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Portals rip open the sky, Earth gets steamrolled by invaders wielding magic fused with science, and humanity's only answer is a summoned suit of armor called Heart Hybrid Gear. That's the hook of Hybrid x Heart Magias Academy Ataraxia, and we walk through why the premise actually works as a sci fi action setup before the show swerves hard into its most controversial idea.We talk about Kizuna Hida as a lead who isn't the strongest fighter, yet becomes the team's linchpin because his “recharge” ability restores the girls' power and unlocks higher modes like Climax Hybrid and their Corruption Armaments. We don't dodge the awkward part: the series leans heavily on erotic power up scenes and fan service, and we weigh whether that choice adds anything to the story or just overwhelms it. If you've ever asked where your personal line is with ecchi harem anime, this review gets specific.From there we dig into the worldbuilding around the Ataraxia megafloat academy, the Amaterasu squad's personalities and weapon kits, the American Masters rivalry, and what Batlantis brings to the table as an enemy reality with superior tech. We also compare the vibe to Infinite Stratos and 100, then land on a score around 6.5 to 7 out of 10, with clear reasons for who this is and isn't for.If you enjoy anime reviews that are honest about both the action and the baggage, subscribe, share this with a friend who loves battle suit shows, and leave a rating and review so more listeners can find the ZONE Podcast!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!

Season 1 of Tales of Wedding Rings sets up a clean fantasy adventure: elemental rings, princess alliances, demon pressure, and a main character who should have to earn the title of Ring King. We start by recapping the core premise and why the early worldbuilding actually works at times, especially when the kingdoms, clans, and character motivations feel connected to survival instead of pure harem comedy. Then we get honest about the pivot that frustrates us: Season 2 leans hard into fan service and stalls the plot when it should be escalating stakes and training. We talk through the drawn-out library stretch, the way power-ups feel handed out instead of earned, and how the show teases cool ideas like combo magic and shared strategy only to drop them. We also unpack the “Dark Crystal” storyline, what it reveals about the series' priorities, and why relationship dynamics need clearer leadership and character agency if the narrative expects us to take the saving-the-world premise seriously. Finally, we dig into the biggest problem for any anime adaptation: cuts that damage the climax. When the final battle feels rushed and key material appears missing, it doesn't just hurt the action, it breaks the logic of the ending and makes the next-season setup feel shaky. If you care about pacing, adaptation choices, and whether a story delivers on its own potential, you'll have a lot to react to here. Subscribe, share the episode with a friend who watches fantasy harem anime, and leave a review. What score would you give Season 2 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!

WERBUNG | Vor dem Autokauf immer erst den Check machen! Überprüfe die Historie deines Autos mit carVertical: [Link weiter unten] Spare jetzt mit dem Code KINOPLUS20 /WERBUNG Ist das der Weg? Wir wollen noch mal ein wenig ausführlicher über THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU sprechen. Dafür haben wir zum einen Schlogger und Tosja zu Gast, die ihre jeweiligen Eindrücke zum ersten Film seit 7 Jahren aus dem STAR WARS-Universum wiedergeben. Und zum anderen können wir ein paar Statements von Regisseur JON FAVREAU und Franchise-Neuzugang SIGOURNEY WEAVER mit ins Gespräch einfließen lassen, da Schröck die beiden vor einiger Zeit in Berlin sprechen konnte. So geht es unter anderem um den Look, um Grogu, um die Musik und das Gefühl zwischen kindlicher Freude und Enttäuschung. Mit verschiedenen Abzweigungen zu der einen oder anderen Serie oder dem einen oder Film. Natürlich MANDALORIAN und ANDOR, aber auch EPISODE 2, SOLO, DIE RACHE DER SITH, SKELETON CREW oder selbstverständlich THE CLONE WARS. Im letzten Drittel herrscht dann verstärkter SPOILER-Alarm, wenn es dann eben um die Interview-Aussagen, den Fan-Service, die Cameos, Logiklöcher, Einspielprognosen oder die zu erwartenden Fan-Reaktionen geht. Dabei wünschen wir Euch nun viel Vergnügen und dass die Macht immer noch mit Euch sein möge. Insofern Ihr denn dazu noch Lust habt. Ansonsten bleibt bitte alle so gesund wie gut drauf und fair und habt ein schönes, langes Wochenende. Selamat tinggal. Rocket Beans wird unterstützt von carVertical. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Forza Horizon 6 rast durch Japan und zementiert einmal mehr seinen Status: Es ist der unangefochtene König der Open-World-Racer. Doch wie gesund ist es eigentlich für ein Genre, wenn ein einzelnes Spiel ein absolutes Monopol besitzt? In dieser Folge GameStar Talk diskutieren Felix, Ann-Kathrin und Dimitry über das Phänomen der "Platzhirsche". Warum traut sich kaum noch ein anderes Studio, ein Open-World-Rennspiel zu entwickeln? Führt diese absolute Vormachtstellung zwangsläufig zum "FIFA-Syndrom", bei dem aus Angst vor der Community jede echte Innovation im Keim erstickt wird? Wir sprechen über den schmalen Grat zwischen Fan-Service und Stagnation, diskutieren den fiesen 120-Euro-Monetarisierungs-Trend und blicken zurück in die Spielegeschichte: Welche ehemals unantastbaren Könige – wie damals SimCity – haben sich durch Fehler und Arroganz letztlich selbst vom Thron gestoßen? Alle Links zum GameStar Podcast und unseren Werbepartnern: https://linktr.ee/gamestarpodcast

