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This week, we’re diving into the hilarious and action-packed world of Mashle: Magic and Muscles. It delivers a magical mix of parody, comedy, and action as it pokes fun at several shows while building a surprisingly solid storyline. Sprinkle in some great music and art to top it off, and this series guarantees a fun ride that's perfect for both seasoned anime fans and newcomers to the genre. Next Week's Pick: Mashle: Magic and Muscles (Season 2) If you enjoyed Season 1, you won’t want to miss our coverage of Season 2 next week! Have you already watched Mashle: Magic and Muscles Season 2 or any of our previous picks? We’d love to hear your thoughts and see your recommendations for future features. Submit them here. Deals for You We’ve rounded up some great deals to make your anime experience even better:Crunchyroll Merch Discount: Save 15% on your first order. Shop here.Crunchyroll Streaming Offer: Start your free trial and stream your favorite anime here. Treat yourself (or someone you love) this Valentine’s with a box of Japanese snacks packed with sweet chocolates and unique goodies! Use code FEATUREDANIME for $5 off your first box. Don’t miss out and grab yours now: TokyoTreat. Looking for Merch? We’ve got you covered:Main StoreAlternative Shop Support the Podcast Love what we do? Join our Patreon community to access ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more. Support us on Patreon. Stay Connected We’d love for you to be part of the conversation. Find us here:Contact UsAnime List: View our list on MyAnimeList.Twitch: Join us live Mondays at 10 PM EST on Twitch.Email: info@featuredanimepodcast.comTwitter: @ThoseAnimeGuysFacebook: Featured Anime PodcastDiscord: Join our Discord Anime Info and RatingsProducers: Aniplex, Asatsu DK, Shueisha, INSPION EdgeStudio: A-1 PicturesAired: April 2023 - July 2023Genres: Action, Comedy, Fantasy, Parody, ShounenSource: MangaEpisodes: 12 Our Scores:Jack: 9/10Rick: 7/10

This week, we’re exploring a dark comedy with a unique take on the classic Truck-kun trope. Instead of transporting someone unwillingly, it brings over someone wishing to leave their current life. Our main character actively seeks death in this new world but ends up surviving against all odds at every turn. This twist on the usual formula offers a fresh perspective, but it’s important to note that the show deals heavily with themes of suicide, making it a thoughtful yet challenging watch.Important:If you or someone you know is struggling, please seek help. U.S. Hotline: Dial 988 for immediate support. International Help: Visit IASP’s website for resources local to you.Next Week’s Pick: Heart no Kuni no Alice: Wonderful Wonder WorldHave you watched Immoral Guild or any of our previous picks? We’d love to hear your thoughts and suggestions for future anime. Submit your recommendations here.Deals for Anime Fans:Crunchyroll Merch Discount: Get 15% off your first order here.Crunchyroll Streaming: Start your free trial now.TokyoTreat Box: Use code FEATUREDANIME for $5 off TokyoTreat.Anime Merch Stores:Looking for more anime-related items? Check out our stores:Main StoreAlternative ShopSupport the Podcast:Enjoy what we do? Help us keep the podcast going by joining our Patreon community. Get ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more.Stay Connected:Contact Us: Got a question or suggestion? Reach out to us anytime on our Contact Us page.MyAnimeList: Explore all the anime we’ve reviewed on our MyAnimeList.Twitch: Live Mondays at 10 PM EST on twitch.tv/featuredanimepodcast.Email: info@featuredanimepodcast.comTwitter: @ThoseAnimeGuysFacebook: Featured Anime PodcastDiscord: Join the chat.Anime Details and Ratings:Producers: Movic, AT-X, Magic Capsule, BS11, KadokawaStudio: AtelierPontdarcAired: July 2024 – September 2024Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, ParodyEpisodes: 12Source: Web MangaOur Scores:Jack's Score: 8/10Rick's Score: 6/10

This week we dive into Tsukimichi: Moonlit Fantasy Season 2 and we spent most of the time talking about the teaching arc like why that first “demo” bout with Shiki was about earning respect and not scaring off the students, whether Makoto’s class were troublemakers or just talented misfits, and how that whole school stretches into bigger geopolitical plot points; we also pulled in manga-only context that patched the anime’s fuzzy bits, like humans getting language as a goddess “gift” so it helped explain why he thought he couldn't speak it. From there we spiral into some of the lore, contract power-scaling, and how those Demiplane critters are basically demon-lord tier. We argued pacing vs. payoff on the academy and merchant-guild threads, questioned the handling of Hibiki’s spirit-beast armor without much on-screen context, and leaned on chats live notes to connect how the classroom stuff sets up the wider moves happening off camera.About the anime:Season 2 picks up right where Season 1 left off, with Makoto heading to Rotsgard Academy and then he reluctantly takes a teaching job more so that he can open a store in the city forcing him to juggle that and the Kuzunoha Company while also quietly growing the Demiplane into a functioning society. The goddess’s chosen heroes, Hibiki and Tomoki, also step into the spotlight this season, with their ideals clashing with Makoto’s hands-off approach as campus lessons spill into citywide incidents and merchant/noble scheming. The plot weaves through academy lectures, the Rembrandt family, and rising human-demon tensions, and sprinkled with character growth and fights that are nudging the whole world toward a larger political and spiritual showdown that even the goddess can’t ignore.Next Week's Pick: "Arcane"Have you had the chance to watch Tsukimichi: Moonlit Fantasy Season 2 or any of our previous selections? We’d love to hear your thoughts and recommendations for future picks!Deals for You:Supporting your anime binge sessions is what we do best! Here are some exclusive deals that’ll make your anime-watching experience even better.Crunchyroll Affiliate Offers: Get 15% off your first anime merch order here. Stream your favorite anime with Crunchyroll. Start Your Free TrialTokyoTreat Special: Use code "FEATUREDANIME" for $5 off your first box through this TokyoTreat link.Looking for some podcast merch? We’ve got you covered: Main Store Alternative ShopSupport Our PodcastLove what we do? Support the podcast through Patreon! You can get access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more.Support us on PatreonStay Connected With UsDon’t miss out on our latest episodes or discussions! Join us across our social channels and be part of the community: Contact Us Anime List: Check out our anime list on MyAnimeList. Twitch: Watch us live on twitch.tv/featuredanimepodcast Email: info@featuredanimepodcast.com X (Twitter): @ThoseAnimeGuys Facebook: Featured Anime Podcast Discord: Join our DiscordAnime Info and Our Ratings: Producers: AlphaPolis, TOKYO MX, MBS, BS NTV, AT-X, Medialink, A-Sketch Studio: J.C.STAFF Source: Light Novel Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Isekai, Comedy, Drama Aired: January 2024 - June 2024 Number of Episodes: 25Our Scores: Jack’s Score: 9 / 10 Rick’s Score: 10 / 10

