AR/Alex Henderson
@arhenderson.bsky.social
Writer of words, editor of articles, scholar of queer fiction! They/them or she/her
AN UNEXPECTED PARTY is out now from Fremantle Press!
https://www.arhendersonwrites.com/
https://theafictionado.wordpress.com/
AN UNEXPECTED PARTY is out now from Fremantle Press!
https://www.arhendersonwrites.com/
https://theafictionado.wordpress.com/
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Non-fiction — A.R. Henderson
www.arhendersonwrites.com
Hello folks both new and familiar! I'm Alex - I'm a staff editor at @animefeminist.bsky.social and @animeherald.com and a former academic now researching queer fiction in my spare time. You can find all my professional writing here: www.arhendersonwrites.com/nonfiction
New blog! SECRETS OF THE SILENT WITCH is an exercise in executing familiar fantasy tropes in very engaging and refreshing ways, and no one exemplifies that better than its supposedly "overpowered" heroine Monica. Read my analysis here!
Secrets of the Silent Witch: An “Overpowered” Fantasy Protagonist Done Right
In my years of reviewing anime, I find I come back to a few recurring trends: I often catch myself critiquing shows where “everything is easy for the protagonist”, whether that means they’re alread…
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November 27, 2025 at 2:43 AM
New blog! SECRETS OF THE SILENT WITCH is an exercise in executing familiar fantasy tropes in very engaging and refreshing ways, and no one exemplifies that better than its supposedly "overpowered" heroine Monica. Read my analysis here!
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Oh hey, @sam-animeherald.bsky.social sent me a couple of teaser photos of Anime Herald Mag #1! 🥰 Lookit it, I still can't believe it's real
You can get a copy of your own below
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You can get a copy of your own below
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November 20, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Oh hey, @sam-animeherald.bsky.social sent me a couple of teaser photos of Anime Herald Mag #1! 🥰 Lookit it, I still can't believe it's real
You can get a copy of your own below
Digital ($15.75 USD): hera.fyi/buyahmag1dig 💻
Physical ($17.95 USD): hera.fyi/buyahmag1 📔
Bundle: hera.fyi/buyahmag1bun 📦
You can get a copy of your own below
Digital ($15.75 USD): hera.fyi/buyahmag1dig 💻
Physical ($17.95 USD): hera.fyi/buyahmag1 📔
Bundle: hera.fyi/buyahmag1bun 📦
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Great news! Anime Herald Magazine is now printing and we're shipping digital copies this week. Thank you so much for your patience. We hope you enjoy it. 🥰
Digital copy ($15.75 USD): hera.fyi/buyahmag1dig 💻
Physical copy ($17.95 USD): hera.fyi/buyahmag1 📔
Bundle: hera.fyi/buyahmag1bun 📦
Digital copy ($15.75 USD): hera.fyi/buyahmag1dig 💻
Physical copy ($17.95 USD): hera.fyi/buyahmag1 📔
Bundle: hera.fyi/buyahmag1bun 📦
November 24, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Great news! Anime Herald Magazine is now printing and we're shipping digital copies this week. Thank you so much for your patience. We hope you enjoy it. 🥰
Digital copy ($15.75 USD): hera.fyi/buyahmag1dig 💻
Physical copy ($17.95 USD): hera.fyi/buyahmag1 📔
Bundle: hera.fyi/buyahmag1bun 📦
Digital copy ($15.75 USD): hera.fyi/buyahmag1dig 💻
Physical copy ($17.95 USD): hera.fyi/buyahmag1 📔
Bundle: hera.fyi/buyahmag1bun 📦
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Yatta-Tachi's 2025 Reader's Survey
Here's your chance to let us know what you would like to see more or less of on Yatta-Tachi!
Survey closes: Friday, December 19th, 5PM Eastern
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Here's your chance to let us know what you would like to see more or less of on Yatta-Tachi!
Survey closes: Friday, December 19th, 5PM Eastern
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Yatta-Tachi 2025 Reader's Feedback
We wanna know what you want to see more and/or less of on Yatta-Tachi!
