Nakama Podcast

This week, Sal is joined by digital artist and returning guest, EeveningArt, as well as the musician PvnDvlce (Pan Dulce) to talk about their experiences at San Jose's first ever GalaxyCon and review the ecchi workout anime "Plus-Sized Elf"! Get the Nakama Podcast delivered straight to you (0:00) Introducing EeveningArt and Pvnvlce! (1:26) Plus-Sized Elf REVIEW (15:26) GalaxyCon stories! (45:20) Outro!

Tattoo artist Aarick Alexander, aka x3amGhostx from Sacred8Studios is headlining this week's episode! He and our regular host Sal talk tattoos, anime, anime tattoos, and share stories as well as cover the rom-coms "Pseudo Harem" and "2.5 Dimensional Seduction"! Get the podcast delivered straight to you! (0:00) Introducing x3amghostx! (15:12) Anime recommendations (34:50) Anime tattoo advice (38:24) Pseudo Harem REVIEW (49:16) 2.5 Dimensional Seduction REVIEW (59:50) Where to find x3amghostx (1:00:20) AnimeNYC Coverage @ Substack! Visit the Nakama Podcast online!

On this bite-sized episode, Sal and Peralta discuss the then-current GalaxyCon as well as review "Days with My Stepsister" and "Atri: My Dear Moments" while dining at a local restaurant. For more from the Nakama Podcast, Visit us online Read our coverage and more on Substack! (0:00 Intro) (1:12) GalaxyCon San Jose Day One (4:52) Days with My Stepsiter REVIEW (11:53) Atri: My Dear Moments REVIEW (17:52) Outro

This week, Sal and Peralta talk furbies, stickers, TikTok, and the two anime for the week: "My Deer Friend Nokotan" and "No Longer Allowed in Another World"! Visit the Nakama Podcast Online! (0:00) Intro (4:00) Furbies! (6:05) Nakama Collects on TikTok! (14:05) New stickers! (21:42) My Deer Friend Nokotan REVIEW (33:18) No Longer Allowed in Another World REVIEW (48:52) Outro Want the podcast delivered straight to your inbox? Join us on Substack!

This week is officially our 100th episode! So today, hosts Sal, Peralta, and Cruz talk about some behind-the-scenes changes and together, the three review "Shoshimin: How to Become Ordinary" and "Senpai is an Otokonoko"! Visit the Nakama Podcast online! (0:00) Intro! (1:28) The 100th Episode!! (4:12) GalaxyCon SJ (7:00) AnimeNYC (14:35) Shoshimin REVIEW (26:04) Senpai is an Otokonoko REVIEW (42:22) Outro!

This week, Sal is joined by Rachel Decker, Michelle Ramon, and Sam Davis, from the wonderful lolita fashion brand Belladonna to talk all about their brand - what it is, how it developed, and what's next for them. After, they share their reviews of "Bartender: Glass of God" and "Jellyfish Can't Swim in the Night!" Check out the latest in lolita fashion at belladonnafashions.com For more from the Nakama Podcast, visit us online! (0:00) Introducing Belladonna Fashions! (1:33) Where "Belladonna" comes from (3:30) The intial idea behind the brand (11:25) Downtown San Jose is confusing (13:15) The hardest part of running a brand (17:13) Tips for other fashion creators (20:43) Upcoming convention appearances (24:06) What anime do you watch? (28:33) What got you into anime? (38:29) Dislikes in anime (40:55) Sal gets flamed for liking 'One Piece' (41:41) Sal pushes 'One Piece' anyway (44:52) Anime translation woes (46:50) Favorite anime (49:53) Anime recommendations (51:28) The unfortunate dog reincarnation anime (57:26) Bartender: Glass of God REVIEW (1:19:50) Jellyfish Can't Swim in the Night REVIEW (1:25:05) Outro!

Sal and returning guest/unofficial member of the podcast Houston talk over their experiences attending Fanime 2024 and hosting two panels: "To Be American in Anime" and "The Morbid World of Junji Ito"! Visit the Nakama Podcast online for more content! You can find Houston on Instagram and TikTok! (0:00) Intro! (1:15) Friday! (6:10) Saturday! (7:21) "Sal and the Case of the Broken Phone" (15:19) To Be American in Anime Panel (38:44) Sunday (48:44) The Morbid World of Junji Ito Panel (1:08:33) Outro!

