The Workshop

Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju: Stories Within Stories

In which Em & Kris discuss frame narratives, intergenerational tales, and Kiku’s bishounen facial features. | While typically specializing in the Boys’ Love genre, Showa

Jujutsu Kaisen: Contemporary Fantasy at its Finest

In which Em & Kris tackle the smart construction of Jujutsu Kaisen’s shounen tropes, admire its impeccable comedy and character writing, and lose all intelligent thoughts

Our Most Formative Anime (1-Year Anniversary Special!)

In which Em & Kris share their personal life-changing, taste-shaping, and nostalgia-inducing shows. Also, in celebration of The Workshop’s 1-Year anniversary, we take a t

Bungo Stray Dogs: No Thoughts, Just Vibes

In which Em & Kris lay out their urban fantasy gripes, appreciate creative character designs, and do a deep dive into 20th-century Japanese lit. | Bungo Stray Dogs ingeni

A Place Further than the Universe: A Case Study on Friendship

In which Em & Kris explore the nuances of platonic relationships, aspire to write their own female-centred shounen anime, and cry over an entire cast of best girls. | The

My Hero Academia S3: How to Craft a Redemption Arc

In which Em & Kris break down the shounen battle anime formula, emphasize the importance of story continuity, and utterly embarrass themselves adoring the main cast. | Co

Cowboy Bebop: The Sci-Fi Style Icon of Anime

In which Em & Kris ceaselessly praise the iconic jazz soundtrack, explore the ups and downs of character trauma writing, and totally do not fall in love with Spike Spiege

Anime for Beginners

In which Em & Kris shamelessly advance the weeb agenda by sharing their top recommendations for newbie anime fans. Totally objectively and without bias :)

Kaguya-sama Love is War: A Perfect Portrayal of Teenage Absurdity

In which Em & Kris dissect rom-com clichés, expose their spicy thoughts on teenage crushes and dating, and deeply relate to every character on a spiritual level. | “Kaguy

Your Name (Kimi no Na wa): Chasing The Vibe

In which Em & Kris rave over the RADWIMPS musical score, admire Shinkai as an imperfect writer, and commit to getting matching hand tattoos. | Your Name (Kimi no Na wa) i

Avatar The Last Airbender: How to Elevate a Medium

In which Em & Kris defend the Kataang ship, discuss the importance of childhood lessons, and sob over ATLA’s unparalleled storytelling. | Avatar: The Last Airbender is a

Fire Force: Spectacle Over Substance?

In which Em & Kris roast shounen villains, question the accountability of fictional law enforcement, and try not to get distracted by phenomenal art style and animation.

Ouran High School Host Club: A Cultural Reset or the Power of Nostalgia?

In which Em & Kris discuss this decade’s perception of femininity, put nostalgia under the microscope, and pause all intelligent discussion to form the Tamaki protection

Haikyuu!!: The Poster Child of Sports Anime

In which Em & Kris establish Hoshiumi’s status as MVC, officially adopt Himekawa, and marvel at how all the best boys this time are on one team. | Haikyuu!! is based on

Welcome to the Workshop!

In which Em & Kris reveal their non-existent experience and qualifications for analyzing storytelling in anime, but do so anyway.