Kaiseki Anime

My favorite show of the season! 00:00 Intro 00:40 NIPPON SANGOKU: The Three Nations of the Crimson Sun 17:32 Outro Music Credits: “Clover 3” by Vibe Mountain “Seasons” by roljui

With a special guest, Ren! (Formerly known as FoxyLadyAyame) 00:00 Intro 00:40 Akane-banashi 52:90 Outro Music Credits: “Clover 3” by Vibe Mountain “Seasons” by roljui

00:00 Intro 00:40 Witch Hat Atelier 18:27 Daemons of the Shadow Realm 32:20 Our first anime 33:15 Outro Music Credits: “Clover 3” by Vibe Mountain “Seasons” by roljui

This week we discuss two shows about marriage! Correction: The Warrior Princess and the Barbaric King will have 12 episodes, not 13. 00:00 Intro 00:40 The Warrior Princess and the Barbaric King 16:20 MARRIAGETOXIN 27:50 Outro Music Credits: “Clover 3” by Vibe Mountain “Seasons” by roljui

00:00 Intro 00:42 An Observation Log of My Fiancée Who Calls Herself a Villainess 08:40 Always a Catch! 17:55 Outro Music Credits: “Clover 3” by Vibe Mountain “Seasons” by roljui

There are so many anime… some of them are excellent this season! 0:00:00 Intro 0:01:10 Sequels Ace of the Diamond act II -Second Season- Ascendance of a Bookworm: Adopted Daughter of an Archduke Classroom of the Elite 4th Season: Second Year, First Semester Dorohedoro Season 2 Dr. Stone Science Future Cour 3 The Most Heretical … Continue reading Kaiseki Anime Podcast Ep. 181 — Spring 2026 Seasonal Impressions →

In which Marina and I gush over a cute high school romance, and I finally embrace BL. 00:00 Intro 00:42 You and I Are Polar Opposites 09:54 Isekai Office Worker: The Other World’s Books Depend on the Bean Counter 22:32 Outro Music Credits: “Clover 3” by Vibe Mountain “Seasons” by roljui

We discuss two different shows about heroes this season! 00:00 Intro 00:44 Fate/strange Fake 12:05 Sentenced to Be a Hero 23:55 What counts as an isekai? 26:44 More of our favorites of the season 28:30 Outro Music Credits “Clover 3” by Vibe Mountain “Seasons” by roljui

Some amazing anime about witches this season. 00:00 Intro 01:10 Champignon Witch 13:25 Journal with Witch 25:30 Outro Music Credits Music Credits: “Clover 3” by Vibe Mountain “Seasons” by roljui

There are so many anime this season. Anything good we’re missing out on? 00:00 Intro 01:15 An Adventurer’s Daily Grind at Age 29 01:23 A Misanthrope Teaches a Class for Demi-Humans 01:35 The Daily Life of a Part Time Torturer 01:52 Dead Account 02:16 The Demon King’s Daughter is Too Kind! 02:34 High School! Kimengumi … Continue reading Kaiseki Anime Podcast Ep. 176 — Winter 2026 Seasonal Impressions →

Pretty disappointing season, but still a couple gems! Anything good we missed? 00:00 Intro 01:55 One-Punch Man Season 3 04:17 Tales of Wedding Rings Season 2 04:44 Campfire Cooking in Another World with my Absurd Skill Season 2 05:50 Cat’s Eye (2025) 07:08 GNOSIA 09:45 My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero’s 10:37 … Continue reading Kaiseki Anime Podcast Ep. 175 — Fall 2025 Seasonal Review →

00:00 Intro 00:30 SANDA 17:35 Outro Music Credits “Clover 3” by Vibe Mountain “Seasons” by roljui

00:00 Intro 00:41 Let’s Play 23:33 A Star Brighter Than the Sun 30:15 Outro Music Credits “Clover 3” by Vibe Mountain “Seasons” by roljui

Ok but the romance between a man and his robot maid is seriously sweet y’all (not even joking). 00:00 Intro00:42 My Friend’s Little Sister Has It In for Me!17:36 Mechanical Marie 30:30 Outro Music Credits “Clover 3” by Vibe Mountain “Seasons” by roljui

