A look at how SEGA became the retro gaming company of choice for modern anime. From the Sega Master System, Sega Genesis / Mega Drive, Sega Saturn to the Dreamcast, Sega’s representation in modern anime has exploded, surpassing Nintendo and the Playstation combined.
Come and join me as we take a look at classic Sega and classic nintendo representation in modern anime shows. We’ll get to see some famicoms, super famicoms, playstations and a LOT of Sega.
From Isekai Ojisan / Uncle From Another World, to Sega Hard Girls, Love Life, Hi-score Girl, Jashin Chan Dropkick, tonikaku kawaii and Pop Team Epic, you’d be surprised by how many popular anime featured Sega, Nintendo, the Playstation and other retro gaming references.
Strap in, it’s about to get weird.
00:00 - Anime changed and SEGA won
01:49 - Does SEGA own anime studios?
03:30 - Are you least likely to be sued by SEGA?
04:37 - Japan loves classic SEGA
05:32 - What is “Modern Anime“?
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