Every other week I sit down, think about an anime or manga i finished and share my thoughts.I review animes, mangas, games and so on for the sake of discussion, putting my two cents on the things I like.Comments, collabs and Concerns: theweebinitiative@gmail.comFind me:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-weeb-initiative/id1594372096Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7KUuUmEkReF4IYyuFrpbO2?si=a36005c6cb524f34Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPR1yBkKjeWfCnvX1s_ZycADiscord: <a href="https://discord.gg/rSSc87AeJc" rel="nofollow">https://discord.gg/rSSc87AeJc</a>Radio Public: https://radiopublic.com/the-weeb-initiative-WdmPoRHelp me go to Japan: https://studio.buymeacoffee.com/dashboard

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This time I hit the jackpot on artist forward anime. This week we will discuss Virgin Punk: Clockwork Girl, an amazingly beautiful anime from SHAFTMore of The Weeb Initiative:Full anime/manga list: https://myanimelist.net/profile/The_Weeb_InitiatYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPR1yBkKjeWfCnvX1s_ZycADiscord: https://discord.gg/rSSc87AeJcSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7KUuUmEkReF4IYyuFrpbO2?si=a36005c6cb524f34Comments, collabs and Concerns: theweebinitiative@gmail.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/InitiativeWeebTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theweebinitiative

TWI 120 - Virgin Punk: Clockwork Girl: SHAFT's tech demo

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For the second time in a row, I will discuss an original anime. Metallic Rouge, a weird combination of mecha, girls with guns and social commentaryMore of The Weeb Initiative:Full anime/manga list: https://myanimelist.net/profile/The_Weeb_InitiatYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPR1yBkKjeWfCnvX1s_ZycADiscord: https://discord.gg/rSSc87AeJcSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7KUuUmEkReF4IYyuFrpbO2?si=a36005c6cb524f34Comments, collabs and Concerns: theweebinitiative@gmail.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/InitiativeWeebTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theweebinitiative

TWI 119 - Metallic Rouge: Promising yet too safe

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For a change, this time I will discuss a really artsy and surreal anime. Mahou Shoujo Magical Destroyers.More of The Weeb Initiative:Full anime/manga list: https://myanimelist.net/profile/The_Weeb_InitiatYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPR1yBkKjeWfCnvX1s_ZycADiscord: https://discord.gg/rSSc87AeJcSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7KUuUmEkReF4IYyuFrpbO2?si=a36005c6cb524f34Comments, collabs and Concerns: theweebinitiative@gmail.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/InitiativeWeebTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theweebinitiative

TWI 118 - Mahou Shoujo Magical Destroyers of Sanity

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To finish the trifecta, this episode will discuss Little Witch Academia. The full fledge anime of LWA, Absolutely cozy and wholesomeMore of The Weeb Initiative:Full anime/manga list: https://myanimelist.net/profile/The_Weeb_InitiatYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPR1yBkKjeWfCnvX1s_ZycADiscord: https://discord.gg/rSSc87AeJcSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7KUuUmEkReF4IYyuFrpbO2?si=a36005c6cb524f34Comments, collabs and Concerns: theweebinitiative@gmail.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/InitiativeWeebTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theweebinitiative

TWI 117 - Little Witch Academia (TV): Absolute Cozy

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This week, I will discuss PROMARE, a really interesting mix of nostalgia and new ideas from Studio TriggerMore of The Weeb Initiative:Full anime/manga list: https://myanimelist.net/profile/The_Weeb_InitiatYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPR1yBkKjeWfCnvX1s_ZycADiscord: https://discord.gg/rSSc87AeJcSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7KUuUmEkReF4IYyuFrpbO2?si=a36005c6cb524f34Comments, collabs and Concerns: theweebinitiative@gmail.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/InitiativeWeebTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theweebinitiative

TWII 116 - PROMARE: The return of the king???

