This study examines an aspect of Feminist science fiction through the issues of pregnancy in Sayaka Murata's works. First, we will discuss the Japanese FSF that emerged under gender and queer studies, and then read Murata's “The Vanishing World”.

This paper conducts a comparative analysis of the representation of urban margins in contemporary SF, focusing on the socio-political dynamics of exclusion, resistance, and mobility within the cities of The City of Ember (Jeanne DuPrau), The City and the Stars (Arthur C. Clark), Folding Beijing (Hao Jingfang), Artemis (Andy Weir) and Waste Tide (Chen Qiufan). Each of these novels presents a speculative city that mirrors present-day concerns of social stratification, technological governance, and environmental decay, yet they do so through distinct narrative structures and cultural perspectives. By comparing the subterranean dystopia of The City of Ember and the everlasting Diaspar of The City and the Stars, the sharply divided zones of Folding Beijing and Artemis, and the techno-waste landscapes of Waste Tide, this study reveals the diverse ways in which SF critiques urban planning and governance. The analysis further highlights how these speculative spaces challenge or reinforce the notion of the commons as a site for either control or emancipation. The comparative framework not only underscores the varied interpretations of urban mobility and spatial justice but also sheds light on the potential of SF to interrogate and reshape our understanding of contemporary and future urban life.

This article compares the universe perspectives presented in Liu Cixin's "The Three-Body Problem" and Isaac Asimov's "Foundation." Both works explore aspects of cosmic space and universal laws from different angles. "The Three-Body Problem" extrapolates a series of high-dimensional technologies based on reality, while "Foundation" focuses on societal, political wisdom, and historical evolution, showcasing predictions and control over the future. Through comparative analysis, it reveals the unique understandings these two authors have of the universe, their far-reaching impact on human existence, technological advancement, and other related issues. This expands the multi-dimensional comprehension of cosmology, sparking profound philosophical and societal discussions.