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
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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
For Better or For Worse: A Revival of Jane Austenâs Concept of Good Marriages (Analysis/Review)
By: Peggy Sue Wood |Â @psweditingâ I may not show it often, but Iâm actually a huge sucker for a good romance. Personally, I enjoy Jane Austenâs 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 Austenâs Concept of Good Marriages (Analysis/Review)
Tokyo Revengers is the Worst Shounen Iâve Ever Seen
By: Beata Garrett  | @clearsummers Iâve 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 donât know whether it gets better or worse from there, but it doesnât matter because Iâve seen enough. Tokyo Revengers is one of the worst … Continue reading Tokyo Revengers is the Worst Shounen Iâve Ever Seen
Chocobo GP And The Nostalgia That Comes With It
By: Krow Smith | @coffeewithkrowâ On one fateful Thursday, Nintendo dropped a Direct that sparked many conversations. From the teaser-hailing Brewsterâs 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
