Podcasts about anime feminist

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2022 83:29

Discusses all 9 volumes of The Story of Saiunkoku, written by Sai Yukino and illustrated by Kairi Yura.ASHLEY: I'm like, 'I could have been a better person if I'd read [The Story of Saiunkoku] 10 years ago.'DEE: That's how we should have ended the no spoiler section! 'Read this manga, it will change your life.'In this episode, we're going to historical China for a semi-supernatural, extremely feminist manga adaptation of a light novel series. Dee, who makes the Josei Next Door blog and writes/edits for Anime Feminist, joins to discuss why this series never got its time in the spotlight in English like it deserves, why Shurei's journey to fulfilling the seemingly impossible dream she has of becoming a civil servant is one of hope, and how Shurei's dad may just be the best dad in all of anime/manga, despite being a killer. We also, of course, talk about the gaggle of hot men in Shurei's life and her badass boss, Kochou.REFERENCESThe Story of Saiunkoku manga is available from Viz Media's Shojo Beat lineThe only version of the anime that's available legally in English is dubbed and is called Corlourcloud PalaceOther series mentioned:The Apothecary DiariesCulinary Chronicles of the CourtBasaraOuran High School Host ClubFushigi YuugiLoveComAnime Feminist articles mentioned:You Don't Have to Kick Ass to Be Kickass: Shoujo fantasy and the value of the noncombatant heroFire Balls & Ice Rinks: How My Hero Academia reflects inequality in competitive sportsOutro song: "The Streatham Hill Gods" by DanosongsCONTACT USYou can find Dee's writing on Anime Feminist and Josei Next DoorFollow Dee on Twitter: @joseinextdoorShojo & Tell on Twitter, Tumblr, and InstagramAshley's Tales of Xillia fanfic: Well Suited

english china story tales tumblr manga nextdoor kick ass shoujo shojo viz media josei historical drama xillia manga podcast anime feminist shoujo manga shojo manga

Episode 66: 2.22: GREETINGS TO ALL

Boku No Stop!

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2022 106:10

In this episode of Boku No Stop! we discuss episodes 4-6 of Flip Flappers. Content warning: dementia + rough family stuff with a side of questionable fanservice. This week, the show is firing on all cylinders with some heart-wrenching content, questions about the metaphysics of the Flip Flap world, discussions of art itself, a dive into the yuri genre's tropes and history, and also: casual violence! Cocona, Papika, and Yayaka have gotten themselves in trouble again... Show Notes Apparently Discovery Zone (https://discoveryzone.com) returned from the dead at some point, by which I mean someone bought the name and made a few of them out in Ohio. It's still cool to see it live on, though, and the website will give you a good idea of what this whole concept looks like. I (Sibyl) will never back down from my love of the Neptunia series, and yes, they did just release a JRPG based around the concept of a Sega expy teaming up with Japanese Vtubers in combat (https://ideafintl.com/nep-virtual-stars/). It's fun. Matt gives a good summary of it, but if you want a more detailed take on episode 5 and "Class S" yuri, Anime Feminist has you covered (https://www.animefeminist.com/escape-yuri-hell-flip-flappers-critique-class-s-genre/). If you're listening to an anime podcast, there's a 99.9% chance you've SEEN Pop Team Epic (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pop_Team_Epic) in passing via memes, if you're unfamiliar. It's either extremely your style or going to push you away with force. I refer to AC-bu as "animators who are talented enough to deliberately make the mistakes they choose" and if you want an excellent summary of their work in passing, this music video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJE1HoHabMw) will explain everything. Support Us: Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/pitchdrop) More Shows: Pitch Drop Network (http://pitchdrop.net/)

ohio ac sega jrpg pop team epic neptunia flip flappers anime feminist

S1E7 - Hatchan Broke Me

DohMance Dawn

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2022 75:11

Climb aboard with this continuing podcast where Luke and Janine recap One Piece and also cast new characters as concurrent Simpsons characters! This week Janine steals the metaphorical boat so Luke and Kayleigh travel to Cocoyashi Village to learn Nami's past and to deal with some freaky fishmen! Covering One Piece episodes 31-37 Cover art by Colt Hoskins The article about Oda and female characters was from Anime Feminist and can be found here.

broke simpsons climb one piece nami oda anime feminist

Manga Mavericks EP. 199: "Yona of the Dawn Q&A Extravaganza!!"

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2022

It may have taken a thousand years for the dragon warriors to reunite, but it only took us a couple of weeks! We still had so much more to explore in the world of Yona of the Dawn that we knew we had to return to answer the questions of the people! We're once again rejoined by our own Happy Hungry Bunch, the Dragon Warriors of the Yona fandom; Marion, host of the Good Friends Anime Club, MHA Podcast, Shaman King Podcast, & The View From the Top!, Caitlin, editor for Anime Feminist and writer for Anime News Network and her own blog I Have a Heroine Problem, and Olive St. Sauver, writer for ButWhyTho?! We discuss several thoughtful questions curious about what we think sets Yona apart from other series, as well as the strengths of its titular protagonist and her growth throughout the story. In the process, we also interrogate questions that attempt to pedestalize Yona above other shojo manga as we challenge broad assumptions about what shojo manga are like and female protagonists should be that come from perspectives seemingly formed through either innocent inexperience or myopic misogyny. We also delve deeper into themes and motifs that define the series, including various forms of symbolism in the manga and the conflicts between divinity and humanity, destiny and free will. We also speculate on the past and futures of various characters and what we may have yet to learn about them, and the development of their relationships with one another. All the while we laugh, cry, rage, and rave as we share the good word about Yona and a bunch of things it does well that makes us happy and hungry to read more! For a complete list of links and Community Shout-Outs mentioned in this episode, please visit this podcast's webpage at: http://all-comic.com/2022/manga-mavericks-ep-199-yona-of-the-dawn-qa-extravaganza/ PODCAST BREAKDOWN: 00:22 - Intro & Podcast Overview 02:10 - Yona of the Dawn Q&A Extravaganza!! 03:02 - Guest Introductions & Show Plan 05:21 - Thoughts on Yona's Character Development and Yona's Strong Female Characters? 15:00 - Thoughts on Whether Kusanagi's Writing is Feminist? 18:25 - Thoughts on the Dragon Warriors' Relationship with Yona? 19:12 - Thoughts on Yona's Fierce Looks 20:26 - Stray Thoughts on What Makes Yona a Great Story 21:14 - Is Yona too OP? 41:45 - What Drew us to the Characters in the Series? 55:04 - Do we Hate Su-won? 1:00:42 - Will we See More of Hak's Backstory? 1:03:55 - Will Yun Have More to Do in the Story? 1:08:20 - Thoughts on Hak as a Bodyguard? 1:19:32 - Thoughts on the Yona/Hak Romance? 1:26:00 - Thoughts on Symbolism in Yona? 1:31:53 - What Sets Yona Apart from “Typical” Shojo? 1:39:45 - Thoughts on the Dragons' Relationship to Yona and their Free Will? 1:47:45 - Thoughts on the “Gods vs. Humans” Debate? 1:55:09 - Guest Plugs 2:06:35 - Community Shout-Outs: 2:26:42 - Episode 200 Plans 2:30:48 - Wrap-Up Enjoy the show, and follow us on twitter at @manga_mavericks, on tumblr at mangamavericks.tumblr.com, and on Youtube! You can also follow the hosts on Twitter at @sniperking323 and @lumranmayasha. If you'd like to help support the show financially you can pledge to our Patreon and receive some awesome rewards like our Patreon-exclusive Bonus pods! If one-time donations are more your speed you can donate to Colton's Ko-fi here and LumRanmaYasha's Ko-fi here, and if you want to support LumRanmaYasha's art and other projects you can follow them @siddartworks on Instagram and Twitter and donate to their personal Patreon. Don't forget to also like and subscribe to us on Youtube and iTunes and leave us reviews to help us curate the show and create better content! Music Featured: “Akatsuki no Hana” by Cyntia “Akatsuki” by Akiko Shikata

Manga Mavericks EP. 198: "Yona of the Dawn"

Baka Banter Anime Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2022

It's the dawn of a new podcast adventure as we're embarking on a journey into one of the most epic modern fantasy adventure manga, Mizuho Kusanagi's Yona of the Dawn. And joining us on our quest are some legendary dragons of the fandom, Marion, host of the Good Friends Anime Club, Saturday Night Shoggy, MHA Podcast, Shaman King Podcast, & The View From the Top!, Caitlin Moore, editor for Anime Feminist and writer for Anime News Network and her own blog I Have a Heroine Problem, and Olive St. Sauver, writer for ButWhyTho?! Yona of the Dawn follows the journey of the eponymous Yona, the crimson-haired teenage princess of a pan-Asian amalgam of Korea, Japan, & China called Kohka. Yona is in love with her first cousin Su-won and has a love-hate relationship with her bodyguard Hak, both of whom have been her longtime childhood friends. She confesses her love for Su-won on her 16th birthday, but when she goes to tell her father about her feelings, she finds him being murdered by Su-won himself. Su-won has staged a coup against King Il because the latter's pacifistic and non-interventionist policies have put the country in dire straits and as revenge for murdering his father, Yu-hon. At the urging of his advisor, Kei-shuk, Su-won also nearly executes Yona, but she is rescued by Hak and they go on the run. Over the course of her journey and after meeting and befriending the legendary Dragon Warriors, Yona gets stronger and more confident in her battle skills. She realizes that the people of Kohka are suffering from a ton of problems due to her father's mismanagement, so rather than reclaim the throne, she resolves to do what she can as a wandering nomad going around the kingdom to help improve the living conditions of the people and stamp out criminals and corrupt government officials exploiting them. But as Yona and her companions achieve results in helping improve things in the Kohka kingdom and neutralizing foreign threats, their reputation grows amongst the people who believe in the legend of the dragon warriors and start worshipping her and them as godly beings, dividing the loyalties of the people between Yona and Su-won and threatening to factionalize the unified kingdom that the latter so desired to create... We discuss our thoughts on Yona's growth as a heroine, the complicated relationship between her, Hak, and Su-won, and how the series challenges the concepts of prophecy and the divine authority, exploring what it means to be a leader and what it takes to lead. We also gush and argue about our favorite Dragon Warriors, and champion our favorite supporting characters like Yun, Riri, and (perhaps surprisingly?) Tae-jun! We also speculate about the direction of the story, debate the merits of the Xing arc, explore Yona's obliviousness and Hak's brazenness in their slow-burn romance, and explain just why Yona is both a throwback to the 90s shojo fantasies of yore while also being the best possible version of them, and why it satisfies a craving for more action-focused shojo fantasy works that're so few and far between these days. Yona's story and world are so rich with detail that we couldn't contain our discussion to just one podcast, so look forward to another equally meaty Q&A podcast next week to go over even more of our thoughts and theories on the series! For a complete list of links and Community Shout-Outs mentioned in this episode, please visit this podcast's webpage at: http://all-comic.com/2022/manga-mavericks-ep-198-yona-of-the-dawn/ With the recent news of the potential overturn of Roe v. Wade by the Supreme Court and thereby nationwide abortion rights protections, we're also providing a list of links to abortion funds and organizations to help spread awareness of ways pregnant people can find safe access and financial aid for abortion services. We will keep our eye open for other Abortion access funds and organizations to shout out and promote in the future as this situation develops. We'll do our best to get involved in other community efforts to support the fight for abortion rights and stay informed and educated on what's going on and how to best use our platform to help spread awareness as best we can. Even if there's a limit on how much one of us alone can do to challenge the Court's decision, donating to these Funds and Organizations fighting the good fight and helping people in your own community who needs access to clinics and resources can make a difference, and even if that's all you can do right now sometimes that's more than enough to matter. PODCAST BREAKDOWN: 00:00 - Abortion Access Resources 05:35 - In Memoriam 11:22 - Intro & Podcast Overview 14:10 - Yona of the Dawn Discussion 14:47 - Guest Introductions & Our Dragon Powers 19:58 - The Appeal of Yona of the Dawn and Bucking Stereotypes About Shojo Manga 22:25 - The Plot of Yona of the Dawn 26:22 - How We Got Into Yona 26:36 - LumRanmaYasha 27:23 - Caitlin 28:45 - Olive 30:39 - Marion 33:06 - Colton 34:50 - Thoughts on the Yona Anime 36:00 - Yona's Character Growth 40:00 - Su-won as an Antagonist and Contrast to Yona and Hak 49:07 - The Complexity of Yona's Politics and Characters in Contrast to Rei Toma's Works 50:36 - Su-won vs. The Crimson Dragon King Legend, Rejecting Divine Intervention and Divine Authority 57:20 - The Sword and the Shield 1:00:15 - Yun, the Team Mom 1:01:45 - The Xing Arc 1:12:16 - Su-Won's Imperialist Ambitions 1:16:35 - Yona and Hak's Relationship 1:20:20 - Thoughts on Other Ships 1:22:44 - Thoughts on the Dragon Warriors 1:23:22 - Hak, the “Dark Dragon” 1:27:52 - Sinha, the Blue Dragon 1:28:15 - Jae-ha, the Green Dragon 1:31:12 - Tae-Jun's Redemption arc 1:36:03 - Jae-ha's Relationship with the Other Dragon Warriors 1:38:45 - The Bonus Chapters 1:39:55 - Zeno, the Yellow Dragon (MAJOR SPOILERS HENCEFORTH!!) 1:46:10 - Kusanagi's Artwork & Depiction of Violence 1:47:40 - Thematic Connections Between NG Life and Yona 1:48:47 - Zeno as the Watchful Eye of the Group 1:52:36 - The Dehumanization of the Dragon Warriors 1:54:17 - Riri and Yona as Contrasting and Complementing Leaders 2:00:07 - Relationships Between Women in Yona 2:02:33 - Friendships Between Men and Women in Yona 2:09:47 - The Relationships Between the Dragon Warriors and Yona 2:14:54 - Final Thoughts on Yona (AKA, Have You Heard the Good Word?) 2:23:40 - Q&A: “Do We Think Yona Would Be a Good Choice For a Stage Production?” 2:27:04 - Guest Plugs 2:34:31 - Community Shout-Outs: 2:41:16 - Wrap-Up Enjoy the show, and follow us on twitter at @manga_mavericks, on tumblr at mangamavericks.tumblr.com, and on Youtube! You can also follow the hosts on Twitter at @sniperking323 and @lumranmayasha. If you'd like to help support the show financially you can pledge to our Patreon and receive some awesome rewards like our Patreon-exclusive Bonus pods! If one-time donations are more your speed you can donate to Colton's Ko-fi here and LumRanmaYasha's Ko-fi here, and if you want to support LumRanmaYasha's art and other projects you can follow them @siddartworks on Instagram and Twitter and donate to their personal Patreon. Don't forget to also like and subscribe to us on Youtube and iTunes and leave us reviews to help us curate the show and create better content! Music Featured: “Yona of the Dawn” by Kunihiko Ryo “Night” by Vistlip

