YouTube just got a whole lot more awesome thanks to Yung Lee's 'Epic Anime Time.' 'Epic Anime Time' is a video featuring artist/performer Yung Lee fighting off anime and video game foes found at Toronto's Anime North 2011 festival.
You don't have to be an anime or video gaming nerd to dig this video, but it would really, really help. Lee's video is incredibly impressive, with the production making it look like a live-action anime. Lee's video reminds me a lot of Freddie Wong's in that they seem to be shot on a tight budget but look amazing in the end. You can check out Yung Lee going up against the likes of Naruto and Bowser in the video here. Naruto fans especially are going to love the ending.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Live Action Anime
- Opportunity for companies to create live-action anime experiences and events for fans.
- Cosplay Combatants
- Opportunity for businesses to create venues and competitions for cosplayers to showcase their skills.
- Anime Festival
- Opportunity for companies to sponsor and participate in anime festivals to reach a highly engaged audience.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Entertainment
- The entertainment industry can embrace live-action anime experiences and events to provide fans with unique experiences.
- Gaming
- The gaming industry can leverage cosplay combatants events by partnering with cosplayers and using their characters in games.
- Marketing
- The marketing industry can explore collaborations with anime festivals to reach a highly engaged audience and promote their brands.
