Tony Weaver Jr. @TonyWeaverJr Twitter profile

Pinned Tweet

Tony Weaver Jr.

4 years

I’m proud to announce my first book ‘Weirdo’ being published by @01FirstSecond and illustrated by @JesnCin . In a world that doesn’t value black lives, I feel a responsibility to create stories that show just how spectacular and magical they are.

34

477

1K

Last Seen Profiles

@david_saint_

@OSUgrad73

@BinorRaja

@topci493

@BienvenuNe51319

@mystman12

@princeDonnelll_

@force_qm

@BrettHar123

@HCPSLambES

@EFudster

@ClashRoyale

@mohanrajban

@bunbun20200401

@IIvanetten27

@lCUONl

@WonderPicks

@bbcsondh

@kxrov__

@Anchors_GA

@Otaku_kyokutyo

@ridethewave2023

@NSX_MSS_Fl

@Goapele

@TOP_VALUE_CO

@cobraWrld

@7070Athletics

@yaisirdrawz

@n1nj1n2

@norsil_1

@bebbymoyy

@kaka__0000

@TAQACY

@CivicanFCN

@HOF_meme

@yourcubano

Tony Weaver Jr.

@TonyWeaverJr

3 years

I am so sorry

1K

74K

290K

Tony Weaver Jr.

@TonyWeaverJr

3 years

Which one of you nerds sold this to my aunt?

414

20K

240K

Tony Weaver Jr.

@TonyWeaverJr

4 years

Yall aren’t talking about this enough. A small Nigerian group of creators with a few kickstarters and some webcomics under their belt somehow secured a PARTNERSHIP with the largest entertainment company in the world!? THATS more newsworthy than anything else in the announcement

145

26K

99K

Tony Weaver Jr.

@TonyWeaverJr

6 months

Akira Toriyama got into manga hoping to make a quick buck in a competition. But when his first published story was voted the worst in a reader survey, he took that personally, and said he wouldn't stop until he wrote a hit. Over 10 stories later we got Dragon Ball. NEVER QUIT

28

7K

48K

Tony Weaver Jr.

@TonyWeaverJr

4 years

I hate when people say characters of color are hard to relate to. Statistically there are more children’s books about cars and animals than about kids of color. If you can relate to Lightning McQueen you BETTER learn to relate to me or KA-CHOW your way into therapy.

49

6K

27K

Tony Weaver Jr.

@TonyWeaverJr

4 years

I need to get this off my chest

382

6K

24K

Tony Weaver Jr.

@TonyWeaverJr

3 years

Guess who just went from being made fun of for his voice to signing with the agency of his favorite voice actors. Happy to join the CESD family!

279

4K

20K

Tony Weaver Jr.

@TonyWeaverJr

3 months

A beloved mangaka died. And in the wake of his passing. His "fans" declared that they knew his work better than him, and decided to create the adaptation fans "deserve." That don't sound a lil disrespectful to ya'll?

589

1K

12K

Tony Weaver Jr.

@TonyWeaverJr

10 months

Networks saw firsthand what could happen when you let your creatives create and decided to NEVER DO THAT AGAIN

IGN

@IGN

6 years

Avatar: The Last Airbender ended 10 years ago and it was perfect. ❤️

484

11K

39K

17

2K

10K

Tony Weaver Jr.

@TonyWeaverJr

7 months

Everybody talking about how one anime episode only takes $80k to produce is dramatically ignoring the terrible working conditions and borderline human rights violations that happen to enable that price point. This video has a lot of info.

animator_supporters

@animatorsupport

7 months

It's called 'The Anime Industry Wage Crisis and the $50,000 Solution' Please RT and share it with your friends.

1

454

903

22

3K

9K

Tony Weaver Jr.

@TonyWeaverJr

4 years

How can you watch over 100 episodes of an anime and still miss the point?

44

3K

8K

Tony Weaver Jr.

@TonyWeaverJr

2 years

Please keep making anime characters night skinned

238

2K

7K

Tony Weaver Jr.

@TonyWeaverJr

3 years

GUCCI IS INVESTING IN MY MANGA. THIS IS NOT A DRILL PEOPLE.

47

1K

6K

Tony Weaver Jr.

@TonyWeaverJr

4 years

My TikTok secret is out 👀

32

1K

5K

Tony Weaver Jr.

@TonyWeaverJr

3 years

@shonet86 I don’t think the Zoldycks are sending their butlers to universities. But if she manages to stay safe around Alluka she must be educated in *something.*

12

45

5K

Tony Weaver Jr.

