Turning Red – Honor Your Ancestors, Respect Your Child (Review/Analysis)
By: Beata Garrett | @clearsummers Since Turning Red (2022) came out, thereâs been a multitude of backlash and criticism of the Pixar movie thatâs set my teeth on edge. Iâm not talking about the fair criticism of the characters and plot or the âIt just wasnât for me,â but about comments concerning the ârelatabilityâ of the movie and concern over the lessons it teaches. Vox has … Continue reading Turning Red – Honor Your Ancestors, Respect Your Child (Review/Analysis)
Dungeon Breaks Should Break the Economy, Right? (Analysis)
By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting This post is less of an analysis/review and more of a sincere question that I pose to anyone who is more knowledgeable on the subject of economics than myself. You see, Iâve been reading a lot of dungeon break comics such as The S-Classes That I Raised and Solo Leveling. While it is apparent that these hunters are making a lot of money, … Continue reading Dungeon Breaks Should Break the Economy, Right? (Analysis)
Spring 2022 Must Watch? The World of Otome Games is Tough for Mobs! (Recommended Watch/Read)
By: Peggy Sue Wood | @psweditingâ Next month is the release of an anime Iâve been looking forward to, Trapped in a Dating Sim: The World of Otome Games is Tough for Mobs (or, in Japanese, Otome Game Sekai wa Mob ni Kibishii Sekai desu). There are a number of reasons I like this isekai, but the main one would probably be the unique approach it … Continue reading Spring 2022 Must Watch? The World of Otome Games is Tough for Mobs! (Recommended Watch/Read)
Kotaro Lives Alone: It Takes a Community to Raise a Child (Review)
Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLzmLUtVkxA&ab_channel=NetflixAnime
By: Beata Garrett | @clearsummers
Disclaimer: This post contains discussions that may be triggering for some readers. Content warning for child abuse, child neglect, and trauma. By clicking “Read More,” you understand that you may encounter such content. Reader discretion is advised.
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Return of the Blossoming Blade (Recommended Read)
By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting â This is already a pretty well known Webtoon series, but I havenât seen any long-form reviews about it or analyses yet, so here I am, filling the potential void. Perhaps itâs a bit timely to do so now too, as tomorrow marks the Spring Equinox, meaning thatâthis weekâcountries are holding their annual flower festivities and celebrating. There is the … Continue reading Return of the Blossoming Blade (Recommended Read)
The Gentle Empathy of Misaki Takamatsu’s Skip and Loafer
Source: https://sevenseasentertainment.com/series/skip-and-loafer/ By: Beata Garrett | @clearsummers In celebration of Skip and Loaferâs anime adaptation, I want to recommend the manga to those interested or on the fence about reading it. I can safely say that Misaki Takamatsuâs manga is one of the most feel-good mangas Iâve read in a while. Skip and Loafer begins with country girl, Mitsumi, moving to Tokyo and beginning high … Continue reading The Gentle Empathy of Misaki Takamatsu’s Skip and Loafer
“Not Just a Princess:â Women in Animation (Recommended Watch)ďżź
By: Peggy Sue Wood | @psweditingâ Itâs Womenâs History Month (March for those that donât know), and I have recently found myself in a lengthy discussion about women in animation and comics. Some of the discussion was industry based, and some were more geared towards depictions of women in comics, some favorites too, as well as prevalent resources we were looking at in regards to … Continue reading “Not Just a Princess:â Women in Animation (Recommended Watch)ďżź
Sinister Transformations and Duality in Kasane, Vol. 1 (Review/Analysis)
ââBy: Beata Garrett | @clearsummers I first read Kasane by Daruma Matsuura a year ago, and I loved it even as I was torn on how to feel about its depiction of beauty standards and gender norms. Matsuuraâs work is a fascinating study on the blurred lines between acting and living, as the plays performed on stage hold up a mirror to Kasaneâs own life … Continue reading Sinister Transformations and Duality in Kasane, Vol. 1 (Review/Analysis)
Recommended Watch: âShow Me History: How To Create A Successful Nonfiction Graphic Seriesâďżź
By: Krow Smith | @coffeewithkrow We have recommended many panels that explain the benefits of graphic novels being used as an educational tool for children. This panel seems like it will be just the same, however, I feel that it has an interesting perspective as it comes from the creators themselves. They explain the process of taking books worthy of research and condensing it into … Continue reading Recommended Watch: âShow Me History: How To Create A Successful Nonfiction Graphic Seriesâďżź
Whisper of the Heart: The Highs and Lows of Youth and Self-Discovery
By: Beata Garrett | @clearsummersâ I always return to Studio Ghibliâs Whisper of the Heart during the lowest emotional points in my life, specifically those concerning my career and life goals. I first watched it in high school, then in college when I was at a loss about my Major, and now after graduating, and nearing the age of twenty four. Thankfully, Iâm in a better place and … Continue reading Whisper of the Heart: The Highs and Lows of Youth and Self-Discovery
