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Asha Bardon MA x 2 (@ashabardon everywhere!)

@ashabardon.bsky.social

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Anime/games/sci fi journo + manga adaptor. Queer bipolar AuDHDer. I have a BA in Religious Studies and MA's in Classics and Interdisciplinary Japanese Studies (w. Merit). Current novel projects: #foxandflower, #thedirectorareseries and #kalafia

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Asha Bardon MA x 2 (@ashabardon everywhere!) @ashabardon.bsky.social · Nov 12

Hi lovely new followersl! I'm an ex-academic and journalist, author, editor and cat-human to D, Mew and @ninthhousecats. I graduated with Merit from the UEA's Interdisciplinary Japanese Studies this summer and have spent the last seven years adapting manga.

More here: www.ashabardon.co.uk

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Asha Bardon MA x 2 (@ashabardon everywhere!) @ashabardon.bsky.social · 2d

On my newest Substack, The Sacred Frame, I review the Netflix animation Kurukshektra: open.substack.com/pub/sacredfr...

Asha Bardon MA x 2 (@ashabardon everywhere!) @ashabardon.bsky.social · 5d

As we go into spooky season I wanna talk about @flanaganfilm’s amazing #thefallofthehouseofusher: open.substack.com/pub/ashabard...

'The Fall of the House of Usher' (2023): Review

The fall of a dynasty in Mike Flanagan's darkest show yet...

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Asha Bardon MA x 2 (@ashabardon everywhere!) @ashabardon.bsky.social · 8d

Now that I’m a good twenty hours into #ghostofyotei its time to talk about the legacy of Sakai Jin after #ghostoftsushima and how @suckerpunchprod honoured a fallen hero: open.substack.com/pub/ashabard...

Asha Bardon MA x 2 (@ashabardon everywhere!) @ashabardon.bsky.social · 9d

Today on #substack I’m sharing what happens when a gig ends. Read it here as part of my on-going series of practical journalism essays: open.substack.com/pub/ashabard...

Asha Bardon MA x 2 (@ashabardon everywhere!) @ashabardon.bsky.social · 10d

I’ve finally had time to sit down and mull over my initial thoughts on #ghostofyōtei by @suckerpunchprod and I’m falling in love with the game as I go: open.substack.com/pub/ashabard...

Asha Bardon MA x 2 (@ashabardon everywhere!) @ashabardon.bsky.social · 10d

I just don’t up and I don’t work for @cbrofficialpage anymore apparently. I don’t know why outside of restructuring but I can guess. I’m going to take a few days to rest because I am *tired* and then refocus. If anyone needs a freelance writer I’d love to chat.

Asha Bardon MA x 2 (@ashabardon everywhere!) @ashabardon.bsky.social · 11d

I’ve been stealing hours to try and focus on #echocode, the sequel to #hexagon, my sci fi novel about the biologicals a coded intelligence named Kalafia loves. My plan is to submit them as a duology and this has made Echo Code fun to write again. I miss have fun just finding the plot.

Asha Bardon MA x 2 (@ashabardon everywhere!) @ashabardon.bsky.social · 12d

It’s time for a bit of self promotion as I introduce my new monthly #bylinesandbookmarks on #substack where I found up all the things I’ve had published: open.substack.com/pub/ashabard...

Asha Bardon MA x 2 (@ashabardon everywhere!) @ashabardon.bsky.social · 12d

My latest article on Japan-set horror is up at @animenewsnetwork just in time for spooky season #silenthillf #fatalframecrimsonbutterfly @konami @konamiuk @koeitecmoeurope @koeitecmous: www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2025...

Asha Bardon MA x 2 (@ashabardon everywhere!) @ashabardon.bsky.social · 16d

Looking forward to watching #kurushetra later for my new religion #substack #thesacredframe next week open.substack.com/pub/sacredfr...

Asha Bardon MA x 2 (@ashabardon everywhere!) @ashabardon.bsky.social · 16d

Because the universe cannot give me a break: open.substack.com/pub/ashabard...

Asha Bardon MA x 2 (@ashabardon everywhere!) @ashabardon.bsky.social · 16d

I’m continuing to delve into the lore of #silenthillf on my #thegamingloristsubstack and today I’m talking about the Sacred Sword and tsukumogami: open.substack.com/pub/ashabard...

