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Weekly Round-Up, 18-24 2026: Women in Localization, Wandering Son Reprint, and Switch Features
AniFem Round-Up Choosing to “Remain Strong” Against Female Criticism: The vindictive storytelling of Eiichiro Oda Oda started his career by including women in prominent and active roles in…
Has an anime ever helped you deal with grief?
Have different series helped you at different times? Did a show you’d already seen gain new meaning? Have you ever recommended a series to a loved one going…
Weekly Round-Up, 11-17 March 2026: Capcom vs SAG-AFTRA, Netflix One Piece, and Pokopia Accessibility
AniFem Round-Up The Villain Edit: Dissecting how Oshi no Ko evokes real-life tragedy in its depictions of harassment and reality TV culture Oshi no Ko shines a light…
Which anime would you like to see get more accolades?
Are industry awards important to you? Do awards or honors make you more likely to check a series out? What award would you invent to give your fave? The…
Weekly Round-Up, 4-10 March 2026: Crunchyroll Layoffs, Series Pulled from MangaONE, and Tamon’s Fangirls
AniFem Round-Up Anime girl King Arthur and the history of genderbending in the Fate series While occasionally thematically messy and narratively convoluted, Fate’s long history of genderbending is…
Which neurodivergent anime or manga character most resonates with you?
Favorite work with overt representation? Favorite neurodiverent-coded character? Favorite related nonfiction or essay manga? The post Which neurodivergent anime or manga character most resonates with you? appeared first on…
Chatty AF 241: 2026 Winter Mid-Season Check-In (WITH TRANSCRIPT)
Vrai, Dee, and Peter meet to discuss the 2026 Winter season’s absolute cornucopia of shojo, josei, and romance anime! The post Chatty AF 241: 2026 Winter Mid-Season Check-In (WITH…
The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity – Series Review
Love and affection will bloom in your heart in a series that sets the foundation for a romance based not solely on an initial spark, but an exploration…
Anime girl King Arthur and the history of genderbending in the Fate series
While occasionally thematically messy and narratively convoluted, Fate’s long history of genderbending is rooted in a genuine interest in exploring gender, identity, and personhood. The post Anime girl King…
Weekly Round-Up, 25 February – 3 March 2026: Publisher Ethics, Accessibility at Cons, and a Very Joseimuke Winter
AniFem Round-Up Cripple Punk Motifs in Tank Chair The ongoing post-apocalyptic manga embodies the ethos of cripple punk — that disabled people can be rude, angry, messy, and…
What artist would you most like to see reinvent a classic anime?
Would your pick change if the work was outside the artist’s usual genres? Do you have a dream artist collaboration? What kind of changes would you most want…
Cripple Punk Motifs in Tank Chair
Tank Chair provides the kind of disabled power fantasy that has previously only existed in the minds of disabled people, and has never been so beautifully realized in…
Weekly Round-Up, 11-24 February 2026: Mental Health Games, Ultra Maniac, and Inside Anime Dubbing
AniFem Round-Up Cosmic Princess Kaguya – Movie Review Vocaloid, fairytales, and major sapphic energy combine to create an early contender for best anime film of 2026. I Have…
What pre-2000 shojo would you most like to see adapted?
A series that hasn’t been adapted yet? A series with an outdated or incomplete adaptation? A series that could use a radical reimagining? The post What pre-2000 shojo would…
Chatty AF 240: NANA Watchalong Part 2 – Episodes 8-17 (WITH TRANSCRIPT)
Tony, Vrai, and Destiny return for Part 2 of their NANA watchalong, where they discuss Hachi’s sexuality, Junko-bashing, and the reality vs the mystique of Nana O! The post…
I Have No Enemies: Vinland Saga and the ethics of political nonviolence
Vinland Saga challenges our relationships with nonviolent resistance as individual moral actors and members of a collective struggle for a world free of state violence. The post I Have…
Cosmic Princess Kaguya – Movie Review
You'll be seeing stars in the sapphic colored sky in this film that centers two girls striving to defy destiny while coming to love each other as friends,…
Weekly Round-Up, 4-10 February 2026: Black Radical Thought in Japan, 70s Shojo Exhibit, and Yakuza Kiwami 3
AniFem Round-Up 2026 Winter Anime Three-Episode Check-In 2026 has started off with a lot of big, complicated Gender Feelings, tackled with a range of styles and skill levels–here’s…
What anime from the last 10 years are you still waiting for a physical release of?