The Mandalorian and Grogu | "Star Wars" zurück im Kino - fühlt sich das Franchise endlich wieder groß an? Vom Kino ins Streaming – und jetzt wieder zurück auf die große Leinwand: Genau diesen Weg hat das "Star Wars"-Franchise in den vergangenen Jahren eingeschlagen. Nachdem die Reihe jahrzehntelang das Blockbuster-Kino dominierte, verlagerte sich der Fokus mit dem Start von Disney+ zunehmend auf Serienformate. Besonders erfolgreich erwies sich dabei "The Mandalorian" mit Pedro Pascal als titelgebendem Kopfgeldjäger. Zum eigentlichen Publikumsliebling wurde allerdings schnell Grogu alias Baby Yoda, der längst zu einer der populärsten Figuren des gesamten Franchise avanciert ist. Kein Wunder also, dass Disney ausgerechnet dieses Duo auswählte, um „Star Wars“ zurück ins Kino zu bringen. "The Mandalorian and Grogu“ startet am Mittwoch, den 20.05., in den deutschen Kinos und setzt die Geschichte der beiden unter der Regie von Jon Favreau ("Iron Man") fort, der bereits die Serie entscheidend geprägt hat. Doch funktioniert das Abenteuer auch als eigenständiger Kinofilm oder wirkt das Ganze eher wie eine überlange Serienepisode? Unsere Review-Droiden Schlogger und Niklas haben gemeinsam mit Johannes The Hutt den Blockbuster bereits gesehen und sprechen im Podcast darüber, ob sich der Sternenkrieg endlich wieder nach großem Eventkino anfühlt – oder ob am Ende doch vor allem Merchandising und Fanservice im Vordergrund stehen. Trailer Werdet Teil unserer Community und besucht unseren Discord-Server! Dort oder auch auf Instagram könnt ihr mit uns über Filme, Serien und vieles mehr sprechen. Website | Youtube | PayPal | BuyMeACoffee Thank you very much to BASTIAN HAMMER for the orchestral part of the intro! I used the following sounds of freesound.org: 16mm Film Reel by bone666138 wilhelm_scream.wav by Syna-Max backspin.wav by il112 Crowd in a bar (LCR).wav by Leandros.Ntounis Short Crowd Cheer 2.flac by qubodup License (Copyright): Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)

Like the disjointed levels in a video game, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is more akin to a collection of scenes--each one fun, funny, and action-packed...but barely tethered to a greater whole. In other words, the story is thin and the script is non-existent much like how the Mario games tend to be. Does this make the film a missed opportunity? Or rather, as Mario-creator Shigeru Miyamoto has said many a time, is the plumber incompatible with anything resembling an actual plot? Tune in as Mr. Pacario ponders a film that straddles the cinematic super with the narrative sewer.For more delights and insights into everything weird and yesteryear, check out lostnostalgia.comThanks to Decktonic for the cover tune.

A weapon that can become almost anything sounds unbeatable, until you remember the monsters are evolving too. We dig into Hundred, an action-heavy anime where Slayers wield transforming “Hundreds” to fight the Savages threatening Earth, and we break down why the premise is simple, effective, and sometimes underused.We walk through Hayato Kisaragi's arrival at the Marine Academy on Little Garden, the instant attention he gets for his entrance scores, and the duel that defines the early tone: Hayato vs Claire Harvey, the school's top Slayer and “Queen Bee.” From there, the story accelerates into the Selections unit, field missions, and fights where teamwork matters right up until it doesn't. We also unpack the emotional hinge of the plot: Emily's real identity as Emilia, the rescued girl from Hayato's past, and the Variant virus that pushes them beyond normal limits.From empire politics and rivalry duels with Claudia to the darker thread of experiments involving Savage fluid and the mystery around Lisa, the series keeps mixing school drama with monster combat. We also tackle the mecha question head-on: no giant robots here, but powered suits and weapon systems still place Hundred in the mecha-adjacent lane alongside other suit-focused shows. We close with our bottom line: strong artwork, fair pacing, action that delivers, fan service that doesn't completely drown the stakes, and a final score of 7.5 out of 10.If you like anime reviews that are clear, honest, and spoiler-aware, subscribe, share this with a fellow mecha fan, and leave a quick rating or review. What score would you give Hundred?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!

MK2 (2026): Fatalities, Fan Service & a Panel Divided | ft. Brian from Lucky Finds ComicsJose (Cupcake), Mike (WillDaBeast), and Brian from Luck Key Finds Comics go spoiler-free on Mortal Kombat 2 (2026) — and the panel is split wide open. Karl Urban arrives as Johnny Cage, Ludi Lin returns as Liu Kang, Josh Lawson is back as Kano, and Adeline Rudolph steps up as Katana in a film that's part fan service, part franchise-building behemoth, and — for at least one of us — a brutal disappointment. Fans of Mortal Kombat (1995), Mortal Kombat (2021), and classic video game tournament films like Enter the Dragon and Bloodsport will find a lot to chew on here. We dig into the franchise legacy, the creative team behind the film, and deliver three very different verdicts — including one that drops the hammer hard. Watch or skip? You'll have to listen to find out who loved it, who had reservations, and who called Finish Him on the whole thing.

In der neuen Folge von Zwei Freundinnen und ein Buch sprechen Nadine und Flo über Kapitel 26 „Glänzend“ aus Breaking Dawn und diese Folge hat wirklich alles: Emmetts gewaltige Muskeln, Bellas völlig absurd starke Vampirkräfte, Charlie Swan in kompletter Verdrängung und eine überraschend emotionale Familienatmosphäre bei den Cullens.Flo und Nadine reden darüber, warum Bella plötzlich der perfekte Vampir ist, weshalb Charlie einfach akzeptiert, dass absolut nichts normal ist, und warum „Nessie“ leider immer noch besser klingt als „Renesmee“. Natürlich geht es auch um Bellas legendären Armdrück-Kampf gegen Emmett inklusive gigantischer Felsen, zerstörter Egos und sehr viel Fanservice.Außerdem schweifen Nadine und Flo wie immer herrlich ab: Es geht um Hate-Kommentare auf Social Media, erste YouTube-Erfahrungen, The Handmaid's Tale, ewiges Leben, emotionale Opa-Videos auf TikTok und die Frage, welche Art Vampir man selbst eigentlich wäre.Kapitelbesprechung ab 16:06Hier geht es zu unserem Discord-BuchclubHier könnt ihr uns über Steady unterstützen: Bei Steady unterstützenHier geht es zu Nadines Youtubekanal: Aus Liebe zum BuchGame Changer (Band 1): https://tidd.ly/4aTNygu (Werbung/Afiiliate)Heated Rivalry (Band 2) https://tidd.ly/4ptXlxd (Werbung/Afiiliate)Tough Guy (Band 3) https://tidd.ly/4l4NNrR (Werbung/Afiliate)Common Goal (Band 4) https://tidd.ly/4l9WCkw (Werbung Afiliate)Role Model (Band 5) https://tidd.ly/4aU34Zr (Werbung Afiliate)The Long Game (Band 6) https://tidd.ly/4sv4LlH (Werbung Afiliate) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Hanns Peter Glock war für euch im Kino und berichtet ausführlich über den neuen Film Mortal Kombat II. Wie schlägt sich die Fortsetzung im Vergleich zum Vorgänger? Gibt es genug Fanservice, spektakuläre Kämpfe und brutale Fatalities? Und funktioniert das Ganze auch als Film oder vor allem als nostalgischer Arcade-Trip für Fans der Spiele? Freut euch auf eine kompakte, unterhaltsame und gewohnt meinungsstarke Besprechung direkt aus dem Kino-Nachhall.

