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The Old Manga Men are back at it again, but this time they've invited along a guest to join in on the commotion! Our special guest, TheMangaSloth, has pulled up a rocking chair and chimed in on the topic of manga with Frankfurtter and MagicallyAverage for this Season 13 premiere episode! The trio take a look back at their early years of manga collecting (well, some of them at least) and talk about...

The flowers have bloomed, the smell of barbeque is in the air, and the Baka Bois are finally emerging from their caves to review the anime they watched from the Spring season! MagicallyAverage and (mainly) Frankfurtter take a look back at the anime from this most recent season and reflect on which were the stars of the season and which were absolute duds. Let us know what you liked the most from S...

It's that time of the year again, folks! What else could the privileged, spoiled anime fan need a part from MORE ANIME?!? Frankfurtter and MagicallyAverage are previewing all of the new anime coming out in the Summer season! Which anime should be on everyone's watch list, and what should fans avoid at all costs? Tune in to uncover the Darkhorse of the upcoming season as well as the frontrunners fo...

Whenever you hear the world 'manga' you always imagine Japan, and it's obvious why! But imagine a new-age of manga where someone could think of France, Mexico, or the United States when discussing new manga and its origins. Beautiful, isn't it? Well, Viz Media would agree! Viz has launched a new program to help aspiring mangaka around the globe jump into the spotlight that has always been centered...

There are thousands upon thousands of series in Japan that are patiently waiting to get their change for a publication in North America. Sure, many fans can read them online from freelance translators, but having the official publication of a manga series finally released physically is a completely different feeling! That being said, it seems like many of the main distributors of manga outside of...

It's what you've always wanted. What you've been asking for since the boys first came together. A sensual recording done live, in-person, in a hotel room in Atlanta, GA. OK, maybe you didn't ask for the specifically, but Frankfurtter and MagicallyAverage FINALLY managed to complete a live recording of the podcast when they were together! Hooray, for small victories!! This live recording took place...

Artificial Intelligence, something everyone talks about but very few know what it actually is (us included...). Who would have guessed that AI would seep into the anime and manga world in such a short period of time?! MagicallyAverage and Frankfurtter go through some recent news reports on AI in the manga space and how its affecting the industry. From an AI company scraping over 700,000 manga and...

Everything is getting more and more expensive these days; fast food, gas, and now my anime!! Crunchyroll has yet again increased their subscription prices, but little to nothing has changed that would warrant these changes. Anime fans are becoming increasingly irritated by the higher prices and number of streaming services where anime is aired outside of Japan. Solution? They're taking to the high...

You just have to ruin it for everybody, don't you...? Yeah, I'm talking to you! You know who you are. (¬_¬") MagicallyAverage and Frankfurtter talk about the depressing news out of Japan concerning recent bans due to poor tourist behavior. Areas of the Gion District in Kyoto are now restricted due to tourists abusing the businesses and individuals in the area just for a picture of the geisha wande...

As is tradition, the BakaBois share their way-too-early opinions on the the current season's assortment of anime. And boy oh boy are there a TON of anime on this list... Frankfurtter and MagicallyAverage review over 20 new anime releasing this season, giving their first impressions of the first episodes and sharing some bold predictions for this year of anime! If you're looking for some new anime...

If you were to tell me that MyAnimeList would ALSO give manga recommendations I would say "Uh, sure, and I'm the Queen of Scotland." Well, I guess begin the coronation proceeding because we're taking a look at MyAnimeList's manga recommendations for 2024! Frankfurtter and MagicallyAverage dissect the MAL x Japan list of 2024 recommendations and offer some suggestions of their own. If you're lookin...

The day H E double hockey sticks freezes over is the day anime fans will finally calm down about the MyAnimeList ranking system; so, never... Since its inception in 2006, fans have used MAL as a site to shout their opinions about their most loved and hated anime into the vacuum of the anime internet. But why are fans constantly throwing temper tantrums whenever an anime takes the #1 spot?? Well, F...

