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The Best Boys An Anime PodcastThe Best Boys Anime OP ShowdownThe Best Boys are back from AnimeNYC and have got a treat for you best buds! On today's episode, Best Boys Dan and Justin face off against each other to see who really knows their anime OPs! Who will reign supreme in the opening song arena?! Tune in to find out and play along at home! Follow The Best Boys on Instagram @bestboys_pod or send us an email at thebestboyspod@gmail.com. If you like what we do here, please go give us a review, it really helps us with the algorithm, especially on Apple Podcasts!2023-12-031h 57

The Best Boys An Anime PodcastThe Sordid History of 4K!dsWe're you at some point or another convinced that onigiri were jelly donuts? Perhaps you thought that Sanji from One Piece had an oral fixation with lollipops? Well, you too may be a victim of a 4K!ds anime localization and be eligible for compensation. Well maybe not that last part, but Best Boys Dan and Justin sure do have a tale for you this week. Join The Best Boys on a deep dive into the history of 4K!ds and it's anime localizations. If you watched anime on TV as a kid, there's a pretty good chance you're...2023-11-051h 38

The Best Boys An Anime PodcastTop 10 Fall 2023 AnimeWhat do elves, goblins, sports cars, firefighters, and ninja have in common? They’re all included in the Top 10 Anime of Fall 2023, brought to you by the Best Boys! This Fall season (or Autumn if ya nasty) has quite an eclectic mix of shows to offer, and Best Boys Dan and Justin have painstakingly sifted through the pile to bring you what they believe are the most worthwhile shows that you need to check out. It’s time to find out where some of the most anticipated anime adaptations like Fireren, Shy, and Undead Unluck stack up against each othe...2023-10-221h 39

The Best Boys An Anime PodcastGhost Stories: The Infamous English DubIt may be the most spooktacular month of the year, but on today’s episode of The Best Boys, Best Boys Dan and Justin have something a little lighthearted and silly for you! In the spirit of Halloween, take a deep dive into the hilarious dumpster fire that is the English dub of the 2001 anime adaptation of Ghost Stories. You may be familiar with the show through short reaction video clips on social media of a raunchy and offensive English dub that can’t possibly be real. Not only is it real, but the Best Boys have sorted through the...2023-10-081h 53

The Best Boys An Anime PodcastOne Piece Live Action ReviewAvast, ye Best Buds! Best Boys Dan and Justin are joined by Best Person Cat and taking to the high seas for an in depth review of Netflix's live action adaptation of One Piece! Has Netflix managed to do right by one of the most beloved and prolific series' in the anime world? Tune in to find out!!! Follow The Best Boys on Instagram @bestboys_pod or send us an email at thebestboyspod@gmail.com. If you like what we do here, please go give us a review, it really helps us with the algorithm, especially on...2023-09-242h 00

The Best Boys An Anime PodcastThe Josei EpisodeThis week on The Best Boys, Best Boys Dan and Justin have a new entry into their examination of demographic categories for anime and manga. Up for discussion today, the most often overlooked and under-appreciated category: Josei. Whether or not you're in the target demographic for Josei, there's something here for you to learn when it comes to how anime and manga are marketed. Before we've got some One Piece centered banter, Best Boy Justin gets cancelled for fat shaming a cactus, a hefty segment of Numbers with Dan, and of course, all the latest and greatest of anime...2023-09-062h 11

The Best Boys An Anime PodcastThe KetchupisodeUnfortunately, this is not the episode where Best Boy Justin reads a 10,000 word thesis on the history of ketchup. On this episode of The Best Boys, Best Boys Dan and Justin take some time to catch up on some anime that had fallen by the wayside. Before that though, we've got a Manga Corner with Best Boy Dan, a soapbox rant about Witch from Mercury courtesy of Best Boy Justin, and of course a healthy serving of Anime News from Studio WEEB! Follow The Best Boys on Instagram @bestboys_pod or send us an email at thebestboyspod...2023-08-132h 11

The Best Boys An Anime PodcastTop 10 Summer 2023 AnimeThis Summer’s season of anime is jam-packed with highly anticipated titles, including the return of Jujutsu Kaisen and Mushoku Tensei, but what about the latest in brand new anime releases? Join Best Boys Dan and Justin for the DEFINITIVE list of the top 10 Summer Anime New Releases of 2023! How does Zom 100 stack up against Reborn as a Vending Machine? Do you need a Tiny Senpai in your life or would you prefer to have a Dark Gathering of malevolent spirits? As a special treat, the Best Boys are also bringing you the latest news on the new project fr...2023-07-241h 38

The Best Boys An Anime PodcastThe Shogi EpisodePull up a chair (or cushion or something) and have a seat for a rousing game of shogi with The Best Boys! What is shogi you ask? You didn't?! Well Best Boys Dan and Justin are gonna tell you anyway! Some people refer to it as "Japanese Chess" while others hate that particular moniker. The truth, as is so often the case, lies somewhere between these extremes. So grab your drunken elephant and sit in a form-perfect seiza while The Best Boys breakdown the history and culture surrounding the game of shogi and its connections to anime! ...2023-07-092h 09

The Best Boys An Anime PodcastThe Anime Newlywed GameIs that the sound of wedding bells ringing through the air? The flutter of a dove's wings overhead? Are the Best Boys getting married!? Well, not quite, but they are playing their very own Anime Newlywed Game! Best Boys Dan and Justin are facing off to see how well they know each other (and to let you know a little bit more about themselves). Do you know The Best Boys better than they know each other? Play along at home to find out! Before that though, The Best Boys have a heaping helping of (mostly manga based) banter and...2023-06-251h 43

