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The Wonder of Anime

Lisa De La Cruz

The Wonder Of Anime Podcast, is a weekly sometimes biweekly, look at anime with the host, Lisa.

leisure animation & manga

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01:26:21

The Wonder of Chihayafuru

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2026/01/08

This week on The Wonder of Anime, I'm joined by thee Shojo Connoisseur, Colleen of Colleen's Manga Recs! Colleen is a self proclaimed shoujo manga connoisseur that got their start on Tik Tok before moving to Youtube to create video essays shining light on the often left behind demographic of media. In this episode we dive into The Wonder of Chihayafuru, with Colleen in the expert seat driving the boat. We discuss the impact the anime and manga had on them, what fans get wrong, and so much more!

01:15:03

The Wonder of Fushigi Yuugi

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2025/12/18

Get in, we're going to the past! This week on The Wonder of Anime podcast I'm joined by the amazing Lauren Hill. Lauren is the Sales and Marketing Manager for Seven Seas Entertainment, an award-winning independent publisher that specializes in Japanese manga and light novels to English-language audiences alongside the hottest danmei, webtoons, and other books from around the globe. She has worked in the anime, manga, and gaming industries for over ten years. In this episode we get into the classic

01:19:57

The Wonder of A Sign of Affection

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2025/12/11

This week on The Wonder of Anime, I'm joined by one of my dream guest, Laura Neuzeth. If you're on manga-tok, you absolutely know who she is. Laura is a 35 year-old content creator on YouTube, TikTok, and Substack.She creates content bout shoujo, josei, BL, Yuri, and LGBTQ+ manga. Laura also has a gaming channel where she shares her love for Project Sekai and other rhythm games. In this episode, we get into The Wonder of A Sign of Affection. A Sign of Affection is a shojo anime based on the manga

01:06:41

The Wonder of My Hero Academia

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2025/12/04

The Wonder of Anime is back for an all new season! Joining me this week is the incredible Morgan Perry, who is the Marketing Manager for Square Enix Manga and Books. In this episode, we discuss her journey as an anime fan (starting with Yugioh,) working in the western comics industry, and transitioning into manga. Morgan and I also discuss THE Wonder of My Hero Academia and why it's such an important story, the comic influences in the story, it's impact in the anime culture, and MORE! Follow

31:30

Behind the Mercer Labs x One Piece with Roy Nachum...

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2025/10/09

I'm back with a special episode of The Wonder of Anime. Thanks to Toei Animation, I was able to attend the press preview of the ONE PIECE exhibit at the iconic Mercer Labs in NYC. Afterward, I was able to speak with Roy Nachum, Co-Founder and Creative Director of Mercer Labs and Nasir Dean, Manager of Special Projects at Mercer Labs. We spoke on the partnership with Toei Animation, their favorite parts of the exhibit, what they want attendees to take away, and so much more. Individual tickets for

29:45

WITCH WATCH Gets Funnier, Vigilantes Is Hitting Close...

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2025/04/29

So many shows, so little time! This week on the podcast, I am catching up on life before diving into a manga review of A Star Brighter than the Sun vol 1 and then my weekly anime reviews! Check the time stamps to avoid spoilers! 00:00 Intro 03:00 A Star Brighter Than The Sun Review 09:13 Rock is a Ladys Modesty ep 2 13:00 Wind Breaker Ep 2-4 23:07 Vigilantes ep 2-3 28:34 Outro Follow Lisa: thewonderofanime.com Instagram Facebook Twitter / X Recorded using a Sony A6000 and a Hyper Quad X

32:36

Spring Anime Sampler! Rock Is Lady's Modesty, WITCH...

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2025/04/09

We're back, baby! Let's dive into the Spring Anime season, which is packed with so many engaging titles like WITCH WATCH, My Hero Academia: Vigilantes, Kowloon Generic Romance, and more! But before that, I chat about what I've been up to in my absence and where the podcast is headed moving forward. 00:00 Intro, Where I’ve Been 06:51 New Episode Types 10:23 Rock is a Lady’s Modesty 14:20 WITCH WATCH 18:15 ZatsuTabi That’s Journey 21:26 Kowloon Generic Romance 25:01 My Hero Academia: Vigilantes

01:11:33

The Wonder of Digimon Tamers

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2024/10/10

Calling all Digidestineds!! This week on The Wonder of Anime I'm joined by the incredible Serrandon. Serrandon (Sir-ran-den) is a director, photographer, and content creator based in Los Angeles. Inspired by anime, video games, and pop culture of the late 90s & 2000s, Serrandon produces vibrant, "in-your-face" content that makes you feel like a tween again. Serrandon has a web series titled, Plug_N an immersive retrospect show that gives a fresh perspective on video games, tech, and toys from

01:33:36

The Wonder of Code Geass

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2024/10/03

Welcome back to a new season of The Wonder of Anime! Cristal Marie is joining me for the first episode back! Cristal Marie is the host of the official Crunchyroll podcast CrunchyCast, a V-tuber, and an award-winning singer/creator living the Anime Girl life in NYC. She is best known for being on YouTube's Get In The Robot, Beyond The Bot, and now The Hollow TV. In this episode, Cristal Marie and I dive into CODE GEASS, the 2006 original anime about an exiled prince, childhood best friends, and

59:22

The Wonder of 5 Cm Per Second and Makoto Shinkai

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2024/05/10

On this week's episode of The Wonder of Anime. podcast host and beat maker The Wolves Den is in the expert seat. He brings us one of Makoto Shinkai's earliest works, 5 Centimeters Per Second. We get into what makes this movie so special even if the ending is not traditional, Shinkai's influences, how his tropes carry on, and so much more. Spoilers for Garden of Words around the 41 minute mark. Spoilers for Your Name around the 51 minute mark. Follow The Wolves Den: Twitter / X TikTok Instagram

