The Anime Freshmen Podcast

The 3rd & Final segment to this year's AF Freshie Awards  with @jaysamzlive from @shownentell. Every effort is made to keep spoilers to a minimum. (The only exception being older titles) 🎙 Could you help us keep the mics plugged in? - We want to keep bringing you the freshest anime content - to help us do this a 5 ⭐ rating will be refreshing! You can also catch our Anime Fresh Bites Reviews, Anim...

AF Freshie Awards  Round 2 Every effort is made to keep spoilers to a minimum. (The only exception being older titles) 🎙 Could you help us keep the mics plugged in? - We want to keep bringing you the freshest anime content - to help us do this a 5 ⭐ rating will be refreshing! You can also catch our Anime Fresh Bites Reviews, Anime Event Highlights & Video Podcasts on our YouTube Channel . Join ou...

Freshmen's Log When? 2026 Nani? Freshie Awards Why? Keeping it Fresh It's that time of year again when we host the annual AF Freshie Awards and turn our expert caps backwards a la Ash Ketchum when he's about to once again choose the worst suited Pokémon for a crucial all-out battle. In line with this year's Crunchyroll Anime Awards , we'll let you know who will, might, won't, and maybe even can't...

Afrikan Families are a Treasure, but not for the weak. So much so that 'laughing at the pain' is an unofficial right of passage.  But how do these experiences mesh with the medium that is Anime? We let our imaginations run wild like Jujutsu Kaisen trying to coherently explain how someone's powers work and go in some unexepcted directions. Shout out to our Sis @JayjaySweetsz for coming through and...

We discuss the vibrant world of anime podcasting, the overwhelming amount of anime content available today, and our personal journeys into the anime fandom. Sharing recommendations, favourite series, and insights into the evolution of anime culture, particularly in Australia. This discussion also touches on the intersection of anime and video games, current trends, and the importance of storytelli...

In this heart‑fluttering Valentine's Day special, we dive deep into the world of anime romance—from the most iconic confessions under falling sakura petals to the messy, chaotic love triangles that keep us glued to the screen. We break down classic tropes, celebrate our favorite couples, and debate which slow‑burn romances are actually worth the wait. Whether you're a die‑hard shoujo fan, a rom‑co...

In this age of AI, we are faced with the dilemma of the Total Machine Takeover. Yet, once a year, we willingly hand over our autonomy to he who is named Skynet to decide which 4 Anime we will or won't be giving the AF Seal of Approval. The Die are cast. The Wheel spun.  The Journey begins anew.  Every effort is made to keep spoilers to a minimum. (The only exception being older titles) 🎙Could you...

The words "the final phase" keep crossing our minds. Of course they do. It's 2025 and Muzan finally let us in to the most bombastic, physics defying, and confusing place of residence in all of fiction. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle is upon us. We went to watch it to bring you back the feels, the top-tier animation, on top of the sword play action that made us wait for so long. Sho...

Ranking different epochs in the history of Anime isn't for the uninitiated; it requires the wisdom of an Arataka Reigen, the battle prowess of a King from One Punch Man, the pathetic capacity to cry on demand of a Hanagaki Takemichi, and the incredible usefullness of Rock Lock's ability.  With us on this intrepid endeavour is our guy @Shownentell. Join us. Every effort is made to keep spoilers to...

Lets keep it 💯, we love our community. So much in fact that Sailor Moon and Tuxedo Mask's relationship would in comparison be reclassified as a platonic friendzone mixed with Bible study taking place at a rundown car wash. As the Anime Freshmen, we are take pride in our expert knowledge of all things anime, and it's put to the test this time round with our Brothers and Sisters sending in their qu...

This episode is long overdue, because we've all seen a cosplay so on point that we instantly thought 'NANI'?!?', and we almost got GTA6 before getting to deep dive into the Grand Line that is Cosplaying. And to get that in-depth, expert perspective on what it means to turn imagination into a life-sized Tanjiro with Nezuko in box, we had to get the Cosplay Royalty that is @Folacosplays, with all th...