The Best Boys An Anime PodcastManga Reader Roundup & ReviewWelcome to The Best Boys: A Manga Podcast? Well it is this week anyway, as Best Boys Dan and Justin wade through the good, the bad and the ugly of the digital manga landscape. Whether it's directly from the publishers, a licensed distributor, or some grey area in-between, there are a number of ways to access the chapters of your favorite manga on or near their Japanese release date. It could be Demon Slayer on Shonen Jump Plus, Komi Can't Communicate on VIZ Manga, or maybe something so niche you think no one else has ever heard of before...2023-06-042h 15

The Best Boys An Anime PodcastAnime Was a Mistake: High School DxDDevils and fallen angels and GRATUITOUS fanservice, that's right Best Buds, it's time for another installment of Anime Was a Mistake, this time featuring the fanservice harem classic, High School DxD. Never seen it? That's perfect, Best Boys Dan and Justin watched it so you don't have to! Follow The Best Boys on Instagram @bestboys_pod or send us an email at thebestboyspod@gmail.com. If you like what we do here, please go give us a review, it really helps us with the algorithm, especially on Apple Podcasts! Bubble Tea by Pikuseru (h...2023-05-211h 23

The Best Boys An Anime PodcastTop 10 Anime: Spring 2023More Demon Slayer? More KonoSuba?! Oshi no Ko on the big screen, long awaited adaptations like Hell's Paradise and even a sleeper hit josei anime!?! Spring 2023 is explosive with incredible anime, and Best Boys Dan and Justin are here with your seasonal top ten (plus a few more) anime to keep an eye on! Join The Best Boys for a wild foray into this season's slate of anime to find out what to watch (and what to avoid!), accompanied as always by some weebly banter and anime news! 2023-04-301h 41

The Best Boys An Anime PodcastAnime Time Capsule: The 90’sPicture this: It’s the height of the Dot-Com Bubble, hair is ridiculous, and the Soviet Union is a thing of the recent past. It’s the 90’s! A cartoon revolution is in the makings in the West, but in the East brand new shows that would go on to become classics of anime are in the making. Join the Best Boys for a jaunt back into the heady days of the 90’s for a pair of mini-anime reviews dripping with 90’s cool (or maybe not!). Best Boys Dan and Justin took a very scientific online quiz which assigned them some...2023-04-161h 25

The Best Boys An Anime PodcastThe Best Boys Go (Yuru) CampingDelicious campfire food, beautiful landscape views, and, of course, talking pinecones. All these things together can only mean one thing: Yuru Camp! This time around, Best Boys Dan & Justin are reviewing the Yuru Camp movie! Whether your already familiar with this comfy slice of life or not, there’s a good chance that the Best Boys can find something you’ll love about this movie! Alongside the review, they’ll also be bringing you your bi-weekly dose of anime news and banter, including some shocking release announcements! So pack up the camp stove and sleeping bags and definitely don’t forget...2023-04-021h 20

The Best Boys An Anime PodcastWe Didn’t Write a Tsundere Episode for You, Baka!Do you find yourself blushing and shouting “baka” any time your crush pays attention to you? Do you find yourself reacting with irritation when forced into romantic situations? Are you someone who is bound by their character design from engaging with love in a healthy, prosocial manner? Then you might be suffering from Tsundere! This week on The Best Boys, Best Boys Dan and Justin will be breaking down everything you need to know about tsunderes in anime, as well as a bevy of other ‘dere’ archetypes you might not have even known existed! Follow The Best Boys on...2023-03-191h 10

The Best Boys An Anime PodcastTaking on the Top Ten Must Watch AnimeWhat's an anime that everyone NEEDS to watch? How does one decide such a thing, and what are the criteria to base it on? These are the questions that Best Boys Dan and Justin are tackling on this week's episode! Using Watch Mojo's list of the "Top Ten Anime that Everyone Needs to Watch," The Best Boys deconstruct what it means for an anime to be a "must watch" and come up with a list of their own. Of course, they've also got your bi-weekly dose of banter, anime news, and release updates, so grab some popcorn and watch...2023-03-051h 29

The Best Boys An Anime PodcastWinter 2023 Trash Fire ReviewOn the previous episode of The Best Boys, Best Boys Dan and Justin brought you the very best anime that Winter 2023 has to offer. In order to find the finest shows, however, occasionally the Best Boys have to wade through the muck. We're talking the trashiest, most ridiculous dumpster-fire anime you can think of, and you can hear all about it on this week's episode! From the trashy to the terrible to the just plain wrong, Best Boys Dan and Justin watched it so that you don't have to. Make sure you really prepare yourself before you dumpster dive...2023-02-191h 09

The Best Boys An Anime PodcastSeasonal Anime Top 10: Winter 2023It’s cold out there, no, like, REALLY cold!! You know what that means, Best Buds: It’s time for a new season of The Best Boys! Best Boys Dan and Justin are kicking this season off the same as every other, with a Winter Anime episode, but they’re doing things a little different this time! The Best Boys are bringing you the top 10 anime you should be watching this Winter (along with a few others worth talking about). Best Boys Dan and Justin will be answering all your questions: Is there an isekai worth watching this season? Where...2023-02-052h 11

The Best Boys An Anime PodcastThe 2022 Best Boys Anime AwardsThe year 2022 was chock full of huge milestones in anime! From long awaited adaptations like Komi Can’t Communicate and Chainsaw Man to blockbuster newcomers like My Dress-Up Darling and Bocchi the Rock, it simply cannot be understated how wild 2022 was for weebs. What better way to cap off the year than to look back and crown a few winners! The Best Boys have carefully curated a whopping 26 categories to encapsulate what made 2022 a great year for anime. Whether you’re into the cute family hijinks of Spy x Family or the hardcore, sci-fi drama of Cyberpunk Edgerunners, it’s time...2023-01-033h 56