@TonyWeaverJr

10 months

Anybody notice how weeb and gamer culture hates rap until a nonblack virtual girl is doing it?

☿ Seika

@kyrievanitas

10 months

ANOTHER CALLIOPE MORI BANGER 🗣🗣🗣🗣🗣

638

337

2K

124

498

5K

Tony Weaver Jr.

@TonyWeaverJr

16 days

They made the fourth flavor real

The Hundreds

@thehundreds

17 days

Do you wake up thinking about ice cream on Monday mornings or is it just us? The limited-edition @jenisicecreams flavor, Bastani Sonnati, delivers a rich tapestry of saffron, rose water, and pistachio to create the perfect blend of traditional Persian ice cream. 💛 Get the ice

0

32

223

14

982

5K

Tony Weaver Jr.

@TonyWeaverJr

3 years

It would be really cool if y’all supported Black Manga Creators for BHM instead of reposting canary for the 10th time.

19

1K

4K

Tony Weaver Jr.

@TonyWeaverJr

22 days

This guy wrote a comic to help nerdy kids with self confidence.

17

1K

4K

Tony Weaver Jr.

@TonyWeaverJr

3 years

Did you know about Sidney Poitier's influence in anime?

17

981

4K

Tony Weaver Jr.

@TonyWeaverJr

3 months

That Chocolate Rain keeping him young

TayZonday

@TayZonday

3 months

42. 🎂

969

1K

25K

5

235

4K

Tony Weaver Jr.

@TonyWeaverJr

2 years

Black people will continue to voice your favorite anime characters. Get over it.

135

724

3K

Tony Weaver Jr.

@TonyWeaverJr

4 years

90% of anime are adaptations of successful Manga. If you want diverse anime support Black Mangakas. They are literally begging for support.

5

840

2K

Tony Weaver Jr.

@TonyWeaverJr

2 years

The term "Nightskin" is ours now. No arguments 😂

35

566

2K

Tony Weaver Jr.

@TonyWeaverJr

4 years

Toonami made their Black Lives Matter Statement last week. So here’s your reminder!!! It doesn’t matter how many subs you read if you can’t see the subtext in what you’re watching.

20

642

2K

Tony Weaver Jr.

@TonyWeaverJr

4 years

On the subject of “real fans”

19

457

2K

Tony Weaver Jr.

@TonyWeaverJr

3 years

Anime Conventions are Unreal

11

247

1K

Tony Weaver Jr.

@TonyWeaverJr

1 year

I surprised a school with a whole manga library! And I'm partnering with @crunchyroll to put manga into the hands of students nationwide.

Crunchyroll

@Crunchyroll

1 year

We partnered with @TonyWeaverJr to help provide a library of manga for students 🙌

21

167

916

26

318

1K

Tony Weaver Jr.

@TonyWeaverJr

4 years

Please show @Kugalimedia some love. And show my webcomic The UnCommons some love too so you can hear about our deal next.

4

165

1K

Tony Weaver Jr.

@TonyWeaverJr

2 years

Here comes the "I'm not racist but..."s 🙄

15

384

1K

Tony Weaver Jr.

@TonyWeaverJr

3 years

If you like Canary you’ll love my original character Iris! Check her story out here:

14

107

1K

Tony Weaver Jr.

@TonyWeaverJr

2 years

I love seeing Black kids enjoy anime

21

264

1K

Tony Weaver Jr.

@TonyWeaverJr

3 years

@DarrinCalvin No! Which is why this is so perplexing. Has she secretly been reading them or did she just see Canary and fall in love? Either possibility is plausible.

1

4

1K

Tony Weaver Jr.

@TonyWeaverJr

22 days

It releases in 50 days and its the nerdy kid's instruction manual for self love and self confidence! I can't go back and help my younger self. But I can make sure no kid has to go through what he did.

B

@XByBilal

23 days

All the people who wanted to write a book when they grew up, what do you do now?

203

43

473

8

466

1K

Tony Weaver Jr.

@TonyWeaverJr

2 years

Some Black Joy for your TL

21

340

1K

Tony Weaver Jr.

@TonyWeaverJr

3 years

@sunshineses1234 @gettinganimated I’m never gonna regret defending someone from racism. Especially cause racism is cosplay is a HUGE issue. But I hurt knowing that he felt he had to do this in order to get attention.

3

30

1K

Tony Weaver Jr.