Sal is joined this week by Leah, aka FlyHinata, to talk all about the online marketplace she founded: Lumikha Cosplay Resale! Check out flyhinata and Lumikha Cosplay Resale on Instagram and visit Lumikha Cosplay Resale online! FlyHinata on YouTube See more of the Nakama Podcast on our website! (0:00) Introducing FlyHinata! (4:04) About Lumikha Cosplay Resale (9:05) How does the marketplace work? (10:55) What anime sells the most? (18:44) Goals for Lumikha? (22:17) FlyHinata's fav anime (23:42) FlyHinata's figure collection (28:10) What got you into anime? (31:18) Anime vs. the streaming model (38:42) Favorite anime genres (39:50) Idle discussion about idols and Miku (44:53) Final thoughts (45:57) Outro

Sal and Peralta run a short show this week, jumping right into reviews of the delinquent fight club anime "Wind Breaker", and the awkward high school rom-com "A Condition Called Love." Check out the Nakama Podcast online! (0:00) Intro! (2:11) Anime chit-chat (2:54) Wind Breaker REVIEW (13:01) A Condition Called Love REVIEW (30:38) Outro!

This week, Sal and Cruz are joined by cosplayer Cosmic.Peachz to discuss all things cosplay, the economics of centaur-hunting as a food source and its effect on racial and biological philosophy, as well as review "Tales of Wedding Rings" and "The Weakest Tamer Began a Journey to Pick Up Trash"! href="https://www.instagram.com/cosmic.peachz/?hl=en">Cosmic.Peachz on Instagram Visit the Nakama Podcast Online! (0:00) Intro! (1:19) Cosmic.Peachz Interview! (26:20) Advice for New Cosplayers (36:13) Fanime Discussion (41:57) Tales of Wedding Rings REVIEW (48:46) Centaur-Hunting for Food & Sport (54:32) The Weakest Tamer REVIEW (1:09:28) Outro!

Sal is all alone this week, but that won't stop him from delivering an episode covering two new fantasy anime: "Unwanted Undead Adventurer" and "7th Time Loop: The Villainess Enjoys a Carefree Life Married to Her Worst Enemy"! But first, some very very overdue Fanime announcements. Visit the Nakama Podcast online! (0:00) It's Just Sal (0:45) Sal discovered Aphantasia (2:18) What we (peralta) kept up with! (7:30) Fanime announcements (14:10) We want your help picking out anime! (15:34) Unwanted Undead Adventurere REVIEW (24:28) 7th Time Loop REVIEW (36:20) Outro/Sal misses us Thank you for listening!

This week, we have for you an episode of the Sacred Society Podcast that our regular host, Sal, was on as a guest!

This week, hosts Sal and Peralta are joined by returning guest Ederlyn of LynLynSays to talk all about two villain-centric anime: the fantasy isekai "Villainess Level 99", and the comedy slice-of-life look at what the bad guy does on his spare time - "Mr. Villain's Day Off"! Visit the Nakama Podcast online for more anime content! (0:00) Introducing Ederlyn! (04:54) Shipping Gojo and Geto (06:59) The Podcast was definitely not cancelled (18:55) Villainess LVL 99 REVIEW (27:20) Mr. Villain's Day Off REVIEW

This week, Sal and Peralta review the hyper-violent isekai "My Instant Death Ability is So Overpowered No One in this Other World Stands a Chance Against Me!" and the cutesy rom-com "Hokkaido Girls are Super Adorable!", but first: Sal's got an interesting problem with his Instagram Reels algorithm. Visit the Nakama Podcast online! (0:00) Intro (22:32) Instagram Reels Pain (31:15) My Instant Death Ability REVIEW (42:31) Hokkaido Girls REVIEW Remember to rate and review the show! It's a big help!

This week, Sal and Peralta tackle the popular fantasy dungeon crawler/Food Network show "Delicious in Dungeon", as well as the wonderfully wholesome romantic comedy "Signs of Affection", but first, Sal and Peralta signed up for a weight loss competition at work and it isn't going well so far! Visit the Nakama Podcast online! (0:00) Weight Loss competition! (14:55) Delicious in Dungeon REVIEW (27:16) Signs of Affection REVIEW (39:05) Sal's continuing obsession with the TV Show GRIMM (40:34) Final thoughts!

