Ara Ara The Weeb Podcast

Get ready for our biggest convention adventure yet! In this episode of Ara Ara The Weeb Podcast, we're sharing everything that went down at Middle East Film & Comic Con (MEFCC) 2025, from our celebrity encounters to stepping on stage for the first time!We met Emily Rudd, the actress who plays Nami in Netflix's One Piece live-action, and yes, she was as amazing in real life as she is on screen!We also had the honor of interviewing ASH DA HERO, the Japanese rock band behind Blue Lock's OP “Judgement,” right after their electrifying performance.Plus, we hit the MEFCC stage for our very first live panel with Japan in Arabia, where we talked about all things Japan, Japanese culture, and the growing fandom community in the UAE.Check out what it's like behind the scenes of the region's biggest pop culture event!------------------------------------------------------Follow The Ara Ara Channel:https://www.facebook.com/thearaarachannelhttps://www.instagram.com/thearaarachannel/https://www.tiktok.com/@thearaarachannelSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3HDL4oLo705HomfjAIaB0zApple Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/ara-ara-the-weeb-podcast/id1611768187Discord:https://discord.gg/yck6f3tdCTReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/UAEAnimeCommunity/Ara Ara Hosts:Vivz | https://www.instagram.com/vivzblackmage/Amy | https://www.instagram.com/justamything/Music By:KODOMOi - Mango Floathttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l50KoABRmDoLogo By:Ernestudiohttps://www.facebook.com/ernestudiographixLogo Animation By: Clarence Sampang

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure is one of the most iconic and meme-worthy anime franchises, but what makes it so special? In this episode, Vivz, someone who has never watched JoJo, is diving headfirst into this bizarre world with two hardcore fans. Amy and our special guest, Waleed Hmidan of WVintage Comics, will break down the appeal of JoJo, its insane storytelling, and the sheer weirdness that makes it so beloved. Will they convince Vivz to finally watch it? Or will she walk away even more confused? Let's find out!------------------------------------------------------✨ Special Announcement! ✨We've partnered with OtakuME!

In this episode of Ara Ara The Weeb Podcast, we're diving into the world of isekai anime, the genre that transports characters to fantastical worlds! But here's the twist: neither of us hosts is big on isekai. So, we brought in a true expert, Kevin Sebastian of Hobbynation, to convince us why this genre is worth the hype. We're putting Kevin to the ultimate test, from ridiculous tropes to underrated gems, plus a wild isekai rapid-fire round.------------------------------------------------------✨ Special Announcement! ✨ We've partnered with OtakuME!

In this episode of Ara Ara The Weeb Podcast, we dive deep into the world of anime villains! From the masterminds who sent chills down our spines to the ones who just... flopped, who are the best and worst villains in anime history? Join us as we debate iconic antagonists, break down what makes a villain truly unforgettable, and maybe even stir up some controversy. Do you agree with our picks? Tune in and find out!✨ Special Announcement! ✨ We've partnered with OtakuME!

We're back for Season 4 of Ara Ara The Weeb Podcast! In this episode, Vivz and Amy catch up on life, personal stories, and everything that's happened while we were away. But the highlight? Vivz's dream trip to Japan!

In this episode of The Ara Ara Channel, Vivz and Amy tackle the topic: what is the right age to stop watching anime and doing cosplay? Join us as we discuss the cultural implications, personal experiences, and community perspectives surrounding fandom at different life stages. -------------------------------- Follow The Ara Ara Channel: https://www.facebook.com/thearaarachannel https://www.instagram.com/thearaarachannel/ https://www.tiktok.com/@thearaarachannel Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3HDL4oLo705HomfjAIaB0z Ara Ara Hosts: Vivz | https://www.instagram.com/vivzblackmage/ Amy | https://www.instagram.com/justamything/ Music By: KODOMOi - Mango Float https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l50KoABRmDo Logo By: Ernestudio https://www.facebook.com/ernestudiographix Logo Animation By: Clarence Sampang