women relationships china japan politics asian court supreme court redemption roe v wade abortion korea sword characters plot organizations dallas mavericks appeal ko funds complexity final thoughts contrast contrasting yu sauver xing jae antagonists zeno sinha riri tae good word kei dehumanization yona yun hak have you heard anime news network character growth watchful eye podcast breakdown kusanagi manga mavericks anime feminist dark dragon dragon warriors

Feminism and Diversity in Anime (ft. Mercedez Clewis)

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2021 100:55

Ionatan and Ravi are joined by Mercedez Clewis, a contributing writer and journalist for sites like Anime News Network, Japanese to English translation and localization editor, and staff editor at Anime Feminist, to discuss feminism and diversity in anime. They talk about Mercedez's time living in Fukushima and transition into anime journalism, and then break down how to think about anime through a feminist lens.

english japanese diversity anime feminism ravi fukushima mercedez anime news network anime feminist

2: Not With A Bang, But A Whimper: Hunter X Hunter & Hustle Culture

The Shounen Protagonist

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2021 100:18

It's already getting deep fam! In this episode, Atomic and Tavarita discuss the origins of the classic shounen series "Hunter X Hunter" and the controversial career of its creator, Yoshihiro Togashi. Furthermore, they talk of the deadly work culture that has developed in the manga industry, how consumers can help, what we can learn from Togashi's career - and by extension, what we can learn from the decline of his protagonist Gon. Find your favorite artists on Fanbox: https://www.fanbox.cc/ **Trigger Warning: Premature Death Mentions** [0:00] Episode Introduction [1:32] Anime Houston! [9:26] Episode Title, "The Hollow Men" [11:14] The Career of Yoshihiro Togashi [40:10] "Hiatus X Hiatus" & Burnout [1:25:00] What We Owe Creators [1:38:00] Outro - Alexa Guesses That Anime [Show Notes] Eliot, T. S. (1925). The Hollow Men by T S Eliot. All Poetry. https://allpoetry.com/the-hollow-men Rudlin, P. (2021, July 2). So, What is Karoshi Actually? Japan Intercultural Consulting. https://japanintercultural.com/free-resources/articles/japanese-business-keywords/so-what-is-karoshi-actually/ Sridhar, P. (2020, January 24). What We Owe to Creators: Burnout in manga artists and how to prevent it. Anime Feminist. https://www.animefeminist.com/what-we-owe-to-creators/ Wikipedia contributors. (2021, August 16). Yoshihiro Togashi. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yoshihiro_Togashi [Art Credit] "Shounen Protagonist" Logo & Design by Jules Riseling https://www.julesriseling.com (thank you Jules!) https://www.twitter.com/julesriseling [Music Credit] Opening Music: "Next" by Gio Navas Intermission Music: "Brave" by Gio Navas https://www.gionavas.com/ (thank you Gio!) https://www.twitter.com/giomaria

career wikipedia bang atomic hustle culture gon gio hunter x hunter sridhar whimper ts eliot togashi what we owe yoshihiro togashi anime feminist fanbox

Hana-Kimi Pt. 1 (with Ashley Hawkins)

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2021 92:29

Covers volumes 1–8 of Hana-Kimi by Hisaya Nakajo.We're throwing back and throwing down with a big-time, gender-bending shojo classic: Hana-Kimi, aka, the precursor to Ouran High School Host Club. Mizuki Ashiya moves all the way from America to Japan, in high school, without express permission from her parents, just to be with her favorite high-jumper, Izumi Sano, a boy she's never met. Even better: She has to disguise that she's a girl so she can attend Sano's all-boys school. Who approved this premise? We don't know, but we do know it is full of good boys. Come listen if you love hijinks and dogs and stereotypes about gender (and America, too).REFERENCESHana-Kimi is available from Viz MediaThis series is the precursor to OuranOther series referenced:NarutoMy Hero AcademiaFruits BasketBoys Run the RiotIt would be nice if Hana-Kimi was retranslated by transgender translators like Rachel Thorn“Queering” Heteronormativity: Biological essentialism in genderbending manga discusses Hana-Kimi a lot [Anime Feminist article]Back when Titanic premiered, people in Tokyo were meh about itFree Online Gender QuizOutro song: "The Streatham Hill Gods" by DanosongsCONTACT USAshley Hawkins' website: Manga LibrarianAshley Hawkins' Twitter: @manga_librarianShojo & Tell on Twitter, Tumblr, and InstagramHost Ashley on Twitter: @AshMcD00

america japan tokyo titanic covers tumblr manga hawkins kimi romantic comedies sano shoujo viz media ouran high school host club anime feminist shoujo manga shojo manga

Earthian (with Vrai Kaiser)

Fight Together: A One Piece Podcast Series

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2021 65:12

Covers all of Earthian by Yun Kouga.Anime Feminist writer Vrai Kaiser joins Shojo & Tell host Ashley to discuss this late 1980s boys' love hot mess of a manga. Earthian starts off as a sort of mashup between Pet Shop of Horrors and The Good Place and ends somewhere way, way off from that. Vrai and Ashley discuss all the religion that is (and isn't) happening with the Catholicsploitation, how sweet Chihaya and Kagetsuya's relationship actually is, how many of the ideas the series presents (but doesn't follow through with) are actually still startlingly relevant, and tons more (probably problematic) topics. The journey is surprising and delightful and horrifying all at the same time.REFERENCESYou can buy Earthian digitally from DMP (Yeah..... Yeah)Other Yun Kouga series mentioned:LovelessRiddle Story of Devil (Akuma no Riddle)Other manga series / creators mentioned:Pet Shop of HorrorsTokyo BabylonFakeBanana FishAngel Sanctuary // Kaori YukiNeon Genesis EvangelionMarsTramps Like UsVatican Miracle ExaminerMobile Suit Gundam 00Fushigi Yugi // Yuu WataseHeart of Thomas // Moto HagioKaze to Ki no UtaGravitationThe Tyrant Falls in LoveDevilmanWishJoJo's Bizarre AdventureLand of the LustrousMari OkadaKentaro MiuraJun MochizukiMisc. references:The Good PlaceBechdel TestMetatronSeifukuShinzo AbeBeard (slang)Teenage Mutant Ninja TurtlesTower of BabelThe Three Laws of RoboticsSmallvilleCaitlin, Mercedez, and Vrai are all writers at Anime FeministOutro song: "The Streatham Hill Gods" by DanosongsCONTACT USVrai on Twitter: @WriterVraiVrai on Anime FeministVrai's podcast, Trash and TreasuresShojo & Tell on Twitter, Tumblr, and InstagramAshley on Twitter: @AshMcD00

trash covers tumblr horrors good place vrai yaoi pet shop shoujo mercedez anime feminist shoujo manga shojo manga

Fight Together #6: "Fascism & Tyranny"

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2021 131:02

The One Piece Podcast presents an all new season of Fight Together: In this series we explore the major themes, stories, influences and ideas in One Piece, as well as the reverberations it has made in the real world. We do not shy away from the uncomfortable. We critique and criticize, and we explore topics that polarize. We hope you listen with open minds and open hearts.On this first episode of our second season we have co-hosts Zach Logan, Shannon Strucci (video essayist, @struccimovies, @criticalbitcast & @strugglesesh)Bryan Newton (animation director for Rick & Morty & Teen Titans Go) with special guests @ZeroReq011 (writer for Anime Feminist, Anime News Network, Crunchyroll and more), @EdwardEOnePiece (co-host on The One Piece Podcast and curator at @WeebTrailers) and @PaulaGaetos (Library Generalist, founder of The Tokusatsu Network and co-host of The Comfort Society Podcast). This month we discuss Fascism & Tyranny -- government and governance. How real-life political figures, regimes, administrations, and nations have influenced Eiichiro Oda's One Piece -- and what characters/stories particularly resonate today.Articles discussed on this episode:History and Momotaro in One Piece's Wano Country Arc (Anime News Network, ZeroReq011)Pirates, Justice and Global Order in the Anime "One Piece" (Global Affairs)Authoritarianism Goes Global: The Challenge to Democracy (John Hopkins University)Australian University in Censorship Row Over China's Hong Kong Policy (Financial Times)Momotaro's Devil General (All The Anime)Harvard Professor's Paper Claiming 'Comfort Women' in Imperial Japan Were Voluntarily Employed Stokes International Controversy (The Harvard Crimson)The Attractions of Fascism: Social Psychology and Aesthetics of the 'Triumph of the Right' (John Millful) - Chapter 16: The Ritual and Stage Management of National Socialism: Techniques of Domination in the Public SphereTowards a General Theory of Piracy (Shannon Lee Dawdy & Joe Bonni, University of Chicago)Subscribe to us on Patreon for early releases, exclusive episodes and more! You can hear next month's episode early if you subscribe on Patreon at $5+!Next month (May 5, 2021): Transgender RepresentationThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5951322/advertisement

Tokyo Mew Mew (with Mercedez Clewis)

Love It or Weeb It! Anime Previews and Reviews

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2021 117:02

Covers all of Tokyo Mew Mew and Tokyo Mew Mew a la Mode Reiko Yoshida and Mia Ikumi.In the early 2000s, this series about a team of five young girls infused with the DNA of rare animals fighting aliens bent on reclaiming the Earth became a phenomenon. Tokyo Mew Mew is supposed to get a new anime adaptation in the year 2021, so we decided to read the original magical girl series and its sequel. Mew Mew superfan Mercedez Clewis expounds on why the series left such a lasting impact on her and the magical girl genre in general. Mercedez and Shojo & Tell host Ashley also discuss their favorite Mews, what is and isn't a magical girl series, how the aliens were kinda right though, how they prefer to eat strawberries, and so much more in this jam-packed episode.REFERENCESTokyo Mew Mew and Tokyo Mew Mew a la Mode are available from Kodansha Comics.There are two new sequel series to Tokyo Mew Mew: 2020 Re-Turn and Tokyo Mew Mew Au Lait (not Óle!!!)Other series/creators/characters mentioned:The Vision of EscaflowneCardcaptor SakuraSailor MoonMadoka MagicaPhantom Thief JeanneFushigi Yugi: Genbu KaidenRevolutionary Girl UtenaKill la KillAir GearYuu WataseGen UrobuchiIchigo Kurosaki (Bleach)Indigenous peoples of Japan:AinuOkinawanOutro song: "The Streatham Hill Gods" by DanosongsCONTACT USMercedez on Twitter: @pixelatedlensesMercedez's work on: Anime Feminist, But Why Tho?Shojo & Tell on Twitter, Tumblr, and InstagramAshley on Twitter: @AshMcD00

earth vision dna tokyo covers tumblr magical girls mews mercedez anime feminist kodansha comics shoujo manga shojo manga

