Strictly Anime

We discuss our favorite anime movies. These are the films that stood out and left a lasting impression on us, and are the ones we would gladly rewatch. Join us to find out which movies made our lists, and you may be surprised at some of our picks! Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/4Rnq4GTePP Support the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/thestrictlyseries Website: https://www.thestrictlyseries.co...

We discuss our spoiler-free Winter 2023 anime first impressions. There’s a lot of romance anime this season, and many of them are on our lists. However, there’s plenty of other shows we’re watching that include a CG remake, an ecchi show about a dog that’s surprisingly not a furry anime, and the very hyped farmland arc. Join us as we share our initial thoughts! Join our Discord: https://discord.gg...

We review the second half of the third season of Attack on Titan (Shingeki no Kyojin). It's the final installment of our retrospective on the previous seasons of AoT in preparation for the anime's finale. We share all the hints about the AoT story we found in the second half of season three, and we discuss whether we still consider this part of the anime to be a masterpiece.⁠ Join our Discord: htt...

We review the first half of My Hero Academia (Boku no Hero Academia) season six. Yes, My Hero Academia is back and wastes no time getting straight to the action. This first cour takes place over the course of an intense battle between the heroes and villains, and includes plenty of moral ambiguity that makes you question who is really good or evil. We analyze every moment of the fight, and discuss...

We review Mob Psycho 100 III. It's sad to say that Mob's story has come to an end, but we enjoyed every second of it. We were finally given clarity on some of the show's most ambiguous and questionable characters. Most importantly, it put Mob at the center of everything. But did the ending play it too safe? Or did it give us a satisfying conclusion? We discuss these questions and more as we reflec...

We review the second half of Spy x Family season one. We get even more wholesome and ridiculous moments, including Bond joining the Forger family, Yuri being loving and crazy, and the introduction of the romantic rival Fiona. But how did the second part compare to the first part? And where will the story go in season two and in the upcoming movie? These are some of the questions we cover, plus muc...

We review Chainsaw Man. The anticipation for this anime was inescapable, and the anime community has finally been introduced to Denji and his chainsaws. We discuss best boy Pochita, parallels to another anime, awful first kisses, and much more. We also answer the biggest question for anime-only fans: Did the anime live up to the hype from manga readers?⁠ Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/4Rnq4G...

We close out the year with the best and worst of 2022 anime! This was a great year for anime where every season was stacked with incredible shows, leaving us weebs totally spoiled. Join us as we celebrate 2022 by sharing our picks for the best and worst protagonist, story, animation, and many more!⁠ Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/4Rnq4GTePP Support the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/thestr...

We share our favorite anime openings and endings from 2022. This is the 2022 edition of one of our most popular episodes, and we're sharing every OP and ED we loved from any new or old anime we watched this year. We also asked our patrons and listeners to send us their favorites for us to share at the end of the episode!⁠ Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/4Rnq4GTePP Support the podcast: https:/...

We review the first half of the third season of Attack on Titan (Shingeki no Kyojin). We continue our look back on the previous seasons of AoT in preparation for the anime's finale, this time finding all the hints about the AoT story from the first half of season three. We also discuss why this part is so divisive for us, delivering some of the most important but most drawn out content.⁠ Join our...

We answer random anime questions.⁠ We compiled a list of fun, interesting, and tough anime questions from across the internet, and we're sharing our answers that include some unexpected choices and some hot takes. Join us and play along! Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/4Rnq4GTePP Support the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/thestrictlyseries Website: https://www.thestrictlyseries.com Instagra...

We review Your Name (Kimi no Na wa.). Considered one of the best anime films of recent years, this story is simplistic in concept but beautifully written. We share our thoughts on everything from characters, to story, to animation and music. Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/4Rnq4GTePP Support the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/thestrictlyseries Website: https://www.thestrictlyseries.com Inst...

We review the second season of Attack on Titan (Shingeki no Kyojin). We continue our look back on the previous seasons of AoT in preparation for the show's finale, talking about every hint Isayama gave us in season two about the greater AoT lore. We also reminisce about the craziest, most nonchalant reveal in anime history, as well as some very special moments between Eren, Mikasa, and Armin.⁠ Joi...

