Anime Alchemists

How bad does a character's death have to be before you stop watching an anime altogether? On this episode of The Anime Alchemists Podcast , we're talking about anime character deaths that made fans drop the series. Using a Game Rant article as our starting point, we go through the list, share our opinions, and debate whether these deaths were justified, poorly handled, or simply too painfu...

The Anime Alchemists Podcast is back, and we're talking about the Fall 2026 anime season. There is A LOT coming this season, so we went through the Fall lineup and talked about the shows we're excited for, the ones we're keeping an eye on, the potential sleepers, and the series that have us asking, "Who thought this was a good idea?" From big returning favorites to brand-new...

This week on The Anime Alchemists Podcast, we're jumping between One Piece TCG news, a heated Isekai debate, and one of the biggest stories happening in the Pokémon TCG market. We start with the latest One Piece Card Game reveals, including the OP-18 Leaders and the EB-05 Shirohoshi Manga Rare. Then we get into the debate around an "Isekai Big 3" and ask the question: does Shangri-La...

The timeline just got a whole lot more complicated. In this episode of The Anime Alchemists Podcast, we're diving into the latest season of That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime and, specifically, the Chloe, Hinata, Chronoa, and Granbell storyline that has everyone trying to piece together what is actually happening. We break down the recent time-travel developments, Chloe's role in the...

This week on the Anime Alchemists Podcast, we catch up on what we’ve been watching and look ahead to a very busy Fall anime season. We talk about That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, Re:ZERO, Black Torch, and some of the other shows currently on our watch list. Then we get into the Fall lineup, including the return of Black Clover and The Apothecary Diaries, along with some of the other series...

One Piece Day '26 just dropped a mountain of news and we're breaking it all down. TCG announcements. Two new films. A Nike collab that's about to cost us all money. We talk OP-18, EB-05, the movies, the shoes, and why September is going to be expensive. Listen now. Follow The Anime Alchemists for weekly deep dives. #OnePiece #OnePieceTCG #OnePieceDay #AnimeAlchemists

Forty minutes. No news, no tangents. Just pure love for Ascendance of a Bookworm. If you haven't watched it: a girl who loves books dies and wakes up in a world where books are only for nobles. So she decides to make her own. If you have watched it: you already know why this conversation took 40 minutes. We go season by season—the beginnings, the expansions, the gut-punch finale of Season 3, a...

This week, we're skipping the news and just talking about anime we actually care about. First, Witch Hat Atelier. The animation is gorgeous, the magic system is one of the best in years, and that cliffhanger? Brutal. Season 2 is confirmed, but the wait is going to hurt. Then Gary makes his case for Ascendance of a Bookworm Season 4. WIT Studio is handling the animation now, and Gary thinks thi...

Brand New Day is here, and it's packed with MCU heavyweights—Hulk, Punisher, Yelena Belova, Jean Grey. And honestly? Most of them are just there to lose. Hulk gets shut down by Jean Grey. Punisher has one iconic moment and then dips. Yelena shows up for two scenes. The opening montage throws Scorpion, Tombstone, and a bunch of villains at us, and then they're gone. But Jean Grey? She steal...

The One Piece fandom is in absolute chaos right now, and we are here for all of it. First up, Scopper Gaban has finally arrived in the anime. After 25 years of waiting, the Roger Pirates' left-hand man steps into the main story. We're breaking down what his appearance means, his brief clash with Luffy, and that flashback that reminds us just how wild the Roger era really was. Then, Luffy a...

We're breaking down the biggest premieres so far. Mushoku Tensei Season 3 opened with a double-episode focused entirely on Eris—and it's incredible. Then Episode 3 brings us back to Rudeus in Sharia, and the contrast hits hard. Black Torch finally arrived after eight years. Ninja kid meets mononoke cat, gets powers, fights spirits. Formulaic but fun. Plus our full Summer 2026 watchlist—Tom...

The ancient mural on Elbaph is finally in the anime and we are not okay. Episode 1168 dropped what might be the biggest lore reveal in One Piece history—a massive mural on the Treasure Tree Adam that tells the story of the First World and Second World. Apparently the world has been destroyed twice before. And we're currently living in the Third World. We're breaking down everything we saw....

Summer 2026 is officially stacked. Over 40 new and returning series are dropping, and we're here to help you sort through the chaos. We've curated the ultimate list of 31 must-watch anime. From the return of Mushoku Tensei Season 3 and Saga of Tanya the Evil Season 2 to the Shonen Jump revival Black Torch and the surprise romance Smoking Behind the Supermarket With You. Plus Tomb Raider Ki...