Picture this, Superman...but anime! As shocking as that may sound it could be within the realm of possibilities after Warner Bros. announced that they plan to produce 10 anime each year! MagicallyAverage and Frankfurtter discuss the ins and outs of this shocking announcement and what it could mean for the world of anime outside of Japan. With many IP at their disposal, could Warner Bros. slowly tr...

Frankfurtter and MagicallyAverage break down the good, the bad, and the ugly of the Winter 2024 anime season! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bakacompany-podcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The anime fanbase has been rapidly growing over the years, so we thought it would be best to sit the newbies down and give everyone a quick refresh course about the wonderful world of Anime! From talking about the Big Three to the different categories of manga, we'll be getting you ready for that surprise pop quiz in this week's episode. It's back to anime school for you! Just try not to get deten...

With the new season just around the corner, Frankfurtter and MagicallyAverage go through their quarterly ritual of previewing the upcoming season of anime! Which ones have they haphazardly chosen as their already-favorites, and what have they cast aside like the dirty, dirty shows they are? Tune in to find out what's on their upcoming watchlist for the Spring season! ------------------------------...

VOLUME WARNING! Remember when awards meaning? When they actually served a purpose for the entertainment industry? Well, me neither, and so here we are! Frankfurtter and MagicallyAverage, having stayed up into the wee hours of the morning, watched the Crunchyroll Anime Awards live so that you didn't have to sit through this mess of an award show. Who could have guessed that both the winners of the...

Do you remember ALL of the anime that has been announced so far? Do you? Well we sure as s**t don't either, so that's what we're doing today on this episode of BakaBites! Join Frankfurtter and MagicallyAverage as they doom scroll through all of the series that have been announced, but don't have a release date yet (insert sad music here). Which shows are you patiently waiting for, and which have y...

Drewtendo64, Frankfurtter, and MagicallyAverage soar on their homemade broomsticks to the beautiful big city on the water as they review the classic Studio Ghibli film, Kiki's Delivery Service! The trio talk about this wonderful slice of life movie and all of its wonderful characters; except you, Tombo, you know what you did... ----------------------------------------------------------------------...

Nothing beats watching an anime film in theater! The popcorn, the massive screen, the slightly sticky seats...it's always a fun time! Frankfurtter and MagicallyAverage take a look at the upcoming films schedules to release this year and discuss which ones they think (and hope) will make their way to theaters around the World! ------------------------------------------------------------------------...

Who doesn't love violence, violence, and more violence?! Well, Frankfurtter and MagicallyAverage talk about the level of blood and gore in anime today, and ponder over whether we've become desensitized to it all. Spoiler alert, we aren't. MORE VIOLENCE! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Twitter: Bakacopodcast...

Drewtendo64, Frankfurtter, and MagicallyAverage become milliners (it's a word, look it up) and fall in love with a sexy bird wizard while discussing the fan-favorite Studio Ghibli film, Howl's Moving Castle. Join the trio as they talk about the films many impactful characters, like the fire, and its numerous iconic scenes, like the one with the fire and the one with the fire eating eggshells. Oh,...

To the shock of many, Frankfurtter and MagicallyAverage have indeed watched a considerable amount of anime this Winter 2024 season! From entirely new series to second cours to long-awaited returns, the BakaBoys give their midseason review on the anime they've been watching! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- T...

Ever wondered what the best anime to watch when you're stuck inside on a rainy day? Or how about when you need a little pick-me-up after a long day of work? Well, Frankfurtter and MagicallyAverage have you covered with their anime quick list! Tune-in to discover some of the best anime to watch for these daily life situations! ------------------------------------------------------------------------...

Drewtendo64, Frankfurtter, and MagicallyAverage take the time machine back, back before Studio Ghibli was created, to the Valley of the Wind! The boys reminisce over this classic Miyazaki film and discuss how Nausicaa became the catalyst for what soon became Studio Ghibli! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tw...