The Wonder of Anime

This week on The Wonder of Anime, it's time to talk Dragon Ball Z with Kyle Lewis. Kyle Lewis is a comedian and host from Brooklyn, NY. He is the host of The Fun Factor on YouTube, which is a comedy anime and gaming channel, and the host of Character Select Comedy, where you can see the best and sometimes nerdiest comedians perform at The Stand in New York City. In this episode, we uncover why Dra...

This week on The Wonder of Anime, we're sailing the Deep Blue with Neysha Campbell, aka NeyshaPlays! Neysha is a c osplayer, entertainment critic, podcaster, and writer. S he explores and reviews anime, manga, TV, and film, infusing her work with insightful critiques and opinion pieces. In this episode, we talk all things One Piece! Neysha walks us through its beginnings and how Oda's career could...

This week on The Wonder of Anime, we're joined by the incredible Briana Lawrence aka BriChibi. Briana is the author of "In Search of Superpowers: A Fantasy Pin World Adventure" and "The Essential Guide to Manga: 50 Series Every Manga Fan Should Know." She also is the Senior Features Editor at Crunchyroll. Briana is talking all things Sk8 The Infinity, the original anime which premiered in 2021. We...

In this week's episode of The Wonder of Anime, we're discussing all things Fire Force with the amazing Kiy of PinKIY Sensei! Kiy is a STEM researcher by day and a Gaming Princess by night. Online, she's known for being authentically herself and sharing her love of anime, gaming, and her journey in academia with the #PrettyCommittee. As Kiy tells us about Fire Force, we dig deep and discuss the big...

This week, Lisa is joined by writer, host, and podcaster Victoria L Johnson. Victoria hosts the popular Sailor Moon Fan Club Podcasts where she interviews fans of Sailor Moon! Victoria also regularly produces and moderates panels for conventions, including San Diego Comic-Con, New York Comic Con, and Anime NYC. In this episode, Victoria schools us on one of the most popular anime ever, Sailor Moon...

The Wonder of Anime is back with an all new season and show format! In this season, Lisa is joined by guests from all over the anime and manga industry, as well as anime content creators to discuss the wonder of anime! Specifically, their favorite anime! From Yu Yu Hakusho to Jujutsu Kaisen, Cardcaptor Sakura to Sasaki and Miyano, new school and old school, we will unpack it all. This week, Lisa i...

Hey y'all, it's almost the new year! Here's my anime wrapped for 2022 and what I have planned for 2023. Enjoy :)  Anime I've Watched: 2022 Anime AOT S4 P2 Sasaki and Milano Demon Slayer S2 Chainsaw Man Do It Yourself MHA S6 Cour 1 Play It Cool Guys Other Anime Watched and Finished Love Stage!! BSD S 3 Wakakozake Love is Like a CockTail Other anime Ongoing Bleach S1-S2 S8 the Infinity Takunomi Kaku...

On this episode, I'm joined by Brandon Bovia, a freelance manga letterer/touch up artist. Brandon currently works on Kaiju No.8, Dragon Ball Supers, and many others. Brandon and I discuss his weeb journey, what lettering manga entails, the differences between lettering weekly manga chapters vs entire volumes and so much more. We also discuss burning out and saying no for self-perseverance.  Follow...

On this episode, I'm joined by Japanese-English translator, David Evelyn. David has worked on visual novels, games, manga, light novels, and other Japanese media. Currently, he translates for the shounen hit, Kaiju No. 8, and City Hunter. David walks me through how he fell "upwards" into translating and provides some behind the scenes on how the process works. We also talk about visiting Japan, ov...

On this week's episode, I am joined by Rob of the Dad Needs To Talk Podcast and Youtube channel. Rob and I immediately jump into his anime origin story and the events that led him to start the podcast. We also discuss the differences between older anime and today's anime, the importance of community, dealing with grief, and so much more. Follow Rob: Podcast Youtube Twitter Instagram Website     Fo...

*taps mic* Hello, is this thing on?? I can't believe it's been almost 9 months since I've put out an episode! And let me tell you, so much has changed! I'm so excited to be back! In this episode, I am just giving you a brief life update and what's to come with The Wonder of Anime podcast and Youtube Channel!  Follow The Wonder of Anime: The Wonder of Anime Twitter TikTok Instagram YouTube

Last episode of 2021! Let's reflect on all that we did! Thank you to Toyin, Tobi, and Ellie of Religiously Nerdy and Rob of Dads Need to Talk for joining me! Religiously Nerdy Dad Needs To Talk Questions:  Creator Reflections What was your favorite video/podcast ep/ post (you created) of 2021 and why?     What was your favorite video/pod ep/ blog post someone else created of 2021 and why? (These c...

