Did You Have To?
67 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsA podcast all about the badaptations of your favorite anime. We’re a bi-weekly podcast where our hosts, LaNeysha and Kate, look at the long road of live action anime adaptions and ask the creators, did you have to?
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Episode 58: ‘RESIDENT EVIL: Infinite Darkness’
October 16, 2021 16:00 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MBOn this new episode Kate and LaNeysha review Netflix’s CG anime series, RESIDENT EVIL: Infinite Darkness. The ladies have a lot of thoughts, questions, and notes on this CG limited anime series. They get into to it into it all from the zombie rats, thin ponytails, and various plot holes. RESIDENT EVIL: Infinite Darkness is based on canonical elements from the games but also tells an all new original story. The limited 4-episode series is created by Hiroyuki Kobayashi, animated by Quebico...
Episode 57: ‘Trese’ the Supernatural Anime We Needed
September 18, 2021 14:00 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MBOn episode 57 of Did You Have To? podcast the ladies review the supernatural anime Trese. Coming back from hiatus LaNeysha and Kate return to review and discuss their thoughts on the supernatural anime that combines a crime thriller with horror. Trese is a supernatural crime thriller based on the award-winning Filipino komik written by Budjette Tan and with art by KaJO Baldisimo. Tan and Baldismo are the series showrunners with Filipino American Jay Oliva serving as the series’ Executive Dir...
Episode 56: Castlevania, Season 4 (2021)
June 05, 2021 13:18 - 1 hour - 75 MBThis week, Kate and LaNeysha are back to review the final season of their favorite Western anime, Castlevania. The ladies are thrilled to review the Western anime produced by one of their favorite studios, Powerhouse Animation. This episode full of tons of spoilers as the women of Did You Have To? discuss the plot of Castlevania's final season, the oh-so-satisfying character arcs, awesome callbacks from previous seasons, and ultimately how this series raises the bar for how to end a series....
Episode 55: Demon Slayer -Kimetsu No Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train
May 01, 2021 17:13 - 55 minutes - 51.5 MBThey’re back! After a life forced hiatus Neysha and Kate excited to be back talking all about Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train . Finally in the states, the film has smashed record s in Japan and the United States. While Neysha has been on the Demon Slayer Train for 2 years, Kate decided to hop on right before the film’s release and it now reading the manga. In this episode, the women discuss the Mugen Train, what they love about the series, and ultimately why the film h...
Episode 54: We Gotta Talk About Blue Flag
March 11, 2021 23:21 - 1 hour - 71.6 MBEpisode 54: We Gotta Talk About Blue Flag is sponsored by Yaoi Crate, a BL subscription box offering exclusive items from merch and manga to doujin. Order your November box today at yaoicrate.com This week, we finally get to talk about our favorite shounen-ai: Blue Flag. In this episode we talk about the romance of the series, how it captures the authentic and messy relationships of high school life, and ultimately how shonen-ai series like Blue Flag can open the conversation for those lea...
Episode 53: We Gotta Talk About Sexy Monsters
March 01, 2021 01:09 - 1 hour - 82 MBEveryone loves a good non-human crush. Maybe it's a demon, a kaiju, an archduke of Hell, you know, a monster. This week we dive into our favorite sexy monsters from anime and manga with the help of Aisha (MommaLuvsManga), content creator and all-around expert on thirsty manga, and Ty, self-proclaimed "monster fucker" and Founder/EIC of Uppercut. As you can guess from the name, this episode isn't to be listened to around the kiddos.
Episode 52: Earwig and the Witch (2021)
February 06, 2021 17:17 - 42 minutes - 39.8 MBThis week we review Earwig and the Witch from Studio Ghibli. In the film, a headstrong orphan discovers a world of spells and potions while living with a selfish witch. Earwig and the Witch aims to continue Studio Ghibli's tradition of pushing the boundaries of animation and storytelling. While the gets close, it feels unfinished. Directed by Gorô Miyazaki, written by Keiko Niwa and Emi Gunji, and produced by studio co-founder Toshio Suzuki, with planning from Hayao Miyazaki, the film is b...