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November 19, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Yatta-Tachi's 2025 Reader's Survey
Here's your chance to let us know what you would like to see more or less of on Yatta-Tachi!
Survey closes: Friday, December 19th, 5PM Eastern
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Here's your chance to let us know what you would like to see more or less of on Yatta-Tachi!
Survey closes: Friday, December 19th, 5PM Eastern
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Among all this anime, I DO write about books from time to time! Recently I read Nghi Vo's queer and magical Great Gatsby remix, The Chosen and the Beautiful, and it haunted me so much I had to make a post about it. Enjoy! theafictionado.wordpress.com/2025/11/13/t...
November 12, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Among all this anime, I DO write about books from time to time! Recently I read Nghi Vo's queer and magical Great Gatsby remix, The Chosen and the Beautiful, and it haunted me so much I had to make a post about it. Enjoy! theafictionado.wordpress.com/2025/11/13/t...
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Chatty AF 234: The Summer Hikaru Died Retrospective
It's finally time to get elbow-deep into the queer themes and rural horror of our favorite summer anime..
www.animefeminist.com/chatty-af-23...
It's finally time to get elbow-deep into the queer themes and rural horror of our favorite summer anime..
www.animefeminist.com/chatty-af-23...
November 10, 2025 at 3:56 AM
Chatty AF 234: The Summer Hikaru Died Retrospective
It's finally time to get elbow-deep into the queer themes and rural horror of our favorite summer anime..
www.animefeminist.com/chatty-af-23...
It's finally time to get elbow-deep into the queer themes and rural horror of our favorite summer anime..
www.animefeminist.com/chatty-af-23...
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A transcript is now available for our Summer 2025 podcast!
It was a sequel-heavy season, but summer also found time to offer up a candidate for anime of the year!
www.animefeminist.com/chatty-af-23...
It was a sequel-heavy season, but summer also found time to offer up a candidate for anime of the year!
www.animefeminist.com/chatty-af-23...
November 7, 2025 at 12:00 AM
A transcript is now available for our Summer 2025 podcast!
It was a sequel-heavy season, but summer also found time to offer up a candidate for anime of the year!
www.animefeminist.com/chatty-af-23...
It was a sequel-heavy season, but summer also found time to offer up a candidate for anime of the year!
www.animefeminist.com/chatty-af-23...
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2025 Fall Anime Three-Episode Check-In
It’s a little bit more like a four- or five-episode check-in this go ’round, but that just means bonus chat!
www.animefeminist.com/2025-fall-an...
It’s a little bit more like a four- or five-episode check-in this go ’round, but that just means bonus chat!
www.animefeminist.com/2025-fall-an...
November 8, 2025 at 3:21 AM
2025 Fall Anime Three-Episode Check-In
It’s a little bit more like a four- or five-episode check-in this go ’round, but that just means bonus chat!
www.animefeminist.com/2025-fall-an...
It’s a little bit more like a four- or five-episode check-in this go ’round, but that just means bonus chat!
www.animefeminist.com/2025-fall-an...
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Let’s Go Karaoke! – Series Review
A beautifully made coming-of-age story that’s mostly about an age-gap friendship, though not everyone will be comfortable with its hints toward the possibility of something more down the line.
www.animefeminist.com/lets-go-kara...
A beautifully made coming-of-age story that’s mostly about an age-gap friendship, though not everyone will be comfortable with its hints toward the possibility of something more down the line.
www.animefeminist.com/lets-go-kara...
November 1, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Let’s Go Karaoke! – Series Review
A beautifully made coming-of-age story that’s mostly about an age-gap friendship, though not everyone will be comfortable with its hints toward the possibility of something more down the line.
www.animefeminist.com/lets-go-kara...
A beautifully made coming-of-age story that’s mostly about an age-gap friendship, though not everyone will be comfortable with its hints toward the possibility of something more down the line.
www.animefeminist.com/lets-go-kara...
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Chatty AF 233: 2025 Summer Wrap-Up
We had quite a bit to say about a very sequel-heavy season and possibly one of the best anime of the year!
www.animefeminist.com/chatty-af-23...
