A way too deep analysis of anime openings. This week, two Ryohgo Narita anime and three exclamation marks.
A way too deep analysis of anime openings. This week, the non-shitty version of Prince of Tennis and an elaborate treatise on shows that re-use the same theme song from season to season.
A way too deep analysis of anime openings. This week, two of the most fabulous OPs ever made.
A rundown of all the anime I watched this spring. Join me as I pick my top show of Spring 2015, along with my favorite OP and ED, and generally act like my opinion is better than yours.
A way too deep analysis of anime openings. This week, sex, drugs and Spice and Wolf (sex and drugs sold seperately).
A way too deep analysis of anime openings. This week, a look into the impact made by the father of all martial arts adventure anime (or at least its theme song).
A way too deep analysis of anime openings. This week, we still remember the incredibly long full name of the show we watched that day.
A way too deep analysis of anime openings. This week, we unravel the conspiracy behind why Welcome to the N.H.K.'s OP, Puzzle, is so dang good. Featuring the vocal stylings of Geoff With a Cold.
A way too deep analysis of anime openings. This week, these anime directors discovered one simple trick to get you stoked as hell. Doctors hate them!
A way too deep analysis of Anime Openings. This week, we examine the Titanic hype behind The Eotena Onslaught. Potential spoilers ahead.
I did another one of these things. It's 25 minutes long. Sometimes I scare me. Potential spoilers for School Live! because I can't really talk about the show without spoiling it. skip to 02:29 to avoid those. Rest of the show talk is spoiler free. Except for Charlotte, because fuck Charlotte.
A way too deep analysis of Anime Openings. This week, pretty much what it says on the tin.
A way too deep analysis of Anime Openings. This week, the secret meaning of Shiki's spooky scary skeletons. Spoilers!
A way too deep analysis of Anime Openings. This Halloween, a Super Special Gakkou Gurashi Spoilerific Spooktacular.
Undertale is a beautiful, heartwarming RPG about friendship and pie and dogs and skeletons, and I couldn't recommend it more highly. Play it before you watch this.
A way too deep analysis of anime openings. This episode, Sandy "ThePopushi" Rojas helps me breakdown the symbolism and iconography in Death Parade. Spoilers!
Xenoblade Chronicles is a huge, unique JRPG brimming with personality and rich with mechanical nuances. Join me as I delve into what makes it so entrancing to play, and try to figure out which version of the game is the best.
A way too deep analysis of anime openings. This episode, we look at OPM's OP to see how OP OPM could be. Spoiler Level: Demon.
Until Dawn is what Heavy Rain could have been - if it were made by competent storytellers. Also, it's scary. Join me as I delve deep into what works - and what doesn't - in this simulated slasher flick. Beware of Spoilers.
A way too deep analysis of regular, not at all Japanese cartoon openings. The opening theme song of Gravity Falls is impeccable, and thoroughly deserving of a What's in an OP? style breakdown. Hope you guys enjoy this special episode. Also, Spoilers!
It's been a while since I did an anime thing for alla y'all, so here's a bonus toplist!
Life is Strange takes the episodic adventure game formula in exciting new directions with a contemporary setting and a slick time travel mechanic. Despite a weak ending, it stands as one of the best episodic games in years. Spoiler Warning!
Happy Holidays! In celebration, here's my five favourite games to break out and replay when the weather outside is frightful.
A way too deep analysis of anime openings. This episode, Spice and Wolf fans finally get one thing they've been waiting for! Spoiler warning!
A way too deep toplist of 2015's best anime theme songs.
A way too deep analysis of anime openings. This episode, the second best opening of 2015. Spoiler Warning!
A way too deep analysis of way too specific parts of Game Design. This episode, we psychoanalyze the bipolar world of Gloria Von Gouton.
A way too deep analysis of anime intros. This episode: SPAAAAAAAAACE! Also, Brothers. ALSO, spoilers.
A shot-by-shot analysis of what goes into making a good Anime scene. This episode: how Tomohiko Ito's brilliant direction for Boku Dake ga Inai Machi transforms Satoru's conversation with Hinazuki in the park.
A way too deep analysis of Anime openings. This week: I can see the Opening! Wait, I got that quote wrong.
A shot-by-shot analysis of anime scenes. This episode: that one time Sato could have boinked Hitomi in Welcome to the NHK. Spoiler and NSFW warning.
A not-so-deep Public Service Announcement about a great danger to Anime Openings as we know them.
Splatoon boils down the shooter to its most essential elements and enhances it with an ingenious, unique mechanic. Join me and CJ from What's With Games as we review everything it has to offer.
A way too deep analysis of Anime openings. This week, by popular demand, everyday life with toastergirl.
A shot-by-shot analysis of what goes into making a good Anime scene. This episode: how color symbolism and good direction raises the tension in Boku Dake Ga Inai Machi Episode 10.
A way too deep analysis of way too specific parts of Game Design. This episode, we look into the ingenious tutorials for the new HITMAN.
A way too deep analysis of Anime openings. This week: the one, the only コーリー ホワイトハウスでチョー大変!
A way too deep analysis of Anime Openings. This week, Boku Dake Ga Inai Machi’s OP lives up to the hype.
A way too contentious examination of the game mechanics - or lack thereof - in the Uncharted series.
A way too deep analysis of Character Design in Video Games. This episode, we look at why Lúcio is the strongest support in Overwatch.
