We're taking a final look back at 2018 before jumping into the new year! 2018 was packed with a variety of titles for a variety of tastes, and our staff's dramatically different picks make that all too clear. There's something for everyone on this hefty list of titles! … [Read more...] about Anime Feminist’s Top Picks for 2018
Laid-Back Camp
[Versus] Cozy Campfires, Bitter Broth: Female Relationships in Laid-Back Camp vs Ms. Koizumi Loves Ramen Noodles
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 Each series also has a small ensemble cast headed by two standout main characters: a quiet, withdrawn girl with the greatest dedication to the special … [Read more...]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
Anime Feminist 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 Anime Feminist Recommendations of Winter 2018
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 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