The Anime Show with Joey & AkiDearest

Living with earthquakes in Japan Jun 19, 2018

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 Jun 19, 2018

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?

Getting into K-Pop as an anime fan Jun 12, 2018

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?

Fooly Cooly returns after 17 years Jun 06, 2018

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?

EXTRA: Devilman Crybaby donkey sound scene: a critical analysis May 30, 2018

Joey and Aki receive a question from a listener requesting they break down THAT scene from Devilman Crybaby. You know, the one where the girl makes donkey sounds. Their response might surprise you!

Which anime made you cry? May 29, 2018

This week Joey and Aki answer some of your questions on the hashtag #sbsanime. What is the first anime they watched together? Which anime made them cry? Find out on this week's episode of The Anime Show

American sushi & what to eat in Japan May 22, 2018

Joey and Aki share with you some of their favourite places to eat in Japan. Some of their recommendations might surprise you. Also, what does Joey think of sushi in America?

EXTRA: Do you know your 90s Shonen Jump series? May 15, 2018

Joey tests Aki on her Shonen Jump knowledge. Do you think you can name more Shonen Jump series than Aki?

The Shonen Jump Museum May 15, 2018

Joey relived some of his favourite manga memories with a trip to the Shonen Jump museum in Tokyo. How much do you know about Shonen Jump series?

EXTRA: Yaoi, Yuri & LGBTQI+ in Japan May 08, 2018

The LGBTQI+ community is really well represented in Yaoi and Yuri manga and anime, so why is it so under-represented in Japan's 'real-life'?

What's the LGBTQI+ community in Japan like? May 08, 2018

Japan had their Gay Pride parade recently and 5, 000 people attended. Joey and Aki didn't even know there was a Gay Pride parade in Japan, so they talk about the LGBTQI+ community, what issues people in the Japanese LGBTQI+ community face, and where the best nightlife is for the LGBTQI+ community (the duo were surprised!)

The Top Japanese YouTubers May 01, 2018

It's all about Japanese YouTubers this week. Joey and Aki let us in on who we need to know about in the Japanese Youtubing scene, and who some of their faves are. Joey got his sister into one of his faves and she doesn't watch any Japanese YouTubers. They want to know if there's any Japanese Anime YouTubers you love?

EXTRA: Joey's sister's supernatural story Apr 24, 2018

Joey's sister has heightened supernatural senses. He shares a story about when she went on a ghost tour at one of Australia's most haunted places.

Japanese horror movies vs Western horror movies Apr 24, 2018

Joey and Aki are talking Japanese horror movies, and the differences with Western horror films. Joey's not stoked about the topic this week. He doesn't like scary movies (who can blame him?) but Aki loves them, and is convincing him to watch some with her. The duo reveal their biggest fears and we find out if Joey prefers to watch horror movies or Yaoi Anime...

EXTRA: Joey's Japanese test Apr 17, 2018

Joey tests Aki on her knowledge of Japanese grammar. Does Aki get it right? Does Joey actually know the answer? How did you go?

Learning Japanese; how you can do it too Apr 17, 2018

Joey learnt Japanese from his parents, but Aki had to learn Japanese later in life, which is a lot harder. So, Aki's here to help everyone who's learning (or wants to learn) a language. She reveals the different methods she's used, gives her tips on what works best, and - ever though Joey doesn't think text books are the great for learning a languag - Aki has a good text book recommendation and apps that can help.

EXTRA: Joey's pet peeve Apr 10, 2018

As a music lover, Joey hates when people where clothes with musicians they don't know on them. What are your thoughts?

Remembering Studio Ghibli co-founder Isao Takahata Apr 10, 2018

Studio Ghibli co-founder Isao Takahata died last week, aged 82. Joey and Aki are remembering the amazing man that was behind so much of Studio Ghibli's success. He had many Anime titles to his name, like Grave of the Fireflies and Pom Poko (just to name a couple). He was involved with Red Turtle too. He was very highly regarded in the industry, and joey explains why he played such a vital role in getting Studio Ghibli off the ground.

EXTRA: The $10K Anime figurine Joey wants to buy Apr 03, 2018

Joey reveals the time he first laid eyes on an Anime figurine worth $10,000. He is serious about wanting to purchase it. If only he had room in his house...

The most expensive Anime merch Apr 03, 2018

What happens when a couple both want to buy the same Anime figurine? Joey and Aki talk about the most expensive Anime figurines they've ever seen and spill on the most they've spent. Plus, findout how they make Anime merch purchase decisions, and what it would take for them to spend thousands of dollars on a figurine.

EXTRA: The world's first animated YouTuber Mar 27, 2018

Joey and Aki introduce you to the (self-proclaimed) world's first animated YouTuber. In the country where YouTubers are highly embraced, one of the hottest personalities is just a series of ones and zeros.

