Anime Alchemists

Dive into the world of anime and manga with The Anime Alchemists. We break down the weekly news, from the latest on the One Piece live-action casts like Ace and Bon Clay to the discussion around a potential Ozai redemption arc. We also cover the announcements for new series like the K-pop Demon Hunter sequel and dig into the details of the OP-14 card list. When we're not covering news, we'...

Big anime news this week — One Piece is officially going seasonal starting April 2026! We’ve also got updates on Daemons of the Shadow Realm, the new anime from the creator of Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, and a fresh batch of manga and anime discussions you don’t want to miss. This week we break down the latest Black Clover chapters. Asta and Noelle teaming up, Yami’s new demon form, the Fueg...

We're breaking down the biggest anime and manga news of the week! We dig into the "House of Pikachu" art exhibit, the move of "Delicious in Dungeon" to Crunchyroll, and the official word on Blue Lock Season 2. For our main topics, we share our thoughts on the final season of My Hero Academia, the curious case of a certain "Trash Man," and our top anime recommendat...

The Anime Alchemists Podcast. This week, we're tackling industry upheavals: Crunchyroll's switch to a new dubbing partner, the viral debate over One-Punch Man's animation, the shutdown of Manga Planet, and what the One Piece hiatus really means for the live-action show. Then, we take on our most important mission yet: creating the essential anime watchlist for the "Bunnielord." We make the case fo...

The Anime Alchemists Podcast delivers weekly anime news and deep dives. This episode covers the global release date for the Chainsaw Man Reze movie, the surprise announcement of Blue Lock Season 3 and a live-action film, and the collaboration between V-Tuber Maid Mint and Toei. We also share our spoiler-free thoughts on the Demon Slayer movie, review the TobeheroX finale, and make our season 2 pre...

Confession time: we weren't always Boruto fans. But the last ten chapters of Boruto: Next Generations have completely changed our minds. On this episode, we're talking about the specific moments and story turns that won over two former skeptics. We're breaking down the incredible momentum and character work that has us finally, fully invested—all without spoiling the big surprises. If you wrote th...

HIDIVE is giving away free anime seasons to compete with Crunchyroll – we break down whether it’s worth your time. Plus, a brand new JJK spinoff manga, Jujutsu Kaisen: Modulo, is announced, and the long-awaited Naruto HD remake is finally complete after two years. We also review this week’s hottest anime episodes:· Dandadan: The wildest alien-yokai showdown yet· Trash Man: Would YOU use that item?...

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. Pl...

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 M...

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 M...

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 Cl...

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 secr...

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 Indon...

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 – a...

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 cont...

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 seas...

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 Ge...

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...

Subscribe for weekly anime deep dives: youtube.com/@AnimeAlchemists This 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)...

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...

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 chapters My Dress-Up Darling season 2 is finally coming in July Gary makes a wild deal with the audienc...

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%2Fanimealchemists We 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...

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...

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 pla...

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