Baka&Co. Podcast

The boys asked ChatGTP, did the critics and fans choose correctly at the Crunchyroll Anime Awards? After another much-talked-about Anime Awards, the boys decided to see how ChatGTP would have voted if they had a say in the anime awards. Will you agree with our new AI Overlords or will you be in a new personal realm of pain?---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Twitch: BakacopodcastTikTok: @bakacopodcastInstagram: @bakacopodcastBlueSky: @bakaco.bsky.socialYouTube: @bakacopodcast---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------#anime #animepodcast #podcast #manga #animenews #animereviews #animepreviews #animerecommendations #mangacollection #animeawardsSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/bakacompany-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back, one and all, to the Otaku Time Machine! This revolutionary piece of technology will transport you back through time so you can enjoy anime history at its finest! This month, we're taking the elevator to explore many mysterious floors in the hit original series, Death Parade!Be sure to like and follow our socials to keep connected with the Baka&Company crew!Twitch: BakacopodcastTikTok: @bakacopodcastInstagram: @bakacopodcastBlueSky: @bakaco.bsky.socialYouTube: @bakacopodcastSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/bakacompany-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Honestly, we can't keep doing this... Year after year we hope, pray even, that the Crunchryoll Anime Awards will turn a new leaf. The the awards won't just be a glorified popularity contest and would recognize the anime that truly made a lasting impression on the fandom and the industry during that year. Yet here we are, another awards ceremony in the books, and the glazing is still in full effect... Well, come on in, folks, and take part in the clown show as Frankfurtter and MagicallyAverage recap the 2025 Crunchyroll Anime Awards. This is gonna be a long one....Articles cited in podcast:https://www.crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2025/5/24/anime-awards-2025-winners-listsrsltid=AfmBOorcGvbTXjli6cS3tW2ZuqWcW4qYvXc44g6W_vIEMcgx7h11BCEk---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Twitch: BakacopodcastTikTok: @bakacopodcastInstagram: @bakacopodcastBlueSky: @bakaco.bsky.socialYouTube: @bakacopodcast---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------#anime #animepodcast #podcast #manga #animenews #animereviews #animepreviews #animerecommendations #mangacollectionSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/bakacompany-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For years now, we have vented our frustration and disappointment over not getting new manga series as quickly as we would like. Jojo's Bizarre Adventure is a perfect example of this phenomenon where an English translation will come 5, 10, or even 15 years after the series has concluded... ಠ﹏ಠ So, to help satiate our appetite while we patiently wait for a physical or digital release, many fans will turn to fan translated versions of the series online. These sites helped to bring many new series over to the English-reading population and was a perfect placeholder for fans to either catch up on a series or simply start something new while waiting for the official English release to be announced. Now, sadly, many of these sites are receiving cease and desists from the licensing companies and have been forced to either remove titles from their library or shut down all together. Frankfurtter and MagicallyAverage will recap the recent string of events that took place for some of these fan translation sites and what this could mean for the future of English manga readers.Articles cited in podcast:https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-05-17/reaper-scans-shuts-down-following-legal-action-from-kakao-entertainment/.224377https://gamerant.com/mangadex-takedowns-dmca-notice/---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Twitch: BakacopodcastTikTok: @bakacopodcastInstagram: @bakacopodcastBlueSky: @bakaco.bsky.socialYouTube: @bakacopodcast---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------#anime #animepodcast #podcast #manga #animenews #animereviews #animepreviews #animerecommendations #mangacollectionSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/bakacompany-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

*Ring Ring* Uh oh, the last bell... You better run if you want to make it to MagicallyAverage and Frankfurtter's class! This week they're reviewing the recent tariff news on foreign produced films and how this could impact the upcoming anime movies that are releasing this year. With many anime productions coming from Japanese, Chinese, and South Korean studios, the tariffs on foreign productions could mean higher costs to consumers at the theaters. Or worse, foreign films may be pulled from theaters entirely and reserved only for streaming services months later... .·´¯`(>▂

It's that time again, folks! Time for yet another Top 5 from your favorite podcasting duo!! (*sound the air horns*) This week, Frankfurtter and MagicallyAverage give their top 5 most overrated anime. And yes, your favorite will likely be on this list. Be warned...***SPOILERS AHEAD***---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Twitch: BakacopodcastTikTok: @bakacopodcastInstagram: @bakacopodcastBlueSky: @bakaco.bsky.socialYouTube: @bakacopodcast---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------#anime #animepodcast #podcast #manga #animenews #animereviews #animepreviews #animerecommendations #mangacollectionSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/bakacompany-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Look, we get it, alright? There's a stigma surrounding anime conventions; smelly, odd, and just kind of weird. But regardless, why oh why do such sad, unfortunate things happen at anime conventions??? Poop raining from the ceiling?! Smoke filling up Artist Alley?!?! Seriously, let's give it a rest already, Universe, OK!?!?!? *phew* Alright, I'm good. But come on... this is getting insane! If you haven't heard, don't worry! MagicallyAverage and Frankfurtter recap some of the latest news from recent anime conventions and just what has been going on during the events. Plus, the bakabois breakdown their top cringey convention things that people should really stop doing... Like, please, stop it now. Get help. Articles in Episode:KatsuCon - https://wjla.com/news/local/sewage-water-rains-on-katsucon-attendees-and-displays-at-gaylord-national-harbor-pipe-burst-hotel-convention-center-anime-enthusiast-cosplay-evacuation-hazard-weekend-event-smell-sweageSakura-Con - https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/seattle/ventilating-smoke-fire-seattle-convention-center/281-6986f8cd-a002-4cfd-91bf-efe0b6208a5b---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Twitch: BakacopodcastTikTok: @bakacopodcastInstagram: @bakacopodcastBlueSky: @bakaco.bsky.socialYouTube: @bakacopodcast---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------#anime #animepodcast #podcast #manga #animenews #animereviews #animepreviews #animerecommendations #mangacollectionSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/bakacompany-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Spring is here and with it comes a bevy of new shows for the baka boys to talk about. Join Frankfurtter and MagicallyAverage as they discuss their first impressions of the Spring 2025 anime season. What shows have they seen? What are they dropping? What is the stand out of the season so far? Tune in to find out!