Danmachi Season 2 was just announced, and I am super excited~! Not only because it's been 4 years since Season 1, but because I'll also get to see some of my favorite characters back in action. And, unsurprisingly or not, most of my favorites from the show are women. (I love Bell-kun too, though.) With a … Continue reading The Diverse Women of Sword Oratoria (March 2019 OWLS Tour)
Hi everyone, it's been a while, but this month I am participating in an OWLS blog tour! If you aren’t aware, OWLS is a group of otaku bloggers whose goal is to use anime to spread acceptance to everyone, regardless of their ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, etc. Every month, the members of OWLS are given … Continue reading Loving and Connecting with Your Monster Pet (OWLS Adore Blog Tour)
Hey everyone, it's time for my monthly OWLS post! If you aren't aware, OWLS is a group of otaku bloggers whose goal is to use anime to spread acceptance to everyone, regardless of their ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, etc. Our theme this month was "Journey." The prompt was: We have all heard this saying in some … Continue reading The Journey and History of Yuri Part 1 (OWLS 2018 “Journey” Blog Tour)
Hi everyone~! It's been a while since I have done any OWLS post (please forgive me ;-; ), but I'm finally writing one! If you aren't aware, OWLS is a group of otaku bloggers whose goal is to spread acceptance to everyone, regardless of their ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, etc. using anime as a catalyst. … Continue reading Comic Girls: Good Friends Make The Best Mentors (OWLS 2018 “Mentor” Blog Tour)
Last year, I joined OWLS, which is a group of otaku bloggers that aims to spread acceptance to everyone, regardless of their ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, etc. Every month, we are given a theme and for January, our theme was Revival: The previous post in the Revival series was written by Shokamoka. Be sure to check it … Continue reading Clannad: The Revolving Ups and Downs of Life (OWLS 2018 “Revival” Blog Tour)
Hi everyone! It is that time again, where I write my monthly OWLS post. If you aren't aware, OWLS is a group of anime bloggers whose mission is to spread respect, self-awareness, and other positive themes using anime and pop culture as a medium. We promote acceptance of all individuals regardless of race, gender, sexual … Continue reading Angel Beats: Reliving Your Dead Dreams. Literally! (OWLS October Blog Tour)
Hi everyone! It's that time again- time for my monthly OWLS post. If you aren't aware, OWLS is a group of anime bloggers that promotes acceptance of all individuals regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion and disability. We emphasize the importance of respect, kindness, and tolerance to every human being! Every month we are … Continue reading Themes of PTSD and Psychosis in School-Live! (OWLS September Blog Tour)
Hi everyone! This month OWLS, a group of anime bloggers, is having a theme of "bloodlines." In this post, I am going to discuss modern concepts of family that exist within the Western cartoon Steven Universe. Here is the prompt for this month's theme that I followed: “Family means everything (or does it?)” This month, … Continue reading Steven Universe: Representing A Diverse, Modern Family (OWLS August Blog Tour)
Hello everyone! Another month has passed and there is a new OWLS (Otaku Warriors For Liberty And Self Respect) blog tour going on. Every month the members of OWLS discuss a particular topic in anime, manga, and other kinds of pop culture. This month, our topic is mirrors: “Magic mirror, on the wall—who is the … Continue reading Elfen Lied- Accepting Every Part Of Yourself, Good and Bad (Owls July Blog Tour)
Another month has passed and that means there is a new OWLS blog tour going on. This month, our prompt is strength: “Your greatest weakness can become your greatest strength.” In anime, characters struggle with inner demons or physical weaknesses that make them feel insecure and prevent them from achieving goals. Yet when these characters … Continue reading Strength and Anxiety in Amanchu (OWLS May Blog Tour)
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