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Artist Resources We Love, Vol. 3
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Sankarea: Undying Love (Volume 4) – We Always Eat the Ones We Love
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Review: Love Me, Love Me Not, Vol. 4
The final panels of Love Me, Love Me Not (Omoi, Omoware, Furi, Furare) volume three weren’t merely a tease; the entirety of volume four deals with the repercussions…
We Must Never Fall in Love! Volume 4 Review
While love triangles aren't to everyone's liking, We Must Never Fall in Love! Volume 4 at least leads to a good pay-off in that department.
OVAs We Love
We asked contributors, friends, and colleagues to tell us about an OVA they love. Here's what they shared.
An Incurable Case of Love, Vol. 4
An Incurable Case of Love Volume 4 by Maki Enjoji I do always wish that we got more josei from Viz, but I will take my one series…
I’m in Love with the Villainess, Vol. 4
By Inori and Hanagata. Released in Japan as “Watashi no Oshi wa Akuyaku Reijou” by GL Bunko. Released in North America by Seven Seas. Translated by Kevin Ishizaka.…
Unionization Resources
As conversations about worker rights and collective action become increasingly common in various industries, it felt like a good time to put together a small primer. This is…
#FreePalestine Resources
Please note that in addition to the contextual readings and fundraising sources below, activists have noted that keeping news of the attacks visible on social media is an…
Why We Love Stories
stories .... that's it. #anime #videoessay #stories #lifelessons
Why We Love Konosuba
What happens when you put the worst hero, the worst goddess, the best worst wizard, and a pretty ok paladin (with some issues) in one party? Pure Magic. Become…
Why We Love Clannad
Clannad is a masterpiece. It's one of the most well known and highest rated slice of life anime thanks to how many people it made cry. I…
Until I Love Myself: The Journey of a Nonbinary Manga Artist Vol 1 Review
Poppy Pesuyama's Until I Love Myself is a manga that paints a painful image of their processing their sexual assault as a nonbinary person.
4 Resources That Shaped The Way I Understand Anime
It's finally time to put my money where my mouth is and give some advice to improve the level of anime discourse. I'm currently doing my 14 day…
Fundraising Bundle Resources
This month we’ve included several currently ongoing bundles raising money for a variety of fundraisers. Please note that compared to previous resource posts, these are especially time-sensitive links.
Domestic Violence Resources
Resources for safety and support during COVID-19 (Futures Without Violence) Hotlines and advisory links specific to seeking help during the pandemic. Anti-Racism Tools and Resources for Sexual and…
Power Outage Resources
While this is unfortunately not an exhaustive list for the cities currently suffering without power, we’ve tried to round up general tips to stay warm as well as…
Trans Advocacy Resources
The latest mass shooting enacted maliciously on the Trans Day of Remembrance is the latest in the continual ongoing push by hate groups to dehumanize, cut off care…
Fandom Studies Resources
The list below offers some notable books and more informal discussion as places to start, as well as a few anime fandom-specific essays.
How Do We Relationship?, Vol. 2
It seems entirely fitting to end a tempestuous week here on Okazu with a tempestuous series. Tamifull’s college drama fits the mood perfectly. In Volume 1, we met…
Love After World Domination – 02 – We Are Who We Are
After showing us the current state of their relationship in the premiere, Koiseka takes us back six months ago to when Desumi and Fudou first met. Standing atop…
Why We Love Spy x Family
Spy x Family is an anime. A very good one. Possibly THE one of the year? Regardless, a whole lot of people love it a whole lot. Here's…
We Love Anime Touring Festival 2021
Anime fans across the UK are in for a cinematic treat with the We Love Anime 2021 Touring Festival. Set to run at the Showroom Cinema, Sh...
Why We Love Oshi no Ko
Oshi no Ko blew the doors off every other anime this spring with a premiere that hit like truck-kun. After a finale nearly as spectacular, it's time to…
Why We Still Love This Anime
I could simply just say Cowboy Bebop is amazing and call it a day. But I wont do that to you. Netflix's live-action Cowboy Bebop came out on…
2021 Pride Month Resources
Anti-Trans Laws Are Making Trans Youth Feel Unsafe (Teen Vogue, Mary Retta) Summary of the recent wave of anti-trans bills specifically aimed at blocking access to medical care…
Free Resources for Artists
A wealth of information on animation, design, storyboarding and more.