The Best Boys An Anime PodcastSeasonal Spotlight: Power Tools & Power RockThe holidays are rapidly approaching, and so is that odd time of year for the seasonal anime viewer where the Fall shows have ended and Winter anime hasn’t yet begun. What ever is a weeb supposed to do!? Well, fear not, Best Buds! Best Boys Dan & Justin are here with another installment of Seasonal Spotlights! This time around, they’ve got two shows you might have missed, but would definitely be worth checking out, especially if you’re searching for something to watch before the start of our Winter slate of anime. Is Do it Yourself just Yuru Camp w...2022-12-181h 49

The Best Boys An Anime PodcastAnimeNYC 2022 RecapIf it’s November that means it’s time for The Best Boys’ favorite holiday: AnimeNYC!!! From the new ticketing and panel reservation systems to the numerical breakdown of Chainsaw Man cosplayers, Best Boys Dan and Justin have got all the convention coverage you crave! Join The Best Boys as they chat about convention logistics, grabs from Gundam Expo, cosplays from your favorite shows like Demon Slayer, Spy x Family, and much more! Whether you’re looking for news about the latest slates of anime from Crunchyroll and HiDive, or looking for inside details on Trigun: Stampede, we’ve got you co...2022-11-281h 39

The Best Boys An Anime PodcastThe Best Boys Go CyberpunkStrap in all you chooms and gonks, because this week, The Best Boys are going cyberpunk! On this blood-soaked, neon washed episode, Best Boys Dan and Justin start off with a chat about the current goings on in Chainsaw Man, My Hero Academia, Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch From Mercury and more, followed by a heaping helping of anime news including big stories about Bleach: Thousand Year Blood War and Demon Slayer. For their main feature, The Best Boys will install some cybernetics and jack-in to the net for a primer on the cyberpunk genre, what it is and...2022-11-061h 42

The Best Boys An Anime PodcastFall 2022 Anime What to Watch GuideLook here, Best Buds, we all knew that this Fall 2022 season of anime was going to be big, but nobody knew exactly how big it was going to be! Join Best Boys Dan & Justin for a hearty jaunt through the super stacked wonderland that is Fall 2022! You knew you’d have a Chainsaw Man, but were you expecting a sentient sword? We’ve got a brand new Gundam series, but also an Urusei Yatsura remake. Do it Yourself was bound to have plenty of cute girls making cute things, but were you expecting Bocchi: The Rock to bring you cute...2022-10-232h 03

The Best Boys An Anime PodcastThe Legend of the Anime Student CouncilThe Summer is over and Best Buds across the globe are returning to school. In the back-to-school spirit, Best Boys Dan and Justin are taking some time to explore the most dreaded force in the galaxy: The Anime Student Council! Many of us are familiar with the trope of the overpowered student council whether it be Food Wars or Kill la Kill or any one of the countless examples out there. Have you ever wondered where this phenomenon comes from or if there’s any truth in it? Well The Best Boys have got you covered! Before that, though, th...2022-10-111h 41

The Best Boys An Anime PodcastAnime Film Review: Penguin HighwayThis week on The Best Boys, Best Boys Dan & Justin are joined by Best Boy Jaime of The NerdProQuo Podcast for a Penguin Highway film review!! What’s the speed limit on the Penguin Highway? Tune in to find out! Before that, though, The Best Boys will have a wee banter about Gundams and My Hero Academia, and give you your regular download of anime news, including a big My Dress-Up Darling headline! It’s the second movie review from The Best Boys, and, without giving too much away, this time around it’s a movie you’ll probably want to...2022-09-251h 46

The Best Boys An Anime PodcastThe Toonami Saga- Part 1It's the late 1990's (or early 2000's if ya nasty), and for some reason, things are suddenly... different. Your regular western cartoons have given way to.. other cartoons. Cartoons from... JAPAN!?!? That's right, Best Buds, this week on The Best Boys, Best Boys Dan and Justin have undertaken one of the greatest challenges of their anime careers, covering the history of the phenomenon known as Toonami. Of course, this project is too complex to be tackled in just one episode, so this week they're bringing you part one: The Rise of Toonami! Before that, though, they've got a heaping...2022-09-111h 07

The Best Boys An Anime PodcastSlice of Life AnimeAre you a weeb suffering from battle shonen fatigue? Wondering why all the cool kids on the block are obsessed with Miss Kobayashi and her dragon maid? Why can't Komi communicate anyway!? In case you haven't guessed yet, The Best Boys are doing a deep dive into slice of life anime this week! From Yuru Camp to WOTAKOI, Best Boys Dan and Justin will be discussing all things slice of life from the tropes to the history and everything in between. As usual they're also bringing lukewarm takes, banter, and more anime news than you can handle! Pull up...2022-08-281h 13

The Best Boys An Anime PodcastSeasonal Spotlight: Trash & TreasuresThis week on The Best Boys, Best Boys Dan and Justin have a pair of deep dives into two of the shows airing this Summer! Lycoris Recoil is definitely a treasure, and Vermeil in Gold is absolutely trash, but is it also a treasure? Can trash anime be worth watching? Let’s break this pair of anime open and see what makes them tick! Besides that, have you been waiting for Tower of God to come back? Wondering about the new One Piece movie? We’ve got all that for you and more in our regularly scheduled Anime News segm...2022-08-141h 09

