Cypress "Cy" Catwell
サイプレス「サイ」キャットウェル
They・Them
Independent Bookseller
Journalist, Reviewer, and Critic
Staff Editor at Anime Feminist, Anime Herald, and Yatta-Tachi
Frequent Podcaster for ChattyAF
About
Cypress "Cy" Catwell (they/them/theirs) is a Queer Black Bookseller working in the PNW, as well as a staff editor for Anime Feminist, Anime Herald, and Yatta-Tatchi. They're also a freelance journalist, pop culture critic, and a perspective piece writer, with bylines editor and writer for at Anime Feminist, with previous bylines at the Anime News Network and But Why Tho?, and Siliconera.Before becoming a bookseller, Cy particiated in the JET Program and served the community of Fukushima, Fukushima, Japan as a high school Assistant Language Teacher from July 2016 to August 2020. During their time abroad, Cy taught thousands of students across all age ranges, levels, and backgrounds in the Nakadori Region. After their time abroad, Cy entered the localization industry, including working as an in-house Light Novel and Manga editor for Seven Seas Entertainment.Currently, Cy works as an independent bookseller in where they are able to be in service of a community in the welcoming city of Bellingham, WA. In their personal time, Cy does all manner of fiber work, which can be found online here.
Education
University of Missouri-St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri - Aug. 2014 - May 2016
[MA in History with a certificate of Museum Studies with training in Archival Studies, Collections Management, and Research and Design; Two Year GRA at the Missouri History Museum in Archives and Research & Design]Westminster College - Fulton, Missouri - Aug. 2010 - May 2014
Bachelor of Arts - History with a minor in Asian Studies; supplemental archival study and
front desk management experience at the National Winston Churchill Museum.
Awards and Certificates
Goodwill Ambassador for Fukushima
I was awared the title of International Goodwill Ambassador of Fukushima Prefecture by Uchibori Masao, Govenor of Fukushima, as recognition of my service and my continued work on behalf of the prefecture.MyTEFL
TEFL Certification (120-Hour Profession Course), Nov. 2017
Podcasts & Livestreams/VOD
Podcasts (Anime & Manga)
2025
Chatty AF - AnimeFeminist
2024
Chatty AF - AnimeFeminist
Chatty AF 198: The Boy and the Heron Retrospective
Chatty AF 200: Revolutionary Girl Utena Watchalong – Episodes 1-12
Chatty AF 202: Revolutionary Girl Utena Watchalong – Episodes 13-20
Chatty AF 203: Revolutionary Girl Utena Watchalong – Episodes 21-27
Chatty AF 211: Revolutionary Girl Utena Watchalong – Episodes 28-34
Chatty AF 213: Revolutionary Girl Utena Watchalong – Episodes 35-39
Chatty AF 216: Revolutionary Girl Utena Watchalong – Adolescence of Utena
Chatty AF 217: 2024 Fall Mid-Season Check-In
Chatty AF 218: Post-Election Editor Discussion
Chatty AF 219: Recovery of an MMO Junkie Retrospective
2023
Chatty AF - AnimeFeminist
Chatty AF 177: Haibane Renmei Retrospective – Episodes 1-7
Chatty AF 178: Haibane Renmei Retrospective – Episodes 8-13
Chatty AF 180: 2023 Winter Mid-Season Check-In
Chatty AF 181: Ace/Aro Representation in Anime and Manga – Part 1
Chatty AF 182: Ace/Aro Representation in Anime and Manga – Part 2
Chatty AF 185: Death Parade Retrospective – Part 1
Chatty AF 186: Death Parade Retrospective – Part 2
Chatty AF 198: The Boy and the Heron Retrospective
Chatty AF 200: Revolutionary Girl Utena Watchalong – Episodes 1-12
Chatty AF 202: Revolutionary Girl Utena Watchalong – Episodes 13-20
Chatty AF 203: Revolutionary Girl Utena Watchalong – Episodes 21-27
Third Impact Anime
Third Impact Anime Episode #137 – ZOMBIE LAND SAGA (Season 1 & 2) feat. Cy Catwell (AniFem, ANN, Seven Seas)
2022
Anime is Lit
Ep 18 - NANA - Part 1 "And They Were Roommates..."
