[Things Missed] Anime Expo 2023 – Business Panels Post!

By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting July 2023 was a somewhat difficult time for me. Originally, this was supposed to go up soon after the AX convention, but I missed the opportunity to do so at the time. I decided not to attend industry/business panels during AX 2023. Industry panels are typically reviews for release schedules of anime, manga, merchandise, and the like. While this … Continue reading [Things Missed] Anime Expo 2023 – Business Panels Post!

A Dilemma?: The Kroll Class Action Settlement

By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting By now, I am sure almost everyone in the anime community has heard of the Kroll Class Action Settlement. The news was all over my TikTok a while ago, it has been mentioned on YouTube, Twitter (X?), and so on. Moreover, I keep getting e-mails about filing my claim for a cash payment by 12 December 2023. Here is … Continue reading A Dilemma?: The Kroll Class Action Settlement

[Language Debate] Tankōbon Is Not A Volume?

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?

Letter from the Editor: 2024 Planning

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

[Reflection] Relatable Ended Long Ago In Netflix’s Aggretsuko

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

Interview With Lauren Orsini

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

Update: “Why ‘Wakaba Flourishing’ is a Masterful Episode” is now a video!

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!