We kick off this episode reflecting on the one-year anniversary of Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama’s passing. The crew debates his final work, Dragon Ball Daima, with CJ breaking down why he prefers the OG Super Saiyan 3 hair and Super Saiyan 4 form—while Rico pulls up clips to defend the remakes. Then, we dive into what to expect from Fire Force Season 3, react to the One Piece x Lakers in-game animation, and break down Ichigo’s viral anime rap battle against Luffy and Naruto. Finally, don't miss CJ's wild theory on the latest One Piece manga chapter!

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In this episode, we dive into Dragon Ball Daima and the return of the Super Saiyan transformation that fans have been waiting for! The crew breaks down how this new take compares to the classic form. Then, we get into the latest Solo Leveling episode and share our thoughts on its adaptation so far. Finally, we revisit some of the craziest anime hot takes written on the board at Animate Miami Con—find out which one made Ty completely crash out!

Back with Part 2 of our MegaCon weekend, and this time, we’ve got three new guests joining the conversation! We kick things off with Invincible Season 3, where Ty and CJ go back and forth on whether Cecil was right to judge and take precautions against Mark. Then, we dive into a heated debate—who has the best time-related powers in anime? Finally, Ty drops a wild hot take on Naruto, breaking down who’s really to blame for all the wars, the Akatsuki, and the Nine-Tails attack. Don’t miss this one!

Coming to you live from MegaCon Orlando, we link up with Fitness Fandom for another fire collab! We break down the newFantastic Four trailer, dive intoSolo Leveling and how it's been carrying January, and then get into a heated debate—who wins in the MCU: the strongest Iron Man or the strongest Captain America? To wrap it up, we talkCastlevania: Nocturne and its impact. Don't miss this one!

In this week’s Manga Tape, Rico, CJ, and Ty dive into One Piece Chapter

In this thrilling episode of Freestyle Anime Game Show, two contestants face off in a high-stakes music challenge, testing their knowledge of anime intros, outros, and twisted theme song remixes in a best-of-three showdown.

This week, we’re live from Animate Raleigh Con with a packed episode! We kick things off by breaking down the latest Solo Leveling episode, from its epic new intro to the intense dungeon action featuring Jinwoo and his crew.

Next, we dive into the finales of Blue Lock and Bleach. Maal drops a controversial hot take, claiming Blue Lock's ending outshines Bleach, sparking a heated pushback from Cj.

The discussion then shifts to Dragon Ball Daima, where Rico gets hyped about Vegeta’s Super Saiyan 3 transformation, and Maal argues that Vegeta’s forms outshine Goku’s. The crew ranks the best Super Saiyan transformations, with Ty revealing the community poll results on the ultimate form from Super Saiyan 1 to 4.

Finally, Rico wraps up with the latest anime scoop and what to expect in the 2025 anime lineup. Don’t miss this action-packed episode!

In our final episode of the year, Ty and Maal dive into the best of our

In this special live-streamed episode, we team up with Fitness in Fandom to explore how they merge fitness and anime culture. From bringing workout gear like dumbbells, hammer weights for the Thor Challenge, and pull-up bars to anime conventions, to hosting mid-con "Power Hour" workout sessions, they’re redefining the anime experience.

In the next segment, we dive into sports anime, covering fan-favorites like Hajime no Ippo, Haikyuu!!, Kuroko no Basket, and Blue Lock. Special guest Tony introduces us to How Heavy Are the Dumbbells You Lift?, breaking down why it's the ultimate fitness anime.

Finally, we take a nostalgic turn, revisiting iconic throwback shows like American Dragon: Jake Long, Xiaolin Showdown, and Jackie Chan Adventures.

Don’t miss this unique blend of anime, fitness, and a trip down memory lane!

This week, we dive into Jump Festa 2025 and break down the biggest announcements for the upcoming anime season! From the highly anticipated returns of Solo Leveling, Dandadan, Jujutsu Kaisen, Spy x Family, and My Hero Academia to the new Chainsaw Man movie trailer, we've got it all covered.

Rico kicks off a heated discussion as we rate Dandadan Season 1 following its finale—find out how it stacks up for the crew. Then, we tackle Game Rant's "Top 32 Anime Villains of All Time" list, where some opinions lead to epic debates. Oh, and you won't want to miss the moment Rico loses a bet to Ty in classic fashion.