We’re talking Anime! MatPat is joined by creators JazzyGuns & Shonen Showdown, as well as YouTube trends expert Earnest Pettie, to delve into how Black creators have amplified anime's impact on mainstream culture. Get ready for a conversation jam packed with all things Anime that explores the influence of the artform, celebrates its diverse fanbase, and examines its expanding role in shaping popular culture.

Shonen Showdown (aka Rob) is a focal point of the anime community that specializes in anime and manga debates, character power rankings, and anime inspired comedy.
Jasmine is dedicated to in-depth anime reviews and gameplay on her personal channel, Jazzy Guns, and her duo channel, Dwayne and Jazz.

Creator Call-Outs:
@CalebCity
@RDCworld1
@ssj9show831
@KINGVADERofficial
@Synsei_
@Cj_DaChamp
@Codenamesuper
@BucketHatSplash
@animexsundays
@rinnegoddess
@YaBoyRoshi
@Lupasan

Video Mentions:
If Anime Shows Were People:    • If Anime Shows Were People  

I Asked 100 Anime Fans To Make A Tier List:    • I Asked 100 Anime Fans To Make A Tier...  

Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc:    • I AM TRAPPED!! | Danganronpa: Trigger...  


Polygon Article:
Anime is huge — and we finally have numbers to prove it: https://www.polygon.com/c/2024/1/22/2...