Filler Academy

Back to filler and for no other than One Piece! We watched the filler episodes 406 & 407, a two-parter named: Special Historical Arc - Boss Luffy Appears Again, an alternate timeline set in Edo period of Japan. Join us as we get a taste of Wano-at-home! Tune-in and let us know what you thought of the movie at any of the social links below!   Synopsis In an alternate universe set in Edo period Japan, the Mikoshi race is about to take place, the winner of which receives a million Berries, and Boss Luffy and his friends recruit Franky to build them a mikoshi. Meanwhile, Thriller LTD enters the race, and begins working to sabotage its competitors, including groups based on the Flying Fish Riders and Rolling Pirates. The crew meets up with Brook, who cannot remember anything other than his own name, and tries to stop Thriller LTD from interfering. They arrive to find their mikoshi destroyed, and Brook remembers that he was once part of Thriller LTD before trying to leave and being thrown in a river by Hogback, Perona and Absalom.   Show Info This two-parter came out in 2009 just after the Thriller Bark Saga. It was  produced by Toei known for making classics: Dragon Ball, Toriko , Digimon, and many other great anime.   Let us know your thoughts on the episode and connect with us at one of the links below. If you think we're wrong about the show, send us a message!   Social links Follow us on Instagram :https://www.instagram.com/filleracademy/ Follow us on Twitter : https://twitter.com/filleracademy Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/FillerAcademyPodcast TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@filleracademypodcast? Reach out and send us an email : filleracademypodcast@gmail.com   Episode Links If you'd like to see what the anime community thought of it, check it out here! https://myanimelist.net/anime/21/One_Piece/episode/406   How we determine what is filler:  www.animefillerlist.com

With season 3 of Demon Slayer recently concluding, we thought it would be a good time to cap off our thoughts on the season/series thus far.  As always, we have a spoiler free section but there will be massive spoilers to the season in this episode Synopsis For centuries, the Demon Slayer Corps has sacredly kept the location of Swordsmith Village a secret. As the village of the greatest forgers, it provides Demon Slayers with the finest weapons, which allow them to fight night-crawling fiends and ensure the safety of humans. After his sword was chipped and deemed useless, Tanjirou Kamado, along with his precious little sister Nezuko, is escorted to the village to receive a new one.   Show Info Demon Slayer series started in 2019 and currently has 26 episodes. It was produced by Ufotable who is know for other anime such as : Fate/Zero, The Garden of Sinners, and many other great anime.   Let us know your thoughts on the episode and connect with us at one of the links below. If you think we're wrong about the show, send us a message!   Social links Follow us on Instagram :https://www.instagram.com/filleracademy/ Follow us on Twitter : https://twitter.com/filleracademy Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/FillerAcademyPodcast TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@filleracademypodcast? Reach out and send us an email : filleracademypodcast@gmail.com   Episode Links If you'd like to see what the anime community thought of it, check it out here! https://myanimelist.net/anime/51019/Kimetsu_no_Yaiba__Katanakaji_no_Sato-hen How we determine what is filler:  www.animefillerlist.com

Beyblade Burst Surge (let it Lightning Launch..?) , we revisited Beyblade but the more recent series to see if its more of the same or we're just old anime fogies. Like last time, we watched episodes 1 and 2 to get a taste of the series and compare it directly to the OG series. Join us as we learn about the newest and coolest Bey-technology! Synopsis Brothers Hikaru, and Hyuga witness the power of Superking/Sparking evolutions of Valkyrie, Ragnaruk, and Satan. The three beys radiate a power due to their bladers pulling off a sparking launch. Hyuga and Hikaru get inspired to make their own sparking beys, Hyperion and Helios, and train to best the top ranked bladers to ever touch the stadium   Show Info Beyblade Burst Surge series aired in 2020 to 2021 and ran a total of 52 episodes. It was produced by OLM who is know for other anime such as : Pokemon, Berserk(1997), Odd Taxi, and many other great anime.   Let us know your thoughts on the episode and connect with us at one of the links below. If you think we're wrong about the show, send us a message!   Social links Follow us on Instagram :https://www.instagram.com/filleracademy/ Follow us on Twitter : https://twitter.com/filleracademy Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/FillerAcademyPodcast TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@filleracademypodcast? Reach out and send us an email : filleracademypodcast@gmail.com   Episode Links If you'd like to see what the anime community thought of it, check it out here! https://myanimelist.net/anime/41439/Beyblade_Burst_Sparking   How we determine what is filler:  www.animefillerlist.com

Host pick 2 : Electric Boogaloo. A favourite segment of ours is back and this time we got Ken to watch AND enjoy Gundam! For this host pick we both watched the first season of The Witch from Mercury (Mobile Suit Gundam). Tune in to see what made Ken change their opinion of robots in space.   Synopsis Suletta Mercury leaves her planet and enters the Asticassia School of Technology at the behest of her mother. There, right and wrong are determined through duels between students, and the top-ranking duelist will receive Miorine Rembran as their fiancée—this prize being decided by Miorine's father.   Show Info Season 1 started  in 2022 and comprises of 12 episodes. It was produced by Sunrise studio who is known for anime such as : Cowboy Bebop, Gintama, InuYasha, and many more.   Let us know your thoughts on the episode and connect with us at one of the links below. If you think we're wrong about the show, send us a message!   Social links Follow us on Instagram :https://www.instagram.com/filleracademy/ Follow us on Twitter : https://twitter.com/filleracademy Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/FillerAcademyPodcast TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@filleracademypodcast? Reach out and send us an email : filleracademypodcast@gmail.com   Episode Links If you'd like to see what the anime community thought of it, check it out here! https://myanimelist.net/anime/49828/Kidou_Senshi_Gundam__Suisei_no_Majo   How we determine what is filler:  www.animefillerlist.com

This week we decided to do something slight different from our format and watch fan created anime. Still considered filler so we aren't that far off this time! We watched three fan made anime projects which can all be found on YouTube by their creators (links below). Join us as we discuss these shorts and also give them a watch ,this is 45 minutes of your life you won't regret spent on anime!   Show Info   UA: LA - My Hero Academia : A live action take on a MHA story created Chris Cowan. Performed and choreographed by Hollywood level stunt professionals, with films such as Shang-Chi, Avengers: End Game, Creed III under their belt.   Suponjibobu Anime - Bubble Bass Arc : A perfectly stereotypical shonen anime episode done in the SpongeBob SquarePants universe, created by the YouTuber Narmak. It's an anime you didn't know you needed.   Legend - A Dragon Ball Tale : An alternate storyline involving Broly and masterfully animated by Studio Stray Dog. The amount of sakuga jammed into this short is what every Dragon Ball fan desires.   Let us know your thoughts on the episode and connect with us at one of the links below. If you think we're wrong about the show, send us a message!   Social links Follow us on Instagram :https://www.instagram.com/filleracademy/ Follow us on Twitter : https://twitter.com/filleracademy Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/FillerAcademyPodcast TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@filleracademypodcast? Reach out and send us an email : filleracademypodcast@gmail.com   Episode Links If you'd like to see what the anime community thought of it, check it out here! UA: LA - My Hero Academia SpongeBob SquarePants : Bubble Bass Arc Legend - A Dragon Ball Tale   How we determine what is filler:  www.animefillerlist.com

Everyone's favourite isekai (especially Ken's) has made a triumphant return, but this time to the big screen! This week we watched That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime: Scarlet Bond. A mostly non-canon movie that takes place after season 2. As alwasys full spoilers after the intro but let us know your thoughts on the movie , was it worth the movie ticket?   Synopsis In Raja, a small country located to the west of Tempest. Rimuru and his companions get involved in a long-running conspiracy that swirls around the mysterious power of the queen. Rimuru and his commander Benimaru also encounter another ogre survivor named Hiiro, a man that used to be the brother of Benimaru.   Show Info Scarlet Bond original November 25, 2022. It was produced by 8Bit studio who is known for anime such as : Blue Lock, IS: Infinite Stratos, and Rewrite.   Let us know your thoughts on the episode and connect with us at one of the links below. If you think we're wrong about the show, send us a message!   Social links Follow us on Instagram :https://www.instagram.com/filleracademy/ Follow us on Twitter : https://twitter.com/filleracademy Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/FillerAcademyPodcast TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@filleracademypodcast? Reach out and send us an email : filleracademypodcast@gmail.com   Episode Links If you'd like to see what the anime community thought of it, check it out here! https://myanimelist.net/anime/874/Digimon_Tamers   How we determine what is filler:  www.animefillerlist.com

