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Two very normal dudes talking about very nerdy stuff...and whatever else we feel like.

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    We Missed Two Weeks of Anime so There's A LOT to Talk About| Weekly Anime Recap

    This week on The Normal Nerds Podcast, we’re back with a massive weekly anime recap after two weeks away! We’ve got a packed lineup covering Demons of the Shadow Realm, Ghost in the Shell, Liar Game, MAO, Sparks of Tomorrow, Yoroiden Samurai Troopers, and One Piece, plus the latest One Piece manga discussion.We break down the biggest fights, reveals, theories, character moments, and absolute insanity from this week’s episodes. Demons of the Shadow Realm continues to impress, Ghost in the Shell delivers more cyberpunk chaos, Liar Game’s latest strategy finally comes together, and MAO keeps building one of the most interesting mysteries of the season.We also dive into Sparks of Tomorrow, discuss the latest developments in Yoroiden Samurai Troopers, and take a detour for a blind ranking of anime tourist takes before entering the One Piece Corner.Then it’s time for One Piece, where we discuss the latest anime episode, Loki, Elbaf, the Holy Knights, and how the anime is adapting some of the manga’s biggest moments. Manga readers can stick around for our spoiler discussion of the latest chapter and theories about what comes next for Luffy, Scopper Gaban, Imu, the Straw Hats, and the battle for Elbaf.CHAPTERS0:00 – Intro / Weekly Anime Recap1:14 – Demons of the Shadow Realm9:30 – Ghost in the Shell16:47 – Liar Game23:43 – MAO32:33 – Sparks of Tomorrow40:50 – Yoroiden Samurai Troopers46:28 – Blind Ranking: Anime Tourist Takes53:32 – One Piece Anime / One Piece Corner59:02 – One Piece Manga SpoilersSupport the show

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    Frieren Is Still PERFECT?! | Weekly Anime Recap (JJK, Hell’s Paradise & More)

    This week on the Normal Nerds Podcast, Maxwell and Davis break down and rank nine of the biggest ongoing anime series in our weekly anime recap and power rankings.We cover:Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End Season 2 – Is it still the most “perfect” anime airing right now?Sentenced to Be a Hero – The sword-forging episode might be the most epic moment of the season.Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 (Culling Games Arc) – Tokyo Colony chaos, new cursed techniques, and Yuji throwing hands.Hell’s Paradise Season 2 – The palace invasion begins and the Tensen fights escalate.My Hero Academia: Vigilantes – Aizawa’s backstory is coming… and we’re not ready.Fate/strange FakeSamurai TroopersTojima Wants to Be a Kamen RiderFire Force Season 3We debate which anime had the best episode of the week, which series is climbing in our rankings, and which one might fall off.If you’re looking for a weekly anime podcast covering Frieren, Jujutsu Kaisen, My Hero Academia, Hell’s Paradise, and more — this is your go-to recap.New episodes every week.Sit back, relax, and welcome to the Normal Nerds Podcast.Support the show

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    Japan vs Western Anime Fans? | Weekly Anime Recap (part 1)

    Welcome back to the Normal Nerds Podcast with Maxwell  and Davis  for Weekly Anime Recap (Part 1)! This week we break down the season’s “big three”: Jujutsu Kaisen (Season 3 / Culling Games Arc), Frieren (Season 2), and Sentenced to Be a Hero (Episode 3). We talk insane animation choices, what hit (and what didn’t), story depth vs spectacle, and why some episodes land harder emotionally than others. From Maki’s absolute chaos in JJK, to Frieren’s peak storytelling and demon philosophy, to the “Majesty” stealing the show in Sentenced to Be a Hero—this one’s stacked. Drop your episode of the week in the comments and tell us which series is leading your anime season!Support the show

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    JJK Season 3 Ep 3 EXPLAINED (Culling Game Rules) + Frieren Season 2 Ep 1 | Weekly Anime Recap (9 Anime)