We had quite a bit to say about a very sequel-heavy season and possibly one of the best anime of the year!
www.animefeminist.com/chatty-af-23...
October 27, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Chatty AF 233: 2025 Summer Wrap-Up
We had quite a bit to say about a very sequel-heavy season and possibly one of the best anime of the year!
www.animefeminist.com/chatty-af-23...
We had quite a bit to say about a very sequel-heavy season and possibly one of the best anime of the year!
www.animefeminist.com/chatty-af-23...
Reposted by AR/Alex Henderson
Anime Feminist Recommendations of Summer 2025
Summer gave us a strong contender for anime of the year, plus some exceptional comedies and daringly out-there concepts.
www.animefeminist.com/anime-femini...
Summer gave us a strong contender for anime of the year, plus some exceptional comedies and daringly out-there concepts.
www.animefeminist.com/anime-femini...
October 24, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Anime Feminist Recommendations of Summer 2025
Summer gave us a strong contender for anime of the year, plus some exceptional comedies and daringly out-there concepts.
www.animefeminist.com/anime-femini...
Summer gave us a strong contender for anime of the year, plus some exceptional comedies and daringly out-there concepts.
www.animefeminist.com/anime-femini...
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2025 Fall Premiere Digest
All of our premiere reviews for this season in one place, showing off a wonderful season for shoujo and josei.
www.animefeminist.com/2025-fall-pr...
All of our premiere reviews for this season in one place, showing off a wonderful season for shoujo and josei.
www.animefeminist.com/2025-fall-pr...
October 23, 2025 at 2:52 AM
2025 Fall Premiere Digest
All of our premiere reviews for this season in one place, showing off a wonderful season for shoujo and josei.
www.animefeminist.com/2025-fall-pr...
All of our premiere reviews for this season in one place, showing off a wonderful season for shoujo and josei.
www.animefeminist.com/2025-fall-pr...
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With You, Our Love Will Make it Through – Episode 1
In a very strong season for shojosei, this series might stand on top.
www.animefeminist.com/with-you-our...
In a very strong season for shojosei, this series might stand on top.
www.animefeminist.com/with-you-our...
October 18, 2025 at 2:56 AM
With You, Our Love Will Make it Through – Episode 1
In a very strong season for shojosei, this series might stand on top.
www.animefeminist.com/with-you-our...
In a very strong season for shojosei, this series might stand on top.
www.animefeminist.com/with-you-our...
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Wandance – Episode 1
A genuine and engaging premiere about a boy who wants to dance and a girl who loves dance that’s marred by the uncanny 3DCGI for its dance sequences.
www.animefeminist.com/wandance-epi...
A genuine and engaging premiere about a boy who wants to dance and a girl who loves dance that’s marred by the uncanny 3DCGI for its dance sequences.
www.animefeminist.com/wandance-epi...
October 14, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Wandance – Episode 1
A genuine and engaging premiere about a boy who wants to dance and a girl who loves dance that’s marred by the uncanny 3DCGI for its dance sequences.
www.animefeminist.com/wandance-epi...
A genuine and engaging premiere about a boy who wants to dance and a girl who loves dance that’s marred by the uncanny 3DCGI for its dance sequences.
www.animefeminist.com/wandance-epi...
Reposted by AR/Alex Henderson
GNOSIA – Episode 1
GNOSIA transports viewers to the deepest recesses of the universe and a crew trying to find the traitor among them before it’s too late. So far it has all the beauty and gender of the game.
www.animefeminist.com/gnosia-episo...
GNOSIA transports viewers to the deepest recesses of the universe and a crew trying to find the traitor among them before it’s too late. So far it has all the beauty and gender of the game.
www.animefeminist.com/gnosia-episo...
October 14, 2025 at 1:56 AM
GNOSIA – Episode 1
GNOSIA transports viewers to the deepest recesses of the universe and a crew trying to find the traitor among them before it’s too late. So far it has all the beauty and gender of the game.
www.animefeminist.com/gnosia-episo...
