Off Topic, On Purpose

In this first episode of Off Topic, On Purpose, we dive into our Sri Lankan geek origin story, from growing up as middle-class kids away from Colombo to becoming hardcore anime fans and collectors.We talk about the cartoons and TV shows that shaped our childhood, සූර පප්පා, පැංචා, දඟයා, සත්‍ය ගවේශක, රොබින්සන් අන්දරය, and how books like Famous Five, Secret Seven, and Chandana Mendis’ Sherlock Holmes influenced us long before anime entered our lives.From 90s Sri Lankan nostalgia to discovering One Piece and becoming lifelong geek culture fans, this episode is a journey through cartoons, anime, comics, books, and fandom.If you’re a 90s kid, an anime fan in Sri Lanka, or someone who grew up on Sinhala-dubbed TV and adventure novels , this episode is for you.🎥 Watch the full video version on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OffTopicOnPurpose95🔗 Connect With Us Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offtopiconpurpose2026 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@offtopiconpurpose0 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/offtopiconpurpose95🎧 Sinhala Podcast | Sri Lankan Geek Culture | Anime | Nostalgia | Pop Culture