San, the titular Princess Mononoke, is a force of nature, uncompromising and undaunted by violence. Raised in nature, she sought to become its hand of vengeance against humanity. A young woman pursuing her own goals against ignorance and petty enmity is a typical (albeit early) example of Hayao Miyazaki’s dedication to well-rounded female characters. … [Read more...] about [Feature] Princess Mononoke as a force of nature
[Feature] Strong Girls Doing Strong Things: Moe, femininity, and being your own hero
SPOILERS: Minor discussion of events in K-ON!, Yuri!!! on ICE, and Food Wars!. A wide-eyed innocent is staring at you through the screen, her lashline shimmering with tears. “Take care of me,” she appeals without words, to a hero on screen, perhaps you as her hero. Or maybe even to the part of you that’s fragile, which you protect from a world of strangers. Many of us would … [Read more...] about [Feature] Strong Girls Doing Strong Things: Moe, femininity, and being your own hero