The Best Boys An Anime PodcastSummer 2022 Anime What To Watch ListThere are two sounds known by anime fans to herald the coming of Summer, the dull, droning cry of the cicada and the sound of Best Boys Dan & Justin discussing the finer points of Summer Anime. Tune in to this (slightly delayed) Summer Anime 2022 What to Watch List from The Best Boys for all the details on the anime you shouldn’t miss (and the ones you should avoid at all costs) coming out this Summer. Whether you’re wondering what the deal is with Lycoris Recoil, strapping in for another season of Made in Abyss, or trying to deci...2022-08-032h 05

The Best Boys An Anime PodcastAnime Film Review: BubbleDo you like battle? Do you like parkour? Are you into bubbles? Well, you’re in luck, because this week’s episode is all about Netflix’s anime movie Bubble! Best Boys Dan and Justin will be going over everything from the technical background, creative staff, plot, and pros and cons of the film. Additionally, The Best Boys will be unveiling their proprietary anime rating system and using it to answer the question that is on everyone's mind: Is Bubble better than The Digimon Movie? Whether you’ve already seen the movie and want some background or if you’re trying...2022-07-171h 18

The Best Boys An Anime PodcastNationalism, War, and Demi-God Lolis: GATEApparently it’s America’s birthday, and there’s nothing more American than nationalism and war, so that’s what The Best Boys are talking about this week! What do goth lolis have to do with nationalism? Well since this is an anime podcast, Best Boys Justin and Dan are approaching the subject via the GATE anime. Whether you’ve seen the show or not, we’ve got a lot of fun and interesting trivia for you, preceded by, of course, a healthy dose of banter and the biweekly installment of anime news that you crave. Strap on your helmets and...2022-07-031h 23

The Best Boys An Anime PodcastThere Are Good Dads in Anime?On this episode of The Best Boys, Best Boys Dan & Justin celebrate Father’s Day with some of the best and worst dads in all of anime. We’ve got mad scientist dads, wingman dads, absentee dads and much more! Does All Might from My Hero Academia count as a “good dad?” What about Joichiro from Food Wars? Tune in to find out what we think, and be sure to let us know on social media where you stand! Before that, we’ve got plenty of banter and anime news of course, so strap on your New Balance sneakers and prepar...2022-06-191h 02

The Best Boys An Anime PodcastThe Yuri and Yaoi EpisodeHappy Pride Month, Best Buds! Yuri and yaoi are two often misunderstood genres in anime and manga and on this week’s very special Pride themed episode of The Best Boys, Best Boys Dan and Justin endeavor to clear up some of the misconceptions regarding yuri and yaoi. Before that, though, they’ll banter about what’s going on in seasonal anime and, of course, serve up a heaping helping of anime news. Don’t forget to keep an eye out for a short list of yuri and yaoi anime you should check out along with a brief cameo from Bes...2022-06-051h 04

The Best Boys An Anime PodcastTalkin’ Shop with Best Boy LouisAfter recording the Attack on Titan Season Finale episode, Best Boys Justin and Dan sat down with special guest Best Boy Louis for an informal chat about the world of anime! Don't forget to check out Louis on Twitch here: https://www.twitch.tv/gamingouthere and follow him on Twitter and Instagram @GamingOutHere. We hope you enjoy this week's relaxed episode of banter, let us know your thoughts on Twitter and Instagram @bestboys_pod or send us an email at thebestboyspod@gmail.com . Sayonara April by KODOMOi (https://soundcloud.com/kodomoimusic) Creative Commons...2022-05-2323 min

The Best Boys An Anime PodcastAnime Was a Mistake: Mother’s Day EditionHappy Mother's Day from The Best Boys!! This year for Mother's Day, because they're agents of chaos, Best Boys Dan & Justin bring you along for a deep dive into the dumpster fire anime that is Do You Love Your Mom and Her Two-Hit Multi-Target Attacks. It was supposed to be a fun Mother's Day episode and we got an entry into Anime Was a Mistake instead, so strap in Best Buds and enjoy the ride! 2022-05-081h 33

The Best Boys An Anime PodcastSpring 2022 Anime What to Watch ListIt’s time, Best Buds! The cherry blossoms are blooming, the sun is (sometimes) shining! Winter gives way to Spring and thus a brand new slate of seasonal anime has arrived! Join Best Boys Dan and Justin for a heaping helping of banter and anime news followed by a what to watch guide for our Spring 2022 season. They’ve got all the details on the anime you’ve been waiting for like the Rising of Shield Hero and Komi Can’t Communicate and some new shows you’ve been looking forward to like Spy x Family and Shikimori is Not Just a...2022-04-241h 52

The Best Boys An Anime PodcastAttack on Succinct EndingsOn The Best Boys this week, Best Boys Dan and Justin are joined by friend of the pod Best Boy Louis for some reactions to the season finale of Attack on Titan: The Final Season Part Two! Be sure to check out Best Boy Louis on Twitch here: https://www.twitch.tv/gamingouthere and follow him on Twitter and Instagram @GamingOutHere. 00:10:00- Anime News 00:28:10- Meat & Potatoes No Copyright Breaking News Music (https://youtu.be/a4I0jlETu4g) Sayonara April by KODOMOi (https://soundcloud.com/kodomoimusic) Creative Commons - A...2022-04-1051 min

The Best Boys An Anime PodcastTournament Arc of Tournament ArcsOn this week’s episode Best Boys Justin and Dan put on their best sportscaster outfits and construct a tournament arc for all of your favorite tournament arcs in anime! Jujutsu Kaisen vs. Chihayafuru, Dr. Stone vs. God of Highschool, My Hero Academia vs. Food Wars, The Best Boys have these epic matchups and much more as 32 of the top anime tournament arcs face off in no-holds barred combat. All this comes alongside your usual helping of anime news and banter, so throw on your favorite anime’s jersey and root for your team in this ultimate anime tournament arc...2022-03-271h 42

