By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting Hello, Everyone! At Banzai Con 2025, I presented a panel on the rise of Chinese anime (donghua) both in the US and abroad. As usual, I forgot to make a post about the individual presentation! While itās shared in the pinned post (“The Editor’s Presentation”) on our blog, Iām working on being better about sharing my presentations through individual … Continue reading The Rise of Chinese Anime!
By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting In the realm of PokĆ©mon gaming, there has been a shift in how we interact with these beloved creatures. PokĆ©mon GO took the world by storm a few years ago, however, amidst the frenzy of augmented reality and exploration, there’s a quiet contender that holds a special place in the hearts of semi-older trainers like me: the PokĆ©walker. PokĆ©mon … Continue reading [Reflection] The PokĆ©walker Is Way Better Than PokĆ©mon GO
By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting It has been an odd but good start to the year for me and because of a more relaxed schedule I’ve been reading (and watching) a lot more of the medium I loveācomics and animation. Around January, I got really into picking up webtoon titles and I was recommended The Regressed Mercenary Has a Plan, which is what I … Continue reading [Recommended Read] The Regressed Mercenary Has a Plan
By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting Dr. Player, available on Tapas, has quickly become one of my favorite reads for the year thus far. It offers a fresh take on the medical drama genre within a fantasy world by blending elements of class struggle, innovation, and a unique isekai-like system. When I first started reading Dr. Player, it reminded me of Doctor Elise: The Royal … Continue reading [Review] Dr. Player
Source: Pokemon Journeys, episode: āSplash, Dash, and Smash for the Crown! Slowking’s Crowning!ā Iāve been rekindling my PokĆ©mon obsession, which has, in my opinion, remained pretty budget-friendly. While rekindling that obsession, I was reminded of the Magikarp Jump game that I used to play a lot. Itās a free-to-play game and one that I was actively playing for a long time and one which recently … Continue reading [Game Review] Magikarp Jump
By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting Hello, Everyone! Here is (another) one of the recent presentations Iāve made. I recently presented this at Anime Town Greenville 2025 and Yama-Con 2024. If you look in the note section under each slide you can find a copy of my script for the presentations and associated slide. View here: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/11Y6tzDiXvHtmp3GBBVX3Dc5ylexIgF5H/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=108757933484591052415&rtpof=true&sd=true Panel Description: Join us for an engaging and informative panel … Continue reading Creating Your Own Comic: Idea to Draft to (Indie) Publishing
By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting Triad Anime Con (TAC) is considered one of the largest, most well-known anime conventions in North Carolina. When I first heard about the event in 2024, it was recommended to me as one of the best conventions (along with Queen City) within the stateās anime community. It is said to draw in large attendance numbers and offers a variety … Continue reading [Event Review] Triad Anime Con 2025: A Fun Saturday
By: Peggy Sue Wood @pswediting As a new season approaches, it’s time to highlight some of the upcoming releases I’ll be adding to my watchlist (and, of course, sharing that here in case you want to check it out too!). From action-packed thrillers to heartwarming slice-of-life series, there’s something for everyone this seasonāeven a sports title or two! Here are the top anime Iām looking … Continue reading Spring 2025: My Anime Watchlist
By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting Please Note: I am currently a member of the Japan-America Society in my area. This is not a sponsored post, but I want to be transparent about my membership and any potential biases. I also recently spoke at one of their events, and I believe itās important to acknowledge this as I recommend organizations like theirs to you. If … Continue reading [Recommendation] Get Involved With Your Local Japan-America Society
By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting Attending a small anime convention can be a mixed bagāyou never know if you’re stepping into a hidden gem or just paying for a glorified meetup. Unfortunately, Banzaicon leaned more toward the latter. While the passion was there, the price tag didnāt quite match the experience and so I want to discuss this convention in a way that is … Continue reading [Review] Banzaicon 2025: A Pricey but Passionate Gathering
