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The article discusses the integration of anime culture into mainstream business and sports, highlighting examples like the Denver Broncos and the NBA. It also mentions the academic research of Dr. Emilie Waggoner and the animation program at the University of Colorado Denver.

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“Dr. Emilie Waggoner, a First-Year Experience (FYE) seminar lecturer at the University of Colorado Denver.”
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Multiple sources confirm Dr. Emilie Waggoner's role at CU Denver, specifically as a director of student transitions and a lecturer for the First-Year Experience (FYE) seminar 'Anime Goes to College'.
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web search NEUTRAL — Waggoner, CU Denver’s director of student transitions, teaches the popular First-Year Experiences seminar Anime Goes to College.
https://news.ucdenver.edu/how-one-instructor-promotes-belong…
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web search NEUTRAL — First Year Experience Associate Director - University of Colorado, March 2020 - July 2022. University of Colorado Denver - August 2021-Present. Responsibilities: Developed new course in Fall 2021 for …
https://www.ucdenver.edu/docs/librariesprovider113/women's-l…
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web search NEUTRAL — Orientation and First-Year Experiences teams at the University of Colorado Denver. While catalyzed by unfortunate.FYE and the PAL program created a First Six Weeks remote programming series for all FY…
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/351966873_Convertin…
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“During the 2025–26 NFL playoffs, two local Broncos fans dressed up as characters from the popular "Umamusume: Pretty Derby"”
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While search results mention 'Uma Musume' and 'Broncos' (both NFL and NRL), there is no specific report of fans dressing as these characters during the 2025-26 playoffs. The results are fragmented TikToks and general franchise info.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Brisbane Broncos are an Australian professional rugby league football club based in Red Hill, a suburb of Brisbane, Queensland. Founded in April 1988, the Broncos compete in the National Rugby Lea…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brisbane_Broncos
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Denver Broncos are a professional American football team based in Denver. The Broncos compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member of the American Football Conference (AFC) West divis…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Denver_Broncos
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Umamusume: Pretty Derby is a Japanese multimedia franchise created by Cygames. The franchise centers on anthropomorphized racehorses known as Umamusume (ウマ娘; lit. 'horse girls'), who compete in races …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Umamusume:_Pretty_Derby
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“During the 2024 Summer Olympics, several athletes used victory poses well known to fans of the anime series "One Piece," "Jujutsu Kaisen," and "Naruto."”
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The evidence confirms the 2024 Summer Olympics took place, but none of the provided search results or Wikipedia entries mention athletes using victory poses from 'One Piece', 'Jujutsu Kaisen', or 'Naruto'.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Kellen Alexander Goff (born February 3, 1995) is an American voice actor. He is most well known for his work in the video game franchise Five Nights at Freddy's, alongside his roles in My Hero Academi…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kellen_Goff
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This list comprises anime titles that have been made available in the United States concurrently with its Japanese release, usually via online streaming, along with the source of the release. The list…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_anime_releases_made_co…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — One Piece is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Eiichiro Oda. It follows the adventures of Monkey D. Luffy and his crew, the Straw Hats, as he searches the mythical treasure known as t…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/One_Piece
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“Japan, the birthplace of anime, even designed anime- inspired Olympic jerseys for various teams.”
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Evidence confirms Japan's participation in the 2024 Olympics, but there is no mention of anime-inspired jerseys for various teams in the provided results.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2024 Summer Olympics (French: Les Jeux Olympiques d'été de 2024), officially the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad (French: Jeux de la XXXIIIe olympiade de l'ère moderne) and branded as Paris 2024, wer…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2024_Summer_Olympics
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The men's football tournament at the 2024 Summer Olympics was held from 24 July to 9 August 2024. It was the 28th edition of the men's Olympic football tournament. Together with the women's competitio…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Football_at_the_2024_Summer_Ol…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Japan, the previous host of the 2020 Olympics at Tokyo, competed at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris from 26 July to 11 August 2024. Japanese athletes have appeared in every edition of the Summer Oly…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japan_at_the_2024_Summer_Olymp…
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“Last year, the Los Angeles Dodgers baseball team hosted a sold-out "One Piece" theme night.”
