Weeb and Noob Watch Anime Podcast

By Kyle & Garrett

One Anime Superfan’s attempt to get his friend into Anime, without geeking out too much on him. Done as anime reviews hear honest takes and hilarious rifts on what a specific title is for both new and long time fans of the medium

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Episode 118: Delicious in Dungeon

Weeb and Noob Watch Anime PodcastApr 13, 2024

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Episode 118: Delicious in Dungeon

When the slime hits your face like a big chocolate cake that's AMORE!!!! This week the guys tackle a show that looks at a Dungeon Master's guide and sees it in the eyes of Julia Childs the fun fantasy comedy known as Delicious in Dungeon. Did Netflix finally find the right niche show to better their anime collection? Would slime be more pudding or jello in consistency? How would the CDC rate the cleanliness of dungeon cooking. We try to find out all this and more as we suck our fingers to the thought of basilisk eggs.

Apr 13, 202401:02:31

Episode 117: Berserk (1997)

Who has two thumbs (one regular, one prosthetic) and loves shooting demons in the face with crossbow bolts? Why our one eyed one armed sword swinging black demon slayer Guts in the 1997 on the Kentaro Miura classic Berserk! Why does the first demon have a face like a Georgia O'Keefe Painting? Could you make an omelette out of a Behelit? Can Guts' sword actually cut anything? We try to find out all this and more as we get into a bath bucket fight with Griffith.

Mar 23, 202401:04:09

Episode 116: Kaguya-Sama: Love is War!

There is a battle fought everyday and it exists in the pants of teenage Japanese high schoolers! This week the guys tackle the unnecessarily complicated tragedy of errors which exists in Kaguya-Sama Love is War! Are Octopus weiners the best ways to eat a glizzy? How big of a deal is an indirect kisu? Is it a big deal which movie to watch? We try to find out all this and more as we overanalyze the slight breeze of touching hands!

Mar 07, 202456:08

Episode 115: Paranoia Agent

When the world gets too heavy who wouldn't want a rollerblading adolescent to just smack them in the head with a bat. That is the baffling beginning premise laid out in Satoshi Kon's magnum opus Paranoia Agent. Who is creepier Lil Slugger or Marumi? Why is life as a manga writer so hard? Who deserves a bat to the face? We try to find out all this and more as we find out the secret behind this mystery.

Dec 16, 202301:02:29

Episode 114: Mashle: Magic and Muscle

Despite what the ending theme suggests this wizard is no creampuff. From the Wizarding World of Barry Botter comes the copyright shaving mashup of Harry Potter and One-Punch Man known as Mashle: Magic and Muscle. This is a show that looks at the almighty power of Gandolf and asks, "how much you lift brah". Is Japan in J.K. Rowling's Crosshairs? If there's an anime Maggie Smith will we get an anime Sister Act? How hard could it possibly be to draw a magic scar? We try to find out all this and more as we hope to become nothing less than Divine Visionaries.

Nov 22, 202301:04:23

Episode 113: One Piece Live Action

It's finally here folks! The long awaited adaptation of one of the most universally acclaimed and beloved anime properties to ever hit the planet. Will Netflix get it right, or do they not have what it takes to be king of the anime adaptations. This week the guys tackle the super expensive passion project One Piece Live Action. Does Inaki Godoy have what it takes to fit Luffy's sandals? Are the fishman cool or creepy looking? Does the Chop Chop fruit look menacing or silly? We find out all this and more as we enjoy tuna tartare at Baratie.

Nov 12, 202301:08:14

Episode 112: Blue Lock

You're charging at the goal blue flames flying from your eyes, your team mate ready to make the winning goal. Do you pass or take the shot. No these aren't the new 8 mile lyrics these are the paper thin conundrums found by our 17 year old high school boys as they take on the vicious soccer prison known as Blue Lock. Is it really that big of a deal to not play for the World Cup? Why do soccer players look like smoke monsters? How can one survive on natto alone? We try to find out all this and more as we try to turn our zeroes into ones...whatever the hell that means.

