The Manga Critic
@mangacritic.bsky.social
She/her. Manga critic. Musicologist. Movie buff. Road warrior. Animal lover. Find my manga reviews at http://mangabookshelf.com.
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It is genuinely incredible to me how much evidence there is to support investing in the public good and how much animus there is to do this simple, effective thing.
November 18, 2025 at 3:00 AM
It is genuinely incredible to me how much evidence there is to support investing in the public good and how much animus there is to do this simple, effective thing.
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It is very funny that this Pope is just going to get jerseys from now on. Everyone decided that's what this Pope likes and that is it. It's like if your grandmother got you a puzzle for Christmas one year and you said you liked it so your entire extended family is like "oh that's the puzzle kid"
Spike Lee just blessed Pope Leo with a custom Knicks jersey during his visit to the Vatican, just one week after the Pope was gifted a custom Chicago Bulls one.
Spike Lee Blesses Pope Leo with Knicks Jersey
Spike Lee just blessed Pope Leo with a custom Knicks jersey during his visit to the Vatican, just one week after the Pope was gifted a custom Chicago Bulls one.
www.vulture.com
November 16, 2025 at 3:07 AM
It is very funny that this Pope is just going to get jerseys from now on. Everyone decided that's what this Pope likes and that is it. It's like if your grandmother got you a puzzle for Christmas one year and you said you liked it so your entire extended family is like "oh that's the puzzle kid"
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a big runoff last night, in New Orleans:
Calvin Duncan was exonerated after spending *28 years* in prison; he tried to get his own case records from the New Orleans city clerk—but the office dragged its feet.
So Duncan ran to become city clerk himself, and yesterday ousted the incumbent.
Calvin Duncan was exonerated after spending *28 years* in prison; he tried to get his own case records from the New Orleans city clerk—but the office dragged its feet.
So Duncan ran to become city clerk himself, and yesterday ousted the incumbent.
Calvin Duncan wins Orleans clerk of court race - Verite News New Orleans
Duncan, a political newcomer and former prisoner, defeated incumbent Darren Lombard by a wide margin in Saturday's runoff.
veritenews.org
November 16, 2025 at 4:09 PM
a big runoff last night, in New Orleans:
Calvin Duncan was exonerated after spending *28 years* in prison; he tried to get his own case records from the New Orleans city clerk—but the office dragged its feet.
So Duncan ran to become city clerk himself, and yesterday ousted the incumbent.
Calvin Duncan was exonerated after spending *28 years* in prison; he tried to get his own case records from the New Orleans city clerk—but the office dragged its feet.
So Duncan ran to become city clerk himself, and yesterday ousted the incumbent.
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Happy pub day to this wonderful book! bookshop.org/p/books/back...
November 11, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Happy pub day to this wonderful book! bookshop.org/p/books/back...
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When I was placed on the Professor Watchlist in 2021, people sent death threats about my children. I had security officers monitor my 8yo at school.
Where is all the outrage for those of us who have been targeted for years? Where is the outrage for our families?
My own colleagues are silent.
Where is all the outrage for those of us who have been targeted for years? Where is the outrage for our families?
My own colleagues are silent.
September 15, 2025 at 8:25 PM
When I was placed on the Professor Watchlist in 2021, people sent death threats about my children. I had security officers monitor my 8yo at school.
Where is all the outrage for those of us who have been targeted for years? Where is the outrage for our families?
My own colleagues are silent.
Where is all the outrage for those of us who have been targeted for years? Where is the outrage for our families?
My own colleagues are silent.
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A society becomes totalitarian when its structure becomes flagrantly artificial: that is, when its ruling class has lost its function but succeeds in clinging to power by force or fraud.
George Orwell
George Orwell
He seeks to rule by decree because he cannot govern within the law.
September 7, 2025 at 6:48 AM
A society becomes totalitarian when its structure becomes flagrantly artificial: that is, when its ruling class has lost its function but succeeds in clinging to power by force or fraud.
George Orwell
George Orwell
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For the cynics who think it doesn’t matter, that the compensation for authors whose work was stolen will be so low it’s not worth fighting, I personally think it’s worth making the monetary punitive damage these companies suffer as big as possible to deter similar theft in the future.
A federal court ruled that ANTHROPIC illegally copied MILLIONS of books to train its AI.
