Anime For Blondes

Anime for Blondes is officially ONE year old! 🥳 In this very special birthday episode, Ali and Becca look back on a full year of podcasting and everything we’ve learned so far as a girly anime podcast. But that’s not all... we also share our story of meeting Aleks Le, the incredible voice actor behind some of our favorite anime characters, including our #1 Anime Boyfriend, Jinwoo from Solo Leveli...

EVERYONE DROP A "HAPPY BIRTHDAY ALI" IN THE COMMENTS & HIT SUBSCRIBE FOR HER BDAY PRESENT :) This week on Anime for Blondes Podcast, we’re throwing a birthday party for Ali! 🥳 The first half of the episode is all about celebrating our co-host, and In the second half, we dive into one of her favorite romance anime, My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999. We will be at UTAH FAN X this...

The Dandadan Season 2 finale (Season 2 Episode 12) just dropped, and WOW... what a diabolical cliffhanger to leave us on! 👀 In this recap, we break down every shocking twist, the future of Okarun and Momo, and what this ending means for DanDaDan Season 3. DanDaDan might be over, but Anime for Blondes will still be putting out weekly episodes every Monday and bonus episodes the last Wednesday of e...

It’s the penultimate episode of DanDaDan Season 2, and things just went FULL kaiju mode. In Season 2 Episode 11, titled “Hey, It’s A Kaiju,” the chaos skyrockets as our favorite teens face yet ANOTHER episode long battle. We’re breaking down every explosive moment, from the jaw-dropping kaiju showdown to the hilarious beats that remind us why we love these characters (and this show!) so much. As t...

DanDaDan Season 2 Episode 10 has us screaming... is that Bryce Papenbrook’s voice we hear?! 👀 In this week’s recap, we’re breaking down everything that went down: new character intros, Momo/Okarun flashbacks, and Godzilla?? We also have a discussion about the bigger themes of the show at the end! Hope you enjoy! Only two episodes left!! 💬 Comment below your favorite holiday season anime so we ca...

After being rage baited by Episode 8, we are SO BACK with Evil Eye vs Okarun in DanDaDan Season 2 Episode 9 “I Want to Rebuild the House!" This week’s recap dives into the much anticipated showdown, shocking twists, MORE MOMOKARUN ROMANCE, and chaos only DanDaDan can deliver. We break down the highlights of the episode, our favorite moments, and what this fight means for Okarun, Evil Eye, and the...

By popular demand, Anime for Blondes is heading back into the magical, chaotic world of Witch Watch! ✨ In this bonus episode, we catch up on the newest episode of Witch Watch, talk about our favorite anime tropes, break down the newest characters, and gush over the amazing voice actors who bring this world to life. We even dive into the omegaverse?? 👀So grab your broomsticks and come hang out as...

This week’s DanDaDan episode left us asking… is this the worst episode yet? In Season 2 Episode 8 “You Can Do It, Okarun!", we break down everything that happened, from that VERY long fight sequence to that ending that left us scratching our heads. Of course, we’re still obsessed with Momo, Okarun, and the chaotic energy this anime always brings, but we have to be real about the parts that didn’t...

DanDaDan Season 2 Episode 7: "Feeling Kinda Gloomy" is here, and we are officially freaked out on main. This episode took the wild energy of the series to a whole new level, IT. HAS. IT. ALL. From jaw-dropping action to laugh-out-loud comedy, DanDaDan keeps proving why it’s one of the most unique anime out right now. In this spoiler-filled recap and reaction, we break down everything that went dow...

Get ready for our full recap and reaction to DanDaDan Season 2 Episode 6: "We Became A Family." This week’s episode had us doing a double-take when a band showed up that looked just like the Saja Boys… but no, it’s not actually them, it's a British rockband instead?! This was yet another super fun DanDaDan episode and we can't wait to see more of Okarun and MoMo in the maid cafe! 💬 Comment below...

This week on Anime for Blondes, we’re recapping DanDaDan Episode 17 (S2E5), titled “We Can All Stay There Together!” ... and AS USUAL, the energy is equal parts chaotic, creepy, and weirdly romantic. Momo and Okarun are finally back home after last episode’s arc wrap up, but peace is short-lived. Jiji is still possessed by the Evil Eye, and Aira shows up for a chaotic sleepover to help keep things...

We’re back with a Dan Da Dan season 2 review! We can’t stop laughing at how UNIQUE this anime is. In this episode, Ali is doing Volcano Research and Becca is making intellectual commentary on Western Marketing, while Ms. Ayase sprays down a volcano, and we eagerly wait for our heroine to rescue her MMC.  Comment and let us know what other anime we should be watching! (hint: please give Becca a rom...

