
The 7 Anime That Every Fan NEEDS To Watch | Trash Taste #172


[00:10 - 00:18] Connor and Joey are joined by a guest, Adam Aimee, for their last podcast episode in London.


[00:18 - 00:25]They discuss the set, which is their most well-produced one yet.


[00:37 - 00:42]They joke about doing a wrestling entrance for the podcast.


[02:02 - 02:12]They talk about a VIP Q&A where they were asked about the seven wonders of anime.


[03:16 - 03:22]They mention some well-known manga titles.


[05:03 - 05:08]They debate the definition of what makes an anime a "wonder".


[05:03 - 05:08]They compare the Seven Wonders of the World to the Seven Wonders of anime.


[05:37 - 05:43]They ultimately decide not to include Astro Boy on their list.


[06:47 - 06:53]They joke about including My Hero Academia instead.


[06:47 - 06:53]The guest brings up the progressive themes in My Hero Academia.


[07:33 - 07:39]They mention Astro Boy as a potential wonder, but Connor argues against it.


[00:00 - 07:39]The podcast ends with a discussion about potentially including Astro Boy on their list.


[11:08 - 11:15]Discussion of influential anime before the 90s


[13:18 - 13:28]Inclusion of movies in the discussion


[13:18 - 13:28]Suggestion to create a "maybe" list


[13:28 - 13:36]Discussion of multiple Gundam series and its long lineage


[13:28 - 13:36]Mention of Akira and its possible inclusion


[13:36 - 13:45]Mobile Suit Gundam as a potential pick for influential anime


[13:36 - 13:45]Agreement on Gundam's inclusion


[13:36 - 13:45]Agreement on Gundam's global recognition and popularity


[13:36 - 13:45]Discussion of Eva and its impact on the industry


[13:36 - 13:45]Mention of merchandising and marketing strategies for Eva


[13:36 - 13:45]Argument for Gundam's importance and relevance


[13:36 - 13:45]Mention of Mizzinger Zed's influence on Gundam


[13:36 - 13:45]Comparison between Eva and Gundam in terms of pop culture relevance


[15:33 - 15:43]Mention of google search for top 10 most influential anime


[15:33 - 15:43]Disagreement with Akira being number one on the list


[15:33 - 15:43]Agreement on Dragon Ball's inclusion


[15:33 - 15:43]Discussion on Dragon Ball's impact and popularity


[15:33 - 15:43]Mention of Pokemon's multimedia franchise and its potential inclusion


[15:33 - 15:43]Mention of Nausicaa and its personal significance, but disagreement on its inclusion


[15:33 - 15:43]Suggestion to separate influential anime into genres


[15:33 - 15:43]Suggestion to separate influential anime into genres


[15:33 - 15:43]Suggestion to separate influential anime into genres


[15:33 - 15:43]Suggestion to separate influential anime into genres


[07:40 - 15:43]Discussion of influential anime before the 90s, potential picks including Mobile Suit Gundam and Akira, agreement on Gundam's inclusion, discussion of Eva's impact and merchandising strategies, comparison between Eva and Gundam's pop culture relevance, google search for top 10 most influential anime, disagreement with Akira being number one, agreement on Dragon Ball's inclusion, potential inclusion of Pokemon and Nausicaa, suggestion to separate influential anime into genres, and discussion on Dragon Ball's lasting impact and One Piece's potential impact.


[15:43 - 16:02]One Piece has gained immense popularity and is expected to have a powerful impact when it ends


[16:02 - 16:11]It will be the first globally popular franchise to have a long run and conclusion


[17:11 - 17:20]There are spin-off manga series for One Piece, and it's possible there will be more in the future


[17:44 - 17:51]The group discusses whether ongoing series should be considered for a Mount Rushmore of anime


[17:51 - 18:03]One Piece has been compared to Naruto in terms of impact, but it's too early to say for sure


[20:21 - 20:31]They narrow down their choices to Akira and Spirited Away for a movie to include


[21:01 - 21:07]One Piece fans may come together to push for its inclusion in the future


[21:07 - 21:19]They also debate between Gundam and Evangelion for the mecha category


[22:14 - 22:20]They mention Jojo's Bizarre Adventure and Haikyuu as potential newer anime to consider


[15:43 - 23:10]One Piece is expected to have a powerful impact when it ends and may be the first globally popular franchise to have a long run and conclusion. The group discusses potential additions to a Mount Rushmore of anime, including Akira, Spirited Away, Gundam, Evangelion, Jojo's Bizarre Adventure, and Haikyuu.