Ep 19 - NANA - Part 2 - This Baby Can Fit So Much Feminism In It
Chatty AF - AnimeFeminist
Chatty AF 157: 2022 Winter Mid-Season Check-in
Patreon Bonus Podcast: 2022 February - Valentitles
Chatty AF 158: Dear Brother Watchalong – Episodes 1-7
Chatty AF 159: Dear Brother Watchalong – Episodes 8-15
Chatty AF 160: Dear Brother Watchalong – Episodes 16-23
Chatty AF 163: Dear Brother Watchalong – Episodes 24-31
Chatty AF 164: Dear Brother Watchalong – Episodes 32-39
Chatty AF 166: Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt Retrospective
Chatty AF 167: Kare Kano (His and Her Circumstances) Watchalong – Episodes 1-7
Chatty AF 169: Kare Kano (His and Her Circumstances) Watchalong – Episodes 8-13
Chatty AF 170: Kare Kano (His and Her Circumstances) Watchalong – Episodes 14-19
Chatty AF 172: Kare Kano (His and Her Circumstances) Watchalong – Episodes 20-26
Translation Chat
Translation Chat 13 – Meru Clewis chats about Super Cub
2021
Baka Banter Podcast
Feminism and Diversity in Anime (ft. Mercedez Clewis)
Anime 3x3
Chatty AF - AnimeFeminist
Chatty AF 133: Akudama Drive Retrospective
Chatty AF 134: Yuri Manga Variety Hour
Chatty AF 136: Angelic Layer Watchalong – Episodes 1-7
Chatty AF 138: Angelic Layer Watchalong – Episodes 8-13
Chatty AF 139: 2021 Spring Mid-season Check-in
Chatty AF 140: Angelic Layer Watchalong – Episodes 14-19
Chatty AF 141: Angelic Layer Watchalong – Episodes 20-26
Chatty AF 142: Wonder Egg Priority Postmortem
Chatty AF 143: 2021 Spring Wrap-up
Chatty AF 144: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Rewatchalong – Episodes 1-6
Chatty AF 145: 2021 Summer Mid-Season Check-in
Chatty AF 146: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Rewatchalong – Episodes 7-12
Chatty AF 147: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Rewatchalong – Rebellion
Chatty AF 148: 2021 Summer Wrap-up
Chatty AF 153: Cowboy Bebop Live Action Post Mortem
How to Japanese
How to Japanese Podcast – S02E13 – Mercedez Clewis – Intensive Japanese Study, JET Program, Writing/Localizing
Shojo & Tell
S1:E66 - Tokyo Mew Mew (with Mercedez Clewis)
The Taiiku Podcast
Those Snow White Notes
We Are Here: Lessons from the School-Living Club - Co-Host
Podcast Site
2020
BlxxkAnimePodcast
(Season 3) Episode 17: Fall 2020 Wrap-up feat. PixelatedLenses
Chatty AF - AnimeFeminist
Chatty AF 125: BNA Retrospective
Chatty AF 126: 2020 Summer Wrap Up
TomoChoco Podcast
Episode 53: It's Kashimashi!
Interviews
2023
Animeforwomen
Cypress Catwell x Animeforwomen Q & A
Livestreams,VOD & Panels
2023
Yuricon/Okazu
S04 E11 - Trans Perspectives on Yuri
2021
But Why Tho? - Let's Talk
Let's Talk Manga LocalizationYT Video (Part 1)
YT Video (Part 2)
2020
Unseen Japan
May 16, 2020 Crowdcast
Work History
Current
Anime Feminist
May 2020 - Current
Contributing Article Editor
Contributing Writer and ReviewerAnime Herald
2023 - Current
Article EditorYatta Tachi
2024 - Current
Article Editor
Previous
Freelance J-E Editor and Proofreader
September 2020 - December 2024
Visual Novel and Video Game Editor
Japanese Fiction and Light Novel Editor
Manga and Doujinshi ProofreaderSeven Seas Entertainment
December 2021 - September 2023
Hybrid Manga and Novel EditorThe Anime News Network - Journalist and Daily Streaming Reviewer
March 2021 - July 2022
Manga and Anime Reviewer & Critic
Japanese Pop Culture Critic and SpecialistJ-Novel Club
March 2021 - September 2022
Manga QA & ProofreaderBut Why Tho? - Freelance Contributor
September 2020 - December 2021
