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In this episode of The Anime Rift, the hosts discuss their recent anime and gaming experiences. They talk about anime series like Wonder Egg Priority, Reincarnated as a Slime, Demon Slayer, and Black Clover. They also mention their disappointment with certain episodes and plotlines. The hosts then shift the conversation to IMDB's highest-rated anime list, discussing the top 20 and expressing their opinions on the rankings. The conversation covers various topics including anime, gaming, and the state of the gaming industry. They discuss their favorite anime shows, such as Death Note, Bleach, and One Piece. They also mention their excitement for upcoming anime releases. In terms of gaming, they talk about the release of the game First Descendant and the changes in the LCS format. They also share their hot takes on the gaming industry, including the belief that gaming is in a stale state and that Riot is making decisions that may harm their company. They discuss the dominance of Nintendo Switch and their anticipation for upcoming games like Light No Fire and the World of Warcraft expansion. In this conversation, the hosts discuss their experiences with video games, movie theaters, and their current interests in anime. They talk about the anticipation for new game genres and the long wait for highly anticipated games like Grand Theft Auto 6. They also discuss the rise of streaming services and the decline of physical copies of movies and shows. The conversation then shifts to their love for the One Piece anime and their excitement for upcoming storylines and characters. They end the conversation by thanking their listeners and encouraging them to subscribe and follow their podcast.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Recent Anime Experiences
04:58 Discussion on IMDB's Highest-Rated Anime List
09:00 Debating the Rankings and Importance of Storylines
15:45 Anime Favorites and Excitement for Upcoming Releases
25:03 Hot Takes on the Gaming Industry
30:13 The Dominance of Nintendo Switch
39:30 Anticipation for Light No Fire and World of Warcraft Expansion
42:25 Anticipation for New Game Genres and Grand Theft Auto 6
45:13 The Rise of Streaming Services and the Decline of Physical Copies
49:29 Love for One Piece Anime and Excitement for Upcoming Storylines
01:01:20 Thanking Listeners and Encouraging Subscriptions

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The episode covers a range of topics including anime, gaming, and food experiences. The hosts discuss their anticipation for Anime North, their favorite anime and manga, and their love for fast food chains. They also share their thoughts on specific anime episodes and voice actors. The conversation is filled with humor and nostalgia, creating an engaging and entertaining experience for the listeners. The conversation covers a wide range of topics, including anime, manga, and specific story arcs within popular series like One Piece. The discussion also delves into the live-action adaptation of One Piece and the potential changes in the storyline. The hosts share their experiences and opinions on various characters, story arcs, and moments from the series, as well as their excitement for future developments. The conversation covers a wide range of topics, including One Piece, TCG, and the upcoming game 'The First Descendant.' The hosts discuss the excitement of meeting new characters in One Piece, the impact of reprints on TCG, and the challenges of building decks. They also share insights into the game's mechanics and the significance of certain cards. The conversation ends with a reminder about the podcast schedule and a call to action for listeners to engage with the hosts on social media and Discord.

Chapters

00:00 Anime, Gaming, and Food Adventures
08:35 Anticipation for Anime North and Cosplay Plans
13:16 Insights into Anime Episodes and Voice Actors
21:14 Introduction to One Piece Discussion
32:09 Excitement for Future Developments in One Piece
39:21 The Point of No Return: Enies Lobby and Beyond
41:45 Exploring One Piece and TCG
55:35 The Impact of Reprints on TCG
01:07:54 The First Descendant and Deck Building

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The conversation covers the Anime North event, Funko pop collections, One Piece TCG, and live polls from the event. The hosts discuss their experiences, preferences, and interactions at the event, as well as their interests in anime and related merchandise. The conversation covers a wide range of topics including anime preferences, gaming, and the experience at Anime North. It also delves into the characters and storylines of One Piece. The hosts express their excitement for future events and interactions with the audience.

Chapters

00:00 Anime North Event Experiences and Interactions
03:39 Funko Pop Collections and One Piece TCG
05:14 Live Polls and Anime Preferences
34:00 Exploring One Piece Characters and Storylines
39:39 Excitement for Future Events and Community Engagement

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In this episode, the hosts discuss their excitement for Anime North and share their favorite anime moms in honor of Mother's Day. They also talk about anime moments that gave them chills and share their personal picks. The conversation is light-hearted and filled with humor. The conversation revolves around discussing chilling moments in anime, focusing on specific scenes from various anime series such as One Piece, Sword Art Online, Attack on Titan, Naruto, and Bleach. The hosts share their favorite chilling moments and discuss the impact and emotions evoked by these scenes. They also mention their excitement for attending Anime North and express interest in seeing cosplay and VTuber-related content at the event.