How often do you collect physical media? Do you think the odds of a physical release for your fave are high? What are the minimum features that you…
Solo Leveling’s Adaptation and the Echoes of Anti-Korean Sentiment and Japanese Imperialism
Solo Leveling's Japanese release removed all references to Korea, changing both character and location names to Japanese alternatives--a decision that becomes especially glaring when the Jeju Island Arc…
2026 Winter Anime Three-Episode Check-In
2026 has started off with a lot of big, complicated Gender Feelings, looked at with a range of styles and skill levels. The post 2026 Winter Anime Three-Episode Check-In…
Weekly Round-Up, 28 January – 3 February 2026: Emergency Contraceptives, Gunpla Girls, and Crunchyroll Price Increases
AniFem Round-Up Strength Unsaid: How Moribito’s main characters normalize gender equality The roles and characterization of main characters Balsa, Tanda, and Prince Chagum make gender equality seem natural,…
What should streaming sites be doing to improve their services?
What elements are most important to you for a site’s usability? At what point does a service or brand become unsalvageable? What’s your current favorite platform for watching…
Chatty AF 239: Sanda Retrospective (WITH TRANSCRIPT)
Tony, Caitlin, and ANN’s Sylvia get together to talk about Paru Itagaki’s madcap dystopic LGBTQ romance battle shonen, featuring a sexy Santa Claus! Episode Information Date Recorded: January…
Weekly Round-Up, 21-27 January 2026: Shojo in 2026, Love Bullet in English, and Ikemen
AniFem Round-Up Anime Feminist Recommendations of Fall 2025 2025 closed out with some wildly ambitious shows that weren’t afraid to take big swings. Anime Feminist’s Top Picks for…
Anime Feminist’s Top Picks for 2025
2025 brought us multiple passion projects from talented women across the anime industry, and we only hope to be as lucky in 2026. The post Anime Feminist’s Top…
Mononoke, To Be Hero X, Apocalypse Hotel, Maebashi Witches, Medalist
Anime Feminist Recommendations of Fall 2025
2025 closed out with some wildly ambitious shows that weren't afraid to take big swings. The post Anime Feminist Recommendations of Fall 2025 appeared first on Anime Feminist.
Weekly Round-Up, 14-20 January 2026: BL OVAs, Gene Bride, and Anime in the UK
AniFem Round-Up Oedo Fire Slayer -The Legend of Phoenix- – Episode 1 Historical fiction about a fire-fighter is a great concept, but the 3D animation can’t keep up…
What was your favorite anime of 2025?
Favorite anime original? Favorite adaptation? Favorite sequel/continuation? The post What was your favorite anime of 2025? appeared first on Anime Feminist.
2026 Winter Premiere Digest
We're up to our ears in joseimuke anime this season, and we couldn't be happier! The post 2026 Winter Premiere Digest appeared first on Anime Feminist.