Joey and Aki's favourite anime is finally getting a sequel Mar 27, 2018

One of Joey and Aki's favourite anime is getting a sequel after 18 years! The pair describe why it's such a great Anime and why the sequal's hype is real. Plus they preview an upcoming live-action adaptation of an Anime series (which hopefully won't suck), and some news about Kizuna Ai, the first animated YouTuber.

EXTRA: Advice for learning languages Mar 20, 2018

Joey shares his experiences learning Japanese and shares some wisdom for those learning new languages.

Going to school as a young Anime fan Mar 20, 2018

Flying solo this week, Joey talks about his history with all things Otaku. Which manga and anime he grew up with. How he got so good at Japanese, and he reveals some of the hardships he faced going to school as a young anime fan.

Extra: How to please your Otaku partner Mar 13, 2018

Joey steps out of his comfort zone and reveals the little thing he does that makes Aki very happy.

The life of an Otaku couple Mar 13, 2018

What its like to be an Otaku couple. Joey and Aki explain about the weird and wonderful things they get up to at Anime conventions, and let us know if they'd ever do couple cosplay. Plus there's one topic they only ever have fights about.

EXTRA: If Anime awards were like the Oscars Mar 06, 2018

Joey has an opinion on how the winners for the Crunchyroll Anime Awards are chosen, and Aki has a clear prediction on the film that would end up winning a lot of awards if it was chosen like the Oscars.

Forget the Oscars, we're talking Anime Awards Mar 06, 2018

While Joey and Aki were disappointed with the lack of Anime nominations at the Oscars, they want to talk all things Anime Awards. Anime's answer to the Oscars were on recently; the Crunchyroll Anime Awards! Joey and Aki have some thoughts about the winners and what films they think deserved to win. The duo also think the awards system needs a change; maybe they need to break it into 2 sections: fan voted awards and academy voted awards. There's a few problems with the Crunchyroll Awards (they'll spell it out for you). But, it's still very cool of them to make an awards show dedicated to Anime.

EXTRA: Will Joey marry Aki? Feb 27, 2018

Would Joey marry Aki if he had to choose between her and an Anime character? Ooooh, it's an interesting answer!

Anime you want to marry (kiss, and do away with) Feb 27, 2018

Joey and Aki play the ultimate test of loyalty to anime characters! Which famous anime (and Pokemon characters) do they want to kiss, marry, or...do away with. Aki puts Joey on the spot and asks if he'll marry her!

EXTRA: Missing a train in Japan (it's an experience) Feb 20, 2018

If you miss the last train in Japan, you'll spend a very long night outside...

Best and worst of Japan Feb 20, 2018

Aki's heading back to America. But before she does she's sharing a list of her 'best and worst' about Japan. Japan's healthy (and good!) food is so delicious. She doesn't have a lot of negatives (but find out her little niggles in this ep). Joey doesn't like that trains don't run 24/7 in Japan, it makes it hard to enjoy a night out!

EXTRA: The biggest problem with Gijinkas today Feb 13, 2018

Joey and Aki fight over whether there are good Gijinkas anymore. Joey gets passionate about why he thinks they aren't good (hint: #memes).

A debate over Gijinkas; why they're good and really bad Feb 13, 2018

Joey and Aki have very different opinions on Gijinkas (don't worry, if you don't know what that means, Aki explains it for you). Aki's been following them for a while and can appreciate them. She thinks there's some really good ones out there. Joey doesn't understand the appeal. He thinks they're really stupid and uncreative. Thoughts?

EXTRA: Joey in Anime form Feb 06, 2018

Aki shares a little too much about her relationship with Joey when she makes up an Anime film title that describes the two of them. Joey plays it safe and calls their life boring.

The Anime that makes us cry Feb 06, 2018

Joey and Aki admit they cry watch Anime. They're answering all your questions; Aki compares her boyf to an Anime film, and Joey talks about his favourite female anime characters.

EXTRA: Not all films that win awards are good Jan 30, 2018

With the Oscar nominations out this week, Joey says people shouldn't just watch the nominated films (or the award winners). You need to find films you like; just because a film wins an award doesn't mean you're going to love it.

Why are there no Anime Oscars nominees? Jan 30, 2018

Why don't Anime films get nominated at the Oscars? Joey and Aki let us know which Anime films they thought deserved a gig this year, and some reasons why Anime often gets overlooked. They're asking for your thoughts...do you think the Oscars are bias against Anime, or is there another reason as to why they rarely get a look in?

EXTRA: Aki's failed Anime joke Jan 23, 2018

Joey and Aki are telling us who they think will win in this year's Crunchyroll Anime Awards. Aki tries to make a joke about a title of a nominated Anime film, but fails.

Crunchyroll Anime Awards: winner predictions Jan 23, 2018

The 2018 Crunchyroll Anime Awards are on February 24 in Los Angelas. So, Joey and Aki tell you their top predictions about who they think the winners will be, who should have been nominated plus some of the names they are surprised to see.

