Anime Alchemists

SPOILER WARNING!! Make sure to check out all our episodes on Spotify, Google Podcast, and Apple Podcast! New Episodes every Wednesday, Videos on Thursdays! Make sure to Join our Discord Server at the Misdirection Pirates! https://discord.gg/9VQZ9nU4 You can check out our merch at https://store.streamelements.com/animealchemistspodcast This week we remind ourselves why we limit the amount of One Piece we talk about. But dont worry its not all One Piece we do talk about the peak fiction that is Dragon Ball. If you enjoy the classics this may be the episode for you! Thank you everyone who listens and watches. We cant do this without your continued support! Like, Subscribe, and turn that Notification on! To find the best app to listen to us on go to https://anchor.fm/emory-villalovos

On this episode of Anime Alchemists, Emory and Gary recap some of the things that transpired on ep. 984 of One Piece!! Like always we get into some other One Piece topics that it seems like no one else is. Big shout out to TheChosenJuan for coming by and talking about how he got into One Piece and some of his theories now that he's caught up. This week we show you a different meaning for Anime Leader of The Week. We even have a nice segment to recommend anime to some new watchers. reminder you can always check out Emory on TikTok @emvjuro

This week we break down all the biggest anime and manga news, including Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 confirmed for January 2026, Dragon Ball Z ranking as NYC’s second most popular anime, and tons of shows unexpectedly leaving Hulu.We also dive into some heavy topics, like the real-life tragedy wrongly blamed on One Piece, and debate whether Luffy could really take down Naruto and Ichigo in a fight. Plus, full reviews of this week’s anime like Dandadan, Trash Man, Water Magician, and My Dress Up Darling, along with the latest Boruto chapters (65-70).FULL VIDEO: Watch on YouTubehttps://youtu.be/669sBrh2wCwAUDIO VERSION: Spotify | Apple PodcastsFOLLOW US: @AnimeAlchemistsPodcast on Twitter & TikTokSUBSCRIBE for weekly anime deep dives, manga reviews, and late-night tangents every Wednesday!

We’ve been watching a ton of anime lately, so it’s time to rank our top 10 of the year (so far).On top of that, we’ve got a bunch of anime news to cover: Perfect Blue is coming back to theaters for a limited run, Labubu and Uniqlo just dropped a collab, and Natalie Portman and Mark Ruffalo are starring in a new animated sci-fi film called ARCO. Plus, scalpers are already ruining the One Piece x McDonald’s collab. We also share weekly thoughts on To Be Hero X, DanDaDan, Kaiju No. 8, and One Piece, and then wrap things up by catching up on Boruto chapters 55–65.

We’ve been watching a ton of anime lately, so it’s time to rank our top 10 of the year (so far).On top of that, we’ve got a bunch of anime news to cover: Perfect Blue is coming back to theaters for a limited run, Labubu and Uniqlo just dropped a collab, and Natalie Portman and Mark Ruffalo are starring in a new animated sci-fi film called ARCO. Plus, scalpers are already ruining the One Piece x McDonald’s collab. We also share weekly thoughts on To Be Hero X, DanDaDan, Kaiju No. 8, and One Piece, and then wrap things up by catching up on Boruto chapters 55–65.

To Be Hero X just keeps getting better.We catch up on the series all the way through episode 20, break down what’s happening, and throw out some wild theories about what might be coming next.We also talk about how Kaiju No. 8 has been consistently great, why Dan Da Dan is such a standout series, and our excitement for My Dress-Up Darling season 2.On top of that, we dive into the latest Black Clover chapters where Yuno pulls off an insane combo, mixing Asta’s anti-magic with his wind and star magic. It’s a stacked episode — let’s talk anime.Support the YouTube: https://youtu.be/8AoJveFOV8g

THIS EPISODE UNPACKS:Anime/Manga News Nuclear Takes: Gege Akutami’s real relationship with Oda, LA One Piece S2 trailer breakdown, Boruto vs. One Piece fandom wars, and Black Clover’s 10th anniversary surprises!Horikoshi’s Bombshell: My Hero Academia’s end game vs. his new series’ "unfulfilled MHA ambition" .Weekly Anime Fire:Kaiju #8 S2: Defense Force’s new threats & Kafka’s secret struggle, Dandadan S2,My Dress Up Darling S2: Marin’s cosplay revolution & Gojo’s new designs, Gatchiakuta’s. One Piece Egghead Arc: Vegapunk’s revelation & Saturn’s wrath.Support Our Tube:

