Stranger Thingsis finally gearing up for its swan song, with season 5 rolling out in two parts: one arriving this Thanksgiving week, the other on New Year’s Day. It’s wild to think how far the series, and its once-preteens stars, have come since its 2016 premiere. Those fresh-faced kids are now bona fide movie stars, Millie Bobby Brown is married, and the show’s place in pop culture is all but cemented (see: Netflix’s plans for multiple spinoffs). Though it’s widely celebrated for its ’80s-infused, coming-of-age sci-fi flair, many have forgotten that the series’ central character pulls from an anime you might not expect.
Stranger Things owes this anime the Duffer Brothers call an ‘ultraviolent ET’ (not Akira)
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This is an intriguing take on the influences behind Stranger Things! It’s always fascinating to see how different genres and styles can shape a show’s identity. Looking forward to seeing how the final season unfolds!
how various forms of media inspire each other. The blend of horror and heartfelt moments in both the anime and Stranger Things really highlights how storytelling can transcend genres. It’s interesting to think about how the Duffer Brothers’ unique vision has shaped both the series and its audience’s expectations!