2019 Spring Three-Episode Check-In
So far, this season has been all about quality over quantity.
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[Links] 24-30 April 2019: Fan Events in Indonesia, Ikuhara’s Pitching Skills, and Tokyo Rainbow Pride
This week: a study of fan gatherings in the Greater Jakarta Area, the initial pitch for SARAZANMAI, and 25 years of Pride in Tokyo.
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2019 Spring Premiere Digest
Another batch of premieres watched and reviewed! Now it’s time to gather ’em all together and take a look at what we’ve found.
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[Links] 10-16 April 2019: SARAZANMAI’s Production Team, Representation in The Missing, and Japan’s Same-Sex Marriage Lawsuit
This week: info on SARAZANMAI’s production, Swery’s The Missing, and the recent lawsuit fighting for marriage equality.
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SARAZANMAI – Episode 1
I’m sorry in advance, because getting a levelheaded review of an Ikuhara anime from me is basically impossible
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[Links] 3-9 April 2019: Suicide Prevention in Akita, the Godmother of Yuri, and the Meaning of “Reiwa”
This week: how Akita halved cases of suicide, a biography of Nobuko Yoshiya, and the implications of the new imperial era Reiwa.
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[Links] 27 March – 2 April 2019: Podcast Round-Up, Maternity Harassment, and PriPara’s Inclusivity
This week: lots of podcast discussion, why maternity harassment persists, and the inclusivity of PriPara.
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Chatty AF 86: Yona of the Dawn Watchalong – Episodes 13-18 (WITH TRANSCRIPT)
Episode 3 of our 4-part watchalong of the fantasy epic Yona of the Dawn with Caitlin, Peter, and special guest Gabriella!
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[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.
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[Links] 14-20 November 2018: Fanservice in SSSS.Gridman, Overworked Animators, and “Anime Made Me Trans”
This week: how fanservice undermines the female characters’ story beats in SSSS.Gridman, overworked animators sending an alleged cry for help in the credits, and taking down the harmful claim by quack doctor Blanchard that anime “makes” people trans.
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Chatty AF 74: Manga Variety Hour – The Monster Mash (WITH TRANSCRIPT)
By popular demand, we’re trying our hand at a manga review podcast! And what better way to kick things off than with a Halloween special?
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Double Decker! Doug & Kirill – Episode 1
I tell you what, it was a bold decision to air the anime of the fall season so far ahead of everything else. Really makes a statement. Also, the rest of the summer season is now cancelled, as we will only be needing more of this.
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[Links] 29 August – 4 September 2018: Diversity at Otakon, AKIRA and Toxic Masculinity, and Supporting the Industry
This week: the increasing diversity of Otakon, AKIRA as a criticism of toxic masculinity, and what avenues are best for supporting the anime industry.
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Chatty AF 65: Shoujo Manga Part 2 (WITH TRANSCRIPT)
Part 2 of 2 in our super-sized Shoujo manga podcast with Caitlin and special guests Ashley and Lianne! Now that we’ve covered the basics of the demographic genre, the trio deep-dives into creators, licensing strategies, and audience understandings and expectations.
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Chatty AF 64: Shoujo Manga Part 1 (WITH TRANSCRIPT)
Part 1 of our super-sized shoujo manga podcast discussion with Caitlin and special guests Ashley and Lianne! In this part, the trio discusses their experiences with the demographic genre, its strengths, and weaknesses.
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Chatty AF 63: Den-noh Coil Watchalong – Episodes 7-13 (WITH TRANSCRIPT)
Part 2 of the 4-part watchalong of Den-noh Coil with Caitlin, Vrai, and Peter! They get existential over AI, groan over pigtail pulling, and shed a few tears over techno-dinos.
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[Links] 6-12 June 2018: Clear Card Postmortem, Tips for LGBTQ+ Moving to Japan, and Women in Animation Summit
This week: a postmortem of Clear Card’s shortcomings, a guide for LGBTQ+ folks looking to move to Japan, and a world summit for women in animation.
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Chatty AF 56: Ouran High School Host Club Watchalong – Episodes 7-13 (WITH TRANSCRIPT)
Part 2 of the 4-part watchalong of Ouran High School Host Club with Amelia, Dee, and special guests Alexis Pratt and Isaac Akers! Join them through the peaks and valleys of bad beaches, literal feminazis, an A-Plus Dad, painful subs, charming sibs, and…Wonderland? Yeah, you might wanna buckle in for this roller coaster.
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[Links] 28 March – 3 April 2018: Mari Okada’s Biography, New Anime Studios, and Recommendations
This week: Mari Okada’s biography, new anime studios, and feminist recommendations.
