[Recommended Read] The Stellar Swordsman (Webtoon)

By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting The Stellar Swordmaster by Hong Dae Ui and Juno on Webtoon has quickly become one of my favorite stories. If you know me, you’re aware of my penchant for epic tales. I love knights, sword battles, and the arduous training arcs where the protagonist genuinely earns their prowess through diligent effort rather than breezing through to overpowered levels with …

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[Analysis] Looking at Intertextuality in Mieruko-chan

By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting I finally got around to watching MIERUKO-CHAN on Crunchyroll and I couldn’t help but notice two very clear literary references. I was surprised by the lack of discussion surrounding them. Negligence, I say! Pity! Therefore, let’s get into it ourselves: Firstly, intertextuality is a somewhat broad term referring to how one text references another through either quoting or alluding to …

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[Review/Recommended Read] I Woke Up as an Imprisoned Villainess (Spoilers!)

By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting A few weeks ago, while reviewing newsletters in search of a new series, I came across I Woke Up as an Imprisoned Villainess. The cover was mildly engaging and reminded me of stories that often feature twins or long-lost siblings—the kind of narrative I’m a sucker for. Intrigued, I clicked the link and read the description, which revealed the …

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[Analysis] Yu-Gi-Oh! and DID/Plurality

By: Krow Smith | @coffeewithkrow Today (13 October 2024) marks my one-year anniversary of being diagnosed with Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), formerly known as ā€œMultiple Personality Disorder.ā€ Including the time before my diagnosis, it has taken me years to come to terms with being plural* and it isn’t something I’m public about. However, my fear of judgment shouldn’t keep me from an attempt to help …

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[Trope Analysis] Curse/Poison Does Not Excuse Abuse

By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting I have come to hate the trope of curses and poison being used to try to excuse abusive behavior by characters of various works. It’s an overused clichĆ© that I’ve started to view as a lazy excuse for what is not justifiable. Firstly, abusive behavior is not acceptable. Whether it’s verbal, physical, or emotional abuse, it can have severe …

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Anime To Look Forward To – Fall 2024

By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting We are at the beginning of the Spring 2024 season, and I’m late, but still thought it would be nice to share a few quick recommendations for those watching things this season. In upcoming/ongoing works to consider watching this season, I recommend: Natsume Yuujinchou is probably my all-time favorite anime. It’s one of the few series I can rewatch …

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[Review] How Dare You!? – Cheng He Titong: A Must-Watch Romance Drama

By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting Who doesn’t love free anime—especially when it’s good? While taste is subjective, finding quality anime without breaking the bank is a win for any fan. As part of research I was doing for a panel idea of how to be a fan on a budget, I started deep-diving into legal, free streaming services like YouTube, my Peacock account that …

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[Analysis] Captain Tylor: Luck is a Skill

By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting I have not looked this up, but I’m sure others have written something like the topic of this post (luck as a skill in Captain Tylor) before. Still, I’ve wanted to write this post for a while and to give my take so… here we go! In the vast and unpredictable expanse of anime, The Irresponsible Captain Tylor is …

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[Recommended Read] “Time and Again” by Yun Ji Woon

By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting I’m pretty sure that Pahanjip, also known as Time and Again, authored by Yun Ji Woon (or Youn Jiwoin, as there are many ways found for how to spell her name), is the first manga series that I ever purchased. Prior to acquiring it, I had read several manga titles online, borrowed them from friends or the library, and …

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[Recommended Watch] I’ll Become a Villainess That Will Go Down in History

By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting With the anime for Rekishi ni Nokoru Akujo ni Naru zo: Akuyaku Reijou ni Naru hodo Ouji no Dekiai wa Kasoku suru you desu! (or, I’ll Become a Villainess That Will Go Down in History: The More of a Villainess I Become, the More the Prince will Dote on Me, if you prefer the English title) coming out this …

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