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Josh is joined by Slade from Driveway Beers Studios (and eventually Luis, too,) to discuss the newly released Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc. The next chapter in the Chainsaw Man anime, as previously discussed on the pod. Disclaimer - Harsh editing (0:00) Intro/Welcome back, Slade (1:04) Previously on Talking SMAC... (4:59) Chainsaw Man - The Movie thoughts and spoilers (6:24) MAPPA doesn't miss (16:50) Slade gets the Big D (19:51) Does Josh remember the [spoiler]? (23:36) What's the deal with Miss Makima?! (27:52) What does Reze bring to the Chainsaw Man table? (31:16) Josh embarrasses himself again (36:59) Josh's standout moments (41:01) How would Josh recommend Chainsaw Man - The Movie to people? (43:11) Slade needs to know Josh's thoughts on My Dress Up Darling season 2 (53:54) Slade would like to know Josh's feelings on Frieren: Beyond Journey's End and The Apothecary Diaries (58:37) Slade challenges Josh to watch My Hero Academia (1:03:52) Josh is surprised Slade doesn't like a popular anime (1:06:56) **Luis enters the chat (1:10:30) Slade and Luis fight (1:11:54) Did Luis have any foreknowledge into Chainsaw Man - The Movie? (1:12:35) Chainsaw Man pt 2 of the Manga gets confusing (1:17:05) Luis and Slade reconnect over the score for Chainsaw Man - The Movie (1:23:20) Luis surprised at the Chainsaw Man timeline (1:29:35) Josh gives kudos to the Anime Boys; Luis & Slade (1:34:00) Luis's prediction for Miss Makima (1:37:57) Goodbyes and social media plugs (1:43:47) Don't forget to join our Discord and check out our merch store!
'My Dress-Up Darling' focuses on the art of cosplay to tell a heartfelt story about acceptance and passionately pursuing one's interests. Ionatan and Ravi dive deep into the series, discussing production notes behind the anime adaptation of Shinichi Fukuda's manga before breaking down how each season balances being a romantic comedy with the exploration of various otaku subcultures.
Join gal Lovers Aaron and Jay as they discuss the second season to My Dress Up Darling!
We review the second season of My Dress-Up Darling. After a long wait, our waifu Marin is back with a new set of cosplays and cosplay friends. But where's the romance, the conflict, or even the ecchi? We discuss all the things this season is missing, how it compares to the first season, and all the relatable moments that we appreciated. Japanese title: Sono Bisque Doll wa Koi wo Suru While you're listening to this episode, why not pair it up with a delicious snack from a #TokyoTreat box? Use code STRICTLYANIME for $5 off your first box: https://team.tokyotreat.com/strictlyanime Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/4Rnq4GTePP Support the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/thestrictlyseries Website: https://www.thestrictlyseries.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestrictlyseries X (Twitter): https://x.com/strictlyseries Part of The Strictly Series of podcasts
Eat The Cake, Anime! steps into the world of cosplay culture and unlikely friendship based on artistic expression. The best slice of life anime for all of that? My Dress Up Darling, of course!
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!Join us as we assume our secret identities and meet with Pop Break TV Editor Avani Goswami to take on a classified mission that will protect world peace. Our enthusiasts take a stroll through the anime content minds to discuss favorite series they've been watching recently, including Amanda's recommendations of My Hero Academia: Vigilantes and Betrothed to My Sister's Ex; Josh's recommendations of The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity, My Dress Up Darling, and Perfect Blue; and Avani's animated series recommendations of The Owl House, Over the Garden Wall, and Knights of Guinevere. Avani also shares her tradition of rewatching Death Note during spooky season. Amanda's recommendations and My Dress Up Darling are found on Crunchyroll, Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity and Death Note are found on Netflix, Knights of Guinevere on Glitch/YouTube, Perfect Blue on YouTube, Amazon Prime and Apple TV, Over the Garden Wall on Amazon Prime, and The Owl House on Disney +. In Anime News, they discuss the continued success of Demon Slayer, the future of the franchise, and what this means for anime becoming more mainstream.In their feature review section, our enthusiasts discuss the premiere episodes of Spy x Family Season 3 and the final season of My Hero Academia. They talk about their histories with each anime, thoughts on whether these premieres were successful, how My Hero Academia could have generated more buzz entering its final season, and more.
