ANNCast

Burnout Paradise

ANNCast 172 - Burnout Paradise

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Zac and Bamboo discuss the condition of being burned out as an anime fan, what causes it, what to do about it, and why sometimes fans themselves can be the thing that triggers it.

Also: One Piece: Strong World, Akira, Yowapeda and more!

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NSFW Language Warning: Yep, especially near the end!

ANNCast Episode 172 Breakdown

00:30 What we've been watching! One Piece: Strong World, Akira, Yowapeda and more

16:00 Burnout! What is it, exactly, and what's happening with The Stream!

23:00 Treating anime as a genre, not a medium, and how that leads to burnout for reviewers

30:00 Sometimes burnout leads to leaving anime fandom behind

35:30 Unwilling to admit burnout? It's common!

45:30 Twitter time! Zac and Bamboo rage about the concept of "filthy casuals"

And that's it! See you next week.

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Theme Song: "Bucharest" by The New Division. Check them out on iTunes!

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