Media Mix: July 2026
Expo's new monthly reviews and recommendations column debuts with cinematic epics, Latin literature, shadowy techno and more.
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FIFA's official playlists are hiding some incredible global tunes. Here are the best of the bunch.
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Spring’s best anime included bold speculative history, spellbinding fantasy, and an unexpected favorite focusing on an underrated Japanese performance art.
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Access All Anime: Winter 2026
Massive franchises dueled with unconventional rom-coms and grounded dramas in a stacked season. Our newest feature digs into the anime we loved each season.
(Re)Animating the Metaverse
After years of technophobia in anime, Cosmic Princess Kaguya! embraces our connected world.
We Need More Anime Like Journal With Witch
A contemplative drama about growing up with grief is one of the year’s best series and a model for the medium
The World of Radu Jude
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Milan-Cortina 2026: The Worst Olympic Opening Ceremony in Years
Milan's opening ceremony was proof that the Olympics need to move away from pop culture and back to actual culture