[Commentary] The Blurring Lines Between Shōjo and Shōnen May Mean Changes In Genre Classification Moving Forward

By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting When you visit a department store, you typically see sections organized by gender, age, and/or product type. Similarly, in the book world, genres serve as separate departments, with subcategories designed for specific interests. In Japan, this is further categorized by age and gender demographics. Typically, in Japan, the demographic categorizations of manga genres are divided into Josei (aimed at … Continue reading [Commentary] The Blurring Lines Between Shōjo and Shōnen May Mean Changes In Genre Classification Moving Forward

[Reflection] Things We Missed In 2022

By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting Hello, Everyone! We’re a little over half-way through 2023 now, and I believe now is an opportune time to reflect on some of the things we may have missed in 2022. While we at TAV haven’t typically done this in the past, I think it’s important to take a moment to look back and review some of the significant … Continue reading [Reflection] Things We Missed In 2022

Anime Expo 2023 – Industry Panels Master Post

By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting This year, I decided not to attend industry panels. Industry panels are typically reviews for release schedules of anime, manga, merchandise, and the like. While this can be fun to attend, it can also be a bit repetitive since most (if not all) of the titles being shared as new licenses (or titles that are set for release in … Continue reading Anime Expo 2023 – Industry Panels Master Post

Anime Expo 2023 – Presentation Share “Crossing Cultures: A Comparative Look at Manga & Comics”

By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting Last weekend, on 3 July 2023, I presented the panel “Crossing Cultures: A Comparative Look at Manga & Comics.” I’ve certainly discussed this topic on here before and have presented shorter versions in the past (most recently at Fangaea 2023). This is a presentation share for those that attended or missed the panel and would like to see the … Continue reading Anime Expo 2023 – Presentation Share “Crossing Cultures: A Comparative Look at Manga & Comics”

[Book Review] “The Shonen Jump Guide to Making Manga” 

By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting Last October, I ordered a Kindle copy of The Shonen Jump Guide to Making Manga, a new book that delves into the art of creating manga. It was heavily advertised on MyAnimeList as well as promoted on Crunchyroll’s various Industry Panels, so I thought I’d give it a try. As I began skimming the opening pages, I couldn’t help … Continue reading [Book Review] “The Shonen Jump Guide to Making Manga” 

[Reflection] Endo and Kobayashi Live! The Latest on Tsundere Villainess Lieselotte: Finding An Outlet When All Feels Lost

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

[Commentary] Let’s Talk About The Horse

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

[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 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

How To Break Into The Manga/Light Novel Industry – Notes!

4:30 PM – 5:20 PM (PDT) | Anime Expo 2022 | Friday 1 July 2022 Panel Description: Ever wonder what it takes to work on manga or light novels? Not sure what skills you need in order to go pro? Join us in a cross-publisher roundtable where actual hiring managers… Credit: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting Panelists: Jan Cash, J-Novel Club; Kristi Fernandez, J-Novel Club; … Continue reading How To Break Into The Manga/Light Novel Industry – Notes!