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Au sommaire de cette spéciale séries : Retour sur trois séries disponibles chez Elephant Films, à savoir, Kojak (1973-1990) avec Telly Savalas, Thin Blue Line (2021-20022) & Grace (2021-2024) avec John Simm ; Évocation de Creepshow (2019-2023) d'après Stephen King (ESC) ; Chroniques de deux séries Crunchyroll, Frieren: Beyond Journey's End (2024-2026) de Keiichiro Saito et Mashle (2023) d'après Hajime Komoto. Bonne écoute à toutes et tous !

This week we talk about Moonrise, and it immediately turned into a heated debate. We start by tearing into the show for its confusing plot, and nonsensical world-building. And Rick tore into the terrible dubbed voice acting. We both clash heavily over the anime's mechanics, with Rick frustrated by the logic of weapon cards transforming into grenades out of thin air, and Jack reluctantly playing defense, arguing that the show's technology makes sense if you actually pay attention to it. We agree the series feels more like a video game adaptation complete with double-jumps and zero-G combat, but that is where the agreement ends. Rick slams Moonrise as a boring, poorly executed Gundam wannabe. Jack, on the other hand, finds himself defending the show out of sheer spite.About the anime:Set in the far future, Moonrise takes place in a world where humanity has established a loosely organized world government with all major decisions delegated to a single AI network known as Sapientia. And while Earth enjoys its peace and prosperity, the Moon has become a dumping ground for criminals and pollutants, a deliberate policy that has driven the lunar colonies into poverty and resentment. When the Moon's rebel faction, Moon Chains, launches a devastating terrorist attack destroying Earth's orbital elevators, the lives of countless people are changed forever. Jacob "Jack" Shadow, a privileged adopted son of the family behind the elevator project, loses everything in the attack and finds himself framed as a suspected terrorist who helped take down the elevator. Driven by grief and his thirst for revenge, Jack "enlists" in Earth's special military unit VC3 and is deployed to the Moon to hunt down those responsible. But as he gets deeper into the conflict, the clear-cut lines between enemy and ally begin to blur especially when he discovers that his long-lost childhood friend Phil is a key figure within the very resistance he was sent to destroy.Next Week's Pick: "Reign of the Seven Spellblades"Have you had the chance to watch Moonrise or any of our previous selections? We'd love to hear your thoughts and recommendations for future picks!Deals for You:Supporting your anime binge sessions is what we do best! Here are some exclusive deals that'll make your anime-watching experience even better.Crunchyroll Affiliate Offers:Get 15% off your first anime merch order here.Stream your favorite anime with Crunchyroll. Start Your Free TrialTokyoTreat Special: Use code "FEATUREDANIME" for $5 off your first box through this TokyoTreat link.Looking for some podcast merch? We've got you covered:Main StoreAlternative ShopSupport Our PodcastLove what we do? Support the podcast through Patreon! You can get access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more.Support us on PatreonStay Connected With UsDon't miss out on our latest episodes or discussions! Join us across our social channels and be part of the community:Contact UsAnime List: Check out our anime list on MyAnimeList.Twitch: Watch us live on twitch.tv/featuredanimepodcastEmail: info@featuredanimepodcast.comX (Twitter): @ThoseAnimeGuysFacebook: Featured Anime PodcastDiscord: Join our DiscordAnime Info and Our Ratings:Producers: NetflixStudio: WIT StudioSource: OriginalGenres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, MilitaryAired: April 2025Number of Episodes: 18Our Scores:Jack's Score: 4 / 10Rick's Score: 2 / 10

What if a Showa-era Japan crossed dimensions, crushed modern tech, and censored every spark of otaku culture—then discovered passion could still punch back? We dive into Rumble Garandoll's high-concept world where mechs run on shared enthusiasm and rebellion wears a chibi smile. The premise lands fast: Ginbu gas shuts down conventional weapons, the True Army puppets the state, and anime, idols, and games move underground. In that pressure cooker, style becomes strategy and fandom becomes fuel.We follow Hosomichi, a smooth talker hiding his love for a “failed” mecha classic his father produced. That family shadow reframes his distance as protection, not apathy, and his near-heist with Munakata tests whether he'll cash out or commit. The Battery Girls—Reen the anime diehard, Yuki the last idol with teeth, and Misa the shut-in hacker—turn the cockpit into a trust exercise. Sync equals strength; misalignment breaks metal and hearts. A sharp twist with Yamada and Mimi hammers the cost of being out of tune, converting emotional static into literal damage on the field.We break down the animal-themed Garandoll designs, the punchy music cues, and the way cute projections offset real stakes without draining them. We also call out what's missing: with only twelve episodes, the True Army feels capable but thin, and a charged bond between Reen and Hayate needed more time to smolder before the reveal. Still, the show's core idea sings—culture isn't fluff, it's power. Songs, shows, and games carry memory and meaning, and in this story they power a fight for identity one synced heartbeat at a time.Hit play to hear our full take, from standout moments to the 8.5 score and the case for a longer run. If this blend of alt-history, mecha spectacle, and fandom-as-fuel speaks to you, subscribe, share the pod with a friend, and drop a review telling us which Battery Girl you'd pilot with and why.Text us for feedback and recommendations for future episodes!Support the showWe thank everyone for listening to our podcast! We hope to grow even bigger to make great things happen, such as new equipment for higher-quality podcasts, a merch store & more! If you're interested in supporting us, giving us feedback and staying in the loop with updates, then follow our ZONE Social Media Portal to access our website, our Discord server, our Patreon page, and other social media platforms! DISCLAIMER: The thoughts and opinions shared within are those of the speaker. We encourage everyone to do their own research and to experience the content mentioned at your own volition. We try not to reveal spoilers to those who are not up to speed, but in case some slips out, please be sure to check out the source material before you continue listening!Stay nerdy and stay faithful,- J.B.Subscribe to "Content for Creators" on YouTube to listen to some of the music used for these episodes!

This week on PREVIOUSLY ON…, Jason and Rosie discuss the action-packed teaser trailer for season 3 of HBO's House of the Dragon and the full trailer for Disney/Pixar's Toy Story 5 which features an aging Woody with a shiny new bald spot helping the other toys rally again an evil tablet. Next they highlight the trailer for Witch Hat Atelier, an anime adaptation of the wildly popular magic and sorcery-based manga of the same name, which is set to premiere on Crunchyroll on April 26th. Then they dive into the story that the viral AI-generated fight scene featuring Brad Pitt & Tom Cruise that sent Hollywood creatives into a tizzy was actually just a reskinned fight choreography sequence between two stuntmen. Finally, they close with an update on the pending sale of Warner Bros with a new Variety article stating that many WBD staffers have started to favor Netflix as a buyer over Paramount due to David Ellison's ties to the Trump administration and recent leadership changes at CBS. Follow Jason: IG & Bluesky Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join the X-Ray Vision DiscordSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We discuss the vibrant world of anime podcasting, the overwhelming amount of anime content available today, and our personal journeys into the anime fandom. Sharing recommendations, favourite series, and insights into the evolution of anime culture, particularly in Australia. This discussion also touches on the intersection of anime and video games, current trends, and the importance of storytelling in these mediums. KEEP UP WITH BRENDAN Socials: @MORETHANSENPAI Podcast: ‪@thesakurasoc‬ (Subscribe to their Youtube Channel) Website: sakurasociety.co | yourfavoritepodcast.com Every effort is made to keep spoilers to a minimum. (The only exception being older titles)

In a floating city where the rich discard their waste—and people—Rudo is framed for murder and thrown into the Pit, where a hellscape of mutated trash beasts dwell. To survive, he must wield a new power and join the Cleaners. Rudo doesn't just aim to battle monsters, but the corrupt who cast him into Hell. Our next anime will be May I Ask for One Final Thing, all 13 episodes that are on Crunchyroll. Scarlet has put up with her fiancé's bullying long enough. Not only is Second Prince Kyle arrogant and crude, but he suddenly called off their engagement during a ball. And if things couldn't get any worse, he then accuses her of a crime she never committed. Fueled by betrayal, Scarlet unleashes her rage, giving the prince and his nobles a beatdown they'll never forget.

200 episodes ago, a group of guys got together to talk about anime every couple of weeks, record those discussions, and upload them to a small corner of the internet that seems to care what a group of would-be's think about all things anime. And 200 episodes later, we're still doing that, just with more refined takes and more realized viewpoints about the whole world at large. It's been quite a journey, and it's a journey we're still traversing through, for better or for worse, and we're glad that you're all here to share this journey with us. So, for the 200th installment, we've got plenty of Dragon Ball related things to talk about, from character popularity rankings and new project announcements, along with a new home for *THE* Ghost in the Shell coming later in the year, and plenty of kvetching about how much Crunchyroll continues to suck. It's funny to see that we've chronicled Crunchyroll's progress of enshittification all throughout this show's life. Here's hoping that in the future things start to turn for the better, for once. And here's to (maybe) 200 more shows to come. intro - happy 200, life is still difficult 10:07 - Dragon Ball popularity rankings, Genkidamatasuri announcements 59:21 - other news items (Amazon nabs The Ghost in the Shell, GKIDS gets cool things, Ninja Scroll 4K announced, more bad Crunchyroll things) 1:46:44 - home video releases (Captain Tsubasa, Monogatari) Apple Podcasts – https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/podcastona/id1348141210?mt=2 Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/2JZLO3LfoeHepomejTw4TP iHeartRadio – https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-podcastona-43099114/ TuneIn – https://tunein.com/podcasts/Podcasts/PodcastONA-p1249922/ As always, check out surrealresolution.com for more content, updates on the show, our continued news posts, reviews, and our fellow podcasts.