Chapters

00:00 Excitement for Anime North
04:53 Favorite Anime Moms
09:21 Chillest Anime Moments
34:39 Anticipating Anime North: Cosplay and VTubers
45:56 Conclusion

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The hosts discuss their upcoming live shows at Anime North in Toronto. They share the dates and times of their performances and express their excitement to meet their fans. They also talk about their plans to explore the city and visit bars and restaurants. The conversation then shifts to the anime series Kaiju Number 8 and the hosts discuss the main character's dedication to his goals and the lightheartedness of the show. They also mention other anime characters who always stand on business, such as Orochimaru, Zoro, Levi Ackerman, and Vegeta. The hosts briefly discuss villains who are dedicated to their cause, including Madara Uchiha and Frieza. The conversation revolves around discussing various anime characters and determining the best senpai (teacher) in anime. The hosts debate the qualities and impact of different characters, including Kakashi, Jiraiya, and Urahara. They also discuss the importance of completing a Funko Pop collection and express conflicting opinions about whether to include the character Ten-Ten. The conversation concludes with a lighthearted debate about the relevance and abilities of Kiba from Naruto. In this conversation, the hosts discuss various topics including Naruto, My Hero Academia, gaming, and upcoming events. They debate the best dog in Naruto and the usefulness of certain characters. They also touch on the current state of the League of Legends MSI tournament and the future of TSM. The hosts mention their upcoming live shows and express their excitement to engage with fans at Anime North.

Chapters

00:00 Excitement for Live Shows at Anime North
06:36 The Dedication and Lightheartedness of Kaiju Number 8
12:47 Characters Who Always Stand on Business
27:45 The Dilemma of Completing a Funko Pop Collection
32:17 Banter and Debates about Anime Characters
35:31 Usefulness of Characters in Naruto
37:41 Discussion on Rengoku's Death
42:00 Updates on the League of Legends MSI Tournament
46:51 Excitement for Anime North and Live Shows

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In this conversation, the hosts discuss their thoughts on the anime series 'Jobless Reincarnation' and 'Kaiju No 8'. They express disappointment with the direction of 'Jobless Reincarnation' and the lack of progress in the story. They also mention the change in voice actors and the animation upgrade in episode 13. As for 'Kaiju No1 8', they find the first episode lacking in explanation but see potential in the action-packed storyline. They also briefly mention the anime 'Delicious in the Dungeon' and express frustration with Netflix's pricing changes. The conversation covers various topics including boycotting Netflix, the One Piece cafe in Las Vegas, upcoming video games, and the decline of grinding in gaming. The hosts discuss the idea of boycotting Netflix and the availability of anime on the platform. They also mention the opening of a One Piece-themed cafe in Las Vegas and share their excitement about it. The conversation then shifts to upcoming video games, specifically The First Descendant, and the hosts discuss the trend of games losing popularity quickly. They also touch on the decline of grinding in gaming and the desire for immediate satisfaction. The conversation covers various topics related to gaming, including the desire for immediate gratification, the frustration of RNG 7loot drops, the grind in MMOs, the impact of limited playtime on progression, the pricing of in-game cosmetics, and the potential for future game developments. The hosts also mention their upcoming appearance at Anime North and express their excitement to meet fans.


Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Disappointment with 'Jobless Reincarnation'
05:52 Animation Upgrade and Voice Actor Change in 'Jobless Reincarnation'
08:53 Potential in the Action-Packed Storyline of 'Kaiju Number 8'
11:59 Discussion on 'Delicious in the Dungeon' and Frustration with Netflix's Pricing Changes
29:37 The First Descendant: Anticipation and Longevity
32:31 The Decline of Grinding in Gaming
41:18 The Desire for Immediate Satisfaction
45:29 The Persistence of World of Warcraft and Final Fantasy
46:24 Desire for Immediate Gratification
47:11 Frustration with RNG Loot Drops and Grinds
49:44 Dislike of Repetitive Grinds
55:06 Potential for Future Game Developments
59:05 Impact of Limited Playtime on Progression
01:02:38 Excitement for Anime North

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In this episode, the hosts discuss various topics including upcoming anime releases, their favorite anime of 2024, and their watchlist for the summer. They also express their opinions on certain anime and predict which ones might be a letdown. The conversation is light-hearted and filled with banter between the hosts. The conversation covers various topics including anime seasons, Crunchyroll profiles, streaming service sharing, beef between anime characters, and comparisons between hip hop beef and anime characters. In this final part of the conversation, the hosts discuss various topics including rap battles, video game remasters, D&D scenarios, and memorable anime quotes. They share their thoughts on potential rap battles between characters from different anime series and discuss the remastered version of Fallout 4. They also talk about a D&D session where the players spend all their gold on new weapons only to face an enemy that can't be damaged by regular weapons. The conversation ends with a lighthearted discussion about eating ass and memorable anime quotes.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Anime North
06:36 Watchlist for the Summer
13:14 Concerns about Potential Letdowns
29:06 Beef Between Anime Characters
37:47 Comparing Hip Hop Beef and Anime Rivalries
45:28 D&D Scenarios: Unexpected Challenges
52:38 Memorable Anime Quotes and Lighthearted Conversations