Sewing Dreams Together Has Never Looked This AwkwardWhat happens when a shy dollmaker accidentally becomes the personal tailor for his school's most confident and cosplay-obsessed girl? My Dress-Up Darling stitches together heart, humor, and a little bit of heat as Wakana Gojou and Marin Kitagawa blur the lines between friendship, fandom, and first love—one perfectly crafted outfit at a time. From awkward fittings to emotional growth, this series proves that sometimes the best glow-ups come from the inside (and maybe a few yards of lace).At Sakura Society, we're here to help you decide if the anime everyone's talking about is actually worth your time—and your watchlist.Joining Brendan in the Sugoi Studio is Hooblie, making his podcast debut!In this episode, we're diving into:hook & expectationsstory & world-buildingcharacters & chemistryanimation & stylesoundtrack & voice actingimpact & watchabilityplus lots more anime related banter!Please be sure to rate, review, like and subscribe to MTH as well as all the other podcasts you consume, it takes no time, costs you no money and means the world to us podcasters and content creators. Sadly the algorithm only accepts 5-Star reviews...Keep up to date with Brendan here or find him on Bluesky | Instagram | TikTok | TwitterJoin our Discord full of likeminded anime and culture fans hereUpgrade your wardrobe via our merch storeSubscribe to our Spotify playlistPlease support our fantastic sponsors:Audio-Technica, the best in audio equipmentIced-Tea Aesthetics, the best in anime streetwear (use code sakurasociety5 at checkout to save $5 on your order)Dash Water, the best in sparkling waterJapan Crate, the best in Japanese inspired snacks and nik naks (use code ATEBIT15 at checkout to save 15% + get free shipping)
Luego de TRES AÑOS por fin estamos de regreso con Gojo y Marin. En este episodio nos enfocamos en cómo fue regresar a esta historia con una nueva animación; nos clavamos en cómo vemos una evolución distinta de los dos protagonistas y en cómo esta temporada se enfoca todavía más en el mundo del cosplay como pretexto para hablar sobre las pasiones, estar orgullosa de ti misma y de lo que te gusta y de cómo poco a poco una va encontrando amistades sinceras.¡¿PERO Y EL ROMANCE?! Sí, también nos quejamos poquiiiito de cómo nos faltó ver más tensión, chispas y momentos entre Marin y Gojo.Recuerda que todo My Dress-Up Darling está disponible en Crunchyrroll.
Ever feel the thrill of a perfect cosplay reveal… and the sting of a payoff that never lands? We dive deep into My Dress-Up Darling season two with honest affection and sharp critique, weighing the season's gorgeous craft against an adaptation choice that left fans salty. We talk about what the anime nails—those luminous eyes, the love of process, the practical cosplay know-how—and why the decision to skip the manga's confession reshapes the entire emotional arc of the finale.We unpack the slow-burn argument versus the audience promise: is holding back the relationship a smart way to protect the show's cozy slice-of-life vibe, or a breach of pacing that cuts the wire just before the fireworks? Along the way, we celebrate standout character moments. Himeno's refusal to abandon his hobby becomes a banner for creative identity and self-respect. Juju and her sister demonstrate how enthusiasm can soften hard lines around group cosplay. Akira's quiet admiration for Marin gets context through a family history that explains her reserve. And yes, we laugh through misread signals and “energy drink” panic that almost nudges the couple forward.If you're here for anime analysis, adaptation debates, and real cosplay tips—wig prep, tape tricks, fit and structure—you'll find plenty to take into your next build. We close with grounded ratings, a tempered four out of five, and a sincere wish list: let season three open with the courage the characters already carry. If you loved the craft but wanted the confession, press play, join the conversation, and tell us how you'd fix that final beat. Subscribe, share with your anime crew, and drop a review so more 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!