This week we talk about Tsukimichi: Moonlit Fantasy S1 which was Jeb’s pick. We talk about how Makoto gets pulled to another world, but then instantly gets rejected by a vain goddess for being “ugly”. From there he builds his own life and founds the Kuzunoha company coupled with a hidden demi-plane for demihumans, and contracts with Tomoe and Mio while butting heads with human society mostly on ideology. Jack contrasts manga vs. anime (the “ugly” bit hits both worlds) and floats a theory that Makoto’s magic pressure warps how humans see him; and the two other “pretty” heroes exist mostly as goddess eye-candy. We also touch on several other aspects like archery, his element quirks and the Level-1-forever gag vs. why he won’t fake it.About the anime:Tsukimichi: Moonlit Fantasy follows Makoto Misumi,a highschool student that gets sent to a fantasy world by the moon god Tsukuyomi due to a contract his parents had, only to be rejected by the resident Goddess of the world he was going to for being “ugly.” As a result he is stripped of the “Hero” title before his adventure even begins. Makoto is forced to carve out his own path, quickly amassing power and allies: the dragon Tomoe and the calamity-spider Mio. He also makes the Kuzunoha Company, builds a hidden demiplane where demi-humans can thrive, and clashes with huyman society and the goddess.Next Week's Pick: "Tsukimichi: Moonlit Fantasy Season 2"Have you had the chance to watch Tsukimichi: Moonlit Fantasy Season 1 or any of our previous selections? We’d love to hear your thoughts and recommendations for future picks!Deals for You:Supporting your anime binge sessions is what we do best! Here are some exclusive deals that’ll make your anime-watching experience even better.Crunchyroll Affiliate Offers:Get 15% off your first anime merch order here.Stream your favorite anime with Crunchyroll. Start Your Free TrialTokyoTreat Special:Use code "FEATUREDANIME" for $5 off your first box through this TokyoTreat link.Looking for some podcast merch? We’ve got you covered:Main StoreAlternative ShopSupport Our PodcastLove what we do? Support the podcast through Patreon! You can get access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more.Support us on PatreonStay Connected With UsDon’t miss out on our latest episodes or discussions! Join us across our social channels and be part of the community:Contact UsAnime List: Check out our anime list on MyAnimeList.Twitch: Watch us live on twitch.tv/featuredanimepodcastEmail: info@featuredanimepodcast.comX (Twitter): @ThoseAnimeGuysFacebook: Featured Anime PodcastDiscord: Join our DiscordAnime Info and Our Ratings:Producers: AlphaPolis, AQUA ARIS, NetEase, Nippon Television Network, Tokyo MX, Medicos Entertainment, Nichion, A-Sketch, DMM pictures, BS NTVStudio: C2CSource: Light NovelGenres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Isekai, ComedyAired: July 2021 - September 2021Number of Episodes: 12Our Scores:Jack’s Score: 9 / 10Rick’s Score: 9 / 10

In this episode we dive into The Unwanted Undead Adventurer. We dig into the world building which was solid in its own right and the fact that they have an in-story researcher helps explain everything naturally, plus the power mix that the MC uses along with the weird biology bits like one drop of blood apparently goes a long way help to tie it all in and explain some of the other mechanics as well. However the early sprint with minimal explanation of the overall time line does hinder it a bit as it does not really give you much in the way of the overall progression. Plus there were a few dangling threads that bugged us luckily there is a Season 2 confirmed.About the anime:Rentt is an unlucky veteran adventurer who dies after running into a dragon(?) in the Labyrinth of the Moon’s Reflection which is supposed to be a low level (or easy if you will) dungeon and then revives as a skeleton. He learns that defeating monsters fuels his “existential” evolution, letting him climb undead forms toward his goal of becoming human again or as close to it as possible. With the help of his friend and scholar mage Lorraine, he is able to conceal his identity and starts off as a rookie adventurer again and begins to climb the ranks to his ultimate goal and life long pursuit of being a mithril ranked adventurer.Next Week's Pick: "Tsukimichi: Moonlit Fantasy"Have you had the chance to watch The Undead Unwanted Adventurer or any of our previous selections? We’d love to hear your thoughts and recommendations for future picks!Deals for You:Supporting your anime binge sessions is what we do best! Here are some exclusive deals that’ll make your anime-watching experience even better.Crunchyroll Affiliate Offers:Get 15% off your first anime merch order here.Stream your favorite anime with Crunchyroll. Start Your Free TrialTokyoTreat Special: Use code "FEATUREDANIME" for $5 off your first box through this TokyoTreat link.Looking for some podcast merch? We’ve got you covered:Main StoreAlternative ShopSupport Our PodcastLove what we do? Support the podcast through Patreon! You can get access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more.Support us on PatreonStay Connected With UsDon’t miss out on our latest episodes or discussions! Join us across our social channels and be part of the community:Contact UsAnime List: Check out our anime list on MyAnimeList.Twitch: Watch us live on twitch.tv/featuredanimepodcastEmail: info@featuredanimepodcast.comX (Twitter): @ThoseAnimeGuysFacebook: Featured Anime PodcastDiscord: Join our DiscordAnime Info and Our Ratings:Producers: SMarvelous Entertainment, Pony Canyon, Hakuhodo DY Music & Pictures, Docomo Anime Store, Overlap, Natsume AtariStudio: CONNECTSource: Light NovelGenres: Action, Adventure, FantasyAired: January 2024 - March 2024Number of Episodes: 12Our Scores:Jack’s Score: 9 / 10Rick’s Score: 9 / 10