@TonyWeaverJr

4 years

DRAGON BALL IS THE CHICKEN NUGGETS OF ANIME AND I CAN PROVE IT!

32

252

1K

Tony Weaver Jr.

@TonyWeaverJr

3 years

Made a whole manga in one minute…May have took it too far though

25

279

1K

Tony Weaver Jr.

@TonyWeaverJr

3 months

@SoulKingLives Yes! Now that you mention it. This is the second time that this animation "studio" has decided that they personally know what's best for a series more than the creator of that series and raised money to make the "true adaptation." I don't even think they finished requiem

12

25

987

Tony Weaver Jr.

@TonyWeaverJr

2 years

I surprised some kids with anime for the holidays!

13

223

970

Tony Weaver Jr.

@TonyWeaverJr

6 months

@UkiyaSeed Dr. Slump was the hit I was talking about 🥲

1

6

863

Tony Weaver Jr.

@TonyWeaverJr

2 years

The Oscars only recognizes Black People once every ten years anyway so

4

147

804

Tony Weaver Jr.

@TonyWeaverJr

2 years

Let's talk about this Akezura situation...

9

272

768

Tony Weaver Jr.

@TonyWeaverJr

3 years

Black voice actors voicing black characters shouldn’t even be up for debate. You can’t use black characters and themes in your fantasy world without actual black people. Why is that so hard to understand?

6

146

760

Tony Weaver Jr.

@TonyWeaverJr

4 years

BLACK WOMEN DRAWING BLACK WOMEN ON MAGIC THE GATHERING CARDS. Inject this into my veins.

🌻✨🌈 Edge 🌈✨🌻

@ArtOfEdge

4 years

Y'all, I guess I'm a Magic artist now?? 😭💖

157

1K

6K

3

107

758

Tony Weaver Jr.

@TonyWeaverJr

3 years

This twist changed my life.

11

131

720

Tony Weaver Jr.

@TonyWeaverJr

4 years

Remember, black characters don't have to be covered in muscles and never lose to be strong. Vulnerability and compassion are what make characters compelling and relatable. THAT’s what we need more representation of.

3

206

715

Tony Weaver Jr.

@TonyWeaverJr

4 years

Yo #DrawingWhileBlack ! My name is Tony and I write a comic called The UnCommons about a West African Girl that predicts the end of the world. We update on webtoons 3 times a week

4

201

677

Tony Weaver Jr.

@TonyWeaverJr

4 months

Unforgettable foreheads

Cartoon Base

@TheCartoonBase

4 months

20 years ago today, 'CODE LYOKO' premiered on Cartoon Network US. Do you remember this show?

730

5K

25K

3

111

707

Tony Weaver Jr.

@TonyWeaverJr

1 year

When Manga helped me find a sense of belonging, my teachers told me it wasn't "Real reading." Now I get to take manga to schools around the country and help kids unlock a love for literacy and themselves. @Crunchyroll thank you for believing in this initiative.

8

130

631

Tony Weaver Jr.

@TonyWeaverJr

4 years

The actual writer of this film made $20k and we need to have a conversation about that.

Crunchyroll

@Crunchyroll

4 years

#BREAKING NEWS: Demon Slayer: Mugen Train Dethrones Spirited Away to Become the No. 1 Film in Japan of All Time ✨ More:

348

3K

19K

3

160

567

Tony Weaver Jr.

@TonyWeaverJr

3 years

Me: Oh look a Black character- Author: Not so fast!

28

51

542

Tony Weaver Jr.

@TonyWeaverJr

7 months

Its not that WE couldn't handle her. Her network couldn't handle her. Cutting episodes MID-PRODUCTION and forcing your creative team to pick up the pieces really damaged her narrative.

dweebs 💫 🍉

@dweeeebles

7 months

“we need more complex female characters” yall could barely handle her

213

4K

24K

10

115

555

Tony Weaver Jr.

@TonyWeaverJr

4 years

This is a completely accurate summary of Kuroko and nobody can tell me otherwise.

20

195

537

Tony Weaver Jr.

@TonyWeaverJr

4 years

If you want to read a story where every character meets their potential, check out my comic “The UnCommons” at

8

81

512

Tony Weaver Jr.

@TonyWeaverJr

3 years

Looking for Black Manga Creators to support? I got you. I write a series called The UnCommons that you can find on Webtoon, and just got it’s own exhibit at the Gannt Center for African-American Arts and Culture.