Manga & Anime Reviewer, Video Game Reviewer and Critic,
Book/Novel Reviewer, Japanese Pop Culture CriticJotaku - Freelance Contributor
September 2021 - December 2021
Seasonal Anime ReviewerFANTASISTA, INC. - Work-for-Hire/Contract
March 2021 - November 2021
Manga Proofreader - FutekiyaCross Infinite World - Work-for-Hire/Contract
October 2020 - November 2021
Light Novel EditorRotten Blossoms - Work-for-Hire/Contract
October 2020 - February 2021
Quality Assistance, ProofreadingFandom Post
September 2020 - February 2021
Manga & Anime Reviewer and Contributing WriterSiliconera
February 2020 - April 2020
Contributing Writer, Japanese to English News TranslatorJET Program
July 2016 - July 2020
Assistant English Language Teacher
Senior High School (Fukushima City, Fukushima Prefecture)
Project History
2024
Video GamesFrontwing
OPPAI Succubus Academy: Sucky and Busty, Demonic and Lusty! (R18+) - Editor, Multiple Routes and CharactersSekai Project
Happy Saint Sheol (R18+) – Editor
2023
Video GamesIdea Factory International
Fairy Fencer F: Refrain Chord – Editor
2022
Video GamesSekai Project
Uso Kara Hajimaru Koi no Natsu! – Editor; PV・Product Page
Lys and Ruka's Magic Bag - Editor
Watamari – A Match Made in Heaven Part1 - Editor; PV・Product Page
2021
Doujinshi
Rotten Blossoms
The Wish We Share Pt. 1 (18+) – Quality Assurance
Love Struck (15+) – Quality Assurance
Box of Passion (18+) – Quality Assurance
The Wish We Share Pt. 2 (18+) – Quality AssuranceManga
Futekiya
Honey, Maple, and More Sugar (18+) – Proofreader/QAJ-Novel Club
Sorcerous Stabber Orphen: The Reckless Journey Vol. 4 – Proofreader/QA
Black Summoner Vol. 3 – Proofreader/QA
I Shall Survive Using Potions! Vol. 6 – Proofreader/QA
Record of Wortenia War Vol. 3 – Proofreader/QA
An Archdemon's Dilemma Vol. 6– Proofreader/QA
Der Werwolf Vol. 2 – Proofreader/QA
Campfire Cooking in Another World Vol. 4 – Proofreader/QA
Black Summoner Vol. 4 – Proofreader/QA
The Master of Ragnarok Vol. 6 – Proofreader/QA
Cooking with Wild Game Vol. 5 – Proofreader/QA
Ascendance of a Bookworm Part 2 Vol. 2 – Proofreader/QA
JNC NDA – Proofreader/QA
JNC NDA – Proofreader/QA
JNC NDA – Proofreader/QA
JNC NDA – Proofreader/QA
JNC NDA – Proofreader/QA
JNC NDA – Proofreader/QA
JNC NDA – Proofreader/QA
JNC NDA – Proofreader/QALight Novels
Cross Infinite World
Akaoni: Contract with a Vampire – Secondary Editor and ProofreaderVideo Games
Idea Factory International
Cupid Parasite (T+) - Gill Lovecraft & Raul Aconite – Co-editorNDA Company
NDA Visual Novel – Editor
2020
Audio Dramas & CDs
Rotten Blossoms
Twilight Moon (18+) – Quality Assurance and ProofreadingDoujinshi
Rotten Blossoms
That is a Sensitive Place! (15+) – Quality Assurance
WINGS Concerto A (R18+) – Quality Assurance
Served on a Platter (18+) – Quality Assurance
Beautiful Flowers Have Thorns (18+) – Quality Assurance
Shalion Garden (18+) – Quality AssuranceLight Novels
Cross Infinite World
Another World’s Zombie Apocalypse Is Not My Problem! Volume 2 – Primary Editor
Anime Feminist
Seasonal Premiere Reviews
Spring 2025
I’m the Evil Lord of an Intergalactic Empire!
The Dinner Table Detective
CLASSIC★STARS
Maebashi Witches
Medaka Kuroiwa is Impervious to My Charms
LAZARUS
WITCH WATCH
Umamusume: Cinderella Gray
A Ninja and an Assassin Under One Roof
Teogonia
Winter 2025
Bogus Skill «Fruitmaster» About that time I became able to eat unlimited numbers of Skill Fruits (that kill you)
Headhunted to Another World: From Salaryman to Big Four!