    This week on The Normal Nerds Podcast, we run the ultimate Weekly Anime Recap, breaking down 9 major anime episodes in one packed episode — covering action, lore, animation quality, power systems, character arcs, and some absolutely wild storytelling choices across the current anime season.We kick things off with Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 Episode 3, diving into the Culling Game rules, Tengen’s role, Kenjaku’s plan, and why this episode sparked backlash online despite being crucial to the story. Is JJK being unfairly criticized — or is the pacing actually an issue?From there, we explore the return of Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End Season 2, breaking down why this series continues to deliver emotional storytelling, elite animation, and worldbuilding that few modern anime can touch.But this episode goes far beyond just two shows.We also review and react to:Hell’s Paradise Season 2 and its brutal fights, Tao mechanics, and character consequencesFire Force Season 3 Part 2, including frustrations with animation quality and Adolla’s expanding influenceFate/strange Fake, with insane fights, Holy Grail War chaos, and Fate lore at full throttleMy Hero Academia: Vigilantes, spotlighting quirk evolution, underground hero politics, and All Might’s presenceAlong the way, we debate:Which anime are peaking right nowWhich shows are quietly slippingHow animation quality affects storytellingWhy some fandoms turn on episodes that focus on lore instead of fightsIf you’re watching seasonal anime, catching weekly episodes, or deciding what’s actually worth your time, this episode is a full-season checkpoint with honest takes, deep dives, and zero filter.Support the show

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    My Hero Academia ENDS Perfectly, One Piece Goes PEAK, Spy x Family Chaos | Weekly Anime Recap

    This week on the Normal Nerds Podcast, we break down one of the biggest anime weeks of the year in our weekly anime recap podcast.We start with the My Hero Academia finale, closing the book on nearly 10 years of My Hero Academia anime. We discuss why the final episode worked emotionally, how Deku’s story wrapped up, standout character moments, and why this ending deserved way more hype across the anime community.From there, we cover a packed lineup of current anime episodes:Spy x Family Season 3 delivers peak comedy and rising tension, with Yor, Yuri, and Loid caught between absurd misunderstandings and a serious espionage plot.One Punch Man Season 3 continues to disappoint with skipped fight scenes, poor animation choices, and changes that undercut the manga’s impact.Tojima Wants to Be a Kamen Rider proves it’s one of the most underrated anime of the season, featuring a brutal tournament fight and excellent character development.May I Ask You One Final Thing? brings sharp action, humor, and an unforgettable after-credits scene.Gachiakuta Episode 23 slows the pace before setting up massive future storylines.And finally, One Piece Episode 1153 delivers an all-time great moment with Joy Boy, Conqueror’s Haki, and lore revelations that shake the entire series.We dive into anime reviews, episode breakdowns, animation quality, storytelling payoffs, and the moments that should have broken the internet but somehow didn’t.If you’re looking for a weekly anime podcast, anime episode reviews, or honest discussions on My Hero Academia, One Piece, Spy x Family, and seasonal anime, this episode is loaded from start to finish.Support the show

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    One Piece Episode 1151 Breaks the Internet — Bonney Awakens! MHA Season 8 Coming to End, Gachiakuta’s Best Fight Yet, OPM Improves

    This week on the Normal Nerds Podcast, Maxwell and Davis deliver a loaded Weekly Anime Recap.They kick things off with My Hero Academia Season 8, Episode 9, talking Deku’s questionable haircut, Bakugo refusing to rest, and the Todoroki family’s heavy, emotional wrap-up—plus why Endeavor’s redemption hits harder than the fandom gives him credit for.Next, the boys rave about Spy x Family Season 3, Episode 9 with Double Starlight Anya, Damien sprinting to her rescue, Becky’s chaos, Melinda’s unhinged emotional whiplash, and Anya’s ego skyrocketing into villain-cape territory.Then they tear into One Punch Man Season 3, Episode 8—a rare episode with decent animation that STILL can’t save the season. Flashy Flash’s fight pops off, Kid Emperor is actually interesting, but the stiff faces and still frames keep dragging the whole show down.From there, it’s pure hype with Tojima Wants to Be a Kamen Rider Episode 9. Tojima lands the punch heard ’round the world, Rider Man goes feral, V3 gives respect where it’s due, and the show continues to be one of the season’s biggest surprises.They follow it up with the comfy, consistently fun May I Ask You One Last Thing? Episode 10, featuring Scarlet punching monsters into paste, Julius shutting down betrayals instantly, dragon-guy simps going wild, and a war brewing in the background.Then they officially consider dropping SANDA Episode 9, after another episode that leans way too hard into the bizarre. With the series’ tone spiraling and its creative lineage showing, they debate if it’s even worth continuing.After the main block, they jump into two big highlights of the week:Gachiakuta Episode 21 delivers insane action as Bundus takes on multiple Cleaners at once, Rudo evolves his 3R into a railgun-level weapon, Zodyl reveals his real plan, and Noerde’s terrifying return sets up massive consequences.One Piece Episode 1151 goes OFF: Gear 5 Luffy returns, Bonney awakens a Nika-style form of her own, and the Iron Giant finally steps in—setting the stage for one of Egghead’s most explosive episodes yet.If you’re into big analysis, big fights, and big laughs, this is one of the most packed recaps the guys have ever done.Support the show