Sal and Peralta are back from hiatus with a review of this season's most anticipated anime: Solo Leveling; the pair also review the surprisingly refreshing "Sasaki & Peeps", and then talk One Piece! Check out more from the Nakama Podcast on our website! (0:00) Welcome Back! (27:50) Sasaki & Peeps REVIEW (37:02) Solo Leveling REVIEW (45:52) One Piece talk!

This week, we're joined once again by Cruz's wife Fernanda to cover the action thriller My Home Hero, and the comedy fantasy Mashle: Magic and Muscles! But first, we talk all about what's happening with us outside of the podcast! Join the Nakama Community on Patreon! Visit the podcast on our website!

This week, we're joined by special guest Xtreme Fanboy to talk all about what classic anime we all enjoy!

This week, Sal is joined by returning guest Dom to discuss the animes "KamiKatsu: Working for God in a Godless World" and "Hell's Paradise"! Join the Nakama Community on Patreon!

This week, returning guest Houston joins Cruz to discuss the comedy isekai "My One-Hit Kill Sister" and the thriller "Oshi No Ko", but first the pair talk all about their experience presenting two panels at this year's FanimeCon! Follow Houston on TikTok! Join the Nakama Community on Patreon! (0:00) Nakama @ Fanime 2023 (6:00) Panel talk: Modern Relationships in Anime (10:00) Panel talk: The Isekai Renaissance (15:15) Cosplay at Fanime (17:10) Con complaints (22:03) We love Morton's the Steakhouse (28:00) Houston's con nightmare (41:05) My One-Hit Kill Sister REVIEW (54:35) Oshi No Ko REVIEW Visit the Nakama Podcast on our website!

This week's episode is a short hangout session between anime seasons where we discuss the state of the show, what we've been up to, and what we're looking forward to! And it happens to be the first episode we've recorded, so if you're a patreon backer, you can finally see our beautiful faces as we discuss what's new and what we're up to! Join the Nakama Community on Patreon!

This week, we're reviewing My Life as Inukai-San's Dog, Endo & Kobayashi Live: The Latest on Tsundere Villainess Liesolette, and Malevolent Spirits Monogatari, but first: the world's most disorganized food tier list!

We are once again joined by long-time friend of the show Jennifer, this time accompanied by her dad at Sal's request, to review the action drama Spy Classroom, the Action Comedy Ningen Fushin: Adventurers Who Don't Believe In Humanity Will Save the World, and the fantasy isekai Saving 80,000 Gold In Another World for My Retirement, but first we talk all about classic anime, video games, and how those things can foster great familial connections. Join the Nakama community on Patreon and Discord! Remember to vote in the Nakama Podcast Anime Awards!

Vote in the Nakama Podcast Anime Awards! This week, we have friend and history teacher Christopher Wells on to teach us about what he does for a living, as well as help us give our impressions on the fantasy drama "The Fire Hunter", the sports slice-of-life "Ippon Again!", and the reboot of classic action series "Trigun Stampede" Join the community on Patreon and Discord!

This week, the boys are joined by artist and returning guest Evie (@eveeningart) to once again talk digital art and storytelling, as well as review three new romance animes: Tomo-chan is a Girl, The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten, and The Ice Guy & His Cool Female Colleague! Vote on the Nakama Podcast Anime Awards! Join the Nakama Community on Patreon! and don't forget to join the Discord! (0:00) Everything goes off the rails immediately! (2:57) Blender and Onion-skinning! (7:15) Art theft! (9:56) Weird online art communities! (20:11) Other art projects! (24:47) The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten REVIEW (32:06) The Ice Guy and His Cool Female Colleague REVIEW (42:23) Tomo-chan is a Gal REVIEW

This week, the gang is joined by teacher Melissa, and Social worker Miguel to discuss the fantasy "Reborn to Master the Blade: From Hero King to Extraordinary Squire", the action "High Card", and the rom-com slice-of-life "Kubo Won't Let Me Be Invisible!" Join the Nakama Community on Patreon! Vote on the Nakama Podcast Anime Awards! Join the Nakama Discord community! (0:00) Introducing Melissa and Miguel! (17:43) Reborn to Master the Blade REVIEW (27:44) High Card REVIEW (40:48) Kubo Won't Let Me Be Invisible REVIEW

Renowned tattoo artist X from Sacred8Studios is back with us as a guest to discuss the new Netflix anthology" Maniac: Tales of the Macabre" based on legendary mangaka Junji Ito's work, the comedy isekai "Handyman Saitō in Another World," and the HBO adaptation of the award-winning zombie game "The Last of Us." Join the Nakama community on Patreon! Check out X's work here and visit Sacred8Studios on their website! Zombifying fungus article (0:00) What Sacred8Studios is about (7:30) Anime streaming discussion (15:15) How streaming services encourage niche interests (24:17) How X got into anime (27:00) Handyman Saitō in Another World REVIEW (38:10) Junji Ito's Maniac: Japanese Tales of the Macabre REVIEW (01:00:39) The Last of Us REVIEW Visit the Nakama Podcast online!