Crunchyroll dropped twelve mini-episodes of Smoking Behind The Supermarket With You ahead of its July premiere. Each is only ten minutes long. And they're already better than most full-length romance anime. We're breaking down why this quiet show about two exhausted adults sharing cigarettes behind a supermarket is the most refreshing romance in years. No love triangles. No dramatic confes...

The creator of Fullmetal Alchemist is finally back with a new anime. We watched it. We have thoughts. Some excited, some confused. Daemons of the Shadow Realm has incredible Bones animation, a wild first-episode twist, and a tone that can't decide if it's a comedy or a horror. Is it the next masterpiece or a beautiful mess? We break it all down. Follow The Anime Alchemists for weekly deep...

The 2026 Crunchyroll Awards crowned its winners, and we've got some thoughts. Mainly: were these the right choices? We're breaking down the night's biggest winners, like My Hero Academia taking Anime of the Year, and the most controversial picks, like Lazarus winning Best Original Anime without even airing on the platform. From the Solo Leveling snubs to the shows that should have won,...

We're talking Wistoria: Wand and Sword for the whole episode—because this show deserves way more attention. First, a Season 1 recap: Will can't use magic, so he swings a sword to keep a promise to Elfaria. Tournament arc. Crazy finale. Brutal fights. Way better than anyone expected. Then we get into Season 2—only the English dub episodes so far, so no spoilers for sub watchers. Episode 1 a...

Elbaf finally feels real. After weeks inside that Block Kingdom diorama, the anime is delivering exactly what we've been waiting for. We're breaking down Episodes 1160 and 1161 back to back. That means Loki's full introduction—chained in the Realm of the Dead, blindfolded, with a bounty that'll make your jaw drop (2.6 billion, by the way). His conversation with Luffy is immediately...

Asta finally settled the rivalry with Yuno and became the 29th Wizard King. We break down the final duel that decided the kingdom's leader, the two-year time skip that shows where everyone ends up, and the new threat appearing on the last page. Follow The Anime Alchemists for more weekly deep dives. Spotify Hashtags #BlackCloverEnding #AstaWizardKing #BlackClover392 #MangaFinale

We finished Invincible Season 4 and we're breaking it all down. The fights, the twists, the emotional beats, and that finale we're still thinking about. Full spoilers for the entire season. If you've watched, come join the conversation. Follow The Anime Alchemists for more weekly deep dives. Spotify Hashtags #Invincible #InvincibleSeason4 #InvincibleSpoilers #AmazonPrime

Spring 2026 is absolutely stacked and we're breaking down everything worth watching. We've been watching all the premieres so you don't have to. From the most anticipated new anime of the year—Witch Hat Atelier—to the massive returns of ReZero Season 4, Slime Season 4, and Dorohedoro Season 2. Plus JOJO: Steel Ball Run, Daemons of the Shadow Realm from the creator of Fullmetal Alchemis...

We're back and it's all about One Piece. We're breaking down the live-action Season 2 on Netflix—Chopper's debut, the viral fight scenes, and what the internet is getting right (and wrong). Then we're diving into the anime and manga as the final saga continues with the Elbaf arc. The Straw Hats are sailing, and so are we. Follow The Anime Alchemists for your weekly anime fix. -...

The biggest One Piece news maybe ever: Oda actually wrote down what the treasure is and fans already found it. We're breaking down what was discovered and what it means. Also this week: One Piece became the most sold comic of all time again, Black Clover S2 Episode 1 is covering four chapters right away, and our anime-only host tries to explain Judge Man to a manga reader. Plus we're debat...

Pokemon Day 2026 is officially in the books and we're breaking down everything: the new starters, the new games, and every announcement worth talking about. Also this week we're paying respects to legendary director Satoshi Mori, reacting to Brook's live action casting and the first look at Bartolomeo in OPLA Season 2, and debating the real question: if you had to forgive one One Piece...

So apparently Adam Sandler might be in something anime related? We're talking about the rumor because it's too wild not to. Also Solo Leveling: Ragnarok officially drops in English July 21st so mark that. McDonald's did a collab with UNO and Spy x Family and we're jealous it's not here. And since it's Cat Day we're naming the best cats in anime. Then we get into Frieren...