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The Anime Show with Joey & AkiDearest

by SBS PopAsia

YouTubers Joey the Anime Man and Aki Dearest join forces for an hour of anime. What’s hot, what’s not, what’s new and what you should be watching. If you love Anime, you need this.

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Episodes

  1. Living with earthquakes in Japan

    For the Japanese, earthquakes are a fact of life. Unlike Aki, Joey has experienced a few. Should you still visit Japan despite the risk of an earthquake? How prepared is the country for these natural disasters?

  2. Living with earthquakes in Japan

    For the Japanese, earthquakes are a fact of life. Unlike Aki, Joey has experienced a few. Should you still visit Japan despite the risk of an earthquake? How prepared is the country for these natural disasters?

  3. Getting into K-Pop as an anime fan

    BTS' 'Fake Love' is everywhere at the moment and for Aki, she is surprised at how big K-Pop has become especially in the US. Joey also recognises how influential and powerful the internet is behind the success of K-Pop, but what does he think of the music itself?

  4. Fooly Cooly returns after 17 years

    Fooly Cooly is Joey and Aki's all time favourite anime and new episodes have been released for the first time in 17 years. Why was there such a long wait? And was it worth it?

  5. EXTRA: Devilman Crybaby donkey sound scene: a critical analysis

    Joey and Aki receive a question from a listener requesting they break down THAT scene from Devilman Crybaby. You know, the one where the girl makes donkey sounds. Their response might surprise you!

  6. Which anime made you cry?

    This week Joey and Aki answer some of your questions on the hashtag #sbsanime. What is the first anime they watched together? Which anime made them cry? Find out on this week's episode of The Anime Show

  7. American sushi & what to eat in Japan

    Joey and Aki share with you some of their favourite places to eat in Japan. Some of their recommendations might surprise you. Also, what does Joey think of sushi in America?

  8. EXTRA: Do you know your 90s Shonen Jump series?

    Joey tests Aki on her Shonen Jump knowledge. Do you think you can name more Shonen Jump series than Aki?

  9. The Shonen Jump Museum

    Joey relived some of his favourite manga memories with a trip to the Shonen Jump museum in Tokyo. How much do you know about Shonen Jump series?

  10. EXTRA: Yaoi, Yuri & LGBTQI+ in Japan

    The LGBTQI+ community is really well represented in Yaoi and Yuri manga and anime, so why is it so under-represented in Japan's 'real-life'?

  11. What's the LGBTQI+ community in Japan like?

    Japan had their Gay Pride parade recently and 5, 000 people attended. Joey and Aki didn't even know there was a Gay Pride parade in Japan, so they talk about the LGBTQI+ community, what issues people in the Japanese LGBTQI+ community face, and where the best nightlife is for the LGBTQI+ community...

  12. The Top Japanese YouTubers

    It's all about Japanese YouTubers this week. Joey and Aki let us in on who we need to know about in the Japanese Youtubing scene, and who some of their faves are. Joey got his sister into one of his faves and she doesn't watch any Japanese YouTubers. They want to know if there's any Japanese…

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  13. EXTRA: Joey's sister's supernatural story

    Joey's sister has heightened supernatural senses. He shares a story about when she went on a ghost tour at one of Australia's most haunted places.

  14. Japanese horror movies vs Western horror movies

    Joey and Aki are talking Japanese horror movies, and the differences with Western horror films. Joey's not stoked about the topic this week. He doesn't like scary movies (who can blame him?) but Aki loves them, and is convincing him to watch some with her. The duo reveal their biggest fears and…

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  15. EXTRA: Joey's Japanese test

    Joey tests Aki on her knowledge of Japanese grammar. Does Aki get it right? Does Joey actually know the answer? How did you go?

  16. Learning Japanese; how you can do it too

    Joey learnt Japanese from his parents, but Aki had to learn Japanese later in life, which is a lot harder. So, Aki's here to help everyone who's learning (or wants to learn) a language. She reveals the different methods she's used, gives her tips on what works best, and - ever though Joey doesn't...

  17. EXTRA: Joey's pet peeve

    As a music lover, Joey hates when people where clothes with musicians they don't know on them. What are your thoughts?

