Welcome to The Weebs Out of Office ("WeebOOO") Podcast hosted by Chris and Pat: two corporate professionals by day and anime addicts by night. You don't have to take PTO to join them out of office; instead, these weebs will deliver to you entertaining and insightful anime content each week. Tune in every Thursday for a new episode and don't miss out on all of their controversial hot takes on anime.
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Chris and Pat review Chihayafuru and provide insight as to why this might be one of the most underrated anime we have seen to date.Music on this podcast is brought to you by:Sorrow by Sappheiros https://soundcloud.com/sappheirosmusicCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/_sorrowMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/SYGjI28nGec
Chris and Pat review Death Parade and how its story about the afterlife has been one of the most unique stories we have seen to date.Music on this podcast is brought to you by:Sorrow by Sappheiros https://soundcloud.com/sappheirosmusicCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/_sorrowMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/SYGjI28nGec
Chris and Pat breakdown My Dress-up Darling and why it was able to establish itself as one of the special anime released in 2022.Music on this podcast is brought to you by:Sorrow by Sappheiros https://soundcloud.com/sappheirosmusicCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/_sorrowMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/SYGjI28nGec
Pat creates a tier list of the top 100 most popular anime and discusses his reasoning for his tiers. See the tier list here: https://imgur.com/vxwoUCkMusic on this podcast is brought to you by:Sorrow by Sappheiros https://soundcloud.com/sappheirosmusicCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/_sorrowMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/SYGjI28nGec
Chris and Pat catch-up on the recent anime they have been watching. Pat goes over his recent binge of the Spy x Family manga and Chris finally makes it through all of Hunter x Hunter. Music on this podcast is brought to you by:Sorrow by Sappheiros https://soundcloud.com/sappheirosmusicCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/_sorrowMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/SYGjI28nGec
Welcome to Chris's Corner (temporary bad name) where Chris takes over the podcast and gives a rundown on some of the recent anime. This week Chris is providing his first impressions of the Spring 2022 anime and provides a power ranking for the 8 anime that he's watched. Chris covers shows like Kaguya-sama Love is War, Spy x Family, Komi Can't Communicate, and Rising of the Shield Hero.Music on this podcast is brought to you by:Downtown Glow by Ghostrifter Official & Devyzedhttps://bit.ly/ghostrifter-schttps://soundcloud.com/devyzedCreative Commons — Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported — CC BY-ND 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/371ixbqMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/lh9a01ecsus
Chris and Pat provide an in-depth discussion of some of the hottest anime in Winter 2022 including The Case Study of Vanitas (4:10) and Attack on Titan (27:12). If you do not want to hear spoilers regarding either of the shows, please make sure to skip to the different sections of the episode.Music on this podcast is brought to you by:feellikedying by Loxbeats https://spoti.fi/34tPBBOCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/2RjmWP3Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/QzlBLpkLOqQ
Chris and Pat provide an in-depth discussion of some of the hottest anime in Winter 2022 including Ranking of Kings (11:30), 86 (32:17), and Demon Slayer (42:42).Music on this podcast is brought to you by:feellikedying by Loxbeats https://spoti.fi/34tPBBOCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/2RjmWP3Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/QzlBLpkLOqQ
Chris and Pat provide an in-depth discussion of the message and meaning behind Sonny Boy. Pat also breaks down the recent episodes some of the top anime including 86, Ranking of Kings, and The Case Study of Vanitas.Music on this podcast is brought to you by:feellikedying by Loxbeats https://spoti.fi/34tPBBOCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/2RjmWP3Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/QzlBLpkLOqQ
Chris and Pat gather to breakdown what factors define the gold standard of anime. They establish a new grading system for the podcast and also talk about the new AOT exhibit in Singapore and the potential of anime NFTs. Wait, are they really talking about NFTs....bruh.Music on this podcast is brought to you by:feellikedying by Loxbeats https://spoti.fi/34tPBBOCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/2RjmWP3Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/QzlBLpkLOqQ