EXTRA: Aki's three word film review Jan 17, 2018

Aki makes it very clear that she is a fan of the new Anime series, Devilman Crybaby. She sums up her thoughts in three words. If you want to hear Joey and Aki's full review of the anime series, check out the latest episode of The Anime Show!

Devilman Crybaby Anime review Jan 16, 2018

Joey and Aki tell you if it's worth seeing new anime series, Devilman Crybaby. There's some cool moments in this film, including rapping (that the guys love) and biblical themes. If you don't like spoilers, don't worry! The guys give a spoiler alert warning before they talk about the ending.

EXTRA: Aki's Japanese punk impression Jan 09, 2018

Aki does a (very loud!) impression of Japanese punk! This week, Joey and Aki give you their guide into the best J-pop artists to listen to. Check out the full episode!

Joey and Aki's guide to J-pop (they found from Anime) Jan 09, 2018

What are the best J-pop artists to listen to? Joey and Aki have both been big big J-pop fans for a while and take you through their top picks for who to listen to. Of course they draw inspiration from big anime films to help them decide and Aki even gives you her impression of what Japanese punk music sounds like (you may need to turn your headphones down for that bit!)

Joey and Aki talk about Logan Paul Jan 05, 2018

This week, Joey and Aki talk about the controversy around one of Logan Paul's recent videos.

Aki has fallen in love with Japanese idols Dec 29, 2017

Joey and Aki tell you their personal picks for 2017's top anime films, the biggest trends in the Otaku community and Aki says she has found a new level appreciation for Japanese idols! They also discuss goals for 2018, the life of Jonghyun and, if you need something to watch over the new year, they tell you what they're loving on Netflix right now.

The 9 biggest Otaku markets of 2017 Dec 19, 2017

What were the 9 biggest Otaku markets of 2017? This week, Joey and Aki tell you about what Otaku people loved most this year. K-pop idols made the list and Joey thinks 2017 has seen a huge increase in the number of K-pop fans. They also give their thoughts on costume play and the Boys Love films making the list.

EXTRA: Alita's eyes in 'Alita Battle Angel' remind Joey of 'Avatar' Dec 13, 2017

There's been heaps of discussion about Alita's eyes in the Alita: Battle Angel live-action Trailer. A lot of people don't like them. Joey and Aki don't mind them. They remind Joey of the characters in James Cameron's Avatar. And Aki thinks they work. What do you think?

Ep 39. Thoughts on 'Alita: Battle Angel' live-action; we're optimistic Dec 12, 2017

This week Joey and Aki talk about the Alita: Battle Angel live-action adaptation. The Trailer dropped two days ago and there's a lot of thoughts from people online.Joey thinks seeing Robert Rodriguez's name as Director is a good step. They've chosen a really niche manga too, probably in the hope that they won't get too many people offside because it's not super popular so there's not a huge fan-base to tick off. Everyone's talking about Alita's eyes; most peeps don't like them. Joey and Aki think people are being too quick to judge. The duo think there's hope; its got a really good Director/Producer combo, plus most people probably don't even know the original Manga. From what he's seen so far, and because of the people making it, Joey thinks it's going to be a decent film - as long as they don't get the story wrong. Thoughts?

Thoughts on 'Alita: Battle Angel' live-action; we're optimistic Dec 12, 2017

This week Joey and Aki talk about the Alita: Battle Angel live-action adaptation. The Trailer dropped two days ago and there's a lot of thoughts from people online. It's an old Manga, and is being produced by James Cameron (Avatar) and directed by Robert Rodriguez (Sin City). Joey thinks seeing Robert Rodriguez's name as Director is a good step. They've chosen a really niche manga too, probably in the hope that they won't get too many people offside because it's not super popular so there's not a huge fan-base to tick off. Everyone's talking about Alita's eyes; most peeps don't like them. Joey and Aki think people are being too quick to judge from the Trailer, because it's only a tiny snippet of what's to come. The duo think there's hope; its got a really good Director/Producer combo, plus most people probably don't even know the original Manga. From what he's seen so far, and because of the people making it, Joey thinks it's going to be a decent film - as long as they don't get the story wrong. Thoughts?

Citrus Anime adaptation and why Yuri Anime is awesome Dec 05, 2017

This week Joey and Aki are talking about Yuri Manga and Anime. Yuri means girl-on-girl, and they're talking about it because a Citrus Anime adaptation is coming out next year and it's a great Yuri Manga. The duo explain why they like Yuri Manga and Anime; Aki is a huge fan. They talk about their favourites (like Strawberry Panic, which is really similar to Citrus). Which are your faves?

Joey and Aki's tips for conventions Nov 28, 2017

This week Joey just landed from a con in Singapore, so it got him thinking about the things you should know when going to conventions. Joey and Aki discuss simple things like, having a shower to more complex things that will save you money.

The Anime Show answer ALL your Twitter questions Nov 21, 2017

This week Joey the Anime Man and AkiDearest get down to answering all your questions on Twitter. We find out the Ghibli movie that Aki doesn't like, but Joey (and most people) love. She was hesitant to tell you guys, so be nice. The duo reveal their fave Anime soundtrack, a manga they can't see turning in to an Anime, which Anime they wished never existed, and a bunch more answers for your juicy questions. Enjoy!