GNOSIA transports viewers to the deepest recesses of the universe and a crew trying to find the traitor among them before it’s too late. So far it has all the beauty and gender of the game.
www.animefeminist.com/gnosia-episo...
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Samantha sent me some incredible news - we've reached 200 preorders for Anime Herald Magazine #1! 💖 Thank you so much.
Help support indie anime journalism by ordering your copy today
Digital copy ($15.75 USD): hera.fyi/buyahmag1dig 💻
Physical copy ($17.95 USD): hera.fyi/buyahmag1 📔
Help support indie anime journalism by ordering your copy today
Digital copy ($15.75 USD): hera.fyi/buyahmag1dig 💻
Physical copy ($17.95 USD): hera.fyi/buyahmag1 📔
October 11, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Samantha sent me some incredible news - we've reached 200 preorders for Anime Herald Magazine #1! 💖 Thank you so much.
Help support indie anime journalism by ordering your copy today
Digital copy ($15.75 USD): hera.fyi/buyahmag1dig 💻
Physical copy ($17.95 USD): hera.fyi/buyahmag1 📔
Help support indie anime journalism by ordering your copy today
Digital copy ($15.75 USD): hera.fyi/buyahmag1dig 💻
Physical copy ($17.95 USD): hera.fyi/buyahmag1 📔
Reposted by AR/Alex Henderson
Plus-Sized Misadventures in Love! – Episode 1
A tip of our hats to this show for taking on the herculean task of selling a cute, confidently fat heroine to a fatphobic world
www.animefeminist.com/plus-sized-m...
A tip of our hats to this show for taking on the herculean task of selling a cute, confidently fat heroine to a fatphobic world
www.animefeminist.com/plus-sized-m...
October 9, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Plus-Sized Misadventures in Love! – Episode 1
A tip of our hats to this show for taking on the herculean task of selling a cute, confidently fat heroine to a fatphobic world
www.animefeminist.com/plus-sized-m...
A tip of our hats to this show for taking on the herculean task of selling a cute, confidently fat heroine to a fatphobic world
www.animefeminist.com/plus-sized-m...
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Chitose is in the Ramune Bottle – Episode 1
It’s lazy, self-congratulatory storytelling that no amount of pretty animation can add depth to. You can get in that Ramune bottle and stay there, buddy.
www.animefeminist.com/chitose-is-i...
It’s lazy, self-congratulatory storytelling that no amount of pretty animation can add depth to. You can get in that Ramune bottle and stay there, buddy.
www.animefeminist.com/chitose-is-i...
October 9, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Chitose is in the Ramune Bottle – Episode 1
It’s lazy, self-congratulatory storytelling that no amount of pretty animation can add depth to. You can get in that Ramune bottle and stay there, buddy.
www.animefeminist.com/chitose-is-i...
It’s lazy, self-congratulatory storytelling that no amount of pretty animation can add depth to. You can get in that Ramune bottle and stay there, buddy.
www.animefeminist.com/chitose-is-i...
Reposted by AR/Alex Henderson
The Dark History of the Reincarnated Villainess – Episode 1
Transporting a woman into her own middle-school fanfic makes for a great affectionate parody of isekai stories for teenage girls.
www.animefeminist.com/the-dark-his...
Transporting a woman into her own middle-school fanfic makes for a great affectionate parody of isekai stories for teenage girls.
www.animefeminist.com/the-dark-his...
October 11, 2025 at 11:32 PM
The Dark History of the Reincarnated Villainess – Episode 1
Transporting a woman into her own middle-school fanfic makes for a great affectionate parody of isekai stories for teenage girls.
www.animefeminist.com/the-dark-his...
Transporting a woman into her own middle-school fanfic makes for a great affectionate parody of isekai stories for teenage girls.
www.animefeminist.com/the-dark-his...
Reposted by AR/Alex Henderson
A Mangaka’s Weirdly Wonderful Workplace – Episode 1
We are pleased to present to you a star rom-com of the season: “useless lesbians make manga.”
www.animefeminist.com/a-mangakas-w...