Kaya gets some Blerd ish out of the way. Kaya talks about Gen V on Prime Video, The Comic Shop and My Dress Up Darling as she goes deep into why Black people are the nerdiest! In the middle of recording, Threads recognizes Bravo While Black for being a must follow profile and guess what nerdy thread they used -- one from Peacemaker!Comic shop link: https://youtu.be/oMke8X0f7RM?si=gF2-8UBwoVrCMnSKFOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM HERESUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON HEREOH YEAH WE ON THREADS HEREWHAT? YOU WANT OUR FACEBOOK? I GOT YOU RIGHT HERE
The Otalku Cafe is open! Join Mat and Chris as the Summer season is slowly winding down. They'll be discussing the original short movie produced by Gigguk, Bâan. Reviews roll on with season finales of Shield Hero, Hanako-kun, With You and The Rain, A Couple of Cuckoos, Dan Da Dan, Call of the Night, My Dress-up Darling, and Sakamoto Days!You can also watch this episode in video form on the W2M Network Youtube Channel, please give us a like, comment on the episode, and give the channel a subscribe and follow as well: You can also watch this episode in video form on the W2M Network Youtube Channel, please give us a like, comment on the episode, and give the channel a subscribe and follow as well: https://youtube.com/live/vhFcgXXuEYE
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Hina Suguta and Shoya Ishige, who play Kitagawa Marin and Gojo Wakana in My Dress-Up Darling, are on the show sharing about creating cosplay and romance in My Dress-Up Darling season 2! Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com. Unwrap a huge discount on NordVPN by heading to nordvpn.com/animeeffect. Plus, with our link, you'll get an extra 4 months free on the 2-year plan and it's risk-free with Nord's 30-day money-back guarantee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Patreon: Subscribe to gaming podcast: Episode of The Week: My Dress up Darling, Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity List updates Gachiakuta Call of the Night A Couple of Cuckoo's Fall Season Preview Next Week Top 10 Slice of Life Telliano: 10. Higehiro 9. More than a Married Couple but Not Lovers 8. Insomniacs After School 7. Makeine Too Many Losing Heroines 6. Quintessential Quintuplets 5. Masamune Kun's Revenge 4. My Teen Romantic Comedy 3. Oshi No Ko 2. My Dress Up Darling 1. Re:Make Our Life Polow: 10. The Dangers in My Heart 9. From Me to You 8. Re:Life 7. Masamune Kun's Revenge 6. Quintessential Quintuplets 5. Golden Time 4. Toradora 3. Rascal Does Not Dream 2. My Teen Romantic Comedy 1. Clannad What makes Slice of Life so special? Get to Know MCWW: Do you prefer anime with more action or dialogue? Kaiju No. 8 - Season 2, Ep. 8 // CrunchyRoll Reincarnated as the 7th Prince - Season 2, Ep.9 // CrunchyRoll Apocalypse Bringer Mynoghra - Ep.10 // CrunchyRoll
This week we break down all the biggest anime and manga news, including Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 confirmed for January 2026, Dragon Ball Z ranking as NYC's second most popular anime, and tons of shows unexpectedly leaving Hulu.We also dive into some heavy topics, like the real-life tragedy wrongly blamed on One Piece, and debate whether Luffy could really take down Naruto and Ichigo in a fight. Plus, full reviews of this week's anime like Dandadan, Trash Man, Water Magician, and My Dress Up Darling, along with the latest Boruto chapters (65-70).FULL VIDEO: Watch on YouTubehttps://youtu.be/669sBrh2wCwAUDIO VERSION: Spotify | Apple PodcastsFOLLOW US: @AnimeAlchemistsPodcast on Twitter & TikTokSUBSCRIBE for weekly anime deep dives, manga reviews, and late-night tangents every Wednesday!
En este episodio hablamos de la segunda temporada de My Dress-Up Darling y cómo en su mundo idealizado hay espacio para reconocer lo que ocurre tras el escenario.
Welcome, welcome! As the title suggest, we have a lot of laughter for you this episode. I will apologize for trauma dumping on all of you, my life story goes on for way too long. You can just listen for the music at the 26 minute mark (roughly, don't quote me nothing I say is exact) if you want to skip it which I recommend.As for Anime as the title of the podcast implies, we have My Dress Up Darling, That Summer that guy died... what's his name? Hikaru? The Lord of Mysteries makes a return and the Water Magician has a mini update.
Today, Brennan and Meth discuss Brennan's annual Crunchyroll swag box (we talk economics and Brennan's subscriptions). We also cover all the news recently including the Netflix live action One Piece season 2 trailer and the fake controversy stemming from Vivi's actress. Also, if you're watching My Dress-Up Darling, you need to stop.Send us a text
To Be Hero X just keeps getting better.We catch up on the series all the way through episode 20, break down what's happening, and throw out some wild theories about what might be coming next.We also talk about how Kaiju No. 8 has been consistently great, why Dan Da Dan is such a standout series, and our excitement for My Dress-Up Darling season 2.On top of that, we dive into the latest Black Clover chapters where Yuno pulls off an insane combo, mixing Asta's anti-magic with his wind and star magic. It's a stacked episode — let's talk anime.Support the YouTube: https://youtu.be/8AoJveFOV8g
Show Notes 0:00: The two Anti-Social Geniuses return to discuss everything they've been up to over the past few weeks! For Helen, that meant more Otakon and finding time to see how visually different S2 of My Dress-Up Darling is compared to S2. For Justin, this meant finally understanding the real meaning behind the raw […] The post TheOASG Podcast Episode 225: It Really Kept Going, Somehow appeared first on TheOASG.