This week on The Anime Alchemists, we’re diving into anime’s biggest headlines and hottest debates—delivered with the deep dives you’d expect from Trash Taste and the news rigor of The Anime Experience.TOPICS COVERED: Controversy Alert: Shueisha’s ex-chief editor Torishima (Dragon Ball’s former editor) criticizes Oda’s anime involvement—is One Piece’s manga suffering?Real-World Impact: Why Indonesians are flying One Piece’s Straw Hat flag as a political protest against government corruption Exclusive Reveals: Solo Leveling: Ragnarok WEBTOON spinoff confirmed + Uniqlo’s Dandadan collab (July 3rd)Series Deep Dives:Kaiju No. 8 Season 2’s looming threats, Gachiakuta’s 2025 anime hype (Bones Studio),Boruto Chapters 50–55 breakdown: Kawaki’s betrayal & Code’s revenge, Cant Forget a Fun Martin Game ClassicIN THE VEIN OF SHONEN FLOP / ANIME OUTSIDERS:We debate Torishima’s harsh Oda take, analyze how anime symbols fuel real-world protests, and unpack whether Boruto’s latest twist justifies the hype.Content Warning: Political themes, spoilers for Boruto and Kaiju No. 8.Stream now on Spotify/Apple Podcasts

This Week: Emory and Gary break down the VShojo collapse – the charity allegations, the talent exodus (Kson, Projekt Melody, Zentreya, Geega, Kuro Kurenai, Michi Mochievee, AmaLee), and what it means for VTubing. Then, we hit the anime trenches: Emory’s updates on To Be Hero X, Silent Love, My Dress-Up Darling S2, Dandadan, Gachiakuta, and One Piece. Finally, Gary reviews Boruto Chapters 41-50 – and explains why the manga’s finally earning its hype.// THE TALKING POINTS // VShojo’s Downfall: Did poor management drive out Kson, Melody & Zen? The charity theft claims exposed. Anime Deep Cuts: Why To Be Hero X feels like peak Bones action. Dandadan’s horror-comedy balance. Boruto’s Redemption? Gary argues Chapters 41-50 fix pacing issues & deliver payoff (Kawaki’s vulnerability, Mitsuki’s role). One Piece’s Endgame: How Egghead redefines the Straw Hats’ threat level.// FEATURED SERIES // Water Magician, To Be Hero X, Silent Love, My Dress-Up Darling, Dandadan, Gachiakuta, One Piece, Boruto,// JOIN THE CONVO // Was Kson’s exit the final nail for VShojo? Has Boruto’s manga actually gotten good? Is To Be Hero X 2025’s best new action anime? Sound off below. Subscribe for weekly unfiltered anime takes:► YouTube: youtube.com/@AnimeAlchemistspodcast► Spotify: Anime Alchemists on Spotify

This week on the Anime Alchemist Podcast, we break down the emotional impact of Kuma’s flashback in One Piece and what it means moving forward. We also take a closer look at Oda’s recent post featuring an Imu plush — is it a joke, or is he hinting at something bigger?In our Weekly Anime Reports, we talk about the latest developments in My Dress-Up Darling and Gachiakuta, and why these series continue to stand out in the current season.We also revisit Boruto chapters 31 through 40, discussing the highs, the lows, and how the manga is setting the stage for what’s next.If you’re into thoughtful anime discussion with a laid-back vibe, you’re in the right place.New episodes drop every week — like, subscribe, and leave a comment to let us know what you’re watching or reading right now.

This week on the Anime Alchemists Podcast:We get into some HUGE anime news, with the passing of legendary voice actor James Carter Cathcart (Known for voicing various characters in the Pokemon anime), as well as the announcement of Windbreaker's discontinued Manga/anime due to some INSANE allegations. We also get into our weekly reviews for the summer anime season with My dress up darling season 2, DandaDan, To be hero X and Ruri Rocks. GO WATCH TO BE HERO X IT'S AMAZINGLastly, Gary talks reviews another set of chapters from the Boruto manga and how its surprisingly good! All this and more, make sure to like, subscribe and turn the notifications on to get all updates on our episodes!