---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Twitch: BakacopodcastTikTok: @bakacopodcastInstagram: @bakacopodcastBlueSky: @bakaco.bsky.socialYouTube: @bakacopodcast---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------#anime #animepodcast #podcast #manga #animenews #animereviews #animepreviews #animerecommendations #mangacollectionSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/bakacompany-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It is time. Seasons have come and gone. Anime have been finished and dropped. And the 2025 Crunchyroll Anime Award nominations have finally been revealed. Now, you may be shocked to know that Frankfurtter and MagicallyAverage have some strong opinions about the Anime Awards o((⊙﹏⊙))o. But fret not! The bakabois keep their cool (kind of) and take a look at all of the voting categories for this year's awards! The duo will also take a look back at their predictions from December and see just how accurate they were. Grab some popcorn and get ready for the 2025 Crunchyroll Anime Awards review!---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Twitch: BakacopodcastTikTok: @bakacopodcastInstagram: @bakacopodcastBlueSky: @bakaco.bsky.socialYouTube: @bakacopodcast---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------#anime #animepodcast #podcast #manga #animenews #animereviews #animepreviews #animerecommendations #mangacollectionSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/bakacompany-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Winter months have been chilly, but 2025 started out HOT for anime! The Winter season gave us some fantastic new series, some sleeper originals, and, of course, some incredible continuations. But how well did this icy season fair overall? Tune in as Frankfurtter and MagicallyAverage recap their Winter watchlist and give their grade for the season as we wrap-up Season 15 of BakaBites!---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Twitch: BakacopodcastTikTok: @bakacopodcastInstagram: @bakacopodcastBlueSky: @bakaco.bsky.socialYouTube: @bakacopodcast---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------#anime #animepodcast #podcast #manga #animenews #animereviews #animepreviews #animerecommendations #mangacollectionSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/bakacompany-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back, one and all, to the Otaku Time Machine! This revolutionary piece of technology will transport you back through time so you can enjoy anime history at its finest! This month, we'll be taking a look at the new-age, edgy thriller, Terror in Resonance! Be sure to like and follow our socials to keep connected with the Baka&Company crew!Twitch: BakacopodcastTikTok: @bakacopodcastInstagram: @bakacopodcastBlueSky: @bakaco.bsky.socialYouTube: @bakacopodcastSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/bakacompany-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Overwhelmed by the sheer amount of anime releasing each season? Well, too bad!! Here's some more announcements for upcoming series flying right at 'cha!! AnimeJapan 2025 just wrapped up this past weekend and the baka bois are recapping all of the exciting news that was shared from the event. New teaser trailers, intro/outro songs, and, everyone's favorite, release dates. There was A LOT to cover, so sit down, get out your pen and paper, and prepare to take notes as we cover all of the biggest announcements from AnimeJapan 2025!!---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Twitch: BakacopodcastTikTok: @bakacopodcastInstagram: @bakacopodcastBlueSky: @bakaco.bsky.socialYouTube: @bakacopodcast---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------#anime #animepodcast #podcast #manga #animenews #animereviews #animepreviews #animerecommendations #mangacollectionSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/bakacompany-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ah, yes. The start of Spring. A time where the weather begins to warm and the snow starts to melt. A time where nature starts it cycle of rebirth, with flowers beginning to bloom and buds growing on trees. A time where you decide to still just stay inside, cuddle up in a blanket, and continue watching anime. Yeah, yeah that sounds better. And hey, what perfect timing! Frankfurtter and MagicallyAverage are previewing the upcoming Spring Anime season!! So, rather than doing some Spring cleaning or *bleh* going outside ⊙﹏⊙∥ come join the bakabois as they take a look at some upcoming and returning anime series!---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Twitch: BakacopodcastTikTok: @bakacopodcastInstagram: @bakacopodcastBlueSky: @bakaco.bsky.socialYouTube: @bakacopodcast---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------#anime #animepodcast #podcast #manga #animenews #animereviews #animepreviews #animerecommendations #mangacollectionSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/bakacompany-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Watchlist piling up? Can't decide which new series to start? Why not rewatch an anime you've already seen 14,836 times instead?? This week, Frankfurtter and MagicallyAverage talk about their favorite anime series to binge over and over and over again. The bakabois also talk about some of their favorite repeat movies as well (spoiler alert, not all of them are anime ╮(╯-╰)╭ ). So, join in for this week's new episode! Or, wait, actually, maybe just relisten to some of our older stuff and come back to this one. That seems more "on theme" for this week.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Twitch: BakacopodcastTikTok: @bakacopodcastInstagram: @bakacopodcastBlueSky: @bakaco.bsky.socialYouTube: @bakacopodcast---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------#anime #animepodcast #podcast #manga #animenews #animereviews #animepreviews #animerecommendations #mangacollectionSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/bakacompany-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When building out your manga library, it's important you remember this one piece of advice: nothing is sentimental, so sell it for a profit. What? What, you thought I would give you some uplifting wisdom about how best to collect series or where to spot deals? No no no. Building out your manga collection isn't about enjoying the series you love or anything of the sort. It's about profiting off of series that go out-of-print or are rare to find, forcing those who desperately want to enjoy them to take a second mortgage on someone else's home just to afford them. A monster, you say? Well, if you want the entire Monster series it'll be $750! Satire aside, Frankfurtter and MagicallyAverage talk about those hard-to-find manga series and debate which ones deserve a reprinting. With series coming back as Omnibuses, Perfect editions, and Deluxe editions, its only a matter of time until the scalpers' lose on their bets. I'm looking at you, guy who's selling the complete Mushishi manga set for $1,100...Article in Podcast:https://animecollective.com/how-to-tell-if-a-manga-is-going-out-of-print/---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Twitch: BakacopodcastTikTok: @bakacopodcastInstagram: @bakacopodcastBlueSky: @bakaco.bsky.socialYouTube: @bakacopodcast---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------#anime #animepodcast #podcast #manga #animenews #animereviews #animepreviews #animerecommendations #mangacollectionSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/bakacompany-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You ever a friend, a co-worker, or just some random person on the street tell you that you HAVE to watch this show cause it's, like, the greatest thing ever?! And you keep getting told over, and over, AND OVER again that you just need to sit down and watch it, so you go "FINE! OK! Stop following me home at night and berating me about this show. I'll watch it! Jeez.." So you watch it, and after ALLLL that talk about how incredible the show is, you go "...this is garbage..." Sound familiar? Yeah, we've all been there. This episode is dedicated to those people who suffered through a recommended anime because they were told it would change their world. But all it changed was your perception of that person... Plus, the BakaBois will discuss how bad dubs could be detrimental to an anime's viewership! JOIN THE CHAOS!!