Covers volumes 6–10 of After School Nightmare by Setona MizushiroWelcome back to discuss the second half of a manga that is full of twists and turns. This episode, cartoonist Mouna Toure and Shojo & Tell host Ashley have more questions than answers after that whirlwind of an ending. Like, was there ever a real Ai?? Were there two Mashiro Ichijos? No, seriously, _what was up with Sou and Ai_? Mouna and Ashley reprise certain topics, like intersex representation, in light of After School Nightmare's ending. This is a manga that needs an immediate reread.After School Nightmare is out of print. You can use BookFinder to find used copies.Other manga/anime mentioned:Kiss Him, Not MeBleachX-Day (another series by Setona Mizushiro)Neon Genesis EvangelionThe Vision of EscaflowneRevolutionary Girl UtenaFrom Eroica with LoveKill la KillYour NameTerms you should know:Beard (LGBTQ+)MeganeJoseimukeMisc:AO3Steven UniverseShe-RaPrincess magazineObey Me!After School Nightmare on TV TropesMouna is very into Hypnosis MicOutro song: "The Streatham Hill Gods" by DanosongsCONTACT USYou can find Mouna on:FacebookTwitterInstagramTumblrPatreonWork for BlackLight Sugar PressShojo & Tell on Twitter, Tumblr, and InstagramAshley on Twitter @AshMcD00Next episode will be about All My Darling Daughters by Fumi Yoshinaga.
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Escaflowne, Kill la Kill, Kiss Him, Not Me, Neon Genesis Evangelion, Revolutionary Girl Utena
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