Fan vs Pro

Justin's sister Robin, better known as the creator of the webcomic Anime News Nina, stops in to talk about her experience publishing a book via Kickstarter, and we explore why the service just isn't a good fit for every anime related project.

Flip is broadcasting from a hotel room, so things are a little bit off this week. Still, we had a good conversation on what really happens behind the scenes at conventions, why so much goes wrong, how important they are, and whether they're really worth going to.

Justin is still reeling from Parasite's dramatic Oscars win, and the backlash from the unwashed masses makes he and Flip delve into some horror stories of anime fans behaving badly.

There's a whole lot of kerfuffle about Funimation dropping the show Interspecies Reviewers, and Justin talks about all the stuff that can happen behind the scenes that would cause such an incident. Also, why thinking about studio styles is wrong-headed, and Flip's personal standards are called into question.

Heyyy, we stay on topic this week, promise! Flip had a major issue with a popular YouTuber talking about one of his favorite topics and we go into the politics behind Anitube, and why it's the place where information goes to die.

Ever wonder, if the anime business is doing so well and making so much money, why are animators still getting shafted and why are studios still going bankrupt? And what will fix it all? We answer what happens with all of that sweet otaku cash, and then go on a tangent about food.

It's our first episode! We discuss bootlegs, where they're found, how to spot them, and the legal and moral implications of indulging in them. Where do you draw the line between fan work and piracy? We dive deep.

Coming soon!