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TAV: The Editor’s Presentations
Making A Place For YĹkai In The Modern World Previously titled: “YĹkai In The Modern Worldâ View here: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1OxVKgJDKl-jebPueiIonPHNHoq_T38wk/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=108757933484591052415&rtpof=true&sd=true Panel Description: A panel examining Japan’s rich spiritual heritage, including Shintoism, yĹkai mythology, and the impact of these beliefs and myths on Japanese animation and manga. Using the series “Natsume Yuujinchou” as the frame for this discussion, this panel demonstrates how the yĹkai mythos continues to find a place … Continue reading TAV: The Editor’s Presentations
[Web Novel Recommendation] To Anyone Listening, Please Give “I Became the First Prince” An Official Translation, an Anime, and Webtoon
By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting This is very possibly a repost from a blog I’ve since taken down, but I still love this book and want it to receive an animated or comic adaptation SO I will be posting about it here with updates. Please enjoy (and please check out this story). I REALLY want it to be adapted and translated further and cannot … Continue reading [Web Novel Recommendation] To Anyone Listening, Please Give “I Became the First Prince” An Official Translation, an Anime, and Webtoon
Uncomfortable: A Reminder About The Dark Side of Anime Conventions
By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting I love attending anime conventions. They are often places to celebrate the vibrant hubs of creativity in the medium we love and are generally places where fans gather to share their passion for anime, manga, and pop culture. However, within the colorful tapestry of these events, there can be uncomfortable and even disturbing incidents that unfold and I feel … Continue reading Uncomfortable: A Reminder About The Dark Side of Anime Conventions
Are Specials, Movies, & OVAs Canon? Maybe not
By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting This is likely going to be a controversial opinion but I am not a big supporter of specials, movies, and OVAs being considered part of a story’s canon. This is largely stemming from my feelings regarding the death of the author critical approach to a text, but also because relying on additions to the main source materials means that … Continue reading Are Specials, Movies, & OVAs Canon? Maybe not
[Analysis] Black Butler & Aestheticism
By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting To be honest, after completing my Master’s thesis on Oscar Wilde and aestheticism, I never thought I’d revisit the concept of aestheticism again in my life. Yet, here I amâdrawn back into it and overlapping it (much to my dismay) with the world of Black Butler, a series I’ve loved since middle school. With another arc now adapted into … Continue reading [Analysis] Black Butler & Aestheticism
[Commentary] Media Literacy: Dangers Of Romanticizing Other Cultures & Recognizing Soft Power
By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting This is a topic that feels a little hypocritical to be writing considering the fact that our content seems to be all about romanticizing stories from other countries as an anime blog, but that is exactly why it is important to discuss. In our “Welcoming 2024” message, I posted on anime going from niche to mainstream, and how fans are … Continue reading [Commentary] Media Literacy: Dangers Of Romanticizing Other Cultures & Recognizing Soft Power
[Theory/Analysis] Musical Literacy Between US and Japan + [Review] Solo Leveling’s Album
By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting I participated in choir for close to six years, but despite that lengthy involvement, I must clarify that I lack musical literacy. Sheet music remains a mystery to me, and I’ve lost my ability to carry a tune. The instructions from my choir instructor have faded from memory, except for the general notion and knowledge that I somehow allowed … Continue reading [Theory/Analysis] Musical Literacy Between US and Japan + [Review] Solo Leveling’s Album
[Demo Review] Spirit City: Lofi Sessions
By: Krow Smith | @coffeewithkrow During the first week of February 2024, Steam was having a celebration of upcoming games where they showcased hundreds of demos and many hours of developer live streams. They called it âNext Festâ and it was exciting to say the least! Playing all of the different demos was fun and my wishlist was much more bloated after it was all … Continue reading [Demo Review] Spirit City: Lofi Sessions
TAV Return! We’re back~
We’re back! Over the last two months, we intentionally stepped back from our writing pursuits to focus on editing our backlog of a few hundred posts. This hiatus provided an excellent opportunity to revisit our editorial guidelines and revitalize our creative sides! Now, the backlog was large and no one does this full time, so we’re still a bit behind on older posts and transferring … Continue reading TAV Return! We’re back~
[Analysis] [April Fools] Fullmetal Alchemist: A Glance at Alchemy
By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting Welcome, fellow alchemists and (humor) enthusiasts, to a lighthearted exploration of the wild world of chemistry history using Fullmetal Alchemist as the base for our discussion because today we’re diving into the notion that alchemy was basically chemistry before they decided to ditch all the woo-woo shenanigans. Grab your philosopher’s stone and let’s embark on a journey through the … Continue reading [Analysis] [April Fools] Fullmetal Alchemist: A Glance at Alchemy
Anime To Look Forward To â Spring 2024
By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting It is now the start of the Spring 2024 season, and weâre finally returning from our long hiatus. As we return, I thought it would be nice to start off with something a little easyâlike a few quick recommendations for those watching things this season. In upcoming/ongoing works to consider watching this season, I (Peggy Wood, Editor of The Anime … Continue reading Anime To Look Forward To â Spring 2024
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