The Best Boys An Anime PodcastThe Shonen EpisodeThe Best Boys, for reasons that defy explanation, have declared March to be Shonen Month! Power up to your final forms, Best Buds, because it’s time to talk about everything from Dragon Ball and Naruto to Bleach and One Piece. Should Yu Yu Hakusho be in the “Big Three?” Is Death Note a shonen? What even is a shonen? We’ve got answers to all these questions and more on this week’s episode of the Best Boys! 00:13:15- Anime News 00:30:45- What is Shonen? 00:38:45- Weekly Shonen Jump 00:42:30- Dragon Ball 00:51:15- The Big Three 01:17:55- Shonen Tro...2022-03-132h 04

The Best Boys An Anime PodcastFiller Episode #3Join Best Boys Dan and Justin for another adventure into the fillerverse. The Best Boys take some time to talk about what they’re watching, and what’s going on in anime news. Afterwards, Best Boys Dan and Justin talk about the Crunchyroll Awards! You’ll hear what they liked, what they didn’t, and how they think they should do things in the future! 00:12:55- Anime News 00:21:05- Crunchyroll Award Shenanigans No Copyright Breaking News Music (https://youtu.be/a4I0jlETu4g) Sayonara April by KODOMOi (https://soundcloud.com/kodomoimusic) Creative Commons...2022-02-2755 min

The Best Boys An Anime PodcastWinter 2022 Anime What to Watch ListThe Best Boys are back for Season Two and kicking things off with a discussion of the anime airing in Winter 2022! This season isn’t quite as stacked as past Winter seasons but there’s still something for everyone. Attack on Titan and Demon Slayer are returning of course, but there’s also My Dress Up Darling and Sabikui Bisco which are making waves. Best Boys Dan and Justin have the details on all the anime you should watch this season (and some that you shouldn’t, looking at you World’s End Harem!!!) and of course all the anime news...2022-02-132h 05

The Best Boys An Anime Podcast2021 Anime Round Up - Part Five - Best Boys Awards!My Hero Academia vs. Demon Slayer, Nagatoro-san vs. Komi-san, 86 vs AMAIM, will World's End Harem be going home with the title of Anime of the Year? That's right best buds, settle down and strap in because it's time for the Best Boys Awards 2021!!! For the fifth and final installment of our 2021 Anime Roundup OVA Series Best Boys Dan & Justin gathered up all the best anime 2021 had to offer and put them head to head across 19 categories to see who would come out on top! 00:07:15- Anime News 00:15:15- Best Romance 00:17:50- Best Drama 00:23:30- Best Comedy 00:26:20- Best...2022-01-312h 09

The Best Boys An Anime Podcast2021 Anime Round Up - Part Four - FallIt's part four of five and Fall has... well... fallen! Join Best Boys Dan & Justin as they recap the Fall 2021 anime season with all of its highs and lows. Don't forget to tune in on Monday 1/31 for The Best Boys Awards!!! 00:01:45- Komi Can’t Communicate 00:12:15- Mushoku Tensei Season 2 00:19:20- Mieruko Chan 00:22:15- Blue Period 00:29:00- Demon Slayer: Entertainment District Arc 00:31:10- 86: Part 2 00:34:10- My Senpai is Annoying 00:38:55- World’s End Harem (sorta) 00:41:35- Ranking of Kings 00:45:25- Aggretsuko Season 4 00:46:40- Faraway Paladin 00:51:35- Fena Pirate Princess 00:53:25- Irina: Vampire Cosmonaut 00:56:45- Sakugan 00:58:25- Taisho Maiden’s Fair...2022-01-291h 27

The Best Boys An Anime Podcast2021 Anime Round Up - Part Three - SummerThe third installment of our 2021 Anime Roundup OVA series is here and this time Best Boys Dan & Justin are taking a fond look back at Summer 2021. A couple of old favorites had returned with sequels, and we even got to see a movie! Drama; check! Romance; check!, Star Wars (for some reason?!); check! Don't forget to tune in on Saturday 1/29 for part four of five of this 2021 Anime Roundup OVA series! 00:40:00- That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 2 Pt 2 00:06:00- Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid Season 2 00:14:30- The Great Jahy Will Not Be Defeated 00:18:05- The...2022-01-2700 min

The Best Boys An Anime Podcast2021 Anime Round Up - Part Two - SpringIt's time for part two of The Best Boys' 2021 Anime Roundup OVA series! Best Boys Dan and Justin take some time to reflect on Spring 2021. We had a little bit of everything this Spring, with brand new favorites like 86 and Higehiro, anxiously awaited sequels like My Hero Academia, and even a few duds like Way of the Househusband and Yasuke. Don't forget, best buds, that this is part two in a five part series, tune in on Thursday 1/27 for Part Three: Summer 2021. 00:01:45- My Hero Academia Season 5 00:03:10- Don’t Bully Me Nagatoro-san 00:08:10- Higehiro: After Being Rejected, I...2022-01-251h 07

The Best Boys An Anime Podcast2021 Anime Round Up - Part One - WinterIt's been a whole year and The Best Boys are picking up exactly where they left off; with a retrospective of the year before and all of the incredible anime we had a chance to consume. Join Best Boys Dan & Justin for a five part (!!!) 2021 Anime Round Up OVA!! Part One is all about Winter 2021 in all of its super-stacked glory. From Attack on Titan to Yuru Camp and everything in between, join The Best Boys in looking back at a year in glorious anime. Don't forget to stay tuned for the next installment of the 2021 Anime Round Up...2022-01-2356 min

