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Paradise Kiss – Bad Romance Done Right
By: Beata Garrett | @clearsummers Oh boy, Ai Yazawa has done it again. Iām always fascinated by how Yazawa depicts relationships and the incredibly messy emotional entanglements and issues her couples go through. I read the Paradise Kiss: 20th Anniversary Omnibus Edition, which Iāve been meaning to do for a while, and it did not disappoint on this end. Of course, the messy couple at … Continue reading Paradise Kiss – Bad Romance Done Right
Turning Red – Honor Your Ancestors, Respect Your Child (Review/Analysis)
By: Beata GarrettĀ |Ā @clearsummers Since Turning Red (2022) came out, thereās been a multitude of backlash and criticism of the Pixar movie thatās set my teeth on edge. Iām not talking about the fair criticism of the characters and plot or the āIt just wasnāt for me,ā but about comments concerning the ārelatabilityā of the movie and concern over the lessons it teaches. Vox has … Continue reading Turning Red – Honor Your Ancestors, Respect Your Child (Review/Analysis)
Dungeon Breaks Should Break the Economy, Right? (Analysis)
By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting This post is less of an analysis/review and more of a sincere question that I pose to anyone who is more knowledgeable on the subject of economics than myself. You see, Iāve been reading a lot of dungeon break comics such as The S-Classes That I Raised and Solo Leveling. While it is apparent that these hunters are making a lot of money, … Continue reading Dungeon Breaks Should Break the Economy, Right? (Analysis)
Spring 2022 Must Watch? The World of Otome Games is Tough for Mobs! (Recommended Watch/Read)
By: Peggy Sue Wood | @psweditingā Next month is the release of an anime Iāve been looking forward to, Trapped in a Dating Sim: The World of Otome Games is Tough for Mobs (or, in Japanese, Otome Game Sekai wa Mob ni Kibishii Sekai desu). There are a number of reasons I like this isekai, but the main one would probably be the unique approach it … Continue reading Spring 2022 Must Watch? The World of Otome Games is Tough for Mobs! (Recommended Watch/Read)
Return of the Blossoming Blade (Recommended Read)
By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting ā This is already a pretty well known Webtoon series, but I havenāt seen any long-form reviews about it or analyses yet, so here I am, filling the potential void. Perhaps itās a bit timely to do so now too, as tomorrow marks the Spring Equinox, meaning thatāthis weekācountries are holding their annual flower festivities and celebrating. There is the … Continue reading Return of the Blossoming Blade (Recommended Read)
The Gentle Empathy of Misaki Takamatsu’s Skip and Loafer
Source: https://sevenseasentertainment.com/series/skip-and-loafer/ By: Beata GarrettĀ | @clearsummers In celebration of Skip and Loaferās anime adaptation, I want to recommend the manga to those interested or on the fence about reading it. I can safely say that Misaki Takamatsuās manga is one of the most feel-good mangas Iāve read in a while. Skip and Loafer begins with country girl, Mitsumi, moving to Tokyo and beginning high … Continue reading The Gentle Empathy of Misaki Takamatsu’s Skip and Loafer
Recommended Watch: āShow Me History: How To Create A Successful Nonfiction Graphic Seriesāļæ¼
By: Krow Smith | @coffeewithkrow We have recommended many panels that explain the benefits of graphic novels being used as an educational tool for children. This panel seems like it will be just the same, however, I feel that it has an interesting perspective as it comes from the creators themselves. They explain the process of taking books worthy of research and condensing it into … Continue reading Recommended Watch: āShow Me History: How To Create A Successful Nonfiction Graphic Seriesāļæ¼
Whisper of the Heart: The Highs and Lows of Youth and Self-Discovery
By: Beata GarrettĀ |Ā @clearsummersā I always return to Studio Ghibliās Whisper of the Heart during the lowest emotional points in my life, specifically those concerning my career and life goals. I first watched it in high school, then in college when I was at a loss about my Major, and now after graduating, and nearing the age of twenty four. Thankfully, Iām in a better place and … Continue reading Whisper of the Heart: The Highs and Lows of Youth and Self-Discovery