00:00 Intro 01:00 May I Ask for One Final Thing? 15:15 One-Punch Man Season 3 26:15 Outro Music Credits “Clover 3” by Vibe Mountain “Seasons” by roljui

Halfway through the season but better late than never! 00:00 Intro 01:10 Dropped 01:20 A Gatherer’s Adventure in Isekai 01:40 A Wild Last Boss Appeared! 02:51 Alma-chan Wants to be a Family! 03:32 The Banished Court Magician Aims to Become the Strongest 03:44 Chitose Is in the Ramune Bottle 04:30 Dad is a Hero, Mom … Continue reading Kaiseki Anime Podcast Ep. 170 — Fall 2025 Seasonal Impressions →

Sorry we’re late! Not the greatest season ever, but still a few excellent shows! 00:00 Intro 01:57 A Couple of Cuckoos Season 2 02:32 Betrothed to My Sister’s Ex 03:56 Welcome to the Outcast’s Restaurant! 05:07 Dealing with Mikadono Sisters Is a Breeze 06:46 Dr. STONE SCIENCE FUTURE Cour 2 08:55 Kaiju No. 8 Season … Continue reading Kaiseki Anime Podcast Ep. 169 — Summer 2025 Seasonal Review →

It’s been a while, sorry! We discuss two of our favorite shows for the season. Music Credits “Clover 3” by Vibe Mountain“Seasons” by roljui

0:00:00 Intro 0:00:50 Trash 0:00:59 I Left My A-Rank Party to Help My Former Students Reach the Dungeon Depths! 0:02:50 Please Put Them On, Takamine-san 0:03:48 The Shiunji Family Children 0:05:10 Mediocre 0:05:15 Aharen-san wa Hakarenai 0:06:30 Fire Force Season 3 0:08:48 Food for the Soul 0:11:32 The Too-Perfect Saint: Tossed Aside by My Fiancé … Continue reading Kaiseki Anime Podcast Ep. 167 — Seasonal Review Spring 2025 →

There are a lot of great shows this season— let’s talk about two involving conspiracies and a bit of sci-fi! 00:00 Intro 01:10 KOWLOON GENERIC ROMANCE 18:00 LAZARUS 28:25 Outro Music Credits “Clover 3” by Vibe Mountain “Seasons” by roljui

Casual murder and people crazy about rock. And these aren’t even the best or weirdest shows this season. What an amazing anime season. 00:00 Intro 00:40 A Ninja and an Assassin Under One Roof 11:33 Rock is a Lady’s Modesty 21:55 Outro Music Credits “Clover 3” by Vibe Mountain “Seasons” by roljui

We are uh… super late on this seeing as the spring season is almost over. But whatever! See how right we were about how everything would turn out after watching only an episode or two! 00:00 Intro 01:09 COMPASS2.0 Animation Project 01:30 The Beginning After the End 01:41 The Brilliant Healer’s New Life in the … Continue reading Kaiseki Anime Podcast Ep. 164 — Spring 2025 Seasonal Impressions →

This season was a bit of a disappointment… but still, a number of great shows! Anything good we missed? 00:00 Intro 01:03 Ameku M.D.: Doctor Detective 03:36 Aquarion: Myth of Emotions 04:43 Beheneko: The Elf-Girl’s Cat is Secretly an S-Ranked Monster! 06:57 The Daily Life of a Middle-Aged Online Shopper in Another World 08:02 Headhunted … Continue reading Kaiseki Anime Podcast Ep. 163 — Winter 2025 Seasonal Review →

I hadn’t even realized this show was happening! But it’s really fun. 00:00 Intro 00:39 SAKAMOTO DAYS 18:19 Other favorite comedies of the season 21:00 Outro Music Credits: “Clover 3” by Vibe Mountain “Seasons” by roljui

This week, we discuss Zenshu! 00:00 Intro 00:48 ZENSHU 19:15 Winter season progress 22:55 Outro Music Credits: “Clover 3” by Vibe Mountain “Seasons” by roljui

My favorite is dad. 00:00 Intro 00:53 From Bureaucrat to Villainess: Dad’s Been Reincarnated! 09:15 I May Be a Guild Receptionist, but I’ll Solo Any Boss to Clock Out on Time 15:15 The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 24:34 Outro Music Credits: “Clover 3” by Vibe Mountain “Seasons” by roljui