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    One Punch Man Falls Off, ‘Tojima Wants to Be a Kamen Rider’ Pops, and My Hero & Spy x Family Carry

    Weekly Anime Recap time! Maxwell and Davis go full send on eight shows: My Hero Academia (S9E6) keeps cooking as Deku dives into Shigaraki’s core—ghost-quirk chorus, blackwhip feints, and hype BGM galore. Spy x Family (S3E6/7) is pure gold with the Red Circus bus hijack, Anya/Becky chaos, Fiona & “Scruffy” collateral damage, and a cliffhanger that had us yelling. Meanwhile One Punch Man… yikes. A dragon-level showdown that should’ve been peak ends up stiff and lifeless—our biggest disappointment of the week. Balance restored by Tojima Wants to Be a Kamen Rider (ep. 6): heroic punch of the season, sister’s shop comedy, and a villain beatdown that absolutely rules. May I Ask You One Last Question? brings slick fights and character moments, SANDA delivers a stylish brawl with a terrifying headmaster and a surprise mentor, and Gachiakuta (ep. 18) is our Episode of the Week thanks to a killer Scissors-vs-Electric throwdown, a jaw-drop gun reveal, and the eerie vital instruments sacrifice. We close with One Piece (Egghead): Vegapunk info bombs, Mother Flame teases, Gorosei menace, Sanji/Franky saves, and the “world is sinking” drumbeat getting louder.If you’re here for sharp takes, dumb jokes, and real talk on what’s worth your watchlist, this one’s for you.Support the show

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    Weekly Anime Recap - My Hero Academia Keeps Going and Kamen Rider is a Hit!

    This week on The Normal Nerds Podcast, Maxwell and Davis dive headfirst into another Weekly Anime Recap — and it’s stacked. The boys break down the latest episode of My Hero Academia Season 8, praising its perfect balance of emotion, action, and classic hero sacrifice energy. They debate whether Deku’s plan is genius or insanity, geek out over Shigaraki’s new look, and somehow end up connecting it all to the story of Jesus (don’t worry, it makes sense… kind of). Then they jump into Spy x Family Season 3, laughing their way through Yor’s sports dominance and unexpected volleyball destruction.And of course, they rave about how great the new anime Tojima Wants to Be a Kamen Rider is — a wild, heartfelt surprise that might be one of the most fun new shows of the season.If you like chaotic anime debates, accidental theology, and totally normal nerd energy, this is your episode.🎙️ Sit back, relax, and welcome to The Normal Nerds Podcast.Support the show

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    Weekly Anime Recap: Kaiju No. 8 DELIVERS! | One Piece 1138, To Be Hero X, Witch Watch & More!

    Welcome back to the Normal Nerds Podcast — your favorite spot for passionate anime banter, deep dives, and absurdly good takes. This week, we’re diving into Kaiju No. 8, Dan Da Dan, Lord of the Mysteries, Witch Watch, Yaiba Samurai Legend, and of course… ONE PIECE EPISODE 1138!Expect emotional breakdowns, dumb theories, massive fights, and plenty of shouting.👇 Timestamps for Easy Jumping 👇00:00 – Intro & Anime Hype00:48 – Dan Da Dan Ep. 5: Evil Eye, Ronma references & soy sauce chaos06:45 – Gachiakuta Ep. 4: Scissor feet, support jacked dudes & future villains15:16 – Lord of the Mysteries Ep. 7: Potion powers, true creators & god dolls26:32 – Kaiju No. 8 Ep. 3: The Valkyrie, the DBZ scream, and Kaiju #9 gets dunked39:04 – To Be Hero X Ep. 17-18: Big Johnny goes beast mode, secret councils & that vortex nonsense49:21 – Yaiba Samurai Legend Ep. 17: Drunken werewolves, heavenly baseball stances & stealing gold55:13 – Witch Watch Ep. 18: Sad paper friends, marble madness & the best parody manga ever1:02:35 – One Piece Ep. 1138: Kuma’s punch, heartbreak hugs, buster call & Sanji’s nerfed kick1:10:00 – How protected is Oda? Whitebeard statues & live giraffes??1:13:01 – Wrap-up & Thanks!Support the show

