Still Drawing Some Things ™, Getting that Good Internet ™ and Restarting the 31 Day Anime Challenge

As stated on Twitter, I stopped doing the 31 Day Anime Challenge because my back decided it was 2019 instead of 2021; sitting at the desk to type became ill-advised. I'm better than I was, even if I'm not 100%, so I will be resuming the challenge on Sunday the 28th should all the stars …

I did Jon Spencer’s January Event and drew some birds. 🐦 🖍 (art post)

Okay, so. January was a rough month for me. What I mean is that I spent the first... 4/5ths of January attempting to keep myself from the clutches of dread as I awaited health information. To get it out of the way at the top of the hour, I'll say it now that my procedure …

Memories of a Past Life and Love: Musings on “The Betrayal Knows My Name”

There is much to be said for shadows, heartbreak, and betrayal. The Betrayal Knows My Name, alternately known as Uragiri wa Boku no Namae wo Shitteiru (or Uraboku for short) centers around an orphaned teenage boy named Yuki who is about to graduate high school and move on to his unsure yet promising future. His chances are …

Attack on My Sleep Schedule (or, “Shoujo Reviews Attack on Titan”)

[Attack on Titan is rated R - 17+ for profanity and violence. Please be aware before watching the title.] I went around and around regarding how I should begin this post; it seemed like a specific hook was necessary, something fantastic and interesting yet seemingly light-hearted that would draw readership to my narrative with a …

Avatar Updated: The Progression of my Mangaka Madness ✿

You will remember, dear readers, the disclaimer I made some time ago in understanding that... However, allowances must be made for all us novices who still want representative anime avatars. You may also recall the progression of my avatar from its first to (what seemed to be) final form. Well, Shoujo pulled an Imperfect Cell …

You Raise Me Up: “Romeo x Juliet in Summation” –Recommended

I'm about to go work a fish fry, but let's see if I can knock this ball outa the park, yeah? The plot premise is familiar to anyone who read Shakespeare in high school. Upon initial acquaintance with Romeo x Juliet (which, for various reasons, I keep wanting to type as "Romexo x Juliette"),  it …

First Impressions: “Mawaru Penguindrum” (Sub)

Truth be told, I don't know what to think anymore. One of my high school friends (the same friend who introduced me to Ouran High School Host Club, incidentally) came over last Thursday. I don't see him very often, so this was a nice opportunity to hang out and discuss our mutual love of anime. …

Drawing Curly Anime Hair is Hard (or “Shoujo gets an Avatar!”)

Warning: I really rambled today. I am attempting, my dear anime otaku (outakus...?), to draw myself an avatar (or, a self-portrait in anime fashion? In any case...), but I have come to a startling revelation. Drawing curly hair on an anime figure is HARD. I sit in front of the computer now, typing this post …

The Most Epic Scene Ever (30 Day Anime Challenge, Day 19)

ONI POWERS ARE EPIC, CASE CLOSED.* *I fangirl in bold colorful print today. There are a variety of epic scenes in anime (everyone else: [sarcastically] No, really?), but what one must understand is that I primarily watch SHOUJO, which does narrow my frame of reference. That out of the way, shall I answer this question …

The Anime with the Best Animation (30 Day Anime Challenge, Day 16)

I'm choosing styles rather than a specific show, today. I hope you don't mind. I'm a fan of the "Deen aesthetic," and I'm into just about every shoujo I've seen Studio Deen animate. Please don't misunderstand--I don't like every style they employ; rather, I enjoy specific combinations of their realism and artistry. It's accurate in …