On this episode of The Game of Nerds Podcast, we are talking to our very own Arganise Campbell about Anime. We start our conversation out with the WandaVision debate and how much I freaking hated it. Arganise covered a few of the WandaVision episodes on The Game of Nerds and loves to poke Mama Dragon about it. But I really have a bone pick with her. She is the reason we now own the Umbrella Academy Funko pops. She states our Funko article about downsizing and organizing her collection has really helped her out.

But this episode isn't about Funko pops. It's about Anime. Due to the pandemic, Arganise has recently been rewatching and writing about the anime series she has loved as a child and through the years. Therefore, I thought she would be the perfect person to break down what anime is for our fans. Anime is short for animation or Japanese animation. Anime is known for a specific type of animation that is usually different than normal Saturday cartoons we are used to here in the US. But the US has tried to take anime and make it western, which has resulted in a tear in the anime community. Some are trying to preserve the authenticity and style of original Japanese animation. Manga and Anime, while similar, are two different things. Manga refers to the written book form of animation. While anime usually refers to the television or movie version. Most traditional anime starts as Manga and then is adapted. Manga is traditionally how most get into anime since they are easy to obtain at any library. These books are usually brightly colored and engaging, but be aware if you are a parent. Anime can be very graphic, gruesome, and violent, which may not be appropriate for all children. But at the end of the day, if your kid is actually reading and engaged in it, you may want to pick your battles, especially if your child has issues with reading.

There are some great children's options for anime like Pokemon and Rilakkuma, and Kaoru on Netflix. The fact that Pokemon is considered anime blows my mind. I grew up when Pokemon was a huge deal. My brother was, in fact, on his way to being the ToysRus Pokemon Master. I remember watching and being entertained by the Pokemon show and movie. When the second round of resurgence a couple of years ago, I was the coolest nanny ever because I spoke Pokemon. Arganise says many people just don't give anime a try, and it's simply because they haven't found the right anime for you. She's a firm believer that you have to be "Dating Anime." You need to be always finding new ones and trying series.

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Learn More About Our Guest:
Arganise Campbell
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