Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast The Wonder of Anime
| Titre | Date | Durée | |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wonder of Fushigi Yuugi | 18 Dec 2025 | 01:15:03 | |
Get in, we're going to the past! This week on The Wonder of Anime podcast I'm joined by the amazing Lauren Hill. Lauren is the Sales and Marketing Manager for Seven Seas Entertainment, an award-winning independent publisher that specializes in Japanese manga and light novels to English-language audiences alongside the hottest danmei, webtoons, and other books from around the globe. She has worked in the anime, manga, and gaming industries for over ten years. In this episode we get into the classic anime and manga Fushigi Yuugi! From discovering it in the 7th grade to a life long love, Lauren and I dive into how she got into Fushigi Yuugi and how much it means to her.
Follow Lauren:
Follow Lisa: | |||
| The Wonder of A Sign of Affection | 11 Dec 2025 | 01:19:57 | |
This week on The Wonder of Anime, I'm joined by one of my dream guest, Laura Neuzeth. If you're on manga-tok, you absolutely know who she is. Laura is a 35 year-old content creator on YouTube, TikTok, and Substack.She creates content bout shoujo, josei, BL, Yuri, and LGBTQ+ manga. Laura also has a gaming channel where she shares her love for Project Sekai and other rhythm games. In this episode, we get into The Wonder of A Sign of Affection. A Sign of Affection is a shojo anime based on the manga of the same name. We discuss why Yuki an incredible MC, how her deafness was portrayed in the anime and manga, Itsuomio's "red flag" allegations, and more! Follow Laura: | |||
| The Wonder of Black Clover | 11 Apr 2024 | 00:50:39 | |
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 either love it or hate it, with no in-between. We get into what makes Black Clover so special, is Yuno really a Sasuke clone, why people hate it so much, and more! Follow Simone: Follow Lisa: Recorded using a Hyper Quad X microphone | |||
| The Wonder of Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood | 04 Apr 2024 | 01:04:20 | |
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 opinions, was Nina Tucker's storyline THAT sad, what 03 did better, and so much more! Follow David: Follow Lisa: Recorded using a Hyper Quad X microphone | |||
| The Wonder of Barakamon | 28 Mar 2024 | 00:54:51 | |
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 Phy: Follow Lisa: Recorded using a Hyper Quad X microphone | |||
| The Wonder of Clannad | 14 Mar 2024 | 00:56:41 | |
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 anime genres. Follow Polow:
Follow Lisa: Recorded using a Hyper Quad X microphone
| |||
| The Wonder of Eureka Seven | 07 Mar 2024 | 01:02:26 | |
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 Phoenix: Follow Lisa: Recorded using a Hyper Quad X microphone
| |||
| The Wonder of Gurren Lagann | 29 Feb 2024 | 01:02:58 | |
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 different from other mechas, why it's in Studio Trigger's DNA, and why Zeno's yelling quotes out in a theater. Follow Zeno: Follow Lisa:
Recorded using a Hyper Quad X microphone | |||
| The Wonder of Dragon Ball Z | 15 Feb 2024 | 01:02:04 | |
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 New York City. In this episode, we uncover why Dragon Ball as a franchise still has the world in such a massive chokehold. Why is Goku so empty headed, and what has changed about fandom!
Follow Kyle:
Follow Lisa:
Recorded using a Hyper Quad X microphone | |||
| The Wonder of One Piece | 08 Feb 2024 | 01:20:44 | |
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 through its beginnings and how Oda's career could have gone a completely different way. We talk about the power of friendship, believing in your dreams, and if Luffy and Zoro will have to fight in the end?!
Where to find Neysha: Instagram Follow Lisa: | |||
| The Wonder of Sk8 The Infinity | 01 Feb 2024 | 01:23:43 | |
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 Infinity, the original anime which premiered in 2021. We dive deep into what this skating anime has to say about life, having fun, your purpose, and so much more. We also discuss what ever happened with the government corruption plot and speculate on what the Sk8 OVA may reveal.
