Marcy's Journal - a Guide to Amphibia

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Marcy is a very affectionate friend as she compliments Sasha’s cerulean eyes and conjures up potential hairstyles to match with Anne’s stylish new armour.

It’s additive in a way that wouldn’t be possible had this book been written at the same time as the show. Don’t force queerness onto a lead like a necessary checkbox, even more so if the show doesn’t have the structure to reinforce that development in an authentic way. For a show, rambly dialogue and inner monologues are big no nos…but for a book like this it’s extremely natural. But honestly, seeing Anne grown up and working at an aquarium is something that has delighted everyone who has seen it. I will say it was important for us that each girl felt confident, self-assured, and VERY supportive of one another in the end.For example, the space battle in The Hardest Thing is such a powerful moment for Anne, Sasha, and Marcy because it’s their last dance together. All In is your act two and is the meat of the story and the bulk of the physical action (45 minutes give or take). Even though the sequence is unquestionably triumphant and joyous, there is something beautifully sad underneath the surface as well. You could assume she is being romantic or pining, but there’s no official confirmation (nor denial) of anything.

In writing these characters we are communicating that - yes, these feelings are real and worthy of addressing. The show was really a wonderful opportunity to smash all these cool things together like some mad scientist in a lab. The past few months have been jam packed with great games - I also loved Xenoblade 3, the RE4 remake, and am currently enjoying Jedi Survivor. I remember early on (maybe season 2) a fan on reddit said something like “guys…you don’t think…the girls will separate at the end do you?

Life might tear them apart, but they will always find a way back to each other whether they realise it or not.

As a scoop I’d love to give you something big to share with the fans…I can’t OFFICIALLY confirm it yet, but I will go on record saying it’s looking like more Amphibia books are coming. To both throw aside any potential accusation of queerbaiting and to prevent inevitable disappointment - Marcy Wu does not come out in the journal, nor is her sexual identity brought up at any point. The episode Escape to Amphibia had two car chases, a hallway action sequence, and a giant killer mantis attacking throngs of FBI agents. But she’s also 13, and is still figuring out that part of herself that we don’t really have the right to interfere with. editor's note: both characters are played by Troy Baker, so it’s a wild coincidence to dismember both.

We seeded that question very early in the audience as well so for three seasons viewers have been wondering just what is going to happen with these friends? Adam, Cat, and Sol (our graphic designer) really went that extra mile to make it feel real, valuable, and complimentary to the series. They could still be friends, a romance might have evolved between two of them, or it might even be a polycule situation. Nothing is off the table, and handing over that power to the fandom was likely the only right move here. MB: I think a lot of artists struggle with self-worth, so it’s an easy thing to project on our characters.