By: Jenna Morgan | @jennasoccerm Author note: I refer to Ranma as “he” since that’s what he refers to himself as, even in a feminine form. Nostalgia! Seems to be the ticket to our eyes, hearts, and wallets. Producers have been doing this for what seems like decades now—redoing everything that was made before that was deemed successful and loved. At this point, a lot … Continue reading Ranma 1/2: Akane’s Potential Pansexuality
By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting Revolutionary Girl Utena is not your typical anime. It has several different iterations, all following a magical girl, Utena, as she encounters a complex, weaving tale of love, identity, and revolution, set within the enigmatic walls of Ohtori Academy, her new school. It’s a classic that broke new ground in storytelling by challenging societal norms when it released. It … Continue reading [Recommended Read] “Utena – Shadow Plays” by Jay Scott
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)
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!
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
By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting In 2016, I was asked to create a presentation introducing the idea of Cultural Studies and applying it to a piece of media in one of my classes. I thought it might be fun to revisit and update that presentation for you all here now that it’s been close to 10 years (wow) as an example of how more … Continue reading [Analysis Overview] Applying Analysis To Entertainment Media: Cultural Studies & Steven Universe
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Continue reading “[Review] Dan-Da-Dan: What The Hype Doesn’t Mention”
By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting It’s challenging to recommend a series that hasn’t been officially licensed for translation, particularly an older one that may never be translated in our lifetime. This is especially true for the works made by creators who have often been underappreciated in Western fandom, despite having some works adapted into an animation and how popular the work itself may be … Continue reading [Recommended Read] The Works of Asumiko Nakamura
By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting I believe people often underestimate the significance of purpose within individual scenes in a story. I wouldn’t go as far as to suggest that every single aspect in a story must directly contribute to the overarching narrative–that would be overly restrictive and neglect the importance of other elements, like dialogue, in shaping reader comprehension–however, purpose remains a crucial factor … Continue reading [Analysis] Purpose of a Scene: “I’ll Become a Villainess That Will Go Down in History” (Spoiler)