In this episode of Ara Ara The Weeb Podcast, we're diving deep into the world of "Solo Leveling," the anime adaptation that has taken the community by storm. It is originally a popular webtoon, that follows the journey of Sung Jin-Woo, a seemingly weak hunter who discovers a powerful secret that changes his fate forever. ----------------------------------------- Follow The Ara Ara Channel: https://www.facebook.com/thearaarachannel https://www.instagram.com/thearaarachannel/ https://www.tiktok.com/@thearaarachannel Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3HDL4oLo705HomfjAIaB0z Ara Ara Hosts: Vivz | https://www.instagram.com/vivzblackmage/ Amy | https://www.instagram.com/justamything/ Music By: KODOMOi - Mango Float https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l50KoABRmDo Logo By: Ernestudio https://www.facebook.com/ernestudiographix Logo Animation By: Clarence Sampang

Welcome to the latest episode of The Ara Ara Channel where Vivz and Amy along with a special guest, Bader Al Attar, discuss the newest trend where beloved games and anime are being transformed into blockbuster films and TV series or shows in streaming services. ------------------------------------- Follow The Ara Ara Channel: https://www.facebook.com/thearaarachannel https://www.instagram.com/thearaarachannel/ https://www.tiktok.com/@thearaarachannel Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3HDL4oLo705HomfjAIaB0z Ara Ara Hosts: Vivz | https://www.instagram.com/vivzblackmage/ Amy | https://www.instagram.com/justamything/ Music By: KODOMOi - Mango Float https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l50KoABRmDo Logo By: Ernestudio https://www.facebook.com/ernestudiographix Logo Animation By: Clarence Sampang

Join Vivz and Amy in the latest special Mother's Day episode of Ara Ara The Weeb Podcast. In this episode, we dissect the portrayal of mothers and how motherhood is explored in various anime series and what makes these characters the best or worst anime moms. ---------------------------------------------- Follow The Ara Ara Channel: https://www.facebook.com/thearaarachannel https://www.instagram.com/thearaarachannel/ https://www.tiktok.com/@thearaarachannel Ara Ara Hosts: Vivz | https://www.instagram.com/vivzblackmage/ Amy | https://www.instagram.com/justamything/ Music By: KODOMOi - Mango Float https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l50KoABRmDo Logo By: Ernestudio https://www.facebook.com/ernestudiographix Logo Animation By: Clarence Sampang

In this episode, Amy reads and discusses a variety of Reddit stories from the subs r/AITA and r/TIFU that have captured her attention, Stories: - Giving Baby Anime Name - Girlfriend's Dad Hates Attack on Titan and Demon Slayer - Anime Acronym Misunderstanding __________________________________ Follow The Ara Ara Channel: https://www.facebook.com/thearaarachannel https://www.instagram.com/thearaarachannel/ https://www.tiktok.com/@thearaarachannel Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3HDL4oLo705HomfjAIaB0z Anchor.fm: https://anchor.fm/ara-ara-the-weeb-podcast Ara Ara Hosts: Vivz | https://www.instagram.com/vivzblackmage/ Amy | https://www.instagram.com/justamything/ Music By: KODOMOi - Mango Float https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l50KoABRmDo Logo By: Ernestudio https://www.facebook.com/ernestudiographix Logo Animation By: Clarence Sampang

Welcome back to another exciting episode of Ara Ara The Weeb Podcast! This week, your favorite hosts dive into the juicy world of "Am I the A-hole?" Reddit stories, but with an anime twist! Get ready to laugh, cringe, and maybe even question your own moral compass as we explore the dilemmas faced by these relationship stories from Reddit. ________________________ Follow The Ara Ara Channel: https://www.facebook.com/thearaarachannel https://www.instagram.com/thearaarachannel/ https://www.tiktok.com/@thearaarachannel Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3HDL4oLo705HomfjAIaB0z Anchor.fm: https://anchor.fm/ara-ara-the-weeb-podcast Ara Ara Hosts: Vivz | https://www.instagram.com/vivzblackmage/ Amy | https://www.instagram.com/justamything/ Music By: KODOMOi - Mango Float https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l50KoABRmDo Logo By: Ernestudio https://www.facebook.com/ernestudiographix Logo Animation By: Clarence Sampang