This week we watched Digimon Tamers, episodes 34-36! Keeping the nostalgia train going (Choo-Choo!). We remember it being one of the better, if not best, product from the Digimon series so we couldn't resist seeing if it held up or not. Join us and find out!   Synopsis Digimon Tamers takes place in a world where the popular Digimon franchise is all the rage, consisting of a cartoon, video games, and the trading card game. Takato Matsuda is a huge Digimon fan that's particularly obsessed with the card game, and constantly daydreams about the universe therein. One day, he finds a mysterious blue card, which he slides through a scanner toy to use in the popular battle game. His toy suddenly glows and transforms into a Digivice, and Takato's fan-made design, Guilmon, materialises in front of him. Thrilled by the prospect of having a real-life Digimon, Takato embraces his new partner, and his adventures as a Digimon Tamer begin.   Show Info Digimon Tamers series aired from 2001 to 2002 and ran a total of 51 episodes. It was produced by Toei who is known for anime such as : Dragon Ball Z, One Piece, Sailor Moon, and many other great anime.   Let us know your thoughts on the episode and connect with us at one of the links below. If you think we're wrong about the show, send us a message!   Social links Follow us on Instagram :https://www.instagram.com/filleracademy/ Follow us on Twitter : https://twitter.com/filleracademy Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/FillerAcademyPodcast TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@filleracademypodcast? Reach out and send us an email : filleracademypodcast@gmail.com   Episode Links If you'd like to see what the anime community thought of it, check it out here! https://myanimelist.net/anime/874/Digimon_Tamers   How we determine what is filler:  www.animefillerlist.com

This week we decided to stray from the regular structure of our podcast to talk about AoT: The Final Season part 4 segment 6 but only when Mercury is in Retrograde. We discuss our thoughts on the bizarre marketing for this product for reasons we do also and very much don't understand. We dive into the state of modern day anime ,and the industry as we see it now. This is something we've wanted to talk about for a long while (about just as long as Season 4 of AoT).  We hope you join us and let us know your thoughts. Do you agree with us? Or are we just out of touch millennial weebs? Follow one of the links below and tell us!   Social links Follow us on Instagram :https://www.instagram.com/filleracademy/ Follow us on Twitter : https://twitter.com/filleracademy Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/FillerAcademyPodcast TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@filleracademypodcast? Reach out and send us an email : filleracademypodcast@gmail.com

Demon Slayer's return is around the corner (April 9th) and we decided to go watch the new "movie"! Be warned there are massive spoilers for the first three episodes of upcoming season 3. Join us and as we dive deep in what our expectations were about this film and if they were met! Synopsis Unlike the previous film which was produced specifically for a theatrical release, To the Swordsmith Village acts as a compilation film to the television series, incorporating footage from the last two episodes of the second season and the first three episodes of the third season, which was yet to broadcast at the time of the film's release.   Show Info Demon Slayer series started in 2019 and currently has 26 episodes. It was produced by Ufotable who is know for other anime such as : Fate/Zero, The Garden of Sinners, and many other great anime.   Let us know your thoughts on the episode and connect with us at one of the links below. If you think we're wrong about the show, send us a message!   Social links Follow us on Instagram :https://www.instagram.com/filleracademy/ Follow us on Twitter : https://twitter.com/filleracademy Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/FillerAcademyPodcast TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@filleracademypodcast? Reach out and send us an email : filleracademypodcast@gmail.com   Episode Links If you'd like to see what the anime community thought of it, check it out here! https://myanimelist.net/anime/38000/Kimetsu_no_Yaiba https://www.imdb.com/DemonSlayerToTheSwordsmithVillage How we determine what is filler:  www.animefillerlist.com

Beyblade (let it rip!) , this week we stayed in our nostalgia era and watched the original Beyblade series, episodes 1 and 2. These episodes are not considered filler but there no manga so it works for us. Join us as we reminisce about yet another anime from our childhood!  Synopsis Thirteen-year-old Tyson Granger, along with his fellow teammates, Kai, Max, and Ray, strive to become the greatest Beybladers in the world. With the technical help of the team's resident genius, Kenny, and with the powerful strength of their BitBeasts, the Bladebreakers armed with their tops (AKA: Blades) attempt to reach their goal.   Show Info Beyblade OG series aired in 2001 and ran a total of 51 episodes. It was produced by Madhouse  who is know for other anime such as : Death Note, Hunter x Hunter, Hajime no Ippo, and many other great anime.   Let us know your thoughts on the episode and connect with us at one of the links below. If you think we're wrong about the show, send us a message!   Social links Follow us on Instagram :https://www.instagram.com/filleracademy/ Follow us on Twitter : https://twitter.com/filleracademy Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/FillerAcademyPodcast TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@filleracademypodcast? Reach out and send us an email : filleracademypodcast@gmail.com   Episode Links If you'd like to see what the anime community thought of it, check it out here! https://myanimelist.net/anime/288/Bakuten_Shoot_Beyblade   How we determine what is filler:  www.animefillerlist.com

This week we decided to watch some of the OG  Sailor Moon! We watched filler episodes 29 and 51. We had watched the 2015 redub of the series so if you've watched Crystal you may find this interesting, tune-in and find out! Synopsis Usagi Tsukino is an average student and crybaby klutz who constantly scores low on her tests. Unexpectedly, her humdrum life is turned upside down when she saves a cat with a crescent moon on its head from danger. The cat, named Luna, later reveals that their meeting was not an accident: Usagi is destined to become Sailor Moon, a planetary guardian with the power to protect the Earth. Given a special brooch that allows her to transform, she must use her new powers to save the city from evil energy-stealing monsters sent by the malevolent Queen Beryl of the Dark Kingdom.   Show Info Sailor Moon aired from 1992 to 1997 in Japan (1995-2000 in North America) and ran a total of 200 episodes. It was produced by Toei Animation  who is know for other anime such as : One Piece, Dragon Ball Z, Digimon , and many more.   Let us know your thoughts on the episode and connect with us at one of the links below. If you think we're wrong about the show, send us a message!   Social links Follow us on Instagram :https://www.instagram.com/filleracademy/ Follow us on Twitter : https://twitter.com/filleracademy Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/FillerAcademyPodcast TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@filleracademypodcast? Reach out and send us an email : filleracademypodcast@gmail.com   Episode Links If you'd like to see what the anime community thought of it, check it out here! https://myanimelist.net/anime/530/Bishoujo_Senshi_Sailor_Moon   How we determine what is filler:  www.animefillerlist.com

Medabots (More Power!). Hey, look! The anime podcast finally did something related to anime. We watched episodes 8 and 9 of the series. While there is no filler since this is an anime meant to sell toys its ALL made up! That counts right? This show might be for you, tune-in and find out. Synopsis Medabots—powerful robots granted artificial intelligence through special "medals"—serve at the whims of their owner. They are more commonly used in "Robbatling," a popular combat sport where two medabots face off against one another. In its professional form, Medafighters use their Medabots to qualify for the World Tournament and fight amongst the elite to gain the title of champion   Show Info Medabots aired only in 1999 to 2000 and ran for 52 episodes. It was produced by studio Bee Train who is know for other anime such as : .hack//sign, Noir, and Murder Princess.   Let us know your thoughts on the episode and connect with us at one of the links below. If you think we're wrong about the show, send us a message!   Social links Follow us on Instagram :https://www.instagram.com/filleracademy/ Follow us on Twitter : https://twitter.com/filleracademy Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/FillerAcademyPodcast TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@filleracademypodcast? Reach out and send us an email : filleracademypodcast@gmail.com   Episode Links If you'd like to see what the anime community thought of it, check it out here! https://myanimelist.net/anime/1138/Medarot   How we determine what is filler:  www.animefillerlist.com

