Some people online called me an anime tourist, so I travelled to Japan and became one. For context: Anime Tourist- in the way that people on twitter (X) use it - is meant to imply I'm not a true anime fan because they believe I'm trying to impose my values on a medium that comes from a different culture. And I decided to combine this with actual An…

The 2000s American anime-watching experience is unmatched. With the controversial but essential program of 4kids on WB, the iconic Toonami and Adult Swim blocks on Cartoon Network, and the rise of early pirating on YouTube and Crunchyroll. Growing up as an anime fan in this era was a strangely beautiful time.…

Are shoujo girls really as outdated as some might argue or are they a necessary example of the complexities of representation in stories? Let’s discuss. Get you're on Japanese snacks from Japan Candy Store: https://www.japancandystore.com/?ref=TheAnimeTeaMore videos you might like: This is How Shoujo Anime Should Be Made: https://youtu.be/1mir4I0HI…

Hiroko Utsumi is an anime director that may not be well known outside of certain circles but definitely deserves recognition for her passionate genre-bending series. I also dive into the concerns some fans have with her directorial works.Check Out Ochanime for Anime Inspired Tea! https://www.ochanime.com/ SOCIAL MEDIA https://linktr.ee/theanimetea …

Once upon a time, a girl fell in love with an ancient god half-dog hybrid who kidnapped her. I dive into the history of the beauty and beast story to determine why anime is obsessed with retelling it in the weirdest ways possible. And tackle my own conflicting feelings about the series. SOCIAL MEDIA https://linktr.ee/theanimetea SUPPORT THE CHANNEL…

These have to be the worst, most redundant tropes in all of romance anime.... SOCIAL MEDIA https://linktr.ee/theanimetea RESOURCES Anime Mentioned: https://pastebin.com/wy5Kwq1E SUPPORT THE CHANNEL: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theanimetea Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/theanimetea LISTS https://anilist.co/user/theanimetea/animelist https://myanimeli…

Bishonen are cute and all but Ikemen are some of the sauciest characters in all of anime SOCIAL MEDIA https://linktr.ee/theanimetea RESOURCES Anime Mentioned: https://pastebin.com/3wqSnvi8 Articles: https://pastebin.com/V5pxiHNH SUPPORT THE CHANNEL: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theanimetea Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/theanimetea LISTS https://anil…

Shonen Jump magazine is responsible for some of the most successful manga/anime series of all time. But what if I told you that Shojo, and one of the most hated fandoms in anime and manga, is responsible for making many series popular? Videos Mentioned: Basic Boi - Explaining the "Male Fetish" In Yaoi Media https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LaGZ8XqU0…

Anime boys may be beautiful but their origins are not. I dive into the complex history of Bishōnen, the real people that the term was used to describe and one particular actor who unintentionally inspired the “look” of Bishōnen all anime fans are familiar with today. SOCIAL MEDIA https://linktr.ee/theanimetea RESOURCES Anime Mentioned: TBA Articles…

There is one thing that people tend to overlook when reviewing Studio Chizu’s BELLE. Despite being directed by legendary filmmaker Mamoru Hosoda (Wolf Children, The Girl Who Leapt Through Time) and providing an optimistic take on technology and the internet, the film falls short when it attempts to portray how people should safely help victims of a…

Thank you for sticking around and listening or watching The Anime Tea! I'm forever grateful for every one of you. SOCIAL MEDIA https://linktr.ee/theanimetea SUPPORT THE CHANNEL: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theanimetea Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/theanimetea LISTS https://anilist.co/user/theanimetea/animelist https://myanimelist.net/profile/theani…

This is audio from a video posted on YouTube, you can find the original here: https://youtu.be/H7VGkQ1wdYE Award-winning series Made in Abyss is praised for its painstakingly crafted worldbuilding and heart-wrenching stories. But between questionable depictions of young characters, truly disturbing scenes, and the 'desires' of the creator on full d…

YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/B6H5E1An7i4 Anime is full of cliché and strange archetypes but one that doesn’t seem to get enough attention is the drunk girl trope. Why are so many women in anime alcoholics? And what inspires creators to continue having these types of characters? Let’s talk about it. SUPPORT THE CHANNEL: Patreon: https://www.patre…

