...but that isn't a bad thing
I almost established a weekly upload schedule with this one. To be fair I had the video edited on Sunday, render and upload times just delayed it. Next week (hopefully) we'll move away from Kiznaiver and attempt to create even more enticing clickbait, with a contrasting analysis of Koutetsujo no Kabaneri and Attack on Titan. See you then.
Because making a second video on the 27th most-watched series of its season is a good way to optimize views. I really should make more cat videos...
If, like many, you were emotionally affected by this anime then great! Here's why it didn't do the same for me.
I make my first foray into the Fall 2016 season with the Chinese-Japanese co-production To Be Hero, and how it managed to surprise me 5 episodes in.
You guys like hot takes on heated discussion points right? You guys like topics that I wrote a video for a day before Digibro put out his own video on them right? You guys love academic Miyadai Shinji right? Yeah, master of relevancy right here.
Even though this title may suggest otherwise I'm aping Canipa Effect's style here more than Digibro's.
Bringing you some seasonal sexiness courtesy of Keijo!!!!!!!
In the wake of today's news about an upcoming anime project for Koutetsujo no Kabaneri (of the Iron Fortress) I decided to take a look at why you should be excited about it, even if you didn't enjoy season 1.
A look at another series from the Fall 2016 season, Shuumatsu no Izetta, and how it managed to retain my investment even in the face of a lot of silliness.
Looking at how Kyoto Animation was able to breath so much life into the cast of Hibike! Euphonium. I haven't quite achieved Digibro level, but it is as long as a whole episode of the show so I'll get there eventually.
Had to fit in one last video discussing some thoughts I had on another airing series before the month was up. Enjoy the Christmas Eve gift and (fingers crossed) hopefully I'll have one more for you on Christmas as well.
Looking at just how DUMB Akiba's Strip's first episode is (it may not be for the reasons you think)
As he starts the new season of anime and awaits the completion of his good content, a lone weeb falls into a spiral of nihilistic dread.
My first (and for now at least) only commissioned video, on the stellar animated works known as Daicon.
A look into what makes the videos of Super Eyepatch Wolf resonate with me so deeply. I promise I talk about actual anime too, that's on the way, lol.
How do characters fail or succeed to pique our interests and get us invested? A look at varying degree of success in doing so.
Looking at the highbrow perception of what makes "great anime," praising rakugo shinjuu and fune wo amu for being pretty damn great, and looking at how maybe that ideal isn't actually quite what people really want.
From Gabriel Dropout to Gekkan Shoujou Nozaki-kun, New Game to Plastic Memories, Nobuyuki Mitani has been one of studio Doga Kobo's most standout animators. Here's a tribute to him upon hearing of his departure from the industry.
I back up an assertion that drew fairly heavy skepticism...with NUMBERS.
Why Do We All Love Tanya Again? - Youjo Senki/Saga of Tanya the Evil
Beyond the general calls for more seasons of anime we love Konosuba has a legitimate case to make for why it warrants a third, which I lay out here.
We just found out Attack on Titan Season 2 is only gonna be 12 episodes, but will it even come out at all???
A somewhat belated response to Mother's Basement's video on the topic of defining anime. He made a good stab at it, but I still think his definition had some holes.
The King's Avatar is the newest anime in the popular Sword Art Online (badasses being good at video games) genre, and this one comes to us from China! Thankfully for us it isn't a cheap knockoff, and is honestly a really impressive show.
Naruto has come to a close and been passed on, and in Boruto we see the perfect reflection of what has occurred in the real world, "the next generation" now having to step up and prove their worth!
We finally get to one of my favorites, Hourou Musuko, a series which beyond any other more personal appeals it may hold is a remarkable demonstration of the power of this medium apart from any of that.
Delving DEEP into SAO to see what it tries to tell us about what exactly is sexy...its stance on that topic may surprise you.
Using a show about cute boys in order to explore how cute girls shows can make themselves legitimately engaging.
A New York Times article sparked outrage recently, but the true outrage was its writer's subsequent behavior.
Hoping to put one of the nails in the coffin of the misguided meme that Yamada Naoko isn't fantastic, by proving it objectively.
SukaSuka has respect for its characters, a rare feat that makes a big difference.
What Rei Kiriyama can teach us about depression.
...But actually Fuck Netflix, I'm just not gonna put that in the title and get the lower ad rates
They aren't doing too well, but Crunchyroll has managed to snag one absolute gem that no one is watching.