Chris and Pat breakdown some of the recent popular manga and the different experiences that manga provides compared to anime. Should they just officially convert to being a manga podcast?Music on this podcast is brought to you by:feellikedying by Loxbeats https://spoti.fi/34tPBBOCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/2RjmWP3Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/QzlBLpkLOqQ
Chris starts the podcast roasting Pat for his terrible taste in anime. Chris and Pat provide a detailed, in-depth review of SK8 The Infinity, where they land on the same verdict. Lastly, Chris and Pat go through some of the categories from the Reddit Anime Awards, which left us both surprised.Music on this podcast is brought to you by:feellikedying by Loxbeats https://spoti.fi/34tPBBOCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/2RjmWP3Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/QzlBLpkLOqQ
Chris and Pat discuss the recent controversies surrounding the Olympics and the most attractive elements of watching sports anime. They also breakdown all of the upcoming 2022 anime and comment on which one they're looking forward to most. Did Chris just say he's looking forward to Rent-a-Girlfriend S2 the most in 2022?!?!Music on this podcast is brought to you by:feellikedying by Loxbeats https://spoti.fi/34tPBBOCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/2RjmWP3Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/QzlBLpkLOqQ
Chris and Pat discuss the winners of the 2022 Crunchyroll Anime Awards and also provide some background on their normie corporate lives. Chris and Pat breakdown why anime usually takes place in a high school setting, if they had the chance to remake their own life whether or not they would, and why isekai may be the perfect genre for corporate salarymen.Music on this podcast is brought to you by:feellikedying by Loxbeats https://spoti.fi/34tPBBOCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/2RjmWP3Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/QzlBLpkLOqQ
Chris and Pat discuss the evolution of Demon Slayer through the Entertainment District Arc and what role they would want to play in an animation studio if they were given the chance to.Music on this podcast is brought to you by:feellikedying by Loxbeats https://spoti.fi/34tPBBOCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/2RjmWP3Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/QzlBLpkLOqQ
Chris and Pat sit down this week to talk about how Pat's AOT viewing experience was and breaks down all the categories of the Anime Awards presented by Crunchyroll.Music on this podcast is brought to you by:feellikedying by Loxbeats https://spoti.fi/34tPBBOCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/2RjmWP3Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/QzlBLpkLOqQ
Chris gives Pat a 20 question Shounen / Isekai quiz to test his knowledge and fandom of the genres. Do you think Pat can pass the quiz with a score above 70%?Music on this podcast is brought to you by:feellikedying by Loxbeats https://spoti.fi/34tPBBOCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/2RjmWP3Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/QzlBLpkLOqQ
Chris and Pat provide their list of the top anime released in the US in 2021 (yes, so if the show / movie was released in Japan in 2020, but released in the US in 2021, then it counts). Also, they didn't forget to give a shout out to the worst anime of the year too.Music on the podcast is brought to you by:feellikedying by Loxbeats https://spoti.fi/34tPBBOCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/2RjmWP3Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/QzlBLpkLOqQ
Chris and Pat give their insight into the new Cowboy Bebop live action Netflix show and why future live actions might be in positions to fail going forward.Music on the podcast is brought to you by:feellikedying by Loxbeats https://spoti.fi/34tPBBOCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/2RjmWP3Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/QzlBLpkLOqQ
Chris and Pat talk catch-up this week on a variety of shows including Arcane, the Cowboy Bebop live action, Ranking of Kings, and Jobless Reincarnation. Chris asks Pat a few questions asking about how anime has changed his thought process and questions whether he still has Middle School Syndrome.Music on this podcast is brought to you by:feellikedying by Loxbeats https://spoti.fi/34tPBBOCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/2RjmWP3Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/QzlBLpkLOqQ
Chris and Pat talk about a variety of topics this week from Pat buying a Pikachu crystal, Chris visiting the Studio Ghibli Museum, and why we don't like the Funimation streaming platform.Music on this podcast is brought to you by:feellikedying by Loxbeats https://spoti.fi/34tPBBOCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/2RjmWP3Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/QzlBLpkLOqQ
Chris and Pat provide an in-depth review of Alice in Borderland and do a side-by-side comparison to Squid Game. Spoiler warning: if you have not watched Alice in Borderland yet, skip to the denoted timestamp (41:30).