This week we talk about Chivalry of a Failed Knight and talked about the vibe of the anime and not so much the plot. One of the main points that we touch on is that the main couple actually communicates. We also talk about the main character Ikki and how he makes his own style because no one would train him, and he has a skill that is basically a burst mode that hits hard and then floors him right after. We even argued about chivalry and finally landed on yes, Ikki also sets boundaries and is willing to help people with no strings attached. One thing though is that the pacing bugged us with what seemed like jumps between episodes or ground work laid out but it also felt like there were whole sections just left out. All in all it was an entertaining show and is worth the watch. Set in a modern world where a small number of humans possess the ability to manipulate their souls into powerful weapons, these individuals are known as "Blazers." and the main story follows Ikki, the so-called “Worst One” at Hagun Academy due to his low magic. His life gets upended when he encounters Stella Vermillion, an A-Ranked Blazer and a princess, in a compromising situation in their shared dorm room. After some shenanigans the two push each other to grow while training for the Seven Stars Sword Art Festival, a national tournament that crowns the strongest student knight. The show blends tournament arcs, romance, light comedy, school politics, clean fights and a straight-shooting main couple that actually communicates most of the time. Next Week's Pick: "The Undead Unwanted Adventurer" Have you had the chance to watch Chivalry of a Failed Knight or any of our previous selections? We’d love to hear your thoughts and recommendations for future picks! Deals for You: Supporting your anime binge sessions is what we do best! Here are some exclusive deals that’ll make your anime-watching experience even better. Crunchyroll Affiliate Offers: Get 15% off your first anime merch order here. Stream your favorite anime with Crunchyroll. Start Your Free Trial TokyoTreat Special: Use code "FEATUREDANIME" for $5 off your first box through this TokyoTreat link. Looking for some podcast merch? We’ve got you covered: Main Store Alternative Shop Support Our Podcast Love what we do? Support the podcast through Patreon! You can get access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more. Support us on Patreon Stay Connected With Us Don’t miss out on our latest episodes or discussions! Join us across our social channels and be part of the community: Contact Us Anime List: Check out our anime list on MyAnimeList. Twitch: Watch us live on twitch.tv/featuredanimepodcast Email: info@featuredanimepodcast.com X (Twitter): @ThoseAnimeGuys Facebook: Featured Anime Podcast Discord: Join our Discord Anime Info and Our Ratings: Producers: SB Creative, GA Bunko, Kadokawa, FlyingDog, AT-X, Tokyo MX, BS11 Studio: SILVER LINK. × Nexus Source: Light Novel Genres: Action, Fantasy, Romance, School, Ecchi Aired: October 2015 - December 2015 Number of Episodes: 12 Our Scores: Jack’s Score: 8 / 10 Rick’s Score: 8 / 10

This week we talk about how Power-Rangers-meets-isekai in The Red Ranger Becomes an Adventurer in Another World, where the MC Togo “dies” but wakes in a fantasy world, we laugh about the stat sheet and how his lists punch and kick separately and some subtle gags and the classic Power Ranger trope where enemies randomly explode on defeat. We note a teased “silver” ranger, bandage/bond visual puns like “adhesion squad” and “bond breakers” with a late-season tone shift that suddenly goes dark.The Red Ranger Becomes an Adventurer in Another World mashes heroics and isekai comedy. Togo, the red leader of the Kizuna Five, dies(?) during a last stand against his nemesis and wakes up in a fantasy world where magic users can’t make sense of his techy ranger gear. In the new world he keeps doing hero work as Kizuna Red, while he eventually teams up with the headstrong mage Yihdra Arvoln, princess Teltina, and knightly bodyguard Lowji to take on the forces of “evil”.Next Week's Pick: "Chivalry of a Failed Knight"Have you had the chance to watch Red Ranger becomes an adventure in another world or any of our previous selections? We’d love to hear your thoughts and recommendations for future picks!Check out CJ’s PodcastAnime AnonymousDeals for You:Supporting your anime binge sessions is what we do best! Here are some exclusive deals that’ll make your anime-watching experience even better.Crunchyroll Affiliate Offers: Get 15% off your first anime merch order here. Stream your favorite anime with Crunchyroll. Start Your Free TrialTokyoTreat Special: Use code "FEATUREDANIME" for $5 off your first box through this TokyoTreat link.Looking for some podcast merch? We’ve got you covered: Main Store Alternative ShopSupport Our PodcastLove what we do? Support the podcast through Patreon! You can get access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more.Support us on PatreonStay Connected With UsDon’t miss out on our latest episodes or discussions! Join us across our social channels and be part of the community: Contact Us Anime List: Check out our anime list on MyAnimeList. Twitch: Watch us live on twitch.tv/featuredanimepodcast Email: info@featuredanimepodcast.com X (Twitter): @ThoseAnimeGuys Facebook: Featured Anime Podcast Discord: Join our DiscordAnime Info and Our Ratings: Producers: Square Enix, Nippon Columbia, AT-X, Tokyo MX, SUN TV, BS11, TV Aichi, KBS Kyoto Studio: Satelight Source: Manga Genres: Comedy, Isekai, Action, Fantasy Aired: January 2025 - March 2025 Number of Episodes: 12Our Scores: Jack’s Score: 8 / 10 Rick’s Score: 8 / 10