[23:18 - 23:35]2000s anime, Jojo's potential for top spot due to unique art style and impact on fandom


[24:12 - 24:21]Uncertainty about where Attack on Titan will rank due to ongoing series


[27:02 - 27:10]Mention of other popular anime such as Goblin Slayer, Astro Boy, and Danganronpa


[27:10 - 27:16]Other potential contenders for top spot include Sailor Moon, Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood, Sword Art Online, No Game No Life, and Harry Sussamea


[28:00 - 28:07]Debates over impact and popularity of Cowboy Bebop, Death Note, and other anime


[28:37 - 28:50]Discussion of popularizing light novel adaptations, cosplaying, and influencing the mid-2000s anime culture


[29:30 - 29:42]Difficulty in recommending older shows like Lucky Star and Haruhi Suzumiya to modern viewers


[30:33 - 30:39]Sailor Moon nominated for revolutionizing the magical girl genre and popularizing anime in the West, despite being a "bland pick"


[31:11 - 31:18]Mention of Willem Defoe's involvement in Death Note


[23:10 - 31:25]Discussion of potential top contenders for the most influential anime series of all time, including Jojo's, Attack on Titan, Sailor Moon, Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood, Sword Art Online, Harry Sussamea, and Death Note. Debates over the impact and popularity of each series, as well as the influence on genres such as light novel adaptations and cosplaying. Mention of other popular anime and difficulties in recommending older series to modern viewers.


[31:25 - 31:31]Google it, don't look at pictures, and try in Japan


[31:38 - 31:43]Death Note in musical, still got a musical in London


[31:44 - 31:57]Willem Defoe's penis was too large for a scene in Antichrist


[32:42 - 32:51]Death Note is influential and popular, making thrillers/horror more accessible


[33:45 - 33:56]Attack on Titan and One Piece should also be considered influential for new anime fans


[34:35 - 34:43]Full Metal Alchemist and Death Note are constants in anime discussion


[37:06 - 37:13]Dragon Ball is iconic, even if the fanbase can be divisive


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[31:25 - 38:56]The text discusses various topics such as Death Note in musical, the size of Willem Defoe's penis, the influence of Death Note and Full Metal Alchemist in the anime community, and the importance of iconic series like Attack on Titan, One Piece, and Dragon Ball. It also mentions a sponsor, Shipstation, that can assist with e-commerce businesses during the holiday season.


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[40:14 - 40:22]It was one of the first shows to "awaken" a generation of anime watchers, and its popularity and notoriety are often attributed to two specific scenes: the toothbrush scene and the "day I was like" scene.


[40:58 - 41:16]High school of the dead is a widely known and influential anime that is often associated with the "degenerate" side of the anime community.


[44:10 - 44:24]Other influential anime mentioned in the discussion include Gintama, Kaiji, K-On!, and Fate.


[46:33 - 46:41]Some other notable mentions include Ghost in the Shell for its contribution to cyberpunk and slam dunk for its influence in the sports genre.


[38:56 - 46:41]Overall, the discussion revolves around influential anime that have made a significant impact on the anime community and popular culture. Some are known for their shock value, while others are highly regarded for their storytelling and animation.


[46:50 - 46:58] The discussion is about influential anime and sports anime are mentioned as not being as influential.


[46:58 - 47:05]Some shows mentioned include Haikyu, Crocodone Basket, and Free.


[47:24 - 47:31]The group considers what genres they may be missing, including romance and romcom.


[47:52 - 48:01]Clannad and Code Geass are also mentioned and are categorized as mecha genre.


[49:03 - 49:09]They discuss which anime should be on the list, including Akira, Evangelion, Sailor Moon, Dragon Ball, and Death Note.


[50:58 - 51:03]There is a disagreement about whether Death Note or Haruhi Suzumiya should be on the list.


[51:57 - 52:04]The group also considers Haruhi Suzumiya as a potential nominee, along with Kyoto Animation as a studio.


[52:53 - 52:59]They look at Google Trends to see which anime was more popular at certain times.