Where to find Briana: Buy: In Search of Superpowers: A Fantasy Pin World Adventure
Follow Lisa: | |||
| The Wonder of Fire Force | 18 Jan 2024 | 01:05:17 | |
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 about Fire Force, we dig deep and discuss the bigger lessons in the manga and anime about life and death. We discuss the connection to Soul Eater, what it teaches us about found family, and of course, the "fan service." Spoiler alert, it's definitely not as much as you think. All this and more! Where to find Kiy: PinKIY Sensei Website
Follow Lisa: | |||
| The Wonder of My Hero Academia | 04 Dec 2025 | 01:06:41 | |
The Wonder of Anime is back for an all new season! Joining me this week is the incredible Morgan Perry, who is the Marketing Manager for Square Enix Manga and Books. In this episode, we discuss her journey as an anime fan (starting with Yugioh,) working in the western comics industry, and transitioning into manga.
Morgan and I also discuss THE Wonder of My Hero Academia and why it's such an important story, the comic influences in the story, it's impact in the anime culture, and MORE!
Follow Morgan Perry:
Follow Lisa: | |||
| The Wonder of Sailor Moon | 11 Jan 2024 | 01:00:46 | |
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 on one of the most popular anime ever, Sailor Moon. We discuss its origin story, how dark but also comedic the anime can be, why Seiya could have pulled us, and so much more. Where To Find Victoria and Moonies Club: Follow Lisa: | |||
| The Wonder of Yu Yu Hakusho | 04 Jan 2024 | 01:02:01 | |
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 old school, we will unpack it all. This week, Lisa is joined by podcast host, writter, and youtuber Tsunderi! Erica, also known as Eri, is the host of the podcast Nerds at Work with Tsunderi. On her podcasts Eri interviews self-proclaimed nerds who managed to turn their nerdy passions into thriving careers. She also reviews and discusses anime and manga on her blog and Youtube channel. In this episode, Erica dives deep into Yu Yu Hakusho. After 33 years, the series still manages to be top of the conversation in our current anime culture. Why is it still a successful show and why is the Dark Tournament not the best arc in the show? Are Yusuke and Keiko the best shounen couple? We get into all this and more! Where to Find Eri: tsunderi.com | |||
| My 2022 Anime Wrapped & What Is Coming in 2023! | 29 Dec 2022 | 00:39:28 | |
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:
Follow The Wonder of Anime: | |||
| Lettering Manga ft Brandon Bovia | 08 Nov 2022 | 01:11:09 | |
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 burning out and saying no for self-perseverance. Follow Brandon: | |||
| Translating Manga ft David Evelyn | 01 Nov 2022 | 01:29:17 | |
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 process works. We also talk about visiting Japan, overhearing conversations, those old 90s translations, and more! Follow The Wonder of Anime: | |||
| Why Dad Needs to Talk ft Rob aka Father of Vash | 04 Oct 2022 | 00:52:33 | |
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 The Wonder of Anime: | |||
| I'm Back! Life Update and What's to Come on TWOA! | 27 Sep 2022 | 00:13:00 | |
*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: | |||
| Anime Content Creator Reflections of 2021 | 30 Dec 2021 | 00:41:42 | |
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 Questions: Creator Reflections
Follow The Wonder of Anime: | |||
| My Top Anime & Manga of 2021 | 23 Dec 2021 | 00:30:02 | |
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 Sweat and soap Follow The Wonder of Anime: | |||
| This Is A Sign ft Ariana Rosario | 16 Dec 2021 | 00:50:55 | |
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 acting scene and is a big lover of the Xenoblade Chronicles series! In this episode we discuss her journey into voice acting, how she got into anime, dealing with rejection, and more. Follow Ariana: https://mobile.twitter.com/luucariii Follow The Wonder of Anime: The Wonder of Anime Engineered & music by JRod at https://www.musicispassionstudios.com/ | |||
| Behind the Mercer Labs x One Piece with Roy Nachum and Nasir Dean | 09 Oct 2025 | 00:31:30 | |
I'm back with a special episode of The Wonder of Anime. Thanks to Toei Animation, I was able to attend the press preview of the ONE PIECE exhibit at the iconic Mercer Labs in NYC. Afterward, I was able to speak with Roy Nachum, Co-Founder and Creative Director of Mercer Labs and Nasir Dean, Manager of Special Projects at Mercer Labs. We spoke on the partnership with Toei Animation, their favorite parts of the exhibit, what they want attendees to take away, and so much more.