Hosts: Emory & Gary | 90 min | Explicit | Out NowThis Episode Covers:,Boruto Chapters 11-21: Kawaki’s turn, Himawari’s power surge, and the explosive start of the Returners Saga2025’s Major Premieres: My Dress Up Darling S2, Kaiju #8 S2, Reincarnated as the 7th Prince, and Dandadan S2 rumorsTrailer Breakdowns: Jobless Reincarnation S3 teaser and the unexpected Vending Machine Anime S2Hidden Gem Spotlight: Gatchiakuta, Silent Witch, Ruri Rocks, Apocalypse Bringer Mynogha, and why Fragrant Flower’s ending has fans fired up,Deep Cuts: The Water Magician’s unique magic system and Welcome to the Outcast Restaurant’s chaotic charm.

Gary speedran 10 chapters of Boruto, we preview Toonami’s Lazarus marathon (July 12th!), and debate whether Demon Slayer’s new trailer tops Solo Leveling’s hype. Then: Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo’s absurd English dub hits Toei’s YouTube for free, Pom Pom Purin reclaims Sanrio’s #1 spot, and we investigate Peppa Pig’s suspiciously inflated height stats.Stick around for our classic One Piece/Naruto tangents – Including Bunny Lords official ranking, and how One Piece is possibly the most woke series ever.---Find Us Everywhere:Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube (full video)@AnimeAlchemists on TikTokYoutube Video: https://youtu.be/iBz4mMSXJMQ

Subscribe for weekly anime deep dives: youtube.com/@AnimeAlchemistsThis Episode:Sam returns to ignite the mic! We dissect Japan’s viral critique that Solo Leveling is "no different than any anime" – even as it dominates Crunchyroll’s all-time charts. Discover why To Be Hero X made Solo Leveling look like Boruto, then dive into:Kaiju #8 Season 2 release dates (sub/dub dropping July 19),My Dress-Up Darling S2 hype (July 5 premiere & manga changes),The ultimate debate: Can a girl-boy friendship survive in modern anime?,Why Fire Force Season 3 is rewriting shonen rules,How Vigilantes outshines the main My Hero Academia series,Featuring:Special Guest: Sam (Solo Leveling skeptic, Dragon Ball analyst),Hosts: Gary & Emory,Key Discussions:Japan’s surprising indifference to Solo Leveling’s global hype,To Be Hero X’s unexpected dominance over 2025’s biggest anime,Crunchyroll’s viewership records shattered – what Solo Leveling’s success really means,Summer 2025’s most anticipated: Kaiju #8 action vs. Dress-Up Darling romance,Fire Force’s explosive evolution & Vigilantes’ underground appeal,Sources & Links:Solo Leveling stats: screenrant.com/solo-leveling-anime-top-spotJoin the debate:"Which overhyped anime would you sacrifice to improve Boruto?"→ Comment your take below!Find us on: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Full links in bioNew episodes every Wednesday.

Join Martin and Emory for:First thoughts on Dragon Ball: Gekishin Squadra—the strategy RPG flipping Z-Warrior battles on its head.Martin’s unapologetic take on Sparking! Zero hate: “It’s exactly what we paid for: pure, chaotic fun.”Emory’s quirky anime questions: Playful scenarios to spark laughs (Try this one: “Could Vegeta survive a day as a Marine in One Piece?”).Hopes for One Piece’s final saga—no spoilers, just big dreams.Listen Now:Spotify | YouTubeFollow us @AnimeAlchemists for polls + clips.“Sparking! Zero isn’t broken—it’s a tribute to why we fell in love with Dragon Ball games.” —MartinJump in! Answer Emory’s question in the comments.Support The Youtube:

Xbox might’ve just changed the game.With the reveal of the ROG Ally X, we talk about why this could be the start of a new era for consoles and handhelds — and what it means for PlayStation and Nintendo moving forward.We also get into some big anime news:Kaiju No. 8 manga is ending in just TWO chaptersMy Dress-Up Darling season 2 is finally coming in JulyGary makes a wild deal with the audience to start Boruto (??)Our thoughts on the Crunchyroll Anime Awards winnersAnd we end the episode by building our dream One Piece pirate crews!From anime to gaming — this episode's stacked. Let’s get into it.Check Support The Youtube Channle:https://www.youtube.com/@animealchemistspodcast

