How Anime Shaped Us - Art, Influence & Convention Culture

We’re live again at AnimeCon UK, and this time it’s all about the power of anime, how it’s influenced art styles, careers, and the very culture of Artist Alley itself. In this deeply personal and insightful episode, PB and Jay sit down in front of a live audience to talk about the role anime has played in shaping their creativity and connection to the convention world.We discuss:🎨 PB’s anime origin story - From watching The Rose of Versailles and Saint Seiya to secretly drawing anime in fine art class in Malta📺 Generational gaps in anime culture - How the art and audience have evolved from the 70s to today🖼️ Why anime wasn’t “real art” to some teachers and how PB proved them wrong👁️ The beauty of older animation - Layered eyes, hand-drawn cells, and detail we don’t always see today📦 How anime aesthetics influence Artist Alley setups - pastel grids, ramen-booth vibes, and starting points for artists🧠 Jay’s baby steps into anime fandom - guided by PB’s personal recs and con experiences🔥 Top anime recommendations - including Fullmetal Alchemist, Madoka Magica, Revolutionary Girl Utena, Monster, and morePlus:🌸 Why anime focused conventions like AnimeCon foster a stronger sense of artist community🎤 Live audience Q&A momentsIt’s a celebration of anime’s artistic legacy—and a heartfelt reflection on what it means to make art that’s true to your roots.💙 Find Us and Support the Podcast!🔵 Visit theconcreatives.com for all our socials and more⭐ Love what you’re hearing? Leave us a 5-star review to help keep the podcast growing!🎁 Support us on Patreon for exclusive content, behind-the-scenes, merch, and more