Hanns Peter Glock war für euch im Kino und berichtet ausführlich über den neuen Film Mortal Kombat II. Wie schlägt sich die Fortsetzung im Vergleich zum Vorgänger? Gibt es genug Fanservice, spektakuläre Kämpfe und brutale Fatalities? Und funktioniert das Ganze auch als Film oder vor allem als nostalgischer Arcade-Trip für Fans der Spiele? Freut euch auf eine kompakte, unterhaltsame und gewohnt meinungsstarke Besprechung direkt aus dem Kino-Nachhall.

In einer übervollen Episode sprechen Pia Reiser und Christian Fuchs über wilde Musikvideos, düstere Filmtrailer, lesenswerte Autobiografien und die Modeindustrie. Der Anlass für das letztere Thema ist der Film, der im Zentrum steht. Das Sequel „The Devil Wears Prada 2“ täuscht Zeitkritik und Tiefsinn vor, bietet aber vor allem fashionablen Fanservice. Ebenfalls auf dem Programm: Der Streaming-Survivalthriller „Apex“, mit Charlize Theron als Extremsportlerin im Duell mit einem gefährlichen Verfolger. Und: Die dysfunktionale Familiengroteske „Rosebush Pruning“, in der ein Star-Ensemble mörderische Pläne ausheckt, in Designermode gekleidet. Sendungshinweis: FM4 Film Podcast, 04.05.2026, 0 Uhr

It's time for a new TWIG Fan Service Interview! This time, Alex "The Producer'" sits down to talk with Carl-Edwin Michel the Creator & Executive Producer of The Canadian Game Awards!Celebrating its 6th year, The Canadian Game Awards are a celebration of Canada's growing gaming industry—one of the largest in the world. Designed "by the industry, for the industry," the CGA strives to engage the public and fans in celebrating this thriving sector.Be sure to check out the website: https://canadiangameawards.ca/enCast your vote for the ESAC FAN CHOICE AWARD: https://theesa.ca/esac-fan-choice-award/Grab tickets If you would like to attend in-person:  https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/canadian-game-awards-2026-gaming-esports-gala-toronto-tickets-1986268757322Check out the previous years VOD: https://www.youtube.com/@cgameawardsAnd make sure you follow on TWITCH to watch the show live on May 21st: https://www.twitch.tv/cgameawardsShow Notes:Your Geekmasters:Mike "The Birdman" - https://bsky.app/profile/birdmanguelph.bsky.socialAlex "The Producer" - https://bsky.app/profile/dethphasetwig.bsky.socialFeedback for the show?:Email: feedback@thisweekingeek.netTwitter: https://twitter.com/thisweekingeekBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thisweekingeek.netSubscribe to our feed: https://www.spreaker.com/show/3571037/episodes/feediTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-week-in-geek/id215643675Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Lit2bzebJXMTIv7j7fkqqWebsite: https://www.thisweekingeek.netApril 30, 2026

Essa semana eu e o Beto falamos da biografia do Michael Jackson e da sequência de O Diabo Veste Prada, dois filmes aguardados há anos e que já são um sucesso absoluto. Contamos o que achamos dos filmes e como o aspecto das nostalgia tem influenciado a recepção deles. Falamos também da final do BBB, do novo reality do Boninho, A Casa do Patrão, e sobre nossas percepções atuais do audiovisual brasileiro. Vem conferir nosso papo!

Schon kurz nach dem Start zeichnet sich ab, dass „Michael“ eines der erfolgreichsten Musiker-Biopics aller Zeiten werden könnte. Gleichzeitig löste der Film, der Höhepunkte aus Michael Jacksons Karriere präsentiert, bereits im Vorfeld heftige Kontroversen aus. Nicht nur die Missbrauchsvorwürfe der 1990er Jahre fehlen, auch andere Phasen im Leben des Pop-Superstars wirken märchenhaft geschönt. Pia Reiser und Christian Fuchs diskutieren gemeinsam mit ihrem FM4 Kollegen Martin Pieper ausführlich über „Michael“. Und stellen dabei auch Grundsatzfragen: Was macht ein Biopic zum guten Film? Wie kann man sich umstrittenen Idolen filmisch nähern? Wann ist endlich Schluß mit dem Fanservice im aktuellen Kino? Als Bonus gibt es am Anfang kurze Reviews zu aktuellen Filmen und Serien. Sendungshinweis: FM4 Film Podcast, 27.04.2026, 0 Uhr

Michael | Michael-Jackson-Biopic: Bietet das Kinoepos über den King of Pop mehr als billigen Fanservice? Mit „Michael“ drehte „Training Day“-Regisseur Antoine Fuqua ein Biopic über das Leben von Michael Jackson, das den Aufstieg zur globalen Musikikone nachzeichnet. Der Film beginnt bei den frühen Jahren als Mitglied der The Jackson 5 und verfolgt seinen Weg zum „King of Pop“, verkörpert von Jaafar Jackson, dem Neffen der verstorbenen Musiklegende. Im Fokus steht der kometenhafte Karriereschub, geprägt von musikalischem Ehrgeiz, legendären Bühnenmomenten und weltweitem Ruhm, während zugleich wachsender öffentlicher Druck, mediale Dauerbeobachtung und zunehmende Isolation abseits der Bühne thematisiert werden. „Michael“ beleuchtet außerdem die inneren Konflikte eines Künstlers zwischen Perfektion, Erwartungshaltung und persönlicher Zerbrechlichkeit und zeichnet so das Porträt einer der prägendsten Figuren der Popgeschichte. Gleichzeitig stellt sich die Frage, inwieweit das Biopic auch die weniger glanzvollen Seiten seines Lebens abbildet, da Rechtefragen und die Perspektive der Beteiligten Einfluss auf die Darstellung haben könnten. Ob „Michael“ über eine klassische, möglicherweise geglättete Musikerbiografie hinausgeht und sich von der Gleichförmigkeit moderner Biopics löst, diskutieren Kathi und Stu im Podcast. Viel Spaß mit der neuen Folge vom Tele-Stammtisch! Trailer Werdet Teil unserer Community und besucht unseren Discord-Server! Dort oder auch auf Instagram könnt ihr mit uns über Filme, Serien und vieles mehr sprechen. Website | Youtube | PayPal | BuyMeACoffee Großer Dank und Gruß für das Einsprechen unseres Intros geht raus an Engelbert von Nordhausen! Thank you very much to BASTIAN HAMMER for the orchestral part of the intro! I used the following sounds of freesound.org: 16mm Film Reel by bone666138 wilhelm_scream.wav by Syna-Max backspin.wav by il112 Crowd in a bar (LCR).wav by Leandros.Ntounis Short Crowd Cheer 2.flac by qubodup License (Copyright): Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)