Sep 21, 202301:02:59

Episode 111: DoroHeDoro

This show is so mucky you can almost smell it! But that doesn't make it any less enjoyable. This week the guys tackle a show that is delightfully misanthropic and violent enough to make anyone smile. The uber violent action comedy known as DoroHeDoro. Can lizards really replace their heads? How healthy is a gyoza only diet, why does it require celery and duck fat to make a person. We try to find out all this and more as we enjoy a lovely mushroom themed brunch with Mr. En.

Aug 23, 202356:11

Episode 110: Heaven's Lost Property

We're so sorry Masutahs! It's taken us so long to get back into recording we took a long detour with our big boobied battle angel and lost track of time! This week the guys tackle a show that is all things Ecchi on the Tens that it was even the star of Episode 2. The wild, horny, boob fishing-y world of Heaven's Lost Property. Is this the raunchiest thing we've seen so far? What are the migratory patterns of pantsu? How long do you have to be married until it's your watermelon anniversary. We try to find all this an more as we do our best to avoid all incoming Mistuki chops!

Aug 11, 202359:11

Episode 109: Record of Ragnarok

Let's get ready to Rumblllllle! We are visiting an old chestnut of anime story telling. Two men enter one man leave and monologue all along the way. This week the guys discuss a show that's source material is about epic showdowns between gods and men, what happens then when you stretch it out over 25 minutes, what is created is the epic battle tournament anime known as Record of Ragnarok. Is Thor's story a direct ripoff of Attack on Titan? What would Adam's power be besides being naked? Is Nikola Tesla really a badass? We try to find out all this and more as we dual wield the volumptuousness of Aphrodite.

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Apr 06, 202301:02:30

Episode 108: GetBackers

This week we grab our gorilla glue to Yu-Gi-Oh our hair and push up our purple tinted glasses as we launch into the glory days of the early 2000's. The Action, buddy comedy/adventure known as GetBackers. This show is about taking a bag of all ways someone could be badass, throws them into a lottery ball machine and picks at random. Do we really need Ban to explain their abilities? Why is Ginji so Naruto-esque, Was pre-2008 gig economy that bad? We try to find out all this and more as we figure out it was all just a one-minute illusion.

Mar 09, 202301:00:30

Episode 107: The Promised Neverland

Oh the innocence of youth! Count on Japan to make simple idea of innocence become about murder and intrigue. This week the guys tackle the show the looks like Cupid but acts like Hades the horror thriller drama known as The Promised Neverland. This is a show that has more thrills per minute even though it has the same setting as Orphan Annie. Is Ray to cruel or Emma to naive? Is Mama Krone on the juice? Why do Demons like the taste of brains so much? We try to find out all this and more as we grade our own personal meat values.

Feb 09, 202352:25

Episode 106: The World Only God Knows

Behold oh divine ones the sickest of pickup artist tricks based solely on video game logic. That idea seems offensive on its face, but what if I was to tell you it's surprisingly charming and wholesome. That is the balance the guys try to reach when tackling the romance harem comedy known as The World Only God Knows. How can a show with such an unlikeable main character make us smile, well for starters the cutest little demon sister that makes us all scream ONII-CHAN! Why does Keima look like Austin Powers? Why does hell use incels for their important soul capturing work? Is bread filled with Soba noodles any good? We try to find out all this and more as we look to find the perfect ending ::pushes up glasses::
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Jan 17, 202354:35

Episode 105: Chainsaw Man

Gentleman, pull your ripchords, and empty your pantries of jam, we are about to dive into a new hot property that is equal parts Army of Darkness and Little Orphan Annie, the psychotic uber-violent thrill ride that is Chainsaw Man. This show is one of the many new properties out there that combines dumb humor, gore-galore, and heavy themes while all being tongue and cheek. Who decided the saw placement on Denjiro? Is Makima Hot or Suss? Would you cuddle a puppy with a chainsaw face? We try to find out all this an more as we strive for the important goal of eating as much toast as we want while getting to second base.
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Jan 03, 202357:39

Episode 104: Ninja Scroll: The Movie

With the inspiration of Kurosawa, the progenitor of Akira, and enough gore to fill a slasher flick, this week the guys tackle an inspirational movie that marries edo period samurai with body horror. The 1993 essential film known as Ninja Scroll. This is a movie that came out on MTV right after edgy original Aeon Flux to keep young insomniacs awake at night, does it still hold up? Are the graphics any good? Is there a person with worse luck than Kagero? Why is the Bee ninja the creepiest one? We try to find out all this and more as we cure poison with love making.

