Matt has always critically consumed pop culture media and literature. During his undergrad he produced short films and watched the internet explode in ever-changing culture shifts. During his MFA, he ...

From Misty and Jessie to Liko and Lusamine, Pokemon has a long history of awesome female heroes and villains.

In a medium that still struggles to give women the spotlight, Pokémonis a JRPG franchise that understands how to appeal to all kinds. Pikachu was chosen as the anime's first mascot because it appealed ...