In this episode of Anime Minority Report, Jamie and Guerby are diving headfirst into the anime protagonist factory. What really makes a great main character? Is it the trauma? The drip? The unnecessarily loud inner monologue? 
They’re breaking down the secret recipe—plot armor, emotional baggage, tragic backstory—and serving up hot takes with a side of chaos. From Tanjiro to Luffy to that one dude you swear only exists to scream “BELIEVE IT,” nothing is safe. 
If you’ve ever argued over who deserves the MC title or why side characters stay stealing the show, this one’s for you. 
Click play and catch a case of Main Character Syndrome.

In this episode of Anime Minority Report, Jamie and Guerby are diving headfirst into the anime protagonist factory. What really makes a great main character? Is it the trauma? The drip? The unnecessarily loud inner monologue? They’re breaking down the secret recipe—plot armor, emotional baggage, tragic backstory—and serving up hot takes with a side of chaos. From Tanjiro to Luffy to that one dude you swear only exists to scream “BELIEVE IT,” nothing is safe. If you’ve ever argued over who deserves the MC title or why side characters stay stealing the show, this one’s for you. Click play and catch a case of Main Character Syndrome.

From Zero to GOAT: What Makes a Great Anime Main Character?

Welcome to Anime Minority Report — where anime meets Caribbean spice and Boston sarcasm.

Hosted by stand-up comedians Jamie Aird and Guerby Laguerre, two loud, proud, and nerdy sons of the diaspora who grew up watching Goku throw hands and wondering why villains always monologue.

If you love heated Naruto vs. Luffy debates, wild plot twist theories, or dragging anime tropes that just won’t die, you’re in the right place. From anime deep dives to cultural hot takes, these two bring jokes, smoke, and some surprisingly solid insight.
This isn’t your average anime podcast — this is barbershop energy meets Toonami nostalgia. Come for the laughs. Stay for the chaos.

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Welcome to Anime Minority Report — where anime meets Caribbean spice and Boston sarcasm. Hosted by stand-up comedians Jamie Aird and Guerby Laguerre, two loud, proud, and nerdy sons of the diaspora who grew up watching Goku throw hands and wondering why villains always monologue. If you love heated Naruto vs. Luffy debates, wild plot twist theories, or dragging anime tropes that just won’t die, you’re in the right place. From anime deep dives to cultural hot takes, these two bring jokes, smoke, and some surprisingly solid insight. This isn’t your average anime podcast — this is barbershop energy meets Toonami nostalgia. Come for the laughs. Stay for the chaos.

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