Feeling chilled to the bone? Can't go outside due to thousands of feet of snow? Why not warm yourself around the TV and watch these hot, hot, HOT anime from the Winter 2025 season! Check out Frankfurtter and MagicallyAverage as they scroll through the endless pages of the upcoming anime season and preview some of the new, exciting anime coming out. Looking for some fun romance series? Or how about an intense adventure story? Or better yet an isekai with the longest name ever created??? Tune in to find your next favorite anime airing this Winter season!

Articles Cited in Referenced:

https://www.livechart.me/winter-2025/tv

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It's always the same... Every year we openly subject ourselves to the pain and anguish created by the Crunchyroll Anime Awards. We hope, dream even, that this year will change. That things will be different and the anime that win will be the ones that rightfully deserve the award; rather, we find ourselves observing a popularity contest where the prettiest of them all takes the crown. It's always the same... But maybe, just maybe, things will be different this - Hmm? Oh, JJK might be eligible still? Yeah, no, it's still gonna be the same... Well, we'll try to stay optimistic this week as Frankfurtter and MagicallyAverage review the upcoming changes to the 2025 Crunchyroll Anime Awards and give their, albeit very early, predictions for the nominees and winners of some of the biggest categories at the awards!

Articles Cited in Referenced:

https://www.crunchyroll.com/animeawards/

https://www.crunchyroll.com/news/announcements/2024/12/5/crunchyroll-anime-awards-tokyo-japan-may-25-2025?srsltid=AfmBOoqBSayFSVqAxTufzqiltLw7pwAEJVW9-BbHqC-gFLWXh-j6wf2g

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Better late than never, right? WRONG! As anime fans, we are at the mercy of the studios when it comes the release of an English dub or any dub for that matter. Will it be simulcast or on a three-week delay? Will we have to wait the full season before our beloved new anime gets a dub? Or worse...will we never get a dub??? MagicallyAverage and Frankfurtter discuss the random release of English dubs for anime and the chaotic decision making of the studios on when to release English dubs. The bakabois also mourn over the anime that have yet to receive the English dub treatment. Pour one out for our girl, Bocchi.

Articles Cited in Referenced:

https://www.crunchyroll.com/news/announcements/2024/12/2/rascal-does-not-dream-of-bunny-girl-senpai-anime-english-dub-streaming-crunchyroll?srsltid=AfmBOopoIZOmF6j6a78F-aGvY7jqm1kM2qUL5CvnH4fYVYzLtxvOC963

https://www.crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2024/11/23/rascal-does-not-dream-of-santa-claus-anime-reveals-new-teaser-trailer

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The time has come. All good things must come to an end. The passing of the torch is upon us... I can't come up with more idioms, but you get the idea. Yes, the beloved series, Arcane, has ended and fans around the World are wondering 'Well, what's next?!?' I have GOOD NEWS! MagicallyAverage and Frankfurtter have taken it upon themselves to pitch their ideas for the next best video game TV series! Which gaming franchises are at the top of their lists? And can they even hold a candle to the masterpiece that was Arcane? Let us know what video game series you would like to see turned into an animated series, and if you agree with the picks from the BakaBois!

Articles Cited in Referenced:

https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2024/11/25/three-new-arcane-shows-are-coming-one-character-confirmed/

https://www.gamesradar.com/upcoming-video-game-movies/

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Drama. The last few weeks in the anime and manga world have seen nothing but drama. More unfolding in the David Wald departure from Crunchyroll and the lack of updates from either sides. More schools are banning manga for ridiculous and, somewhat, racial reasons. Sony is planning to expand their ever-growing empire more with the potential acquisition of Kadokawa. Like I said, DRAMA! And in case you missed it all you have Frankfurtter and MagicallyAverage here to bring you up to speed!