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild was the talk of the show at E3 this year. But the new zelda is a lot more old-school than Nintendo is letting on.
This is why I don't leave the Basement. Ft. What's With Games
I'm doing TV reviews now! The new Netflix original series Stranger Things brings back a style of filmmaking you haven't seen since the 80s.
A way too deep analysis of Anime Openings. This week, as requested by Patrons, we break down the ways Death Note references Renaissance-era Christian Art.
The world of the Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel puts the likes of Fallout and even The Witcher to shame. Here's how Nihon Falcom did it.
A way too deep analysis of Anime Openings. This week, a look at the second OP to Psycho-Pass, along with some essential shilling.
For... who knows what reason, Clowns are popping up left and right around the world. But was this strange, strange trend predicted by Ghost in the Shell?
Mass Effect 2 is often touted as the pinnacle of the series, but I'd argue the original game is miles better.
I escaped the Basement tonight to go see Doctor Strange and bring you my opinions on it. If I'm a little weird in the video, it's because I recorded at 5am.
A way too deep analysis of anime openings. This week - the mountain of stylish references in the intro to Mob Psycho 100.
Blizzard revealed a LOT about the new Overwatch hero Sombra with the new short Infiltration. Let's see what else we can figure out.
Naruto gets a bum rap. It's no One Piece, but it's no Bleach either - and it's definitely no SAO. And I'm not just saying that 'cause they paid me.
Many a toplist channel has tried - and failed - to compile a definitive list of the Greatest Anime Openings Ever Made. But worry not - at last the Anime Pope has come to set the internet straight. And it only took 100 thousand subscribers (give or take 90k) to make it happen!
Once again I'm dumping on the Sword Art Online Anime from a new angle - the shitty, nigh-unplayable nature of the in-series MMOs.
Anime fans are spoiled for choice when it comes to great fantasy stories, but that can mean some truly great shows fall through the cracks. Here are five incredible shows that you owe it to yourself to watch.
2016 wasn't the best year, but it gave us some damn good anime. I've partnered with Crunchyroll and https://www.theanimeawards.com to recap and analyze the best anime fight scenes this year (and crown my pick for king)!
This was an undeniably great year (for anime and nothing else) but one show stands head and shoulders above the rest.
A way too deep analysis of youtube LP intros. Seriously, how did I get 15 minutes of Best Friends Lore out of this nonsense.
Yuri!!! on Ice is the most popular show of 2016 - but it's not quite the best. Here are a few steps it could take to be a true masterpiece.
Valentine's can be a hard day for weebs. Especially lonely ones. Like you! Here are 5 anime that can trick you into feeling loved.
It's the eternal debate. Mostly because people like me won't let it die. Are shows like Avatar, Voltron, and Steven Universe anime? Yes they are. 1v1 me weebs.
Naruto had some great openings. And some awful ones. Here's all of them, ranked worst to best.
Netflix is making a Death Note Movie! Will it be good like Stranger Things, or awful Like Hemlock Grove? Is it a whitewashing nightmare like Ghost in the Shell? And how many more clickbaity tags can I plug into this description? click to find out.
So I saw the Sword Art Online movie, and big surprise: it was terrible. The worst anime ever continues to be the worst.
Zelda: Breath of the Wild isn't perfect, obviously. But some of the criticism around it has still been bothering me.
Ghost in the Shell is a great movie. Ghost in the Shell is not... damnit, that's gonna get confusing, isn't it?
Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu is as close to perfect as Anime gets. This scene made me realize that.
With Konosuba over, we need to find new ways to laugh. Here are 5 gut-busting comedy anime to fill the void.
Your Name (Kimi no Na Wa) raises the bar for anime in many ways, and that includes openings. Let's Analyze this OP.
The definitive, objective Top 10 Best Anime Openings of 2016, as decided by the Anime Pope. Part one of two
A day late, but no less objectively, factually correct - these are unquestionably the best Anime Openings from 2016
Boku no Hero Academia has taken Naruto's spot at the top of Shounen Jump. But what sets these battle shounen anime apart?
Few shows have made me as angry as The CW's botched Archie adaptation Riverdale. Not even Sword Art Online
Re:Creators is a lot of fun - but with sharp writing and stellar direction, it is also so much more. This is one of the ones to watch this season.
Kado: The Right Answer has one of the best first episodes in ever. Which got me thinking: how do you start an anime off right?
Spice and Wolf is one of the greatest anime ever made – but what did it change from the Light Novel? And were those changes improvements? Today, we’re gonna find out.
The Persona Games have OPs that put a lot of Anime to shame. Today, we run down the Top 10 Best Openings in the premiere RPG series from Atlus.
Seems like Amazon is where good anime like Re:Creators go to die, while Netflix keeps Little Witch Academia in cryosleep.
Superhero Anime have been a thing since Astro Boy, but Between HeroAca and One Punch Man it feels like they're more prevalent - and american - than ever.
I rail against Sword Art Online all the time. But there are plenty of people out there who love it - let's figure out why.
With slick cinematography and editing, and some potentially great new ideas to draw on, Death Note could be a damn fine adaptation.
Attack on Titan is a wild, unpredictable ride. It keeps you guessing with crazy twists and reveals you rarely see coming. Here's how.
JK Rowling's Harry Potter series has inspired countless imitators - including many light novels that mix Hogwarts with Harem tropes.