Die WM-Qualifikation ist in der letzten Runde angekommen. Nur noch 10 Frames trennen die 16 Qualifikanten vom Crucible Theatre. Die 3. Runde konnte dabei mit einigen Überraschungen aufwarten, hat aber auch viele Fan-Lieblinge aus dem Rennen befördert, darunter Joe O'Connor, Marco Fu, Thepchaiya Un-Nooh, Ben Woollaston und Stephen Maguire. Umut Dikme konnte auch gegen Jack Lisowski wieder ein Potenzial zeigen, musste sich letztlich aber dem Favoriten geschlagen geben. Noah und Chris schauen auf die letzten beiden Tage in Sheffield zurück und freuen sich auf die Judgement Days.Dieser Podcast wird vermarktet von der Podcastbude.www.podcastbu.de - Full-Service-Podcast-Agentur - Konzeption, Produktion, Vermarktung, Distribution und Hosting.Du möchtest deinen Podcast auch kostenlos hosten und damit Geld verdienen?Dann schaue auf www.kostenlos-hosten.de und informiere dich.Dort erhältst du alle Informationen zu unseren kostenlosen Podcast-Hosting-Angeboten. kostenlos-hosten.de ist ein Produkt der Podcastbude.

The Press Start Podcast discusses the massive box office success of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie and what it means for the future of Nintendo films. We also dive into the frustrating reality of modern game development cycles and debate whether post launch game updates are a consumer right or a developer bonus. Chapters 00:00:00 Coming Up 00:00:26 Super Mario Galaxy Movie Review 00:13:48 Are Game Dev Cycles Too Long? 00:23:29 Game Update: Bonus or RIght? & "Friendslop" 00:34:39 Most Anticipated Games in April 00:35:17 What The Wiki?! & Trivia 00:40:51 Outro The Press Start Podcast is Press Start Australia's weekly video game discussion podcast. SUBSCRIBE LiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/podcast/the-press-start-podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70QgrzSyPK476F9cTsfUWJ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-press-start-podcast/id812891885 YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvh0fsLvVCs9Pym8WExQiXdiqQsscybcK&si=Zh7Gw4QsFJQGFoUU For more gaming news, reviews & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAx FOLLOW US | https://www.facebook.com/gaming/PressStartAu https://twitter.com/PressStartAU https://www.instagram.com/pressstartau/ https://www.tiktok.com/@pressstartau Contact us at hello@press-start.com.au #gaming #podcast #playstation

Neue Podcast-Episode: Ready or Not 2, Der Super Mario Galaxy Film und Shelter – unsere Filmkritik zum aktuellen Kinoprogramm In der neuen Folge unseres Filmpodcasts dreht sich alles um drei Titel, die aktuell besonders viel Aufmerksamkeit bekommen: „Ready or Not 2: Here I Come“, „Der Super Mario Galaxy Film“ und „Shelter“ mit Jason Statham. Wenn du nach einer schnellen, fundierten Entscheidung suchst, welche Filme sich im Kino lohnen – oder einfach Lust auf eine unterhaltsame, spoilerarme Einordnung hast – bist du hier genau richtig. Den Auftakt macht „Ready or Not 2: Here I Come“, die Fortsetzung des Horror-Comedy-Hits. Regie führen erneut Matt Bettinelli-Olpin und Tyler Gillett, und Samara Weaving ist wieder als Grace dabei. Dieses Mal wird der Druck noch größer: Die Geschichte setzt direkt nach den Ereignissen des ersten Films an und schickt Grace in eine neue, tödliche Runde, in der es um Macht, Regeln und das nackte Überleben geht. Mit dabei sind unter anderem Kathryn Newton, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Elijah Wood, Shawn Hatosy und David Cronenberg. Als zweites sprechen wir über den großen Animations-Blockbuster „Der Super Mario Galaxy Film“. Die Fortsetzung baut auf dem Erfolg des Vorgängers auf und schickt Mario und Luigi diesmal buchstäblich in neue Sphären. Regie führen Aaron Horvath und Michael Jelenic, das Drehbuch stammt von Matthew Fogel. Im Original sind unter anderem Chris Pratt (Mario), Charlie Day (Luigi), Anya Taylor‑Joy (Peach) und Jack Black (Bowser) wieder dabei – ergänzt durch Neuzugänge wie Donald Glover (Yoshi), Brie Larson (Rosalina) und Benny Safdie (Bowser Jr.). In unserer Podcast-Einordnung geht es um Tempo, Humor, Fanservice und die Frage, ob der Film eher für eingefleischte Nintendo-Fans oder auch für Familien ohne „Mario-Vorwissen“ funktioniert. Zum Schluss folgt Action: „Shelter“ ist ein Thriller mit Jason Statham als zurückgezogen lebendem Mann auf einer abgelegenen schottischen Insel. Als er ein junges Mädchen aus einem Sturm rettet, zieht er ungewollt gefährliche Gegner an – und muss sich seiner Vergangenheit stellen. Regie führt Ric Roman Waugh, das Drehbuch schrieb Ward Parry. Wir sprechen darüber, wie gut die Mischung aus klassischer Statham-Action und emotionaler Survival-Spannung aufgeht und ob „Shelter“ im Kino-Actionjahr heraussticht. Wenn du Filmempfehlungen suchst, aktuelle Kinostarts vergleichen willst oder einfach Spaß an Filmkritik, Hintergrund und Diskussion hast: Diese Episode liefert dir Orientierung – kompakt, verständlich und so spoilerarm wie möglich. Die Links zum Anhören findest du auf unseren Kanälen. Timecodes: 00:00:00 Einleitung 00:01:24 Ready or Not 2 00:17:24 Wir tippen die nächste Sneak Preview 00:18:41 Der Super Mario Galaxy Film 00:26:43 Kinoaktion Super Mario 00:30:10 Post Crédit Scenes Super Mario Galaxy 00:31:45 Shelter 00:39:21 Kinocharts und Neustarts 00:44:49 Dominik Kuhn / Dodokay 00:49:02 Scrubs (2026) --------------

