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Amazon's much-reviled Anime Strike channel is now dead and gone. Good riddance? Maybe.
Despite my best efforts, there are still people who like Sword Art Online. But even most of them can't stand the Fairy Dance Arc. What went wrong with this story... and how can we fix it?
Anime about Trading Card Games like yugioh are never really about Trading Card Games, and that sucks, because I like Card Games. Oh no. the phrase "card games" has lost all meaning.
A way too deep analysis of anime openings. Today, we dive deep into the symbols and divine symmetry in Devilman Crybaby's incredible intro.
It's time once again for the anime awards. Sponsored by hetap. Err. By Crunchyroll! Join me as I run through the nominees and declare what you should all vote for. The Anime Pope hath spoken.
Bit of a more out there, philosophical type of video today. Musing about how the worlds of meta games like Doki Doki Literature Club and Undertale are affected by fan contributions.
A look at the nominees for best ED in the 2017 Anime Awards. Which one should win?
Boss Baby and Ferdinand are up for an Academy Award. A Silent Voice isn't. So why does anime continually get the shaft at the biggest awards in Film?
Nintendo is on fire right now. Super Mario Odyssey and Zelda: Breath of the Wild are two of the best sandbox games ever made. But how did they go about making them?
if No Game No Life is the King of Trash, the High Schol of the Dead is the god. Here's why this over the top zombie apocalypse anime is better than you think it is.
So you're the protagonist of a Harem Anime. This handy guide will help you survive this disaster scenario.
While we'd like to think differently, great art can sometimes come from bad people. For instance, the director of one of my favourite anime from last year, Recovery of an MMO Junkie, is a Holocaust Denier. Can - and should - we separate good art from bad creators?
A way too deep analysis of anime openings. Today, we go adventuring to Antarctica with the cute girls of Sora Yori mo Tooi Basho, AKA a place further than the universe.
Is talking about Sword Art Online really just beating a dead horse? or is there a reason it won't die?
I'm tired of all the excuses and bullshit. Piracy is theft. That should be the end of the discussion, but here we are. This is why you SHOULDN'T Pirate anime.
Live action Fullmetal Alchemist is an abomination that could give Shou Tucker's best work a run for its money. And it's so bad precisely because it tries too hard to give fans what they think they want.
2017 played host to a genre-defining anime. And no, it wasn't made in Abyss or Macademia or Boruto's Dad's Son. It was A.I.Channel. Yes, really.
Is your precious Daughteru Consorting with... THE DEVIL? Find out how to spot the signs, and what you can do, today! Sponsored and approved by the Anime Pope.
Stupid Sexy Skeletons, or Stupid Sexy Robots? Whatever you choose, you're in for some great world building. I dunno, it made sense in my head.
Yes, I know it's not February anymore. Let's talk about Highschool DxD Anyway. Here's how it became the Harem King.
Now that Kim Kardashian and Michael B Jordan have officially made anime cool, has the time finally come for us to get a good mainstream anime movie? Or even an Anime Cinematic Universe?
In case the title is confusing - here are 7 anime with episodes less than 7 minutes long, in a sub-7-minute video.
Violet Evergarden has hit some powerful emotional high notes in recent episodes. Let's explore how its plot structure allows it to make us ugly cry at will.
Pacific Rim 2 is a giant toy commercial. That's definitely more anime-authentic than most movies... but not in a good way. Let's tear apart this dull, disjointed disaster of a sequel.
A Place Further than the Universe came out of nowhere and absolutely blew me away. It's now one of my favourite Anime. Here's why it should be yours, too.
Betray me once, Shame on you. Betray me twice, it must be an anime. Welcome to watchmoba.com, and today we'll be counting down our picks for the REAL Top 10 Anime Betrayals. Subscribe►► https://www.youtube.com/subscription_...
With each passing day, the Isekai epidemic claims more generic protagonist lives. If you're afflicted, this handy video will help you survive your new life in another world.
The fight that kicked Boku No Hero Academia season 2 into high gear, and set the bar for all fights to come. Today, we're analyzing the intense battle between Deku and Todoroki.
Netflix's Voltron: The Legendary Defender has a lot going for it. Just not quite enough for a full what's in an OP... so we're making a mini one! lemme know if you want to see more of these!
