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Choosing to "Remain Strong" Against Female Criticism: The vindictive storytelling of Eiichiro Oda - Anime Feminist

While One Piece looms large in the present and past, conversations about how Oda treats women have often taken place on a surface level. Oda started his career by including women in prominent and active roles in his stories. But as time went on, he began responding to criticism by taking it out on his female characters and fans alike, undoing the good work he had done in the series’ early days.

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Weekly Round-Up, 25-31 March 2026: Wicked Spot, Lady Snowblood, and Witch Hat Atelier Primer - Anime Feminist

AniFem Round-Up Murakami’s The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle and Societal Melancholia in the Wake of Imperialism Wind-Up Bird, like several of Murakami’s later works, deals with social issues — particularly atrocities that have been suppressed in mainstream historical accounts. The AniFem Guide to Shojosei Series Coming Out in Spring 2026 It’s a quieter season than Winter, […]

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Kirio Fan Club - Episode 1 - Anime Feminist

A fantastic josei premiere about pining, weird girls, and pining for weird girls.

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Snowball Earth - Episode 1 - Anime Feminist

Snowball Earth is watchable sci-fi, but the apocalyptic stakes aren't well balanced against the wacky social anxiety shenanigans.

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Anime Feminist Recommendations of Winter 2026 - Anime Feminist

Winter gifted us some amazing shojosei, including what's already one of 2026's best anime.

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Go For It, Nakamura-kun!! - Episodes 1-2 - Anime Feminist

A throwback gay rom-com in the vein of Rumiko Takahashi with an awkward, anxious lead and incredible direction by Pop Team Epic's Aoi Umeki.

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Murakami’s The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle and Societal Melancholia in the Wake of Imperialism - Anime Feminist

Each generation in The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle attempts to find a path out of suffering, groping at lost histories to understand themselves so they can connect with others, in the process forcing a reckoning for readers with Japan’s imperial legacies.

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Has an anime ever helped you deal with grief? - Anime Feminist

Have different series helped you at different times? Did a show you’d already seen gain new meaning? Have you ever recommended a series to a loved one going through a hard time?

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Always a Catch! – Episode 1 - Anime Feminist

Allow yourself to get swept up in the start of a hilarious adventure into elite society through the view of a girl they're definitely not prepared for.

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Agents of the Four Seasons: Dance of Spring – Episode 1 - Anime Feminist

Compelling female characters with a tight-knit relationship, effective fantasy writing, and lovely visuals—spring is here, and we’re off to a good start! Agents of the Four Seasons: Dance of Spring – Episode 1

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The Ramparts of Ice – Episode 1 - Anime Feminist

Melt your heart with an excellent premiere that sets the foundation for one girl's healing through the genuine power of friendship.

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The Strongest Job is Apparently Not a Hero or a Sage, but an Appraiser (Provisional)! - Episode 1 - Anime Feminist

I lost interest in this show a couple of minutes in, when Emalia’s shirt ripped unnecessarily to reveal her chest. At least the show's quick to appeal to its core audience. The Strongest Job is Apparently Not a Hero or a Sage, but an Appraiser (Provisional)! - Episode 1

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Petals of Reincarnation – Episode 1 - Anime Feminist

Edgy vibes and genuinely interesting animation can't make up for a story that pits history's finest and worst against each other in a time where facism is ever present.

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An Observation Log of My Fiancée Who Calls Herself a Villainess – Episode 1 - Anime Feminist

If it’s going to be so dull and mean-spirited about its core characters, how can I expect it to have anything interesting or meaningful to say in its broader plot?

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Haibara's Teenage New Game+ – Episode 1 - Anime Feminist

It’s not bad but it’s also no standout, treading the same footsteps of male second-chance series that I’ve seen before---ones that especially revolve around guys getting the girl as a band-aid for solving their personality issues.

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The Food Diary of Miss Maid – Episode 1 - Anime Feminist

This delightful premiere is everything the title promises: a visual food diary of a maid stuck abroad but still finding joy in the simple pleasure of a good snack or meal.

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Weekly Round-Up, 11-17 March 2026: Capcom vs SAG-AFTRA, Netflix One Piece, and Pokopia Accessibility - Anime Feminist

AniFem Round-Up The Villain Edit: Dissecting how Oshi no Ko evokes real-life tragedy in its depictions of harassment and reality TV culture Oshi no Ko shines a light on an issue that people who don’t watch much (if any) reality TV have probably ever considered. But what does the way it goes about this mean […]

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The AniFem Guide to Shojosei Series Coming Out in Spring 2026 - Anime Feminist

We were truly spoiled for choice with shojosei for Winter 2026, from early contenders for anime of the year to some truly awful dreck. Spring doesn’t bring us quite the same embarrassment of riches, but there’s still a meaty selection available.

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Weekly Round-Up, 18-24 2026: Women in Localization, Wandering Son Reprint, and Switch 2 Features - Anime Feminist

AniFem Round-Up Choosing to “Remain Strong” Against Female Criticism: The vindictive storytelling of Eiichiro Oda Oda started his career by including women in prominent and active roles in his stories. But as time went on, he began responding to criticism by taking it out on his female characters and fans alike. Has an anime ever […]

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Which anime would you like to see get more accolades? - Anime Feminist

Are industry awards important to you? Do awards or honors make you more likely to check a series out? What award would you invent to give your fave?

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STEEL BALL RUN JoJo's Bizarre Adventure – Episode 1 - Anime Feminist

STEEL BALL RUN is overall a fun time if you don’t dwell on the potential pitfalls of racial representation and lack of gender parity, but in the big picture they could be very well minor contrivances to the story

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Chatty AF 241: 2026 Winter Mid-Season Check-In (WITH TRANSCRIPT) - Anime Feminist

Vrai, Dee, and Peter meet to discuss the 2026 Winter season’s absolute cornucopia of shojo, josei, and romance anime!

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What's your most anticipated Spring 2026 anime? - Anime Feminist