Hey all! Since it's the holidays, I decided to release a yearly wrap-up for my top anime and manga of 2021.  Below are links to what I referenced: MyAniList  Given Review Run with the Wind Review Demon Slayer Review Jujutsu Kaisen Sweat and Soap There Are Things I Can't Tell You My Summer of You Bad Boys, Happy Home FANGS Top 11 Anime: Attack on Titan Season 2 Horimiya Jujutsu Kaisen (2nd cour) Bl...

This week on The Wonder of Anime podcast, I'm joined by voice actress Ariana Rosario. Ariana is a Full Time College student, part time online Voice Actor heard in indie video games such as Astoria Legends: Red Moon, Sands of Aura, Hanako's Flower Shop and Penthos! She's a Criminology major hoping to pursue a career professionally in the voice acting scene and is a big lover of the Xenoblade Chroni...

The Wonder of Anime Podcast is BACK! This week, ,my guest is Kiy, also known as PinKIY Sensei. Kiy (pronounced KEY) is a full-time STEM professional in the field of artificial intelligence and an engineering and technology Ph. D. student. On the side, she serves as Marketing Director for Dream Con and Communications Specialist for a fine arts organization.  In this episode, we discuss her journey...

This week on The Wonder of Anime podcast, I'm joined by the brilliant Erica of Tsunderi. She's an anime content creator focusing on YouTube videos and TikTok content. Erica and I dive into her anime history (spoiler alert it starts with Sailor Moon!) We talk about wishing we could attend HBCU, anti blackness in the Latino community, and a lot of fangirling over our husbandos.       Follow Erica (T...

In this week's episode, I'm joined by the incredible cosplayer The Yonn Don. Yonn has risen to internet popularity across all platforms for their cosplay content including some of our favorite characters like Nanami of Jujutsu Kaisen, Azula from Avatar: The Last Airbender, and of course, their meme cosplay of Vision from Wandavision, aka Vi'Shawn. On Tik Tok, they are popularly known for their Ani...

On this week's episode of The Wonder of Anime podcast, I'm joined by the amazing Dani Chambers! It's hard to name an anime Dani hasn't been in! She played our fave girl in Ancient Magus Bride, Chise Hatori. She also starred in My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising as Maharo. Among many other roles in some of our favorites like Fruits Basket (2019), Dr. Stone, The Day I Became a God, and more. We had a g...

On this week's episode of The Wonder of Anime podcast, I'm joined by the incredible Jalitza Delgado. You may know her from the 2021 Winter hit anime "Horimiya" where she voices our problematic fave, Remi. She also voices Shuri in Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear. Jalitza and I dive into her journey as a voice actor, working on Horimiya, as well as anime faves. We also get into her other creative ventures like...

On this week's episode of The Wonder of Anime podcast, we're thirsting on Main!! Neysha and Kate of the Did You Have To podcast join me to talk about their week journeys, becoming anime soulmates, and starting Did You Have To! We alsooo dive into a conversation regarding Hentai, Black and Brown sexuality, and getting brand deals as content creators. This episode has a little bit of everything for...

Although the cover art of the Mic Check Waifu Waifu podcast features a female avatar, the hit anime commentary podcast is run by two best friends (more like brothers at this point) Polow & Telliano! In this episode of the Wonder of Anime, I chat with them both about starting Mic Check Waifu Waifu, their experience so far being Black anime podcasters, juggling real life, and being creatives. We als...

This week on The Wonder of Anime podcast I'm joined by the amazing Lucy of Opal Lines. If her name sounds familiar, it's because she is the artist who created my new logo and podcast cover art. Lucy and I dive into her art journey, getting into anime, drawing POC features, making merch for cons, and just so much more. Follow Lucy / Opal Lines:  https://twitter.com/opal_lines
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It's the end of the yearrrrr! I can't believe 2020 is almost over. This year has been a wild ride for sure. With it, my brand completely transformed. In this minisode, I touch upon the changes as well as ask your help to create my End of Year Wrap-Ups! Please send me any voice notes with your Favorite Anime of 2020 to thewonderofivy@gmail.com! To let me know what your favorite moment of The Wonder...

This week, I'm joined by the incredible Robbie Daymond. Robbie has been in the voice acting industry for over 10 years, voicing many of our faves like Tuxedo Mask in the Sailor Moon redub, Megumi Fushiguro in Jujutsu Kaisen, and Jin Mori in The God of High School among countless other credits. We get right to it, talking about his Native American background, native representation in the media, wor...

This week on The Wonder of Anime podcast I'm joined by the amazing Mark Allen Jr. Mark is the lead voice actor in How I Became A God as Yota, as well as Kouha Red in Magi: The Kingdom of Magic, Karin in Fire Force, and tons of other characters. In his 13 years career, Mark Allen Jr has personally seen the anime industry change in front of his eyes. In this episode, we discuss his start in anime as...