The Anime Backlog

Time for another dice roll episode for episode 33, and this time things get a little weird. Whereas last time the dice gods blessed us, this time fate was seemed less pleased, and we landed on what we’ve nicknamed The Fault in Our BEASTARS. So, sit back and enjoy our longest episode yet, as we spend way too long breaking down the highs and lows of this fur-filled story.

Music: "Kawaii Friends" by Alexander Lisenkov

For this episode Dan has chosen another from a dwindling list of "favorites" with 2004's masterpiece, Monster. Will this crime thriller be their cup of tea or will the nearly 20 years of age show through?

For this episode Dan has decided to subject Nick to the 2013 comedy anime Watamote. Will this show land for Nick or will the cringe be too powerful?

Marcus needed to step away for a few episodes, so we are doing a few episodes down to just 2 hosts. For this one, Dan and Nick decided to watch a film they hadn't seen but Marcus had, and landed on 2009's death race film Redline.

Episode 31 and Marcus is back in the host seat! They couldn't decide on Lord of the Flies, or just something weird, so they decided to do both and assign Sonny Boy. Will Dan and Nick be caught up in the mystery? Or will they find themselves DRIFTING to sleep?

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Music: "Kawaii Friends" by Alexander Lisenkov

Episode 30 was supposed to be Birdie Wing, but due to an excess of sports shows recently, Nick called an audible and went with the hit Rom-Com series Kaguya-sama: Love is War. Will Dan and Marcus like the show enough to confess their love for it, or will Nick end up taking the loss on this one?

Life, and illness to all three hosts, has generally caught up to the pod, so it's time for another week with no assignment. Nick's back with some more questions for the group, this time looking back on episodes of anime that stuck with us from the last 6 months, shows that we are afraid of revisiting due to nostalgia goggles, our dream guests for the pod, shows we are most excited for in Fall 2023, and some announcements. Let us know what you think of some of our answers, and some questions you want us to answer in future Extra Credits episodes!

For Episode 29 we are back to our d20 random episode. The dice gods, by their grace, blessed us with March Comes in Like a Lion. Well regarded amongst the anime community, will this show be a hit or miss for the three weebs?

If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe for future episodes every Wednesday. Additionally, we'd appreciate you following the podcast on Twitter @TheAnimeBacklog or leaving us a review on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. If you want to follow us individually on Twitter, our handles are - Dan: @Avarice77, Marcus: @Marcus R, Nick: @NickSpartz. Any questions or comments feel free to email us at [email protected]

Episode 28 and it's time for another guest! Instead of someone joining us for a random roll we have our first guest assignment for the podcast. Marcus's spouse Caitlyn joins us, and assigns the first 12 episodes of Hajime No Ippo. Will the crew think this is a knockout, or will the punch fail to connect?

Music: "Kawaii Friends" by Alexander Lisenkov

For Episode 27 we will finally be watching the oft mentioned Pretty Derby. How will the other two handle a horse isekai? Will the show's charm stick to them like glue or does the show deserve to be put out to pasture?

Music: "Kawaii Friends" by Alexander Lisenkov