We've on a kick of non-anime for the start of 2023. So for this week we decided to watch Puss in Boots: The Last Wish! Now hear us out... the animation is as close to sakuga you'll get in a DreamWorks film and boy was it great! Join us as we laugh in the face of death and watch this Shrek-iverse movie. Let us know your thoughts on the episode and connect with us at one of the links below! Synopsis When Puss in Boots discovers that his passion for adventure has taken its toll and he has burned through eight of his nine lives, he launches an epic journey to restore them by finding the mythical Last Wish.   Let us know your thoughts on the episode and connect with us at one of the links below. If you think we're wrong about the show, send us a message!   Social links Follow us on Instagram :https://www.instagram.com/filleracademy/ Follow us on Twitter : https://twitter.com/filleracademy Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/FillerAcademyPodcast TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@filleracademypodcast? Reach out and send us an email : filleracademypodcast@gmail.com   Episode Links If you'd like to see what the anime community thought of it, check it out here! https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3915174/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_2   How we determine what is filler:  www.animefillerlist.com

The Legends of Vox Machina! We watched the up to episode 9 of season 2. The series is based off the D&D 5e campaign run by the popular company/group, Critical Role. We discuss our thoughts on the animation, story, and the comparison between this show and the original source material.   MASSIVE spoiler warning so listen past the spoiler free intro at your own risk.  With that out of the way... is it Thursday yet? Let us know your thoughts on the episode and connect with us at one of the links below! Synopsis After saving the realm from evil and destruction at the hands of the most terrifying power couple in Exandria, Vox Machina is faced with saving the world once again-this time, from a sinister group of dragons known as the Chroma Conclave.   Show Info The show is aired only in 2022 and currently has 24 episodes with a 3rd season confirmed. It was produced by studio Titmouse who is know for other shows such as : Big Mouth, Metalocalypse,  and Superjail!   Let us know your thoughts on the episode and connect with us at one of the links below. If you think we're wrong about the show, send us a message!   Social links Follow us on Instagram :https://www.instagram.com/filleracademy/ Follow us on Twitter : https://twitter.com/filleracademy Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/FillerAcademyPodcast TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@filleracademypodcast? Reach out and send us an email : filleracademypodcast@gmail.com   Episode Links If you'd like to see what the anime community thought of it, check it out here! https://myanimelist.net/anime/40351/Pokemon_2019   How we determine what is filler:  www.animefillerlist.com

Beast Wars: Transformers! Not anime, but any excuse for us to relive our childhood is good enough for us! With the new Transformers movie to come out in 2023, we thought we would revisit this classic and see how it holds up. Join us for some good ol' transforming fun! Synopsis Beast Wars: Transformers (titled Beasties: Transformers in Canada) is a computer animated television series. It was one of the earliest CGI television shows. The series is set in the future of the "original" Transformers franchise, 300 years after the events of The Transformers, and features the Maximals and Predacons, descendants of the Autobots and Decepticons respectively. While engaged in battle, small teams from each faction crash land on an unknown planet, and must find a way to return home while continuing their war.   Show Info Debuted in 1996 and ended on March 7, 1999 for a total of 52 episodes, serving as the flagship of the Transformers: Beast Wars franchise. Produced by Alliance Films which is noteable for other such shows as: Reboot, Trailer Park Boys, and Andromeda.   Let us know your thoughts on the episode and connect with us at one of the links below. If you think we're wrong about the show, send us a message!   Social links Follow us on Instagram :https://www.instagram.com/filleracademy/ Follow us on Twitter : https://twitter.com/filleracademy Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/FillerAcademyPodcast TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@filleracademypodcast? Reach out and send us an email : filleracademypodcast@gmail.com   How we determine what is filler:  www.animefillerlist.com

Full Metal Panic! was the topic du jour. We watched filler episodes 13 and 14. Finally did it...again, folks, got Ken to watch a mech anime. Pretty successful year in the podcast I'd say! Are you a fan of mech and weird humour? This show might be for you, tune-in and find out. Synopsis On a new day in the Kanto region, Satoshi gets invited by Professor Yukinari Ookido over to Professor Sakuragi's lab-opening ceremony in Vermillion City. During the ceremonial speech, Professor Sakuragi receives an alert of a possibly rare Pokémon appearing in Vermillion City's harbor, leading Satoshi and the other trainers to rush to the area in hopes of finding the mysterious Pokémon. At the harbor, they find Lugia—a Legendary Pokémon—engaged in combat with other trainers.   Show Info Full Metal Panic aired only in 2002 and ran for 24 episodes. It was produced by studio Gonzo who is know for other anime such as : Hellsing, Afro Samurai, Gantz, and many others.   Let us know your thoughts on the episode and connect with us at one of the links below. If you think we're wrong about the show, send us a message!   Social links Follow us on Instagram :https://www.instagram.com/filleracademy/ Follow us on Twitter : https://twitter.com/filleracademy Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/FillerAcademyPodcast TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@filleracademypodcast? Reach out and send us an email : filleracademypodcast@gmail.com   Episode Links If you'd like to see what the anime community thought of it, check it out here! https://myanimelist.net/anime/40351/Pokemon_2019   How we determine what is filler:  www.animefillerlist.com

Since we are MHA Stan's, we decided to watch some OVAs! Some of the only content that is filler in the series. We watched both OVAs from season 5: HLB & Laugh! As if you are in hell. Join us for a totally objective discussion about these episodes, that is definitely NOT coloured by our love of the series...PLUS ULTRA! Synopsis Episode 1: HLB HLB stands for "Hero League of Baseball"—it is a baseball league founded by pro-heroes who love baseball! It's game day! The last game of HLB championship is between Gang Orca and Shishido's two rival agencies. They form a team ("Orcas" and "Lionels") to compete.  Episode 2: Laugh! As if you are in hell Deku, Bakugo, and Todoroki participate in an internship under the No.1 hero, Endeavor's agency. One of their tasks these days is to find a villain ("Smiley") who draws doodles in the city. One day, Smiley draws a doodle on Endeavor's house! Being furious, Endeavor himself and the 1-A trio go out to get the villain' however, Smiley's Quirk turns out to be something ridiculous but powerful.   Show Info These two OVAs came out in June 2022. It was produced by studio Bones who is know for other anime such as : Mob Psycho 100, Fullmetal Alchemist, Bunguo Stray Dogs, and many more!   Let us know your thoughts on the episode and connect with us at one of the links below. If you think we're wrong about the show, send us a message!   Social links Follow us on Instagram :https://www.instagram.com/filleracademy/ Follow us on Twitter : https://twitter.com/filleracademy Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/FillerAcademyPodcast TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@filleracademypodcast? Reach out and send us an email : filleracademypodcast@gmail.com   Episode Links If you'd like to see what the anime community thought of it, check it out here! https://myanimelist.net/anime/51781/Boku_no_Hero_Academia_ONA   How we determine what is filler:  www.animefillerlist.com

With the new year, we say goodbye to 2022 and all of the anime it has brought us! We spend this episode looking back on the good and the bad and what we're most excited for in 2023. We discuss: Top 3 from the podcast Least favourite from the podcast Sleeper pick Top 3 of the year Favourite not an anime Hyped for in 2023   Tune-in and see if you agree with our picks! Connect with us at one of the links below. If you think we're wrong about the show, send us a message!   Social links Follow us on Instagram :https://www.instagram.com/filleracademy/ Follow us on Twitter : https://twitter.com/filleracademy Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/FillerAcademyPodcast TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@filleracademypodcast? Reach out and send us an email : filleracademypodcast@gmail.com   Episode Links How we determine what is filler:  www.animefillerlist.com

This week we watched episoded 1 and 2 of Gintama. Why are they filler? We don't know, but we're here to watch anime and not ask questions!  Synopsis Edo is a city that was home to the vigor and ambition of samurai across the country. However, following feudal Japan's surrender to powerful aliens known as the "Amanto," those aspirations now seem unachievable.  Enter Gintoki Sakata, an eccentric silver-haired man who always carries around a wooden sword and maintains his stature as a samurai despite the ban.   Show Info This series ran from 2006 to 2010 for a total of 201 episodes. It was produced by studio Sunrise who is know for other anime such as : Inuyasha, Code Geass, Cowboy Bebop, and many more.   Let us know your thoughts on the episode and connect with us at one of the links below. If you think we're wrong about the show, send us a message!   Social links Follow us on Instagram :https://www.instagram.com/filleracademy/ Follow us on Twitter : https://twitter.com/filleracademy Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/FillerAcademyPodcast TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@filleracademypodcast? Reach out and send us an email : filleracademypodcast@gmail.com   Episode Links If you'd like to see what the anime community thought of it, check it out here! https://myanimelist.net/anime/918/Gintama   How we determine what is filler:  www.animefillerlist.com

FINALLY our boy Ash (Satoshi) did it and became champ! We wanted to celebrate this accomplishment after 20+ years of waiting by watching eps 129-132, the championship battle. Let us know what team composition you'd pick for Ash's ultimate team! Synopsis On a new day in the Kanto region, Satoshi gets invited by Professor Yukinari Ookido over to Professor Sakuragi's lab-opening ceremony in Vermillion City. During the ceremonial speech, Professor Sakuragi receives an alert of a possibly rare Pokémon appearing in Vermillion City's harbor, leading Satoshi and the other trainers to rush to the area in hopes of finding the mysterious Pokémon. At the harbor, they find Lugia—a Legendary Pokémon—engaged in combat with other trainers.   Show Info Pokemon has been running for a very long time but Master Journeys started in 2019 and is still currently airing. It was produced by studio OLM who is know for other anime such as : all of Pokemon, Odd Taxi, Berserk (90s series), and many more!   Let us know your thoughts on the episode and connect with us at one of the links below. If you think we're wrong about the show, send us a message!   Social links Follow us on Instagram :https://www.instagram.com/filleracademy/ Follow us on Twitter : https://twitter.com/filleracademy Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/FillerAcademyPodcast TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@filleracademypodcast? Reach out and send us an email : filleracademypodcast@gmail.com   Episode Links If you'd like to see what the anime community thought of it, check it out here! https://myanimelist.net/anime/40351/Pokemon_2019   How we determine what is filler:  www.animefillerlist.com

Yu-Gi-Oh! GX is the topic this week and we watched filler episodes 47(Chazz-anova) and 54(Champion or Chazz-been). Two episodes focused almost solely on the character Chazz in the dub version. This is the third Yu-Gi-Oh series we've covered so let us know what your favourite one is ! Synopsis In the world of Duel Monsters, a new generation of duelists await their turn to bid for the highest title: The King of Games. As an aspiring duelist, the happy-go-lucky Juudai Yuuki enrolls at the Duel Academy, a reputable institution tasked with nurturing these potential challengers.   Show Info This series ran from 2004 to 2008 for a total of 180 episodes. It was produced by studio Gallop who is know for other anime such as : Initial D(first stage), Digimon Adventure, all of Yu-Gi-Oh, and much more.   Let us know your thoughts on the episode and connect with us at one of the links below. If you think we're wrong about the show, send us a message! Special Link  Beyblade Burst SURGE: We Got The Spin Social links Follow us on Instagram :https://www.instagram.com/filleracademy/ Follow us on Twitter : https://twitter.com/filleracademy Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/FillerAcademyPodcast TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@filleracademypodcast? Reach out and send us an email : filleracademypodcast@gmail.com   Episode Links If you'd like to see what the anime community thought of it, check it out here! https://myanimelist.net/anime/482/YuGiOh__Duel_Monsters_GX   How we determine what is filler:  www.animefillerlist.com

One Piece Red! It has finally reached the shores of North America in early November and we were lucky enough to be able to watch it opening night. HUGE SPOILERS in this episode so be forewarned but we hope that you watch the movie and join the conversation with us!   Tune-in and let us know what you thought of the movie at any of the social links below!   Synopsis Luffy and the Straw Hat Crew arrive at Uta's first ever live concert, where many fans have gathered to enjoy the diva's otherworldly singing. Due to a childhood trauma, Uta bears a deep-seated hatred for pirates; her happy reunion with Luffy is cut short when she learns that he has since become one. Luffy's refusal to change his ways results in Uta unleashing her powers on the Straw Hats.   Show Info This movie came out in August 2022  and will come to Crunchyroll in the near future. It was  produced by Toei known for making classics: Dragon Ball, Toriko , Digimon, and many other great anime.   Let us know your thoughts on the episode and connect with us at one of the links below. If you think we're wrong about the show, send us a message!   Social links Follow us on Instagram :https://www.instagram.com/filleracademy/ Follow us on Twitter : https://twitter.com/filleracademy Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/FillerAcademyPodcast TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@filleracademypodcast? Reach out and send us an email : filleracademypodcast@gmail.com   Episode Links If you'd like to see what the anime community thought of it, check it out here! https://myanimelist.net/anime/50410/One_Piece_Film__Red   How we determine what is filler:  www.animefillerlist.com

This week we watched Pokemon: Secrets of the Jungle, a fairly new Pokemon movie on Netflix. While the series technically doesn't have filler, we thought this stand alone movie passes the filler test. Tune-in and let us know what you thought of the movie at any of the social links below!   Synopsis The new film's story is set in Okoya Forest, a Pokémon paradise protected by strict rules that forbid outsiders from setting foot inside. The film centers on Koko, a boy who was raised by Pokémon and also considers himself as one, treating the Mythical Pokémon Zarude as his father.   Show Info This movie came out in December 2020 and currently available on Netflix. It was  produced by OLM known for making shows such as: all Pokemon products, Odd Taxi, and Berserk (1997).   Let us know your thoughts on the episode and connect with us at one of the links below. If you think we're wrong about the show, send us a message!   Social links Follow us on Instagram :https://www.instagram.com/filleracademy/ Follow us on Twitter : https://twitter.com/filleracademy Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/FillerAcademyPodcast TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@filleracademypodcast? Reach out and send us an email : filleracademypodcast@gmail.com   Episode Links If you'd like to see what the anime community thought of it, check it out here! https://myanimelist.net/anime/40881/Pokemon_Movie_23   How we determine what is filler:  www.animefillerlist.com

Fullmetal Alchemist!(NOT Brotherhood) is on the docket for this week. We decided to watched the filler episodes 11 and 12, where the series begins to diverge from Brotherhood. Take a step back into the past with us, and let us know what you thought of the episodes!   Synopsis Edward Elric, a young, brilliant alchemist, has lost much in his twelve-year life: when he and his brother Alphonse try to resurrect their dead mother through the forbidden act of human transmutation, Edward loses his brother as well as two of his limbs. With his supreme alchemy skills, Edward binds Alphonse's soul to a large suit of armor.   Show Info The series ran from 2003 to 2004 for a total of 51 episodes. It was  produced by studio Bones known for making shows such as: My Hero Academia, Mob Psycho 100, Bungou Stray Dogs, and many more amazing titles.   Let us know your thoughts on the episode and connect with us at one of the links below. If you think we're wrong about the show, send us a message!   Social links Follow us on Instagram :https://www.instagram.com/filleracademy/ Follow us on Twitter : https://twitter.com/filleracademy Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/FillerAcademyPodcast TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@filleracademypodcast? Reach out and send us an email : filleracademypodcast@gmail.com   Episode Links If you'd like to see what the anime community thought of it, check it out here! https://myanimelist.net/anime/121/Fullmetal_Alchemist   How we determine what is filler:  www.animefillerlist.com

