The Anime View cover image. It says "The Anime View" with "theanimeview.com" in smaller text beneath the title over a purple/blue gradient of a famous Japanese work called The Great Wave off Kanagawa

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 “must-watch” 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

Source: Ai Ore! Volume 1, page 50

[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

Cover image of My Scene Webseries featuring all named characters from the 2000-2006 webseries.

[Rant] Revisiting Mattel’s MyScene Webisodes: #MeanGirls

By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting I was looking for something nostalgic to watch on YouTube when I came across a compilation of all the MyScene webisodes from 2000 to 2006. In my memory, MyScene was a goofy-looking web series about a group of fashionable late-teen girls (an Alternate Universe version of Barbie, Madison, Chelsea, Nolee, and Delancey) living it up in the Big Apple (New York City). Like many other … Continue reading [Rant] Revisiting Mattel’s MyScene Webisodes: #MeanGirls

Designing an Accessible, No-Cost Class for Comics: What I’m Learning

By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting I think most of you know by now that I’m very much a comics fan. I love discussing them, learning about them, and sharing them. Recently, I’ve also been hoping to teach comics formally in a class, and as part of the proposal process, I’ve started designing the course to create a proof of concept. When I began planning … Continue reading Designing an Accessible, No-Cost Class for Comics: What I’m Learning

A boy named Bo sitting beside his sister, Saku, who is standing. Only her legs and skirt are visible. There is a curtain to the left and stars and crescent moons dangling around Bo.

[Rant] .hack//G.U.: The Misinformation Surrounding Sakubo

By: Krow Smith | @coffeewithkrow Lately, I’ve been playing through .hack//G.U. Last Recode (2017) again. This seems to be an annual occurrence because I dearly love the .hack games as they bring me so much nostalgia and comfort. I feel like I can always turn to them whenever I need a break from stress or I simply need to touch base with a childhood favorite. … Continue reading [Rant] .hack//G.U.: The Misinformation Surrounding Sakubo

[Event Review] PokeKon Fest – Charleston, SC 2025

By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting TL;DR: Overall, PokeKon Charleston felt less like a full convention and more like a small meetup. It may be enjoyable for locals, families, or collectors looking to buy cards, but it isn’t something I’d recommend planning an entire day or trip around. My Review: Last weekend, Krow and I attended PokeKon in Charleston, SC, and while I went in with … Continue reading [Event Review] PokeKon Fest – Charleston, SC 2025

[Event Review] Yama-Con 2025

By: Krow Smith | @coffeewithkrow As someone who didn’t go to cons, I am certainly making up for it now. With Yama-Con being my third full convention experience in this year alone, I’m gathering quite a familiarity with them. While Yama-Con was well reviewed by Peggy (@pswediting) last year, I feel it’s time for an update on how it was for 2025. Instead of a … Continue reading [Event Review] Yama-Con 2025

The Anime View cover image. It says "The Anime View" with "theanimeview.com" in smaller text beneath the title over a purple/blue gradient of a famous Japanese work called The Great Wave off Kanagawa

Animation Made Weird: What the F*** is Happening in Anime Streaming Right Now?

By: Anonymous If you’re an anime fan in the late 2025 era, you’ve probably been asking yourself some version of this question:Is anime becoming inaccessible on purpose… or are we just living in some kind of early streaming dystopia? Anime has hit mainstream. Thanks to streaming giants, global fandom, and TikTok/YouTube virality—animation is no longer just a weird little niche for nerds in the West. … Continue reading Animation Made Weird: What the F*** is Happening in Anime Streaming Right Now?