The Anime Backlog

S2 Episode 15 - Link Click: or That Time We Climbed Stairs For 2 Hours Oct 23, 2024

We bow before the dice gods yet again, and we finally got another Marcus nomination after last cycles trash. We watch all 12 episodes in the first season of Link Click, and the three of us break down the mystery and time traveling gimmick this show is bringing to the table. If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe for future episodes every other 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 support us directly and get a shout-out in a future episode, support us on the following platforms: Patreon: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/TheAnimeBacklog⁠ Ko-Fi: ⁠https://ko-fi.com/theanimebacklog⁠ Buy Me A Coffee: ⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theanimebacklog⁠ If you want to follow us individually on Twitter, our handles are - Dan: @Avarice77, Marcus: @Marcus R, Nick: @NickSpartz. If you have any questions or comments feel free to email us at TheAnimeBacklogPodcast@gmail.com To help support the show and get an awesome box of Japanese treats, use code "BACKLOG" for $5 off your first #TokyoTreat box through our link: ⁠https://team.tokyotreat.com/TheAnimeBacklog⁠ Music: "Kawaii Friends" by Alexander Lisenkov

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Season 2 Episode 14 - Hands Off Eizouken: or That Time We Went Back To The (Film) Cluuuuub. Oct 09, 2024

For this episode Dan is hosting and is assigning another of their favorites. After watching a few animes featuring creatives creating Dan has finally assigned his Gold Standard creative anime. Does the charm and fun come off as easy breezy for Nick and Marcus or does this 2020 show fall flat?

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Patreon: ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/TheAnimeBacklog⁠⁠ Ko-Fi: ⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/theanimebacklog⁠⁠ Buy Me A Coffee: ⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theanimebacklog⁠⁠ If you want to follow us individually on Twitter, our handles are - Dan: @Avarice77, Marcus: @Marcus R, Nick: @NickSpartz. If you have any questions or comments feel free to email us at TheAnimeBacklogPodcast@gmail.com To help support the show and get an awesome box of Moonfest Snacktacular themed treats, use code "BACKLOG" for $5 off your first #TokyoTreat box through our link: ⁠⁠https://team.tokyotreat.com/TheAnimeBacklog⁠⁠ Music: "Kawaii Friends" by Alexander Lisenkov

Season 2 Ep 13: Or That Time We Played Some Jazz To Drown Out The Sounds Of the Screams Sep 26, 2024

Marcus is back in the cockpit, and this time they assign Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt December Sky and Bandit Flower. Will Dan and Nick this is some Newtype of greatness, or will the power of jazz fail send them out of this world?

If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe for future episodes every other 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 support us directly and get a shout-out in a future episode, support us on the following platforms: Patreon: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/TheAnimeBacklog⁠ Ko-Fi: ⁠https://ko-fi.com/theanimebacklog⁠ Buy Me A Coffee: ⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theanimebacklog⁠ If you want to follow us individually on Twitter, our handles are - Dan: @Avarice77, Marcus: @Marcus R, Nick: @NickSpartz. If you have any questions or comments feel free to email us at TheAnimeBacklogPodcast@gmail.com To help support the show and get an awesome box of Moonfest Snacktacular themed treats, use code "BACKLOG" for $5 off your first #TokyoTreat box through our link: ⁠https://team.tokyotreat.com/TheAnimeBacklog⁠ Music: "Kawaii Friends" by Alexander Lisenkov

Season 2 EP 12 - My Dress-Up Darling: or That Time Marcus Refused To Google Anything Sep 12, 2024

Back to the top of the rotation, with Nick breaking out another anime that he loves, but understands it has some issues that will limit it's audience. Will Dan and Marcus enjoy the weird mix of cosplay, romance, comedy and over the top ecchi, or will the whiplash leave them wanting to bail? If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe for future episodes every other 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 support us directly and get a shout-out in a future episode, support us on the following platforms: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheAnimeBacklog Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/theanimebacklog Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theanimebacklog If you want to follow us individually on Twitter, our handles are - Dan: @Avarice77, Marcus: @Marcus R, Nick: @NickSpartz. If you have any questions or comments feel free to email us at TheAnimeBacklogPodcast@gmail.com To help support the show and get an awesome box of Moonfest Snacktacular themed treats, use code "BACKLOG" for $5 off your first #TokyoTreat box through our link: https://team.tokyotreat.com/TheAnimeBacklog Music: "Kawaii Friends" by Alexander Lisenkov

Season 2 EP11 - Masamune-kun's Revenge: or That Time The Trash Returned With a Vengeance Aug 28, 2024

The dice gods return yet again for a random roll episode, and after well over a year and over 50 episodes, we finally landed on something we expected to be trash in Masamune-Kun’s Revenge. Would any of us find any redeeming qualities in this anime, enough for us to even give it a passing grade? Note: due to scheduling issues, pt 2 only has Nick and Dan - Marcus’s score is revealed in pt 1 of the next episode. If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe for future episodes every other 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 support us directly and get a shout-out in a future episode, support us on the following platforms: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheAnimeBacklog Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/theanimebacklog Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theanimebacklog If you want to follow us individually on Twitter, our handles are - Dan: @Avarice77, Marcus: @Marcus R, Nick: @NickSpartz. If you have any questions or comments feel free to email us at TheAnimeBacklogPodcast@gmail.com To help support the show and get an awesome box of Moonfest Snacktacular themed treats, use code "BACKLOG" for $5 off your first #TokyoTreat box through our link: https://team.tokyotreat.com/TheAnimeBacklog Music: "Kawaii Friends" by Alexander Lisenkov