Nov 30, 202255:40

Episode 103: One Piece-Alabasta Arc (Part 1)

The friendship pirate adventure continues as we move from the cold mountains of Drum Island to the Sand Deserts of Alabasta. However this arc is so large we couldn't fit it in one episode. This is part one of One Piece Alabasta Arc. This half includes the introduction of Ace, and our cigar smoking....Smoker, it also includes Luffy uncharacteristically punching a woman in the GD FACE! Why is Nami all of the sudden top heavy? Why did you bring a reindeer to a hot desert? Why is Baroque Works so binary? We try to find out all this and more as we help our our beloved VIVI-CHWAN!

Nov 22, 202201:00:48

Minisode 102.5: It gets weird! Toriko

Have you ever watched a show and thought "Well that came outta nowhere". That is the direction our resident weeb Kyle and Semi-Weeb Jimmy take when discussing a show that goes into logic loops to make sense, everyone's favorite show about marbeling and gushing juices Toriko. Who would have thought that there would be a direct line between a leech spitting alligator and literally eating the core of the earth. Apparently pretty easy check us out this week!

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Nov 04, 202245:19

Episode 102: History's Strongest Disciple: Kenichi

When the road to greatness is paved in blood sweat and determination, it is always good to know that there is an ample chested motor boat along the way. This week the guys tackle a show that straddles so many different genres you would think that it too was doing intense martial arts training. That's right this week we watch the action ecchi comedy drama known as History's Strongest Disciple: Kenichi. Can Miu have more boobied shirts? How do you get the job chucking cinder blocks at Valkarie? How does one afford this dojo? We try to find out all this and more as we find out that manly martial arts and ecchi harem have a surprising amount in common.

Oct 19, 202255:38

Episode 101: Majin Tantei Nougami Neuro

In a whodunnit where murder is always around, that last adjective you would use to describe the situation is delicious! Well not for our intrepid detective who's part demon, part parrot, part child abuser, the supernatural detective, Majin Tantei Nougami Neuro. This is a show that instead of the normal motives for murder ends up going to extremes where every culprit turns into a monster ready for their next monologue. Why was there a head catapult? Why does Yako take Neuro's abuse? Why is the secretary sentient hair? We try to find out all this and more as we inject delicious consomme soup laced with steroids and heroin.

Sep 20, 202257:15

Episode 100: No Game No Life

Plummeting into an isekai at 4000 feet, the only thing you have is your wits and your loli 11 year old sister what do you do? Well the simple answer from this show is become king through a series of high risk kids games. This week the guys are back on Ecchi on the 10s as they discuss a show that is a curry of ecchi, fantasy, gambling, and weird onii-chan stuff No Game No Life. Why is Stephanie such a pushover? What is the exact distance for Blank to lose their minds? Are these siblings doing it? We try to find out all this and more as we scream ASCANTE for our next battle!

Sep 07, 202254:06

Episode 99: Eureka SeveN

Flying into the sky on our glowing glitter skateboards we enter our robots...who are also skateboarding. This week the guys tackle an adult swim/toonami classic about robots that are X-treme to the max Eureka Seven. What seems like on its face a simple Gundam knockoff is actually a great story of innocence, the battle of ideals and reality, and puppy love. Why is Renton so Thursty? (sorry) Is Eureka a Milf? Why is Holland such a jerk in his underwear. We try to find out all this in more as we chase the ultimate wave brah.