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Asha Bardon MA x 2 (@ashabardon everywhere!) @ashabardon.bsky.social · 17d

I’m looking forward to returning to Minakami Village next year with #projectzerocrimsonbutterfly remake from @koeitecmoeurope both as a fan and a lorist. #tgs brought some new details too: : open.substack.com/pub/ashabard...

Asha Bardon MA x 2 (@ashabardon everywhere!) @ashabardon.bsky.social · Sep 26

And #alienearth was going so well. Here’s my addendum review of Season One after the final two episodes: open.substack.com/pub/ashabard...

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Seven Seas Entertainment @sevenseasentertainment.com · Sep 23

FREE LIFE FANTASY ONLINE: IMMORTAL PRINCESS (MANGA) Vol. 11

Lose yourself in a new world of ghoulish adventure in this fantasy gaming tale—original light novels also from Seven Seas!

Out today in print/digital! See RETAILERS section:
sevenseasentertainment.com/books/free-l...

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Asha Bardon MA x 2 (@ashabardon everywhere!) @ashabardon.bsky.social · Sep 23

My #silenthillf lore guides are online and more are coming. Go here to read them: ashabardongaminglorist.substack.com/t/silent-hil...

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Asha Bardon MA x 2 (@ashabardon everywhere!) @ashabardon.bsky.social · Sep 23

I’ve got a load of #silenthillf lore articles going live at 9am GMT on Friday so if you have questions you’ll find all the answers here: ashabardongaminglorist.substack.com/t/silent-hil... Eventually I’ll be collecting them in a lore book: Foxes and Fog: The Lore of Sulent Hill f Explained!!!!

The Gaming Lorist | Asha Bardon, MA | Substack

A Substack devoted to breaking down videogame lore! Click to read The Gaming Lorist, by Asha Bardon, MA, a Substack publication. Launched 4 months ago.

ashabardongaminglorist.substack.com

Asha Bardon MA x 2 (@ashabardon everywhere!) @ashabardon.bsky.social · Sep 23

I came for the lore; I stayed for the story. #silenthillf is brilliant. Read my review of @konami’s masterpiece here: ashabardoneye.substack.com/p/silent-hil...

Asha Bardon MA x 2 (@ashabardon everywhere!) @ashabardon.bsky.social · Sep 23

Ta a great day when you wake up to a new @hideo_kojima @kojipro2015_official trailer for #odknock so join me as we talk about the spiritual successor to #pt on #substack open.substack.com/pub/ashabard...

Asha Bardon MA x 2 (@ashabardon everywhere!) @ashabardon.bsky.social · Sep 22

If you have lore questions about #silenthillf then I’m gonna be your go to. Starting on Friday when @konami release the game I’ll be covering lore on my #substack. Feel free to ping me with questions and bookmark ashabardongaminglorist.substack.com for answers!!!

Asha Bardon MA x 2 (@ashabardon everywhere!) @ashabardon.bsky.social · Sep 20

It’s #substacksaturday and as #silenthillf drops next week I’ve got all the articles to write!! Keep an eye on my usual outlets, aside from The Gaming Lorist, too!!!

Asha Bardon MA x 2 (@ashabardon everywhere!) @ashabardon.bsky.social · Sep 20

It’s #substacksaturday and as #silenthillf drops next week I’ve got all the articles to write!! Keep an eye on my usual outlets, aside from The Gaming Lorist, too!!!

Asha Bardon MA x 2 (@ashabardon everywhere!) @ashabardon.bsky.social · Sep 19

My review of #aliceinborderland #今際の国のアリス from @netflixjp is now live on the @radiotimes website: www.radiotimes.com/tv/sci-fi/al...

Alice in Borderland season 3 is close to perfect - but still offers more questions than answers

It's time to return to Borderland.

www.radiotimes.com

Asha Bardon MA x 2 (@ashabardon everywhere!) @ashabardon.bsky.social · Sep 17

Today on #substack as we get closer to #spookyseason and #halloween , it’s time to talk about the greatest game that never was: P.T.: open.substack.com/pub/ashabard...

Asha Bardon MA x 2 (@ashabardon everywhere!) @ashabardon.bsky.social · Sep 14

I’m trying to provide a little historical and cultural context on #substack ahead of #ghostofyōtei from @suckerpunchprod. Read it here: open.substack.com/pub/ashabard...

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