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! Follow David: Twitter Website  Follow The Wonder of Anime:  The Wonder of Anime  Twitter  TikTok  Instagram  YouTube The Anime Tea Video

Translating Manga ft David Evelyn

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On this week’s episode of The Wonder of Anime, we are diving deep into the archives and talking about the icon 2000s anime, Princess Tutu. Cosplayer and content creator Dana also known as Sundai, joins me in the expert seat to talk about this original anime. We discuss why the dub for Princess Tutu made it so memorable (shoutout to Luci Christian,) how its not a ballet anime, and why it’s so important today.   Follow Dana: Threads Instagram 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 Princess Tutu

This week on The Wonder of Anime, streamer and cosplayer Simone Malcolm is in the expert seat! Simone is a multi-hyphenate creative who writes, cosplays, and streams. An animanga enthusiast who loves to nerd out over music, gaming, fashion, and pop culture. Simone comes to us with the ever “controversial” shounen, Black Clover. It seems people either love it or hate it, with no in-between. We get into what makes Black Clover so special, is Yuno really a Sasuke clone, why people hate it so much, and more! Follow Simone: X / Twitter Twitch 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

The Wonder of Black Clover

On this week’s episode of The Wonder of Anime, it’s time to talk about my number one favorite anime, Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood. In the expert seat, I have David Ross, aka Vibe Dealing David. He’s a content creator, cosplayer and streamer.  We dive in right away into what makes FMAB the best anime, ever! We also talk about some unpopular opinions, was Nina Tucker’s storyline THAT sad, what 03 did better, and so much more!  Follow David: YouTube X / Twitter Instagram Twitch TikTok  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 Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood

This week, I'm joined by the incredible streamer and cosplayer, Phyfer Rage! Phy is in the expert seat this week to talk about the slice of life anime, Barakamon. We discuss why this story is life-changing, what life lessons we can take away, and why the countryside is always healing! Plus, we have some fun side tangents about Nana and more!  Follow Phy: Twitch X 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

The Wonder of Barakamon

In this week's episode of The Wonder of Anime, I'm joined by podcaster and streamer PolowBornFly. He's one half of the iconic Mic Check Waifu Waifu podcast. He's in the expert seat talking about the millennial classic, Clannad. We discuss how Clannad changed his life, why it's so much more than a sad anime, and why people need to try different anime genres.   Follow Polow: Twitter / X Mic Check Waifu Waifu Twitter / X Twitch   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  

Translating Manga ft David Evelyn

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