4

238

505

Tony Weaver Jr.

@TonyWeaverJr

4 years

Incase you were confused this is NOT the time to repost your Black Panther cosplay.

0

117

515

Tony Weaver Jr.

@TonyWeaverJr

3 years

@gettinganimated He’s talking to himself. He commented a racist thing on his own video so he could go reply to it.

43

63

475

Tony Weaver Jr.

@TonyWeaverJr

2 years

This guys having an online dinner for people who feel alone this season.

19

178

501

Tony Weaver Jr.

@TonyWeaverJr

2 years

Rest in Peace, Billy Kametz.

2

94

485

Tony Weaver Jr.

@TonyWeaverJr

5 years

@JordanPeele @Lupita_Nyongo @Winston_Duke we’re rooting for you! In line 6 hours early. #UsMovie

9

14

451

Tony Weaver Jr.

@TonyWeaverJr

2 years

Nightskin fanart isn't STEALING. We can literally do both 🤷🏿‍♂️

14

104

464

Tony Weaver Jr.

@TonyWeaverJr

1 year

Someone made "Black Air Force Breathing" real in Demon Slayer

6

90

451

Tony Weaver Jr.

@TonyWeaverJr

5 years

If you think being the “weird kid” is a strength not a weakness I’ve got a job for you.

15

140

450

Tony Weaver Jr.

@TonyWeaverJr

4 years

Paw Patrol was a good boy.

21

124

442

Tony Weaver Jr.

@TonyWeaverJr

4 years

Knuckles is going IN

7

61

423

Tony Weaver Jr.

@TonyWeaverJr

5 years

A new bag means new pins! I get so happy looking at them.

13

42

399

Tony Weaver Jr.

@TonyWeaverJr

5 years

I’m serious about this. Attribution and proper credit needs to be a part of digital citizenship competencies. As these platforms grow more influential, free booting content is just plagiarism by a different name. And that’s before we get into the racial aspects.

0

174

401

Tony Weaver Jr.

@TonyWeaverJr

5 years

A SCHOOL IN ATLANTA THEMED THEIR DOOR AFTER ME FOR BLACK HISTORY MONTH. I don’t have an Oscar but I imagine this is what it feels like.

13

67

396

Tony Weaver Jr.

@TonyWeaverJr

4 years

Remember what I said about influencer culture. People like this command the loyalty of millions of kids. And brands incentivize them with seven figure deals. If you keep giving people like this power don’t be surprised by what happens when their base is old enough to vote.

xQc

@xQc

4 years

POLITICS ARE CRINGE, CLEARING MY TIMELINE WITH NEUTRAL MOPHEAD

751

2K

52K

5

97

388

Tony Weaver Jr.

@TonyWeaverJr

4 months

Tony Weaver was only 25 years old when he wrote Weirdo: The Nerdy Kid's Instruction Manual for Self Confidence, a book that channels his personal story to improve the mental health of millions of kids. 👀

niuiuiuu

@hobonikkan

5 years

Michelangelo was only 24 years old when he completed the Pietà sculpture

222

1K

14K

4

114

390

Tony Weaver Jr.

@TonyWeaverJr

4 years

@kianamaiart I love the trend you started and all these racists can stay mad.

6

8

364

Tony Weaver Jr.

@TonyWeaverJr

10 months

@yellowflash26 In this specific video yeah but overall the Demon Dice/Calli fanbase can't be understated. She's def got some diehards.

4

0

341

Tony Weaver Jr.

@TonyWeaverJr

3 years

If Joe watched anime.

4

100

349

Tony Weaver Jr.

@TonyWeaverJr

4 years

IF you’re looking for more characters of color to relate to I’m going to list a few! I write a comic called The UnCommons that’s digitally on Webtoon and available in print at

3

53

353

Tony Weaver Jr.

@TonyWeaverJr

4 years

PLZ RT: Due to nationwide school closures I’m making hundreds of comics, lesson plans, and activities free to students and teachers. My creative team and I are also volunteering to do virtual classroom visits for any teacher that will have us. #edutwitter

4

259

347

Tony Weaver Jr.

@TonyWeaverJr

4 years

Fairy God Parents is trending and there’s only one explanation.

3

106

346

Tony Weaver Jr.

@TonyWeaverJr

2 years

Nightskins Unite! It's time to turn this into something HUGE!

12

108

345

Tony Weaver Jr.

