Bebop Banter: The Premiere Anime Podcast

Everyone at one point or another has imagined living in an anime world, but would it really be all that great? In this episode, Wes, Demetrius, and Syed discuss which anime worlds would actually be terrible to be thrust into! Follow us on instagram @bebop_banter and comment on our announcement post for this episode with which anime worlds you WOULDN'T want to live in! 

Continuing the trend of spooky-themed podcasts, this week the boys talk all about Yokai! From a history of Yokai to some examples in Anime and how they stack up to the actual folklore, join Wes, Demetrius, and Syed as they break it all down! Big thanks to yokai.com and an old friend of the podcast/blog in Matthew Meyer for some solid info! Check out his site and books for infinitely more info!

It's officially October so the boys are celebrating spooky season with a whole month of Halloween-themed episodes. This week, Wes, Demetrius, and Syed are ringing in the season by discussing Junji Ito! From his origins to his influences and most popular stories, sit back and relax as we break it all down!

Today, the boys wrap up their discussion on the major works of Yoshihiro Togashi by discussing his ongoing, and seemingly never-ending, work: Hunter X Hunter (with spoilers, of course). Sit back, relax, and join Wes, Demetrius, and Syed as they break down some major criticisms of the series and dive into each ANIMATED arc to really gush about what makes the series so special. Next week we will be...

It's been a long time coming, but the boys are finally tackling one of the most famous (or infamous) mangaka around: Yoshihiro Togashi. In this part 1 of a new 2-part special (made up of some extra long episodes), Wes, Demetrius, and Syed discuss a little bit of the history of Togashi himself before diving into his first major work: Yu Yu Hakusho! Come back next week for an episode on Hunter...

To wrap up their discussions about Studio Ghibli, join Wes, Demetrius, and Syed as they talk about their favorite Ghibli films, their first Ghibli films, and more! And don't forget to follow us on Instagram @backlog_bebop to interact with us! Tune in next week as we dive back in to more anime discussions!

After a week's break, Join Wes, Demetrius, and Syed as they break down what could be the most prolific anime studio of all time: Studio Ghibli. In this hour-long special, they cover a brief history of the studio and its founders, its most influential works, some iconic stories behind the studio, and the future of Ghibli itself! And for the people that commented on our instagram posts (@backlo...

This week, the boys wrap up their favorite games of all times lists! Ranging from side-scrollers to open-world RPGs, 3rd person survival horror games, and first-person shooters, tune in this week to see what final games make their lists! Don't forget to comment on the instagram announcement post (@backlog_bebop) with your favorite games: Next week we'll be reading off some lists at the b...

For the last few weeks, we at backlog bebop/bebop banter gave you all a look into our anime/manga preferences and practices so why not continue it for video games? As more anime-centric content is being prepared, join Wes, Demetrius, and Syed these next two weeks as they discuss their 5 personal favorite video games of all time! From RPGs to platformers and shooters, there's a pretty good mix...

Over the past 3 weeks, the boys have embarked on the mini arc of describing what exactly they like in anime/manga, what exactly they dislike, and how they even pick what they watch/read. Today, that all comes to a head as the boys describe one series each from their personal top favorites list and break down a couple more shows that they really can't get behind (as a bonus). Thank you all for...

In the penultimate episode in their miniseries about their own personal preferences, join Wes, Demetrius, and Syed as they discuss how they pick what media to consume in an extremely saturated market! 

Last week the boys talked about some things that can really make an anime great to them so this week is the opposite! Join Wes, Demetrius, and Syed as they discuss how the overuse of tropes, underuse of certain resources, and more can cause an anime's rating to plummet in their own personal rankings! Thank you to everyone for listening and look forward to what's coming soon!

For the next two weeks, the boys will be going over their own preferences in order to set the stage for lists, comparisons, reviews, and more that are going to start in the episodes after! This week, join Wes, Demetrius, and Syed as they discuss their anime-watching habits/rituals, their favorite genres, favorite tropes, and what they value the most in a series! Next week, they'll be discussi...

Fresh off of their longest series yet (thank you to everyone that listened to our episodes on the Big Three!), the boys are back with a more laid back Bop Culture episode! From various anime that they have (or haven't) seen to different video games and interactions with people in the industry, join Wes, Demetrius, and Syed on this more laid back outing. There will be no episode next week but...

Having nitpicked Naruto and broken down Bleach, the time has finally come for the boys to wonder about One Piece. Join Wes, Demetrius, and Syed as they break down the series in a short spoiler-free section followed up by a spoiler-filled, and almost ENTIRELY off-the-dome, walkthrough of the series (courtesy of Syed)! While it was impossible to cover everything, or even pack-in/remember all of the...

Having broken down the reasons that Bleach might not have caught on quite as well as the other members of "The Big Three," the boys finally put their spoiler-filled thoughts on display in this episode! Join Wes, Demetrius, and Syed as they talk what they liked, what they didn't like, and their overall feelings concerning the series. THIS EPISODE DOES COVER THE THOUSAND YEAR BLOOD WA...

Bleach is one the the perceived "Big Three" but is often looked down upon as being the worst of the bunch. In this episode, the boys look at Bleach's storytelling, characters, and overall world compared to One Piece and Naruto to try to nail down why the others sold more, were rated higher during their runs, and are more highly regarded in their home country. Is it a matter of just...

The journey was longer than your hosts (Wes, Demetrius, and Syed) expected, but they have finally arrived at the finish line! Join the boys as they break down the final few arcs of Naruto in full, spoiler-filled fashion! Don't forget to tune in next time as they tackle the next of the big three: Bleach! 

Having danced around spoilers in their attempt to explain their likes and dislikes concerning Naruto, the boys have decided to go all in with spoilers! Join Wes, Demetrius, and Syed as they tackle, canon arc by canon arc, their thoughts on major characters and events in the Naruto franchise. Don't worry if you haven't finished the Ninja War arc(s), this episode covers everything up until...

After starting off the series with an overview episode, Wes, Demetrius, and Syed are here to do one thing: Nitpick Naruto! Everyone knows what makes this series so great, but stepping back and looking at it there are a lot of flaws! Sit back and join the boys as they go over some narrative techniques and choices you might have missed, moments that detracted from the series, and why such moments re...

There are 4 weeks in (Ani)May so it's time to bring a new 4 part series to all of our listeners! The time has finally come: We are tackling the Big Three! Join Wes, Syed, and Demetrius in this episode as they give an overview of the Big Three and get ready for individual episodes on each one coming in the following weeks! 

After journeying through the various lands of the various demographics, the boys take a quick break before diving back into the wild world of anime. Join Wes, Syed, and Demetrius as they discuss video games (animal crossing), documentaries (tiger king), and a variety of other things that have been keeping them sane in these insane times! 

Ladies and gentlemen, we are finally here at the last major demographic: Josei! Join Wes, Demetrius, and Syed as they discuss the genre's initial proclivity to the profane, how its roots weigh it down, and also how (despite a rocky start) it has overcome its past by producing some serious mainstream hits and hidden gems! 

In this episode, Wes (who's mic died so he had to use his backup recording lol), Syed (who didn't drop his mic a while ago), and Demetrius (who also didn't drop his mic), tackle the more mature side of anime and manga aimed at men: Seinen! From the history of seinen to some popular manga and why anime adaptations for this demographic can be difficult, the boys tackle all of the ques...

Tune in as the boys continue their long journey through different demographics and genres by tackling unfamiliar territory: The Shōjo Demographic! From the interesting origin of modern art styles and tropes to the (admittedly few) series that Wes, Demetrius, and Syed have seen, this episode goes to show that something you might not expect to like can surprise you!