We're a little delayed due to technical and scheduling issues – but it's time for our annual Valentines episode!In the cross-hairs this time is a retro anime full of fan service – Agent Aika.Literally bursting at the seams with a ludicrous amount of low angle shots, this questionable franchise received two prequel series for it's leading lady.But is it any good? Honestly? Better listen to find out!VIDEOS!Kawaii-Fi YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/KawaiiFiKyle's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KyleinOrbitTifa's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thetkennedy SUPPORT USPatreon: Patreon.com/KawaiiFiBuy us a Coffee: Ko-fi.com/kawaiifi JOIN THE KAWAII-FI COMMUNITYFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/KawaiiFiAnime/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kawaiifianime/Threads: https://www.threads.net/@kawaiifianimeTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kawaiifianimeDiscord: https://discord.gg/p9ccFx8vTQ LISTEN ELSEWHERE?Spotify: https://bit.ly/Kawaii-FiSpotifyApple: https://bit.ly/Kawaii-FiAppleYT Music: https://bit.ly/Kawaii-Fi-YMCastbox: https://bit.ly/Kawaii-FiCastboxGoodpod: https://bit.ly/Kawaii-fiGoodpodAmazon Music: https://bit.ly/Kawaii-FiAmazonPocket Casts: https://bit.ly/Kawaii-FiPocket EPISODE SEGMENTS00:00:00 – Show Opener00:02:40 – What We're Watching (With Scarlet Review)00:28:26 – Valentines Anime: Agent Aika00:53:05 – Anime Communique01:13:35 – Next Time, Cinemas and Doki Doki.Tags:anime,podcast,anime news,anime podcast,anime reviews,anime recommendation,Agent Aika,Aika,Adult Anime,Fanservice Anime,Scarlet,Mamoru Hosoda,Fate Strange Fake,Fate,Darwin's Game,Crunchyroll,Anime Hiatus,Dot Hack Zero,Bato,Dragon Ball Super,Live Action,Gundam

Show Notes 0:00: Justin and Helen decide to talk about the news that’s popped up instead of what they’ve been up to as they have many licenses and an anime season to talk about! Starting with Alphapolis acquiring a CG studio, which suggests they’re trying to ramp up their anime production line. News 3:50: The World’s End Harem: Fantasia manga is back after a lengthy hiatus, and it’ll also be released weekly until the manga ends; meanwhile one series that returned — Kai-Hen Wizards — will go back on hiatus after it returned not too long ago. 6:12: My Unique Skill Makes Me OP even at Level 1 will go on hiatus due to artist Mawata’s health issues; Yūgo Kobayashi’s preparing for the new series that he will launch in Shogakukan’s Weekly Big Comic Spirits magazine, so Fermat no Ryōri is going on a temporary hiatus after its 26th chapter; and Kazue Katō announced that her Blue Exorcist manga is going on hiatus as she prepares the manga’s final chapter — this will also involve some changes in her environment. 8:15: There are two anime that Doga Kobo’s involved in that were planned to come out this year. Well, one’s getting moved to 2027 (Roshidere S2) as Inept Villainess will not air in Spring, it’ll instead air in Summer. 10:35: Terminator Zero Season 1 happened and was watched, but not watched enough, as showrunner Mattson Tomlin announced there will be no more seasons of the anime; The talent agency Intention announced that voice actor Kenichi Suzumura is going on hiatus to recover from adjustment disorder. Licenses 12:23: Yen Press decided to announce they licensed this many titles last week: Yuji Iwahara's Clevatess: The King of Dark Beasts, the Baby, and the Undead Hero Rin Minato's Hand in Hand with Mu-chan: Lessons from My Autistic Daughter Yūshi Ukai, BanzaiKotobukiDaienkai, & necometal's Playing Death Games to Put Food on the Table manga  Kiyomi Sugishita's Deep-Sea Aquarium Magmell Yukiaki Kurando & Sōsō Sakakibara's Then Shall I Kill in Your Stead? Yuki Azuma's The Blood-Crawling Princess of a Ruined Country Mamoru Hosoda's Scarlet (Yen On) Nikita Kitagawa's My Yandere Girlfriend Hiding in the Dungeon Kills Me Over and Over Again (Yen On)   Shina Inoguchi's Don’t Confuse Me, Yamori-kun Haruichi & FromSoftware, Inc's Elden Ring: Distant Tales Between Risako Natade & Toshiko Machida's The Demon Bride: “I Love You” Are Frightening Words Petos & Kōji Megumi's Golden Man A collector's edition of Tsukumizu's Girls’ Last Tour 17:31: J-Novel Club also had a lot to announce for whatever reason, which also includes titles in print: The light novel & manga of Hanmenkyoushi’s Starting on Hard Mode: God Levels, Got Problems Yuu Tanaka, Watarinica, & Llo’s The Accursed Chef and His Pair of Furry Foodies manga Yuki Kashirome & icchi’s Fired? But I Maintain All the Software! Mary=Doe & Kuga Huna’s Proud to Be the Villainess: If My Doom Can Be Her Happily Ever After, So Be It! Byakushi & Falmaro’s Reborn to Reign: Imposing My Rules with My Mastery of Magic Satou & Hitakiyuu’s The Path of an S-Rank Adventurer: From Deadweight to Weapon Master Sty & Tumeki’s Return of the Corpse King: Reining in My Cringe Secret Society Ryou Yuuki & Nakamura’s The Reincarnated Mastermind: Sundering Fate with Magic Swords Tama Masaki & Kureta’s Miss Medic’s Diary at War Hachigatsumori & Nat.’s Unsung Epics of the Hero’s Journey Kazuki Minamoto’s All Eyes on Nekoyashiki-kun! Notice Me, Not My Characters (J-Novel Knight) J-Novel Heart imprint Adachi & Kyozip’s Sister Mafioso: O God, Let This Lie Stand Yuji Yuji, Roharu Kai, & Nami Hidaka’s The 100th Time’s the Charm She Was Executed 99 Times, So How Did She Unlock “Super Love” Mode! manga (Print) Fuyu Aoki, Yuyu Kouhara, & Minori Aritani’s Safe & Sound in the Arms of an Elite Knight manga (Print) The light novel and manga of Tadashi Kubou's The Water Magician light novel & manga (Print)  Gabihime & Reine Kuwashima’s The Young Lady Is the Substitute Harvest Goddess in print Will re-release Fuminori Teshima & COMTA’s An Archdemon’s Dilemma: How to Love Your Elf Bride as an Omnibus Edition 22:39: Kodansha had some additions to their Kodansha Print Club line, but interestingly enough one of the titles is new: Shikiso Utsuzawa, Mokuba Matsu, & Pukyunosuke's Because I, the True Saint, was Banished, that Country is Done For! Kana Nakatsuki's Don’t Tempt Me, VP! Akamaru Enomoto's I Have a Crush at Work Akiko Higashimura's Tokyo Tarareba Girls Returns Kazuto Mihara's The World Is Dancing Satoshi Morie's Killing Line Miko Senri's A Kiss with a Cat (will be released as 2-in-1 omnibuses) Ayumu Nagisa's Omega of the Divine (was never released by Kodansha in the US) 24:13: Seven Seas had a Yuri day, and announced the following titles: Kon Fukaumi’s A Love Yet to Bloom Masakazu Ishiguro’s Sleeping Idiot Puebro’s A Couple Drifting in the Wind Inori & Hanagata’s I’m in Love with the Villainess: Come on and Notice Me Already (Airship) Teren Mikami’s There’s No Freaking Way I’ll be Your Lover! Unless… Short Stories (Art by Eku Takeshima) & There’s No Freaking Way I’ll be Your Lover! Unless… Spin-off Collection (Art by Musshu) 26:14: TOKYOPOP finally made time to announce they've licensed the following: Neko Kiirono's Nagi & Hayasaki Natsuwo Ichikawa's Beneath the Fallen Camellia Blooms Sai Asai's 300 New Days With You Ishiko's The Devil’s in the Lunch Deals Odayaka & Comic Room's Sanctuary Princess Rokakoen's Ugly Girls Macho Tako's Ghoul Work, Kurose Kappe Hoshi's Better the Devil You Know Than the Devil You Don’t Know Tomo Kitaoka's Chibon Kaburi: The Masked God Kororiyo's 365 Days with the Yokai Nashi's Six Ryō Koshino's Dr. Ashura 27:40: Hanashi Media announced too many titles as well, but they’re at least distinct since most of their announcements have long names: Shizuru Minazuki & Yamakawa's A Journey Through Another World: Raising Kids While Adventuring Umee & Kawaku's The Disfavored Prince is a Genius Alchemist: All I Want is to Spoil My Little Siblings take4 & Hinaco Hino's It Was Supposed to Be My Second Life, but It Turned Out to Be My Third So I’ll Change History with Knowledge and Reform Cancellara & Riv's Reincarnated as a Poor Farmer: Building a Castle Brick by Brick Yо̄suke Akano & hakusai's Reincarnated Onmyoji: Powered by the King of Hell I Refuse to Return to Hell Masanobu Serizawa & Kyou Kitazawa's The Vampire and the Chocolatier: A Genius Alchemist’s Sweet Obsession Rerux & Ryūta Fuse's I Was Banished from the Royal Capital So I’m Building the Ultimate Golems with My Hero Disciples Yuyushita Sasuga & Tamagonokimi's The Guy Who Thought He Was the Hero Used the Real Hero as a Stepping Stone and Won Mesopo Tamia & Carimarica's A Dumped Villainess Married Me, a Lazy Villain Noble—and We Became the Ultimate Power Couple Torisuke & nyanya's I Was Reborn as a Refugee Girl, So I’m Working Toward Citizenship from Scratch Takumi Yanai & Kurojishi's GATE: Thus the JSDF Fought There! 32:14: More manga have been announced for Abrams Comicarts‘ Kana imprint, which includes a new Inio Asano title; New publisher Crossed Hearts licensed for their new Yuri imprint TaaRO’s Borrowing Your Textbook 175160; MANGA Plus added a couple new series to their service, which includes a new Karuho Shiina work; Ichiha Hiiragi & Nagi Ōkawa’s Playing the Vixen to Find Happiness is now on K MANGA; Nobuko Takekawa’s Yuko, the Ghost in My Room is now on MANGA Up. 36:06: And in final licensing news, Helen and Justin remark over 2018 Captain Tsubasa getting released…in DVD format! Streaming News 39:41: Whatever the Kodansha-Disney deal was supposed to mean, Justin at least doesn’t know since the newest Ghost in the Shell anime will be streamed on Prime this summer; Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc will stream on Crunchyroll this Spring but Justin of course will make this about Demon Slayer; And not surprisingly, things don’t get cheaper, they get more expensive so Crunchyroll upping the subscription price for all tiers is not a shock. 44:43: GKIDS acquired the North American theatrical rights to Shōji Kawamori’s original animation film Labyrinth and it will be in theaters for two days in May; The 76th Berlin International Film Festival is screening a 4K restoration of Ninja Scroll; and Oceanveil continues branching out from what they’re usually known for, and now has Haigakura & Scum’s Wish on their service. Main Topic: Winter Anime 2026 First Impressions 48:04: Justin and Helen discuss a very packed Winter Anime season, which means you should find a lot to like, whether it’s sequels (Frieren S2, Jujutsu Kaisen S3) to thoughtful and dense shows (Journal With Witch) or hilarious romcoms (Tamon's B-Side, You and I Are Polar Opposites). Just don’t do what Justin’s doing and watch objectively bad anime because you liked the original source (Roll Over and Die at 53:03, Tune in to the Midnight Heart at 1:07:47). Weird News 1:57:24: The year of reviving old material continues, as now Chie Shinohara’s Red River is getting an anime adaptation, so once again Justin implores everyone to let their dreams be dreams and put out in the universe what you want to become an anime! 2:03:51: You wouldn’t think a collaboration between artists would generate any controversy, but if it involves China and My Hero Academia, then yes, there will be controversy; if you like spicy foods and Hatsune Miku, Thailand’s got something for you; And finally, Mamoru Oshii has too much time on his hands since he’s logged way too many hours on Fallout, why would he share this with anyone (meanwhile Justin reveals how many hours he’s logged into Fire Emblem: Three Houses) If there’s anything you’d like to share, please feel free to reach out to us on Twitter (@TheOASG) or comment below with your thoughts! The post TheOASG Podcast Episode 237: The Longest Talk We’ve Done Yet! (Probably) appeared first on TheOASG.

