We’re back to read volumes 2 and 3 of O Human Star by Blue Delliquanti. This time we get into the trans text and subtext of the series, how metaphor and text support each other, and break down the main characters to see what makes them tick. We’ve got an alternate political universe, a true AI singularity, disability representation, a long-expected Astroboy moment, and some unexpected difficulties with pho to get through. Let’s go!
Also mentioned in this episode:
The webcomic by Blue Delliquanti
Astroboy by Osamu Tezuka
Walk Away by Cory Doctorow
Wicked directed by Jon Chu
Yellow Brick Ramble by Daisy McGuire
Magical Girls Kira and the (Maybe) Space Princess by Megan Brennan
Ranma 1/2 by Rumiko Takahashi
and Exit advent calendars
Music by Sleuth
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