Eat the Cake...Anime!!

From masterclass world-building and breathtaking magic to nostalgic sword-and-sorcery, we are breaking down our favorite fantasy anime of all time! In this episode, the crew goes deep into six incredible worlds—ranging from legendary 90s classics to the massive modern powerhouses redefining the genre. Are you a fan of slow-burn existential journeys, dark and gritty swordplay, or cozy dungeon-crawl...

 While everyone else is losing their minds over the massive mainstream sequels this season, the Eat The Cake Anime Podcast crew is diving deep into the underground. This week, we are skipping the overhyped blockbusters to bring you our definitive guide to the absolute best hidden gems of the Spring anime season.  Speaking of romance—stick around until the very end of the episode! Also we are final...

AnimeHeads, award season is upon us and the crew is here to see who are the nominees for the Crunchyroll Anime Awards this year. Feel free to pull up and share your thoughts! -  Film of the Year (3:48) -  Best Continuing Series (15:19) -  Best New Series (24:46) -  Best Original Anime (36:13) -  Best Animation (45:45) -  Best Character Design (56:22) -  Best Background Art (1:06:48) -  Best Romanc...

What's good, Anime Heads?! The hiatus is over and the ETC crew is back! We're talking best anime couples in this episode as we announce 16 couples that will be going head to head to be crowned the Best Couple in Anime History! Mac will be announcing them real time with Jacci and EJ reacting and giving their thoughts. Feel free to agree or disagree as the list is not set in stone yet! Peep the webs...

What's good, fellow Anime Heads?! Today the crew are joined by our special guest, Danny, as they talk about what anime they feel give them the cozy, winter/holiday vibes. Pour you a nice warm beverage and feel free to join in the conversation! 1.) Best Anime Worlds to Spend Christmas In (09:16) 2.) Worst Anime World to Spend Christmas In (25:21) 3.) Anime to Watch During the Holidays (44:41) 4.) T...

What's good fellow anime heads? Tonight, the crew take a look back at the year 2025 and give their picks of who they think should be nominees for the the next Anime Awards! Tap in and share your thoughts. 1.) Best Continuing Series (06:55) 2.) Best New Series (16:57) 3.) Best Animation (24:28) 4.) Best Character Design (32:13) 5.) Best Supporting Character (42:10) 6.) Best Main Character (52:38) 7...

What's good, Anime Heads?! Since #SpookySZN is almost over, we'd be remised if we didn't let the crew share some of the more darker and mature anime that they haven't really showed any love on the show. Make sure to chime in with some of your favorite darker themed anime in the comments! #Anime #Mature

What's good, anime fans?! With the end of summer and the start of the fall, the crew is sharing their thoughts on some of the anime that debuted this summer! Come through and let us know what your thoughts are! 1.) EJ's Picks (13:19) 2.) Jacci's Picks (31:27) 3.) Mac's Picks (48:04) 4.) Issues with Crunchyroll (1:22:27) Peep the website:  https://thedfpn.com/eat-the-cake-anime  Wanna join in on th...

What's good, anime heads! The crew get together and share their thoughts about the new movie! Be warned, this review is full of spoilers for those who haven't seen it, or read the manga! Watch at your own risk!

What's good, fellow anime heads?! The crew are sharing thoughts on the amazing, RECORD BREAKING, and overall awesome movie we've all been waiting for. Completely spoiler free for those who haven't read the manga or seen the movie yet.

What's good Anime Heads?! The crew is back and this time we're talking about live adaptations of beloved anime! We talk some good, but you know we gotta talk about the bad as well! Pull up and join the convo! 1.) Dragon Ball Evolution (16:28) 2.) Death Note (34:04) 3.) Bleach (52:46) 4.) YuYu Hakusho (1:06:38) 5.) Rurouni Kenshin (1:21:34) 6.) Erased (1:29:17) 7.) Alice in Borderlands (1:37:28) Pe...

What's good anime heads?! The crew is back and we're diving in to the amazing lineup that this summer has blessed us with! Tap and and share what you're watching in the comments!

What it do, anime heads?! Tonight, the crew are late to the Father's Day celebration, but take the time to talk about their picks for best/worst dads in anime! They'll also talk about their picks of anime that have done a disservice to their source material. Finally, they drop the anime they're looking forward to as we all feast on some great shows in July!

What's good, AnimeHeads?! On this early brunch edition of Eat the Cake, we'll talk about the winners from his year's Crunchyroll Anime Awards, and our thoughts on if they nailed it, or blew it! Anime of the Year (13:19) Anime Film of the Year (23:14) Global Impact Award (25:51) Best Continuing Anime Series (30:41) Best New Anime Series (40:36) Best Original Anime (56:20) Best Animation (1:07:00) B...

