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Itachi vs Sasuke

Art of War: Casting a Narrative Stories are illusions, cast to lead away from reality. This fight is all about knowing what is real and what is not. For one contrahent the fight is real and cathartic, for the other it’s simply a tool to conjure up his image. This concept is what draws me …

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Naruto Vs. Pain

Art of War: An old tale reinvented Fights in media are always thrilling to watch. But what differentiates a good fight scene from a bad one? Is it only about the spectacle of violence, or is more behind it? What aspects all belong to a fight? These questions I try to answer in this new …

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Rock Lee vs. Gaara

The Art of War – Character through Choreography Battles and fights in fiction can – or even should – entail more than only stylish action. In the series “The Art of War” I will look at fight scenes I find particularly compelling and try to figure out, what makes them so great. I will start …

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