WERBUNG | Hör die Geräusche der Lichtschwerter und Motoren mit LEGO® Star Wars™ SMART Play™ Bricks. Entdecke mit der SMART Play™ Technologie eine neue Galaxis von LEGO® Star Wars: [Link weiter unten] /WERBUNG DER SUPER MARIO GALAXY FILM ist frisch im Kino gelandet, MORTAL KOMBAT 2 oder STREET FIGTER 2 stehen als Nächstes an, ZELDA und ELDEN RING sind auf dem Weg: da wird es doch mal Zeit ein wenig Bilanz zu ziehen. Was hat sich im Bereich der Videospiel-Adaptionen seit den 90ern getan? Was waren oder sind gute oder schlechte Beispiele für adaptierte Spiele? Und wie muss eigentlich eine gute Adaption sein? Diese und viele weitere Fragen versuchen Schlogger, Andre und Schröck heute anhand vieler Beispiele klären oder zumindest besprechen. Deswegen gehts noch einmal vom alten SUPER MARIO BROS., von STREET FIGHTER – DIE ENTSCHEIDENDE SCHLACHT, dem ersten MORTAL KOMBAT und DOOM rüber zu immer besser werdenden Titeln wie STREET FIGHTER II - THE ANIMATED MOVIE oder SILENT HILL oder PRINCE OF PERSIA: DER SAND DER ZEIT oder WARCRAFT: THE BEGINNING, vorbei an vielleicht nicht so prickelnden Transfers wie die RESIDENT EVIL-Filme, wie POSTAL oder ANGRY BIRDS, um schließlich im mehr oder weniger Hier und Jetzt zu landen. Zum Beispiel mit Titeln wie POKÉMON MEISTERDETEKTIV PIKACHU oder DER SUPER MARIO BROS. FILM, wie der SONIC—Trilogie und ja, so viel Schmerz muss sein, auch wie BORDERLANDS. Dabei soll dann natürlich auch unter anderem geklärt werden, wie nah sich Adaptionen an die Vorlage halten sollen und ob nicht vielleicht die Serie doch das bessere Format für eine Spiel-Umsetzung ist. Dafür sprechen ja nun schon so einige gute Beispiele wie ARCANE, GANGS OF LONDON oder THE LAST OF US, denen Titel wie DER SUPER MARIO GALAXY FILM oder auch EIN MINECRAFT FILM vor allem nur Nostalgie und Fan-Service entgegensetzen. Ihr seht: ein umfangreiches Thema, bei dem sich richtig viel bequatschen lässt und bei dem wir Euch nun sehr viel Spaß und Anregung wünschen. Bleibt ansonsten so gut drauf wie gesund, habt noch schöne Ostern und bis bald. Ciao. Rocket Beans wird unterstützt von Lego Smart Play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we're getting our shovels out to dig news this week, like a live-action Samurai Champloo in the works, some of our fave anime artists planning festival appearances and MORE! Plus, we share what anime we're watching RIGHT NOW and we hear from y'all in Fan Service. Welcome to The Anime Effect, the weekly podcast hosted by Crunchyroll's own in-house, resident anime experts – Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, and Leah President. The show is a lively mixture of roundtable news and discussion with Crunchyroll hosts and special guests as they debate hot topics, provide recommendations, and tackle fan questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Time for everyone's favorite thing to poke holes in, time travel! Russ and Jared are thinking of better days gone by as they get into the trailer for Time Cut (2024), starring Madison Bailey, Antonia Gentry, Michael Shanks, Griffin Gluck, Megan Best, Samuel Braun, Sydney Sabiston, and Kataem O'Connor. There's also not one, but two Fan Service emails this week! Stay tuned for the full episode next week.

This week we're getting our shovels out to dig news this week, like a live-action Samurai Champloo in the works, some of our fave anime artists planning festival appearances and MORE! Plus, we share what anime we're watching RIGHT NOW and we hear from y'all in Fan Service. Welcome to The Anime Effect, the weekly podcast hosted by Crunchyroll's own in-house, resident anime experts – Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, and Leah President. The show is a lively mixture of roundtable news and discussion with Crunchyroll hosts and special guests as they debate hot topics, provide recommendations, and tackle fan questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on cantina chronicles Grant, Adam, and Ben review the final 5 issues of Alex Segura's 2025-2026 Star Wars main run comic  But we start off the pod with a discussion about fan service, what does it mean, how can it be measured and is there an inverse correlation between how much fan service a show has and how enjoyable it is for us to watch.  fill yourself a cup and let's talk Star Wars!

Ghostface kehrt zurück: Erwartungen und Realität...

Join us as we chat about the anime of the bi week as Chille for once is nervous about the anime, also we chat about some recent dokkan battle news and again Chille rants about Boruto Manga.

In the first interview of 2026, Mike “The Birdman” goes back to the TTRPG space to talk about..aliens!No, not Xenomorphs but little green men from the alternate history ot the 1950s with the game “REDACTED”. Developed by Al Spader and TWIG's own, Aaron Pollyea. Investigate what really happened after the Roswell crash of 1947, discover the secret aliens who work with the world's governments and beyond! Mike, Al and Aaron talk UFOs, giant termites and the campy 1950's B movies that inspired this companion game to “Saucer squadron”.You are now an agent of MAJESTIC and what you hear next may change the course of human history on Earth and beyond!Buy the game here:https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/542113/redacted-a-saucer-squadron-rpgShow Notes:Your Geekmasters:Mike "The Birdman" - https://bsky.app/profile/birdmanguelph.bsky.socialAlex "The Producer" - https://bsky.app/profile/dethphasetwig.bsky.socialFeedback for the show?:Email: feedback@thisweekingeek.netTwitter: https://twitter.com/thisweekingeekBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thisweekingeek.netSubscribe to our feed: https://www.spreaker.com/show/3571037/episodes/feediTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-week-in-geek/id215643675Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Lit2bzebJXMTIv7j7fkqqWebsite: https://www.thisweekingeek.netJanuary 19, 2026