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    Weekly Manga Recap

    Welcome back to the Normal Nerds Podcast, where two very normal dudes talk about very nerdy stuff! In this week’s Weekly Manga Recap, Maxwell and Davis dive into three standout chapters:✨ Bug Ego - Chapter 9: Explosive action, clever hack-based combat, and the mystery of space doors? We break down this unique manga’s rising story quality and art style. Plus—trash golems and lightning punches!⚔️ Kagurabachi - Chapter 88: New characters, insane sword styles, bear-fighting grandpas, and deep lore reveals! We dissect this awesome chapter and theorize where Chihiro’s training is headed next.💥 Hero Organization - Chapter 32: Golden retriever energy, good anime dads in danger, and the best squad dynamic in manga right now. We talk heartbreak, character growth, and why this series must be animated next.🎧 Sit back, relax, and nerd out with us!⏱️ Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 00:54 - Bug Ego Chapter 9 07:01 - Kagurabachi Chapter 88 16:40 - Hero Organization Chapter 32 24:15 - Wrap-up👍 Like, subscribe, and drop a comment with your favorite manga moment this week!🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss a manga recap!Support the show

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    Weekly Anime Review: Part 1

    Join Maxwell and Davis for another wild ride through this week’s top anime in the Normal Nerds Podcast! In this episode, the boys break down jaw-dropping fights, emotional moments, and some of the weirdest anime power systems around.🔥 Timestamps & Topics:00:00 – Intro: Part 1 Recap Begins 00:54 – Dandadan Ep.4 – Evil Eye arc concludes with insane animation, psycho grandma, and Momo’s moment06:56 – Gachiakuta Ep.3 – Rudo’s weapon, anime lore, poop plungers, and the worldbuilding goes deep16:59 – Kaiju No. 8 Ep.2 (Season 2) – Shinomiya goes full axe mode, Kaiju #9 returns, Kafka still won’t transform26:56 – 2B Hero X Ep.16 – Little Johnny’s emotional flashback, Big Johnny’s rampage, and Vortex sucks35:35 – Yaiba Samuri Legend Ep.16 – Buddha vs. Mech fight, Yaiba goes GIGA MODE, and Saika brings the hammer 🔥 [Episode of the Week]51:30 – Wrap-up: Anime remasters we want, opening theme changes, and why more people should be watching YaibaSupport the show

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    Weekly Manga Recap: Past Two Weeks

    We’re flipping through another wild stack of manga this week—some chapters hit hard, others went weird, and as always, there’s plenty to talk about. From eerie worldbuilding to over-the-top showdowns, here’s the full breakdown.Timestamps:00:55 – Bug Ego Ch. 7–810:00 – The Marshall King Ch. 15–1622:50 – Kagurabachi Ch. 86–8734:20 – One Piece Ch. 1154–1155(Hero Organization Ch. 29 – not covered this week)👉 Like & subscribe to stay caught up with weekly manga breakdowns. Your support helps the channel grow and keeps the conversation rolling!Support the show

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    Weekly Anime Recap 07/14 - 07/27

    This week’s anime haul is weirdly balanced: we’ve got intense mystery, unhinged comedy, and a lot of deeply cursed energy. We're back with takes, laughs, and total confusion about what To Be Hero X is doing (again).Timestamps:01:40 – Dandadan S2E308:45 – Lord of Mysteries E516:50 – Kaiju No. 8 S2E127:05 – To Be Hero X E1635:30 – Yabai E1553:00 – Witch Watch E161:00:00 – Sakamoto Days E12Note: Gaichikuta and One Piece didn’t get covered this week—but they’ll be back next episode!Support the show

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    Weekly Anime Recap July 7th - July 13th