Love them or hate them, it's hard to ignore the sheer volume of Anime Music Videos set to Linkin Park. Let's find out why that is.
Trashy Isekai anime are a dime a dozen - and subversions of the genre are too. But can an anime simultaneously be trashy... and good?
2 years. 300,000 subscribers. To celebrate, here is... my origin story, basically, in the form of 9 important anime that changed my life.
It's the most popular anime of Summer 2017, but next to incredible gambling anime like Kaiji... Kakegurui kinda sucks!
There's a certain pirate streaming site that every anime fan knows of. But they might not know that the owners are swimming in cash.
Gamers and Tsuredure Children are some of the best romantic comedy anime in recent memory. Let's break down what they do right.
Netflix's Live Action adaptation of Death Note has caught a lot of flak for not being faithful to the anime. But is it a bad film?
A way too deep analysis of anime openings. This episode - lots of video game references.
Lupin the Third: The Castle of Cagliostro is the first film made by the real anime pope, Hayao Miyazaki. But how does it stack up to his other work?
Do you get it? Literature. We're talking about anime adaptations of Western Literature. Also Fairy Tales, and other stories.
A way too deep analysis of anime openings. This week, a look at everyone's second-favourite superhero anime, HeroAca!
150+ anime OPs from Studio Madhouse entered. Only 10 will leave. Between One Punch Man, Hunter x Hunter, Death Note, Ippo, and so many more, this competition is gonna be fierce.
To be fair, you have to have a very high IQ to analyze the intro to Rick and Morty. Without a solid grasp of cinematic technique a lot of the subtle details will go over a typical viewer's head.
A way too deep analysis of anime openings. This week, the thrilling conclusion in our search for the best Heroaca OP.
4Kids entertainment never provided the most faithful anime translations... but was it really one of the top 10 anime villains? Or did it do some good for the anime community in the long run?
KyoAni is one of the most acclaimed Anime Studios - and their OPs deserve some love, too.
it's the most talked-about scene in one of the most talked about anime ever made. But what makes it work so well?
With 50 anime starting this season, it can be hard to keep up. Here's a guide to the essentials.
The Re:Zero Anime is insanely popular. But how does it fare as a Light Novel adaptation?
Food Wars! Shokugeki no Soma is one of the most exciting shounen anime currently airing... but what's the secret ingredient that makes this cooking show so enticing? Let's find out.
A way too deep analysis of anime Fights. Today, My Hero Academia's bloody battle with Stain .
Original Title: How Makoto Shinkai Became "the New Miyazaki" - Anime: A History Makoto Shinkai is the new face of anime in the world at large. But how did he get his start - and how did he get where he is today? Let's find out.
We've got a long wait for One Punch Man Season 2 and My Hero Academia season 3. Here are 5 Supehero anime to save you from boredom in the mean time. Click more for Links!
A just deep enough OP analysis of the ancient magus bride. Also, a deep dive into its fantasy lore and historical roots, because the what’s in an OP? part took like a minute.
Made in Abyss is a beautiful, haunting anime. But I think it would have been a far better game - and I think it was intended to be one.
A way too deep analysis of anime openings. This episode, Recovery of an MMO Junkie also has a better OP than SAO.
2017 has been a wild year for the game of anime. Today, we break down the counter-strats and antimeta builds that kept the metagame interesting, from Konosuba's dominance in the winter patch, to Gintama's continued relevance through fall.
The FCC's recent vote to end net neutrality regulations is bad for everyone - and it could have a particularly negative impact on the anime community.
With a flood of new anime airing each season, we barely have time to look back on the classics of yesteryear. How can we, as a community, keep retro anime relevant?
The Release of Netflix's version of Erased got me thinking... can bad endings really wreck otherwise great stories on their own?
A way too in-depth look at the best anime openings of 2017. Part 1 of 2 (because I went WAAAAY too in depth with this one._
PenseGeek, A Brazilian Youtuber with over 600k Subscribers, is stealing videos from me, Akidearest, Digibro, and other Youtubers, passing them off as her own. Here’s a rundown on her Plagiarism. Portuguese Subtitles by Megazao and Akio.
A personal story about how playing Yugioh helped me through the hardest time of my life.
Yazy challenged me to guess anime based on terrible descriptions from around the web.
The most important debate of our times. A battle for the ages. Join me and Tenleid as we settle who is best girl, once and for all. Until we inevitably repeat this format in the future.
This is why you shouldn't follow me on twitter.
Special Guest Explanation Point takes a look at one (or more) of My Hero Academia's most interesting villains, and what he says about the show's world.
Amazon's much-reviled Anime Strike channel is now dead and gone. Good riddance? Maybe.
Despite my best efforts, there are still people who like Sword Art Online. But even most of them can't stand the Fairy Dance Arc. What went wrong with this story... and how can we fix it?
Anime about Trading Card Games like yugioh are never really about Trading Card Games, and that sucks, because I like Card Games. Oh no. the phrase "card games" has lost all meaning.
A way too deep analysis of anime openings. Today, we dive deep into the symbols and divine symmetry in Devilman Crybaby's incredible intro.
It's time once again for the anime awards. Sponsored by hetap. Err. By Crunchyroll! Join me as I run through the nominees and declare what you should all vote for. The Anime Pope hath spoken.
