Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
While I play many anime-style games, you might be shocked to hear I've never really watched anime.
Stop killing games: youtube.com/watch?v=fTzayQZqo-M&list=PL9ZYbPkYPaHPKf8VMpUmv3FwURBFoFJem&index=1
It comes up a lot on my streams — someone comes in all excited about their new obsession, or maybe they’re just curious which ones I’ve loved in the past. And considering how much time I spend playing Genshin, WuWa, Star Rail, and several others with similar aesthetics, it always feels a little odd that I have to admit to never getting into it.
It’s about time we fixed that — but I’m going to need your help.
I have watched two series from start to finish, but that’s the sum total of my exposure to actual anime. If you’ve seen any of my videos about the quests in the games I play, you’ll know just how important stories are to me. I love books, films, TV, and narrative games — and animation is actually one of my favourite mediums. I’m pretty sure there’s tons of anime out there which I’d completely fall in love with.
The problem? There’s so much to try that I can’t figure out where to start.
So here’s the plan: in this video I’m going to talk briefly about some of the stories I’ve absolutely loved in other mediums and highlight what stands out to me about each of them, and I’ll also share my overall feelings about those two I’ve watched previously.
And with that, hopefully, you’ll be able to come in with some suggestions which really deserve to be at the top of my list — and if people are interested, I’ll share my anime journey with you in future videos!
00:00 Intro
01:15 Favourites
02:08 Animation • Western films
02:54 Animation • Studio Ghibli
03:53 Animation • Eastern films
04:37 Animation • Cartoon Saloon
05:21 Animation • The new wave
06:20 Live-action • Triumph over adversity
07:19 Live-action • Dark & twisted
07:58 Live-action • Existential puzzles
09:09 Live-action • Connection
09:56 Live-action • The epic
10:46 Games • Red Dead Redemption 2
11:49 Games • Horizon: Zero Dawn
12:31 Games • The gacha games
13:08 Books • Robin Hobb
13:49 Books • Brandon Sanderson
14:37 Books • Chris Wooding
15:08 Books • Scott Lynch
15:44 TV shows • Inconsistency
16:34 TV shows • Mystery & dystopia
17:17 TV shows • Arcane
17:55 TV shows • Downton Abbey
18:30 Anime • The second one
19:09 Anime • The first one
19:47 Anime • Oops
21:11 Conclusion
I'm always happy to talk about anime, films, TV, games, and anything else - streams 3pm UK every Wed/Sat/Sun
twitch.tv/saurusness
Genshin rotation app: genshin-rotation.com
Twitch: twitch.tv/saurusness
Merch: saurusness-shop.fourthwall.com
Twitter: twitter.com/saurusness
Discord: thatsaurus.com/discord
#genshinimpact #hoyocreators #genshin
While I play many anime-style games, you might be shocked to hear I've never really watched anime.
Stop killing games: youtube.com/watch?v=fTzayQZqo-M&list=PL9ZYbPkYPaHPKf8VMpUmv3FwURBFoFJem&index=1
It comes up a lot on my streams — someone comes in all excited about their new obsession, or maybe they’re just curious which ones I’ve loved in the past. And considering how much time I spend playing Genshin, WuWa, Star Rail, and several others with similar aesthetics, it always feels a little odd that I have to admit to never getting into it.
It’s about time we fixed that — but I’m going to need your help.
I have watched two series from start to finish, but that’s the sum total of my exposure to actual anime. If you’ve seen any of my videos about the quests in the games I play, you’ll know just how important stories are to me. I love books, films, TV, and narrative games — and animation is actually one of my favourite mediums. I’m pretty sure there’s tons of anime out there which I’d completely fall in love with.
The problem? There’s so much to try that I can’t figure out where to start.
So here’s the plan: in this video I’m going to talk briefly about some of the stories I’ve absolutely loved in other mediums and highlight what stands out to me about each of them, and I’ll also share my overall feelings about those two I’ve watched previously.
And with that, hopefully, you’ll be able to come in with some suggestions which really deserve to be at the top of my list — and if people are interested, I’ll share my anime journey with you in future videos!
00:00 Intro
01:15 Favourites
02:08 Animation • Western films
02:54 Animation • Studio Ghibli
03:53 Animation • Eastern films
04:37 Animation • Cartoon Saloon
05:21 Animation • The new wave
06:20 Live-action • Triumph over adversity
07:19 Live-action • Dark & twisted
07:58 Live-action • Existential puzzles
09:09 Live-action • Connection
09:56 Live-action • The epic
10:46 Games • Red Dead Redemption 2
11:49 Games • Horizon: Zero Dawn
12:31 Games • The gacha games
13:08 Books • Robin Hobb
13:49 Books • Brandon Sanderson
14:37 Books • Chris Wooding
15:08 Books • Scott Lynch
15:44 TV shows • Inconsistency
16:34 TV shows • Mystery & dystopia
17:17 TV shows • Arcane
17:55 TV shows • Downton Abbey
18:30 Anime • The second one
19:09 Anime • The first one
19:47 Anime • Oops
21:11 Conclusion
I'm always happy to talk about anime, films, TV, games, and anything else - streams 3pm UK every Wed/Sat/Sun
twitch.tv/saurusness
Genshin rotation app: genshin-rotation.com
Twitch: twitch.tv/saurusness
Merch: saurusness-shop.fourthwall.com
Twitter: twitter.com/saurusness
Discord: thatsaurus.com/discord
#genshinimpact #hoyocreators #genshin
