Nerding with Friends

Episode Summary In this engaging episode of Nerding with Friends, we dive into season 2 of Jujutsu Kaisen, more specifically the Shibuya Incident, by contrasting the manga with its anime adaptation. We explore differences in storytelling, character development, and artistic styles, with a focus on key arcs and character portrayals. Special attention is paid to how music and voice acting in the ani...

Episode Summary We’re back for the first Shonen Heat week of 2024! This episode tackles Jujutsu Kaisen chapter 247, My Hero Academia chapter 411, and One Piece chapter 1103. In Jujutsu Kaisen, the battle between Higuruma and Itadori vs Sukuna continues with a shocking death and an even more shocking finale. Meanwhile, over in My Hero Academia Shigaraki strips Deku of one of his quirks and pushes t...

Episode Summary Black Clover is back! The manga returned this month and the story picked up right where it left off. Asta and Yuno continue their battle with Luscious and his clones. The Black Bulls, who recently received some of Asta's anti-magic, jumped into the battle too with Luck and Magna teaming up to take down a clone Luscious. With Black Clover joining Jump Giga and releasing quarterl...

Episode Summary As we enter our final Heat Week of the year, we play a little catch-up with all the series we’ve been reading. Our big three of Jujustu Kaisen, My Hero Academia, and One Piece are all in some great places going into the new year. In Jujutsu Kaisen, we’ve got Yuji vs Sukuna on the horizon and await to see which character is going to inherit Kenjaku’s will. Over in My Hero Academia,...

Episode Summary One Piece, the long-running global hit anime, is the first in the genre to crossover with the National Football League. On Sunday, December 3, at 1:25 PM PT, the Los Angeles Rams held a special collaboration with the iconic Japanese anime One Piece during their game against the Cleveland Browns at SoFi Stadium. In celebration of this momentous event, we turned to the random anime g...

Episode Summary You know the vibes. We outchea here with Brad talking all things anime. Some topics include: Neji and Rock Lee doing nothing in Naruto after the timeskip. The greatness of Yu Yu Hakusho Which Gundam series we would want to see in live-action Why black parents in the '90s hated anime and more About Nerding with Friends — Beat by Mal (Twitter- @malphroditee904 & IG – @mallycy...

Episode Summary SPOILER WARNING We’re back with another Shonen Heat Week! In this episode, we discussed My Hero Academia chapter 403 and One Piece chapter 1095. First, we witness the end of one era and the beginning of another in My Hero Academia. When one hero falls another rises. But will he be enough to end the threat of All for One once and for all? Next, One Piece brought us two flashbacks th...

* SPOILER WARNING * We’re back with another Shonen Heat Week! My Hero Academia is on a break, so in this episode, we covered chapter 238 of Jujutsu Kaisen and chapter 1094 of One Piece. The battle between Sukuna and Kashimo reaches a conclusion and we already have two more fights on the horizon. While Sukuna displayed some incredible power, the real conflict came from the philosophy of the two fig...

Episode Summary * Spoiler Warning * We’re back with Shonen Heat Week! One Piece is on a break this week, so we reviewed Jujutsu Kaisen chapter 237 and My Hero Academia chapter 402. Following the defeat of Gojo, we pick up right where we left off in Jujutsu Kaisen as the battle between Sukuna and Kashimo begins. Both these fighters, once viewed as the strongest of their time, clash in philosophies...

Episode Summary *Spoiler Warning* This is definitely the saddest Shonen Heat Week we’ve done. In Jujutsu Kaisen chapter 236 we bid farewell to a fan-favorite character. But is he truly gone? Next in My Hero Academia chapter 401 the fight between All for One and All Might has all but concluded. The former number-one hero has given his all, but was it enough to stop All for One from reaching Shigara...

Episode Summary *SPOILER WARNING* We’re back with Shonen Heat Week! Jujutsu Kaisen is on a break, but since we missed last week we had to touch on what happened in chapter 235. The battle between Gojo and Sukuna has concluded and Gojo is HIM! In this episode, we explore the latest developments in "My Hero Academia" with Chapter 400. Aoyama and Hagakure’s fight concludes with the former m...

Episode Summary Netflix's live-action adaptation of the long-running, best-selling manga One Piece has set sail! In this episode, we go over the inaugural season of One Piece Live Action's eight-episode run including everything we loved and things we'd change. We were joined by Justin Piesco, host of Wine Piece, a podcast that chronicles the journey of the Strawhat Pirates episode by e...

Episode Summary Spoiler Warning for Anime Onlys! After another break, Shonen Jump is back with another week of heat. With Jujutsu Kaisen, Black Clover, My Hero Academia, and One Piece all entering their final arcs, the mangakas are going all out. In this week’s episode, we’ll cover:  The ongoing fight between Gojo and Sukuna (Jujutsu Kaisen #232)  Asta and the anti-magic powered Black Bulls joinin...