Season 2 Episode 10 - The Vision of Escaflowne: Baby's First Mecha-Isekai Aug 14, 2024

Season 2 Episode 10 - The Vision of Escaflowne: Baby's First Mecha-Isekai For this episode, Dan is hosting and is pulling out one of their favorites. Back in the day, Fox Kids aired a handful of fantastic anime. During this time Dan had inadvertantly watched and loved Escaflowne. Does this 1996 show stand the test of time or are Dan's memories just a dream, or maybe a vision? If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe for future episodes every other 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 support us directly and get a shout-out in a future episode, support us on the following platforms: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheAnimeBacklog
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Season 2 Episode 9 - Stein's; Gate: Or That Time We Tried Some New Things With A Banana Jul 31, 2024

Once again, Marcus is the arbiter of the weeb's fate, and they assign the first 12 episodes of the #3 ranked anime on MAL, Stein's; Gate. Will the squad think that ranking is deserved? Or will they wish they could jump to a timeline where the didn't have to watch this anime?

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Music: "Kawaii Friends" by Alexander Lisenkov

S2 Episode 8 - The Apothecary Diaries: or, That Time We Learned That Babies Don't Have Kneecaps Jul 17, 2024

Nick is back in the host chair for this episode, and he breaks out his final claimed anime from the Fall 2022 season, The Apothecary Diaries. Dan, Marcus, and Nick break down the first 12 episodes of this highly rated show (current #22 on MAL when writing this). Will the mystery, drama and political intrigue hit the spot, and how many random medical tangents will we waste time on? 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 support us directly and get a shout-out in a future episode, support us on the following platforms: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheAnimeBacklog Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/theanimebacklog Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theanimebacklog If you want to follow us individually on Twitter, our handles are - Dan: @Avarice77, Marcus: @Marcus R, Nick: @NickSpartz. If you have any questions or comments feel free to email us at TheAnimeBacklogPodcast@gmail.com Finally, if you want to see pictures of this month’s Tokyo Treat offerings, along with previews of future episodes, check out our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theanimebacklog/ To help support the show and get an awesome box of Tokyo Snackation themed treats, use code "BACKLOG" for $5 off your first #TokyoTreat box through my link: https://team.tokyotreat.com/TheAnimeBacklog Music: "Kawaii Friends" by Alexander Lisenkov

Season 2 Episode 7 - Revolutionary Girl Utena: Slap Simulator 1997 Jul 03, 2024

For this episode Dan is hosting the D20 roll in this rotation. The dice gods decided to bless us with one of Marcus' nominations (finally) with Revolutionary Girl Utena. How does this "revolutionary" and nearly 30 year old show hold up?

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Music: "Kawaii Friends" by Alexander Lisenkov

Season 2 Episode 6 - Black Lagoon: Or That Time We Used Sentence Enhancers Jun 19, 2024

For this episode Dan is assigning the 2006 anime Black Lagoon. Will this show stand the test of time and be a blast? Or, will the anime's age and modern sensibilities clash? 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 support us directly and get a shout-out in a future episode, support us on the following platforms:
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If you want to follow us individually on Twitter, our handles are - Dan: @Avarice77, Marcus: @Marcus R, Nick: @NickSpartz.

If you have any questions or comments feel free to email us at TheAnimeBacklogPodcast@gmail.com
Finally, if you want to see pictures of this month’s Tokyo Treat offerings, along with previews of future episodes, check out our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theanimebacklog/

To help support the show and get an awesome box of Tokyo Snackation themed treats, use code "BACKLOG" for $5 off your first #TokyoTreat box through my link: https://team.tokyotreat.com/TheAnimeBacklog

Music: "Kawaii Friends" by Alexander Lisenkov

Season 2 Episode 5: Dungeon Meshi: Or That Time We Risked Upsetting Our IBS With Questionable Food Choices Jun 05, 2024

A new meal is served as Marcus takes the host seat again. This time they assign the first 10 episodes of Dungeon Meshi/Delicious in Dungeon. Will the squad think this anime is delectable? Or will it leave a bad taste in their mouths?