Lycoris Recoil takes place in Tokyo, and follows elite teen agents “Lycoris,” raised by the secret government agency called Direct Attack (DA) whos job is to quietly prevent crime and terrorism. Takina, one of the Main Characters, is given a disciplinary transfer and is forced to be partners with the cheerful prodigy Chisato at front company café LycoReco. This show is a blend of stylish gunfights and cozy café jobs with a dash of found-family vibes while the pair also tries to foil the anarchist Majima and uncover secrets of those close to them.Another solo-hosted this week for Jack but Rick should be back next time and we dove into Lycoris Recoil as recommended by CJ. We talk through why the show works moment-to-moment from stylish gunfights and cozy café vibes, to the sunshine-gremlin Chisato, rubber bullets, bullet-dodging “reads”, and bouncing off mission-first Takina all while Majima stirs chaos and the Alan Institute teases a bigger conspiracy. And then Jack starts to get hung up about the gaps like judge-jury-executioner teens, “safest city” cover-ups waved away, retirement rules never explained, Alan’s motives barely sketched. It’s got great chemistry, crisp action, and worldbuilding that would be great for a longer run or second season but as a single cour short season it feels thin and rushed. It is a fun, easy watch if you don’t poke the plot. So it is one that you should skip if plot holes drive you nuts.Next Week's Pick: "Red Ranger becomes an adventure in another world"Have you had the chance to watch Lycoris Recoil or any of our previous selections? We’d love to hear your thoughts and recommendations for future picks!Check out CJ’s PodcastAnime AnonymousDeals for You:Supporting your anime binge sessions is what we do best! Here are some exclusive deals that’ll make your anime-watching experience even better.Crunchyroll Affiliate Offers: Get 15% off your first anime merch order here. Stream your favorite anime with Crunchyroll. Start Your Free TrialTokyoTreat Special: Use code "FEATUREDANIME" for $5 off your first box through this TokyoTreat link.Looking for some podcast merch? We’ve got you covered: Main Store Alternative ShopSupport Our PodcastLove what we do? Support the podcast through Patreon! You can get access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more.Support us on PatreonStay Connected With UsDon’t miss out on our latest episodes or discussions! Join us across our social channels and be part of the community: Contact Us Anime List: Check out our anime list on MyAnimeList. Twitch: Watch us live on twitch.tv/featuredanimepodcast Email: info@featuredanimepodcast.com X (Twitter): @ThoseAnimeGuys Facebook: Featured Anime Podcast Discord: Join our DiscordAnime Info and Our Ratings: Producers: Aniplex, ABC Animation, BS11, Spider Lily Studio: A-1 Pictures Source: Original Genres: Action, Slice of Life Aired: July 2022 - September 2022 Number of Episodes: 13Our Scores: Jack’s Score: 6 / 10

See You Tomorrow at the Food Court follows two high school girls, who look like total opposites, meet up everyday after class at the mall food court on their way home to just talk about life while they eat whatever catches their eyes. Wada is seen as a quiet, perfect honor student but in reality she’s actually a gacha game diehard with zero chill when it comes to her favorite SSR. Yamamoto has the look of a flashy gyaru type but in reality she’s thoughtful, grounded, and way more studious than people think. Every episode drops into a handful of mini-stories about whatever chaos Wada brings that day, while Yamamoto keeps her friend tethered.This week is another solo episode with Jack but Rick did send him some notes and his score. It was also a recommendation from Major Montana. The show in general for Jack was solid and was easy to watch in the sense that it was easy to get through. It was not a heavy show but rather it was something that literally took you in the day in the life of 2 friends who meet up everyday. This is not something that you closely have to watch or pay attention to but it does help as there is a little bit of a narrative for it but it also is not hard to just pick up at any point in time for it. Honestly if you are looking for something that is an easy watch that is not heavy and is a cute show that has some shenanigans in it then this is for you but if you are looking for something deeper with character development then this is not for you.Next Week's Pick: "Lycoris Recoil"Have you had the chance to watch See You Tomorrow at the Food Court or any of our previous selections? We’d love to hear your thoughts and recommendations for future picks!Deals for You:Supporting your anime binge sessions is what we do best! Here are some exclusive deals that’ll make your anime-watching experience even better.Crunchyroll Affiliate Offers:Get 15% off your first anime merch order here.Stream your favorite anime with Crunchyroll. Start Your Free TrialTokyoTreat Special: Use code "FEATUREDANIME" for $5 off your first box through this TokyoTreat link.Looking for some podcast merch? We’ve got you covered:Main StoreAlternative ShopSupport Our PodcastLove what we do? Support the podcast through Patreon! You can get access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more.Support us on PatreonStay Connected With UsDon’t miss out on our latest episodes or discussions! Join us across our social channels and be part of the community:Contact UsAnime List: Check out our anime list on MyAnimeList.Twitch: Watch us live on twitch.tv/featuredanimepodcastEmail: info@featuredanimepodcast.comX (Twitter): @ThoseAnimeGuysFacebook: Featured Anime PodcastDiscord: Join our DiscordAnime Info and Our Ratings:Producers: KADOKAWA, Magic Capsule, TOY’S FACTORY, Tokyo MX, KBS Kyoto, SUN TV, TV Aichi, BS NTV, AT-XStudio: Atelier PontdarcSource: MangaGenres: Slice of Life, Comedy, DramaAired: June 2025 - August 2025Number of Episodes: 6Our Scores:Jack’s Score: 8 / 10Rick’s Score: 6 / 10

