PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS: This #TikTokBan Bill Is Far More Restrictive Than You Think
We do not usually post political content here at The Anime View, but this is important to understand. The S.686 bill (also called the RESTRICT act) is far more restrictive than many realize. It is not just a bill against a single platform but a bill that opens the gates which have protected internet freedoms of the people from overwhelming US governmental control. S.686 is … Continue reading PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS: This #TikTokBan Bill Is Far More Restrictive Than You Think
[Commentary] The Fluidity of Water & Genderless Characters
By: Peggy Sue Wood Water and fluidity are often used as metaphors when discussing some nonbinary or non-conforming gender identities because they are both characterized by their ability to take on different shapes and forms. Water can exist as a liquid, a gas, or a solid, and it can change its shape and form depending on its environment. Similarly, some people who identify as nonbinary … Continue reading [Commentary] The Fluidity of Water & Genderless Characters
[Review] Alien Idol by JIAE
Alien Idol is an incredible series by JIAE. This webcomic follows the story of Rama, a genderless alien of a race who have three naturally occurring sexes (male, female, and nonbinary). Rama has always identified as a woman, and would have been able to make that choice upon reaching legal adulthood on her planet in the next year or so but now must wait for … Continue reading [Review] Alien Idol by JIAE
[Recommended Read] Crunchyroll – How Anime Is Made Feature Series
By:Peggy Sue Wood In March, Crunchyroll created a series of articles breaking down how anime is made, from pre-production to localization. I waited to recommend this series as I wanted to be sure that all the features would be posted* prior to recommending it and because I wanted to see how much information overlapped with some of our previously posted content.** After reading, the materials … Continue reading [Recommended Read] Crunchyroll – How Anime Is Made Feature Series
[Event Review] Fangaea 2023 – A Fantastic Fandom Experience!
By: Peggy Sue Wood TL/DR I would say that this is an excellent starting place for first-time attendees to fan/anime conventions. It is a PG-13/TV-14 friendly event based on the content I saw displayed. The overall cost of the ticket was relatively cheap too (about $20 for online purchase, and $25 in person for the day). (“Cheap” cost in terms of the local area–I recognize … Continue reading [Event Review] Fangaea 2023 – A Fantastic Fandom Experience!
FREE COMIC BOOK DAY!
By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting Hello, Everyone! This is your scheduled reminder that today, May 6th, is FREE COMIC BOOK DAY (FCBD)! For those of you that are new to the comic “holiday,” FCBD is an annual event that takes place on the first Saturday in May. It was first held in the early 2000s as a way to celebrate and promote comic books … Continue reading FREE COMIC BOOK DAY!
This is your reminder that tomorrow is FREE COMIC BOOK DAY!
You can find a store locator for participating shops here: https://www.freecomicbookday.com/StoreLocator You can also find a list of available titles here: https://www.freecomicbookday.com/catalog Happy Comic Hunting, Y’all! Continue reading This is your reminder that tomorrow is FREE COMIC BOOK DAY!
[Reflection] Endo and Kobayashi Live! The Latest on Tsundere Villainess Lieselotte: Finding An Outlet When All Feels Lost
By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting I want to tell you all a little story about me. From my perspective as a former athlete. From the look on my coach’s face, I knew the fall I was about to take would not end well. My mother, her friend, and an ice rink full of people heard a deafening thunk noise over the chatter of a … Continue reading [Reflection] Endo and Kobayashi Live! The Latest on Tsundere Villainess Lieselotte: Finding An Outlet When All Feels Lost
[Theory & Concept Analysis] Revenge on the Real One: The Heir and The Spare
By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting The concept of the “heir and the spare” traditionally refers to the practice of having two potential successors in a royal or aristocratic family, usually brothers. The “heir” is the eldest and the one who is expected to inherit the title, lands, and other assets of the family. The “spare” is the second born and is seen as a … Continue reading [Theory & Concept Analysis] Revenge on the Real One: The Heir and The Spare
[Commentary] Let’s Talk About The Horse
By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting They say “don’t look a gift horse in the mouth,” but let’s be real–we’ve all seen the horses I’m talking about. You know the ones that started by haunting the pages of romance manhwa and have since spread out to other genres? It’s hard to ignore them, especially when they look like untouched 3D models with riders drawn atop. … Continue reading [Commentary] Let’s Talk About The Horse
[Review & Recommended Watch] A Belated Look At MAL Expo Lite 2022 + MAL Academy Production I.G / Q&A with WIT STUDIO
By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting MAL Expo Lite 2022 Review MyAnimeList’s first-ever Expo was a fun experience, consisting of a small selection of online events that aired from February 17 to February 25, 2022. While the online anime convention boom in 2021 was a hit, 2022 saw a return to in-person events, leaving a void for those who preferred the digital space. However, online … Continue reading [Review & Recommended Watch] A Belated Look At MAL Expo Lite 2022 + MAL Academy Production I.G / Q&A with WIT STUDIO
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