Episode 189: Fan Service Stuffed in a RingJurassic World: Dominion (2022)Welcome to another Not Funny Guys Presents Episode:News: 40:00Library: 1:05:00Main Episode: 1:10:00Next Week: Jurassic World: Rebirth (2025)Follow us, like us, comment, share and MORE!!!Questions?Follow us, like us, comment, share and MORE!!!Email us at: NotFunnyGuys.OffTheReels@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram: @not_funny_guys_presents Follow us on Twitter/X: @NotFunnyGuysPodFollow us on BlueSky: @The Not Funny Guys Follow us on TikTok: @nfg.offthereelsFollow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NotFunnyGuysPodcastCheck it out!Acast: https://shows.acast.com/not-funny-guy-presents-off-the-reelsFind the episode here: Or on Spotify at: https://open.spotify.com/show/6feiDCgMNynJ8fd6la2zikOr on Apple Pods at: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/not-funny-guys-presents-off-the-reels/id1677589916Or wherever you get your podcasts.Please follow, like, share, and comment!Not Funny Guys! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There are some BIG Questions worth talking about. We have ⁠@FilmSpeak⁠ in the studio today where we break down everything happening with The Batman Part II, including the latest casting rumors and what they could mean for Matt Reeves' grounded Gotham universe. From speculation surrounding Scarlett Johansson potentially playing either Phantasm or Gilda Dent, to the major rumor that Sebastian Stan could be stepping into the role of Harvey Dent / Two-Face alongside Robert Pattinson, we discuss the pros, the risks, and whether this version of Gotham is ready for it. We also dive into Avengers: Doomsday, reacting to what fans are calling Avengers: Doomsday Trailer 3 — featuring the return of legacy X-Men (2000) characters like Cyclops (James Marsden), Professor X (Patrick Stewart), Magneto (Ian McKellen), and the looming presence of Sentinels. We also go through the full Avengers: Doomsday cast reveal, including the confirmation of Doctor Doom being played by Robert Downey Jr.. Plus, we touch on surprising Star Wars Starfighter news, with reports of Tom Cruise visiting the set of the upcoming Shawn Levy–directed Star Wars film starring Ryan Gosling — and what that could mean. There's a lot to be excited about… but are there some creative risks hiding beneath the surface? Let's talk about it. Follow Griffin at Filmspeak: ⁠   / @filmspeak   ⁠ Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. ⁠https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...⁠ Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! ⁠https://www.rejectnationshop.com/⁠ Follow Us On Socials:  Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/⁠  Tik-Tok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@reelrejects?lang=en⁠ Twitter: ⁠https://x.com/reelrejects⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/⁠ Music Used In Ad:  Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. ⁠https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/⁠ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. ⁠https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...⁠ POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit⁠ https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo⁠ and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en⁠ Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license.⁠ https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/⁠ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO:⁠ https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects⁠ Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM:  FB:  ⁠https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/⁠ INSTAGRAM: ⁠ https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/⁠ TWITTER:  ⁠https://twitter.com/thereelrejects⁠ Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM:  ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/⁠ TWITTER:  ⁠https://twitter.com/thegregalba⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As quirky and charming as Dandadan is on the surface, full of bright color, relatable young protagonists navigating first love and their growing bodies, wacky alien creatures and exciting fight sequences, Dandadan has a brilliant knack for knocking its viewers off their feet with unjarring and upsetting backstories. Dandadan is not always an easy watch. While there is constant, excessive stripping down of the story's young protagonists, if you're able to stomach the initial uneasiness to grapple with the entire picture, you'll find that creator Tatsu shares our concerns and fears. Ghouls discuss whether this show can be labeled as fan service or social commentary, cover the horrors of puberty, the power of friendship, and the unlikely hero, Momo.

Hosts Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, Alex Lebl and Haley Whisennand are of course geeking out over Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle's Golden Globes nomination! They also had to discuss the new series from the Code Geass franchise, the latest about TRIGUN STARGAZE, the Dallas Mavericks's Solo Leveling anime night, and who their anime crush of 2025 is! PLUS, hosts recommend the must-see anime of the 90's in Fan Service. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle Earns Golden Globe Nomination Code Geass: Hoshi Oi no Aspal Anime Announced TRIGUN STARGAZE Anime Reveals January 10, 2026 Premiere, Theme Songs in New Trailer VOTE: Who Is Your Anime Crush of 2025? Dallas Mavericks to Host Solo Leveling Anime Night with Themed Jerseys Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today TWIG's special Interview, Mike “The Birdman” sits down with the Guardians of the Globe…err, we mean our friends at Free league Publishing to talk about INVINCIBLE: THE RPGBased upon the Robert Kirkman comic book series and the Amazon Prime animated series, Invincible: The RPG is developed by Adam Bradford and Tomas härenstam and brings this brutally inventive universe together. The trio talk about game development, power scaling and what makes a superhero game so hard but fun to develop for.Are you a teenage hero, a street defender or maybe working for Cecil himself, are you ready to become…INVINCIBLE! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1192053011/invincible-the-roleplaying-game/descriptionShow Notes:Your Geekmasters:Mike "The Birdman" - https://bsky.app/profile/birdmanguelph.bsky.socialAlex "The Producer" - https://bsky.app/profile/dethphasetwig.bsky.socialFeedback for the show?:Email: feedback@thisweekingeek.netTwitter: https://twitter.com/thisweekingeekBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thisweekingeek.netSubscribe to our feed: https://www.spreaker.com/show/3571037/episodes/feediTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-week-in-geek/id215643675Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Lit2bzebJXMTIv7j7fkqqWebsite: https://www.thisweekingeek.netNovember 28, 2025

Today TWIG's special Interview, Mike “The Birdman” sits down with the devs from wiss development team Zeitglas, to talk about their game, Sanatorium - A Mental Asylum Simulator.Diving into a mystery set against the backdrop of the 1920's and the evolution of mental health and various treatments, you are on a mission to save a loved one. Mike and Sebastian and Fabian discuss what research went into developing such a serious topic with care and dignity and so much more. Prepare to go to the strange Castle Woods Sanatorium and get your lab coat before visiting your first patient. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2059090/Sanatorium__A_Mental_Asylum_Simulator/Show Notes:Your Geekmasters:Mike "The Birdman" - https://bsky.app/profile/birdmanguelph.bsky.socialAlex "The Producer" - https://bsky.app/profile/dethphasetwig.bsky.socialFeedback for the show?:Email: feedback@thisweekingeek.netTwitter: https://twitter.com/thisweekingeekBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thisweekingeek.netSubscribe to our feed: https://www.spreaker.com/show/3571037/episodes/feediTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-week-in-geek/id215643675Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Lit2bzebJXMTIv7j7fkqqWebsite: https://www.thisweekingeek.netNovember 26, 2025