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Following the last episode, Let&#39;s talk about Little Witch Academia: Enchanted Parade. Really cute!More of The Weeb Initiative:Full anime/manga list: https://myanimelist.net/profile/The_Weeb_InitiatYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPR1yBkKjeWfCnvX1s_ZycADiscord: https://discord.gg/rSSc87AeJcSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7KUuUmEkReF4IYyuFrpbO2?si=a36005c6cb524f34Comments, collabs and Concerns: theweebinitiative@gmail.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/InitiativeWeebTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theweebinitiative

TWI 115 - Little Witch Academia (2015): Trigger but cute

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For this episode, I will talk about THE short coming from Studio Trigger. Little Witch Academia.More of The Weeb Initiative:Full anime/manga list: https://myanimelist.net/profile/The_Weeb_InitiatYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPR1yBkKjeWfCnvX1s_ZycADiscord: https://discord.gg/rSSc87AeJcSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7KUuUmEkReF4IYyuFrpbO2?si=a36005c6cb524f34Comments, collabs and Concerns: theweebinitiative@gmail.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/InitiativeWeebTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theweebinitiative

TWI 114 - Little Witch Academia (2013): Short and sweet

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This week I will discuss Love Live Nijigasaki School Idol Club Final Chapter 2, unfortunately, a huge stain in an otherwise flawless record.More of The Weeb Initiative:Full anime/manga list: https://myanimelist.net/profile/The_Weeb_InitiatYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPR1yBkKjeWfCnvX1s_ZycADiscord: https://discord.gg/rSSc87AeJcSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7KUuUmEkReF4IYyuFrpbO2?si=a36005c6cb524f34Comments, collabs and Concerns: theweebinitiative@gmail.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/InitiativeWeebTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theweebinitiative

TWI 113 - Love Live Nijigasaki School Idol Club Final Chapter 2: What the F*%@ just happened?

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Finishing up from last episode, I will talk about the second season of March comes like a Lion, truly, (and after watching the two seasons, I can safely say) beautiful anime about shogi and the struggles of life.More of The Weeb Initiative:Full anime/manga list: https://myanimelist.net/profile/The_Weeb_InitiatYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPR1yBkKjeWfCnvX1s_ZycADiscord: https://discord.gg/rSSc87AeJcSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7KUuUmEkReF4IYyuFrpbO2?si=a36005c6cb524f34Comments, collabs and Concerns: theweebinitiative@gmail.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/InitiativeWeebTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theweebinitiative

TWI 112 - Sangatsu no Lion is just visualart.anime

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This may be late by two months but I want to talk about March, or better yet, March comes like a Lion, a really beautiful anime about shogi and the struggles of life.More of The Weeb Initiative:Full anime/manga list: https://myanimelist.net/profile/The_Weeb_InitiatYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPR1yBkKjeWfCnvX1s_ZycADiscord: https://discord.gg/rSSc87AeJcSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7KUuUmEkReF4IYyuFrpbO2?si=a36005c6cb524f34Comments, collabs and Concerns: theweebinitiative@gmail.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/InitiativeWeebTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theweebinitiative

TWI 111 - Shogi, Felines and Months of the Year

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Considering the month we are in, I wanted to talk about Your lie in April, an iconic romance anime from the mid 2010&#39;s.More of The Weeb Initiative:Full anime/manga list: https://myanimelist.net/profile/The_Weeb_InitiatYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPR1yBkKjeWfCnvX1s_ZycADiscord: https://discord.gg/rSSc87AeJcSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7KUuUmEkReF4IYyuFrpbO2?si=a36005c6cb524f34Comments, collabs and Concerns: theweebinitiative@gmail.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/InitiativeWeebTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theweebinitiative

