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On this episode, Ty completely loses it as Rico locks in his number-one draft pick. We finally kick off the Anime Hands Tournament Draft, where the crew drafts 22 anime characters known for having the nastiest hands in anime history.
Tension is high, picks are stolen, and emotions run wild—including the moment someone snipes Baki right out from under Rico 😤.
Who drafted the strongest lineup?
Who reached?
And who fumbled their picks?
Tune in and join the draft madness.
In this episode, we sit down with the author behind Tourain to dive deep into the creative world of his storytelling. From the first spark of inspiration to the process of building his characters and universe, he shares what it really takes to bring a novel like Tourain to life. Whether you’re a writer, an anime and fantasy fan, or just love hearing how great stories are made, this conversation gives you a front-row seat to the mind of a creator shaping his own world.#podcast #discovery #author
The long-awaited Swordsman’s Battle Final Episode is HERE!!
It all comes down to Zoro vs. Kenpachi — CJ’s favorite versus Rico’s favorite, both sides bring crazy feats, battle-tested experience, and iconic moments as they break down who really stands at the top of anime swordsmanship.
CJ and Rico go back and forth comparing past opponents — Pica vs. Gerard — trying to decide who had the tougher mountain to climb on their journey to greatness.
Meanwhile Ty is in the corner doing anime math, Maal is weighing both sides, and together they reveal who they believe should walk away as the ultimate winner of the Swordsman’s Tournament.
Who takes the throne?
Tap in and find out. ⚔️👑🔥
The crew is back with a wild 4-team anime battle debate! We randomized 16 powerhouse characters from across the biggest battle shonen universes — Dragon Ball Z, Bleach, Naruto, Black Clover, One Punch Man, Solo Leveling, and more — and each host drafted their squad.
Now it’s time to decide: who built the strongest anime super-team?
CJ, Ty, Maal, and Rico go back and forth breaking down feats, abilities, scaling, and the craziest “what if” matchups you can imagine.
But things take a turn when one of Rico’s favorite characters gets taken, and he absolutely crashes out trying to defend his team.
Tap in and find out which host won the debate, who had the best strategy, and whose team is getting sent to the shadow realm!
The SWORDS-MAN BATTLE is BACK after 2 years!We jump right into the semifinals: Zoro vs Oden and Kenpachi vs Bojji. Ty, Rico, and CJ debate which two warriors move on to the FINALS!
Denji’s heartbreak, Reze’s betrayal, and MAPPA’s craziest animation yet — we break down Chainsaw Man: The Movie – Reze Arc! From the emotional ending to that wild serial-killer twist, we’re talking MVP fights, music, and whether this movie really topped Demon Slayer. Chainsaw Man just hit 100% on Rotten Tomatoes and we’re diving into Reze vs Bakugo, MAPPA vs Ufotable, and why Denji didn’t get the closure he deserved.
The crew breaks down the Dandadan Season 2 finale, Chainsaw Man movie, and the return of One Punch Man Season 3. Then we dive into My Hero Academia Season 7 — from Bakugo vs All For One to the emotional Meta All Might vs All For One battle that shook the fandom.To wrap things up, we close with our heated Team A vs Team B vs Team C vs Team D anime face-off! Who’s taking the crown this week? 👑#animepodcast #onepiece #myheroacademia #dandadan #chainsawman #onepunchman
CJ takes the wheel this week and throws some heavy-hitting topics at the crew! First up, he challenges Rico: where would you rank Kite from Hunter x Hunter if he joined the Phantom Troupe?
Then the debate gets heated as CJ and Rico go back and forth on which DBZ move would be the most destructive power a human could inherit — Destructo Disc or Kamehameha?The conversation doesn’t stop there. CJ raises the question that stumps everyone: who are the strongest Naruto characters without being a Hokage, Uchiha, or Senju? Finally, the crew wraps up with a breakdown of One Piece episode 1144, including Rico’s fresh takes on Gear 5 and what it means going forward.
Tune in for debates, laughs, and some of the spiciest anime hot takes yet!
The Infinity Castle movie just dropped—and we’re diving into all of it. From Akaza’s emotional redemption, Shinobu’s heartbreaking fight with Doma, and Zenitsu unlocking new heights, Part 1 is already one of Demon Slayer’s most intense arcs.But we’re not stopping there 👀. We also debate:⚔️ Which sacrifice had the biggest impact—Captain Erwin (AOT), Askeladd (Vinland Saga), Ubuyashiki (Demon Slayer), Stars & Stripes (MHA), or David Martinez (Cyberpunk Edgerunners)?😭 Who has the saddest backstory in Demon Slayer?💥 Should the Hashira have been mad at Ubuyashiki’s plan to trap Muzan?👊 Does Tanjiro really hold up as a main character compared to other shonen MCs?🤣 And yes, we even break down why Tanjiro’s infamous headbutt failed him this time.This episode blends Infinity Castle analysis + hot anime debates that will ruffle feathers and spark conversation.👉 What’s your take: who had the greatest sacrifice in anime history? Drop it in the comments/reviews!#mhacommunity #mha #myheroacademia #anime
This week, Rico and Ty dive into the brand-new Jujutsu Kaisen sequel, JJK Modulo. They break down where the story picks up after the Culling Game, what’s exciting about the new characters, and which unanswered questions from the original series could finally get addressed. Ty also teases talk of another possible sequel, leading to bold predictions about where the franchise could go next.From there, the guys jump into One Piece chapter 1160, where Oda is no longer teasing—God Valley is finally on the table. Rico and Ty connect the lore pieces, debate Dragon’s stock rising after years of inactivity, and discuss why Ty is questioning Garp’s morality in this latest arc.
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