Individual tickets for ONE PIECE x MERCER LABS are on sale now at www.mercerlabs.com.
Special thank you to Toei Animation and Mercer Labs for the invitation. Follow Mercer Labs: Follow Lisa: | |||
| STEM & Anime ft PinKIY Sensei | 09 Dec 2021 | 01:39:34 | |
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 organization. In this episode, we discuss her journey to becoming a STEM professional, her online content which focuses on combining STEM, and her love of anime, video games, and other forms of media. Follow Kiy: The Wonder of Anime Engineered & music by JRod at https://www.musicispassionstudios.com/ | |||
| The Aquarius Connection ft Tsunderi | 21 Jul 2021 | 01:13:09 | |
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 fangirling over our husbandos.
Follow Erica (Tsunderi): https://twitter.com/thetsunderi https://instagram.com/thetsunderi https://youtube.com/channel/UCPVyvSIDiOM5RlMtfkU4YVg
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
Interview recorded using Zoom Engineered & music by JRod at https://www.musicispassionstudios.com/ | |||
| The Return of the Cosplayers ft The Yonn Don | 30 Jun 2021 | 01:24:21 | |
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 Tik Tok, they are popularly known for their Anime Hairstyle on 4C hair series. Yonn joined me to discuss their love of cosplaying, dealing with trolls and copycats on TikTok, and of course, our favorite anime. Follow The Yonn Don: https://www.instagram.com/theyonndon/
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
Interview recorded using Zoom | |||
| Paper Games & Anime ft Dani Chambers (Ancient Magus Bride, My Hero Academia) | 02 Apr 2021 | 00:55:45 | |
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. Stone, The Day I Became a God, and more. We had a great conversation regarding her journey into anime voice acting, being a weeb and also traditional theater acting. We also dive into a great conversation on Paper Mario and some Switch games. Follow Dani Chambers: https://www.danidchambers.com/home https://twitter.com/SkiniMini07 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWkxgxxLRAUg82NvjiIJVtw
Follow me: https://www.instagram.com/thewonderofivy/ https://www.facebook.com/Thewonderofivy https://twitter.com/thewonderofivy https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrG4eCvAlduP-hIthbTIQQg
Interview recorded using Zoom Engineered & music by J-RoD at https://www.musicispassionstudios.com/ | |||
| Instant Best Friends ft Jalitza Delgado (Horimiya, Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear) | 08 Mar 2021 | 00:59:07 | |
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. We also get into her other creative ventures like photography and cosplay. And of course, we Stan over some of our fave anime! Follow Jalitza: https://twitter.com/ItsJalitza https://www.instagram.com/fangirlproductions.cos/ https://www.instagram.com/itsjalitza/
Follow me: https://www.instagram.com/thewonderofivy/ https://www.facebook.com/Thewonderofivy https://twitter.com/thewonderofivy https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrG4eCvAlduP-hIthbTIQQg
Interview recorded using Zoom Engineered & music by J-RoD at https://www.musicispassionstudios.com/
| |||
| Did You Have To? ft Neysha & Kate | 12 Feb 2021 | 01:10:11 | |
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. This episode has a little bit of everything for everyone, so you don't want to miss this. Follow Did You Have To?