Episode 51: Cherry Magic! (2020)
January 23, 2021 06:00 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBThis week, we're back to live-action adaptations, and this time it's the wholesome BL drama Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?! Now, at the time of recording, we hadn't watched all 12 episodes and obviously only have access to the English volumes of the manga. We talk about the importance of BL stories, how Cherry Magic! hit our hearts, and how it really showcased the depth of the BL genre. We talk about why we love the characters, consent, and more.
Episode 50: 2020 in Anime
December 31, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 20.6 MBWe've gone around the sun another time and while 2020 was not a good year in the world, it was a great year for anime. To close out the year we have this bonus episode that dives into our favorite series, the series that got us through things, the best boy of the year, waifu of the year, best OT, and more. Beyond that, we talk about how anime helped us get through the year and our accomplishments this year. So let's jump into 2020 in anime.
Episode 49: It's Called Hentai, And It's Art
December 26, 2020 20:23 - 1 hour - 79.1 MBThis week on Did You Have To? we dive into hentai. Now, we've been talking about the possibility of this episode for a long time and now with the help of Aisha (MommaLovesManga), host of the The Yaoi Shelf and Yuircast we have an open discussion about the genre but also what it means to be open about it. It should go without saying that while this discussion isn't explicit in nature - i.e. we don't get into specifics - it's probably best to listen with some headphones and away from the ki...
Episode 48: Let's Talk About Endeavor
December 19, 2020 20:54 - 1 hour - 117 MBEpisode 48: Let's Talk about Endeavor is sponsored by Fun.com, the one-stop-shop for pop culture exclusive merch from clothing to toys and more. Get 15% off now with our link here! We've done a lot of talking about My Hero Academia on this podcast. We've talked about Deku's strength and vulnerability, Bakugo's growth into a leader, and now, we're going to talk about Endeavor. More specifically in this episode, we talk about Endeavor, the purpose of redemption arcs, and ultimately is there ...
Episode 47: Yaoi 101
November 22, 2020 00:49 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBThis episode of Did You Have To? is sponsored by Yaoi Crate, a BL subscription box offering exclusive items from merch and manga to doujin. Order your November box today at yaoicrate.com This week, we're finally tackling one of our host's favorite genres: Yaoi. In this episode, Kate and Neysha break down what Yaoi is and what it isn't by diving into all the terms used to discuss the genre. BL series can range from the tamer shonen-ai titles, which focus on a younger demographic of readers ...
Episode 46: Lupin III: The First (2020)
October 17, 2020 17:45 - 1 hour - 43.6 MBSince its announcement Lupin III: The First has had a special place on this podcast. Finally, we got the chance to watch and review the film, which is distributed by GKids Films in the United States. In it, Lupin III returns in an action-packed, continent-spanning adventure, that highlights exactly why he is our favorite "gentleman thief." Lupin III and his colorful underworld companions race to uncover the secrets of the mysterious Bresson Diary, before it falls into the hands of a dark cab...
Episode 45: We Have to Talk About Bakugo
October 03, 2020 17:45 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MBAfter Deku's big moment in season 4 of My Hero Academia we needed to talk about the sweet baby boy's journey. Now, after My Hero Academia Chapter 285 of the manga, we have to talk about Bakugo. In this episode, we dive into Bakugo's origin and his growth from bully in friend and hero. While Bakugo is a character that can be polarizing, this episode focusses on how Kohei Horikoshi, the mangaka behind My Hero Academia has gone to great lengths to show Bakugo's guilt and progression towards a t...
Episode 44: Kakegurui (2020)
September 06, 2020 00:07 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBWe had the pleasure of covering Fantasia Fest 2020. By attending the virtual international film festival based in Montreal, we got the rare chance to watch a variety of manga and anime adaptations. The first of our coverage began with Wotakoi and now, we're reviewing the live-action original story: Kakegurui. Based in the world of the manga, published in English by Yen Press by Homura Kawamoto and Toru Naomura of the same name, which was also made into a Netflix Original anime. The Kakeguru...
