This week, I'm joined by Mel of AniMel! Mel is a content creator sharing her thoughts and insights on her favorte anime, manga, manhwa, and webcomics. Whether she's recommending a series or breaking one down, shelove digging into the details — researching what makes it stand out, adding her own perspective, and highlighting what might appeal (or not appeal) to different viewers. In this episode, Mel is in the expert seat to discuss Orb: On the Movements of the Earth. She breaks down the historical anime, why it's so important, and so much more! Follow Mel: YouTube Instagram Threads Follow Lisa: thewonderofanime.com Instagram Facebook Twitter / X Recorded using a Sony A6000 and a Hyper Quad X microphone Intro Music: LAKEY INSPIRED - Arcade Edited by Lisa De La Cruz using Davinci Resolve
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I sure as hell wouldn't have believed you if you'd told me a couple of months ago this is where we'd end up.
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