What's good, #AnimeHeads?! April has come and gone and brought with it a new crop of anime. Which ones lived up to the hype, and which ones dropped the ball. Plus we talk about how Chinese animation is on the rise! Tap in with the crew! Peep the website:  https://thedfpn.com/eat-the-cake-anime  Wanna join in on the discussion? Join our Facebook Group:  https://www.facebook.com/eatthecakeanimedfpn ...

What's good, #AnimeHeads?! This episode is dedicated to the villains that are so bad, we can't help but appreciate them. Jacci, EJ, and Mac talk about their 3 favorite bad guys in this episode that ran a bit long, but it's worth every minute!  Peep the website:  https://thedfpn.com/eat-the-cake-anime  Wanna join in on the discussion? Join our Facebook Group:  https://www.facebook.com/eatthecakeani...

What's good, #AnimeHeads?! The ETCA crew are back on their regularly scheduled programming and are ready to talk all things "DanDaDan" (up until the end of part 1 of the anime that is). No bananas will be harmed in the filming of this show! Creating the Manga (06:12) Anime Adaptation (41:23) Put This On Your Radar (1:24:24) Peep the website:  https://thedfpn.com/eat-the-cake-anime  Wanna join in o...

What's good, Anime Heads?! In this episode, the ETCA crew will be talking about some of the amazing anime projects they are looking forward to this year! We avoided talking about any sequels or continuations, and focused on new projects. Daimyo's Picks 1.) "Lazarus" (13:56) 2.) "Teogonia" (40:47) 3.) "Leviathan" (1:04:36) Jacci's Picks: 1.) "Apocalypse Hotel" (04:37) 2.) "The Summer Hikaru Died" (...

What's good, Anime Heads?! The gang is back and we're looking to start the new season with something light to knock the rust off. The crew are discussing some of the anime that stood out to them from the amazing year that was 2024. Some of them you might know, some of them might be new to you. If you have any that you loved, make sure to drop them in the comments! Daimyo's Picks 1.) "Gundam: Requi...

Well, well, well! What it do, Anime Heads?! The crew wanted to leave  you all with a nice lil' pop-up episode talking about their favorite anime endings. Each member will drop their top 5 and give a reason why its on their list. Make sure to drop your top 5 in the comments! Mac's Picks: 5.) "Comedy" - Gen Hoshino (16:42) 4.) "Great Escape" - Cinema Staff (36:52) 3.) "Shunkan Sentimental" - Scandal...

What is up, Anime Heads?! Tonight, the Eat the Cake crew are talking about their top 5 favorite anime openings. Believe it or not, this was harder than it sounds! Mac's Picks: 5.) "Bling Bang Bang Born" - Creepy Nuts (08:13) 4.) "Crossing Fields" - LiSA (31:31) 3.) "Shinzou Wo Sasageyo" - Linked Horizon (58:22) 2.) "Inferno" Mrs. Green Apple (1:25:12) HM.) "Mukanjyo" - Survive Said The Prophet (1:...

Continuing the #SpookySZN vibes over here at DFPN, the Eat the Cake Crew is here to talk about another anime that may, or may not spook some. Tap in as the squad talk all things "Chainsaw Man". Creating the Manga (05:47) Anime Adaptation (53:21) Put This on Your Radar (1:39:18) Peep the website:  https://thedfpn.com/eat-the-cake-anime  Wanna join in on the discussion? Join our Facebook Group:  htt...

It's #SpookySZN here on the DFPN so the Eat the Cake crew are reviewing some of the darker anime out there. We start with the amazing manga/anime "Death Note" tonight! Creating the Manga (13:00) Anime Adaptation (42:02) SPOILERS!! (1:26:54) Put This on Your Radar (2:19:09) Peep the website:  https://thedfpn.com/eat-the-cake-anime  Wanna join in on the discussion? Join our Facebook Group:  https://...

BANKAI!!! The Eat the Cake crew is back and it's time we start talking about the "Big 3". This episode we talk about Tite Kubo's amazing "Bleach", and how it helped popularize manga and anime over here in the U.S.  Creating the Manga (08:32) Anime Adaptation (41:45) Put This on Your Radar (1:06:34) Peep the website:  https://thedfpn.com/eat-the-cake-anime  Wanna join in on the discussion? Join our...

What's good anime heads?! Tonight, Mac is joined the by the big homie Deante the Giant as they discuss everything Fire Force. From the creation of the manga, to the anime adaptation, tap in as they talk about this amazing story! Manga Talk (07:44) Anime Adaptation (23:17) Put this on Your Radar (52:11) Peep the website:  https://thedfpn.com/eat-the-cake-anime  Wanna join in on the discussion? Join...