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Kept you waiting huh? After a long hiatus the podcast returns to talk Netflix's One Piece Live Action Season 2! Was the wait worth it? And how does Jack handle the role of his dreams already taken away from him? Listen to find out! Follow Us on the Socials: Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM Malcolm McLeod...

What does it mean to be a hero? The Chinese animated hit To Be Hero X has a few of its own answers to that question! Rachel Ondang returns to the podcast to talk about Link Click creator Li Haoling's Superhero franchise! Episodes discussed: 1-5 Follow Us on the Socials: Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM Ra...

Apologies day 1 listeners for uploading a clearly unfinished recording! Here's full podcast! It's our 150th episode of the podcast! Malcolm makes his return for this momentous occasion to talk about the original Mobile Suit Gundam anime! We dive into the history of Sunrise Studios and how a cancelled anime managed to blossom into becoming into one of the most important series of all time! And how...

The highly anticipated Devil May Cry anime just launched on Netflix! Jack and game dev Christine explore how the iconic game series came to be and whether this new adaptation does it justice! Plus we take a little detour into showrunner Adi Shankar's fascinating career! Follow Us on the Socials: Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak...

Come trip balls with us as Jack and Rae Lynn discuss Mononoke The Movie! This spin off of a spin off may not be the most comprehensible movie but it sure is gorgeous! Listen to Jack try valiantly to understand this movie! Follow Us on the Socials: Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM Rae Lynn Carson Instagram...

We couldn't part ways with Daima too quickly! Jordan Mitchell Love returns to offer his take on Dragon Ball Daima in this bonus episode that officially concludes our coverage of the series! Episodes discussed: Dragon Ball Daima (Entire Season) Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM Jordan Mitchell Love Instagra...

It all ends today with the finale to our Dragon Ball Daima Recaps! Does Toriyama's last gift to the fandom deliver? How wrong were Jack and Mark's predictions throughout this saga? And what could we see the future of Dragon Ball be like? Plus enjoy one last bonus episode featuring Jordan Mitchell Love! Anime discussed: Dragon Ball Daima Episodes 16-20 Edited by: Jack Metcalfe Follow Us on the Soci...

We're in the 3rd Quarter of our Dragon Ball Daima Deep Dive! New transformations, new friends and foes, and more snacks await in this penultimate batch of episodes! Anime discussed: Dragon Ball Daima Episodes 11-15 Edited by: Jack Metcalfe Follow Us on the Socials: Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM Bluesky...

The long awaited Second Season of Castlevania Nocturne is here! Carson returns to reveal whether our hopes we made during our S1 recap delivered! We talk about how season 2 offers fanservice in a way that is both subtle and delightful. And we make the case for how this might actually be the best season of Castlevania yet! Anime discussed: Castlevania Nocturne S2 Episodes 1-8 Edited by: Jack Metcal...

You may not have heard of Kinnikuman but that doesn't mean the series is any less influential! Jack dives into the rich history of this incredibly important Shonen series and takes a look at how Netflix's revival series bring new life into this 80s classic! Anime discussed: Kinnikuman Perfect Origin Episodes 2, 5, 8, 9, 10 Edited by Jack Metcalfe Follow Us on the Socials: Is This Anime? Twitter: @...

We continue our Dragon Ball Daima coverage! We witness Glorio's power for the first time, learn secrets of the Buu Saga, and finally get our major fights! Anime discussed: Dragon Ball Daima Episodes 6-10 Edited by: Jack Metcalfe Follow Us on the Socials: Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM Bluesky: @jackisja...

The latest series in the Dragon Ball Saga has arrived! We discuss how Dragon Ball Daima is a return to the franchise's roots and dive into how this journey to the Demon Realm solves unanswered questions about the series' lore! Anime discussed: Dragon Ball Daima Episodes 1-5 Edited by: Jack Metcalfe Follow Us on the Socials: Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod Jack Me...

Don't be so unlucky to miss this latest podcast! Streamer StarGalaxyKitty joins the podcast to talk last fall's hit, Undead Unluck! We discuss how this series has far more heart than its initial episodes suggest and why this series is a Speedwagon Bonanza! Episodes discussed: Undead Unluck S1 E1, 2, 5, 8, and 9 Jack Metcalfe Insta: @Jackisjack Twitter: @onlyrealJackm StarGalaxyKitty Twitch: https:...