Episode 43: Wotakoi: Love is Hard for Otaku (2020)
August 29, 2020 23:32 - 41 minutes - 38.7 MBIf you've listened to this podcast then you know that our hosts LaNeysha and Kate are in love with mangaka FUJITA's Wotakoi: Love is Hard for Otaku, a manga published in English by Kodansha Comics USA and an anime currently streaming on Amazon Prime. Now, the wholesome geeky romance is a live-action film. While the film released in Japan earlier this year, it hadn't made it stateside yet which made the Fantasia Fest 2020 International Premiere even more special!
Episode 42: Japan Sinks 2020
August 08, 2020 19:15 - 1 hour - 69.9 MBThis week, LaNeysha and Kate dive deep into the themes of the Netflix Original anime: Japan Sinks 2020. Based on the 1973 novel, Japan Sinks by Sakyo Komatsu. From Science Saru, the studio behind Devilman Crybaby, this is a disaster anime that takes the genre to a whole new level. In the series, an ordinary family is put to the test as a series of massive earthquakes throw Japan into total mayhem, and leads the country to sink. From director Masaaki Yuasa, the series delivers gutwrenching mo...
INTERVIEW: Anime in America With Yedoye Travis
July 28, 2020 20:27 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBAnime is in the American pop culture mainstream now, and how it got there is a long story. In his new podcast with Crunchyroll, Anime in America, Yedoye Travis chronicles the rise of anime and its journey from Japan to Saturday-morning cartoons in America. Yedoye is a comedian, actor, and writer from Atlanta, GA. A host for Get in the Robot, he is also the creator and host of the Dark Tank podcast, which AV Club called “one of the most deliciously daring shows of the moment.” Named a New Fac...
Episode 41: BNA: Brand New Animal (2020)
July 25, 2020 18:00 - 59 minutes - 54.2 MBIn this episode our host dive into the latest Netflix original anime, BNA: Brand New Animal by Studio Trigger. They get into deep discussions on how this anime is a great message for all ages as it explores race, prejudice, and microaggressions. The amazing animation of the action scenes, their favorite characters, and much more. In addition to how the Netflix agenda to turn anime fans into furries continues as Kate and LaNeysha thirst after the handsome white-haired collared leading man of...
Episode 40: Let's Talk About Himbos
July 05, 2020 20:11 - 43 minutes - 40.5 MBWhile we love to talk about Shonen protagonists as heroes, one character types needs more love: the himbo. Given the resurgence of himbo discourse on Twitter, Kate and LaNeysha dedicate an entire episode to talking about their favorites himbos in anime. From Son Goku to Jonathon Jostar and Sonosuke Sagara, the women discuss their faves and situate discuss what makes each one a himbo. But wait, this isn't just the normal thirst podcast you'd expect as the women dive into how the trope redefin...
Episode 39: Dragon Quest: Your Story (2019)
June 20, 2020 21:44 - 1 hour - 67.2 MBWe're back and this week we're reviewing Netflix's Original Animated film Dragon Quest: Your Story, an adaptation of Dragon Quest V from Square Enix and the manga. But we don't do it alone, we've brought on Gran from Gilmore Ball Z. Having spent most of his quarantine time playing through the long Dragon Quest franchise, he brings the expertise to compare this CG animated film to its source material.
Episode 38: Manga Book Club - Spy X Family Vol. 1
June 06, 2020 16:08 - 27 minutes - 26.2 MBIn this episode, Kate and LaNeysha kick off their newest segment Manga Book Club with a discussion and review of the action-comedy manga from Shonen Jump, Spy X Family. Published in English by VIZ Media from mangaka Tatsuya Endo, the series follows world-class spy, codename Twilight, on a top-secret mission to “build a family” in order to prevent a war from breaking out. He takes on the persona of Loid Forger to establish a family to infiltrate a prestigious school and get intel on a target...
