4 Eyes Academia

Bad anime dads, where to begin? In Episode 61, we discuss our thoughts on the rankings of infamous anime dads and rate the recent Netflix documentary 'Our Father'.

The 4 Eyes team are back from the new year break with a brand new episode. In this episode they discuss a variety of topics namely the acquisition battle between Microsoft and Sony. On this episode: @Chrinkster @ThePrimeTales_ @Estrella8_ @oluwaponz  #microsoft #sony #nintendo #games

We're back with our final episode of the year! We discuss the movie Spiderman: No Way Home amongst other gaming and anime content to close out the year. Please skip to after the 30 min mark to avoid spoilers for the movie On this episode: @Chrinkster @TooMannyMan @Oluwaponz

And we're back in the studio for our 58th episode! The cast discuss how the global supply chain crisis has affected the production and availability of manga, while venting their frustrations on how this has affected their consumption of many series. The cast also dive into the differences between manga and anime adaptations! On this episode: @toomannyman @oluwaponz @tudzdotexe @estrella8_

Happy Halloween everyone! Known as the master of horror, Junji Ito is the creator of popular manga such as Uzumaki and Tomie. The cast, joined by special guest Toni, discuss their impressions and favourite works by Ito. On this episode: @toomannyman @tudzdotexe & Toni

Its Black History Month and the team are celebrating with their first recording session in the studio! We discuss all things from Gaming and Anime news, to cultural difference between how people view anime. On this episode: @tudzdotexe @toomannyman @Estrella8_ @Chrinkster

Tudz, Abi and special guests Toni discuss and watch Tudz react to music from NTC in an attempt to convince her to join them in their K-pop fandom. On this episode: @tudzdotexe @abi_mulan @kkokichiou

Chris, Manny, Tudz and Abi caught up over a discussion about the latest anime, gaming and movie news. We also talk a little about Sean Lock and British Telly. On this episode: @tudzdotexe @toomannyman @abi_mulan @Chrinkster

We all went on a little break, but we're back to continue bringing you guys new regular episodes! Ponle, Manny and Estelle caught up over a discussion about the latest anime, gaming and movie news. On this episode: @olwaponz @toomannyman @estrella8_

On this episode the cast discuss the latest gaming and anime news and then get on to our main topic of Anime recommendations for Non Anime Watchers, explaining why they select certain shows and why some popular anime may not appeal to newcomers. On this episode: @Chrinkster @TooMannyMan @Estrella8_ @tudzdotexe

The cast (also big One Piece fans) got together to discuss their favourite pre-time skip arcs from the One Piece series. What's favourite arc? On this episode: @toomannyman @abi_mulan @oluwaponz @tudzdotexe and special guest @jerry__B

We've finally hit a landmark 50 episodes! To celebrate, the team takes part in a quiz to see who puts the 4 Eyes in 4 Eyes Academia! On this episode: @toomannyman @estrella8_ @oluwaponz @Abi_Mulan @tudzdotexe

When the Chainsaw Man anime trailer dropped last week, we couldn't wait to share our first impressions! Episode 49 talks about expectations of the Chainsaw Man anime adaptation by MAPPA and the cast briefly touches on the role of world building in anime series. On this episode: @toomannyman @estrella8_ & Jerry

In the lead up to the E3 2021 showcase, the gamers of 4 Eyes Academia discuss expectations and thoughts on potential releases from Xbox, Nintendo and many more! On this episode: @oluwaponz @toomannyman @theprimetales

We're back with another episode! This time we take a trip down memory road and talk about our general gaming experiences but also talk about what makes a game. That could be what makes it good, bad and memorable! On this Episode: @Chrinkster @tudzdotexe @Abi_Mulan #Games #Nintendo #AnimalCrossing #CallOfDuty

We're back with another episode paying homage to the legendary Kentaro Miura who passed away on 06/05/2021. We discuss Berserk and how he inspired a generation of mangaka and manga fans. On this Episode: @Chrinkster @tudzdotexe @TooMannyMan @Estrella8_ @Abi_Mulan #Manga #Anime #Berserk #KentaroMiura

Tudz, Ponle and Chris are back in today's episode to discuss what makes Resident Evil a horror game. Join them as they take a trip down memory lane thinking back to earlier horror games that they played back in the days! On this episode: @tudzdotexe @oluwaponz @chrinkster

We are back with another episode of 4 Eyes Academia where in this episode we briefly discuss the news before Tudz and Chris get clinical by putting a microscope of Estelle's gaming history. In this episode: @Chrinkster @tudzdotexe @Estrella8_

Welcome back for another episode of the 4 Eyes Academia Podcast! As the first series has come to an end, the cast review Invincible in this SPOILER FILLED episode, discussing it's best moments, characters and how it stands out as an animated comic book adaptation. Please be aware there will be spoilers ahead! On this episode: @Toomannyman @tudzdotexe @Oluwaponz @Abi_Mulan