  18. Remembering Studio Ghibli co-founder Isao Takahata

    Studio Ghibli co-founder Isao Takahata died last week, aged 82. Joey and Aki are remembering the amazing man that was behind so much of Studio Ghibli's success. He had many Anime titles to his name, like Grave of the Fireflies and Pom Poko (just to name a couple). He was involved with Red Turtle...

  19. EXTRA: The $10K Anime figurine Joey wants to buy

    Joey reveals the time he first laid eyes on an Anime figurine worth $10,000. He is serious about wanting to purchase it. If only he had room in his house...

  20. The most expensive Anime merch

    What happens when a couple both want to buy the same Anime figurine? Joey and Aki talk about the most expensive Anime figurines they've ever seen and spill on the most they've spent. Plus, findout how they make Anime merch purchase decisions, and what it would take for them to spend thousands of...

  21. EXTRA: The world's first animated YouTuber

    Joey and Aki introduce you to the (self-proclaimed) world's first animated YouTuber. In the country where YouTubers are highly embraced, one of the hottest personalities is just a series of ones and zeros.

  22. Joey and Aki's favourite anime is finally getting a sequel

    One of Joey and Aki's favourite anime is getting a sequel after 18 years! The pair describe why it's such a great Anime and why the sequal's hype is real. Plus they preview an upcoming live-action adaptation of an Anime series (which hopefully won't suck), and some news about Kizuna Ai, the first...

  23. EXTRA: Advice for learning languages

    Joey shares his experiences learning Japanese and shares some wisdom for those learning new languages.

  24. Going to school as a young Anime fan

    Flying solo this week, Joey talks about his history with all things Otaku. Which manga and anime he grew up with. How he got so good at Japanese, and he reveals some of the hardships he faced going to school as a young anime fan.

  25. Extra: How to please your Otaku partner

    Joey steps out of his comfort zone and reveals the little thing he does that makes Aki very happy.

  26. The life of an Otaku couple

    What its like to be an Otaku couple. Joey and Aki explain about the weird and wonderful things they get up to at Anime conventions, and let us know if they'd ever do couple cosplay. Plus there's one topic they only ever have fights about.

  27. EXTRA: If Anime awards were like the Oscars

    Joey has an opinion on how the winners for the Crunchyroll Anime Awards are chosen, and Aki has a clear prediction on the film that would end up winning a lot of awards if it was chosen like the Oscars.

  28. Forget the Oscars, we're talking Anime Awards

    While Joey and Aki were disappointed with the lack of Anime nominations at the Oscars, they want to talk all things Anime Awards. Anime's answer to the Oscars were on recently; the Crunchyroll Anime Awards! Joey and Aki have some thoughts about the winners and what films they think deserved to…

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  29. EXTRA: Will Joey marry Aki?

    Would Joey marry Aki if he had to choose between her and an Anime character? Ooooh, it's an interesting answer!

  30. Anime you want to marry (kiss, and do away with)

    Joey and Aki play the ultimate test of loyalty to anime characters! Which famous anime (and Pokemon characters) do they want to kiss, marry, or...do away with. Aki puts Joey on the spot and asks if he'll marry her!

  31. EXTRA: Missing a train in Japan (it's an experience)

    If you miss the last train in Japan, you'll spend a very long night outside...

  32. Best and worst of Japan

    Aki's heading back to America. But before she does she's sharing a list of her 'best and worst' about Japan. Japan's healthy (and good!) food is so delicious. She doesn't have a lot of negatives (but find out her little niggles in this ep). Joey doesn't like that trains don't run 24/7 in Japan…

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  33. EXTRA: The biggest problem with Gijinkas today

    Joey and Aki fight over whether there are good Gijinkas anymore. Joey gets passionate about why he thinks they aren't good (hint: #memes).

  34. A debate over Gijinkas; why they're good and really bad

    Joey and Aki have very different opinions on Gijinkas (don't worry, if you don't know what that means, Aki explains it for you). Aki's been following them for a while and can appreciate them. She thinks there's some really good ones out there. Joey doesn't understand the appeal. He thinks they're...

  35. EXTRA: Joey in Anime form

    Aki shares a little too much about her relationship with Joey when she makes up an Anime film title that describes the two of them. Joey plays it safe and calls their life boring.

