2017 Fall Three-Episode Check-In
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.
Posts by Anime Feminist
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[Links] 18-24 October 2017
20 years of Utena, a deep dive into Japan’s political landscape, and LGBT interviews.
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Chatty AF 28: Freelancing in anime (WITH TRANSCRIPT)
Amelia, Lauren, and special guest Miranda Sanchez discuss freelance writing in the anime industry.
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[Links] 11-17 October 2017
The last few premieres, Shirobako, and the return of the vagina-boat artist.
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Chatty AF 27: Fushigi Yugi watchalong – Episodes 8-14 (WITH TRANSCRIPT)
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.
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Anime Feminist Recommendations of Summer 2017
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!
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2017 Fall Premiere Digest
Another season of premieres watched and reviewed! Now that we’ve gone through every new show, it’s time to get ’em all in one room and see how they measure.
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[Links] 4-10 October 2017
Premieres. So very, very many premieres….
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Chatty AF 26: Fushigi Yugi watchalong – Episodes 1-7 (WITH TRANSCRIPT)
Part 1 of the very-multi-part watchalong of the ’90s shoujo fantasy Fushigi Yugi with Caitlin, Dee, and Vrai! For this first installment, the gang takes a trip down memory lane. Miaka is pretty okay actually. Everybody loves Nuriko. Hotohori? Not so much.
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[Links] 27 September – 3 October 2017
Life after failure, female role models (and the lack thereof), and stereotypes on Fuji TV.
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Chatty AF 25: Summer 2017 wrap-up (WITH TRANSCRIPT)
Dee, Vrai, and Peter look back on the summer 2017 season. Vatican LOLs, 18wtf, Abysscourse, Princess Principallin’ around, and more!
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[Links] 20-25 September 2017
Historic feminist movements, LGBTQ resources, and Neo Yokio.
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Chatty AF 24: Neo Yokio Retrospective (WITH TRANSCRIPT)
Amelia, Peter, and Vrai tap into their inner-ennui to navigate the interminable abyss of wackness that is Neo Yokio! One thing’s for sure: All three deserve a big Toblerone after this.
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[Links] 13-18 September 2017
Women in animation, voice actor activists, and Japan’s sex industry.