We discuss great anime with bad second seasons. Have you ever been disappointed in an anime that had an incredible first season, but a second season that didn't live up to expectations? We have many times, and that disappointment never gets easier. We talk all about the anime that dropped the ball and failed hard after starting off strong, and share exactly what went wrong. Join our Discord: https...

We discuss deaths in anime that hit hard. Character deaths happen often in anime, but there are some characters who resonate with you on an emotional level that makes their deaths hurt the most. We share our lists of the most impactful deaths in anime, whether they were completely unexpected or completely wrecked us.⁠ Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/4Rnq4GTePP Support the podcast: https://www...

We have a special Halloween episode where we're reviewing Tokyo Ghoul. We finally have context for why this anime is always memed, and why the opening is so iconic. We discuss several burning questions: who do we side with in this moral dilemma, humans or ghouls? What happened to that ending? And would we watch more of this anime?⁠ Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/4Rnq4GTePP Support the podcas...

Returning to the podcast is Brian from TV and Movie Trivia Pod to discuss the first season of Attack on Titan (Shingeki no Kyojin). The final part of the final season of AoT is set to premiere early next year, so in preparation for the epic conclusion of this historic anime, we decided to look back on the first three seasons. Starting with season one, we deep dive into the show to share our review...

We discuss our spoiler-free Fall 2022 anime first impressions. We all knew this insane season was coming, but now that it's here it's easy to say that we're being spoiled with so many amazing anime to round out the year. We go through everything we're watching this season and share our initial thoughts, especially about some of the shows everyone is talking is about.⁠ Join our Discord: https://dis...

We review Cyberpunk: Edgerunners. Thanks to our amazing patrons, we finally watched this anime that everyone's been talking about. Studio Trigger found the perfect blend of animation, color, design, and music, and told a compelling story about the dangers of becoming less human and falling into a vicious cycle. We discuss everything that impressed us about this show, as well as a few things we fel...

We review Made in Abyss: The Golden City of the Scorching Sun (Made in Abyss: Retsujitsu no Ougonkyou). Riko, Reg, and Nanachi’s adventure takes them to a strange village where they learn almost anything is possible in the abyss. This second season does not hold back, and delivers plenty of intense moments through stunning animation. We discuss all the secrets of the Golden City and how this seaso...

We review Odd Taxi. As unassuming as this anime appears to be, it has so much to offer through a huge cast of characters, intricate storylines, and masterful writing. This show did not get the initial viewership it deserved, and we're here to talk about why. Join us as we discuss all the reasons this show is a must-watch, and why the recap movie is a must-skip.⁠ Join our Discord: https://discord.g...

We review the second season of Rent-a-Girlfriend (Kanojo, Okarishimasu). It's all the spice you'd expect from this harem, mixed in with a decent amount of character development and plot progression. Kazuya and Chizuru grow closer despite Kazuya's headaches growing bigger and his pants growing tighter. We discuss our best girl rankings, who's problematic and who's pointless, and Kazuya's trials and...

We discuss the worst rated anime on MyAnimeList. We ask ourselves, “What went wrong?” as we grapple with lots of horrific animation, bad writing, and an overabundance of production issues. Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/4Rnq4GTePP Support the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/thestrictlyseries Website: https://www.thestrictlyseries.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestrictlyseries Tw...

We review Spirited Away (Sen to Chihiro no Kamikakushi). One of Hayao Miyazaki's most popular works, this film tells the story of a young girl growing up as she experiences many life lessons along her journey to save her parents. Courtney watched this movie many times as a kid, but Karl is watching it for the first time. How will their opinions compare about this beloved film? Tune in to find out!...

It's the long-awaited, highly-requested review of Domestic Girlfriend (Domestic na Kanojo). Yes, we were brave enough to dive into one of anime's more recent and notorious dumpster fires. Tune in to find out if we think Hina or Rui is best girl, and whether we think this show is simply trashy or straight-up trash.⁠ Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/4Rnq4GTePP Support the podcast: https://www.pa...