    It’s been a stacked week of anime, and we’re diving into all the chaos, comedy, and carnage from your favorite shows. From psychic throwdowns to bizarre body horror and mysterious magic systems, we’ve got all the hot takes and reactions lined up.Timestamps: 01:45 – Dandadan S2E2 09:00 – Gaichikuta E2 18:05 – Lord of Mysteries E4 28:35 – To Be Hero X E15 41:00 – Yabai E14 57:10 – Witch Watch E15 1:07:55 – One Piece E1136We’re breaking it all down like always—whether you’re keeping up week to week or looking to jump into something new, this recap’s for you. Let us know in the comments what hit hardest this time around!👉 Don’t forget to like the video and subscribe to the channel if you’re enjoying the weekly anime breakdowns. It really helps us out and keeps the hype alive!Support the show

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    Weekly Anime Recap - Last Two Weeks

    We are back again and are catching up on two weeks of content.... its summer so we can't be held too accountable. We have some returning kings this week and some new anime overall that we are pumped to tackle. So we kick it off with the fantastic Dan Da Dan season 2 episode 1 (2:00). Followed up by Gaichikuta ep 1 (12:00) and then the confusing but very good Lord of Mysteries ep 1-3 (22:05). Kaiju no 8 Hoshina's day off (39:05) makes a quick apperace as we launch back into To Be Hero X ep 14 (39:40). Witch Watch gets the most recent two episodes covered (ep 13-14)(51:35). Followed up by the merciful ending of our Hate Watch segment as we cover the end of the miserable Lazarus ep 12 (1:08:15). As always the goat One Piece ep 1135 (1:16:20) finishes out the day. Support the show

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    Weekly Manga Recap 06/15-06/22

    the weekly manga recap is back and on youtube. We kick it off with the hilarious and very interesting Bug Ego chpt 6 (0:45) followed up by the stunning and far too steamy Marshal King chpt 14 (7:00). Kagurabachi stuns us once again with chpt 83 (13:00) and Hero organization gives us a dash of color that just makes the experience so much better in chpt 29 (26:55). Finally as always the goat of goats One Piece chpt 1152 (32:40) finishes us up. Support the show

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    Weekly Anime Recap 06/17-06/23

    We are back and on youtube this week with another weekly anime recap and we kick it off with My Hero vigilantes ep 12 (1:35), followed up by our hero power hour To Be Hero X ep 11 (11:05). Fire Force Season 3 ep 11 makes fire even more confusing then it already was (17:50), followed up by our Netflix jewels Yaiba Samurai Legend ep 11 (33:00) and Witch Watch ep 11 (44:35). Finally we finish up with our miserable hate watch section which we are almost free of Lazarus ep 11 (53:40). Support the show

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    Weekly Manga Recap 5/26-6/1

    We come to you with an almost full manga recap this week everything minus marshal king and you know YOU KNOW most this episode is about to be One Piece chpt 1150 related. Support the show

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    Weekly Anime Recap 5/26-6/1

    Its time for another weekly anime recap and we kick it off with the ever funny My Hero Academia Vigilantes episode 8 (0:32). This is followed up by To Be Hero X ep 9 (10:26), and Fire force season 3 ep 9 (17:56). Yaiba Samurai Legend ep 9 (25:18) comes crashing in next with our other Netflix darling Witch Watch ep 9 (33:08) following it up. Next we enter our hate watch section with Lazarus ep 9 (42:54) and oh man is this show bad. Finally the mighty One Piece ep 1131 (53:24) finishes out our week as always. Support the show

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    Weekly Manga Recap 5/12 - 05/18

    Lets get that weekly manga recap on the way this week we are only rocking two manga but we are do a huge catch up on one. We get it going with Kagurabachi episode chpt 79 (1:20). Followed up by Hero Organization chpt 26 (11:20) specifically but we are technically covering everything between here and chapter 6.Support the show

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    Weekly Anime Recap 05/19 - 05/25

    Here comes another weekly anime review your way and it is a fun one! We kick it off with My Hero Academia Vigilantes ep. 7 (1:15). This is followed up by our other hero based show To Be Hero X ep 8 (7:45) where we are getting another character backstory. Fire Force Season 3 ep 8 (15:05) keeps up the momentum as we get answers to some mysteries. Our Netflix bangers are up next with the time traveling Yaiba Samurai Legend ep 8 (31:45) and Witch Watch ep 8 (31:45). Our terrible miserable awful hate watch section is up next with Lazarus ep 8 (37:40). Finally the super sad One Piece ep 1130 (46:35) closes us out for the week.  Support the show