Medalist
OKITSURA: Fell in Love with an Okinawan Girl, but I Just Wish I Know What She’s Saying
Medaka Kuroiwa is Impervious to My Charms
Honey Lemon Soda
Orb: On the Movements of the Earth
The Daily Life of a Middle-Aged Online Shopper in Another World
Welcome to Japan, Ms. Elf!
Übel Blatt
I Left my A-Rank Party to Help My Former Students Reach the Dungeon Depths!
You and Idol Precure ♪
Fall 2024
Loner Life in Another World
The Healer Who Was Banished From His Party, Is, in Fact, the Strongest
Ranma 1/2 (2024)
TRILLION GAME
The Most Notorious “Talker” Runs the World’s Greatest Clan
The Healer Who Was Banished From His Party, Is, in Fact, the Strongest
Orb: On the Movements of the Earth
Yakuza Fiancé: Raise wa Tanin ga Ii
Nina the Starry Bride
Summer 2024
The Strongest Magician in the Demon Lord’s Army was a Human
My Wife Has No Emotion
The Ossan Newbie Adventurer, Trained to Death by the Most Powerful Party, Became Invincible
Pseudo Harem
Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin
Narenare -Cheer for You!-
Spring 2024
Gods’ Games We Play
I Was Reincarnated as the 7th Prince so I Can Take My Time Perfecting My Magical Skill
Tonbo!
Winter 2024
My Instant Death Ability is Overpowered
The Wrong Way to Use Healing Magic
Tales of Wedding Rings
Hokkaido Gals Are Super Adorable
The Weakest Tamer Begins a Journey to Pick Up Trash
Meiji Gekken: 1874
Brave Bang Bravern!
Fall 2023
Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End
The Family Circumstances of the Irregular Witch
MF GHOST
Berserk of Gluttony
16bit Sensation: Another Layer
UNDER NINJA
Undead Unluck
Kawagoe Boys Sing! -Now or Never-
Summer 2023
My Tiny Senpai
Am I Actually the Strongest?
Liar, Liar
BanG Dream! It’s MyGO!!!!!
Helck
Winter 2023
Tomo-chan is a Girl!
The Ice Guy and His Cool Female Colleague
Technoroid OVERMIND
ONIMAI: I’m Now Your Sister!
Buddy Daddies
The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel – Northern War
Chillin’ in My 30s after Getting Fired from the Demon King’s Army
UniteUp!
The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten
Handyman Saitou in another world
Kubo Won't Let Me Be Invisible!
Soaring Sky! Pretty Cure
Fall 2022
Beast Tamer
Management of a Novice Alchemist
Shinobi no Ittoki
VAZZROCK THE ANIMATION
Akiba Maid War
Urusei Yatsura
Exception
Summer 2022
RWBY: Ice Queendom
Phantom of the Idol
Harem in the Labyrinth of Another World
My Stepmom’s Daughter is My Ex
Smile of the Arsnotoria the Animation
Prima Doll
SPRIGGAN
The Maid I Hired Recently is Mysterious
Kakegurui: Twin
Spring 2022
Ya Boy Kongming!
Love After World Domination
Shikimori’s Not Just a Cutie
Winter 2022
In the Land of Leadale
Police in a Pod
CUE!
Tribe Nine
Fantasia Sango – Realm of Legends
Fall 2021
SELECTION PROJECT
Tesla Note
Muv Luv Alternative
Visual Prison
Shikizakura
Deep Insanity: The Lost Child
Komi Can't Communicate
BLADE RUNNER: BLACK LOTUS
Summer 2021
Remake Our Life!
The Honor Student at Magic High School
Life Lessons with Uramichi Oniisan
Tsukimichi -Moonlit Fantasy-
The Dungeon of Black Company
Night Head 2041
Spring 2021
Koikimo
Higehiro: After Being Rejected, I Shaved and Took In a High School Runaway
Combatants Will Be Dispatched!
SEVEN KNIGHTS REVOLUTION: Hero Successor
Super Cub
Don’t Toy With Me, Miss Nagatoro!
Blue Reflection Ray
BACKFLIP!!
Pretty Boy Detective Club
Yasuke
Winter 2021
Bottom-Tier Character Tomozaki
I★CHU
IDOLY PRIDE
So I'm a Spider, So What?