We all know the ERASED anime changed the ending. But what about everything else?
Spring is upon us, and with it an overwhelming wave of new Anime. Fortunately, the Anime Pope is here to help you decide which shows to keep your eye on.
A Way Too Deep Analysis of Anime Openings. Today, we look at Odd Future by Uverworld - the new OP for Boku no Hero Academia Season 3. Could it possibly be BETTER than Sora ni Utaeba?
Persona 5 the Animation is a bland, safe adaptation that's ok at best. But what's the purpose of that kind of show existing, when the game is already a far better anime?
In many ways, Jojo's Bizarre Adventure made me who I am today. So what better way to ring in 500,000 Subscribers than figuring out what it is about this fabulous battle shounen that makes us love it so much.
Parasyte the Maxim and Devilman Crybaby are based on manga from the Dark Ages. Yet through clever writing, they feel just as relevant today as they did long ago. Here's how. SPOILERS!
Marvel's Avengers: Infinity War is poised to be a generation-defining film - but it really shouldn't have worked at all. Let's examine the brilliant story structure that let marvel pull it off.
Netflix and Sanrio,'s new anime, Aggretsuko, turns the lens of kids' cartoons like Arthur to the problems faced by working adults. Here's what makes the show and its characters so loveable.
It's amazing the difference a decent writer can make. Let's look at how Keiichi Sigsawa improves on Reki Kawahara's work in every way, without sacrificing the core theme of Sword Art Online.
A way too deep analysis of anime openings. Today, three years after I memed on Unravel from Tokyo Ghoul for my Jojo OP analysis, I'm finally giving the edgiest anime its due.
Some loose thoughts on the drawbacks of digital animation, however minor, looking at old-school anime like Escaflowne and Cowboy Bebop, and new throwbacks like Megalo Box.
My expectations for the live action Mob Psycho 100 series on Netflix were at rock bottom. Somehow, it still managed to disappoint. Let's tear into its butchered telepathy club gag.
The transition into adulthood can be difficult, what with all the raging hormones and going Super Saiyan. Even the Dragon Balls can't help... but the anime pope can!
Megalo Box and its hero “Gearless Joe” have a lot in common. Mainly - they're true underdogs.
There have been a lot of essays and video essays made about the deeper meaning of FLCL.
This is not one of those.
Sometimes, one bad episode can ruin an entire series of buildup. Darling in the FranXX episode 19 manages that and then some. Here's why it's a trainwreck, and why it has me worried for the anime.
Hinamatsuri is the best comedy anime of 2018. Here's why.
We live in an age where many classic anime are available in higher quality than ever before. But even so, some real classics have yet to make the jump to blu-ray in the States.
All Might is the pillar that holds up My Hero Academia's world. But he's also the glue that binds its story and characters together into a cohesive whole.
David Cage has always been one of the worst writers working in video games. So maybe, just maybe, it was a bad idea for him to make a game about the civil rights movement.
It's that time of year again! Time for Valve to siphon all the money out of our pockets under the guise of giving us great deals. Here are 10 Anime Games on Steam that are worth playing.
Anohana creator Mari Okada is one of the few anime writers to make the jump to directing. So how does her debut film, Maquia: When The Promised Flower Blooms, stack up next to the greats?
Wotakoi - Love is Hard For An Otaku is one of the most down-to-earth, realistic love stories in anime, and I love it!
Welcome, Soldier, to the front lines of the Waifu Wars. Here, the Anime Pope will teach you how you'll be fighting, and most importantly, what - and who - you'll be fighting for.
The Summer Anime Season is upon us! Here are the ten shows that are most worth your time!
DARLING in the FRANXX was one of the most promising new anime of 2018. Shame it didn't know how to deliver on its promises.
Overlord is one of the most popular Isekai anime on the market. But what's the secret behind its success? What makes it so fun to watch? Let's find out.
Konosuba's girls are some of the worst in anime. So why do we act like they're the best?
Yes, I'm really analyzing waifus. Fight me.
A way too deep analysis of Anime Openings. This week, let's take a close look at Make My Story - the My Hero Academia OP that features just as much Tooru as the other ones.