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 support us directly and get a shout-out in a future episode, support us on the following platforms:
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If you have any questions or comments feel free to email us at TheAnimeBacklogPodcast@gmail.com
Finally, if you want to see pictures of this month’s Tokyo Treat offerings, along with previews of future episodes, check out our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theanimebacklog/

To help support the show and get an awesome box of Tokyo Snackation themed treats, use code "BACKLOG" for $5 off your first #TokyoTreat box through my link: https://team.tokyotreat.com/TheAnimeBacklog

Music: "Kawaii Friends" by Alexander Lisenkov

Season 2 Episode 4: K-On!: or That Time We Cheered For 15 Years! May 22, 2024

K-On! hit it's 15th anniversary as of April, so Nick decided it was time to dust off the classic cute girls doing cute things/slice of life anime and see how Marcus and Dan would handle an older show where they are not the target audience. 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 support us directly and get a shout-out in a future episode, support us on the following platforms: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheAnimeBacklog Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/theanimebacklog Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theanimebacklog If you want to follow us individually on Twitter, our handles are - Dan: @Avarice77, Marcus: @Marcus R, Nick: @NickSpartz. If you have any questions or comments feel free to email us at TheAnimeBacklogPodcast@gmail.com Finally, if you want to see pictures of this month’s Tokyo Treat offerings, along with previews of future episodes, check out our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theanimebacklog/ To help support the show and get an awesome box of Tokyo Snackation themed treats, use code "BACKLOG" for $5 off your first #TokyoTreat box through my link: https://team.tokyotreat.com/TheAnimeBacklog Music: "Kawaii Friends" by Alexander Lisenkov

Season 2 Episode 3 - Planetes: Or That Time We Gave a Hoot and Stopped Littering May 08, 2024

First random roll of the new season! Surprisingly, it wasn't a Dan roll! This time the weebs watch the first 13 episodes of the 2004 anime Planetes. Have the dice gods been kind or cruel? Will The crew think this show is out of this world, or just another piece of junk floating around?

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Season 2 Ep 2 - Solo Leveling: Or That Time We Hailed the King Apr 24, 2024

For this episode Dan is assigning the 2024 manhwa adaptation, Solo Leveling. Coming in with a massive amount of hype does Solo Leveling deliver? Do we come to hail the new king or does it get an unexpected crown?

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Use code "BACKLOG" for $5 off your first #TokyoTreat box through my link: https://team.tokyotreat.com/TheAnimeBacklog

Music: "Kawaii Friends" by Alexander Lisenkov

Season 2 Ep 1 - Golden Kamuy: Or That Time We Were Attacked By The Worst Looking Bears Of All Time Apr 10, 2024

It's a new season! To kick of season 2 of the podcast, Marcus is back in the host chair and assigns the first 11 episodes of Golden Kamuy! How will Dan and Nick feel about the show? Will our hosts feel like they've struck gold? Or will this experience be as painful as getting skinned?

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If you want to follow us individually on Twitter, our handles are - Dan: @Avarice77, Marcus: @Marcus R, Nick: @NickSpartz. If you have any questions or comments feel free to email us at TheAnimeBacklogPodcast@gmail.com

Use code "BACKLOG" for $5 off your first #TokyoTreat box through my link: https://team.tokyotreat.com/TheAnimeBacklog

Music: "Kawaii Friends" by Alexander Lisenkov

Extra Credits #4: Or That Time We Threw Hands With The Crunchyroll Awards Mar 27, 2024

Our first year is in the books, so we take a quick break for another Extra Credits episode. This time, we celebrate wrapping up our "first season" and then have a long discussion about the good and very bad from the Crunchyroll Awards. Let us know what you think of some of our answers, and some questions you want us to answer in future Extra Credits episodes. 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 support us directly and get a shout-out in a future episode, support us on the following platforms: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheAnimeBacklog Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/theanimebacklog Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theanimebacklog If you want to follow us individually on Twitter, our handles are - Dan: @Avarice77, Marcus: @MarcusRVO, Nick: @NickSpartz. If you have any questions or comments feel free to email us at TheAnimeBacklogPodcast@gmail.com Use code "BACKLOG" for $5 off your first #TokyoTreat box through my link: https://team.tokyotreat.com/TheAnimeBacklog Music: "Kawaii Friends" by Alexander Lisenkov

Episode 46 - Frieren: Or That Time We Yet Again Get Tricked By A Mimic Mar 20, 2024

Nick is offering a bit of a penance for his previous sins of assigning 100 Girlfriends, and breaks of the big guns with the current top rated show on MAL in Frieren. Marcus already having read the manga, what will they think of the adaption? Will Dan think this lives up to the monumental hype that has been building for it? 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 support us directly and get a shout-out in a future episode, support us on the following platforms: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheAnimeBacklog Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/theanimebacklog Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theanimebacklog If you want to follow us individually on Twitter, our handles are - Dan: @Avarice77, Marcus: @Marcus R, Nick: @NickSpartz. If you have any questions or comments feel free to email us at TheAnimeBacklogPodcast@gmail.com Use code "BACKLOG" for $5 off your first #TokyoTreat box through my link: https://team.tokyotreat.com/TheAnimeBacklog Music: "Kawaii Friends" by Alexander Lisenkov

Episode 45 - Dead Mount Death Play: or That Time We Dressed For Exposition Mar 06, 2024