We start the Valentines episode by recapping Mike's space heater review of Scarlet00:15:22 - We look at the latest crackdown in manga piracy and try and make some sense out of it00:49:38 - Kodansha expands their Print on Demand program. Of which Crunchyroll is part of?00:56:00 - We crack the whip on the obligatory Crunchyroll stuff. Let's start with the store…01:13:30 - Then the streaming subscription prices…going up01:32:00 - Fandom kept the receipts from Viz. And a quick history of limbo titles from them01:53:35 - What's on our queues?James - Lupin III: The Immortal BloodlineMoh - Scarlet (maybe)Kevin - Stray Kids: The DominATE ExperienceMike - Falling For Her Secret Side (LN), Otonari Asobi (LN)02:11:55 - The community calendar, Fruits Basket Prelude, Oshi Uplink V-Tuber ConventionThis Week's Drinking Game: Take a shot when Mike goes on his rantMike Nicolas, James Austin, Mohamed Sharmarke, Kevin Ng (eventually)Opening Theme: “FUBUKI - Snowstorm” performed by Pico MasakiVisit our linktree for more information and links: animeroundtable.com

This week we're covering One Piece Chapter 1174 “The Strongest Thing in the World” with friend of the show Ken O'Connor and special guests Marianne Bray (voice of Flampe for Crunchyroll's One Piece) and RogersBase (our little sprinkle)! We also have our Piece Together segment, where we take your questions, comments, and theories! SUBSCRIBE TO US ON PATREON! We've opened up a BRAND NEW “Sticker of the Month Club” tier on Patreon that entitles you to a patron-exclusive sticker of one of our amazing episode images every month! You also get access to ad-free episodes and our 800+ episode archive, our exclusive series 4'ced to Watch 4Kids with Steve & Alex, our full-length film OPPJapan, exclusive episodes with our special guests and a lot more. 00:00:00 Introduction 00:20:32 Manga Recap: Chapter 1174;01:52:55 Piece Together;02:32:29 To Be Continued…! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we tackle Failure Frame, a show that Rick had initially rolled his eyes at  because when he looked at it it seemed like it would be another Arifureta clone. Rick admitted though that he quickly got hooked on the ruthless protagonist as well as the sheer effectiveness of the "useless" status ailments magic like sleep, paralyze, and poison, even if he spent half the season frustrated that the main character couldn't use anything other than those. And Jack breaks down the darker elements of the world, pointing out that the hero had been shaped by trauma, and not only by recent events but by his past rather than nobility, though he isn't quite as sold on the execution. We also talk about the finale, or lack thereof. Rick claims the show "No Game No Life'd" him because the open ending felt like a personal insult with no Season 2 in sight. Jack called out the "trash" animation and forced villain monologues. And while Rick was emotionally invested enough to be angry, Jack found the whole experience middling, arguing that while it was watchable, it gave him absolutely zero drive to pick up the light novels to see what happens next.About the anime:Failure Frame: I Became the Strongest and Annihilated Everything with Low-Level Spells Follows Touka Mimori as he is summoned to another word with his classmates but rather then him being the hero he is immediately rated E-rank and tossed into a death dungeon by the goddess Vicius, his "useless" status effect skills (paralyze, poison, sleep) turn out to have a 100% success rate, which is the kind of quietly devastating detail that the goddess does not know about. This isn't just a power fantasy reversal, this show commits to Mimori as someone fundamentally is shaped by trauma by both his past and current life events and not some noble hero waiting to emerge. He develops two distinct personas depending on who he's dealing with, and the series doesn't shy away from making him genuinely ruthless when he thinks someone deserves it. The world around him is brutal in ways that feel thought-through and the "heroes" for the most part are corrupt and selfish, the institutions are all cruel by design, and Mimori's revenge arc is less about becoming an oppressor himself and more about protecting people the world has discarded Seras the elf princess hunted for her beauty, Eve Speed forced into bloodsport arenas.Next Week's Pick: “Moonrise”Have you had the chance to watch Failure Frame or any of our previous selections? We'd love to hear your thoughts and recommendations for future picks!Deals for You:Supporting your anime binge sessions is what we do best! Here are some exclusive deals that'll make your anime-watching experience even better.Crunchyroll Affiliate Offers:Get 15% off your first anime merch order here.Stream your favorite anime with Crunchyroll. Start Your Free TrialTokyoTreat Special: Use code "FEATUREDANIME" for $5 off your first box through this TokyoTreat link.Looking for some podcast merch? We've got you covered:Main StoreAlternative ShopSupport Our PodcastLove what we do? Support the podcast through Patreon! You can get access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more.Support us on PatreonStay Connected With UsDon't miss out on our latest episodes or discussions! Join us across our social channels and be part of the community:Contact UsAnime List: Check out our anime list on MyAnimeList.Twitch: Watch us live on twitch.tv/featuredanimepodcastEmail: info@featuredanimepodcast.comX (Twitter): @ThoseAnimeGuysFacebook: Featured Anime PodcastDiscord: Join our DiscordAnime Info and Our Ratings: Producers: Dax Production, Overlap, Crunchyroll, Muse Communication, TBS, AT-X, BS11, IBC, GYTStudio: Seven ArcsSource: Light NovelGenres: Dark fantasy, Isekai, Psychological Drama, Action, AdventureAired: July 2024 to September 2024Number of Episodes: 12Our Scores: Jack's Score: 5 / 10Rick's Score: 4 / 10

There's never a dull moment in the world of anime and Pop Break is diving right into the action! Join anime enthusiasts Amanda Rivas and Josh Sarnecky as they geek out monthly with dedicated experts and special guests on exciting anime news, trending anime in TV and/or movies, and anime recommendations spanning different genres that everyone should be watching. If you are a lifelong anime lover or taking the initial leap into the genre that has something for everyone, this is the podcast for you!Josh and Amanda are joined this month by Anime x Pop favorites Marshall and Courtney Stevenson of Blerd Watchers as part of a February collaboration between both respective podcasts (Please link Blerd Watchers episode here). Our enthusiasts take a stroll through the anime content minds to discuss favorite series they've been watching recently including Courtney's recommendations of Love Through a Prism and Kotaro Lives Alone; Marshall's recommendations of Ninja Scroll, Yoroi-Shinden Samurai Troopers, and Shrinking; Amanda's recommendations of My Hero Academia Vigilantes Season 2, Sentenced to Be a Hero, and Fire Force Season 3 Part 2; and Josh's recommendation of Jujutsu Kaisen: The Culling Game Arc. Courtney's recommendations can be found on Netflix and Amanda's and Josh's recommendations on Crunchyroll. Yoroi - Shinden Samurai Troopers is also found on Crunchyroll, Shrinking on Apple TV, and Ninja Scroll on Amazon Prime and Apple TV. In Anime News, they review the trailer for Season 2 of Netflix's One Piece.In their feature review section, our enthusiasts discuss the second seasons of both Hell's Paradise and Frieren. They discuss character utilization, what worked and did not work, how these anime are changing story elements common in their genres, and more. Join us next month as we possibly may return to our unhinged era reviewing Rooster Fighter!

What if the “heroes” aren't using heroic tools? We dive into Planet With, where an amnesiac teen, a pacifist purple cat, and a sharp-eyed ally challenge what it means to save a world. The twist is simple and potent: Soya might need to stop the very defenders sworn to protect the city. From that turn, the series becomes a study in power, restraint, and the messy courage it takes to choose better weapons than the ones that broke you.We unpack the show's core—from Soya's recovered memories of Sirius's fall to the Nebulan factions led by Sensei, a leader who meows strategy and stands for mercy first. The transformation mechanic is brilliantly strange: Soya is swallowed to pilot a compact cat mech, a trust ritual that sets the tone for every battle. The enemies are unforgettable fever dreams—upside-down giant babies, geometric beasts, occult echoes—that play like metaphors for fear and hubris. Along the way, we meet Grand Paladin's roster, the sealing faction's canine commander, and a web of side characters whose choices make the moral stakes feel lived-in rather than abstract.We don't just list set pieces. We talk about the mixed CGI, where it distracts and where it elevates alien tech. We sit with grief, responsibility, and the hope that survivors can write gentler futures. And yes, we give a verdict: 7.5 out of 10 for inventive design, emotional clarity, and a confident blend of mecha spectacle with ethical tension. Stick around to hear what's next on our review slate—from Guilty Crown and Buddy Complex to a nostalgic return to FLCL and Full Metal Panic—and help us decide what should jump the queue.If this breakdown hit the spot, tap follow, share it with a mecha-loving friend, and drop a review with your own Planet With score. What faction are you joining—and why?Text us for feedback and recommendations for future episodes!Support the showWe thank everyone for listening to our podcast! We hope to grow even bigger to make great things happen, such as new equipment for higher-quality podcasts, a merch store & more! If you're interested in supporting us, giving us feedback and staying in the loop with updates, then follow our ZONE Social Media Portal to access our website, our Discord server, our Patreon page, and other social media platforms! DISCLAIMER: The thoughts and opinions shared within are those of the speaker. We encourage everyone to do their own research and to experience the content mentioned at your own volition. We try not to reveal spoilers to those who are not up to speed, but in case some slips out, please be sure to check out the source material before you continue listening!Stay nerdy and stay faithful,- J.B.Subscribe to "Content for Creators" on YouTube to listen to some of the music used for these episodes!

