Bebop Banter: The Premiere Anime Podcast

We record in bulk and it's been a while since the boys actually sat down and talked so, to make up for it, join Wes, Demetrius, and Syed as they sit down and catch up with each other! This week they're going  over what new anime they're watching, what older anime they've caught up on, what TV shows and movies they're pumped about, and what games they've been playing! 

Last week the boys talked about anime Openings and endings (for the second time) and this week they're continuing the look into music! Join Wes, Demetrius, and Syed as they discuss what soundtracks they've enjoyed, how soundtracks can help or hurt a series, and some unique aspects of anime soundtracks that really help elevate different shows! 

Back in episode 6, we talked about openings and ending in anime, so here on episode 60 we thought we would revisit the topic for both old and new listeners alike! Join Wes, Demetrius, and Syed as they break down types of openings, favorite openings, and groups that are famous for certain openings! As always, you can find us @bebop_banter on instagram! 

We saw how much you all enjoyed our top 25 anime of all time episodes, so we decided to really double down and take an even closer look! With a reworked and refined equation to guide us through, we've updated the list to what we feel is the most accurate we could put out! Hopefully you have as much fun listening to it as we had recording it, and don't forget to follow us @bebop_banter on...

On this episode of Bebop Banter, the boys break down Crunchyroll's "Anime of the Year" award winners throughout the ages and also discuss the other nominees, whether or not they think the winner should have won, and what qualifies a series to be up for "Anime of the Year!" 

In today's episode, we break down all of the projects that the Pokemon Company announced for their 25th anniversary! From New Pokemon Snap to Brillian Diamond/Shining Pearl and Legends Arceus, join Wes, Demetrius, and Syed as they give their thoughts on everything that was shown! Don't forget to follow us @bebop_banter on instagram and comment with what you're most excited for! 

After a successful run at reacting to IGN's top 25 Anime of All Time, the boys are back to reach to another article: CBR.com's 10 Cliché's that don't make sense in shonen! Join Wes, Demetrius, and Syed as they break down these 10 clichés and see if they agree, disagree, or even think some are clichés at all! 

Among the ranks of live action anime adaptations, there is one that stands above the rest as being the ultimate example of how to ruin a franchise's image in the eyes of the uninitiated: Dragonball Evolution. This week, join Wes, Demetrius, and Syed as they walk you through the plot of this movie and break down the good (if they can find any), the bad (there's a lot), and the ugly (oh bo...

Two weeks ago, we started analyzing IGN's top 25 Anime series of all time; Last week, we put out the first half of our list; This week, we reveal numbers 10-1! Join Wes, Demetrius, and Syed in this episode as they lay out what they OBJECTIVELY (not personally) believe the top 25 anime of all time are, why they think that way, and maybe what differs in their personal lists. How much do their t...

Over the last two weeks, the boys reviewed IGN's 2019 "Top 25 Anime of All Time" list and, after taking on that project, they decided to do their own. This week, join Wes, Demetrius, and Syed as they explain how they came about crafting an objective list (that's right, this isn't a list of their personal favorites) and go over why the different series ranked from 25 to 11...

This week, the boys finish their conversation on IGN's top 25 series of all time by looking at their top 10! Did Wes, Demetrius, and Syed agree with their choices? Were there some questionable picks, or some solid ones? Tune in to find out! You won't want to miss next week's episode either because it marks the start of a deep dive into the official Bebop Banter Top 25 Anime of All T...

This week and next week, the boys are taking a look at IGN's top 25 anime OF ALL TIME. Written in December of 2019, but not updated since, do Wes, Demetrius, and Syed think that the "anime experts" over at IGN got it right? Join in as the boys break down numbers 25 through 11, and tune in next week as they tackle the top 10. Who knows...maybe a look at this list has inspired one tha...

We ended the year with a look back, so the first Bop Culture of the year is gonna look forward! From games that we're looking forward to, to anime that are starting back up, and manga that can really make the leap, join the boys as they break down everything that they can't wait for!

For episode 49 we're bringing back the "My Anime Academia" type of episode to talk about Sakuga and the animation process! What is Sakuga, why does it matter, and how does it play into the overall feel of an anime? Join the boys as they discuss all of this and more, and follow us @bebop_banter on instagram to comment with your favorite sakuga moment in anime! 

While we've talked a lot about anime and a lot about manga, we've avoided the topic of live action anime adaptation...UNITL NOW! We're starting this new venture with a long special episode breaking down 3 movies that run the gamut of of Good, OK, and straight up TERRIBLE: Bleach, Full Metal Alchemist, and the Netflix Death Note. Have you seen these movies, do you want to see these m...

Happy 2021! We're starting the new year with a continuation of one of our newer series: The Mangaka Feature! In particular, Wes, Demetrius, and Syed take this episode to break down a manga that they all read over their break: Chainsaw Man! Is this hyper-violent roller coaster of a series worth a read? Spoiler Alert: It Is! Take note, this episode is full of spoilers so if you want to go into...

It's our last episode of the year so we have a few things to say! Join Wes, Demetrius, and Syed as we thank you all for the enormous support from this past year, as we list some 2021 New Year's resolutions, as we put some more superlatives out there, and as we look ahead! 2021 is gonna start with some pretty cool episodes, so until then we hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday seaso...

2020 is (hopefully) a couple weeks away from ending so join Wes, Demetrius, and Syed as they discuss their favorite things from 2020! From anime to manga to music and more, tune in and laugh at a year that many people might not have a lot to laugh about! Follow us @bebop_banter and comment on our announcement post for this episode with your favorite things of 2020 for a chance at getting shouted-o...

Before our big 2020 blowout episodes, we're putting out a Bop Culture for the month of December! That means you can kick back this episode and listen to the boys talk about games they have/haven't played, shows they've been enjoying outside of anime, franchises that have surprised them, anime that they're looking forward to, and more! Next week starts our big end of the year bl...

This week, the boys tackle a bit of a different topic as they discuss where to buy gifts for the anime fan in your life, what gifts are easy to get/give, what some gifts even are, some of their favorite pieces of merchandise, and more! As we head towards the end of 2020, we have some really fun episodes in the works so stay tuned and thank you for listening! 

We're long past the days of anime unavailability thanks to one major innovation: Streaming. But with so many different streaming services offering different things, which one is right for you? In this week's episode, join Wes, Demetrius, and Syed as they tackle what services they use, what they see each service as being good for, what the combinations of different services can mean for t...

This week on Bebop Banter, Wes, Demetrius, and Syed highlight three mangaka that have either been mainstays in their libraries,  that they have recently discovered, or that they have recently just gotten back into! From impressive art and immersive storytelling to unique worldbuilding, sit back and listen to Volume 1 of our Mangaka Feature! Don't forget to follow us on instagram (@bebop_bante...

We here at Bebop Banter pretty much watch anime in the sub format, but that's not to say that we never watched dubbed anime, don't watch modern dubbed anime, and don't see the use of a dubbed series! This week, join Wes, Demetrius, and Syed as they discuss the pros and cons of subbed and dubbed series with discussion points like "why dubbed anime seems different to western anim...

For the first podcast of the month, Wes, Demetrius, and Syed are introducing a new type of episode that will be coming out with some frequency: The "What Went Wrong" Series! To kick it off, join the boys as they break down all of their thoughts on each Berserk anime adaptation from the positives of the OG series and movies to the negatives of the rushed 2016 series. Don't forget to...

Happy Halloween everyone! To wrap up the month with this episode, join Wes, Demetrius, and Syed as they discuss horror movies, horror games, and some real-world spookiness! Thanks to everyone that listened to our catered October content and look forward to the coming episodes!