Category Archives: Editorial

So witchy! While performance of witchcraft in Flying Witch is sparse, it would have been enough for executions in the 15th-early 16th century. The defining blueprint for witch-hunts at the time, the Malleus Maleficarum (Hammer of Witches, 1486) traces all … Continue reading →

Posted on August 9, 2016 by Yi | Leave a comment

Silver Spoon, Animals, and Ethics

Posted on June 1, 2014 by Yi

Some time ago, I took a course in the English department—Literature, Animals, and Society—that had us read the works of Alice Walker, Roald Dahl, Alice Munro, and others.[1] While literature was emphasized, the main focus actually laid more on animals … Continue reading →

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On Kaori Yuki and Gothic Horror

Posted on June 1, 2013 by Yi

A cult classic mangaka among shoujo manga enthusiasts, Kaori Yuki has published several notable works in the genre, including Angel Sanctuary—my personal favorite. Her manga all have a markedly distinct flavor: gothic horror. This post is a celebration of that … Continue reading →

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The Aesthetics behind Eyes Concealment: Long Bangs

Posted on March 2, 2013 by Yi

by Kai and Yi. Anime has always been a world filled with visuals of thorough imaginations. There are quite a number of interesting anime looks, like the presence of fangs for one, or animal ears. There is however, one other … Continue reading →

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Bespectacled: Clearly Seeing the Appeal of Megane

Posted on January 4, 2013 by Yi

by Shance and Yi. Yi: Shance and I are back to chat a bit about another element of anime couture and character designs. In the past, we have discussed Nekomimi and Hime Cut. In this colloquium, we will talk about … Continue reading →

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