Episode 37: "Now Kiss!" - What We Love and Hate About Romances
May 30, 2020 19:21 - 1 hour - 62.1 MBThis week, we're talking all about anime and manga romances - what we love and of course, what we hate. In this episode, we break down how romance in manga differs based on which demographic they're made for and in doing so cover our favorite romances from shojo, josei, and yes, even shonen. We also dive into the tropes that pop up in romances and explain which ones land - like workplace romances - and which ones leave us frustrated - looking at you kissing on the last page of the last chapt...
Episode 36: She Finally Watched The Promised Neverland
May 16, 2020 21:05 - 1 hour - 66.9 MBIf you've been listening to us, then you know that for the longest time Neysha has been trying to get Kate to finish watching the first season of The Promised Neverland. Now, that Kate has watched, this episode is dedicated to breaking down the themes of the series, discussing how Sister Krohn's design is rooted in anti-blackness, and discussing the potential pitfalls that the live-action adaptation will face by aging up the characters. SPOILER WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for bo...
Episode 35: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond Is Unbreakable Chapter I (2018)
May 02, 2020 23:13 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MBThis week, the baddest bitches in anime are back with help from JJBA superfan, Cidnya, from CidnyaReads. In this episode, the trio dive into the live action adaptation of Jojo's Bizarre Adventure Part 4 from VIZ Media and directed by Takashi Miike. In JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond Is Unbreakable Chapter I a teen gifted with supernatural powers, Josuke Higashikata (Kento Yamazaki) discovers evil lurking within his town and mysteries within his bloodline. He learns about the world of sta...
Episode 34: My Hero Academia, Season 4 (2020)
April 11, 2020 21:57 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBThe baddest bitches in anime are back this week to review one of their favorite anime series: My Hero Academia. This week, LaNeysha and Kate dive into My Hero Academia's season four and discuss the major growth each character undergoes from start to finish. In this full spoiler review, the two break down the Overhaul Arc, the School Festival Arc, and talk about how thigh daddy Endeavor seems not to be such trash - even though we really know he is. This season had a lot on its plate and with ...
Episode 33: Beastars (2020) - Are We Furries Now?
March 28, 2020 16:15 - 1 hour - 67.8 MBThis week our hosts dive into the world of Beastars, the Netflix Original anime from studio Orange and ask the questions: are we furries now? While the anime has been out in Japan since late last year, the high school romance-mystery-thriller-drama anime made its way to the States earlier this month. In this episode, we discuss what we love about the Beastars anime, why we both felt like we needed to read the next 100 chapters of manga immediately after finishing the season, and even get i...
Episode 32: Castlevania, Season 3 (2020)
March 06, 2020 18:38 - 1 hour - 82.1 MBThis week, Kate and LaNeysha are going back to one of their favorite Western anime, Castlevania, as the review season three of the hit series from one of their favorite animation studios, Powerhouse Animation. You've heard them thirst over Seis Manos, and of course all the other tall and broad men in anime, but you haven't seen anything yet. But don't worry, this episode isn't all thirst. This episode is filled to the brim with spoilers as the women of Did You Have To? discuss Castlevania s...
Episode 31: My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising (2020)
February 27, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 76.4 MBThe students of Class 1-A are our children here at Did You Have To? and this week, we all got to see them rise in My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising. This week, we review the newest feature film in the anime franchise and discuss the impact that it will have on shonen. Already the heir to the shonen throne, LaNeysha and Kate talk about how the rivalry between Bakugo and Midoriya has surpassed those featured in the Big Three, their favorite fights, and what they took away from the film.
Episode 30: Carole & Tuesday (2019)
February 15, 2020 19:03 - 1 hour - 65.4 MBNetflix has been knocking animation out of the park and with Part 2 of Carole & Tuesday out, completing their story, we decided its time to talk about our talented girls. This episode we break down the legacy of Shinichirō Watanabe and how he has used music to tell stories in all of his anime, and of course, how Carole & Tuesday is the pinnacle of that. We look at the real-life equivalents for the artists in the show, Neysha talks about how she saw herself reflected in Carole, and we discuss...