While Nick may be in the host chair, the dice gods have determined that we are living in a Dan world. He wins his 6th roll, and we get another anime with the word dead in the title... So, strap in as we break down the first 12 episodes of Dead Mount Death Play, cause this one is gonna be a ride. 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 support us directly and get a shout-out in a future episode, support us on the following platforms: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheAnimeBacklog Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/theanimebacklog Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theanimebacklog If you want to follow us individually on Twitter, our handles are - Dan: @Avarice77, Marcus: @Marcus R, Nick: @NickSpartz. If you have any questions or comments feel free to email us at TheAnimeBacklogPodcast@gmail.com Use code "BACKLOG" for $5 off your first #TokyoTreat box through my link: https://team.tokyotreat.com/TheAnimeBacklog Music: "Kawaii Friends" by Alexander Lisenkov

Episode 44 - Saga of Tanya The Evil: Oppose God and Generate Value for Shareholders. Feb 28, 2024

Dan is assigning the 2017 isekai Saga of Tanya the Evil for this episode. One of the big four in Isekai Quartet, does this show's take on the isekai genre hit for Marcus and Nick? Is opposing God in the name of capitalism compelling enough or does this anime join the pile of other generic isekai? 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. If you have any questions or comments feel free to email us at TheAnimeBacklogPodcast@gmail.com Use code "BACKLOG" for $5 off your first #TokyoTreat box through my link: https://team.tokyotreat.com/TheAnimeBacklog Music: "Kawaii Friends" by Alexander Lisenkov If you want to support the podcast directly, we are on the following platforms: https://www.patreon.com/TheAnimeBacklog https://ko-fi.com/theanimebacklog https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theanimebacklog

Episode 43 - Shangri-la Frontier: Or That Time We Pounded Energy Drinks, Had A Lan Party, And Farmed The Epic L00tz Feb 21, 2024

For episode 43 Marcus is once again the arbiter, and for the first time assigns an anime that’s still airing! This week Dan and Nick have to watch the first 10 episodes of the VRMMO anime Shangri-la Frontier. Will they think this title belongs in the trash? Or will they think it’s a AAA god tier title?

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Music: "Kawaii Friends" by Alexander Lisenkov

Episode 42 - 100 Girlfriends: Or That Time We Made a Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Cursed Valentine's Day Episode Feb 14, 2024

Nick's back on his bullshit this week, and brings forth the previously promised "The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You" - and didn't realize that it was going to release on Valentine's Day. So, enjoy this grenade to your personal psyche and potentially your relationship as well. 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, 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 TheAnimeBacklogPodcast@gmail.com Music: "Kawaii Friends" by Alexander Lisenkov

Episode 41 - Plastic Memories: Or That Time Discount Evangelion Characters Attempted a Drama Feb 07, 2024

For this episode the dice gods assigned us the 2015 anime Plastic Memories nominated by Dan. Do the various Sci-Fi ideas stick with us or is this show easily forgotten? 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 TheAnimeBacklogPodcast@gmail.com Music: "Kawaii Friends" by Alexander Lisenkov

Episode 40 - Terror in Resonance: Or That Time We Plunged into Oedipus Lore. Jan 31, 2024

For this episode Dan has chosen the 2014 anime original, Terror in Resonance. Will this Shinichirō Watanabe X Yoko Kanno collaboration hit for Nick and Marcus or will it fall flat?

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Episode 39 - Tengoku Daimakyou (Heavenly Delusion): Or That Time We Couldn't See Our Reflections Because It Was The Post Apocalypse Jan 24, 2024

Another week, and another episode where Marcus is back in the host seat. This time they assign probably the most recent anime they've done so far with 8 episodes of 2023's Heavenly Delusion. Will Dan and Nick find it absolutely divine? Or was Marcus delusional in assigning this anime?

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Episode 38 - Lycoris Recoil: or That Time We Spent Way Too Much Time Shopping For Panties Jan 22, 2024

Another Nick assignment week, and this time we move from a Spring 2022 anime original to a Summer 2022 anime original in Lycoris Recoil. Will cute girls doing cute things - John Wick edition work for Dan and Marcus, or did the plot end up being too much of a mess for them? (trick question, both are true) 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 TheAnimeBacklogPodcast@gmail.com Music: "Kawaii Friends" by Alexander Lisenkov

Extra Credits #3: Or That Time We Put a Bow on 2023 Jan 10, 2024

The calendar has turned over, so it's time to discuss the year that was and the Winter season that is upon us. Dan, Marcus, and Nick break down their favorite 2023 anime, shows they still need to watch from 2023, and shows we are looking forward to in the Winter 2023 season (and beyond). Let us know what you think of some of our answers, and some questions you want us to answer in future Extra Credits episodes! If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe for future episodes every Wednesday. Additionally, we'd appreciate you following the podcast on Twitter, Instagram, Bluesky, or Threads @TheAnimeBacklog or leaving us a review on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. If you want to follow us individually on Twitter, our handles are - Dan: @Avarice77, Marcus: @MarcusRVO, Nick: @NickSpartz. Any questions or comments feel free to email us at TheAnimeBacklogPodcast@gmail.com Music: "Kawaii Friends" by Alexander Lisenkov

Episode 37 - Undead Girl Murder Farce: Or that SECOND time we drank a girl’s spit, but had a different out of body experience (by not having body) Jan 03, 2024

For episode 37, the infamous dice of fate make a return and have us watch 13 episodes of the supernatural mystery Undead Girl Murder Farce. Will this solve the mystery of what makes a great show? Or will it be a…*sigh* farce?

