This Week in AniFem: December 12, 2020 (Patreon)

Aaaaarticles! Geeeeetcher aaaaarticles! Tuppence apiece, while they last!

That obscure seasonal reference is our roundabout way of saying that we’re back after our month-long break with some great new contributor pieces, along with a brand-new podcast discussing some brand-new manga. Check ‘em out, share ‘em with your friends, and as always, let us know your thoughts in the comments!

[Podcast] Chatty AF 130: Return of Shonen Jump

Peter, Chiaki, and special guest Faye are back to discuss new series and one-shots available on the Shonen Jump app.

[Talk] Are there any anime you revisit every year?

Let us know the series, films, or episodes you just can’t stay away from!

[Links] Weekly Round-Up, 2-8 December 2020: Harassment Lawsuit, Naomi Osaka Manga, and Gift Guide

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

[Perspectives] Boys Run the Riot, Visual Kei, and Gender Euphoria Through Fashion

Returning contributor Kazuma Hashimoto spotlights Boys Run the Riot, a fashion manga with a trans protagonist (recently licensed in English by Kodansha!), and how the world of visual kei helped him with his own coming out.

[My Fave is Problematic] Free!

New contributor Tanushri Shah champions The Swimming Boys’ lasting appeal and strong character writing while taking a critical look at the constant fanservice and non-committal ship-teasing that often gets the franchise dismissed.