Episode 29: Let's Talk About Deku
January 18, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 115 MBIn this episode Kate and LaNeysha talk about everyone's favorite green haired super powered cinnamon roll, Deku! After watching episode 76 of My Hero Academia, Infinite 100 , and saw how Deku truly embodied the meaning of "Plus Ultra" in his climatic battle with Overhaul. The ladies decided it would only be fitting to dedicate an entire episode about Izuku Midoriya to discuss the character as whole and talk about how this moment in the anime is a culmination of his growth since the beginni...
Episode 28: He was how old!? - Problematic Anime Couples
January 11, 2020 04:35 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MBWhat better way to start off 2020 than talking about all of the problematic anime couples -- well not all of them, because there are too many of those. In this episode, Kate and LaNeysha break down the weirdness between age gaps, toxicity, and yes, they even mention the big old "i-word" in anime.
Episode 27: Who's the Best Anime Mentor?
December 21, 2019 00:11 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MBIt's been awhile since we've podcasted, but we're back with an anime discussion instead of a live action review. What are we talking about? The best (with some shade at the worst) anime mentors. Who do you think made our lists?
Episode 26: Ace Attorney (2012)
November 09, 2019 19:53 - 1 hour - 91 MBThis week the ladies take this episode's discussion to the courts! The courtroom that is, as they discuss and review the 2012 live-action adaptation Ace Attorney. The ladies chat about how the film compares to the anime and original video game. In addition, they also discussing Takashi Miike's lengthy anime adaption catalog and why he excels in this area of filmmaking. They are also joined by a special guest, Carolyn Hinds, fellow host of the So Here's What Happened Podcast.
Episode 25: Tokyo Ghoul (2017)
October 25, 2019 14:22 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBIt's spooky month and this week the women are getting back to their roots as they review the live action adaptation of Tokyo Ghoul from 2017. Hit play and listen to how this movie, of the same name, compares to one of the most beloved horror anime around. The women talk about how the film uses horror trope, the use of CGI, and of course spot a bad wig. Additionally, they get thirsty talking about the men of Castlevania and more.
Episode 24: Seis Manos (2019)
October 11, 2019 13:59 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBMagic, Martial Arts and Mexicans, Seis Manos is the most on brand anime for one of our hosts. This week LaNeysha and Kate review the new Netflix Original series from Castlevania's Powerhouse Animation. Created by Brad Graeber and Álvaro Rodríguez, Seis Manos marks the first major adult anime centered on a Latinx story, specifically a Mexican story. Set in 1970s Mexico, Seis Manos revolves around three orphans trained in Chinese martial arts, Isabela (Aislinn Derbez), Jesus (Jonny Cruz), and ...
Episode 23: Being Weeb is Popular, and that's a Good Thing
September 13, 2019 18:03 - 48 minutes - 45.3 MBThis week, LaNeysha and Kate take time to dive into the state of anime in 2019. Being a weeb, a fan of anime, is popular now and despite what some Twitter trolls will say, that is absolutely a great thing. This episode the women talk about how as the Toonami generation grows up, we're starting to see anime's influence in our pop culture production. The women also discuss how it's brown and Black communities leading the way.
Episode 22: Netflix's Cannon Busters
August 30, 2019 13:53 - 1 hour - 86.5 MBOn this week's episode, Kate and LaNeysha review and discuss the new Netflix anime, Cannon Busters created by LeSean Thomas. They talk about what it felt like to see an anime series with predominantly People of Color characters in non-stereotypical styles. They also get into how this series feels like a love letter that pays homage to classic anime series such as Cowboy Bebop, Trigun, Lupin III, and Samurai Champloo.
Episode 21: Netflix's Enter the Anime (2019)
August 09, 2019 13:07 - 55 minutes - 51.5 MBThanks, we hate it. On this week's episode, the women mix it up a little, instead of reviewing a live-action adaptation, they review Netflix's most recent documentary about anime, Enter the Anime. They dive into the expectations and hopes they had for this film, discuss where it goes wrong and misses the mark completely. Ultimately what could have been an excellent opportunity to explore and pay respect to the history, culture, and creators of anime honestly feels like huge a disappointment ...
