AniFem Weekly Round-Up Covers PreCure, Shojo Drama Adaptations, and Cygames AI
Anime Feminist's weekly round-up for January 7-13, 2026, covers a range of topics including mixed Japanese representation in PreCure, a discussion of shojo manga adaptations, and Cygames' response to backlash over generative AI. The round-up features premiere reviews of over 20 winter 2026 anime series, with highlights including "Isekai Office Worker" for its unique BL premise and "The Holy Grail of Eris" for its innovative villainess setup. A segment titled "Drama Over Anime" compares influential shojo series like "Boys Over Flowers" and their live-action adaptations, noting the cultural footprint of shojo manga beyond anime. The round-up also announces the upcoming launch of Mothership, a queer- and women-owned video game publication co-founded by former Polygon writers. Cygames issued an apology after backlash over generative AI, stating it will not use AI in its products without prior notice and that all current games are crafted by staff. Additional segments cover Shuzo Oshimi's works, otome game videos, and news about sexual harassment in Japanese politics.