Hosts LeAlec Murray and Leah President are sharing all the anime news before the holidays begin, like the first ever Dragon Ball character poll, the returning BOCCHI THE ROCK! stage play, the upcoming Super Space Sheriff Gavan Infinity Tokusatsu series, and the latest ONE PIECE collab. THEN, they share your comments and recommend travel anime in Fan Service. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com. Dragon Ball Launches First Global Character Popularity Poll BOCCHI THE ROCK! Stage Play Returns with 4th Show in February 2026  Super Space Sheriff Gavan Infinity Tokusatsu Series Announced for 2026 ONE PIECE x Absolutely Ridiculous Collab Debuts GEAR5 Themed Baseball Gloves Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tom Reece is here! Chris and Mike discuss 'Cry Havoc', the latest book in Jack Carr's Terminal List universe, alongside the host of the Terminal Vengeance YouTube channel. They delve into their first impressions, the action-packed scenes, and the intricate espionage elements that define the narrative. The conversation highlights the character development of Tom Reece, the historical context of the Vietnam War, and the pacing of the plot. ---

On this episode of Vinyl Verdict, Adam and Jamie talk about Jamie's first pick of Season 4, Dire Straits' "Alchemy". Released in 1984, it was their first live album and their fifth album in total. This album has been requested by our most loyal fan, Dave (sorry Sarah). Clocking in at two LPs and just a hair under 90 minutes in length, "Alchemy" represents the final show of the tour in support of the album "Love Over Gold". Recorded via the Rolling Stones Mobile Studio at the Hammersmith Odeon, the album captures Mark Knopfler at his peak, and the crowd is absolutely eating it up like they're at a Led Zeppelin concert. But is the album more like iron pyrite than actual gold? Come along and find out!

In this month's episode, Amanda and Carola discuss the somewhat controversial topic of fanservice and queerbaiting when it comes to BL, queer media, fandom and more. Join hosts Author Carola and AichiYume in a fun jaunt to The Yaoi Shelf: an exploration of yaoi, shonen ai, and boy's love while discussing tropes, media criticism and more along the way. Grab a seat and get comfy, welcome to The Yaoi Shelf.Important Links: https://theyaoishelf.carrd.co/Support The Show: patreon.com/TheYaoiShelfOur 18+ Discord: https://discord.gg/xTjVvf4E4XSupport The Hosts as Writers: Amanda's AO3: https://archiveofourown.org/users/AichiYume/worksCarola's Book: Getbook.at/ChangeofHeartBL

On this Episode of Buzzing about Romance Leah and Amanda join Becky to review Fan Service by Rosie Danan. 

We interrupt the spooky season to bring you a special interview!Mike “The Birdman”, the TTRPG connoisseur invites Jordan from Hit Point Press back to the show! The Kickstarter for SHIFT is entering it's final days and Mike and Jordan have a lot to talk about. Shift is a rules light RPG that allows amazing creative freedom and truly allows for transformative collaboration between players and storytellers.  Jordan talks about what it took to get the game ready for it's KIckstater launch, some BTS of the development process but also some of the exciting new WORLD sparks that have been unlocked as part of the KS process.The Kickstarter has a few days left so go check it out and consider throwing in your support before it's too late! Prepare to SHIFT those dice!:https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/shiftrpg/shift-rpg?ref=byu1vuhttps://rpgshift.com/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-WbD75XOAs&list=PLBbDCWinwKEj5WuPkxIPvCMkOg7hku-iWShow Notes:Your Geekmasters:Mike "The Birdman" - https://bsky.app/profile/birdmanguelph.bsky.socialAlex "The Producer" - https://bsky.app/profile/dethphasetwig.bsky.socialFeedback for the show?:Email: feedback@thisweekingeek.netTwitter: https://twitter.com/thisweekingeekBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thisweekingeek.netSubscribe to our feed: https://www.spreaker.com/show/3571037/episodes/feediTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-week-in-geek/id215643675Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Lit2bzebJXMTIv7j7fkqqWebsite: https://www.thisweekingeek.netOctober 28, 2025