My Hero Academia Seasons 1-5 SPOILERS Ahead! The Everything Bagel Crew joins me to discuss our faves and least faves of My Hero Academia and answer the question: With so many new and returning anime coming this fall, can MHA compete? CHECK OUT THE EVERYTHING BAGEL CREW! Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1xtDJOfZoMbGVhu9jCfFO2?si=3b1bc81319b347…

Full list of anime and manga is mentioned below. After watching “The Decline of Shojo Anime” by Colleen’s Manga Recs, I was inspired to create this video breaking down more reasons why Shojo anime is becoming rare, and why it might not ever make a full return. YouTube VIdeo: https://youtu.be/eAUYQZ-925s “The Decline of Shojo Anime” by Colleen’s Man…

Everyone's favorite peanut-loving psychic girl is going on a short break and will be back later this year. In the meantime, here's a list of other high comedy and action shows that are perfect for fans to fall in love with. Watch the Youtube Video here: https://youtu.be/SB4fHFvS3aw ************************************************************ Links:…

Crunchyroll and Funimation have finally announced that the brands are merging into just Crunchyroll. Here's EVERYTHING you need to know about the deal and how it affects you. The Crunchyroll and Funimation Merge Explained 2022. Watch the Youtube Video here: https://youtu.be/y8fKjEWtA5k Resources: Crunchyroll FAQ: https://help.crunchyroll.com/hc/en-…

Keiko Nobumoto is a screen writer that you may not have known was responsible for some of the greatest characters in anime history! Here's a little introduction to the woman behind Cowboy Bebop, Tokyo Godfathers and Wolf's Rain in honor of her memory.

I'm sick of anime... Well not really, but I am sick of the avalanche of anime we get every season, most of which isn't that great, all because people are not getting paid fairly. There are so many things that anime fans don't know about all the questionable and terrible things behind the scenes of our favorite anime. I think people need to know the…

Update: TNM removed the original videos, I linked he's most updated video below. Hey all, I'm not much of a news person, in fact I purposely try to avoid it. But when I head about Totally Not Mark having 150 videos removed from his YouTube Channel it really struck a cord with me. So in this episode I dive into the one question no one seems to be as…

I re-watched Demon Slayer Season 1 so that you don't have to. Timestamp for each episode down below! Here's a quick run down of all the major events before the movie! The rest of Season 2 of Demon Slayer will premiere December 5th on Crunchyroll. Let me know your thoughts about the show, comment on the Youtube video! *link below* ******************…

Get 15% off at Iconografi using code: ANIMETEA Ever wanted to sell your own anime inspired art but you don't know where to start? K from J-Fashion website Iconografi breaks down how she started her online business inspired by anime, fashion and video games and gives lots of tips on how to build community through art! We also nerd out on series like…

With the announcement of Yu Yu Hakusho getting a live action series on Netflix, Sensei and Leek from Worst Gen Pod joined me as we go down the rabbit hole of Live Action movies and shows in the works in the US and Japan. One Piece, Akira, Your Name, Cowboy Bebop and so many more. And of course we had to talk about all the terrible adaptations alrea…

Anime 2020 in review, despite all that happened this year, we got a lot of amazing anime series. From My Hero Season 4 to Attack On Titan Season 4 and all the new and returning anime in between. Special Thanks to all the Podcasts that participated in this episode! The Anime Tea Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJTDzzh1eXnkX-s_5mjRJbQ?view_a…

Here's a quick recap of all the major events in Attack on Titan Seasons 1-3. Recap starts at: 02:49 Season 4 predicitions start at: 23:15 Youtube Video Link (way shorter and funnier than the podcast): https://youtu.be/57VZqoCapAA The final season of Attack on Titan airs December 7th on Crunchyroll and Funimation. The Anime Tea Youtube https://www.y…