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    Weekly Anime Recap 05/12 - 05/18

    It is that wonderful time of the week where we drop another weekly anime recap. We kick it off with the good old My Hero Academia Vigilantes ep 6 (2:45) followed up my the spectacular To Be Hero X ep 7(11:35). On its heels is Fire Force Season three ep 7 which had no action but all the intrigue (19:30). This is followed up by our Netflix watches Yaiba Samurai Legend ep 7 (33:32) and Witch Watch ep 7(52:55). Right before we get to the big finish we have our hate watch section with Lazarus ep 7 (1:06:00). Finally as always the GOAT One Piece ep 1129 Brings us home (1:22:00). Support the show

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    Weekly Manga Recap 05/05 - 05/11

    Time for another one of our more consistently watched episodes, the Weekly Manga Recap. We kick it off with Marshal King chpt. 11 (01:20). Followed up by Kagurabachi 78 (10:50) and our new pick up Hero Organization chpt 1-6 (24:40). Finally we finish up with the goat One Piece chpt 1148 (37.40)Support the show

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    Weekly Anime Recap 05/05 - 05/11

    Here we go with another weekly anime recap and its an ok week for what we got. We kick it off with the shows that don't miss My Hero Academia Vigilantes ep 5 (1:40) and To Be Hero X ep 6 (16:20). the lack luster Fire Force Season 3 ep 6 (28:20) comes in next and really hoping that a full 24 episode run fixes this show. This is followed up by a fire remake of an anime Yaibai Legendary Samurai ep 6 (44:40). Our other Netflix darling comes up next in Witch Watch ep 6 (54:40), and fianlly we finish out this week with our hate watch segment as Lazarus continues to be written by children in episode 6 (1:10:05). Support the show

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    Weekly Anime Recap 04/28-05/04

    Here we go with another weekly anime recap and we are shaking up the order this week. We kick it off with My Hero Academia Vigilantes ep 4 (1:20), followed up by a jaw dropping To Be Hero X ep 5 (16:30). Fire Force s3 ep 5 (31:10) snoozes us through the third spot and we just double down on the negativity with Lazarus ep 6 (44:20). Yaibai the Legendary Samurai ep 5 (1:05:30) brings us out of the funk and Witch Watch ep 5 (1:14:20) just keeps the good times rolling. Finally we finish up with a long anticipated and well worth the wait One Piece ep 1128 (1:23:30). Support the show

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    Weekly Anime Recap 04/21-04/27

    Weekly Manga recap coming at you again and we have all three this time with more to come we swear. Kicking it off or in this case punching it off is Marshal King #10 (2:30) followed up by Kagurabachi #77 (11:40). Finally the amazing spectacular One Piece finishes out the week (33:05). Support the show

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    Weekly Manga Recap 04/14-04/20

    Manga recap on its way straight to viewing holes, we only have the two manga this week and we will be picking up more.... we promise. We kick it off with some good ole and insane Kagurabachi chpt 76 (1:00). Followed up by the goat One Piece chpt 1146 (10:56).Support the show

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    Weekly Anime Recap 04/14 - 04/20

    Here comes another weekly anime recap and we kick it off with the kinda slow Fire Force Season 3 ep. 3 (1:30), with To Be Hero X ep 3 right on its heals (10:32). Followed up by the amazing addition to the my hero universe My Hero Academia Vigilantes ep. 3 (19:32). A.... very disturbing epiosde of Lazarus is up next and this show might be on the chopping block (28:16). Then we jump into the Netflix anime starting out with the elemental filled Yaiba ep.3 (40:50), and then the not so practial magic of Witch Watch ep 3 (49:46). Finally as always we finish up with One Piece 1126 ( 59:20) and man does gear 5 have a long way to go in this anime. Support the show

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    Manga Recap 4/7-4/13

    Its time for another weekly manga recap and we have only the two this week but we cover one piece anyways. We kick it off with Marshal King chpt 9 (1:12), followed up by Kagurabachi chpt 75. Then we cover the absolute demolishing of Sanji's character in the One Piece anime for the remainder of the episode. Support the show