[53:29 - 53:37]Ultimately, Haruhi Suzumiya is chosen over Death Note, causing some controversy.


[46:41 - 54:31]The group discusses influential anime, including sports anime, and considers various nominees such as Haikyu, Crocodone Basket, and Clannad. They discuss which genres may be missing from the list, and ultimately choose Akira, Evangelion, Sailor Moon, Dragon Ball, and Death Note as nominees. There is a disagreement about whether Death Note or Haruhi Suzumiya should be on the list, and they consult Google Trends for popularity data. Ultimately, Haruhi Suzumiya is chosen over Death Note, causing controversy. The episode is sponsored by Mint Mobile.


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[55:47 - 55:52]Paris, specifically, is on the anti-bucket list


[56:39 - 56:46]Kyoto is a miserable experience due to overcrowding


[58:48 - 58:56]Skateboarding is not for everyone


[1.00:11 - 1.00:19]Bungee jumping was a fun and thrilling experience


[1.00:58 - 1.01:10]Forgot the feeling of thrill rides and roller coasters until going on one again


[54:31 - 1.02:13]Mint Mobile's $15 wireless plan, Paris and Kyoto are on the anti-bucket list, and rediscovering the thrill of roller coasters.


[1.02:13 - 1.02:19] Person talking about missing theme parks and wanting to go on roller coasters


[1.02:19 - 1.02:33]They had a bad experience with a roller coaster at Disney Sea when they were young


[1.03:00 - 1.03:08]They prefer thrill parks over theme parks


[1.03:08 - 1.03:18]They don't understand the appeal of theme parks just for taking pictures


[1.04:00 - 1.04:05]They talk about going to Nintendo Land and the upcoming Donkey Kong area


[1.04:05 - 1.04:12]They mention the opening of Jubilee Park and wanting to go


[1.04:25 - 1.04:31]They talk about not wanting to get into League of Legends again due to the time commitment and barrier of entry


[1.06:27 - 1.06:34]They mention being good at Starcraft for a short period of time in high school


[1.07:07 - 1.07:13]They mention not wanting to play casual video games and preferring ranked games


[1.07:55 - 1.08:00]They mention their team being good and never having to do anything as a goalie


[1.08:40 - 1.08:45]They mention enjoying playing rugby and being a goalie for a team


[1.08:40 - 1.08:45]Their dad was happy they played football, but they were only a goalie because they were the only one who didn't mind it


[1.02:13 - 1.09:19]Person talks about missing theme parks and wanting to go on roller coasters, their dislike for casual video games and preference for ranked games, and their experience playing rugby and being a goalie. They also mention not wanting to get into League of Legends again and their brief stint as a Starcraft player in high school.


[1.09:19 - 1.09:28]Narrator ignored something and was standing around thinking about playing video games.


[1.09:45 - 1.09:51]He got shit for not paying attention and not being good at kicking the ball.


[1.09:58 - 1.10:09]He enjoyed basketball and accidentally joined the team because they needed someone tall.


[1.09:58 - 1.10:09]He was on the basketball team and played hockey because he was tall.


[1.11:00 - 1.11:10]He enjoyed AFL more because he got hurt less.


[1.13:19 - 1.13:34]His sister would beat him up and he realized she was cool as an adult.


[1.13:52 - 1.14:01]He and his siblings had a love-hate relationship.


[1.14:23 - 1.14:32]He had to share things and got hand-me-downs.


[1.15:25 - 1.15:34]He misses his brothers now that they don't live together.


[1.15:40 - 1.15:50]Having siblings is like having someone who experienced the same things as you but slightly different.


[1.15:50 - 1.16:00]The narrator had a good relationship with his parents.


[1.09:19 - 1.16:07]The narrator ignored something and was thinking about playing video games. He got in trouble for not paying attention and not being good at sports. He enjoyed basketball and accidentally joined the team because he was tall. He played hockey to avoid getting hurt. He preferred AFL because he got hurt less. His sister used to beat him up but as adults, they get along. He had to share things and got hand-me-downs. He misses his brothers now that they don't live together. Having siblings is like having someone who experienced the same things as you. He had a good relationship with his parents. He and his siblings had a love-hate relationship.