---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Twitch: BakacopodcastTikTok: @bakacopodcastInstagram: @bakacopodcastBlueSky: @bakaco.bsky.socialYouTube: @bakacopodcast---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------#anime #animepodcast #podcast #manga #animenews #animereviews #animepreviews #animerecommendations #mangacollectionSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/bakacompany-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Come, sit down, and take a break with the BakaBois as they shoot the breeze on this laid back episode of BakaBites. Frankfurtter and MagicallyAverage talk about some random TikTok rumors spreading, the long-awaited English release of Kingdom, and plenty more. We're all about relaxing and unwinding on this episode, so take a breather and come chill with us on this week's mellowed out episode!---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Twitch: BakacopodcastTikTok: @bakacopodcastInstagram: @bakacopodcastBlueSky: @bakaco.bsky.socialYouTube: @bakacopodcast---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------#anime #animepodcast #podcast #manga #animenews #animereviews #animepreviews #animerecommendations #mangacollectionSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/bakacompany-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Everything must come to an end at some point. For manga, it can happen after many years of success or in the blink of a fart. Today, new Shonen series seem to come and go about as quick as a TikTok trend. Whenever you get attached to a new series, BAM, its axed for no good reason. Its hard to get attached to anything in fear of it quickly leaving you to read yet another boring romcom instead. So, the Baka Bois had enough and decided to create their own, new Shonen series! Frankfurtter and MagicallyAverage take a stab at drafting their perfect Shonen series that will take the manga world by storm. How good are their ideas, and will someone have a breakdown mid-episode? (Spoiler: Yes, and it was Frankfurtter)---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Twitch: BakacopodcastTikTok: @bakacopodcastInstagram: @bakacopodcastBlueSky: @bakaco.bsky.socialYouTube: @bakacopodcast---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------#anime #animepodcast #podcast #manga #animenews #animereviews #animepreviews #animerecommendations #mangacollectionSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/bakacompany-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome, one and all, to our brand new time machine! This revolutionary piece of technology will transport you back through time so you can enjoy history at its finest! For what purpose are we going to use the machine? Well, to watch anime of course! Yes, our Otaku Time Machine will send you soaring through the vast library of anime throughout the years.This episode we're going back to 2013 for the release of the infamous anime, Blood Lad!Be sure to like and follow our socials to keep connected with the Baka&Company crew!Twitch: BakacopodcastTikTok: @bakacopodcastInstagram: @bakacopodcastBlueSky: @bakaco.bsky.socialYouTube: @bakacopodcastSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/bakacompany-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New year, same s**t. In fairness this is about the time of year when many people start failing their New Year's resolutions, so its no surprise that both Crunchyroll and Netflix find themselves getting bad press. MagicallyAverage and Frankfurtrter talk about the Crunchyroll accounts being leaked on social media as well as Netflix raising its subscriptions prices yet again... Oh, but at least Crunchryoll confirmed that there was no evidence of their systems being compromised, so...that's a win. Meanwhile, the anime industry globally has its largest percentage growth in 2023, reaching revenues of over $19 billion. And what do you, the loyal fans and supporters of anime, get in return? Higher subscriptions with the same quality of anime! WOOOOOOOOOO!!! Oh, and they discuss The Colors Within. Small victory.Articles from Episode:https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-01-24/crunchyroll-confirms-some-login-credentials-were-posted-on-social-media-states-there-is-no-evidence-/.220436https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-01-26/netflix-raises-subscription-prices-in-u.s-canada/.220473https://www.parrotanalytics.com/announcements/japanese-anime-captured-dollar198-billion-in-2023-global-revenue-cementing-japans-role-as-a-global-entertainment-leader/---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Twitch: BakacopodcastTikTok: @bakacopodcastInstagram: @bakacopodcastBlueSky: @bakaco.bsky.socialYouTube: @bakacopodcast---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------#anime #animepodcast #podcast #manga #animenews #animereviews #animepreviews #animerecommendations #mangacollectionSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/bakacompany-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Someone needs to chill it with their spiritual energy, cause its 0 degrees where I live and it hurts to breath outside!! Oh well, guess I'll just have to cozy up by my Calcifer fire and watch some new anime from the Winter 2025 season. This week, Frankfurtter and MagicallyAverage give their (extremely early) first impressions of the Winter anime season and give their rankings of first episodes! Which series were fiery enough to cut through the frigid cold, and which froze instantly from a cold performance? Tune in to find out which anime the bakabois are loving so far! Let us know your thoughts on this season so far and what you plan to watch as well!---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Twitch: BakacopodcastTikTok: @bakacopodcastInstagram: @bakacopodcastBlueSky: @bakaco.bsky.socialYouTube: @bakacopodcast---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------#anime #animepodcast #podcast #manga #animenews #animereviews #animepreviews #animerecommendations #mangacollectionSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/bakacompany-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Roll out the tattered red carpet and throw on your best rental tux, cause it's time for the annual Baka&Company Anime Awards Show! 2024 gave us some amazing new series and saw the resurgence of a few classics as well. So, which ones will have the distinguished honor of taking home a, slightly used, Baka Award?? Tune in to our FINAL EPISODE of Season 14 as the BakaBois announce their winners for the 2024 Baka Awards!!