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Music: "Kawaii Friends" by Alexander Lisenkov

Episode 36 - Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid: Or That Time We Learned That "D" is for Dragon Dec 27, 2023

For this episode Dan is back in the host chair with another anime assignment. For this episode Nick and Marcus will have to watch the first season of the 2017 anime Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid. Will the cozy tender moments win these two over? Or, will the less than great aspects of the show sour their viewing? 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 TheAnimeBacklogPodcast@gmail.com Music: "Kawaii Friends" by Alexander Lisenkov

Episode 35 - Kids on the Slope: Or That Time We Got In A Fight, But Fixed It With Jazz Dec 20, 2023

Marcus is in charge of the score again this week, and in an out of character moment assigns a slice of life! Instead of the normal weird stuff, they go back to an old favorite and assign all 12 episodes of Kids on the Slope. Will Dan and Nick flow with the tempo? Or will they think it’s a drag?

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Music: "Kawaii Friends" by Alexander Lisenkov

Episode 34 - Birdie Wing: or That Time We Priced Out Rare Gunpla Dec 13, 2023

Nick's back in the host chair, and as hinted at last time, it's time for more sports anime. Instead of a standard plot of playing for nationals, Bandai Namco goes a little off the rails in the anime original Birdie Wing: Girls Golf Story. What will Dan and Marcus think of massive underground golf bunkers, golf with death on the line, and the war between two Mafia families? 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 TheAnimeBacklogPodcast@gmail.com Music: "Kawaii Friends" by Alexander Lisenkov

Episode 33 - BEASTARS: Or That Time We Followed The White Rabbit Dec 06, 2023

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. 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 TheAnimeBacklogPodcast@gmail.com

Music: "Kawaii Friends" by Alexander Lisenkov

Episode 32 - Monster: Or That Time We Went To Germany and Found Murder. Nov 29, 2023

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? 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 TheAnimeBacklogPodcast@gmail.com Music: "Kawaii Friends" by Alexander Lisenkov

Side Quest #2 - Watamote: Or That Time Dan Chose Cringe Comedy. Nov 22, 2023

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? 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 TheAnimeBacklogPodcast@gmail.com Music: "Kawaii Friends" by Alexander Lisenkov

Side Quest #1 - Redline: or That Time We Used The Writing Budget to Hire More Animators Nov 15, 2023

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. 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: @MarcusRVO, Nick: @NickSpartz. Any questions or comments feel free to email us at TheAnimeBacklogPodcast@gmail.com Music: "Kawaii Friends" by Alexander Lisenkov

Episode 31 - Sonny Boy: Or That Time We Got Stuck On An Island And Couldn't Stop Online Shopping Nov 09, 2023

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 - Kaguya-sama: Love is War: or That Time We Gave Out Horrific Relationship Advice Nov 01, 2023

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? 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: @MarcusRVO, Nick: @NickSpartz. Any questions or comments feel free to email us at TheAnimeBacklogPodcast@gmail.com Music: "Kawaii Friends" by Alexander Lisenkov

Extra Credits #2: or That Time We Talked About Fall, Favorite Anime Episodes, and Nostalgia Goggles. Oct 25, 2023

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! If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe for future episodes every Wednesday. Additionally, we'd appreciate you following the podcast on Twitter, Instagram, Bluesky, or Threads @TheAnimeBacklog or leaving us a review on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. If you want to follow us individually on Twitter, our handles are - Dan: @Avarice77, Marcus: @MarcusRVO, Nick: @NickSpartz. Any questions or comments feel free to email us at TheAnimeBacklogPodcast@gmail.com Music: "Kawaii Friends" by Alexander Lisenkov

Episode 29 - March Comes in Like a Lion: Or That Time Shogi Caused Depression. Oct 18, 2023

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?

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Episode 28 - Hajime No Ippo: Or that time a weeblet showed us REAL boxing! Oct 11, 2023

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?

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Music: "Kawaii Friends" by Alexander Lisenkov

Episode 27 - Pretty Derby: Or That Time Dan Chose Violence Oct 04, 2023

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?

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Music: "Kawaii Friends" by Alexander Lisenkov

Episode 26 - Your Name: Or That Time We Drank A Girl's Spit In A Cave and Had An Out of Body Experience Sep 27, 2023

It's episode 26 and everyone in the podcast is sick with something! Marcus is back in the host seat, and they decide to do something a little different. Instead of assigning a show, Marcus assigns the 2016 Makoto Shinkai movie "Your Name." Will Dan and Nick enjoy this supernatural romance? Or will they find it to be out of sync?