2022 Pride Month Resources
For Those Seeking or in Flight: Black Trans*feminist Nihilism (Red Voice, g) A work of theory attempting to take Afro-pessimism and articulate an alternative that acknowledges and embraces…
Podcast and YouTube Resources
Just in time for August and Women in Translation Month, here’s a list of resources about Japanese women writers for listening and watching.
United States Abortion Resources
National Network of Abortion Funds A comprehensive site with lists of abortion providers in the United States, connections to doctors, and links to donation funds. THE BRIGID ALLIANCE…
Online Therapy Vetting Resources
The need for accessible mental health care has become more and more apparent since the initial pandemic, and many online services have arisen trying to fill that void.…
Mental Health Care Resources
52 Mental Health Resources for Disabled People, POC, LGBTQ Folks, and More (Teen Vogue, Araya Baker) A list of directories and search tools meant to help those looking…
GAIA GEAR VOL.4
Volume five is up in its entirety on Patreon! Expect the radio drama to kick off next month! ガイア・ギア4 GAIA GEAR 4 PUBLICATION INFORMATION Publisher: Kadokawa Shoten (Kadokawa…
Girls Kingdom, Vol. 4
By Nayo and Shio Sakura. Released in Japan by GL Bunko. Released in North America by J-Novel Club. Translated by Philip Reuben. Because a series such as Girls…
Sabikui Bisco, Vol. 4
By Shinji Cobkubo and K Akagishi. Released in Japan by Dengeki Bunko. Released in North America by Yen On. Translated by Jake Humphrey. This review really cannot happen…
Unnamed Memory, Vol. 4
By Kuji Furumiya and chibi. Released in Japan by Dengeki Bunko. Released in North America by Yen On. Translated by Sarah Tangney. As I predicted, the afterword of…
Otherside Picnic, Vol. 4
By Iori Miyazawa and shirakaba. Released in Japan as “Urasekai Picnic” by Hayakawa Bunko JA. Released in North America by J-Novel Club. Translated by Sean McCann. Last time…
Tearmoon Empire, Vol. 4
By Nozomu Mochitsuki and Gilse. Released in Japan as “Tearmoon Teikoku Monogatari” by TO Books. Released in North America digitally by J-Novel Club. Translated by David Teng. We’ve…
BLog: Given Vol. 4
BLog reviews recent boys love, yaoi and LGBTQ+ English translation manga. Given Vol. 4Story and art: Natsuki KizuTranslation: Sheldon DrzkaPublisher: SuBLime MangaRelease Date: Nov. 10, 2020 (…
Bibliophile Princess, Vol. 4
By Yui and Satsuki Sheena. Released in Japan as “Mushikaburi-hime” by Ichijinsha Bunko Iris NEO. Released in North America by J-Novel Club. Translated by Alyssa Niioka. Last time…
061 - Chobits vol. 4
061: Chobits vol. 4 Chapters 37 to 48 By CLAMP English Translation by Shirley Kubo Lettering by John Clark Topics: When asked if she…
Arifureta Zero, Vol. 4
By Ryo Shirakome and Takaya-ki. Released in Japan as “Arifureta Shokugyou de Sekai Saikyou Rei” by Overlap Bunko. Released in North America digitally by J-Novel Club. Translated by…
Durarara!!SH, Vol. 4
By Ryohgo Narita and Suzuhito Yasuda. Released in Japan by Dengeki Bunko. Released in North America by Yen On. Translated by Stephen Paul. Apologies to those wanting to…
Given Vol. 4 Review
I can think of no clever opening line, so, “its good” will have to suffice.
033 - Sundome vol. 4
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Heart Cocktail Vol 4
Heart Cocktail , based on a manga series by Watase Seizou, is a joint project between DarkWispers (Darkonius), Lonely Chaser (MartyMcflies...
Love Me, Love Me Not, Vol. 2
Love Me, Love Me Not, Volume 2 by Io Sakisaka At two volumes in, I’m not feeling quite as connected to the characters in Love Me, Love Me…
Love Me, Love Me Not, Vol 1
Love Me, Love Me Not, Volume 1 by Io Sakisaka Strobe Edge was good, and Ao Haru Ride is a special series, so I was very excited when…