Life N' Panels Podcast

SentinelSeiyu and JT sit down to celebrate the belated anniversary of the iconic animation studio Toei Animation while also checking out all the details of My Hero Academia creator Kohei Horikoshi's brand-new boy-meets-girl horror one-shot manga, all this and more in this episode of Life N' Panels, an OtakuNET Original Series.

Links Referenced in the Show:

Crunchyroll, Starz Announce Bundle Through Amazon Prime Video in U.S.

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-07-29/crunchyroll-starz-announce-bundle-through-amazon-prime-video-in-u.s/.240085

Super Mario Sunshine, More Virtual Boy Games Head to Nintendo Classics This August

https://www.crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2026/7/31/super-mario-sunshine-virtual-boy-nintendo-classics?srsltid=AfmBOoqR6bjaKhkjihGSfQMENODfZ3dOP5r8-LXeQyYsUodnBniwPBPh

My Hero Academia's Kōhei Horikoshi Writes New 1-Shot Manga

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-07-29/my-hero-academia-kohei-horikoshi-writes-new-1-shot-manga/.240089

An Adventurer's Daily Grind at Age 29

https://www.crunchyroll.com/series/GT00365607/an-adventurers-daily-grind-at-age-29?srsltid=AfmBOoqh7RggwDZH_bxL3laLTc9tObqoFTDvanLDvKS1d_Gpl6-YltXi

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SentinelSeiyu and JT sit down to discuss their thoughts on how Tabletop Role-Playing Games (TTRPGS) like Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) have influenced the world of community and connection.  While also reflecting on the future of the US's largest convention, Anime Expo, and the challenges it faced with the growing number of attendees and limited space. With SentinelSeiyu catching us up on some big news about his favorite anime series Sword Art Online, and some new announcements from Anime Expo, all this and more in this episode of Life N' Panels, an OtakuNET Original Series.

Links Referenced in the Show:

Anime Expo Sets Up Registration Outside 2026, 2024, 2023, 2020

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DaTLSCRtPSq/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

https://www.instagram.com/p/CuNbwROS0Yz/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

https://www.instagram.com/p/CDCAtN7jeY3/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

https://www.instagram.com/p/C9Ai4r4gcej/?hl=en

https://www.instagram.com/reel/CuP0x7bO46k/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

https://www.anime-expo.org

Sword Art Online the Movie – Integral Domain

https://swordartonline.fandom.com/wiki/Sword_Art_Online_the_Movie_-Integral_Domain-

https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/swordartonline/images/9/9c/SAO_Integral_Domain_teaser_visual_poster.png/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/1000?cb=20260709070457

Not All Isekai Protagonists Look like Kirito (Even Though a Lot Do)

https://www.reddit.com/r/Isekai/comments/1b7s55y/not_all_isekai_protagonists_look_like_kirito_even/

2026 World Cup Has Turned Into A Custody Battle Over Hatsune Miku

https://www.facebook.com/senpaisaucesnew/photos/the-2026-fifa-world-cup-has-unexpectedly-turned-into-a-viral-online-custody-batt/122226059834048473/

The Miku world cup is my favourite thing on the internet right now

https://www.reddit.com/r/lovethissmug/comments/1uqr1g1/the_miku_world_cup_is_my_favourite_thing_on_the/

Comments Section from User U/NotAlcas Repost from r/lovethismug

https://www.reddit.com/media?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpreview.redd.it%2Fthe-miku-world-cup-is-my-favourite-thing-on-the-internet-v0-trxe3feg20ch1.png%3Fwidth%3D1080%26format%3Dpng%26auto%3Dwebp%26s%3D194f91e85bd760c66453032b8f685e6723278f52

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SentinelSeiyu and JT sit down to discuss their thoughts on Sony's bold new future of digital-only games and their controversial decision to walk back on removing customers' purchased movies from the now-defunct PlayStation Video Store coming this September. While also reflecting on the future of consumer rights regarding digital and online-only purchases and providing some insight into where they stand. With SentinelSeiyu catching us up on what he's been keeping busy with as he waits for Mushoku Tensei Season 3 & The Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman Season 2, and to be honest, I don't think JT was expecting it to be Welcome to Demon School, Iruma-Kun, all this and more in this episode of Life N' Panels, an OtakuNET Original Series.

