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The Ghoul’s Gaze: Horror and Anime reviews by a Woman Who Loves Fear
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Macross Plus: Retro Review
Macross Plus is not my usual genre of anime, but it’s undeniably a part of my childhood. It’s a bittersweet story of humanity and technology in war and life. It’s also a powerful cautionary tale about turning over too much control to AI. Macross Plus was released in 1994. Now in 2026, it’s still relevant, if not a bit…
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Animazement 2026: The State of Fandom in my State
I love Animazement. It’s a non-profit convention that has a fair bit of its programming focused on traditional Japanese culture as well as anime and manga. Historically, it’s drawn about 10,000 to 13,000 attendees. With many other conventions gathering over 60,000 fans, this makes Animazement approachable without being overwhelming. This year in particular felt like a…
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Cursed Waters: Creature of Lake Okanagan
Cursed Waters: Creatures of Lake Okanagan has a heavy title for a surprisingly sensitive documentary. I was completely unfamiliar with the production company Small Town Monsters, and had no preconceived notions as to what to expect from their work. Despite the lurid marketing materials and ominous opening, the narrative thread is more focused on separating tourism…
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Uzumaki: The Movie
One of the most important things to note about the live-action movie adaptation of Uzumaki is that it was made before the manga finished its publication run. This results in a very different ending than what the readers eventually got. It’s also a bit of a speedrun through the characters and story lines, which is expected considering…