Getting Into Anime & Manga Studies
By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting School is starting back up again, and I thought it would be fun to share with you all a short post about getting started in anime and manga studies. If you are not sure what you want to do in your academic field of study but have an interest in anime and manga, then you may want to consider … Continue reading Getting Into Anime & Manga Studies
[Commentary] Manga in Libraries
By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting As we move into an increasingly digital age, it is interesting to see how public libraries continue to play a developing and shifting role in the public space. Of course, libraries maintain a focus on their educational role and ease of information access services, but while libraries have traditionally been known for their collections of books and magazines, they … Continue reading [Commentary] Manga in Libraries
[Commentary] Revisiting Problematic: Jobless Reincarnation vs. The Death Mage
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Virtual Tourism With Anime
By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting At some point later this year I will likely be presenting on this topic at a local convention, and–as such–I’ve decided to share with you all in this post about the topic at hand. If you would like to view the presentation slides, you can do so by clicking here. For context, this is something I’ve done on my … Continue reading Virtual Tourism With Anime
[Analysis] The Abandoned Empress Should Have Been With The Knight! (Ending Spoilers)
By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting I don’t know about everyone else, but I hated the ending of The Abandoned Empress. I’ve been wanting to discuss it for a while now but was unable to bring myself to write about it until now because of the disappointment I felt after reading the ending. Spoilers ahead, by the way. For those needing a reminder, and perhaps … Continue reading [Analysis] The Abandoned Empress Should Have Been With The Knight! (Ending Spoilers)
[Commentary] The Blurring Lines Between Shōjo and Shōnen May Mean Changes In Genre Classification Moving Forward
By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting When you visit a department store, you typically see sections organized by gender, age, and/or product type. Similarly, in the book world, genres serve as separate departments, with subcategories designed for specific interests. In Japan, this is further categorized by age and gender demographics. Typically, in Japan, the demographic categorizations of manga genres are divided into Josei (aimed at … Continue reading [Commentary] The Blurring Lines Between Shōjo and Shōnen May Mean Changes In Genre Classification Moving Forward
Welcome to the Team, Kathy!
It is my pleasure to introduce you all to a new member of our team, Kathy! I met Kathy recently at AX 2023, and am excited to have her join us as a Copy Editor—a new role on our growing team and a great addition as we are in the midst of a massive editing overhaul. Kathy comes to us with an impressive background and … Continue reading Welcome to the Team, Kathy!
In The Land of Leadale (Review)
By: Krow Smith | @coffeewithkrow I finally decided to watch In The Land of Leadale as it has been on my “must-watch” list for quite some time now. Initially, when reading about it, I thought it would have a feeling akin to one of my favorites, The Saint’s Magic Power Is Omnipotent. Similarly, In The Land of Leadale is an isekai about a girl who … Continue reading In The Land of Leadale (Review)
[Reflection] Things We Missed In 2022
By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting Hello, Everyone! We’re a little over half-way through 2023 now, and I believe now is an opportune time to reflect on some of the things we may have missed in 2022. While we at TAV haven’t typically done this in the past, I think it’s important to take a moment to look back and review some of the significant … Continue reading [Reflection] Things We Missed In 2022
[Recommendation] Picking Up Older Works Now
By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting It has never been easier than now to pick up older anime. Older works are widely available on legal streaming sites like the YouTube channels of official license holders, Crunchyroll, Netflix, Funimation, Peacock, HIDIVE, and more. Moreover, many older works can be watched for free online without the need for a membership. Although some older anime may contain what … Continue reading [Recommendation] Picking Up Older Works Now