TWI 110 - Your lie in April

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This week, I want to talk about one of my all time greats. Bartender, a masterclass in character writing and, to many, a cult classic.More of The Weeb Initiative:Full anime/manga list: https://myanimelist.net/profile/The_Weeb_InitiatYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPR1yBkKjeWfCnvX1s_ZycADiscord: https://discord.gg/rSSc87AeJcSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7KUuUmEkReF4IYyuFrpbO2?si=a36005c6cb524f34Comments, collabs and Concerns: theweebinitiative@gmail.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/InitiativeWeebTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theweebinitiative

TWI 109 - Bartender, the art of subtlety

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To finalize the trifecta of Kobayashi-san, This week, let&#39;s discuss about Kobayashi-san chi no Maid Dragon Samishigariya no Ryuu. The movie sequel for the second season. Genuinely great.More of The Weeb Initiative:Full anime/manga list: https://myanimelist.net/profile/The_Weeb_InitiatYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPR1yBkKjeWfCnvX1s_ZycADiscord: https://discord.gg/rSSc87AeJcSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7KUuUmEkReF4IYyuFrpbO2?si=a36005c6cb524f34Comments, collabs and Concerns: theweebinitiative@gmail.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/InitiativeWeebTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theweebinitiative

TWI 108 - A Lonely Dragon Wants to be Loved

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Continuing from last episode, I will talk about Kobayashi-san chi no Maid Dragon S. The second season of the peak of the slice of life comedy.More of The Weeb Initiative:Full anime/manga list: https://myanimelist.net/profile/The_Weeb_InitiatYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPR1yBkKjeWfCnvX1s_ZycADiscord: https://discord.gg/rSSc87AeJcSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7KUuUmEkReF4IYyuFrpbO2?si=a36005c6cb524f34Comments, collabs and Concerns: theweebinitiative@gmail.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/InitiativeWeebTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theweebinitiative

TWI 107 - Kobayashi-san chi no Maid Dragon S, S is for Splendid

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For this episode, I will be talking about the peak of slice of life. One of the most wholesome anime ever, Kobayashi-san chi no Maid Dragon Season 1. The one to popularize the dragon maid conceptMore of The Weeb Initiative:Full anime/manga list: https://myanimelist.net/profile/The_Weeb_InitiatYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPR1yBkKjeWfCnvX1s_ZycADiscord: https://discord.gg/rSSc87AeJcSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7KUuUmEkReF4IYyuFrpbO2?si=a36005c6cb524f34Comments, collabs and Concerns: theweebinitiative@gmail.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/InitiativeWeebTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theweebinitiative

TWI 106 - Kobayashi-san chi no Maid Dragon Review, Kotatsu Edition

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This week, I will be talking about one of the most anticipated sequels ever. The top anime of Autumn 2025, Umamusume Cinderella Gray Part 2. A masterclass in character writing.More of The Weeb Initiative:Full anime/manga list: https://myanimelist.net/profile/The_Weeb_InitiatYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPR1yBkKjeWfCnvX1s_ZycADiscord: https://discord.gg/rSSc87AeJcSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7KUuUmEkReF4IYyuFrpbO2?si=a36005c6cb524f34Comments, collabs and Concerns: theweebinitiative@gmail.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/InitiativeWeebTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theweebinitiative

TWI 105 - The Ashen Beast strikes again

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This week, I will be talking about one of the most anticipated sequels ever. The SEO destroyer, New Panty &amp; Stocking with Garterbelt. A masterpiece from Studio Trigger, stylish and full of personalityMore of The Weeb Initiative:Full anime/manga list: https://myanimelist.net/profile/The_Weeb_InitiatYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPR1yBkKjeWfCnvX1s_ZycADiscord: https://discord.gg/rSSc87AeJcSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7KUuUmEkReF4IYyuFrpbO2?si=a36005c6cb524f34Comments, collabs and Concerns: theweebinitiative@gmail.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/InitiativeWeebTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theweebinitiative