In this episode of Ara Ara The Weeb Podcast, we dive deep into the fascinating world of Gunpla with our special guest, Ali. We explore the origins of this beloved hobby, discuss its global appeal, and share valuable insights on how to get started for beginners. From selecting the right kit to mastering intricate techniques, join us on this journey as we uncover the artistry and craftsmanship behind building your very own Gundam universe. Whether you're a seasoned builder or a curious newcomer, this episode promises to inspire and ignite your passion for Gunpla. ___________________________________________ Follow The Ara Ara Channel: https://www.facebook.com/thearaarachannel https://www.instagram.com/thearaarachannel/ https://www.tiktok.com/@thearaarachannel Discord: https://discord.gg/QW2Aypp5 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3HDL4oLo705HomfjAIaB0z Anchor.fm: https://anchor.fm/ara-ara-the-weeb-podcast Ara Ara Hosts: Vivz | https://www.instagram.com/vivzblackmage/ Amy | https://www.instagram.com/justamything/ Music By: KODOMOi - Mango Float https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l50KoABRmDo Logo By: Ernestudio https://www.facebook.com/ernestudiographix Logo Animation By: Clarence Sampang

This episode of The Ara Ara Channel is a little bit different. We asked you guys to send us anything you wanted to know about us and we answered each and every single one. We hope you got to know us a little more and hope we continue to see you guys grow with us! ------------------------------------- Follow The Ara Ara Channel: https://www.facebook.com/thearaarachannel https://www.instagram.com/thearaarachannel/ https://www.tiktok.com/@thearaarachannel Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3HDL4oLo705HomfjAIaB0z Anchor.fm: https://anchor.fm/ara-ara-the-weeb-podcast Ara Ara Hosts: Vivz | https://www.instagram.com/vivzblackmage/ Amy | https://www.instagram.com/justamything/ Music By: KODOMOi - Mango Float https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l50KoABRmDo Logo By: Ernestudio https://www.facebook.com/ernestudiographix Logo Animation By: Clarence Sampang

Join us in this special episode as we pay tribute to the legendary manga artist, Akira Toriyama, and delve into the world of Dragon Ball. From Goku's epic adventures to powerful villains and memorable moments, we celebrate Toriyama's iconic series and its lasting impact on manga and anime. In this episode, we explore the milestones of Toriyama's career through the lens of Dragon Ball, discussing its influence on pop culture, Toriyama's distinctive art style, and how fans in the UAE are coping with his passing while celebrating his contributions. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe to The Ara Ara Channel for more episodes honouring the legacy of Dragon Ball and the genius of Akira Toriyama. Join the conversation in the comments below and share your favourite Dragon Ball memories! #DragonBall​ #AkiraToriyama​ #MangaLegend​ #AnimeTribute​ #TheAraAraChannel​ #DragonBallPodcast ---------------------------------------------------- Follow The Ara Ara Channel: https://www.facebook.com/thearaarachannel https://www.instagram.com/thearaarachannel/ https://www.tiktok.com/@thearaarachannel Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3HDL4oLo705HomfjAIaB0z Anchor.fm: https://anchor.fm/ara-ara-the-weeb-podcast Ara Ara Hosts: Vivz | https://www.instagram.com/vivzblackmage/ Amy | https://www.instagram.com/justamything/ Music By: KODOMOi - Mango Float https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l50KoABRmDo Logo By: Ernestudio https://www.facebook.com/ernestudiographix Logo Animation By: Clarence Sampang

The girls are back for Season 3! In this episode, they talked about their experience attending MEFCC 2024 in Abu Dhabi and meeting the One Piece Live Action stars, Inaki Godoy and Taz Skylar. Amy also shared her experience interviewing the one and only Yoichi Takahashi, the creator of Captain Tsubasa. --------------------------------------------------------------- Follow The Ara Ara Channel: https://www.facebook.com/thearaarachannel https://www.instagram.com/thearaarachannel/ https://www.tiktok.com/@thearaarachannel Discord: https://discord.gg/hd2FCUHF Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3HDL4oLo705HomfjAIaB0z Anchor.fm: https://anchor.fm/ara-ara-the-weeb-podcast Ara Ara Hosts: Vivz | https://www.instagram.com/vivzblackmage/ Amy | https://www.instagram.com/justamything/ Music By: KODOMOi - Mango Float https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l50KoABRmDo Logo By: Ernestudio https://www.facebook.com/ernestudiographix Logo Animation By: Clarence Sampang

