By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting A few years ago a friend and I applied for an open Editor position at Kodansha (US). I made it far enough to warrant a few calls from HR, though not far enough to fully interview (sadly, my language skills were not able to meet the role requirements). My friend, however, has stronger Japanese skills and looked like they … Continue reading [Language Debate] Tankōbon Is Not A Volume?
Hello, Everyone! It is a little early for this, but here are some of our plans going into 2024: EDITING OVERHAUL Remember back in July when I told you all that we would be having an editing overhaul? Well, it’s taken a while but we’ve planned an official deadline to finish. Moving into 2024, we will be pausing weekly posts during February and March. During … Continue reading Letter from the Editor: 2024 Planning
By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting Author Note: Season 5, the final season, ended in February of this year and has been reviewed extensively. As such, rather than a review or analyzing the season, I just want to take a moment to chat with you all about how I’ve been reflecting on the end of this series. With that in mind, thanks for reading! I … Continue reading [Reflection] Relatable Ended Long Ago In Netflix’s Aggretsuko
By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting Recently, I’ve noticed a strong preference for STEM fields overlapping with magic, which has piqued my interest. For example, in Magic & Knights, coding is magic; Isn’t Being a Wicked Woman Much Better?, math at a college level is magic; Chichi wa Eiyuu, Haha wa Seirei, Musume no Watashi wa Tenseisha., chemistry and periodic table knowledge allows the main … Continue reading [Trope Review] Math Is Magic, But Literature Would Be Better
Today we have the pleasure of introducing you to Lauren Orsini, an esteemed author and anime journalist who has made a significant impact in the world of otaku culture. With her insightful writings and expertise, she has become a trusted voice for fellow otaku enthusiasts and aspiring anime bloggers alike. Lauren is the author of the blog Otaku Journalist, where she shares her experiences, observations, … Continue reading Interview With Lauren Orsini
Writer & Social Media Editor, Beata Garrett (going by Shen on YouTube), has started a YouTube channel, and one of their first few videos is on “Why ‘Wakaba Flourishing’ is a Masterful Episode.” Shen is a phenomenal writer and we are excited to support their growth! Please check them out and be sure to give a like + subscribe! Continue reading Update: “Why ‘Wakaba Flourishing’ is a Masterful Episode” is now a video!
On Monday, September 18th, we’ll be posting a new video and blog post of our Interview with Lauren Orsini @laureninspace, creator of otakujournalist.com and author of “Otaku Journalism” and “Build Your Anime Blog” – Come watch or read to learn more about this fantastic writer and how YOU can get a free copy of her book! – If you enjoyed this post, please consider buying us … Continue reading BIG NEWS! Interview with Lauren Orsini
By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting I don’t know about everyone else, but I’ve been pretty consistently on TikTok for the last few months. I enjoy consuming the content, particularly content regarding updates about anime and what is going on in the larger anime/manga fan community. Recently the app has been recommending a lot of “learn Japanese through anime” videos on my For You Page, … Continue reading [Concept Review] Learning Japanese Through Anime?
