Follow-Up: Who Made Me a Princess (Episodes 1-5 Impressions + Spoilers!)

By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting As of Episode 5, I feel like Who Made Me a Princess has been making enough distinguishable differences that it’s truly becoming its own series. And honestly? It’s better than I initially thought or gave it credit for in my initial review. The first three episodes left me underwhelmed, especially as a longtime fan of the webtoon. However, with … Continue reading Follow-Up: Who Made Me a Princess (Episodes 1-5 Impressions + Spoilers!)

Anime To Look Forward To – Fall 2025

By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting The Fall 2025 anime season is upon us and here are the titles I’m most interested in so far: Ranma ½ (2024) – Season 2 The gender-bending martial arts comedy returns after a lively first season, and I couldn’t be more excited! The reboot captured the charm of the classic ’90s anime so well that I’m already totally in … Continue reading Anime To Look Forward To – Fall 2025

Interview with Hugo Moroyoqui (SoCal Anime Events)

Hello, Everyone! It is my pleasure to introduce you all to SoCal Anime Events (@socalanimeevents on Instagram). They are a rising star in the SoCal anime scene. Based largely in Orange County and parts of LA, this fast-growing Instagram creator has been making some waves in just a few short weeks—going from just over 5,000 followers at the time of scheduling this interview to now … Continue reading Interview with Hugo Moroyoqui (SoCal Anime Events)

Coming This Saturday: An Interview with Hugo Moroyoqui, Host of SoCal Anime Events!

We’re excited to share that our latest feature will go live this Saturday, 27 September 2025! Join us for an in-depth conversation with Hugo Moroyoqui, the personality behind SoCal Anime Events (@socalanimeevents on Instagram)! Moroyoqui talks about the ever-expanding Southern California anime scene, the energy of fans, and what he feels might be next for local conventions and community events! Read our pre-meeting write-up of … Continue reading Coming This Saturday: An Interview with Hugo Moroyoqui, Host of SoCal Anime Events!

[Recommended Read] “Utena – Shadow Plays” by Jay Scott

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

[Review] Manga & Anime Workbook: Educational or Problematic?

By: Krow Smith | @coffeewithkrow I was homeschooled from 7th Grade to 10th Grade (ages 12 to 15) and it was not a great experience. In fact, when I re-entered public school, I was held back a grade because I was so behind on credits. The experience shaped how I view homeschooling and I can be very passionate about it. While homeschooling can help some … Continue reading [Review] Manga & Anime Workbook: Educational or Problematic?

[Event Review] Triad Anime Con 2025: A Fun Saturday

By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting Triad Anime Con (TAC) is considered one of the largest, most well-known anime conventions in North Carolina. When I first heard about the event in 2024, it was recommended to me as one of the best conventions (along with Queen City) within the state’s anime community. It is said to draw in large attendance numbers and offers a variety … Continue reading [Event Review] Triad Anime Con 2025: A Fun Saturday

Gifting Yourself (Anime, Manga, +) – Where, Why, and How Much?

Company type Method Cost Toomics comic Coins or Subscription $9/Month or $1/5 coins (Most work seem to require a subscription to read at length) <3Renta! / eBookRenta! comic Coins $1/100 coins (about 150 – 300 coins per chapter) Coolmic comic Coins $10/month for 115 Tickets$5/50 tickets Crunchyroll streaming Subscription $8, $10, or $16/month Tapas comic Coins (“ink”) $2/1,600 (300 inks per chapter, though cost may … Continue reading Gifting Yourself (Anime, Manga, +) – Where, Why, and How Much?

Winter 2025: My Anime Watchlist

The Winter 2025 season is upon us and we’re ending 2024 with few recommendations for those watching this season in the new year. In upcoming/ongoing works to consider watching this season, I (Peggy Wood, Editor of The Anime View) recommend: Ore dake Level Up na Ken Season 2: Arise from the Shadow / Solo Leveling Season 2: Arise from the Shadow It’s no surprise that I … Continue reading Winter 2025: My Anime Watchlist

[Short Review] Solo Leveling: ReAwakening (Spoilers!)

By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting Last Thursday, I attended the 9:40 PM release of Solo Leveling: ReAwakening, which has been described as a ā€œbridgeā€ between Seasons 1 and 2 of the Solo Leveling anime. Essentially, it’s the Season 2 premiere, and I was hyped going in. After a long week at work—and knowing I still had to go in the next morning—I bundled up … Continue reading [Short Review] Solo Leveling: ReAwakening (Spoilers!)