https://butwhythopodcast.com/did-you-have-to/ https://twitter.com/DYHT_Pod Follow Neysha: https://twitter.com/NeyshaPlays https://www.instagram.com/neyshaplays/ Follow Kate: https://twitter.com/OhMyMithrandir https://www.instagram.com/ohmymithrandir/ Follow But Why Tho: https://twitter.com/ButWhyThoPC https://www.instagram.com/butwhythopc/ 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 Interview recorded using Zoom Edited by Lisa De La Cruz using Audacity, www.audacityteam.org/ Engineered & music by JRod at musicispassions.com | |||
| Mic Check! ft Mic Check Waifu Waifu Podcast | 20 Jan 2021 | 01:08:28 | |
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 podcasters, juggling real life, and being creatives. We also touch on some disappointing manga adaptations & controversial opinions (hint Black Clover.) Follow Mic Check Waifu Waifu: https://miccheckwaifuwaifu.libsyn.com/ https://twitter.com/MicCheckWaifu https://www.patreon.com/miccheckwaifuwaifu 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 Interview recorded using Zoom Edited by Lisa De La Cruz using Audacity, www.audacityteam.org/ Music: Series 7 by J-Rod Brown www.musicispassionstudios.com/lion-hearted Lazy Break SliceXbeats (looperman.com) | |||
| Finding Your Style ft Artist Lucy of Opal Lines | 13 Jan 2021 | 01:01:57 | |
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:  https://twitter.com/opal_lines
http://heylucy.myportfolio.com http://Instagram.com/opal_lines https://youtu.be/oA3nVwAinVc 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 Interview recorded using Zoom Edited by Lisa De La Cruz using Audacity, www.audacityteam.org/ Music: Series 7 by J-Rod Brown www.musicispassionstudios.com/lion-hearted Lazy Break SliceXbeats (looperman.com) | |||
| End of Year Wrap Ups! (I Need Your Help!) | 10 Dec 2020 | 00:07:38 | |
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 let me know what your favorite moment of The Wonder of Anime/Ivy podcast was for 2020 on any of my social media or email! 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 Interview recorded using Zoom Edited by Lisa De La Cruz using Audacity, www.audacityteam.org/ Music: Series 7 by J-Rod Brown www.musicispassionstudios.com/lion-hearted Lazy Break SliceXbeats (looperman.com) | |||
| Doing It All ft Robbie Daymond (Jujutsu Kaisen, The God of High School, Sailor Moon) | 02 Dec 2020 | 00:56:36 | |
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 background, native representation in the media, working in both American cartoons and anime dubs, and so much more. Follow Robbie Daymond: robbiedaymond.com twitter.com/robbiedaymond www.instagram.com/robbiedangerous/ 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 Interview recorded using Zoom Edited by Lisa De La Cruz using Audacity, www.audacityteam.org/ Music: Series 7 by J-Rod Brown www.musicispassionstudios.com/lion-hearted Lazy Break SliceXbeats (looperman.com) | |||
| WITCH WATCH Gets Funnier, Vigilantes Is Hitting Close to Home | Spring Anime 2025 Reviews | 29 Apr 2025 | 00:29:45 | |
So many shows, so little time! This week on the podcast, I am catching up on life before diving into a manga review of A Star Brighter than the Sun vol 1 and then my weekly anime reviews! Check the time stamps to avoid spoilers!
00:00 Intro Follow Lisa: | |||
| Changing the Tides ft Mark Allen Jr (How I Become A God, Magi: The Magic Kingdom, Fire Force) | 18 Nov 2020 | 01:20:32 | |
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. In this episode, we discuss his start in anime as a fan and as a voice actor, diversity, using social media for good, and so much more. Listen now: The tweet referenced: https://twitter.com/MarkAllenJr/status/1322329790230208512?s=20 Follow Mark Allen Jr: https://www.markallenjr.com/ https://twitter.com/MarkAllenJr 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 Interview recorded using Zoom Edited by Lisa De La Cruz using Audacity, www.audacityteam.org/ Music: Series 7 by J-Rod Brown www.musicispassionstudios.com/lion-hearted Lazy Break SliceXbeats (looperman.com) | |||
| Behind The Cosplay ft Madara's Daughter | 28 Oct 2020 | 01:28:23 | |