This week, our trio of hosts review the action-comedy Buddy Daddies, the isekai Campfire Cooking in Another World With My Absurd Skill!, and the adaptation of the popular game Nier: Automata! But first: Sal shares some stories from his trip to Mexico!" Join the Nakama Community on Patreon! and visit us on our website!

Cruz is all alone this week, but he's here to update you on the podcast plan for the upcoming year, as well as review the ecchi romance Love Flops, the action thriller Akiba Maid War, and the prequel to the long-running series Lupin Zero! Join the Nakama community on Patreon! Check out the Nakama Podcast on YouTube! (0:00) Intro! (0:31) Plans for the upcoming year! (1:57) Wants for the new year (9:51) “Blue Sky” ideas (13:30) Love Flops REVIEW (19:11) Akiba Maid War REVIEW (23:22) Lupin Zero REVIEW nakamapod.com

It's a brand new year, and we're back with the always informative Ederlyn Peralta, writer for Comic Book Resources! This week, she picked out a flight of romance-related shows, starting with the light novel adaptation "Bibliophile Princess", the historical fantasy "Raven of the Inner Palace", and finishing out with the romantic comedy "Romantic Killer"! Lyn also gives us a peek into how she writes her articles, and pokes around for some information for the next one! Join the Nakama Community on Patreon! Check out Lyn's work here! The Best Anime Schools! Why There Will Never Be Another Big Three! (0:00) Welcome back Lyn! (2:00) Two Resolutions and a Lie! (8:16) The BEST Schools in Anime? (13:00) Why will there never be another Big Three? (25:54) Bibliophile Princess REVIEW (32:29) Raven of the Inner Palace REVIEW (45:40) Romantic Killer REVIEW Check out the Nakama Podcast on their website!

This week it's just Cruz and Sal, but we're having a ton of fun with it anyway, and Cruz declares that "Bocchi the Rock" is a "perfect anime"! Join the Nakama community on Patreon! (0:00) Intro! (8:04) GDT's "The Hollow Ones" REVIEW (18:06) NIKKE: Goddess of Victory REVIEW (34:52) Beast Tamer REVIEW (42:47) I'm the Villainess, So I'm Taming the Final Boss REVIEW (50:48) Bocchi the Rock! REVIEW Check out the Nakama Podcast on our website!

Today's a quick little impromptu recording for the Christmas season! Sal and Cruz share some holiday stories and talk about what Christmas is really all about! Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night! Join the Nakama community on Patreon! Visit the Nakama Podcast on our website!

This week, we're all back in the studio and we've got some great guests on the program! Priyen and Adri are here to help us with reviews of "The Eminence in Shadow", "Management of a Novice Alchemist", and "I've Somehow Gotten Stronger When I Improved My Farm-Related Skills"! But first, we interview Adri about her work as an English teacher, and Priyen gives us some insight into the world of copyright management in literature! Join the Nakama community on Patreon! (0:00) Introducing Adri and Priyen! (5:02) What Copyright Management entails (13:30) How Adri and Priyen met (20:00) The benefit of working from home! (24:06) Priyen = big Pokemon and DBZ fan (35:34) The Eminence in Shadow REVIEW (45:00) Management of a Novice Alchemist and extremely long anime titles (52:20) Management of a Novice Alchemist REVIEW (1:02:25) I've Somehow Gotten Stronger When I Improved My Farming Skills Visit the Nakama Podcast crew on our website!

On this week's episode, we cover three new animes for the fall season, and Sal gets a little help from Moc and Natasha, his siblings. (0:00) Sal's family therapy (35:00) Do-It-Yourself REVIEW (54:32) Play It Cool, Guys REVIEW (01:00:00) The Little Lies We All Tell REVIEW Check out the Nakama Podcast on our website!

