[AniFemTalk] What helps make a good idol series?
Our team isn't necessarily the most knowledgeable about the genre, but that doesn't mean there isn't good stuff out there! … [Read more...] about [AniFemTalk] What helps make a good idol series?
[Links] 14-20 August 2019: Cannon Busters, Queer Community in FFXIV, and Remembering Ghost Trick
[AniFemTalk] What are the best BL adaptations?
given has been a jewel of the seasons so far--what else is out there? … [Read more...] about [AniFemTalk] What are the best BL adaptations?
[Podcast] Chatty AF 96: Summer 2019 Mid-Season Check-in
Vrai, Caitlin, and Peter check-in on the Summer 2019 season! … [Read more...] about [Podcast] Chatty AF 96: Summer 2019 Mid-Season Check-in
[Links] 7-13 August 2019: Orientalism in “Enter the Anime,” Cosplay at Otakon, and Mistreatment of Foreign Workers
[AniFemTalk] Which anime would you like to see an AniFem retrospective on?
Our team doesn't always have time to watch everything, but sometimes a show deserves a bit more discussion outside of the season retrospective. … [Read more...] about [AniFemTalk] Which anime would you like to see an AniFem retrospective on?
[Links] 31 July – 6 August 2019: Anti-Imperialism in Metal Gear Solid, the Rise of Gundam Wing, and Shield Hero Postmortem
[AniFemTalk] What genre mashups would you like to see?
GRANBELM has brought magical girls and mecha back together. What other genres could use a shakeup? … [Read more...] about [AniFemTalk] What genre mashups would you like to see?
[Podcast] Chatty AF 95: Princess Tutu Watchalong – Episodes 21-26 [FINAL]
The fourth and final part of our 4-part watchalong of the shojo classic Princess Tutu with Vrai, Chiaki, and special guest Miranda Sanchez! … [Read more...] about [Podcast] Chatty AF 95: Princess Tutu Watchalong – Episodes 21-26 [FINAL]
[Editorial] AniFem Fundraiser Update: July 2019
Premiere reviews swallowed us whole for a couple weeks (as they do), but thankfully our contractors were hard at work to help us make some progress towards our fundraiser goals. Here’s what we’ve accomplished this month. … [Read more...] about [Editorial] AniFem Fundraiser Update: July 2019
[Review] Summer 2019 three-episode check-in
The dog days of summer have arrived. Good thing we've got a parade of anime to keep us entertained indoors. … [Read more...] about [Review] Summer 2019 three-episode check-in
[Links] 24-30 July 2019: Entertainer Unionization, Agoraphobia in Persona 5, and the Mignogna Deposition
[AniFemTalk] Which anime and manga successfully capture the lives of teenage girls?
Last week we sang the praises of Nichijou for capturing teenage life's absurdity. What are some other standouts? … [Read more...] about [AniFemTalk] Which anime and manga successfully capture the lives of teenage girls?
[Links] 17-23 July 2019: Kyoto Animation
This week: as AniFem rounds out its premiere week coverage, the anime community focuses its attention on the horrifying fire at Kyoto Animation. … [Read more...] about [Links] 17-23 July 2019: Kyoto Animation
[AniFemTalk] What does KyoAni mean to you?
The devastating loss of life from the recent arson at Kyoto Animation has left folks reeling--here's a place to talk out your feelings and share your positive memories. … [Read more...] about [AniFemTalk] What does KyoAni mean to you?
[Podcast] Chatty AF 94: Princess Tutu Watchalong – Episodes 14-20
Episode 3 of our 4-part watchalong of the shoujo classic, Princess Tutu, with Vrai, Chiaki, and special guest Miranda Sanchez! … [Read more...] about [Podcast] Chatty AF 94: Princess Tutu Watchalong – Episodes 14-20
Anime Feminist recommendations of Spring 2019
A light season means a light recs list, but we still found a few goodies to share with our readers. Here are the team's picks for the 2019 Spring season. … [Read more...] about Anime Feminist recommendations of Spring 2019
Summer 2019 Premiere Digest
We've viewed, we've reviewed, and now we're ready to digest! Let's see how this hot batch of fresh new titles shaped up. … [Read more...] about Summer 2019 Premiere Digest
[Links] 10-16 July 2019: History of Child Welfare Laws, the Cost of Manga, and Praise for Casey Mongillo
This week: child welfare laws in Japan, the mental block of buying a completed vs ongoing series, and the importance of a trans actor playing Shinji Ikari. … [Read more...] about [Links] 10-16 July 2019: History of Child Welfare Laws, the Cost of Manga, and Praise for Casey Mongillo