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, Madara's Daughter is also a brilliant content creator on Tik Tik, creating some of the most original and hilarious anime Tik Tok's featuring My Hero Academia and Naruto to name a few. MD joined me on the podcast and we discussed how she got into cosplay and anime, what it's like going viral, and the reality of dealing with anxiety while creating content. She has an amazing Halloween week planned so be sure to check out her socials for what heat she's putting out. Follow Madara's Daughter: https://www.instagram.com/madarasdaughter/ https://twitter.com/MadarasDaughter/ https://www.tiktok.com/@madarasdaughter https://www.instagram.com/theanimatics/ 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 Interview recorded using Zoom Edited by Lisa De La Cruz using Audacity, www.audacityteam.org/ Music: Series 7 by J-Rod Brown www.musicispassionstudios.com/lion-hearted Lazy Break SliceXbeats (looperman.com) | |||
| The Numbers Game ft Shay Taree | 21 Oct 2020 | 01:46:21 | |
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 so consistent, dealing with racism in the community, and dealing with the comparison game. Follow Shay Taree: https://www.instagram.com/shaytaree2/ https://twitter.com/shay_taree https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnFUQdSoxVBmwwGq4C7PIIg 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 Interview recorded using Zoom Edited by Lisa De La Cruz using Audacity, www.audacityteam.org/ Music: Series 7 by J-Rod Brown www.musicispassionstudios.com/lion-hearted Lazy Break SliceXbeats (looperman.com) | |||
| Blerdy Otome ft Naja B | 14 Oct 2020 | 01:36:16 | |
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 are, her site, diversity in this landscape, and so much more. We get into a lot of random side tangents (ie a sexy bird?) and really get to know each other! Follow Naja: https://blerdyotome.com/ https://www.instagram.com/blerdyotome/ https://twitter.com/BeckNaja Opal Lines: https://www.instagram.com/opal_lines/ 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 Interview recorded using Zoom Edited by Lisa De La Cruz using Audacity, www.audacityteam.org/ Music: Series 7 by J-Rod Brown www.musicispassionstudios.com/lion-hearted Lazy Break SliceXbeats (looperman.com) | |||
| Sailor Moon & Content Creation ft Victoria Johnson of The Sailor Moon Fan Club Podcast | 23 Sep 2020 | 01:23:29 | |
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 amazing and she offered so many tips and recommendations for content creators. After this interview, I'm sure you'll be running to your tv to catch some Sailor Moon! The Black Girl Magic Panel referenced: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fiakNF8k0_Q Follow Victoria Johnson: http://www.victorialaurenjohnson.com/ https://twitter.com/missoldskool https://www.instagram.com/missoldskool/ Follow Sailor Moon Fan Club: https://www.sailormoonfanclub.com/ https://twitter.com/mooniesclub https://www.instagram.com/moonies_club/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkupgBqjWryCC25MfKqKW8Q? 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 Interview recorded using Zoom Edited by Lisa De La Cruz using Audacity, www.audacityteam.org/ Music: Series 7 by J-Rod Brown www.musicispassionstudios.com/lion-hearted Lazy Break SliceXbeats (looperman.com) | |||
| Being AfroLatina in Anime ft Anairis Quinones (Pokemon, My Hero Academia) | 19 Aug 2020 | 00:57:45 | |
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 My Hero Academia as Mirko. In this episode, Anairis and I discuss being in the anime industry as an Afrolatina, representation of Black and Latinx characters on screen growing up, being a part of these two iconic franchises, and so much more. We may have also fangirled over our mutual love of Digimon, just a teeny tiny bit. Follow Anairis Quiñones: https://www.anairisq.com/ https://www.instagram.com/anairis_q/ https://twitter.com/anairis_q 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 Interview recorded using Zoom Edited by Lisa De La Cruz using Audacity, www.audacityteam.org/ Music: Series 7 by J-Rod Brown www.musicispassionstudios.com/lion-hearted Lazy Break SliceXbeats (looperman.com) | |||
| BLACK LIVES MATTER | 02 Jun 2020 | 00:18:45 | |
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 post and record this so I can inform my listeners on ways they can help support Black Lives Matter, the protesters, and the Black community. I also want to share information on ways to take care of yourself. I don't have the answers but I do have a voice that I want to use to amplify the Black voices around me and nationally. Resources to Support BLM: A Concise Link of Ways to Help https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/
