WasabiCon NOLA was wild! Join Rico, Ty, and CJ as they take the stage to debate anime’s top 10 betrayals, mind-blowing plot twists, and the worst anime characters to run for office. Ty quizzes the crowd on their anime knowledge, and CJ’s hot take on Itachi stirs up serious heat! Don’t miss the energy, laughs, and raw crowd reactions—only at Freestyle Anime Podcast

Welcome back to the Freestyle Anime Podcast! 🔥Rico and CJ kick things off with a heated debate: Did Solo Leveling only blow up because of the One Piece hiatus? Then the crew dives into a wild topic—which demon would YOU be a vessel for? The choices: Sukuna, Liebe, the Nine-Tails, or White. Maal stands firm on why the Nine-Tails is the clear pick.Next up, the guys go punch-for-punch debating the most satisfying punch in anime history. From emotional knockouts to straight-up power hits, nothing is off the table.Finally, Ty makes a wild claim: 100 men could take down a gorilla. You won’t believe how the rest of the crew reacts!Tap in—this episode is packed with hot takes, debates, and anime chaos you don't want to miss!

Rico and Ty break down the latest One Piece episodes after its return from a 6-month hiatus—what’s hitting and what’s not so far. They dive into My Hero Academia: Vigilantes and share why the prequel deserves more love. Rico calls out CJ for overhyping Fire Force's premiere and gives a full breakdown of episode two and its direction. Ty finally gets his wish as the Manga he’s been pushing gets animated, and he and Rico react to its first episode of Lazarus . The duo wraps things up with a deep dive into the latest Kagura Bachi manga chapter.

It’s a lore-packed episode you don’t want to miss!

The crew is officially back! In this episode, we break down the final two episodes of Solo Leveling and share our thoughts on the ending. Rico asks the team to rate the intense fight between Beru and Sung Jin-Woo.Next, we dive into the Crunchyroll Anime Awards, discussing the nominees and revealing our picks in each category.To wrap things up, we bring you another banger rap battle—AI vs. human! You don’t want to miss our reactions to this epic showdown.

This week, Ty and Rico dive into Solo Leveling’s latest episode, comparing the anime adaptation to the original manhwa. They debate which medium handled Jinwoo’s emotional moment with his mom better. Then, the crew breaks down Kagurabachi, discussing the MC’s struggles and how the story is shaping up. Rico shifts gears to One Piece, analyzing the newest chapter and the latest lore reveals. Plus, Ty and Rico react to the newest anime rap—don’t miss it! Flight Team Links: ⁠https://www.crossworksmedia.com/

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