Beyond the Blur - Episode 5: The Anime Draft & The Biggest Menace in Anime & Gaming
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🎙️ Hosted by: Big Manny, Ray Rack, MKJ Digital, and (possibly) Izreal Segment 1: The Anime Draft (Main Event) Rules & Setup: Each participant drafts five anime to build the ultimate team. The draft follows a snake format (Manny picks last in Round 1, first in Round 2). No variations of the same anime (e.g., DBZ and DBS can't both be picked). 30-second pick timer (if you miss, you make up the pick later). One “Panic Pass” per player (adds an extra 30 seconds to a pick). Live Draft Begins: Reactions to Each Pick: Trash talk, debates, and reactions. Biggest Reach vs. Biggest...
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"Anime, Lore & Lost Icons"
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In this episode of Anime, Lore & Lost Icons, Big Manny and Mas (MKI_Digital) dive deep into the modernization of today’s characters and the impact it has on storytelling. Why are existing icons being altered instead of simply creating new, compelling Black characters? What happened to Static Shock, Storm, and the other legendary figures we grew up with? Since the '60s, Black representation in animation has existed, yet our stories are rarely told authentically—especially when it comes to strong male role models. But that’s not all—we also brainstorm the ultimate movie and game...
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The Man Is Lex Luther
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This week on Beyond the Blur, we’re diving into the biggest debates in gaming and anime—what deserves a full remake, what hidden gems were criminally underrated, and what’s the greatest boss battle of all time? Remake or Leave It Alone? Should Yu Yu Hakusho get a modern adaptation? Does Metal Gear Solid need a next-gen revival? We debate which classics should be reimagined and which should be left untouched. The Most Underrated Anime & Games—From Ergo Proxy to Vagrant Story, what hidden masterpieces deserve more love? Unpopular Opinions—Our boldest takes on anime, gaming, and...
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Beyond the Blur: Masterpieces and Multiverse Theories
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In this week’s episode of Beyond the Blur, Manny and the crew dive deep into the multiverse of gaming, anime, and science. We kick things off by asking the ultimate question: What’s the last game or anime you’d call a masterpiece? From timeless classics to modern marvels, the team reflects on what truly makes a work stand out in a crowded industry. Next, it’s time for some heat in the Unpopular Opinion segment, where our guest or co-host challenges the status quo with bold takes guaranteed to spark debate. The conversation then shifts to mind-bending...
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AI a Threat? + The Most Useless Anime Character! | Beyond The Blur Podcast Ep. 1 (LIVE)
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Welcome to the FIRST episode of Beyond The Blur! 🎙️ We're kicking things off with a wild mix of serious tech talk and fun anime debates. 💥 Topics for Today: 🧠 Is A.I. Going to Harm Us? – Are we heading toward a tech utopia or a dystopian nightmare? 🔥 Unpopular Opinions – Our boldest takes on anime, tech, and science—prepare for some controversy! 🤡 Most Useless Anime Character – Who deserves the crown of irrelevance? Let’s settle this once and for all! 👊 Should One Punch Man Be Taken Seriously? – Is Saitama...
info_outlineIn this week’s episode of Beyond the Blur, Manny and the crew dive deep into the multiverse of gaming, anime, and science. We kick things off by asking the ultimate question: What’s the last game or anime you’d call a masterpiece? From timeless classics to modern marvels, the team reflects on what truly makes a work stand out in a crowded industry.
Next, it’s time for some heat in the Unpopular Opinion segment, where our guest or co-host challenges the status quo with bold takes guaranteed to spark debate.
The conversation then shifts to mind-bending territory: Do parallel universes really exist? Inspired by Marvel and countless anime series, we explore the science and fiction of multiverses, diving into how these concepts blur the line between imagination and reality.
Finally, we discuss a groundbreaking milestone: For the first time in history, anime has a larger audience outside Japan than within. What does this mean for the future of the medium? Will international influence shape the next era of anime?
Whether you're a gamer, anime lover, or science nerd, this episode has something for everyone. Tune in and join us as we go beyond the blur!