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A web search result explicitly confirms a 'ONE PIECE Night' collaboration at Dodger Stadium on July 3, including the distribution of co-branded straw hats to the first 40,000 fans, which supports the 'sold-out' or high-attendance nature of the event.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2020 Los Angeles Dodgers season was the 131st season for the franchise in Major League Baseball (MLB), and their 63rd season in Los Angeles, California. They played their home games at Dodger Sta…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2020_Los_Angeles_Dodgers_seaso…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025 Los Angeles Dodgers season was the 136th season for the Los Angeles Dodgers franchise in Major League Baseball (MLB), their 68th season in Los Angeles, California, and their 64th season playi…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_Los_Angeles_Dodgers_seaso…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The history of the Los Angeles Dodgers Major League Baseball (MLB) team begins in the 19th century when the team was based in Brooklyn, New York.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_the_Los_Angeles_Dod…
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“The NBA also expanded its anime partnerships through collaborations with Crunchyroll and TOHO Animation to release its second run of "My Hero Academia" merchandise.”
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Evidence confirms the existence of 'My Hero Academia' and TOHO animation merchandise, but there is no specific mention of an NBA collaboration with Crunchyroll and TOHO for a second run of merchandise.
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web search NEUTRAL — My Hero Academia is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Kōhei Horikoshi. It was serialized in Shueisha's shōnen manga magazine Weekly Shōnen Jump from July 2014 to August 2024, with its…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/My_Hero_Academia
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web search NEUTRAL — Authentic TOHO animation merch from Japan, now within reach. 100% official. Shipped from the US. Shop hits like Jujutsu Kaisen, My Hero Academia, Spy x Family, and more.
https://tohoanimationstore.us/
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web search NEUTRAL — The upcoming collaboration between My Hero Academia and Round1 Bowling & Arcade is likely to offer exclusive merchandise and exciting arcade experiences.
https://manganights.com/news/my-hero-academia-round1-bowling…
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“And this year, FIFA incorporated themes from the anime "Blue Lock" into the World Cup marketing campaign”
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Evidence confirms FIFA's role and the 2026 World Cup schedule, but there is no mention of 'Blue Lock' anime themes being incorporated into the marketing campaign.
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web search NEUTRAL — FIFA is a sports governing body that organizes association football events all over the world. FIFA outlines several objectives in its organisational statutes, including growing the game international…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FIFA
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web search NEUTRAL — The home of football across the globe, FIFA bring you the very latest tournament news, player exclusives and live match content all in one place.
https://www.fifa.com/
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web search NEUTRAL — Dec 8, 2025 · The 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature 48 teams and 104 matches to be played in 16 cities across the United States, Canada and Mexico.
https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/fifa-world-cup-2026-schedule-…
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“When Fan Expo Denver arrives at the Colorado Convention Center May 28–31, anime voice actors and artists from "Demon Slayer," "Death Note," and "My Hero Academia" will appear”
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The search results returned generic information about cooling fans from Home Depot, Walmart, and Amazon, rather than information about 'Fan Expo Denver'.
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web search NEUTRAL — The Home Depot can help you do that, with the perfect fan. Whether you’re looking for a cooling fan for your room or something more stylish for the living area—we have you covered.
https://www.homedepot.com/b/Heating-Venting-Cooling-Fans/N-5…
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web search NEUTRAL — Fans help move air fast, making busy rooms feel comfortable during warm days, stuffy evenings, and everyday household routines. This category covers compact desk styles, tall towers, box designs, and …
https://www.walmart.com/browse/home-improvement/fans/1072864…
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web search NEUTRAL — Explore a wide selection of fans designed for maximum airflow and minimal noise. Find portable, adjustable options to keep any space cool and comfortable.
https://www.amazon.com/fan/s?k=fan
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“The largest convention in the United States is the Anime Expo in Los Angeles July 2–5 and typically draws about 100,000 guests.”
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“CU Denver's Waggoner will also be presenting research at the Anime Expo during the JAMS@AX Academic Symposium.”
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“CU Denver is also home to a nationally ranked top 40 3D graphics and animation degree program.”
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“CU Denver's practical-skills-focused curriculum has produced four Pixar "Pups"—a coveted internship for aspiring animators”
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