We are pleased to present to you a star rom-com of the season: “useless lesbians make manga.”
www.animefeminist.com/a-mangakas-w...
October 8, 2025 at 9:36 PM
A Mangaka’s Weirdly Wonderful Workplace – Episode 1
We are pleased to present to you a star rom-com of the season: “useless lesbians make manga.”
www.animefeminist.com/a-mangakas-w...
We are pleased to present to you a star rom-com of the season: “useless lesbians make manga.”
www.animefeminist.com/a-mangakas-w...
Reposted by AR/Alex Henderson
My Friend’s Little Sister Has It In for Me! – Episode 1
This is an exhausting premiere that wants to pat itself on the back for pointing out the tropes it’s wallowing in.
www.animefeminist.com/my-friends-l...
This is an exhausting premiere that wants to pat itself on the back for pointing out the tropes it’s wallowing in.
www.animefeminist.com/my-friends-l...
October 8, 2025 at 6:34 PM
My Friend’s Little Sister Has It In for Me! – Episode 1
This is an exhausting premiere that wants to pat itself on the back for pointing out the tropes it’s wallowing in.
www.animefeminist.com/my-friends-l...
This is an exhausting premiere that wants to pat itself on the back for pointing out the tropes it’s wallowing in.
www.animefeminist.com/my-friends-l...
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Touring After the Apocalypse – Episode 1
A lovely travelogue with a quiet but hopeful atmosphere
www.animefeminist.com/touring-afte...
A lovely travelogue with a quiet but hopeful atmosphere
www.animefeminist.com/touring-afte...
October 8, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Touring After the Apocalypse – Episode 1
A lovely travelogue with a quiet but hopeful atmosphere
www.animefeminist.com/touring-afte...
A lovely travelogue with a quiet but hopeful atmosphere
www.animefeminist.com/touring-afte...
Reposted by AR/Alex Henderson
My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero’s – Episode 1
A breath of fresh air for its niche, with expressive fight scenes, classmates that don’t feel cartoonishly evil, and a genuine sense of mystery.
www.animefeminist.com/my-status-as...
A breath of fresh air for its niche, with expressive fight scenes, classmates that don’t feel cartoonishly evil, and a genuine sense of mystery.
www.animefeminist.com/my-status-as...
October 8, 2025 at 8:53 PM
My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero’s – Episode 1
A breath of fresh air for its niche, with expressive fight scenes, classmates that don’t feel cartoonishly evil, and a genuine sense of mystery.
www.animefeminist.com/my-status-as...
A breath of fresh air for its niche, with expressive fight scenes, classmates that don’t feel cartoonishly evil, and a genuine sense of mystery.
www.animefeminist.com/my-status-as...
Reposted by AR/Alex Henderson
Alma-Chan Wants to Be a Family! – Episode 1
It's not really trying to break the mold SpyFam popularized, but it's sweet and well-executed
www.animefeminist.com/alma-chan-wa...
It's not really trying to break the mold SpyFam popularized, but it's sweet and well-executed
www.animefeminist.com/alma-chan-wa...
October 9, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Alma-Chan Wants to Be a Family! – Episode 1
It's not really trying to break the mold SpyFam popularized, but it's sweet and well-executed
www.animefeminist.com/alma-chan-wa...
It's not really trying to break the mold SpyFam popularized, but it's sweet and well-executed
www.animefeminist.com/alma-chan-wa...
Reposted by AR/Alex Henderson
The Banished Court Magician Aims to Become the Strongest – Episode 1
It’s competent but choppy and completely devoid of anything worth talking about.
www.animefeminist.com/the-banished...
It’s competent but choppy and completely devoid of anything worth talking about.
www.animefeminist.com/the-banished...
October 8, 2025 at 1:34 AM
The Banished Court Magician Aims to Become the Strongest – Episode 1
It’s competent but choppy and completely devoid of anything worth talking about.
www.animefeminist.com/the-banished...
It’s competent but choppy and completely devoid of anything worth talking about.
www.animefeminist.com/the-banished...