Spike Spiegel of Cowboy Bebop. Benny from Black Lagoon. Jesus of Saint Young Men. These anime characters are popular, but could they have something else in common? When Jewish anime fans search for representation in their favorite medium, they find it between the lines if they do at all. And yet, Judaism is one of the world’s most well-known religions. Why is it so … [Read more...] about [Feature] The portrayal of Jewish and Jewish-coded characters in anime
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[Creator Spotlight] Beyond Yuri!!! On ICE: The themes and motifs of Sayo Yamamoto
Yuri!!! On ICE might’ve been one of the best things about 2016. I know that's is a low bar, but roll with me. It engaged viewers inside and outside anime fandom alike, it offered one of the most positive portrayals of a queer relationship I’ve ever seen in anime, and – most importantly – it’s offered me a chance to talk about Sayo Yamamoto, a director whose works have until now … [Read more...] about [Creator Spotlight] Beyond Yuri!!! On ICE: The themes and motifs of Sayo Yamamoto