Something Genuine Season 2, Ep. 6: Jordan Calhoun on Representation, Religious Trauma, and Why Piccolo is Black

Some books entertain us. Some inform us. And every once in a while, a book helps us understand ourselves. Jordan Calhoun’s memoir, Piccolo Is Black: A Memoir of Race, Religion, and Pop Culture, was one of those books for me. That’s why I was especially excited to welcome Jordan to Something Genuine for a conversation… Read More Something Genuine Season 2, Ep. 6: Jordan Calhoun on Representation, Religious Trauma, and Why Piccolo is Black

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Christian Themes in Anime and Church Community at Anime Matsuri 2026

One of my favorite things about attending anime conventions isn’t the guests, the art, or even the anime itself—it’s the people. I never felt that more strongly than last year, when I cohosted a panel at Anime Matsuri. This year, we’re coming back, as Tiff of ShortStuffArts (Etsy/YouTube) and Few of the Many (Instagram/ YouTube)… Read More Christian Themes in Anime and Church Community at Anime Matsuri 2026

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Reader’s Corner: Alice in Borderland Retry, Our Aimless Nights (Vol. 1), and Yan (Vol. 3)

On this week’s Reader’s Corner, we review a sequel to Alice in Borderland, the newest volume of the trippy series, Yan, the full collection of Skull-face Bookseller Honda-san, and much more! Check out our thoughts below and let us know what you’ve been reading! Alice in Borderland Retry • Love at First Memory (Vol. 2)… Read More Reader’s Corner: Alice in Borderland Retry, Our Aimless Nights (Vol. 1), and Yan (Vol. 3)

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