This week we're covering One Piece Chapter 1174 “The Strongest Thing in the World” with friend of the show Ken O'Connor and special guests Marianne Bray (voice of Flampe for Crunchyroll's One Piece) and RogersBase (our little sprinkle)! We also have our Piece Together segment, where we take your questions, comments, and theories! SUBSCRIBE TO US ON PATREON! We've opened up a BRAND NEW “Sticker of the Month Club” tier on Patreon that entitles you to a patron-exclusive sticker of one of our amazing episode images every month! You also get access to ad-free episodes and our 800+ episode archive, our exclusive series 4'ced to Watch 4Kids with Steve & Alex, our full-length film OPPJapan, exclusive episodes with our special guests and a lot more. 00:00:00 Introduction 00:20:32 Manga Recap: Chapter 1174;01:52:55 Piece Together;02:32:29 To Be Continued…! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vasto Lorde Ichigo and White are officially confirmed for Bleach Soul Resonance in 2026, as the game unveils its long-term roadmap all the way through 2028. On this week's Bleach Boys, we break down the newly announced character schedule, banner reruns featuring Gin and Aizen, Nel's arrival as the next playable unit, and what this means for the future of the game. With major TYBW characters locked in, Soul Resonance may be positioning itself as the definitive Bleach mobile experience.We also discuss Tite Kubo's latest Klub Outside comments where he reveals he recently overcame health problems :( Which raises the question about whether he's preparing for more manga work. In anime news, Crunchyroll confirms the Chainsaw Man Reze Arc release window. We analyze the Top 10 best-selling Viz Media manga in the U.S. and what it says about Bleach's standing. Plus: Burn the Witch's website renewal, the shutdown of Bleach Soul Puzzle, new lore from this week's Klub Outside Q&A (werewolf clan members, Itanail artistry, and Yumichika's “Good Morning to You” column), our thoughts on the latest Fate/Strange Fake, and Discord's favorite movie picks.

A royal ball, a smug prince, and a script we've all seen before—until Scarlet smiles and asks for one final thing. From that audacious opening, we dig into May I Ask for One Final Thing and why its supposed villainess becomes a standout heroine who refuses to play nice with cruel people. We walk through the breakup bombshell, the sly humor, and the fight choreography that turns time magic into a visual punchline, then a delayed gut punch. The show swings between romance tropes and shonen energy, and we explore how it uses both to challenge bad dating advice and the myth that meanness equals affection.We break down a stacked cast: Kyle, a paper‑thin tyrant who exits early; Julius, the polished first prince with class blinders; Nanaka, the beastkin freed from servitude who finds purpose at Scarlet's side; Alflame, a dragon tamer whose absurd durability finally makes Scarlet try; and Saint Diana, sweet yet steel‑spined. Then we zoom out to the blessing system that feels delightfully like quirks with theology. Scarlet's time gift lets her outthink brute force, Diana's wards protect more than lives, and Julius's “heroic tale” power demands mutual love—strength tied to relationship, not ego. It's smart worldbuilding that keeps action and theme intertwined.And yes, the gods are messy. A jealous goddess crafts a body, snatches a soul, and seeds an isekai antagonist with charm magic, turning divine drama into court intrigue at cosmic scale. We talk payoffs, that chaotic climax, and why the season's ending feels satisfyingly complete even as it leaves room for more. Our verdict lands at 8.5/10: killer art, sharp writing, and a heroine who steals scenes. The one gripe? Stakes. When Scarlet rarely sweats, tension thins. If a second season arrives, we want a rival who truly pushes her.If you're into villainess subversions, fantasy romance with bite, or magic systems that matter, hit play, then tell us: do you prefer power fantasies or hard‑won underdog climbs? Subscribe, share the episode with a friend, and drop a review so more anime fans can find the show.Text us for feedback and recommendations for future episodes!Support the showWe thank everyone for listening to our podcast! We hope to grow even bigger to make great things happen, such as new equipment for higher-quality podcasts, a merch store & more! If you're interested in supporting us, giving us feedback and staying in the loop with updates, then follow our ZONE Social Media Portal to access our website, our Discord server, our Patreon page, and other social media platforms! DISCLAIMER: The thoughts and opinions shared within are those of the speaker. We encourage everyone to do their own research and to experience the content mentioned at your own volition. We try not to reveal spoilers to those who are not up to speed, but in case some slips out, please be sure to check out the source material before you continue listening!Stay nerdy and stay faithful,- J.B.Subscribe to "Content for Creators" on YouTube to listen to some of the music used for these episodes!

In this heart‑fluttering Valentine's Day special, we dive deep into the world of anime romance—from the most iconic confessions under falling sakura petals to the messy, chaotic love triangles that keep us glued to the screen. We break down classic tropes, celebrate our favorite couples, and debate which slow‑burn romances are actually worth the wait. Whether you're a die‑hard shoujo fan, a rom‑com skeptic, or someone who just wants to hear us gush about 2D love stories, this episode is your perfect Valentine's companion. Grab some chocolates, cozy up, and join us for an hour of pure anime affection. Every effort is made to keep spoilers to a minimum. (The only exception being older titles)

What if the only way to stop an apocalypse was a first date? Our Valentine's special takes a sharp, funny, and surprisingly tender look at Date A Live, where spatial quakes level cities, spirits bend reality, and a soft-spoken teen seals world-ending power with a kiss. We kick off with the premise—romance as crisis management—then trace how that playful hook mutates into a dense web of factions, betrayals, and big ethical swings. The AST wants control. DEM wants dominion. Shido wants consent, connection, and a path that saves both humans and spirits without erasing who they are.We walk through each season's turning points: the early charm of Tohka and Yoshino, Kurumi's time-twisted menace, and Origami's grief sharpened into resolve. Then the framework cracks wide open. Natsumi blurs identity. The twins and Miku test loyalty and ego. Nia reads truth like panels, winking at the series' structure while revealing how stories trap their heroes. Inverse forms flip the good-versus-evil script; the “corruption” is closer to a core self than a stain. Phantom steps out of the shadows, and Mio's origin reframes the entire cast as pieces of a single, shattering love story engineered by hubris.By season five, the mask is off. Shido's past life as Shinji, Mio's desperate choice to scatter impossible power into many hearts, and Westcott's calculated cruelty turn the harem joke into a myth about consent, agency, and the weight of design. The kiss mechanic stops being a punchline and becomes a question: when does affection liberate, and when does it coerce? Between the gags, banger themes, and crisp battles, the series dares to say love can be logistics, sacrifice, and strategy at once. We land on an 8.5, with praise for escalating stakes, layered worldbuilding, and a finale that pays off years of setup.Hit play, then tell us: is the romance device clever satire or a moral tightrope? Subscribe, share with a fellow fan, and drop a review with your best girl pick—Tohka, Kurumi, or Origami—we're ready for the debate.Text us for feedback and recommendations for future episodes!Support the showWe thank everyone for listening to our podcast! We hope to grow even bigger to make great things happen, such as new equipment for higher-quality podcasts, a merch store & more! If you're interested in supporting us, giving us feedback and staying in the loop with updates, then follow our ZONE Social Media Portal to access our website, our Discord server, our Patreon page, and other social media platforms! DISCLAIMER: The thoughts and opinions shared within are those of the speaker. We encourage everyone to do their own research and to experience the content mentioned at your own volition. We try not to reveal spoilers to those who are not up to speed, but in case some slips out, please be sure to check out the source material before you continue listening!Stay nerdy and stay faithful,- J.B.Subscribe to "Content for Creators" on YouTube to listen to some of the music used for these episodes!

Sherwin Wu leads engineering for OpenAI's API platform, where roughly 95% of engineers use Codex, often working with fleets of 10 to 20 parallel AI agents.We discuss:1. What OpenAI did to cut code review times from 10-15 minutes to 2-3 minutes2. How AI is changing the role of managers3. Why the productivity gap between AI power users and everyone else is widening4. Why “models will eat your scaffolding for breakfast”5. Why the next 12 to 24 months are a rare window where engineers can leap ahead before the role fully transforms—Brought to you by:DX—The developer intelligence platform designed by leading researchersSentry—Code breaks, fix it fasterDatadog—Now home to Eppo, the leading experimentation and feature flagging platform—Episode transcript: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/engineers-are-becoming-sorcerers—Archive of all Lenny's Podcast transcripts: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/yxi4s2w998p1gvtpu4193/AMdNPR8AOw0lMklwtnC0TrQ?rlkey=j06x0nipoti519e0xgm23zsn9&st=ahz0fj11&dl=0—Where to find Sherwin Wu:• X: https://x.com/sherwinwu• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sherwinwu1—Where to find Lenny:• Newsletter: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com• X: https://twitter.com/lennysan• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennyrachitsky/—In this episode, we cover:(00:00) Introduction to Sherwin Wu(03:10) AI's role in coding at OpenAI(06:53) The future of software engineering with AI(12:26) The stress of managing agents(15:07) Codex and code review automation(19:29) The changing role of engineering managers(24:14) The one-person billion-dollar startup(31:40) Management lessons(37:28) Challenges and best practices in AI deployment(43:56) Hot takes on AI and customer feedback(48:57) Building for future AI capabilities(50:16) Where models are headed in the next 18 months(53:35) Business process automation(57:22) OpenAI's ecosystem and platform strategy(01:00:50) OpenAI's mission and global impact(01:05:21) Building on OpenAI's API and tools(01:08:16) Lightning round and final thoughts—Referenced:• Codex: https://openai.com/codex• OpenAI's CPO on how AI changes must-have skills, moats, coding, startup playbooks, more | Kevin Weil (CPO at OpenAI, ex-Instagram, Twitter): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/kevin-weil-open-ai• OpenClaw: https://openclaw.ai• The creator of Clawd: “I ship code I don't read”: https://newsletter.pragmaticengineer.com/p/the-creator-of-clawd-i-ship-code• The Sorcerer's Apprentice: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sorcerer%27s_Apprentice_(Dukas)• Quora: https://www.quora.com• Marc Andreessen: The real AI boom hasn't even started yet: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/marc-andreessen-the-real-ai-boom• Sarah Friar on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-friar• Sam Altman on X: https://x.com/sama• Nicolas Bustamante's “LLMs Eat Scaffolding for Breakfast” post on X: https://x.com/nicbstme/status/2015795605524901957• The Bitter Lesson: http://www.incompleteideas.net/IncIdeas/BitterLesson.html• Overton window: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overton_window• Developers can now submit apps to ChatGPT: https://openai.com/index/developers-can-now-submit-apps-to-chatgpt• Responses: https://platform.openai.com/docs/api-reference/responses• Agents SDK: https://platform.openai.com/docs/guides/agents-sdk• AgentKit: https://openai.com/index/introducing-agentkit• Ubiquiti: https://ui.com• Jujutsu Kaisen on Crunchyroll: https://www.crunchyroll.com/series/GRDV0019R/jujutsu-kaisen?srsltid=AfmBOoqvfzKQ6SZOgzyJwNQ43eceaJTQA2nUxTQfjA1Ko4OxlpUoBNRB• eero: https://eero.com• Opendoor: https://www.opendoor.com—Recommended books:• Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs: https://www.amazon.com/Structure-Interpretation-Computer-Programs-Engineering/dp/0262510871• The Mythical Man-Month: Essays on Software Engineering: https://www.amazon.com/Mythical-Man-Month-Software-Engineering-Anniversary/dp/0201835959• There Is No Antimemetics Division: A Novel: https://www.amazon.com/There-No-Antimemetics-Division-Novel/dp/0593983750• Breakneck: China's Quest to Engineer the Future: https://www.amazon.com/Breakneck-Chinas-Quest-Engineer-Future/dp/1324106034• Apple in China: The Capture of the World's Greatest Company: https://www.amazon.com/Apple-China-Capture-Greatest-Company/dp/1668053373—Production and marketing by https://penname.co/. For inquiries about sponsoring the podcast, email podcast@lennyrachitsky.com.—Lenny may be an investor in the companies discussed. To hear more, visit www.lennysnewsletter.com

Crunchyroll blunders with anime leak, a game criticized by Miyazaki comes to Steam, and Ranma 1/2 gets anime exhibition in Tokyo! Also, Gundam Wing Official gets an anniversary album, Yoko Kanno 菅野よう子 to hold 2 NYC shows, and Yakuza/Like a Dragon crossover live action series debuts today! Meanwhile in Japan... A manager was arrested for punching himself in the face, a man was arrested for leaving a car parked in a lot for 6 years, and a cherry blossom festival is canceled due to overtourism?!

