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Review: Love Me, Love Me Not (Vol. 3)
Volume three of Io Sakisaka’s two boys + two girls shoujo, Love Me, Love Me Not (Omoi, Omoware, Furi, Furare), begins where the last one ended, with Akari…
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On Tuesday, VIZ Media released the third volume in Tamifull’s Yuri romance manga How Do We Relationship (Tsukiatte agete mo ii ka na). Unlike most school Yuri romances,…
An Incurable Case of Love, Vol 3
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We Must Never Fall in Love! Volume 3 Review
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#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…
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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…
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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.
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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…
I’m in Love with the Villainess, Vol. 3
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.…
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Sankarea: Undying Love (Volume 4) – We Always Eat the Ones We Love
Rea and Ranko have a heart-to-heart at a festival, which seems to alleviate some of Rea’s concerns. However, she then has some time alone with Chihiro and takes…
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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…
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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…
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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.
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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…
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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.
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This Week in Anime - We Love Boys' Love
In celebration of the Sasaki and Miyano film, Chris and Nicky share their favorite BL series and why the genre is for everyone.
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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…
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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…
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Why We Love Spy x Family
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Why We Still Love This Anime
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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…
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...
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Mental Health Care Resources
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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.
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Free Resources for Artists
A wealth of information on animation, design, storyboarding and more.
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How Do We Relationship?, Volume 3
How Do We Relationship?, Volume 3 by Tamifull takes a sharp turn away from our expectations. It makes for a harder read, but an infinitely more satisfying one.…
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Semelparous (Volume 3) – We Finish Together
Now that Yorino has been outed as a pureblood Mure, the enemy has decided to make its move. How will Kaminoi and Yorino react when their lives are…
Love Me, Love Me Not, Vol. 1
By Io Sakisaka. Released in Japan as “Omoi, Omoware, Furi, Furare” by Shueisha, serialized in the magazine Bessatsu Margaret. Released in North America by Viz Media. Translated by…
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…
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…
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The Model Artist
Fujita Yukihisa draws the perfect mix of cartoony cuteness, cold steel and slapstick humor
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Why We Love My Dress-Up Darling
The prophecies speak of a Best Girl to end all best girls, and of the one Best Boy worthy of her Bestness. Marin Kitagawa IS that girl. Waakana…
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Why Do We Love Yuri So Much?
Happy Valentine's Day! I love yuri so much......but why? Why is YURIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII so good? Twitter: https://twitter.com/RedJoker0808?s=09 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/redjoker0808 #yuri #anime #bocchi #lycorisrecoil #bocchi_the_rock #bloomintoyou #yagatekimininaru
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The Anime Science We All Love 1.0
I wonder, when anime characters study the sciences in school, do they learn the same science we humans do, or do they learn th...
Prince Freya, Vol 3
Prince Freya Volume 3 by Keiko Ishihara In three volumes Prince Freya has evolved into an enjoyable fantasy potboiler of a manga, with plenty of cliffhangers to keep…
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032 - Sundome vol. 3
Poor Kyoko! We ask ourselves if it's ever cool or attractive to be a virgin and talk about why boys can be so cruel to girls, especially when…
Arifureta Zero, Vol. 3
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. 3
By Ryohgo Narita and Suzuhito Yasuda. Released in Japan by Dengeki Bunko. Released in North America by Yen On. Translated by Stephen Paul. Ryohgo Narita has always struck…
Heart Cocktail Vol 3
It would be difficult to riff changes on my previous blog posts about Heart Cocktail , so I'll focus on a different aspect of the series: t...
Otherside Picnic, Vol. 3
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. I’ve talked…
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060 - Chobits vol. 3
We talk about true love in the context of cheating, extramarital affairs, hyper realism and simulations! And is there parallels between Pinnochio and Chi? Skip plot summary @3:22…
Bibliophile Princess, Vol. 3
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. We’ve been…
Sabikui Bisco, Vol. 3
By Shinji Cobkubo and K Akagishi. Released in Japan by Dengeki Bunko. Released in North America by Yen On. Translated by Jake Humphrey. Sabikui Bisco, as I noted…
Tearmoon Empire, Vol. 3
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. When…
Blue Flag Vol. 3
Blue Flag Volume 3 by KAITO Blue Flag continues to be an incredibly nuanced and introspective look at teenage life with an unconventional love quadrangle that shows characters…