Egan Loo, Senior Editor of Anime News Network and an authority on the anime and manga industries, dives into the booming global popularity of anime, particularly on platforms like Netflix. He discusses the challenges facing animators, including labor shortages and poverty, amid this growth. The conversation also touches on the disruptive potential of AI in anime production. Plus, listeners get exciting anime recommendations, showcasing the genre's diverse offerings, including a fascinating story about a burnt-out corporate worker turned inventor.