Sal is rolling solo this week, but don't fret, because he's joined by cosplayer Kylie Copeland to talk all about cosplay culture, the process of making your own costume, and how to plan appropriately. Then the two give their reviews for the sports/action anime "BLUELOCK," the romantic comedy "More Than A Married Couple, But Not Lovers", and the isekai fantasy "Reincarnated as a Sword!" Join the Nakama community on Patreon! Follow Kylie on Instagram! S/o to Kamui Cosplay! (0:00) Introducing Kylie! (3:32) What got you into Cosplay? (5:41) Advice for Cosplayers anxious about image (6:57) Cosplay dislikes (11:09) What are your goal cosplays? (14:45) What cosplay taught you the most? (15:58) Support for cosplayers (17:20) Cosplay helpers (19:49) Who would you want to collab with most? (22:11) BLUELOCK REVIEW (32:51) More Than a Married Couple, But Not Lovers REVIEW (45:06) Reincarnated as a Sword REVIEW (56:32) Outro! Check out our new show The Anime Dispatch! and visit us on our website!

On this week's MEGA episode, returning guest Houston joins us as we look back on a full season of Call of the Night, as well as dredge up his old arch-nemesis: Guillermo Del Toro when we look at his new Netflix anthology, Cabinet of Curiosities. We also review the latest in the Mobile Suit Gundam series: The Witch From Mercury, and Cruz finally gets his dose of nostalgia with the reboot of Urusei Yatsura! It's a non-stop joyride from start to finish! Join the Nakama community on Patreon! (0:00) Intro! (1:40) What "Call of the Night" teaches us about friendship (20:07) Urusei Yatsura REVIEW (32:39) Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury REVIEW (51:52) Guillermo Del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities REVIEW and Lovecraft discussion! (1:26:36) Outro! Visit the Nakama Podcast on our

We're kicking off Fall Season with two of the most anticipated animes: the violent grindhouse action "Chainsaw Man", and the sequel to the supernatural action series "Bleach"! Along with those, we cover the whacky edu-tainment series "The Human Crazy University", and we do all of this with this week's guest: Dom! Join the Nakama community on Patreon for uncut episodes and bonus content! (0:00) Introducing Dom! (24:24) The Human Crazy University REVIEW (34:48) Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War REVIEW (47:03) Chainsaw Man REVIEW (01:10:43) Outro! Visit the Nakama Podcast on our

This week we're joined by an incredible guest: X from Sacred 8 Studios! This week, we review "My Isekai Life: I Gained a Second Character Class and Became the Strongest Sage in the World!", "When Will Ayumu Make His Move?", and "Cyberpunk Edgerunners"! And we cap the episode off with a discussion about the philosophy of Cyberpunk! Join the Nakama community on Patreon! Check out X's work on Instagram!, and if you're in the Monterey area, book an appointment with him at Sacred 8 Studios! (0:00) Who we are! (4:57) Who Is X? (15:10) Our Favorite Animes! (20:29) What kept us watching anime? (34:14) My Isekai Life REVIEW (43:00) When Will Ayumu Make His Move? REVIEW (53:35) Cyberpunk Edgerunners REVIEW (01:09:44) Cyberpunk Discussion! Check out the Nakama Podcast on our website!

It's two years of the Nakama Podcast, and to celebrate, we thought we'd take a look at the year behind us, give our predictions about the year ahead, and then react to the first episode we ever released! Take a look at the video on our Youtube channel! and join the community on Patreon for exclusive content! (0:00) Celebrating two years! (5:09) Our favorite parts of the past year (10:04) It's been a long year (13:15) Predictions & Goals for next year (15:04) Our favorite episodes to record (21:07) Reacting to the first episode of Nakama! Be sure to check us out on our website!

Cruz is here with us in spirit (and by proxy of Brittany) as we're joined by educator, bass player, and goth enthusiast Alex Stampher to talk all about the goth subculture, music, and festivals, as well as cover the first three episodes of the heavy-metal dark fantasy Bastard!, the comedy isekai Uncle from Another World, and the romatic (?) comedy The Maid I Hired Recently is Mysterious! Thank you to Sushi Hut for the support! Join the Nakama Community on Patreon for exclusive content and early releases! (0:00) Introducing Alex Stampher! (1:18) Goth talk! (5:02) Sal has dyslexia (6:20) Going to shows! (8:06) Pseudo-Cruz has a story (8:45) More about Alex! (14:20) Sal forced Alex to be here (16:14) Why did you stop watching anime? (18:22) Uncle from Another World REVIEW (29:10) Bastard! REVIEW (38:55) The Maid I Hired Recently is Mysterious REVIEW Visit the Nakama Podcast