Cyberpunk: Edgerunners ! This week we take a break from filler and let you know what we thought of the series created by CD Projekt Red.    Synopsis Dreams are doomed to die in Night City, a futuristic Californian metropolis. As a teenager living in the city's slums, David Martinez is trying to fulfill his mother's lifelong wish for him to reach the top of Arasaka, but he has other plans for what he wants his life to become.   Show Info The show aired 2022 and is a one off. It was  produced by Studio Trigger known for making shows such as: Kill la Kill, Star Wars: Visions, Little Witch Academy, and more.   Let us know your thoughts on the episode and connect with us at one of the links below. If you think we're wrong about the show, send us a message!   Social links Follow us on Instagram :https://www.instagram.com/filleracademy/ Follow us on Twitter : https://twitter.com/filleracademy Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/FillerAcademyPodcast TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@filleracademypodcast? Reach out and send us an email : filleracademypodcast@gmail.com   Episode Links If you'd like to see what the anime community thought of it, check it out here! https://myanimelist.net/anime/42310/Cyberpunk__Edgerunners   How we determine what is filler:  www.animefillerlist.com

This week we watched a cult classic, Hellsing (not Ultimate), specifically the filler episodes 8 & 9. Was it definitely anime, yes! Was it worth the watch? ...tune-in and find out!   Synopsis Hellsing, an organization specializing in dealing with supernatural threats, is called in to eliminate a vampire that is turning the villagers of Cheddar into ghouls. To put an end to this, the leader of the organization, Sir Integra Fairbrook Wingates Hellsing, dispatches her most formidable asset: a powerful vampire known as Alucard.   Show Info The movie aired in 2001 to 2002  for only 10 episodes. It was  produced by Studio Gonzo known for making shows such as: Afro Samurai,  Full Metal Panic , Gantz, and several more!   Let us know your thoughts on the episode and connect with us at one of the links below. If you think we're wrong about the show, send us a message!   Social links Follow us on Instagram :https://www.instagram.com/filleracademy/ Follow us on Twitter : https://twitter.com/filleracademy Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/FillerAcademyPodcast TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@filleracademypodcast? Reach out and send us an email : filleracademypodcast@gmail.com   Episode Links If you'd like to see what the anime community thought of it, check it out here! https://myanimelist.net/anime/270/Hellsing   How we determine what is filler:  www.animefillerlist.com

Stepping back out of shonen and also filler this week we watched Initial D: Third Stage! The well known racing anime from the early 2000s. With a great sound track and some questionable animation we wanted to step out of our comfort zone. Step into gear and hit that play button!   Synopsis Takumi Fujiwara is a skilled street racer, but he suffers a crushing loss against the team Emperor's leader Kyoichi Sudou due to his AE86 experiencing an engine failure. Doubting his abilities, the recent high school graduate is then approached by the Akagi RedSuns' team leader Ryousuke Takahashi, who proposes the formation of a professional street racing team. Although it would be the ideal way to improve as a street racer, Takumi remains undecided.   Show Info The movie aired in 2001 and is the first movie of the series. It was  produced by Studio Deen known for making shows such as: Log Horizon, Fate/Stay Night, and KonoSuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World!   Let us know your thoughts on the episode and connect with us at one of the links below. If you think we're wrong about the show, send us a message!   Social links Follow us on Instagram :https://www.instagram.com/filleracademy/ Follow us on Twitter : https://twitter.com/filleracademy Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/FillerAcademyPodcast TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@filleracademypodcast? Reach out and send us an email : filleracademypodcast@gmail.com   Episode Links If you'd like to see what the anime community thought of it, check it out here! https://myanimelist.net/anime/187/Initial_D_Third_Stage   How we determine what is filler:  www.animefillerlist.com

This week's episode is Bleach: The DiamondDust Rebellion! We decided to watch this filler movie partly due to the hype of the return of the anime this Fall. But how does it rank against the other two movies we've done so far? Tune in and find out!   Assigned to protect a royal procession transporting a powerful artifact called the "Ouin," Squad 10 gathers in the human world as Captain Toushirou Hitsugaya and Lieutenant Rangiku Matsumoto observe the area cautiously. However, the caravan is suddenly struck by a group of assailants who wreak havoc on the procession, stealing the Ouin in the process.   The movie aired in 2007 and is the second movie of the series. It was  produced by Pierrot studio known for making shows such as: Naruto, Black Clover, Tokyo Ghoul, and much more.   Let us know your thoughts on the episode and connect with us at one of the links below. If you think we're wrong about the show, send us a message!   Social links Follow us on Instagram :https://www.instagram.com/filleracademy/ Follow us on Twitter : https://twitter.com/filleracademy Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/FillerAcademyPodcast TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@filleracademypodcast? Reach out and send us an email : filleracademypodcast@gmail.com   Episode Links If you'd like to see what the anime community thought of it, check it out here! https://myanimelist.net/anime/2889/Bleach_The_DiamondDust_Rebellion   How we determine what is filler:  www.animefillerlist.com

This week we watched The Prince of Tennis,  one of the two notable tennis anime. We specifically chose episodes 70 and 115 the two filler episodes where they actually don't play any tennis!    At the request of his father, tennis prodigy Ryouma Echizen has returned from America and is ready to take the Japanese tennis scene by storm. Aiming to become the best tennis player in the country, he enrolls in Seishun Academy—home to one of the best middle school tennis teams in Japan..   The show aired from 2001 -2015 for a total of 178 episodes with breaks in the series. It was  produced Trans Arts studio known for making shows such as: Medabots, Vampire Hunter D, and The Beast Player Erin.   Let us know your thoughts on the episode and connect with us at one of the links below. If you think we're wrong about the show, send us a message!   Social links Follow us on Instagram :https://www.instagram.com/filleracademy/ Follow us on Twitter : https://twitter.com/filleracademy Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/FillerAcademyPodcast TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@filleracademypodcast? Reach out and send us an email : filleracademypodcast@gmail.com   Episode Links If you'd like to see what the anime community thought of it, check it out here! https://myanimelist.net/anime/22/Tennis_no_Ouji-sama   How we determine what is filler:  www.animefillerlist.com

September has arrived which means Fall 2022 anime are just around the corner! This episode we talk about the big upcoming anime this fall, both new and returning, and give our thoughts and recommendations on them. In the episode we discuss My Hero Academia: Season 6 Bleach Thousand-year Blood War Chainsaw Man (new) Bluelock (new) Spy x Family part 2 Mob Psycho 100: season 3 To Your Eternity: season 2 Suzume's Door-locking (movie) That Time I got Reincarnated as a Slime : Scarlet Bond (movie) There was a lot to cover but we tried to remain as spoiler free as possible for any of the returning anime or ones we have read the manga for. Join us this fall in watching these awesome shows!   Let us know your thoughts on the episode and connect with us at one of the links below. If you think we're wrong about the show, send us a message!   Social links Follow us on Instagram :https://www.instagram.com/filleracademy/ Follow us on Twitter : https://twitter.com/filleracademy Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/FillerAcademyPodcast TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@filleracademypodcast? Reach out and send us an email : filleracademypodcast@gmail.com   Episode Links If you'd like to see what the anime community thought of it, check it out here! https://myanimelist.net/anime/season/2022/fall   How we determine what is filler:  www.animefillerlist.com

Dragon Ball Super : Super Hero! Finally it has arrived in North America and we watched it! HUGE spoiler warnings but as always the first minute or two we provide some spoiler free thoughts so go watch the movie and then join us in the conversation!   The Red Ribbon Army was once destroyed by Goku. Individuals who carry on its spirit have created the ultimate androids -- Gamma 1 and Gamma 2. However, these two androids call themselves superheroes and start attacking Piccolo and Gohan.   Brand new movie originally airing on June 11, 2022 . It was  produced by infamous Toei Animation known for making some of anime's staples such as: Toriko, One Piece, Digimon Adventures, and many more.   Let us know your thoughts on the episode and connect with us at one of the links below. If you think we're wrong about the show, send us a message!   Social links Follow us on Instagram :https://www.instagram.com/filleracademy/ Follow us on Twitter : https://twitter.com/filleracademy Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/FillerAcademyPodcast TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@filleracademypodcast? Reach out and send us an email : filleracademypodcast@gmail.com   Episode Links If you'd like to see what the anime community thought of it, check it out here! https://myanimelist.net/anime/48903/Dragon_Ball_Super__Super_Hero   How we determine what is filler:  www.animefillerlist.com

After 6 months Host Pick Part 2 has arrived!! To recap, we each nominated an anime for the other to watch that isn't something they would normally. For the second half Phil watched Ken's suggestion Hajime no Ippo! Episodes 1-60 were watched just right after Ippo's first title match.    The show aired from 2000 to 2014 with a total of 127 episodes over three parts. It was  produced by Madhouse , known for making some popular shows such as : Hunter x Hunter, Death Note, One Punch Man, and many more.   Let us know your thoughts on the episode and connect with us at one of the links below. If you think we're wrong about the show, send us a message!   Social links Follow us on Instagram :https://www.instagram.com/filleracademy/ Follow us on Twitter : https://twitter.com/filleracademy Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/FillerAcademyPodcast TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@filleracademypodcast? Reach out and send us an email : filleracademypodcast@gmail.com   Episode Links If you'd like to see what the anime community thought of it, check it out here! https://myanimelist.net/anime/263/Hajime_no_Ippo   How we determine what is filler:  www.animefillerlist.com

This week we go back to one of the OG's of filler anime, Naruto! We watched episodes 170 & 171 of Naruto Shippuden, a two part filler arc: The Quest for the Fourth Hokage's Legacy.   Naruto, Sakura, and Team 10 take on the oncoming challenges in order to find the secret technique and break the previous record set by the Fourth Hokage, but Naruto's impulsive action leads the group into various troubles.   The show aired from 2007to 2017 with a total of 500episodes . It was  produced by Pierrot studios, known for making some popular shows such as : Bleach, Black Clover, Tokyo Ghoul, and many more.   Let us know your thoughts on the episode and connect with us at one of the links below. If you think we're wrong about the show, send us a message!   Social links Follow us on Instagram :https://www.instagram.com/filleracademy/ Follow us on Twitter : https://twitter.com/filleracademy Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/FillerAcademyPodcast TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@filleracademypodcast? Reach out and send us an email : filleracademypodcast@gmail.com   Episode Links If you'd like to see what the anime community thought of it, check it out here! https://naruto.fandom.com/wiki/Big_Adventure!_The_Quest_for_the_Fourth_Hokage   How we determine what is filler:  www.animefillerlist.com

We've had first One Piece , what about second One Piece? We conclude our double header with the G-8 Filler arc. One of the best filler arcs in all of the anime and could easily be mistaken for canon. This filler arc takes place directly after the Straw Hats exit the Sky Island  but before Water 7.    When the Straw Hats  land in the middle of the marine base G-8, they are forced to abandon their ship, as many marines immediately spring upon it. Separated, the crewmates are forced to disguise themselves and try to find a way out of the base, which is comprised of a huge mountain surrounded by water, and then a ring of sheer rock cliffs that form a wall of sorts.   The film came out in 2009 with a run time just shy of 2 hours. It was  produced by infamous Toei Animation known for making some of anime's staples such as: Toriko, Dragonball (Z), Digimon Adventures, and many more.   Let us know your thoughts on the episode and connect with us at one of the links below. If you think we're wrong about the show, send us a message!   Social links Follow us on Instagram :https://www.instagram.com/filleracademy/ Follow us on Twitter : https://twitter.com/filleracademy Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/FillerAcademyPodcast TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@filleracademypodcast? Reach out and send us an email : filleracademypodcast@gmail.com   Episode Links If you'd like to see what the anime community thought of it, check it out here! https://onepiece.fandom.com/wiki/G-8_Arc   How we determine what is filler:  www.animefillerlist.com

One Piece is back... well its never left but back for us! This week we watched One Piece Strong World a movie that came out in 2009 . This is first week of a One Piece double header header. Stay tuned next week when we finally get to the infamous G-8 filler arc!   Upon hearing news that islands in East Blue are being destroyed, Monkey D. Luffy and his crew go to investigate. On their way, however, an outlandish pirate ship appears out of the sky, helmed by the infamous pirate Shiki "the Golden Lion". In his quest to defeat the World Government, Shiki kidnaps Nami to be his own navigator and sends the rest of the Straw Hat Pirates to his floating islands as hostages, leaving her in a dilemma.    The film came out in 2009 with a run time just shy of 2 hours. It was  produced by infamous Toei Animation known for making some of anime's staples such as: Toriko, Dragonball (Z), Digimon Adventures, and many more.   Let us know your thoughts on the episode and connect with us at one of the links below. If you think we're wrong about the show, send us a message!   Social links Follow us on Instagram :https://www.instagram.com/filleracademy/ Follow us on Twitter : https://twitter.com/filleracademy Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/FillerAcademyPodcast TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@filleracademypodcast? Reach out and send us an email : filleracademypodcast@gmail.com   Episode Links If you'd like to see what the anime community thought of it, check it out here! https://myanimelist.net/anime/4155/One_Piece_Film__Strong_World   How we determine what is filler:  www.animefillerlist.com

This week we revisted Toriko! episodes 124 & 125 a two filler episode where Toriko and the other Gourmet Kings plus Katsu show off their new acquired skills and power. Toriko even learns a cool new move, will it stick around in canon? We can only hope!   Possessing a unique set of skills, the wild and passionate Gourmet Hunter Toriko is infamous for discovering 2% of all known ingredients. Together with his friend Komatsu—a highly skilled chef working at a five-star hotel—Toriko strives to complete his Full Course Menu of Life. But it isn't going to be easy; in order to obtain the most delicious ingredients, Toriko must battle against obstacles like deadly monsters, evil organizations, and food itself!   Toriko ran from 2011-2014 for 147 episode. It was  produced by infamous Toei Animation known for making some of anime's staples such as: One Piece, Dragonball (Z), Digimon Adventures, and many more.   Let us know your thoughts on the episode and connect with us at one of the links below. If you think we're wrong about the show, send us a message!   Social links Follow us on Instagram :https://www.instagram.com/filleracademy/ Follow us on Twitter : https://twitter.com/filleracademy Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/FillerAcademyPodcast TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@filleracademypodcast? Reach out and send us an email : filleracademypodcast@gmail.com   Episode Links If you'd like to see what the anime community thought of it, check it out here! https://myanimelist.net/anime/10033/Toriko   How we determine what is filler:  www.animefillerlist.com

For this week's episode we look back to the early 2000s and watched Inuyasha! Episodes 133 & 134 : The Woman Who Loved Sesshomaru . A mini filler arc where a woman named Sara encounters Sesshomaru and his group, stating that she had first seen him some time before, and claims that she can help grant his wish.   Inuyasha ran from 2000-2004 for 167 episode. It was  produced by Sunrise known for some amazing works such as: Cowboy Bebop, Gintama, and Code Geass.    Let us know your thoughts on the episode and connect with us at one of the links below. If you think we're wrong about the show, send us a message!   Social links Follow us on Instagram :https://www.instagram.com/filleracademy/ Follow us on Twitter : https://twitter.com/filleracademy Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/FillerAcademyPodcast TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@filleracademypodcast? Reach out and send us an email : filleracademypodcast@gmail.com   Episode Links If you'd like to see what the anime community thought of it, check it out here! https://myanimelist.net/anime/249/InuYasha   How we determine what is filler:  www.animefillerlist.com

This week's episode we watched Bubble a beautifully done anime movie that aired on April 28th 2022 on Netflix. We decided to take a break to review this new movie since we were excited about it since the first trailer in 2021.   The story is set in Tokyo, after bubbles that broke the laws of gravity rained down upon the world. Cut off from the outside world, Tokyo has become a playground for a group of young people who have lost their families, acting as a battlefield for parkour team battles as they leap from building to building.   This is a new anime movie  produced by Wit Studio known for some amazing works such as: Attack on Titan, Spy x Family, Vinland Saga, and Great Pretender.    Let us know your thoughts on the episode and connect with us at one of the links below. If you think we're wrong about the show, send us a message!   Social links Follow us on Instagram :https://www.instagram.com/filleracademy/ Follow us on Twitter : https://twitter.com/filleracademy Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/FillerAcademyPodcast TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@filleracademypodcast? Reach out and send us an email : filleracademypodcast@gmail.com   Episode Links If you'd like to see what the anime community thought of it, check it out here! https://myanimelist.net/anime/50549/Bubble   How we determine what is filler:  www.animefillerlist.com

This week we watched ep.227 of Gintama and ep.26 of SKET Dance, two crossover filler episodes!   In order to celebrate their latest milestone the Yorozuya are forced to do a collaboration with the gang from Sket Dance, even if their past collaborations really only came down to them ripping off other series with silly parodies.   Gintama had 367 episodes and ran from 2006 to 2018 with periods of cancellation and renewal,  it was produced by Sunrise studios mostly. A studio also known for: Cowboy Bebop, Code Geass, and Sgt. Frog   SKET Dance had 77 episodes and ran from 2011 to 2012 it was produced by Tatsunoko Production Anime. A studio also know for: Neon Genesis Evangelion, Psycho Pass 2, and Metal Fight Beyblade   Let us know your thoughts on the episode and connect with us at one of the links below. If you think we're wrong about the show, send us a message!   Social links Follow us on Instagram :https://www.instagram.com/filleracademy/ Follow us on Twitter : https://twitter.com/filleracademy Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/FillerAcademyPodcast TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@filleracademypodcast? Reach out and send us an email : filleracademypodcast@gmail.com   Episode Links If you'd like to see what the anime community thought of it, check it out here! https://myanimelist.net/anime/9863/SKET_Dance https://myanimelist.net/anime/918/Gintama  How we determine what is filler:  www.animefillerlist.com

Taking a break from filler this week, this episode we talk about our thoughts and impressions on the first three episodes of Spy x Family.   For the agent known as "Twilight," no order is too tall if it is for the sake of peace. Operating as Westalis' master spy, Twilight works tirelessly to prevent extremists from sparking a war with neighboring country Ostania. For his latest mission, he must investigate Ostanian politician, Donovan Desmond, by infiltrating his son's school: the prestigious Eden Academy. Thus, the agent faces the most difficult task of his career: get married, have a child, and play family.   This is a new anime being produced by two studios that pump out amazing works: Wit Studio and CloverWorks. Wit Studio known for: Attack on Titan, Vinland Saga, and Great Pretender. CloverWorks known for: Wonder Egg Priority, The Promised Neverland, and Horimiya.   Will you be following this anime for the rest of the season? Let us know your thoughts on the episode and connect with us at one of the links below. If you think we're wrong about the show, send us a message!   Social links Follow us on Instagram :https://www.instagram.com/filleracademy/ Follow us on Twitter : https://twitter.com/filleracademy Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/FillerAcademyPodcast TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@filleracademypodcast? Reach out and send us an email : filleracademypodcast@gmail.com   Episode Links If you'd like to see what the anime community thought of it, check it out here! https://myanimelist.net/anime/50265/Spy_x_Family   How we determine what is filler:  www.animefillerlist.com

My Hero Academia filler? Well maybe not exactly... but as close as we could find! This week we watched episodes : 32. Everyone's Internships: An anime canon episode where  it follows Froppy and her internship with Seal -hero Selkie.   55. Class 1-A: Mixed canon/filler episode where the filler deals with Todoroki taking on a ninja school. Al while  Momo, Froppy, Jiro, and Shoji face off against Sieai Academy in a battle of tactical strategy.   104. Long Time No See, Selkie: A full blown filler episode where Ryuku and her new sidekicks Froppy, Ochaco, and Nejire team up with Selkie to take down some drug smugglers.   This anime is currently still in production starting from 2016 with a current total of 113 episodes. Produced by Bones,  a studio also known for: Full Metal Alchemist, Mob Psycho, Bungo Stray Dogs, and many more quality shows.   Let us know your thoughts on the episode and connect with us at one of the links below. If you think we're wrong about the show, send us a message! Social links Follow us on Instagram :https://www.instagram.com/filleracademy/ Follow us on Twitter : https://twitter.com/filleracademy Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/FillerAcademyPodcast TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@filleracademypodcast? Reach out and send us an email : filleracademypodcast@gmail.com   Episode Links If you'd like to see what the anime community thought of it, check it out here! https://myanimelist.net/anime/31964/Boku_no_Hero_Academia   How we determine what is filler:  www.animefillerlist.com

This week's we watched Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's, episodes 77 & 78 : Dawn of the Duel Board mini-arc. The world of dueling has evolved, with Riding Duels becoming the peak of entertainment for the residents of Neo Domino City. They are played on D-Wheels, a hybrid between Duel Disks and motorbikes. After the mechanically skilled Yuusei managed to build his own D-Wheel, his former friend Jack Atlas stole it alongside Yuusei's best card, Stardust Dragon; ditching their decrepit hometown of Satellite, he escaped to Neo Domino City. This anime ran from 2008 to 2011 for a total of 154 episodes. Produced by Gallop Anime,  a studio also known for: Initial D First Stage,  Rurouni Kenshin, and several other variations of the Yu-Gi-Oh series.   Let us know your thoughts on the episode and connect with us at one of the links below. If you think we're wrong about the show, send us a message! Social links Follow us on Instagram :https://www.instagram.com/filleracademy/ Follow us on Twitter : https://twitter.com/filleracademy Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/FillerAcademyPodcast TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@filleracademypodcast? Reach out and send us an email : filleracademypodcast@gmail.com   Episode Links If you'd like to see what the anime community thought of it, check it out here! https://myanimelist.net/anime/3972/YuGiOh_5Ds   How we determine what is filler:  www.animefillerlist.com

This week's we watched 79 & 80 of Fist of the North Star!  In the year 19XX, after being betrayed and left for dead, bravehearted warrior Kenshirou wanders a post-apocalyptic wasteland on a quest to track down his rival, Shin, who has kidnapped his beloved fiancée Yuria. During his journey, Kenshirou makes use of his deadly fighting form, Hokuto Shinken, to defend the helpless from bloodthirsty ravagers. It isn't long before his exploits begin to attract the attention of greater enemies, like warlords and rival martial artists, and Keshirou finds himself involved with more than he originally bargained for. This anime ran from 1984 to 1987 for a total of 109 episodes. Produced by studio Toei Animation, a studio that needs no introduction but in case you don't know them they produce One Piece, DBZ, and Toriko .   We're not going to lie it was a rough one but let us know your thoughts on the episode and connect with us at one of the links below. If you think we're wrong about the show, send us a message! Social links Follow us on Instagram :https://www.instagram.com/filleracademy/ Follow us on Twitter : https://twitter.com/filleracademy Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/FillerAcademyPodcast TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@filleracademypodcast? Reach out and send us an email : filleracademypodcast@gmail.com   Episode Links If you'd like to see what the anime community thought of it, check it out here! https://myanimelist.net/anime/967/Hokuto_no_Ken   How we determine what is filler:  www.animefillerlist.com