45:13

The Wonder of Princess Tutu

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2024/05/02

On this week’s episode of The Wonder of Anime, we are diving deep into the archives and talking about the icon 2000s anime, Princess Tutu. Cosplayer and content creator Dana also known as Sundai, joins me in the expert seat to talk about this original anime. We discuss why the dub for Princess Tutu made it so memorable (shoutout to Luci Christian,) how its not a ballet anime, and why it’s so important today. Follow Dana: Threads Instagram Website Follow Lisa: thewonderofanime.com YouTube

50:39

The Wonder of Black Clover

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2024/04/11

This week on The Wonder of Anime, streamer and cosplayer Simone Malcolm is in the expert seat! Simone is a multi-hyphenate creative who writes, cosplays, and streams. An animanga enthusiast who loves to nerd out over music, gaming, fashion, and pop culture. Simone comes to us with the ever “controversial” shounen, Black Clover. It seems people either love it or hate it, with no in-between. We get into what makes Black Clover so special, is Yuno really a Sasuke clone, why people hate it so much, and

01:04:20

The Wonder of Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood

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2024/04/04

On this week’s episode of The Wonder of Anime, it’s time to talk about my number one favorite anime, Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood. In the expert seat, I have David Ross, aka Vibe Dealing David. He’s a content creator, cosplayer and streamer. We dive in right away into what makes FMAB the best anime, ever! We also talk about some unpopular opinions, was Nina Tucker’s storyline THAT sad, what 03 did better, and so much more! Follow David: YouTube X / Twitter Instagram Twitch TikTok Follow Lisa:

54:51

The Wonder of Barakamon

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2024/03/28

This week, I'm joined by the incredible streamer and cosplayer, Phyfer Rage! Phy is in the expert seat this week to talk about the slice of life anime, Barakamon. We discuss why this story is life-changing, what life lessons we can take away, and why the countryside is always healing! Plus, we have some fun side tangents about Nana and more! Follow Phy: Twitch X Instagram Follow Lisa: thewonderofanime.com YouTube Instagram Threads Twitter Pinterest Recorded using a Hyper Quad X microphone Intro

56:41

The Wonder of Clannad

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2024/03/14

In this week's episode of The Wonder of Anime, I'm joined by podcaster and streamer PolowBornFly. He's one half of the iconic Mic Check Waifu Waifu podcast. He's in the expert seat talking about the millennial classic, Clannad. We discuss how Clannad changed his life, why it's so much more than a sad anime, and why people need to try different anime genres. Follow Polow: Twitter / X Mic Check Waifu Waifu Twitter / X Twitch Follow Lisa: thewonderofanime.com YouTube Instagram Threads Twitter

01:02:26

The Wonder of Eureka Seven

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2024/03/07

The mecha agenda is back, baby! Phoenix, host of The Anime Tea, is on this week’s episode of The Wonder of Anime continuing the mecha recruitment plan. Phoenix brings us the 2005 original anime Eureka Seven. We discuss the show airing on Toonami, how It’s compared to Evangelion, why it’s very different, and why more people should watch it. Follow Phoenix: The Anime Tea YouTube X / Twitter Instagram Follow Lisa: thewonderofanime.com YouTube Instagram Threads Twitter Pinterest Recorded using a Hyper

01:02:58

The Wonder of Gurren Lagann

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2024/02/29

This week on The Wonder of Anime, voice actor Zeno Robinson is in the expert seat. Zeno is known for his roles as Hawks in My Hero Academia, Genya in Demon Slayer, Akira in Zom 100, ans many more. As the expert, Zeno walks us through Studio Gainax’s mecha anime, Gurren Lagann. We discuss Simon and Kamina’s unique dynamic, how Gurren Lagann is different from other mechas, why it’s in Studio Trigger’s DNA, and why Zeno’s yelling quotes out in a theater. Follow Zeno: X / Twitter Instagram Follow Lisa:

01:02:04

The Wonder of Dragon Ball Z

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2024/02/15

This week on The Wonder of Anime, it’s time to talk Dragon Ball Z with Kyle Lewis. Kyle Lewis is a comedian and host from Brooklyn, NY. He is the host of The Fun Factor on YouTube, which is a comedy anime and gaming channel, and the host of Character Select Comedy, where you can see the best and sometimes nerdiest comedians perform at The Stand in New York City. In this episode, we uncover why Dragon Ball as a franchise still has the world in such a massive chokehold. Why is Goku so empty headed,

01:20:44

The Wonder of One Piece

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2024/02/08

This week on The Wonder of Anime, we're sailing the Deep Blue with Neysha Campbell, aka NeyshaPlays! Neysha is a cosplayer, entertainment critic, podcaster, and writer. She explores and reviews anime, manga, TV, and film, infusing her work with insightful critiques and opinion pieces. In this episode, we talk all things One Piece! Neysha walks us through its beginnings and how Oda's career could have gone a completely different way. We talk about the power of friendship, believing in your dreams,

01:23:43

The Wonder of Sk8 The Infinity

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2024/02/01

This week on The Wonder of Anime, we're joined by the incredible Briana Lawrence aka BriChibi. Briana is the author of "In Search of Superpowers: A Fantasy Pin World Adventure" and "The Essential Guide to Manga: 50 Series Every Manga Fan Should Know." She also is the Senior Features Editor at Crunchyroll. Briana is talking all things Sk8 The Infinity, the original anime which premiered in 2021. We dive deep into what this skating anime has to say about life, having fun, your purpose, and so much

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