Fall 2020 Runoff Election

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2021 38:19

Today's topic:(45%) Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai [Crunchyroll] [Hulu](27%) Adachi & Shimamura [Funimation](27%) Sleepy Princess in the Demon Castle [Funimation]Stuff we're watching/reading:Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol ClubIwakakeru -Sports Climbing Girls-Talentless NanaBy the Grace of the GodsStuff we mentioned:Anime Feminist podcast discussing fall animeHunter × HunterMonthly Girls' Nozaki-kunRecommendations:Final Fantasy XIVMcFlurrySend us feedback:What did you think about fall 2020 season? Tell us if we're wrong!Email: loveitorweebit@gmail.comFollow the podcast: @LoveItOrWeebItFollow the people:Annie: @annieothernameJeff: @jeffinitelyjeff and PodigiousDisclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the hosts of this podcast are not the views of their employers.

elections runoff love live anime feminist

Interview with Caitlin Moore

Anime Research Group

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2021 51:37

This week, we chat with Caitlin Moore about Shoujo and how women are treated in anime and the fandom. The Anime Research Group is a weekly podcast about all the anime we never got round to watching. Episodes contain spoilers for early episodes of the shows, and ill-informed speculation on future episodes. There are a few instances of cursing. You can find us on twitter @research_anime or on youtube. New episodes are coming every Thursday. Links Caitlin's Twitter "I Have a Heroine Problem" Blog Caitlin's articles at Anime Feminist

shoujo anime feminist

Fushigi Yugi: Genbu Kaiden Pt. 2 (with Caitlin, Sara, and Zahra)

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2020 69:12

Covers volumes 7–12 of Fushigi Yugi: Genbu Kaiden by Yuu WataseCaitlin (OG Fushigi Yugi superfan), Sara Linsley (manga letterer extraordinaire), and Zahra Ymer (manga scholar in training), and Ashley (Shojo & Tell host) are back for the second half of Fushigi Yugi: Genbu Kaiden, aka The Better Fushigi Yugi (sorry, OG FY). This episode gets heavy: The primary topic is about accepting death (it's better if you know going in that priestess Takiko is going to die!). All four talk about the points at which they cried, and how much (not Soren!!), make fun of Efinluka's name (.... well, how would you pronounce it?), and ponder if Takiko and Uruki having sex while Uruki presents female would upset the god, Genbu. You will laugh, you will cry, and if we're lucky, you won't die.REFERENCESFushigi Yugi: Genbu Kaiden is available from Viz Media's Shojo Beat lineExcellent series Sara has lettered:Waiting for SpringSweat and SoapFushigi Yugi: Byakko SenkiThe Fable of the Dragon TyrantYou, too, can get wrecked looking at the Wikipedia page for tuberculosis Weathering With You tried to have its cake and eat it, too, when it came to sacrificeHas anyone read Arata: The Legend besides Ashley?Outro song: "The Streatham Hill Gods" by DanosongsCONTACT USCaitlin on Twitter, her personal blog, Anime Feminist, and Anime News NetworkSara on Twitter and her personal websiteZahra on Twitter and Anime FeministShojo & Tell on Twitter, Tumblr, and InstagramAshley on Twitter @AshMcD00Next episode will be about volumes 1-5 of After School Nightmare by Setona Mizushiro.

wikipedia covers tumblr manga viz media anime feminist shoujo manga fushigi yugi yuu watase shojo manga shojo beat arata the legend

Fushigi Yugi: Genbu Kaiden Pt. 1 (with Caitlin, Sara, and Zahra)

Podigious! A Digimon Anime Podcast!

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2020 88:35

Covers volumes 1–6 of Fushigi Yugi: Genbu Kaiden by Yuu WataseGenbu Kaiden is Shojo & Tell host Ashley's second-favorite manga (behind only the illustrious Maid-Sama!), and so, this episode has several special guests. Caitlin (OG Fushigi Yugi superfan), Sara Linsley (manga letterer extraordinaire), and Zahra Ymer (manga scholar in training), and Ashley discuss how the series compares to its predecessor, pick apart Watase's sidebar notes (she thinks she'd be Tomite if she were a boy?!), fawn over Uruki / Limdo and Takiko (okay, that's mostly Ashley), and discover that all the good guys in this manga are basically serial killers.REFERENCESFushigi Yugi: Genbu Kaiden is available from Viz Media's Shojo Beat lineExcellent series Sara has lettered:Waiting for SpringSweat and SoapFushigi Yugi: Byakko SenkiA Genbu character gets compared to Walter White from Breaking BadHatsui is inspired by MoominsThings that are most definitely shojo (note: sarcasm):Your Lie in AprilToradora!Random mentions:Code GeassAvatar: The Last AirbenderKuranosuke from Princess JellyfishTubbs from Neko AtsumeSwanOutro song: "The Streatham Hill Gods" by DanosongsCONTACT USCaitlin on Twitter, her personal blog, Anime Feminist, and Anime News NetworkSara on Twitter and her personal websiteZahra on Twitter and Anime FeministShojo & Tell on Twitter, Tumblr, and InstagramAshley on Twitter @AshMcD00Next episode will be about volumes 7-12 of Fushigi Yugi: Genbu Kaiden by Yuu Watase

covers tumblr manga walter white shoujo shojo viz media your lie maid sama anime feminist fushigi yuugi shoujo manga fushigi yugi shojo manga yuu watase shojo beat

Digimon Adventure 2020 Episode 8 “The Children's Attack on the Fortress”

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2020 65:26

Jeff is joined by Vrai Kaiser, Managing Editor for Anime Feminist, to talk about Digimon Adventure: episode 8! You can find the full show notes for this episode and leave comments at http://podigious.com/AC08/.

attack fortress managing editors digimon adventure anime feminist

You Activated My Organic Transforming Flyer!

You Activated My Podcast!

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2020 111:10

This week, we talk about the adorable and divisive Dragon Pilot! You can watch Dragon Pilot on Netflix.Also, Tyler talks a lot about the role of gender in the show, and it should be noted that he does so from the perspective of a straight white dude. A well-intentioned straight white dude, but still. For more perspectives on feminism in Dragon Pilot, we recommend checking out this review by Caitlin Moore on Anime Feminist:https://www.animefeminist.com/review-dragon-pilot-hisone-and-masotan-episode-1/

netflix transforming organic activated flyer dragon pilot anime feminist

EP18: Kare Kano

Anime Is For Jerks

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2020 96:26

In which Alex & Cass discuss Kare Kano, directed by Hideaki Anno and Hiroki Sato and produced by Gainax and J.C. Staff. Next month we will be discussing Revolutionary Girl Utena, directed by Kunihiko Ikuhara and produced by J.C. Staff. Discussed: emphasizing the comedy and not the romance, Japanese test taking culture, Cass doesn't understand the stakes of this show, wearing sweatpants at home as a character flaw, the false self, the true self, embracing your asshole, Brahms, wish fulfillment, tragic backstory, J.D. Salinger, hitting a rock on your skateboard, my name is Inigo Montoya, you stole my boyfriend, prepare to die, weird high school girl council hivemind, giving a thousand paper cranes to your girlfriend's boyfriend, stanning a short king, oh my god that is the worst possibly answer in the universe, twilight, cw for sexual assault discussion from 55:00 to 60:00, "20 Years Of Kare Kano" by Cailtlin Moore from ANN, "My Fave Is Problematic: Kare Kano" by Jacqueline-Elizabeth Cottrell from Anime Feminist, Polyphemus' bed, a play about androids on the moon or whatever, having no talents whatsoever, pokemon shock, thinking you're the only one who can turn into a car Alex's Book Recommendation: A Place Of Greater Safety by Hilary Mantel Cass's Book Recommendation: The End of Policing by Alex S. Vitale (get the ebook for free from the publisher!) Social: Show Twitter: @animeisforjerks Show Mastodon: @animeisforjerks@skeleton.cool Show Email: animeisforjerks@gmail.com Cass's Twitter: @prophet_goddess Cass's Mastodon: @prophet_goddess@skeleton.cool Alex's Twitter: @dunndunndunn Alex's Mastodon: @catalina@selfy.army

japanese policing discussed brahms vitale salinger hideaki anno inigo montoya gainax revolutionary girl utena alex s vitale kunihiko ikuhara anime feminist kare kano hiroki sato

Ep2 (5/5) - Interviews : "popculture japonaise en France" et "AniFem"

Popculture Inclusive

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2020 32:22

On termine notre série sur les meufs dans les mangas avec deux interviews. Tout d'abord, afin de mieux comprendre l'amour de la France pour la popculture japonaise, on écoute Romain Lebailly, enseignant chercheur. JRPG et "Final Fantasy 7", importance du "Club Dorothée", batailles de traduction autour de "Ken le survivant", Sega... Son analyse nous a réellement bluffées. Enfin, on termine avec 5 question à Chiaki Hirai, rédactrice pour le meilleur média sur le sujet qui nous intéresse : "Anime Feminist", un site étudiant l'anime grâce à des analyses féministes intersectionnelles.

france pop culture tout final fantasy sega enfin en france jrpg france et japonaise club doroth anime feminist

Pandora Hearts

Manga in Your Ears

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2019 58:47

Helen here; in hindsight it may not have been such a good idea to read three, long manga series back to back to back for this show but in my defense, I actually approached Dee about doing this episode a year ago and then graduate school kicked my ass! What the hell grad school!! In any case, Pandora Hearts is rad y’all and could some con in the the U.S. please please PLEASE bring MochiJun over as a guest? Thank you! This episode, we’re talking about Jun Mochizuki’s Pandora Hearts published by Yen Press. Those songs you heard in the episode are “Parallel Hearts” by FictionJunction and “Maze” by Savage Genius feat. Tomoe Ohmi. As always, you can find me on Twitter @ImpassionateK, and my co-hosts Helen (@WanderinDreamr) and Apryll (@manjiorin) on Twitter at those places in the parenthesis. You can find both of their writing at The Organization of Anti-Social Geniuses, more of Helen’s writing at Narrative Investigations, and my writing at the Fandom Post. You can find our special guest Dee (@joseinextdoor) at Josei Next Door and Anime Feminist. Listen Show notes: 0:45 – Introduction and semi-non-spoiler section! 21:18 – S P O I L E R S Next time is Assassination Classroom and Witch Hat Atelier!

hearts manga maze assassination classroom yen press witch hat atelier anime feminist fandom post

Pandora Hearts

Manga in Your Ears

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2019 58:47

Helen here; in hindsight it may not have been such a good idea to read three, long manga series back to back to back for this show but in my defense, I actually approached Dee about doing this episode a year ago and then graduate school kicked my ass! What the hell grad school!! In any case, Pandora Hearts is rad y'all and could some con in the the U.S. please please PLEASE bring MochiJun over as a guest? Thank you! This episode, we're talking about Jun Mochizuki's Pandora Hearts published by Yen Press. Those songs you heard in the episode are "Parallel Hearts" by FictionJunction and "Maze" by Savage Genius feat. Tomoe Ohmi. As always, you can find me on Twitter @ImpassionateK, and my co-hosts Helen (@WanderinDreamr) and Apryll (@manjiorin) on Twitter at those places in the parenthesis. You can find both of their writing at The Organization of Anti-Social Geniuses, more of Helen's writing at Narrative Investigations, and my writing at the Fandom Post. You can find our special guest Dee (@joseinextdoor) at Josei Next Door and Anime Feminist. For a transcription of the episode, you can read it at Josei Next Door. Unfortunately, we do not have the time or resources to transcribe all of our episodes, but if that is of interest, reach out and we'll consider all options. Listen Show notes: 0:45 - Introduction and semi-non-spoiler section! 21:18 - S P O I L E R S Next time is Assassination Classroom and Witch Hat Atelier!

hearts maze assassination classroom yen press witch hat atelier anime feminist fandom post