¡Miercoles de Podcast! En esta ocacion para las notas semanales hablamos de los anuncios en el Nintendo Direct, el aumento de precio en Crunchyroll, el anuncio de la temporada tres de The Last Of Us y el posible anime de Dark Souls 3 y por ultimo sobre la serie de Baldur's Gate 3. Adicional para el tema de la semana compartimos nuestros pensamientos sobre la segunda temporada de la serie de Fallout¡Que lo disfruten!

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This week, I detail the numbers you should know from Q4 2025 earnings results from Netflix, Amazon, Fubo, FOX, YouTube, Comcast, and Disney. I cover subscriber additions, profit and loss, Fubo's plans for a reverse stock split, the latest on its carriage dispute with NBCUniversal, and the latest cord-cutting numbers. With the NFL and ESPN deal now closed, giving Disney control of the NFL Network and other NFL Media assets, I break down the terms, the additional content Disney gets, what the deal is worth, and how it is structured. I also cover viewership numbers from Paramount's first UFC stream, with 7 million households in the U.S. and Latin America having tuned in, and Crunchyroll raising prices across some of its tiers in the U.S. Finally, I give the latest news on the Netflix and WBD deal, with Netflix's co-CEO, Ted Sarandos, testifying before the US Senate's antitrust subcommittee.On the vendor side, I detail the exact extent of Vimeo's layoffs, share my thoughts on Brightcove's 2026 product roadmap, and provide financial figures for CDN and infrastructure provider Gcore, which showed significant revenue growth over the past two years.Podcast produced by Security Halt Media

This week we talk about Momentary Lily! Jack poked fun at the “twist” about the main characters almost immediately, thanks to some weird-looking digital tears he noticed, while Rick didn't catch on until way later in episode seven. Both of us were annoyed by how the show forced emotional moments, killing off characters you barely knew and then spending way too much time trying to make you feel bad about it. Jack wasn't a fan of the action either, since the main girl is basically just a passenger on a sentient guitar that fights on its own. We also had a lot to say about the lack of common sense, like Rick's rant about the group freezing in the snow while holding a sword that emits heat! Jack tried to defend it as a high-stress mistake, but even he was fed up with the annoying catchphrases, and we both agreed it was ridiculous that a post-apocalyptic world still has working internet just for bikini videos.About the anime:Set in a post-apocalyptic world overrun by mechanical invaders known as Wild Hunts, Momentary Lily follows Renge Kasumi, a lonely amnesiac who has a unique power to fight back against these monstrosities. After wandering through a desolated city, she joins forces with five other girls, Yuri, Erika, Hinageshi, Sazanka, and Ayame each one wielding specialized weapons called Andvari to combat the mechanical threat. While the battles are central to their survival, the story tries to focus on the quiet, human moments of their daily lives, such as the bond-building experience of cooking meals from scavenged canned goods in the ruins. But then everything changes as we discover that they are actually alien-created copies rather than true humans.Next Week's Pick: “Failure frame ”Have you had the chance to watch Momentary Lily or any of our previous selections? We'd love to hear your thoughts and recommendations for future picks!Deals for You:Supporting your anime binge sessions is what we do best! Here are some exclusive deals that'll make your anime-watching experience even better.Crunchyroll Affiliate Offers:Get 15% off your first anime merch order here.Stream your favorite anime with Crunchyroll. Start Your Free TrialTokyoTreat Special: Use code "FEATUREDANIME" for $5 off your first box through this TokyoTreat link.Looking for some podcast merch? We've got you covered:Main StoreAlternative ShopSupport Our PodcastLove what we do? Support the podcast through Patreon! You can get access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more.Support us on PatreonStay Connected With UsDon't miss out on our latest episodes or discussions! Join us across our social channels and be part of the community:Contact UsAnime List: Check out our anime list on MyAnimeList.Twitch: Watch us live on twitch.tv/featuredanimepodcastEmail: info@featuredanimepodcast.comX (Twitter): @ThoseAnimeGuysFacebook: Featured Anime PodcastDiscord: Join our DiscordAnime Info and Our Ratings: Producers: Shochiku, Tokyo MX, Glovision, Kansai Telecasting, U-NEXT, MAGNET, Fabtone, BS Asahi, Animoca Brands JapanStudio: GoHandsSource: OriginalGenres: Action, Sci-Fi, Post-apocalyptic, Adventure, Slice of LifeAired: April 2004 to September 2004Number of Episodes: 13 + 1 OVAOur Scores: Jack's Score: 3 / 10Rick's Score: 3 / 10

In this age of AI, we are faced with the dilemma of the Total Machine Takeover. Yet, once a year, we willingly hand over our autonomy to he who is named Skynet to decide which 4 Anime we will or won't be giving the AF Seal of Approval. The Die are cast. The Wheel spun.  The Journey begins anew.  Every effort is made to keep spoilers to a minimum. (The only exception being older titles)

On this episode of Too Opinionated, we sit down with Zach Aguilar, one of the most recognizable voices in anime today. Aguilar is best known as the English dub voice of Tanjiro Kamado in the global phenomenon Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba. From Tanjiro's emotional journey after his family's murder by the demon Muzan Kibutsuji, to his mission to save his sister Nezuko, Demon Slayer has become one of the most successful anime franchises of all time—now streaming on Netflix, Hulu, and Crunchyroll. Zach reprised his fan-favorite role in the box-office smash Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Mugen Train, which shattered global records with a $70 million opening, the biggest ever for an anime film. He also stars in the newest chapter, Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle, currently in theaters. The franchise continues to earn critical acclaim, including honors at the Critics' Choice AAPI Celebration, plus Golden Globe and ASTRA Film Awards nominations. Beyond Demon Slayer, Aguilar is also known as Genos in One Punch Man (streaming on Hulu) and has made a major impact in gaming with roles in Genshin Impact, Dragon Ball Super, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Pokémon: Twilight Wings, Fire Emblem: Three Houses, NieR Replicant, and many more. We talk anime, voice acting, breaking into the industry, massive fandoms, and what it's like being at the center of anime history.

Concierto sinfónico de las Guerreras Mágicas en México, sinfónico de Dragon Ball llega a Guadalajara y Monterrey, Crunchyroll ya no tiene alma y cancelan festival de sakuras en Japón.

Crunchyroll raises prices, Spotify launches Page Match for books, and Valve delays Steam Machine due to component shortages. NVIDIA cancels new GPUs. The post Entertainment 2.0 #702 – Component Shortages & Spotify’s Physical Book Push appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.

From Disney's new CEO to Googles game "maker". GTA 6 is locked in, and so is the final Fast and Furious. But what does it mean for you? Meanwhile Overwatch is shedding its 2, and going old school.

Check out what we're discussing this week! Hello Kitty teams with Neon Genesis Evangelion for new apparel, Sailor Moon theater show brings a new story and character, and Gundam Hathaway gets nostalgic with an ending song by Guns N' Roses! Also, Crunchyroll increases pricing, BAND-MAID world tour followed by a hiatus, and the Court upholds prison sentence for piracy site operator! Meanwhile in Japan, Kyoto is putting in efforts to crack down on overtourism, movie theater popcorn earns high-quality certification, and a drunkard was robbed after falling asleep on the street!

Fire TV Stick da Amazon agora bloqueia apps piratas direto na instalação. O "Jarvis" da vida real chegou? Conheça o Moltbot, o assistente de IA que integra WhatsApp, Gmail e a Agenda. Crunchyroll aumenta preços no Brasil! Veja os novos valores. Musk, Gates, Bezos e mais: os chefões de tecnologia ligados ao Caso Epstein. ‘Meu humano chorou e eu não soube o que fazer', escreve bot em rede para IAs.

