The Anime Tea

Some people online called me an anime tourist, so I travelled to Japan and became one. For context: Anime Tourist- in the way that people on twitter (X) use it - is meant to imply I'm not a true anime fan because they believe I'm trying to impose my values on a medium that comes from a different culture. And I decided to combine this with actual Anime Tourism - which literally means travel...

The 2000s American anime-watching experience is unmatched. With the controversial but essential program of 4kids on WB, the iconic Toonami and Adult Swim blocks on Cartoon Network, and the rise of early pirating on YouTube and Crunchyroll. Growing up as an anime fan in this era was a strangely beautiful time.

Are shoujo girls really as outdated as some might argue or are they a necessary example of the complexities of representation in stories? Let’s discuss. Get you're on Japanese snacks from Japan Candy Store: https://www.japancandystore.com/?ref=TheAnimeTea More videos you might like: This is How Shoujo Anime Should Be Made: https://youtu.be/1mir4I0HIYU The Slice of Life Anime That Perfected Mis...

Hiroko Utsumi is an anime director that may not be well known outside of certain circles but definitely deserves recognition for her passionate genre-bending series. I also dive into the concerns some fans have with her directorial works. Check Out Ochanime for Anime Inspired Tea! https://www.ochanime.com/ SOCIAL MEDIA https://linktr.ee/theanimetea SUPPORT THE CHANNEL: Patreon: https://www.patreon...

Once upon a time, a girl fell in love with an ancient god half-dog hybrid who kidnapped her. I dive into the history of the beauty and beast story to determine why anime is obsessed with retelling it in the weirdest ways possible. And tackle my own conflicting feelings about the series. SOCIAL MEDIA https://linktr.ee/theanimetea SUPPORT THE CHANNEL: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theanimetea Ko-...

These have to be the worst, most redundant tropes in all of romance anime.... SOCIAL MEDIA https://linktr.ee/theanimetea RESOURCES Anime Mentioned: https://pastebin.com/wy5Kwq1E SUPPORT THE CHANNEL: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theanimetea Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/theanimetea LISTS https://anilist.co/user/theanimetea/animelist https://myanimelist.net/profile/theanimetea PURPOSE My name is Phoe...

Bishonen are cute and all but Ikemen are some of the sauciest characters in all of anime SOCIAL MEDIA https://linktr.ee/theanimetea RESOURCES Anime Mentioned:  https://pastebin.com/3wqSnvi8 Articles: https://pastebin.com/V5pxiHNH SUPPORT THE CHANNEL: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theanimetea Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/theanimetea LISTS https://anilist.co/user/theanimetea/animelist https://my...

Shonen Jump magazine is responsible for some of the most successful manga/anime series of all time. But what if I told you that Shojo, and one of the most hated fandoms in anime and manga, is responsible for making many series popular?    Videos Mentioned:  Basic Boi - Explaining the "Male Fetish" In Yaoi Media https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LaGZ8XqU0mA  The Artisan Geek - Fet...

Anime boys may be beautiful but their origins are not. I dive into the complex history of Bishōnen, the real people that the term was used to describe and one particular actor who unintentionally inspired the “look” of Bishōnen all anime fans are familiar with today.    SOCIAL MEDIA https://linktr.ee/theanimetea  RESOURCES Anime Mentioned:  TBA   Articles: https://pastebin...

There is one thing that people tend to overlook when reviewing Studio Chizu’s BELLE. Despite being directed by legendary filmmaker Mamoru Hosoda (Wolf Children, The Girl Who Leapt Through Time) and providing an optimistic take on technology and the internet, the film falls short when it attempts to portray how people should safely help victims of abuse.  SPOILERS RESOURCES :  Child Help...

Thank you for sticking around and listening or watching The Anime Tea! I'm forever grateful for every one of you.  SOCIAL MEDIA  https://linktr.ee/theanimetea  SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theanimetea Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/theanimetea  LISTS  https://anilist.co/user/theanimetea/animelist  https://myanimelist.net/profile/theanimetea PU...

This is audio from a video posted on YouTube, you can find the original here: https://youtu.be/H7VGkQ1wdYE Award-winning series Made in Abyss is praised for its painstakingly crafted worldbuilding and heart-wrenching stories. But between questionable depictions of young characters, truly disturbing scenes, and the 'desires' of the creator on full display, fans have questioned the integrity of the...

YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/B6H5E1An7i4 Anime is full of cliché and strange archetypes but one that doesn’t seem to get enough attention is the drunk girl trope. Why are so many women in anime alcoholics? And what inspires creators to continue having these types of characters? Let’s talk about it. SUPPORT THE CHANNEL: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theanimetea SOCIAL MEDIA https://linktr.ee/...

My Hero Academia Seasons 1-5 SPOILERS Ahead! The Everything Bagel Crew joins me to discuss our faves and least faves of My Hero Academia and answer the question: With so many new and returning anime coming this fall, can MHA compete? CHECK OUT THE EVERYTHING BAGEL CREW! Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1xtDJOfZoMbGVhu9jCfFO2?si=3b1bc81319b347f5 Fruits Basket Episode: https://open.spotify.com...

Full list of anime and manga is mentioned below. After watching “The Decline of Shojo Anime” by Colleen’s Manga Recs, I was inspired to create this video breaking down more reasons why Shojo anime is becoming rare, and why it might not ever make a full return.   YouTube VIdeo: https://youtu.be/eAUYQZ-925s “The Decline of Shojo Anime” by Colleen’s Manga Recs: https://youtu.be/pY39RGRO1i0 ...

Everyone's favorite peanut-loving psychic girl is going on a short break and will be back later this year. In the meantime, here's a list of other high comedy and action shows that are perfect for fans to fall in love with.  Watch the Youtube Video here: https://youtu.be/SB4fHFvS3aw ************************************************************ Links: Become an Anime Friend & Get Exclu...

Crunchyroll and Funimation have finally announced that the brands are merging into just Crunchyroll. Here's EVERYTHING you need to know about the deal and how it affects you. The Crunchyroll and Funimation Merge Explained 2022.    Watch the Youtube Video here: https://youtu.be/y8fKjEWtA5k Resources:    Crunchyroll FAQ: https://help.crunchyroll.com/hc/en-us/categories/4418423071...

Keiko Nobumoto is a screen writer that you may not have known was responsible for some of the greatest characters in anime history! Here's a little introduction to the woman behind Cowboy Bebop, Tokyo Godfathers and Wolf's Rain in honor of her memory. 

I'm sick of anime... Well not really, but I am sick of the avalanche of anime we get every season, most of which isn't that great, all because people are not getting paid fairly. There are so many things that anime fans don't know about all the questionable and terrible things behind the scenes of our favorite anime. I think people need to know the truth behind what they watch in order to really a...

Update: TNM removed the original videos, I linked he's most updated video below. Hey all, I'm not much of a news person, in fact I purposely try to avoid it. But when I head about Totally Not Mark having 150 videos removed from his YouTube Channel it really struck a cord with me. So in this episode I dive into the one question no one seems to be asking about all of this, what does this mean for bi...

I re-watched Demon Slayer Season 1 so that you don't have to. Timestamp for each episode down below! Here's a quick run down of all the major events before the movie! The rest of Season 2 of Demon Slayer will premiere December 5th on Crunchyroll. Let me know your thoughts about the show, comment on the Youtube video! *link below*  *********************************************************...

Get 15% off at Iconografi using code: ANIMETEA Ever wanted to sell your own anime inspired art but you don't know where to start? K from J-Fashion website Iconografi breaks down how she started her online business inspired by anime, fashion and video games and gives lots of tips on how to build community through art! We also nerd out on series like Hunter x Hunter, Promare and our favorite Waifus...

With the announcement of Yu Yu Hakusho getting a live action series on Netflix, Sensei and Leek from Worst Gen Pod joined me as we go down the rabbit hole of Live Action movies and shows in the works in the US and Japan. One Piece, Akira, Your Name, Cowboy Bebop and so many more. And of course we had to talk about all the terrible adaptations already out there as well as a couple of the good ones....

Anime 2020 in review, despite all that happened this year, we got a lot of amazing anime series. From My Hero Season 4 to Attack On Titan Season 4 and all the new and returning anime in between.  Special Thanks to all the Podcasts that participated in this episode! The Anime Tea Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJTDzzh1eXnkX-s_5mjRJbQ?view_as=subscriber The Anime Tea Podcast  &nb...

Here's a quick recap of all the major events in Attack on Titan Seasons 1-3. Recap starts at: 02:49  Season 4 predicitions start at: 23:15 Youtube Video Link (way shorter and funnier than the podcast): https://youtu.be/57VZqoCapAA The final season of Attack on Titan airs December 7th on Crunchyroll and Funimation.  The Anime Tea Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJTDzzh1eXnkX-s_5m...