---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Twitter: BakacopodcastTwitch: BakacopodcastTikTok: @bakacopodcastInstagram: @bakacopodcastYouTube: @bakacopodcast---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------#anime #animepodcast #podcast #manga #animenews #animereviews #animerecommendations #mangacollection #animeawardsSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/bakacompany-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ah, the start of a new year. A time to reset. A time to unwind. A time for a new, fresh start! Or...we could just keep watching anime like normal. Yeah, that sounds better to me too. Lucky for us we had a stellar selection of anime from the Fall 2024 season to watch! Frankfurtter and MagicallyAverage give their final ratings for the season as a whole as well as recap their anime watchlists. Which series stole the show and which stole nothing but our time? Tune in to find out!---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Twitter: BakacopodcastTwitch: BakacopodcastTikTok: @bakacopodcastInstagram: @bakacopodcastYouTube: @bakacopodcast---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------#anime #animepodcast #podcast #manga #animenews #animereviews #animerecommendations #mangacollectionSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/bakacompany-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With another year coming to a close its about time we got more anime announcements for the new year! The Jump Fest 2025 event held in Tokyo, Japan came with some AMAZING announcements for upcoming series and updates on some existing projects as well. Tune in to this week's episode if you want to know all of the announcements from the Jump Festa 2025 event! Frankfurtter and MagicallyAverage go over everything that was shown at the event and give their Top 3 from the announcement list.On a separate note, we want to thank each and every one of you for your support of the channel! We wouldn't be able to do this without the love and support you show us across our channel. Thank you all, and Happy Holidays from Baka&Company!!Articles Cited in Referenced:https://www.crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2024/12/22/jump-festa-2025-all-the-big-news-from-the-event---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Twitter: BakacopodcastTwitch: BakacopodcastTikTok: @bakacopodcastInstagram: @bakacopodcastYouTube: @bakacopodcast---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------#anime #animepodcast #podcast #manga #animenews #animereviews #animerecommendations #mangacollectionSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/bakacompany-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feeling chilled to the bone? Can't go outside due to thousands of feet of snow? Why not warm yourself around the TV and watch these hot, hot, HOT anime from the Winter 2025 season! Check out Frankfurtter and MagicallyAverage as they scroll through the endless pages of the upcoming anime season and preview some of the new, exciting anime coming out. Looking for some fun romance series? Or how about an intense adventure story? Or better yet an isekai with the longest name ever created??? Tune in to find your next favorite anime airing this Winter season!Articles Cited in Referenced:https://www.livechart.me/winter-2025/tv---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Twitter: BakacopodcastTwitch: BakacopodcastTikTok: @bakacopodcastInstagram: @bakacopodcastYouTube: @bakacopodcast---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------#anime #animepodcast #podcast #manga #animenews #animereviews #animerecommendations #mangacollectionSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/bakacompany-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's always the same... Every year we openly subject ourselves to the pain and anguish created by the Crunchyroll Anime Awards. We hope, dream even, that this year will change. That things will be different and the anime that win will be the ones that rightfully deserve the award; rather, we find ourselves observing a popularity contest where the prettiest of them all takes the crown. It's always the same... But maybe, just maybe, things will be different this - Hmm? Oh, JJK might be eligible still? Yeah, no, it's still gonna be the same... Well, we'll try to stay optimistic this week as Frankfurtter and MagicallyAverage review the upcoming changes to the 2025 Crunchyroll Anime Awards and give their, albeit very early, predictions for the nominees and winners of some of the biggest categories at the awards!Articles Cited in Referenced:https://www.crunchyroll.com/animeawards/https://www.crunchyroll.com/news/announcements/2024/12/5/crunchyroll-anime-awards-tokyo-japan-may-25-2025?srsltid=AfmBOoqBSayFSVqAxTufzqiltLw7pwAEJVW9-BbHqC-gFLWXh-j6wf2g---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Twitter: BakacopodcastTwitch: BakacopodcastTikTok: @bakacopodcastInstagram: @bakacopodcastYouTube: @bakacopodcast---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------#anime #animepodcast #podcast #manga #animenews #animereviews #animerecommendations #mangacollectionSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/bakacompany-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Better late than never, right? WRONG! As anime fans, we are at the mercy of the studios when it comes the release of an English dub or any dub for that matter. Will it be simulcast or on a three-week delay? Will we have to wait the full season before our beloved new anime gets a dub? Or worse...will we never get a dub??? MagicallyAverage and Frankfurtter discuss the random release of English dubs for anime and the chaotic decision making of the studios on when to release English dubs. The bakabois also mourn over the anime that have yet to receive the English dub treatment. Pour one out for our girl, Bocchi. Articles Cited in Referenced:https://www.crunchyroll.com/news/announcements/2024/12/2/rascal-does-not-dream-of-bunny-girl-senpai-anime-english-dub-streaming-crunchyroll?srsltid=AfmBOopoIZOmF6j6a78F-aGvY7jqm1kM2qUL5CvnH4fYVYzLtxvOC963https://www.crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2024/11/23/rascal-does-not-dream-of-santa-claus-anime-reveals-new-teaser-trailer---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Twitter: BakacopodcastTwitch: FrankfurtterTikTok: @bakacopodcastInstagram: @bakacopodcastYouTube: @bakacopodcast---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------#anime #animepodcast #podcast #manga #animenews #animereviews #animerecommendations #mangacollectionSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/bakacompany-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The time has come. All good things must come to an end. The passing of the torch is upon us... I can't come up with more idioms, but you get the idea. Yes, the beloved series, Arcane, has ended and fans around the World are wondering 'Well, what's next?!?' I have GOOD NEWS! MagicallyAverage and Frankfurtter have taken it upon themselves to pitch their ideas for the next best video game TV series! Which gaming franchises are at the top of their lists? And can they even hold a candle to the masterpiece that was Arcane? Let us know what video game series you would like to see turned into an animated series, and if you agree with the picks from the BakaBois!Articles Cited in Referenced:https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2024/11/25/three-new-arcane-shows-are-coming-one-character-confirmed/https://www.gamesradar.com/upcoming-video-game-movies/---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Twitter: BakacopodcastTwitch: FrankfurtterTikTok: @bakacopodcastInstagram: @bakacopodcastYouTube: @bakacopodcast---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------#anime #animepodcast #podcast #manga #animenews #animereviews #animerecommendations #mangacollectionSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/bakacompany-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Drama. The last few weeks in the anime and manga world have seen nothing but drama. More unfolding in the David Wald departure from Crunchyroll and the lack of updates from either sides. More schools are banning manga for ridiculous and, somewhat, racial reasons. Sony is planning to expand their ever-growing empire more with the potential acquisition of Kadokawa. Like I said, DRAMA! And in case you missed it all you have Frankfurtter and MagicallyAverage here to bring you up to speed!Articles Cited in Episode:https://x.com/DavidWald_VA/status/1856020105064304747https://x.com/DavidWald_VA/status/1856089603951693838https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-11-16/assassination-classroom-manga-banned-in-south-carolina-school-district/.217950https://www.floridatoday.com/story/opinion/2024/09/01/why-was-manga-book-ban-removed-from-brevard-schools-for-no-real-reason-school-board/74999231007/https://otakuusamagazine.com/school-district-bans-assassination-classroom-after-mom-says-high-schoolers-brains-cant-handle-it/https://www.reuters.com/markets/deals/sony-talks-buy-media-powerhouse-behind-elden-ring-sources-say-2024-11-19/https://www.gematsu.com/2024/11/reuters-sony-group-corporation-in-talks-to-acquire-kadokawa-corporationhttps://www.nikkei.com/article/DGXZQOUC196Q00Z11C24A1000000/---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Twitter: BakacopodcastTwitch: FrankfurtterTikTok: @bakacopodcastInstagram: @bakacopodcastYouTube: @bakacopodcast---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------#anime #animepodcast #podcast #manga #animenews #animereviews #animerecommendations #mangacollectionSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/bakacompany-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This last weekend the Baka&Company group had the absolute pleasure of presenting multiple panels at Michigan's largest anime convention, Youmacon! Alongside our podcasting friends at Girls, Gays, Animes, we were lucky enough to present on four different panels throughout the weekend. We'll recap our experiences as panelists, the lessons we learned along the way, and our overall feelings on Youmacon as a whole!---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Twitter: BakacopodcastTwitch: FrankfurtterTikTok: @bakacopodcastInstagram: @bakacopodcastYouTube: @bakacopodcast---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------#anime #animepodcast #podcast #manga #animenews #animereviews #animerecommendations #mangacollectionSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/bakacompany-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you're a fan of anime you always try to find ways to show off your favorite series however you can. Buying merch at cons, getting exclusive apparel, or maybe just a figure of your favorite character. Many fans also love showing their appreciate for anime by connecting with the voices behind their favorite characters. Sending simple messages or giant care packages is a way of expressing gratitude towards those who create the characters we know and love through their unique voices. But then you get a company like, oh, I don't know, Cruchyroll, who just goes ahead and opens this mail for no reason... Like, why??? This is exactly what voice actor David Wald has accused Crunchyroll of doing for years and years now. Frankfurtter and MagicallyAverage break down the accusations that broke over the weekend and talk about the harm this has done to fans and voice actors over the years.News Feed and Articles:David Wald's Twitter Post - https://x.com/DavidWald_VA/status/1849901208104022257Crunchyroll States it is Investigating Situation After Voice Actor Claims Company Opened His Mail, Gave Away Contents - https://animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-10-27/crunchyroll-states-it-is-investigating-situation-after-voice-actor-claims-company-opened-his-mail-/.217204Crunchyroll Responds To Claims Of Mishandling Fan Mails Of Voice Actor David Wald - https://animehunch.com/crunchyroll-responds-to-claims-of-mishandling-fan-mails-of-voice-actor-david-wald/Crunchyroll Responds to Illegal Mail Theft Allegations Following Popular Voice Actor Complaint - https://www.cbr.com/crunchyroll-illegal-mail-theft-voice-actor-complaint/---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Twitter: BakacopodcastTwitch: FrankfurtterTikTok: @bakacopodcastInstagram: @bakacopodcastYouTube: @bakacopodcast---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------#anime #animepodcast #podcast #manga #animenews #animereviews #animerecommendations #mangacollectionSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/bakacompany-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Each season of anime comes with its highs and its lows. Whether its new anime or a returning series, anime fans are blessed with a wide array of shows to start watching. But is there a season of anime that can surpass them all? Is it possible for a single season to contain some of the best series, new and old? It seems improbable since so many anime are released every few months, but this Fall season aims to reign atop the rest as the Greatest Season of All Time! Spectacular new anime, long-awaited returning series, and some enjoyable reboots and remakes make the Fall 2024 season of anime easily the best of this year and, one could argue, of all time. Do you agree? ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Twitter: BakacopodcastTwitch: FrankfurtterTikTok: @bakacopodcastInstagram: @bakacopodcastYouTube: @bakacopodcast---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------#anime #animepodcast #podcast #manga #animenews #animereviews #animerecommendations #mangacollectionSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/bakacompany-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nothing hurts the heart of an anime fan more than a sudden and drastic change to their beloved show. Whether its the voice actors, the soundtrack, or just the quality of the show, supporters will quickly take note of the errors they uncover in their show. However, the one thing that stings the most for any avid anime watcher is a drop in animation quality. Whether its season to season or episode to episode, a drop in animation quality is an immediate red flag for any passionate fan of an anime. And with how competitive the anime market is in keeping the attention of viewers, its always such a shock when these mistakes take place! So, why does it keep happening? Insufficient funding? Lack of workers? Or just laziness on the part of the studio?? Frankfurtter and MagicallyAverage break down some recent anime that have experienced this fatal flaw and theorize what could be happening behind closed doors to allow for this to take place.Articles Referenced:https://movieweb.com/uzumaki-quality-drop-caused-by-producers-screwed-over/https://www.reddit.com/r/horror/comments/1fz33r6/uzumaki_producer_reveals_what_went_wrong_with_the/---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Twitter: BakacopodcastTwitch: FrankfurtterTikTok: @bakacopodcastInstagram: @bakacopodcastYouTube: @bakacopodcast---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------#anime #animepodcast #podcast #manga #animenews #animereviews #animerecommendations #mangacollectionSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/bakacompany-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What defines a villain in anime? Is it their cruel nature? Their seething hatred towards all good things? Well, however you define it, I'd say the biggest villain is Yami Yugi. End of story. Throw the book at him. Lock him away. Done. How can a show about a trading card game, which has set rules and restrictions, be FULL of blatant, unapologetic cheating?!? Like, I understand the game is complex and people make mistakes, but...like, this dude just makes up stuff on the fly! WHY HASN'T HE BEEN STOPPED!?! Well, the Frankfurtter, MagicallyAverage, and our special guest, BitKingDT, explore the Yu-Gi-Oh archives to find the most iconic moments in the shows history where Yugi cheats. Spoiler alert: there are a lot of moments...---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Twitter: BakacopodcastTwitch: FrankfurtterTikTok: @bakacopodcastInstagram: @bakacopodcastYouTube: @bakacopodcastMake sure to follow BitKingDT on all socials as well!!---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------#anime #animepodcast #podcast #manga #animenews #animereviews #animerecommendations #mangacollectionSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/bakacompany-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Season to season, we are bombarded with new anime to satisfy our gluttonous desires for more new series. The Summer season was slated to be an incredible one, with many continuing series reaching their apex to plenty of new, exciting anime to look forward to. But did the Summer anime dazzle and impress, or was the Summer season a total bummer, dude? Tune in and find out which anime lead the charge for the Summer season!Baka&Co's Top Anime from Summer!Oshi No Ko Season 2Makeine: Too Many Losing HeroinesAlya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in RussianThe Elusive SamuraiVtuber Legend: How I Went Viral After Forgetting to Turn Off My Stream2.5 Dimensional SeductionDelico's NurseryDungeon PeopleShoshimin: How to Become Ordinary---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Twitter: BakacopodcastTwitch: FrankfurtterTikTok: @bakacopodcastInstagram: @bakacopodcastYouTube: @bakacopodcast---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------#anime #animepodcast #podcast #manga #animenews #animereviews #animerecommendations #mangacollectionSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/bakacompany-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trading cards games.. What was once controlled by nerds and sweaty men, the universe of TCGs has expanded immensely over the last 5 years and evolved into something no one could have possibly predicted. Where once Magic the Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh, and Pokémon dominated alone, the TCG market has exploded with a plethora of new options, many of them using anime for the base of their game! Some of these new TCGs were created from existing anime IP, like One Piece and Dragon Ball Z. Others simply use anime to develop new cards for their game, like Weiss Schwarz and Universus. And some simply try to add flair to their cards and attract a new audience to their game, like Magic the Gathering. No matter how you look at it, anime has become a major influence on TCGs today to the point where anime fans and trading card collectors are coming together to form one beautiful, smelly community of nerds. Truly a sight to be seen.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Twitter: BakacopodcastTwitch: FrankfurtterTikTok: @bakacopodcastInstagram: @bakacopodcastYouTube: @bakacopodcast---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------#anime #animepodcast #podcast #manga #animenews #animereviews #animerecommendations #mangacollectionSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/bakacompany-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Month after month. Year after year. The Baka&Company Podcast takes on the grueling, but necessary, task of previewing each and every anime coming out in the upcoming season. And the time has come yet again. Time to tackle the LiveChart.me schedule and scroll through what feels like thousands upon thousand of new anime (it's closer to 70 or so, but just play along). Our brave heroes, Frankfurtter and MagicallyAverage, will face this challenge head on, scrolling through the Fall anime schedule and giving their initial reactions on the upcoming anime series. Join in on the fun and follow along as we explore the absolutely STACKED Fall anime season!!Fall Anime Schedule:https://www.livechart.me/fall-2024/tv---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Twitter: BakacopodcastTwitch: FrankfurtterTikTok: @bakacopodcastInstagram: @bakacopodcastYouTube: @bakacopodcast---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------#anime #animepodcast #podcast #manga #animenews #animereviews #animerecommendations #mangacollectionSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/bakacompany-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Picture this: you turn on the television and flip over to a football game being played on the gridiron. You grab a snack, take a seat, and realize that your football game has now been taken over by the Strawhat crew. That's right, Luffy and the gang have commandeered your sporting event. Is this a hoax? A goof? A ruse? Not at all! This is now the future of sports around the World! As avid sports fans, Frankfurtter and MagicallyAverage can't stop gushing over the anime references being displayed in sports all around the world. From Olympic athletes doing famous anime poses and warming up to anime intro songs, to football and basketball players just talking about their love for anime. It's safe to say that anime has found a nice, comfortable home in the world of sports!Articles discussed during today's episode:https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/08/arts/television/anime-sports-athletes-pokemon-naruto-dragon-ball.htmlhttps://comicbook.com/anime/news/my-hero-academia-major-league-baseball-texas-rangers-crossover-event/https://www.therams.com/news/rams-one-piece-game-day-collaboration-sunday-december-3https://www.mlb.com/dodgers/tickets/specials/hololivehttps://store.crunchyroll.com/mha-nba-hyperfly.htmlhttps://www.reddit.com/r/cowboybebop/comments/1fc0i25/fox_nfl_kickoff/---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Twitter: BakacopodcastTwitch: FrankfurtterTikTok: @bakacopodcastInstagram: @bakacopodcastYouTube: @bakacopodcast---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------#anime #animepodcast #podcast #manga #animenews #animereviews #animerecommendations #mangacollectionSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/bakacompany-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anime. Ah, anime. How far the medium has come from the early days of Astro Boy and Speed Racer to the powerhouses of the present like One Piece and Attack on Titan. The World of anime has even extended beyond the borders of Japan to shows like Blue Eye Samurai and - what? Wait, that's not anime? Ok, well, we still have plenty of others like Arcane and Bee & Puppy Cat, so... Those aren't anime either? Oh, so what, anime has to be Japanese? Ok, sure, I'll believe that when, I don't know, the Crunchyroll CEO says that anime has to be Japanese. Hm? Oh he did? Well...alright then. Anyway, this week, MagicallyAverage and Frankfurtter to discuss the very odd and confusing statements made by Crunchyroll's CEO and what impact they could have on the anime industry. The duo also discuss their favorite non-anime anime shows and what it truly means to be considered an anime today!Articles discussed during today's episode:Crunchyroll CEO: "Anime Must Remain Inherently 'Japanese'" - https://www.cbr.com/crunchyroll-ceo-anime-inherently-japanese/$129 Billion: Japan Sets Massive New Goal for Overseas Anime & Game Sales - https://www.cbr.com/japan-anime-game-international-sales-129-billion/---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Twitter: BakacopodcastTwitch: FrankfurtterTikTok: @bakacopodcastInstagram: @bakacopodcastYouTube: @bakacopodcast---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------#anime #animepodcast #podcast #manga #animenews #animereviews #animerecommendations #mangacollectionSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/bakacompany-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Big news released on Monday, August 19th, that Jujutsu Kaisen will be ending in 5 chapters! With the recent conclusion of My hero Academia and the inevitable ending of One Piece according to Eiichiro Oda himself we have to ask the question, "What will be the next leading series for weekly Shonen Jump?" Will it be Kargurabachi, or will the underdog in Akane-Banashi take the charge and be the face of Shonen Jump? Tune in to the listen to the mad ramblings of the old manga men as they tell weave their crazy theories and try to navigate the uncertain future of the beloved weekly Shonen Jump.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Twitter: BakacopodcastTwitch: FrankfurtterTikTok: @bakacopodcastInstagram: @bakacopodcastYouTube: @bakacopodcast---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------#anime #animepodcast #podcast #manga #animenews #animereviews #animerecommendations #mangacollectionSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/bakacompany-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The internet used to be such a simple place. Funny cartoon videos, MySpace, and "Top 5" lists as far as the eye can see. Want to know what the best new movies are, or what the Summer's hottest fashion items are going to be? Well, the internet had a Top 5 list to fit your need. So, in a bout of nostalgia (and a splash of laziness), Frankfurtter and MagicallyAverage turn back the internet clocks to make their own Top 5 list! This time around the baka bois present their Top 5 favorite current Shonen Jump Sunday series. With My Hero Academia just having ended and a handful of other series reaching their end, the pool of Sunday Shonen series is evolving rapidly. Which series will make their list, and who will come out on top? Tune in to find out, and be sure to share your Top 5 list as well!---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Twitter: BakacopodcastTwitch: FrankfurtterTikTok: @bakacopodcastInstagram: @bakacopodcastYouTube: @bakacopodcast---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------#anime #animepodcast #podcast #manga #animenews #animereviews #animerecommendations #mangacollectionSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/bakacompany-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Art has played an important part in our World for thousands of years. From storytelling to sculpting and everything in-between, art is a staple of modern society. This is especially true for the Boss Coffee commercials starring Tommy Lee Jones (and if you know, you know). This week, MagicallyAverage and Frankfurtter talk about the importance of investing in the arts and how Japan, unsurprisingly, is setting an example for how this can be accomplished. Manga competitions highlighting the talents of elementary school students, a short animated film highlighting the beauty of a spectacularly underappreciated city, and, of course, commercials highlighting the amazing talents of one Tommy Lee Jones. These, amongst many, MANY others, are prime examples on how Japan is investing in the arts and allowing the industry to thrive!---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Twitter: BakacopodcastTwitch: FrankfurtterTikTok: @bakacopodcastInstagram: @bakacopodcastYouTube: @bakacopodcast---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------#anime #animepodcast #podcast #manga #animenews #animereviews #animerecommendations #mangacollectionSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/bakacompany-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Well, it's almost that time of the year again. The time when the secret society at Crunchyroll begin to crunch the numbers on this year's anime and try to pick winners for - Oh, oh you didn't know? The nominees eligible for the 2025 Crunchyroll Anime Awards ends after the Summer 2024 season. So the best anime for the 2025 awards will be anime from Fall 2023 to Summer 2024. Makes perfect sense! What also makes sense is Attack on Titan winning awards for their special episode, Demon Slayer sweeping up categories for their short season, and Jujutsu Kaisen making a surprise appearance to, once again, clean up the remaining awards. (Writing this hurt me on the inside...)Jokes aside, Frankfurtter and MagicallyAverage sit down to discuss their predictions for the 2025 Crunchyroll Anime Awards; which anime will the judges speak highly of versus which ones the baka bois feel deserve the grand prize. Which anime make their lists? And what bold predictions will be made about the upcoming award season? Be sure to share your lists with us as well!---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Twitter: BakacopodcastTwitch: FrankfurtterTikTok: @bakacopodcastInstagram: @bakacopodcastYouTube: @bakacopodcast---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------#anime #animepodcast #podcast #manga #animenews #animereviews #animerecommendations #mangacollectionSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/bakacompany-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've all gone through this experience before; an anime you love or a manga you just can't put down, out of nowhere, gets the ax. The sudden realization leaves you in a state of shock, not sure if you should vent your frustration online or simply cry in the corner of your room while clutching the few pieces of merch you have from that series. And whether its poor viewership, abysmal sales, or a lack of fan support, fans are always left clueless as to why their favorite series is being dropped. But what if they had a second chance? What if you could revive a dead series and give it an opportunity to live yet again? This week's episode is all about series we would love to see come back for a second chance at life! Tune in to find out which manga and anime series are on their lists, and let us know what would be on yours as well!---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Twitter: BakacopodcastTwitch: FrankfurtterTikTok: @bakacopodcastInstagram: @bakacopodcastYouTube: @bakacopodcast---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------#anime #animepodcast #podcast #manga #animenews #animereviews #animerecommendations #mangacollectionSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/bakacompany-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Old Manga Men are back at it again, but this time they've invited along a guest to join in on the commotion! Our special guest, TheMangaSloth, has pulled up a rocking chair and chimed in on the topic of manga with Frankfurtter and MagicallyAverage for this Season 13 premiere episode! The trio take a look back at their early years of manga collecting (well, some of them at least) and talk about how much the manga market has changed over the years. Join in on the fun for this week's special episode with TheMangaSloth!!---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Be sure to follow TheMangaSloth for more amazing manga content!YouTube: @TheMangaSlothInstagram: @themangaslothTikTok: @themangasloth---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Twitter: BakacopodcastTwitch: @bakacopodcastTikTok: @bakacopodcastInstagram: @bakacopodcastYouTube: @bakacopodcast---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------#anime #animepodcast #podcast #manga #animenews #animereviews #animerecommendations #mangacollectionSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/bakacompany-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The flowers have bloomed, the smell of barbeque is in the air, and the Baka Bois are finally emerging from their caves to review the anime they watched from the Spring season! MagicallyAverage and (mainly) Frankfurtter take a look back at the anime from this most recent season and reflect on which were the stars of the season and which were absolute duds. Let us know what you liked the most from Spring as well!---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Twitter: BakacopodcastTwitch: FrankfurtterTikTok: @bakacopodcastInstagram: @bakacopodcastYouTube: @bakacopodcast---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------#anime #animepodcast #podcast #manga #animenews #animereviews #animerecommendations #mangacollectionSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/bakacompany-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's that time of the year again, folks! What else could the privileged, spoiled anime fan need a part from MORE ANIME?!? Frankfurtter and MagicallyAverage are previewing all of the new anime coming out in the Summer season! Which anime should be on everyone's watch list, and what should fans avoid at all costs? Tune in to uncover the Darkhorse of the upcoming season as well as the frontrunners for 'Anime of the Year' (spoiler alert, it involves a Deer). ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Twitter: BakacopodcastTwitch: FrankfurtterTikTok: @bakacopodcastInstagram: @bakacopodcastYouTube: @bakacopodcast---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------#anime #animepodcast #podcast #manga #animenews #animereviews #animerecommendations #mangacollectionSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/bakacompany-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Whenever you hear the world 'manga' you always imagine Japan, and it's obvious why! But imagine a new-age of manga where someone could think of France, Mexico, or the United States when discussing new manga and its origins. Beautiful, isn't it? Well, Viz Media would agree! Viz has launched a new program to help aspiring mangaka around the globe jump into the spotlight that has always been centered around just Japan. Viz Originals One-Shots (not an entirely creative name, but gets right to the point) is aimed at showcasing new manga creators from around the world on the Viz platform. Creating a stage this large can only spell good things for the manga world, but avoiding the mistakes that Tokyopop made when they attempted this same feat will be a challenge as well. MagicallyAverage and Frankfurtter take a look at the new program and discuss what Viz will need to look out for so they don't make those some critical errors Tokyopop made all those years ago.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Twitter: BakacopodcastTwitch: FrankfurtterTikTok: @bakacopodcastInstagram: @bakacopodcastYouTube: @bakacopodcast---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------#anime #animepodcast #podcast #manga #animenews #animereviews #animerecommendations #mangacollectionSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/bakacompany-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There are thousands upon thousands of series in Japan that are patiently waiting to get their change for a publication in North America. Sure, many fans can read them online from freelance translators, but having the official publication of a manga series finally released physically is a completely different feeling! That being said, it seems like many of the main distributors of manga outside of Japan don't really have their fingers to the pulse for what manga fans are truly asking for. Minecraft the manga? Dark Souls manga? More Boruto?!? Not to mention swapping digital series between apps??? This just screams 'suits in a conference room thinking they know weeb stuff...' Frankfurtter and MagicallyAverage go over some of the recent "big" manga announcements and talk about the ever growing gap of manga series not being translated over for English readers.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Twitter: BakacopodcastTwitch: FrankfurtterTikTok: @bakacopodcastInstagram: @bakacopodcastYouTube: @bakacopodcast---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------#anime #animepodcast #podcast #manga #animenews #animereviews #animerecommendations #mangacollectionSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/bakacompany-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's what you've always wanted. What you've been asking for since the boys first came together. A sensual recording done live, in-person, in a hotel room in Atlanta, GA. OK, maybe you didn't ask for the specifically, but Frankfurtter and MagicallyAverage FINALLY managed to complete a live recording of the podcast when they were together! Hooray, for small victories!! This live recording took place at MomoCon 2024 in Atlanta, GA where the BakaCo Podcast was invited as content creators and panelists of the con! The boys recap their time at the con and the wild sequence of events that took place throughout the weekend. Enjoy the (hopefully) first of many live recordings of the BakaBites podcast!!!---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Twitter: BakacopodcastTwitch: FrankfurtterTikTok: @bakacopodcastInstagram: @bakacopodcastYouTube: @bakacopodcast---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------#anime #animepodcast #podcast #manga #animenews #animereviews #animerecommendations #mangacollectionSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/bakacompany-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Artificial Intelligence, something everyone talks about but very few know what it actually is (us included...). Who would have guessed that AI would seep into the anime and manga world in such a short period of time?! MagicallyAverage and Frankfurtter go through some recent news reports on AI in the manga space and how its affecting the industry. From an AI company scraping over 700,000 manga and light novels to train their AI model to an Orange that is the poster child of a new manga translation company, the boys talk about the future of the manga industry and whether AI will take it over o((⊙﹏⊙))o.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Twitter: BakacopodcastTwitch: FrankfurtterTikTok: @bakacopodcastInstagram: @bakacopodcastYouTube: @bakacopodcast---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------#anime #animepodcast #podcast #manga #animenews #animereviews #animerecommendations #mangacollectionSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/bakacompany-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.