Queerness opened up a new world, one in which male and female were no longer black-and-white concepts. Gender became this beautiful shade of gray that I didn’t want nor need to be boxed into. The gateway for this freedom was in the queer bodies of Thomas.
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[History] Every Rose Has Its Thorns: Vilifying female ambition in The Rose of Versailles
The Rose of Versailles is a shojo classic with a reputation as an LGBTQ+ work, mostly thanks to Oscar’s character and their relationships with women like Marie Antoinette and Rosalie. While that’s one of the show’s main draws and much can be said about it, this time I’m looking into a less-discussed side of the […]
Columns
[Links] 19-25 June 2019: Josei Reading List, “Porny Otome Games,” and Anti-Hate Speech Ordinance
This week: a rec list of josei manga, an interview with an adult otome game localizer, and an anti-hate speech ordinance in Kawasaki.
[AniFemTalk] How much of an impact did Evangelion have on you?
It’s back and the talk of the town, for reasons from great to disappointing.
Podcasts
[Podcast] Chatty AF 92: Princess Tutu Watchalong – Episodes 7-13
Episode 2 of our 4-part watchalong of Princess Tutu with Vrai, Chiaki, and special guest Miranda Sanchez!
[Podcast] Chatty AF 91: Princess Tutu Watchalong – Episodes 1-6
Episode 1 of our 4-part watchalong of the shoujo classic Princess Tutu with Vrai, Chiaki, and special guest Miranda Sanchez
