: A reference to Naruto characters who host tailed beasts; SahBabii claims to be an "Eleven tails" Jinchuriki.
For more details, you can listen to the track on SoundCloud or view the lyrics on Genius. SahBabii - Anime World
: The song begins with a wish to go to "Dragon Land," where "dragon berries" grow, signaling a desire for fantasy and escapism away from the harsh realities of the "hood". : A reference to Naruto characters who host
SahBabii "Anime World / Racist" (Live Piano Medley) | Fine Tuned SahBabii "Anime World / Racist" (Live Piano Medley)
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.
: 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 .
“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.