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Do you cringe or look forward to live action anime remakes? Tim, Cristal, Curt, and guest K.fel discuss their favorite live-action anime and which ones they want to see get worked on. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the beginning of the 2022, so it's time to look back at our favorite anime that came out in 2021! Tim, Cristal, and Curt talk about their favorites (spoilers, Cristal mentions Fena: Pirate Princess) and a few they're looking forward to in 2022 (spoilers, it's way more than a few). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's too cold to go out so stay inside and binge on anime! Tim, Cristal, Curt, and special guest K.fel give their (mostly) wholesome suggestions on what to watch to celebrate with family or anime that turn you into an emotional mess!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a live panel from AnimeNYC, Tim, Curt, and special guests Kristine and Yedoye talk about their anime origins, what got them into anime, their anime memories, and brave audience Q&A! Disclaimer: All hosts have been tested multiple times for covid after returning home. We highly encourage all attendees to get tested also! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We've all seen anime food that makes us think. "Damn that looks good!" Cristal, Curt and Tim talk about anime dishes they want to devour, despite not liking some of them IRL. Also, see Crunchycast LIVE at AnimeNYC 2021 on Saturday! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sometimes, you don't even need horror anime to leave you with nightmares. Cristal, Curt and Tim talk about the anime they've watched that left them traumatized, even if the genre wasn't horror at all! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Crunchycast Crew takes a look at the upcoming Fall 2021 slate of anime on Crunchyroll, and try to decide which ones they'll be watching. Demon Slayer? The delayed World's End Harem? Takt Op. Destiny?! You'll just have to listen to find out! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cristal, Curt and Tim discuss their video game habits, whether or not they match up with their anime habits, and then create their own fantasy video game x anime crossovers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Original anime," or anime that hasn't been adapted from pre-existing works, have been with us for years. Cristal, Curt and Tim, along with special guest Lovely Dorrie from Beyond The Bot, chat about some of their favorite so-called "original anime," while also discussing some more recent original works such as Fena: Pirate Princess and ODDTAXI. Check out the video versions of Crunchycast on YouTube! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Warning: Spoilers for some big anime, cartoons and television shows. Can spoilers be a good thing, or no? Curt disagrees with Tim and Cristal's opinions regarding spoilers, but is he actually in the wrong? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I know it's been... awhile, but don't y'all miss the feeling of being at a convention? The virtual world has brought us all together in these times, but there's nothing like a good ol' in-person convention, where you can witness a plethora of events. In this episode of Crunchycast, Cristal, Curt and Tim discuss some of their strangest anime convention stories, including fake blood, meeting a big name in the anime world, and a run-in with a fan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over the years, some anime fans follow the so-called "Three Episode Rule," where they would give a new series three episodes before deciding to stick with it or drop it. But, do fans still use this rule? Should they use this rule? Cristal, Curt, and Tim discuss the viability of the rule and whether or not it's fair for people to use it nowadays. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How much anime could you miss if you were taken out of society for 7 whole years? Quite a lot actually! Cristal, Curt and Tim take a trip down memory lane, covering the biggest trends and events that have occurred in the 2010s. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Being able to see anime films in theaters have become more common in the United States in recent years, creating more accessibility for everyone! How has this changed the game for the anime industry, and what does this mean for anime films in general? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Crunchycast, a video/audio podcast brought to you by Crunchyroll. Join Tim, Cristal, and Curt, as they talk about recent anime news, deep anime topics, and some of your favorite anime, all while getting to know themselves a little better with every episode. New episodes every other week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.