Check On Your Strong Friends (Anime and the Entertainment Industry)

Episode 3 is LIVE, in this episode Token recounts his previous depressive episode and delves into how important Anime and its associated mediums have been to his development. Later on in the podcast the WST boys discuss the entertainment industry and fighting the need to settle in your creativity. Please use the timestamps to find your favorite part! **Timestamps** (7:13) Hamtaro vs having a real hamster, Digimon vs Pokemon and the history of Anime in America (13:05) The nuances of American and Japanese voice acting (Subs vs. Dubs) (17:18) Studio Ghibli films (short Magic Mike detour) (22:45) Anime moments that stick with you long term. (28:00) Why people avoid Anime, how capitalist culture exploited Anime, (Beyblade, Yu-Gi-Oh and Pokemon merch) (40:58) Animes influence in the west and the faults of American anime fans (Gatekeeping, Alienation and Prejudice) (56:15) The future of representation, knowing your creative worth, and earning your accolades. (Monique, Joe Budden, and the future of black creatives) (66:20) Thinking in a vacuum and avoiding being screwed over while chasing your dream. (Record deals, Multi Channel Networks, selling intellectual property)