Send us a text Draco. Hermione. Abuse as romance. Alchemised didn’t just spark controversy — it invited it. On this episode of iCritic LIVE, we unpack how a toxic ship became a publishing spectacle, why fandom backlash was inevitable, and what it says about the line between fantasy and harm. Support the show ►Want a question answered on iCritic Live? Send a question here and we'll answer it (if it's a reasonable question): https://streamelements.com/kevintrod/tip ►Get free money just from bu...
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Send us a text Draco. Hermione. Abuse as romance. Alchemised didn’t just spark controversy — it invited it. On this episode of iCritic LIVE, we unpack how a toxic ship became a publishing spectacle, why fandom backlash was inevitable, and what it says about the line between fantasy and harm. Support the show ►Want a question answered on iCritic Live? Send a question here and we'll answer it (if it's a reasonable question): https://streamelements.com/kevintrod/tip ►Get free money just from bu...
TMS Entertainment Kills "Case Closed" Brand; Long Live "Detective Conan"
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4 months ago
TMS Entertainment Kills "Case Closed" Brand; Long Live "Detective Conan"
Send us a text In this fiery episode of iCritic LIVE, we dive deep into the branding bombshell dropped by TMS Entertainment: the retirement of the Case Closed name in English-speaking markets in favor of the original Detective Conan. What does this shift mean for the franchise’s global identity, and why now, after two decades of Case Closed branding? Host Kevin peels back the layers—from marketing strategy and localization politics to fandom culture and the enduring legacy of Shinichi Kudo. ...
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Send us a text Draco. Hermione. Abuse as romance. Alchemised didn’t just spark controversy — it invited it. On this episode of iCritic LIVE, we unpack how a toxic ship became a publishing spectacle, why fandom backlash was inevitable, and what it says about the line between fantasy and harm. Support the show ►Want a question answered on iCritic Live? Send a question here and we'll answer it (if it's a reasonable question): https://streamelements.com/kevintrod/tip ►Get free money just from bu...
