Join Vivz & Amy for a celebration of Studio Ghibli’s incredible 40-year legacy. In this episode, we explore the magic behind the legendary studio that gave us unforgettable classics like Spirited Away, Princess Mononoke, Howl’s Moving Castle, and more. Vivz, a Ghibli newbie, takes on the role of the curious fan, asking all the questions you’ve probably wondered yourself while Amy, a longtime Ghibli enthusiast, guides us through what makes these films so timeless. From the emotional storytell...
Jun 17, 2025•45 min•Season 4Ep. 8
Not every episode is about hot takes. Sometimes it’s just about listening to someone’s journey. In this episode, we meet Alysworlds, an anime fan and blogger based in the UAE, as she shares her journey of finding her place in the fandom space. We talk about how anime became part of her life, what inspired her to start blogging, and the quiet, personal ways people connect with the community. Check out her blog: https://www.alysworlds.net/ ------------------------------------------------------ Fol...
Jun 02, 2025•25 min•Season 4Ep. 7
In this episode of Ara Ara The Weeb Podcast, we take you through one of the most unforgettable weekends we’ve ever had by becoming official event ambassadors for JPEX 2025, meeting the legendary Hiroshi Kitadani, and appearing on national TV through Dubai One’s DXB Today. As first-time ambassadors, we got to experience JPEX from a whole new perspective. One of the biggest highlights was watching Hiroshi Kitadani perform “We Are!” and other iconic One Piece hits live on stage. We also shared what...
May 20, 2025•41 min•Season 4Ep. 6
Get ready for our biggest convention adventure yet! In this episode of Ara Ara The Weeb Podcast, we’re sharing everything that went down at Middle East Film & Comic Con (MEFCC) 2025, from our celebrity encounters to stepping on stage for the first time! We met Emily Rudd, the actress who plays Nami in Netflix’s One Piece live-action, and yes, she was as amazing in real life as she is on screen! We also had the honor of interviewing ASH DA HERO, the Japanese rock band behind Blue Lock's OP “J...
May 05, 2025•1 hr 25 min•Season 4Ep. 5
JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure is one of the most iconic and meme-worthy anime franchises, but what makes it so special? In this episode, Vivz, someone who has never watched JoJo, is diving headfirst into this bizarre world with two hardcore fans. Amy and our special guest, Waleed Hmidan of WVintage Comics, will break down the appeal of JoJo, its insane storytelling, and the sheer weirdness that makes it so beloved. Will they convince Vivz to finally watch it? Or will she walk away even more confused?...
Apr 14, 2025•48 min•Season 4Ep. 4
In this episode of Ara Ara The Weeb Podcast, we’re diving into the world of isekai anime, the genre that transports characters to fantastical worlds! But here’s the twist: neither of us hosts is big on isekai. So, we brought in a true expert, Kevin Sebastian of Hobbynation, to convince us why this genre is worth the hype. We're putting Kevin to the ultimate test, from ridiculous tropes to underrated gems, plus a wild isekai rapid-fire round. ------------------------------------------------------...
Apr 01, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Season 4Ep. 3
In this episode of Ara Ara The Weeb Podcast, we dive deep into the world of anime villains! From the masterminds who sent chills down our spines to the ones who just... flopped, who are the best and worst villains in anime history? Join us as we debate iconic antagonists, break down what makes a villain truly unforgettable, and maybe even stir up some controversy. Do you agree with our picks? Tune in and find out! ✨ Special Announcement! ✨ We’ve partnered with OtakuME! 🎉 Get 10% off on regular ...
Mar 18, 2025•1 hr•Season 4Ep. 2
We’re back for Season 4 of Ara Ara The Weeb Podcast! In this episode, Vivz and Amy catch up on life, personal stories, and everything that’s happened while we were away. But the highlight? Vivz’s dream trip to Japan! 🇯🇵 From getting lost in the anime wonderland of Akihabara to experiencing Universal Studios Japan’s exclusive One Piece show, Vivz spills all the details of her otaku adventure. She shares her best shopping finds, the incredible food (yes, konbini meals hit different), and what it...
Mar 03, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Season 4Ep. 1
In this episode of The Ara Ara Channel, Vivz and Amy tackle the topic: what is the right age to stop watching anime and doing cosplay? Join us as we discuss the cultural implications, personal experiences, and community perspectives surrounding fandom at different life stages. -------------------------------- Follow The Ara Ara Channel: https://www.facebook.com/thearaarachannel https://www.instagram.com/thearaarachannel/ https://www.tiktok.com/@thearaarachannel Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/...
Jul 15, 2024•1 hr•Season 3Ep. 10
In this episode of Ara Ara The Weeb Podcast, we're diving deep into the world of "Solo Leveling," the anime adaptation that has taken the community by storm. It is originally a popular webtoon, that follows the journey of Sung Jin-Woo, a seemingly weak hunter who discovers a powerful secret that changes his fate forever. ----------------------------------------- Follow The Ara Ara Channel: https://www.facebook.com/thearaarachannel https://www.instagram.com/thearaarachannel/ https://www.tiktok.co...