Episode Summary Spoiler Warning for Anime Onlys! Shonen Jump is on a break this week, but they dropped some heat on the way out. Jujutsu Kaisen Chapter 231, Black Clover Chapter 367, My Hero Academia Chapter 396, and One Piece Chapter 1089 were all dope and we’re here to talk all about it. Talking points include: Jujustu Kaisen Gojo vs Sukuna = Limitless + Six Eyes vs The Ten Shadows Technique Mah...

Episode Summary You know the vibes. We outchea here with Brad talking all things anime. Some topics include: 10 Shinobi better than Sakura Best anime movies Koby the Conqueror? 10 pirates stronger than Big Mom? About Nerding with Friends — Beat by Mal (Twitter- @malphroditee904 & IG – @mallycyrus904) Follow C.Ro$$ on Twitter and IG at @c_ross321 and Codename: Comet on IG at @_codenamecomet and...

Episode Summary We're back with more One Piece talk! Dequan Powell (Twitter - @ObiQuanKenobi, IG - @quan601) came through with a One Piece theory we guarantee you've never thought of. This new theory explores the times of Joy Boy and Imu as well as possibly establishing a long history between the families of Shanks and Mihawk?! In this episode, he reveals his mega theory and we give our th...

Episode Summary ***Black Clover manga spoilers*** Black Clover recently released its first movie, Sword of the Wizard King, on Netflix. In this episode, we review this thrilling new estallment of the Black Clover franchise and how it relates to current events in the manga. Join us as we dive deep into Sword of the Wizard King including the past wizard kings we met, a conspiracy series involving th...

Episode Summary Oda has been cookin' straight fire! In this episode, we're joined by Dequan Powell (Twitter - @ObiQuanKenobi, IG - @quan601) as we discuss the revelations of One Piece chapter 1081 including Kuzan vs Garp and the Black Beard Pirates' victory over the Heart Pirates. We end the episode reviewing One Piece chapter 1082 with Cross Guild officially joining the race for the O...

Episode Summary Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol 3 marks the end of the Guardians of the Galaxy trilogy and James Gunn's run with the MCU. In this episode we disucss which guardians we think aren't going to make it, who may join the team, their future in the MCU, and more! Do you think the latest installment of the franchise will be the best of the bunch or is there no saving phase 5? Follow u...

Episode Summary The DECU is about to be gone in a flash. Literally. The Flash movie coming out later this year will be the send-off to the DCEU and usher in James Gunn's DC Cinematic Universe. In this episode, we discuss what we see in the trailer for the film and speculate on some things we don't see as well. Topics include Michael Keaton's Batman, swapping Superman for Supergirl for Flashpoint,...

Episode Summary For the last day of Black History Month we've got part 2 of our black sitcom series. This episode covered some underrated gems like Sister, Sister, Kenan & Kel, Cousin Skeeter, and more. Check back soon for part 3 and check out part 2 here ! Don't forget to check out Nicole's podcast "Friends in High Places." Click here to listen. About Nerding with Friends — Beat by Mal (...

Episode Summary Black History Month isn't over yet. We're wrapping up this month with the start of a new series on black sitcoms. This episode covered greats like Wayans Bros. Martin, My Wife and Kids, Smart Guy, and more. Come back next week for part 2 and don't forget to check out Nicole's podcast "Friends in High Places." Click here to listen. About Nerding with Friends — Beat by Mal (Twit...

Episode Summary Happy Black History Month! Black Panther: Wakanda Forever dropped on February 1st and after another viewing, it’s time for our review. We brought back G. Curtis to talk about the Black Panther sequel and last film in Marvel’s Phase 4. In this episode we talked about our favorite moments and characters, as well as talk about the future of the franchise and what we want to see in the...

Episode Summary Who would win in a fight: The 7 Hokage from the Naruto franchise or the Admirals in One Piece? We've got our answer, but what do you think?  About Nerding with Friends — Beat by Mal (Twitter- @malphroditee904 & IG – @mallycyrus904) Follow C.Ro$$ on Twitter and IG at @c_ross321 and Codename: Comet on IG at @_codenamecomet and Twitter at @ codename_comet. — This episode is sponsored...

Episode Summary New year, same vibes. In this episode, we're talking about the anime that came and left in 2022 like Chainsaw Man and Spy x Family, as well as some anime coming out in 2023 like Tokyo Revengers season two or the long awaited return of Fairy Tail. What was your favorite anime of last year? Which one are you excited to watch in 2023? Let us know!  About Nerding with Friends — Be...