Chris and Pat breakdown the pros and cons of Squid Game and why it's the show with the most hype of recent memory. SPOILER WARNING: Skip to the portion of the podcast that they cover the Fall 2021 season of Anime (26:32). Chris and Pat give their initial thoughts on the first few episodes released for the Fall 2021 anime and even give their initial thoughts on what shows they might end up dropping.Music on this podcast is brought to you by:feellikedying by Loxbeats https://spoti.fi/34tPBBOCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/2RjmWP3Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/QzlBLpkLOqQ
Chris and Pat provide a recap and in-depth breakdown of the anime they watched during the Summer 2021 season. They also look back at this past season of the podcast and discuss what they hope to improve on in the next season. If you have not watched Remake Our Life or The Aquatope in White Sand, skip to this part of the podcast (37:12).Music on this podcast is brought to you by:Kimochii by Mona Wonderlick https://soundcloud.com/monawonderlickCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/3aovLOiMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/ZjbXsGGJ4Ns
In their second to last episode of the season, Chris and Pat talk about the positives and the negatives of the anime community and fans. Join the weebs for one of their most controversial podcasts as they breakdown why the anime fans might be the ones that aren't letting the anime fandom to grow.Music on this podcast is brought to you by:Kimochii by Mona Wonderlick https://soundcloud.com/monawonderlickCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/3aovLOiMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/ZjbXsGGJ4Ns
Chris and Pat dive into various topics this week including anime they're embarrassed to admit that they have never watched, issues with the rewatchability of anime, manga to anime adaptations, the upcoming Sword Art Online movie, and more.Music on this podcast is brought to you by:Kimochii by Mona Wonderlick https://soundcloud.com/monawonderlickCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/3aovLOiMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/ZjbXsGGJ4Ns
Chris and Pat talk about some of the biggest crossovers we have seen between anime and other communities. They break down the latest game collaborations, hypebeast culture indulging in anime, and how music might open a new gateway for anime to reach a new audience.Music in this podcast is brought to you by:Kimochii by Mona Wonderlick https://soundcloud.com/monawonderlickCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/3aovLOiMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/ZjbXsGGJ4Ns
Chris and Pat discuss some of the opportunities that anime and manga have in Hollywood and compare anime to mainstream animation produced by Disney. They go in depth and talk about how the new Shang Chi movie and the upcoming Cowboy Bebop live action adaptation may indirectly affect the anime industry as a whole. Spoiler warning - if you have not yet watched Remake Our Life, please skip to this point of the podcast when you reach the Remake Our Life discussion (8:55).Music on this podcast is brought to you by:Kimochii by Mona Wonderlick https://soundcloud.com/monawonderlickCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/3aovLOiMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/ZjbXsGGJ4Ns
Chris and Pat breakdown their top 5 all-time Waifu list and also provide 5 potential Waifus that annoy them. SPOILER WARNING - if you have not yet watched Tokyo Ghoul (39:45), Naruto (22:50), or Clannad (28:45), please skip to the designated times for the respective shows.Music on this podcast is brought to you by:Kimochii by Mona Wonderlick https://soundcloud.com/monawonderlickCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/3aovLOiMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/ZjbXsGGJ4Ns
Chris and Pat talk about the good and the bad of MyAnimeList (MAL), a well known anime database and forum. They talk about how they use MAL, the problems they have with the scoring system and what they would like to see changed, sequel syndrome, the MAL police, and more. Join us for another dicey, controversial anime episode.Music on this podcast is brought to you by:Kimochii by Mona Wonderlick https://soundcloud.com/monawonderlickCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/3aovLOiMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/ZjbXsGGJ4Ns
