What's good, AnimeHeads?! On this early brunch edition of Eat the Cake, we'll talk about the winners from his year's Crunchyroll Anime Awards, and our thoughts on if they nailed it, or blew it!

Anime of the Year (13:19)
Anime Film of the Year (23:14)
Global Impact Award (25:51)
Best Continuing Anime Series (30:41)
Best New Anime Series (40:36)
Best Original Anime (56:20)
Best Animation (1:07:00)
Best Character Design (1:11:31)
Best Director (1:15:21)
Best Background Art (1:20:01)
Best Romance Anime (1:23:47)
Best Comedy Anime (1:26:42)
Best Action Anime (1:33:03)
Best Isekai Anime (1:41:40)
Best Drama Anime (1:46:48)
Best Slice of Life Anime (1:55:21)
Best Main Character (2:01:21)
Best Supporting Character (2:10:29)
Must Protect At All Cost Character (2:20:45)
Best Anime Song (2:21:16)
Best Score (2:28:35)
Best Anime Opening Sequence (2:43:07)
Best Anime Ending Sequence (2:46:21)
Best English Voice Artist Performance (2:54:11)

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What's good, #AnimeHeads?! April has come and gone and brought with it a new crop of anime. Which ones lived up to the hype, and which ones dropped the ball. Plus we talk about how Chinese animation is on the rise! Tap in with the crew!

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What's good, #AnimeHeads?! This episode is dedicated to the villains that are so bad, we can't help but appreciate them. Jacci, EJ, and Mac talk about their 3 favorite bad guys in this episode that ran a bit long, but it's worth every minute! 

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What's good, #AnimeHeads?! The ETCA crew are back on their regularly scheduled programming and are ready to talk all things "DanDaDan" (up until the end of part 1 of the anime that is). No bananas will be harmed in the filming of this show!

Creating the Manga (06:12)
Anime Adaptation (41:23)
Put This On Your Radar (1:24:24)

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What's good, Anime Heads?! In this episode, the ETCA crew will be talking about some of the amazing anime projects they are looking forward to this year! We avoided talking about any sequels or continuations, and focused on new projects.

Daimyo's Picks
1.) "Lazarus" (13:56)
2.) "Teogonia" (40:47)
3.) "Leviathan" (1:04:36)

Jacci's Picks:
1.) "Apocalypse Hotel" (04:37)
2.) "The Summer Hikaru Died" (31:44)
3.) "Your Forma" (56:29)
4.) "Zenshu" (1:15:09)

Mac's Picks:
1.) "Tougen Anki" (27:04)
2.) "Sword of the Demon Hunter" (53:13)
3.) "Virgin Punk" (1:09:59)
4.) "Gachiakuta" (1:26:43)

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What's good, Anime Heads?! The gang is back and we're looking to start the new season with something light to knock the rust off. The crew are discussing some of the anime that stood out to them from the amazing year that was 2024. Some of them you might know, some of them might be new to you. If you have any that you loved, make sure to drop them in the comments!

Daimyo's Picks
1.) "Gundam: Requiem for Vengeance" (08:27)
2.) "Unwanted Undead Adventurer" (41:17)
3.) "The Elusive Samurai" (1:10:26)

Jacci's Picks:
1.) "Frieren: Beyond Journey's End" (21:55)
2.) "The Apothecary Diaries" (52:31)
3.) "Yakuza Fiancé" (1:16:07)

Mac's Picks:
1.) "Bang Brave Bang Bravern" (31:45)
2.) "Go Go Loser Ranger" (1:02:29)
3.) "Wistoria Wand & Sword" (1:25:38)

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Well, well, well! What it do, Anime Heads?! The crew wanted to leave  you all with a nice lil' pop-up episode talking about their favorite anime endings. Each member will drop their top 5 and give a reason why its on their list. Make sure to drop your top 5 in the comments!