Some much better anime than last season! What did you all think? 00:00 Intro 00:55 Babanba Banban Vampire 01:09 Bogus Skill <> ~About that time I became able to eat unlimited numbers of Skill Fruits (that kill you)~ 01:20 Even Given the Worthless “Appraiser” Class, I’m Actually the Strongest 01:29 Farmagia 01:38 Grisaia: Phantom Trigger … Continue reading Kaiseki Anime Podcast Ep. 159 — Winter 2025 Seasonal Preview →

This season was disappointing. Hopefully next season will be better! 00:00 Intro 01:20 As a Reincarnated Aristocrat, I’ll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the World Season 2 02:19 Demon Lord Retry! R 02:39 Ranma1/2 (2024) 03:54 The Stories of Girls Who Couldn’t Be Magicians 05:00 365 Days to the Wedding 06:40 Acro Trip … Continue reading Kaiseki Anime Podcast Ep. 158 — Fall 2024 Seasonal Review →

00:00 Intro 00:50 Shangri-La Frontier Season 2 11:05 Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online II 19:45 Outro Music Credits “Clover 3” by Vibe Mountain “Seasons” by roljui

00:00 Intro 00:41 Yakuza Fiancé: Raise wa Tanin ga Ii 15:40 Outro Music Credits “Clover 3” by Vibe Mountain “Seasons” by roljui

We are super late but enjoy! This time we didn’t cover everything, only the ones we’re planning to continue with. 00:00 Intro 02:00 Blue Exorcist -Beyond the Snow Saga- 03:46 BLUE LOCK Season 2 04:37 Demon Lord Retry! R 05:15 As a Reincarnated Aristocrat, I’ll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the World Season … Continue reading Kaiseki Anime Podcast Ep. 155 — Seasonal Impression Fall 2024 →

We are a bit behind. Enjoy. Music Credits “Clover 3” by Vibe Mountain “Seasons” by roljui

Both of these shows are quite entertaining… Anna best girl 00:00 Intro 01:15 Love Is Indivisible by Twins 12:47 Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines! 20:37 Outro Music Credits “Clover 3” by Vibe Mountain “Seasons” by roljui

Everyone keeps (probably rightfully) complaining about Isekai. But there’s such a diversity. Suicide squad isekai is just sooo much fun. I love it. 00:00 Intro 01:25 Suicide Squad ISEKAI 13:32 Quality Assurance in Another World 23:20 Outro Music Credits: “Clover 3” by Vibe Mountain “Seasons” by roljui

There’s once again a lot this season… 00:00 Intro 01:07 A Journey Through Another World: Raising Kids While Adventuring 01:26 A Nobody’s Way Up to an Exploration Hero 01:55 My Deer Friend Nokotan 02:30 My Wife Has No Emotion 02:53 Plus-Sized Elf 03:31 ATRI -My Dear Moments- 05:42 Bye Bye, Earth 07:00 Dahlia in Bloom: … Continue reading Kaiseki Anime Podcast Ep. 151 — Summer 2024 Seasonal Impressions →

There was a lot of good anime this season… again…. 0:00:00 Intro 0:01:00 Ongoing 0:01:41 The Irregular at Magic High School Season 3 0:03:50 Misfit of Demon King Academy Season 2 0:05:15 Re:Monster 0:06:15 Vampire Dormitory 0:07:48 An Archdemon’s Dilemma: How to Love Your Elf Bride 0:09:03 As a Reincarnated Aristocrat, I’ll Use My Appraisal … Continue reading Kaiseki Anime Podcast Ep. 150 — Spring 2024 Seasonal Review →

00:00 Intro 00:50 A Salad Bowl of Eccentrics 10:11 Astro Note 18:45 Train to the End of the World 25:45 Outro Music Credits “Clover 3” by Vibe Mountain “Seasons” by roljui

00:00 Intro 01:40 Girls Band Cry 11:30 Jellyfish Can’t Swim in the Night 20:26 Sound! Euphonium 3 32:55 Outro Music Credits “Clover 3” by Vibe Mountain “Seasons” by roljui