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Aug 16, 202256:12

Episode 98: Fairy Tail

We're finally doing it! We are finally discussing the show that wants to be One Piece, but unfortunately can't help showing side and underboob. That's right this week the guys tackle the comedy action adventure full of wizards and magic Fairy Tail. This is a show that's unique in that it's an ensemble piece, so you meet your Nakama right away...in a bar fight. Why is Hiro Mashima so lazy? Why is Plue still considered a dog? Is Erza Garrett's favorite Kuudere? We try to find out all this and more as we strike a sexy pose and let out the Fairy Tail sexy WAH!! sound

Aug 02, 202201:01:39

Episode 97: Cheer Boys!!

We got spirit til we die, we got spirit, B-O-Y. We are jumping, flipping and elevatoring for joy as we discuss our latest sports anime about a sport in charge of supporting the sport Cheer Boys!! For such a bright cheerful show why is there only two exclamation points? How can you go from Judo to all-male cheerleading, why does a cheer need to tell you that you are doing just fine? We try to find out all this and more as we have a return guest who knows a thing or two about handsprings!

Jul 21, 202201:07:42

Episode 96: Elfen Lied

Can violence be art? What makes a monster nature of nuture? These are the types of high brow questions buried in violence and nudity by the show covered this week, the thriller drama known as Elfen Lied. This is a show that takes a little bit to kick in, but once you get the over arching themes makes for a good watch...if you can completely avoid caring about the characters. Is it an elf if it has horns? Why are such bad ass powers look like paper mache? Is it possible to be both dangerous and do baby talk? We try to find out all this and more as we cover our male parts so we don't make diclonus babies.

Jun 28, 202258:37

Episode 95: Great Pretender (Noob Runs the Show)

We celebrate 2 years of Weeb and Noob greatness by flipping the script (or hanging it upside down really) and giving our resident Noob Garrett the reigns and run the show for the day. This week the guys decided to the do the uncomfortable and fake it til we make it with a show that is all about doing just that and making boat loads of cash in the process. The super fun buddy comedy heist con man adventure known as Great Pretender. Why did they give up on the English speaking? What do you get when you combine the mafia and Michael Bay? How can drugs turn normal women into maniacs? We try to find out all this and more as Kyle tries the uncomfortable position of letting Garrett run the show.

Jun 15, 202259:07

Episode 94 Spy x Family

Love and Marriage, Love and Marriage! Goes together like a supressed pistol...and carriage. This I tell you brother is the makings of a unique property worthy of the designation of most anticipated anime of Spring 2022 Spy x Family. This is a show which mixes thriller components, espionage intrigue, comedy and family fun! Why is Twilight such a zaddy? Why does Yor have a weird name? Does Anya hear everything? We try to find out all this and more as we get the feels for some 007 mixed with family sitcom.

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May 31, 202253:09

Episode 93: Tackling the Big 3: Bleach (Season 3)

It took us 30 weeks but we FINALLY are able to save our loveable androgenous soul reaper Rukia as we dive into season 3 of Bleach. This is a show that was once about affable humans in the harsh world of the afterlife, but hey did you see these cool swords? How do you pronounce Quincy? Is it a good power to have a caterpillar baby? Who is still the steamiest captain daddy? We try to find out all this and more as we find out if Yoruichi is thirsty for Ichigo.

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May 17, 202251:15

Episode 92: Akame Ga Kill!

We are BACK! and better than ever as we set sights for our new programming schedule and one of the best written anime ever on this show Akame Ga Kill! This is a show that could have fallen into the pit of forgettable harem, but instead was an amazing tale of overcoming systemic corruption and holding tight to those you care about during times of war. Why is Akame the title character? Why does Leone turn into a thundercat? Why is Tatsumi so vanilla? We try to find out all this and more as we find ways to take down Prime Minister Honest!