MHAP 60 - Caitlin Moore & Sandra - Character Discussion

My Hero Academia Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2019 136:16

Welcome to episode 60 of the My Hero Academia Podcast! this week were are honored to have two fantastic guests! Cailtin Moore from Anime Feminist and Sandra both join us! In our longest very episode we delve into MHA's character development and series progression! You can find Caitlin @alltsun_nodere https://www.animefeminist.com/ Sandra @sandypsyche

character mha anime feminist

Manga Mavericks EP. 91: David Brothers Interview

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2019

We've got another awesome interview to share with you! We're delighted to be joined by David Brothers to discuss his awesome career journey from comics blogger to manga editor at Viz Media! David details his early blogging days at 4thletter, his duties as Brand Manager at Image, and what it's like to edit series like JoJo's Bizarre Adventure and We Never Learn! We also talk to David about his thoughts on representation in comics, the future of digital comics, and his philosophy on comics criticism. Plus we answer a ton of listener Q&As, discussing the best moments of Vagabond, why So I'm a Spider, So What? is so good, how to use the word "affected" correctly, and a whole lot more! PODCAST BREAKDOWN: 00:00 - Intro David Brothers Interview: 02:33 - Introducing David Brothers 03:17 - David’s Blogging Days 11:15 - David’s Comic Book Origin Story 14:23 - David and Akira 22:58 - The Interiority of Characters 29:11 - David’s Approach to Comics Criticism 33:15 - David’s Stint in Games Journalism 35:41 - David’s Essays for Comics Alliance & Defending Frank Miller’s All-Star Batman & Robin 42:21 - David’s Experiences as an Editor on Image Books 52:49 - David’s Tips on How to Run a Successful Panel 1:04:49 - David’s Transition from Image to Viz 1:10:26 - What It’s Like Being the Editor of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure 1:19:04 - Preserving the Author’s Original Intent in Adaptation 1:31:01 - What Makes We Never Learn Stand Out As a Rom-com? 1:36:56 - Why Shonen Jump Manga Resonates with Readers Young and Old 1:55:05 - Critically Engaging with Art and Negative Reviews 2:01:41 - Searching For Diversity and Representation in Manga 2:13:10 - The Future of Digital Comics 2:19:42 - David’s Favorite Manga Q&As: 2:27:37 - “What Are the Most Memorable Vagabond Moments?” 2:30:33 - “Do You Still Read Manga For Fun Now That It’s Become Your Career?” 2:32:21 - “Has the Transition From Journalism to Editing Affected How You Engage with Comics?” 2:39:45 - “Did Dafne Use “Affected” Correctly in Her Previous Question?” 2:40:43 - “How Do You Stay Motivated and Overcome Obstacles?” 2:44:30 - “Why is So I’m a Spider, So What? So Good?” 2:46:18 - “Could We Possibly See More Fonts Used in JoJo’s in the Future?” 2:51:02 - “Can You Tell Us More About the Viz Originals Line?” 2:55:37 - “What Aspects of the Business Side of Comics Are Overlooked?” 2:56:54 - “What Piece of Advice Has Helped You Through Your Comics Career Journey?” 3:02:46 - “What Resources Do You Recommend to Those Starting Out Being Critics?” 3:05:30 - “What’s Your Favorite Verse?” 3:10:26 - “Has Your Experience With Different Art Forms Enhanced Your Appreciation for Different Mediums?” 3:14:45 - David’s Upcoming Work & Where You Can Find Him Community Shout-Outs: 3:17:45 - Wensleydale Cheddar’s Weekly Manga Recap Intro Animation & ne0;lation review 3:19:45 - Anime Feminist’s Feminist-Friendly Anime Recommendations 3:21:23 - “Get In The Robot, Shinji” by Zac Bertschy 3:25:16 - Wrap-Up Enjoy the show, and follow us on twitter at @manga_mavericks, on tumblr at mangamavericks.tumblr.com, and on Youtube! You can also follow the hosts on Twitter at @sniperking323 and @lumranmayasha. If you’d like to help support the show financially you can pledge to our Patreon and receive some awesome rewards like our Patreon-exclusive Bonus pods! If one-time donations are more your speed you can donate to Colton’s Ko-fi here and LumRanmaYasha’s Ko-fi here, and if you want to support LumRanmaYasha’s art and other projects you can donate to their personal Patreon. Don’t forget to also like and subscribe to us on Youtube and iTunes and leave us reviews to help us curate the show and create better content!

art future tips transition experiences run comics spider rom representation dallas mavericks ko preserving essays vagabonds brand manager bizarre adventure business side overcome obstacles stint shinji original intent viz media interiority like being we never learn podcast breakdown david brothers manga mavericks anime feminist how do you stay motivated

Manga Mavericks EP. 91: David Brothers Interview

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2019

We've got another awesome interview to share with you! We're delighted to be joined by David Brothers to discuss his awesome career journey from comics blogger to manga editor at Viz Media! David details his early blogging days at 4thletter, his duties as Brand Manager at Image, and what it's like to edit series like JoJo's Bizarre Adventure and We Never Learn! We also talk to David about his thoughts on representation in comics, the future of digital comics, and his philosophy on comics criticism. Plus we answer a ton of listener Q&As, discussing the best moments of Vagabond, why So I'm a Spider, So What? is so good, how to use the word "affected" correctly, and a whole lot more! PODCAST BREAKDOWN: 00:00 - Intro David Brothers Interview: 02:33 - Introducing David Brothers 03:17 - David’s Blogging Days 11:15 - David’s Comic Book Origin Story 14:23 - David and Akira 22:58 - The Interiority of Characters 29:11 - David’s Approach to Comics Criticism 33:15 - David’s Stint in Games Journalism 35:41 - David’s Essays for Comics Alliance & Defending Frank Miller’s All-Star Batman & Robin 42:21 - David’s Experiences as an Editor on Image Books 52:49 - David’s Tips on How to Run a Successful Panel 1:04:49 - David’s Transition from Image to Viz 1:10:26 - What It’s Like Being the Editor of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure 1:19:04 - Preserving the Author’s Original Intent in Adaptation 1:31:01 - What Makes We Never Learn Stand Out As a Rom-com? 1:36:56 - Why Shonen Jump Manga Resonates with Readers Young and Old 1:55:05 - Critically Engaging with Art and Negative Reviews 2:01:41 - Searching For Diversity and Representation in Manga 2:13:10 - The Future of Digital Comics 2:19:42 - David’s Favorite Manga Q&As: 2:27:37 - “What Are the Most Memorable Vagabond Moments?” 2:30:33 - “Do You Still Read Manga For Fun Now That It’s Become Your Career?” 2:32:21 - “Has the Transition From Journalism to Editing Affected How You Engage with Comics?” 2:39:45 - “Did Dafne Use “Affected” Correctly in Her Previous Question?” 2:40:43 - “How Do You Stay Motivated and Overcome Obstacles?” 2:44:30 - “Why is So I’m a Spider, So What? So Good?” 2:46:18 - “Could We Possibly See More Fonts Used in JoJo’s in the Future?” 2:51:02 - “Can You Tell Us More About the Viz Originals Line?” 2:55:37 - “What Aspects of the Business Side of Comics Are Overlooked?” 2:56:54 - “What Piece of Advice Has Helped You Through Your Comics Career Journey?” 3:02:46 - “What Resources Do You Recommend to Those Starting Out Being Critics?” 3:05:30 - “What’s Your Favorite Verse?” 3:10:26 - “Has Your Experience With Different Art Forms Enhanced Your Appreciation for Different Mediums?” 3:14:45 - David’s Upcoming Work & Where You Can Find Him Community Shout-Outs: 3:17:45 - Wensleydale Cheddar’s Weekly Manga Recap Intro Animation & ne0;lation review 3:19:45 - Anime Feminist’s Feminist-Friendly Anime Recommendations 3:21:23 - “Get In The Robot, Shinji” by Zac Bertschy 3:25:16 - Wrap-Up Enjoy the show, and follow us on twitter at @manga_mavericks, on tumblr at mangamavericks.tumblr.com, and on Youtube! You can also follow the hosts on Twitter at @sniperking323 and @lumranmayasha. If you’d like to help support the show financially you can pledge to our Patreon and receive some awesome rewards like our Patreon-exclusive Bonus pods! If one-time donations are more your speed you can donate to Colton’s Ko-fi here and LumRanmaYasha’s Ko-fi here, and if you want to support LumRanmaYasha’s art and other projects you can donate to their personal Patreon. Don’t forget to also like and subscribe to us on Youtube and iTunes and leave us reviews to help us curate the show and create better content!

art future tips transition experiences run comics spider rom representation dallas mavericks ko preserving essays vagabonds brand manager business side overcome obstacles stint shinji jojo's bizarre adventure original intent viz media interiority like being we never learn podcast breakdown david brothers manga mavericks anime feminist how do you stay motivated

Everyone’s Getting Married (with Aisha Soleil)

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2019 112:45

Covers all of EVERYONE’S GETTING MARRIED by Izumi Miyazono This is a josei battle of wills as our heroine (Asuka) wants nothing more than to get married and become a homemaker, while the man she’s fallen for (Ryu) is determined to never be bound by the plague of marriage. (Can’t imagine who wins this war.) Aisha Soleil of MommaLuvsManga tells Shojo & Tell host Ashley what makes EVERYONE’S GETTING MARRIED stand out among other josei fare (the feminism is strong here!) and both constantly dunk on the love rival, Kamiya, for being the worst. Aisha and Ashley also lament that there weren’t enough sexy times in this manga, even though there was a PRIME opportunity for Asuka and Ryu to show off their sexting skills. Honestly, this episode might be a little TMI. You’ve been warned. REFERENCES Everyone’s Getting Married is available in English from Viz Media Read Megan’s post on Anime Feminist about why Everyone’s Getting Married is great Jazmine Sullivan - Bust Your Windows Outro Song: The orchestral version of Gryffin’s “Tie Me Down.” Please listen to the original “Tie Me Down,” because it is the greatest and thematically very relevant to this manga. Support Gryffin, one of the best in EDM right now. CONTACT US Aisha on Instagram: @mommaluvsmanga Aisha on YouTube Aisha on Twitter: @mommaluvsmanga Shojo & Tell on Twitter, Tumblr, and Instagram Ashley on Twitter: @AshMcD00

english honestly prime edm covers tumblr manga soleil getting married tmi asuka ryu gryffin shojo viz media kamiya josei anime feminist shojo manga

My Hero Academia: Avengers Ensemble!

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2019 64:04

This week, this Nicks have a look at the hot new (3-year old) shounen anime that's sweeping the world - Boku no Hero Academia! They'll talk about the strengths and weaknesses of ensemble shows, what the superhero craze looks like reflected through and Japanese mirror and whether or not anyone axtually likes Mineta! [Click here](https://fundraise.cancerresearch.org/fundraiser/1947095) for more information on the Livestream for the Cure! ### Fandom Facts “My Hero Academia … follows Izuku Midoriya, a boy born without superpowers (called quirks) in a world where they have become commonplace, but who still dreams of becoming a hero himself. He is scouted by the world's greatest hero, who shares his quirk with Izuku after recognizing his potential, and later enrolls him in a high school for heroes in training.” * The BNHA subreddit is pretty popular: Within the first three months of the subreddit's creation, it went from almost 300 000th to somewhere in the 15 000's ([and is now ~1400th most popular subreddit)](http://redditmetrics.com/r/BokuNoHeroAcademia). * Someone did a fan survey with general interests in the anime [on the subreddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/BokuNoHeroAcademia/comments/6uqpvz/results_of_the_my_hero_academia_anime_demographic/) (circa 2018). Of the over 400 responses, here are some interesting bits: * Best aspect of BNHA: The characters (53%), the overall concept (28%) * 11% dislike generally shonen (the remainder are either indifferent or like shonen) * 47% have read the manga in its entirety * 7% dropped the show completely; 5.8% strongly disliked it or hated it * There was also this fan survey which was more about the characters [which had some demographics](https://www.reddit.com/r/BokuNoHeroAcademia/comments/6655jk/bnha_sub_survey_final_results_highly_indeep/) (and a thousand responses)! * Predominantly male (76.4%), with some female representation (20.6%) * Overwhelmingly young: 85%+ under 24 (20-24: 42.7%; 17-19: 33.2%) * Favourite character: Izuku Midoriya (39.2%), Katsuki Bakugou (21.5%), Toshinori Yagi (18.8%) * Main weakness of the show: Too many characters (46.5%), some characters have limited development (33.6%) * Interest in BNHA is definitely on the rise, and [it's the most popular it's been … ever](https://trends.google.com/trends/explore?date=all&q=%2Fm%2F012ccg16,%2Fm%2F0g27s9,%2Fm%2F030l0z,%2Fm%2F01_f03) (which isn't surprising, since it's still coming out). * BUT while it is popular, it hasn't surpassed Naruto (too big to show) or One Piece (on the decline), even if it is overcoming series like Bleach and Fairy Tale. * According to Fandometrics, BNHA was the #1 Anime and Manga fandom, and #5 fandom overall for 2018. ### First Impressions #### Z: Before I started watching the series I figured that it was just another shonen series that G was really into because he's a fan of superhero stuff. Admittedly, even watching through the first episode or two I wasn't quite convinced that it was anything more than just another Dragon Ball, another sprawling shonen series poised to seize the world's imagination the way that Naruto or One Piece did. But then, I think it was something said during Deku's initial training (or maybe just the quirkiness of seeing all the Star Wars references in place names -- neat, but...why!?) or maybe his heroism in trying to save Bakugo from the sludge villain, after that bit of the show demonstrated its heart I was in for the long haul. #### T: Beyond know that it is popular, and seeing it crop up in spots like the Anime Feminist, I didn't think much of it other than that it might be the next Fairy Tale / Bleach / Naruto / Dragonball Z / Shonen show. G heavily recommended it and I watched the first season, and while there were still heavy shonen tones, I got a better appreciation of it, and liked the vibe (X-men, but anime) and that it wasn't all

My Hero Academia: Avengers Ensemble!

