Anime Egotists

Alex and Richard of the Anime Egotists are dishing out their hot takes on Naruto!Not everything is a popular opinion, but the guys don't care! Sometimes going against the majority can be fun; especially for a series about ninjas, gods, and...whatever the Three Tails is.Whether a character gets too much love, an arc doesn't get enough love, these takes will make you wonder! Please be cool about this!What are some of your Naruto Hot Takes?

Alex and Richard of the Anime Egotists talk about the movie Pokémon 4Ever!Back with another movie review, 4Ever is where the movies start to get...interesting.Ash and friends meet Celebi, Sam, and another controversial villain,,,oh and Suicune.What do you think of this movie?

Alex and Richard of the Anime Egotists are creating their own characters in One Piece!They know the series isn't over yet (Or ever) but the two decided to create even more OCs! But this time it's not just them, they have their own crews! The crew that will cook, navigate, fix, and do anything else pirates need! Hear about their Devil Fruits and what they would do in the story of One Piece!What would your crew and Devil Fruit in One Piece be? Don't Give It UP!

Alex and Richard of the Anime Egotists talk about their favorite deaths in Anime!We don't love when our favorite characters die, but sometimes it can work! A death can motivate some great stories! Even in the moment, it can lead some badass moments. Some of these characters even deserved it! Yeah, I said it!Sad, deserved, badass, or motivating, these deaths were actually acceptable in their eyes!What are some of your favorite deaths?

Alex and Richard of the Anime Egotists talk about the moments in anime that made them the angriest!Even if not every moment can be a home run, sometimes the show just knows how to set you off! Every now and then, you're allowed to get pissed at a show or moment. Sure, some of these shows recovered afterwards. But damn it: these moments really soured a lot of fans!What are some moments in anime that got you to rage quit?

Alex and Richard of the Anime Egotists talk about the moments in anime that made them angry...but in a good way!You shouldn't always be happy watching a show, sometimes it's a character's job to make you angry! If it gets you more invested in the story, we consider that a win!Whether it's a death, betrayal, or a particular fight, these angry moments got you hooked!What are some angry moments that got you more invested?

Alex and Richard of the Anime Egotists are creating ships for anime characters from different shows!Sometimes you find your beloved...just in a different anime! These characters will have no reasons to meet outside of this video! But that doesn't mean they wouldn't work together! Whether funny, supportive, or just kind of random: these characters can have their happily ever after!What are some characters from other universes that you think could work together?

Alex and Richard of the Anime Egotists talk about the most sympathetic characters in anime!Not everyone has an easy life, sometimes it sucks. But these characters really don't deserve what they got!Even if they came out better and redeemed their lives, we can't help but feel sorry for these characters.If you ever meet these characters, please give them a hug.

Alex and Richard of the Anime Egotists are joined by Nathan from the PostModern Art Podcast to talk about some cartoons that aren't anime, but are definitely inspired by it!Sure, the boys usually talk anime! But sometimes it's nice to take a break, and look at some shows that are pretty damn close to what they usually talk about!Be it America, Canada, or any other place in the world (Besides Japan), these shows are absolutely quality; anime or otherwise!What are some of your favorite Non-Anime?Thanks to Nathan for joining us! @PostModernArtPodcast Thanks to Empearts for the amazing thumbnail!https://x.com/empearts?lang=en

Alex and Richard of the Anime Egotists talk about their least favorite characters having some good moments! Sure, these characters are far from being liked by the boys. But even so, they can still show that they have value! Even dislikable characters can be cool sometimes! These characters and their moments made them a little better...but in some cases, still not good enough! What are some good moments from disliked characters you enjoy?

Alex, Toonz, and Post are booking the worst Royal Rumble in history! While Alex is happy with last night's result (YEET!), some people aren't. But the boys are gonna show them that sometimes, things can be even worse! We're taking wrestlers (or wrestling adjacent) and making this a match that no one wants to see! I PROMISE Anime content is coming back soon; I just got frustrated with all the time off we had. Thanks to Post and Toonz for the help in this miserable endeavor! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwXulag3S_3D3buCArqjobw https://www.youtube.com/@DrunkTextPod

Alex and Richard of the Anime Egotists have created their own YuGiOh Fusion monsters! Sure Fusions have been pretty cool over the years, but the boys have their own ideas on which to make! Some monsters are just cool enough to work together! The boys make their own Fusion monsters! Whether cool, funny, or just interesting, these are the monsters that could be cool if fused together! Let us know what monsters you'd like to fuse! Thanks to Kaori for the thumbnail! https://x.com/TKaori90

Alex and Richard of the Anime Egotists talk about their spiciest takes on Dragon Ball! As much as the fanbase loves to agree on stuff that's good or bad, the boys have some unpopular/controversial takes on the franchise! A character being underrated? An attack that's lame? More filler? These takes definitely have their place as...different. What are some of your hot takes?

Alex and Richard talk about some of their favorite characters and their worst decisions in anime!No matter who your favorite character is, they're going to do something wrong. That doesn't make them a bad character; that makes them more interesting. But the guys are still willing to talk about these. Whether it's out of character, perfect for the story, or just downright miserable! These decisions made us wag our fingers at our favorites!What are some of the worst things your favorite characters have done?

Alex and Richard of the Anime Egotists talk about how they would write Ethan (Gold/Jimmy/etc.) into the Pokémon Johto Anime! Technically Ethan already got his shine, but this time he does it without Brendan! His own character development, interactions, team, and we may see some other Johto game characters and his dealings with them! Even with Johto's endless filler, we're still trying to give Ethan a role (which might honestly help). Let us know how you'd put Ethan in the Johto anime! Don't worry, Brendan is getting his own video too!

Alex and Richard of the Anime Egotists talk about more side characters who could star in their own OVA! Sometimes the side characters are the ones who everyone loves, and sometimes they need a bit more. So the boys are gonna talk about that! How they got their powers, story developments that haven't been touched on, or just cause the characters are cool; these characters would be great for some extra stories! Who are some side characters who you feel like could carry a series?

Alex and Richard of the Anime Egotists talk about the differences they see between anime and manga!Sure, not every adaptation is going to be 100% identical and that's okay. But there are definitely times where there are big changes from manga to anime (or anime to manga sometimes). Why does this happen? Is it completely a necessary? Or is there a method to what is going on behind-the-scenes? That's what the boys are here to discuss! What are some changes from Maga to anime that you feel like we're unnecessary? And what are some changes that actually worked out better in the end? *I meant to say Dekomori was an anime original character, not Nibutani. I'm very sorry wielder of Mighty Mjolnir Maul!

Alex and Richard of the Anime Egotists talk about their favorite siblings in anime!Despite being only children (sort of) the boys think they're the best to talk about siblings who love each other, laugh, cry, and stand together! Not always perfect, but some of these siblings are closer than blood; related or not.Who are some of your favorite siblings, blood related or not!

Alex and Richard of the Anime Egotists talk about the best Tsunderes in anime!While never Alex‘s favorite trope, every now, and then this cliché can be very compelling. Even while bossy, annoying, and a bit abrasive at times, these characters still have moments where their kindness and good character shine through.Who are some of your favorite Tsunderes in anime?N-Not like we care or anything!

Alex and Richard of the Anime Egotists are joined by ToonZ N' GoonZ and they all come up with their perfect Naruto game! It's been awhile since we've gotten a brand new Naruto game, and the boys have gotten a bit antsy waiting for it. But rather than speculate or have 'sources', the boys have decided to come up with their own ideas! This is the Naruto game that they've been waiting on: mechanics, combat, style, and customization all have their talks in this video! What would be your dream Naruto game, if you were given control? Thanks to Toonz for the help: https://www.facebook.com/ToonZGoonZ/ Thanks to Empe for the awesome thumbnail: https://twitter.com/empearts

Alex and Richard of the Anime Egotists talk about some of the most underrated Anime out there!Not every show can be mainstream, not every show can be super popular, and that's okay! But some shows just don't get the respect they deserve from a lot of fans. Even if some of these anime aren't incredible, they still deserve a lot of love, and in some cases, they may even be better than their mainstream counterparts!What are some anime that you feel like need some more attention?

Alex and Richard of the Anime Egotists discuss their favorite Pokemon Gym battles!Even once you get older, these gym battles can be something really special! And the boys are going to talk about their favorite ones! Note: Alex didn't want to do all Ash battles; so that makes things more fun!Whether memorable, fun, exciting, or just feeling nostalgic, these gym battles always get us hyped!What are some of your favorite gym battles from Pokémon media?

Alex and Richard of the Anime Egotists talk about the characters in anime who have grown, but have gone unnoticed.Not every character growth can be peak cinema, but they don't always have to be. These are characters who have grown and in some case haven't gotten the love they deserve for their character development. Sometimes while subtle, growth is growth. These are the characters that deserve their flowers for that!Who are some characters in anime who you feel like have developed, but that development may have gone ignored?

Answering a fan question about Demon Slayer: Thanks to IPreferTheTermWeeb for the question and support!

Alex and Richard of the Anime Egotists talk about the most underrated battles in anime! Whether people dump on these battles, don't remember them, or just don't talk about them enough: the guys are going to talk about these battles. Not all of these are the greatest, but they still deserve some respect and recognition! What are some slept on battles for you?

