The Wonder of Anime

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

  1. 4D AGO

    The Wonder of Chihayafuru

    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!   Follow Colleen: YouTube X/ Twitter Instagram   Follow Lisa: thewonderofanime.com Instagram Facebook Twitter / X Recorded using a Sony A6000 and a Hyper Quad X microphone Intro Music: LAKEY INSPIRED - Arcade Edited by Lisa De La Cruz using Davinci Resolve

    1h 26m

  2. 12/18/2025

    The Wonder of Fushigi Yuugi

    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 anime and manga Fushigi Yuugi! From discovering it in the 7th grade to a life long love, Lauren and I dive into how she got into Fushigi Yuugi and how much it means to her.   Follow Lauren: Instagram BL Events in DFW   Follow Lisa: thewonderofanime.com Instagram Facebook Twitter / X Recorded using a Sony A6000 and a Hyper Quad X microphone Intro Music: LAKEY INSPIRED - Arcade Edited by Lisa De La Cruz using Davinci Resolve

    1h 15m

  3. 12/11/2025

    The Wonder of A Sign of Affection

    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 of the same name. We discuss why Yuki an incredible MC, how her deafness was portrayed in the anime and manga, Itsuomio's "red flag" allegations, and more! Follow Laura: Tiktok YouTube Substack X / Twitter Follow Lisa: thewonderofanime.com Instagram Facebook Twitter / X Recorded using a Sony A6000 and a Hyper Quad X microphone Intro Music: LAKEY INSPIRED - Arcade Edited by Lisa De La Cruz using Davinci Resolve

    1h 20m

  4. 12/04/2025

    The Wonder of My Hero Academia

    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 Morgan Perry: X / Twitter Square Enix Manga and Books    Follow Lisa: thewonderofanime.com Instagram Facebook Twitter / X Recorded using a Sony A6000 and a Hyper Quad X microphone Intro Music: LAKEY INSPIRED - Arcade Edited by Lisa De La Cruz using Davinci Resolve

    1h 7m

  5. 10/09/2025

    Behind the Mercer Labs x One Piece with Roy Nachum and Nasir Dean

    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 ONE PIECE x MERCER LABS are on sale now at www.mercerlabs.com.   Special thank you to Toei Animation and Mercer Labs for the invitation. Follow Mercer Labs: Instagram MercerLabs.com Follow Lisa: thewonderofanime.com Instagram Facebook Twitter / X Recorded using a Sony A6000 and a Hyper Quad X microphone Intro Music: LAKEY INSPIRED - Arcade Edited by Lisa De La Cruz using Davinci Resolve

    32 min

  6. 04/29/2025

    WITCH WATCH Gets Funnier, Vigilantes Is Hitting Close to Home | Spring Anime 2025 Reviews

    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 microphone Intro Music: LAKEY INSPIRED - Arcade Edited by Lisa De La Cruz using Davinci Resolve

    30 min

  7. 04/09/2025

    Spring Anime Sampler! Rock Is Lady's Modesty, WITCH WATCH, and More!

    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 28:43 Wind Breaker S2   Follow Lisa: thewonderofanime.com Instagram Facebook Twitter / X Recorded using a Sony A6000 and a Hyper Quad X microphone Intro Music: LAKEY INSPIRED - Arcade Edited by Lisa De La Cruz using Davinci Resolve

    33 min

  8. 10/10/2024

    The Wonder of Digimon Tamers

    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 yesteryear.    In this episode we discuss the 2001 anime, Digimon Tamers! We talk about why it was so different from Digimon Adventures, the darker theme it discusses, the new movies, and so much more.  *Apologies for the issues in sound quality in this episode. I had some technical difficulties midway through recording and needed to change microphones. Follow Serrandon: X (formally Twitter) Instagram Tiktok Website Follow Lisa: thewonderofanime.com Instagram Facebook Twitter / X Recorded using a Sony A6000 and a Hyper Quad X microphone Intro Music: LAKEY INSPIRED - Arcade Edited by Lisa De La Cruz using Davinci Resolve

    1h 12m
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The Wonder Of Anime Podcast, is a weekly sometimes biweekly, look at anime with the host, Lisa.

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  • Creator
    Lisa De La Cruz
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
  • Episodes
    54
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
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  • Show Website
    The Wonder of Anime