By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting Hello, everyone! This is your scheduled reminder that today, May 6th, is FREE COMIC BOOK DAY (FCBD)! For those of you that are new to the comic “holiday,” FCBD is an annual event that takes place on the first Saturday in May. It was first held in the early 2000s as a way to celebrate and promote comic books … Continue reading FREE COMIC BOOK DAY!
By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting I want to tell you all a little story about me. From my perspective as a former athlete. From the look on my coach’s face, I knew the fall I was about to take would not end well. My mother, her friend, and an ice rink full of people heard a deafening thunk noise over the chatter of a … Continue reading [Reflection] Endo and Kobayashi Live! The Latest on Tsundere Villainess Lieselotte: Finding An Outlet When All Feels Lost
By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting The concept of “the heir and the spare” traditionally refers to the practice of having two potential successors in a royal or aristocratic family, usually brothers. The “heir” is the eldest and the one who is expected to inherit the title, lands, and other assets of the family. The “spare” is the second born and is seen as a … Continue reading [Theory & Concept Analysis] Revenge on the Real One: The Heir and The Spare
By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting They say “don’t look a gift horse in the mouth,” but let’s be real—we’ve all seen the horses I’m talking about. You know the ones that started by haunting the pages of romance manhwa and have since spread out to other genres? It’s hard to ignore them, especially when they look like untouched 3D models with riders drawn atop. … Continue reading [Commentary] Let’s Talk About The Horse
By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting MAL Expo Lite 2022 Review MyAnimeList’s first-ever Expo was a fun experience, consisting of a small selection of online events that aired from 17 February to 25 February 2022. While the online anime convention boom in 2021 was a hit, 2022 saw a return to in-person events, leaving a void for those who preferred the digital space. However, online … Continue reading [Review & Recommended Watch] A Belated Look At MAL Expo Lite 2022 + MAL Academy Production I.G/Q&A with WIT STUDIO
By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting The Spring 2023 Anime Season is upon us y’all and what I suspect to be a must-see this season is The Reason Why Raeliana Ended up at the Duke’s Mansion, which is set to release on the 10th of this month. There are several reasons why, but what I think makes this a must-see is the situational comedy that … Continue reading [Recommended Watch] “The Reason Why Raeliana Ended up at the Duke’s Mansion” Is A Spring 2023 Must-See
By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting TL/DR I would say that this is a good starting point for first-time attendees to anime conventions, with a single qualifier: this is a PG-13/TV-14 sort of event based on some of the items I’ve seen sold. So, be aware of that when making a final decision. Size and Scale + Food Alley This is definitely a small-scale type … Continue reading [Event Review] ANIME Impulse San Diego 2023—A Good Experience!
We do not usually post political content here at The Anime View, but this is important to understand. The S.686 bill (also called the RESTRICT Act) is far more restrictive than many realize. It is not just a bill against a single platform but a bill that opens the gates which have protected Internet freedoms of the people from overwhelming US governmental control. S.686 is … Continue reading PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS: This #TikTokBan Bill Is Far More Restrictive Than You Think
Meet our new mascot, Mōna! From a galaxy far, far away, there’s a new mascot in town–Mōna, the lunar rabbit! This cute bunny has a passion for exploration, and she’s always eager to share her love and appreciation for media! Whether it be good reads, watches, or games, she believes that everyone has something worth sharing and that there are endless possibilities for discovery and … Continue reading [Letter from the Editor] Meet Our New Mascot, Mōna!
By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting If you’re looking for insight into animation techniques, then Lines In Motion on YouTube is definitely a channel worth checking out. There are several reasons why I personally enjoy the work presented on Lines In Motion, but most notable is the attention this creator pays to minor details in art that are important aspects building toward story in comic … Continue reading [Recommended Watch] Lines In Motion