[1.16:07 - 1.16:27]Growing up and trying to understand family dynamics can be tough, especially when living with siblings


[1.17:12 - 1.17:21]Constant fights with siblings, but always making up the next day


[1.17:12 - 1.17:21]Parents would intervene and make siblings make up


[1.17:12 - 1.17:21]Family never held grudges and always moved on from arguments


[1.17:42 - 1.17:49]Cousins were the closest thing to siblings, but without the constant fighting


[1.18:30 - 1.18:38]Oldest sibling often had more responsibility and was expected to look after younger siblings


[1.18:45 - 1.18:55]Sister may have been spoiled more because she was the daughter


[1.20:23 - 1.20:30]Americans often push for tequila shots while drinking, but not everyone likes tequila


[1.21:08 - 1.21:24]Ring of Fire drinking game, involving a dirty pint and various cards with different challenges


[1.21:43 - 1.21:58]In Australia, the game was taken to the extreme with the addition of hot sauce and washing up liquid in the pint


[1.21:58 - 1.22:03]The author drank washing up liquid during the game and threw it up immediately


[1.22:51 - 1.22:56]Reflecting on past actions, the author hopes to be more mature now


[1.23:03 - 1.23:09]The dumbest thing the author has done while drinking was drinking washing up liquid


[1.16:07 - 1.23:29]Growing up with siblings can be tough, but family always made up after fights, cousins were like siblings without the fighting, oldest sibling had more responsibility, and the author drank washing up liquid during a drinking game.


[1.23:30 - 1.23:37]The speaker recalls a time when they drank a liter of oil and washing up liquid, which was still not right or great


[1.24:11 - 1.24:17]They mention a dumb thing they did with tequila, where they snorted salt, took a shot, and poured lemon juice in their eye


[1.24:11 - 1.24:17]The speaker talks about a drink called "kabakaze" which involves the same elements as a tequila shot, but with the addition of snorting salt and pouring lemon juice in the eye


[1.24:33 - 1.24:42]They discuss how most drinking experiences seem stupid in hindsight and mention doing "shoey" shots, which they now find unhygienic and gross


[1.24:57 - 1.25:03]They mention other dumb drinking experiences, including drinking until blackout and throwing up


[1.25:09 - 1.25:20]The speaker talks about how everyone has a "core memory" drink that they associate with a traumatic experience, and for them it is any kind of rum


[1.28:06 - 1.28:12]The speaker discusses how they have grown out of the phase of drinking excessively and have now cut back on their alcohol consumption


[1.29:11 - 1.29:19]They mention a game where they had to flick coins into glasses of vodka and ended up drinking way too much, leading to a blackout


[1.23:30 - 1.30:16]The speaker recalls various dumb drinking experiences, including drinking oil and washing up liquid, snorting salt and pouring lemon juice in their eye with tequila, and playing a game that led to drinking too much and blacking out. They discuss how these experiences have made them cut back on their alcohol consumption.


[1.30:16 - 1.30:22]Person woke up with blood all over their room and a swollen eye


[1.30:30 - 1.30:37]They had face planted and cut their head


[1.30:37 - 1.30:44]They got a small scar from the incident


[1.30:44 - 1.30:50]They had a similar experience in university


[1.31:16 - 1.31:37]They dread waking up in a different place and always try to make it back to their bed


[1.33:23 - 1.33:29]They have a friend who accidentally walked into the wrong apartment and found a pet pig


[1.33:50 - 1.33:58]Another friend ended up in a building with refugees while drunk


[1.35:18 - 1.35:24]They used to stay up all night playing video games in university


[1.35:18 - 1.35:24]They love sleeping too much to stay up all night now


[1.36:37 - 1.36:43]They can still stay up all night, but it's not worth the cost the next day


[1.36:43 - 1.36:49]They realize that the fun of staying up all night is overrated


[1.36:50 - 1.36:56]They have an anti-bucket list, but also want to visit Machu Picchu


[1.37:19 - 1.37:27]They love hiking and it's the main reason they want to visit South America


[1.30:16 - 1.37:41]Person had a scary experience waking up with blood all over their room, but now realizes that the fun of staying up all night is overrated. They used to stay up all night playing video games in university, but now prioritize sleeping. They have an anti-bucket list, but also have a desire to visit Machu Picchu for hiking.


[1.37:49 - 1.37:56]The speaker discusses their interest in visiting Machu Picchu and Peru in general.


[1.37:56 - 1.38:02]They mention that they have friends who have been to Peru and say it is a dangerous but cool country to explore.


[1.37:56 - 1.38:02]The speaker often mentions wanting to visit South American countries, but people from those countries in the speaker's live stream chat warn against it.


[1.39:51 - 1.39:57]The speaker mentions wanting to go to a Caribbean country, specifically Jamaica.


[1.40:58 - 1.41:08]They express interest in going to less beachy places and mention wanting to see the Northern Lights.


[1.42:21 - 1.42:40]The speaker talks about their experience traveling to cold countries as a child and wanting to go to unconventional places.


[1.42:59 - 1.43:08]They mention wanting to go to Antarctica and mention the experience may not be entirely their own.


[1.44:16 - 1.44:35]The speaker also mentions wanting to visit Madagascar.


[1.37:42 - 1.44:35]Overall, the speaker is interested in visiting unique and lesser-known places for the experience and stories to share.


[1.44:35 - 1.44:41] The speaker talks about wanting to know if the animals are still present at a certain location.


[1.44:51 - 1.44:57]They discuss the importance of comfort and basic amenities, such as being able to use the bathroom comfortably.


[1.45:28 - 1.45:37]The speaker shares their experience of staying in a rural area of Thailand without modern amenities.


[1.45:57 - 1.46:06]The speaker talks about their time as a monk and the challenges they faced, including cold showers and sleeping on a concrete floor.


[1.46:12 - 1.46:42]They mention wanting to experience different parts of the world gradually, rather than jumping into a completely unfamiliar environment.


[1.47:18 - 1.47:32]The conversation turns to the topic of travel and the importance of basic infrastructure and safety.


[1.49:17 - 1.49:25]The importance of basic amenities and comforts is highlighted throughout the conversation.


[1.50:24 - 1.50:34]They recall a particularly unpleasant shower experience on their America tour.


[1.51:39 - 1.51:44]The speaker mentions that this experience almost made them want to stop touring.


[1.52:00 - 1.52:05]However, they continued to tour and had a better experience in Europe.


[1.44:35 - 1.52:11]The conversation revolves around the speaker's desire for comfort and basic amenities, as well as their experiences with travel and living in different environments. They mention wanting to gradually experience different parts of the world and the importance of basic infrastructure and safety. The speaker also recalls a particularly unpleasant shower experience on tour, which almost made them want to stop touring. However, they continued and had a better experience in Europe.


[1.52:31 - 1.52:37] The hosts discuss taking showers and their preferences for length.


[1.53:47 - 1.53:52]They debate the effectiveness of taking short showers.


[1.54:01 - 1.54:09]They mention a Japan road trip where one person was always late because they needed a shower to wake up.


[1.55:19 - 1.55:26]They mention God being consistently late to events and joke about telling him to arrive 15 minutes earlier than the actual time.


[1.56:22 - 1.56:32]God defends his need for a shower to wake up and mentions having a 10am meeting on office days.


[1.57:53 - 1.58:01]One host claims they can do a one minute shower, but the others do not consider it enough time to get clean.


[1.57:53 - 1.58:01]They joke about timing their showers like a speedrun.


[1.57:53 - 1.58:01]The hosts discuss their weekly meetings and God's justification for taking longer showers.


[1.52:11 - 1.59:16]The hosts discuss their preferences for shower length and joke about timing their showers like a speedrun. They also mention God's tendency to be late and his need for a shower to wake up. They conclude by asking the audience to share their shower preferences and thanking their patrons.


[1.59:16 - 1.59:21] The speaker mentions showering and trash tasting funny.


[1.59:21 - 1.59:33]They realize that they are also anime fans.


[1.59:21 - 1.59:33]The speaker invites listeners to join the show and support them on Patreon.


[1.59:34 - 1.59:41]They also encourage listeners to follow them on Twitter and send memes on the subreddit.


[1.59:34 - 1.59:41]The speaker mentions listening to them on Spotify and returning to the regular studio.


[1.59:41 - 1.59:43]The episode will conclude and they say goodbye.


[1.59:16 - 1.59:43]The speaker talks about showering and trash tasting funny before realizing they are also anime fans. They invite listeners to support them on Patreon and follow them on social media. They also mention returning to the regular studio and say goodbye to end the episode.