Tuning in from Europe this week, Joey and Aki decide to tackle a few #SBSAnime questions that have been piling up over the past few weeks.  Many interesting topics were covered, such as what constitutes as an anime "villain" (especially in a series like Death Note), and the shutting down of a number of talented anime studios (including some behind beloved series like Samurai Champloo and Reborn!) due to various reasons like money and business re-structuring. And finally, Joey and Aki dish on which visual novels that fans should definitely check out. Their recommendations? Kara no Shōjo and anything by Key Studios (Clannad, Air, and Angel Beats)!

Visual novels recommended by Joey & AkiDearest

YouTubers Joey the Anime Man and Aki Dearest join forces for an hour of anime. What’s hot, what’s not, what’s new and what you should be watching. If you love Anime, you need this.

Leisure

Animation & Manga

Joey and Aki look back at their time on The Anime Show. What are their favourite episodes? What do they regret? And who came up with the name for the show?

The final episode

For the Japanese, earthquakes are a fact of life. Unlike Aki, Joey has experienced a few. Should you still visit Japan despite the risk of an earthquake? How prepared is the country for these natural disasters? 

Living with earthquakes in Japan

For the Japanese, earthquakes are a fact of life. Unlike Aki, Joey has experienced a few. Should you still visit Japan despite the risk of an earthquake? How prepared is the country for these natural disasters?

BTS' 'Fake Love' is everywhere at the moment and for Aki, she is surprised at how big K-Pop has become especially in the US. Joey also recognises how influential and powerful the internet is behind the success of K-Pop, but what does he think of the music itself?

Getting into K-Pop as an anime fan

Fooly Cooly is Joey and Aki's all time favourite anime and new episodes have been released for the first time in 17 years. Why was there such a long wait? And was it worth it?

Visual novels recommended by Joey & AkiDearest

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