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And this, I think, can be applied to a lot of marginalized identities. It's kind of like what Alfred said. If we're used to scavenging through media for something that resonates, it's not surprising that we find ourselves really attached to stories that don't exactly make your racial perception the forefront. I sort of see that myself in one of the biggest anime shows I grew up with, Naruto.

And this, I think, can be applied to a lot of marginalized identities. It's kind of like what Alfred said. If we're used to scavenging through media for something that resonates, it's not surprising that we find ourselves really attached to stories that don't exactly make your racial perception the forefront. I sort of see that myself in one of the biggest anime shows I grew up with, Naruto.

That is Dr. David Stevens. He is a professor of media studies at the University of Memphis. And I found it so interesting that he said this because it was literally the exact same thing someone said to me at the convention last year.

That is Dr. David Stevens. He is a professor of media studies at the University of Memphis. And I found it so interesting that he said this because it was literally the exact same thing someone said to me at the convention last year.

That is Dr. David Stevens. He is a professor of media studies at the University of Memphis. And I found it so interesting that he said this because it was literally the exact same thing someone said to me at the convention last year.

Honestly, finding people like Alfred and David really opened my eyes to the fact that we don't have a lot of research or at least don't put a lot of stake into the importance of Black fandom.

Honestly, finding people like Alfred and David really opened my eyes to the fact that we don't have a lot of research or at least don't put a lot of stake into the importance of Black fandom.

Honestly, finding people like Alfred and David really opened my eyes to the fact that we don't have a lot of research or at least don't put a lot of stake into the importance of Black fandom.

especially as it pertains to things like anime and how Black people's perception of it, how Black people receive it, sort of shape the ways in which they think about their identity in relation to each other, but also the wider world. But when you go outside the norm, you know, there's always going to be a little friction.

especially as it pertains to things like anime and how Black people's perception of it, how Black people receive it, sort of shape the ways in which they think about their identity in relation to each other, but also the wider world. But when you go outside the norm, you know, there's always going to be a little friction.

especially as it pertains to things like anime and how Black people's perception of it, how Black people receive it, sort of shape the ways in which they think about their identity in relation to each other, but also the wider world. But when you go outside the norm, you know, there's always going to be a little friction.

And we heard that from Black fans at Anime NYC as well.

And we heard that from Black fans at Anime NYC as well.

And we heard that from Black fans at Anime NYC as well.

Oh, 100%. This is not an anime is the cure to Western media's racism take at all. But if we are going to talk about racism in anime, I think I have to bring up an example. We have mentioned Dragon Ball Z already, but... Oh, I think I know where this is going. Do you know Mr. Popo? Uh-huh. Brittany, would you mind describing Mr. Popo to our listeners?

Oh, 100%. This is not an anime is the cure to Western media's racism take at all. But if we are going to talk about racism in anime, I think I have to bring up an example. We have mentioned Dragon Ball Z already, but... Oh, I think I know where this is going. Do you know Mr. Popo? Uh-huh. Brittany, would you mind describing Mr. Popo to our listeners?

Oh, 100%. This is not an anime is the cure to Western media's racism take at all. But if we are going to talk about racism in anime, I think I have to bring up an example. We have mentioned Dragon Ball Z already, but... Oh, I think I know where this is going. Do you know Mr. Popo? Uh-huh. Brittany, would you mind describing Mr. Popo to our listeners?

Listen, Mr. Popo has been the center of a lot of controversy and rightfully so. But David had an interesting take on Mr. Popo I had never heard before.

Listen, Mr. Popo has been the center of a lot of controversy and rightfully so. But David had an interesting take on Mr. Popo I had never heard before.

Listen, Mr. Popo has been the center of a lot of controversy and rightfully so. But David had an interesting take on Mr. Popo I had never heard before.