Episode 117 - Anime Inspiring Music | Featuring Blanco | Demon Slayer, Naruto & more!
About this episode
This episode features an interview with music artist Blanco discussing the influence of anime on his music career.
Anime has inspired an entire generation of artists, and for this episode we sit down with London based music artist Blanco to discuss the anime influences that have shaped his music career. With songs like 'Shippuden' and 'Akaza', Blanco weaves deep cut anime references into his effortless flow. Even the title of Blanco's new EP 'Paradise on a Lifeboat' is an anime reference! You can find Blanco on all major streaming platforms and also on YouTube. 👀 Looking for more? Enjoy what we're doing? Support us on Patreon for exclusive content and early releases! https://www.patreon.com/gatewaytoanime 👕 Buy a Gateway to Anime shirt and support our channel! https://merch.gatewaytoanime.com/ ✅ Follow us! TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gateway_to_anime Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gatewaytoanime/ website: https://www.gatewaytoanime.com/
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