On paper, Laid-Back Camp and Ms. Koizumi Loves Ramen Noodles sound quite similar. They’re both slice-of-life shows about girls with niche interests or hobbies, portrayed in loving detail—camping and ramen noodles, respectively. Each series also has a small ensemble cast headed by two standout main characters: a quiet, withdrawn girl with the greatest dedication to the special … [Read more...] about [Versus] Cozy Campfires, Bitter Broth: Female Relationships in Laid-Back Camp vs Ms. Koizumi Loves Ramen Noodles
Laid-Back Camp
Feminist anime recommendations of Winter 2018
The cozy winter season has come to a close, so now it's time to take a look back at the shows the team most enjoyed snuggling up with. Grab your penguins, your mummies, and your Pompompurins and gather 'round the campfire, AniFam! … [Read more...] about Feminist anime recommendations of Winter 2018
[Roundtable] Winter 2018 three-episode check-in
We're continuing the informal three-episode "check-in" roundtable that we started last season, this time with the long list of promising Winter 2018 titles. Amelia, Caitlin, Dee, Peter, and Vrai got together to chat about the many shows in each of their queues and how they're doing a few weeks into the season. … [Read more...] about [Roundtable] Winter 2018 three-episode check-in
[Review] Laid-Back Camp – Episode 1
What's it about? Rin has always enjoyed camping alone, but that may be about to change after she meets transfer student Nadeshiko and shows her the simple joys of sleeping under the stars. … [Read more...] about [Review] Laid-Back Camp – Episode 1