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, overhearing conversations, those old 90s translations, and more!

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On this episode of The Wonder of Anime podcast, I'm joined by Steve and Bo from the Inside the Mind of a Blerd podcast. We had so much fun discussing the origin of the podcast, how Steve and Bo met, the show's structure, manga adaptations, and more.

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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.

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*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! 

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This week I’m joined by the incredible Panda. If you’re active on anitwitter, chances are you’re already familiar with her. She is a host on the Worst Gen Podcast, a moderator of the Anime After Dark clubhouse, and one of the creators of the Watcher’s 100 Challenge that many took part in last year.

In this episode we discuss her anime journey, joining the Worst Gen Pod, doing the watcher’s challenge, making friends on Twitter, and more. 

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On this week’s episode, during the intro, I discuss my social media hiatus, what anime I’m currently watching, and what anime I’m plotting on for winter 2022. Then, content creator Ronnie joins me for an amazing conversation on cosplaying and monetizing cosplay. We also discuss her journey into anime, cosplay, and getting into conventions. We discuss how to safely make money as a content creator, taking care of her mental health, and setting boundaries when doing paid content. 

Wreck it Ronnie is a cosplayer of 12 years, and lover of all things nerdy. As a cosplay and convention going veteran, she has a wealth of knowledge and experience she loves to share with her community in the form of guesting and paneling for events! More recently into her adulthood, she has married her love of cosplay and modeling into a career as a professional ero- cosplayer. By running a sub-site for exclusive content, she's gained more freedom to cosplay and attend events. Ronnie has hosted panels on marketing and brand building across platforms and content forms in hopes of encouraging others to get their passions to fund themselves. She is also very passionate about minority representation and respect within nerdy spheres and often collaborates with efforts to improve such spaces' inclusiveness.

Anime List I mentioned:

Finishing 2021 Fall Season:

Blue Period Beyond the Tri-Cornered Window Komi Can’t Communicate

Currently Watching:

Love Stage!! Your Lie In April Bungo Stray Dogs Season 3 Demon Slayer 

2022 Winter anime:

Attack on Titan My Dress Up Darling Sasaki and Miyano Love of Kill

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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!

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Creator Reflections

1. What was your favorite video/podcast ep/ post (you created) of 2021 and why?   
2. What was your favorite video/pod ep/ blog post someone else created of 2021 and why? (These can be 1 of each, more than one)
3. Best lesson you’ve learned as a content creator this year?
4. What is something you want to work on improving as a creator in 2022?
5. What is something you did as a creator in 2021 you will NOT be doing in 2022?
6. Favorite memory from the community in 2021 (events/clubhouses/spaces etc)
7. What will be your personal mantra in 20212
8. Highlight of your year as a content creator 
9. What kept you going this year?
10. What are some things you want to accomplish in 2022?

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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) Blue Period Demon Slayer Season 1 Demon Slayer Mugen Train Movie Bungo Stray Dogs Season 2 Given Given Movie Yuri On Ice Run with the Wind Top Manga:

Sweat and soap There are things I can’t tell youThe summer of you Revival blue Blue!Blue!Blue! FANGS Hitorijime My Hero Bad boys, happy home Shitasaki ni Yoake no AjiUnder my skin

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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 Chronicles series!

In this episode we discuss her journey into voice acting, how she got into anime, dealing with rejection, and more.

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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 to becoming a STEM professional, her online content which focuses on combining STEM, and her love of anime, video games, and other forms of media.

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