Chris and Pat go over the last genre of anime for the season - Psychological Thrillers and Dramas. Chris returns from taking a week long anime detox and gives his takes on why he loves Psychological Thrillers - and making himself sound like an evil, dark person while doing so. Pat reflects on some of the most memorable anime and how he rather not have to think about all of the underlying stories from the genre. Join them for one of the most entertaining podcasts to date and don't forget to check out the anime/dramas mentioned throughout the podcast!Music on this podcast is brought to you by:Kimochii by Mona Wonderlick https://soundcloud.com/monawonderlickCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/3aovLOiMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/ZjbXsGGJ4Ns
Chris and Pat discuss everything that is slice of life and romance. Before getting into slice of life and romance, Chris and Pat provide their weekly update on the Summer 2021 season primarily focusing on shows on the brink of being dropped (0:15). They get into various topics of slice of life / romance (6:49) including why people view it as a boring genre, why a language barrier might be the root cause of the genre's unpopularity, and why live action adaptations might be better than the anime.Music in this podcast is brought to you by:Kimochii by Mona Wonderlick https://soundcloud.com/monawonderlickCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/3aovLOiMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/ZjbXsGGJ4Ns
Chris and Pat go through one of the hottest genres of anime right now, Isekai. They talk about their opinions on whether Isekai is just a fad, how Spirited Away may have started the Isekai trend, and what kind of audience Isekai appeals to. Join them in the WeebOOO world of Isekais.Music in this podcast is brought to you by:Kimochii by Mona Wonderlick https://soundcloud.com/monawonderlickCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/3aovLOiMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/ZjbXsGGJ4Ns
Chris and Pat provide their weekly summer 2021 season update (2:00), an in-depth 86 review - SPOILER WARNING (5:25), and a breakdown of some in-depth topics surrounding Shounen (17:15) . Chris and Pat discuss the divide between Shounen and Shojo, the unrealistic expectations that OP main characters set, and provide their take on why Shounen may be getting stale.Music in this podcast is brought to you by:Kimochii by Mona Wonderlick https://soundcloud.com/monawonderlickCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/3aovLOiMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/ZjbXsGGJ4Ns
Chris and Pat introduce a new season to their podcast with an overarching topic of: The WeebOOO Handbook. In this new season, Chris and Pat will cover various topics the lay the foundation for the weaboo lifestyle, including various anime genres and their respective pillars, MAL and the corruption behind it, the difference of anime vs. Disney, and they will even get their chance at redemption with a new Anime Trivia Challenge. Join them for the new season of the podcast and follow them via Twitter and Discord!In the current episode, Chris and Pat talk about their new season anime watch routine, the highlights and low points of the Spring 2021 season, and the new anime released in Summer 2021.Music in this podcast is brought to you by:Kimochii by Mona Wonderlick https://soundcloud.com/monawonderlickCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/3aovLOiMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/ZjbXsGGJ4Ns
This week, Chris and Pat talk about the different aspects of Japanese culture seen in anime. From maid cafes, dating culture, to the hierarchical work system, Chris and Pat cover all things weird and great that Japanese culture has to offer.Music in this podcast is brought to you by:Kimochii by Mona Wonderlick https://soundcloud.com/monawonderlickCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/3aovLOiMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/ZjbXsGGJ4Ns
Chris and Pat's anime knowledge is put to the test by an anime trivia quiz. Based on the results of the quiz they will either be classified as Filthy Casual (0 to 5 points), Weeb Impostor (5.1 to 15 points), Anime Enthusiasts (15.1 to 25 points), Otakus (25.1 to 30 points), or Certified Weaboos (> 30 points). How many points can they earn and will they be exposed for being fraudulent anime experts? Tune in to find out.Music on this podcast is brought to you by:Kimochii by Mona Wonderlick https://soundcloud.com/monawonderlickCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/3aovLOiMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/ZjbXsGGJ4Ns
