The mecha agenda is back, baby! Phoenix, host of The Anime Tea, is on this week’s episode of The Wonder of Anime  continuing the mecha recruitment plan.

Phoenix brings us the 2005 original anime Eureka Seven. We discuss the show airing on Toonami, how It’s compared to Evangelion, why it’s very different, and why more people should watch it.

Follow Phoenix: The Anime Tea YouTube X / Twitter Instagram

Follow Lisa: thewonderofanime.com YouTube Instagram Threads Twitter Pinterest

Recorded using a Hyper Quad X microphone Intro Music: LAKEY INSPIRED - Arcade Edited by Lisa De La Cruz using Davinci Resolve

This week on The Wonder of Anime, voice actor Zeno Robinson is in the expert seat. Zeno is known for his roles as Hawks in My Hero Academia, Genya in Demon Slayer, Akira in Zom 100, ans many more.

As the expert, Zeno walks us through Studio Gainax’s mecha anime, Gurren Lagann. We discuss Simon and Kamina’s unique dynamic, how Gurren Lagann is different from other mechas, why it’s in Studio Trigger’s DNA, and why Zeno’s yelling quotes out in a theater.

Follow Zeno: X / Twitter Instagram

Follow Lisa: thewonderofanime.com YouTube Instagram Threads Twitter Pinterest

Recorded using a Hyper Quad X microphone Intro Music: LAKEY INSPIRED - Arcade Edited by Lisa De La Cruz using Davinci Resolve

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 Dragon Ball as a franchise still has the world in such a massive chokehold. Why is Goku so empty headed, and what has changed about fandom!

Follow Kyle: Twitter / X Instagram The Fun Factor Character Select Comedy

Follow Lisa: thewonderofanime.com YouTube Instagram Threads Twitter Pinterest

Recorded using a Hyper Quad X microphone Intro Music: LAKEY INSPIRED - Arcade Edited by Lisa De La Cruz using Davinci Resolve

This week on The Wonder of Anime, we're sailing the Deep Blue with Neysha Campbell, aka NeyshaPlays! Neysha is a cosplayer, entertainment critic, podcaster, and writer. She 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 have gone a completely different way. We talk about the power of friendship, believing in your dreams, and if Luffy and Zoro will have to fight in the end?!

Where to find Neysha:

Instagram X / Twitter But Why Tho Freecs N Geecs

Follow Lisa: thewonderofanime.com YouTube Instagram Threads Twitter Pinterest Recorded using a Hyper Quad X microphone Intro Music: LAKEY INSPIRED - Arcade Edited by Lisa De La Cruz using Davinci Resolve

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 dive deep into what this skating anime has to say about life, having fun, your purpose, and so much more. We also discuss what ever happened with the government corruption plot and speculate on what the Sk8 OVA may reveal.

Where to find Briana:

Buy: In Search of Superpowers: A Fantasy Pin World Adventure Pre-order: The Essential Guide to Manga: 50 Series Every Manga Fan Should Know X / Twitter Instagram brishouldbewriting.com

Follow Lisa: thewonderofanime.com YouTube Instagram Threads Twitter Pinterest Recorded using a Hyper Quad X microphone Intro Music: LAKEY INSPIRED - Arcade Edited by Lisa De La Cruz using Davinci Resolve

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 bigger lessons in the manga and anime about life and death. We discuss the connection to Soul Eater, what it teaches us about found family, and of course, the “fan service.” Spoiler alert, it’s definitely not as much as you think. All this and more!

Where to find Kiy:

PinKIY Sensei Website YouTube TikTok Twitter / X

Follow Lisa: thewonderofanime.com YouTube Instagram Threads Twitter Pinterest Recorded using a Hyper Quad X microphone Intro Music: LAKEY INSPIRED - Arcade Edited by Lisa De La Cruz using Davinci Resolve

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. We discuss its origin story, how dark but also comedic the anime can be, why Seiya could have pulled us, and so much more.

Where To Find Victoria and Moonies Club: Victoria's Twitter Moonie's Club Twitter YouTube Moonie's Club Instagram Sailor Moon Fan Club Website

Follow Lisa: thewonderofanime.com YouTube Instagram Threads Twitter Pinterest Recorded using a Hyper Quad X microphone Intro Music: LAKEY INSPIRED - Arcade Edited by Lisa De La Cruz using Davinci Resolve

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 is joined by podcast host, writter, and youtuber Tsunderi! Erica, also known as Eri, is the host of the podcast Nerds at Work with Tsunderi. On her podcasts Eri interviews self-proclaimed nerds who managed to turn their nerdy passions into thriving careers. She also reviews and discusses anime and manga on her blog and Youtube channel. In this episode, Erica dives deep into Yu Yu Hakusho. After 33 years, the series still manages to be top of the conversation in our current anime culture. Why is it still a successful show and why is the Dark Tournament not the best arc in the show? Are Yusuke and Keiko the best shounen couple? We get into all this and more!

Where to Find Eri:

tsunderi.com YouTube Instagram Twitter Follow Lisa: thewonderofanime.com YouTube Instagram Threads Twitter Pinterest Recorded using a Hyper Quad X microphone Intro Music: LAKEY INSPIRED - Arcade Edited by Lisa De La Cruz using Davinci Resolve

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
• Kakuriyo Bed and Breakfast
• One Piece
• Movies
• Bubble
• Belle
• JJK 0
• The Deer King
• Dragon Ball Super S Movie

Follow The Wonder of Anime:

The Wonder of Anime Twitter TikTok Instagram YouTube

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 Brandon: Twitter Website The One Piece at a Time Podcast Follow The Wonder of Anime:

The Wonder of Anime Twitter TikTok Instagram YouTube