In this second episode of The Nightwave, hosts Trey Super and Dark Drago (also known as Tone) engage in a spirited debate over anime culture, specifically focusing on building an "Anime Mount Rushmore" and identifying the greatest fighting anime released from 2000 to the present.

Anime Mount Rushmore Discussion (1:26 - 23:13): The hosts discuss which four anime series hold the most

significant cultural impact. Their individual picks include: Trey's selections: Dragon Ball Z, One Piece, Sailor

Moon, and Pokemon (1:47).

Tone's selections: Dragon Ball, Sailor Moon, Yu-Gi-Oh!,and Pokemon (3:53).

Derek's selections: Dragon Ball, Naruto, One Piece, and Sailor Moon (19:39).

The conversation includes a lengthy, humorous debate about whether shows like My Hero Academia and Yu-Gi-Oh! deserve a spot on the Mount Rushmore, with the hosts arguing over their legacy and impact (9:40 -

18:32).

Greatest Fighting Anime (2000-Present) (25:46 - 33:46):

For the second topic, the hosts shift to identifying the greatest fighting-focused anime released since 2000: Derek: Selects Hajime no Ippo for its technical choreography, realism, and inspiration from real-world fighters (27:52).

Trey: Selects Bleach, citing its high-quality fight animation, particularly the Thousand-Year Blood War arc, and engaging filler episodes (29:06).

Tone: Chooses Jujutsu Kaisen for its modern

animation and dynamic fight sequences (30:38).

Super: Selects Baki, highlighting its extreme,

larger-than-life battles (32:54)

The episode concludes with a final call to action for viewers to share their own Mount Rushmore and fighting anime picks in the comments.