This Week in AniFem: October 3, 2020 (Patreon)

You hear that sound, AniFam? You feel those vibrations in your floorboards? ‘Cause the floodgates have opened wide and new Fall anime are streaming right for us!

Our staff can definitely hear it, as we’re geared up for a fall season that looks downright torrential in comparison to summer, a.k.a. the lightest season in AniFem memory. So, if we seem a bit frazzled in the coming weeks, have some sympathy - it’s hard work keeping our heads above this deluge of new titles, y’know.

Fundraiser Update

Some disappointing news, AniFam. We saw a major spike in pledges in mid-to-late September that had not only vanished completely by end-of-month payout, but actually dipped lower than where we’d been in August. So, we’re sad to say that we won’t be able to produce biweekly transcripts in October after all.

As a result, we’re back to plugging our Patreon like it’s going out of style. We’d really appreciate it if you could share our site and Patreon with any friends or relatives you know who might be able and interested in helping support us! Seriously, those $1 donations go a long way, and every little bit helps. 

To be honest with y'all, seeing a decrease this sudden and dramatic has been really disheartening. We certainly don't blame the people who needed to unsubscribe, but it's unfortunate all the same. At this point, it seems almost inevitable that we’ll have to find alternative revenue sources in order to maintain our current schedule while also publishing biweekly transcripts… but hey, it ain't over 'til it's over. We’ll do our best to bring in new backers, see how October goes, and reevaluate from there.

And, in the meantime, the show must go on! So let's shake off those Patreon Blues and take a look at we’ve been up to this past week.

The Week in Review

[Transcript] Chatty AF 72: BL Manga

A transcript for Vrai’s BL conversation with special guests Devin Randall and Masaki C. Matsumoto. The trio talk about their personal histories with the genre, its successes and failings, and recommend their favorite titles.

[Podcast] Chatty AF 125: BNA Retrospective

Chiaki and new staffers Lizzie and Mercedez sit down to talk about what we’re affectionately calling “the furry rights anime,” an energetic and problematic fave if ever there was one.

[Talk] What was your favorite summer anime?

Just because it was a light season doesn’t mean it was a weak one. Sound off with your favorites in the comments!

[Links] Weekly Round-Up, 23-29 September 2020: Queer Modding, Hip Hop in Anime, and an Official Pokemon AMV

This week’s intersectional feminist news and articles from AniFem and beyond. Final Fantasy’s spotty track record with writing female characters; spotlights on Black creators, music, and fandom; a fantastically animated official Pokemon AMV courtesy of director Matsumoto Rie; and more.

[Transcript] Chatty AF 73: Sailor Moon Season One Retrospective

A transcript for our retrospective on the first season of the classic ‘90s Sailor Moon anime. AniFem staffers Dee and Vrai sit down with special guest and Sailor Moon superfan Anne from Shojo Power to discuss 46 up-and-down (but mostly up) episodes, from charming female friendships to messy miracle romances to loveable queer villains.

[Reviews] 2020 Fall Premieres

Between this Digest being scheduled and published, we’ll probably have another 2-3 reviews posted. So, rather than write them all out, we’ll just drop the masterpost here for you to peruse at your leisure. Happy browsing!