Send us a textIn this week's episode please join Matty and Mo as they give a review over the anime; Terra Formers! Cockroaches!! Giant humanoid cockroaches that are somehow invading earth without invading earth!! With super powered bug hero's that kinda resemble the X-men that are gonna go fight these cockroaches. What more could you ask for?? Wanna see what we said about the anime? Listen to find out!!Join us next week when we review My Dress Up Darling!!!!Support the show
Patreon: Subscribe to gaming podcast: Episodes of the week: My Dress Up Darling, Dealing with the Mikadono Sisters Bullet/Bullet Listeners Summer Midterms Grades/Comments Polow and Telliano's Midterms Grades/Comments Returning: Sword Hero - B Reincarnated as the 7th Prince - A Dr.Stone - B Kaiju No.8 - B-,C- Call of the Night - C Couple of Cuckoo's - C Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus - A+ Dan Da Dan - D+ My Dress Up Darling - S Tier New: Sleepers: April Showers Bring May Flowers: B, B- Apocalypse Bringer: B+ Betrothed to My Sisters Ex: A, C- Secrets of the Silent Witch: A Scooped up by an S Rank Adventurer: C+,C Private tutor to the dukes daughter: C, D+ Lord of Mysteries: A Mikadono Sisters: A New Saga: B Clevatess: A Welcome to the outcast restaurant: B+ Shy Hero: C+ Detectives these Days Crazy: D+ Onmyo Kaiten Re: Birth Verse: C- Water Magician: C+ Watar Kuns: B Tougen Anki: C Solo Camping: C+ Summer Hikaru Died: B- With You and The Rain: B+ Break Animation: Polow - 7 , Telliano - 6.5 Sound Design: Polow - 7, Telliano - 7 Pacing: Polow - 7, Telliano - 7 Plot: Polow - 8 , Telliano - 7.5 Characters: Polow - 9 , Telliano - 9.5 Subjective Scores: 9 Overall Objective Score: 7.55
Josh and Matt (the true star of the show,) discuss the movies, shows, games and other nerd things they're doing away from the pod Intro (0:00) Cultworthy Promo (3:58) Shrinking (4:38) Balatro (14:53) Check out the Game Club Pod's Balatro Episode Clair Obscur Expedition 33 (19:48) If you've finished COE33, check out our review episode HERE Apothecary Diaries & My Dress Up Darling season 2 (29:02) Donkey Kong Bananza/Switch 2/Mario Kart World (40:10) Star Trek Strange New Worlds season 3 (57:44) Social Media Plugs & Good byes (1:07:53) Please remember to check out the Cultworthy podcast, join our Discord and check out our merch store!
The sun is hot and boiling us to death but the anime from this summer 2025 season may be even hotter and boiling us to death just as well! In this extra seasonal episode of the Anime Brothers, Matt and Grenth (The Peak, the Mid, and the Degenerate + Three Weebs and a Visual Novel) break down their first impressions of the hottest batch of seasonal anime including Dandadan 2nd Season, My Dress Up Darling 2nd Season, and Gachiakuta! There's even handy dandy timestamps below in case you just want to get in and out because we care! Listen in and tell us the anime you're enjoying this season on our Discord or shoot us an e-mail and we may read it on air at animexbrotherspodcast@gmail.com! Stay safe and hydrated! Time stamps for seasonal anime: Apocalypse Bringer Mynoghra - 5:24 Bad Girl - 9:15 Call of the Night 2nd Season - 14:04 City the Animation - 19:35 Clevatess - 25:27 Cultural Exchange with a Game Center Girl - 32:16 Dandadan 2nd Season - 38:11 The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity - 45:12 Gachiakuta - 51:54 Grand Blue Dreaming 2nd Season - 57:50 Hell Teacher Nube - 1:01:48 Kaiju No. 8 2nd Season - 1:03:38 My Dress Up Darling 2nd Season - 1:05:07 Necronomico - 1:15:24 Nyaight of the Living Cat - 1:22:43 Rent-a-Girlfriend 4th Season - 1:26:38 Ruri Rocks - 1:31:28 See You Tomorrow at the Food Court - 1:35:45 Secrets of the Silent Witch - 1:40:50 The Summer Hikaru Died - 1:46:57 Touken Angi - 1:53:18 Turkey - 1:55:41 Watari-kun's XXX is About to Collapse - 1:57:35 The Water Magician - 1:59:19 Welcome to the Outcast's Restaurant - 2:00:53 With You and the Rain - 2:03:07 Support The Adventure!Patreon Join The Adventure!DiscordTwitter Instagram animexbrotherspodcast@gmail.com All The Links, On One Tree!https://linktr.ee/AnimeBrothersPodcast Intro Song: YungxHarm - No Cap Freestyle feat vacaationOutro Song: YungxHarm - Kept in the Dark Follow YungxHarm;Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yungxharm/Twitter: @YungxHarmSoundcloud:https://soundcloud.com/yungxharm471 Follow vacaation;Instagram: https://instagram.com/vacaation?igshiTwitter: @vacaation_Soundcloud:https://soundcloud.com/vacaation86
