[Analysis] The Return of the 8th Class Mage: What Makes A Mage (Spoilers)
By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting I love Middle Age-inspired stories, mostly because of their interpretation and integration of archetypal ideas regarding what it means to be a King, a Knight, or a Noble. It is something I’ve talked about several times on our blog and something I will undoubtedly continue to examine moving forward. However, rarely have I seen an address to the archetype … Continue reading [Analysis] The Return of the 8th Class Mage: What Makes A Mage (Spoilers)
[Recommended Watch] “How Queer Characters Have Evolved In Children’s Animation | Movies Insider”
By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting This video from Insider came out two years ago but still stands as a great, brief summarization of LGBTQ+ representation in (predominantly) US animation. I’d like to recommend this watch to anyone vaguely interested in the topic of representation and its role in media today. It is a short watch, totaling about 12 minutes, and helps to define major … Continue reading [Recommended Watch] “How Queer Characters Have Evolved In Children’s Animation | Movies Insider”
[Commentary] The Fluidity of Water & Genderless Characters
By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting Water and fluidity are often used as metaphors when discussing some nonbinary or non-conforming gender identities because they are both characterized by their ability to take on different shapes and forms. Water can exist as a liquid, a gas, or a solid, and it can change its shape and form depending on its environment. Similarly, some people who identify … Continue reading [Commentary] The Fluidity of Water & Genderless Characters
[Review] Alien Idol by JIAE
Alien Idol is an incredible series by JIAE. This webcomic follows the story of Rama, a genderless alien of a race that has three naturally occurring sexes (male, female, and nonbinary). Rama has always identified as a woman, and would have been able to make that choice upon reaching legal adulthood on her planet in the next year or so. However, following her and her … Continue reading [Review] Alien Idol by JIAE
[Recommended Read] Crunchyroll – How Anime Is Made Feature Series
By:Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting In March, Crunchyroll created a series of articles breaking down how anime is made, from pre-production to localization. I waited to recommend this series as I wanted to be sure that all the features would be posted* prior to recommending it and because I wanted to see how much information overlapped with some of our previously posted content.** After reading, … Continue reading [Recommended Read] Crunchyroll – How Anime Is Made Feature Series
[Event Review] Fangaea 2023 – A Fantastic Fandom Experience!
By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting TL/DR I would say that this is an excellent starting place for first-time attendees to fan/anime conventions. It is a PG-13/TV-14 friendly event based on the content I saw displayed. The overall cost of the ticket was relatively cheap too (about $20 for online purchase, and $25 at the door). (“Cheap” cost in terms of the local area—I recognize … Continue reading [Event Review] Fangaea 2023 – A Fantastic Fandom Experience!
FREE COMIC BOOK DAY!
By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting Hello, everyone! This is your scheduled reminder that today, May 6th, is FREE COMIC BOOK DAY (FCBD)! For those of you that are new to the comic “holiday,” FCBD is an annual event that takes place on the first Saturday in May. It was first held in the early 2000s as a way to celebrate and promote comic books … Continue reading FREE COMIC BOOK DAY!
This is your reminder that tomorrow is FREE COMIC BOOK DAY!
You can find a store locator for participating shops here: https://www.freecomicbookday.com/StoreLocator You can also find a list of available titles here: https://www.freecomicbookday.com/catalog Happy Comic Hunting, Y’all! – If you enjoyed this post, please consider buying us a coffee, leaving a comment, and/or subscribing to us below! Copyedited by: Katherine Cañeba | @kcserinlee Continue reading This is your reminder that tomorrow is FREE COMIC BOOK DAY!
[Reflection] Endo and Kobayashi Live! The Latest on Tsundere Villainess Lieselotte: Finding An Outlet When All Feels Lost
By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting I want to tell you all a little story about me. From my perspective as a former athlete. From the look on my coach’s face, I knew the fall I was about to take would not end well. My mother, her friend, and an ice rink full of people heard a deafening thunk noise over the chatter of a … Continue reading [Reflection] Endo and Kobayashi Live! The Latest on Tsundere Villainess Lieselotte: Finding An Outlet When All Feels Lost
[Theory & Concept Analysis] Revenge on the Real One: The Heir and The Spare
By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting The concept of “the heir and the spare” traditionally refers to the practice of having two potential successors in a royal or aristocratic family, usually brothers. The “heir” is the eldest and the one who is expected to inherit the title, lands, and other assets of the family. The “spare” is the second born and is seen as a … Continue reading [Theory & Concept Analysis] Revenge on the Real One: The Heir and The Spare
