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Shhhhhhh, do you hear that? The bird are chirping. The bees are buzzing. Someone's Crunchyroll account just got hacked and they're rewatching Your Lie in April. Yes, it's finally the start of Spring which means we are leaping into the newest season of anime!! Plenty of incredible new series mixed with a stellar lineup of returning gems has this Spring season looking like the marquee assortment of anime for the year! But were the BakaBois impressed by their first episodes, and will the hype continue over the next three months? Tune in to find out which series Frankfurtter and MagicallyAverage watched and what their opinions are so far on the Spring 2026 anime season! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Twitch: Bakacopodcast TikTok: @bakacopodcast Instagram: @bakacopodcast BlueSky: @bakaco.bsky.social YouTube: @bakacopodcast --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- #anime #animepodcast #podcast #manga #animenews #animereviews #animepreviews #animerecommendations #mangacollection Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bakacompany-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Magicallyaverage is back and has a lot of catching up to do with Frankfurtter! Today, we will briefly talk about Magicallyaverage's trip to Japan, dive deep into our Winter 2026 reviews, as well as cover a few of the Crunchyroll Awards categories. Did we like the shows you liked? Did we predict the Anime award nominations correctly?! Tune in to find out on this week's episode! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Twitch: Bakacopodcast TikTok: @bakacopodcast Instagram: @bakacopodcast BlueSky: @bakaco.bsky.social YouTube: @bakacopodcast --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- #anime #animepodcast #podcast #manga #animenews #animereviews #animepreviews #animerecommendations #mangacollection Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bakacompany-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Sloth, a Vtuber, and a Weeb walk into a Discord. This week Frankfurtter chats about what Manga Sloth and Drew have been geeking out about. Some of the highlights include a few unreleased titles on Mangadex, Witch Hat Atelier, I Made Friends with the Second Prettiest Girl in My Class, as well as some other hidden gems. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Twitch: Bakacopodcast TikTok: @bakacopodcast Instagram: @bakacopodcast BlueSky: @bakaco.bsky.social YouTube: @bakacopodcast --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- #anime #animepodcast #podcast #manga #animenews #animereviews #animepreviews #animerecommendations #mangacollection Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bakacompany-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Frank and Drew go over all the announcements out of Anime Japan 2026 and discuss what excited them the most! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Twitch: Bakacopodcast TikTok: @bakacopodcast Instagram: @bakacopodcast BlueSky: @bakaco.bsky.social YouTube: @bakacopodcast --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- #anime #animepodcast #podcast #manga #animenews #animereviews #animepreviews #animerecommendations #mangacollection Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bakacompany-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

!!!SPOILERS AHEAD FOR THE CHAINSAW MAN MANGA!!! The sun has finally set on one of the most chaotically beautiful manga series of all time. Tatsuki Fujimoto's Chainsaw Man has finally concluded after more than seven series of serialization in Weekly Shonen Jump. And while anime-only fans are still reeling over what happened in the Reze movie, the rest of us manga readers are having to grapple with our emotions as Denji enters his new era in Chapter 232 of the series. With much to unpack and plenty to rant about, Frankfurtter and MagicallyAverage spend this episode diving deep, deep, DEEP into the finale of the Chainsaw Man manga and dissecting the series as a whole, theorizing what, if anything, might be in store next for our cast of misfit devil-hunting characters. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Twitch: Bakacopodcast TikTok: @bakacopodcast Instagram: @bakacopodcast BlueSky: @bakaco.bsky.social YouTube: @bakacopodcast --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- #anime #animepodcast #podcast #manga #animenews #animereviews #animepreviews #animerecommendations #mangacollection Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bakacompany-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is it already that time again? You bet it is! Although the Winter weather is still lingering, we're already gearing up for the upcoming Spring season of anime! And boy oh boy, is this season absolutely LOADED with amazing series, both new and returning. So, like with every one of these episodes, grab a snack, pull up a chair, and queue your watchlist as the bakabois dive into the Spring anime season previews! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Twitch: Bakacopodcast TikTok: @bakacopodcast Instagram: @bakacopodcast BlueSky: @bakaco.bsky.social YouTube: @bakacopodcast --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- #anime #animepodcast #podcast #manga #animenews #animereviews #animepreviews #animerecommendations #mangacollection Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bakacompany-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've all experienced this feeling before. You watch one of the most incredible, mind-altering anime series in your life and think, "Man, if only I could erase my memories just to experience this feeling all over again!" Or you watch a heinous, downright awful series and think, "Man, if only I could cleanse my brain of this filth and pretend like my eyes never had to witness such an atrocity." Well, Frankfurtter and MagicallyAverage discuss their 'Men in Black' mindwipe watchlists on this week's episode! Which series would they watch all over again and which would they avoid like the plague? Tune in to find out! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Twitch: Bakacopodcast TikTok: @bakacopodcast Instagram: @bakacopodcast BlueSky: @bakaco.bsky.social YouTube: @bakacopodcast --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- #anime #animepodcast #podcast #manga #animenews #animereviews #animepreviews #animerecommendations #mangacollection Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bakacompany-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CONTENT WARNING - VIEWER DISCRETION ADVISED: Frankfurtter and MagicallyAverage will be covering the news that broke over the weekend regarding an infamous author at Shogakukan who committed horrendous acts against a high school student for more than three years. Shogakukan also revealed they had knowingly hired a convicted sex offender who spent over a year in prison for offenses against a minor. Please be aware that the topics discussed during this episode are serious and may be triggering to many people. Viewer discretion is greatly advised. Articles cited in episode: https://www.ben54.jp/news/3230https://evrimagaci.org/gpt/manga-industry-shaken-by-scandal-over-convicted-author-532153https://malaysia.news.yahoo.com/manga-publisher-shogakukan-faces-scandal-063303198.htmlhttps://www.shogakukan.co.jp/news/477331https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-02-28/shogakukan-apologizes-for-releasing-new-manga-by-creator-convicted-of-sex-crime-against-minor/.234765https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-03-02/shogakukan-discloses-it-hired-act-age-writer-tatsuya-matsuki-to-pen-new-manga-on-manga-one/.234819 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Twitch: Bakacopodcast TikTok: @bakacopodcast Instagram: @bakacopodcast BlueSky: @bakaco.bsky.social YouTube: @bakacopodcast --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- #anime #animepodcast #podcast #manga #animenews #animereviews #animepreviews #animerecommendations #mangacollection Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bakacompany-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Before you ask, yes, they are behind on their watchlists, OK? THEY'RE HUMAN TOO! Now that that's out of the way, welcome, to the midseason review of the Winter 2026 season! The bakabois will recap which series were dropped, which they are behind on, and which are on a weekly must-watch-at-all-costs schedule. There are plenty of incredible series this season, so if you're still looking for something new to watch make sure you tune in to find your next binge-worthy anime! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Twitch: Bakacopodcast TikTok: @bakacopodcast Instagram: @bakacopodcast BlueSky: @bakaco.bsky.social YouTube: @bakacopodcast --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- #anime #animepodcast #podcast #manga #animenews #animereviews #animepreviews #animerecommendations #mangacollection Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bakacompany-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Honestly, there ain't too much to this week's episode. MagicallyAverage and the rest of the listening audience are here to live vicariously through Frankfurtter as he recaps his recent trip to Japan! All of the incredible excursions, sightseeing, and shopping sprees from Tokyo to snowy Sapporo. So, kick back, relax, and grab your favorite snack while we listen to Frankfurtter's journey around Japan! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Twitch: Bakacopodcast TikTok: @bakacopodcast Instagram: @bakacopodcast BlueSky: @bakaco.bsky.social YouTube: @bakacopodcast --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- #anime #animepodcast #podcast #manga #animenews #animereviews #animepreviews #animerecommendations #mangacollection Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bakacompany-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ladies and Gentlemen, Boys and Girls, Everyone and Anyone (yes, even you...you know who you are). Welcome! We here at Baka&Company are proud to announce our lineups for the next Super Bowl halftime performance! Now, I'm not going to lie, we were VERY biased when we created the lineup for the next halftime performance and they may or may not all be artists who have done anime openings. Oopsie! ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Well, that's what happens when you ask two enthusiastic anime fans to create the next best halftime performance lineup! The bakabois detail their ideal lineups to perform at the next halftime show, along with their favorite Japanese artists to headline the big show as well. Let us know who you would put on your lists as well! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Twitch: Bakacopodcast TikTok: @bakacopodcast Instagram: @bakacopodcast BlueSky: @bakaco.bsky.social YouTube: @bakacopodcast --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- #anime #animepodcast #podcast #manga #animenews #animereviews #animepreviews #animerecommendations #mangacollection Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bakacompany-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The anime market is booming after setting record numbers last year! The Japanese box offices reached massive sales with the help of Demon Slayer Infinity Castle Arc pt. 1 and Chainsaw Man the Movie: Reze Arc. The Crunchyroll Anime Awards received over 51 million fan votes from anime enjoyers all around the world. Even anime conventions were seeing record attendance numbers, including AnimeExpo which saw over 410,000 attendees from more than 65 countries!! So, with all this success, what do we, the loyal fans, get in return? ANOTHER PRICE INCREASE ON OUR CRUNCHYROLL SUBSCRIPTIONS!!! You just can't make this stuff up... --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Twitch: Bakacopodcast TikTok: @bakacopodcast Instagram: @bakacopodcast BlueSky: @bakaco.bsky.social YouTube: @bakacopodcast --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- #anime #animepodcast #podcast #manga #animenews #animereviews #animepreviews #animerecommendations #mangacollection Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bakacompany-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've all had those regretful anime moments. Sticking with a series even though you know it's slop. Suggesting the wrong anime to a friend and being judged for it. Deciding to give Attack on Titan a second chance. We've all been there! With Frankfurtter having his own anime adventure in Japan, MagicallyAverage and Drewtendo64 are stuck revealing their deepest and darkest anime regrets and faux pas' from the years. Which ones can you relate to? And what are some of your biggest anime regrets? Be sure to join in on the conversation! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Twitch: Bakacopodcast TikTok: @bakacopodcast Instagram: @bakacopodcast BlueSky: @bakaco.bsky.social YouTube: @bakacopodcast --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- #anime #animepodcast #podcast #manga #animenews #animereviews #animepreviews #animerecommendations #mangacollection Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bakacompany-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

At the time of me writing this episode summary it is 0⁰ Fahrenheit... The temperature does not exist where I live. But what does exist are some incredible new and returning anime for the Winter 2026 season! Frankfurtter and MagicallyAverage go through their entire watchlists and give their impressions on each series' first episode. Sure, some of them are lackluster and middle of the road, but trust me when I say the anime community is eating GOOD this season! Dark fantasy, death games, romance, slice of life, you name it! Tune in to find out which anime series face planted hard into the snow and which carved up the slopes like Shaun White! (And yes, I did make a Shaun White reference in 2026) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Twitch: Bakacopodcast TikTok: @bakacopodcast Instagram: @bakacopodcast BlueSky: @bakaco.bsky.social YouTube: @bakacopodcast --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- #anime #animepodcast #podcast #manga #animenews #animereviews #animepreviews #animerecommendations #mangacollection Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bakacompany-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2025 has passed. Plenty of anime have come and gone. Some left lasting impressions and captivated audiences from start to finish. Others left like a fart in the breeze, only remembered by how unapologetically awful they were. And today, for the final episode of Season 18, Frankfurtter and MagicallyAverage will be hosting their time-honored award ceremony celebrating the best anime from 2025. Join in as the bakabois ring in the new year by honoring the incredible anime from the previous year. Bring out the champagne! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Twitch: Bakacopodcast TikTok: @bakacopodcast Instagram: @bakacopodcast BlueSky: @bakaco.bsky.social YouTube: @bakacopodcast --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- #anime #animepodcast #podcast #manga #animenews #animereviews #animepreviews #animerecommendations #mangacollection Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bakacompany-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.