As the end of the series has approached, Manny with the help of guests Anand & Gaz, breakdown Marvel's The Falcon & The Winter Soldier series highighting its best and worst bits. On this episode: @toomannyman

Welcome to another episode of the 4 Eyes Academia Podcast! On this episode we discuss the GREAT Jojos Bizzare Adventure! We give our thoughts on why people might not like it and what makes it so great! On this episode: @Toomannymen, @Chrinkster, @ThePrimeTales

Welcome to another episode of the 4 Eyes Academia Podcast! On this episode our team goes into a great discussion about the newly released Monster Hunter Rise on the Nintendo Switch! On this episode: @oluwaponz with Anand and Jamal!

*Drum roll* Welcome to the Splatoon Appreciation episode! Resident Splatoon evangelists Tudz & Manny host this episode where they discuss their love of the game and all the hype surrounding Splatoon 3! On this episode: @tudzdotexe @toomannyman

On this week's episode we talk about the hugely popular anime Jujutsu Kaisen and share our thoughts on its first season in comparison to other shounen! We also list our top 3 characters of the series and who we're looking to see more of in the future. On this episode: @theprimetales @toomannyman & @chrinkster

In this week's episode, we talk about how truly great the Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood series is. Ponle recently had the pleasure of watching the anime for the first time! He shares his thoughts and views with Manny and Estelle. On this episode: @TooMannyMen @oluwaponz @estrella8_

SPOILER ALERT! On this episode, Ponle and Manny are joined by guests for a marvel filled episode, as they review the exciting first season of Wandavision; discussing plenty of interesting theories! On this episode: @TooMannyMen @oluwaponz Guests: Midknight Gaz, Kenobiie Time stamps: News 0:45 - Terminator Anime Netflix Series 3:28 - Shaman King Reboot Main topic 5:22

Psychological thriller fans! Gather round and listen, as the cast reviews the popular Netflix series 'Behind Her Eyes'! This SPOILER FILLED episode discusses the series' key moments, plot devices and clues, and the cast shares their overall impressions and favourite themes of the series. On this episode: @abi_mulan @theprimetales @estrella8_ Time stamps: News 0:58 - 500GB no longer suitable for COD games 4:59 - Animators in Japan earning as little as $200 a month Main topic 7:26 – Overall impressions 16:06 – Characters and their interactions 22:22 – Unexplained plot devices 28:21 – Key clues & observations, what can be spotted? 32:26 – Can we talk about that wig? 37:11 – Astral projection? Yup, that's witchcraft 39:45 – Envy, discernment and other key themes 53:55 – Do we need a season 2?

This week we have a #NintendoBoiz special as we discuss 35 years of Zelda! This episode is one not to miss especially for the real Zelda fan boys and girls out there! On this episode: @tudzdotexe @Oluwaponz and @Chrinkster

As it was Valentine's day recently, the ladies of 4 Eyes Academia got together with special guests to explore the themes of Second Lead Syndrome and Love Triangles which are very often displayed in shojo manga/anime series and K Dramas! On this episode: @tudzdotexe @abi_mulan Guests: @thebakahime @noi_ce_ @_shakira

The 4 Eyes Academia team is back this week to discuss our favourite anime studios and the amazing series that they brought to life. On this episode: @tudzdotexe @toomannyman @oluwaponz @estrella8_ Time stamps: News 0:57 - Gamestop - what's happening in the world of stocks? 7:00 - Jamie Fox makes history at Pixar 12:10 - Studio Ghibli's first CG feature Main topic 14:32 - Quick animation studio quiz 17:57 - Cast share their favourite animation studios 26:42 - Have older animation studios managed to keep up with the times? 43:26 - Are Toei and Pierot respected because they produced the Big 3 anime? 48:06 - Which series could've been produed by different studios?

On this episode, we talk about the worst anime of all time. Yes, that means its time for another agenda fuelled episode! On this episode we have @Tudzdotexe, @ThePrimeTales and @Estrella8_

Our main topic on this episode looked into how voice actors are perceived and whether they are respected for their work by the mainstream media as well as the general public. On this episode: @Chrinkster @Estrella_8 @Oluwaponz

Join 4 Eyes Academia as we discuss the latest anime related news and our GOAT One Piece characters! On this episode: @abi_mulan @chrinkster @ponz_o @estrella8_ @toomannyman

We usher in the new year 2021 or as we like to call it... 2020: The Definitive Edition with all the added bonus content from 2020. In this episode, the cast talks about what they got up to during the Christmas break and what their predictions for the year ahead. On this episode we have: @Chrinkster, @Oluwaponz and @TooMannyMen