Angel Beats! is set in a high-school-like afterlife where teens who suffered in life are given a chance to work through their regrets before moving on. Otonashi, our MC, wakes up without memories and is pulled into the rebel group called the Afterlife Battlefront ( or SSS), which is a student militia led by Yuri that “rebels” against an unseen God, often clashing with the quiet and formidable student council president Kanade “Angel.” This is a brisk blend of slapstick raids, coupled with a couple of concert set-pieces by the in-story band Girls Dead Monster, followed up with gut-punch drama about purpose, grief, and letting go. In a nut shell this is aiming to tickle the funny bone while hitting them feels.This week it is a solo week for Jack and he jumped into Angel Beats at Goose’s recommendation and at first it looks like it would be mostly a slapstick school chaos comedy but with a twist on it in that everyone is in the afterlife just in limbo and they all have regrets that keep them from moving on. He dug into how the gags flip into gut punches, how the backstory reveals help reshape the goals of the MC and what he wants to try and do. And how Girls Dead Monster is used as the emotional trigger. He also unpacked the worldbuilding quirks, the simulation versus afterlife hints, along with some of the unexplained mechanics like crafting gear from dirt, and how a 13 episode run compresses the late game. Ultimately it has strong art and music, compelling character development, the runtime and end game left something to be desired.Next Week's Pick: "See You Tomorrow at the Food Court"Have you had the chance to watch Angel Beats\! or any of our previous selections? We’d love to hear your thoughts and recommendations for future picks\!Deals for You:Supporting your anime binge sessions is what we do best\! Here are some exclusive deals that’ll make your anime-watching experience even better.Crunchyroll Affiliate Offers:Get 15% off your first anime merch order here.Stream your favorite anime with Crunchyroll. Start Your Free TrialTokyoTreat Special: Use code "FEATUREDANIME" for $5 off your first box through this TokyoTreat link.Looking for some podcast merch? We’ve got you covered:Main StoreAlternative ShopSupport Our PodcastLove what we do? Support the podcast through Patreon! You can get access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more.Support us on PatreonStay Connected With UsDon’t miss out on our latest episodes or discussions\! Join us across our social channels and be part of the community:Contact UsAnime List: Check out our anime list on MyAnimeList.Twitch: Watch us live on twitch.tv/featuredanimepodcastEmail: info@featuredanimepodcast.comX (Twitter): @ThoseAnimeGuysFacebook: Featured Anime PodcastDiscord: Join our DiscordAnime Info and Our Ratings:Producers: Aniplex, Dentsu, Mainichi Broadcasting System, CBC Television, Movic, Visual Arts / Key, ASCII Media WorksStudio: P.A. WorksSource: OriginalGenres: Action, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Supernatural, SchoolAired: April 2010 - June 2010Number Of Episodes: 13Our Scores:Jack’s Score: 7 / 10

We jumped into Love Flops at the recommendation of Jeb and at first we thought it was going to just be a standard harem show with some comedy which was true for the first half of the series but then it takes a hard pivot to VR Escapism because of grief coupled with AI trying to “learn love.” We talked about the intentional time leaps as well as how time passed vs how it appeared to have passed, and how each girl basically feels like they used a different “training dataset” for what love might look like.Next Week's Pick: "Angel Beats"Have you had the chance to watch Love Flops or any of our previous selections? We’d love to hear your thoughts and recommendations for future picks!Deals for You:Supporting your anime binge sessions is what we do best! Here are some exclusive deals that’ll make your anime-watching experience even better.Crunchyroll Affiliate Offers:Get 15% off your first anime merch order here.Stream your favorite anime with Crunchyroll. Start Your Free TrialTokyoTreat Special: Use code "FEATUREDANIME" for $5 off your first box through this TokyoTreat link.Looking for some podcast merch? We’ve got you covered:Main StoreAlternative ShopSupport Our PodcastLove what we do? Support the podcast through Patreon! You can get access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more.Support us on PatreonStay Connected With UsDon’t miss out on our latest episodes or discussions! Join us across our social channels and be part of the community:Contact UsAnime List: Check out our anime list on MyAnimeList.Twitch: Watch us live on twitch.tv/featuredanimepodcastEmail: info@featuredanimepodcast.comX (Twitter): @ThoseAnimeGuysFacebook: Featured Anime PodcastDiscord: Join our DiscordAnime Info and Our Ratings: Producers: Kadokawa, AT-X, Tokyo MX, KBS Kyoto, SUN TV, BS11Studio: PassioneSource: OriginalGenres: Harem, Romance, Comedy, Sci-fi, EcchiAired: October 2022 - December 2022Number Of Episodes: 12Our Scores: Jack’s Score: 7 / 10 Rick’s Score: 9 / 10