Episode 178: Fan Service Gone HORRIBLY Wrong!Welcome to another Not Funny Guys Presents Episode:News: 25:00Library: 52:24Main Episode: 59:30Next Week: The Wolf of Wall Street (2013)Follow us, like us, comment, share and MORE!!!Questions?Follow us, like us, comment, share and MORE!!!Email us at: NotFunnyGuys.OffTheReels@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram: @not_funny_guys_presents Follow us on Twitter/X: @NotFunnyGuysPodFollow us on BlueSky: @The Not Funny Guys Follow us on TikTok: @nfg.offthereelsFollow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NotFunnyGuysPodcastWant to chat?Substack Post on Dad's Passing Anniversary: https://substack.com/@anesotericmindset/note/p-172613900?utm_source=notes-share-action&r=wdua1The Ugliest of Words: https://a.co/d/dLnvQjqCheck it out!Acast: https://open.acast.com/public/streams/6412512bc35e5800112d0bb3/episodes/68dab9da09b1c365e4f33fc7.mp3Find the episode here: Or on Spotify at: https://open.spotify.com/show/6feiDCgMNynJ8fd6la2zikOr on Apple Pods at: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/not-funny-guys-presents-off-the-reels/id1677589916Or wherever you get your podcasts.Please follow, like, share, and comment!Not Funny Guys! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hosts Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, and Leah President are talking about all the new anime adaptation announcements like Apprentice Nail Artist in a Foreign Land, MARRIAGETOXIN, and Kindergarten Wars, as well as the Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid: A lonely dragon wants to be loved movie coming to theaters, the return of Hell's Paradise, and more. Then, we're sharing the anime that makes YOU cry in Fan Service. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosts Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, and Leah President are talking about the New York Comic Con panels they cannot wait to attend, Creepy Nuts's upcoming Coachella performance, what we're hoping to see in the live-action ONE PIECE season 2, and more. THEN, we're sharing our favorite “Isekai” methods and recommending “edu-tainment” anime in Fan Service.  Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com. Creepy Nuts to Perform at Coachella in 2026 Crunchyroll Heads to New York Comic Con 2025 with TRIGUN STARGAZE, DAN DA DAN and More Panels DAN DA DAN Anime Announces Season 3 Japan Box Office: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle First Movie Remains No.1 in 9th Weekend Live-Action ONE PIECE Season 2 Sneak Peek Trailer Debuts Crunchyroll Collabs with Noah Lyles, Adidas for Anime-Inspired Capsule Collection Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosts Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, and Leah President share all we know about SPY x FAMILY and Oshi no Ko's third seasons, a new high-end anime collab, and what we're most excited about from the recent Nintendo Direct. THEN, we discuss whether not being able to return to the real world is an Isekai requirement, and we share your initial reactions to Demon Slayer Kimetsu no Yaiba: Infinity Castle in Fan Service. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com. SPY x FAMILY Season 3 Releases New Trailer, Will Also Stream on Crunchyroll Oshi no Ko Season 3 Anime Digs Deep with New Teaser Visual, Cast, January 2026 Premiere Production I.G and Naoki Urasawa Collab with Cartier for "Panthère"-Inspired Anime Nintendo Unveils The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Among Other 40th Anniversary Fun Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosts LeAlec Murray, Leah President, and Alex Lebl are discussing our FINAL Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle preview before we all see it on the big screen, plus new and continuing anime announcements from Tojima Wants to Be a Kamen Rider, One-Punch Man, and Assassination Classroom, and the new Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo spin-off manga and the EVANGELION: Δ CROSS REFLECTIONS game. THEN, we continue our never-ending Isekai debate with submissions from listeners in Fan Service. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle Releases Electrifying Visual of Zenitsu Versus Kaigaku Tojima Wants to Be a Kamen Rider Anime Debuts on October 4 One-Punch Man Season 3 Anime Suits Up on October 5 New Assassination Classroom Anime Film Announced for March 20, 2026 Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo Spin-Off Manga Launches in Shonen Jump  EVANGELION: Δ CROSS REFLECTIONS Game Project Announced Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosts LeAlec Murray, Leah President, and Alex Lebl are back today to share how fans can see Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle in theaters 3 days early, the music you'll hear in Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc and My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON, a Yu-Gi-Oh! X Nike collab we CANNOT believe is happening, and the manga nominated in the 2025 Harvey Awards. THEN, we're sharing your magical girl retirement plan proposals and discussing American Isekai films in Fan Service. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle First Movie Hosts Special United States Screenings on September 9 for Mega, Ultimate Fan Subscribers Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle Takes 4th Place in Japan All-Time Box Office Chart in One Month Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc Announces Kenshi Yonezu, Hikaru Utada to Perform the Ending Theme Song WIND BREAKER, Witch Hat Atelier and More Manga Nominated for 2025 Harvey Awards My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON Releases New Trailer, Announces Porno Graffitti Opening Theme Song Nike and Yu-Gi-Oh! Team Up for Joey Wheeler Sneakers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosts LeAlec Murray, Leah President, and Alex Lebl are barely containing their excitement this week, because we now know the English dub cast for the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle movie, that some of our favorite ONE PIECE characters are showing up in the live-action series for season 2, and that a ONE PIECE Heroines anime is underway! PLUS, we're celebrating 10 years of Black Clover and getting ready for the new Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron Blooded Orphans short film and to play Kaiju No. 8 THE GAME. THEN, we're talking the impact of manhwa and manhua and speculating on magical girl retirement plans in Fan Service. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle First Movie Announces English Dub Cast, with Channing Tatum, Rebecca Wang to Join Live-Action ONE PIECE Shares Season 2 Trailer, Season 3 Announced ONE PIECE Heroines Anime Announced New Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron Blooded Orphans Short Film to Screen with Urðr-Hunt Anime Black Clover Gets Manga 10th Anniversary Art From One Piece, Naruto, Bleach Creators Kaiju No. 8 THE GAME Release Date Announced Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The episode features Sean and Lexi as they break down the 2025 reboot of 'I Know What You Did Last Summer.' They candidly discuss their personal experiences with movie theaters. The conversation moves its characters, and the inclusion of original cast members like Jennifer Love Hewitt and Freddie Prinze Jr. They also compare it with other horror franchises like 'Scream,' deliberate its supernatural elements, and joke about a possible crossover. 00:00 Introduction and Hosts' Banter 01:33 Discussing 'I Know What You Did Last Summer' (2025) 02:15 Tales from the Theater 03:08 Movie Theater Experiences and Complaints 05:33 Public Bathrooms and More Theater Tales 14:13 Review of 'I'll Always Know What You Did Last Summer' 25:19 Transition to 'I Know What You Did Last Summer' (2025) 44:29 Confusion at the Bridal Shower 44:59 Murder Mysteries and Frustrations 46:23 Harpoon Kill and Character Dynamics 47:19 Teddy's Character Arc 50:00 Fan Service and Movie Length Critique 51:32 Supernatural vs. Realistic Killers 52:52 Julie James and Nostalgia Moments 01:03:06 The Fisherman and Final Showdown 01:21:17 Post-Credits Scene and Future Speculations 01:24:38 Scream Franchise Discussion 01:27:57 Closing Remarks and Sign-Off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The episode features Sean and Lexi as they break down the 2025 reboot of 'I Know What You Did Last Summer.' They candidly discuss their personal experiences with movie theaters. The conversation moves its characters, and the inclusion of original cast members like Jennifer Love Hewitt and Freddie Prinze Jr. They also compare it with other horror franchises like 'Scream,' deliberate its supernatural elements, and joke about a possible crossover. 00:00 Introduction and Hosts' Banter 01:33 Discussing 'I Know What You Did Last Summer' (2025) 02:15 Tales from the Theater 03:08 Movie Theater Experiences and Complaints 05:33 Public Bathrooms and More Theater Tales 14:13 Review of 'I'll Always Know What You Did Last Summer' 25:19 Transition to 'I Know What You Did Last Summer' (2025) 44:29 Confusion at the Bridal Shower 44:59 Murder Mysteries and Frustrations 46:23 Harpoon Kill and Character Dynamics 47:19 Teddy's Character Arc 50:00 Fan Service and Movie Length Critique 51:32 Supernatural vs. Realistic Killers 52:52 Julie James and Nostalgia Moments 01:03:06 The Fisherman and Final Showdown 01:21:17 Post-Credits Scene and Future Speculations 01:24:38 Scream Franchise Discussion 01:27:57 Closing Remarks and Sign-Off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices