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Can a Bad Anime Be Art? Heat Guy J0
Heat Guy J was a twenty-six episode animated series that aired in Japan in 2002 and wasn’t particularly well-received. For whatever reason, possibly in recognition of the positive reception director Kazuki Akane had previously enjoyed in the West through Escaflowne, it was exported anyway. Box sets with dub and sub experiences available were later sold
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What’s in a Medium? The Three Faces of “The Devil is a Part-Timer!”0
The Devil is a Part-Timer! Satoshi Wagahara (writer); 029 (Oniku) (illustrator); Kevin Gifford (translation) Yen On (Please note: review copies of the manga and light novel were provided by Yen Press.) Once upon a time, in the cross-shaped kingdom of Ente Isla, the devil had his day. Or many days, really. In fact, he and
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Experience Satoshi Kon’s Dreams One More Time: a Review of Dream Fossil2
Dream Fossil: the Complete Stories of Satoshi Kon Satoshi Kon Translation by Yota Koutani Vertical Comics, May 19 2015
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Top 10 Redheads: Anime Edition8
- June 20, 2015
We at Women Write About Comics want to show our support for the red-haired people of this world! Back in 2014, Ashley Schmuecker put out her top ten list of kick-ass superheroes and villains with glorious red (and orange) locks. It’s about time we showcased more awesome redheads, isn’t it? WWAC writers have nominated and voted on our favorite
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Bad Dads of Anime: Get Your Hate On Here {GIFS}6
Well, some dads are good, and some dads are great. But some are terrible! Simply unacceptable! And some of those guys are in our favorite long-form cartoons. We’re here to tell you which animated patriarchs we hate and why. Six of the worst! Aren’t you excited? Dig right in!
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Take Your Dragon Balls And Go: Chi Chi’s Life was Hard and No One Respected Her35
- Comics, Manga, Roundtables
- May 7, 2015
The news of Dragon Ball Super has us jumping. In my initial write up, I mentioned how much of a bone I have to pick with Goku. Desiree came asking—is if because of Chi Chi? Hell yes, it’s because of Chi Chi! So we got to talking. A wife’s life in shonen anime—a wife’s life
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Win An Advance Copy of Cassandra Clare's Lady Midnight
- February 25, 2016
Party Post!
- August 22, 2014