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[Notes] Anime Expo 2026 Panel: “Making Manga with VIZ” (3 July 2026)

The following notes were taken at Anime Expo 2026 during “Making Manga with VIZ” panel presented on 3 July 2026. The session provided information about manga creation and submission to VIZ media. (Learn more about submitting here: https://www.viz.com/submissions) These notes have been organized by topic and lightly clarified for future reference. Some submission requirements and terminology may need to be verified against current publisher guidelines … Continue reading [Notes] Anime Expo 2026 Panel: “Making Manga with VIZ” (3 July 2026)

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[Notes] Anime Expo 2026 Panel: “Decoding Success: The Anatomy of Storytelling in Japanese Manga with Noboru Segawa KODOKAWA” (4 July 2026)

The following notes were taken during “Decoding Success: The Anatomy of Storytelling in Japanese Manga,” a panel featuring Noboru Segawa of KADOKAWA, presented at Anime Expo on 4 July 2026. The panel discussed the development and publication of manga, including what can contribute to a successful debut, the relationship between manga creators and editors, the importance of feedback and communication, and the process of developing … Continue reading [Notes] Anime Expo 2026 Panel: “Decoding Success: The Anatomy of Storytelling in Japanese Manga with Noboru Segawa KODOKAWA” (4 July 2026)

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Hiatus Update: Extending Through Part of (or all of) August

Hello, everyone! We wanted to share a quick update regarding our current hiatus. Originally, we hoped to return at the end of July. While the entire team made progress on rest and recovery towards the end of July, we ultimately found ourselves last week needing a little more time. Because of that, we’ve decided to extend our hiatus through part of, or all of, August. … Continue reading Hiatus Update: Extending Through Part of (or all of) August

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[Review] Halfway There: A Graphic Memoir of Self-Discovery by Christine Mari

By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting When I was researching readings for the development of my Graphic Literature course, I picked up a handful of graphic novels from the nearby Barnes and Noble. One of the most memorable was Halfway There, a graphic memoir by Christine Mari. Long after I finished reading it, I found myself reflecting on its themes of identity, belonging, and self-acceptance. … Continue reading [Review] Halfway There: A Graphic Memoir of Self-Discovery by Christine Mari

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[Review] Selling on Mercari

By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting So, in 2023 and 2024 I went on what I would call a “Convention Crusade.” I went to several conventions, presented a lot, and basically went way over-budget when it came to purchasing. (It did not help that my credit limit went up right along with it!) Now—thankfully—I have some self-control and didn’t max out any cards or leave … Continue reading [Review] Selling on Mercari

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[Event Review] MomoCon 2026 & The Second Academic Symposium

By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting Last weekend, I attended MomoCon at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia, for the second year in a row. Once again, the convention drew thousands of attendees for a celebration of anime, gaming, and pop culture. MomoCon felt every bit as expansive as it did last year, and I discovered even more activities spread throughout Building A and … Continue reading [Event Review] MomoCon 2026 & The Second Academic Symposium

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[Notes] About Mechademia (Belated notes from a Keynote by Frenchy Lunning at an Anime Expo long ago…)

At an Anime Expo some time ago, there was a keynote and subsequent panel from Mechademia presented by Frenchy Lunning, founder of Mechademia and longtime scholar of anime and manga studies. Here are some (belated) notes from that session discussing Mechademia. What is Mechademia? The answer: a conference, a journal, and academic community that is ever expanding! Mechademia began as an effort to create academic … Continue reading [Notes] About Mechademia (Belated notes from a Keynote by Frenchy Lunning at an Anime Expo long ago…)

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Header image of https://www.animetowngreenville.com/ - taken March 1, 2026. Text reads: ANIME TOWN GREENVILLE SC ​​ JAN 30TH, 3:00 PM 2026 – Feb 01, 4:00 PM, 2026 Greenville Convention Center HALL ONE, 1 Exposition Dr, Greenville, SC 29607, USA - on the right side is a CGI anime girl dressed as a black fox school girl.
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[Event Review] Anime Town Greenville 2026: Moving In The Right Direction At The Wrong Time

By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting In January I attended Anime Town Greenville for the third year in a row and I believe that this was also their third year hosting in the Greenville Convention Center. I can honestly say that there was a lot of improvement between this year’s convention and the two prior. However, unfortunately, circumstances outside anyone’s control ended up defining much … Continue reading [Event Review] Anime Town Greenville 2026: Moving In The Right Direction At The Wrong Time

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