The Anime Backlog

The calendar has turned over, so it's time to discuss the year that was and the Winter season that is upon us. Dan, Marcus, and Nick break down their favorite 2023 anime, shows they still need to watch from 2023, and shows we are looking forward to in the Winter 2023 season (and beyond). Let us know what you think of some of our answers, and some questions you want us to answer in future Extra...

For episode 37, the infamous dice of fate make a return and have us watch 13 episodes of the supernatural mystery Undead Girl Murder Farce. Will this solve the mystery of what makes a great show? Or will it be a…*sigh* farce? If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe for future episodes every Wednesday. Additionally, we'd appreciate you following the podcast on Twitter @TheAnimeBacklog or leav...

For this episode Dan is back in the host chair with another anime assignment. For this episode Nick and Marcus will have to watch the first season of the 2017 anime Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid. Will the cozy tender moments win these two over? Or, will the less than great aspects of the show sour their viewing? If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe for future episodes every Wednesday. Addition...

Marcus is in charge of the score again this week, and in an out of character moment assigns a slice of life! Instead of the normal weird stuff, they go back to an old favorite and assign all 12 episodes of Kids on the Slope. Will Dan and Nick flow with the tempo? Or will they think it’s a drag?  If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe for future episodes every Wednesday. Additionally, we'd a...

Nick's back in the host chair, and as hinted at last time, it's time for more sports anime. Instead of a standard plot of playing for nationals, Bandai Namco goes a little off the rails in the anime original Birdie Wing: Girls Golf Story. What will Dan and Marcus think of massive underground golf bunkers, golf with death on the line, and the war between two Mafia families? If you enjoyed t...

Time for another dice roll episode for episode 33, and this time things get a little weird. Whereas last time the dice gods blessed us, this time fate was seemed less pleased, and we landed on what we’ve nicknamed The Fault in Our BEASTARS. So, sit back and enjoy our longest episode yet, as we spend way too long breaking down the highs and lows of this fur-filled story. If you enjoyed the show, pl...

For this episode Dan has chosen another from a dwindling list of "favorites" with 2004's masterpiece, Monster. Will this crime thriller be their cup of tea or will the nearly 20 years of age show through? If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe for future episodes every Wednesday. Additionally, we'd appreciate you following the podcast on Twitter @TheAnimeBacklog or leaving us...

For this episode Dan has decided to subject Nick to the 2013 comedy anime Watamote. Will this show land for Nick or will the cringe be too powerful? If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe for future episodes every Wednesday. Additionally, we'd appreciate you following the podcast on Twitter @TheAnimeBacklog or leaving us a review on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcas...

Marcus needed to step away for a few episodes, so we are doing a few episodes down to just 2 hosts. For this one, Dan and Nick decided to watch a film they hadn't seen but Marcus had, and landed on 2009's death race film Redline. If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe for future episodes every Wednesday. Additionally, we'd appreciate you following the podcast on Twitter @TheAnimeBac...

Episode 31 and Marcus is back in the host seat! They couldn't decide on Lord of the Flies, or just something weird, so they decided to do both and assign Sonny Boy. Will Dan and Nick be caught up in the mystery? Or will they find themselves DRIFTING to sleep? If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe for future episodes every Wednesday. Additionally, we'd appreciate you following the podca...

Episode 30 was supposed to be Birdie Wing, but due to an excess of sports shows recently, Nick called an audible and went with the hit Rom-Com series Kaguya-sama: Love is War. Will Dan and Marcus like the show enough to confess their love for it, or will Nick end up taking the loss on this one? If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe for future episodes every Wednesday. Additionally, we'd ap...

Life, and illness to all three hosts, has generally caught up to the pod, so it's time for another week with no assignment. Nick's back with some more questions for the group, this time looking back on episodes of anime that stuck with us from the last 6 months, shows that we are afraid of revisiting due to nostalgia goggles, our dream guests for the pod, shows we are most excited for in F...

