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[Recommended Watch] I’m in Love with the Villainess (Light Spoilers)

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)

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[Concept Review] Learning Japanese Through Anime?

By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting I don’t know about everyone else, but I’ve been pretty consistently on TikTok for the last few months. I enjoy consuming the content, particularly content regarding updates about anime and what is going on in the larger anime/manga fan community. Recently the app has been recommending a lot of “learn Japanese through anime” videos on my For You Page, … Continue reading [Concept Review] Learning Japanese Through Anime?

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[Analysis] The Abandoned Empress Should Have Been With The Knight! (Ending Spoilers)

By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting I don’t know about everyone else, but I hated the ending of The Abandoned Empress. I’ve been wanting to discuss it for a while now but was unable to bring myself to write about it until now because of the disappointment I felt after reading the ending. Spoilers ahead, by the way. For those needing a reminder, and perhaps … Continue reading [Analysis] The Abandoned Empress Should Have Been With The Knight! (Ending Spoilers)

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In The Land of Leadale (Review)

By: Krow Smith | @coffeewithkrow I finally decided to watch In The Land of Leadale as it has been on my “must-watch” list for quite some time now. Initially, when reading about it, I thought it would have a feeling akin to one of my favorites, The Saint’s Magic Power Is Omnipotent. Similarly, In The Land of Leadale is an isekai about a girl who … Continue reading In The Land of Leadale (Review)

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[Recommended Watch/Review] The Summer 2023 Must-See Is “The Most Heretical Last Boss Queen: From Villainess to Savior”

By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting The Summer 2023 anime season is starting y’all–and a must-see I’ll be recommending is The Most Heretical Last Boss Queen: From Villainess to Savior. The premise of this type of story is pretty well established now: a girl finds herself reborn or transmigrated into the world of a game as the villainess character and must fight against their deathflags … Continue reading [Recommended Watch/Review] The Summer 2023 Must-See Is “The Most Heretical Last Boss Queen: From Villainess to Savior”

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[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” 

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[Analysis] The Return of the 8th Class Mage: What Makes A Mage (Spoilers)

By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting I love Middle Age-inspired stories, mostly because of their interpretation and integration of archetypal ideas regarding what it means to be a King, a Knight, or a Noble. It is something I’ve talked about several times on our blog and something I will undoubtedly continue to examine moving forward. However, rarely have I seen an address to the archetype … Continue reading [Analysis] The Return of the 8th Class Mage: What Makes A Mage (Spoilers)

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[Commentary] The Fluidity of Water & Genderless Characters

By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting Water and fluidity are often used as metaphors when discussing some nonbinary or non-conforming gender identities because they are both characterized by their ability to take on different shapes and forms. Water can exist as a liquid, a gas, or a solid, and it can change its shape and form depending on its environment. Similarly, some people who identify … Continue reading [Commentary] The Fluidity of Water & Genderless Characters

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[Review] Alien Idol by JIAE

Alien Idol is an incredible series by JIAE. This webcomic follows the story of Rama, a genderless alien of a race that has three naturally occurring sexes (male, female, and nonbinary). Rama has always identified as a woman, and would have been able to make that choice upon reaching legal adulthood on her planet in the next year or so. However, following her and her … Continue reading [Review] Alien Idol by JIAE

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