Bail Funds https://docs.google.com/document/d/1X4-YS3vFn5CLL9QtJSU0xqmTh_h8XilXgOqGAjZISBI/preview?pru=AAABcpowxs8*Ee_k-mgFBkNJgBfHNFeHMg Dear RDG Town Hall: https://youtu.be/iKIGKGXeN4s Resources to Take Care of Your Self: 7 Virtual Mental Health Resources Supporting Black People Right Now https://www.bonappetit.com/story/virtual-mental-health-resources Thread of Mental Health resources for Racial Related Trauma https://twitter.com/BIPPNetwork/status/1267516306259050503 Other Mental Health Apps: Calm https://www.calm.com/ Headspace https://www.headspace.com/ Talk Space (blog for free resources) https://www.talkspace.com/blog/ Better Help https://www.betterhelp.com/ | |||
| The Anime Tea ft Phoenix | 19 May 2020 | 01:13:32 | |
This week on the podcast, I'm joined by the amazing Phoenix from The Anime Tea podcast! She started her podcast a little over a year ago as an outlet to discuss her love of anime and it's been a hit ever since. She has a social media presence like no other, amazing graphics, and a popping Twitter account too. In this interview, we discuss her launching the podcast, doing Youtube, her inspirations, and so so much more (like anime that makes us cry!) Grab some tea and sip along. You can find my CBR Articles here: https://www.cbr.com/author/lisa-delacruz/ My latest Youtube video: https://youtu.be/M1unN9a3e5c Follow The Anime Tea: https://twitter.com/theanimetea https://www.instagram.com/theanimetea/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJTDzzh1eXnkX-s_5mjRJbQ https://linktr.ee/animeteapod 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 This episode was made possible by: Tiana Lopez Ramery Fadiba Barry Jarrod Brown Christopher Ellis Interview recorded using Zoom Edited by Lisa De La Cruz using Audacity, www.audacityteam.org/ Music: Series 7 by J-Rod Brown www.musicispassionstudios.com/lion-hearted Lazy Break SliceXbeats (looperman.com) | |||
| Cosplaying While Black In The South ft ShauCat Cosplay | 29 Apr 2020 | 01:08:05 | |
This week on the podcast, I'm joined by Shaunie of ShauCat Cosplay to discuss all things cosplaying while black! We dive into her history being a fan of all things geek, growing up and getting access to manga and anime, RPG games, conventions, and so much more. We even take a dip in some heavier topics on growth and our parents. Follow Shaunie: https://www.instagram.com/shaucatcosplay/ https://ko-fi.com/shaucatcosplay https://shaucatcosplay.tumblr.com/ https://twitter.com/ShaunieGroove 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 This episode was made possible by: Tiana Lopez Ramery Fadiba Barry Jarrod Brown Christopher Ellis Interview recorded using Zoom Edited by Lisa De La Cruz using Audacity, www.audacityteam.org/ Music: Series 7 by J-Rod Brown www.musicispassionstudios.com/lion-hearted Lazy Break SliceXbeats (looperman.com) | |||
| Cosplaying While Muslim & Black ft Najah Abdul-Qawiyy | 16 Apr 2020 | 00:53:26 | |
On this week's episode of the podcast, I was joined by the lovely Najah Abdul-Qawiyy. Najah is a Black and Muslim cosplayer from New York who also runs her on anime/geek convention! In this episode, we had a conversation about her finding a way to be true to herself and her interest, while still honoring her faith. We also discuss gatekeeping in the fandom, cosplaying, the process to developing her own convention, and so much more. Follow Najah: https://www.instagram.com/eyes_of_nasiha/ https://www.instagram.com/geekout_at_snugharbor/ https://www.instagram.com/muslimsistersofsi/ https://muslimsistersofsi.com/about-goash/ 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 This episode was made possible by: Tiana Lopez Ramery Fadiba Barry Jarrod Brown Christopher Ellis Interview recorded using Zoom Edited by Lisa De La Cruz using Audacity, www.audacityteam.org/ Music: Series 7 by J-Rod Brown www.musicispassionstudios.com/lion-hearted Lazy Break SliceXbeats (looperman.com) | |||
| Spring Anime Sampler! Rock Is Lady's Modesty, WITCH WATCH, and More! | 09 Apr 2025 | 00:32:36 | |
We're back, baby! Let's dive into the Spring Anime season, which is packed with so many engaging titles like WITCH WATCH, My Hero Academia: Vigilantes, Kowloon Generic Romance, and more! But before that, I chat about what I've been up to in my absence and where the podcast is headed moving forward.