You and I Are Polar Opposites – Episode 1
Opposites attract in a fantastic premiere that's a love letter to high school romance manga with its grounded characters and amazing dubcast. The post You and I Are Polar…
Kaya-chan Isn’t Scary – Episode 1
The show's not especially scary either, but it's got good foundations and a great Weird Little Girl at its heart. The post Kaya-chan Isn’t Scary – Episode 1 appeared…
The Villainess Is Adored by the Prince of the Neighbor Kingdom – Episode 1
It's perfectly fine, but if you don't want a 100% straightforward villainess isekai then this isn't for you. The post The Villainess Is Adored by the Prince of the…
Oedo Fire Slayer -The Legend of Phoenix- – Episode 1
Historical fiction about a fire-fighter is a great concept, but the 3D animation can't keep up with the action. The post Oedo Fire Slayer -The Legend of Phoenix- –…
Weekly Round-Up, 7-13 January 2026: Mixed Japanese Rep in PreCure, Shojo Drama Adaptations, and Cygames AI
AniFem Round-Up Wash It All Away – Episode 1 A story about clothing and community that promises low stakes but high satisfaction and thankfully delivers. Noble Reincarnation: Born…
In the Clear Moonlit Dusk – Episode 1
While I remain frustrated with the broader trends this story is tapping into, I think it also has a lot of potential to unfold into a sweet romance…
Scum of the Brave – Episode 1
It's a fun urban fantasy held back by a glaring lack of polish. The post Scum of the Brave – Episode 1 appeared first on Anime Feminist.
Reincarnated as a Dragon Hatchling – Episode 1
It feels a little like an also-ran version of So I'm a Spider, So What? But it's far from the worst fantasy show airing this season. The post Reincarnated…
A Misanthrope Teaches a Class for Demi-Humans – Episode 1
I honestly don't understand who this show is for, because monsterfuckers will get nothing from it, and anybody else will find it astonishingly bland. The post A Misanthrope Teaches…
DARK MOON: THE BLOOD ALTAR – Episode 1
This premiere will have you seeking a taste of the night elsewhere with it's poorly executed dub, stilted characters, and less than intriguing seasonal debut. The post DARK MOON:…
Roll Over and Die – Episode 1
You can improve any genre by adding gay to it, but...does the "kicked out of the party" microgenre deserve to be elevated by lesbians? The post Roll Over and…
Dead Account – Episode 1
A dead on arrival premiere that feels like a compilation of ideas from other, bigger shonen action titles. The post Dead Account – Episode 1 appeared first on Anime…
HELL MODE – Episode 1
The back half flirts with becoming a bright adventure fantasy, but it's bogged down in tired (albeit mostly harmless) isekai tropes. The post HELL MODE – Episode 1 appeared…
High School! Kimengumi – Episode 1
You'll either yuck-yuck-yuck or just say yuck at this comedy premiere that's a blast from the past and perhaps should have remained there. The post High School! Kimengumi –…
What’s your most anticipated Winter 2026 anime?
Most exciting new series? Sequel or continuation? Is there a show out that’s surprised you already, positively or negatively? The post What’s your most anticipated Winter 2026 anime? appeared…
SHIBOYUGI: Playing Death Games to Put Food on the Table – Episode 1
SHIBOYUGI's beautiful double-length premiere doesn't make for a bad short film, but it's hard to see it having staying power as a series. The post SHIBOYUGI: Playing Death Games…
Champignon Witch – Episode 1
Despite its unhurried pace and touches of whimsy, Champignon Witch is very much a story about social ostracization and how cultural norms and surface-level assumptions can unfairly relegate…
Easygoing Territory Defense by the Optimistic Lord – Episode 1
It's thoroughly unremarkable fantasy slop, from the bland protagonist to the "good slave owner" trope. The post Easygoing Territory Defense by the Optimistic Lord – Episode 1 appeared first…
The Invisible Man and His Soon-to-Be Wife – Episode 1
I’d refrain from stamping Yako with “good representation” or “bad representation” because, you know, we love nuance; but I’d say The Invisible Man and His Soon-to-Be Wife is…
A Gentle Noble’s Vacation Recommendation – Episode 1
A disappointingly underbaked adaptation from a creative team that feels poorly matched to the material. The post A Gentle Noble’s Vacation Recommendation – Episode 1 appeared first on Anime…