Perfectly Mid

Anime Expo is the biggest con in North America, and the list of premieres, special guests, panels and announcements is way too much for 1 (or even 3) people to cover! We go through the many, many things we're excited to see - let us know what else should be on our radar!Plus, the gang each make 5 predictions for announcements and surprises that might happen at AX - we'll see who wins in a few weeks!

Time to review the Crunchyroll Anime Award winners and all the uproar online! How many did Emily and Steve predict a few weeks ago? Could anyone topple the Anya Forger dynasty? And most importantly, how do Solo Leveling manage to sweep the awards? This week we go deep into Solo Leveling - why it's so popular, why it won, and why the awards need to completely change next year.Let us know which ones you thought were deserved, and which were upsets!

Rent A Girlfriend fans melted down this week over the latest chapter - but was this really the only bad thing to happen? Absolutely not! Reluctant readers Emily and Steve drag Karlo through a 30 minute vent-fest about all things KanoKari. The terrible characters, a random dark subplot that goes nowhere, and of course, chapter 218 - the beret! If you've been reading the manga, you'll definitely connect with this one!SPOILER WARNING - We discuss a lot of the big moments in the manga up to chapter 380. But honestly, you should probably use this as a chance to be forewarned about what's coming.

The gang is back to talk about how we've been spending our time; and SOMEONE has been spending it in long lines for some of China and Korea's hottest products! Emily teaches the boys all about skincare. We all go through our latest favorites in the spring anime season and prepping for convention season. Plus, Steve barely survived his trip and we get into near death experiences!Let us know what anime you're enjoying this season, and if you want to hear us suffer through Netflix's terrible Kakegurui live-action adaptation "Bet."#anime #animepodcast #labubu #koreanskincare #neardeathexperience #witchwatch

Karlo's now a stage performer and has a lot to teach us! What's the difference between Broadway, Off Broadway, and Off-Off Broadway? Why are actors so superstitious? And will he also be reincarnated by the crow girl? Plus, some of our favorite shows this season that you need to check out!What shows are we missing that we have to see? Let us know in the comments!#anime #animepodcast #acting #musical #oshinoko