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[Review/Analysis] Editorial Depictions & Sekaiichi Hatsukoi/Junjou Romantica

By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting Sekaiichi Hatsukoi (and its related series Junjou Romantica) has always been an interesting series to me because of the snippets of real-world publishing details that come into play. In fact, when I first became interested in entering a publishing career back in freshman year of college, this series was recommended to me by a close friend of mine. I … Continue reading [Review/Analysis] Editorial Depictions & Sekaiichi Hatsukoi/Junjou Romantica

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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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Reflections / Analyses / Theories

[Genre Analysis] Mechas & Military Science Fiction Readings

By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting  This maybe does not need to be stated, but just in case you didn’t know: Mecha and Military Science Fiction readings go hand in hand.  For those that don’t know what Military Science Fiction is, it is a subgenre of science fiction and works within this subgenre are “stories and settings [that] revolve around military situations, military technology, military … Continue reading [Genre Analysis] Mechas & Military Science Fiction Readings

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Reflections / Analyses / Theories

[Reflection] I’m Calling It, Eleanora Hillrose is #BestGirl2024

By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting I’m calling it, Eleanora Hillrose from Villainess Level 99: I May Be the Hidden Boss but I’m Not the Demon Lord is #BestGirl for 2024. Spoiler warning! If you have not seen this series yet, I recommend you do before continuing because not much context will be explained here. You have been warned. Eleanora is a true gem among … Continue reading [Reflection] I’m Calling It, Eleanora Hillrose is #BestGirl2024

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[Recommended Read] Until I Meet My Husband

By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting Until I Meet My Husband, to me, is not just a manga; it is a testament to the progress society has made in acknowledging and embracing diversity. By sharing his personal story, Ryousuke Nanasaki has contributed a compelling story that speaks to the ongoing conversation surrounding LGBTQ+ people and rights, which I believe has done a lot to foster … Continue reading [Recommended Read] Until I Meet My Husband

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[Web Novel Recommendation] To Anyone Listening, Please Give “I Became the First Prince” An Official Translation, an Anime, and Webtoon

By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting This is very possibly a repost from a blog I’ve since taken down, but I still love this book and want it to receive an animated or comic adaptation SO I will be posting about it here with updates. Please enjoy (and please check out this story). I REALLY want it to be adapted and translated further and cannot … Continue reading [Web Novel Recommendation] To Anyone Listening, Please Give “I Became the First Prince” An Official Translation, an Anime, and Webtoon

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Blog Updates / Hello!

Uncomfortable: A Reminder About The Dark Side of Anime Conventions

By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting I love attending anime conventions. They are often places to celebrate the vibrant hubs of creativity in the medium we love and are generally places where fans gather to share their passion for anime, manga, and pop culture. However, within the colorful tapestry of these events, there can be uncomfortable and even disturbing incidents that unfold and I feel … Continue reading Uncomfortable: A Reminder About The Dark Side of Anime Conventions

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[Analysis] Black Butler & Aestheticism

By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting To be honest, after completing my Master’s thesis on Oscar Wilde and aestheticism, I never thought I’d revisit the concept of aestheticism again in my life. Yet, here I am—drawn back into it and overlapping it (much to my dismay) with the world of Black Butler, a series I’ve loved since middle school. With another arc now adapted into … Continue reading [Analysis] Black Butler & Aestheticism

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[Commentary] Media Literacy: Dangers Of Romanticizing Other Cultures & Recognizing Soft Power

By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting This is a topic that feels a little hypocritical to be writing considering the fact that our content seems to be all about romanticizing stories from other countries as an anime blog, but that is exactly why it is important to discuss. In our “Welcoming 2024” message, I posted on anime going from niche to mainstream, and how fans are … Continue reading [Commentary] Media Literacy: Dangers Of Romanticizing Other Cultures & Recognizing Soft Power

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[Demo Review] Spirit City: Lofi Sessions

By: Krow Smith | @coffeewithkrow During the first week of February 2024, Steam was having a celebration of upcoming games where they showcased hundreds of demos and many hours of developer live streams. They called it “Next Fest” and it was exciting to say the least! Playing all of the different demos was fun and my wishlist was much more bloated after it was all … Continue reading [Demo Review] Spirit City: Lofi Sessions

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