Anime Eyes Are So Big (The Mask Theory) 13:10 - The 2025 Industry Collapse 16:40 - Conclusion

Resources & Citations:

Book: "The Anime Paradox: Patterns and Practices Through the Lens of Traditional Japanese Theater" by Stevie Suan.

Research on 2025 Studio Bankruptcies.

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