Episodes
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Mobile Suit Gundam: Cucuruz Doan's Island the Movie
Blake & Merve discuss the 2022 Gundam Movie: Mobile Suit Gundam: Cucuruz Doan's Island. Even though it is made in 2022 the art, style and music are all throwbacks to the 80s. Does this work and would we recommend this movie-film? Find out now! More at AnimeShoshin.com
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Chainsawman Is Here! Halloween S2 Ep3
Our final 2022 Halloween episode, we review the long-awaited Chainsawman Anime! There's chainsaws, there's mans, there's heavy metal and demons! This covers episodes 1-3. Find out if we would recommend Chainsawman. Lol, like anyone wouldn't recommend an anime called Chainsawman... Good grief....
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Scary Movies & Shows | East vs West | Halloween S2 Ep2
It's Halloween Season 2 Episode 2, and this time Blake & Merve compare scary stuff from the East versus scary stuff from the West. Who is more scary? What is required to scare us? Where to look to get scared, and some creepy anime recommendations. We are a Spreaker Prime Podcast More at...
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Anime Shoshin Halloween Season 2 Ep1
This episode contains adult stuff, listener discretion is advised. For this first Halloween Season 2 episode, Blake & Merve tackle Call of the Night, and the most controversial anime ever created, Bible Black. Bwaahahaha, so scary! Stay tuned for our 2nd Halloween episode next time, and remember…
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Made in Abyss: a Deep Dive into Hell
How about that title? We dared to use the H-E-double hockey sticks word! Super brave of us, and we hope no one gets offended. Listen to episode and you'll see the connection. Any road, this week we discuss Made in Abyss, the cutest dark anime you 'll ever watch. The first season, that movie in…
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Dragon Ball Super Super Hero
In this Anime Shoshin episode Blake & Merve discuss the brand new Dragon Ball movie, Dragon Ball Super Super Hero. No, that's not a mistake, this anime is so Super it needed Two "Supers"! We hope you have a super fun time listening to it, that would be just super. Please give us a super rating…
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The Devil is a Part Timer is Back!
After 9 long years of waiting, The Devil is a Part Timer Returns! Well...9 years for other people. Not us, because we just watched the first season, but anyway. You get what I mean darnit! We take this anime through our paces, ranking, would we recommend, favorite things and disses. All the…
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Uncle From Another World & Black Summoner: Keep Watching?
New episode style today and Today Only! So far anyway... We talk about two new anime Uncle From Another World and Black Summoner. Whether or not we should keep watching them. Spoiler alert! One is a YES and one is a NO. Join our Discord and let us know what you think. Link at AnimeShoshin.com
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Best & Worst Anime Side Characters: JAFAX Panel #1
It's time again for Anime Side Characters to shine! Or be dunked on... This was our first panel recorded live at JAFAX 2022. Joined by our friends from the Baka Talk podcast. The 2nd panel episode has even more participants and flair! So go listen to that one too! Like all the kids say these…
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Spy x Family Yor is Peak Waifu!
Let's talk about Spy Family or Spy x Family, whichever you prefer. We've now been treated to the first half of the first season, so let's talk about this great show again! It's not all sunshine and roses though, and we've got a few problems with the first 12 episodes of the Spy x Family anime.…
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Live from JAFAX: The Best & Worst Side Characters in Anime!
Recorded Live from the JAFAX Anime & Japanese Culture Conference in Grand Rapids! We hosted two panels on the Best & Worst Side Characters in Anime. Joined by our friends from the Baka Talk podcast, an introduction by voice actor Molly Searcy, and a multitude of participating attendees. This is…
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86 The Anime is Episode 41 w/ Simping for Senpai
One or more sentences describing your episode to listeners. Oh wait, that ain't right! Here we go...on this week's episode we are joined once again by the Simping for Senpai Podcast to discuss the beloved anime Eighty Six. Is it better than that other mech anime we talked about? I don't know, I...
