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[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

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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

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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

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Reflections / Analyses / Theories

[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)

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[Chatting] Detective Conan: Takagi and Satou Are Engaged. A Case Closed, If You Ask Me

By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting If you’re still watching Detective Conan, chances are you’re a fan shipping Wataru Takagi and Miwako Satou together, two detectives of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department. Recently, Krow and I have been binging some older episodes of the show and when watching Episode 487, I became convinced that these two are engaged. Now, according to the internet, they aren’t … Continue reading [Chatting] Detective Conan: Takagi and Satou Are Engaged. A Case Closed, If You Ask Me

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The Anime View: Hello, 2025!

Good morning, afternoon, or evening (depending on when you’re reading this), everyone! It’s that time of year again—the time we come together to write a post outlining all our ambitious goals (only a few of which I think are actually achieved in the way we planned) before diving back into return to work preparations. Peggy’s Goals: For me, Peggy, the goals looks like me drafting … Continue reading The Anime View: Hello, 2025!

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[Event Review] Queen City Anime Convention 2024 – Attendee Experience

By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting Last weekend (16-18 August 2024), I attended the Queen City Anime Convention in Charlotte, NC. I had never been to this event before, though I had heard about it from vendors at a few events in the past year. Having been provided mixed reviews, I took it upon myself to go check it out and the result is… well, … Continue reading [Event Review] Queen City Anime Convention 2024 – Attendee Experience

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Interview with Ottermelon & PapaParfum!

Today, we have the pleasure of interviewing with the creative minds behind Ottermelon and PapaParfum. Joining me today are the wonderfully talented artists Megan and Mitchel, who have carved out a captivating space within the North American anime community. Their work is renowned for a charming art style that beautifully blends nostalgia with sweetness, drawing inspiration from beloved classics like Ouran High School Host Club … Continue reading Interview with Ottermelon & PapaParfum!

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Anime Expo Announcement!

If you are interested in seeing Peggy (me) speak at AX, you can come see me at these panels: Panel Title: “Keynote: Researching Anime – An Introduction to Anime and Manga Studies” (speaking in the second half of the hour)Date/Time of panel: July 4, from 10:00am-11:00amPanel Room: 411 Panel Title: “Anime Blogging Basics with The Anime View”Date/Time of panel: July 4, from 11:30am-12:20pmPanel Room: 408AB … Continue reading Anime Expo Announcement!

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[Letter from the Editor] Scheduling Update

Dear Readers, I hope this post finds you well and thriving in your respective journeys. Today, I come bearing some great/bad news that marks a significant shift in our usual routine here on the blog. I, Peggy, am thrilled to announce that I’ve been accepted into another graduate program! I’ll be pursuing a second MA in Asian Studies starting this Fall. The opportunity to immerse … Continue reading [Letter from the Editor] Scheduling Update

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