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2019 64:04

This week, this Nicks have a look at the hot new (3-year old) shounen anime that's sweeping the world - Boku no Hero Academia! They'll talk about the strengths and weaknesses of ensemble shows, what the superhero craze looks like reflected through and Japanese mirror and whether or not anyone axtually likes Mineta! Click here for more information on the Livestream for the Cure! Fandom Facts “My Hero Academia … follows Izuku Midoriya, a boy born without superpowers (called quirks) in a world where they have become commonplace, but who still dreams of becoming a hero himself. He is scouted by the world's greatest hero, who shares his quirk with Izuku after recognizing his potential, and later enrolls him in a high school for heroes in training.” The BNHA subreddit is pretty popular: Within the first three months of the subreddit’s creation, it went from almost 300 000th to somewhere in the 15 000’s (and is now ~1400th most popular subreddit). Someone did a fan survey with general interests in the anime on the subreddit (circa 2018). Of the over 400 responses, here are some interesting bits: Best aspect of BNHA: The characters (53%), the overall concept (28%) 11% dislike generally shonen (the remainder are either indifferent or like shonen) 47% have read the manga in its entirety 7% dropped the show completely; 5.8% strongly disliked it or hated it There was also this fan survey which was more about the characters which had some demographics (and a thousand responses)! Predominantly male (76.4%), with some female representation (20.6%) Overwhelmingly young: 85%+ under 24 (20-24: 42.7%; 17-19: 33.2%) Favourite character: Izuku Midoriya (39.2%), Katsuki Bakugou (21.5%), Toshinori Yagi (18.8%) Main weakness of the show: Too many characters (46.5%), some characters have limited development (33.6%) Interest in BNHA is definitely on the rise, and it’s the most popular it’s been … ever (which isn’t surprising, since it’s still coming out). BUT while it is popular, it hasn’t surpassed Naruto (too big to show) or One Piece (on the decline), even if it is overcoming series like Bleach and Fairy Tale. According to Fandometrics, BNHA was the #1 Anime and Manga fandom, and #5 fandom overall for 2018. First Impressions Z: Before I started watching the series I figured that it was just another shonen series that G was really into because he’s a fan of superhero stuff. Admittedly, even watching through the first episode or two I wasn’t quite convinced that it was anything more than just another Dragon Ball, another sprawling shonen series poised to seize the world’s imagination the way that Naruto or One Piece did. But then, I think it was something said during Deku’s initial training (or maybe just the quirkiness of seeing all the Star Wars references in place names -- neat, but...why!?) or maybe his heroism in trying to save Bakugo from the sludge villain, after that bit of the show demonstrated its heart I was in for the long haul. T: Beyond know that it is popular, and seeing it crop up in spots like the Anime Feminist, I didn’t think much of it other than that it might be the next Fairy Tale / Bleach / Naruto / Dragonball Z / Shonen show. G heavily recommended it and I watched the first season, and while there were still heavy shonen tones, I got a better appreciation of it, and liked the vibe (X-men, but anime) and that it wasn’t all focussed on just the protagonist. Observations What we thought about the thing / fandom after reviewing it. Try to make this more of a review style. Conclusions Any concluding thoughts on the fandom. Famous Last Words What did we have to say about next week’s topic, The X-Files, with only our first impressions? G: Is The X-Files about the characters or the concepts?_ _ *T: *What was the impact of Dana Scully (Gillian Anderson) on the show?_ _ Z: After his appearance in Twin Peaks… was anybody looking forward to seeing David Duchovny dressed as a woman on the X-Files? Where can you find us? Pretty much everything we do is something/thenickscast, but specifically... If you're looking for this podcast (Fanthropological), you can find it at Fanthropological.com or on different podcatchers including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and many others! Keep up-to-date with our latest goings-on on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram, all @thenickscast We also occasionally create extra content about fandom including convention coverage and interviews on YouTube.com/thenickscast We have some fine merchandise available at shop.thenickscast.com (and we'd love your support!) If all else fails, you can email us: nick@thenickscast.com What is "Fanthropological"? Every week, Fanthropological delivers about an hour of fandom-related "fanalysis" covering a different fandom every week and giving you hard data, history, special guests, and, of course, speculation! We cover topics spanning the gamut of anime, manga, comics, video games, comics, movies, books, television, and, in general, geek culture. Credits "Music" by X used under CC BY 4.0 All other music and sound for this week's episode were provided by Nick Green!

spotify movies culture star wars society japanese video games cure nerds television avengers anime google podcasts geeks livestream favourite sociology talkshow anthropology ensemble manga fandom one piece x files twin peaks fairytale dragon ball naruto conventions bleach graphic novels nicks hero academia david duchovny boku nerd culture geek culture overwhelmingly deku predominantly credits music bakugo nick green bnha mineta izuku midoriya geek life izuku anime feminist dana scully gillian anderson fanthropological

Kimi ni Todoke Part 1 (with Caitlin Moore)

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2018 62:16

Covers volumes 1–10 of Kimi ni Todoke by Karuho ShiinaThe year 2018 marked the end of an era: After 30 volumes, the deeply treasured Kimi ni Todoke is over. And to mark this special occasion, we’re once again embarking on a trilogy of podcasts. Shojo & Tell host Ashley is a huge Kimi ni Todoke fan, as is Anime Feminist author/editor and all-around shojo manga connoisseur Caitlin Moore. The two gush about the series’ best qualities (particularly the developments of healthy and tender female friendships) and how Ayane is the best character but Chizu is more relatable. Kazehaya is called “a good boy” several times. Constant questions about whether Pin is good or bad come up. Angry exclamations of KENTOOOOOO!! YOU IDIOT!! happen. A rant about how several men in Ashley’s life have very WRONG opinions about Shiina’s series ensues. Sawako captures our hearts and doesn’t let go. Here’s a message, from me to you: Kimi ni Todoke is a delight.Click here for a transcript of this episodeREFERENCESKimi ni Todoke is available from Viz Media’s Shojo Beat in North AmericaThe Kimi ni Todoke anime is available on Crunchyroll (if you’ve only watched the anime, you can follow this podcast episode)Some of Caitlin’s other favorite shojo manga: Yona of the Dawn, BasaraShojo anime Ashley watched along with Kimi ni Todoke: Skip Beat, Say “I love you”, My Little MonsterSome images Ashley took of the Kimi ni Todoke Exhibit that happened at Tokyo Anime Center in DNP Plaza back in March/April 2018Are we friends with Akiko Higashimura yet?Outro song: “My Love All For You ‘Kimi ni Todoke...’” by MAY’S [ending song of the second season of the Kimi ni Todoke anime]. It’s available in American iTunes.CONTACT USCaitlin on Twitter: @alltsun_nodereCaitlin’s writings on Anime FeministVisit Caitlin’s blog, where she writes a lot about shojoShojo & Tell on Twitter, Tumblr, and InstagramAshley on Twitter: @AshMcD00If you have any comments or questions about the episode, email us at shojoandtell@gmail.com, reach out to us on your preferred social media network, or comment on the episode page.

angry constant covers tumblr manga pin crunchyroll kimi yona shoujo shojo viz media from me to you ayane kimi ni todoke todoke sawako anime feminist akiko higashimura chizu shiina shoujo manga shojo manga shojo beat

219 - Scum's Wish part 2

Manga Machinations

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2018 85:38

This week we continue our Retrospective review of Scum’s Wish! Will the dramatic events change how we feel about certain characters? Tune in to find out! Remember to send us emails! mangamachinations@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter! @mangamacpodcast Check out our tumblr! http://mangamachinations.tumblr.com Join our Discord server and come talk to us! http://discord.me/mangamac Time Stamps: 00:00:00 - Intro Song: “Uso No Hibana” by Kuroneko from Scum’s Wish, Opening, Introductions, The holiday season, requesting listener top 3 lists for 2018 00:02:39 - promoting Anime Feminist’s crowd funding campaign on Indiegogo 00:05:23 - Whatchu Been Reading: Transition Song: Dragon Ball Z OST “Prologue”, Darfox watches more Goblin Slayer and compares it to Batman 00:12:58 - Seamus has started A Pantyhose Like World and doesn’t think there’s any deep meaning behind the stories so far 00:15:20 - dakazu checks out the newest volume of Black Lagoon but feels the series just doesn’t hold up anymore 00:24:28 - dakazu had high hopes for Chichi Chichi because the same creator made Miss Kobayashi’s Maid Dragon but it ended up being a shallow and pervy cash-in 00:28:42 - Talking about trying to read a different manga from an artist you like and it doesn’t compare to their other work 00:32:54 - News: Stage play adaptations of My Hero Academia & Karakuri Circus along with TV drama of What did you Eat Yesterday and a Blade Runner anime, debating what we like and dislike about various adaptations from manga 00:41:54 - Neon Genesis Evanglion will be coming to Netflix 00:47:24 - Next Episode Preview and Rundown: Retrospective on Scum’s Wish, we will conclude our comprehensive review and read the epilogue volume (covers volume 7-8 & Scum’s Wish décor) 00:48:01 - Main Segment Retrospective Review: Transition Song: “Heikousen” by Sayuri from Scum’s Wish, retrospective review of Scum’s Wish by Mengo Yokoyari, we praise Moka’s character arc, examine the various juxtaposing plot lines, feel heartbroken for Sanae, discuss both of the main confessions, enjoy the seamless interweaving of spoken & inner dialogue, explain the problems with Atsuya, compare the series to Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, explore the themes of self worth through relationships, pick our favorite characters, expose the issues with catgirls, and make our final predictions on the ending(covers volumes 4-6) 01:23:40 - Next Week’s Topic: Scum’s Wish, House Keeping, Social Media Rundown, Sign Off Song: “wish men” by sunbrain from Beet the Vandel Buster

tv netflix batman discord anime blade runner retrospective manga indiegogo housekeeping scum seamus crazy ex girlfriend black lagoon beet moka goblin slayer sayuri miss kobayashi kuroneko sanae mengo anime feminist maid dragon scum's wish next episode preview scums vandel buster

218 - Scum's Wish part 1

Manga Machinations

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2018 78:53

Welcome to the first part of our Retrospective review of Scum’s Wish! There’s lots of unrequited love to deal with from both the manga and even our hosts?! Remember to send us emails! mangamachinations@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter! @mangamacpodcast Check out our tumblr! http://mangamachinations.tumblr.com Join our Discord server and come talk to us! http://discord.me/mangamac Time Stamps: 00:00:00 - Intro Song: “Uso No Hibana” by Kuroneko from Scum’s Wish, Opening, Introductions, updates on our tumblr 00:01:58 - Whatchu Been Reading: Transition Song: Dragon Ball Z OST “Prologue”, Requiem of the Rose King has Seamus comparing historical events to Shakespeare’s play 00:12:52 - dakazu finds a greater appreciation for Karakuri Circus now that he’s rereading it as an adult 00:16:31 - Darfox and dakazu discuss strong villains of popular shonen manga using wrestling references, *SPOILERS for Fairy Tail 00:22:52 - Both Sentou Hakai Gakuen Dangerous & Dangerous 1969 are mixing X-Men superpowers with juvenile sexual humor and dakazu is not having any of it 00:32:08 - Although 18 Rin is about an adult film production company dakazu was impressed with how it was focused more on characters and telling a good story 00:35:13 - News: There will be a new anime of Fruits Basket that will finally cover all the source material with a new voice cast 00:36:56 - Manga.club has licensed volume 1 of STEVES and is crowd funding to try and publish the other 5 volumes 00:41:20 - We give some suggestions for the massive Seven Seas Entertainment licensing survey 00:45:00 - Anime Feminist is launching an Indiegogo campaign so they can raise money to overhaul their website 00:48:04 - Next Episode Preview and Rundown: Retrospective on Scum’s Wish, we will continue our comprehensive review(covers volume 4-6) 00:48:49 - Main Segment Retrospective Review: Transition Song: “Heikousen” by Sayuri from Scum’s Wish, retrospective review of Scum’s Wish by Mengo Yokoyari, we resonate with character’s feelings, are pleasantly surprised with the lack of fan service, notice the rapid pace of dramatic events, cheer on the Sanae Ebato, enjoy the change of character perspectives in the narrative, praise the use of black water-color inking throughout the series, try to decode the extra Nyan-Nyan chapters, and make predictions for what will happen at the end(covers volumes 1-3) 01:15:32 - Next Week’s Topic: “Scum’s Wish”, requesting listener top 3 lists for 2018, House Keeping, Social Media Rundown, Sign Off Song: “wish men” by sunbrain from Beet the Vandel Buster

spoilers dangerous discord shakespeare anime xmen retrospective manga requiem indiegogo housekeeping scum seamus beet steves rin fairy tail fruits basket sayuri kuroneko news there mengo karakuri circus anime feminist seven seas entertainment scum's wish next episode preview scums vandel buster

Manga Mavericks EP. 64: Haruhi Solves Math!