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Bubble Anime Movie or The Little Mermaid Anime Edition
Testsuro Araki who did Death Note, Attack on Titan and High School of the Dead, makes an anime movie for Netflix called Bubble. And it couldn't be more different than each of those! This here be Romance Anime. So find out what Blake & Merve think. Oh, and the outro this episode is insane! What…
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Trapped in a Dating Sim: The World of Otome Games is Tough for Mobs
One of the Top 10 Best Anime Titles ever! Is it one of the best anime ever to watch? Well I can't tell you here, you have to listen. I will say I think we liked it better than we rated it... Also, there's some cursing in this episode. No F's, but some S's, A's and one B. So be warned listener.…
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The West Might Just Funk Up Anime!
Is The West a Threat to Anime? I'd say this episode is rated PG-13. Beyond this warning, you do you. So, we're kinda worried that the "modern sensibilities" of the Western World is going to f*ck up our anime! As anime creators seek to further cash in on the west; will they start making anime like...
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Mobile Suit Gundam Iron Blooded Orphans FULL
This is a combination of both Part 1 & Part 2 of our Mobile Suit Gundam Iron Blooded Orphans episode featuring Simping for Senpai! It's the same stuff, but if you want to be able to watch both as one episode, here it is! Cheers!
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Gundam Iron Blooded Orphans the 2nd feat. Simping for Senpai
Welcome to the Next Episode! Comin' real, it's the Next Episode... Hold up, hey for the people thinkin we soft, we don't play. We podcast till the wheels fall off. Take a listen. Hope you ready for the Next Episode- So yeah, this is the 2nd episode talking Iron Blooded Orphans with Simping for...
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Gundam Iron Blooded Orphans feat. Simping for Senpai
This episode is HUGE! So big, we're breaking it up into 2 parts. You have found Part 1, welcome! On this episode we talk about orphans. Iron Blooded ones to be precise, and wow is it fun to talk about orphans with your friends. So join me, Merve, Ash & Daddy Kun as we discuss what many believe,...
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Spy x Family: Spy EX Family for Life!
First, I'm not buying that it's Spy "times" Family... No matter what Twitter says! And even if it is, we at Anime ShoShin refuse to call it that! Why? because that's a dumb name! In Japan they like to exclude the "x" (Hunter Hunter). Here, we say it with pride. Say it with me! Spy Ex Family!…
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Erased feat. Walk the Cinema Podcast
We have guests on this episode! Sorry for being a day late, but I don't think we're a dollar short as we discuss Erased with our friends from Walk the Cinema. Erased is an accessible anime for all with adult themes and I really hope you enjoy the episode! Find Walk the Cinema Here:...
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Ranking of Kings Vol 2 the Best Anime Yet!
This may be our penultimate Ranking of Kings Review. In this episode we cover the second half of season 1 Ranking of Kings. I'm not going to mince words, this is a Must Watch anime! Unless you're weird, which we discuss in the show, and that's ok. We cover a lot here, so please listen and share....
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How the Ladies are Portrayed in the Animes
In our most controversial episode yet, we discuss how females, women and girls are portrayed in anime. Right, wrong or indifferent, we say what we want to say on the subject. Can you handle it? Will you make it all the way through the episode? Or will you throw your phone, break it, and have to...
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Shield Hero is Back Baby!
In this episode we discuss season 1 and the first episode of season 2 Rising of the Shield Hero. I must apologize, this isn't my favorite edit, I've been under the weather, way under it... Thanks for listening! Blake
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Vinland Saga, That Bluray Dub Tho!
On this episode of Anime Shoshin, after weeks of delays, we finally got this Vinland Saga episode out, yay! I know you are impressed! So yeah, we talk about Vinland Saga, the Blu-ray dub version. Because we couldn't watch this until we got the dub probably. Anyway, we rate it, talk about what…
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Our Anime of the Year! Bananya
It's April 2022! And it's finally time to discuss the Academy Award Winning Critically Acclaimed and universally loved anime Bananya! Did you know that Bananya has 100% critics score and 83% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes? Oh whoops, no that's the movie Banana from 2015. Bananya is a way...
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Cursed Everything! Jujutsu Kaisen 0
Keeping up with the times! This week Blake & Merve discuss the new anime movie Jujutsu Kaisen 0. Spoiler alert, it was a split decision with the ratings, but overall I think the conversation is mostly positive probably... Anyway, give it a listen to hear what we thought of Jujitsu…
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TOP 10 Reasons to Watch Anime
In this week's episode Blake & Merve give their Top 10 Reasons to Watch Anime. This is a great episode to share with non-anime friends you would like to persuade to watch it! There is some overlap, but it ends up being like the Top 16 Reason to Watch Anime. Please consider subscribing, sharing &...
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Oddtaxi the Oddest #Taxi
In this podcast episode Blake & Merve discuss the Award Winning anime Oddtaxi. Does it live up to these accolades and what does it have to do with a scary cabin on Apple Park Rd? Find out in this week's episode! Thank you for listening and please consider sharing, reviewing, subscribing and...
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Jujutsu Kaisen the First Season
In this episode of Anime ShoShin Blake & Merve discuss the acclaimed anime Jujutsu Kaisen. This anime was nominated for the best of 2021 in the Crunchyroll awards. Did it live up to the hype? Find out now! What is the difference between Jujutsu and Jujitsu? Find out now! Thank you for listening…
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Ghost in the Shell & Biohacking
In this episode Blake & Merve discuss the classic anime movie Ghost in the Shell. Does it live up to the hype, and what about all that Bio-hacking? This is our first podcast episode using our new name Anime Shoshin. Thank you for listening and please consider sharing and subscribing. #anime...
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Megalobox is So Cool!
In this episode Blake and Merve gear up for season one of Megalobox. Where does this show succeed from a WRITER'S perspective and from a long-time anime FAN'S perspective? Where does it fall short? Is this sports anime worth watching? Find out here. Find us everywhere: LINKS Join us on Discord
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Demon Slayer Mugen Train is worth $Billions!
In this episode, Blake & Merve have a special guest to discuss the Demon Slayer: Mugen Train Movie. The anime Demon Slayer is making its way through Season 2, did the movie / first arc of season 2 live up to the Demon Slayer hype? This multi-billion-dollar franchise is everywhere and we are here…
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Belle Anime Movie and the Beast too!
In this episode Blake & Merve tackle the beastly anime movie Belle. Did the Belle anime movie live up to its inspiration Beauty and the Beast? Find out now! You can find video versions of our podcasts and more at https://linktr.ee/AnimeShin. Thank you for listening! We are working hard for you!…
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Dubbed Anime Sucks! NOPE! Bonus Episode
In this Bonus episode, Blake takes on the SUB v DUB debate in modern anime. Where do you stand? As always, please rate and review us! Find us everywhere: LINKS Join us on Discord
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Ranking of Kings is a Must Watch Anime!
In this episode Blake and Merve grade out RANKING OF KINGS. Where does this show rank from a WRITER'S perspective and from a long-time anime FAN'S perspective? Is this NEW ANIME worth watching? Find out here. Find us everywhere: LINKS Join us on Discord
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Goblin Slayer ”are there goblins?”
In this episode Blake and Merve armor up for Goblin Slayer, season 1. Where does this show succeed from a WRITER'S perspective and from a long-time anime FAN'S perspective? Where does it fall short? Is this sword and sorcery fantasy anime worth watching? Find out here. Find us everywhere: LINKS...
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Spiderman No Way Home a Hollywood Movie
In this unconventional episode Blake and Merve sling in for Spiderman: No Way Home, the biggest movie of 2021. Does it succeed from a WRITER'S perspective and from a long-time anime FAN'S perspective, or does it fall short? Spoilers abound, so go watch it (yes it's worth watching) and come back…
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Is Redo of Healer Actually Controversial?
In this controversial episode Blake and Merve, uh, wrestle with REDO OF HEALER. Where does this movie succeed from a WRITER'S perspective and from a long-time anime FAN'S perspective? Where does it fall short? Is this contentious movie worth watching? Find out here. Find us everywhere: LINKS Join...
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Sword Art Online Progressive: Aria of a Starless Night too long of a title anyway so let’s keep typing...
