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On this episode we discuss the complexity of anime piracy on the international scale. There have been a few recent cases where famous anime piracy site have been brought to justice. With that, it is not lost that the rise in popularity of anime around the world has indeed been brought about from sites just like this. The world of anime piracy is complex and we delve into specific cases, trends, and more.
Sources:
- [CBR - Japan Prosecutes First International Anime Piracy Case](https://www.cbr.com/japan-overseas-anime-piracy-prosecute-first-time/)
- [Nikkei Asia - Japan's Crackdown on Overseas Anime Web Pirates](https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Media-Entertainment/Japan-anime-web-pirates-shut-down-by-Brazil-authorities)
- [CBR - The US is the Worst Perpetrator of Piracy in the World](https://www.cbr.com/america-manga-piracy-biggest-country/)
- [Lexology - Study on Online Piracy of Japanese Entertainment](https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=7746ee57-2cdb-43cb-821b-d904a7296e7f)
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The Crunchyroll Game Vault opens doors to immersive gaming experiences, from the nostalgic charm of "Hime's Quest" to the action-packed world of "One Punch Man: World." Dive in and embark on unforgettable adventures with Crunchyroll's gaming offerings.
In November 2023, Crunchyroll introduced the Game Vault exclusively for Mega and Ultimate Fan subscription members, a strategic move in response to the gaming ventures of competitors like Netflix.
We delve into the vault's offerings, with a focus on the retro-style gem, "Hime's Quest," and the exhilarating "One Punch Man: World."
Hime's Quest:
Meet Hime, the beloved mascot of Crunchyroll, born from a 2012 contest to create personified characters for the service. Hime is a "Kitsune" or Japanese trickster fox spirit. She is also a high school senior managing Crunchyroll's website with a squad of spirits while also doubling as a ninja!
"Hime's Quest," is an 8-bit action-adventure game, initially released for Game Boy Color and PC browsers.
Synopsis: Set in 1999, players assume the role of Crunchyroll-Hime, tasked with saving the Anime Club from the havoc of Y2K. Can you uncover the culprit behind the chaos?
One Punch Man World
Synopsis: Journey into the world of "One Punch Man," where Earth's cities and the Hero Association face relentless monster attacks. Follow the story of Saitama, the laid-back yet overwhelmingly powerful hero capable of defeating any opponent with a single punch.
Released on January 31st, 2024, "One Punch Man: World" promises a thrilling adventure as Saitama faces a new formidable foe. Will his unparalleled strength prevail?As always feel free to email us at [email protected] and check us out at https://beacons.ai/ouranimeshow
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This week on Our Anime Show we are bringing you our first thoughts on the Kaiju No. 8 pilot episode out on Crunchyroll NOW!
We discussed the character design, voice acting, music and much more going in depth to analyze the first episode and our predictions for what is to come.
Kaiju No. 8 Synopsis:
"In a world plagued by threatening creatures known as Kaiju, Kafka Hibino aspired to enlist in the Japan Defense Force to defeat them. 'Let's wipe out the Kajju together.' Kafka pledged to his childhood friend, Mina Ashiro. Over time, life circumstances forced them to go their separate ways and caused him to abandon his lifelong ambition. He found himself employed by Monster Sweeper, Inc., a professional cleaning company that specializes in cleaning up the aftermath of Kaiju battles."
"Meanwhile, Mina Ashiro is now the Captain of the Defense Force's 3rd Division. As it stands, he is currently unworthy of fighting Kaiju alongside her. At work, Kafka crosses paths with the highly motivated Reno Ichikawa. Reno's undying determination to join the Defense Force leaves no room for failure. His perseverance reawakens Kafka's ambition of standing next to Mina as they protect humanity from Kaiju together. A dream frozen by time, thawed by a burning promise."
We also touched on some news stories from this week such as the virality of Mashle Season 2 opening "Bling-Bang-Bang-Born" by Japanese hip-hop dup Creepy Nuts.
There was an article put out by CBR with an exclusive interview with Toho Animation's CEO on how My Hero Academia paved the way for the anime we love today. the article mentions shoes such as Jujustu Kaisen, Frieren Beyond Journey's End and more.
As always, let us know your thoughts on this week's episode and be sure to follow Our Anime Show on all socials!
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In this episode, we're peering into the future with a sneak peek at the Spring 2024 Anime Season, highlighting titles you won't want to miss. But before we dive into what's next, we take a reflective look at the Winter 2024 Season, sharing our top picks, giving a nod to some honorable mentions, and candidly discussing the shows that didn't meet our expectations and didn't make the cut.
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In this episode we discuss Ex-Arm, the lowest rated anime of all time on my animelist (At the time this was recorded*). After our more than fair review, we question what makes an anime “good” and explore how watching what we agree might be the worst anime of all time has changed our perspectives.