For Episode 29 we are back to our d20 random episode. The dice gods, by their grace, blessed us with March Comes in Like a Lion. Well regarded amongst the anime community, will this show be a hit or miss for the three weebs? If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe for future episodes every Wednesday. Additionally, we'd appreciate you following the podcast on Twitter @TheAnimeBacklog or leavi...

Episode 28 and it's time for another guest! Instead of someone joining us for a random roll we have our first guest assignment for the podcast. Marcus's spouse Caitlyn joins us, and assigns the first 12 episodes of Hajime No Ippo. Will the crew think this is a knockout, or will the punch fail to connect? If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe for future episodes every Wednesday. Additio...

For Episode 27 we will finally be watching the oft mentioned Pretty Derby. How will the other two handle a horse isekai? Will the show's charm stick to them like glue or does the show deserve to be put out to pasture? If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe for future episodes every Wednesday. Additionally, we'd appreciate you following the podcast on Twitter @TheAnimeBacklog or leaving...

It's episode 26 and everyone in the podcast is sick with something! Marcus is back in the host seat, and they decide to do something a little different. Instead of assigning a show, Marcus assigns the 2016 Makoto Shinkai movie "Your Name." Will Dan and Nick enjoy this supernatural romance? Or will they find it to be out of sync? If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe for future ep...

Episode 25 feels like a big episode, so Nick broke out his (early) anime of the year with Skip and Loafer. Hoping that Dan and Marcus will find it to be a delight, and fearing they may not be the intended audience. If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe for future episodes every Wednesday. Additionally, we'd appreciate you following the podcast on Twitter @TheAnimeBacklog or leaving us a review...

For episode 24, not only do the dice have the power, but we also bring in special guest Jon Idrovo to trust fate and watch some anime. The roll provides us with an anime we were all interested in, but will this anime only be a shadow of the hype that preceeds it? Or will it be a flash of brilliance? If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe for future episodes every Wednesday. Additionally, we&#39...

For Episode 23, we will be continuing our watch of 86 with the second cour. Nick and Marcus had their opinions on the first part and was generally well received. Will that continue through the second part or will the second cour lack some of it's shine? If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe for future episodes every Wednesday. Additionally, we'd appreciate you following the podcast on...

In this episode Marcus FINALLY has the crew watch Vinland Saga. Dan and Nick are assigned the first 10 episodes of season 1. Will the show make them feel like they've reached Valhalla? Or will they decide they DO have enemies, and hate Marcus forever? If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe for future episodes every Wednesday. Additionally, we'd appreciate you following the podcast on Tw...

We have our first Twitter poll episode! Nick asked for a vote and Call of the Night came in as the winner. So he has Dan and Marcus watch all 13 episodes in season 1. Will this show bring satisfaction and allow them to rest, or will there be one too many musical montages for them to handle? If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe for future episodes every Wednesday. Additionally, we'd apprec...

Marcus, Nick, and Dan are back with another random episode today! The dice gods have provided us with a, hopefully, non-trash anime to watch. The memories of Domestic Girlfriend and Monochrome Factor are still fresh in their minds(trauma). Will this show be a hit? Or will it go the way of the SEGA game consoles? If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe for future episodes every Wednesday. Additio...

Dan is today's host and he is having Nick and Marcus watch MAPPA's Spring 2023 battle shounen, Hell's Paradise. Will the final show of MAPPA's so-called "Dark Trio" be a hit or a miss? Or does their interest in the show wilt? If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe for future episodes every Wednesday. Additionally, we'd appreciate you following the podcast on Twitte...

Marcus decides to change things up and instead of the heavy stuff, assigns a more light hearted romp through the galaxy. Dan and Nick have to watch the first 13 Episodes of Spacy Dandy. Will they think it's out of this world? Or will this one fail to register? If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe for future episodes every Wednesday. Additionally, we'd appreciate you following the podc...

Nick's back in the host chair for the third straight week, but is actually bringing his own assignment for this one! This week, Nick has Dan and Marcus watch the first 7 episodes of the massively hyped Spring 2023 anime Oshi no Ko. Will they be able to get over the hype and enjoy it, or will the hype machine kill it before it starts? If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe for future episode...