Bit of a more out there, philosophical type of video today. Musing about how the worlds of meta games like Doki Doki Literature Club and Undertale are affected by fan contributions.
A look at the nominees for best ED in the 2017 Anime Awards. Which one should win?
Boss Baby and Ferdinand are up for an Academy Award. A Silent Voice isn't. So why does anime continually get the shaft at the biggest awards in Film?
Nintendo is on fire right now. Super Mario Odyssey and Zelda: Breath of the Wild are two of the best sandbox games ever made. But how did they go about making them?
if No Game No Life is the King of Trash, the High Schol of the Dead is the god. Here's why this over the top zombie apocalypse anime is better than you think it is.
So you're the protagonist of a Harem Anime. This handy guide will help you survive this disaster scenario.
While we'd like to think differently, great art can sometimes come from bad people. For instance, the director of one of my favourite anime from last year, Recovery of an MMO Junkie, is a Holocaust Denier. Can - and should - we separate good art from bad creators?
A way too deep analysis of anime openings. Today, we go adventuring to Antarctica with the cute girls of Sora Yori mo Tooi Basho, AKA a place further than the universe.
Is talking about Sword Art Online really just beating a dead horse? or is there a reason it won't die?
I'm tired of all the excuses and bullshit. Piracy is theft. That should be the end of the discussion, but here we are. This is why you SHOULDN'T Pirate anime.
Live action Fullmetal Alchemist is an abomination that could give Shou Tucker's best work a run for its money. And it's so bad precisely because it tries too hard to give fans what they think they want.
2017 played host to a genre-defining anime. And no, it wasn't made in Abyss or Macademia or Boruto's Dad's Son. It was A.I.Channel. Yes, really.
Is your precious Daughteru Consorting with... THE DEVIL? Find out how to spot the signs, and what you can do, today! Sponsored and approved by the Anime Pope.
Stupid Sexy Skeletons, or Stupid Sexy Robots? Whatever you choose, you're in for some great world building. I dunno, it made sense in my head.
Yes, I know it's not February anymore. Let's talk about Highschool DxD Anyway. Here's how it became the Harem King.
Now that Kim Kardashian and Michael B Jordan have officially made anime cool, has the time finally come for us to get a good mainstream anime movie? Or even an Anime Cinematic Universe?
In case the title is confusing - here are 7 anime with episodes less than 7 minutes long, in a sub-7-minute video.
Violet Evergarden has hit some powerful emotional high notes in recent episodes. Let's explore how its plot structure allows it to make us ugly cry at will.
Pacific Rim 2 is a giant toy commercial. That's definitely more anime-authentic than most movies... but not in a good way. Let's tear apart this dull, disjointed disaster of a sequel.
A Place Further than the Universe came out of nowhere and absolutely blew me away. It's now one of my favourite Anime. Here's why it should be yours, too.
Betray me once, Shame on you. Betray me twice, it must be an anime. Welcome to watchmoba.com, and today we'll be counting down our picks for the REAL Top 10 Anime Betrayals. Subscribe►► https://www.youtube.com/subscription_...
With each passing day, the Isekai epidemic claims more generic protagonist lives. If you're afflicted, this handy video will help you survive your new life in another world.
The fight that kicked Boku No Hero Academia season 2 into high gear, and set the bar for all fights to come. Today, we're analyzing the intense battle between Deku and Todoroki.
Netflix's Voltron: The Legendary Defender has a lot going for it. Just not quite enough for a full what's in an OP... so we're making a mini one! lemme know if you want to see more of these!
We all know the ERASED anime changed the ending. But what about everything else?
Spring is upon us, and with it an overwhelming wave of new Anime. Fortunately, the Anime Pope is here to help you decide which shows to keep your eye on.
A Way Too Deep Analysis of Anime Openings. Today, we look at Odd Future by Uverworld - the new OP for Boku no Hero Academia Season 3. Could it possibly be BETTER than Sora ni Utaeba?
Persona 5 the Animation is a bland, safe adaptation that's ok at best. But what's the purpose of that kind of show existing, when the game is already a far better anime?
In many ways, Jojo's Bizarre Adventure made me who I am today. So what better way to ring in 500,000 Subscribers than figuring out what it is about this fabulous battle shounen that makes us love it so much.
Parasyte the Maxim and Devilman Crybaby are based on manga from the Dark Ages. Yet through clever writing, they feel just as relevant today as they did long ago. Here's how. SPOILERS!
Marvel's Avengers: Infinity War is poised to be a generation-defining film - but it really shouldn't have worked at all. Let's examine the brilliant story structure that let marvel pull it off.
Netflix and Sanrio,'s new anime, Aggretsuko, turns the lens of kids' cartoons like Arthur to the problems faced by working adults. Here's what makes the show and its characters so loveable.
It's amazing the difference a decent writer can make. Let's look at how Keiichi Sigsawa improves on Reki Kawahara's work in every way, without sacrificing the core theme of Sword Art Online.
A way too deep analysis of anime openings. Today, three years after I memed on Unravel from Tokyo Ghoul for my Jojo OP analysis, I'm finally giving the edgiest anime its due.
Some loose thoughts on the drawbacks of digital animation, however minor, looking at old-school anime like Escaflowne and Cowboy Bebop, and new throwbacks like Megalo Box.
