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    Why Do People Like Anime

    Surface Reality is an anime podcasted hosted by John and Julie Hill covering all corners of anime and entertainment, with no deep discussion whatsoever and only focusing on cool action scenes. 

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    Episodes (138)

    The Bishoujo Is Back

    The Bishoujo Is Back

    We've returned. We've decided to change the name of the podcast because... well, you'll have to listen to find out. This week, we discuss Demon Slayer's Entertainment District arc, the Avatar Live action show, how Satan crafted the first season of Picard, and much more. Follow us on IG @surfacereality 

    Why Do People Like Anime
    en-usMarch 07, 2024

    WDPLA 134: Plan of (Live) Action

    WDPLA 134: Plan of (Live) Action

    Sort of a different episode this week - a lot of people liked hearing about the logistics planning for the upcoming Japan trip on the last episode, so we're going further in depth. That, plus we re-watched the 2017 live-action Ghost In The Shell movie, and talked about our mixed feelings on the new Ahsoka show. Email us - whydopeoplelikeanime@gmail.com

    Why Do People Like Anime
    en-usSeptember 29, 2023

    WDPLA 133: Addressing the Howllegations

    WDPLA 133: Addressing the Howllegations

    Lots to talk about this week. In preparation for our maiden voyage to Japan, we encountered a couple of speed bumps trying to make sure we have as good a trip as possible. After that, we address some serious accusations levied at Julie from last week about her affinity for pocket-sized monsters. From there, our latest dive into the world of Miyazaki, the first ep of Chainsaw Man (finally) and Julie reads her first Junji Ito manga (also finally). Email us! whydopeoplelikeanime@gmail.com 

    Why Do People Like Anime
    en-usSeptember 18, 2023

    WDPLA 130: Beast Mode

    WDPLA 130: Beast Mode

    This week we watched Mamoru Hosoda's The Boy and the Beast! John laughs at something Julie says very hard. There's discussion on Yellowjackets and a deep dive into Marilyn Manson merch. Email us whydopeoplelikeanime@gmail.com

    Why Do People Like Anime
    en-usJuly 21, 2023

    WDPLA 129: Beat the Champ

    WDPLA 129: Beat the Champ

    This week we watched two very different anime: Samurai Champloo and Attack on Titan Season 4. We also ask the question: is anime too popular right now? Email us whydopeoplelikeanime@gmail.com

    Why Do People Like Anime
    en-usJuly 07, 2023

    WDPLA 128: The Bitch From Mercury

    WDPLA 128: The Bitch From Mercury

    Will we ever get to a point where we can upload on time? Hard to say. But this week we're back with a GUNDAM show, and all we can say is GUN DAMN! We also watched a little bit of Jojo season 3, went deep on Lego vs Legos and more. Email us- whydopeoplelikeanime@gmail.com

    Why Do People Like Anime
    en-usJune 22, 2023

    WDPLA 127: Across the Jojoverse

    WDPLA 127: Across the Jojoverse

    We're sorry. After a couple of family emergencies, we're back to talk Case Closed, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, Kamen Rider, showing your parents Satoshi Kon, the new Spiderverse movie and more. Email us at whydopeoplelikeanime@gmail.com, follow @whydopeoplelikeanime on Instagram 

    Why Do People Like Anime
    en-usJune 08, 2023

    WDPLA 125: LOVE IS WAR

    WDPLA 125: LOVE IS WAR

    This week, we read a bunch of manga, got our flights delayed a million times, and got way into Kaguya-Sama: Love Is War. Find out why we're head over heels over a romcom anime! Follow us @whydopeoplelikeanime, email whydopeoplelikeanime@gmail.com

    Why Do People Like Anime
    en-usMay 09, 2023

    WDPLA 124: Me Myself and Suzume

    WDPLA 124: Me Myself and Suzume

    This week we watched Makoto Shinkai's latest film Suzume! We also discuss That Time I Was Reincarnated as a Slime, Haikyu!, Advance Wars and more. John has opinions. Julie has opinions. Email us your opinions - whydopeoplelikeanime@gmail.com, follow us on Instagram @whydopeoplelikeanime 

    Why Do People Like Anime
    en-usApril 25, 2023

    WDPLA123: That Time I Got Reincarnated As an Onigiri

    WDPLA123: That Time I Got Reincarnated As an Onigiri

    This week we finished the incredible Fruits Basket saga, and many tears were had. We also dip our toes into the Isekai world with That Time I Got Reincarnated As a Slime, experience the horror that is season two of The Promised Neverland and more. Follow us @whydopeoplelikeanime, email whydopeoplelikeanime@gmail.com 

    Why Do People Like Anime
    en-usApril 14, 2023

    WDPLA122: Why Can't Anime Get Junji Ito Right?

    WDPLA122: Why Can't Anime Get Junji Ito Right?

    Welcome back! For the first week of our new format we're talking about a few things. First of which is the new Netflix Junji Ito series 'Junji Ito: Tales of the Macabre,' the latest losing effort in adapting Ito's work. We're also talking the first few episodes of the new season of 'Fruits Basket,' new 'Aggretsuko,' 'John Wick 4,' 'Resident Evil 4' and sci-fi. Enjoy! Follow us @whydopeoplelikeanime on Instagram,  email whydopeoplelikeanime@gmail.com

    Why Do People Like Anime
    en-usMarch 29, 2023
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