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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 blatantly parallels Japan’s colonization of Korea.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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Anime Feminist Recommendations of Fall 2025
2025 closed out with some wildly ambitious shows that weren’t afraid to take big swings.
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2026 Winter Premiere Digest
We’re up to our ears in joseimuke anime this season, and we couldn’t be happier!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 about a girl rebuilding her confidence.
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Scum of the Brave – Episode 1
It’s a fun urban fantasy held back by a glaring lack of polish.
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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.
