The Waves: Why Anime is for Women
b'On this week\\u2019s episode of The Waves, with the emergence of streaming more Americans are becoming fans of Japanese anime.\\xa0Within that media, viewers can see wide ranges of LGBTQ+ representation and gender presentation that often isn\\u2019t found in American animation.\\xa0But like American media, not all of these representations are as nuanced as they should be.\\xa0Host Vic Whitley-Berry is an avid anime fan, and they sit down with journalist Princess Weekes on femme representation in Japanese anime.\\n\\nIn Slate Plus the messiness of shipping and fandoms.\\xa0\\n\\nIf you liked this episode, check out: Can Fairy Tales Be Feminist?\\n\\nPodcast production by Cheyna Roth and Vic Whitley-Berry with editorial oversight by Daisy Rosario and Alicia Montgomery.\\nSend your comments and recommendations on what to cover to thewaves@slate.com.\\nSlate Plus members get bonus segments and ad-free podcast feeds. Sign up now at slate.com/thewavesplus.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'