SPOILER WARNING. THIS FILM IS BRAND NEW AND WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR STREAMING NOVEMBER 7TH SO PLEASE NOTE WE DO COVER SPOILERS FOR THE ENTIRE FILM 26 MINUTES IN! GO SEE IT! Don't turn away before listening to this latest podcast! Malcolm returns to the discuss the adaptation of Tatsuki Fujimoto's heart shattering one-shot Look Back! We explore how this more grounded work of his stays true to his rou...

Take a long journey with the podcast to the incredible world of Frieren: Beyond Journey's End! The intimate fantasy series was a huge hit in last Fall's season and we explain how these first 6 episodes make it stand out even in the crowded fantasy genre! Episodes discussed: S1 Episodes 1-6 Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitte...

Try to survive this wild ride of a podcast as voice actor Gavin Meyer joins Jack to talk the cult hit Deadman Wonderland! Gavin does his best to keep Jack on track of this twisty show. Plus listen to Jack complain about how much he hates it when anime adaptations don't cover the entirety of the manga! Episodes discussed: Deadman Wonderland Episodes 1-5 Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Insta...

We conclude our Sword Art Online coverage with 6 episodes from Season 3! Otherwise known as SAO Alicization! How does this less Kirito-driven season hold up with the earlier series? Plus Jack gives his thoughts on the SAO games! Episodes discussed: S3 episodes 1, 6, 10, 30, 33, and 36 Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @O...

The groundbreaking Isekai (though technically not really) Sword Art Online makes its debut! Jordan Mitchell love returns with his pick of 6 episodes that best showcase seasons 1 and 2 of the series! Episodes discussed: S1 Episodes 3, 12, and 21. S2 Episodes 3, 13, and 22 Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM J...

You wouldn't necessarily expect Magical Girls and Mecha to be a combination but like Peanut Butter and Chocolate it just somehow works! Hot off the heels of its recently announced remake, we are covering Magic Knight Rayearth! Rachel Ondang returns to talk our first CLAMP anime adaptation. Episodes discussed: 1, 2, 4, 5, 22, and 28 Follow Us on the Socials: Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod...

The martial arts crossover of the century is here! Baki Hanma and Tokita Ohma face off in this Netflix Original OVA! Does this crossover live up to the reputation of these 2 iconic fighting series? Listen to find out! Anime discussed: Baki Hanma vs Kengan Ashura Edited by: Jack Metcalfe Follow Us on the Socials: Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod Jack Metcalfe Insta...

It's a bird, it's a plane, nope it's Mark Elliot returning to talk about this excellent anime-inspired take on Superman! How does this romance focused take on Superman's early years compare to other adaptations and how truly anime is this? Listen to find out! Anime discussed: My Adventures with Superman Season 1 Episodes 1-6 Edited by: Jack Metcalfe Follow Us on the Socials: Is This Anime? Twitter...

The prestigious Pluto is this week's anime! Learn not just about Pluto author Naoki Urasawa's famed career but also get a deep dive into the godfather of anime himself, Osamu Tezuka! We explain how this Astro Boy adaptation transcends its own source material! Anime discussed: Pluto episodes 1-3 Follow Us on the Socials: Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod Jack Metcal...

Grab yourself a glass of Tang and join us for our long awaited break down of the End of Evangelion. Learn how creator Hideaki Anno's personal and professional history influenced this iconic masterpiece. Is the End of Eva truly as gloriously fucked up as Jack had hyped? And will Rae Lynn and Malcolm be able to even keep up with this? Listen in to find out! Follow Us on the Socials: Is This Anime? T...

The private citizen returns to talk the late Akira Toriyama's SANDLAND. How does the 2000 manga's material hold up and why are there so many suspicious parallels to the Iraq War? Plus we also dive into the first episode of the anime-original sequel material! Anime discussed: SANDLAND episodes 1-7 Edited by: Jack Metcalfe Follow Us on the Socials: Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram:...

It took us way too long but the legendary Shonen series Saint Seiya is finally tackled with new guest Arthur Bianchini! How does this classic series hold up and where do we feel its influences! Listen to find out! Anime discussed: Saint Seiya Episodes 1, 6, 14, 71, and 72 Edited by: Jack Metcalfe Follow Us on the Socials: Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod Jack Metc...