Love and Lies is the only somewhat popular anime from Summer 2017 I'll have a vid for, so I might as well put out the image of being a responsible Youtuber and get this coverage out now.
Finally got around to making the obligatory Koe no Katachi video; I put a lot of work into it
A deep dive into what inspired the Abyss, something I've got specific knowledge of by some strange coincidence.
Some unfortunate gripes with a series I otherwise love, that takes a natural spin turn of events in light of a recent revelation.
Boobs are good actually....sometimes
Sakura Quest is kinda brilliant, and not just because any show with women, alcohol, and tons of great outfits is an instant 10/10
Angel's Egg has a good deal of cult notoriety, but there's another brooding 1985 film that's worth checking out if you enjoy this style.
A deep dive into an extremely interesting anime that offers insight both into the industry's fascinating workings, and into Mari Okada's fascinating works.
A look into the unique atmosphere of this endearing little series.
The delightful experience that attempts to hide just how NOT delightful the experience of being Moriko actually is
Devilman Crybaby, Violet Evergarden, Kakegurui, Fate/apocrypha, and Netflix, what do all these terms have in common aside from being pretty search relevant and thus something I want at the top of my description to increase this video's SEO? They're all about Netflix, which...isn't the Devil........maybe?
Trying to beat back the tide of terrible Toei misinformation (curse you Dragon Ball Super youtuberssss!!!).....and also crying about cartoons for children.
Gigguk, how trashy is Eromanga Sensei really? (okay it's real trashy but it's also over-criticized)
My Hero Academia, Tokyo Ghoul, Steins;gate, Sword Art Online? Nope, my first vid back after a month is on 3-gatsu, SEO master amirite?
My Hero Academia, Tokyo Ghoul, Steins;gate, Sword Art Online? Nope, Pedantic romantic is just back on that SEO bs train (is this even how it works?).
I'm OVERlord and I'll Attack on Titan, let's talk about some *good* seasonals (….that nobody is watching comparatively).
THIS SHOW IS *REALLY* GOOD GO WATCH IT
Talkin' Crunchyroll, Trigger, Digibro, Patreon drama-nah I'm just kiddin we're talkin about how cool LWA is here today bois.
My history with FLCL and why I like its sequel
Sword Art Online Alicization, Jojo Part 5, all sorts of things to get excited about this season!
It's canon that a foxboy in Gundam has had gay sex, and that's pretty neat.
With a Fullmetal Alchemist VA and FLCL animator under my belt I give YOU tips I've gained with my interviewing experience.
SAO's villains are poorly written? Goblin Slayer's central premise is to write its villains the same way.
Goblin Slayer, the SAO of Seo
Tokyo Ghoul Re:, the final season has got me thinking about how good the series really is
Sword Art Online, Goblin Slayer, and Fairy Tail are not being talked about today.
SAO and Goblin Slayer lead the season, but Bunny Girl is close behind? Why is it so good? I look into that here.
Looking at the Japanese cult that's been funding anime for over 2 decades.
Pokémon breaks the norms of anime budgeting, let me go over how it does that
Attack on Titan's studio made this gem a few seasons back, here I highlight it in pretentious fashion.
Goblin Slayer and SAO aren't enough discourse, let's talk about harassment in anime, Part 2.
Oh yeah baby, month's old drama.
Liz And The Bluebird, Yamada Naoko's next masterpiece, is about to air in US theaters.
A look at some serious shortcoming with western anime journalism.
Nier Automata, as Yoko Taro games are wont to do, pulled off something incredibly special. When I played OG Nier that was already a peerless experience, but Nier Automata takes that to another level. In the lineage of other games that have played with the meta of games (Undertale, Spec Ops, etc.), Nier Automata takes a revolutionary step in giving your in-game actions real-world impact.
2019's new Code Geass movie, Lelouch of the Rebellion, seems to be catching the ire of a lot of series fans, but it actually does a shockingly remarkable job of carrying it's franchise's legacy.
We're still working out the kinks with this (Mirage's mic cut out at a few points for example), but overall this was too much fun with too many great moments not to upload.
Fighting through more internet issues our crew returns for a minicast of sorts. Hey, at least the podcast IS weekly so far, a claim a number of more prominent anime podcasts can't necessarily make.
The Neotaku crew returns to discuss our 3x3's
Blame Jimi, blame it all on Jimi. Once tagged, I had no choice but to subject you all to this.
Just got back from AX and this started up again. Firin back within two days ain't too bad, right?