EXTRA: What Shounen Anime we'd recommend to a newbie Nov 14, 2017

Joey asks Aki what Shounen Anime she'd recommend to someone who hasn't ever seen one before. Aki says definitely One Piece (even though she hasn't seen it). No one really has anything bad to say about it. It is a pioneer of Shounen, it's still going and it has a ridiculously dedicated fanbase. The only downfall is that it's very lengthy, so if she had to recommend something shorter Aki would say Boku no Hero. What would yours be?

Thoughts on Black Clover Anime adaptation (hint: not impressed) Nov 14, 2017

This week Joey the Anime Man and AkiDearest give their thoughts on the Anime adaptation of Shounen Manga Black Clover. Neither of them like it. They think the voice actor is annoying, the voice is like fingers scratching on a chalkboard. It's not just the voice acting that's bad; everything is predictable. Some people like it, and the duo think people who haven't seen a Shounen before might like it. But if you've seen other Shounen Anime then it's boring because you've seen it all before; that's where the backlash is coming from. They don't know what went wrong though because the studio who made the Black Clover Anime has made a lot of great Shounen Anime adaptations. What do you think?

Anime cliches; what it would be like if they happened IRL Nov 07, 2017

This week Joey the Anime Man and AkiDearest talk Anime cliches. There's a ridiculous amount of cliches in anime, and Joey and Aki want to try some to see what would actually happen in real life. There's the toast in mouth and Aki wants to test out nose-bleeds. Joey wants to know, if you fell on a girl how would you actually land because in Anime it's like an impressive yoga move. Also how slow can you fall; Anime slow-mo is epic. There's also the running, yelling, high-pitched voices, how fast you need to run to have your skirt fly like it does in Anime, friendship power (to beat the bad guys) and so the list goes on. What do you want to test IRL?

EXTRA: Everything that's bad about 'Magical Girl Apocalypse' Nov 01, 2017

Joey and Aki really really don't like Magical Girl Apocalypse. While talking about the best horror mangas, the duo go on a rant about Magical Girl Apocalypse and why it's so bad. Joey thinks the art is good but that's about it. Aki doesn't even like the art, but she didn't want to 'judge a book by its cover' so she read it, and didn't like it. They don't think the manga knew what it wanted to do, or be. Joey thought it was going to get better as he kept reading...it didn't. What do you think about it?

The best horror manga (just in time for Halloween) Oct 31, 2017

This week Joey and Aki are talking about the best horror manga! It's Halloween, so Joey and Aki give us some good manga to get our hands on. The duo think Kazuo Umezu and Junji Ito are two of the grandfather's of horror manga. Joey admits that he thinks Oyasumi Punpun is one of the best series ever made. And both of them want to know if people still go trick-or-treating. Let us know?

Netflix are spending BIG on Anime; Joey and Aki have a lot of feels about it Oct 24, 2017

This week Joey the Anime Man and AkiDearest talk about Netflix spending $8 billion on Anime. The duo aren't overly excited about it. They're worried that the streaming platform won't do it well, or do it justice. They can see a lot of memes coming out of how bad the anime will be. Joey's scared about what Netflix is going to bring out next year, Aki is worried AND scared. What would you do with $8 billion to spend on a streaming service? Joey's got an idea...

Idol culture in Japan; the stigma and effects Oct 17, 2017

This week Joey and Aki talk about Japan's Idol culture. Aki watched a documentary on Japan's Idol culture and now she is (slightly) obsessed. The documentary looked at the stigma surrounding idols in Japan and the effects around that. It looks in to how Japan's population is decreasing and how the Idol culture may be feeding into a culture that distracts men (and some women) from dating. The duo also talks about what defines an 'Idol' - are Perfume and Baby Metal idols? Joey isn't sure...

The top 100 anime of all time (as voted by you) Oct 10, 2017

This week Joey and Aki go through a list of the top 100 anime of all time, as voted by you guys. Joey compiled a list from 634, 000 votes and the duo discuss their thoughts on the rankings. 'Free' came in at 100, the first Ghibli movie sat at number 56, which was 'Howl's Moving Castle'. 'Yuri On Ice' came in at 25. 'One Punch Man' was 10 and for the top 5, 'Attack on Titan' was 5, 'Death Note' 4, 'Your Name' 3, 'Boku No Hero Academia' at 2 and 'Full Metal Alchemist' came in at number one. Joey and Aki have a lot of opinions on the list and give you their top 5. We want you to join in and let us know yours!