“Am I Actually the Strongest?” follows Haruto, a 30-something shut-in that gets reincarnated with an absurd power that always reads “level 2, no element,” so as a baby he gets ditched in a forest who then is adopted almost immediately. When that happens he decides it is best to hide who he is so that he can  chase the quietest life possible  but instead he becomes the hero of justice. He is forced to keep up appearances to keep his little sister Char from outing him to his parents and he also gets mistaken for being a demon lord as well by demons thanks to his overwhelming aura, he also solves problems with ancient magic where is the limit is literally his imagination, so he makes literal clones, surveillance, and even jury-rigged internet back to his old world. The show leans hard on familiar OP-isekai tropes and comedy, with bits like a giant golem’s sudden confession, but under uses the goddess that plays little more than an info dump. Pacing is lightning fast across just 12 episodes, fun to binge but so quickly that Jack rewatched the ending wondering if he missed something. Character growth is minimal, and a lot is fed to you on a silver platter, making it an easy “junk-food” watch. Overall this is a light, funny palette cleanser that’s enjoyable but shallow as it has a thin story and unresolved plot.Next Week's Pick: "Love Flops"Have you had the chance to watch The Executioner and Her Way of Life or any of our previous selections? We’d love to hear your thoughts and recommendations for future picks!Deals for You:Supporting your anime binge sessions is what we do best! Here are some exclusive deals that’ll make your anime-watching experience even better.Crunchyroll Affiliate Offers:Get 15% off your first anime merch order here.Stream your favorite anime with Crunchyroll. Start Your Free TrialTokyoTreat Special: Use code "FEATUREDANIME" for $5 off your first box through this TokyoTreat link.Looking for some podcast merch? We’ve got you covered:Main StoreAlternative ShopSupport Our PodcastLove what we do? Support the podcast through Patreon! You can get access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more.Support us on PatreonStay Connected With UsDon’t miss out on our latest episodes or discussions! Join us across our social channels and be part of the community:Contact UsAnime List: Check out our anime list on MyAnimeList.Twitch: Watch us live on twitch.tv/featuredanimepodcastEmail: info@featuredanimepodcast.comX (Twitter): @ThoseAnimeGuysFacebook: Featured Anime PodcastDiscord: Join our DiscordAnime Info and Our Ratings: Producers: Kodansha, DAX Production, Avex Pictures, ABC Animation, MAGNETStudio: Staple EntertainmentSource: Light NovelGenres: Isekai, Fantasy, Adventure, ComedyAired: July 2023 - October 2023Number Of Episodes: 12Our Scores: Jack’s Score: 5 / 10Rick’s Score: 7 / 10

The Executioner and Her Way of Life is an interesting take on the Isekai genre. And while it starts out like a number of other ones. Where someone is summoned to another world and thus their journey begins. However in this world people are summoned all the time and always from Japan. And that is what truly sets this apart is that they are not summoned to that world for a noble reason and you get to see the side after the effects of that and how that world has changed from the summoning of people to their world . Which made this show great for us. Not only does it take that approach but it also does its own take on magic and time travel. And this one was honestly one that we enjoyed. The character development is solid and the story made us wish that there was a second season.Next Week's Pick: "Am I Actually The Strongest"Have you had the chance to watch The Executioner and Her Way of Life or any of our previous selections? We’d love to hear your thoughts and recommendations for future picks!Deals for You:Supporting your anime binge sessions is what we do best! Here are some exclusive deals that’ll make your anime-watching experience even better.Crunchyroll Affiliate Offers:Get 15% off your first anime merch order here.Stream your favorite anime with Crunchyroll. Start Your Free TrialTokyoTreat Special: Use code "FEATUREDANIME" for $5 off your first box through this TokyoTreat link.Looking for some podcast merch? We’ve got you covered:Main StoreAlternative ShopSupport Our PodcastLove what we do? Support the podcast through Patreon! You can get access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more.Support us on PatreonStay Connected With UsDon’t miss out on our latest episodes or discussions! Join us across our social channels and be part of the community:Contact UsAnime List: Check out our anime list on MyAnimeList.Twitch: Watch us live on twitch.tv/featuredanimepodcastEmail: info@featuredanimepodcast.comX (Twitter): @ThoseAnimeGuysFacebook: Featured Anime PodcastDiscord: Join our DiscordAnime Info and Our Ratings: Producers: EGG FIRM, SB Creative (GA Bunko), Warner Bros. Japan, Hakuhodo DY Music & Pictures, CREEK & RIVER, Tokyo MX, BS11, AT-X, ABEMAStudio: J.C.STAFFSource: Light NovelGenres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Isekai, YuriAired: April 2022 - June 2022Number Of Episodes: 12Our Scores: Jack’s Score: 8 / 10 Rick’s Score: 8 / 10

This week we are talking about Aharen is Indecipherable Season 2. And picks up right where Season 1 leaves off, with Raido and Aharen officially a couple heading into their second year of high school. And it keeps the same slow-burn romance but then things start to open up with new faces and they also give more time to the side characters that also shed some light on Aharen's past. The show mainly stays on point but they started to pick up pace and started to time skip to cap it all off with a major time skip to land an “actual ending”.Next Week's Pick: "The Executioner and Her Way of Life"Have you had the chance to watch Aharen is Indecipherable Season 2 or any of our previous selections? We’d love to hear your thoughts and recommendations for future picks!Deals for You:Supporting your anime binge sessions is what we do best! Here are some exclusive deals that’ll make your anime-watching experience even better.Crunchyroll Affiliate Offers:Get 15% off your first anime merch order here.Stream your favorite anime with Crunchyroll. Start Your Free TrialTokyoTreat Special: Use code "FEATUREDANIME" for $5 off your first box through this TokyoTreat link.Looking for some podcast merch? We’ve got you covered:Main StoreAlternative ShopSupport Our PodcastLove what we do? Support the podcast through Patreon! You can get access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more.Support us on PatreonStay Connected With UsDon’t miss out on our latest episodes or discussions! Join us across our social channels and be part of the community:Contact UsAnime List: Check out our anime list on MyAnimeList.Twitch: Watch us live on twitch.tv/featuredanimepodcastEmail: info@featuredanimepodcast.comX (Twitter): @ThoseAnimeGuysFacebook: Featured Anime PodcastDiscord: Join our DiscordAnime Info and Our Ratings: Producers: Bilibili, Shueisha, AT-XStudio: Felix FilmSource: MangaGenres: Romance, Comedy, Slice of Life, SchoolAired: April 2025 - June 2025Number Of Episodes: 12Our Scores: Jack’s Score: 4 / 10 Rick’s Score: 5 / 10

