Nakama Podcast

This week, the boys are joined by vtuber Houston to talk Tinder, VTuber tips, Guillermo Del Toro, and the problem with orcs, as well as review "Shikimori's Not Just a Cutie", "Trapped in a Dating Sim: The World of Otome Games is Tough for Mobs", and "Skeleton Knight in Another World" (0:00) Introducing Houston! (3:00) Tinder Talk (6:30) Getting started as a VTuber (12:50) Building an avatar (18:40...

This week we cover the action comedy "Spy x Family", the thriller "Tomodachi Game", and the fantasy drama "Ancient Magus Bride" with Rob (and Mia) from MASA4theRaza, and gain some insight into what it's like to be new to the world of anime during this incredible rise in popularity here in the West! The Nakama Podcast is coming to Fanime with two panels this May! 5/28/22 at 11AM "The Rise of Webtoo...

This week, the boys are joined by Kendra and Taylor of the Cosplay Cafe! Together, they all share anecdotes, updates about the Cafe, as well as review three Spring animes: The adaptation of the Critical Role property "Vox Machina", the slice-of-life drama "Slow Loop", and the comedy "Kotaro Lives Alone" (0:00) Introducing Taylor! (10:00) Sal still doesn't understand Inuyasha (16:44) Re-do of Heale...

This week, the Nakama crew answer listener questions and give first impressions of the fantasy isekai "She Professed Herself Pupil of the Wise Man", the wholesome slice-of-life "Akebi's Sailor Uniform", and the horror-adventure "Digimon: Ghost Game", all with special guest, Cruz's wife Fernanda! (0:00) Intro (0:15) Questions! (1:20) "What would your anime tattoo be?" (4:40) "What defines an anime?...

This week the Nakama trio talk gaming while Russian, why we can't just throw our trash into space, and new Pokemon! As well as reviews of Orient, Land of Leadale, and Life with an Ordinary Guy who Reincarnated Into a Total Fantasy Knockout! (0:00) Intro (0:58) "Is Russia a dick?" (2:40) I don't want political commentary from entertainment companies (4:08) Environmental damage and dumping trash in...

We're joined this week by Kendra and Matt from the Cosplay Cafe! And we're asking them everything you want to know about tea, fandom, and how the two intertwine! After that, we have reviews of the Cuphead Show, Shenmue: The Animation, and Cue! (0:00) Intro (1:00) Interview! (3:30) Favorite location so far? (4:22) What was the inspiration for Cosplay Cafe? (6:02) What was your introduction to anime...

This week, we go over our impressions of the action shonen "Sabikui Bisco", the fantasy "The Strongest Sage with the Weakest Crest", and the action romance "Love of Kill", but first we take questions from the audience! (0:00) Intro (1:10) Questions! (3:40) "How is Cruz so handsome?" (5:40) "How is Sal's anime taste so astronomically terrible?" (11:05) "Why is you guys SO F'N HOT?" (12:28) "Can you...

We're without Cruz for this week, but the show must go on! Sal and Peralta are joined by returning guest AJ, talking life stories and delivering reviews of "The Genius Prince's Guide to Raising a Nation Out of Debt", "Tribe Nine", and the hottest anime of the Winter season: "My Dress-Up Darling" (0:00) Intro! (3:30) Cruz isn't here today! (4:40) What we've been up to (7:57) Clapping cheeks (9:28)...

In this week's episode, Sal and Cruz are back to covering news, as well as reviews for the pharmacist fantasy anime "Banished from the Hero's Party, I Decided to Live a Quiet Life in the Countryside", the swashbuckling action/adventure "Fena: Pirate Princess", and the quirky romance slice-of-life "My Senpai is Annoying" (0:10) Anime news! (6:27) Game news! (9:53) Banished Review! (15:02) Fena: Pir...

This week, hosts Sal and Cruz are joined once again by Peralta, who brings along her sister, Professor and writer for Comic Book Resources, Ederlyn Peralta! Together, the quartet tackle a genre of adaptations, from the epic "The Heike Story", to "Sakugan" and "Deep Insanity: The Lost Child", but first: an interview with Ederlyn about teaching, writing, and classical Japanese literature! (0:00) Int...

This week we're talking Blade Runner: Black Lotus, and the Cowboy Bebop live-action adaptation, as well as why we hate RGB, what why we love the way Blue Period handles its commentary on art and sexuality Learn more about the Nakama Podcast at our website!

With the end of 2021 here, and the 1000th episode of One Piece behind us, Cruz finally gives Sal what he's wanted since the beginning of their podcasting careers: Free reign to talk about One Piece for an entire episode! Joined once again by the wonderful Peralta, the boys recap the show and share their favorite moments and memories from the last twenty(ish) years on air! Of course, the boys could...

The long-awaited Crunchyroll original series "High Guardian Spice" is the first on the list for this week's trio of animes! Netflix's romantic-comedy "Komi Can't Communicate", and Disney's anthology from a galaxy far, far away, "Star Wars Visions" round out the pack! (15:40) - High Guardian Spice (31:33) Komi Can't Communicate (43:27) Star Wars Visions You can find more about us at nakamapod.com!

The list of nominees for the Game Awards was just released, and Sal and Cruz have taken a look into the future to see what will win and what will lose! On top of that, there's also reviews for the Adult Swim/Crunchyroll project "Blade Runner: Black Lotus", the art-centric coming-of-age story "Blue Period", and the highly anticipated live-action adaptation of "Cowboy Bebop" You can find more about...

Sal and Cruz are joined today by Peralta, a high school vice principal, and together they discuss the place that anime has in education, as well as some of the better horror anime of this season! LynLynSays on twitter! You can find more about the podcast at nakamapod.com!

This week, Sal and Cruz talk horror gaming and their favorite franchises! The games covered this week... - Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Reqiuem - Amnesia: The Dark Descent - Clock Tower 3 - Resident Evil Learn more about the Nakama Podcast and Salad Bytes Media's other properties on the website!

In this special Halloween episode, Sal and Cruz discuss the influence of horror movies and why the genre is as important as it is! You can find more about the podcast at nakamapod.com!  

To celebrate Halloween, the Nakama Podcast will be covering horror topics all month long! This week, Sal and Cruz talk about two icons of the horror genre: Howard Phillips Lovecraft, and Junji Ito - men whose influence is felt across the world of anime and manga.

This week, hosts Sal and Cruz talk all about the reverse-isekai comedy "The Great Jahy Will Not Be Defeated!", the romantic comedy "Girlfriend, Girlfriend", and the action-adventure "Peach Boy Riverside"!

Sal and Cruz spend this week talking about the new Monster Hunter animated movie on Netflix, the Shaman King reboot, and the surrealist mystery Sonny Boy!

In this week's episode, Sal and Cruz discuss whether you should compare yourself to others, what the inside of the White House looks like, and just how far organ donation science may go. Also, they review some anime!

Sal and Cruz are joined this week by the drummer from Pacific Roots, AJ, as well as his girlfriend Mariah, to talk about Live-Action Anime adaptations, Americans in anime, and recent developments in the gaming sphere!

Hosts Sal and Cruz talk new games, Vtuber projects, and the disaster surrounding Blizzard this last week.

Hosts Sal and Cruz discuss new manga distributors, upcoming anime, as well as both cosplay competitions from Anime Expo Lite!

Sal and Cruz spend this week talking about all of the announcements and panels shown at Anime Expo Lite!