@TonyWeaverJr

3 months

@bo086432 Kentaro Miura oversaw production of the 1997 Berserk adaptation. So when a "fan" sees that adaptation and goes. "Not good enough. We need a TRUE one." To me. That means. "Hey I saw the version of your work that you greenlit and worked on but I can cook something better."

93

7

336

Tony Weaver Jr.

@TonyWeaverJr

2 years

Anime fans are hating on Nightskins once again 🙄

12

78

328

Tony Weaver Jr.

@TonyWeaverJr

3 years

Apparently there’s a guy on TikTok with half a million followers that just.. rants about anime? Who allowed this to happen?

12

17

321

Tony Weaver Jr.

@TonyWeaverJr

4 years

This is how Leorio relaxes after a long day of being the least useful crew member.

6

39

309

Tony Weaver Jr.

@TonyWeaverJr

3 years

Toad Factory is officially a Black Owned Business

3

55

310

Tony Weaver Jr.

@TonyWeaverJr

3 years

@Himalayaa is a nonbinary Mangaka that created the series Goldfisch published by Tokyo Pop

4

105

298

Tony Weaver Jr.

@TonyWeaverJr

6 months

@UkiyaSeed What surprises me most is that Between Dr. Slump and Dragon Ball he STILL had people doubting him and shooting ideas down. The proof was RIGHT THERE and people still didn't' wanna let him cook.

2

8

305

Tony Weaver Jr.

@TonyWeaverJr

3 years

@makirollOFC I l wish I had answers but I all I have right now is confusion. I don’t even understand how this transaction went down.

0

1

292

Tony Weaver Jr.

@TonyWeaverJr

3 years

If you’re a manga fan you should totally read mine!

The UnCommons

[New Episodes Every M/F] Iris is a West African teen gifted with Second Sight, a mystical ability that lets her see energies, details, and outcomes. She thought she’d seen everything until, one day,...

www.webtoons.com

5

30

294

Tony Weaver Jr.

@TonyWeaverJr

3 years

Hi #drawingwhileblack . I’m a writer and CEO creating new narratives for Black Characters at @WeirdEnoughHQ ! You can find our comic The UnCommons on Webtoon! Please talk to me about shonen.

0

116

303

Tony Weaver Jr.

@TonyWeaverJr

3 years

Disney is not “making” anime. They’re buying licensing rights for anime titles. Just like Netflix didn’t “make” Beastars or Way of The Househusband. And Amazon didn’t “make” the new Evangelion movies. I feel like that’s an important distinction to make.

AnimeTV チェーン

@animetv_jp

3 years

【Upcoming Disney+ anime】 - Summer Time Rendering - BLACK★★ROCK SHOOTER: DAWN FALL - Yojohan Time Machine Blues - Twisted Wonderland ✨More:

62

633

3K

3

85

292

Tony Weaver Jr.

@TonyWeaverJr

3 years

@octaiviannn @jacquie_art Nah she’s right. A 3D artist did fan art of Canary. And whoever sold this stole that art from the link she posted above, printed it out, and sold it to my aunt 😡

1

2

284

Tony Weaver Jr.

@TonyWeaverJr

8 months

Kevin Hart should be Live Action Bakugo

DiscussingFilm

@DiscussingFilm

8 months

Netflix is actively working on their live-action ‘MY HERO ACADEMIA’ adaption. (Source: )

1K

2K

24K

5

50

278

Tony Weaver Jr.

@TonyWeaverJr

4 months

Drake at OVO headquarters right now

7

63

276

Tony Weaver Jr.

@TonyWeaverJr

3 years

Through their Changemakers Program, Gucci is helping My organization @WeirdEnoughHQ put our diversity series The UnCommons in the hands of people around the country. Give us a read on WEBTOON in the meantime.

1

53

267

Tony Weaver Jr.

@TonyWeaverJr

3 years

This is canon.

3

60

268

Tony Weaver Jr.

@TonyWeaverJr

3 years

There’s also @StudioMaho , run by @GumboGoon and @YIN_Designs , where they’re current publishing TWO series. GodPunch and Blade Titans

2

113

255

Tony Weaver Jr.

@TonyWeaverJr

5 years

Teachers sound off. What’s your pencil preference?

24

37

262

Tony Weaver Jr.

@TonyWeaverJr

4 years

@GomiGojiTehPony @veefive Something being male oriented doesn’t mean it should exclude women. In fact, I think purposely incorporating well written girls into shows for boys could go a long way at combatting sexist ideology that is pervasive in anime fandoms.

2

12

251