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[Reflection] Strolling Through Old Watches on MyAnimeList

By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting About eight or nine years ago, I drifted away from MyAnimeList. Not in the sense I stopped using it entirely, but more like I just stopped logging in frequently and stopped using it to save my watchlists. I made this change because I wanted something more… mine and modifiable. Around that time I was a newly working professional and … Continue reading [Reflection] Strolling Through Old Watches on MyAnimeList

Mission Accomplished: Building an Accessible, No-Cost Comics Course! MASSIVE UPDATE

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Interview with Erica Friedman

Interview with Erica Friedman (@Yuri_Studio⁩ | Author of By Your Side)

Hello, Everyone! Last October I had the honor of sitting down with Erica Friedman, Author of By Your Side, for an interview. Friedman is a pioneering voice of Yuri media and queer representation in anime and manga studies field within the English speaking world. Holding a Master’s Degree in Library Science and a B.A. in Comparative Literature, she is an accomplished managing editor, author, and … Continue reading Interview with Erica Friedman (@Yuri_Studio⁩ | Author of By Your Side)

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What to Watch: Spring 2026

By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting This upcoming season is ramping up to be one of the most stacked I’ve seen in years. Sure, the list of new and returning titles always feels long—but usually, I can narrow things down to about ten ā€œmust-watchā€ shows without too much trouble. This time I wasn’t even close to that. As I started pulling titles, I saw so … Continue reading What to Watch: Spring 2026

[Recommended Watch] Animal Partner by JJALTOON on YouTube

By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting The last few weeks have been a bit rough. We ended up taking an unexpected hiatus—because of me—mainly because I didn’t have anything prepared for the first time in a long while, didn’t have time to edit other submissions to fill the gap, and was juggling midterms for almost all but two of the eight classes I’m teaching this … Continue reading [Recommended Watch] Animal Partner by JJALTOON on YouTube

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[Recommended Read] Ai Ore!

By: Anonymous | @TAVmedia What can I say? Ai Ore! is a work that just stands out. Despite some of the elements that have not aged well, I found myself falling in love with it all over again in a recent re-reading after discovering it on VIZ Media. It’s a story about young love, identity, and self-discovery as two teens journey through the complexities of … Continue reading [Recommended Read] Ai Ore!

Happy Hearts and Matching Outfits #5: The Rainbow

By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting This year, I’ve been on the lookout for matching outfits that bring out the best (and most vibrant) colors from some of my favorite series. I really think that the attention to matching character outfits can be stunning and meaningful as it adds so much heart and harmony to the work. Here’s a rainbow of my top picks for … Continue reading Happy Hearts and Matching Outfits #5: The Rainbow

[Recommendation] Girl Crush: Connecting With Others Through Manga

By: Katherine CaƱeba | @kcserinlee It’s a New Year, and it’s the perfect time to start a new manga! I would love to introduce you all to my newest favorite manga series: Girl Crush by Midori Tayama. It is a fresh coming-of-age story about female K-pop idol trainees supporting (and competing with) each other on their way to the top. In addition to the beautiful … Continue reading [Recommendation] Girl Crush: Connecting With Others Through Manga