Patreon: Subscribe to gaming podcast: Episodes of the week: My Dress-Up Darling; Apocalypse Bringer Apocalypse Bringer is a breath of Fresh Air Exhausted with Kaiju No.8 Dan Da Dan Lord of Mysteries Dubbed Watari Kuns ***** Solo Camping for Two Shy Hero and the Assassin Princesses Dealing with the Mikadono Sisters Mid-Season Review choice: School Babysitter's Get To Know MCWW: Favorite anime streaming site? Vrv and the site that shall not be named. Break To Be Hero X - Ep. 18 Clevatess Gut Check - Ep. 5
The episode's commentary is meant to be listened to alongside Episode 12 of My Dress-Up Darling. Subscribe for bonus episodes: podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/animeaudio/subscribeThe music from the beginning and end of the episodes is the song "Pride", Copyright (c) 2015 Trial & Error/Sakagami Souichi, all rights reserved. Vocal: Kasuga IO (http://www.kuragemetal.com/)Words and Music: Sakagami Souichi (http://www.tandess.com/en/music/)The anime girl on the cover art was designed and illustrated by Eijitan. (Twitter: eijitandesu Instagram: eij1tan)
This Week: Emory and Gary break down the VShojo collapse – the charity allegations, the talent exodus (Kson, Projekt Melody, Zentreya, Geega, Kuro Kurenai, Michi Mochievee, AmaLee), and what it means for VTubing. Then, we hit the anime trenches: Emory's updates on To Be Hero X, Silent Love, My Dress-Up Darling S2, Dandadan, Gachiakuta, and One Piece. Finally, Gary reviews Boruto Chapters 41-50 – and explains why the manga's finally earning its hype.// THE TALKING POINTS // VShojo's Downfall: Did poor management drive out Kson, Melody & Zen? The charity theft claims exposed. Anime Deep Cuts: Why To Be Hero X feels like peak Bones action. Dandadan's horror-comedy balance. Boruto's Redemption? Gary argues Chapters 41-50 fix pacing issues & deliver payoff (Kawaki's vulnerability, Mitsuki's role). One Piece's Endgame: How Egghead redefines the Straw Hats' threat level.// FEATURED SERIES // Water Magician, To Be Hero X, Silent Love, My Dress-Up Darling, Dandadan, Gachiakuta, One Piece, Boruto,// JOIN THE CONVO // Was Kson's exit the final nail for VShojo? Has Boruto's manga actually gotten good? Is To Be Hero X 2025's best new action anime? Sound off below. Subscribe for weekly unfiltered anime takes:► YouTube: youtube.com/@AnimeAlchemistspodcast► Spotify: Anime Alchemists on Spotify
The Anivision hosts gather to discuss the latest anime from the 2025 Anime season. Including Kaiju No. 8, Dandadan, My Dress-Up Darling, New Panty & Stocking wit Garterbelt, Secrets of the Silent Witch, City the Animation, and much more! Continue reading →
The episode's commentary is meant to be listened to alongside Episode 11 of My Dress-Up Darling. Subscribe for bonus episodes: podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/animeaudio/subscribeThe music from the beginning and end of the episodes is the song "Pride", Copyright (c) 2015 Trial & Error/Sakagami Souichi, all rights reserved. Vocal: Kasuga IO (http://www.kuragemetal.com/)Words and Music: Sakagami Souichi (http://www.tandess.com/en/music/)The anime girl on the cover art was designed and illustrated by Eijitan. (Twitter: eijitandesu Instagram: eij1tan)
This week on the Anime Alchemist Podcast, we break down the emotional impact of Kuma's flashback in One Piece and what it means moving forward. We also take a closer look at Oda's recent post featuring an Imu plush — is it a joke, or is he hinting at something bigger?In our Weekly Anime Reports, we talk about the latest developments in My Dress-Up Darling and Gachiakuta, and why these series continue to stand out in the current season.We also revisit Boruto chapters 31 through 40, discussing the highs, the lows, and how the manga is setting the stage for what's next.If you're into thoughtful anime discussion with a laid-back vibe, you're in the right place.New episodes drop every week — like, subscribe, and leave a comment to let us know what you're watching or reading right now.
