Gear 5 Drawing Master Class With DaffDuff Art + Plus AI Art Implications! | Ep.193

Thank you for everything Akira Toriyama! You made a huge impact on my life and millions of others lives with the Dragon Ball series. Your legacy will forever be etched into society, culture and many fans of the anime genre. Rest in peace!

• Oda Interview with Toriyama - http://www.thegrandline.com/odainterview.html 
• Super Eye Patch Wolf  Dragon Ball video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tuvSwb5KM6Q 

“I am willing to bet money, someone in Netflix is saying, this JJK how much it cost?” – Solo

 Summary

 The conversation discusses the Crunchyroll Anime Awards and highlights the good, the bad, and the ugly aspects of the event. It explores the dominance of Shonen anime in the awards and the lack of diversity in guests and categories. The need for more balanced categories and consistent naming conventions is emphasized. The conversation also touches on the influence of Crunchyroll as a platform and the potential for independent anime awards.

 
Overall, the discussion raises important points about transparency, clarity, and the importance of genre diversity in recognising and celebrating anime. The conversation explores the categorisation of anime awards and the need for genre-specific recognition. It highlights the preference for battle shows and the importance of acknowledging the diversity of anime fans. 

The issue of non-Shonen shows getting nominated and the need for a fair and inclusive awards system are discussed. The conversation also touches on the competition from streaming platforms and the potential impact of losing popular anime. The power of recommendations and the influence of social media on anime popularity are emphasized, along with the importance of audience feedback.

 
Discussion Topics

•  Crunchyroll awards - The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
• Lack of Diversity in Guests In The Awards 
• Shonen Dominance in Awards
• The Need for More Balanced Categories
• Inconsistency in Categories
• Positive Takeaways
• Lack of Independence in Crunchyroll
• The Importance of Clarity and Consistency
• The Influence of Crunchyroll's Platform
• The Need for Clear Categories
• The Dominance of Shonen Anime
• The Importance of Genre Diversity
• Organizing Awards by Anime Categories
• The Importance of Genre-Specific Awards
• The Preference for Battle Shows
• Recognizing the Diversity of Anime Fans
• The Issue of Non-Shonen Shows Getting Nominated
• The Need for a Fair and Inclusive Awards System
• The Best Anime of the Year
• The Best Continuing Anime Series
• The Competition from Streaming Platforms
• The Potential Impact of Losing Popular Anime
• The Power of Recommendations
• The Influence of Social Media on Anime Popularity

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“If you take the time and continue to pursue it. Who says you can’t get there also” – Kumar_sutra

Some Key Takeaways

• Transitioning from a traditional job to full-time content creation requires support and belief in oneself.
• Negativity and hate comments are a common challenge for content creators, but it's important to focus on the positive and not let them affect your mental well-being.
• Building a community and making friends through content creation can be a rewarding experience.
• Starting a podcast can be a natural progression for anime enthusiasts who find themselves constantly discussing anime topics. Content creation allows for the opportunity to meet and build relationships with great creators 
• Avoiding spoilers can be challenging in the age of social media, but it's important to protect the viewing experience.
• Finding time to watch anime can be difficult, but it's important to prioritize the shows that interest you the most.

Discussion Points

• The Rewards of Being a Content Creator
• Building a Community and Making Friends
• Anime Characters as Influencers or Content Creators
• The Path of Content Creation and Pursuing Dreams
• The Challenges and Realities of Content Creation
• Anime Journey and First Anime
• Introduction to Anime and Fighting Games
• Discovering Dragon Ball and Anime
• Favorite Anime: Samurai Champloo
• First Anime Experiences
• The Impact of One Piece
• The Passion of One Piece Fans
• The Challenge of Avoiding Spoilers
• The Impact of Anime Transformations
• Kumar’s Top 5 Anime
• The Challenge of Finding Time to Watch Anime
• The Plethora of Anime Choices
• Opinions on the Ending of Attack on Titan
• The Impact of Attack on Titan
• Revisiting Attack on Titan
• Impact of Long-Running Anime
• Dragon Ball Z's Cultural Impact
• Unnecessary Hate for Dragon Ball Z
• Appreciating Naruto as a Great Anime
• Favorite Arcs in Dragon Ball Z
• The Impact of Gohan's One-Armed Kamehameha
• The Success of the One Piece Live-Action Movie
• The Golden Era of Anime
• The Nuances of Cosplay
• The Anime Frieren
• The Quality of Frieren 

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“McDonlads are getting into the anime game. Say What!”

 Summary

In this conversation, Ed and Solo discuss the collaboration between McDonald's and the anime industry, specifically the launch of WcDonald's in Los Angeles. They explore the popularity of anime in LA and the potential for collectibles from the collaboration. The conversation then shifts to the Anime Awards and the nominees for Anime of the Year. Ed and Solo share their personal rankings and discuss the surprises and omissions in the list. 

 Takeaways

• McDonald's collaboration with the anime industry, such as the launch of W.C. Donald's, highlights the increasing popularity and mainstream acceptance of anime.
• Anime references are becoming more common in various industries, including sports, as organizations seek to connect with younger audiences.
• Collectibles from collaborations like the McDonald's anime partnership can become valuable items over time.
• The Anime Awards provide recognition and celebration for outstanding anime series, with the nominees reflecting the diverse range of shows available.
• Personal preferences and opinions play a significant role in determining the rankings and enjoyment of anime series.