WIXOSS DiVA(A)LIVE
Fall 2020
Iwa Kakeru! Sports Climbing Girls
Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear
Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club
TONIKAWA: Over the Moon For You
Wandering Witch: The Journey of Elaina
Summer 2020
Japan Sinks: 2020
Lapis Re:LiGHTs
Monster Girl Doctor
Articles
2024
Editorial
Nagata Kabi and the Mundane Pain of Sickness; or, That Time My Body Broke and I Had To Figure Out How to Keep Going
Press Start to Begin Again: Mental Illness, Adulthood, and Recovery of an MMO JunkieSeasonal Picks
Anime Feminist Recommendations of Spring 2024
2025
Editorial
Throw the Man Away With Me: Rejecting heteronormativity in Run Away With Me, Girl
2022
Editorial
The Walls That Contain Us: Transition, change, and I Want to Be a WallSeasonal Picks
Anime Feminist Recommendations of Fall 2021
Anime Feminist’s Top Picks for 2021
Anime Feminist Recommendations of Winter 2022
2021
Editorial
The Sound of Depression: Liminal Spaces, Sound Design, and Super CubSeasonal Picks
Anime Feminist’s Top Picks for 2020
Anime Feminist Recommendations of Winter 2021
Anime Feminist Recommendations of Spring 2021
Anime Feminist Recommendations of Summer 2021
2020
Anime Feminist Recommendations of Summer 2020
Anime Feminist Recommendations of Fall 2020
Anime News Network
Features and Editorials
Fall 2021
What Is Idol Anime? & What Is Idol Anime? - Youtube Video
Nicholas Dupree, Richard Eisenbeis, Rebecca Silverman & Best Characters - Best Character: Koguma (Super Cub)
Christopher Farris, Steve Jones, Mercedez Clewis & The Best Moments
Christopher Farris, Steve Jones, Mercedez Clewis & The Best Moments - Best Song: Minikui Ikimono (Otherside Picnic)
The Worst Anime of 2021 & Mega Poll Results - The Promised Never Land S2
Summer 2021
Anime Expo Lite 2021: Child of Kamiari Month Film First Look
Spring 2021
Zombie Land Saga: Idol Anime For Non-Idol Fans
Interviews
Spring 2021
Interview: Yasuke Director LeSean ThomasLeSean Thomas Talks History and Heroes in Netflix's YASUKE - Youtube Video
Manga & Light Novel Reviews
Fall 2021
My Alcoholic Escape from Reality
Booty Royale: Never Go Down Without a Fight!
Seasonal Anime Reviews
Spring 2022A Couple of Cuckoos (Crunchyroll/VRV)
1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5-6 - 7-8Shikimori's Not Just a Cutie (Crunchyroll/VRV)
1-2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7
Winter 2022Akebi's Sailor Uniform (Crunchyroll/VRV)
1-2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6-7 - 8 - 9 - 10-11 - 12Slow Loop (Funimation)
1-3 - 4 - 5 - 6-7 - 8 - 9 - 10 - 11 - 12Tribe Nine (Funimation)
1-3 - 4 - 5 - 6-7 - 8 - 9 - 10 - 11 - 12
Fall 2021The aquatope on white sand (Crunchyroll/VRV)
13 - 14 - 15 - 16 - 17 - 18 - 19 - 20 - 21 - 22 - 23 - 24The Great Jahy Will Not Be Defeated! (Crunchyroll/VRV)
9 - 10 - 11 - 12-13 - 14 - 15 - 16 - 17 - 18 - 19 - 20Resturant to Another World 2 (Crunchyroll/VRV)
1-3 - 4-5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10 - 11 - 12Previous Season ReviewsDragon Goes House-Hunting (Funimation)
Full Review, Ep. 1 - 12Dropout Idol Fruit Tart (Funimation)
Full Review, Ep. 1 - 12
Summer 2021The aquatope on white sand (Crunchyroll/VRV)
1-2 - 3 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10 & 11 - 12Kageki Shojo!! (Funimation)
1-3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10 - 11 & 12 - 13The Great Jahy Will Not Be Defeated! (Crunchyroll/VRV)
1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 & 7 - 8Remake Our Life! (Crunchyroll/VRV)
1-3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10 & 11 - 12Previous Season ReviewsKoikimo (Crunchyroll/VRV)
Full Review, Ep. 1 - 12Let's Make a Mug Too(Crunchyroll/VRV)
Full Review, Ep. 1 - 12Tales of Symphonia(Crunchyroll/VRV)
Full Review, Ep. 1 - 11
Spring 2021So I'm a Spider, So What? (Crunchyroll)
13 - 14 - 15 - 16 - 17 - 18 - 19 - 20 - 21 - 22 - 23 - 24Super Cub (Funimation)
1-2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10 - 11 - 12The World Ends with You the Animation (Funimation)
1-2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10 - 11 - 12Yasuke (Netflix)
Full Review, Ep. 1- 6Idoly Pride (Funimation)
Full Review, Ep. 1 - 12I-Chu (Crunchyroll)
Full Review, Ep. 1 - 12Maesetsu: Opening Stage (Funimation)
Full Review, Ep. 1 - 12
Okazu/Yuricon
2019
Yuriten 2019 in Sendai Guest Report by Meru C
Yuri Comic: ROADQUEEN: Eternal Roadtrip to Love, Guest Review by Meru C
But Why Tho?