Manga and Anime creators who passed away with incomplete work Oct 03, 2017

This week Joey and Aki are in the SBS PopAsia studio and they're talking about Manga and Anime creators who have passed away with incomplete work. The Manga artist for 'Wolf Children,' sadly, recently passed away. The duo talk about a list of creators who passed away with unfinished work like Satoshi Kon, the lead singer of Boom Boom Satellites, Osamu Tezuka and Usui Yoshihito. They talk a lot about Satoshi Kon and 'Dreaming Machine'. Do you think they should create an Anime from his Manga?

Death threats to the Death Note Director; it's disgusting Sep 26, 2017

This week Joey and Aki talk about cyber bullying and why online trolling is 'disgusting'. They feel very strongly about this. The duo first talk about how bad the new Netflix Anime, Neo Yokio, is and then talk about how Death Note was also bad, which leads to the topic of cyber-bullying and trolling. Joey and Aki explain that after Netflix released the Death Note movie, its Director got such bad backlash online, including death threats, that he had to go off Twitter. Aki is exceptionally infuriated by this behaviour; she says this is what she hates about fandoms, the extremists who think content is more important than treating a person like a human being. She thinks death threats are much lower than any bad content he could've created. Joey is angry about it too, he says you can complain or criticise a person's work but you don't criticise that person, for being a person. Unfortunately their are people who think witch-hunting a Director online is necessary and Joey and Aki think it's disgusting. They're saying Neo Yokio is a bad Anime, but aren't saying any of the creators or voice actors involved are bad people. It's never ok, so just don't do it.

How do you get your parents in to Anime Sep 19, 2017

This week Aki’s on her lonesome because Joey (and Aki) are getting ready to come to AUSTRALIA! Aki’s been getting her mum into Anime recently, she started by showing her Wolf Children, which her mum really liked because she could relate to it. Then she showed her Grave of the Fireflies, which her mum said she’d only recommend to someone interested in history and the impact of war. Aki might be ready to introduce her mum to some Ghibli movies now but wouldn’t show her anything too ‘full-blown’. A fan asks how they can get their parents into anime and Aki says, to start by showing them a movie, if they like it great, if not just accept it and hope they can support your love for it. Thoughts?

How romance is portrayed in Anime and Studio Ghibli exploring same sex relationships Sep 13, 2017

This week Joey The Anime Man and AkiDearest talk about how romance is portrayed in Anime; about when it's done well and when it fails, and their thoughts on romance in Death Note. The duo think the way same-sex relationships are portrayed in anime is done really well. Studio Ghibli are really good at using a romantic cliche and playing around with it, in a really clever way.

Thoughts on the non-Japanese anime movement Sep 05, 2017

This week The Anime Man and AkiDearest are answering fan questions live on Twitch. They give their thoughts on the non-Japanese anime movement, on Shonen, their fave characters and anime movies. The duo also talk about what anime world they'd be trapped in if they could choose.

Death Note and the future of Live Action, or Anime in theatres Aug 30, 2017

This week Joey The Anime Man and AkiDearest talk about Netflix's Death Note Live-Action adaptation. They're yet to see it (because they're in Hawaii at the moment) but it's been interesting to see the comments and reviews online. A lot of people don't like it. There's been a lot of people saying that it's a good standalone film, but nothing like the original. Joey thinks that would make it a bad film because it claims to be an adaptation, which means it needs to have similarities to the original. Wanting to expand to a broader audience is good, but you can't have the only similarity being the title. The duo are really interested in what they'll think when they see it.

How you choose anime for friends and family to watch Aug 23, 2017

This week Joey The Anime Man and AkiDearest talk about getting their friends and family in to anime. The duo describe how they decide which anime to show to people who aren't big anime fans already. Plus the eclipse is happening so you need to go read Berserk!

What it's like being part of the YouTuber community Aug 14, 2017

This week Joey The Anime Man and AkiDearest are joined by special guest, CrankGameplays YouTuber Ethan. The trio talk about what it's like being a YouTuber, and let us in on being part of the YouTube community. It's very competitive, you often assume people don't like you, but when you meet them in person that's usually not the case. YouTubers don't reveal their whole selves when they're on camera; you only see the parts they want to show you. Sometimes YouTubers will be quite different in person, to what you see on camera. They still want a personal life. Would you want to be successful online?

Are Winnie The Pooh and the Moomin anime connected? Aug 07, 2017

This week AkiDearest has a conspiracy theory (that no one's allowed to steal)...She watched Moomin for the first time and says it reminds her of Winnie The Pooh. She's decided she has her own conspiracy theory that the two are connected... She liked the anime, and wishes she'd grown up with it as a kid. Joey The Anime Man really likes it too. The original series aired in 1969 - almost 50 years ago. Joey explains why he thinks it's still so popular today for kids and adults alike.

HIGHLIGHT: What does a 'villain' mean in Anime Jul 31, 2017

This week Joey and Aki dive deep into what makes an anime villain. They focus on Death Note, and about whether L or Light is the villain. The duo think it's really interesting in Death Note, that there's no definitive 'villain.' Characters do evil things, but that's part of a bigger story that explores what happens when a good guy gets given immense power (like Light getting a Death Note).