Let's talk about some anime that just make me smile.
The Master of Ragnarok and Blesser of Einherjar makes every other "trapped in another world" anime look great by comparison. Come back SAO! I'm sorry I was so mean.
Cells at Work isn't just an educational tool - it's a surprisingly effective work of art. And like any work of art, we can hold it up like a mirror to examine ourselves as easily as we can its subject matter.
How Not to Summon a Demon Lord is a pretty darn great ecchi anime. But what makes it so great? And how could it be better?
A look through history at how the Anime style has evolved across gaming generations. From 2D to 3D to Live2D. I honestly couldn't tell you why I decided to do this.
The best fight from My Hero Academia. United States of Smash that like button if you agree.
Planet With is hands down my favourite anime this year. Let me (try to) explain why.
Marvel's Spider-man on PS4 isn't just the best Spider-Man GAME ever. It's the best Spider-Man story in any medium. It's not perfect, but it nails everything it needs to.
I give Netflix a lot of flak for their sluggishness in bringing anime to the west, but I can't deny they've got some great shows. Here are 7 that may have flown under your radar.
Let's Play is a crazy modern love story about a game designer and the handsome Youtuber next door.
How Bakugo went from being My Hero Academia's second worst character, to (arguably) its best.
Could Mineta be next? (no)
So you wanna watch Jojo's Bizarre Adventure, but you don't want to, you know, WATCH Jojo's Bizarre Adventure? Here's everything you need to know to jump right in at Part 5.
A way too deep analysis of Anime Openings. This week, we discuss how the mellow, melancholic Red Swan is an oddly perfect fit for Attack on Titan's intense third season.
Fall 2018 is a season of Spooky Scary Idol Girls and not at all scary skeletons. Here are 10 new anime that should be on your radar!
A way too deep analysis of anime openings. This week - the OP that introduced Ghibli.
From Cardcaptors, to Dragon Ball, to Pokemon, Shaman King, and Yugioh, 4kids & Co may have butchered the heck out of the anime they brought over in the 90s, but they sure gave them some catchy theme songs.
How One uses Saitama and Mob's Superhuman strength to highlight their very human weakness.
Anime may not be the best at "scary" - but it sure has sexy Halloween costumes down.
A look at the exploitative filmmaking in Goblin Slayer's First episode, and why it's a problem. Not just for the people complaining, but for the show itself.
From Director Naoko Yamada comes a beautiful, delicate love story set in the world of Hibike Euphonium. Let's see how it stacks up.
What is Puberty Syndrome? And more importantly, what is Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai saying with it? Let's find out.
Pokemon: Detective Pikachu looks more than promising. 26 Years after Mario Bros, it seems like gamers will FINALLY have ONE really good movie to enjoy. Took you long enough, Hollywood.
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime is a chill Isekai Comedy anime. But it's more than just that.
A look at how SSSS.Gridman emulates the practical effects magic of Godzilla and Power Rangers.
*Honda-San is not actually anime of the century but it's really really good. If you're reading this I am sorry I fibbed in the thumbnail. Please don't hold it against the good Skeleton boy.
To celebrate getting three quarters of the way to a million subscribers, let's count down the 5 best fights in Jojo's Bizarre Adventure so far.
Those sneaky zombies got me. I'm pretty sure I unironically like idol anime now.
Let's figure out how they did it.
Neon Genesis Evangelion is finally coming to a streaming device near you! We're getting a new season of Ghost in the Shell! They're making live action Cowboy Bebop...
On November 12, 2018, the world lost one of its greatest storytellers and cameo actors. Today, I'd like to pay tribute to Stan Lee by examining his oft-overlooked career in anime and manga.
A Way Too Deep Analysis of Anime Openings. This week, when I finally stopped banging my head to Kimi no Sei, I noticed some things in Wascally Wabbit's OP.
Spider-man: Into the Spider-Verse somehow manages to encapsulate every aspect of Spider-man's cultural impact in 120 minutes. Needless to say, it's the best Spider-man movie ever.
Except for Tokyo Godfathers, Anime rarely sates my craving for schmaltzy Christmas stories. Let's look at Aggretsuko and Neo Yokio's new Christmas Specials to see how they stack up.