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The hosts discuss their break and catching up on anime. They talk about watching a lot of anime, including One Piece, Solo Leveling, and Sword Art Online. They debate the merits of dubbed versus subbed anime and share their favorite dubbed and subbed series. They also discuss their recent watchlist, including Code Geass, God of High School, and Fire Force. In this part of the conversation, the hosts discuss their recent anime and gaming experiences. They talk about the anime series One Piece and Classroom of the Elite, sharing their thoughts on the characters and storylines. They also mention their excitement for the upcoming League of Legends MSI tournament and the Valorant Sentinels' victory. The hosts then discuss the live adaptation of Fallout on Prime and its unique storyline. They also announce their participation in Anime North and their plans for two live shows at the convention. In this final part of the conversation, the hosts discuss their excitement for Anime North and their plans for the event. They joke about the high cost of living in Canada, the unique aspects of Canadian culture, and their love for grits. The conversation takes a humorous turn as they discuss unconventional ways to immigrate. They end the conversation by expressing their gratitude to the listeners and promoting their upcoming episodes.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Break Recap
06:09 The Dubbed vs. Subbed Debate
12:54 Code Geass: The Greatest Ending in Anime
27:27 Excitement for League of Legends MSI and Valorant Sentinels
36:13 Kaiju Number 8 and Anime North Announcement
45:58 Excitement for Anime North and Interacting with Fans
53:36 Unconventional Ways to Immigrate

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In this episode of The Anime Rift, the hosts discuss the weather, review Solo Leveling Episode 10, talk about anime delays and the Blu-ray release of Jujutsu Kaisen, and play a game of guessing the anime based on Crunchyroll comments. In this episode, the hosts engage in an anime trivia challenge and discuss how to deal with anime slumps. They share their personal strategies for overcoming slumps, such as rewatching favorite anime or exploring new shows. They also talk about finding alternative forms of entertainment, such as gaming and reality TV. The episode concludes with a discussion about their upcoming break and plans for future episodes.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Weather Update
01:54 Discussion on Solo Leveling Episode 10
03:01 Anime Delays and Blu-ray Release of Jujutsu Kaisen
08:37 Crunchyroll Comments: Guessing the Anime
18:25 Dealing with Anime Slumps
22:17 Finding Ways to Overcome Slumps
26:26 Exploring Other Forms of Entertainment
27:49 Upcoming Break and Future Plans

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In this episode, the hosts discuss various topics including Solo Leveling Episode 9, upcoming summer anime, the Demon Slayer movie, and the anime Good Night World. They also delve into the top 10 anime arcs, sharing their thoughts and opinions on some of the most memorable storylines in anime history. The conversation revolves around discussing favorite anime arcs and ranking them. The participants share their top five arcs from various anime series and debate the merits of each. They also discuss the difficulty of ranking arcs and the personal preferences that influence their choices. The segment concludes with a game of guessing anime based on comments from Crunchyroll. The conversation covers various topics including the difficulty of finding certain anime to watch, favorite quotes from the episode, the legacy of Akira Toriyama, and the acceptance of anime in everyday culture. They also discuss Dragon Ball moments, the impact of Dragon Ball on the anime industry, and the global reaction to the death of Akira Toriyama. The conversation concludes with updates on personal events and a call to action for listeners.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Solo Leveling Episode 9
03:11 Discussion on Solo Leveling
08:04 Upcoming Summer Anime
13:10 Discussion on Demon Slayer Movie
15:12 Review of Good Night World
25:26 Favorite Anime Arcs
26:00 Debate on Arc Choices
27:10 Multiple Great Arcs
28:05 Top Five Arcs
29:19 Older Anime Arcs
30:13 Arcs with Pivotal Moments
31:15 Difficulty Ranking Arcs
32:31 Best Arc in One Piece
33:15 Personal Top Five Arcs
35:16 Choosing the Best Arcs
36:36 Choosing Between Two Arcs
38:10 Ranking Arcs is Difficult
39:14 Crunchyroll Comments
43:43 Guessing the Anime
45:14 Discussion about not being able to watch certain anime
45:26 Favorite quote from the episode
46:17 Winner of the quote guessing game
47:01 Discussion about the anime industry not running out of ideas
47:25 Final question and discussion about Dragon Ball moments
48:17 Reflection on the legacy of Akira Toriyama
48:39 Discussion about the game Helldivers
49:21 Discussion about the acceptance of anime in everyday culture
50:03 Discussion about the impact of Dragon Ball on the anime industry
52:35 Discussion about the cultural impact of Dragon Ball
53:47 Reflection on the global reaction to the death of Akira Toriyama
57:03 Discussion about the artistry and production value of anime
59:16 Discussion about sports and sports betting
01:00:23 Discussion about personal updates and upcoming events
01:03:11 Closing remarks and call to action

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