Visual novels recommended by Joey & AkiDearest Jul 31, 2017

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)!

Ep 20. Things in anime that Joey & AkiDearest DON'T like Jul 25, 2017

Anime is amazing - but it has it's downsides! This week, Joey The Anime Man and AkiDearest dives into the things in anime that they DON'T like.

For all the many positives that anime has (like great characters, gorgeous animation, and fantastic stories), there are a number things that grinds Joey and Aki's gears, such as anime made to appeal to certain audiences and nothing more, live-action adaptations (looking at you Dragonball Evolution and the upcoming One Piece movie), terrible plot-twists, the glorification of yandere characters (*shudders*), and the cliched "running" opening sequences (which continues to baffle Joey).

What things in anime that you do not like?

Things in anime that Joey & AkiDearest DON'T like Jul 25, 2017

Anime is amazing - but it has it's downsides! This week, Joey The Anime Man and AkiDearest dives into the things in anime that they DON'T like.

For all the many positives that anime has (like great characters, gorgeous animation, and fantastic stories), there are a number things that grinds Joey and Aki's gears, such as anime made to appeal to certain audiences and nothing more, live-action adaptations (looking at you Dragonball Evolution and the upcoming One Piece movie), terrible plot-twists, the glorification of yandere characters (*shudders*), and the cliched "running" opening sequences (which continues to baffle Joey).

What things in anime that you do not like?

Ep 19. What happens to academic anime chat after 15 hours of travel; Hogwarts gets a mention Jul 18, 2017

This week Joey The Anime Man and AkiDearest are recording after 15 hours of travel. They're delirious, which is probably an understatement. The duo have been to a small anime convention in Finland, which turned out to be their favourite ever. There were about 3,000 attendees and half of them went to Joey and Aki's panel, which was also their favourite panel ever. The two explain why Finland's anime con is the best, and talk about anime sereis that are massive in Finland but not elsewhere. Then the chat takes a turn, Aki starts talking about Hogwarts as an anime because she's so tired. It's all laughter and hilarious dribble from here. Joey sums it up best: this one's a nighttime episode (and good for a laugh)!

What happens to academic anime chat after 15 hours of travel; Hogwarts gets a mention Jul 18, 2017

This week Joey The Anime Man and AkiDearest are recording after 15 hours of travel. They're delirious, which is probably an understatement. The duo have been to a small anime convention in Finland, which turned out to be their favourite ever. There were about 3,000 attendees and half of them went to Joey and Aki's panel, which was also their favourite panel ever. The two explain why Finland's anime con is the best, and talk about anime sereis that are massive in Finland but not elsewhere. Then the chat takes a turn, Aki starts talking about Hogwarts as an anime because she's so tired. It's all laughter and hilarious dribble from here. Joey sums it up best: this one's a nighttime episode (and good for a laugh)!

Extra: What has the rapid rise in popularity done for anime; good or bad Jul 11, 2017

Joey The Anime Man, AkiDearest and Gaijin Goomba discuss how they feel about anime's rapid rise in popularity. Aki thinks there was more creative freedom in the past; more gore and weirdness. Nowadays there's more censorship and a lack of demand for the gory, weird content. People love the cute girl, bright animation and simple slice-of-life storyline in 12 episodes because of patience (or lack of). In saying that, some gems have come out recently.

Not everyone appreciates the anime with deep messages, which leads to a discussion on whether all anime has to have deeper meaning.

Anime's not dying, but there are parts of it that have faded away. People debate that the quality has declined, but the trio think it's just changed. What the audience sees as a good story has changed - the demand is different. What do you think?

A special guest joins to talk about their favourite (and least fave) Ghibli and Miyazaki films Jul 10, 2017

This week Joey the Anime Man and AkiDearest are joined by special guest, Gaijin Goombah; another famous anime YouTuber. They discuss their favourite (and least favourite) Ghibli and Miyazaki films. From Spirited Away, to Nausicaä, When Marnie Was There, Castle in the Sky and so many more, the trio want to know if you agree, disagree or have some others to add?

Joey The Anime Man's funny fangirl experience at a convention Jul 04, 2017

Joey The Anime Man has a lot of fans online, and when he sees them in real life they can get a bit excited. Joey shares two funny, and slightly awkward, experiences he's had with fangirls at conventions. One happened while he was sitting next to AkiDearest, who was (secretly) his girlfriend at the time . What would you do if someone 'proposed' to you while sitting next to your partner - who they don't know is your partner? Joey's response was hilarious...

ALL the stories from the Anime Expo in LA Jul 03, 2017

This week Joey The Anime Man and AkiDeareast talk all things Anime Expo. The duo are in LA, having an awesome time at the AX convention. They spill on who they've met, parties they've been to, and what it's like to go to the convention (as a guest, and as a 'normal person'). What's good about conventions, what's bad and what's the most popular cosplay costumes.