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Music: "Kawaii Friends" by Alexander Lisenkov

Episode 25 - Skip and Loafer: Or That Time We Became The Secret Bosses Sep 20, 2023

Episode 25 feels like a big episode, so Nick broke out his (early) anime of the year with Skip and Loafer. Hoping that Dan and Marcus will find it to be a delight, and fearing they may not be the intended audience. 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: @MarcusRVO, Nick: @NickSpartz. Any questions or comments feel free to email us at TheAnimeBacklogPodcast@gmail.com Music: "Kawaii Friends" by Alexander Lisenkov

Episode 24 - Summer Time Rendering: Or That Time We Got A Bird's Eye View Sep 13, 2023

For episode 24, not only do the dice have the power, but we also bring in special guest Jon Idrovo to trust fate and watch some anime. The roll provides us with an anime we were all interested in, but will this anime only be a shadow of the hype that preceeds it? Or will it be a flash of brilliance?

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Music: "Kawaii Friends" by Alexander Lisenkov

Episode 23 - 86 (Eighty-Six) Part 2: Or That Time We Lost Our Heads In Unending Conflict Sep 06, 2023

For Episode 23, we will be continuing our watch of 86 with the second cour. Nick and Marcus had their opinions on the first part and was generally well received. Will that continue through the second part or will the second cour lack some of it's shine? 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 TheAnimeBacklogPodcast@gmail.com Music: "Kawaii Friends" by Alexander Lisenkov

Episode 22 - Vinland Saga: Or That Time We Learned How To Be A Positive Male Role Model To A Kid That Lost His Dad Aug 30, 2023

In this episode Marcus FINALLY has the crew watch Vinland Saga. Dan and Nick are assigned the first 10 episodes of season 1. Will the show make them feel like they've reached Valhalla? Or will they decide they DO have enemies, and hate Marcus forever?

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Music: "Kawaii Friends" by Alexander Lisenkov

Episode 21 - Call of the Night: Or That Time We Leaned Into The Vibes Aug 23, 2023

We have our first Twitter poll episode! Nick asked for a vote and Call of the Night came in as the winner. So he has Dan and Marcus watch all 13 episodes in season 1. Will this show bring satisfaction and allow them to rest, or will there be one too many musical montages for them to handle?

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Music: "Kawaii Friends" by Alexander Lisenkov

Episode 20 - Uncle From Another World: Or That Time We Stanned SEGA. Aug 16, 2023

Marcus, Nick, and Dan are back with another random episode today! The dice gods have provided us with a, hopefully, non-trash anime to watch. The memories of Domestic Girlfriend and Monochrome Factor are still fresh in their minds(trauma). Will this show be a hit? Or will it go the way of the SEGA game consoles? 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 TheAnimeBacklogPodcast@gmail.com

Music: "Kawaii Friends" by Alexander Lisenkov

Episode 19 - Hell's Paradise: Or That Time "This is my wife" Became a Core Theme. Aug 09, 2023

Dan is today's host and he is having Nick and Marcus watch MAPPA's Spring 2023 battle shounen, Hell's Paradise. Will the final show of MAPPA's so-called "Dark Trio" be a hit or a miss? Or does their interest in the show wilt?

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Music: "Kawaii Friends" by Alexander Lisenkov

Episode 18 - Space Dandy: Or That Time Marcus Kept Mentioning Some Dude Named Everett Aug 02, 2023

Marcus decides to change things up and instead of the heavy stuff, assigns a more light hearted romp through the galaxy. Dan and Nick have to watch the first 13 Episodes of Spacy Dandy. Will they think it's out of this world? Or will this one fail to register?

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Music: "Kawaii Friends" by Alexander Lisenkov

Episode 17 - Oshi no Ko: Or That Time We Went Egosurfing Jul 26, 2023

Nick's back in the host chair for the third straight week, but is actually bringing his own assignment for this one! This week, Nick has Dan and Marcus watch the first 7 episodes of the massively hyped Spring 2023 anime Oshi no Ko. Will they be able to get over the hype and enjoy it, or will the hype machine kill it before it starts?

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Music: "Kawaii Friends" by Alexander Lisenkov

Episode 16 - A Place Further Than The Universe: Or That Time Our Tears Froze in Antarctica Jul 19, 2023

Time for our 4th roll episode, and this week it lands on A Place Further Than The Universe, the first time a nomination from our three hosts is selected! What will Dan, Marcus and Nick think of the emotional highs and lows of Nick's nomination, and does it set a new high bar for roll episodes? If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe for future episodes every Wednesday. Additionally, we'd appreciate you following the podcast on Twitter, Instagram, Bluesky, or Threads @TheAnimeBacklog or leaving us a review on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. If you want to follow us individually on Twitter, our handles are - Dan: @Avarice77, Marcus: @MarcusRVO, Nick: @NickSpartz. Any questions or comments feel free to email us at TheAnimeBacklogPodcast@gmail.com Music: "Kawaii Friends" by Alexander Lisenkov

Extra Credits #1: or That Time We Discussed Starter Anime and Other Worthwhile Topics Jul 12, 2023