All authors and publishers whose books were downloaded by Anthropic from pirate websites are subject to receiving compensation. This could involve your work.
For more info: authorsguild.org/news/anthrop...
All authors and publishers whose books were downloaded by Anthropic from pirate websites are subject to receiving compensation. This could involve your work.
For more info: authorsguild.org/news/anthrop...
August 19, 2025 at 10:46 PM
For the cynics who think it doesn’t matter, that the compensation for authors whose work was stolen will be so low it’s not worth fighting, I personally think it’s worth making the monetary punitive damage these companies suffer as big as possible to deter similar theft in the future.
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I’ve seen this sort of sentiment pop up a few times this week, so just to mention: this happened because of Rotten Tomatoes and Metacritic, when reviews became not an argument but a numerical datapoint influencing the seemingly objective measure of a piece of art’s worth.
But here's what bothers me: On more than one occasion I've seen an artist suggest that a critic's job now is to basically be an extended arm of PR. And while sometimes the best thing we can do is be advocates for great art, that's far from true, and the implications are a little gross.
August 21, 2025 at 1:19 PM
I’ve seen this sort of sentiment pop up a few times this week, so just to mention: this happened because of Rotten Tomatoes and Metacritic, when reviews became not an argument but a numerical datapoint influencing the seemingly objective measure of a piece of art’s worth.
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Absolutely fuck Air Canada, solidarity with everyone on strike, this is such an appalling state of affairs. I thought I had a working understanding of the grievances & demands but it’s so much worse than I thought.
Defying an order to end the strike, the union's president proclaimed:
"If we stick together, they can’t fire us all."
Here's what Air Canada flight attendants are fighting for:
pressprogress.ca/air-canada-f...
"If we stick together, they can’t fire us all."
Here's what Air Canada flight attendants are fighting for:
pressprogress.ca/air-canada-f...
What Air Canada’s Flight Attendants Are Fighting For
Defying an order to end the strike, union president Wesley Lesosky proclaimed,
pressprogress.ca
August 18, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Absolutely fuck Air Canada, solidarity with everyone on strike, this is such an appalling state of affairs. I thought I had a working understanding of the grievances & demands but it’s so much worse than I thought.
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Remember, kids! Hating on workers who want better working conditions is boot licking 101.
Flight attendants are literally not paid until the doors close on the plane. If you showed up to work at 9am but didn't start getting paid until 11am, you'd feel some kinda way, too.
Flight attendants are literally not paid until the doors close on the plane. If you showed up to work at 9am but didn't start getting paid until 11am, you'd feel some kinda way, too.
People smugly saying "Why did you take the flight attendant job if you didn't like its terms?" reeks of "Kids these days just don't want to work anymore - in MY day we worked terrible jobs and didn't complain." So we're just...never supposed to fight for better? Is that it? Cool, thanks! 👍🏻
August 18, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Remember, kids! Hating on workers who want better working conditions is boot licking 101.
Flight attendants are literally not paid until the doors close on the plane. If you showed up to work at 9am but didn't start getting paid until 11am, you'd feel some kinda way, too.
Flight attendants are literally not paid until the doors close on the plane. If you showed up to work at 9am but didn't start getting paid until 11am, you'd feel some kinda way, too.
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理良猫 by Girls
This was a fascinating find because this band apparently set one of the molds for josei bands in the 70s. Half of their album is Japanese while the other covers songs like Honky Tonk Women and Cherry Bomb.
It’s so hard to find them on streaming platforms…
This was a fascinating find because this band apparently set one of the molds for josei bands in the 70s. Half of their album is Japanese while the other covers songs like Honky Tonk Women and Cherry Bomb.
It’s so hard to find them on streaming platforms…
![A sticker describing the record and the band reading
Pioneers of the josei rock movement, Japanese girl group Girls looked to the Runaways for inspiration, successfully adapting their “Cherry Bomb” in a mix of Japanese and English. Racier than contemporaries such as Mizutama Shobodan (or Polkadot Firebrigade), the band was driven by the teasing antics of lead singer Takako Nomoto, alias Rita, and the axe work of Atsuko Okuno, alias Iria/Ilia. This rivetin [sic] debut sees Girls tackling “Honky Tonk Women”, “Johnny B. Goode”, and Blondie’s “In The Flesh”, title track “Nora Neko” or “Stray Cat” another of their irresistible hits.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:3z4p37osq4ewfkmtjkoxqpf3/bafkreiejie5dzbdcxfarm3276mik7r2darrly2llihsio7ycjo34pxzlxi@jpeg)
August 15, 2025 at 7:44 PM
理良猫 by Girls
This was a fascinating find because this band apparently set one of the molds for josei bands in the 70s. Half of their album is Japanese while the other covers songs like Honky Tonk Women and Cherry Bomb.
