Sinister Transformations and Duality in Kasane, Vol. 1 (Review/Analysis)
By: 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. Matsuura’s work is a fascinating study on the blurred lines between acting and living, as the plays performed on stage hold up a mirror to Kasane’s own life … Continue reading Sinister Transformations and Duality in Kasane, Vol. 1 (Review/Analysis)
Recommended Watch: “Show Me History: How To Create A Successful Nonfiction Graphic Series”
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: “Show Me History: How To Create A Successful Nonfiction Graphic Series”
Whisper of the Heart: The Highs and Lows of Youth and Self-Discovery
By: Beata Garrett | @clearsummers I always return to Studio Ghibli’s 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, I’m in a better place and … Continue reading Whisper of the Heart: The Highs and Lows of Youth and Self-Discovery
For Better or For Worse: A Revival of Jane Austen’s Concept of Good Marriages (Analysis/Review)
By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting I may not show it often, but I’m actually a huge sucker for a good romance. Personally, I enjoy Jane Austen’s approach to good marriages and finding love in the novel of Pride and Prejudice, which I find to be rarely emulated in romance fiction today (the movie’s depiction, of course, is very different). Austen typically wrote about the places … Continue reading For Better or For Worse: A Revival of Jane Austen’s Concept of Good Marriages (Analysis/Review)
Tokyo Revengers is the Worst Shounen I’ve Ever Seen
By: Beata Garrett | @clearsummers I’ve spent a few good months starting and stopping Tokyo Revengers, and recently decided to give it another go. I wanted to give it a fair shot but I refuse to continue watching after Episode 15. I don’t know whether it gets better or worse from there, but it doesn’t matter because I’ve seen enough. Tokyo Revengers is one of the worst … Continue reading Tokyo Revengers is the Worst Shounen I’ve Ever Seen
Chocobo GP And The Nostalgia That Comes With It
By: Krow Smith | @coffeewithkrow On one fateful Thursday, Nintendo dropped a Direct that sparked many conversations. From the teaser-hailing Brewster’s return to the Animal Crossing franchise, to the announcement of the Mario movie cast, there was a lot to behold (and meme, for that matter). However, one thing that made my jaw drop was the news of Chocobo GP. What a wild card that … Continue reading Chocobo GP And The Nostalgia That Comes With It
The Electric Black Guy Trope: A Short Introduction to the Discussion (Analysis)
Source: https://www.netflix.com/title/80178687 By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting It’s Black History Month, and I wanted to share a topic that came up in my animation program recently. If you read a lot of comics, you are probably already aware of some tropes within the medium or genres that you like. I, for example, read a LOT of isekai, and I’ve been able to divide it by premise … Continue reading The Electric Black Guy Trope: A Short Introduction to the Discussion (Analysis)
Tribe Nine (Review)
By: Beata Garrett | @zhongxia246 Tribe Nine is set in Neo-Tokyo, where the government decided that the only way to stop its warring gangs was by promoting XB, also known as Extreme Baseball. All disputes are settled through the game that is a fun twist on regular baseball. It has most of the same rules with the main differences including entire cities functioning as fields … Continue reading Tribe Nine (Review)
Salaryman’s Club (Review)
By: Beata Garrett | @zhongxia246 Salaryman’s Club only has two episodes out in comparison to other Winter 2022 anime, but it’s filling that sports anime hole in my heart pretty well and is a contender for my favorite this season. The anime follows Mikoto, a prodigy badminton player who only plays singles. After being fired from Mitsuhoshi Bank’s top-ranked badminton team, he becomes a salaryman … Continue reading Salaryman’s Club (Review)
Sasaki and Miyano (Review)
Title: Sasaki and Miyano – Official Trailer Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4qEqlth_ZA&ab_channel=Animelat By: Beata Garrett | @zhongxia246 Sasaki and Miyano is a cute and relaxing romcom that follows the journey of two boys as they develop feelings for one another. Miyano, a fan of Boys’ Love manga, has recently become friends with Sasaki, and they spend their days bonding over BL and grow closer. It’s clear that Sasaki has a … Continue reading Sasaki and Miyano (Review)