The Otalku Cafe is open! Join Mat and Ethan as they kick off the summer season premiere! They'll be giving out first impressions of the latest shows such as Secrets of the Silent Witch, My Dress-up Darling, Call of the Night, Couple of Cuckoos, Dan Da Dan, Gachiakuta, and more! Find out which ones have impressed them so far.You can also watch this episode in video form on the W2M Network Youtube Channel, please give us a like, comment on the episode, and give the channel a subscribe and follow as well: You can also watch this episode in video form on the W2M Network Youtube Channel, please give us a like, comment on the episode, and give the channel a subscribe and follow as well: https://youtube.com/live/HPdrXmaEK1o
The episode's commentary is meant to be listened to alongside Episode 10 of My Dress-Up Darling. Subscribe for bonus episodes: podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/animeaudio/subscribeThe music from the beginning and end of the episodes is the song "Pride", Copyright (c) 2015 Trial & Error/Sakagami Souichi, all rights reserved. Vocal: Kasuga IO (http://www.kuragemetal.com/)Words and Music: Sakagami Souichi (http://www.tandess.com/en/music/)The anime girl on the cover art was designed and illustrated by Eijitan. (Twitter: eijitandesu Instagram: eij1tan)
Welcome, welcome! This episode is too long, but I won't apologize because it's what you're here for! Summer... a season of anime that people look forward to for a handful of shows. A season Dustin hates because he ends up watching only a handful shows. Lindsay is pumped so here's what we cover!Bad Girl, Call of the Night, Chuhai Lips, Dekin no Mogura: The Earthbound Mole, Detectives These Days, Are Crazy!, Fermat Kitchen, Gachiakuta, Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube, My Dress-Up Darling, Nyaight of the Living Cat, Onmyo Kaiten Re:Birth Verse, Private Tutor to the Duke's Daughter, Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus, Reborn as a Vending Machine I Now Wander The Dungeon, Scooped Up by An S-Rank Adventrer, The Shy Hero and the Assassin Princesses, The Summer Hikaru Died, Uglymug, Epicfighter, Watari-kun's *****Is About to Collapse, THe Water Magician, Welcome to the Outcast's Restaurant... and DanDaDan... I'm probably missing something Lindsay covered... wait! It's Rent-A-Girlfriend.
Morgana is out this week so Seamus has selected 2 series for us to check out: Takopi's Original Sin and Inside Mari! We also discuss Summer 2025 anime, the Gundam Card Game, Barefaced ~Koan wo Satta Otoko~, and more!!! Send us emails! mangamachinations@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter! @mangamacpodcast Check out our website! https://mangamachinations.com Support us on Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/mangamac Check out our YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/mangamactv Check out our new gaming channel! https://www.youtube.com/@NakayoshiGaming/ Timestamps: Intro - 00:00:00 Gundam Card Game - 00:04:57 Dandadan, Kaiju No. 8, My Dress-Up Darling - 00:12:49 Barefaced ~Koan wo Satta Otoko~ - 00:16:26 Promise Mascot Agency - 00:20:46 Next Episode Preview - 00:27:00 Inside Mari - 00:29:00 *SPOILERS* Inside Mari - 00:42:16 *Content Warning: Abuse, Bullying, Suicide* Takopi's Original Sin - 00:56:10 Outro - 01:30:20 Song Credits: “Hopscotch” by Louis Adrien “Jiggin the Jig” by Bless & the Professionals “Green Light” by Emily Lewis “Tasty Bites” by ZISO
The episode's commentary is meant to be listened to alongside Episode 9 of My Dress-Up Darling. Subscribe for bonus episodes: podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/animeaudio/subscribeThe music from the beginning and end of the episodes is the song "Pride", Copyright (c) 2015 Trial & Error/Sakagami Souichi, all rights reserved. Vocal: Kasuga IO (http://www.kuragemetal.com/)Words and Music: Sakagami Souichi (http://www.tandess.com/en/music/)The anime girl on the cover art was designed and illustrated by Eijitan. (Twitter: eijitandesu Instagram: eij1tan)
On today's episode we talk about how loaded this season is with returning anime like My Dress Up Darling, Bunny Girl Senpai, Shield Hero, Dandadan, Kaiju no 8 and more, plus new anime like Gachiakuta coming out.