Jul 08, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Season 3Ep. 9
Welcome to the latest episode of The Ara Ara Channel where Vivz and Amy along with a special guest, Bader Al Attar, discuss the newest trend where beloved games and anime are being transformed into blockbuster films and TV series or shows in streaming services. ------------------------------------- Follow The Ara Ara Channel: https://www.facebook.com/thearaarachannel https://www.instagram.com/thearaarachannel/ https://www.tiktok.com/@thearaarachannel Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3HDL4o...
Jun 24, 2024•44 min•Season 3Ep. 8
Join Vivz and Amy in the latest special Mother’s Day episode of Ara Ara The Weeb Podcast. In this episode, we dissect the portrayal of mothers and how motherhood is explored in various anime series and what makes these characters the best or worst anime moms. ---------------------------------------------- Follow The Ara Ara Channel: https://www.facebook.com/thearaarachannel https://www.instagram.com/thearaarachannel/ https://www.tiktok.com/@thearaarachannel Ara Ara Hosts: Vivz | https://www.inst...
May 22, 2024•54 min•Season 3Ep. 7
In this episode, Amy reads and discusses a variety of Reddit stories from the subs r/AITA and r/TIFU that have captured her attention, Stories: - Giving Baby Anime Name - Girlfriend's Dad Hates Attack on Titan and Demon Slayer - Anime Acronym Misunderstanding __________________________________ Follow The Ara Ara Channel: https://www.facebook.com/thearaarachannel https://www.instagram.com/thearaarachannel/ https://www.tiktok.com/@thearaarachannel Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3HDL4oLo705...
Apr 30, 2024•37 min•Season 3Ep. 6
Welcome back to another exciting episode of Ara Ara The Weeb Podcast! This week, your favorite hosts dive into the juicy world of "Am I the A-hole?" Reddit stories, but with an anime twist! Get ready to laugh, cringe, and maybe even question your own moral compass as we explore the dilemmas faced by these relationship stories from Reddit. ________________________ Follow The Ara Ara Channel: https://www.facebook.com/thearaarachannel https://www.instagram.com/thearaarachannel/ https://www.tiktok.c...
Apr 24, 2024•49 min•Season 3Ep. 5
In this episode of Ara Ara The Weeb Podcast, we dive deep into the fascinating world of Gunpla with our special guest, Ali. We explore the origins of this beloved hobby, discuss its global appeal, and share valuable insights on how to get started for beginners. From selecting the right kit to mastering intricate techniques, join us on this journey as we uncover the artistry and craftsmanship behind building your very own Gundam universe. Whether you're a seasoned builder or a curious newcomer, t...
Apr 16, 2024•53 min•Season 3Ep. 4
This episode of The Ara Ara Channel is a little bit different. We asked you guys to send us anything you wanted to know about us and we answered each and every single one. We hope you got to know us a little more and hope we continue to see you guys grow with us! ------------------------------------- Follow The Ara Ara Channel: https://www.facebook.com/thearaarachannel https://www.instagram.com/thearaarachannel/ https://www.tiktok.com/@thearaarachannel Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3HDL...
Apr 10, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Join us in this special episode as we pay tribute to the legendary manga artist, Akira Toriyama, and delve into the world of Dragon Ball. From Goku's epic adventures to powerful villains and memorable moments, we celebrate Toriyama's iconic series and its lasting impact on manga and anime. In this episode, we explore the milestones of Toriyama's career through the lens of Dragon Ball, discussing its influence on pop culture, Toriyama's distinctive art style, and how fans in the UAE are coping wi...
Apr 03, 2024•1 hr•Season 3Ep. 2
The girls are back for Season 3! In this episode, they talked about their experience attending MEFCC 2024 in Abu Dhabi and meeting the One Piece Live Action stars, Inaki Godoy and Taz Skylar. Amy also shared her experience interviewing the one and only Yoichi Takahashi, the creator of Captain Tsubasa. --------------------------------------------------------------- Follow The Ara Ara Channel: https://www.facebook.com/thearaarachannel https://www.instagram.com/thearaarachannel/ https://www.tiktok....
Mar 26, 2024•37 min•Season 3Ep. 1
To justify time, convenience and money as interchangeable currencies, we got girl math and then boy math. Now we’re here to talk about anime math… ___________________________ Follow The Ara Ara Channel: https://www.facebook.com/thearaarachannel https://www.instagram.com/thearaarachannel/ https://www.tiktok.com/@thearaarachannel Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3HDL4oLo705HomfjAIaB0z Anchor.fm: https://anchor.fm/ara-ara-the-weeb-podcast Ara Ara Hosts: Vivz | https://www.instagram.com/vivzbl...
Nov 06, 2023•37 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Within the anime community, there are different types of fandoms. Unfortunately, just like anything with a big fan base, toxic fans tend to exist. What are some common traits within these fan bases that people tend to get annoyed with? ________________________________ Follow The Ara Ara Channel: https://www.facebook.com/thearaarachannel https://www.instagram.com/thearaarachannel/ https://www.tiktok.com/@thearaarachannel Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3HDL4oLo705HomfjAIaB0z Anchor.fm: htt...