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    Weekly Anime Recap 04/07-04/13

    It's time for that oh so amazing weekly anime recap, spring overload edition!! We have so many anime to review in this episode as the spring season has dumbed so many bangers on us. We kick it off with Fire Force Season 3 episode 2 (2:00), followed up by the increasingly interesting To Be Hero X ep 2 (11:30). My Hero Academia: Vigilantes ep 2 (22:30) is up next, then we slide and glide into The Beginning After the End ep 2 (34:06) probs for the last time. Lazerus ep 2 (40:45) and Yaiba ep 2 (51:20) push us closer to the end of this marathon episode. Witch Watch has us laughing in ep 2 (1:10:30) and the we FINALLY finish with One Piece ep 1125 (1:18:30), are you exhausted because I am after writing that. Support the show

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    Weekly Manga Recap 03/31 - 04/06

    Time to kick off that weekly manga recap. We kick it off with Kagurabachi chpt 74 (1:14) and our boy is finally released from his time stasis. That is followed up by the GOAT One Piece chpt 1145 (9:30), and we talk a little bit about the anime as well. Marshall king was off this week so its only the two for now. Support the show

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    Weekly Anime Recap 03/31 - 04/06

    Its another week and another weekly anime recap. We are kicking off the spring season of anime with some new shows and returning titans. We start it out though with Fire Force Season 3 (2:50), followed up by a new and interesting To Be Hero X (16:55). The Beginning after the End gives us some new iseaki vibes with a suitable for work vibe (23:55), and the adult swim Lazerus (30:00) follows it up with some majestic acrobatics. Finally we complete the week with the returning king of anime One Piece, as they return from there six month break (38:45). Support the show

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    Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2025 Nominees Are Out

    Its that wonderful time of the year where Crunchyroll decides to announce it anime awards nominees.... and makes the categories janky every year. We break down all the categories and who we think will be winning each one and who we think has gotten snubbed hard core this year. Support the show

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    Weekly Manga Recap 03/24-03/30

    Its time for that weekly Manga Review and you know we are here will a full three manga this week!!!!!!!!!!! We kick it off with the desperado destroyer Marshal King chpt 8 (1:36). Then we follow it up with Kagurabachi chpt 73 (7:45) which tugs at the heart strings and leaves our boy frozen in a moment of time that we are dying to see. Finally the GOAT One Piece chpt 1144 (23:10) finishes out the week and we still don't hate celestial dragons enough. Support the show

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    Weekly Anime Recap 03/24-03/30

    Alrighty it is time for that weekly anime recap and we are saying goodbye to a great season of anime as everything finishes up. We start out with the aura farmer himself Jin Woo in Solo Leveling (2:45), followed up by the ever entertaining Shangri-la Frontier (7:45), minus this episode maybe. Finally we finish up with the season finally of ReZero (23:10) and man do we want season 4 right now. Support the show

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    Weekly Manga Review 03/17 - 03/23: Is Loki Bad?

    We bring you another weekly manga recap and we only have two this week because for some reason getting all three at once is out of the question. We kick it off with a very action packed Marshal King chpt 7 (1:30). Followed up by the goat One Piece chpt 1143 (9:50) which teaches us that we don't hate celestial dragons enough. Support the show

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    Weekly Anime Recap 03/17-03/23: Fight of Year and Goodbye Zenshu

    It's time for another Weekly Anime Recap, and we are saying good by to a true blue underdog this week. But we are going to kick it off with Solo Leveling (1:45) and the current top fight of the year!!! This is followed up as always with some Sunkraku Shenanigans in Shangri-la Frontier (19:45). Rezero (27:20) gives us a truly horrifying episode and Sakamoto Days (41:35) teaches us how to the true spirit of gambling is cheating. FINALYY we finish up the recap this week by saying good bye to one of the most slept on anime of the year Zenshu (56:06), which almost brought a tear to our eyes all the way to the end of the series. Support the show

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    Weekly Manga Review - 03/10-03/16

    We are back with a new installment of our new epiosde, the weekly anime recap. This week we kick it off with the Marshall King (1:00) followed up the ever bloody Kagurabachi (11:00). Then One Piece the goat finishes this week out (30:35). If you are watching on youtube please note that we lost video again so here are some manga panels. Support the show

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    Weekly Anime Review: 03/10 - 03/16