It’s so hard to find them on streaming platforms…
This was a fascinating find because this band apparently set one of the molds for josei bands in the 70s. Half of their album is Japanese while the other covers songs like Honky Tonk Women and Cherry Bomb.
It’s so hard to find them on streaming platforms…
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Oh, Two Major Dramas Sung And Performed by Players of the Komparu and Kanze Schools of Noh, Tokyo.
This was an interesting find even if I can’t fully understand it. It did come with a handy book to at least get the gist of what both plays are about in English! It also came out of Lawrence HS…
This was an interesting find even if I can’t fully understand it. It did come with a handy book to at least get the gist of what both plays are about in English! It also came out of Lawrence HS…
August 10, 2025 at 4:15 AM
Oh, Two Major Dramas Sung And Performed by Players of the Komparu and Kanze Schools of Noh, Tokyo.
This was an interesting find even if I can’t fully understand it. It did come with a handy book to at least get the gist of what both plays are about in English! It also came out of Lawrence HS…
This was an interesting find even if I can’t fully understand it. It did come with a handy book to at least get the gist of what both plays are about in English! It also came out of Lawrence HS…
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浪曲十八番競演集 (The Favorite Roukyoku Recital) by 天中軒・雲月 IV (Tenchuken Ungetsu IV).
Roukyoku is a sad story told by way of sung and spoken word accompanied by a shamisen. This record features two stories— 「花の雨」(Rain of Flowers) and 「芋代官行状記」(An Account on the Behavior of the Potato Magistrate).
Roukyoku is a sad story told by way of sung and spoken word accompanied by a shamisen. This record features two stories— 「花の雨」(Rain of Flowers) and 「芋代官行状記」(An Account on the Behavior of the Potato Magistrate).
August 7, 2025 at 1:56 AM
浪曲十八番競演集 (The Favorite Roukyoku Recital) by 天中軒・雲月 IV (Tenchuken Ungetsu IV).
Roukyoku is a sad story told by way of sung and spoken word accompanied by a shamisen. This record features two stories— 「花の雨」(Rain of Flowers) and 「芋代官行状記」(An Account on the Behavior of the Potato Magistrate).
Roukyoku is a sad story told by way of sung and spoken word accompanied by a shamisen. This record features two stories— 「花の雨」(Rain of Flowers) and 「芋代官行状記」(An Account on the Behavior of the Potato Magistrate).
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Targeting “mail in” balloting will disenfranchise military members who are serving overseas and on naval vessels at sea. It will also disenfranchise the elderly who might have mobility issues in getting to the polls, not to mention those who might have no transportation resources at all.
August 18, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Targeting “mail in” balloting will disenfranchise military members who are serving overseas and on naval vessels at sea. It will also disenfranchise the elderly who might have mobility issues in getting to the polls, not to mention those who might have no transportation resources at all.
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As a former Texas State Rep, let me be clear: LOCKING Rep. Nicole Collier inside the chamber is beyond outrageous.
Forcing elected officials to sign “permission slips” & take police escorts to leave? That’s not procedure. That’s some old Jim Crow playbook.
Forcing elected officials to sign “permission slips” & take police escorts to leave? That’s not procedure. That’s some old Jim Crow playbook.
August 18, 2025 at 11:08 PM
As a former Texas State Rep, let me be clear: LOCKING Rep. Nicole Collier inside the chamber is beyond outrageous.
Forcing elected officials to sign “permission slips” & take police escorts to leave? That’s not procedure. That’s some old Jim Crow playbook.
Forcing elected officials to sign “permission slips” & take police escorts to leave? That’s not procedure. That’s some old Jim Crow playbook.
