On this week's episode of The Wonder of Anime. podcast host and beat maker The Wolves Den is in the expert seat. He brings us one of Makoto Shinkai's earliest works, 5 Centimeters Per Second. We get into what makes this movie so special even if the ending is not traditional, Shinkai's influences, how his tropes carry on, and so much more. Spoilers …

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,)…

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 eith…

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 opini…

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…

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 anim…

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 P…

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 diffe…

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 …

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 t…

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 Infini…

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…

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 …

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 ol…

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 O…

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 burnin…

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 pr…

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. Support Steve's upcoming webtoon Kickstarter! Follow Inside the Mind of a Blerd: Youtube Podcast Twi…

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. Follow Rob…

*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! Follow The Wonder of Anime: The Wonder o…

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, join…

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 discu…

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! Religiously Nerdy Dad Needs To Talk Questions: Creator Reflections What was your favorite video/podcast ep/ post (you created) of 2021 and why? What was your favorite video/pod ep/ blog post s…

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 Tita…

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 actin…

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 organi…

This week on The Wonder of Anime podcast, I’m joined by GB. GB is the creator, producer, and host of the Worst Generation Podcast. He is also a co producer and moderator of the Anime After Dark CH. GB and I get into his anime journey, how Worst Gen Started, and of course, we dive into both Dreamcon and Blerdcon, including the controversy with Blerd…

This week on The Wonder of Anime podcast, I’m joined by the brilliant Erica of Tsunderi. She’s an anime content creator focusing on YouTube videos and TikTok content. Erica and I dive into her anime history (spoiler alert it starts with Sailor Moon!) We talk about wishing we could attend HBCU, anti blackness in the Latino community, and a lot of fa…

In this week's episode, I'm joined by the incredible cosplayer The Yonn Don. Yonn has risen to internet popularity across all platforms for their cosplay content including some of our favorite characters like Nanami of Jujutsu Kaisen, Azula from Avatar: The Last Airbender, and of course, their meme cosplay of Vision from Wandavision, aka Vi'Shawn. …

On this week's episode, I'm joined by one of my favorite content creators and friend, Tierra Conyers. Known online as Ya Big Sistah, Tierra combines her love of anime and makeup to create one-of-a-kind, gorgeous looks! Tierra also uses her social media platforms to talk about anime, mental health, racism, fatphobia, and more. Not to mention her thi…

On this week's episode of The Wonder of Anime podcast, I’m joined by the amazing Dani Chambers! It's hard to name an anime Dani hasn't been in! She played our fave girl in Ancient Magus Bride, Chise Hatori. She also starred in My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising as Maharo. Among many other roles in some of our favorites like Fruits Basket (2019), Dr. S…

On this week's episode of The Wonder of Anime podcast, I’m joined by the incredible Jalitza Delgado. You may know her from the 2021 Winter hit anime "Horimiya" where she voices our problematic fave, Remi. She also voices Shuri in Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear. Jalitza and I dive into her journey as a voice actor, working on Horimiya, as well as anime faves. …

On this week's episode of The Wonder of Anime podcast, I'm joined by Black anime podcast vets, Mike and Senae from Blanime Podcast. We immediately get into their web journeys and starting the podcast, dealing with racist/sexist trolls, and their collaboration with other Black anime creatives. Mike also breaks down some Isekai for me, Sanae commiser…

On this week's episode of The Wonder of Anime podcast, we're thirsting on Main!! Neysha and Kate of the Did You Have To podcast join me to talk about their week journeys, becoming anime soulmates, and starting Did You Have To! We alsooo dive into a conversation regarding Hentai, Black and Brown sexuality, and getting brand deals as content creators…

Three Weebs & A Podcast is one of the latest blerd anime podcasts to hit the scene but it's been off to a great start. They join me this week to discuss their podcast origin story, their anime history and being part of the blerd community. Quickly, we end up diving into discussions about Sword Art Online, Fairy Tail, and even Drake (Soulja Boy voic…

Although the cover art of the Mic Check Waifu Waifu podcast features a female avatar, the hit anime commentary podcast is run by two best friends (more like brothers at this point) Polow & Telliano! In this episode of the Wonder of Anime, I chat with them both about starting Mic Check Waifu Waifu, their experience so far being Black anime podcaster…

