[Analysis] My Gemini: Refusing To Let Go (Spoilers)
By: Krow Smith | @coffeewithkrow My Gemini is a one-volume manga, by Yuu Morikawa, about a twin losing his brother and holding onto that sibling by sacrificing his own identity. Jekyll takes on Hyde’s persona after Hyde dies in a tragic accident while they were acting as each other. This comes at the cost of Jekyll’s own individuality and freedom. While some may disagree with … Continue reading [Analysis] My Gemini: Refusing To Let Go (Spoilers)
[Movie Review] How To Train Your Dragon – Live Action (2025): I’m Surprised
By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting I’m not sure what I was expecting here, but I’m sure it was not positive when first entering the theater. I’ve seen enough live action remakes to know that the story being a remake is really the key issue for me. A new version, if it were called that, would be much better received in my opinion. Something that’s … Continue reading [Movie Review] How To Train Your Dragon – Live Action (2025): I’m Surprised
Update from Peggy
Hello, Everyone! Just a quick update from me—life has been a bit hectic lately. I’m incredibly grateful for the many highs this year has brought so far, but I also want to be honest and acknowledge that there have been a few lows recently, too. Most notably, I’ve had some unexpected personal expenses come up, and I’ve realized that attending Anime Expo this year just … Continue reading Update from Peggy
[Review] My Gemini: Lost Identity in Grief and Immaturity
By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting My Gemini by Yuu Morikawa (same author of Mr. Villain’s Day Off) is inspired by the Victorian-era story of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. John Utterson, similar to the novel from what I understand of a YouTube summary I watched prior to writing this, is the narrating character and close friends with twins Jekyll and Hyde. In this one-volume … Continue reading [Review] My Gemini: Lost Identity in Grief and Immaturity
[Movie Review] Dan Da Dan: Evil Eye (2025) is A GIANT RED FLAG (SPOILERS)
By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting Let’s just get this out of the way: I didn’t walk into Dan Da Dan: Evil Eye expecting a good story. I watched the anime, after all, and I already knew what kind of chaotic energy and uncomfortable sexualizing of minors that this franchise brings to the table. Beyond aliens, ghosts, telekinesis, and the prior mentioned assaulting of underage … Continue reading [Movie Review] Dan Da Dan: Evil Eye (2025) is A GIANT RED FLAG (SPOILERS)
[Event Review] MomoCon & Their Inaugural Academic Symposium
By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting Last weekend, MomoCon marked its 20th anniversary at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, drawing thousands of attendees for a celebration of anime, gaming, and pop culture. Founded in 2005 as a student-run event at Georgia Tech, the convention has since grown into one of Georgia’s most beloved and well-established anime conventions. This was my first time attending … Continue reading [Event Review] MomoCon & Their Inaugural Academic Symposium
[Recommended Watch/Read] Chuan Shu Zijiu Zhinan / Scumbag System
By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting If you are a fan of reincarnation/transmigration stories where the protagonist goes from our world to the body of a villain–I have the series for you! From Mo Xiang Tong Xiu, the same author of Mo Dao Zu Shi and Heaven Official’s Blessing, is the story of Shen Yuan, a man transported into the world of the web novel, … Continue reading [Recommended Watch/Read] Chuan Shu Zijiu Zhinan / Scumbag System
The Rise of Chinese Anime!
By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting Hello, Everyone! At Banzai Con 2025, I presented a panel on the rise of Chinese anime (donghua) both in the US and abroad. As usual, I forgot to make a post about the individual presentation! While it’s shared in the pinned post (“The Editor’s Presentation”) on our blog, I’m working on being better about sharing my presentations through individual … Continue reading The Rise of Chinese Anime!
[Reflection] The Pokéwalker Is Way Better Than Pokémon GO
By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting In the realm of Pokémon gaming, there has been a shift in how we interact with these beloved creatures. Pokémon GO took the world by storm a few years ago, however, amidst the frenzy of augmented reality and exploration, there’s a quiet contender that holds a special place in the hearts of semi-older trainers like me: the Pokéwalker. Pokémon … Continue reading [Reflection] The Pokéwalker Is Way Better Than Pokémon GO
[Recommended Read] The Regressed Mercenary Has a Plan
By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting It has been an odd but good start to the year for me and because of a more relaxed schedule I’ve been reading (and watching) a lot more of the medium I love—comics and animation. Around January, I got really into picking up webtoon titles and I was recommended The Regressed Mercenary Has a Plan, which is what I … Continue reading [Recommended Read] The Regressed Mercenary Has a Plan