Cruz and Sal are joined this week by artist EveeningArt to discuss what it's like to be a digital artist, as well as review the Kamen Rider W follow-up "Fuuto PI", the fantasy isekai "Parallel World Pharmacy", and the three-episode miniseries "Girl from the Otherside" Check out

Cruz and Sal are back from their first convention as press, and they're here to talk all about it! Peralta is back from her Backstreet Boys concert too! The gang is all here! We also include reviews of Harem in the Labyrinth in Another World, RWBY: Ice Queendom, and Lucifer and the Biscuit Hammer! Read our Crunchyroll coverage on the

On today's episode, we cover the sci-fi action "Engage Kiss", the romantic comedy "My Stepmom's Daughter is my Ex", and the sports anime "Shoot! Goal to the Future!" with teacher Mario Delgado! The Nakama Podcast on Patreon! (0:00) Intro! (3:12) Getting to know Delgado (40:55) Shoot! Goal to the Future REVIEW (53:09) Engage Kiss REVIEW (1:09:20) My Stepmom's Daughter is My Ex REVIEW (1:36:30) Outro Thanks for listening in! Check out more about the podcast on their

Cruz and Sal are back this week with some INCREDIBLE NEWS: You can catch the two of them at Crunchyroll Expo 2022, where they'll be covering the convention officially as press! Expect a cavalcade of news and updates starting Thursday, August 4th through Sunday, August 7th, as well as additional post-con coverage in the following weeks! After we talk Crunchyroll, we drop reviews for "Call of the Night", "The Yakuza's Guide to Babysitting", and "Lycoris Recoil"! The Nakama Podcast is supported by the community on Patreon! Lyn's latest My Hero Academia article! (0:00) Intro (2:10) Press @ Crunchyroll Expo 2022 (4:07) Sal meets Masahiko Minami of Studio Bones & Baku Kinoshita of ODDTAXI (5:05) We're meeting Kureiji Ollie & Anya Malfissa of Hololive! (7:30) Cruz likes foreign bands he can't even understand (8:34) We're excited for CRX (12:39) Cruz loves girls who speak other languages (14:49) It's the "Oops! All Bangers!" episode (15:14) Lycoris Recoil REVIEW (26:02) Yakuza's Guide to Babysitting REVIEW (32:24) Call of the Night REVIEW (42:41) Lyn's lates MHA article! (44:53) Cruz's latest article! (45:55) Outro! Find more about the podcast, as well as news and reviews over on our website!

AJ, drummer for Inhuman Slaughter, returns as a guest this week for an off-season episode where we talk about what we've kept up with and what we've dropped, and what we're looking forward to next season. But first, we play a fun game of "She's a Ten, but..." The Nakama Podcast is supported by the community on Patreon! Join today and you get access to longer episodes released earlier than they are here, as well as an additional manga show! Check out Aj's band, Inhuman Slaughter, on Facebook! (0:00) Our first Patreon backer! (0:50) Not-so-rapid Q&A! (9:00) She's a Ten, but... (21:52) What AJ watched (29:24) What Sal watched (41:12) What Peralta watched (50:55) What Cruz watched (01:19:44) Do you need to know golf to understand Birdie Wing? (01:24:52) Aj's playing a show! (01:25:49) Patreon/Outro! Check out more on the podcast website!

Our hosts are back this week (sans Peralta) with returning guest Jen and first-time guest Sabrina to talk about life, anime, Sal's continuing fatshaming trauma, as well as give their impressions of "Dance Dance Danseur", "Birdie Wing", and "Deaimon: Recipe for Happiness"! Join the community on Discord and Patreon! (0:00) Fatshaming and bullying (2:57) Introducing Sabrina! (14:54) Catching up with Jen! (17:30) Deaimon: Recipe for Happiness REVIEW (31:53) Dance Dance Danseur REVIEW (44:52) Birdie Wing REVIEW (52:20) Why you should listen to the Nakama Podcast! (57:40) Outro!

