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Melissa Hargreaves

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Melissa Hargreaves (née Zhu) is an optometrist with a keen interest in researching the vision systems of mantis shrimp, lifting weights, American politics and Japanese anime.

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How I met my waifu: the rise and rise of anime in Aotearoa

From mockery and snobbery to mainstream appeal – the University of Auckland Anime and Manga Club has seen it all.

By Melissa Hargreaves | 21st March, 2025