In this controversial episode Blake and Merve plug in for SWORD ART ONLINE: PROGRESSIVE. Where does this movie succeed from a WRITER'S perspective and from a long-time anime FAN'S perspective? Where does it fall short? Is this newest SOA movie worth watching? Find out here. Find us everywhere:...
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Akira, the Movie that Started Everything!
In this episode Blake and Merve gear up for AKIRA. Where does this movie succeed from a WRITER'S perspective and from a long-time anime FAN'S perspective? Where does it fall short? Is the "grandfather of American Anime" worth watching? Find out here. Join us on Discord All our links: LinkTree...
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Squid Game, Do you wanna play a game?
In this episode Blake, Merve, and special guest Jess ready up for SQUID GAME. Where does it succeed from a WRITER'S perspective and from a long-time anime FAN'S perspective? Where does it fall short? Is this popular TV series worth watching? Find out here. Find us everywhere: LINKS Join us on...
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Cowboy Bebop, Hello Space Cowboy!
In this episode Blake and Merve saddle up for Cowboy Bebop (1998). Where does it succeed from a WRITER'S perspective and from a long-time anime FAN'S perspective? Where does it fall short? Is this popular ANIME series worth watching? Find out here. Find us everywhere: LINKS Join us on Discord
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MHA World Heroes Mission is Epic!
In this episode Blake, Merve, and special guest Jess power up for My Hero Academia: World Heroes' Mission. Where does it succeed from a WRITER'S perspective and from a long-time anime FAN'S perspective? Where does it fall short? Is this popular ANIME movie worth watching? Find out here. Find us...
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Star Wars Visions, Each Episode Reviewed
In this HUGE, double- sized episode Blake and Merve tackle STAR WARS: VISIONS. Where does it succeed from a WRITER'S perspective and from a long-time anime FAN'S perspective? Where does it fall short? Is this ANIME anthology worth watching? Find out here. Find us everywhere: LINKS Join us on Discord
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Biohunter the Halloween Episode
In this Halloween episode Blake and Merve analyze BioHunter. Where does it succeed from a WRITER'S perspective and from a long-time anime FAN'S perspective? Where does it fall short? Is this ANIME worth watching? Find out here. Find us everywhere: LINKS Join us on Discord
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STEINS;GATE Ep4 [20-OVA]
In the fourth and final part of this series, Blake and Merve analyze and discuss STEINS;GATE episodes 20-24 and the OVA. Where does it succeed from a WRITER'S perspective and from a long-time anime FAN'S perspective? Where does it fall short? Is this ANIME worth watching? Find out here. Find us...
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STEINS;GATE Ep3 [14-19]
In the third part of this series, Blake and Merve analyze and discuss STEINS;GATE episodes 14-19. Where does it succeed from a WRITER'S perspective and from a long-time anime FAN'S perspective? Where does it fall short? Is this ANIME worth watching? Find out here. Find us everywhere: LINKS Join…
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STEINS;GATE Ep2 [8-13]
In the second part of this series, Blake and Merve analyze and discuss STEINS;GATE episodes 8-13. Where does it succeed from a WRITER'S perspective and from a long-time anime FAN'S perspective? Where does it fall short? Is this ANIME worth watching? Find out here. Find us everywhere: LINKS Join…
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STEINS;GATE Ep1 [1-7]
In this episode Blake and Merve analyze and discuss the first seven episodes of STEINS;GATE. Where does it succeed from a WRITER'S perspective and from a long-time anime FAN'S perspective? Where does it fall short? Is this ANIME worth watching? Find out here. Find us everywhere: LINKS Join us on...
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Howl’s Moving Castle a Ghibli Classic?
In this episode Blake and Merve analyze and discuss HOWL'S MOVING CASTLE. Where does it succeed from a WRITER'S perspective and from a long-time anime FAN'S perspective? Where does it fall short? Is this ANIME worth watching? Find out here. Find us everywhere: LINKS Join us on Discord
About this show
A podcast exploring anime from the dual perspectives of a long-time fan and someone new to the genre. Join Blake, the content creator, and Merve, the writer, each week as they watch some anime and analyze it. Everyone is welcome!
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