Welcome to Fantom Island, where iLL-Literacy's legend finds its habitat. If you've happened upon this portal, may we be as bold as to assert that nested in you is a healthy curiosity. Whether you were drawn here by the Slanted i at this page's 1-o-clock, the quick flash of during loading, or simply because you have a click-happy finger – you've arrived. HihowRUhi?
The peculiar thing about Fantom Island is that it is but a mirage – an Imaginary oasis isolated in the confines of our brainwaves. We shall gradually reveal morsels of our folklore here, so please visit often. To return, simply bring your Imagination as your passport.
Fantom Island
SATURDAY MORNING CARTOON: Osamu Tezuka
Last week while in DC I caught an exhibition of short cartoons by Osamu Tezuka, best known for creating the series Astro Boy. I went on a last-minute invite whim, but I’m glad I did…these are some of the most incredible short films I’ve eva eva eva eva eva seen in my entire life! And I say that knowing that I have quite an extensive relationship with cartoons and anime. I used to memorize Dragonball Z episodes, and I don’t even speak Japanese! But before I start sounding like a white East Asian Studies major from UC Davis (lower the fees, you smelly regents!) I’ll let these amazing Tezuka cartoons take it away. WATCH THEM THEY’RE GREEATTTT!!