The anime market is booming after setting record numbers last year! The Japanese box offices reached massive sales with the help of Demon Slayer Infinity Castle Arc pt. 1 and Chainsaw Man the Movie: Reze Arc. The Crunchyroll Anime Awards received over 51 million fan votes from anime enjoyers all around the world. Even anime conventions were seeing record attendance numbers, including AnimeExpo which saw over 410,000 attendees from more than 65 countries!! So, with all this success, what do we, the loyal fans, get in return? ANOTHER PRICE INCREASE ON OUR CRUNCHYROLL SUBSCRIPTIONS!!! You just can't make this stuff up... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Twitch: BakacopodcastTikTok: @bakacopodcastInstagram: @bakacopodcastBlueSky: @bakaco.bsky.socialYouTube: @bakacopodcast---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------#anime #animepodcast #podcast #manga #animenews #animereviews #animepreviews #animerecommendations #mangacollectionSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/bakacompany-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Show Notes 0:00: Justin and Helen return from hibernation (and attempting to stay warm in the East coast) to resume recording episodes of It’s Not My Fault TheOASG Podcast is Not Popular, and with the break, means catching up to things from even late December to January. The hosts start with once again a scanlation site shutting down, and what this ultimately means considering who was involved (and maybe not Kakao, which gets both hosts explaining how manhwa copyrights are…crazy) News 12:36: MediaOCD will be distributing Discotek Media’s catalog (as much as they can), and based on information online this project seems to have been sped up following a number of home media titles being delisted on Crunchyroll. This gets both hosts speculating on what this means, and why it sometimes now gets harder and harder to support official publishers. 18:59: Netflix continues making some deals as they’ve worked out a partnership with MAPPA and will be working with TOHO (and their new studio) to produce a bunch of works in a couple years 21:35: We got some hiatuses and returns to cover, starting with The Café Terrace and Its Goddesses manga being continued; after just not having any new chapters since 2022, The Girl, the Shovel, and the Evil Eye manga will return and also finish in a couple chapters; Kemono Jihen is taking a one-issue break due to Sho Aimoto suffering from gastroenteritis to start 2026; Phantom Busters will be on break as something’s going on with Neoshoco, the hosts hope they’re ok; The hosts break down what the heck’s going on with The New Prince of Tennis series as it went through some major editor mismanagement, enough to wear there could not be a new chapter in Jump SQ; The Days of Diamond will go on hiatus, no announcement on its return; Bocchi the Rock! was intended to return this month, but Aki Hamaji’s health has not improved enough to return to serialization, so the hiatus will continue; and in final manga hiatuses, Hajime no Ippo’s taking a break, no announcement on when it’ll return. 25:38: Makes sense that Go Nagai will be inducted into this year’s Eisner’s Hall of Fame, took them long enough; Manga creator Hisashi Eguchi apologized in December after tracing allegations were made back in October that had a number of companies suspend working with him; Chitose in the Ramune Bottle’s got some work to do following its delay due to production issues; And apparently A Tale of the Secret Saint needs more work as it’s been pushed from Spring to Fall season; What in the world is going with the Madoka movie? Well no one knows except that’s now been delayed from its release this month to an unannounced date; and the voice of Hitomi Koshigaya, Yumiri Hanamori, stepped down from the role for an undisclosed reason. So for the upcoming Magilumiere Magical Girls Inc. anime, there will need to be a new voice for her. 30:53: Talent agency Aoni Production announced that voice actor Kōzō Shioya had died on January 20 due to cerebral hemorrhage — a number of people noted his impact on them and sent their condolences on social media on this difficult loss. Licenses 31:57: Seven Seas and their Wonderful Wednesdays have returned for 2026! That means catching up to everything they’ve announced in January: Hayate Kuku's Yoichi & Tsugumo Daken, Mugi Sawai & saino's The Wicked Princess and Her Twelve Eyes: The Legendary Villainess and Her Elite Assassins manga Mizuhara's Working as a Goddess! NEMUI ASADA's Sleeping Dead Muchimaro's Even the Student Council Has Its Holes! (Ghost Ship) Yuuri Seo & Okaya's I’m Running for Crown Princess, but All I Want is a Steady Paycheck! (Airship, digital only) Moka Onmae's Good Morning, Good Night, and See You Tomorrow. Ryon's Are You a Landmine, Chihara-san? Hamubane, Mokufū, & Parum's I Used to Think My Childhood Friend Was a Guy —Now We're Newlyweds, and She's the Perfect Bride! Nagata Kabi's My Sketchy Roommate Osamu Takahashi's I Don’t Know, Yoshida-san (Ghost Ship) Shibainubutai, Mochiron san, & Masahiro Suwa's An Ordinary Guy’s Crazy Modern Dungeon Survival! Akairo Mash's Love Tattoo MAMITA's 10 Things I Want to Do Before I Turn 40 – Part 2 NENE AZUKI's Mii-chan and Yamada-san Itaru Kinoshita's Dinosaur Sanctuary: Let’s Go to Dinoland picture book Also re-announced Koala Omugi's The Apology of Noumi-Senpai? (previously called What's Up With Noumi-senpai?) Audiobooks for their Siren imprint: Daken's The Wicked Princess and Her Twelve Eyes: The Legendary Villainess and Her Elite Assassins (Narrated by Aspen Vincent), FUNA's Didn’t I Say to Make My Abilities Average in the Next Life?! (Narrated by Kara Oates), Yuki SUZUKI's Reincarnated Into a Game as the Hero's Friend: Running the Kingdom Behind the Scenes (Narrated by Eric O'Keeffe), Fuyutsuki Koki's I Abandoned My Engagement Because My Sister is a Tragic Heroine (Narrated by Mirai), Sou Akaike's Easygoing Territory Defense by the Optimistic Lord: Production Magic Turns a Nameless Village into the Strongest Fortified City (Narrated by Eric O'Keeffe), Amano Seiju's I Got Married to the Girl I Hate Most in Class (Narrated by Mark Sanderlin) 36:05: Kodansha had a three-day licensing event and announced these titles during their run: Haruka Kawachi’s Rainy Day Serenade  Dorothy Odoroo’s Mr. Vamp Is a Vampire  Kazu Inabe, Yu Kuraishi & Ku Tanaka’s AIDOL  Keigo Maki’s NakiNagi Den Mitao’s Kiss or Die Trying!  Kotora Aoshima’s Fan/Girl x Call/Boy  Marume Goshika’s Say Hello to Mr. Wallaby! Osamu Tezuka’s Black Jack as an oversized Deluxe Edition and a Full Color Selection of Muneyuki Kaneshiro & Yusuke Nomura’s Blue Lock 37:23: Yen Press also decided to start the year off pretty strong as well: Hoku Tomose's List Rouge Masaaki Nakayama's Seeds of Anxiety: Asterisk Sakuhiro's The Crow’s Ballad at Dawn Umi Ruike's Beneath the Fur Akumi Agitogi & Kei Tamura's The Bubble Love of the Mermaid manga Daisuke Motomi's Magic Doctor Rex's Perverted Medical Record Nanigashi Shima & raemz's Love Unseen Beneath the Radiant Night Sky (Yen On) 38:16: Cross Infinite World has licensed these three titles: Mayo Momoyo & Wan Hachipisu's The Brooding Duke's Guide to the Lie-Detecting Lady, Mashimesa Emoto & Nitou Akane's Goodbye, Horrible Fiancé, Hello, Fun Magic School Life! and Hanami Nishine & Renta's Strawberry Princess: The Time Loop Defying Villainess; Abrams ComicArts’ Kana imprint announced they’ve licensed Muneyuki Kaneshiro and Kensuke Nishida’s Jagaan manga; Nao Iori’s Manaka the Human and the Slaughter Robot, Yuto Ito’s Goodbye My Idol, & Manose and Miharu’s Island Rock have been added to MANGA Plus; Crossed Hearts has licensed Akisuke’s The Executioner of Grenimal and Hanami Nishine & Satsuki Amamiya’s The Matchmaker’s Fiancé: My Fiancé Won’t Leave Me Alone While I’m Finding Him The Ideal Bride; and Manga Mavericks announced they’ve licensed Koukoku Brothers's Divine Messengers and Demonic Guardians & Banjo Saitou's Vegetable Sandwich 40:40: Meanwhile, Discotek had a few announcements, and yes, more Lupin the 3rd is a given at this point for them! Streaming News 41:34: The Dangers in My Heart compilation film will be screened in some of the more popular cities this month; Whoever Steals This Book has been acquired by Crunchyroll and will also make its debut at the New York International Children’s Film Festival. 43:11: Remember when Oshi no Ko S3 got picked up by Crunchyroll? What did that mean for HIDIVE since they had the first two seasons? Absolutely nothing apparently since HIDIVE is still streaming it; Justin gets to talk about his excitement about the Umamusume Pretty Derby: Beginning of a New Era being in theaters at the end of the month; And Helen wonders why ALDNOAH.ZERO is back as Crunchyroll has added the English dub — which includes a new episode that aired in Japan last year — to their service. 46:10: A few anime will be on Netflix this year: Kyoto Animation’s Sparks of Tomorrow (in the summer) and Studio KAI’s Ramparts of Ice (in Spring); 47:05: So there were two anime that aired in Japan last year — April Showers Bring May Flowers and Monster Strike: Deadverse Reloaded — that was not picked up by an official service…until now! Prime now is streaming these anime; Fawesome began streaming the Despair of the Monster indie anime film sometime this past December, but at the moment only those in Canada and the UK can watch it. Weird News 49:18: More news about live-action Gundam keeps pouring out, and it gets even closer to becoming a real thing; Pokémon and Hatsune Miku is a thing again; The X (Twitter) continues to just get worse and its editing image feature for lots of people had a couple artists saying they do not want to put their illustrations on there. 55:36: The Many Sides of Voice Actor Radio is over!…in print! It’s still ongoing digitally though. This gets Helen wondering however… 57:48: Sugar Sugar Rune has been added to Tubi…BUT there's a reason why it's in the weird news section! So far not at Tai Chi Chasers level, but… 59:32: Rumiko Takahashi made a trip to San Francisco some time ago (which can probably mean VIZ and her are cooking something) and visited a museum — somehow Bible Black is brought up in this part (Why Helen, just why); Justin wonders if Sazae-san is gearing up to be released overseas moving forward now that it’ll see its first overseas release in Taiwan; Otakon announced on Bluesky on Thursday the event is no longer allowing the sale of fan art in its dealers room beginning with the 2026 event, and Helen explains what this means. 1:05:17: Anime can make famous actors cry — see Michael B. Jordan crying over My Hero Academia — and can have its own category on Jeopardy!. Both hosts wonder if anime has become too mainstream… If there’s anything you’d like to share, please feel free to reach out to us on Twitter (@TheOASG) or comment below with your thoughts! The post TheOASG Podcast Episode 236: A Return to Normalcy…Not! appeared first on TheOASG.