To justify time, convenience and money as interchangeable currencies, we got girl math and then boy math. Now we're here to talk about anime math… ___________________________ Follow The Ara Ara Channel: https://www.facebook.com/thearaarachannel https://www.instagram.com/thearaarachannel/ https://www.tiktok.com/@thearaarachannel Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3HDL4oLo705HomfjAIaB0z Anchor.fm: https://anchor.fm/ara-ara-the-weeb-podcast Ara Ara Hosts: Vivz | https://www.instagram.com/vivzblackmage/ Amy | https://www.instagram.com/justamything/ Music By: KODOMOi - Mango Float https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l50KoABRmDo Logo By: Ernestudio https://www.facebook.com/ernestudiographix Logo Animation By: Clarence Sampang

Within the anime community, there are different types of fandoms. Unfortunately, just like anything with a big fan base, toxic fans tend to exist. What are some common traits within these fan bases that people tend to get annoyed with? ________________________________ Follow The Ara Ara Channel: https://www.facebook.com/thearaarachannel https://www.instagram.com/thearaarachannel/ https://www.tiktok.com/@thearaarachannel Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3HDL4oLo705HomfjAIaB0z Anchor.fm: https://anchor.fm/ara-ara-the-weeb-podcast Ara Ara Hosts: Vivz | https://www.instagram.com/vivzblackmage/ Amy | https://www.instagram.com/justamything/ Music By: KODOMOi - Mango Float https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l50KoABRmDo Logo By: Ernestudio https://www.facebook.com/ernestudiographix Logo Animation By: Clarence Sampang

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Live-action adaptations of anime have been the stuff of nightmares for anime and manga fans due to the fact that casting and story intricacy, among other things, are usually a disappointment. However, Netflix's One Piece finally broke the curse of live-action anime adaptations The show debuted at No. 1 spot in 84 different countries across the globe in its first weekend of streaming. One Piece is a fantasy adventure television series developed by Matt Owens and Steven Maeda for Netflix. The series is a live action adaptation of the manga series of the same name by Eiichiro Oda, who served as a major creative consultant on the show. Follow The Ara Ara Channel: https://www.facebook.com/thearaarachannel https://www.instagram.com/thearaarachannel/ https://www.tiktok.com/@thearaarachannel Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3HDL4oLo705HomfjAIaB0z Anchor.fm: https://anchor.fm/ara-ara-the-weeb-podcast Ara Ara Hosts: Vivz | https://www.instagram.com/vivzblackmage/ Amy | https://www.instagram.com/justamything/ Music By: KODOMOi - Mango Float https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l50KoABRmDo Logo By: Ernestudio https://www.facebook.com/ernestudiographix Logo Animation By: Clarence Sampang

Follow The Ara Ara Channel: https://www.facebook.com/thearaaracha...https://www.instagram.com/thearaarach...https://www.tiktok.com/@thearaarachannel Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3HDL4oL... Anchor.fm: https://anchor.fm/ara-ara-the-weeb-po... Ara Ara Hosts: Vivz | https://www.instagram.com/vivzblackmage/ Amy | https://www.instagram.com/hastalavist... Music By: KODOMOi - Mango Float    • KODOMOi - Mango Float   Logo By: Ernestudio https://www.facebook.com/ernestudiogr... Logo Animation By: Clarence Sampang