Chris and Pat go through Japan's top 20 anime by popularity and compare it against MAL's popularity list to see who has better taste in anime between the Otaku's of Japan vs. the Weebs of the West. Out of the 20 anime there is only one rank that is the same between Japan and MAL. Can you guess what that anime and what rank that is? Join us to find out.Music on this podcast is brought to you by:Kimochii by Mona Wonderlick https://soundcloud.com/monawonderlickCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/3aovLOiMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/ZjbXsGGJ4Ns
Chris and Pat talk about one of the biggest voice actresses in the anime world, Hanazawa Kana, and all of her previous work. They go through a wide range of work including Angel Beats, Steins Gate, Nisekoi, and more. Make sure to join the Weebs for this weeks special Hanazawa Kana simp episode.Music on this podcast is brought to you by:Kimochii by Mona Wonderlick https://soundcloud.com/monawonderlickCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/3aovLOiMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/ZjbXsGGJ4Ns
Chris and Pat countdown their top 5 (+1) anime openings of all time (also including songs from movies). This is an exciting podcast where they give their opinions on some of the best songs that have come from anime to date. Join us for this countdown and see what we ended up ranking as the number 1 song in anime history.Music on this podcast is brought to you by:Kimochii by Mona Wonderlick https://soundcloud.com/monawonderlickCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/3aovLOiMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/ZjbXsGGJ4Ns
Chris and Pat put together six head-to-head matchups and choose a winner for each matchup. The stakes are high for this one as the anime they don't select will be wiped out of their memory and watch history (figuratively ^_^). As you listen, think about what anime you would choose in each scenario too and if you haven't any of the mentioned anime, make sure to give it a watch!Music on the podcast is brought to you by:Kimochii by Mona Wonderlick https://soundcloud.com/monawonderlickCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/3aovLOiMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/ZjbXsGGJ4Ns
Chris and Pat share some of their most underrated (2:20) and overrated (42:50) animes based on what they have watched in the past. Chris and Pat wanted to highlight some of the more lesser known shows in order to provide the community with more options and more anime that they can enjoy.Music on the podcast is brought to you by:Kimochii by Mona Wonderlick https://soundcloud.com/monawonderlickCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/3aovLOiMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/ZjbXsGGJ4Ns
Chris and Pat introduce a new rapid fire segment where they talk about as many shounen anime that the time allows. Come join us for a fast paced conversation where we give our thoughts on some of the most notable shounen anime over the years.Music on the podcast is brought to you by:Kimochii by Mona Wonderlick https://soundcloud.com/monawonderlickCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/3aovLOiMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/ZjbXsGGJ4Ns
Pat and Chris introduce a new segment called Coffee Roasters & Anime Toasters (2:04) where they roast and toast a single anime that they decided to watch during the week. This week, they decided to feature the second season of The Promised Neverland and dive deep into what caused the second season to be so controversial. Spoiler warning: there will be spoilers revealed from The Promised Neverland. Chris also went to go watch the new Demon Slayer movie and gives a quick overview on his thoughts (43:32).Music provided by:Kimochii by Mona Wonderlick https://soundcloud.com/monawonderlickCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/3aovLOiMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/ZjbXsGGJ4Ns
Pat and Chris go through an in-depth analysis on Spring 2021 anime, The Way of the House Husband (01:51), They also give their opinions on the most impactful anime of the last two decades (23:07), and Pat declares that he is making a name change.
Pat and Chris introduce themselves as the co-hosts of the WeebOOO Podcast. They talk about their history with anime, what kind of anime they like, and also look back and forward to the Winter 2021 and Spring 2021 seasons.