As the end of 2020 approaches, the team discuss what gaming has been like during the pandemic and round up the gaming highs and lows that have been experienced in the gaming world this year. On this episode: @Ponz_o @Chrinkster and @tudzdotexe

As the release date of the 1000th One Piece manga chapter approaches, some of the podcast's resident One Piece fans discuss Eiichiro Oda's masterpiece and how it remains one of the greatest mangas of all time. Best arcs, favourite themes and what makes One Piece the best is all discussed in today's episode. On this episode: @toomannyman @estrella8_ @ and special guest @jerry__B

Welcome back to another episode of 4 Eyes Academia! Today we talk about recent gaming news including the 2020 Game Awards and Nintendo taking back their music, as well as our initial thoughts of Cyberpunk 2077. On this episode: @chrinkster @tudzdotexe @ponz_o @theprimetales

The cast discuss gatekeeping and elitist attitudes which can be felt and displayed in the anime community. Why does gatekeeping happen? Where do elitist attitudes come from? Dive into this episode and join in the discussion with the 4 Eyes Academia podcast. On this episode: @abi_mulan @chrinkster @ponz_o @tudzdotexe

On this week's episode, we get real nerdy with our Pokemon chat, like real nerdy! We pick our top 5 Pokemon games in the series and talk about why Pikachu stinks and why Ash is an awful trainer!

On this week's episode, the cast discuss the joys of content that revolves around psychological aspects! That's right, we talk about the depictions of the psychological genre in anime, manga, movies and TV! On this episode: @Tudzdotexe @Estrella8_ @Abi_mulan @Chrinkster @TooMannyMan

Chris, Ponle, Prime and guest Timi discuss the next generation of games with the launch of PS5 and Xbox Series X in this week's episode. The guys discuss which console they want to get and why, as well as console launches from the past On this episode: @chrinkster @ponz_o @theprimetales @timzsta

Anime streaming services have completely changed the way anime fans access and watch their favourite series compared to the past. The 4 Eyes pod talk about their favourite streaming services as well as the existing challenges of accessing anime in the UK. On this episode: @toomannyman @chrinkster @ponz_o @theprimetales @estrella8_

This is a special all ladies podcast! The ladies of the 4 Eyes cast invite some special guests to talk about romance tropes they love and hate! Even for a neutral, this is a pretty hilarious episode!On this episode: @tudzdotexe @estrella8_ @thebakahime @_shakira & Huda

Continuing on with the theme of Halloween, episode 18 is all about horror games. The cast discuss favourite horror games and the scariest moments in them! To join in the conversation on our socials, don't forget to @4EyesAcademia and #4EyesPod On this episode: @tudzdotexe @oluponz @chrinkster

As it's still the month of October, today's episode is a special Halloween themed one! The 4 Eyes pod talk about horror as a genre and the ways in which it is depicted in film and anime. Tune in and don't forget to let us know your thoughts using the hashtag #4EyesAcademia On this episode: @chrinkster @toomannyman @oluwaponz_ @estrella8_

BLACK HISTORY MONTH SPECIAL! As it's Black History Month in the UK, we got together to discuss our first encounters with black characters in anime and video games and discussed how black people are represented and whether we are represented well. On this episode: @chrinkster @tudzdotexe @theprimetales

What makes an anime revolutionary? What does it take for a series to be acknowledged as being influential? These two questions are explored in Episode 15 of the 4 Eyes Academia podcast. Many anime series have come and gone but only few (the elites) are considered revolutionary or influential! On this episode: @chrinkster @oluwaponz @estrella8_

On today's episode the cast talk about Sony's recent Playstation Showcase which FINALLY revealed the price and release date of the PS5, as well as other gaming releases. As per, it wouldn't be a 4 Eyes Academia gaming episode without some Nintendo chat. On this episode: @toomannyman @chrinkster @oluwaponz @abi_mulan

After Microsoft announced that a series of new Xbox consoles will be available and with Sony's showcase event coming soon, the 4 Eyes Academia pod talk pricing, expectations and thoughts about the newest consoles which will soon be introduced to the gaming world. On this episode: @chrinkster @oluwaponz @tudzdotexe @estrella8_

Following on from last week's discussion we talk about the impact games can have on the real world and cause violence. We also get engrossed with the latest Mario news and have an entanglement with some of our gaming backlogs. News Roundup: 0:0:32Video game violence: 0:30:10Violent backlogs: 0:57:16 On this episode: @tudzdotexe, @Chrinkster, @TooMannyMen, @Oluwaponz

It's so easy for anime series to start off on the right track, gain popularity for their plots and characters then to eventually fall off and lose the interest of viewers. The 4 Eyes Academia cast talk about reasons that can lead an anime series to fall off, by discussing series and characters that have may have lost popularity over time. On this episode: @chrinkster @theprimetales @toomannyman @estrella8_