CONTENT WARNING for NSFW images, discussion of sexism and homophobia Morishima Akiko’s been writing manga for over 20 years, which is quite the accomplishment considering her circumstances: She began in an age where lesbian manga was not exactly the easiest way to start a career, and it took her around 10 years to make a living drawing exclusively yuri manga. … [Read more...] about [Creator Spotlight] Beyond the Bear Storm: Morishima Akiko, yuri mangaka
Yurikuma Arashi
[Feature] Going Beyond Severance: Metaphorical and literal queerness in Yurikuma Arashi
CONTENT WARNING for discussion of sexual assault, homophobia, predatory behavior, and bullying. SPOILERS for all of Yurikuma Arashi. Fantastical fiction is an ideal space for working through complex real-world issues using the frame of allegory, metaphor, and a little bit of magic. Yurikuma Arashi is one such series, a step detached from reality but with something to say … [Read more...] about [Feature] Going Beyond Severance: Metaphorical and literal queerness in Yurikuma Arashi