New, upcoming anime; one written by Stan Lee Jun 26, 2017

This week Joey the Anime Man and AkiDearest are joined by special guest Soul (anime YouTuber: soulanimation), talking about upcoming anime; the good and the bad. There's an anime coming up this season called 'The Reflection' and it's been written by Stan Lee, and done by Studio Dean so the trio are super excited. For someone from the comic book industry to work on an anime, is huge. Seeing Stan Lee talk about anime is insane. If you're in to superhero comics, or just a fan of Stan Lee then you've got to check out this upcoming anime. Are you excited for it?

When did anime first cross over to the West (and WIN Oz Comic Con tickets) Jun 20, 2017

This week Joey the Anime Man and AkiDearest talk about when anime first crossed over, into Western markets, and whether that relates to anime being less violent now. Many people say when Studio Ghibli's 'Spirited Away' won an Academy Award, anime filtered into the mainstream but Aki and Joey don't necessarily agree. The duo think it was during anime's golden age, when Naruto and One piece came in - they're all over the West now. They're worldwide famous. Originally anime was really gory, and Aki thinks censorship in the West wouldn't have wanted blood in cartoons. The cartoons for adults was a new concept. When do you think it crossed over? PLUS, you can WIN a double weekend pass to Melbourne Oz Comic Con...

Japanese culture; there's more to it than just anime Jun 13, 2017

This week Joey the Anime Man and AkiDearest talk about Japanese culture, and how there's more to it than just anime. There's a lot of differences in cultures between Japan and America. In Japan, there are some towns that have a lot of anime, and one city is known for its anime, but the culture across the country is much more diverse than just that. Want to know the big cultural differences? Hit play!

Joey the Anime Man and AkiDearest get in-depth about cosplay Jun 06, 2017

This week Joey the Anime Man and AkiDearest delve deep into cosplay, even though Joey is pretty new to it. Joey talks about his first (and only) experience cosplaying, as Gintoki. What he finds hardest about cosplay is being hot and sweaty in a costume and wig. There are toxic people who take cosplaying too seriously and nitpick other costumes, both online and at conventions. The duo let us in on their predictions for the top three cosplay characters at upcoming anime expos. Who should Joey and Aki dress up as for the anime expo next month?

Bonus pod all about WINNING an epic anime prize pack Jun 01, 2017

Prize includes a double weekend pass to Madman Anime Festival Brisbane, a double pass to see Fairy Tail: Dragon Cry (in cinemas from May 18), a 3-month AnimeLab Premium voucher and a DVD bundle with: Sword Art Online Vol. 1 Aincrad Part 1, Tokyo Ghoul Season 1, Love Live! The School Idol Movie, PLUS Evangelion: 3.33 You Can (Not) Redo – signed by Yuko Miyamura (Japanese voice actor of Asuka)! Go to sbs.com.au/theanimeshow to enter!

How to deal with the haters on YouTube May 30, 2017

Joey the Anime Man and AkiDearest talk about how they got started on YouTube, and how they deal with the negatives that come with a job they (mostly) love. Aki says some people's personalities change when they become successful YouTubers. She also says it makes her more self conscious, in her appearance and in what she says. YouTubers have to be careful with what they say, they have to hold their tongue more because the words sticks with them. There's a fine line in saying something to please your audience, and saying what you believe without losing your subscribers. They love their job and what they do but it's always hard to deal with the haters. The best and easiest way to deal with haters is to ignore them. It's still hard, but as soon as you give them attention, they've won. Do you agree?

YouTuber Gigguk talks anime nostalgia with Joey and Aki May 23, 2017

This week Joey and Aki are joined by a special guest; fellow YouTuber, Gigguk. The trio talk about anime nostalgia. Here's some thought starters: what was the first anime you ever watched and what was the anime that blew you world wide open? Joey, Aki and Gigguk answer these plus how they started doing their online channels, how anime and geek culture has become so accepted, if they could wipe a memory of watching an anime so they could experience seeing it for the first time again, what would they watch, and the anime that brought the kid out in them. What would yours be?

Disagreeing on anime; good or just annoying May 16, 2017

This week Joey The Anime Man and Aki Dearest talk about disagreeing - quite often - about what they think of certain anime. The couple have been asked if it's annoying how often they disagree on things, but the duo think it's the complete opposite. They prefer disagreeing on things because it makes for more interesting discussions. They don't fight because of their differing opinions, they just have interesting conversations. The duo like it when others disagree with their opinions too, like their audience. They respect different opinions about anime. Joey says some comments have changed his view on certain anime, which makes things so much more interesting. What's your opinion on the topics they've covered this week? Let them know on Twitter with the #SBSanime hashtag

The first anime to make you cry; Aki's was a bit 'weird' May 09, 2017

Joey The Anime Man and Aki Dearest talk about the first anime that made them cry. Aki doesn't cry much. Joey's was "Clannad"; he cried a lot. He used half a box of tissues. He was sitting at his desk with a closed mouth and tears streaming down his face. No words. No sniffling, just tears. Aki's first anime to make her cry was 'weird.' She cried in "March Comes the Lion." She cried because she felt so much for the character, even talking about it now is heavy for her. She also cried in "Monster Rancher." What was yours?