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In this episode we explore Blue Eye Samurai, a Netflix only title that may or may not be the greatest anime Netflix has ever put out. We break down this incredible title from 2023 looking at music, voice over performances, costumes, fight scenes, and more!
#netflix #Blue Eye Samurai
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March anime news alert! In this episode, we celebrate Agreenqueen's Birthday, talk some anime news related to a couple of series that we are both excited about which begin airing next month, a crazy report CBR just put out about the animation industry in Japan, and the passing of the inventor of Karaoke! RIP...
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We were shocked and heartbroken over the passing of Akira Toriyama. This was not the episode we expected to be putting out this week but nonetheless, we dedicate this episode to his life and legacy. Covering his childhood, early mangaka career, all the way through to the rise of dragon ball, we share stories that put into perspective his impact on the Shounen genre and anime as a whole.
Eiichiro Oda’s (One Piece Creator) Message:
It still feels too sudden. I feel like a huge hole has pierced through my heart. The thought of never seeing you again fills me with sadness. I have admired you so much since I was a child. I vividly remember the day you called me by my name for the first time. I remember when you called me a friend for the first time. And I remember the last conversation we had.”
“You took the helm in an era when reading manga was considered a foolish waste of time. You forged an era where both adults and children could read and enjoy this medium. You showed me that manga could achieve such a thing. You made me dream that I could reach the whole world. You were my superhero.
“Your impact was not limited to just the manga industry. The childhood of millions of creators from various industries is rooted in the excitement of reading and watching ‘Dragon Ball.’ Your existence has been like a great tree whose branches extend to the sky. For the mangaka of our generation, the closer we got to your work, the more we realized its importance. Although it was terrifying, the person behind it all was very calm, and finding that out made me very happy. We ended up loving you for who you were and not just for what you did.
“I would like to offer my deepest respect and gratitude for the vibrant creative world that Toriyama left behind, and pray from the bottom of my heart for him to rest in peace. I hope heaven is as delightful as you imagined it in your manga.”
Masashi Kishimoto's (Naruto Creator) Message:
“Frankly, I don’t know what to write or how to write about something so sudden. But I would like to express my thoughts and feelings towards Toriyama-sensei, something I wish he himself would have asked me someday. As I grew up with ‘Dr. Slump’ and ‘Dragon Ball’ in school, having his manga at hand was always natural and part of my life. Even when I had a bad experience, watching ‘Dragon Ball’ made me forget about it. It was a relief for me, a country boy who had nothing. Because ‘Dragon Ball’ couldn’t be more fun.
“When I got to college, suddenly, ‘Dragon Ball’ ended and I felt an incredible sense of loss that I couldn’t replace. But at the same time, it offered me an opportunity to understand the greatness of the master who created it. And of course, I wanted to do something similar. I wanted to be like my master. I started following in his footsteps and aspired to become a mangaka, which made that feeling of loss disappear. Because making comics was fun. I found a new fun following you. You were always my guide. I admired you. I’m sorry it has to be this way, but I would like to express to you that for me, you were a savior and the god of manga.
“Today I received the news of my master’s death. I feel an even greater sense of loss than when ‘Dragon Ball’ ended. I don’t know how I’ll deal with this hole in my heart. Now I can’t even read ‘Dragon Ball.’ Everyone was eagerly awaiting your work. I wish the wishes of ‘Dragon Ball’ existed. Maybe it’s selfish, but I’m so sad. Thank you, Toriyama, for your work for over 45 years. Thank you for your efforts and hard work. The remaining members of your family are deeply wounded. Please take care of yourself and rest in peace.”
*This message by Masashi Kishimoto was shortened to fit the character limit set forth by Spotify. We encourage you to read his full statement.
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In this episode Agreenqueen and Bignemonster analyze characters from all the anime they’ve watched in their life to assign superlatives awards for the following categories:
Most Fashionable
Most Intelligent
Most Brute Strength
Character most adept at Strategy
Acts of Service Award
Swordsmanship Award
Best Growth Arc
Most Charismatic
Anime titles mentioned in this episode include but are not limited to: Bleach, Komi Can’t Communicate, Code Geass, Demon Slayer, Naruto, DBZ, Dr. Stone, Katekyo Hitman Reborn, Afro Samurai, Samurai Champloo, Hell’s Paradise, Given, Blue Lock, and Avatar the Last Airbender
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In this episode we give our complete review for Season 1 of the Live Action Avatar the Last Airbender series on Netflix. We aim to answer the burning question everyone wants to know "Is it worth watching?" and analyze absolutely everything from beginning to end. Avatar is near and dear to both of us so we have an absolute blast talking about the music, costumes, CGI, Acting, the Dialog, directing, casting and so much more!
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In this solo episode, Agreenqueenbreaks down some crunchyroll award news, reports on how funimation and crunchyroll are beginning to controversially hurt the wallets of its subscribers in a new way, and of course discusses romance anime worth watching!