    We are back with another anime review and we are quickly approaching the end of this banger of a season. We kick it off with the sensational (all be it slow to the party) Solo Leveling(5:10) followed up by the ever strong Shangri-la Frontier (19:10). ReZero comes in third per usual (37:50) and Sakamoto Days gives us a nice relaxing episode... sorta (48:45). Zenshu finishes it up for us with another emotional rollercoaster of an episode (30:35). Support the show

  43. 524

    Invincible: Season 3 - Rex Splode The Goat

    Another season of Invincible has come to an end far faster then we would have liked. So we are here to talk our favorite parts of this season, what we think happens next, and of course we discuss our glorious king Rex Splode. Obviously spoilers for the show and maybe some light spoilers for the comic but a lot of what we say is just guessing. Support the show

  44. 523

    Weekly Manga Review - Kagurabachi Slashes Right Into The Feels

    New type of episode dropping, the anime review was getting way too long so we split it up. This is our dedicated Manga review episode and yes we are taking suggestions (so long as they are not crazy fringe). So we kick it off with our new review The Marshall King (1:00), and follow it up with our caught up review of Kagurabachi (11:00). We are reviewing a bunch of chapters with those two to get caught up but we wash it all down with One Piece Manga chapter 1142 (30:35). Support the show

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    Weekly Anime Review 03/02 - 03/09: The Dumbest Unruly Mob Ever

    Here we go with another Weekly Anime Review, this time minus the Manga review as we decided to split that into two different episodes. So we kick it off with the king of cliffhangers Solo Leveling (2:15) but hot on its heels is the always entertaining Shangri-la Frontier (14:55). Sakamoto days (23:05) does not disappoint as a big bad steps onto the stage, and Garfield whips out the animation of the season so far in ReZero: (32:15). Finally we finish up with our episode of the week in the biggest underdog of the year Zenshu (45:50). Support the show

  46. 521

    Weekly Anime/Manga Review - QJ our boy!

    Its time for another weekly anime review and oh boy is it something great this week for a show that seems to be getting slept on, but before we get to that we kick it off with a heartfelt episode of Solo Leveling (1:00). This of course is followed up by the brave and stunning Shangri-La Frontier (11:55). Sakamoto Days (20:55) and Rezero (31:25) back up the next part of the review, and then we bid farewell to Dragonball Daima (49:45). FINALLY we finish up the anime portion of this review with the sleeper of the year so far Zenshu (57:10) and the tradgic fate of an unsuspecting best boy. We kick off the manga review portion of the episode with Kagurabachi  (1:11:5) and then we finish out the long episode with the latest chapter of One Piece (1:29:30). Support the show

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    Kagurabachi - Our Initials Thoughts

    We are taking a gander at some other up and coming manga right now to add to the review. So we have taken a look at Kagurabachi, which studios have been fighting over the rights to animate. We talk the first 10 chapters and if we will be keeping up with it moving forward!!Support the show

  48. 519

    Weekly Anime/Manga Review #6

    We are back with another weekly anime review and we kick it off with the action pack (and new demon hotty packed) Solo Leveling (0:54). We follow that up with the VR experience that is Shangri-la Frontier (12:57). Up next is the backstory packed Sakamoto Days (25:35), followed up by and ok episode of Re:Zero (34:40). Quick on its heels the nostalgia driven Dragonball Daima and Goku's blast from the past (45:00). We finish out the anime portion with Zenshu (56:10).Finally we round out the week with our manga review of One Piece chpt 1140 (103:45). Support the show

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    Wind and Truth Final Review - The Hard Truth

    We are here to break down our thoughts on Brandon Sanderson's Wind and Truth. This is the fifth installment in the Stormlight Archive series and what was suppose to be the grand finale to the first arc of the series was a bit of a flop. We break down all our thoughts, and our numerous dislikes on the book and talk about what we hope for for the future. Support the show

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    Weekly Anime Review 5

    Lets get another week or relatively consistent anime reviews done!!!! We kick it off with the show that just keeps spoiling us Solo Leveling. Followed up by the nerdtastic Shangri-La Frontier. Then we back that up with Sakamoto Days on Netflix. That is follow up by the returning Re:Zero , Dragonball Daima backs that up and we finish the week with the review of Zenshu. Support the show

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