Eat The Cake, Anime!

Its Christmas! Our 100th episode (wow!) pays homage to the STANDARD of epic POC protagonists - Afro Samurai.

Based (VERY loosely) on real life historical figure, this anime had to potentital to spotlight a former Yeo tribe missionary slave turned samurai in the best possible way. Unfortunately, while grateful to have the story told, the overall product did NOT meet expectations.

Now THIS anime is the perfect example of strong women of color in anime. Michiko and Hatchin showcases the vibrancy and resilience of two POC women protagonists in a way that has never been done before 2008.

December already?? YUP! And with Gachiakuta, one of the hottest anime shows out right now, we are celebrating the final month of 2025 with our favorite POC Protagonists of anime, donghua, and manhwa.

Billed as one of the most popular manhwa works in Asia, The Remarried Empress webtoon is a must-watch. However, beneath the romantic and comedic tones lie a political relevance that parallels modern day politics.

In Dali Delico's world, a layer of elegance and order, barely glosses over the political shakiness and corruption he patrols. Handling that, in addition to single fatherhood, is something he and his fellow nobles take on in this gothic mystery anime.

Eat The Cake, Anime! takes a quick look at this deceptively deep anime that goes beyond betrayal/revenge plot. Code Geass tackles themes that affect this world as a whole while navigating politics vs. morality.

The holiday season is here, but not everyone has the holiday spirit, and rightfully so. For the month of November, eat The Cake, Anime! explores shows with political undertones: a fitting choice for these strange times.

It's All Hallow's Eve! The last 'Slice Of Life" anime this month is Made In Abyss. We guarantee you've never seen an anime like this.

If you enjoy anime that involve everyday worries, sinister characters adapting to “normal life,” and a premise that lets you laugh at the unusual through the lens of the ordinary — this one is for you!

Eat The Cake, Anime! steps into the world of cosplay culture and unlikely friendship based on artistic expression. The best slice of life anime for all of that? My Dress Up Darling, of course!

"COZY" is the best word to describe this slice of life anime. Set in rural Japan, Flying Witch focuses on a trainee and her familiar, guaranteed to have you relaxed in no time.

October is here! At Eat The Cake Anime, what better time to get into the cozy side of anime. Blending romance with everyday high school life, Horimya may be the perfect anime to kick off our Slice of Life month

The end of September brings Eat The Cake, Anime! to the only romance anime that, in my opinion, is s MASTERPIECE lol. Check out our review of Fruits Basket!

Eat The Cake, Anime! has its sites set on this (surprisingly) beloved show that checks all of the anime romance boxes. From "opposites attract" to "romantic confusion", Toradora delivers everything you'd expect.

Looking for a more mature, adult romance anime? This may be the one for you! With only one season released (despite 7 years of manga), My Senpai Is Annoying gives a workplace realism that we're sure MANY can relate to in this day and age.

Welcome to the month of ROMANCE at Eat The Cake, Anime! Check out one of our favorite shows that has the "slow burn" element of romantic anime perfectly showcased.

A ridiculous title that couldn't be further from the content! This decades old anime is still relatable today, as it questions society's take on gender, mentorship, and identity.

Eat The Cake, Anime! reeeeally leans in to the month of Ridiculous Titles this week, with an isekai/fantasy/otome hybrid that is a delight from every angle.

This week, Eat The Cake, Anime! reviews a show with such an improbable premise, we HAD to check it out.

Well, we tried avoiding it, but couldn't - it's time to acknowledge the Ridiculous Titles of the anime world. Join Eat The Cake, Anime! as we take a deep dive into the most ridiculously named shows out there, and whether or not the content lives up to the hyped titles. "Ossan Newbie..." What were they THINKING with this title???

Our final Eat The Cake, Anime! leading lady of July is one of the best. Shuoko Komi is socially awkward to such a degree that she must use a notebook to communicate. How can she overcome this high level of social anxiety?

We get it: it's anime. But with a worldwide fanbase, its a legit question facing this genre of entertainment in 2025. Eat The Cake, Anime! has thoughts on the matter.

What's better than a strong anime female lead? How about a whole CAST of them? Eat The Cake, Anime! reviews the dark thriller that shows there are feminine bad asses in anime without the trope of hypersexualized heroines.

We all know Dragon Ball. We all LOVE Dragon Ball. But the series wouldn't be Dragon Ball without their fantastic leading lady: Bulma.