The episode's commentary is meant to be listened to alongside Episode 8 of My Dress-Up Darling. Subscribe for bonus episodes: podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/animeaudio/subscribeThe music from the beginning and end of the episodes is the song "Pride", Copyright (c) 2015 Trial & Error/Sakagami Souichi, all rights reserved. Vocal: Kasuga IO (http://www.kuragemetal.com/)Words and Music: Sakagami Souichi (http://www.tandess.com/en/music/)The anime girl on the cover art was designed and illustrated by Eijitan. (Twitter: eijitandesu Instagram: eij1tan)
The episode's commentary is meant to be listened to alongside Episode 7 of My Dress-Up Darling. Subscribe for bonus episodes: podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/animeaudio/subscribeThe music from the beginning and end of the episodes is the song "Pride", Copyright (c) 2015 Trial & Error/Sakagami Souichi, all rights reserved. Vocal: Kasuga IO (http://www.kuragemetal.com/)Words and Music: Sakagami Souichi (http://www.tandess.com/en/music/)The anime girl on the cover art was designed and illustrated by Eijitan. (Twitter: eijitandesu Instagram: eij1tan)
Charlie, Graeme and Sam get together to preview the upcoming 2025 Summer season of anime. There's a lot of returning shows this season (like Dandadan, Kaiju #8 and My Dress Up Darling) as well as some really interesting new shows that have very much piqued our interest.
The episode's commentary is meant to be listened to alongside Episode 6 of My Dress-Up Darling. Subscribe for bonus episodes: podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/animeaudio/subscribeThe music from the beginning and end of the episodes is the song "Pride", Copyright (c) 2015 Trial & Error/Sakagami Souichi, all rights reserved. Vocal: Kasuga IO (http://www.kuragemetal.com/)Words and Music: Sakagami Souichi (http://www.tandess.com/en/music/)The anime girl on the cover art was designed and illustrated by Eijitan. (Twitter: eijitandesu Instagram: eij1tan)
The episode's commentary is meant to be listened to alongside Episode 5 of My Dress-Up Darling. Subscribe for bonus episodes: podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/animeaudio/subscribeThe music from the beginning and end of the episodes is the song "Pride", Copyright (c) 2015 Trial & Error/Sakagami Souichi, all rights reserved. Vocal: Kasuga IO (http://www.kuragemetal.com/)Words and Music: Sakagami Souichi (http://www.tandess.com/en/music/)The anime girl on the cover art was designed and illustrated by Eijitan. (Twitter: eijitandesu Instagram: eij1tan)
In this episode of Anime Minority Report, we're asking the real question: Is it more believable to fight demons with friendship—or fall in love after one awkward group project? Comedian and fellow anime head Nic Sugiarto returns to help us settle the score: Slice-of-Life vs. Shounen. Host Jamie is deep in his romance era, bingeing titles like My Dress-Up Darling and I Married the Girl I Hated in Class. Meanwhile, Guerby still thinks slice-of-life anime is just anime without plot (rude). Can Nic and Jamie convince him to finally give heart-eyes and hallway crushes a chance? Expect laughs, wild takes, and one very serious debate about which genre is the real fantasy. Spoiler alert: it's probably the one where high schoolers actually communicate their feelings. Tap in for the chaos, the comedy, and the unexpected feels.
The episode's commentary is meant to be listened to alongside Episode 4 of My Dress-Up Darling. Subscribe for bonus episodes: podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/animeaudio/subscribeThe music from the beginning and end of the episodes is the song "Pride", Copyright (c) 2015 Trial & Error/Sakagami Souichi, all rights reserved. Vocal: Kasuga IO (http://www.kuragemetal.com/)Words and Music: Sakagami Souichi (http://www.tandess.com/en/music/)The anime girl on the cover art was designed and illustrated by Eijitan. (Twitter: eijitandesu Instagram: eij1tan)
Hosts Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, and Alex Lebl are here to talk about all the updates we got out of CCXP Mexico (calling all My Dress-Up Darling and Rent-a-Girlfriend fans!), plus Hideo Kojima and Megan Thee Stallion's anime ventures, our reaction to the live action One Piece Tony Tony Chopper, and more. Then, hosts recommend Isekai titles for those looking to start their Isekai journey and answer a question about what manga they think would be huge if it got an anime adaptation. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com. My Dress-Up Darling Season 2, Rent-a-Girlfriend Season 4 and More Anime to Stream on Crunchyroll My Dress-Up Darling Season 2 will begin airing in Japan on July 5 at 24:00 JST Megan Thee Stallion Will Drop An Anime Series On Amazon Prime Video Death Stranding Anime in the Works According to Hideo Kojima Kaiju No. 8 Season 2 Anime Premieres on July 19 Live-Action One Piece Season 2 Trailer Introduces Chopper Ahead of 2026 Premiere Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The episode's commentary is meant to be listened to alongside Episode 3 of My Dress-Up Darling. Subscribe for bonus episodes: podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/animeaudio/subscribeThe music from the beginning and end of the episodes is the song "Pride", Copyright (c) 2015 Trial & Error/Sakagami Souichi, all rights reserved. Vocal: Kasuga IO (http://www.kuragemetal.com/)Words and Music: Sakagami Souichi (http://www.tandess.com/en/music/)The anime girl on the cover art was designed and illustrated by Eijitan. (Twitter: eijitandesu Instagram: eij1tan)
The episode's commentary is meant to be listened to alongside Episode 2 of My Dress-Up Darling. Subscribe for bonus episodes: podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/animeaudio/subscribeThe music from the beginning and end of the episodes is the song "Pride", Copyright (c) 2015 Trial & Error/Sakagami Souichi, all rights reserved. Vocal: Kasuga IO (http://www.kuragemetal.com/)Words and Music: Sakagami Souichi (http://www.tandess.com/en/music/)The anime girl on the cover art was designed and illustrated by Eijitan. (Twitter: eijitandesu Instagram: eij1tan)
The episode's commentary is meant to be listened to alongside Episode 1 of My Dress-Up Darling. Subscribe for bonus episodes: podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/animeaudio/subscribeThe music from the beginning and end of the episodes is the song "Pride", Copyright (c) 2015 Trial & Error/Sakagami Souichi, all rights reserved. Vocal: Kasuga IO (http://www.kuragemetal.com/)Words and Music: Sakagami Souichi (http://www.tandess.com/en/music/)The anime girl on the cover art was designed and illustrated by Eijitan. (Twitter: eijitandesu Instagram: eij1tan)
Join the panel of Gabbing with Librarians to discuss the representation of women in Japanese Anime. How has it changed and how is Japanese culture reflected in the way it portrays women in anime? Anime mentioned include (in no particular order) Kare Kano; Revolutionary Girl Utena; Love Hina; Tenchi Muyo (and subsequent series); Cardcaptor Sakura; Marmalade Boy; Inuyasha; Slayers; Magic Knight Rayearth; Naruto; Bleach; Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood; Jujutsu Kaisen; Attack on Titan; Trigun; Your Name; Tomorrow's Joe; Akir; Ronin Kenshin; Rose of Versailla; Lupin the Third; Studio Ghibli films; Cowboy Bebop; Dragon Ball; Horimiya; My Love Story with Yamada-Kun at Level 999; Laid Back Camp; My Romantic Comedy SNAFU; Mobile Suit Gundam; Mobile Suite Gundam The Witch from Mercury; Dan Da Dan; My Dress-Up Darling; Konasuba: God's Blessing on this Wonderful World!; Kaguya-sama: Love Is War; Ouran High School Host Club, Kaiju 8; Idol M@ster!; Zombie Land Saga; The Selection Project; Oshi No Ko; Ghost in the Shell; My Senpai Is Annoying; Wotakoi: Love Is Hard for Otaku; Bleach; Sailor Moon.Host and Producer: Jennifer FinchPanelists: Marissa Basquez, Janell Constantino, John HarboughEditor: Beth KrippelCreated by the Podcast Team at the Harris County Public Library.www.hcpl.netPodcast Team Members include: Beth Krippel, John Harbaugh, Mary Mink, Dylan Smith, Sadina Shawver, Gisela Parker, Kara Ludwig, John Schaffer, Jennifer Finch, Katelyn Helberg, Darcy Casavant, Darla Pruitt and Nancy Hu
Join us as we talk about the first season of My Dress-Up Darling!Adult Drinks of Choice: Rum and Coke, E.H. Taylor, New Glarus Spotted Cow, Dunkle, Soju.Lantz's Lessons @(00:02:44)Matt's Manga Mentions @(00:03:24)Pokémon Quiz @(01:23:00)
Josh, Alex & Matt do their favorite thing; talk about all the fun nerd things they're doing away from the pod! Intro! (0:00) Super Familiar w/the Wilsons promo (4:53) Josh can math (5:21) Josh speedruns his first batch of What'cha Doin's (6:31) Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir season 6 (7:23) Indiana Jones & the Great Circle (8:13) That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime (8:38) My Dress-Up Darling (13:28) Metaphor: ReFantazio (17:54) Alex loves (bad) competitive game shows! (24:21) Star Trek: Lower Decks season 5 (35:53) Severance season 2 (46:22) Star Wars: Skeleton Crew (56:30) What'cha Gonna Do? Nintendo Switch 2 announcement (1:11:47) Social media plugs and goodbyes! (1:17:23) Please remember to check out the Super Familiar with the Wilsons podcast, join our Discord and check out our merch store!