This week's episode is Hayate the Combat Butler, episodes 27 & 28. Hayate Ayasaki, abandoned by his parents after accumulating a debt of over one hundred fifty million yen. He runs into Nagi Sanzenin, a young girl whom he decides to try and kidnap to pay for his family's massive debt. However, Nagi believes he is confessing his love to her. After saving her from real kidnappers, Hayate is hired as Nagi's personal butler. Highly skilled but cursed with the world's worst luck, Hayate gets straight to work serving his employer all the while trying to deal with the many misfortunes that befall him. This anime ran from 2007 to 2008 for a total of 52 episodes. Produced by studio SynergySP, a studio known for titles such as: InitialD, the Major series, and  B-Daman.   Let us know your thoughts on the episode and connect with us at one of the links below! Social links Follow us on Instagram :https://www.instagram.com/filleracademy/ Follow us on Twitter : https://twitter.com/filleracademy Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/FillerAcademyPodcast TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@filleracademypodcast? Reach out and send us an email : filleracademypodcast@gmail.com   Episode Links If you'd like to see what the anime community thought of it, check it out here! https://myanimelist.net/anime/2026/Hayate_no_Gotoku   How we determine what is filler:  www.animefillerlist.com

This week we watched Pokemon: Sun & Moon --Ultra Legends, episodes 22-24. Although Pokemon is canon to itself we found these three episodes to fit the filler mold nicely .  Ash's mother wins a free vacation to Melemele Island of the beautiful Alola region, which is filled with lots of new Pokemon and even variations of familiar faces. Eager to explore the island, Ash and Pikachu run wild with excitement the pair eventually stumbles upon the Pokemon School, an institution where students come to learn more about these fascinating creatures. This season debuted in 2016 and ran until 2019. Produced by studio OLM, a studio known for all things Pokemon but also such titles as: Odd Taxi, Berserk, and Komi Can't Communicate.   Let us know your thoughts on the episode and connect with us at one of the links below! Social links Follow us on Instagram :https://www.instagram.com/filleracademy/ Follow us on Twitter : https://twitter.com/filleracademy Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/FillerAcademyPodcast TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@filleracademypodcast? Reach out and send us an email : filleracademypodcast@gmail.com   Episode Links If you'd like to see what the anime community thought of it, check it out here! https://myanimelist.net/anime/34034/Pokemon_Sun___Moon   How we determine what is filler:  www.animefillerlist.com https://www.reddit.com/r/pokemonanime/comments/ny7exg/sun_and_moon_filler_list_analysissomewhat/ 

Special Episode for a special week, we're talking Jujutsu Kaisen 0. With the North American release being March 18th this episode contains MASSIVE spoilers so be sure to watch the movie before joining the conversation! Like many, we love JJK, join us as we break down this movie in our normal fashion. Let us know your thoughts on the episode and connect with us at one of the links below!   Social links Follow us on Instagram :https://www.instagram.com/filleracademy/ Follow us on Twitter : https://twitter.com/filleracademy Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/FillerAcademyPodcast TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@filleracademypodcast? Reach out and send us an email : filleracademypodcast@gmail.com   Episode Links If you'd like to see what the anime community thought of it, check it out here! https://myanimelist.net/anime/48561/Jujutsu_Kaisen_0_Movie   How we determine what is filler:  www.animefillerlist.com

Baseball is back! In celebration of the MLB lockout ending we decided to do part 2 of Shonen baseball episodes! We compared them based on how much baseball was played in each episode, which team would be the best, and baseball 'realism'.  This time around we watched: Dorohedoro ep 7 : The All-Star Dream Game. FLCL (Fooly Cooly) ep 4: Full Swing. Pokemon Sun & Moon ep 28: Pulling Out the Pokemon  Base Pepper!   Let us know your thoughts on the episode and connect with us at one of the links below!   Social links Follow us on Instagram :https://www.instagram.com/filleracademy/ Follow us on Twitter : https://twitter.com/filleracademy Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/FillerAcademyPodcast TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@filleracademypodcast? Reach out and send us an email : filleracademypodcast@gmail.com   Episode Links If you'd like to see what the anime community thought of it, check it out here! https://myanimelist.net/anime/6115/Lupin_III_vs_Detective_Conan   How we determine what is filler:  www.animefillerlist.com

Continuing on with the theme of the last two weeks we watched Lupin III vs Detective Conan, the genius detective vs the greatest thief.  During a trip to Japan, Princess Mira finds her double in Ran and takes the opportunity to trade places, which ends with Ran being spirited away to Vesparand with Conan, Zenigata, Kogoro Mouri, Lupin and Fujiko in tow. There they meet a waiting Jigen and solve the mystery of the deaths of the Queen and Prince. This movie special aired way back in 2009. It is a sister-property of Detective Conan produced by TMS Entertainment, a studio who is known for  Dr. Stone, Fruit Baskets, Burning Kabaddi, and more.    Let us know your thoughts on the episode and connect with us at one of the links below!   Social links Follow us on Instagram :https://www.instagram.com/filleracademy/ Follow us on Twitter : https://twitter.com/filleracademy Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/FillerAcademyPodcast TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@filleracademypodcast? Reach out and send us an email : filleracademypodcast@gmail.com   Episode Links If you'd like to see what the anime community thought of it, check it out here! https://myanimelist.net/anime/6115/Lupin_III_vs_Detective_Conan   How we determine what is filler:  www.animefillerlist.com

This week we watched Lupin III : The Castle of Cagliostro a movie taken place sometime in part 2 of the series. The story is about: Arsene Lupin III discovers that the money his latest casino robbery are actually "Gothic Bills," legendary counterfeits. Together with colleague Daisuke Jigen, he heads to the small nation of Cagliostro to investigate the origin of these counterfeits. This movie aired way back in 1979. It is a sister-property of Detective Conan produced by TMS Entertainment, a studio who is known for  Dr. Stone, Fruit Baskets, Burning Kabaddi, and more.    Let us know your thoughts on the episode and connect with us at one of the links below!   Social links Follow us on Instagram :https://www.instagram.com/filleracademy/ Follow us on Twitter : https://twitter.com/filleracademy Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/FillerAcademyPodcast TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@filleracademypodcast? Reach out and send us an email : filleracademypodcast@gmail.com   Episode Links If you'd like to see what the anime community thought of it, check it out here! https://myanimelist.net/anime/235/Detective_Conan?cat=anime   How we determine what is filler:  www.animefillerlist.com

This week we watched Detective Conan, since its one of the longest running anime we decided to watch the filler episodes 29 and 1032, to get an idea of how the show changed with roughly 25 years between the episodes.  Shinichi Kudou, a high school student of astounding talent in detective work who had witness some disturbing illegal activity because of this he had an experimental drug forced upon him, leaving him for dead. However, to his own astonishment, Shinichi lives to see another day, but now in the body of a seven-year-old child. Detective Conan started airing in 1996 and still does to this day. It is a property of TMS Entertainment a studio who is known for  Dr. Stone, Fruit Baskets, Burning Kabaddi, and more.  Let us know your thoughts on the episode and connect with us at one of the links below!   Social links Follow us on Instagram :https://www.instagram.com/filleracademy/ Follow us on Twitter : https://twitter.com/filleracademy Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/FillerAcademyPodcast TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@filleracademypodcast? Reach out and send us an email : filleracademypodcast@gmail.com   Episode Links If you'd like to see what the anime community thought of it, check it out here! https://myanimelist.net/anime/235/Detective_Conan?cat=anime   How we determine what is filler:  www.animefillerlist.com

Welcome everyone to Host Pick, where each co-host gets the other to watch an anime they normally wouldn't. This week Phil makes Ken watch That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime (Tensei shitara Slime Datta Ken). An Isekai about a friendly slime who just wants to live in peace and harmony with all his friends. Can Phil Finally get Ken to admit he likes an Isekai anime? Tune-in and find out! Let us know your thoughts on the episode and connect with us at one of the links below! Social links Follow us on Instagram :https://www.instagram.com/filleracademy/ Follow us on Twitter : https://twitter.com/filleracademy Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/FillerAcademyPodcast TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@filleracademypodcast? Reach out and send us an email : filleracademypodcast@gmail.com   Episode Links If you'd like to see what the anime community thought of it, check it out here! https://myanimelist.net/anime/37430/Tensei_shitara_Slime_Datta_Ken   How we determine what is filler:  www.animefillerlist.com