This week: in memorium to Meowth's original English VA, how The Promised Neverland's anime fails Krone, and the stigma against homelessness in Japan. … [Read more...] about [Links] 27 February – 5 March 2019: Sister Krone, Tribute to Maddie Blaustein, and Homelessness in Japan
[AniFemTalk] What anime movies would you like to see get theatrical re-releases?
More and more anime movies are getting theatrical screenings in the West, and coming to more accessible locations. It's exciting! But what about older titles that didn't get their chance on the big screen? … [Read more...] about [AniFemTalk] What anime movies would you like to see get theatrical re-releases?
[Podcast] Chatty AF 84: Yona of the Dawn Watchalong – Episodes 1-6 (WITH TRANSCRIPT)
The first of our 4-part watchalong of the fantasy epic Yona of the Dawn with Caitlin, Peter, and special guest Gabriella! … [Read more...] about [Podcast] Chatty AF 84: Yona of the Dawn Watchalong – Episodes 1-6 (WITH TRANSCRIPT)
[Links] 20-26 February 2019: Double Standards for Marginalized Creators, Working Conditions in the Anime Industry, and Criticism of My Hero Academia Drama CD
This week: double standards for marginalized creators, an update on working conditions in the anime industry, and criticism of a recent My Hero Academia drama CD. … [Read more...] about [Links] 20-26 February 2019: Double Standards for Marginalized Creators, Working Conditions in the Anime Industry, and Criticism of My Hero Academia Drama CD
[AniFemTalk] What can modern isekai learn from the 90s?
Our recent Escaflowne rewatch got us thinking about the big differences between 90s shoujo isekai and modern isekai--including a lot of stuff we miss. … [Read more...] about [AniFemTalk] What can modern isekai learn from the 90s?
[Links] 13-19 February 2019: Japanese Gay Couples Sue for Marriage Equality, Alita as Dysphoria Narrative, and Remembering Angel Sanctuary
This week: thirteen gay couples in Japan sue for marriage equality, an essay on how Alita: Battle Angel resonates with trans narratives, and looking back on Kaori Yuki's Angel Sanctuary. … [Read more...] about [Links] 13-19 February 2019: Japanese Gay Couples Sue for Marriage Equality, Alita as Dysphoria Narrative, and Remembering Angel Sanctuary
[AniFemTalk] Which manga do you like better as an anime?
Mamoru Hatakeyama has brought a stylish eye to Kaguya-sama: Love is War. What other series have been elevated in adaptation? … [Read more...] about [AniFemTalk] Which manga do you like better as an anime?
[Podcast] Chatty AF 83: Winter 2019 Mid-Season Check-in (WITH TRANSCRIPT)
Dee, Peter, and Vrai check-in on the Winter 2019 season! … [Read more...] about [Podcast] Chatty AF 83: Winter 2019 Mid-Season Check-in (WITH TRANSCRIPT)
[Links] 6-12 February 2019: 100 Years of Yuri, Vic Mignogna Removed from Funimation, and Legal Recognition of the Ainu People
This week: a century of yuri, Vic Mignogna fired from Funimation, and a bill recognizing the Ainu as an indigenous people. … [Read more...] about [Links] 6-12 February 2019: 100 Years of Yuri, Vic Mignogna Removed from Funimation, and Legal Recognition of the Ainu People
[AniFemTalk] What are your favorite anime dubs?
The dubbing world is one step closer to being free of at least one very prominent harasser this week. Let's celebrate the work of the many talented voice actors who aren't creeps (not to mention the ones who bravely came forward with their own stories and have faced extensive online harassment for it). … [Read more...] about [AniFemTalk] What are your favorite anime dubs?
[Links] 30 January – 5 February 2019: Five Years of #28DaysofBlackCosplay, Deputy PM Blames Women for Japan’s Population Woes, and Ace Representation in Bloom Into You
This week: five years of #28DaysofBlackCosplay, the Deputy Prime Minister blames women for Japan's declining population, and Bloom Into You's importance as a story that tells viewers they aren't broken if they haven't fallen in love like a romance novel … [Read more...] about [Links] 30 January – 5 February 2019: Five Years of #28DaysofBlackCosplay, Deputy PM Blames Women for Japan’s Population Woes, and Ace Representation in Bloom Into You
[AniFemTalk] How can fans help one another stay safe at conventions?
Last week we published a piece about preventing harassment and assault as con-goers. As the conversations about harassers in the industry continues, we'd like to give you all the chance to share your strategies as well. … [Read more...] about [AniFemTalk] How can fans help one another stay safe at conventions?
[Podcast] Chatty AF 84: The Vision of Escaflowne Rewatchalong – Episodes 21-26 [FINAL]
The 4th and final part of Dee, Caitlin, and Vrai’s reach the end of Escaflowne! They talk about Dilandau's trans-coding, how the coming-of-age shoujo isekai differs from modern wish-fulfillment isekai, and bid a final farewell to this big feels-fest of a series. … [Read more...] about [Podcast] Chatty AF 84: The Vision of Escaflowne Rewatchalong – Episodes 21-26 [FINAL]
[Review] Winter 2019 three-episode check-in
The weather outside may be frightful, but some of these winter anime are pretty darn delightful. … [Read more...] about [Review] Winter 2019 three-episode check-in
[Links] 23-29 January 2019: #KickVic, Interview with Astuko Ishizuka, and Same-Sex Partnership Ceremonies in Chiba
This week: multiple allegations of harassment against Vic Mignogna, an interview with the director of A Place Further Than the Universe, and a fourth city adds partnership rights for same-sex couples. … [Read more...] about [Links] 23-29 January 2019: #KickVic, Interview with Astuko Ishizuka, and Same-Sex Partnership Ceremonies in Chiba
[AniFemTalk] What are your favorite anime and manga animals?
We could all use something cute and cuddly, I think. … [Read more...] about [AniFemTalk] What are your favorite anime and manga animals?
[Links] 16-22 January 2019: 1970s Girl Gangs, Ad Whitewashes Naomi Osaka, and Queer Romance in SSSS.Gridman
This week: the sukeban girl gangs of the 1970s, an anime ad whitewashes tennis star Naomi Osaka, why queer romance is key to understanding SSSS.Gridman. … [Read more...] about [Links] 16-22 January 2019: 1970s Girl Gangs, Ad Whitewashes Naomi Osaka, and Queer Romance in SSSS.Gridman
[AniFemTalk] Convention harassment survivors free talk
AniTwitter has been having serious discussions this past week about harassers within our community. Some of you may have been hearing rumors for a long time, and some might have been completely unaware. That's all right. What matters now is standing with survivors. … [Read more...] about [AniFemTalk] Convention harassment survivors free talk
[Podcast] Chatty AF 81: The Vision of Escaflowne Rewatchalong – Episodes 14-20
We're back with Part 3 of Dee, Caitlin, and Vrai’s four-part rewatch of Shoji Kawamori’s Escaflowne! With dream ghosts, cat twins, and literal fanfic machines, it's the show's wildest stretch to date—and that is saying something. … [Read more...] about [Podcast] Chatty AF 81: The Vision of Escaflowne Rewatchalong – Episodes 14-20
Winter 2019 Premiere Digest
Another batch of premieres watched and reviewed! Now that we've weathered the storm, it’s time to see what goodies have washed up on our shores. … [Read more...] about Winter 2019 Premiere Digest