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May 03, 202257:25

Episode 91: A Silent Voice

Sometimes with all of the screaming, sword reveals and ecchi baka screams, you need to take some time yourself. A quiet space, or more importantly a silent voice. This week the guys get in touch with their softer sides as they tackle their very first movie the critically acclaimed A Silent Voice about regret, forgiveness, depression and empathy. Why would you make a deaf girl read in class? What is the best bread for carp? Why is Shoya's mom so able to discuss serious topics in front of a five year old? We try to find out all this and more as we remove the X's from our faces, and care for one another.

Mar 30, 202251:30

Episode 90: Interspecies Reviewers

*Warning Explicit Content*

This week the guys act as men of leisure, and patron the red light district of anime properties as we celebrate another round of ECCHI ON THE TENS. This is a show that would be as if Tolkien was written by PH commenters, the Ecchi, Sex Comedy known as Interspecies Reviewers. This is possibly the most graphic show the guys have watched to date, so why does it seem so refreshingly sex positive? Why are brothel hobbyists getting paid so well for reviews? How does the size difference work with fairy sex workers? Why do Elves love G-Gilfs? We try to find out all the and more, as we enjoy some lactation play with minotaurs.

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Mar 22, 202201:06:55

Minisode 89.5: Spring 2022 Anime

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With Spring in the air, bees a buzzing and flowers a-blooming, we are met with resident Hunter x Hunter expert Jimmy to talk about the newest series coming out in the next couple of months. Are we excited or are these shows a total x dud.

Mar 15, 202232:43

Episode 89: Erased

What would you do if you were given a second chance, a chance to right all the wrongs of your past, save lives, and make a difference? Would you be able to step up to the plate? Would you be willing to do that AND go through puberty again? This is the central question posed by this beautifully rendered and written long form time traveling murder mystery known as Erased. This show swings between tender cute and innocent to violent cruel and despairing in short time, so is it worth the watch? Also...is Kyle obsessed with Encanto? We find out all this and more this week.

Mar 08, 202253:31

Episode 88: Gantz

You've finally reached the end of the journey of life. What awaits is a sentient sphere which gives you a gun, and a list. That is the insane setup of the uber-violent and sexual action death game anime known as Gantz. Kyle and Garrett loved this in our X-treme 20's, but does it still hold up as one of their favorites? Who is the man inside the Gantz ball? Why are there so many unaccounted aliens? Did they have to reincarnate Reika naked in a room of hornball delinquents? We find out all this and more as we store up our energy for a Kuwabara Blast!

Mar 01, 202258:09

Episode 87: Non-Japanese Anime

We've now seen enough anime to know our Onii-chans from our Kurosaki-kuns. But what if we added some gochujang to our ramen, some sichuan to our tsunderes, maybe even throw in some American apple pie for good measure. That's the eclectic lengths we go to to talk about non-Japanese anime. We try to find out all this and more as well as try to find out if it seems more Asian fusion or Mulan McNugget. Shows this week are Noblesse from Korea, Link Click from China and Avatar: the Last Airbender from the good ol' US

Feb 22, 202259:11

Episode 86: Fruits Basket

As part of any balanced diet should be a good healthy dose of Vitamin H for hunk, and the best way to get your fill is with the lovable rom-com legend known as Fruits Basket. This is a show that got a remake 15 years later is it enough the melt the hearts of men from the year of the ox? Or worse Rat? Why are there so many cousins? What happens if you do more hugs? Why do they brush over Tohru's homelessness? We try to find out all this and more as we create a Noah's Ark of emo rats, and tsundere boars.

Feb 08, 202255:14

Episode 85: Jojo's Bizarre Adventure

Get ready for trembling hearts, intense heat, for maximum overdrive! This week the guys take on the action filled beefy drama about evil step-brothers, vampires, and class disparity, Jojo's Bizarre Adventure. This show is a 25 year long legacy of the Joestar Family, and Kyle and Garrett can only scratch just scratch the surface of Jojo's world. Why is Dio so blatantly a Disney Villain, why does Jojo dress so extra when he goes out? Wait where did this weird magician chi master come from? We try to find out all this and more as we find out how to meddle like R.E.O. Speedwagon.