My expectations for the live action Mob Psycho 100 series on Netflix were at rock bottom. Somehow, it still managed to disappoint. Let's tear into its butchered telepathy club gag.
The transition into adulthood can be difficult, what with all the raging hormones and going Super Saiyan. Even the Dragon Balls can't help... but the anime pope can!
Megalo Box and its hero “Gearless Joe” have a lot in common. Mainly - they're true underdogs.
There have been a lot of essays and video essays made about the deeper meaning of FLCL. This is not one of those.
Sometimes, one bad episode can ruin an entire series of buildup. Darling in the FranXX episode 19 manages that and then some. Here's why it's a trainwreck, and why it has me worried for the anime.
Hinamatsuri is the best comedy anime of 2018. Here's why.
We live in an age where many classic anime are available in higher quality than ever before. But even so, some real classics have yet to make the jump to blu-ray in the States.
All Might is the pillar that holds up My Hero Academia's world. But he's also the glue that binds its story and characters together into a cohesive whole.
David Cage has always been one of the worst writers working in video games. So maybe, just maybe, it was a bad idea for him to make a game about the civil rights movement.
It's that time of year again! Time for Valve to siphon all the money out of our pockets under the guise of giving us great deals. Here are 10 Anime Games on Steam that are worth playing.
Anohana creator Mari Okada is one of the few anime writers to make the jump to directing. So how does her debut film, Maquia: When The Promised Flower Blooms, stack up next to the greats?
Wotakoi - Love is Hard For An Otaku is one of the most down-to-earth, realistic love stories in anime, and I love it!
Welcome, Soldier, to the front lines of the Waifu Wars. Here, the Anime Pope will teach you how you'll be fighting, and most importantly, what - and who - you'll be fighting for.
The Summer Anime Season is upon us! Here are the ten shows that are most worth your time!
DARLING in the FRANXX was one of the most promising new anime of 2018. Shame it didn't know how to deliver on its promises.
Overlord is one of the most popular Isekai anime on the market. But what's the secret behind its success? What makes it so fun to watch? Let's find out.
Konosuba's girls are some of the worst in anime. So why do we act like they're the best? Yes, I'm really analyzing waifus. Fight me.
A way too deep analysis of Anime Openings. This week, let's take a close look at Make My Story - the My Hero Academia OP that features just as much Tooru as the other ones.
Let's talk about some anime that just make me smile.
The Master of Ragnarok and Blesser of Einherjar makes every other "trapped in another world" anime look great by comparison. Come back SAO! I'm sorry I was so mean.
Cells at Work isn't just an educational tool - it's a surprisingly effective work of art. And like any work of art, we can hold it up like a mirror to examine ourselves as easily as we can its subject matter.
How Not to Summon a Demon Lord is a pretty darn great ecchi anime. But what makes it so great? And how could it be better?
A look through history at how the Anime style has evolved across gaming generations. From 2D to 3D to Live2D. I honestly couldn't tell you why I decided to do this.
The best fight from My Hero Academia. United States of Smash that like button if you agree.
Planet With is hands down my favourite anime this year. Let me (try to) explain why.
Marvel's Spider-man on PS4 isn't just the best Spider-Man GAME ever. It's the best Spider-Man story in any medium. It's not perfect, but it nails everything it needs to.
I give Netflix a lot of flak for their sluggishness in bringing anime to the west, but I can't deny they've got some great shows. Here are 7 that may have flown under your radar.
Let's Play is a crazy modern love story about a game designer and the handsome Youtuber next door.
How Bakugo went from being My Hero Academia's second worst character, to (arguably) its best. Could Mineta be next? (no)
So you wanna watch Jojo's Bizarre Adventure, but you don't want to, you know, WATCH Jojo's Bizarre Adventure? Here's everything you need to know to jump right in at Part 5.
A way too deep analysis of Anime Openings. This week, we discuss how the mellow, melancholic Red Swan is an oddly perfect fit for Attack on Titan's intense third season.
Fall 2018 is a season of Spooky Scary Idol Girls and not at all scary skeletons. Here are 10 new anime that should be on your radar!
A way too deep analysis of anime openings. This week - the OP that introduced Ghibli.
From Cardcaptors, to Dragon Ball, to Pokemon, Shaman King, and Yugioh, 4kids & Co may have butchered the heck out of the anime they brought over in the 90s, but they sure gave them some catchy theme songs.
How One uses Saitama and Mob's Superhuman strength to highlight their very human weakness.
Anime may not be the best at "scary" - but it sure has sexy Halloween costumes down.
A look at the exploitative filmmaking in Goblin Slayer's First episode, and why it's a problem. Not just for the people complaining, but for the show itself.
From Director Naoko Yamada comes a beautiful, delicate love story set in the world of Hibike Euphonium. Let's see how it stacks up.
What is Puberty Syndrome? And more importantly, what is Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai saying with it? Let's find out.
Pokemon: Detective Pikachu looks more than promising. 26 Years after Mario Bros, it seems like gamers will FINALLY have ONE really good movie to enjoy. Took you long enough, Hollywood.
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime is a chill Isekai Comedy anime. But it's more than just that.
A look at how SSSS.Gridman emulates the practical effects magic of Godzilla and Power Rangers.
*Honda-San is not actually anime of the century but it's really really good. If you're reading this I am sorry I fibbed in the thumbnail. Please don't hold it against the good Skeleton boy.
