By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting When I think about Alice in Wonderland, I think about a professor who told me that Alice’s story is one about growing up. It is a coming-of-age tale, but one that takes the perspective of growing up being a collection of ridiculous rules and conventions that everyone eventually learns to adjust to, or else! The idea is that as … Continue reading [Recommended Read] Pandora Hearts
By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting Watashi ga Motete Dousunda, also known as “Kiss Him, Not Me,” is a romantic comedy manga and anime series that follows Kae Serinuma, a high school student who is a fujoshi (a female fan of boys’ love). When one of her favorite anime characters receives an on-screen death, she locks herself in her room and refuses to come out … Continue reading [Analysis] Framing Of Watashi ga Motete Dousunda & Star⇄Crossed’s Extra | Couples: One Works, One Doesn’t
By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting Recently, I’ve noticed a strong preference for STEM fields overlapping with magic, which has piqued my interest. For example, in Magic & Knights, coding is magic; Isn’t Being a Wicked Woman Much Better?, math at a college level is magic; Chichi wa Eiyuu, Haha wa Seirei, Musume no Watashi wa Tenseisha., chemistry and periodic table knowledge allows the main … Continue reading [Trope Review] Math Is Magic, But Literature Would Be Better
By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting Note: This post is less of an analysis/review and more of me just trying to make sense of all the dungeon breaks with Necromancer Main Characters that I’ve been reading lately. Regardless, I hope you enjoy: There are so many dungeon break comics out now, and consistently I have seen main characters stemming out from the Necromancer Class rather than … Continue reading [Concept Review] Necromancy Skills & Dungeon Break Worlds
In school, I quite liked the Gothic novel. I like a lot of old literature, but the Gothic is something that has always drawn me in despite my abhorrent feelings towards horror. As a work, the Gothic is “characterized by mystery, horror, and the supernatural. Often you find haunted castles or mansions with secret passageways, grisly visions by frightened individuals, or some supernatural paraphernalia seen … Continue reading [Commentary/Analysis] True Gothic Form & Black Butler: Book of Murder
By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting Sousou no Frieren is a fantasy series that follows the journey of Frieren, a powerful young elf-mage who has lived for over 1,000 years. Once a member of the famed heroes’ party, she now spends her time searching for unique magic as part of her hobby. At the beginning of her journey, she has already defeated the Demon King … Continue reading [Recommended Watch] Fall 2023 Season Must-See Is “Sousou no Frieren”
By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting Have you ever found yourself falling in love with a fictional character? Maybe it’s their captivating personality or their intriguing backstory that draws you in, or maybe it is the aesthetic image of their character designs. In the upcoming girls’ love anime, I’m in Love with the Villainess, the main character, Rei Ohashi, is given the chance to meet … Continue reading [Recommended Watch] I’m in Love with the Villainess (Light Spoilers)
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
By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting For some time, I’ve been fascinated by the trope of twin bodyguards who can shapeshift from human to dog forms and their accompanying female “hunter” character. I find it interesting that this trope appears with enough frequency to be noticeable, yet it lacks a specific name, unlike “Single-Mind Twins” or “Tag Team Twins.” There are several examples of this … Continue reading [Trope Interest] Twin Bodyguards and Their Hunter Sister in Supernatural Works
On Monday, September 18th, we’ll be posting a new video and blog post of our Interview with Lauren Orsini @laureninspace, creator of otakujournalist.com and author of “Otaku Journalism” and “Build Your Anime Blog” – Come watch or read to learn more about this fantastic writer and how YOU can get a free copy of her book! – If you enjoyed this post, please consider buying us … Continue reading BIG NEWS! Interview with Lauren Orsini
