This Week in AniFem: November 15, 2020 (Patreon)

Hey there, AniFam! Slightly quieter week this time around. As we announced last Saturday, we’re taking a break from publishing new contributor articles, but we’ve still got Talks, Links, Podcasts, and Transcripts fresh out the oven! And hey, these golden oldie articles that we’re re-posting are also well worth your time, too.

[Podcast] Chatty AF 128: 2020 Fall Mid-Season Check-In

Chiaki, Dee, and Peter report on a packed season. While there are relatively few shows the team is over-the-moon about, there’s plenty of variety and a whole lot of potential, which is a fancy way of saying "we talked for too long again, oops." Also featuring a guest appearance from Dee's cat!

[Talk] What’s the best anime opening of the last decade?

The AniFem Discord came alive with people reminiscing about their favorite songs and sequences. If you haven’t shared yours already, let us know in the comments!

[Links] Weekly Round-Up, 4-10 November 2020: Magical Girl Gift Guide, Boys Run the Riot, and Fandom Gatekeeping 

Feminist-relevant geeky news and commentary from AniFem and beyond.

[Feature] The Invisible Underdogs: The relationship between Black folks and anime

Originally published in February 2019, Channler Twyman shares stories from Black fans about their relationships with anime and how fandom can become a more inclusive place.

[Transcript] Chatty AF 77: The Vision of Escaflowne Rewatchalong – Episodes 1-6

Caitlin, Dee, and Vrai reunite after their Fushigi Yugi extravaganza to revisit another classic ‘90s shoujo isekai, this time with 100% more giant robots!

[Perspectives] BanG Dream! and the reality of being a young caregiver

Originally published in March 2019, Aimee Hart discusses her connection with Yamabuki Saya, who cares for her anemic mother in addition to chasing her idol dreams, and how rare it is to find positive depictions of young caregivers.