  36. The Anime that makes us cry

    Joey and Aki admit they cry watch Anime. They're answering all your questions; Aki compares her boyf to an Anime film, and Joey talks about his favourite female anime characters.

  37. EXTRA: Not all films that win awards are good

    With the Oscar nominations out this week, Joey says people shouldn't just watch the nominated films (or the award winners). You need to find films you like; just because a film wins an award doesn't mean you're going to love it.

  38. Why are there no Anime Oscars nominees?

    Why don't Anime films get nominated at the Oscars? Joey and Aki let us know which Anime films they thought deserved a gig this year, and some reasons why Anime often gets overlooked. They're asking for your thoughts...do you think the Oscars are bias against Anime, or is there another reason as…

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  39. EXTRA: Aki's failed Anime joke

    Joey and Aki are telling us who they think will win in this year's Crunchyroll Anime Awards. Aki tries to make a joke about a title of a nominated Anime film, but fails.

  40. Crunchyroll Anime Awards: winner predictions

    The 2018 Crunchyroll Anime Awards are on February 24 in Los Angelas. So, Joey and Aki tell you their top predictions about who they think the winners will be, who should have been nominated plus some of the names they are surprised to see.

  41. EXTRA: Aki's three word film review

    Aki makes it very clear that she is a fan of the new Anime series, Devilman Crybaby. She sums up her thoughts in three words. If you want to hear Joey and Aki's full review of the anime series, check out the latest episode of The Anime Show!

  42. Devilman Crybaby Anime review

    Joey and Aki tell you if it's worth seeing new anime series, Devilman Crybaby. There's some cool moments in this film, including rapping (that the guys love) and biblical themes. If you don't like spoilers, don't worry! The guys give a spoiler alert warning before they talk about the ending.

  43. EXTRA: Aki's Japanese punk impression

    Aki does a (very loud!) impression of Japanese punk! This week, Joey and Aki give you their guide into the best J-pop artists to listen to. Check out the full episode!

  44. Joey and Aki's guide to J-pop (they found from Anime)

    What are the best J-pop artists to listen to? Joey and Aki have both been big big J-pop fans for a while and take you through their top picks for who to listen to. Of course they draw inspiration from big anime films to help them decide and Aki even gives you her impression of what Japanese punk...

  45. Joey and Aki talk about Logan Paul

    This week, Joey and Aki talk about the controversy around one of Logan Paul's recent videos.

  46. Aki has fallen in love with Japanese idols

    Joey and Aki tell you their personal picks for 2017's top anime films, the biggest trends in the Otaku community and Aki says she has found a new level appreciation for Japanese idols! They also discuss goals for 2018, the life of Jonghyun and, if you need something to watch over the new year…

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  47. The 9 biggest Otaku markets of 2017

    What were the 9 biggest Otaku markets of 2017? This week, Joey and Aki tell you about what Otaku people loved most this year. K-pop idols made the list and Joey thinks 2017 has seen a huge increase in the number of K-pop fans. They also give their thoughts on costume play and the Boys Love films...

  48. EXTRA: Alita's eyes in 'Alita Battle Angel' remind Joey of 'Avatar'

    There's been heaps of discussion about Alita's eyes in the Alita: Battle Angel live-action Trailer. A lot of people don't like them. Joey and Aki don't mind them. They remind Joey of the characters in James Cameron's Avatar. ​And Aki thinks they work. What do you think?

  49. Ep 39. Thoughts on 'Alita: Battle Angel' live-action; we're optimistic

    This week Joey and Aki talk about the Alita: Battle Angel live-action adaptation. The Trailer dropped two days ago and there's a lot of thoughts from people online. Joey thinks seeing Robert Rodriguez's name as Director is a good step. They've chosen a really niche manga too, probably in the hope...

  50. Thoughts on 'Alita: Battle Angel' live-action; we're optimistic

    This week Joey and Aki talk about the Alita: Battle Angel live-action adaptation. The Trailer dropped two days ago and there's a lot of thoughts from people online. It's an old Manga, and is being produced by James Cameron (Avatar) and directed by Robert Rodriguez (Sin City). Joey thinks seeing...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

YouTubers Joey the Anime Man and Aki Dearest join forces for an hour of anime. What’s hot, what’s not, what’s new and what you should be watching. If you love Anime, you need this.

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