It's surprisingly common to find anime dads who are absolutely terrible at parenting. Sometimes the father figures are dead, or just off on permanent overseas business trips. That said, for our Father's day episode, Vivz and Amy made a list of their best and worst anime dads. --------------------- Follow The Ara Ara Channel: https://www.facebook.com/thearaarachannelhttps://www.instagram.com/thearaarachannel/https://www.tiktok.com/@thearaarachannel Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3HDL4oLo705HomfjAIaB0z Anchor.fm: https://anchor.fm/ara-ara-the-weeb-podcast Ara Ara Hosts: Vivz | https://www.instagram.com/vivzblackmage/ Amy | https://www.instagram.com/hastalavistaamy/ Music By: KODOMOi - Mango Float https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l50KoABRmDo Logo By: Ernestudio https://www.facebook.com/ernestudiographix Logo Animation By: Clarence Sampang

On this episode on The Ara Ara Channel, Vivz and Amy interview Bibi Zumot, a veteran content creator in the UAE. Today's discussion involves live streaming as a career in the MENA region and what it's like to be a content creator in such a growing culture. Follow The Ara Ara Channel: https://www.facebook.com/thearaarachannelhttps://www.instagram.com/thearaarachannel/https://www.tiktok.com/@thearaarachannel Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3HDL4oLo705HomfjAIaB0z Anchor.fm: https://anchor.fm/ara-ara-the-weeb-podcast Ara Ara Hosts: Vivz | https://www.instagram.com/vivzblackmage/ Amy | https://www.instagram.com/hastalavistaamy/ Music By: KODOMOi - Mango Float https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l50KoABRmDo Logo By: Ernestudio https://www.facebook.com/ernestudiographix Logo Animation By: Clarence Sampang

Who else agrees that there is a problem with how anime is being milked for money? Also! Let's talk about how Anime Spoilers are just ANNOYING in the Community! In this episode of our anime and gaming podcast, we discuss how some anime series (and video games) seem to be milked for money with constant remakes, reboots, and unnecessary prolongation. We explore examples of anime that have fallen into this trap and analyze the impact it has on the quality of the storytelling, the characters, and the fandom. But that's not all. We also dive into the world of spoilers and how they affect the anime community. How long should a spoiler be considered a spoiler? How do you avoid them in social media, forums, and even real-life conversations? If you're an anime fan, this episode is a must-listen. Join us as we rant, analyze, and have some fun discussing the good, the bad, and the ugly of anime culture. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to our channel for more anime and gaming content. Thanks for tuning in! ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow The Ara Ara Channel: https://www.facebook.com/thearaarachannelhttps://www.instagram.com/thearaarachannel/https://www.tiktok.com/@thearaarachannel Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3HDL4oLo705HomfjAIaB0z Anchor.fm: https://anchor.fm/ara-ara-the-weeb-podcast Ara Ara Hosts: Vivz | https://www.instagram.com/vivzblackmage/ Amy | https://www.instagram.com/hastalavistaamy/ Music By: KODOMOi - Mango Float https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l50KoABRmDo Logo By: Ernestudio https://www.facebook.com/ernestudiographix Logo Animation By: Clarence Sampang

For the launch of The Ara Ara Weeb Podcast's first episode of its second season, Vivz and Amy give their life updates and talk about whether they think AI will take over the jobs, the anime industry, and the world. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 1:28 - Podcast Announcements 2:26 - Life Updates of Amy and Vivz 3:53 - What have we been up to 6:13 - What have we learned so far 7:49 - Our thoughts on AI-generated content 9:53 - Girls trying out ChatGPT 13:03 - Using AI for work 16:52 - Art and the concept of creativity 19:27 - AI in Anime 22:11 - AI taking over creative jobs 26:39 - Hayao Miyazaki and his opinion on humans using AI 28:08 - Copyrights and laws about the use of AI 30:44 - Future of gaming and anime 32:50 - AI-generated art 35:11 - Power of human mind 36:57 - Final thoughts Follow The Ara Ara Channel: https://www.facebook.com/thearaarachannelhttps://www.instagram.com/thearaarachannel/https://www.tiktok.com/@thearaarachannel Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3HDL4oLo705HomfjAIaB0z Anchor.fm: https://anchor.fm/ara-ara-the-weeb-podcast Ara Ara Hosts: Vivz | https://www.instagram.com/vivzblackmage/ Amy | https://www.instagram.com/hastalavistaamy/ Music By: KODOMOi - Mango Float https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l50KoABRmDo Logo By: Ernestudio https://www.facebook.com/ernestudiographix Logo Animation By: Clarence Sampang

Take a sneak peek at what Ara Ara The Weeb Podcast have in store for you! Don't forget to follow and subscribe on our facebook, instagram, snapchat, and tiktok @araarapodcast! Podcast episodes will be available on Youtube, Spotify, and Apple Podcast.