New Anime and where it will air! Also Podcast news! [GIVEAWAY CLOSED]! Hey Y'all!! It's been a hot minute since I've done the pod but I'm back for the time being. This week's episode is relatively short because it's the audio version of my video which you can check out here (https://youtu.be/RMSf3shcwDM). And here's the link to join the GIVEAWAY!! …

Lisa from @TheWonderofIvy Joins me to discuss Netflix Anime! From Netflix Jail, to dubs, new and returning series and everything in between! | The Wonder of Ivy Social: https://instagram.com/thewonderofivy?igshid=1sbpeqsevxmgm | The Wonder of Ivy Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrG4eCvAlduP-hIthbTIQQgSupport the Podcast! https://anchor.fm…

Handsome vampires, demons, and beautiful witches await in The Witch and the Beast! A Webtoon created by @iamnidje and @leaonealart who also happen to be huge anime fans! I interview Nidjie about what it's like to write a webcomic and what anime and fantasy works inspired the series. Plus we talk about genius writer Hajime Isayama, The Creator of At…

Summer 2020 Anime is here! So much hype, so many hyped-up new shows, too much time to watch them all. Plus I talk about a month's worth of anime news and some awesome anime I've been watching. Don't forget to take care of yourselves, continue to stay informed, and support the movement: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/ Check out The Anime Tea You…

I'm joined by Noir Caesar's own Jax Cottrell (they/them) as we talk about their anime journey, how they started working with Noir Caesar, and their upcoming LGBTQIA+ Shojo Manga- Hanakotoba: The Language of Flowers. PLUS we discuss our excitement for the new Inuyasha spin-off series- Yashahime: Princess Half Demon and our concerns over who Sesshoma…

This week I’m joined by Ashanti of Spicy Lady Entertainment to discuss Dorohedoro, the newest Netflix anime. Instagram: @Spicyladyentertainment Support the Podcast! https://anchor.fm/animeteapod Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJTDzzh1eXnkX-s_5mjRJbQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theanimetea/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/theanimete…

This week I’m joined by Shalina and Jasmine of @hotgirlanime to discuss how they started their page and talk about what it’s like rewatching Avatar: The Last Airbender as an adult now that it’s on Netflix! Hotgirlanime Instagram: https://instagram.com/hotgirlanime?igshid=y3szwr80o4h4 Hotgirlanime Twitter: https://twitter.com/HotGirlAnime Jasmine's …

With a new Inuyasha series announced and Bleach returning in 2021, it feels like 90s and 2000s anime is making a comeback. So this week Mike from Black Heroes Podcast joins me to discuss if some of our favorite classics would survive among the anime of today. (Side note: Had some trouble in post-processing so sorry if the episode sounds a bit chopp…

Hunter X Hunter Spoilers...Cheyenne Ewulu and my friend Elexis join me to discuss Hunter X Hunter (emphasis on the X!) because we all just finished the series and had a lot of feelings about it. We also had the pleasure of interviewing Cheyenne about her hosting jobs with Funimation and Viz, her favorite anime and more! Its a fully packed episode s…

This may or may not be clickbait... As a grown woman sometimes I get tired of watching anime about teenagers. So this week I'm dropping some anime with adult characters that you may want to add to your list. Plus I have an extra spicy recommendation for those of you looking for ADULT adult content (if you know what I mean *wink, wink*) and a whole …

The Anime Tea is back with another list of Problematic Faves in the LONGEST episode of the podcast to-date! Grab your tea (or your drink of preference ;) and listen up!BlxxkAnime Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blxxk-anime/id1484021704BlxxkAnime Twitter: https://twitter.com/blxxkAnimeAnime Mentioned:Kill La Kill, When They Cry, Ghost…

Spring is here and that means brand new anime! We have some really interesting new anime coming this season (including devilishly handsome millionaire) and some beloved faves returning for more seasons! Grab your tea (or wine) and listen up! Anime Mentioned: Spring 2020 Anime: Tower of God (April 1), Tamayomi (April 1), Sing Yesterday to Me (Yester…