This week on The Wonder of Anime podcast I’m joined by the amazing Lucy of Opal Lines. If her name sounds familiar, it’s because she is the artist who created my new logo and podcast cover art. Lucy and I dive into her art journey, getting into anime, drawing POC features, making merch for cons, and just so much more. Follow Lucy / Opal Lines: http…

Just a quick end of the year summary and details on my vacay! Follow me: thewonderofivy.com https://www.instagram.com/thewonderofivy/ https://www.facebook.com/Thewonderofivy https://twitter.com/thewonderofivy https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrG4eCvAlduP-hIthbTIQQg Edited by Lisa De La Cruz using Audacity, www.audacityteam.org/ Music: Series 7 by J…

It's the end of the yearrrrr! I can't believe 2020 is almost over. This year has been a wild ride for sure. With it, my brand completely transformed. In this minisode, I touch upon the changes as well as ask your help to create my End of Year Wrap-Ups! Please send me any voice notes with your Favorite Anime of 2020 to thewonderofivy@gmail.com! To l…

This week, I’m joined by the incredible Robbie Daymond. Robbie has been in the voice acting industry for over 10 years, voicing many of our faves like Tuxedo Mask in the Sailor Moon redub, Megumi Fushiguro in Jujutsu Kaisen, and Jin Mori in The God of High School among countless other credits. We get right to it, talking about his Native American b…

This week on The Wonder of Anime podcast I’m joined by the amazing Mark Allen Jr. Mark is the lead voice actor in How I Became A God as Yota, as well as Kouha Red in Magi: The Kingdom of Magic, Karin in Fire Force, and tons of other characters. In his 13 years career, Mark Allen Jr has personally seen the anime industry change in front of his eyes.…

This week on The Wonder of Anime podcast, I'm joined by Aran, Evan, and Fabian of Blxxk Anime! We dive into their origin story with anime and creating the podcast. We also discuss being Black in this anime space, the impact they want the podcast to have, and of course, some pretty hot anime takes! Let us know if you agree with some of the opinions …

With Halloween right around the corner, it's the perfect time to share bring you this episode with one o the best cosplayers, Madara's Daughter. If you have an active Instagram or Twitter account, you definitely would have seen her cosplays of Toga, Anak, or Haumea or countless others that have gone viral. But not only is she a dope cosplayer, Mada…

This week on The Wonder of Anime, I'm joined by the incredible anime Youtube Shay Taree! Shay has been creating amazing anime content for over 5 years and in that time has done a lot of dope things. She reviews anime, manga, games, and other anime/nerd related things. Shay and I deep dive into the history behind launching her channel, how she stays…

Naja B knows a thing or two about otome games, or more like 1 million things. On her site, Blerdy Otome, Naja reviews otome games from big and small developers, interviews developers, highlights Black girl friendly and diverse games, reviews bird manga, and so much more. Naja joined me on the podcast and let me pick her brain on what otome games ar…

This week on the podcast, I’m joined by the lovely Josmarie of It’s An Anime Thing! We follow her journey to weebdom which started with her awesome parents putting her on to anime and encouraging her to start creating content. We also discuss Tik Tok, standing up to racist and support Black anime creators, and so much more. Josmarie may be young bu…

This week on the podcast, my favorite moonie, Victoria Johnson joined me and we got into IT! Victoria walked me through her anime history, her journalist career, and starting the Sailor Moon Fan Club Podcast. We also talk about Sailor Moon’s impact (duh,) the Saweetie interview, gatekeepers, and shooting her shot with publications. Victoria is amaz…

This week on the podcast I’m joined by the amazing Anairis Quiñones! If her name, or better yet her voice, sounds familiar it is because she is one of the anime industry’s rising stars. She’s been doing voiceover work for a long time but most recently, she’s been cast in two of the most popular franchises: in Pokemon: Twilight Wings as Nessa and in…

In this episode of The Wonder of Ivy podcast, cosplayer & content creator Charanne Loves joins me to talk about her journey cosplaying, making content, and venturing into Only Fans! Charanne is so down to earth and provided me with so much new information, it's a great listen for anyone who has been curious about this world. Follow Charanneloves: h…

Hey all. With everything going on, it feels insignificant to create and post content as if nothing is going on. As much as I love interviews, anime, and fun things, I don’t want to talk about that much less want to see it. I’m tired. I’m angry. I’m hurt. However, I understand that as someone with a platform, I can’t sit by idly. I’m motivated to po…