Support The YouTube and Other Platforms:https://www.tiktok.com/link/v2?aid=1988&lang=en&scene=bio_url&target=https%3A%2F%2Flinktr.ee%2FanimealchemistsWe just got back from DreamCon 2025 — and yes, we met Cinna!In this episode, we talk about our experience at the con, our run-in with Twitch streamer Cinna, and what anime she’s been watching.Then we dive into the BIG stuff — The One Piece anime reboot. Is it necessary? Will it live up to the hype? We give our honest thoughts.We also debate whether Sanji deserves Conqueror’s Haki, break down the latest episode of Kuma’s flashback (still emotional AF), and give our take on the live action Chopper reveal.Whether you’re here for the DreamCon recap or deep One Piece talk, this episodes got something for everyone.Time Stamps1:19 Intro2:28 Dream Con Houston Talk and Gary Rips BC Tcg Packs18:06 LA Chopper Discussion31:07 :The One Piece" remake Tangent46:19 Does Sanji Have Conquerors Haki Debate 53:57 Random One Piece Theories We Hear1:03:47 Kuma Flash Back Recap1:12:40 Outro

Kuma’s flashback just started… and One Piece is NOT holding back.Episode 1129 kicks off what looks like one of the most emotional backstories in the series — and as anime-only fans, we were not ready for it.In this episode of The Anime Alchemists Podcast, we also dive into:Dragon Ball Daima’s English dub is finally completeMartin shares his thoughts on Sean Schemmel’s Goku voice over the yearsA wild Thriller Bark theory from Totally Not Mark that might actually be trueTo Be Hero X is our unexpected pick for anime of the yearFire Force continues to be confusing… but so damn goodA quick Lazarus recap and our thoughts so farEmory asks: what kind of anime watcher are you?Whether you’re caught up on One Piece or just here for the anime debates, this one’s packed. Hit play and let’s talk.YouTube Linkhttps://youtu.be/cM_G7TYLkMcTime Stamps1:17 Intro1:57 Martin SS4 dub Hot Take7:10 Totally Not Mark Theory11:02 Beginning Of Kuma Flash Back Break Down19:21 To Be HeroX Is Peak Listen why27:45 Fire Force Episode recaps33:32 Lazarus Also Peal You Should Be Watching41:40 What Kind of Anime Fan are You?47:52 The Great Anime Shift54:36 Outro

This week, we break down some of the biggest anime and manga moments happening right now.We start with One Piece episode 1128 and St. Saturn’s terrifying transformation, then dive into Gary’s latest theory on Imu and the Gorosei — and it might not be as crazy as it sounds.In Black Clover, the latest chapters reveal Yuno’s newest power-up, and we finally learn the Wizard Emperor’s long-hidden plan. Is this the biggest twist yet?We also talk about the GTA 6 delay, why Vigilantes is one of the best spinoffs out there, and what’s holding TBATE and Fire Force back from greatness.Tune in and hang out with us!YouTube:https://youtube.com/channel/UCQ18NEBKk4T_5UVaG3bXStg?sub_confirmation=1Spotify:https://tr.ee/53V4MNs1IQDiscord:https://discord.gg/7N5VAG36kQTikTokhttps://tiktok.com/@animealchemistspodcast

Go Support Our NEW Youtube! (our old one is still there too) https://youtube.com/@aanimealchemists?si=yW5z6OpjjpdA6C5kSPOILER WARNING!! Make sure to check out all our episodes on Spotify and Apple Podcast! New Episodes every Wednesday, Videos on Thursdays!Make Sure to use our Link for 10% off your GFUEL order, and use code "spoilerwarning" at checkout for an additional 10% off!This week we got some great anime news. Somehow there was some anime out there that Gary had not watched, but now he did so he's going to convince us! This podcast wouldn't be us if we didn't have a One Piece theory or two with a tangent in between. All that and more on this weeks episode.Timestamps1:43 Intro3:54 Quick Anime News16:13 New Anime Gary Found33:26 One Piece Theory42:32 One Piece TCG Tangent1:04:44 Outro