[Recommended Watch] “How Queer Characters Have Evolved In Children’s Animation | Movies Insider”

By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting This video from Insider came out two years ago but still stands as a great, brief summarization of LGBTQ+ representation in (predominantly) US animation. I’d like to recommend this watch to anyone vaguely interested in the topic of representation and its role in media today.  It is a short watch, totaling about 12 minutes, and helps to define major … Continue reading [Recommended Watch] “How Queer Characters Have Evolved In Children’s Animation | Movies Insider”

This is your reminder that tomorrow is FREE COMIC BOOK DAY!

You can find a store locator for participating shops here: https://www.freecomicbookday.com/StoreLocator You can also find a list of available titles here: https://www.freecomicbookday.com/catalog Happy Comic Hunting, Y’all! – If you enjoyed this post, please consider buying us a coffee, leaving a comment, and/or subscribing to us below! Copyedited by: Katherine Cañeba | @kcserinlee Continue reading This is your reminder that tomorrow is FREE COMIC BOOK DAY!

[Commentary] Let’s Talk About The Horse

By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting They say “don’t look a gift horse in the mouth,” but let’s be real—we’ve all seen the horses I’m talking about. You know the ones that started by haunting the pages of romance manhwa and have since spread out to other genres? It’s hard to ignore them, especially when they look like untouched 3D models with riders drawn atop. … Continue reading [Commentary] Let’s Talk About The Horse

PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS: This #TikTokBan Bill Is Far More Restrictive Than You Think

We do not usually post political content here at The Anime View, but this is important to understand. The S.686 bill (also called the RESTRICT Act) is far more restrictive than many realize. It is not just a bill against a single platform but a bill that opens the gates which have protected Internet freedoms of the people from overwhelming US governmental control. S.686 is … Continue reading PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS: This #TikTokBan Bill Is Far More Restrictive Than You Think

[Letter from the Editor] Meet Our New Mascot, Mƍna!

Meet our new mascot, Mƍna! From a galaxy far, far away, there’s a new mascot in town–Mƍna, the lunar rabbit! This cute bunny has a passion for exploration, and she’s always eager to share her love and appreciation for media! Whether it be good reads, watches, or games, she believes that everyone has something worth sharing and that there are endless possibilities for discovery and … Continue reading [Letter from the Editor] Meet Our New Mascot, Mƍna!

[Recommended Watch] Lines In Motion

By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting If you’re looking for insight into animation techniques, then Lines In Motion on YouTube is definitely a channel worth checking out. There are several reasons why I personally enjoy the work presented on Lines In Motion, but most notable is the attention this creator pays to minor details in art that are important aspects building toward story in comic … Continue reading [Recommended Watch] Lines In Motion

Fan Content Creates New Fans! (& Other Important Things To Consider)

By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting Introduction If you have been on our Instagram or Twitter lately, you might have seen the notice that I will be presenting a panel examining how fan-created content leads to a cycle and influx of new fans to fandom as well as provide a brief introduction to intellectual property rights and what this means for creators of fan content … Continue reading Fan Content Creates New Fans! (& Other Important Things To Consider)

[Analysis] Happy Hearts & Matching Outfits: A Family Unit

By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate the season of love than by talking about one of my favorite romantic tropes in comics—matching outfits. It’s something I’ve discussed a few times or mentioned briefly, like in my appreciation of Smurf’s World’s costuming for a special dinner, but this trope extends beyond just romance. … Continue reading [Analysis] Happy Hearts & Matching Outfits: A Family Unit