Mac's Picks:
5.) "Comedy" - Gen Hoshino (16:42)
4.) "Great Escape" - Cinema Staff (36:52)
3.) "Shunkan Sentimental" - Scandal (56:37)
2.) "Ninelie" - Aimer ft. Chelly (1:17:57)
H.) "Just Awake" - Fear & Loathing In Las Vegas (1:44:18)
1.) "Lost In Paradise" - ALI ft. AKLO (2:45:03)

Daimyo's Picks:
5.) "Be Your Girl" - Chieko Kawabe (10:20)
4.) "Guilty Sky" - Riyu Kosaka (31:23)
3.) "Sustain++" - Mili (51:33)
2.) "Alumina" - Nightmare (1:13:04)
H.) "Deep Down" - Aimer (1:38:17)
1.) "Mushihi OST 1" - Unasaka Yori (2:34:03)

Jacci's Picks:
5.) "Let It All Out" - Miko Fukuhara (4:40)
4.) "More Than Words" - Hitsujibungaku (23:24)
3.) "Nainai" -ReoNa (41:20)
2.) "Every Heart" - BoA (1:00:55)
H.) "Akuma no Ko" - Ai Higuchi (1:28:18)
1.) "Raise" - Chili Beans (2:21:41)

Deante's Picks:
5.) "Shiki No Uta" - Minmi & Nujabes (1:54:54)
4.) "Eternal Pose" - Asia Engineer (1:58:02)
3.) "The Real Folk Blues" - The Seatbealts ft. Mai Yamane (2:02:21)
2.) "Heart of Sword" - T.M. Revolution (2:06:37)
H.) "Hunting for Your Dream" - GALNERYUS (2:11:16)
1.)  "Thank You!!" - HOME MADE KAZOKU (2:18:37)

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What is up, Anime Heads?! Tonight, the Eat the Cake crew are talking about their top 5 favorite anime openings. Believe it or not, this was harder than it sounds!

Mac's Picks:
5.) "Bling Bang Bang Born" - Creepy Nuts (08:13)
4.) "Crossing Fields" - LiSA (31:31)
3.) "Shinzou Wo Sasageyo" - Linked Horizon (58:22)
2.) "Inferno" Mrs. Green Apple (1:25:12)
HM.) "Mukanjyo" - Survive Said The Prophet (1:54:21)
1.) "Silhouette" - Kana-Boon (2:22:09)

Daimyo's Picks:
5.) "Kiri" - Monoral (17:25)
4.) "Waiting For" - Yo Reiri (39:35)
3.) "No Need for Promises" - Maaya Sakamoto (1:06:01)
2.) "Shell" - Chino Takayanagi (1:32:45)
H.) "Battle cry" - Nujabes ft. Sing02 (2:01:23)
1.) "Gurenge" - LiSA (2:31:57)

Jacci's Picks:
5.) "Kaen (Fire)" - Queen Bee (21:49)
4.) "Liar Mask" - Rika Mayama (46:26)
3.) "Colors of the Heart" - UVERworld (1:13:41)
2.) "Colors" - Flow (1:39:31)
H.) "Rewrite" - Asian Kung-Fu Generation (2:09:23)
1.) "Hohoemi no Bakunin" - Matsuko Mawatari (2:53:22)

Kenpachi's Picks:
5.) "Tombi" - Kvi Baba (29:40)
4.) "Hikari e" - The Babystars (57:06)
3.) "Broken Games" - FZMZ (1:48:36)
2.) "The Rumbling" - SIM (1:51:31)
H.) "Vengeance" - Coldrain (2:19:10)
1.) "Sleep Walking Orchestra" - Bump of Chicken 

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Continuing the #SpookySZN vibes over here at DFPN, the Eat the Cake Crew is here to talk about another anime that may, or may not spook some. Tap in as the squad talk all things "Chainsaw Man".

Creating the Manga (05:47)
Anime Adaptation (53:21)
Put This on Your Radar (1:39:18)

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It's #SpookySZN here on the DFPN so the Eat the Cake crew are reviewing some of the darker anime out there. We start with the amazing manga/anime "Death Note" tonight!

Creating the Manga (13:00)
Anime Adaptation (42:02)
SPOILERS!! (1:26:54)
Put This on Your Radar (2:19:09)

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