I may have only watched two of these, but they are both excellent! And (sort of) in a genre I typically can’t stand. Outline 00:00 Intro 01:26 Demon Slayer’s Hashira Training Arc 06:33 GO! GO! Loser Ranger! 14:33 Kaiju No.8 25:00 Outro Music Credits “Clover 3” by Vibe Mountain “Seasons” by roljui

We’re almost halfway through the season, but that won’t stop us. 0:00:00 Intro 0:01:05 The Banished Former Hero Lives as He Pleases 0:02:44 Gods’ Games We Play 0:03:56 HIGHSPEED Étoile 0:05:03 Himitsu no AiPri 0:05:58 The Irregular at Magic High School Season 3 (Mahouka S3) 0:06:56 Rinkai! 0:07:52 Shinkalion: Change the World 0:08:45 Studio Apartment, … Continue reading Kaiseki Anime Podcast Ep. 146 — Spring 2024 Seasonal Impressions →

Sorry we’re a bit late! What did you all think of this season, anything good we missed? Outline 0:00:00 Intro 0:01:03 Meiji Gekken 1874 0:02:35 7th Time Loop: The Villainess Enjoys a Carefree Life Married to Her Worst Enemy! 0:04:07 Blue Exorcist -Shimane Illuminati Saga- 0:05:58 Chained Soldier 0:07:12 Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity … Continue reading Kaiseki Anime Podcast Ep. 145 — Seasonal Review Winter 2024 →

A MASTERPIECE!!! 00:00 Intro 00:45 AKB0048 14:27 AKB0048 Next Stage 22:13 Outro Music Credits “Clover 3” by Vibe Mountain “Seasons” by roljui

All the cool kids are visiting dungeons. 00:00 Intro 01:20 The Unwanted Undead Adventurer 07:31 My Instant Death Ability is Overpowered 12:16 Delicious in Dungeon 25:30 Outro Music Credits “Clover 3” by Vibe Mountain “Seasons” by roljui

How do you all feel about these shows? 00:00 Intro 00:45 Metallic Rouge 16:07 Brave Bang Bravern! 27:51 Outro Music Credits “Clover 3” by Vibe Mountain “Seasons” by roljui

00:00 Intro 00:42 The Wrong Way to Use Healing Magic 16:25 Sasaki and Peeps 35:05 Outro Music Credits: “Clover 3” by Vibe Mountain “Seasons” by roljui

Two of my favorites this time! 00:00 Intro 01:54 The Apothecary Diaries 19:23 Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End 36:47 Outro Music Credits: “Clover 3” by Vibe Mountain “Seasons” by roljui

There are a lot of good shows this season! Outline: 0:00:00 Intro 0:02:00 Chained Soldier 0:05:05 Delusional Monthly Magazine 0:07:09 Mr. Villain’s Day Off 0:08:05 Pon no Michi 0:08:42 Snack Basue 0:10:11 The Strongest Tank’s Labyrinth Raids -A Tank with a Rare 9999 Resistance Skill Got Kicked from the Hero’s Party- 0:11:31 Villainess Level 99: … Continue reading Kaiseki Anime Podcast Ep. 139 — First Impressions Winter 2024 →

It was an amazing season…. Outline 0:00:00 Intro 0:01:10 Berserk of Gluttony 0:01:49 Magic Sword Master of Holy Sword School 0:02:40 Protocol: Rain 0:03:48 A Girl & Her Guard Dog 0:07:12 Bullbuster 0:07:59 Butareba 0:09:25 The Faraway Paladin: The Lord of Rust Mountains 0:11:12 Helck 0:12:33 The 100 Girlfriends Who Really Really Really Really REALLY … Continue reading Kaiseki Anime Podcast Ep. 138 — Seasonal Review Fall 2023 →

The UN anime were really strong this season. 00:00 Intro 00:50 Undead Unluck 13:56 UNDER NINJA 23:35 Outro Music Credits “Clover 3” by Vibe Mountain “Seasons” by roljui  

00:00 Intro 01:09 I’m in Love with the Villainess 09:02 Tearmoon Empire 20:40 Outro Music Credits: “Clover 3” by Vibe Mountain “Seasons” by roljui