To celebrate getting three quarters of the way to a million subscribers, let's count down the 5 best fights in Jojo's Bizarre Adventure so far.
Those sneaky zombies got me. I'm pretty sure I unironically like idol anime now. Let's figure out how they did it.
Neon Genesis Evangelion is finally coming to a streaming device near you! We're getting a new season of Ghost in the Shell! They're making live action Cowboy Bebop...
On November 12, 2018, the world lost one of its greatest storytellers and cameo actors. Today, I'd like to pay tribute to Stan Lee by examining his oft-overlooked career in anime and manga.
A Way Too Deep Analysis of Anime Openings. This week, when I finally stopped banging my head to Kimi no Sei, I noticed some things in Wascally Wabbit's OP.
Spider-man: Into the Spider-Verse somehow manages to encapsulate every aspect of Spider-man's cultural impact in 120 minutes. Needless to say, it's the best Spider-man movie ever.
Except for Tokyo Godfathers, Anime rarely sates my craving for schmaltzy Christmas stories. Let's look at Aggretsuko and Neo Yokio's new Christmas Specials to see how they stack up.
Matt McMuscles takes a deep dive into the delightfully cheesy 90s anime adaptation of Fatal Fury.
I think most of us can agree 2018's anime lineup was incredible. But could it have been the new "Golden Age" of Anime?
Your annual reminder that Anime is still a mistake.
It's that time of year again. Time for me to hole up in my mancave and watch anime openings until my eyes bleed, then report back to you which ones are the best! What's wrong with me?
Get through those harsh winter nights with moe adventures, psychic battles, and a bit of schadenfreude at the expense of cute orphans. Here are the 10 anime you should watch this winter!
A look back at a game and anime that started a monster craze, and the many games and anime that tried to learn from and replicate its success. It goes a lot deeper than Digimon and Yugioh.
This is the story of how, when I was six years old, Resident Evil 2 became the 5th video game I EVER played. It... had pretty much the exact effect that you'd expect it to.
Harem anime can - and should - be about more than just Fanservice. Quintessential Quintuplets highlights how the Harem narrative can make for powerful romance.
Horror Anime can be a lot of fun. But rarely is it ever actually scary. So, what's holding the genre back? And how it can work around those shortcomings?
Kaguya-Sama: Love is War is one of the funniest shows this season and one of my favorite new romantic comedies in years. Today, we break down what makes it work so well.
After many attempts, Hollywood has finally captured the magic of anime in live action. Alita: Battle Angel is the movie weebs have been waiting for.
Mob Psycho 100 isn't just my favourite anime of the year so far. over the course of this season, I've realized it's my favourite anime period. Join me as I struggle to explain why.
Today we start down a dark path, on a quest to find - and roast - the worst anime of all time. The Greatest Mistake. First on the chopping block: the technicolor CGI nightmare that is Hand Shakers.
Osamu Tezuka's classic samurai manga Dororo had to be reinvented from the ground up for its 2019 anime adaptation. Here's how it changed from page to screen.
I've spent a long time looking for a show to fill the void left by Avatar: The Last Airbender. The Dragon Prince on Netflix finally did it. Here's how.
One Punch Man Season 2 is right around the corner, and it's looking... kinda terrible? What the heck happened in the last three years to make the Hero for a Hobby fall so far from grace?
The Promised Neverland is one of the tensest anime thrillers to ever grace our screens, and the secret to that perfect tension lies in the writing of its first villain, Isabella.
A way too deep analysis of classic anime openings. This month, Hayao Miyazaki's academy-award winning adaptation the light novel sensation Shrekku. Or Shrek, if you're a normie.
Mob Psycho 100 already had one of the greatest anime openings ever made. So what happens when the team behind that opening tries to top it? Magic, that's what.
Hiroyasu Ishida went from making awesome youtube shorts to directing a feature-length anime film. And Penguin Highway is a heck of a debut.
Spring is here, and as the weather brightens, you need a new excuse to stay inside. From spicy shounen action to obligatory isekai shenanigans, here are the 10 best excuses from spring 2019's new Anime Lineup.
Gather round, young weebs, as I tell you a tale of fast cars and faster songs. Of battles fought, egos bruised, and Eurobeat intensified. This is the legend of Initial D.
Isekai series are taking over the anime industry, and fans are lapping them up. What's the secret to this subgenre's success - and what does it say about the people who watch it?
Amestris - home to the famous Fullmetal Alchemist, and so much more. This scientifically advanced nation is a jewel of the anime world. Join me on a whirlwind tour of this beautiful land.
One Punch Man Season 2 is here. As predicted, its animation sucks, and as predicted, it's a smash hit anyway. What is the new season doing right - and why aren't its flaws slowing it down?
Detective Pikachu is finally here, and it's almost everything seven-year-old-me dreamed a Live-Action Pokemon movie could be. But does that make it a good movie? And is it worth seeing in theatres? Let's find out.
Is Spring's Seasonal Anime Slump getting you down? Here are 5 Wonderful Anime from last year to help you get through it.
Gigguk's recent video, "The Death of Classic Anime," got me thinking about how this community has changed, and how that's changed the way we discuss and remember older Anime.
FMA Brotherhood recently turned a decade old, but it's still not showing its age. This classic anime has endured for a reason, and if you haven't seen it yet, you should fix that ASAP.