This week we are talking about Aharen is Indecipherable Season 1 as recommended by Jeb. And it is a show that is certainly a slow burn to say the least. And by that we mean if you go by the 3 episode rule for anime then you will certainly pass this one by as it takes about 5 episodes to really grab you. That is not to say that those first few episodes are not entertaining in their own way, just that they are not enough to grab you so that you watch the whole season. But once you get past that you do find the series enjoyable but even still in the podcast we can’t help but get off track and go off on some tangents mainly because the show while it did have content it just was not very wide or deep. It was all very surface level.Next Week's Pick: "Aharen is Indecipherable Season 2"Have you had the chance to watch Aharen is Indecipherable Season 1 or any of our previous selections? We’d love to hear your thoughts and recommendations for future picks!Deals for You:Supporting your anime binge sessions is what we do best! Here are some exclusive deals that’ll make your anime-watching experience even better.Crunchyroll Affiliate Offers:Get 15% off your first anime merch order here.Stream your favorite anime with Crunchyroll. Start Your Free TrialTokyoTreat Special: Use code "FEATUREDANIME" for $5 off your first box through this TokyoTreat link.Looking for some podcast merch? We’ve got you covered:Main StoreAlternative ShopSupport Our PodcastLove what we do? Support the podcast through Patreon! You can get access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more.Support us on PatreonStay Connected With UsDon’t miss out on our latest episodes or discussions! Join us across our social channels and be part of the community:Contact UsAnime List: Check out our anime list on MyAnimeList.Twitch: Watch us live on twitch.tv/featuredanimepodcastEmail: info@featuredanimepodcast.comX (Twitter): @ThoseAnimeGuysFacebook: Featured Anime PodcastDiscord: Join our DiscordAnime Info and Our Ratings: Producers: Bilibili, Shueisha, DMM picturesStudio: Felix FilmSource: MangaGenres: Romance, Comedy, Slice of Life, SchoolAired: April 2022 - June 2022Number Of Episodes: 12Our Scores: Jack’s Score: 7 / 10 Rick’s Score: 7 / 10

This week we are talking about By the Grave of Gods Season 2 as recommended by Jeb. And this week it was a nice revisit for us and a break for what we have been watching. The show overall was solid and picked up right where season 1 left off so if you are watching the series all together at the same time. That being said the story was pretty straight forward no surprises or anything like that but we did have some questions that we know we will never get answers to but still it was fun to think about. All in all though we found the story solid enough but it was not without its flaws but even with that they are not that big and can be overlooked.Next Week's Pick: "Aharen is Indecipherable"Have you had the chance to watch By the Grave of Gods Season 2 or any of our previous selections? We’d love to hear your thoughts and recommendations for future picks!Deals for You:Supporting your anime binge sessions is what we do best! Here are some exclusive deals that’ll make your anime-watching experience even better.Crunchyroll Affiliate Offers:Get 15% off your first anime merch order here.Stream your favorite anime with Crunchyroll. Start Your Free TrialTokyoTreat Special: Use code "FEATUREDANIME" for $5 off your first box through this TokyoTreat link.Looking for some podcast merch? We’ve got you covered:Main StoreAlternative ShopSupport Our PodcastLove what we do? Support the podcast through Patreon! You can get access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more.Support us on PatreonStay Connected With UsDon’t miss out on our latest episodes or discussions! Join us across our social channels and be part of the community:Contact UsAnime List: Check out our anime list on MyAnimeList.Twitch: Watch us live on twitch.tv/featuredanimepodcastEmail: info@featuredanimepodcast.comX (Twitter): @ThoseAnimeGuysFacebook: Featured Anime PodcastDiscord: Join our DiscordAnime Info and Our Ratings: Producers: Aniplex, KADOKAWA, Lantis, AMG StudioStudio: Maho FilmSource: Light NovelGenres: Fantasy, Isekai, Slice of LifeAired: January 2023 - March 2023Number Of Episodes: 12Our Scores: Jack’s Score: 7 / 10 Rick’s Score: 8 / 10

This week are talking about Akudama Drive and honestly for us it was not that great of a show. It was not horrible but it also was not great. This anime follows a group of criminals that all literally named after what their crime or specialty is, like Courier, Brawler, Doctor, Hacker. Each character has a unique design and video game-like feel which is not to surprising since one of the creators worked for a game company. But one of the major downsides for us aside from the pacing was how predictable everything was. We also dig into the weird pacing issues, the over-the-top gore that felt gratuitous with the amount of censorship there was as well. Basically it was watchable but forgettable, especially if you're hoping for something engaging.Next Week's Pick: "By The Grace Of Gods Season 2"Have you had the chance to watch Akudama Drive or any of our previous selections? We’d love to hear your thoughts and recommendations for future picks!Deals for You:Supporting your anime binge sessions is what we do best! Here are some exclusive deals that’ll make your anime-watching experience even better.Crunchyroll Affiliate Offers:Get 15% off your first anime merch order here.Stream your favorite anime with Crunchyroll. Start Your Free TrialTokyoTreat Special: Use code "FEATUREDANIME" for $5 off your first box through this TokyoTreat link.Looking for some podcast merch? We’ve got you covered:Main StoreAlternative ShopSupport Our PodcastLove what we do? Support the podcast through Patreon! You can get access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more.Support us on PatreonStay Connected With UsDon’t miss out on our latest episodes or discussions! Join us across our social channels and be part of the community:Contact UsAnime List: Check out our anime list on MyAnimeList.Twitch: Watch us live on twitch.tv/featuredanimepodcastEmail: info@featuredanimepodcast.comX (Twitter): @ThoseAnimeGuysFacebook: Featured Anime PodcastDiscord: Join our DiscordAnime Info and Our Ratings: Producers: Too Kyo Games, Movic, Kadokawa, Glovision Ultra Super PicturesStudio: Studio PierrotSource: OriginalGenres: Action, Cyberpunk, Drama, ThrillerAired: October 2020 - December 2020Number Of Episodes: 12Our Scores: Jack’s Score: 5 / 10 Rick’s Score: 6 / 10

