Ionatan and Ravi give their thoughts on every show they're watching this summer! They discuss everything from sequels for 'Dandadan' and 'My Dress-Up Darling' to anime of the year contenders like 'The Summer Hikaru Died' and 'City the Animation.'

What makes a good anime adaptation of a light novel? Ionatan and Ravi discuss the history of this form of literature in Japan before giving their personal recommendations for the best light novel adaptations that the medium has to offer. They cover personal favorites such as 'Bakemonogatari' and 'KonoSuba' as well as more recent adaptations like 'Too Many Losing Heroines!' and 'The Apothecary Diaries' among various other picks.

Shinichiro Watanabe is considered an auteur of anime because of his evocative use of music, exploration of mature themes, and blending of multiple genres. Ionatan and Ravi discuss his career by picking their top five Shinichiro Watanabe anime, from classics such as 'Cowboy Bebop' and 'Samurai Champloo' to more recent productions like 'Kids on the Slope' and 'Space Dandy.'

'One Piece' is one of the largest franchises in anime and manga, following the journey of Monkey D. Luffy and the Straw Hat Pirates as they search for the world's greatest treasure. Ionatan and Ravi dive deep into the series, continuing with the Alabasta saga by breaking down every arc from Reverse Mountain to Alabasta.

Ionatan and Ravi give their thoughts on every show they're watching this spring! They discuss an incredibly diverse season of anime including highly anticipated series like 'Lazarus' and 'Witch Watch,' pleasant surprises like 'Wind Breaker' and 'Kowloon Generic Romance,' and outstanding productions like 'Yaiba' and 'Mono.'

Ionatan and Ravi discuss highlights from their recent trips to Japan! They break down the cultural experiences, food, and adventures from a total of six incredible weeks visiting various places throughout the country.

Ionatan and Ravi are joined by PaperDawN, a cartoonist and graphic designer, to discuss his career as an artist. They break down the creative process for a variety of illustration work, the experience of attending conventions as an artist, and his webcomic. Then, they talk about his YouTube channel and its focus on video essays.

Ionatan and Ravi prepare for the upcoming months with a spring anime special! They begin by discussing their feelings about spring and giving some background on the seasonal customs in Japan. Then, they pick their favorite springtime anime series and movies to watch this time of the year including 'The Tale of the Princess Kaguya' and 'I Want to Eat Your Pancreas.'

What anime is most deserving of a sequel that hasn't received one? Ionatan and Ravi discuss which aspects of a series dictate whether they'd like to see a continuation produced or not before giving their personal selections for highly desired sequels in the medium. They cover action-filled franchises like 'Jojo's Bizarre Adventure' and 'Magi' as well as other favorites like 'Chihayafuru' and 'Black Lagoon' among various other picks.

Science Saru are responsible for some of the most creative and visually appealing anime in the medium, often working with talented directors and a global staff to bring these works to life. Ionatan and Ravi discuss the studio's founding by Masaaki Yuasa and Eunyoung Choi as well as the direction it has taken in the years since then. Then, they pick their top five Science Saru anime, from personally impactful works like 'The Night Is Short, Walk on Girl' and 'Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!' to more recent outings like 'Dandadan' and 'The Colors Within.'