Let's talk about how we talk about art. Godzilla: King of the Monsters was one of my most anticipated movies of the year, and it kinda disappointed me. But I also disagree with the critical consensus.
Pokémon has seen many different interpretations and adaptations over the years. One of the absolute best is Pokémon Adventures, AKA Pocket Monsters Special. Here's what makes it so special.
Sword Art Online: Alicization takes the series to new places. But it's still the same old SAO.
Space: The Final Frontier. And your final desperate hope to find the Waifu of your dreams.
Neon Genesis Evangelion is back at last, with an only moderately butchered localization! That means it's finally time analyze this legendary opening.
Do you want to get into Gundam, but have no idea where to start? The new anime Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin - Advent of the Red Comet may be the entry point you've been looking for.
A look at the state of Netflix's Anime catalog in 2019. Part 1 of ?
Escape the heat (and all of your friends and family) with the top 10 New Anime of Summer 2019!
A love letter to Kyoto Animation, the Anime Community, and Anime in General
A very scientific analysis of Danmachi’s groundbreaking work in the field of Waifuology.
SAO Progressive reboots Sword Art Online to follow Kirito and Asuna's adventures through Aincrad floor by floor. Is that change an improvement? I have some thoughts... and so do a lot of you!
Netflix has shown Anime and the Anime community a lot of disrespect over the years, but their new documentary, Enter the Anime, might just be the worst insult yet.
For nearly a decade Anohana was my favourite anime of all time. With the series having just arrived on Netflix, I'm taking a long overdue look back at the anime that changed how I watch Anime.
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba has been the talk of the anime town lately. What is it that makes this latest Shounen Jump hit so compelling? Let's find out.
From the mind that gave us Anohana, O'Maidens in Your Savage Season is a savage dark comedy anime about the trials and tribulations of puberty. Here's why you NEED to watch it.
Thanks to Netflix, binging has become the default way to watch many of today's biggest shows. But what do we lose in exchange for that instant gratification? And is it making TV worse?
A serious, scientific analysis of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba's most eligible bachelor.
Ever wonder how anime protagonists are able to do so much at such a young age? This revolutionary parenting guide will teach you how top Anime Dads like Gendo and Goku do it!
Despite the oversaturation of the Isekai Market, 2013's Outbreak Company still offers a unique satirical take on the genre and Otaku culture at large.
Today on animelee: we examine a key turning point in of the great Shounen rivalries.
Honk.
When it premiered in 2015, "Is it Wrong to try to Pick Up Girls in A Dungeon" faced constant comparisons to Sword Art Online. So, why am I making a video about this now? uhhh....
YouTube loves videos on hyper-specific topics, but I don't have one of those today. Instead, let's talk about a random assortment of cool things I've been watching, reading, and playing recently.
Fall 2019 has too many great anime to count, let alone watch. Lemme help you narrow it down.
Today on Animelee we examine the breathtaking battle that made Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba an otaku household name - in hopes of figuring out what makes it so dang special.
How many Isekai is too many? I dunno, but six anime in one season sure is a heck of a lot.
My Hero Academia features an incredible variety of top-shelf Waifus. But which of them is the BEST? With clearly zero concern for my own personal safety, today I set out to answer that question.
In its theatrical debut, Konosuba visits Megumin's home town for a fun, if flawed, comedic adventure.
No Guns Life is an anime where a man made of guns explode-punches robots. It's also a sharp critique of late-stage capitalism. Thanks to layered storytelling, it absolutely works as both.
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba blends arresting beauty with efficient storytelling to breathe new life into Shounen Action. Here's how its opening captures that same spirit.
Dr. Stone makes science exciting by turning it into a Shounen Anime superpower.
Ascendance of a Bookworm shows there's more to great fantasy than epic battles and adventures.
Babylon is a wild, dark, and unpredictable sociological thriller unlike any other anime I've seen. Here's why it's one of my top shows of the season.
Pokemon's death grip on children's entertainment has loosened since the 90s, but it is still holding on. Here's how the Pokemon Company does it - and what that means for the franchise's future.
Assassin's Pride, the latest and greatest anime from the studio behind Master of Ragnarok, has gotta be one of the dumbest things I've ever seen. And I can't get enough of it. What's wrong with it? And with me? Watch on to find out!
Oresuki: Are You Really the Only One Who Loves Me balances cynical dark comedy against surprisingly sappy romance. And somehow, it manages to make both sides work.
My Hero Academia is one of the defining shounen anime of the decade. But how did it get there? What is it about this show that we've all fallen in love with? What's so Great about Hero Aca?
As the decade rolls over, I'm taking a look back at my favourite TV Anime of the 2010s. That's right, favourite. With a U. We're doing things my weird, Canadian way today.
Your annual reminder that Anime is still a mistake.
New decade, new Anime! These are the most promising new shows of Winter 2020.
A look at the state of Netflix's Anime catalog in (I have given up on trying to organize this by year). Part 2 of ?. Today, I'm grading Carole & Tuesday, Levius, and Scissor Seven.
A lot of people like Re:Zero, like, a lot, but many still don't like it nearly enough. Here's why 2016's biggest anime is also one of the best. Like of all time. It's really good, you guys. Promise.
I've long complained about SAO's poor use of its fiction game setting. But what does a GOOD fake game look like? This season's Bofuri and Infinite Dendrogram provide two GREAT examples.
