This show ended up being a standout, not just in the BanG Dream! universe but in the realm of idol/music anime more broadly. What really stuck with me was the way all of the characters, with one in particular, were allowed to showcase the full breadth of human emotions in a way that this genre doesn’t always allow. The post BanG Dream! It’s MyGo!!!!! and the value of letting female characters suck appeared first on Anime Feminist ..read more

AniFem Round-Up From Takarazuka to Terayama: The influence of queer theater on Revolutionary Girl Utena Looking into the queer outsider theatre that Ikuhara drew inspiration sheds fascinating new light on the series. 2024 Spring Three-Episode Check-In Quite a few shows have taken a sharp turn this season, in ways that are both good and bad. […] The post Weekly Round-Up, 1-7 May 2024: Black BL, Mental Health Chat, and KOSA Updates appeared first on Anime Feminist ..read more

Is it different for comedy vs drama? Is it different for LGBTQ+ romance vs het? Has a specific series ever pulled off a trope you otherwise loathe? The post What’s your favorite romance trope? appeared first on Anime Feminist ..read more

A quarter done already? This is one oddball spring, though there are still some standouts worth investing your time in. The post 2024 Spring Three-Episode Check-In appeared first on Anime Feminist ..read more

While the influence of theater on Utena isn’t subtle, knowing what specific strains of theater the show references would likely be lost on most viewers. Yet uncovering those histories can be like finding little Rosetta Stones to help you parse a show that prides itself on obscurity. The post From Takarazuka to Terayama: The Influence of Queer Theater on Revolutionary Girl Utena appeared first on Anime Feminist ..read more

AniFem Round-Up Queerness and the Power of “Subtext” in Sound! Euphonium & Liz and the Blue Bird Why sapphic audiences were drawn to Eupho, what makes it frustrating for many, and why the spin-off film feels so emotionally satisfying. The possession and performance of relationship in Spice and Wolf A spoiler-free look at how the […] The post Weekly Round-Up, 24-30 April 2024: Skateboarding Josei, pixiv TOS Changes, and They Were Eleven appeared first on Anime Feminist ..read more

Was the first half messy or just underwhelming? Do you have an example within a single cour? Multiple seasons? Does it make it difficult to recommend/how do you do so? The post What series that you love only became great in the second half? appeared first on Anime Feminist ..read more

Vrai, Peter, and Alex take a much delayed look back on the 2024 Winter anime season, where some of our bottom titles managed to pull out some good content before the end and top titles that took an absolute nosedive in the second half. The post Chatty AF 205: 2024 Winter Season Wrap-Up appeared first on Anime Feminist ..read more

AniFem Round-Up 2024 Spring Premiere Digest All our spring premiere reviews in one place, plus some updated content warnings for shows with multiple episodes out. Anime Feminist Recommendations of Winter 2024 We had a warm winter of romance—whether it involved middle school students, office workers, or giant robots. Which anime girl deserved better? We can […] The post Weekly Round-Up, 17-23 April 2024: North Korean Animators, Ice Adolescence Cancelled, and 30 Years of Tokyo Pride appeared first on Anime Feminist ..read more

Best girl from a good show, but she could’ve been used better? Best girl who’s great, but the show was a trainwreck? Show that’s worth watching just for this girl? The post Which anime girl deserved better? appeared first on Anime Feminist ..read more