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2018

ANOTHER NEWS EPISODE?! NOOOOOO!!!! Yes, circumstances have conspired to rob us of a topic this week. Sadly, the Yu Yu Hakusho podcast we planned is on indefinite hiatus. We recorded a great show, but one of our guests' audio was lost to the ether, and trying to gather the gang back together to rerecord it is too difficult right now with our competing schedules. Fear not, for we will not abandon doing a Yu Yu Hakusho-related podcast completely! We intend to record a Yu Yu Hakusho MANGA FIGHT sometime in the coming weeks to make up for the lost show. With any luck it'll be recorded and released before the end of the year! As for this episode, while we may not have a discussion topic, we're making up for it by introducing a new segments - Community Shout-Outs! From now on at the end of every show we'll shine a spotlight on art, videos, blogs, podcasts, and other content created by the Anime fan community that we really enjoyed and want to share. This week we're spotlighting two great podcasts from One Panel Later and Anime Feminist on Boys' Love manga that are great complements to each other. One Panel Later's podcast explores the history of BL and why it's important and meaningful for the women who create and consume it. Anime Feminist's podcast examines the genre through the perspectives of two gay men and a non-binary person, discussing why they resonate with these stories, examining how BL represents and misrepresents gay men, and how to examine BL's problematic aspects critically without dismissing its positive qualities. These podcasts make a great pair in enlightening those unfamiliar with BL on its history and the current conversations fans are having about the genre, and provide a great starting point to learn more about BL and explore the various different series they recommend. In addition to these great podcasts, we're also recommending a blog post by Ogiue Maniax analyzing Kongo Agon's character arc in Eyeshield 21, examining what it means to be a successful teammate and a good leader. It's always great to see in-depth analysis of an older, relatively underrated manga like Eyeshield 21, and this post is a great breakdown of the core of Agon's philosophy and how its challenged over the course of the series. Of course, alongside our Community Shout-Outs we've also got news to shout about! We discuss announcements of new manga from popular creators like Sankaku Head and Takuma Yokota, debate whether any of the Full Metal Alchemist films are any good, and lament the dissolution of the FUNimation and Crunchyroll podcast. Oh, and of course we've got to talk about how Haruhi fans helped solve a mathematical conundrum that stumped academics for over 25 years just to figure out how many possible ways you could watch every episode the series. The SOS Brigade finally solved a real mystery! Haruhi truly is god, and her followers our prophets. Maybe this'll finally convince KyoAni to make a third season. XD PODCAST BREAKDOWN: 00:22 - Intro & Updates News: 01:42 - Takeshi Azuma and Homura Kawamoto work on new Chrono Magia manga 02:39 - Carlos Zen launches new manga with Ten Ishida 03:36 - Sankaku Head launches new manga 04:24 - Suu Morishita launches new manga 06:34 - Takuma Yokota launches new manga 07:52 - Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid approaches climax 09:30 - FUNimation’s FMA: Sacred Star of Milos licenses lapses on November 21st 16:13 - FUNimation and Crunchyroll end content sharing partnership 22:19 - Hiroshi Shiibashi’s Youmacon appearance cancelled 23:03- Viz Media brings Masakazu Morita and Gou Nakanishi to Anime NYC 24:27 - Anime NYC to host premiere of Mob Psycho 100 second season 26:00 - New Astro Boy series screens at MIPCOM 28:07 - Train Man is getting a U.S.-based live-action musical adaptation 31:16 - MHA is getting a Hollywood live-action movie 35:33 - Ryo Saeba and Kenshiro join Jump Force 38:34 - Haruhi fans help solve a 25 year-old mathematical conundrum! Community Shout-outs! 41:58 - Oguie Maniax: “Harsh Lessons in Teamwork: Eyeshield 21’s Kongo Agon” 44:00 - One Panel Later Episode 34: ‘BL Manga, or Let Women Have Something ffs” & Chatty AF 72: “BL Manga” 50:25 - Wrap-Up Enjoy the show, and follow us on twitter at @manga_mavericks, on tumblr at mangamavericks.tumblr.com, and now on Youtube! You can also follow the hosts at @sniperking323 and @lumranmayasha. If you’d like to help support the show financially you can donate to Colton’s Ko-fi here and LumRanmaYasha’s Ko-fi here. Don’t forget to also like and subscribe to us on Youtube and iTunes and leave us reviews to help us curate the show and create better content! We take your suggestions and feedback very seriously and want to figure out more ways to reach out and interact with you guys, so please leave some responses!

love fear hollywood boys math anime dallas mavericks ko crunchyroll solves mha funimation kobayashi milos mob psycho agon jump force noooooo viz media anime nyc dragon maid kyoani kenshiro haruhi youmacon manga mavericks anime feminist train man community shout ryo saeba ogiue maniax homura kawamoto

Manga Mavericks EP. 64: Haruhi Solves Math!

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2018

ANOTHER NEWS EPISODE?! NOOOOOO!!!! Yes, circumstances have conspired to rob us of a topic this week. Sadly, the Yu Yu Hakusho podcast we planned is on indefinite hiatus. We recorded a great show, but one of our guests' audio was lost to the ether, and trying to gather the gang back together to rerecord it is too difficult right now with our competing schedules. Fear not, for we will not abandon doing a Yu Yu Hakusho-related podcast completely! We intend to record a Yu Yu Hakusho MANGA FIGHT sometime in the coming weeks to make up for the lost show. With any luck it'll be recorded and released before the end of the year! As for this episode, while we may not have a discussion topic, we're making up for it by introducing a new segments - Community Shout-Outs! From now on at the end of every show we'll shine a spotlight on art, videos, blogs, podcasts, and other content created by the Anime fan community that we really enjoyed and want to share. This week we're spotlighting two great podcasts from One Panel Later and Anime Feminist on Boys' Love manga that are great complements to each other. One Panel Later's podcast explores the history of BL and why it's important and meaningful for the women who create and consume it. Anime Feminist's podcast examines the genre through the perspectives of two gay men and a non-binary person, discussing why they resonate with these stories, examining how BL represents and misrepresents gay men, and how to examine BL's problematic aspects critically without dismissing its positive qualities. These podcasts make a great pair in enlightening those unfamiliar with BL on its history and the current conversations fans are having about the genre, and provide a great starting point to learn more about BL and explore the various different series they recommend. In addition to these great podcasts, we're also recommending a blog post by Ogiue Maniax analyzing Kongo Agon's character arc in Eyeshield 21, examining what it means to be a successful teammate and a good leader. It's always great to see in-depth analysis of an older, relatively underrated manga like Eyeshield 21, and this post is a great breakdown of the core of Agon's philosophy and how its challenged over the course of the series. Of course, alongside our Community Shout-Outs we've also got news to shout about! We discuss announcements of new manga from popular creators like Sankaku Head and Takuma Yokota, debate whether any of the Full Metal Alchemist films are any good, and lament the dissolution of the FUNimation and Crunchyroll podcast. Oh, and of course we've got to talk about how Haruhi fans helped solve a mathematical conundrum that stumped academics for over 25 years just to figure out how many possible ways you could watch every episode the series. The SOS Brigade finally solved a real mystery! Haruhi truly is god, and her followers our prophets. Maybe this'll finally convince KyoAni to make a third season. XD PODCAST BREAKDOWN: 00:22 - Intro & Updates News: 01:42 - Takeshi Azuma and Homura Kawamoto work on new Chrono Magia manga 02:39 - Carlos Zen launches new manga with Ten Ishida 03:36 - Sankaku Head launches new manga 04:24 - Suu Morishita launches new manga 06:34 - Takuma Yokota launches new manga 07:52 - Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid approaches climax 09:30 - FUNimation’s FMA: Sacred Star of Milos licenses lapses on November 21st 16:13 - FUNimation and Crunchyroll end content sharing partnership 22:19 - Hiroshi Shiibashi’s Youmacon appearance cancelled 23:03- Viz Media brings Masakazu Morita and Gou Nakanishi to Anime NYC 24:27 - Anime NYC to host premiere of Mob Psycho 100 second season 26:00 - New Astro Boy series screens at MIPCOM 28:07 - Train Man is getting a U.S.-based live-action musical adaptation 31:16 - MHA is getting a Hollywood live-action movie 35:33 - Ryo Saeba and Kenshiro join Jump Force 38:34 - Haruhi fans help solve a 25 year-old mathematical conundrum! Community Shout-outs! 41:58 - Oguie Maniax: “Harsh Lessons in Teamwork: Eyeshield 21’s Kongo Agon” 44:00 - One Panel Later Episode 34: ‘BL Manga, or Let Women Have Something ffs” & Chatty AF 72: “BL Manga” 50:25 - Wrap-Up Enjoy the show, and follow us on twitter at @manga_mavericks, on tumblr at mangamavericks.tumblr.com, and now on Youtube! You can also follow the hosts at @sniperking323 and @lumranmayasha. If you’d like to help support the show financially you can donate to Colton’s Ko-fi here and LumRanmaYasha’s Ko-fi here. Don’t forget to also like and subscribe to us on Youtube and iTunes and leave us reviews to help us curate the show and create better content! We take your suggestions and feedback very seriously and want to figure out more ways to reach out and interact with you guys, so please leave some responses!

fear hollywood math anime dallas mavericks ko crunchyroll solves mha funimation kobayashi milos mob psycho agon jump force noooooo boys love viz media anime nyc dragon maid kyoani kenshiro haruhi youmacon manga mavericks anime feminist train man community shout ryo saeba ogiue maniax homura kawamoto

213 - Guest Gaiden 2 - Representation with Amelia Cook

Manga Machinations

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2018 162:38

This week we launch our first special guest themed Gaiden series with Amelia Cook, creator of the Anime Feminist website! Get ready for a mega-sized episode as we interview Amelia about her manga/anime origins and how she started Anime Feminist. Then she joins us for a in-depth discussion about representation in manga/anime as we analyze our own positive and negative examples of female characters in shonen battle manga! Support Anime Feminist on patreon! Remember to send us emails! mangamachinations@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter! @mangamacpodcast Check out our tumblr! http://mangamachinations.tumblr.com Join our Discord server and come talk to us! http://discord.me/mangamac Time Stamps: 00:00:00 - Intro Song: “Re:Call” by i☆Ris from Twin Star Exorcists, Opening, Introductions, 00:03:07 - Secret Origins: Amelia tells us how she began her anime/manga fandom with Castle in the Sky, Mobile Suit Gundam Wing & Urotsukidoji: Legend of the Overfiend 00:07:13 - The dark days of buying 4 episode DVDs for 20 pounds makes Amelia appreciate the accessibility of modern streaming services 00:10:33 - The lack of a space to discuss issues in anime/manga helped create Anime Feminist but also had positive and negative consequences 00:19:55 - we talk about our experience with harassment and the lessons we learned 00:29:56 - Listener Questions: Answering what future goals Anime Feminist are planning 00:34:42 - Amelia explains why proper payment & representation with writers is key 00:43:30 - Darfox asks Amelia to elaborate the process of pitching to Anime Feminist, working with an editor to shape new articles 00:54:33 - Seamus and Amelia praise the stage adaptation of Naoki Urasawa’s Pluto 00:58:37 - Next Episode Preview and Rundown: Retrospective on Ode to Kirihito, we will do a comprehensive review of this Tezuka Osamu title(covers chapters 1-11) 00:59:03 - Main Segment Machinations Gaiden: Transition Song: “Haruka Kanata” by Asian Kung-fu Generation from Naruto, we have an open discussion about representation within manga/anime 01:02:52 - Discussing the shonen battle manga heroine archetype, dakazu and Amelia share their issues on Sakura’s character arc in Naruto 01:11:09 - We lament the typical fate of female characters being reduced to moms/wives in shonen epilogues, the body proportions of characters like Orihime from Bleach are a deal breaker for Amelia 01:17:23 - Amelia explains with Black Clover and Blue Exorcist how personal experiences effect which representations are overlooked while others are jarring, dakazu doesn’t like the non-consensual male pursuit of females represented in all entertainment 01:21:40 - We discuss the various groping perverts that are seen as comedic characters in shonen manga, we examine shonen manga as a commercial product and how that effects English adaptations 01:26:11 - We explain how despite having passionate fandoms for manga such as the female MMA manga Teppu, they still might struggle in finding a market in the West, we attribute the increase of BL/Yuri releases to the fujoshi buying them out 01:31:22 - We explore female characters in sports manga, Farewell, My Dear Cramer reflects the real life popularity of female soccer for Amelia 01:37:34 - The ensemble cast of My Hero Academia help bring a little diversity to it’s female representation, Amelia makes a case for diversity of physical body types in Keijo!!!!!!!! 01:41:03 - Personally, Amelia can appreciate the representation in Please tell me! Galko-chan while disliking it due to the character designs, But Re:Zero on the other hand has such great representation it let’s her look past the cutesy moe designs 01:46:32 - Darfox and dakazu praise how the sexually active for Haru from BEASTARS isn’t portrayed as shameful female character trait, Amelia likes Scum’s Wish for giving it’s characters complex relationships with sex 01:56:04 - Darfox likes the tough but maternal growth in Reiko Tamura from Parasyte, we wonder if pairing atypical manga/anime female characteristics to non-human characters makes them more acceptable 01:58:03 - Amelia catches an ingrained generic convention in dakazu’s perception of Emma from The Promised Neverland as gender-less, we discuss how crying for Midoriya from My Hero Academia is looked down upon, the portrayal of dirty ugly men in Kaiji are praiseworthy in darfox’s eyes 02:07:50 - Seamus and dakazu praise Shojo Fight for having excellent representation of character interactions that avoid false-conflict, we praise My Love Story!! for exploring relationships after they’ve formed, Seamus appreciates manga that explores relationships between adults without the possibility of breakups in both Friday Night Lights and What did you eat Yesterday? 02:11:54 - Amelia’s favorite relationships are couples in Nodame Cantabile and Twin Star Exorcists who support and push each other to greater success, dakazu recommends Kekkaishi for Amelia 02:18:09 - Amelia stresses the importance of getting LGBTQ+ perspectives from others who can draw from their own experiences, A Place Further Than The Universe is a realistic representation of young women’s friendships 02:23:11 - Amelia had quite relatable experience with Tokyo Tarareba Girls, The end of Absolute Boyfriend resonated a lot with working women 02:30:53 - dakazu suspects the lack of fan service in Attack on Titan might have more to due with Hajime Isayama’s lack of artistic talent, the androgynous nature of Hanji ended working in favor for non-binary representation 02:35:19 - dakazu recalls how the reader attachment to transgender representation in Family Compo moves past the manga artist’s original intent, darfox appreciates Misturo Kubo’s own female perspective towards the women in Moteki 02:38:57 - House Keeping, Next Week’s Topic: Ode to Kirihito, Social Media Rundown, Sign Off Song: “Miraikei Answer” by Trustrick from My Love Story!!

