[Recommended Read] Jumping Over
By: Krow Smith | @coffeewithkrow I always love a story with character growth. Whether that means the main character goes from being a petulant brat to a more mature person taking on responsibility, or having them grow into their own in the face of strife and hardship. When it comes to the latter, I recommend reading the webtoon Jumping Over by Jonijo and Suh Saya. …
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[Review/Analysis] Editorial Depictions & Sekaiichi Hatsukoi/Junjou Romantica
By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting Sekaiichi Hatsukoi (and its related series Junjou Romantica) has always been an interesting series to me because of the snippets of real-world publishing details that come into play. In fact, when I first became interested in entering a publishing career back in freshman year of college, this series was recommended to me by a close friend of mine. I …
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[Letter from the Editor] Scheduling Update
Dear Readers, I hope this post finds you well and thriving in your respective journeys. Today, I come bearing some great/bad news that marks a significant shift in our usual routine here on the blog. I, Peggy, am thrilled to announce that I’ve been accepted into another graduate program! I’ll be pursuing a second MA in Asian Studies starting this Fall. The opportunity to immerse … Continue reading [Letter from the Editor] Scheduling Update
[Genre Analysis] Mechas & Military Science Fiction Readings
By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting This maybe does not need to be stated, but just in case you didn’t know: Mecha and Military Science Fiction readings go hand in hand. For those that don’t know what Military Science Fiction is, it is a subgenre of science fiction and works within this subgenre are “stories and settings [that] revolve around military situations, military technology, military …
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[Reflection] I’m Calling It, Eleanora Hillrose is #BestGirl2024
By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting I’m calling it, Eleanora Hillrose from Villainess Level 99: I May Be the Hidden Boss but I’m Not the Demon Lord is #BestGirl for 2024. Spoiler warning! If you have not seen this series yet, I recommend you do before continuing because not much context will be explained here. You have been warned. Eleanora is a true gem among …
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[Recommended Read] Until I Meet My Husband
By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting Until I Meet My Husband, to me, is not just a manga; it is a testament to the progress society has made in acknowledging and embracing diversity. By sharing his personal story, Ryousuke Nanasaki has contributed a compelling story that speaks to the ongoing conversation surrounding LGBTQ+ people and rights, which I believe has done a lot to foster …
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[Web Novel Recommendation] To Anyone Listening, Please Give “I Became the First Prince” An Official Translation, an Anime, and Webtoon
By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting This is very possibly a repost from a blog I’ve since taken down, but I still love this book and want it to receive an animated or comic adaptation SO I will be posting about it here with updates. Please enjoy (and please check out this story). I REALLY want it to be adapted and translated further and cannot …
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Uncomfortable: A Reminder About The Dark Side of Anime Conventions
By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting I love attending anime conventions. They are often places to celebrate the vibrant hubs of creativity in the medium we love and are generally places where fans gather to share their passion for anime, manga, and pop culture. However, within the colorful tapestry of these events, there can be uncomfortable and even disturbing incidents that unfold and I feel …
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Are Specials, Movies, & OVAs Canon? Maybe not
By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting This is likely going to be a controversial opinion but I am not a big supporter of specials, movies, and OVAs being considered part of a story’s canon. This is largely stemming from my feelings regarding the death of the author critical approach to a text, but also because relying on additions to the main source materials means that …
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[Analysis] Black Butler & Aestheticism
By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting To be honest, after completing my Master’s thesis on Oscar Wilde and aestheticism, I never thought I’d revisit the concept of aestheticism again in my life. Yet, here I am—drawn back into it and overlapping it (much to my dismay) with the world of Black Butler, a series I’ve loved since middle school. With another arc now adapted into …
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