This week we are talking about Vexations of a Shut-in Vampire Princess which was a recommendation from Shut In Jeb. And it was an interesting choice. The anime overall was enjoyable for both of us. But at the same time there were several questions that we had for most of the show that we watched and it was not something that we could look over. We dive into things that are not fully explained by the anime and it left Jack with a bad taste in his mouth. And for Rick there were somethings that he could not get past. But it is one that we would recommend. All in all this is a show that is still worth a watch.Next Week's Pick: "Akudama Drive"Have you had the chance to watch Vexations of a Shut-in Vampire Princess or any of our previous selections? We’d love to hear your thoughts and recommendations for future picks!Deals for You:Supporting your anime binge sessions is what we do best! Here are some exclusive deals that’ll make your anime-watching experience even better.Crunchyroll Affiliate Offers:Get 15% off your first anime merch order here.Stream your favorite anime with Crunchyroll. Start Your Free TrialTokyoTreat Special: Use code "FEATUREDANIME" for $5 off your first box through this TokyoTreat link.Looking for some podcast merch? We’ve got you covered:Main StoreAlternative ShopSupport Our PodcastLove what we do? Support the podcast through Patreon! You can get access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more.Support us on PatreonStay Connected With UsDon’t miss out on our latest episodes or discussions! Join us across our social channels and be part of the community:Contact UsAnime List: Check out our anime list on MyAnimeList.Twitch: Watch us live on twitch.tv/featuredanimepodcastEmail: info@featuredanimepodcast.comX (Twitter): @ThoseAnimeGuysFacebook: Featured Anime PodcastDiscord: Join our DiscordAnime Info and Our Ratings: Producers: SB Creative, Square EnixStudio: Project No.9Source: Light NovelGenres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy, YuriAired: October 2023 - December 2023Number Of Episodes: 12Our Scores: Jack’s Score: 6 / 10 Rick’s Score: 7 / 10

This week we are talking about Anime-Gataris which was a recommendation from Major Montana. Was in so many words a love story to the fans of Anime. It hits all the thoughts and lingo that we usually use as well as habits that we use as well when it comes to anime. They in essence called us all out and at the same time broke the 4th wall all to have fun. That being said it was not without it's drawback and they were there for sure. With a shallow story and no real character development this story is purely here for fun and nothing more.Next Week's Pick: "Vexations of a Shut-in Vampire Princess"Have you had the chance to watch Anime-Gataris or any of our previous selections? We’d love to hear your thoughts and recommendations for future picks!Deals for You:Supporting your anime binge sessions is what we do best! Here are some exclusive deals that’ll make your anime-watching experience even better.Crunchyroll Affiliate Offers:Get 15% off your first anime merch order here.Stream your favorite anime with Crunchyroll. Start Your Free TrialTokyoTreat Special: Use code "FEATUREDANIME" for $5 off your first box through this TokyoTreat link.Looking for some podcast merch? We’ve got you covered:Main StoreAlternative ShopSupport Our PodcastLove what we do? Support the podcast through Patreon! You can get access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more.Support us on PatreonStay Connected With UsDon’t miss out on our latest episodes or discussions! Join us across our social channels and be part of the community:Contact UsAnime List: Check out our anime list on MyAnimeList.Twitch: Watch us live on twitch.tv/featuredanimepodcastEmail: info@featuredanimepodcast.comX (Twitter): @ThoseAnimeGuysFacebook: Featured Anime PodcastDiscord: Join our DiscordAnime Info and Our Ratings: Producers: Tokyo MX, DMM Pictures, BS Fuji, AT-XStudio: Wao WorldSource: OriginalGenres: ComedyAired: October 2017 - December 2017Number Of Episodes: 12Our Scores: Jack’s Score: 5/10 Rick’s Score: 7/10

This week we are talking about Temple which was a recommendation from Jeb. It was a chaotic ride that also was a fan service heavy show. We dove into Akemitsu’s painful attempts to stay pure while surrounded by anime’s worst temptations, plus the sheer craziness of his dad racking up a 20 million yen debt just so he can try and get a global harem. In the end it was an anime that we laughed at, but because of the chaos we ended rewinding way more than usual just to catch what the hell was happening.Next Week's Pick: "Anime-Gataris" Have you had the chance to watch Temple or any of our previous selections? We’d love to hear your thoughts and  recommendations for future picks! Deals for You Supporting your anime binge sessions is what we do best! Here are some exclusive deals that’ll make your anime-watching experience even better.  Crunchyroll Affiliate Offers: Get 15% off your first anime merch order here. Stream your favorite anime with Crunchyroll.  Start Your Free TrialTokyoTreat Special: Use code "FEATUREDANIME" for $5 off your first box through this TokyoTreat link. Looking for some merch? We’ve got you covered:  Main Store Alternative Shop  Support Our Podcast Love what we do? Support the podcast through Patreon! You can get access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more. Support us on Patreon Stay Connected With Us Don’t miss out on our latest episodes or discussions! Join us across our social channels and be part of the community:  Contact Us   Anime List: Check out our anime list on MyAnimeList. Twitch: Watch us live on twitch.tv/featuredanimepodcast Email: info@featuredanimepodcast.com Twitter: @ThoseAnimeGuys Facebook: Featured Anime Podcast Discord: Join our Discord  Anime Info and Our Ratings:  Producers: King Records, DMM Pictures Studio: Gekko Aired: July 2023 - September 2023 Genres: Romantic, Comedy, Ecchi, Slice of Life, Harem Source: Manga Number Of Episodes: 13   Our Scores:  Jack’s Score: 7/10 Rick’s Score: 6/10