The Nakama Podcast is now on Patreon! Joining us this week is returning guest Lyn Peralta, writer for CBR as well as her own blog, LynLynSays! She's here this week to talk Heroines Run the Show, Miss Shachiku and the Little Baby Ghost, and RPG Real Estate, as well as recap her Fanime speed-dating experience, discuss our Summer Season watch list, field questions about relationships, and more! Analysis and Qualitative Effects of Large Breasts on Aerodynamic Performance and Wake of a “Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid” Character Check out Lyn on CBR and her own personal blog! (0:00) Intro (1:17) Speed Dating/Dating Tips (14:13) Lyn on Fanime (20:55) Summer Season 2022: What we're watching (32:24) RPG Real Estate REVIEW (44:33) Miss Shachiku and the Little Baby Ghost REVIEW (53:57) Are Dragon Maids too stacked to fly? (57:06) Heroines Run the Show REVIEW (1:04:10) Cruz knows too much about Twilight (1:08:06) Adrian doesn't hate women? (1:10:30) We're going to Crunchyroll (1:11:30) Grandparents and Food (1:13:50) Sal is still upset about being fatshamed (1:16:50) Cruz explains the new changes! Thanks for listening, you can find us online at our >a href="https://www.nakamapod.com/">website!

We're without Cruz once again, but the show must go on! Sal and Peralta are joined this week by Sal's (totally real) girlfriend, Brittany! The trio review the Grimoire of Zero sequel "The Dawn of the Witch", the soccer anime "Aoashi", and the romantic comedy "A Couple of Cuckoos" Join the Nakama community on Patreon! Check out the new Nakama Podcast website where you can find news, episode archives, and more! (0:00) Introducing Brittany! (22:56) Dawn of the Witch (33:15) Aoashi (42:02) A Couple of Cuckoos (50:45) Be sure to leave a review!

This week, the boys are joined by AJ, drummer for thrash metal band Inhuman Slaughter, and together they review the live-action Halo show, the platonic-comedy "Aharen-San wa Hakarenai", the fantasy "The Greatest Demon Lord is Reborn as a Typical Nobody", and the Super Sentai romantic comedy "Love After World Domination!" Check out Inhuman Slaughter here and on June 26th at the Homestead Bowl in Cupertino, CA, and on September 3rd for Deakfest at the Sportsman's Club in Seaside, CA! (0:00) Audience Pride (2:45) AJ forgot to watch all the animes again (5:23) SOUNDFALL Game Review (13:04) EVIL DEAD Game Review (15:16) Aharen-San wa Hakarenai Review! (22:01) The Greatest Demon Lord is Reborn as a Typical Nobody Review! (34:25) Love After World Domination! Review! (53:05) Yawn-shaming Sal (53:39) Paramount's Halo - Review (01:05:56) AJ's band! (01:07:00) Outro! Don't forget to leave a review and follow show! Check out the Nakama Podcast website here!

The gang just spent the Memorial Day weekend at FanimeCon, an anime convention in San Jose, California, and boy do we have a lot to share! Hosting two panels, blowing our budgets, and checking out all the great cosplay, it was a weekend full of fun, and we're here to tell you all about it! This episode, as well as our onsite coverage is brought to you by Rob from MASA! and the Cosplay Cafe! Shoutout to Kinwamonster and Bandage Brigade for being the homies and reposting Peralta, everyone check them out! (0:00) Intro (2:58) Sal was fatshamed (8:40) Peralta's Experience (18:04) Cruz's Day One (25:07) Sal's Day One (31:04) Sal's Day Two and Three (37:43) Cruz's Day Two and Three (42:16) Peralta's Speed Dating (57:54) How did the panels go? (01:14:14) The Fanime Conclusion (01:18:15) Outro! Remember to review the show and visit us on our website for more content!

This week, the boys are joined by vtuber Houston to talk Tinder, VTuber tips, Guillermo Del Toro, and the problem with orcs, as well as review "Shikimori's Not Just a Cutie", "Trapped in a Dating Sim: The World of Otome Games is Tough for Mobs", and "Skeleton Knight in Another World" (0:00) Introducing Houston! (3:00) Tinder Talk (6:30) Getting started as a VTuber (12:50) Building an avatar (18:40) Vtubers and Youtube (26:00) Vtubing Tips (35:14) Anime talk (41:35) Del Toro and Lovecraft (45:27) All Art is Political (50:48) Trapped in a Dating Sim REVIEW (59:10) Shikimori's Not Just a Cutie REVIEW (01:08:00) Skeleton Knight in Another World REVIEW (01:16:35) All Orcs are Political (01:21:00) Sal got hit by a car (01:22:14) Outro Houston reallllllyyy loves chibidoki! Visit the Nakama Podcast here!