Manga, Light Novels, Doujin, and Japanese Lit
Spring 2021
Pokemon Adventures Collector's Edition Vol. 6 (Viz Media)
‘Puella Magi Madoka Magica: The Different Story Complete Omnibus Edition (Yen Press)
Yokohama Station SF (Yen On)
Ask Iwata (Viz Media)
Winter 2021
Dr.STONE Reboot: Byakuya (Viz Media)
The Emperor and I Vol. 1 (Viz Media - Digital Only)
The Girl With the Sanpaku Eyes Vol. 1 (Denpa)
Hetergenia Linguistico Vol. 1 (Yen Press)
Heterogenia Linguistico Vol. 2 (Yen Press)
Inside Mari's Body Vol. 1 (Denpa)
Pokemon Adventures Collector's Edition Vol. 4 (Viz Media)
Pokemon Adventures Collector's Edition Vol. 5 (Viz Media)
Sachi's Monstrous Appetite (Kodansha Comics)
Signs of Affection Vol. 1 (Kodansha Comics)
Strawberry Fields Once Again Vol. 1 (Yen Press)
Tamamo-chan is a Fox! Vol. 1 (Seven Seas)
Tokyo Fashion: A Comic Book (Viz Media)
Fall 2020
Disney Tsum Tsum Sushi Cookbook (Viz Media)
Seasonal Anime Reviews
Summer 2021Tropical-Rogue Precure (Crunchyroll)
18 - 19Wonder Egg Priority (Funimation)
13/Special Episode
Spring 2021Let's Make a Mug Too (Crunchyroll)
1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10 - 11 - 12Pretty Boy Detective Club (Funimation)
1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10 - 11 - 12Super Cub (Crunchyroll)
1 - Seasonal Review (Ep. 1-12)The World Ends with You the Animation (Funimation)
1 - Seasonal Review (Ep. 1-12)Tropical-Rogue Precure (Crunchyroll)
6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10 - 11 - 12 - 13 - 14 - 15 - 16 - 17Wonder Egg Priority
Ep: 13
Winter 2021IDOLY PRIDE
Ep: 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10 - 11 - 12Otherside Picnic
Ep: 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10 - 11 - 12The Promised Neverland Season 2
Ep: 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 5.5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10 - 11Tropical-Rougue Pretty Cure
Ep: 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5Wonder Egg Priority
Ep: 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10 - 11 - 12
Fall 2020
Sleepy Princess in the Demon Castle
Ep: 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10 - 11 - 12
TV & Movie Reviews
Fall 2020
Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey
Video Game Reviews
Summer 2021
WitchSpring3 Re:Fine (Nintendo Switch)
Spring 2021
The House in Fata Morgana (Nintendo Switch)
Atelier Mysterious Trilogy Deluxe Pack (Nintendo Switch)
World's End Club Demo (Nintendo Switch)
Winter 2021
Gnosia (Nintendo Switch)
Fall 2020
Dimeo's Jukebox (Gameboy DMG)
Seven Seas Entertainment
Note: This list is not exhaustive.