00:00 Intro, Where I've Been
Follow Lisa: | |||
| All Things Black & Geek ft Alexander Yarde | 08 Apr 2020 | 00:50:29 | |
Alexander Yarde and I met by chance last year at Derpy Con and ever since, I've been obsessed with him! He's a writer with the Good Men Project for "All Things Geek," as well as a contributor to other sites. He's a Black geek, stay at home dad, cosplayer, and purveyor of pop, geek, comic culture and tech. Alexander mixes his love of nerdy with his passion for social justice often and isn't afraid to use his platforms to stand up for his beliefs. In this conversation (the first of many, btw) we discuss his work writing about Black and POC representation, gatekeeping, and so much more. Follow Alexander Yarde: Bio: Alex Yarde is a husband and father living in New Jersey. In earlier times, you could find Alex in New York City teaching outdoor education to the great kids from Erasmus High School in Brooklyn. Today, you can find him on Twitter at @thatalexyarde. https://goodmenproject.com/category/all-things-geek/ https://www.instagram.com/instayarde/ https://twitter.com/thatalexyarde https://medium.com/the-maquisard https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwgZ2NXV8evdN8n2OSuoHfw 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 This episode was made possible by: Tiana Lopez Ramery Fadiba Barry Jarrod Brown Christopher Ellis Interview recorded using Zoom Edited by Lisa De La Cruz using Audacity, www.audacityteam.org/ Music: Series 7 by J-Rod Brown www.musicispassionstudios.com/lion-hearted Lazy Break SliceXbeats (looperman.com) | |||
| Cosplaying while Black ft Sailor Xtasy | 02 Apr 2020 | 00:47:26 | |
Here is the audio version of my interview with the lovely Lizzette Lewis, aka Sailor Xtasy! Lizzette has been cosplaying for over 14 years and does so while being black, with locs, and incorporating her own twists to popular anime and comic book characters. I interviewed Lizzette via Zoom and we get into her history as a cosplayer and an anime fan, being a cosplaying mom and teacher, and much more! You can find Lizzette here: https://www.facebook.com/SailorXtasy/ https://www.instagram.com/sailorxtasy/ https://twitter.com/sailorxtasy Follow me: thewonderofivy.com https://www.instagram.com/thewonderof... https://www.facebook.com/Thewonderofivy https://twitter.com/thewonderofivy Interview recorded using Zoom Edited by Lisa De La Cruz using Audacity, www.audacityteam.org/ Music: Series 7 by J-Rod Brown www.musicispassionstudios.com/lion-hearted Lazy Break SliceXbeats (looperman.com) | |||
| Xanthe Huynh Interview (Bonus Episode) | 09 Nov 2019 | 00:12:43 | |
I'm so excited to be bringing you this amazing interview with animation and video game voice actress, Xanthe Huynh! You may recognize her from her work on K-ON!, Sword Art Online: Alternative Gun Gale Online, Persona 5, and that's just scratching the surface. Thanks to the great people over at Anime USA, I was able to interview Xanthe at con and talk about our love of anime! Watch the interview: https://youtu.be/vz3i16LqBLQ Follow Xanthe: https://www.xanthesvoice.com/ https://twitter.com/ItsXanthor https://www.instagram.com/itsxanthor/ Follow me: thewonderofivy.com https://www.instagram.com/thewonderof... https://www.facebook.com/Thewonderofivy https://twitter.com/thewonderofivy This episode was made possible by: Tiana Lopez Ramery Fadiba Barry Jarrod Brown Christopher Ellis Interview recorded with Sony - PX Series Digital Voice Recorder Intro recorded with Solo Beats! Edited by Lisa De La Cruz using Audacity, www.audacityteam.org/ Music: Carefree Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Lazy Break SliceXbeats (looperman.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ | |||
| The Wonder of Digimon Tamers | 10 Oct 2024 | 01:11:33 | |
Calling all Digidestineds!! This week on The Wonder of Anime I'm joined by the incredible Serrandon. Serrandon (Sir-ran-den) is a director, photographer, and content creator based in Los Angeles. Inspired by anime, video games, and pop culture of the late 90s & 2000s, Serrandon produces vibrant, "in-your-face" content that makes you feel like a tween again. Serrandon has a web series titled, Plug_N an immersive retrospect show that gives a fresh perspective on video games, tech, and toys from yesteryear. In this episode we discuss the 2001 anime, Digimon Tamers! We talk about why it was so different from Digimon Adventures, the darker theme it discusses, the new movies, and so much more. *Apologies for the issues in sound quality in this episode. I had some technical difficulties midway through recording and needed to change microphones. Follow Serrandon: Follow Lisa: | |||