Articles Cited in Episode:

https://x.com/DavidWald_VA/status/1856020105064304747

https://x.com/DavidWald_VA/status/1856089603951693838

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-11-16/assassination-classroom-manga-banned-in-south-carolina-school-district/.217950

https://www.floridatoday.com/story/opinion/2024/09/01/why-was-manga-book-ban-removed-from-brevard-schools-for-no-real-reason-school-board/74999231007/

https://otakuusamagazine.com/school-district-bans-assassination-classroom-after-mom-says-high-schoolers-brains-cant-handle-it/

https://www.reuters.com/markets/deals/sony-talks-buy-media-powerhouse-behind-elden-ring-sources-say-2024-11-19/

https://www.gematsu.com/2024/11/reuters-sony-group-corporation-in-talks-to-acquire-kadokawa-corporation

https://www.nikkei.com/article/DGXZQOUC196Q00Z11C24A1000000/

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This last weekend the Baka&Company group had the absolute pleasure of presenting multiple panels at Michigan's largest anime convention, Youmacon! Alongside our podcasting friends at Girls, Gays, Animes, we were lucky enough to present on four different panels throughout the weekend. We'll recap our experiences as panelists, the lessons we learned along the way, and our overall feelings on Youmacon as a whole!

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If you're a fan of anime you always try to find ways to show off your favorite series however you can. Buying merch at cons, getting exclusive apparel, or maybe just a figure of your favorite character. Many fans also love showing their appreciate for anime by connecting with the voices behind their favorite characters. Sending simple messages or giant care packages is a way of expressing gratitude towards those who create the characters we know and love through their unique voices. But then you get a company like, oh, I don't know, Cruchyroll, who just goes ahead and opens this mail for no reason... Like, why??? This is exactly what voice actor David Wald has accused Crunchyroll of doing for years and years now. Frankfurtter and MagicallyAverage break down the accusations that broke over the weekend and talk about the harm this has done to fans and voice actors over the years.

News Feed and Articles:

David Wald's Twitter Post - https://x.com/DavidWald_VA/status/1849901208104022257

Crunchyroll States it is Investigating Situation After Voice Actor Claims Company Opened His Mail, Gave Away Contents - https://animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-10-27/crunchyroll-states-it-is-investigating-situation-after-voice-actor-claims-company-opened-his-mail-/.217204

Crunchyroll Responds To Claims Of Mishandling Fan Mails Of Voice Actor David Wald - https://animehunch.com/crunchyroll-responds-to-claims-of-mishandling-fan-mails-of-voice-actor-david-wald/

Crunchyroll Responds to Illegal Mail Theft Allegations Following Popular Voice Actor Complaint - https://www.cbr.com/crunchyroll-illegal-mail-theft-voice-actor-complaint/

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Each season of anime comes with its highs and its lows. Whether its new anime or a returning series, anime fans are blessed with a wide array of shows to start watching. But is there a season of anime that can surpass them all? Is it possible for a single season to contain some of the best series, new and old? It seems improbable since so many anime are released every few months, but this Fall season aims to reign atop the rest as the Greatest Season of All Time! Spectacular new anime, long-awaited returning series, and some enjoyable reboots and remakes make the Fall 2024 season of anime easily the best of this year and, one could argue, of all time. Do you agree?

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Nothing hurts the heart of an anime fan more than a sudden and drastic change to their beloved show. Whether its the voice actors, the soundtrack, or just the quality of the show, supporters will quickly take note of the errors they uncover in their show. However, the one thing that stings the most for any avid anime watcher is a drop in animation quality. Whether its season to season or episode to episode, a drop in animation quality is an immediate red flag for any passionate fan of an anime. And with how competitive the anime market is in keeping the attention of viewers, its always such a shock when these mistakes take place! So, why does it keep happening? Insufficient funding? Lack of workers? Or just laziness on the part of the studio?? Frankfurtter and MagicallyAverage break down some recent anime that have experienced this fatal flaw and theorize what could be happening behind closed doors to allow for this to take place.

Articles Referenced:

https://movieweb.com/uzumaki-quality-drop-caused-by-producers-screwed-over/

https://www.reddit.com/r/horror/comments/1fz33r6/uzumaki_producer_reveals_what_went_wrong_with_the/

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What defines a villain in anime? Is it their cruel nature? Their seething hatred towards all good things? Well, however you define it, I'd say the biggest villain is Yami Yugi. End of story. Throw the book at him. Lock him away. Done. How can a show about a trading card game, which has set rules and restrictions, be FULL of blatant, unapologetic cheating?!? Like, I understand the game is complex and people make mistakes, but...like, this dude just makes up stuff on the fly! WHY HASN'T HE BEEN STOPPED!?! Well, the Frankfurtter, MagicallyAverage, and our special guest, BitKingDT, explore the Yu-Gi-Oh archives to find the most iconic moments in the shows history where Yugi cheats. Spoiler alert: there are a lot of moments...

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