english west lgbtq attack generation discord mma dvd farewell cook anime castle personally feminists representation manga pluto naruto ode attack on titan bleach friday night lights my hero academia housekeeping scum seamus sakura promised neverland beastars black clover haru ris gaiden parasyte naoki urasawa keijo hajime isayama blue exorcist galko kaiji my love story midoriya overfiend orihime anime feminist tezuka osamu hanji twin star exorcists tokyo tarareba girls next episode preview kekkaishi kirihito asian kung moteki

Fushigi Yugi Part 1 (with Caitlin Moore and Jess Tan)

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2018 98:11

Covers volumes 1-9 of Fushigi Yugi by Yu Watase Watase’s classic stirs up a lot of feelings in this first Shojo & Tell episode to have three people voicing their opinions. The nostalgia goggles are definitely on for Ashley, Caitlin, and Jessica as they debate who the best celestial warrior is (NURIKO IS THE GREATEST! NO! TASUKI!), ponder the strange choice to have the Seiryu warriors be evil, and discuss how the isekai genre has evolved over the years since Fushigi Yugi (ugh, Sword Art Online). Other questions answered: Should FY get a new anime adaptation? Do luck and privilege intersect? Is Genbu Kaiden the superior FY? Is love really war? LINKS Fushigi Yugi (and Fushigi Yugi: Genbu Kaiden) is available from Viz Media’s Shojo Beat line Fushigi Yugi: Byakko Senki is currently running in Japan Request Viz to pick up Byakko Senki Read more of Caitlin’s thoughts on FY in her Anime Feminist posts "Education mothers" Isekai genre Watase updating FY characters to her new art style Anime Feminist also did watchalong podcasts for the FY anime if you need more FY talk Outro song: “Itoshii Hito no Tame ni” by Akemi Sato (Fushigi Yugi opening theme), which you can buy in Japanese iTunes SOCIAL Follow Caitlin on Twitter @alltsun_nodere Check out Caitlin’s blog, I Have a Heroine Problem Find Caitlin’s writings on Anime Feminist Follow Shojo & Tell on Twitter @shojoandtell Follow Shojo & Tell on Instagram @shojoandtell Follow Ashley on Twitter @AshMcD00 Comments, questions, concerns? Need to gush about your OTP? Want to tell us your favorite Celestial Warrior? Email shojoandtell [at] gmail.com or simply leave a comment on the episode page.

education covers manga tame fy sword art online shoujo shojo viz media manga podcast miaka anime feminist fushigi yuugi shoujo manga fushigi yugi seiryu shojo manga yuu watase

Boys' Love - Boys Keep Swinging

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2018 86:40

[// Pregenerate link to episode ahead of time: - clicktotweet.com- sharelinkgenerator.com]: # This week, we need an expert to get to the bottom of the difference between yaoi and shonen-ai, for starters, as we dive into the world of Boys' Love fans (just in time for Anime North)! ## Where can I learn more about Sara (Feminist Fujoshi)? Sara is the writer and moderator of the blog Feminist Fujoshi on [Tumblr](http://feministfujoshi.tumblr.com/) and [WordPress](https://feministfujoshi.wordpress.com/). Sara's work on Feminist Fujoshi started on Tumblr in 2013 and she has even done some academic research on the subject! If you want to check out more of her work, you can find her on Twitter [@blusocket](twitter.com/blusocket) and soon on [Anime Feminist](https://www.animefeminist.com/)! ## Episode outline ### Fandom Facts **History and Origins:** > In English, often abbreviated BL. Written as BL or ボイズラブ in Japanese. The manga and anime genre of fictional male homosexual romance, created for a female audience. Used interchangeably with yaoi and shounen ai in English (but not in Japanese). > > — [Fanlore - Boys' Love](https://fanlore.org/wiki/Boys%27_Love) **Search Data:** Based on the search data, interest in the literary genre of ["Yaoi" is, generally, up](https://trends.google.com/trends/explore?date=all&q=%2Fm%2F0f9s9). There was a wave of interest that appears to have started in 2011, peaked in Summer of 2015, then has been on a bit of decline ever since. It appears that Yaoi might be the general term that Google wraps up search terms under. The top 10 countries, by search volume, for Yaoi, are as follows: Thailand, Phillipines, Chile, Vietnam, Bolivia, El Salvador, Mexico, Peru, Paraguay, Russia. ### [Last Episode's](http://fanthropological.com/e/#-name) Famous Last Words **Z** Did this genre emerge simply because folks saw these elements in other stories and wanted to make a quick buck? Or was it about expressing themselves? **T** How much BL is sports manga? [// Kuroko's Basketball #5 related search topic ]: # **G** Is there a golden standard for "this is the best BL manga" OR is it getting better as time goes on? **Dan** Is there a distinction between Yaoi and Boy's Love? Why has the terminology changed? **Ari** I really like Love Live? Where are the boy bands? Are there boy idols? **Raph** "hewwo i'm 5 wats yaoi" ### The Verdict **G is in.** Gravitation struck him like a lightning rod. **T is in.** Going to check out some of Sara's recommendations. Wants to feel things! **Z is in.** Standing in front of the door to BL. Wants to open the door to vulnerability. **Sarah is in.** Complex genre with a really rich history! There's probably something for everyone, but you might have to dig. ### This week's spotlight [// Yaoi-con ]: # **[Yaoi North](https://yaoinorth.com/)** > Yaoi North was originally created in 2004 by Bishounen Hideto and Gryvon, after a discussion in Anime North 2004's yaoi panel about the need for an East Coast version of Yaoi-Con. A few months later, Hideto and Gryvon approached the Anime North staff with the idea of Yaoi North, a one-room event inside Anime North similar to the J-Rock room. They were given the go, and from there Yaoi North was born. Hideto pulled Chris in as staff to do artwork for us while Gryvon grabbed both Matan and Covarla as her lackeys, originally having Matan run Gay Sex 101 and Covarla check IDs. Yaoi North 2005 was the first run of the con. The majority of the programming was taken over by viewings, but a number of staple panels grew out of this year - namely Crossplay 101, World History of Homosexuality, and the ever-popular Gay Sex 101, which ran over its original one hour timeslot to become the longest running panel in con history. > > — [Yaoi North - About Us](https://yaoinorth.com/about-yaoiyuri-north/) [// Plugs go here ]: # ### Famous Last Words Th

#54 - Manga & Anime For Girls

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2017 72:43

What if all Marvel movies were only targeted at men / boys? That's a sort of weird thing that we think about as we get into this week's topic: Fans of anime and manga "for girls" (aka: Shoujo and Josei). What is the most popular shoujo / josei title? Do men read / watch it? How successful is it? All this and more on this week's episode with special guest, Caitline Moore ("I Have a Heroine Problem", Anime Feminist)!

#54 - Manga & Anime For Girls

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2017 72:43

What if all Marvel movies were only targeted at men / boys? That's a sort of weird thing that we think about as we get into this week's topic: Fans of anime and manga "for girls" (aka: Shoujo and Josei). What is the most popular shoujo / josei title? Do men read / watch it? How successful is it? All this and more on this week's episode with special guest, Caitline Moore ([I Have a Heroine Problem](https://heroineproblem.com/), [Anime Feminist](https://www.animefeminist.com/author/caitlinmoore/))! Next week, we'll overthrow a dystopian goverment (WAKE UP, MEEPLE!) and probably grow a bunch of fields to feed our family to _not_ die in some medieval time; that's right, we'll be talking about fans of board games! ## Where can I learn more about Caitlin Moore? Caitlin is the author of [I Have a Heroine Problem](https://heroineproblem.com/), a blog about critically examining media (particularly, shoujo and other anime / manga) from a feminist perspective. Right now, she is running a column examining abusive relationships in Shoujo, which is on week eleven as of this writing. She is also a contributor to the [Anime Feminist](https://www.animefeminist.com/author/caitlinmoore/) as a columnist and ocassional Chatty AF (the Anime Feminist's podcast) guest. She is also a multiple-time panelist at a variety of conventions, tackling topics such as _Awesome Women Making Anime_, _Romance and Abuse in Shoujo Manga_, _Isekai Shoujo of the 1990s_, and _Is This Feminist or Not?_ AND, if that's not enough, you can find her on Twitter: [@alltsun_nodere](https://twitter.com/alltsun_nodere) ## Episode outline ### Fandom Facts **Origins and history:** Anime and manga (animation and comics) are very broad categories of media, originating in Japan. Shoujo (_young girl_) is one of four main categories of anime and manga targeted at different groups also including shounen (for boys), josei (for women) and seinin (for men). Shoujo and josei are not so much a genre unto themselves as they are target demographics for reader/viewership. Shoujo dates back to the earliest 20th century when magazines specifically for girls first appeared in Japan. The wide-eyed look commonly associated with shoujo dates back to early illustrations in these magazines. Until the mid-1960s, men vastly outnumbered women in terms of mangaka, and between 1950 and 1969 large audiences for manga emerged in Japan, as did a flood of young female mangaka. ([Wikipedia - Shōjo manga](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sh%C5%8Djo_manga)) Josei began to appear during the 1980s during a different manga boom when girls who grew up reading shoujo manga in the 50s and 60s wanted manga for adult women. ([Wikipedia - Josei manga](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Josei_manga)) The history of shoujo and josei would be an episode in itself, so we'll leave it at that for now! Broadly, shoujo _tends_ to focus on romance and interpersonal relationships, and includes titles that you may know of like _Revolutionary Girl Utena_, _Sailor Moon_, _Fushigi Yuugi_ and _Ouran Host Club_. Josei _tends_ to focus on slice-of-life stories and more realistic relationships (as compared to idealized ones) and includes titles like _Kuragehime / Princess Jellyfish_, _Loveless_, _Paradise Kiss_, and _Honey and Clover_. [// I also saw Yuri on Ice listed as Josei on My Anime List?? ]: # **Most Active:** Anecdotally, it would be easy to say now-ish is the time that Shoujo and Josei fandoms are most active with shows like Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card, Sailor Moon Crystal, and the [boom of Josei titles being released in North America](http://www.animefeminist.com/feature-josei-renaissance/). ...And [Google Trends data](https://trends.google.com/trends/explore?date=all&q=%2Fm%2F0751y) would mostly support that hypothesis. Interest in Shoujo and Josei manga by search volume had been mostly flat since 2004 until around 2013 where interest starting creeping up, with some large peaks a

japan marvel girls north america romance abuse anime sailor moon clover loveless yuri on ice shoujo meeple myanimelist revolutionary girl utena manga anime sailor moon crystal josei paradise kiss anime feminist cardcaptor sakura clear card fushigi yuugi ouran host club shoujo manga

AGP#080 – Live Studio Audience at Anime Expo 2017

Ani-Gamers Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2017

Evan and David were at the same convention and actually carved out some time to podcast together! In this episode, recorded on Saturday night (Day 1) of Anime Expo, the hosts sit down with guests Natasha (of Isn't It Electrifying) and Peter Fobian (of Crunchyroll and Anime Feminist) to discuss the con thus far, including events for Yuri!!! on Ice, Cardcaptor Sakura, and Welcome to the Ballroom. Also the recording was definitely a little ... bad, but we did our best to balance the audio. Topics include: 7-hour lines, Fate/Cartoon Girlfriend, and the Miles Davis of EDM druids. Send us feedback at podcast@anigamers.com! Show notes, links, comments, and more can be found at http://anigamers.com/podcast.