Episode 20: Prison School (2015)
July 29, 2019 14:51 - 46 minutes - 43.2 MBThis week the women talk about the live action series of one of the most fan servicey anime in existence: Prison School. What should have just been a review turns into a full blown conversation about fan service, when it goes to far, and honestly why it shouldn't be brought to live action.
Ani-Minisode #3: Shōnen
July 12, 2019 14:07 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBThis week's ani-minisode is all about Shōnen as a genre, the big three debate, and the women's love of the genre as well as their complicate relationships with the fandom surrounding it.
Episode 19: Mob Psycho 100 (2018) with Jeff Trammell
June 21, 2019 16:59 - 1 hour - 81.5 MBThis week the women watched theMob Psycho 100 live action mini-series on Netflix! To help talk about the bad wigs and even badder CGI, Jeff Trammell, Head Writer on Cartoon Network's Craig of the Creek. They talk about anime recommendations, the Mob Psycho 100 anime, and ship LaNeysha with every tall guy that showed up in the live action this week.
Episode 18: Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019)
June 08, 2019 03:31 - 1 hour - 58.8 MBThis week, LaNeysha and Kate talk about the one and only Godzilla in this review of Godzilla: King of the Monsters. They talk about how this iteration of the kaiju borrows from the Netflix anime series, stan MothraXGodzilla, and discuss Rodan's destruction of Mexico, while gushing about the film's visuals and Ken Watanabe.
Episode 17: Pokémon Detective Pikachu (2019)
May 24, 2019 17:13 - 1 hour - 79.3 MBThis week, the women talk about a recent adaptation: Pokémon Detective Pikachu! In addition to their Crunch Time picks, LaNeysha and Kate break down their feels for the adorable Pokémon of Ryme City, discuss the video game, the anime, and of course have some side conversations too!
Should Have Been an Anime: Yakuza Apocalypse (2015)
May 13, 2019 13:42 - 49 minutes - 46.7 MBThis week we start a new side-show: Should Have Been an Anime! Here, we watch movies that from the movie poster and description look like they should have been an anime but were just movies instead. We kick it off with Yakuza Apocalypse from 2015, directed by legend Takashi Miike.
Episode 16: Gantz:O (2016)
April 26, 2019 22:24 - 1 hour - 73.7 MBThis week, the women review and recap Gantz: O, a film that is kind of a live action? I mean, Disney is calling The Lion King live-action so this counts. In it we follow a highschool after he is brutally murdered in a subway station and awakee to find himself resurrected by a strange computer named Gantz, and forced to fight a large force of invading aliens in Osaka. Oh, and Kate yells about video games. Find out what we thought now!
Review: 'My Hero Academia: Two Heroes' (2018)
April 19, 2019 20:01 - 1 hour - 69.8 MBWe finally got our hands on the My Hero Academia: Two Heroes DVD so you know what time it is! Check out what we think about the fist My Hero Academia movie and why it's pretty much a Plus Ultra version of Die Hard.
Episode 15: Black Butler (2014)
April 12, 2019 16:40 - 1 hour - 62.5 MBThis week, the women are back and they're tackling Black Butler. In a film that changes almost everything about the anime, settings, gender, meaning(?), how does it stack up to the other adaptations.
Ani-minisode #2: Being a Woman Who Loves Anime with BlackGirlsAnime
March 22, 2019 14:14 - 1 hour - 94.1 MBSince the women just got back from SXSW, they're bringing you another Ani-minisode this week! This week, they talk with Eunice, the creator of BlackGirlsAnime, and they discuss what it is like to be a women in anime fandom. The women talk about their otaku journeys, sexism in anime and fandom, how to deal with trolls, and ultimately the power of finding a community of your own - even if you have to make it. Sailor Says, take a listen!