This week, Dan, Marcus and Nick needed a break from assignments, so we did a one take roundtable episode. Nick jumped in the host chair, and all three discuss topics such as their top choices for starter anime, anime they love but won't be using as assignments, something unrelated to anime that they are enjoying in life at the moment, and a few more topics. Let us know what you think of our "week off" format! If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe for future episodes every Wednesday. Additionally, we'd appreciate you following the podcast on Twitter, Instagram, Bluesky, or Threads @TheAnimeBacklog or leaving us a review on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. If you want to follow us individually on Twitter, our handles are - Dan: @Avarice77, Marcus: @MarcusRVO, Nick: @NickSpartz. Any questions or comments feel free to email us at TheAnimeBacklogPodcast@gmail.com Music: "Kawaii Friends" by Alexander Lisenkov

Episode 15 - Dorohedoro: Or That Time A Show Really Resonated With Dan's Love of Gyoza. Jul 05, 2023

For Episode 15 Dan assigned the 2020 anime, Dorohedoro originally created by Q Hayashida. Will Nick and Marcus enjoy this Dark Science Fantasy show or should it have stayed in the Hole™ it crawled out of? Tune in to find out!

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Music: "Kawaii Friends" by Alexander Lisenkov

Episode 14 - Cyberpunk Edgerunners: Or That Time The Moon Took Us On A Feels Trip Jun 28, 2023

For episode 14, Marcus has Nick and Dan watch season 1 of Cyberpunk Edgerunners. Will they think its nova, or will watching it drive them cyber-psycho?

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"Kawaii Friends" by Alexander Lisenkov

Episode 13 - Bocchi the Rock: Or That Time We Got The Band Back Together Jun 21, 2023

For episode 9, Nick breaks out his 2022 anime of the year, and assigns Dan and Marcus to watch the first 8 episodes of Bocchi the Rock. Will they think it's a great anime, or the greatest anime? If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe for future episodes every Wednesday. Additionally, we'd appreciate you following the podcast on Twitter and Instagram @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: @MarcusRVO, Nick: @NickSpartz. Any questions or comments feel free to email us at TheAnimeBacklogPodcast@gmail.com Music: "Kawaii Friends" by Alexander Lisenkov

Episode 12 - Monochrome Factor: Or That Time We Rolled The Dice And Got Something WORSE Than Trash Jun 14, 2023

Disclaimer: DO NOT watch this show. It is very problematic. However, please enjoy this episode and listen to us talk about it instead of watching the actual anime.

For episode 12, we bring in special guest Kelsey Jaffer! Once again, we leave our fate to the dice…unfortunately. If you like extremely problematic themes within an anime then boy do we have a show for you! I really can’t give a good description of the episode, other than we spend about an hour 45 just ABSOLUTELY tearing this show apart. If you like Monochrome Factor, feel free to tell us why, cause man...we don’t get it. However, we still had a lot of fun discussing and just roasting. Enjoy everyone!

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Music: "Kawaii Friends" by Alexander Lisenkov

Episode 11 - Ergo Proxy: Or That Time Vivy Inspired Dan to Assign a 2006 Sci-Fi. Jun 07, 2023

For Episode 11 Dan felt it appropriate to assign another one of their favorites after watching Vivy. How will this show fare compared to Vivy? Will the non-standard storytelling hit with Marcus and Nick?

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Music: "Kawaii Friends" by Alexander Lisenkov

Episode 10 - Vivy Fluorite Eye's Song: Or That Time A Robot Made Us Feel Human May 31, 2023

Happy 10 episodes! For our first double digit episode, Marcus has Dan and Nick watch the first 6 episodes of Vivy: Fluorite Eye's Song. This week we get a healthy dose of emotion, sci-fi, dangerous hands, and a breakneck paced story. Will Dan and Nick enjoy our peak into a possible AI future, or will Diva's song fail to get applause from our audience? If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe for future episodes every Wednesday. Additionally, we'd appreciate you following the podcast on Twitter and Instagram @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: @MarcusRVO, Nick: @NickSpartz. Any questions or comments feel free to email us at TheAnimeBacklogPodcast@gmail.com Music: "Kawaii Friends" by Alexander Lisenkov

Episode 9 - The Eminence in Shadow: or That Time We Embraced the Cringe May 24, 2023

For episode 9, Nick decides to try pandering to Dan's taste by picking an Isekai that leans into the cringy nature of Isekai protagonists with The Eminence in Shadow. Will Dan and Marcus appreciate the tounge in cheek tone, or will it be too much second hand embarrassment to handle? If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe for future episodes every Wednesday. Additionally, we'd appreciate you following the podcast on Twitter and Instagram @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: @MarcusRVO, Nick: @NickSpartz. Any questions or comments feel free to email us at TheAnimeBacklogPodcast@gmail.com Music: "Kawaii Friends" by Alexander Lisenkov

Episode 8 - Kimi Ni Todoke: Or that time we got tired of hearing our own voices, so we brought in our first guest! May 17, 2023

For episode 8 we decided to change things up as we bring in our first guest! Bailey Wolfe joins us as we once again leave our fate to the dice and end up landing on Kimi Ni Todoke, a shojo romance anime. Will Nick be eatin good this week? Can Dan and Marcus stomach it? Does this cozy romance please Bailey's palate? Only one way to find out!