This week we talk about Burst Angel, as recommended from CJ, and it's safe to say neither of us walked away too happy. The conversation was just a long roast of the show's nonsensical mechanics, from the "impossible" tight outfits to the fact that characters apparently never need to reload their pistols until the plot demands it. Jack was annoyed that the side character Kyohei was getting far too much screen time and Meg's cycle of being kidnapped and crying in nearly every single episode. Rick tried to find some charm in it but he eventually just caves under the weight of the show's meandering pace and that also made Jack struggle just to stay awake through the series. We also dive into the late-game logic, like how the mechs suddenly lose their invulnerability once the story needs to wrap up and then there is the random subplot involving a superhuman killing machine that serves no real purpose to the overall narrative other than being a blatant distraction. About the anime:Burst Angel is set in a near-future Tokyo where the government has legalized firearms for citizens to try and combat a massive crime wave, as a result the city basically turns into a chaotic battleground. And the story centers on mercenaries for hire who handle the jobs RAPT (Recently Armed Police of Tokyo) can't or won't touch. The story focuses on Jo, Meg, Amy and Sei and their missions that frequently involve biological mutations, giant mechs with glowing "cyber-brains," and a massive conspiracy involving the very people supposed to be protecting the city. Also Kyohei is some random character that gets way more screen time then he should with us knowing more about him then what is needed.Next Week's Pick: “Momentary Lily”Have you had the chance to watch Burst Angel or any of our previous selections? We'd love to hear your thoughts and recommendations for future picks!Deals for You:Supporting your anime binge sessions is what we do best! Here are some exclusive deals that'll make your anime-watching experience even better.Crunchyroll Affiliate Offers:Get 15% off your first anime merch order here.Stream your favorite anime with Crunchyroll. Start Your Free TrialTokyoTreat Special: Use code "FEATUREDANIME" for $5 off your first box through this TokyoTreat link.Looking for some podcast merch? We've got you covered:Main StoreAlternative ShopSupport Our PodcastLove what we do? Support the podcast through Patreon! You can get access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more.Support us on PatreonStay Connected With UsDon't miss out on our latest episodes or discussions! Join us across our social channels and be part of the community:Contact UsAnime List: Check out our anime list on MyAnimeList.Twitch: Watch us live on twitch.tv/featuredanimepodcastEmail: info@featuredanimepodcast.comX (Twitter): @ThoseAnimeGuysFacebook: Featured Anime PodcastDiscord: Join our DiscordAnime Info and Our Ratings: Producers: Gonzo, TV Asahi, Media Factory, G&G Entertainment, Project BAKUTENStudio: GonzoSource Material: OriginalGenres: Action, Sci-Fi, Mecha, Ecchi, Girls with GunsAired: April 2004 to September 2004Number of Episodes: 24Our Scores: Jack's Score: 2 / 10Rick's Score: 4 / 10

In this episode of The Influence Factor, Alessandro Bogliari speaks with Siobhan Sullivan, Director of Audience Development at Crunchyroll, to discuss the evolution of anime marketing and fandom culture. Siobhan shares how influencers, global communities, and in-person events shape today's anime industry, while highlighting the power of co-creation and community-driven storytelling. She also explores how Crunchyroll connects with fans worldwide and what's next for anime in the creator economy.

This week we are talking about The Great Cleric, an Isekai that trades the typical overpowered hero trope for a salaryman just trying not to die a second time. We largely spend some time debating the show's unique mechanics, specifically the protagonist's grueling training regimen and his constant consumption of the mysterious "Substance X." Rick got hung up on some details  but overall he felt that the show had a book end. Jack found it to be an easy watch and an incredibly easy binge so much so that he knocked it out in a single sitting. He's much more forgiving of the wide-open ending, viewing it as a setup that actually has him considering picking up the light novels just to see where the story goes next. About the anime:The Great Cleric takes a slightly different approach to the standard isekai formula. Instead of an overpowered hero being summoned to defeat a demon lord, we follow a salaryman who gets reincarnated as a 15-year-old named Luciel. And his main motivation is pure survival and since he's terrified of dying young again, he chooses the job class "Healer" as his main job. However, realizing that healers often get exploited or killed because they can't fight back he also chooses the martial arts skill as a back up to help him and he decides to train his body to an absurd degree at the Adventurer's Guild. Where more chaos ensues as we drinks something called "Substance X" with daily training. It's essentially a workplace drama disguised as a fantasy anime, focusing on bureaucracy, corruption in the Healer's Guild, and the grind of self-improvement.Next Week's Pick: “Burst Angel”Have you had the chance to watch The Great Cleric or any of our previous selections? We'd love to hear your thoughts and recommendations for future picks!Deals for You:Supporting your anime binge sessions is what we do best! Here are some exclusive deals that'll make your anime-watching experience even better.Crunchyroll Affiliate Offers:Get 15% off your first anime merch order here.Stream your favorite anime with Crunchyroll. Start Your Free TrialTokyoTreat Special: Use code "FEATUREDANIME" for $5 off your first box through this TokyoTreat link.Looking for some podcast merch? We've got you covered:Main StoreAlternative ShopSupport Our PodcastLove what we do? Support the podcast through Patreon! You can get access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more.Support us on PatreonStay Connected With UsDon't miss out on our latest episodes or discussions! Join us across our social channels and be part of the community:Contact UsAnime List: Check out our anime list on MyAnimeList.Twitch: Watch us live on twitch.tv/featuredanimepodcastEmail: info@featuredanimepodcast.comX (Twitter): @ThoseAnimeGuysFacebook: Featured Anime PodcastDiscord: Join our DiscordAnime Info and Our Ratings: Producers: TBS, Kodansha, Nichion, Moonbow, NetEase, Gree Entertainment, Chrunchyroll, Micro Magazine Publishing, MAGENETStudio: Yokohama Animation Lab, Cloud HeartsSource: Light NovelGenres: Fantasy, Isekai, Slice of Life, ComedyAired: July 2023 to September 2023Number of Episodes: 12Our Scores: Jack's Score: 9 / 10Rick's Score: 8 / 10

Crunchyroll has recently revealed an overview of upcoming English-dubbed anime for the Winter 2026 season. In the list, Frieren Season 2 has been included, which means the series is definitely receiving an English dub within January to March 2026. Additionally, Season 1 of Frieren received its English dub after two weeks of the anime's Japanese debut. If this new season were to follow the same pattern, then the Frieren Season 2 English dub is expected to be released January 30, 2026.

Santo, Myles, and the crew are back for another Open Dojo! This week we're breaking down one of the most insane anime episodes of 2026 — Maki's complete demolition of the Zenin Clan in Jujutsu Kaisen. Was it a 10/10? We debate the animation quality, the Kill Bill vibes, and whether this tops everything we've seen this year.But first, we settle the score on the Random vs. Lani debate: Is Apothecary Diaries underappreciated? We dig into why romance anime struggles to break through with casual fans, even when Crunchyroll is pushing it hard. Plus, we put some respect on Uma Musume (Pretty Derby) — trust us, it hits different.The football talk gets a little out of hand (Miami vs. Indiana, Notre Dame slander, the Mendoza brothers), but we always bring it back to the anime.Topics Covered:JJK Maki vs. Zenin Clan episode breakdownApothecary Diaries: Underrated or properly appreciated?Why romance anime doesn't move numbersUma Musume recommendationCollege Football Playoff chaosJoin the conversation: Hit up our Discord, follow us on all platforms, and support us on Patreon!#JujutsuKaisen #MakiZenin #ApothecaryDiaries #AnimeReview #BlackSenseiSociety #OpenDojo #AnimePodcasthttps://linktr.ee/blacksenseisociety

Over hele kloden er tv-seere blevet kollektivt forelskede i to rivaliserende ishockeyspillere. For den nye tv-serie ’Heated Rivalry’ gør det umuligt ikke at gispe efter vejret, når man følger romancen mellem de to hovedkarakterer Shane Hollander og Ilya Rozanov. Førstnævnte er kontrolleret og loyal, sidstnævnte er provokerende og fuld af overraskelser. Reaktionen lod ikke vente på sig. Sociale medier gik i selvsving, og skuespillerne fik et lyn-gennembrud. For mange føltes det som et tydeligt ekko af det øjeblik, hvor Isak og Even i ’Skam’ samlede et helt internet omkring én kærlighedshistorie. Ikke fordi fortællingerne er ens – men fordi følelsen er den samme. Den kollektive forelskelse. Nu er serien endelig landet på HBO Max i Danmark. I dette afsnit taler vi derfor om ’Heated Rivalry’ og dykker ned i alt fra seriens hede sexscener til dens inspirerede måde at gøre kærlighed mellem to mænd til en universel fortælling. PANEL Mads Axelsen, radiovært og DJ. Anbefaling: Se filmen ‘Wuthering Heights’, når den får premiere, samt lyt til filmens soundtrack af Charli XCX. Sargun Oshana, teaterinstruktør. Anbefaling: Se realityserien The Boyfriend’ på Netflix. Sol Amanda Wendel, journalist og dokumentarist. Anbefaling: Se animeserien ‘Jujutsu Kaisen’ på Crunchyroll. Vært: Lucia Odoom. Anbefaling: Lyt til musik fra perioden mellem 2008 og 2018 - heriblandt ‘We are your friends’ af Justice. REDAKTION Lucia Odoom og Jonas Bach-Madsen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the holidays having come and gone, the Movie Bears are back and rounding up the best stuff we saw over the break. From Shakespeare to Neil Diamond to giant snakes (x2?), we've got some fun recommends you don't want to miss. What have *YOU* been watching? Come on! Jump into the comments and sound off! TIME INDEX 0:00 - Intros and Holiday time catch-up 10:59 - SONG SUNG BLUE (Rent on Apple TV or Prime Video) 22:35 - HAMNET (in theaters) 30:49 - ANACONDA (in theaters or rent on Prime Video) 38:54 - NO OTHER CHOICE (in theaters) 44:53 - MY MOM JAYNE (streaming on HBO/MAX) 49:46 - SOLO LEVELING (stream on CrunchyRoll or buy on Apple TV or Prime Video) Listen to all of the MBP movie reviews and special episodes for FREE! on Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Spotify - or wherever you get your podcasts.  Or, you can watch the videos of our shows on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/moviebearspodcast, our website: www.moviebearspodcast.com,  or Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/moviebearspodcast.  Please leave a comment or review, we'd love to read it on the next episode!

