Sayang. It’s a word in Tagalog that expresses light frustration and disappointment at a missed opportunity, a combination of “so close” and “what a shame” in one word.
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[Perspectives] From Rivals to Romances: Unlocking queer identities in Kingdom Hearts
Kingdom Hearts is mostly known for two key reasons: the increasingly convoluted mess of a timeline, and the LGBTQ-skewing elements of the characters and their relationships. Kingdom Hearts is really gay, and the fans definitely seem to know it.
Columns
[Links] 8-14 May 2019: YURITRIBE, Machiko Kyo Tribute, and Mental Health in Anime
This week: a yuri label made by LGBT+ women, a tribute to actress Machiko Kyo, and depictions of mental health issues in anime.
[AniFemTalk] What anime or manga nailed their endings?
Endings are hard, especially when a series has had a long time to build up expectations. Here’s to the stories that nailed it.
Podcasts
[Podcast] Chatty AF 89: Classic BL
AniFem’s Vrai Kaiser discusses the history of boys love manga with special guests Khursten and Sara!
[Podcast] Chatty AF 88: Yona of the Dawn Watchalong – Episodes 19-24 [FINAL]
The final episode of our 4-part watchalong of the fantasy epic Yona of the Dawn with Caitlin, Peter, and special guest Gabriella.