Cosplay.ae is home of all the talented Cosplayers in the United Arab Emirates working together to grow the cosplay community in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quain, Ras Al Khaimah, and Fujairah. In this episode of the Ara Ara Weeb Podcast, Iveth and Amy interview founder Yami and admin Nico of Cosplay.ae and how they have ventured out into pioneering into the growing population of cosplayers in a place where anime is not as saturated as yet. Follow Ara Ara: https://www.facebook.com/araarapodcast https://instagram.com/araarapodcast https://www.tiktok.com/@araarapodcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3HDL4oLo705HomfjAIaB0z Anchor.fm: https://anchor.fm/ara-ara-the-weeb-podcast Ara Ara Hosts: Vivz | https://www.instagram.com/vivzblackmage/ Amy | https://www.instagram.com/hastalavistaamy/ Music By: KODOMOi - Mango Float https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l50KoABRmDo Logo By: Ernestudio https://www.facebook.com/ernestudiographix Logo Animation By: Clarence Sampang

Anime have been inspirations or influences behind a lot of famous artists and celebrities. On today's episode of Ara Ara the Weeb Podcast, Vivz and Amy invite Gab D'Souza, a content creator at GamersHubME and the founder of 50C Ball talk about how Sports Anime such as Haikyuu!!, Slam Dunk, and Kuroko's Basketball as well as different anime such as Naruto have inspired him as an athlete. Follow Ara Ara: https://www.facebook.com/araarapodcast https://instagram.com/araarapodcast https://www.tiktok.com/@araarapodcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3HDL4oLo705HomfjAIaB0z Anchor.fm: https://anchor.fm/ara-ara-the-weeb-podcast Ara Ara Hosts: Vivz | https://www.instagram.com/vivzblackmage/ Amy | https://www.instagram.com/hastalavistaamy/ Music By: KODOMOi - Mango Float https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l50KoABRmDo Logo By: Ernestudio https://www.facebook.com/ernestudiographix Logo Animation By: Clarence Sampang

On this episode of Ara Ara, Vivz and Amy interview Meena George, the Head of Esports Group, Geekay Group. Geekay Group is one of the largest gaming retailers in the Middle East (MENA region), with a chain of retail outlets across UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, and Qatar. Today's discussion involves Esports in the MENA region and what it's like to be a pioneer in such a growing culture. Follow Ara Ara: ttps://www.facebook.com/araarapodcast https://instagram.com/araarapodcast https://www.tiktok.com/@araarapodcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3HDL4oLo705HomfjAIaB0z Anchor.fm: https://anchor.fm/ara-ara-the-weeb-podcast Ara Ara Hosts: Vivz | https://www.instagram.com/vivzblackmage/ Amy | https://www.instagram.com/hastalavistaamy/ Arianne | https://www.instagram.com/jennypanic/ Music By: KODOMOi - Mango Float https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l50KoABRmDo Logo By: Ernestudio https://www.facebook.com/ernestudiographix Logo Animation By: Clarence Sampang

EMG 2022 is a major Esports event that was held in Dubai World Trade Center, the United Arab Emirates (UAE). It was organized by the Esports Management Group and they provided experiences that you just could not miss. There were a wide range of activities such as: esports like Valorant, gaming stations where you could play games like FIFA and Tekken, a cosplay competition, and a meet and greet with celebrity guests, Akeboshi and Animenz. The main event was a Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) LAN tournament and the prize pool for this event was through the roof. Find out in our episode all there is you need to know about it and catch our EMG 2022 vlog as well. Follow Ara Ara: https://www.facebook.com/araarapodcast https://instagram.com/araarapodcast https://www.tiktok.com/@araarapodcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3HDL4oLo705HomfjAIaB0z Anchor.fm: https://anchor.fm/ara-ara-the-weeb-podcast Ara Ara Hosts: Vivz | https://www.instagram.com/vivzblackmage/ Amy | https://www.instagram.com/hastalavistaamy/ Music By: KODOMOi - Mango Float https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l50KoABRmDo Logo By: Ernestudio https://www.facebook.com/ernestudiographix

In this bonus episode of Ara Ara The Weeb Podcast, Vivz and Amy reviews the Jujutsu Kaisen 0. Follow Ara Ara: https://www.facebook.com/araarapodcast https://instagram.com/araarapodcast https://www.tiktok.com/@araarapodcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3HDL4oLo705HomfjAIaB0z Anchor.fm: https://anchor.fm/ara-ara-the-weeb-podcast Ara Ara Hosts: Vivz | https://www.instagram.com/vivzblackmage/ Amy | https://www.instagram.com/hastalavistaamy/ Arianne | https://www.instagram.com/jennypanic/ Music By: KODOMOi - Mango Float https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l50KoABRmDo Logo By: Ernestudio https://www.facebook.com/ernestudiographix

Your favorite characters may have been based on real-life people. In the episode of the Ara Ara Weeb Podcast, Vivz and Amy talk to Domi, a Professional Model gone Twitch gaming streamer. She talks about her time in Japan and how she was able to model as Ahri for the famous MOBA game League of Legends (LoL). Follow Ara Ara: https://www.facebook.com/araarapodcast https://instagram.com/araarapodcast https://www.tiktok.com/@araarapodcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3HDL4oLo705HomfjAIaB0z Anchor.fm: https://anchor.fm/ara-ara-the-weeb-podcast Ara Ara Hosts: Vivz | https://www.instagram.com/vivzblackmage/ Amy | https://www.instagram.com/hastalavistaamy/ Arianne | https://www.instagram.com/jennypanic/ Music By: KODOMOi - Mango Float https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l50KoABRmDo Logo By: Ernestudio https://www.facebook.com/ernestudiographix

Cosplaying is a fun way to get to dress up and even role-play your favorite characters. In this episode of the Ara Ara The Weeb Podcast, Vivz and Amy talk to Angel, a professional cosplayer. Angel talks about what it's like to be gender fluid and how cosplaying and fashion has helped with coming out of the closet. Follow Ara Ara: https://www.facebook.com/araarapodcast https://instagram.com/araarapodcast https://www.tiktok.com/@araarapodcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3HDL4oLo705HomfjAIaB0z Anchor.fm: https://anchor.fm/ara-ara-the-weeb-podcast Ara Ara Hosts: Vivz | https://www.instagram.com/vivzblackmage/Amy | https://www.instagram.com/hastalavistaamy/Arianne | https://www.instagram.com/jennypanic/ Music By: KODOMOi - Mango Float https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l50KoABRmDo Logo By: Ernestudio https://www.facebook.com/ernestudiographix

Music is essential to setting the mood of the movie or show you are watching. In this episode of the Ara Ara Weeb Podcast-- Vivz, Amy, and Arianne invite over Vish, who is a musician. They talk about everything related to music in anime and how relevant it is, from musical shows like Your Lie in April to spoilers in Anime Intros. Follow Ara Ara: https://www.facebook.com/araarapodcast https://instagram.com/araarapodcast https://www.tiktok.com/@araarapodcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3HDL4oLo705HomfjAIaB0z Anchor.fm: https://anchor.fm/ara-ara-the-weeb-podcast Ara Ara Hosts: Vivz | https://www.instagram.com/vivzblackmage/ Amy | https://www.instagram.com/hastalavistaamy/ Arianne | https://www.instagram.com/jennypanic/ Music By: KODOMOi - Mango Float https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l50KoABRmDo Logo By: Ernestudio https://www.facebook.com/ernestudiographix

Not everyone has loved anime in the beginning, some of us have probably joined the game a little bit late. In this episode on the Ara Ara Weeb Podcast, Vivz and Amy invite a guest to see why she only got into anime in her late twenties. WARNING: This podcast contains Naruto spoilers Follow Ara Ara Podcast: https://beacons.ai/araarapodcast https://www.facebook.com/araarapodcast https://instagram.com/araarapodcast https://www.tiktok.com/@araarapodcast Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3HDL4oLo705HomfjAIaB0z Listen on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ara-ara-the-weeb-podcast/id1611768187 Ara Ara Hosts: Vivz | https://www.instagram.com/vivzblackmage/ Amy | https://www.instagram.com/hastalavistaamy/ Arianne | https://www.instagram.com/jennypanic/ Music By: KODOMOi - Mango Float Logo By: Ernestudio

Piracy is such a heavy topic when it comes to talking about anything in the media, and that includes anime as well. In this episode of the Ara Ara Weeb Podcast, Vivz and Amy talk about their experiences with piracy and what they really think about it. Follow Ara Ara Podcast: https://beacons.ai/araarapodcast https://www.facebook.com/araarapodcast https://instagram.com/araarapodcast https://www.tiktok.com/@araarapodcast Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3HDL4oLo705HomfjAIaB0z Listen on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ara-ara-the-weeb-podcast/id1611768187 Ara Ara Hosts: Vivz | https://www.instagram.com/vivzblackmage/ Amy | https://www.instagram.com/hastalavistaamy/ Arianne | https://www.instagram.com/jennypanic/ Music By: KODOMOi - Mango Float https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l50KoABRmDo Logo By: Ernestudio https://www.facebook.com/ernestudiographix

In its second episode, Vivz and Amy tackle the issues women face in the anime community. They also talk about their experiences and views on the weeb and otaku culture. Follow Ara Ara Podcast: https://beacons.ai/araarapodcast https://www.facebook.com/araarapodcast https://instagram.com/araarapodcast https://www.tiktok.com/@araarapodcast Ara Ara Hosts: Vivz | https://www.instagram.com/vivzblackmage/ Amy | https://www.instagram.com/hastalavistaamy/ Arianne | https://www.instagram.com/jennypanic/ Music By: KODOMOi - Mango Float https://youtu.be/l50KoABRmDo Logo By: Ernestudio https://www.facebook.com/ernestudiographix https://www.behance.net/ernestudiographix TIMESTAMPS: 0:08 - Intro 2:34 - Are weebs really weird? 5:07 - Amy having an ex-bf who is into Hatsune Miku 7:27 - Amy's thoughts on weebs doing Naruto run 8:25 - is 2D better than 3D? 9:55 - Waifu and Hhusbando culture 12:08 - Vivz' cosplay harrassment stories 14:54 - Are you considered a weeb? 17:40 - Cringey weebs acting like anime in real life 21:48 - Cosplaying in the office 25:34 - Finding your weeb tribe 29:58 - Cosplay as a normal fashion 33:15 - Is watching anime a cool thing now? 36:54 - Cosplay and gaming scene in Dubai 38:04 - Anime becoming mainstream 39:11 - Vivz thoughts on being called a "pick me girl" 42:48 - Simping culture 44:38 - Vivz' stalking incident 50:40 - Anime Recommendations 54:21 - don't forget to follow @araarapodcast

Join Vivz, Amy, and Arianne on the first episode of Ara Ara. In this episode, the three hosts learn about each other's past and how they got into the world of anime. They get into various topics such as cosplaying, gaming, and watching dubbed anime. Follow Ara Ara: https://www.facebook.com/araarapodcast https://instagram.com/araarapodcast https://www.tiktok.com/@araarapodcast Ara Ara Hosts: Vivz | https://www.instagram.com/vivzblackmage/ Amy | https://www.instagram.com/hastalavistaamy/ Arianne | https://www.instagram.com/jennypanic/ Music By: KODOMOi - Mango Float https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l50KoABRmDo Logo By: Ernestudio https://www.facebook.com/ernestudiographix https://www.behance.net/ernestudiographix