If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe for future episodes every Wednesday. Additionally, we'd appreciate you following the podcast on Twitter and Instagram @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: @MarcusRVO, Nick: @NickSpartz, and our gust Bailey: @BBWolfeVox.
Any questions or comments feel free to email us at TheAnimeBacklogPodcast@gmail.com

Music: "Kawaii Friends" by Alexander Lisenkov

Episode 7 - 86 (Eighty-Six): Or That Time Teenagers, Mecha, and Racial Genocide Had Entertainment Value. May 10, 2023

For lucky episode 7, Dan puts Nick and Marcus through war crimes and the purging of the majority of an entire race. One of Dan's favorites but will this translate to entertainment or suffering for our hosts?

If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe for future episodes every Wednesday. Additionally, we'd appreciate you following the podcast on Twitter and Instagram @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: @MarcusRVO, Nick: @NickSpartz. Any questions or comments feel free to email us at TheAnimeBacklogPodcast@gmail.com

Music: "Kawaii Friends" by Alexander Lisenkov

Episode 6 - K: Or That Time Marcus Made Us Watch A Show They Remember Fondly...For Some Reason May 03, 2023

For episode 6, Marcus has Dan and Nick watch that captured Marcus back in 2012, but it's been over a decade at this point, so who knows if it holds up? Will Dan and Nick view it with the same love as Marcus? Or will time prove unkind to this bit of nostalgia?

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: @MarcusRVO, Nick: @NickSpartz. Any questions or comments feel free to email us at TheAnimeBacklogPodcast@gmail.com

Music: "Kawaii Friends" by Alexander Lisenkov

Episode 5 - Monthly Girls' Nozaki-Kun: or That Time We Realized Tomoda Was Best Boy. Apr 25, 2023

For Episode 5, Nick is back in the host chair, giving a new assignment for Dan and Marcus. This time, Nick digs into his bag of Rom-Coms and brings out Monthly Girls' Nozaki-kun. After watching the full season 1, will Marcus and Dan think highly of the humor? Will the lack of relationship development kill their love for the show? And will anyone ever stop the terror of Fireworks-kun? If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe for future episodes every Wednesday. Additionally, we'd appreciate you following the podcast on Twitter and Instagram @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: @MarcusRVO, Nick: @NickSpartz. Any questions or comments feel free to email us at TheAnimeBacklogPodcast@gmail.com Music: "Kawaii Friends" by Alexander Lisenkov

Episode 4 - Domestic Girlfriend: Or that time the dice gods punished us for our hubris with trash Apr 19, 2023

For Episode 4, a bit of a twist on the normal episode format, where all three hosts nominated 5 shows each that none of Dan, Marcus or Nick had seen, along with 5 shows that are expected to be trash that none of the hosts have seen. Then, a D20 was rolled, and the result was, somehow, the crown jewel of expected trash in Domestic Girlfriend. Will any of our hosts even find the show enjoyable? Does it have any redeeming qualities? Is it actually peak trash? Find out in this over hour long breakdown of the show. If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe for future episodes every Wednesday. Additionally, we'd appreciate you following the podcast on Twitter and Instagram @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: @MarcusRVO, Nick: @NickSpartz. Any questions or comments feel free to email us at TheAnimeBacklogPodcast@gmail.com Music: "Kawaii Friends" by Alexander Lisenkov

Episode 3 - School-Live!: Or, that time Dan tried to pull a fast one over Marcus and Nick for maximum confusion and impact. Apr 12, 2023

For Episode 3, Dan employs a little bit of misdirection and skullduggery in assigning a show that is totally about cute girls doing cute things. Will these two be fooled and get sucked in by the mystery and tension? Or, will this taste of the first half of School-Live! be all they can stomach? 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: @MarcusRVO, Nick: @NickSpartz. Any questions or comments feel free to email us at TheAnimeBacklogPodcast@gmail.com Music: "Kawaii Friends" by Alexander Lisenkov

Episode 2 - Megalo Box: Or that time Marcus made us watch a character drama disguised as a sports anime with only occasional face punches Apr 05, 2023

For episode 2, Marcus makes Dan and Nick watch a full season of a show where people strap machinery to their backs for enhanced punches, but the real focus is the emotional baggage people strap to their backs. Will these weebs think Megalo Box is a knockout, or is it flat on the mat and down for the count?

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: @MarcusRVO, Nick: @NickSpartz. Any questions or comments feel free to email us at TheAnimeBacklogPodcast@gmail.com

Music: "Kawaii Friends" by Alexander Lisenkov

Episode 1 - Ya Boy Kongming: Or that time Nick made us watch a show about a 3 kingdoms Chinese tactician turned pop star manager! Mar 27, 2023

Making its magnificent debut is The Anime Backlog podcast! In episode 1, Nick has Dan and Marcus learn a thing or two about the music industry by watching the first 6 episodes of the anime "Ya Boy Kongming!" Will they think it tops the charts, or is Chiki Chiki Ban Ban a one hit wonder?

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: @MarcusRVO, Nick: @NickSpartz. Any questions or comments feel free to email us at TheAnimeBacklogPodcast@gmail.com

Music: "Kawaii Friends" by Alexander Lisenkov

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