What better way to Quarantine and Chill then to talk about some of the funniest anime around! This week, GB and Panda from The Worst Generation Podcast join me to discuss Comedy Anime and some of our favorite funny moments. Sit back, grab a drink and laugh along with us. Anime and Manga Mentioned: The Devil is a Part-Timer, Haikyuu, One Punch Man, …

With everything going on I wanted to recommend some super relaxing anime that's perfect for staying inside! Also, stay tuned next week for a fun episode with some special guests. Anime Mentioned: Himouto Umaru-Chan, Hyoka, Somali and the Forest Spirit, School Babysitters, Iroduku: The World in Colors, Laid Back Camp, Room Camp, Support the Podcast!…

I had the pleasure of interviewing voice actor Dani Chambers on this week's episode! We talked about her role as Mahoro in My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising, her role as Chise on Ancient Magus Bride, how she got started with Funimation and some great advice about getting into voice acting in the anime industry.Follow Dani Chambers:https://www.instagr…

We're moving right from Black History Month into Women's History Month! So this week I talk about some of our favorite best girls from anime, plus some spring anime announcements and a short review of some winter 2020 anime.Anime Mentioned:Fruits Basket, FLCL, Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai, Fire Force, Kakegurui, Kino's Journey, ID: In…

This week I review My Hero Academia Heroes Rising! I also do a mid season review of Winter 2020 anime and discuss the Demon Slayer manga is literally flying off the shelves. Anime Mentioned: My Hero Academia | Toilet Bound Hanako-Kun | Somali and the Forest Spirit | In\Spectre Support the Podcast! https://anchor.fm/animeteapod Youtube: https://www.…

This is the last episode of The Anime Tea... Season 1 of this podcast is over, Season 2 of The Anime Tea will premiere next week! I talk about some of my favorite episodes from this past year as well as ones you all seemed to enjoy and talk about my goals for the future. Plus I review the Crunchyroll Anime Awards, and have some exciting announcemen…

Valentine’s Day is coming up this week so I wanted to discuss some of the best and worst anime couples as well as my personal ships. I also tried out a new anime this week that’s all about the science of love! Special Shoutout: @raxheli artist on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/raxheli/Anime Mentioned:Science Fell in Love So I Tried to Prove ItB…

To celebrate the beginning of black history month, I talk about some of my favorite black anime characters and shout out some black voice actors you may or may not know about. Plus I call out fake MHA fans and give some exciting news to Hana Yori Dango (Boys over Flowers) fans! Shoutout to the 100% Two Geek Girls Podcast! Listen Here: https://open.…

I love anime but there are just a few things that will always get on my nerves. What are you anime pet peeves? Beats: Don't Fight and Fluff by Piklobeats https://soundcloud.com/piklobeats Support the Podcast! https://anchor.fm/animeteapod Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJTDzzh1eXnkX-s_5mjRJbQ?view_as=subscriber Instagram: https://www.ins…

This week I’m doing a "What I’ve Been Watching" episode! Usually each week I talk about anime that I’m watching currently but since I haven’t been able to do that recently I decided to make a whole episode about it. Grab your tea and get into the show! Don't worry its definitely a "positive" rant. Timestamps: Fire Force (1:23) Vinland Saga (10:14) …

As usual, there are a ton of new anime this season! This week I mention just a few that I'm excited about and where you can watch them! Also some exciting news for the MHA movie and more in Anime Updates! Anime Mentioned: ID: Invaded, Somali and the Forest Spirit, Haikyuu! To the Top Season 4, Toilet Bound Hanako-Kun, MAGIA RECORD: PUELLA MAGI MADO…

We got so much anime this year! From brand new shows to some great returning seasons and even a few movies, I give a quick recap of some of the best anime this year. This was originally supposed to be a Youtube video but I had some technical difficulties so please enjoy the last podcast episode of the year and thank you so much for sticking with me…

The decade is coming to an end, why not reminisce about all the great anime that came out this past 10 years?! I also have lots of anime news to talk about. Grab your cup its time for The Anime Tea. Some Anime Mentioned: Angel Beats, Hunter x Hunter, Sword Art Online, Attack on Titan, Seven Deadly Sins, One Punch Man, My Hero Academia, Yuri on Ice,…