Cartoon
How the Moomins became an anti-fascist symbol
Unlikely comrades — More than just a cult cartoon series for children, the Moomins have long stood for social justice thanks to the progressive ideals of its queer creator.
Written by: Anna Samson
Inside the soaring Pokémon trade fuelled by lockdown
Gotta Catch Em’ All — With the pandemic triggering widespread nostalgia, many have found themselves returning to childhood favourites like Pokémon, which turned 25 this year. And now, card traders are raking in hundreds of thousands by capitalising on the growing demand.
Written by: Gunseli Yalcinkaya
The story of Steven Universe: TV's smartest cartoon
An animated revolution — Rebecca Sugar’s vision of a half−magic, half−human boy has turned into a socially conscious phenomenon. As Cartoon Network’s first female showrunner, she’s created a daring series that has fun with big topics. Now the challenge is to keep on growing.
Written by: Alex Robert Ross
We love The New Yorker’s animated This American Life cover, featuring Ira Glass
Don't screw up your children — The lingering pangs of parental guilt bring to life the New Yorker’s latest cover: an animated collaboration between cartoonist Chris Ware and This American Life host Ira Glass.
Written by: Adam White