#crunchyroll #crunchyroll awards #Funimation #romanceanime
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In this episode, we bring back an OAS fan favorite and die hard fan Yu Yu Hakusho Fan TheseSweetCheeks to discuss the Yu Yu Hakusho live action series. We explore live action shows adapted from anime in general, what we think Netflix is trying to do with this adaption from a business perspective, what the Director of the show is famous for outside of this series and what we like/dont like about the live action series so far.
#YuYuHakusho #Netflix #liveaction #One Piece
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In this episode, we cover all the anime nominated for the 2024 Crunchyroll Awards! We both make our picks and also predict what will likely win in each category. Bingemonster covers some of the anime he feels were majorly snubbed on the nominations list this year.
#crunchyroll #crunchyroll awards #One Piece
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In this episode, we discuss one of the most anticipated anime of the year: Solo Leveling. Listen to our honest take on the first two episodes of the season, our break down of the relatively dark history of Manhwa and how Korean Manhwa is different from traditional Japanese manga.
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In this episode, we discuss Hayao Miyazaki’s The Boy and the Heron winning the Golden Globes for Animated Feature of the Year and whether or not it deserved it over Suzume or Spider-Man: Across the Spiderverse!
#Golden Globes
#spider man across the spider verse
#Suzume # Makoto Shinkai
#Hayou Miyazaki #The Boy and the Heron
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In this episode Agreenqueen is joined by Cheeks as they discuss The Apothecary Diaries, a rising favorite in 2023 set in ancient China.
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In this episode we discuss some of the news that has started the year year off in a concerning way and then the masterpiece that is Weathering with you directed by Makoto Shinkai (Made famous by Your Name)
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In this episode we look back at some of our picks for top anime from 2023 across each season. We discuss:
Vinland Saga
Tomo-chan is a girl
Tokyo Revengers Christmas Show down
Bungou Stray Dogs
Buddy Daddies
The Ice Guy and His Cool Female Colleague
[Spring 2023]
Demon Slayer: Swordsmith Village Arc
Oshi no Ko
Hell’s Paradise
Dr. Stone: new World
Mashle: Magic and Muscles
My Love Story with Yamada-kun at lv999
Ranking of Kings: the treasure Chest of Courage
[Summer 2023]
JJK S2
Zom 100
Bleach
My Happy Marriage
[Fall 2023]
Frieren
Spy x Family
Shangra-La Frontier
Dr. Stone (2nd Core)
In addition, we also discuss our own personal anime related new resolutions and a few new goals for our podcast in 2024.
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This week we talk about a spread of various anime looking at of course new anime this season, continu9ing anime from last season, and anime that are getting their second, maybe 3rd season! We do this type of episode once a season to help our listeners get an idea of what to look out for in the coming weeks. An anime definitely not to be missed is SOLO LEVELING.
Solo Leveling: In a world of gifted hunters and monsters, a weak hunter Sung Jinwoo gains extraordinary powers through a mysterious program, leading him to become one of the strongest hunters and conquering even the strongest dungeons.
**This story is based on a South Korean web novel written by Chugong. It was serialized in Kakao's digital comic and fiction platform KakaoPage beginning on July 25, 2016, and was later published in full by D&C Media under their Papyrus label on November 4, 2016. The novel has been licensed in English by Yen Press.
Continuing Anime:
- Frieren Beyond Journey's End
- Shangri-La Frontier
- The Apothecary Diaries
- Undead Unlock
Season 2+ of Established Shows:
- Classroom of the Elite III - Jan 3
- Mashle Season 2- Jan 6
- Tsukimichi -Moonlit Fantasy- Season 2 - Jan 8
- Blue Exorcist: Shimane Illuminati Saga 3rd season - Jan 7
- High Card Season 2 - Jan 8
New Anime this season:
- A Sign of Affection - Jan 6
- My Instant Death Ability is So Overpowered, No One in This Other World Stands a Chance Against Me!
- The Witch and the Beast
- Mr. Villain's Day Off - Jan 8
- Delicious in Dungeon - Jan 4
- Solo Leveling - Jan 7
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In todays episode we discuss everything Frieren: Beyond Journeys End. In this spoiler free review Bingemonster and Agreenqueen discuss the characters, similarities to other anime, and much more.
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Frieren: Beyond Journeys End original Japanese manga written by Kanehito Yamada and illustrated by Tsukasa Abe.The story follows elven mage Frieren, a former member of the party of adventurers who defeated the Demon King and restored harmony to the world after a ten-year quest. In the past, the heroic group included Frieren, human hero Himmel, dwarven warrior Eisen and human priest Heiter. Before they part, they observe the Era Meteors together, a meteor shower that occurs once in fifty years. Frieren agrees to see them again and offers them a better view the next time the celestial event occurs. Frieren then departs and travels the world in pursuit of magical knowledge.
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