AGP#080 – Live Studio Audience at Anime Expo 2017

Ani-Gamers Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2017

Evan and David were at the same convention and actually carved out some time to podcast together! In this episode, recorded on Saturday night (Day 1) of Anime Expo, the hosts sit down with guests Natasha (of Isn't It Electrifying) and Peter Fobian (of Crunchyroll and Anime Feminist) to discuss the con thus far, including events for Yuri!!! on Ice, Cardcaptor Sakura, and Welcome to the Ballroom. Also the recording was definitely a little ... bad, but we did our best to balance the audio. Topics include: 7-hour lines, Fate/Cartoon Girlfriend, and the Miles Davis of EDM druids. Send us feedback at podcast@anigamers.com! Show notes, links, comments, and more can be found at http://anigamers.com/podcast.

Chatty AF 7: Team Q&A Part 2

Chatty AF

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2017 61:26

Part 2 of Anime Feminist’s six-month anniversary Q&A. Amelia, Dee, Peter, and Vrai answer questions about their anime viewing of the past six months. 00:00 Intro 01:34 Anime viewing habits 04:58 What kind of anime are you drawn to? 12:04 What is your favorite show that has aired since you started up? - senpai;notes @senpainotes 16:44 Of all the anime/manga your readers recommended, which ones did you like the most? - Sephyxer @Sephyxer 22:01 What's your favorite guilty pleasure anime from the past 6 mos? (Bonus: try to convince us to watch it by pitching it like an infomercial) - Ebonne B @SableSteel 30:27 How often do you guys legit enjoy problematic anime? - Scott A @greenteasamurai 34:21 What anime have you really wanted to like but been unable to, and why? - Talewind @spiritskyes 47:01 What series has come closest to flawless and in the same breath, what have you seen that is the most irredeemable? - William Dunn @thedunntist 52:02 What other shows do you most look forward to writing on, whether it’s a current/upcoming show or a classic? - senpai;notes @senpainotes 59:57 Outro Amelia: twitter.com/neutralfemale Dee: twitter.com/joseinextdoor Peter: twitter.com/peterfobian Vrai: twitter.com/WriterVrai AniFem Patreon: www.patreon.com/animefeminist AniFem Twitter: twitter.com/AnimeFeminist AniFem Facebook: www.facebook.com/animefem/ AniFem Tumblr: https://animefeminist.tumblr.com/ Recorded Saturday 29th April 2017 Music: Open Those Bright Eyes by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

anime kevin macleod vrai chatty anime feminist william dunn

Chatty AF 6: Team Q&A Part 1

Chatty AF

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2017 68:48

Part 1 of Anime Feminist’s 6 month anniversary Q&A. Amelia, Dee, Peter, and Vrai answer questions about the founding, development, and future of Anime Feminist. 00:00 Intro 01:45 Origin stories 16:20 In those 6 months running AniFem what did you guys enjoy the most? And what was the biggest challenge? - Marion Bea @marionbwrites 30:38 How much of what you're doing now is a surprise to you? Like what's unexpected, what's not? Quiet Dove @theplatinumdove 39:21 How did you become what you wanted irt media criticism, and do you have any advice on that front? Quiet Dove @theplatinumdove 53:31 What do you think the NEXT six months will look like? @7_is_lucky 1:07:23 Outro Amelia: twitter.com/neutralfemale Dee: twitter.com/joseinextdoor Peter: twitter.com/peterfobian Vrai: twitter.com/WriterVrai AniFem Patreon: www.patreon.com/animefeminist AniFem Twitter: twitter.com/AnimeFeminist AniFem Facebook: www.facebook.com/animefem/ Recorded Saturday 29th April 2017 Music: Open Those Bright Eyes by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

origin kevin macleod vrai chatty anime feminist

The Other Side - Episode 135: I Smell A Rat (King)

Anime Outsiders

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2016 103:03

It’s finally happened; anime has a Sarkeesian. Or a Sarkeesian wannabe, anyway. Anime Feminist is a new blog helmed by a handful of people from the anime industry who want to obsess over all the identity politics in anime they can in between begging you for Patreon bux. You may find it hard to trust your once-favorite anime licensors again once you find out who’s involved in this little cabal. And a as bonus, The Other Side finds itself having to teach grown-ass adults how human interaction works.

smell other side rat king sarkeesian anime feminist

My Hero Academia: Avengers Ensemble!

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970

This week, this Nicks have a look at the hot new (3-year old) shounen anime that's sweeping the world - Boku no Hero Academia! They'll talk about the strengths and weaknesses of ensemble shows, what the superhero craze looks like reflected through and Japanese mirror and whether or not anyone axtually likes Mineta! [Click here](https://fundraise.cancerresearch.org/fundraiser/1947095) for more information on the Livestream for the Cure! ### Fandom Facts “My Hero Academia … follows Izuku Midoriya, a boy born without superpowers (called quirks) in a world where they have become commonplace, but who still dreams of becoming a hero himself. He is scouted by the world's greatest hero, who shares his quirk with Izuku after recognizing his potential, and later enrolls him in a high school for heroes in training.” * The BNHA subreddit is pretty popular: Within the first three months of the subreddit's creation, it went from almost 300 000th to somewhere in the 15 000's ([and is now ~1400th most popular subreddit)](http://redditmetrics.com/r/BokuNoHeroAcademia). * Someone did a fan survey with general interests in the anime [on the subreddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/BokuNoHeroAcademia/comments/6uqpvz/results_of_the_my_hero_academia_anime_demographic/) (circa 2018). Of the over 400 responses, here are some interesting bits: * Best aspect of BNHA: The characters (53%), the overall concept (28%) * 11% dislike generally shonen (the remainder are either indifferent or like shonen) * 47% have read the manga in its entirety * 7% dropped the show completely; 5.8% strongly disliked it or hated it * There was also this fan survey which was more about the characters [which had some demographics](https://www.reddit.com/r/BokuNoHeroAcademia/comments/6655jk/bnha_sub_survey_final_results_highly_indeep/) (and a thousand responses)! * Predominantly male (76.4%), with some female representation (20.6%) * Overwhelmingly young: 85%+ under 24 (20-24: 42.7%; 17-19: 33.2%) * Favourite character: Izuku Midoriya (39.2%), Katsuki Bakugou (21.5%), Toshinori Yagi (18.8%) * Main weakness of the show: Too many characters (46.5%), some characters have limited development (33.6%) * Interest in BNHA is definitely on the rise, and [it's the most popular it's been … ever](https://trends.google.com/trends/explore?date=all&q=%2Fm%2F012ccg16,%2Fm%2F0g27s9,%2Fm%2F030l0z,%2Fm%2F01_f03) (which isn't surprising, since it's still coming out). * BUT while it is popular, it hasn't surpassed Naruto (too big to show) or One Piece (on the decline), even if it is overcoming series like Bleach and Fairy Tale. * According to Fandometrics, BNHA was the #1 Anime and Manga fandom, and #5 fandom overall for 2018. ### First Impressions #### Z: Before I started watching the series I figured that it was just another shonen series that G was really into because he's a fan of superhero stuff. Admittedly, even watching through the first episode or two I wasn't quite convinced that it was anything more than just another Dragon Ball, another sprawling shonen series poised to seize the world's imagination the way that Naruto or One Piece did. But then, I think it was something said during Deku's initial training (or maybe just the quirkiness of seeing all the Star Wars references in place names -- neat, but...why!?) or maybe his heroism in trying to save Bakugo from the sludge villain, after that bit of the show demonstrated its heart I was in for the long haul. #### T: Beyond know that it is popular, and seeing it crop up in spots like the Anime Feminist, I didn't think much of it other than that it might be the next Fairy Tale / Bleach / Naruto / Dragonball Z / Shonen show. G heavily recommended it and I watched the first season, and while there were still heavy shonen tones, I got a better appreciation of it, and liked the vibe (X-men, but anime) and that it wasn't all

#54 - Manga & Anime For Girls

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970

What if all Marvel movies were only targeted at men / boys? That's a sort of weird thing that we think about as we get into this week's topic: Fans of anime and manga "for girls" (aka: Shoujo and Josei). What is the most popular shoujo / josei title? Do men read / watch it? How successful is it? All this and more on this week's episode with special guest, Caitline Moore ([I Have a Heroine Problem](https://heroineproblem.com/), [Anime Feminist](https://www.animefeminist.com/author/caitlinmoore/))! Next week, we'll overthrow a dystopian goverment (WAKE UP, MEEPLE!) and probably grow a bunch of fields to feed our family to _not_ die in some medieval time; that's right, we'll be talking about fans of board games! ## Where can I learn more about Caitlin Moore? Caitlin is the author of [I Have a Heroine Problem](https://heroineproblem.com/), a blog about critically examining media (particularly, shoujo and other anime / manga) from a feminist perspective. Right now, she is running a column examining abusive relationships in Shoujo, which is on week eleven as of this writing. She is also a contributor to the [Anime Feminist](https://www.animefeminist.com/author/caitlinmoore/) as a columnist and ocassional Chatty AF (the Anime Feminist's podcast) guest. She is also a multiple-time panelist at a variety of conventions, tackling topics such as _Awesome Women Making Anime_, _Romance and Abuse in Shoujo Manga_, _Isekai Shoujo of the 1990s_, and _Is This Feminist or Not?_ AND, if that's not enough, you can find her on Twitter: [@alltsun_nodere](https://twitter.com/alltsun_nodere) ## Episode outline ### Fandom Facts **Origins and history:** Anime and manga (animation and comics) are very broad categories of media, originating in Japan. Shoujo (_young girl_) is one of four main categories of anime and manga targeted at different groups also including shounen (for boys), josei (for women) and seinin (for men). Shoujo and josei are not so much a genre unto themselves as they are target demographics for reader/viewership. Shoujo dates back to the earliest 20th century when magazines specifically for girls first appeared in Japan. The wide-eyed look commonly associated with shoujo dates back to early illustrations in these magazines. Until the mid-1960s, men vastly outnumbered women in terms of mangaka, and between 1950 and 1969 large audiences for manga emerged in Japan, as did a flood of young female mangaka. ([Wikipedia - Shōjo manga](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sh%C5%8Djo_manga)) Josei began to appear during the 1980s during a different manga boom when girls who grew up reading shoujo manga in the 50s and 60s wanted manga for adult women. ([Wikipedia - Josei manga](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Josei_manga)) The history of shoujo and josei would be an episode in itself, so we'll leave it at that for now! Broadly, shoujo _tends_ to focus on romance and interpersonal relationships, and includes titles that you may know of like _Revolutionary Girl Utena_, _Sailor Moon_, _Fushigi Yuugi_ and _Ouran Host Club_. Josei _tends_ to focus on slice-of-life stories and more realistic relationships (as compared to idealized ones) and includes titles like _Kuragehime / Princess Jellyfish_, _Loveless_, _Paradise Kiss_, and _Honey and Clover_. [// I also saw Yuri on Ice listed as Josei on My Anime List?? ]: # **Most Active:** Anecdotally, it would be easy to say now-ish is the time that Shoujo and Josei fandoms are most active with shows like Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card, Sailor Moon Crystal, and the [boom of Josei titles being released in North America](http://www.animefeminist.com/feature-josei-renaissance/). ...And [Google Trends data](https://trends.google.com/trends/explore?date=all&q=%2Fm%2F0751y) would mostly support that hypothesis. Interest in Shoujo and Josei manga by search volume had been mostly flat since 2004 until around 2013 where interest starting creeping up, with some large peaks a

japan marvel girls north america romance abuse anime sailor moon clover loveless yuri on ice shoujo meeple myanimelist revolutionary girl utena manga anime sailor moon crystal josei paradise kiss anime feminist cardcaptor sakura clear card fushigi yuugi ouran host club shoujo manga

Boys' Love - Boys Keep Swinging