I finally started reading One Piece... and it really is THAT GOOD. Here's why Eichiro Oda's character designs are among the absolute best in the anime business.
I left one of last year's funniest shows off my fall 2019 list. Today, I make that right. Here's why we should all stop sleeping on Welcome to the Demon School Iruma-kun!
If we're all gonna be stuck inside, for a while, we may as well watch some good anime while we're at it. If you're wondering what to binge next, here are a few shows that will keep you entertained for hours - or even days - on end.
Some anime deliver deep and resonant philosophical messages. Darwin's Game is not one of those anime. But it makes me happy anyhow.
Smile Down the Runway makes fashion design and modeling feel every bit as exciting as your favourite Shounen Battle anime. And of course it looks good doing it.
Haikyuu!! is one of the most widely and passionately loved series to emerge from the pages of Shounen Jump. But what, exactly, do fans of the smash hit volleyball anime love so much about it?
Things are super horrible right now, so I decided to watch something even worse! Dragonball Evolution is the most reviled Hollywood anime adaptation in history... which is REALLY saying something. And I'm about to say a whole lot more in this long overdue roast.
Spring is here once more, and while we already have a solid excuse to stay inside this year, we still need stuff to do in there. Good thing we have anime! From handsome rich jerks, to inventive rich jerks, to lady rich jerks trying to be less jerky so they don't get dead, these are the Ones to Watch for Spring 2020
A look at how Ascendance of a Bookworm builds one of the most believable fantasy worlds in anime.
They said it couldn't be done - a harem anime with something for everyone. Best Boys AND Girls galore, balanced in perfect harmony. My Next Life as a Villainess is proving them wrong.
An INTENSELY scientific look at Kaguya-Sama: Love is War's flagship waifus, and the complex character writing that makes their moe magic work.
Konosuba's laid-back EDs are one of its best and most beautiful features. Princess Connect Re:Dive - from the same director - builds a wonderful Slice of Life anime from their chill fantasy vibe.
I've still got Love (is War) on the brain, so here's a way-too-in-depth analysis and comparison of Kaguya-Sama's brilliant OPs, Daddy! Daddy! Do! and Love Dramatic! What hidden meaning do they contain? Which one is better? is that second question even valid? Watch on to find out.
Tonight, we answer a question that 's puzzled Promised Neverland fans from the beginning: PHIL?!?!!
A look at how the surprise success of Duel Monsters transformed Yu-Gi-Oh! - the supernatural shounen horror manga - into the bizarre, cyberpunk-fantasy-action marketing machine we know today. And all the weird things that happened to the series' world along the way.
Saturday Mornings were once a special time for young anime fans. Let's make 'em even specialer.
I've been reading a lot of Shounen Jump Manga lately, and YOU SHOULD BE TOO!
Summer 2020's lineup of new anime is a bit... sparse, so I decided to review them all!
Today on Animelee, My Brain Trembles for nearly an hour as I analyze every detail of Natsuki Subaru's battle with Betelgeuse Romanee Conti in Re:Zero.
I can't stop thinking about Japan Sinks 2020, Masaaki Yuasa and Pyeongang Heo's fresh take on the Disaster genre. It may be Science Saru's most divisive work to date, but this Netflix original is bursting with interesting ideas and complex emotions. Here's everything I loved about it.
Deca-Dence is one of the boldest and coolest sci-fi action anime I've seen in ages. Attack on Titan meets Snowpiercer from the director of Mob Psycho 100... and that's just episode 1. Don't sleep on this brilliant series.
"Never Skip Parts" is a common, very loud refrain in certain corners of the Jojo's Bizarre Adventure community. Here's why it shouldn't be.
"It takes you One Punch to kill something? How cute." - Anos Voldigoad, Misfit, Demon King Academy
The titular horror pit of Made In Abyss is said to just... call to some people. Can you hear it?
The Great Pretender - fresh out on netflix - isn't just great. It's Anime of the Year material, and more.
It's Steampunk Steel Ball Run, With Cowboys and Samurai Racing Across America in Retro REDLINE Cars. Need I say more? Well, the video's 17 minutes long, so clearly I did anyway.
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Best Guy Ever threw down the gauntlet. I picked it up and, uh... somehow I fucked his mom, I guess. Also rap happened.
Don't normally do the hashtag vlog thing but I had some time to kill this Christmas and #NotMyYoutube presents a fun opportunity to share my thoughts on YouTube as a whole and what it took to get where I am.
This year at MAGfest I sat down with Woolie of two best friends play and rising superstar Liam to discuss some of the best intro scenes in gaming history. It was a pretty good panel.
I apologize.
Are those random anime grab bags on Right Stuf and Crunchyroll worth the gamble? Thanks to Anime Expo Geoff is too sick to make a normal video, so let’s find out!
I was honored to be brought in as a guest for this year's anime expo, If you guys missed the con - or my Q&A panel - please enjoy watching me awkwardly answer your questions!
Kirito and I have had our differences over the years. Today we sit down with Asuna, Alice, and Eugeo to hash them out. What do you mean those are just characters?
Watch us embarrass ourselves by not knowing anime openings we really should know. Will Yazy get to Jam to Eurobeat? Will Geoff lose his crown as the anime pope? Is that even a crown?
Special Guest Isla McTear takes an in-depth look at Mari Okada's modern anime fairy tale.