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@adorabirb.bsky.social on funny WEBTOON censorship, Hilary on fluffy bunny rabbits, @danmorris.bsky.social on the newest Inio Asano!
Beat’s Bizarre Adventure: Into the DEEP end
This week, Beat's Bizarre Adventure covers the WEBTOON adaptation of HELL'S PARADISE, SECRET XXX and MUJINA INTO THE DEEP.
This week, Beat's Bizarre Adventure covers the WEBTOON adaptation of HELL'S PARADISE, SECRET XXX and MUJINA INTO THE DEEP.
Beat’s Bizarre Adventure: Into the DEEP end
This week, Beat's Bizarre Adventure covers the WEBTOON adaptation of HELL'S PARADISE, SECRET XXX and MUJINA INTO THE DEEP.
www.comicsbeat.com
August 18, 2025 at 11:38 PM
@adorabirb.bsky.social on funny WEBTOON censorship, Hilary on fluffy bunny rabbits, @danmorris.bsky.social on the newest Inio Asano!
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For art, learn the skills you need. Those will last you a lifetime. Software and tech change all the time. Your skills will outlast any company.
August 18, 2025 at 2:39 PM
For art, learn the skills you need. Those will last you a lifetime. Software and tech change all the time. Your skills will outlast any company.
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The people dominating our political landscape, culture, and economy are just so stupid and full of shit it's almost impossible to describe
August 18, 2025 at 10:42 PM
The people dominating our political landscape, culture, and economy are just so stupid and full of shit it's almost impossible to describe
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I am a bestselling author with my books in print in over 100 countries and 7 languages. Writing is still not my only income source.
Probably my biggest surprise on Bluesky was finding out how few of my favorite authors had writing as their only job.
Here's hoping next year's LA WorldCon will work out for you.
Here's hoping next year's LA WorldCon will work out for you.
August 16, 2025 at 9:33 PM
I am a bestselling author with my books in print in over 100 countries and 7 languages. Writing is still not my only income source.
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“It took 2,000 years for women to get their rights, and trans women having rights would compromise that” is hilarious if you know anything about how universal suffrage was achieved. Not every woman counted, and some leaders liked it that way.
August 14, 2025 at 3:03 PM
“It took 2,000 years for women to get their rights, and trans women having rights would compromise that” is hilarious if you know anything about how universal suffrage was achieved. Not every woman counted, and some leaders liked it that way.
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Glacier Bay Books has launched a Kickstarter campaign for its fall releases, including 5 titles such as True Blue Never Fades, Baku Chan, and more.
Glacier Bay Books Launches Kickstarter Campaign for Its Fall Manga Releases
Campaign includes True Blue Never Fades, Universe from the Balcony, The Cursed Body, Box Garden Beetle, Baku Chan titles
www.animenewsnetwork.com
August 14, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Glacier Bay Books has launched a Kickstarter campaign for its fall releases, including 5 titles such as True Blue Never Fades, Baku Chan, and more.
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Hey! I'm Baxter and I've got a blog called Tsundoku Diving that's my little heaven for fans of Japanese media.
There's deep dive essays, subs for obscure films, scanlations of alt manga, an archive of movie pamphlets, 150+ hand picked recs, and even some of my own fiction!
Jump in & swim around :)
There's deep dive essays, subs for obscure films, scanlations of alt manga, an archive of movie pamphlets, 150+ hand picked recs, and even some of my own fiction!
Jump in & swim around :)
Tsundoku Diving
Dedicated to discussing Japanese media of all kinds and the ways they impact us and the world.
www.tsundokudiving.com
March 20, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Hey! I'm Baxter and I've got a blog called Tsundoku Diving that's my little heaven for fans of Japanese media.
There's deep dive essays, subs for obscure films, scanlations of alt manga, an archive of movie pamphlets, 150+ hand picked recs, and even some of my own fiction!
Jump in & swim around :)
There's deep dive essays, subs for obscure films, scanlations of alt manga, an archive of movie pamphlets, 150+ hand picked recs, and even some of my own fiction!
Jump in & swim around :)
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This is the way.
Stephen Colbert is going SCORCHED EARTH right now. To RFK Jr: “Fuck you, you roid-addled nepo carnie! Fuck you, you roadkill-munching Luddite human slim jim!”
August 7, 2025 at 11:04 AM
This is the way.