Editorials

A Return to the News Cycle


This week, I began going full force on news updates for AD again. It’s definitely an adjustment, as I start getting back into the rigors of news cycles, info circuits, and PR wires after what feels like forever, I have to admit, it’s both refreshing and somewhat stressful at the same time.

On the “stressful” level, it’s just a never-ending grind. News never sleeps, nor does it relent. If something happens, it’s simply going to happen! Some days go by, where it feels like the entire industry’s going to hell. A simulcast gets cancelled, or a company hits the skids, or worst of all, somebody passes away.

At the same time though, I love what I do. To live in a world of facts, stats, and announcements means that you’re never more than a few hours from something big, exciting, or just plain interesting is an absolute dream for an information junkie like myself. With the cycle picking up and con season getting underway, it looks I couldn’t have chosen a better time to jump back into the fray. I’m hoping that with this season, I can derive a few interesting editorials for you to enjoy, dear reader. Anime Boston is about two months away, and I’m confident that I’ll have some content that you’ll enjoy!
About the author

Samantha Ferreira

Samantha Ferreira is Anime Herald’s founder and editor-in-chief. A Rhode Island native, Samantha has been an anime fan since 1992, and an active member of the anime press since 2002, when she began working as a reviewer for Anime Dream. She launched Anime Herald in 2010, and continues to oversee its operations to this day. Outside of journalism, Samantha actively studies the history of the North American anime fandom and industry, with a particular focus on the 2000s anime boom and bust. She’s a huge fan of all things Sakura Wars, and maintains series fansite Combat Revue Review when she has free time available. When not in the Anime Herald Discord, Samantha can typically be found on Bluesky.

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