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/miccheckwaifuwaifu Subscribe to gaming podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@respecgames Episode of the week: In The Clear Moonlit Dusk, You and I are Polar Opposites Evolution of Slice of Life for Telle Adventurers Daily Grind at 29 Sentenced to be a Mad Decent Hero Anime of the Year Discussion MCWW Anime of the Year: Lord of Mysteries Get to Know MCWW? Do you follow any anime blogs or viewers? Hell's Paradise Season 2 Ep. 2 - CrunchyRoll Fire Force Season 3 Part 2 Ep. 2 - CrunchyRoll

This week we talked about “My Tiny Senpai” and the discussion was a bit of a ride because we spent the first half totally talking past each other. Jack was trying to give the Manager credit as well shed light on what he was doing, while Rick was convinced he was talking about the main couple's lack of progress. Once we cleared that up, we both agreed that for an office romance, these characters and the anime as a whole acted way too much like a high school show rather than a workplace romance show. Rick argued that the show's "goldfish memory" where progress basically reset every episode made him feel anxious through the whole thing. And Jack felt like the whole  season felt like one giant filler episode. About the anime:My Tiny Senpai is basically a cozy office romance slice of life type of show where Takuma Shinozaki is a new-ish employee trying to keep his head above water, and his senior coworker Shiori Katase keeps swooping in with praise, encouragement, followed up with a “I'm just being a good senpai” type of feeling and mentality that keeps throwing him off his game. The catch is, she's tiny, she's adorable, and way more doting than a normal workplace relationship would/should allow.Next Week's Pick: “The Great Cleric”Have you had the chance to watch My Tiny Senpai or any of our previous selections? We'd love to hear your thoughts and recommendations for future picks!Deals for You:Supporting your anime binge sessions is what we do best! Here are some exclusive deals that'll make your anime-watching experience even better.Crunchyroll Affiliate Offers:Get 15% off your first anime merch order here.Stream your favorite anime with Crunchyroll. Start Your Free TrialTokyoTreat Special: Use code "FEATUREDANIME" for $5 off your first box through this TokyoTreat link.Looking for some podcast merch? We've got you covered:Main StoreAlternative ShopSupport Our PodcastLove what we do? Support the podcast through Patreon! You can get access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more.Support us on PatreonStay Connected With UsDon't miss out on our latest episodes or discussions! Join us across our social channels and be part of the community:Contact UsAnime List: Check out our anime list on MyAnimeList.Twitch: Watch us live on twitch.tv/featuredanimepodcastEmail: info@featuredanimepodcast.comX (Twitter): @ThoseAnimeGuysFacebook: Featured Anime PodcastDiscord: Join our DiscordAnime Info and Our Ratings: Producers: TV Asahi, Takeshobo, Nagoya Broadcasting Network, Universal Music Japan, DMM.com, Kadokawa Media House, DMM pictures, My Theater D.D., Good Smile Film, Bit grooove promotion, TV Asahi Music, Vobile Japan, REMOWStudio: Project No.9Source: MangaGenres: Romance, Comedy, Slice of LifeAired: July 2023 to October 2023Number of Episodes: 12Our Scores: Jack's Score: 5 / 10Rick's Score: 4 / 10

There's never a dull moment in the world of anime and Pop Break is diving right into the action! Join anime enthusiasts Amanda Rivas and Josh Sarnecky as they geek out monthly with dedicated experts and special guests on exciting anime news, trending anime in TV and/or movies, and anime recommendations spanning different genres that everyone should be watching. If you are a lifelong anime lover or taking the initial leap into the genre that has something for everyone, this is the podcast for you!Josh and Amanda are joined this month by Tommy of Countdown City Geeks and  Countdown City Wrestlecast as they enter into The Culling Game hoping their third generation fire skills help them earn the win!Our enthusiasts take a stroll through the anime content minds to discuss favorite series they've been watching recently including Tommy's recommendations of Windbreaker, Ruri Rocks, Kaguya-sama: Love Is War, and Castlevania: Nocturne; Josh's recommendations of Hell's Paradise and Tamon's B-side, and Amanda's recommendations of Champigon Witch and Sentenced to be a Hero. All recommendations are available on Crunchyroll except Castlevania: Nocturne, which is available on Netflix. In Anime News, they discuss what they were most excited about coming out of this year's Jump Festa.In their feature review section, our enthusiasts discuss the season premiere episodes of Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3: The Culling Game Arc and the premiere episode of the final season of Fire Force Cour 2. They discuss how main story plot points were handled, animation changes, new character introductions, and more. Join us next month as we discuss Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Season 2 and Hell's Paradise Season 2!

Kubo finally explains why Sosuke Aizen and Kenpachi Zaraki never fought, answering one of Bleach's most debated questions ever. On this episode of Bleach Boys, we break down Kubo's latest Klub Outside answers, including why a fight between Aizen and Kenpachi “wouldn't be any fun,” why Spatial Dislocation is a forbidden Kidō, and how Kaidō healing actually works based on anatomical knowledge and imagination.We also cover the now-confirmed Bleach Stirring Souls Volume 4 figures, featuring Kisuke Urahara, Toshiro Hitsugaya, Shinji Hirako, and TYBW Sosuke Aizen. Plus, we dive into Bleach Soul Resonance updates! Gin Ichimaru is now playable, Uryu Ishida gets a new costume, Rangiku is delayed but confirmed as a future free character, and we discuss whether Gin is actually worth investing in. We wrap things up by talking One Punch Man's Crunchyroll-published game shutdown and debate the worst anime of all time, opening it up to the Discord for their unfiltered takes.

Now that 2026 has well and truly begun, we can start another of our traditions, the seasonal anime tie-in! And for the first time in a long time we're drawing inspiration from the villainess trope, as we let The Holy Grail of Eris bring out the worst in us! But was that a good thing? Or just more slop to animate two frames of and stick an AI sub or dub onto... ~ Welcome to That Time I Started A Podcast To Read Trash Manga With My Friends And Actually Most Of Them Were Trash But Some Of Them Weren't! Or The Trash Manga Friends Podcast, for short. New episodes drop every fortnight, where our trio of Sean, Mike and Phil read the first two volumes (or equivalent) of a manga, webtoon, manhua or manhwa, analysing every little thing to discuss what's good, what's bad, but mostly, what's trash. Five years in, we're just getting started, as trash never ends, and neither do we. So please, come join us and listen to our book club slash never-ending existential nightmare! ~ Follow us on social media! Links to all platforms on our site - https://trashmangafriends.carrd.co/ Sean, our forever host, is on Bluesky & Twitch - https://bsky.app/profile/slazo.bsky.social ~ https://www.twitch.tv/slazoking Mike, our streamer extraordinaire, is everywhere @Bersekrer - https://bersekrer.carrd.co/ Phil, our trash overlord, is on Twitter @PheNaxKian - https://twitter.com/PheNaxKian ~ Support the official release! The Holy Grail of Eris is licensed by Yen Press - https://yenpress.com/series/the-holy-grail-of-eris-manga Want to check out the anime? It's available via Crunchyroll - https://www.crunchyroll.com/news/seasonal-lineup/2025/12/16/winter-anime-2026-crunchyroll

This week we talk about A Ninja and an Assassin Under One Roof. We joke about it being not exactly kid-friendly, talk about how side characters get introduced and immediately die for anyone who is not a MC, and we get weirdly invested in the “rules” behind the cleanup powers once the show finally reveals limits. We also talk about how the assassin is frugal with their money but also at the same time they are really messy. We cann't help but laugh at how the series undercuts heartfelt moments with absurd gags including the whole robot-replacement scenario. By the end, we land on it being watchable and it is entertaining in bursts, although it is a little slow at times, and it leaves some plot holes and unfinished plot lines. About the anime:Satoko is an unwitting runaway ninja with basically zero survival skills, and when she's about to starve until she runs into Konoha, a normal-looking high school girl, steps in and helps her out. The twist is, Konoha isn't normal at all, she's actually an assassin. Thanks to Satoko's unique skill and high luck they strike up a deal. Satoko gets a roof over her head, food and a little money, while Konoha gets help cleaning up the evidence after jobs, because Satoko's ninjutsu can conveniently turn things into leaves and make problems disappear, and a live-in house keeper. Meanwhile, Satoko's old ninja world won't let her just vanish quietly, so their daily lives keeps getting interrupted by all the other ninjas showing up at the worst times. That is just a taste of all the shenanigans that happen in this show.Next Week's Pick: “My Tiny Senpai”Have you had the chance to watch A Ninja and an Assassin Under One Roof or any of our previous selections? We'd love to hear your thoughts and recommendations for future picks!Deals for You:Supporting your anime binge sessions is what we do best! Here are some exclusive deals that'll make your anime-watching experience even better.Crunchyroll Affiliate Offers:Get 15% off your first anime merch order here.Stream your favorite anime with Crunchyroll. Start Your Free TrialTokyoTreat Special: Use code "FEATUREDANIME" for $5 off your first box through this TokyoTreat link.Looking for some podcast merch? We've got you covered:Main StoreAlternative ShopSupport Our PodcastLove what we do? Support the podcast through Patreon! You can get access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more.Support us on PatreonStay Connected With UsDon't miss out on our latest episodes or discussions! Join us across our social channels and be part of the community:Contact UsAnime List: Check out our anime list on MyAnimeList.Twitch: Watch us live on twitch.tv/featuredanimepodcastEmail: info@featuredanimepodcast.comX (Twitter): @ThoseAnimeGuysFacebook: Featured Anime PodcastDiscord: Join our DiscordAnime Info and Our Ratings: Producers: KADOKAWA, Pony Canyon, Kansai TV, BS11, Movic, AT-XStudio: ShaftSource: MangaGenres: Comedy, Action, Slice of Life, YuriAired: April 2025 to June 2025Number of Episodes: 12Our Scores: Jack's Score: 7 / 10Rick's Score: 8 / 10

Hey smarties! We're taking a short break for the holidays. In the meantime, enjoy this bonus episode on one of Kimberly's favorite topics: anime!Anime had a big year in 2025. The animated film “KPop Demon Hunters” broke Netflix's record for most-watched movie on the streaming platform. And “Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle" became the top-grossing international film ever at the North American box office. When “Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle” debuted in theaters earlier this year, Kimberly spoke with Crunchyroll's executive vice president of global commerce Mitchel Berger about the strategy behind the film's release and the future of anime content.

Hey smarties! We're taking a short break for the holidays. In the meantime, enjoy this bonus episode on one of Kimberly's favorite topics: anime!Anime had a big year in 2025. The animated film “KPop Demon Hunters” broke Netflix's record for most-watched movie on the streaming platform. And “Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle" became the top-grossing international film ever at the North American box office. When “Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle” debuted in theaters earlier this year, Kimberly spoke with Crunchyroll's executive vice president of global commerce Mitchel Berger about the strategy behind the film's release and the future of anime content.

Linktree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/Analytic⁠Join The Normandy For Additional Bonus Audio And Visual Content For All Things Nme+! Join Here: ⁠https://ow.ly/msoH50WCu0K⁠In this segment of Notorious Mass Effect, host Analytic Dreamz dives deep into the highly anticipated official trailer for Jujutsu Kaisen: The Culling Game, released by Crunchyroll ahead of Season 3's January 2026 premiere. Analytic Dreamz reacts to the intense footage showcasing the aftermath of the Shibuya Incident, Yuji Itadori's emotional turmoil, and epic confrontations including Yuta Okkotsu. The trailer highlights new characters like Kinji Hakari, Kirara Hoshi, Hiromi Higuruma, Fumihiko Takaba, Reggie Star, and Kogane, while teasing the deadly battle royale rules of the Culling Game arc. Analytic Dreamz breaks down the stunning MAPPA animation, the new opening theme "AIZO" by King Gnu, and what this means for the story's escalation into high-stakes sorcerer battles. Join Analytic Dreamz for thoughtful analysis on why this trailer has fans buzzing about Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3: The Culling Game Part 1, streaming soon on Crunchyroll.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/analytic-dreamz-notorious-mass-effect/donationsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy