Metroid Prime 4 Thought, Western Influence on Anime

About this episode

The episode explores thoughts on Metroid Prime 4 and discusses Western influence on anime, including insights from Hideaki Anno and audience reactions to Jujustu Kaisen.

We dive deep in today's episode, Asher starting us off with his thoughts and feelings on Metroid Prime 4, followed by looking over Hideaki Anno's (Evangelion) thoughts and words about not wanting Western and foreign influences over anime and its creatives, Netflix and Mappa's new partnership, and how different audiences are reviewing the new Jujustu Kaisen season.

People in this episode

Host: Asher

Topics covered

• video games
• anime
• Western influence
• cultural commentary
• audience reception

Keywords

• Metroid Prime 4
• anime
• Western influence
• Hideaki Anno
• Jujustu Kaisen
• Netflix
• Mappa

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Netflix, Mappa

Books & works: Evangelion, Jujustu Kaisen, Metroid Prime 4

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