Feb 01, 202259:57

Episode 84 Ghost Stories (The English Dub)

What do you get when you cross a throw away Japanese kids show about Japanese Folklore, and English voice actors who don't give a rip. You get the perfect concoction of anime and improv humor brought to you by Ghost Stories, the English Dub. This is a show famous for it's hilarious takes and funny irreverent humor over what is an unimpressive anime, but the question is should there be a genre like this for other shows? We not only discuss this hilariously bad show, but also other famous bad voice acting from other shows, video games and even hentai. We try to find a balance between bad and so bad it's good.

Jan 25, 202201:00:01

Episode 83: Naruto: Konoha Crush Arc

If you thought Chuunin Exams were hardcore wait until you add Zombie Ninjas, Snake-men and Drunken Sand Tanukis. This week the guys revisit our favorite hyperactive blonde ninja, the Konoha Crush Arc of Naruto! This is an arc the spans the light fluffy beginnings into the more mature themes going forward. Is it the better arc or just filler? How did the Hokage stop the third casket? Why is Orochimaru so Johnny Depp like? Is Shikamaru secretly badass? We try to find out all this and more as we find out how to best Chidori Gaara's Sandy Orb.

Jan 18, 202259:56

Episode 82: Higurashi: When They Cry

In the summertime when the weather is fine, you got murder stabby girlfriends on your mind! This week the guys are joined by Kevin from Big Stupid Podcast to talk about the sequel show based on a video game about crazy stabby girls known as Higurashi: When They Cry. This show is for such a specific audience that it's a wonder it was highlighted so highly on Hulu. Do we need to hear cicadas ALL THE TIME! Which is worse being stabbed repeatedly or hit over the head with a clock, why is getting rid of mattresses so creepy. We try to find out all this and more as Garrett figures out which he likes more Mion or Shion.

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Jan 11, 202259:58

Episode 81: The Legacy of Toonami

Get ready for the next breed of action cartoons! This was the pitch given by the sometimes chibi sometimes beefy robot T.O.M. alone aboard his ship in space bringing the finest in cartoons from all over the world. His mission to turn America's impressionable youth into full fledge weebs. His weapons were Dragon Ball Z, Yu Yu Hakusho, Naruto and Sailor Moon, we think he's got a good chance. Do kids even know who Space Ghost is? Does William Street deserve all the credit for anime in the US? Which is the better bop the theme from Sailor Moon or Yu Yu Hakusho. We are joined by our HxH expert Jimmy as we find out all this and more to uncover the secret behind how we went from silent speed racer fans to anime avatars on twitter.

Dec 28, 202101:01:04

Episode 80: Shomin Sample

Behold the high life champagne of ecchi! This week the guys tackle Ecchi on the 10s in a property designed for the weebs who have a more refined and sensible pallet, the harem romance comedy called Shomin Sample. This is a show that doesn't lean into the fanservice so much, but talks about the dangers of uber wealth making you functionally dumb. Why is Aika so Tsundere yet pure? Why does Reiko not know how cup ramen works? Why is Karen allowed in the school with a real katana? We find out all this and more as we marvel at the wonders of sidewalks and MaxDonald's in Shomin-Land

Dec 21, 202158:05

Episode 79: Darker than Black

In a world of super-powered sociopaths with crazy compulsions who is the real villain? That is the deep and sometimes hard to follow logic of the world of Darker than Black. This is a show which combines James Bond, Deus Ex with Rain Man, but the question is does it combine it well? Why is Hei so hungry? Why are some remunerations more gnarly than others? Why is there a talking cat? We try to find out all this and more as we ask the question, what would you do for power?

Dec 14, 202155:04

Episode 78: The Devil is a Part-Timer!

What does demonic overlords bent on world destruction and fast food have in combination? Well apparently a lot more than we thought as we take on the slice of life supernatural comedy The Devil is a Part-Timer. This is a show that is part Game of Thrones, part Threes Company, mixed with McDonald's (tm) corporate training. What the hell are pepper fries and where can we get them? Does cucumber and honey taste like melon? Why does Entean sound like backwards German? We try to find out all this and more as we bundle up in the warmest Unislo for the winter.