TWI 104 - New PSG: Even after 15 years, they still got it

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As the herald of this year&#39;s season, this week we will be discussing Grenadier. A by the book ecchi action anime from the early 2000&#39;s with a good sense of style but confusing aesthetic Help me go to Japan: buymeacoffee.com/TheweebinitiativeMore of The Weeb Initiative:Full anime/manga list: https://myanimelist.net/profile/The_Weeb_InitiatYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPR1yBkKjeWfCnvX1s_ZycADiscord: https://discord.gg/rSSc87AeJcSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7KUuUmEkReF4IYyuFrpbO2?si=a36005c6cb524f34Comments, collabs and Concerns: theweebinitiative@gmail.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/InitiativeWeebTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theweebinitiative

TWI 103 - Grenadier - TOS compliant edition

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For the last episode of the year, let&#39;s do the yearly year on review. This time, I wanted to focus on the plans for next year and the different things I reviewed in 2025.P.S.: I noticed after finishing the recording that I didn&#39;t actually mention the updates to the manga list for 2025, I will try to push a video or a mini episode to discuss it.Help me go to Japan: buymeacoffee.com/TheweebinitiativeMore of The Weeb Initiative:Full anime/manga list: https://myanimelist.net/profile/The_Weeb_InitiatYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPR1yBkKjeWfCnvX1s_ZycADiscord: https://discord.gg/rSSc87AeJcSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7KUuUmEkReF4IYyuFrpbO2?si=a36005c6cb524f34Comments, collabs and Concerns: theweebinitiative@gmail.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/InitiativeWeebTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theweebinitiative

TWI 102 - The Weeb Initiative 2025 Year in Review: The plan is to have no plan

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As a commemoration for the 20 years anniversary, this week I will talk about Blood+. One of my most loved anime of all time.Mentioned Songs:Aozora no Namida - Hitomi Takahashi - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mNAwUyjzYsM&amp;list=RDmNAwUyjzYsM&amp;start_radio=1Kataritsugukoto - Hajime Chitose - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivlPeiD7xNw&amp;list=RDivlPeiD7xNw&amp;start_radio=1SEASON`S CALL - Hyde - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6upBl-CIK9c&amp;list=RD6upBl-CIK9c&amp;start_radio=1Cry No More - Mika Nakashima - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgq4OIFWB3A&amp;list=RDxgq4OIFWB3A&amp;start_radio=1Colors of the Heart - UVERworld - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8nsqbHNakQ&amp;list=RDm8nsqbHNakQ&amp;start_radio=1This Love - Angela Aki - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xhkvge0rrss&amp;list=RDXhkvge0rrss&amp;start_radio=1Raion - Jinn - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Fy6neJmX9s&amp;list=RD4Fy6neJmX9s&amp;start_radio=1Brand New Map - K - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5iH22xT9Rg&amp;list=RDy5iH22xT9Rg&amp;start_radio=1 Help me go to Japan: buymeacoffee.com/TheweebinitiativeMore of The Weeb Initiative:Full anime/manga list: https://myanimelist.net/profile/The_Weeb_InitiatYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPR1yBkKjeWfCnvX1s_ZycADiscord: https://discord.gg/rSSc87AeJcSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7KUuUmEkReF4IYyuFrpbO2?si=a36005c6cb524f34Comments, collabs and Concerns: theweebinitiative@gmail.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/InitiativeWeebTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theweebinitiative

TWI 101 - Unc glazes Blood+ for 2 hours

Because there's a lot more to anime than just watching.

Every other week I sit down, think about an anime or manga i finished and share my thoughts.

I review animes, mangas, games and so on for the sake of discussion, putting my two cents on the things I like.

Comments, collabs and Concerns: theweebinitiative@gmail.com

Find me:

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-weeb-initiative/id1594372096

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7KUuUmEkReF4IYyuFrpbO2?si=a36005c6cb524f34

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPR1yBkKjeWfCnvX1s_ZycA

Discord: https://discord.gg/rSSc87AeJc

Radio Public: https://radiopublic.com/the-weeb-initiative-WdmPoR

Help me go to Japan: https://studio.buymeacoffee.com/dashboard