Links Referenced in the Show:

Sword Art Online: "Unanswered // butterfly" Trailer | Echoes of Aincrad Special Anime
https://youtu.be/tv1EZbG8pLI?si=aba2bem5jGrk3qji

Sword Art Online Special Anime Teased as Echoes of Aincrad Pre-Order Bonus
https://www.crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2026/5/11/sword-art-online-special-anime-teased-as-echoes-of-aincrad-pre-order-bonus?srsltid=AfmBOoqdBGqKsLChFwJtoDyVxXHO2v7pbT2RLJayhAiebWUGwIsLwgf5

Echos of Aincard | Official Site
https://www.bandainamcoent.com/games/echoes-of-aincrad

Crunchyroll Summer 2026 Anime Season Lineup Announced!
https://www.crunchyroll.com/news/seasonal-lineup/2026/6/17/summer-anime-2026-crunchyroll?srsltid=AfmBOorZGCZNfgHDJ_U4XUW5gcDOls6Q2s7XPcqlsCaRig5wQsXFkUyr

Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Season 3 Anime Highlights Eris in New Visual
https://www.crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2026/6/19/mushoku-tensei-jobless-reincarnation-season-3-anime-eris-visual?srsltid=AfmBOoqOq4tWI0K6RQ0TmuEy_tyujAOn36EhvAyi3NERWdWzbNa4YtXC

From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman Season 2 Anime Shares New Action Trailer
https://www.crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2026/6/29/from-old-country-bumpkin-to-master-swordsman-season-2-anime-action-trailer-new-cast?srsltid=AfmBOoqt3b0ev-BOxAZucGNko5n2gz5gIZ76IO0yvK7jY5mDpBloLrFn

TVアニメ「片田舎のおっさん、剣聖になるII」スペシャルアクションムービー | 2026.7.8～ON AIR!!
https://youtu.be/0GIO3zwn0Hk?si=SLfQeEnTbO7_IPmT

Watch Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun - Crunchyroll
https://www.crunchyroll.com/series/G6NVG970Y/welcome-to-demon-school-iruma-kun?srsltid=AfmBOorf9ObuyjG9TMKLZ4QwTifjuUlc7asZH3vB1SCiyfu2Tzn_GyG7

Watch Witch Hat Atelier - Crunchyroll
https://www.crunchyroll.com/series/GT00258001/witch-hat-atelier?srsltid=AfmBOopHAHuUCb3gPifjLf_WJLka0ezISHOlHVfJHSZP8jCvVn1QjR9C

PlayStation erases 551 film titles from users' libraries - are games next? - FlatpanelsHD
https://www.flatpanelshd.com/news.php?subaction=showfull&id=1782711418

Physical disc production ending in January 2028 for new games releasing on PlayStation consoles - PlayStation.Blog
https://blog.playstation.com/2026/07/01/physical-disc-production-ending-in-january-2028-for-new-games-releasing-on-playstation-consoles/

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SentinelSeiyu and JT sit down to discuss some of their favorite show they are going back to from the Spring 2026 Anime Season, with Daemons of the Shadow Realms (Yomi no Tsugai) by the iconic Japanese manga artist Hiromu Arakawa coming out on top as a must-see. While also somehow still surprised that Mappa's upcoming anime, Jimoto Saiko! dives into the deep end, fusing the worlds of "visually cute" anime with "mind-altering substances" and "weapons," all this and more in this episode of Life N' Panels, an OtakuNET Original Series.

Links Referenced in the Show:

Daemons of the Shadow Realm (Yomi no Tsuagi)
https://www.crunchyroll.com/series/GT00371630/daemons-of-the-shadow-realm?srsltid=AfmBOorhbjbycKBuvNLrsemwcGhlgQWf6f-Mn4wXjQCtnGx7WBGyoPDT

Jimoto Saiko! | Official Teaser
https://youtu.be/CT9Y86lLlYE?si=VzmTvLQ1APJlAZ5f

Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Season 3 | Official Trailer
https://youtu.be/M-3YqJA6UlM?si=j5aIZtKPK8rLyLGQ

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We are so back! With yet another anime and lifestyle podcast that no one asked for, where we talk about everything from JT's starting fights with several anime fanbases to SentinelSeiyu's Sword Art Online Intervention, and everything in between.

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We are back again with yet another anime and lifestyle podcast that no one asked for, where we talk about everything from JT's One Piece Addition to SentinelSeiyu's Sword Art Online Intervention and everything in between.

Don't forget to follow the Life N' Panels Podcast for free on your go-to podcast app @ www.lifenpanels.com.

Like what you hear and want to support the show? Consider signing up for a "Mega Otaku" subscription today and get access to bonus episodes, behind-the-scenes, and ad-free shows. You can sign up using any Apple device using the Apple Podcasts app or on any other device by heading over to the OtakuNET Patreon page @ www.otakunetus.com.