Comic-Con 2025’s low-key lineup and Marvel’s Hall H no-show spark a spirited clash: are audiences burned out on superheroes while anime surges? Theo Harvey and Mr Benja analyze SDCC’s vibe, Anime Expo’s record turnout and Netflix’s 50 % anime viewership stat, pondering where pop fandom goes next.
00:00 Introduction and Comic-Con Excitement
00:35 The Rise of Anime
01:34 Comic-Con's Changing Vibe
02:31 Marvel's Impact on Comic-Con
03:38 Teenage Dystopian Craze
04:18 Superhero Fatigue
05:48 Anime's Growing Influence
10:25 South Park's Enduring Popularity
13:52 Anime's Struggle for Mainstream Acceptance
30:56 Live-Action Adaptations and Future of Anime
35:08 Background Anime Watching
36:05 Serialized Storytelling in Anime vs. American TV
37:48 Anime's Unique Endings
38:25 The Future of Anime in the Mainstream
39:23 Remembering Malcolm Jamal Warner
42:34 The Impact of Nostalgia and Monoculture
44:27 Family Movie Night: The Hunger Games
48:58 The Influence of Comics and Superhero Movies
57:51 The Role of Comedy in Modern Media
01:01:44 Upcoming Projects and Final Thoughts
YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/w9Mge6C7CUs
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