Dec 07, 202155:48

Episode 77: Free!

What is better than shoujo anime hunks? Wet shoujo anime hunks. This week this guys dive into (pun intended) the next iteration of the sports anime centered around competitive swimming Free! This is a show that makes water look so good it sparkles like a diamond, and barely gets into it until episode 3. Why are all the gender names swapped? Why can't Haru find a decent pair of underwear? Can a man survive on grilled fish alone? We try to find out all this and more as we try to avoid sinking to the bottom of the pool like Rei.

Nov 30, 202157:04

Episode 76: Cowboy Bebop Live Action

3-2-1 Let's Jam!...Again! This week the guys revel in the much anticipated crazily hyped live action remake of one of the most influential and Kyle's most favorite anime of all time Cowboy Bebop. We try to find out if expectation meets reality, from a project 4 years in the making and 25 years removed from the original series. Is the Jazz smooth enough for a Netflix production? Can John Cho (or anyone) properly fit the suede dress shoes of Spike Spiegel? Is it too woke? ::raspberry noise:: We try to find out all this and more with our special guest Zach who is the Weeb of WANWA.

Nov 23, 202101:06:40

Episode 75.5 (Minisode): State of the Weebdom Address

Hey all you WANWA listeners! We are taking things a little easy this week, but that doesn't mean our resident Weeb doesn't have anything to share. While it is exciting to think about all of the great new opportunities for people to learn about and experience anime it also important to take a step back, and see where it has been going, and what it meant for fans of anime over the past 40 years. Kyle will take you through a soundscape timeline of all the major events from the 1980's until now for you to better appreciate all anime has to offer.

Nov 16, 202127:08

Episode 75: Black Clover

I scream, you scream, Asta screams to become the next Wizard King! That's the stakes of this part Naruto part Harry Potter all shounen anime called Black Clover. This is a show our resident weeb calls the Cronut of anime in that it takes stable classics mixes it slightly to make a trendy new product that's easy to consume. Why is Asta always yelling? Why is Yuno so Emo? Why can't they just say Potatoes. We try to find out all this and more as we figure out whether we want to be aqua deer or purple orcas.

Nov 09, 202101:03:26

Episode 74: HALLOWEEN EPISODE - Junji Ito Collection

Gather round ghouls and ghosts for a spoopy anthology of tales from the master of Japanese horror manga, the Junji Ito Collection. These are small snippets into the master of body horror, Japanese curse-filled terror and HIGH SCHOOOOOOLL ::thunderclap::. Who invited the obvious cannibal fashion model to the movie set? Why doesn't shouchi just get a massive wedgie for being a twerp? What is scarier slugs or puppets? We try to find out all this and more as we meet the pretty boy for our fortunes AT OUR OWN RISK!!!!!

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Nov 02, 202101:00:35

Episode 73: Tackling the Big 3: One Piece (Drum Island Arc)

Bundle up with a nice cup of hot cocoa, as we leave the jungles of Little Garden and enter the snowy mountains of Drum Island for this installment of the 1000 episode juggernaut One Piece. As we tackle this version of the Big 3 the pirate adventure you never thought you would have to hold back tears over a talking reindeer, but here we are! Why is Doctorine kind of hot? Why is Hiruluk allowed to practice medicine, why can't anyone simply say bye to Chopper? We try to find out all this and more as Garrett prays for the well-being of his beloved NAMI SAAAAAAAN!

Oct 26, 202101:06:55

Episode 72: Darwin's Game

What is with this app? What a snake just bit me? What I'm being chased by a murder bear, WHAT, there's a loli girl Doc Octopusing me? These are the wild and crazy scenarios faced by the protagonist of the newest in Japanese death game anime Darwin's Game. However there is another motive for this episode, Kyle takes small umbridges with Squid Game. Kyle and Garrett discuss the types of death game anime Japan has done over the year, and why Kyle has a love hate relationship with the sudden derivative shows that have sprung from them.

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Oct 19, 202155:24