 
Discussion Points

• McDonald's Anime Collaboration
• Anime's Popularity i
• Collectibles and McDonald's Packaging
• Anime's Mainstream Acceptance
• Anime References in Sports
• Food Cravings and Disappointments
• Anime Awards Nominees
• Duo Lingo JJK reference
• Anime Corner Anime of the Year Nominees
• Personal Rankings of Anime Corners Anime of the Year nominees

https://www.wcdonalds.com/

https://animecorner.me/2023-anime-of-the-year-awards-winners/#h-anime-of-the-year

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"Its' The Avatar" - Zuko (Avatar The last Airbender)

Summary
In this episode, Ed and Solo discuss the live action adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender. They share their initial thoughts on the adaptation and discuss the visuals and atmosphere of the show.

Discussion Notes 

• What was our first impression when we heard their was going to be a live action Avatar: The Last Airbender?
• Does the live-action adaptation capture the essence of the animated series' world? How are the visuals, music, and atmosphere translated?
• What creative liberties were taken in adapting the story for live-action? Are these changes justified, and do they enhance the narrative?
• What were some of our favourite characters in the live adaptation? 
• Was Zuko and General Iroh's relationship captured just as well in the live action?
• Was Admiral Zhao the best actor? 
• How does the pacing and storytelling differ between the live-action and animated series? Does the live-action format allow for deeper exploration of certain aspects of the story?
• What are the strengths and weaknesses of each format in adapting the Avatar story? What does each format do better than the other?
• Ultimately, does the live-action adaptation succeed in capturing the magic and spirit of the original animated series? Why or why not?

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No SSR this week. Instead we played Just Like music part one replay a couple of weeks ago and now we want to round it of with our part 2 replay. We hope you enjoy!

"Sorry for our bad singing, hopefully our enthusiam made up for it lol" - Ed & Solo

Back by popular demand from our first singing episode where we sang our favourite anime intros, we have come back with a part 2 singing our favourite anime outros. This episode as with the first was TOO FUNNY! If you wanna hear some terrible but funny Japanese singing and humming your in the right place - press play and enjoy!

Discussion notes 

• What are the components of a good anime outro to you?
• What feeling/emotion does it evoke when you hear it or when it comes on?
• Do you watch the credits just so you can listen to the song?
• What are some of favourite anime outro songs? Name the Anime, The 
• Is there is a correlation between a great anime song outro and your opinion of an anime?
• If we could have created any anime outro song which one would have been and why?

To see all the anime songs mentioned and links to how they should be sung -  Visit out blog page here

Yes – Roundabout – Analysis – Watch Here

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“Question everything” – Euripides

 
21 Questions is back where I will be taking anime questions from the web and answering them here. Some of the questions we answer as part of the episode are 

 
Discussion:

• Which anime villains who would be perfect Disney villains?
• Can Saitama defeat Whis?
• Just caught my boyfriend cheating on me, why anime quote should I use?
• What are some recommended Seinen manga for someone new to the genre?
• Which anime series are unpopular but turned out to be really good?

 
21 Questions series past episodes:

• Listen to 21 Questions Part 1
• Listen to 21 Questions Part 2
• Listen to 21 Questions Part 3
• Listen to 21 Questions Part 4
• Listen to 21 Questions Part 5
• Listen to 21 Questions Part 6
• Listen to 21 Questions Part 7

 

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"I dont really wanna unleash the dragon" - Sisqo 

In this conversation, Ed and Solo discuss Chinese anime (Donghua) and manhua (Chinese manga). They explore the top 10 Chinese anime and manhua recommendations, including titles like Psychic Princess, The Outcast, and Fog Hill of Five Elements. They also discuss where to find and read manhua online. The conversation concludes with a discussion on favourite dragons in anime. 

Discussion Notes

• Exploring Chinese Anime and Manhua
• Top 10 Chinese Anime and Manhua Recommendations
• Discussion on Watching Chinese Anime and Reading Manhua
• Introduction to Manhua Recommendations
• Continuation of Manhua Recommendations
• Favourite Dragons in Anime
• Favourite Chinese inspired and Chinese Characters in Anime
• -Inspired Anime Characters
• Anime Characters Who Would Start a Chinese Restaurant
• Anime characters who would be a triad Leader

Articles referenced in the episode 

• Best Chinese Anime article 
• Best Chinese Manhua article 
• Best Anime Dragons article 

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"I'm always sharing my vision through each step of the process."  - David DaffDuff  Art

 DaffDuff Art join to discuss the Luffy commission he created for Suuuper Anime podcast along with other techniques used to make his art look incredible. 

 Takeaways

 Constant feedback and iterations are crucial in the commission process to ensure the final artwork meets the client's vision.

 Adding highlights and shades can make the pictures pop and create a more dynamic and atmospheric effect.

 Supporting artists by commissioning their work is important to recognize their talent and dedication.

 Chapters

• 00:00 - Introduction and Background
• 03:00 - Evolution of DaffDuff’s Work
• 06:00 – How Daffduff handles the commissioning Process
• 11:00 - Constant Feedback and Iterations
• 14:00 – How to make your art pop with color selections.
• 21:00 - Dreams and Goals for 2024
• 32:53 - Expanding Business and Collaborations
• 36:00  - Impact of AI on Artwork
• 39:40 - Embracing Creativity in the Age of AI
• 44:08 - Exploring Animation
• 46:26 - Choosing a Character to Draw
• 49:31 – DaffDuff future Plans and Website Launch

 
David Onaolapo (Daffduff_art) socials 

• Website: Click here for his link tree webpage.
•  Gum road – Buy Bespoke illustrations made for you by clicking here 
• Instagram: daffduff_art
• Twitter: daffduff_art 
• You Tube: View You Tube vids of him drawing here

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