Alex and Richard of the Anime Egotists talk about the anime they feel get a little hype. Now don't get us wrong, some of these shows are pretty good; even great! But sometimes shows get overlooked in terms of flaws. These are shows that might not be as good as fans think. Remember: these are OPINIONS! What are some anime you guys feel are overhyped? 

Alex and Richard of the Anime Egotists talk about more characters they'd love to be friends with! Shockingly, some of these characters would actually wanna be friends with these guys. So let's do this again: more funny, kindhearted, cool characters who Alex and Richard could hang with! Who are characters you'd like to be friends with? Thanks again to the wonderful May for the thumbnail: https://www.fiverr.com/s/lj7dvNe

Alex and Richard of the Anime Egotists are reviewing the 3rd Pokémon movie! Known to be one of the more popular movies in the franchise, the boys take a look at this one and see if it still holds up all this time later: spoiler alert, it does! But it's also not that simple! Check it out and see what they mean! What are your thoughts on this movie, and what other anime movies would you like the guys to talk about?

Alex and Richard of the Anime Egotists talk about the worst plot twists in Anime! Sometimes being predictable is better than being bad: these plot twists range from nonsensical, to insensitive, to feeling like a betrayal of the series. Heads Up: there are some rants in this video, I somewhat? apologize. What are some of your least favorite plot twists?

Alex and Richard of the Anime Egotists are talking about Kakashi from Naruto! Kakashi is known for a lot: Mastering Jutsu! Having a cool mask! Secretly marrying Gai! But sadly, he's not the best sensei..or is he? That's what Alex and Richard are debating: Alex says Kakashi is a bad sensei, while Richard will defend him. Let us know who you agree with! And let us know what other topics we should debate!

Alex and Richard of the Anime Egotists talk about some of the best anime plot twists! Sometimes a mix up can be really interesting, and in anime there's a lot of stuff that can be unexpected. Whether these plot twists are hilarious, engaging, or utterly shocking, these plot twists made the anime more interesting! What plot twists had your favorite anime going: “You Never See It Comiiiiiiiiing!”?

Alex and Richard of the Anime Egotists talk about Neji Hyuga from Naruto! Sadly Neji didn't get to live up to his potential. But rather than complaining about it, the boys are gonna fix Neji's story! More development, jutsu, and maybe a different role with more wins! Let us know what other characters should be fixed, writing-wise! Thanks again to May for the awesome thumbnail! https://www.fiverr.com/s/dDD5wjG

Alex and Richard of the Anime Egotists are going over anime that would be deserving of a video game title! Sure the shows (most of them) are great. And some of them have games already! But sometimes you just want more! The boys did their best to come up with really inventive ideas. From fighting, to visual novels, to stealth, to..potential romance options(?), video games were invented! What style would you like these games to be in?

Alex and Richard of the Anime Egotists talk about anime video games! Some of these games like Tenakichi 3, Ultimate Ninja 3, Mamodo Battles, and others have been very fun games and sometimes, anime games can be the greatest games ever! But lately, a lot of anime games have sadly been underwhelming. Whether it's the same story every single time, frustrating mechanics, or they're just boring: a lot of anime fans have been pretty disappointed with games lately. Why is that? Is there a way to fix it? What's being done now that actually is enjoyable? Take a listen!

Alex and Richard of the Anime Egotists talk about the villains in anime who got off a bit too easy with their redemption! While some of these villains could've had a face turn in a natural way, they needed it to have been done way more effectively in order for it to work. Some of these guys deserved to meet their end as villains; not being given a warm welcome. Who are some villains-turned-heroes who you thought got off too easy?

Alex and Richard of the Anime Egotists create their own unique Bakugan! Bakugan doesn't get nearly as much love as Yugioh or Pokémon, but it has a very special place for some fans! And after having rewatched the very first season, the boys decided to create their own Partner Bakugan. Since everyone in the show seems to have one, the boys are joining in! Ability cards, personalities, and even evolutions are on the table! What type of Bakugan would you create? Thanks to Empearts for the amazing thumbnail as usual! https://www.fiverr.com/empearts?source=gig_page

Alex and Richard of the Anime Egotists talk about the newest hit anime, Solo Leveling! A lot of hype for this one, and it's been taking over this Winter anime season...but is it all worth it? Well..... Why don't y'all just listen and find out? Thanks to Tousif for the thumbnail: https://www.fiverr.com/s/R3Lgvl

Alex and Richard of the Anime Egotists are creating some new anime friendships..from different series! The world of anime is very vast and if we got more crossovers, we'd like to think that more characters could be friends together! Whether they're similar, different, or just goofy, these characters would still keep in touch even outside of their own universe! What are some crossover friendships you'd like to see? Thanks to May for the awesome thumbnail as usual: https://www.fiverr.com/s/X8lj1e

Alex and Richard of the Anime Egotists talk about the Yugioh anniversary movie: Bonds Beyond Time! The crossover with DM, GX, and 5Ds gets the big screen treatment. The heroes team up and take out the villain with a card game..the very thing that will destroy the world. But is the movie any good? Does it hold up? Or is it just a cash grab? Let us know what you think!

