[Review] Banzaicon 2025: A Pricey but Passionate Gathering
By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting Attending a small anime convention can be a mixed bag—you never know if you’re stepping into a hidden gem or just paying for a glorified meetup. Unfortunately, Banzaicon leaned more toward the latter. While the passion was there, the price tag didn’t quite match the experience and so I want to discuss this convention in a way that is … Continue reading [Review] Banzaicon 2025: A Pricey but Passionate Gathering
The Magic of Magikarp
By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting Hello, Everyone! SO… I created a panel on Magikarp! It’s probably the least professional and least academic panel I’ve ever made, but it’s definitely a passion project that I put a lot of time into. I was honestly surprised when it got accepted to two conventions so far—Anime Town Greenville (which I couldn’t present is at due to losing … Continue reading The Magic of Magikarp
The History of AMVs: A Treasure Trove of Resources
For those interested in the evolution of anime music videos (AMVs), we’re excited to share some incredible resources that discuss the history and techniques of AMV creation. Thanks to Chris and Cheri Allen, we have access to a collection of files that document the process and technical challenges faced by AMV editors over the years. As with many historical digital projects, some hurdles come when … Continue reading The History of AMVs: A Treasure Trove of Resources
[Event Review] Anime Town Greenville: My First Full Con Experience
By: Krow Smith | @coffeewithkrow When Peggy’s con crusade brought her to Anime Town Greenville in South Carolina, she invited me to come with her, and I certainly considered it. Then an opportunity for free entry arose when a couple friends of ours needed an extra person to help with their booth at the event. So, with my best friend and a vendor’s pass, I … Continue reading [Event Review] Anime Town Greenville: My First Full Con Experience
[Review] Totally Captivated: The Yaoi That Is Almost Everywhere (Spoilers)

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[Recommended Read] Magus of The Library
By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting While preparing a panel on free-to-low-cost sources of anime and manga for Anime Town Greenville, I came across a new series called Magus of the Library. I actually read the first chapter back in my review of the Kodansha Samplers, and so, with the reminder from revisiting those samplers in my panel, I decided to officially pick up the … Continue reading [Recommended Read] Magus of The Library
[Analysis] Not Your Typical Reincarnation Story: Happy Hearts & Matching Outfits! (#4)
By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting Last year, I reviewed and recommended Not Your Typical Reincarnation Story and I thought that my usual “Happy Hearts & Matching Outfits!” post this year would be a great follow-up. The series has become a favorite of mine in the last year and the clear attention to detail that the creators have put into the costuming makes it fitting … Continue reading [Analysis] Not Your Typical Reincarnation Story: Happy Hearts & Matching Outfits! (#4)
Fan on a Budget! How to Be a Thrifty Anime/Manga Fan without Breaking the Law
By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting Hello, Everyone! I have not been keeping up-to-date with sharing my presentations individually, so here is one of the most recent presentations I’ve made. I recently presented this at Anime Town Greenville and if you look in the note section under each slide you can find a copy of my script for the presentations and associated slide. View here: … Continue reading Fan on a Budget! How to Be a Thrifty Anime/Manga Fan without Breaking the Law
[Review] Anime Town Greenville
This review is a bit of a mixed bag because I spent the weekend (31 Jan.–2 Feb. 2025) wavering between feeling sick and being mostly okay, which definitely influenced my overall experience. First, let me start with some context: I have a rule about not attending events when I’m sick, but since I was well enough to work and thought I was mostly over it … Continue reading [Review] Anime Town Greenville
[Analysis] The Art in Shadow of the Colossus: Original vs. Remake
By: Krow Smith | @coffeewithkrow Shadow of the Colossus was released on the PlayStation 2 in 2005 and it’s surprising how much Team Ico (the developers) fit into the game. For example, the map is huge, yet there are no loading screens. You can run from one end of the map to the other without any pauses. However, it did come at the cost of … Continue reading [Analysis] The Art in Shadow of the Colossus: Original vs. Remake