Welcome back to Anime for Blondes... and welcome to KPOP SUMMER! We're kicking off this episode of our Anime Adjacent series with a full recap and review of KPOP Demon Hunters, the new animated Netflix movie that might not technically be anime, but totally fits our anime girlie vibe. From demon-slaying dance numbers to magical girl group dynamics, this movie has everything: romance, big emotions,...

Season 3 of Anime for Blondes is officially here, and we’re kicking things off with something special! We got to see the theatrical premiere of DanDaDan: Evil Eye (the first THREE episodes of Season 2) before they hit Netflix, and as usual, we have a LOT to say. From the unhinged energy of that Season 1 cliffhanger to the jaw-dropping animation and soundtrack, DanDaDan is already shaping up to be...

Welcome to the Season 2 Finale of both Apothecary Diaries and Anime for Blondes! To celebrate the end (for now) of Maomao and Jinshi’s slow-burn, poison-filled love story, we’re joined by a VERY special guest... @notyumna, anime content creator and TikTok queen 💅 She keeps us from spreading misinformation and even hints at what is to come! We hope you have enjoyed this season & are so excited...

It’s the penultimate episode of Apothecary Diaries, and things are getting a little too real. In Episode 47, we dive into Shishou and Shenmei’s tragic backstory, explore what could’ve been an epic love story, and gasp over the moment Maomao’s girlfriend AND boyfriend come face to face. This is our second-to-last Apothecary Diaries recap before the finale next week with a VERY special guest... don’...

Happy Pride Month!! 🌈 This bonus episode of Anime for Blondes is all about queer love in anime, and we’re counting down our Top 10 BEST queer anime ships... based on completely objective, very serious, and extremely scientific fangirl criteria OBVIOUSLY. We’re throwing it back to the iconic tension of Jujutsu Kaisen, the queer-coded chaos of My Hero Academia, and the soft heartbreak of Fruits Bas...

There’s no new episode of The Apothecary Diaries this week, but don’t worry... the Anime for Blondes girlies are still here, and we’re using the break to get prepped for what’s next! We’ll be back next Monday with our regularly scheduled Apothecary Diaries recap (only TWO episodes left 😭), but today we’re giving you a fun, chatty DanDaDan Season 1 recap to help you get ready for Season 2, startin...

Pride Month continues in Apothecary Diaries Episode 46, and the Anime for Blondes girlies are thriving! Maomao spends the first half of the episode with her girlfriend ShiSui (the chemistry is real 👀), and finally faces her knight in shining armor: Jinshi. He’s back and looking HOTTER THAN EVER in military armor. Becca and Ali might be slightly hungover, but this episode is giving them the will t...

This week on Anime for Blondes, we’re recapping the heaviest episode yet... Apothecary Diaries Episode 45. MAJOR TRIGGER WARNING: The episode we're recapping includes intense scenes and themes of abusive parenting and child death. ShiSui is taking "love and war" very literally while Maomao is putting the "bye" in bisexual. The girlies are emotionally whiplashed by the sudde...

Happy Monday, anime girlies! We’re back with The Apothecary Diaries Episode 44 review, and things are heating up again. Maomao’s got a new job, Shisui is Loulan is officially confirmed (!!), and Jinshi is finally stepping into his power after a much needed scolding. Plus, we're breaking down that female friendship breakup, Maomao's ever-growing reputation, and wondering... could poison be...

Welcome to our second episode in the Anime First Impressions series! Today we’re taking the new 2025 anime Witch Watch on a first date... will we ghost it, go on a second date, kiss at the door, or is it love at first sight? 💘 This magical comedy series features none other than Lilypichu as Nico, so of course we had to check it out and support a fellow female podcaster! Go check out Lily's po...

Apothecary Diaries is back and so are we... but Jinshi isn't! In Episode 43, Jinshi is M.I.A. while we follow Maomao's new life as a hostage. In this recap, Ali and Becca break down the details of this slower-paced episode, discuss where the story may be headed next, and share their honest thoughts on pacing, character focus, and why this episode felt like filler. At this rate, it seems li...

The Apothecary Diaries is taking a break this week, but the Anime for Blondes girlies are not! Instead of a recap, we’re diving into a discussion that’s been on our minds: Is anime actually appropriate for kids? We explore why U.S. parents might feel hesitant about letting their children watch anime, the differences between Western and Japanese media standards, and how anime’s wide range of genres...

We’re back with a two-episode Apothecary Diaries recap double feature covering Season 2 Episodes 41 & 42. We’re reviewing the most recent episode and the episode we missed while on vacation. MaoMao goes from kidnapped victim to guest, Jinshi goes from professional eunuch to love-sick crown prince, and both Ali and Becca Theory Corner stocks are rising! From kidnappings and palace secrets to ro...