Alex and Richard of the Anime Egotists create a proper Galar anime! Since Journeys did a pretty lackluster job of showcasing the Galar region, the boys are making sure it gets the love it deserves! While usually this would result in Victor and Gloria being put in Journeys on their part, this is an apology to the region and Generation 8 as a whole! See everyone's character development, stories, and overall friendships! But with the amount of sass you'd expect from these characters. How would you have written a Galar series? Big thanks to Jerry for the thumbnail: https://x.com/jerry1860656?s=21&t=QUhJJXiV9ViwctZpv6IjwQ

Alex and Richard of the Anime Egotists talk about live action anime…and why it almost never works out! Sure, we'd love these to all be fantastic. But more often than not, live action anime just make fans and critics upset. Is it intentionally bad? Is it a foregone conclusion? And why do these films garner such a negative reputation? Let's find out!

Alex and Richard of the Anime Egotists talk about ships in Anime they're glad are NOT official! Not every pair ends up together in the end, but in this case that's a good thing! Whether toxic, a lack of chemistry, or they're just better off as friends, these pairs just don't work. But let us know some of the pairs you're glad didn't work out...that sounded mean. Seriously guys, please be cool for this video!

Alex and Richard of the Anime Egotists talk about villains in Anime who should've won in the end! Much like the Karate Kid, sometimes the wrong person wins. And sometimes it's the villain who needs that victory. These villains may not have been completely in the right, but there's still something about them that stands out over the hero. Whether the villain has a good motivation, is sympathetic, or the hero just sucks: these villains deserved to have the final laugh. Who are some villains you were pulling for?

Alex and Richard of the Anime Egotists decide to create their own demon (Mamodo) from the Zatch Bell anime! Like usual, the boys are creating and ruining-er enhancing the story with their own Mamodo! Each with their own spells, backstories, character development, and other stuff! Also we tried with spell names...we really tried! Let us know what you think about our Mamodo! Thanks to Empearts for the amazing thumbnail: https://twitter.com/empearts

Why is Anime so much fun? What makes it so beloved to a variety of people? Who the hell is Zura? The Anime Egotists have another conversation about what makes this genre so fascinating, yet intimidating for some people. For anyone new to Anime or curious: this is for you. Let us know why you love Anime so much!

Alex and Richard of the Anime Egotists talk about what makes certain anime struggle during their second season! While not always the case, sometimes an anime doesn't come out on the best foot after its initial release. The boys do their best to figure out why that's the case. Timing? Effort? Lack of focus? Let's find out! What anime struggle for you after the first season? And why does it happen?

Alex and Richard of the Anime Egotists talk about some incredibly underutilized characters in Anime! We know this is a sequel: but there are WAY too many characters who don't get the love they deserve in their series. Like it's shocking how bad these characters got destroyed by the writing! Who are some underutilized characters in your opinion?

Alex and Richard of the Anime Egotists are finally back! And talking about the best anime speeches! Speeches can be motivating, they can be terrifying, they can be heartwarming, or they can just be downright silly. But regardless, these are the speeches that always made them wonder and be entertained by. Hopefully the speech is lead them to improving their lives, but probably not. What are some of your favorite long-winded speeches?

Alex and Richard of the Anime Egotists talk more about their favorite Yugioh Archetypes! You guys seemed to love the last one, so the guys have found more decks to fawn over. Reminder: they're not that competitive, but these are still fun decks to use for them! Let us know more of your favorite decks!

Alex and Richard of the Anime Egotists talk about Pokémon that are just in need of new typings! Not all Pokémon are created equal, so the boys are fixing up any confusing types. Whether that's adding a type or changing one, the boys are fixing some disadvantages for the worthy Pokémon who deserve it..and also Feraligatr. Name some type changes you'd love for Pokémon!

Alex and Richard of the Anime Egotists talk about Anime moments they've always wanted! Reunions, fights, tournaments, or something in-between: these are moments in anime that just haven't been done yet! Some are realistic, others not as much. Whether someone becoming the pirate king, catching a certain Pokémon, nothing is off limits! What are some anime moments you're still pining for?