I Married a Weeb

Every weeb has a story, and today we're talking about Danielle's introduction to anime. The first show she watched, what got her hooked and her favorite things about it. We want to thank you for listening and your support! We hope you're enjoying the podcast as much as we love making it. We look forward to the remainder of the year and all it may have in store! Intro song by the talented "Boyfrien...

Two shows, one goal: fight your way to victory to win the desires of your heart. Today we discuss two newer shows - Tower of God and God of High School that should be on your watch list!⁠   Intro song by the talented "Boyfriend Genes"https://boyfriendgenes.bandcamp.com/track/dont-call

This week's Watch With Us Wednesday we discuss the 1988 Japanese animated war film: Grave of the Fireflies. This short story, turned Ghibli film was much more serious than we expected but we absolutely loved it.  Join us while we talk about the tragic tale of Seita and Setsuko's struggle to survive during WWII.Intro song by the talented "Boyfriend Genes"https://boyfriendgenes.bandcamp.com/track/do...

Sometimes a great villain can be a normal human being, like Shou Tucker from Fullmetal Alchemist while other times villains are god-like beings with natural powers like Neferpitou from HunterxHunter. Whatever the case may be, a great anime villain is equally as important as our heroes. Not only are villains a tool to help our protagonists grow stronger but also an essential source of tension and c...

On this episode of Anime Radar, we discuss two darling shows, Sing Yesterday for Me and My Next Life As A Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom!   Sing Yesterday for Me, a slice of life anime following three characters at a crossroads along their intertwined paths. Watch as they let go of their feelings of "yesterday" and work to embrace a new future.   One of the most lighthearted and charming isek...

This week's Watch With Us Wednesday we discuss one section in the expansive universe of the Gundam genre: Mobile Suite Gundam Thunderbolt. 8 compacted episodes revolving around the Federation troops and Zeon forces carrying out a fierce battle in the Thunderbolt Sector, a space sector composed of the debris from destroyed space colonies. Mobile Suit pilot Io Flemming is among the Federation soldie...

Between the choreography and brilliant animation, battle sequences are always exciting. Perhaps the most exciting part are the unique powers each character holds and how they use them. It's all fun and games until these characters turn on their ultimate moves. Join us for Part 2 of some of our favorite signature moves!   Intro song by the talented "Boyfriend Genes"https://boyfriendgenes.bandcamp.c...

Somewhere around 2010, we saw a wave of anime that quickly became the dominating genre - isekai. A situation of "accidental travel" where a normal person from earth was transported to, reborn or otherwise trapped in a parallel universe, fantasy or virtual world. Filled with fantasy and RPG-like dynamics that were relevant to the boom in that time of online gaming and massive multiplayer communitie...

On this episode of Anime Radar, we discuss two peculiar but amazing shows: One Punch Man and Mob Psycho 100 created by ONE. Intro song by the talented "Boyfriend Genes"https://boyfriendgenes.bandcamp.com/track/dont-call

It is the year 2029. Cyborg policewoman major Motoko Kusanagi and her partner hunt a mysterious and powerful hacker called the Puppet Master! Standing the test of time, this 1995 film still resonates with audiences to this day. Join us as we talk about the incredible anime film: Ghost in the Shell!

Attractive, intelligent, or simply just formidable. In this episode, we're discussing our favorite "Best Girls" and why they hold a special place in our hearts. Tune in on Wednesday, July 1st for our bi-weekly episode of "Watch With Us Wednesday" featuring the cyberpunk animation Ghost in the Shell. Intro song by the talented "Boyfriend Genes"https://boyfriendgenes.bandcamp.com/track/dont-call

On this episode of Anime Radar, we are honored to have our friend Michael with us to discuss what we love about our two featured shows Teasing Master Takagi-san and Kaguya-sama: Love is War. Both of our featured shows carry one theme: that confessing love to someone is one of the most intimidating challenges we face in our lives. Intro song by the talented "Boyfriend Genes"https://boyfriendgenes.b...

Plunge into the body-swapping adventure of Mitsuha and Taki, two high schoolers who are complete strangers living separate lives. This bizarre occurrence leads to them wanting something more from this connection - a chance to meet, an opportunity to truly know each other. But distance isn’t the only thing keeping them apart. Is their bond strong enough to face the cruel irony of time? Or is their...

What's better in an anime than having a character so powerful that the show's world, and the people around them, can barely handle them? Today, we discuss some of our top signature techniques from various shows we've seen through the years. Some serious, some silly, but all awesome and noteworthy! Intro song by the talented "Boyfriend Genes"https://boyfriendgenes.bandcamp.com/track/dont-call

Strategies, ultimate moves and winning your way to the top. Today we talk about the ultimate trope in anime, the tournament arc. While sometimes arbitrary, it can be a great tool to provide character development, introduce new characters or showcase otherwise impossible fights. Whichever the case, we’re going to discuss our favorites and see who we think is the clear winner on putting on the best...

A human eating parasite or the power to kill with the stroke of a pen. We leave the realm of shounen and enter into the world of seinen with these rated R adult themes. Become bound and captivated by these stories twisted plots of mystery, action and the supernatural. Intro song by the talented "Boyfriend Genes"https://boyfriendgenes.bandcamp.com/track/dont-call

Has Danielle been cutting onions or watching anime? The latter for sure. Listen to Danielle recount the 5 anime moments that have brought her to tears. **Caution - when watching these moments, tissues are recommended.    Intro song by the talented "Boyfriend Genes"https://boyfriendgenes.bandcamp.com/track/dont-call

Welcome back! Today we take a break from bombarding you with how much we love HinterxHunter and talk about our other #1 topic… how much we love Japan! We reminisce on all our favorite parts of our trip 2019 trip to Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto. Gachapon video mentioned:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wdGhPjaQbbE Intro song by the talented "Boyfriend Genes"https://boyfriendgenes.bandcamp.com/track/dont-c...

Biker gangs, a dystopian society and unbridled violence. Dive into our talk through of the animated feature, Akira. This masterpiece from the golden age of anime is not only a cult classic but influential in both anime and cinematic culture. See why Akira is still relevant 32 years later. Did we probably go into too much detail? Yes. Did we love every minute of reliving it? Yes. But we hope you en...

What defines a “cool” character? Is it their skills in fighting or cool demeanor? Join us while we record in our cramped closet and discuss each of our top 10 choices and the reasoning behind it. Tune in on Wednesday, April 29th for our first bi-weekly episode of "Watch With Us Wednesday" featuring the cyberpunk animation Akira. Intro song by the talented "Boyfriend Genes"https://boyfriendgenes.ba...

We picked out the best anime shows you can catch on Netflix, so you don't have to! No need to sit longer than the average run time of an episode to figure out what you're going to watch. Choose one of our recommended fav's and let us know... are you with it or do you nix it? Tune in on Wednesday, April 29th for our first bi-weekly episode of "Watch With Us Wednesday" featuring the cyberpunk animat...

In our first episode, we talk about our personal preferences when it comes to subtitled vs dubbed anime episodes. We were a bit all over the place due to nerves but had a great time making this! Intro song by the talented "Boyfriend Genes"https://boyfriendgenes.bandcamp.com/track/dont-call