Part 5 of our Fushigi Yugi watchalong with Caitlin, Dee, and Vrai! Emotions run high as the team grapples with the loss of a beloved character and the many, many problems with the story’s handling of gender and sexuality. Miaka applies for dual citizenship. Tamahome invents a stereotype. Nuriko opens up.
History lessons on queer comics, troll culture, and Black men’s connection to Dragon Ball Z.
Vrai, Caitlin, and Peter check in with 18 anime of our Fall 2017 premiere digest. Listen to find out our biggest surprises, disappointments, and guilty pleasures of the season along with our top recommended sequels!
14-year-old inventors, compensation for panel presenters, and the politics of subtitles.
Part 4 of the Fushigi Yugi watchalong with Vrai, Dee, and Caitlin! The ensemble cast shines in another strong stretch, but there’s a storm on the horizon, and we ain’t just talking about Soi’s lightning powers. Chiriko gets real. Miaka straps on her chastity belt. Tamahome has a very bad week.
Depressing news about the fight for gender equality, academic studies of BL, and hobby manga.
A good but heavy week for links. Discussion of sexual assault, harassment, and (poor handling of) mental illness.
Part 3 of the multi-part Fushigi Yugi watchalong with Vrai, Dee, and Caitlin! Amidst another fun stretch of episodes, the sleep-deprived trio talks Dubtales, ‘shipping wars, and isekai appeal. Mitsukake is 1000% done. Chiriko is unappreciated in his time. Tasuki is a very good boy.
We’ve decided to try a new, informal “check-in” roundtable to talk about the currently airing shows and our thoughts three episodes into the season.
20 years of Utena, a deep dive into Japan’s political landscape, and LGBT interviews.
Amelia, Lauren, and special guest Miranda Sanchez discuss freelance writing in the anime industry.
The last few premieres, Shirobako, and the return of the vagina-boat artist.
Part 2 of the multi-part Fushigi Yugi watchalong with Dee, Vrai, and Caitlin! The series hits its stride as an engaging fantasy adventure and tackles some difficult topics, with… mixed results. Miaka flies solo. Hotohori sucks at his job. Chichiri is an effing adult.
We’ve logged all the Fall 2017 premieres, so now it’s time to take a look back at our favorites from last season. Princesses, heroes, and soccer boiz—oh my!