The Best Boys An Anime PodcastThe Best Boys: A Christmas Spectacular!Snow is falling, the streets are illuminated and the tantalizing scents of the 11 herbs and spices are wafting through the air, that can only mean one thing: It’s time for a Christmas episode! Best Boys Dan & Justin have a lot of yuletide joy in store for the Best Buds today, covering everything from where the heck “padoru” comes from to how to have a Japanese-style Christmas dinner! You’ll of course get a heaping helping of anime news and even a bonus explainer on the ins and outs of wearing kimono. It wouldn’t be Christmas without a surprise v...2021-12-191h 21

The Best Boys An Anime PodcastBig Banter BoysThe holidays are here and Best Boys Dan & Justin are taking some time to look back and reflect… on the anime they’ve been watching! A whole episode of banter on seasonal anime awaits you ahead on Big Banter Boys! The Best Boys are covering all the hottest shows this Fall from Blue Period and 86 to Demon Slayer and Komi-San. Tune in this week for some hot takes and honest views on how the Fall season is shaping up. There are some very light spoilers ahead, so take a look at the timestamps and skip anything you’re behind on!2021-12-121h 42

The Best Boys An Anime PodcastAnimeNYC & the State of Anime Cons in 2021The Best Boys took to AnimeNYC in force, and in case you weren’t able to make it we’ve got all the details for you. Everything from swag grabs and Gundam kits to entry lines and food trucks, if you’re wondering what it was like at the first AnimeNYC since 2019 we’ve got you covered! Did you go to the Fakku booth? Did you get some takoyaki?! Well we did!! Check it out! Anime News- 00:10:30 Do This Cowboy Be Boppin?- 00:21:10 The Best Boys & AnimeNYC- 00:33:00 Best Boy Dan’s(!?) Gundam Section- 00:55:27 AnimeNYC Takeaways- 01:00:35 No Copyright Breaking N...2021-11-281h 20

The Best Boys An Anime PodcastFiller Episode #2The Best Boys are back in the filler zone, and this time around they’re joined by their good friend Best Boy Mike! Fulfilling his role as resident weeblet, Best Boy Mike joins Best Boys Justin & Dan for a peek into the mind of a brand new anime nerd. Join The Best Boys for a discussion on everything from Girls und Panzer & preconceived notions about otaku culture to what to watch out for at Anime NYC and why new weeblets shouldn’t watch Interspecies Reviewers. Don’t forget, The Best Boys will be at Anime NYC next week, No...2021-11-141h 43

The Best Boys An Anime PodcastThe Best Boos: Anime SpooktacularIt’s that time of year when zombies rise from their graves and skeletons stalk the shadows! Take a walk on the spooky side with The Best Boos for a very special Halloween episode! Death Boy Dan and Best Bones Justin are joined by Best Phantom Cat for a round table discussion of the horror mystery anime “Another.” But first, the gang will take a moment to chat and cover some anime news, and of course, sing the praises of Komi Can’t Communicate! Grab your wooden stakes and silver bullets and settle on in for The Best Boos: Anime Sp...2021-10-311h 07

The Best Boys An Anime PodcastFall 2021 Anime What to Watch ListThe time has come, Best Buds. The leaves are changing, the winds are colder, and the Fall anime shows are revving their engines. Join Best Boys Dan and Justin as they go on the deepest of dives into upcoming anime hits like Komi-san Can’t Communicate, World Trigger, and Vampire Cosmonauts, as well as Attack on Titan, Cowboy Bebop, and Squid Games for some reason? It’s time to decide what to watch this season and The Best Boys have got your back as always, join us for a celebration masked as a discussion of the anime we’ve got on off...2021-10-172h 02

The Best Boys An Anime PodcastStar Wars Visions Feat. NerdProQuoThere is a Star Wars anime! Check out this crossover episode where Best Boy Dan speaks with Jaime Martin, host of the NerdProQuo podcast. They dive into each episode of the newly release Star Wars Visions. For those Imperial Troopers or Isekai Junkies out there who are unaware, Disney+ released 9 short anime stories made by 7 incredible anime studios, all set in the expanded Star Wars universe. If this sounds like something you’re into, be sure not to miss this episode. And don’t forget to check out NerdProQuo, podcast linked below. NerdProQuo: ...2021-10-031h 13

The Best Boys An Anime PodcastAnime is Art: Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl SenpaiThe Best Boys have been talking about anime as an art form all season, but this week Best Boys Dan and Justin have dedicated an entire episode to dissecting an anime masterpiece, focusing this time on Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai. From the writing to the characters, the message to the OST, The Best Boys will take a deep dive into this masterpiece of the anime art form and hopefully convince you to give it a watch if you haven’t already. 00:05:00- Anime News 00:25:00- Anime is Art: Bunny Girl Senpai 00:26:50- Bunny Girl Sy...2021-09-191h 03

The Best Boys An Anime PodcastSummer Festivals in AnimeJoin Best Boys Justin and Dan for a summer festival themed episode of The Best Boys!! They’ve got the anime banter and news you’ve come to expect, followed by a dive into the history and tropes surrounding summer festivals in anime. From takoyaki to goldfish scooping, and everything in between, the Best Boys have gone all out for a summer bash to remember! 00:09:20- Anime News 00:24:30- Summer Festivals! 00:41:15- Top Ten Summer Festival Episodes No Copyright Breaking News Music (https://youtu.be/a4I0jlETu4g) Sayonara April by KOD...2021-09-0551 min