Oct 24, 2023•58 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Follow The Ara Ara Channel: https://www.facebook.com/thearaarachannel https://www.instagram.com/thearaarachannel/ https://www.tiktok.com/@thearaarachannel Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3HDL4oLo705HomfjAIaB0z Ara Ara Hosts: Vivz | https://www.instagram.com/vivzblackmage/ Amy | https://www.instagram.com/justamything/ Music By: KODOMOi - Mango Float https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l50KoABRmDo Logo By: Ernestudio https://www.facebook.com/ernestudiographix Logo Animation By: Clarence Sampang...
Oct 17, 2023•32 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Live-action adaptations of anime have been the stuff of nightmares for anime and manga fans due to the fact that casting and story intricacy, among other things, are usually a disappointment. However, Netflix's One Piece finally broke the curse of live-action anime adaptations The show debuted at No. 1 spot in 84 different countries across the globe in its first weekend of streaming. One Piece is a fantasy adventure television series developed by Matt Owens and Steven Maeda for Netflix. The seri...
Oct 10, 2023•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 6
Follow The Ara Ara Channel: https://www.facebook.com/thearaaracha...https://www.instagram.com/thearaarach...https://www.tiktok.com/@thearaarachannel Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3HDL4oL... Anchor.fm: https://anchor.fm/ara-ara-the-weeb-po... Ara Ara Hosts: Vivz | https://www.instagram.com/vivzblackmage/ Amy | https://www.instagram.com/hastalavist... Music By: KODOMOi - Mango Float • KODOMOi - Mango Float Logo By: Ernestudio https://www.facebook.com/ernestudiogr... Logo Animation By: Cla...
Oct 03, 2023•41 min•Season 2Ep. 5
It's surprisingly common to find anime dads who are absolutely terrible at parenting. Sometimes the father figures are dead, or just off on permanent overseas business trips. That said, for our Father's day episode, Vivz and Amy made a list of their best and worst anime dads. --------------------- Follow The Ara Ara Channel: https://www.facebook.com/thearaarachannelhttps://www.instagram.com/thearaarachannel/https://www.tiktok.com/@thearaarachannel Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3HDL4oLo7...
Jul 14, 2023•32 min•Season 2Ep. 4
On this episode on The Ara Ara Channel, Vivz and Amy interview Bibi Zumot, a veteran content creator in the UAE. Today’s discussion involves live streaming as a career in the MENA region and what it’s like to be a content creator in such a growing culture. Follow The Ara Ara Channel: https://www.facebook.com/thearaarachannelhttps://www.instagram.com/thearaarachannel/https://www.tiktok.com/@thearaarachannel Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3HDL4oLo705HomfjAIaB0z Anchor.fm: https://anchor.fm...
May 16, 2023•27 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Who else agrees that there is a problem with how anime is being milked for money? Also! Let's talk about how Anime Spoilers are just ANNOYING in the Community! In this episode of our anime and gaming podcast, we discuss how some anime series (and video games) seem to be milked for money with constant remakes, reboots, and unnecessary prolongation. We explore examples of anime that have fallen into this trap and analyze the impact it has on the quality of the storytelling, the characters, and the...
May 01, 2023•27 min•Season 2Ep. 2
For the launch of The Ara Ara Weeb Podcast's first episode of its second season, Vivz and Amy give their life updates and talk about whether they think AI will take over the jobs, the anime industry, and the world. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 1:28 - Podcast Announcements 2:26 - Life Updates of Amy and Vivz 3:53 - What have we been up to 6:13 - What have we learned so far 7:49 - Our thoughts on AI-generated content 9:53 - Girls trying out ChatGPT 13:03 - Using AI for work 16:52 - Art and the concept...
Apr 17, 2023•39 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Take a sneak peek at what Ara Ara The Weeb Podcast have in store for you! Don't forget to follow and subscribe on our facebook, instagram, snapchat, and tiktok @araarapodcast! Podcast episodes will be available on Youtube, Spotify, and Apple Podcast.
Aug 30, 2022•52 sec
Cosplay.ae is home of all the talented Cosplayers in the United Arab Emirates working together to grow the cosplay community in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quain, Ras Al Khaimah, and Fujairah. In this episode of the Ara Ara Weeb Podcast, Iveth and Amy interview founder Yami and admin Nico of Cosplay.ae and how they have ventured out into pioneering into the growing population of cosplayers in a place where anime is not as saturated as yet. Follow Ara Ara: https://www.facebook.com/ar...
Aug 16, 2022•28 min•Ep. 10
Anime have been inspirations or influences behind a lot of famous artists and celebrities. On today's episode of Ara Ara the Weeb Podcast, Vivz and Amy invite Gab D'Souza, a content creator at GamersHubME and the founder of 50C Ball talk about how Sports Anime such as Haikyuu!!, Slam Dunk, and Kuroko's Basketball as well as different anime such as Naruto have inspired him as an athlete. Follow Ara Ara: https://www.facebook.com/araarapodcast https://instagram.com/araarapodcast https://www.tiktok....
Jul 19, 2022•37 min•Ep. 9
