: SahBabii pays homage to the late Japanese producer Nujabes , a pioneer of lo-fi hip-hop known for the Samurai Champloo soundtrack. Composition and Style
“Anime World” is a standout track by Atlanta rapper SahBabii , released on August 29, 2018, as part of his mixtape Squidtastic . The song is a primary example of his unique "melodic drill" or "cloud rap" style, blending playful, airy production with street-oriented lyrics heavily filtered through Japanese pop culture and anime aesthetics. SahBabii - Anime World
: He references Neji’s "64 palms" technique and Itachi’s "Susanoo". : SahBabii pays homage to the late Japanese
: SahBabii frequently references iconic series like Naruto . He mentions having "swords on [his] back" like a samurai and refers to his crew as "ninjas" throwing "stars" at rivals. He also touches on high-level Naruto abilities like the Sharingan , Rinnegan , and Byakugan . : He references Neji’s "64 palms" technique and
The core of "Anime World" is SahBabii’s reimagining of his environment through the lens of shonen anime. He uses these references not just as gimmicks, but as metaphors for power, protection, and brotherhood.
: A reference to Naruto characters who host tailed beasts; SahBabii claims to be an "Eleven tails" Jinchuriki.
: He mentions dressing like the Akatsuki, the iconic antagonist group from Naruto .