This week: premiere round-up, SARAZANMAI as critique of commodified queer desire, and the upcoming Netflix premiere of LeSean Thomas’ Cannon Busters. AniFem Round-Up [Review] How Heavy Are the Dumbbells You Lift? – Episode 1 An edutainment series whose sincere enthusiasm for strength training is marred by cruel if not outright triggering framing of its protagonist. […] The post [Links] 3-9 July 2019: Summer Premiere Reviews, SARAZANMAI as Queer Commentary, and Cannon Busters appeared first on ANIME FEMINIST.
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