The Best Boys An Anime PodcastHow To Get Into AnimeLooking to get into anime? Maybe you're trying to weebify a friend of yours. Well, The Best Boys have got you covered with a whole episode on how to get into anime! No matter what you're into, Best Boys Dan and Justin have got something for you! 00:08:00- Anime News 00:16:45- Why Should I Get Into Anime? 00:25:10- What to Watch to Get Into Anime 00:54:55- Getting Started on the Big Three Streaming Services 00:56:00- Quickfire What to Watch List No Copyright Breaking Ne...2021-08-221h 05

The Best Boys An Anime PodcastThe Isekai EpisodeIt’s finally happened, Truck-kun has come to bring The Best Boys to another world. On this otherworldly episode Best Boys Dan and Justin are joined by very special guest Best Person Cat for a discussion of the isekai phenomenon. What is an isekai? How does one work? Is “The Matrix” an isekai? From Re:Zero to KONOSUBA and everything in between, The Best Boys & Co have got it covered along with your regular fix of anime news and banter. 00:23:45- Anime News 00:37:00- What is an Isekai? 00:47:15- How to Get Isekai’d 00:57:15- Consistent Themes in Isekai 0...2021-08-081h 39

The Best Boys An Anime PodcastSummer 2021 Anime What to Watch ListThe sun is shining and the cicadas are chirping, so you know what that means: It’s time for the Best Boys’ Summer 2021 What to Watch Guide! Best Boys Dan and Justin have all the hottest takes on what to watch and what to skip for the season ahead. Before that, though, the Best Boys are doing a studio showcase for one of their favorites: Kyoto Animation. The water’s fine so jump on in and let’s get to it! 00:00:55- Kyoto Animation Studio Showcase 00:09:00- Anime News 00:17:20- Summer 2021 New Anime...2021-07-251h 31

The Best Boys An Anime PodcastAnime OPs and EDsIt’s halfway through the first season and you know what that means, it’s time for The Best Boys to get a new OP and ED! Check out the new tunes and join Best Boys Dan and Justin in a conversation about what makes a good OP and ED, and how these sequences contribute to an anime. But first, The Best Boys bring you all the anime news you crave and talk through some of the anime that’s ending this week, including Higehiro, Joran, Nagatoro, and much more! 00:18:05- Anime News 00...2021-07-111h 46

The Best Boys An Anime PodcastAmerica in AnimeJoin Best Boys Dan and Justin for a very exceptional star-spangled edition of The Best Boys all about America in Anime! The Best Boys bring you all the anime news and banter you crave, including their bi-weekly check-ins on Joran and Higehiro as well as a heaping helping of Gundam news and some savory Funimation updates. The meat n’ potatoes of this episode consists of a whopper of a deep dive into the depictions of America in anime and some subtle and not so subtle influences on the art form. ‘Murica puns abound as Best Boys Dan and Justin brea...2021-06-271h 23

The Best Boys An Anime PodcastFiller Episode #1Thanks to some cruel and non-canonical twist of fate, The Best Boys have become trapped in the airless, black void known as the filler episode. Undeterred by this confusing lack of content (and also the fact that sound doesn’t travel in vacuums) Best Boys Dan and Justin bring you the anime news and banter you desperately crave from the confusing and barren void known only as Filler, transmitting from outside The Best Boys Metaverse. This episode of The Best Boys is sponsored by Loot Crate! Use promo code “bestboys” for 15% off your purchase, check them out her...2021-06-131h 16

The Best Boys An Anime PodcastThe Best Bouys: The Beach EpisodeGrab your school swimsuits, go buy a watermelon, and get ready to join The Best Boys for a beach episode! It's all about fun in the sun this week as Best Boys Dan & Justin talk about what makes up the beach episodes of the shows we know and love. They'll be diving the common tropes of these episodes (hint: Bleach Episode 228 hits almost all of them!), reminiscing about some shows that had some top quality beach episodes, and putting together a list of shows that still need one. This episode of The Best Boys is sponsored b...2021-05-301h 15

The Best Boys An Anime PodcastThe Gundam Episode - Part IIThey’ve done it! Against all odds The Best Boys have completed their first two-part episode all about Gundam! For the second part of this episode Best Boys Dan and Justin take a deep dive into the weird and interesting timelines that make up the Gundam franchise. However, that’s not all, The Best Boys also spend some time giving you a brief primer on the world of gunpla and also a top ten list of anime that aren’t Gundam! This episode of The Best Boys is sponsored by Loot Crate! Use promo code “bestboys”...2021-05-162h 07

The Best Boys An Anime PodcastThe Gundam Episode - Part IIT’S A GUNDAM(episode)!!!!!! Join the Best Boys for a special two part episode all about Gundam which serves to mark the (unfortunately now delayed) release of Mobile Suit Gundam: Hathaway’s Flash in Japan! From zakus and lunar titanium to mysterious masked men and gratuitous face slapping, Best Boys Dan and Justin are going to tell you all about Gundam as a franchise, take you for a cruise through 42 years of Gundam history, and chat about the timeline that started it all, Universal Century and the original Mobile Suit Gundam! Don’t forget to tune into part two of...2021-05-091h 29

The Best Boys An Anime PodcastSpring 2021 Anime What To Watch ListIt's here!!! My Hero Academia, Mars Red, Odd Taxi, Shaman King! It's Spring 2021 and The Best Boys has all the info you need on the new and returning anime out this season! Join Best Boys Dan and Justin as they talk about what's hot, what's not, and what you can't miss during this stacked season in anime. 00:01:20- Anime News 00:01:55- Spring 2021 Intro 00:06:40- Returning Anime 00:19:15- New Anime 01:42:45- Movies & OVAS 01:48:30- Top Three (or Five) Shows to Watch This Season Bubble Tea by...2021-04-251h 53

