Alice Gallo
Anime Features Writer
90 articles published since September 02, 2022
About Alice Gallo
Alice is a writer, singer and actor, but above all, she's a weeb. She fell in love with anime when she was 12 and she's never come back. Her favorite manga is Fullmetal Alchemist and her favorite hobby is proving that anime's representation of women, gender and sexualities is improving. Her articles mostly deal with queer, LGBTQ+ and feminist themes in anime.
Horimiya: Everything You Need to Know Before Season 2
Horimiya: The Missing Pieces comes out on July 1 – and a lot has happened so far with the main couple, their friends, and their families.
Bungo Stray Dogs Season 5 Trailer, Release Date, Plot & Latest Updates
Bungo Stray Dogs is set to return with an action-packed Season 5, featuring the Armed Detective Agency trying to prevent the end of the world.
To Me, The One Who Loved You Is a Failed Shinkai-Esque Parallel World Romance
The new sci-fi romance drama fails to deliver a highly emotional experience due to overcomplicated science and poor character writing.
Why This New Shonen Manga Is Poised to Be the Next Big Hit After Chainsaw Man
For fans of demon-hunting, Jump's new manga series Gokurakugai is a must-read, especially thanks to its compelling protagonist duo, Alma and Tao.
Anime's Gender Representation Is Improving, But This Show's LGTBQ Themes Lacked Finesse
For a series that was a revolutionary take on the magical-girl concept, this anime failed to fully represent gender and LGBTQ+ issues satisfactorily.
Oshi no Ko Is Brilliant – But Not for the Reason Many Fans Think
While most praise its shocking plot twists, Oshi no Ko really shines in its handling of the toxic aspects of the internet and celebrity culture.
Inu-Oh's Technical Brilliance Almost Overshadows Its Poignant Message
Though praised for its stunning visuals and soundtrack, 2021's Inu-Oh truly shines for its advocacy of freedom, loyalty and creative integrity.
Hip Hop Has Taken Over Anime – For the Better
From Odd Taxi to Kaguya-sama, rap has carved itself a predominant place in anime, both as a music choice and as a narrative tool.
Oshi no Ko Fans Will Love bilibili's Idol-Themed Romance The Girl Downstairs
College freshman Joon falls in love with former idol Duna in bilibili's new romance anime The Girl Downstairs, which is perfect for Oshi no Ko fans.
Hell's Paradise: Gabimaru and Sagiri Might Be Anime's Best Male-Female Duo Yet
Hell's Paradise's main duo are fascinating characters with great chemistry, as Sagiri allows Gabimaru to accept his emotions while he helps her grow.
Where to Watch Summer Time Rendering
The Spring 2022 hit supernatural anime Summer Time Rendering should be available on Disney+, but that's not true everywhere in the world.
Spring 2023's Oshi No Ko Isn't Worth the Hype
Despite its shockingly dark first episode and stylish animation, Oshi no Ko's characters and story aren't good enough to justify its popularity.
Heavenly Delusion & Skip and Loafer Bravely Defy Anime's Gender Norms
Mitsumi's aunt is a man who wears feminine clothes and Kiruko is a boy in a girl's body, proving new anime is getting bolder with its representation.
Yamada-kun Kicks Off Its Girl Gamer Romance with a Bang – And a Side of Revenge
My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999 starts with a college gamer girl seeking revenge on her ex, an inexperienced handsome boy and plenty of humor.
Skip and Loafer Is the Fresh High School Anime Fans Have Been Waiting For
With well-rounded characters, brilliant humor and plenty of style, Spring 2023's Skip and Loafer will charm seinen drama fans - and everyone else too.
The Most Anticipated Anime of the Spring 2023 Season - And More
With Demon Slayer and Dr. Stone set to return, the upcoming season is a mix of popular titles and intriguing new series of the most varied genres.
MHA: Bakugo's Apology Completes His Character Journey – And It's Phenomenal
While fighting to bring Midoriya back, Bakugo shocks everyone in My Hero Academia by apologizing for his past mistakes and showing true growth.
How Makoto Shinkai Perfected His Fantasy Romance Formula Through Every Movie
From his very first feature film to Your Name and Suzume, Shinkai's works show the director's growth as both a storyteller and a director.
The Best 'Pretty Boys' Anime – And Why They're Worth Watching
They may be considered second-rate entertainment by some, but many anime with bishonen shine through character writing, action and more.
Bungo Stray Dogs: Yosano's War-Ridden Past Is Eerily Reminiscent of FMA's Ishval Arc
Like State Alchemists in the Ishval War, Yosano was exploited by Mori for his ability to save people's lives, turning her into the 'Angel of Death.'