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My Fave is Problematic: Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure
As I took in each new part and new Jojo, I became increasingly invested in the story and characters, and when Stone Ocean was finally adapted, Jolyne was everything I’d hoped for and then some; however, because the source manga has been around since the late 1980’s, some parts, particularly early on, haven’t exactly aged well. It’s too big a franchise to cover in every detail here, but its biggest issues feel worth discussing alongside its strengths.
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Sailor Moon From Manga to Anime: What does systemic villainy look like?
In effect, Sailor Moon’s narrative asked if individuals commit acts of evil or if evil is an inevitable force, and came up with two separate answers.
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Chatty AF 189: 2023 Summer Mid-Season Check-In (WITH TRANSCRIPT)
Alex, Toni, and Peter check-in on a light and breezy Summer season!
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2023 Summer Three-Episode Check-In
Deeper themes are a little thin on the ground this season, but there’s still some very fun adventures to be had.
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You’re Already Doing Your Best: Healin’ Good Pretty Cure and chronic illness
In a season about environmentalism and illness, Nodoka is in remission from a years-long infection and doesn’t want anyone to suffer the way she did. While she’s not quite depicted as disabled or chronically ill in the show itself, her arc focuses on recovery from a chronic illness in ways that can be similar to managing one.
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Chatty AF 188: 2023 Spring Wrap-Up (WITH TRANSCRIPT)
Vrai, Alex, and Peter (with a guest appearance by Toni) try to cover the wealth of excellent titles in the 2023 Spring season!
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Anime Feminist Recommendations of Spring 2023
Hurting for summer shows? Your backlog’s about to be spoiled for choice.
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2023 Summer Premiere Digest
While it can’t match spring’s bounty, summer has a few gems to offer.
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Saint Cecilia and Pastor Lawrence – Episode 1
I don’t think this has enough staying power for me, but if readers are okay with the religious set dressing then this slice-of-life romantic comedy might be for you.
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Helck – Episode 1
Helck starts strong with a premiere that holds the potential for more if the series leans into its most interesting aspects and really runs with the source material.