The Best Boys An Anime PodcastAnime Streaming ServicesOn today's episode of The Best Boys, Dan and Justin react to some of the endings from this season, Attack on Titan, Horimiya, Promised Neverland, and more! Immediately following your anime news fix, get a full download of information on where to stream your anime with side by side cost comparisons and a dive into the libraries of all the major services and some you may not have heard of. Finally, The Best Boys go over Anime Japan's list of "Top Ten Manga We Want to See Made Into Anime" (Number eight will SHOCK you!!!) 00:19:45- Anime...2021-04-111h 43

The Best Boys An Anime PodcastAnime was a Mistake? Domestic Girlfriend EditionOn today’s inaugural episode of The Best Boy’s series “Anime Was a Mistake?” Best Boys Dan and Justin do a review of and deep dive into the trashy train wreck that is Domestic Girlfriend. Before that they talk about the final chapter of Horimiya’s manga, and some of the OSTs Dan’s been weebing out to. They also break some news about Demon Slayer and Cowboy Bebop among others. Stick around at the end for a top-ten list of “Why, Anime?!” moments to wrap up the episode. This episode of The Best Boys is sponsored...2021-03-281h 56

The Best Boys An Anime PodcastWhat is White Day?Happy White Day, Best Buds! On today’s episode of The Best Boys, Best Boys Dan and Justin talk a little bit about Ahiru no Sora and Yowamushi Pedal, some anime that they picked up after the Sports Anime episode. In anime news, they talk about Rent-a-Girlfriend, Way of the Househusband, Avatar, and more! A new sponsor and a giveaway is announced, and they do a dive into White Day. After going over some anime couple lists, a few Best Buds try to convince Best Boy Dan to watch Fruits Basket. This episode of The Best Boys is...2021-03-141h 31

The Best Boys An Anime PodcastThe Sports Anime EpisodeToday on The Best Boys, Best Boys Dan and Justin talk a little bit about the Horimiya manga ending and Rachel from Tower of God being robbed of her ‘best antagonist’ award. During Anime News the best boys talk about Pokemon Day and Demon Slayer. Then, they do a deep dive into sports anime, covering everything from Haikyuu and Ahiru no Sora to Keijo and Girls und Panzer. Finally, The Best Boys do a list of some major sports anime to keep your eyes on. 00:04:30 Anime News 00:13:45 History, Themes, and Tropes of Sports Anime 01...2021-02-281h 18

The Best Boys An Anime PodcastCrunchyroll Anime Awards 2020 - Bonus Episode!On today’s extra special bonus episode of The Best Boys, Best Boys Dan and Justin recap and react to the 2021 Crunchyroll Awards! 00:01:00 Anime News 00:04:15 Crunchyroll Awards 00:27:00 Takeaways Bubble Tea by Pikuseru (https://fanlink.to/bubbletea) Green Tea Latte by KODOMOi (https://soundcloud.com/kodomoimusic) Creative Commons - Attribution 3.0 Unported - CC BY 3.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/…) Music promoted by Music Panda - Vlog No Copyright Free Music Video Link: https://youtu.be/jmuJp29d57Q No Copyrigh...2021-02-2036 min

The NerdProQuo PodcastEpisode 210: Controversy! The Internet! Politics! Oh My!Yves and Jaime sit down to discuss the scandals surrounding Joss Whedon and Gina Curano, then go off on a long tangent about recent political events. Hurray? If not, here’s more The Best Boys podcast:https://thebestboys.podbean.com/e/s01e02_winter_2021_anime_what_to_watch_list/2021-02-1800 min

The Best Boys An Anime PodcastWinter 2021 Anime What To Watch ListOn today’s episode, Best Boys Dan & Justin cover some anime news, do a quick dive into the Cloverworks animation studio, and discuss the massive slate of anime we have this season. They wrap it up with a chat about their “side piece” anime. 00:06:55- Anime News 00:13:45- Cloverworks 00:17:30- Winter 2021 Returning 00:22:45- **My Hero Academia Season 4 Spoilers** 00:23:45- **My Hero Academia Spoilers End** 00:25:20- **Promised Neverland Season 1 Spoilers** 00:26:05- **Promised Neverland Spoilers End** 00:36:10- Winter 20201 New 00:52:00- **Trigger Warning: Suicide** 00:58:00- **Trigger Warning Ends** 00:59:10- Want to Watch 01:07:05- Side Piece Corner Bubble T...2021-02-141h 23

The NerdProQuo PodcastEpisode 209: Tenet Make Nerds Angry! (Also Wandavision Episode V Part I)Rarrgh! Tenet make nerds angry! Why movie so needlessly complicated!? Yves, Charlie, Rich, and Jaime dsicuss the whys and herefores of Tenet. Also Part I of the discussion of Wandavison Episode V.Check out our friends on anime on The Best Boys Podcast! - https://thebestboys.podbean.com/e/s01e01-2020_anime_round_up/ 2021-02-081h 25

The Best Boys An Anime Podcast2020 Anime Round UpOn today’s (very first!) episode of The Best Boys, Best Boys Dan and Justin recap 2020’s year in anime! 00:03:20- Winter 2020 00:30:20- Spring 2020 00:47:10- Summer 2020 01:09:10- Fall 2020 01:20:00- **Higurashi Spoilers!** 01:22:10- **Spoilers End** 01:26:20- What We Missed in 2020 01:30:00- Biggest Letdowns 01:30:10- **Rent-a-Girlfriend Spoilers!** 01:32:15- **Spoilers End** 01:36:50- Biggest Surprises 01:40:55- Let’s Talk About Hololive 01:45:10- What We’re Looking Forward To 01:53:45- Best OPs and EDs 2021-02-012h 11