*Warning this review contains spoilers*
Where do I begin with this overall messy series?
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Given Anime: Healing and the Importance of Elders
*Warning this review contains spoilers and please be advised that this article contains discussions about suicide and suicide ideation*
Where do I even start with a wonderful show like Given? Continue reading “Given Anime: Healing and the Importance of Elders”
[Podcast] Chatty AF 105: Neon Genesis Evangelion Watchalong – End of Evangelion [FINAL] – [AnimeFeminist]
I respect that this movie was made as a middle finger to entitled fanboys, but I hated how this movie ruined the few things I liked about the series. Come check out my final complaints about the grand finale on AnimeFeminist.
[Podcast] Chatty AF 104: Neon Genesis Evangelion Watchalong – Episodes 21-26 [AnimeFeminist]
The plot was thrown out the window so that Anno can work through his depression which was neat, but left me feeling confused and angry on how to talk about this finale. The womxn and girls in the series deserved better resolutions to their story arcs. Also, I am not worthy of Kaworu’s grace (he was such a good character, he needed more screen time). Check it out on AnimeFeminist.
[Podcast] Chatty AF 102: Neon Genesis Evangelion Watchalong – Episodes 14-20 [AnimeFeminist]
The plot starts to break down and Shinji’s desire for validation leads to more exposure to toxic masculinity and him finally standing up against his shitty dad. Check out this episode on AnimeFeminist.
[Podcast] Chatty AF 101: Neon Genesis Evangelion Watchalong – Episodes 7-13 [AnimeFeminist]
In this episode we discussed gender roles, sex, sexuality and how the “monster of the week” formula was a lot of fun on AnimeFeminist.
[Podcast] Chatty AF 98: Neon Genesis Evangelion Watchalong – Episodes 1-6 [AnimeFeminist]
I was one of the few people who never saw Neon Genesis Evangelion so the wonderful team at Anime Feminist invited me to chat about the series. Check out our great conversations about toxic masculinity and how Shinji is a good (flawed) kid dealing with his depression on AnimeFeminist.
Glass Mask Anime (2005): The Rivalry between Maya and Ayumi
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Glass Mask is a classic shoujo manga that started in 1976 about a young girl named Maya Kitajima who dreams of becoming an actress and goes through plenty of hardships in order for her dream to come true. Thanks to the anime adaptations that came out in 1984 and 2005, Glass Mask has gained immense international popularity and continues to be Suzue Miuchi’s best work. Continue reading “Glass Mask Anime (2005): The Rivalry between Maya and Ayumi”
BANANA FISH – A Bittersweet Experience
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The animated version of Banana Fish ended in late December of 2018 and I still feel exhausted. I had a lot of hope that the anime would address the problematic aspects of the series and make much-needed updates to amend those issues, but ultimately for the better or worse the anime left a bitter taste in my mouth. Continue reading “BANANA FISH – A Bittersweet Experience”
Banana Fish and the Real-World Racial Politics of 1980’s America [AnimeFeminist]
This article was published on November 7, 2018, on AnimeFeminist. Banana Fish was probably the most emotionally exhausting series I have ever read. Despite many painful moments, I was impressed by the immense research Akimi Yoshida did for the series and how she was able to depict how pervasive white supremacy is throughout all sectors of society. However, those historical events depicted in the series can be painful for new QTBIPOC (Queer, Trans, Black, Indigenous, People of Color) readers. Please read the original article on AnimeFeminist.
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