Airship Imprint - Editor
2023
Adachi and Shimamura, Vol. 11
Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear, Vol. 14
Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear, Vol. 15
Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear, Vol. 16
The World's Fastest Level Up, Vol. 3
2022
Adachi and Shimamura (Light Novel), Vol. 9
Adachi and Shimamura (Light Novel), Vol. 10
Free Life Fantasy Online: Immortal Princess, Vol. 1
I am Blue, in Pain, and Fragile
I Will Forget This Feeling Someday
Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear, Vol. 9
Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear, Vol. 10
Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear, Vol. 11
Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear, Vol. 11.5
Modern Villainess: It’s Not Easy Building a Corporate Empire Before the Crash (Light Novel) Vol. 1
Modern Villainess: It’s Not Easy Building a Corporate Empire Before the Crash (Light Novel) Vol. 2
My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero’s, (Light Novel) Vol. 4
Qualia the Purple
Reborn as a Space Mercenary: I Woke Up Piloting the Strongest Starship! (Light Novel) Vol. 4
Until I Meet My Husband (Essay Novel)
The World's Fastest Level Up, Vol. 1
The World's Fastest Level Up, Vol. 2
Airship Imprint - Copy Editor
2022
Vivy Prototye, Vol. 1
Vivy Prototye, Vol. 2
Airship Imprint - Proofreader
2022
Loner Life in Another World (Light Novel) Vol. 2
Survival in Another World with My Mistress! (Light Novel) Vol. 1
Skills
Skills & Proficencies
Blogging
Creative Writing
Editing & Proofreading
International Relations
Podcasting & Podcast
Social Media
Timeline Management
Transcription (Audio & Video)
Translation (JP to EN)
Typing (Baseline: 80-85 WPM)
Written Communication
Program Proficencies
Canva
Google Suite: Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Forms
Microsoft Office: Word, PowerpointSocial Media
Instagram
Tumblr
Twitter
Languages & Language Pairs
Languages
Primary/L1: English (native)
Secondary/L2: Japanese (Upper Intermediate - Lower Advanced)
Secondary/L2: Mandarin Chinese (Currently Relearning)Languages Pairs
Japanese - English
Rates
Manga (Includes R18+/Mature Media)
Per Page - Editing
USD $1.50 - $2.50Per Volume - Editing
USD $270 - $450Per Page - Proofreading/QA
USD $1.00 - $2.00Per Volume - Proofreading/QA
USD $550 - $920Rush Rate - 2 to 4 Business Days
Rewriting/Adapting: $450 - $700
Editing: $750 - $1120
Proofreader: $350 - $600❖ Rates are based on an average page count of 180 - 210 pages.
Rates are subject to increase for particularly long or dense novels.❖ Turnaround is typically 6 to 8 business days, excluding weekends and holidays.❖ Rush Rates for turnarounds of 2 to 4 business days are available
Light Novels / Japanese Novels
(Includes R18+/Mature Media)
Per Volume - Rewriting/Adapting and Editing (Including Line Editing)
Starts at $625Per Volume - Proofreading/QA
Starts at $395Rush Rate - 2 to 4 Business Days
To be discussed with client❖ Rates are based on an average page count of 180 - 210 pages.
Rates are subject to increase.
Video Games — Otome and Visual Novels
(Includes R18+/Mature Media)
Per Word - Editing & Proofreading
USD 0.05 - 0.10 per word or edited mojiPer Hour - Editing & Proofreading
USD 25 - 35/hour❖ Turnaround to be discussed with client prior to accepting project(s).❖Lower rates to be discussed prior to accepting projects. Estimated word count must be provided for editor's consideration.
Articles & Writing
Feature Article — 1000 - 1500 words
$75 - $90/articleArticles - 1500 - 2000 words
$110 - $130/articleMedia Review Article (Manga/Graphic Novels/Ect.)
$55/postMedia Review Article (Anime)
$65/postMedia Review Article (Video Games)
$85/post❖ Turnaround is typically 3 to 5 business days, excluding weekends and holidays.❖ Rush work is avaliable, but will be charged at 1.75x the base fee
Services
Please contact me at [email protected] if you would like to inquire about my avaibility for work on visual novels, manga, Japanese fiction and non-fiction, including light novels, SFF, or if want to request my resume.You can also check out my editorial website, CLC Editorial Services, for more information regarding flat rate services.
Contact
Please contact me at [email protected] if you have questions or want to request my resume. You can also contact me there for in further inquiries, including interview request, consulting, work opportunities, collaborative projects and more. Additionally, please contact me via email if you have any questions regarding my rates or work calendar.As of Summer 2025, I am available for guest and panel hosting, especially for projects and productions focused on LGBTQAI+ and Queer media, Visual Novels,
Yuri and Boys' Love media, and anime and manga in general.
Additionally, you can find me at the following places: