In this dynamic episode of The Side Quest Hustle Podcast, Shad engages with NoEyes, an EDM DJ, producer and musician from Killeen, Texas, discussing the profound influence of anime on his music and life. Reflecting on iconic series like Naruto, Berserk, Pokemon, Dragon Ball Z, and Samurai Champloo, they explore how these narratives have shaped his artistry and provided therapeutic value. The conversation delves into the significance of anime music, the evolution of the anime culture, and NoEyes' background in B-boying. They analyze the storytelling genius of series like Naruto, One Piece, and Tower of God, touching on foreshadowing and consistency in creative endeavors. Shad share personal reflections on life lessons drawn from anime characters, offering recommendations for fans and illustrating how these mediums can connect people across diverse backgrounds.LIKE! COMMENT! SUCRIBE! Let me know what you guys think! Keep up with me on all social media platform! Links are below!Socials:Discord: https://discord.gg/hxmjrHFNhqYoutube: youtube.com/@TheSideQuestHustleInstagram: https://instagram.com/thesidequesthustleTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@thesidequesthustlePatreon: https://patreon.com/TheSideQuestHustleThreads: https://www.threads.net/@thesidequesthustle00:00 Introduction to The Side Quest Hustle00:18 Guest Introduction: NoEyes the EDM DJ01:03 Anime Influences on Music02:25 First Anime Love: Pokemon and Dragon Ball04:04 Anime and Artistry06:07 Favorite Anime Music08:40 Underrated Anime Gems10:21 The Impact of Toonami19:49 Gundam and Anime Evolution25:57 Music as Therapy34:41 B-Boy Culture and Personal Growth42:33 Anime Nostalgia and Podcast Beginnings43:22 Building an Anime Community43:29 Global Connections Through Anime44:11 Exploring Slice of Life Anime44:18 Diving into Apothecary Diaries46:17 Anime Recommendations and Reviews48:03 Navigating Social Media for Anime Fans50:12 The Power of Networking53:27 Manga Discoveries and Recommendations57:16 Bleach: A Deep Dive01:15:14 Anime and Manga Inspirations01:18:36 The Journey of Podcasting and Creativity01:26:41 Closing Thoughts and Future Plans“All the videos, songs, images, and graphics used in the video belong to their respective owners and I or this channel does not claim any right over them.Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.