A guide to Japanese culture; it's not just about Anime May 02, 2017

Joey The Anime Man and Aki Dearest give their tips on getting the most out of Japanese culture when you visit Japan. Be open to the food, Japanese food is another world entirely. There's so much to explore. Find someone to help translate for you and help you get around. The train system is complex and there's unwritten rules; no one talks on their phones on the train because it's rude. Everyone stands to one side on an escalator. Subways are expensive; it's better to put money on an all-purpose card that you can use on all transport and on vending machines. Embrace the Anime (ie The Ghibli Museum) but don't limit yourself to Anime - there's so much more to experience. Any extra tips to add?

9 famous bands who used Anime in their music videos (Kanye West was one of them) Apr 24, 2017

Joey The Anime Man and Aki Dearest talk about nine famous bands who used Anime in their music videos. Daft Punk was the first major hit to use animation, they collaborated with their childhood Anime hero to make the "One More Time" music video. Kanye West recreated Anime scenes in his video clips. Pharrell Williams' "It Girl" music video was Anime-inspired, and The Wkend made tributes to Anime too. What's your favourite Anime inspired MV?

The sad and inconvenient truth about the Anime industry Apr 18, 2017

Joey The Anime Man and Aki Dearest talk about "sad and inconvenient truth about the Anime industry" this week. Recently veteran animator (who worked on Naruto) Kazunori Mizuno passed away allegedly because of overworking. Joey and Aki discuss how overworking in the Anime industry is common because less animators are wanting to work in the industry and more episodes are being created. So there's more work for less people. There's a Japanese word, now in the Oxford Dictionary, that describes death by over work, which is "Karōshi." The duo discuss why animators are overworked, they think it has to do with online audience demands, less people buying DVDs and less people wanting to work in the industry. What do you think?

Attack on Titan (Season 2) Ep 1: 'Holy crap, it's an intense episode!' Apr 11, 2017

Joey The Anime Man and Aki Dearest talk, in depth, about Attack on Titan (Season 2)'s first episode (no spoilers here). The duo review the first of 12 episodes in the series. They love it, it's following the manga. Joey's tempted to spoil it (because he's read the manga) but he won't. It's loved by everyone; in the anime community and 'outside' of the community - they can't remember the last time an anime has had this much hype among such a broad audience. They're looking forward to the next ep. Have you seen it? What are your thoughts so far?

Who's your 'Best Girl'? Are Tsundere really the best girls in anime? Apr 04, 2017

Joey The Anime Man and AkiDearest talk about their Best Girls. Joey says you're allowed more then one; you can have multiple 2D girls in your life. His Best Girls are often ones who are cute but powerful and confident. He likes anime girls who have many hidden sides. Aki has multiple Best Girls, one being Haruko from Fooly Cooly. A lot of people like Tsundere; characters who are cold or hostile at first and then show a warmer side over time. The duo aren't sure they agree. Who's your Best Girl?

Death Note's Netflix live action is a bad idea, and why anime live actions usually suck Mar 28, 2017

Joey The Anime Man and AkiDearest need to talk about Death Note becoming a live action on Netflix. There was an online storm after the Trailer was released because a lot of people are pessimistic about it. Some are waiting 'til it comes out (in full) to cast opinions but Joey and Aki aren't so sure. Light has been made to look like a crack addict instead of the cool, slick character he was in the anime. The live action Director, Adam Wingard, worked on The Blaire Witch Project reboot, which Joey hated. It only got 30% on Rotten Tomatoes, so others must've agreed. Makes Joey even less excited for the Death Note live action. The only redeeming feature is Willem Dafoe as Ryuk. Joey and Aki think most (if not all) anime live actions suck. What about you?

What is Slice of Life anime? Here's why you need to watch it... Mar 21, 2017

Joey The Anime Man and AkiDearest talk about Slice of Life anime, explaining what the genre is and why you need to watch it. Joey is hooked on Dragon Maid and is excited for Ancien and The Magic Tablet, Aki explains Room Mate anime; an immersive experience. The duo are looking forward to seeing Ghost in the Shell (whether it's good or not) and defend the casting of Scarlett Johansson. She's a fitting choice and they've done a good job with her costume. What do you think?

Does Samuel L. Jackson like anime? He likes Hentai too... Mar 14, 2017

Joey the Anime Man and Aki Dearest talk about Samuel L. Jackson's hilarious video asking if he likes anime, and the actor cheekily admits he likes Hentai too. The duo explain why we should all start watching anime, its nostalgia and false stigma about being just for kids. Joey introduces us to the must-see anime movie adaptation coming to our screens soon - Blame, but no one's heard of it. Have you?

New podcast launching March 13 Mar 08, 2017

Join YouTubers Joey The Anime Man and AkiDearest for their new weekly anime podcast!

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