In my last part of this series, I talked about LGBTQ+ representation in animation in 2025, from January to mid-April. This post will cover from mid-April to mid-September, focusing on series such as #1 Happy Family USA, Oh My God… Yes!, Maebashi Witches, Lazarus, Once Upon a Witch’s Death, You and Idol Pretty Cure, and A […]
Tag: female friendship
Rocking out and taking out monsters: The power of music in anime [Part 2]
Part one focused on some recent music anime which aired this year, specifically Ave Mujica – The Die is Cast, You and Idol Pretty Cure, and Rock Is a Lady’s Modesty, along with those which aired in previous years: Love Live!! Sunshine (season 2) and K-On! (season 2). This post will focus on two series. […]
K-On Complete Collection Blu-ray Review [Part 2]
This review continues from part 1, which examined the themes, characters, and plot in seasons 1 and 2 of K-On!, a slice-of-life musical series. This review will examine the K-On! film, the special features, English dub, and more, within the Blu-ray collection. K-On! the Movie, which released in theaters in early December 2011, and on Blu-ray and […]
K-On Complete Collection Blu-ray Review – Part 1
K-On! is a slice-of-life series based on a manga with the same name by Japanese artist Kakifly. Kyoto Animation produced the series. It began as a thirteen-episode first season in 2009, followed by a twenty-six episode second season in 2010, various animated shorts, a few OVAs, and a 110-minute film in December 2011. K-On! follows […]
Female friendship and queerness across girl-centered anime
In mid-August, queer media critic Kira Deshler wrote on her newsletter, Paging Dr. Lesbian, about how many queer fans of Wednesday believe that titular character Wednesday Addams (played by Jenna Ortega) loves her best friend, Enid Sinclair (played by Emma Myers). Undoubtedly, fans of this popular ship, known as Wenclair, will be disappointed by the […]
A Retrospective Look at the Classic 1990s Yuri Anime “Dear Brother” [Part 2]
The first part of this review focused on episodes 1-35, noting the connection to other series, and plot of those episodes, including abolition of the sorority, Fukiko’s abuse of Rei, growing romantic love between Nanako and Rei, and the heart-wrenching (and accidental) death of Rei. As a warning, this review discusses sensitive topics such as […]