On the Mount Rushmore of the UK Anime Community, the Anime Freshmen have rightly earned our place as trailblazers, and the annual AF Freshie Awards continue to lead the way, much like Rock Lock set the standard for the term 'useless power' in My Hero Academia. We once again take a look at this year's Crunchyroll Anime Awards  and give it that London twist, with our brother Big Miko pulling up and...

What happens when anime podcasters get sucked into not one—but  three chaotic fantasy worlds ruled by spinning wheels and terrible life choices? In this special episode of Isekai Roulette , our hosts become the unfortunate heroes (or villains?) of randomized realms, armed with bizarre powers, cursed roles, and only podcast mics to their name. Expect wild world-hopping, questionable decisions, and...

Captain's Log: As we journey through the Anime Super Highway, We find ourselves wondering about life's greatest mysteries. The most elusive to date is how many anime are on our Watchlists, and will we keep adding on series? (Yes, we will). The list grows ever longer, especially with the new releases coming up in the near future; and yet, we must also still look to the past for those we've promised...

The good news is we completed our 2024 Skynet Reviews series. The bad? We didn't release it. Listen to our breakdown of Rage of Bahaumt with the MC, Favaro, a broke, goofy bounty hunter with a hairstyle so fresh it defies gravity. and Kaisar, his dramatic ex-bestie who's basically a walking telenovela, always screaming "FAVAROOO!" like it's a Pokémon move. There's   demons, angels, and a GODZILLA-...

From Fame and Fandom to Final Forms, from Hollywood to Hidden Leaf, do celebs really Go Plus Ultra for Anime? Main Episode: In this episode, we are talking about celebrity anime fans and what we think about them bringing anime to the "mainstream" Do we feel these people are legitimately into anime or is it for 'clout'? How would we gauge if it's genuine? Have we seen any celebs getting involved in...

Valentines is coming, where's your Shoujo? This Valentine's Day, we're passing the mic to our resident advocates of love! MGK and Yoshida are back with another takeover! As they explore what makes us fall in love with anime. --- Every effort is made to keep spoilers to a minimum. (The only exception being older titles) Help us keep the mics plugged in! - We want to keep bringing you the freshest A...

Have you ever dreamt of being Spirited Away? If I asked you, would you tell me Your Name? Forever elusive, not unlike a Ninja Scroll. Perhaps you're the Neo-Tokyo to my Akira. And yet, a Ghost in the Shell is worth two in the hand. All in all, keep calm and patient, until The Cat Returns. Every effort is made to keep spoilers to a minimum. (The only exception being older titles) Catch our Fresh Bi...

Are you looking for high-octane fun and mindless action with all of the classic tropes? Do you like talking super cats that try to kill you and give you money at the same time? Have you dreamed of someone ecstatically shouting 'RED!!!' every 6.5 minutes? Then brace yourselves for the fun that is Akudama Drive.  It's so over the top, it goes into orbit and flies past the moon. Skynet, Skynet, Skyne...

The Terminator: I need your clothes, your boots and your motorcycle. Anime Freshmen: We are Men of Anime and will not be accosted. We do recommend Uber though. New Year, New attempt at doing our name justice. 4 categories were once again chosen by Skynet and we prayed Karto would finally pick well. Pray with us. The year is long and full of anime. Every effort is made to keep spoilers to a minimum...

It's been an eventful year. So eventful it nearly all blended together like an OP Genjutsu. Awards were held. Parties were organised. And as always, you know the Freshmen made our presence known at Cons. Another year to look back on, with a lot to be proud of.  We Kept It Fresh. Every effort is made to keep spoilers to a minimum. (The only exception being older titles) Catch our Fresh Bites Review...

3 steps forward, 10 steps in every other direction. Right left turns & and our very own filler arc. Welcome to the void. Every effort is made to keep spoilers to a minimum. (The only exception being older titles) Catch our Fresh Bites Review Show and AMVs on our YouTube channel:  The Anime Freshmen Be sure to rate and subscribe to the show & follow on our socials:  How to connect: Website:   https...

"Calling all cars, calling all cars. Be on the lookout for another Skynet Review episode, approximately drunk with power and making picks at random..."  We close out this edition of Skynet with an anime that defies expectation, logic, reason, and plot. No description does it justice. A girl and her father, mixed with powers and comedy somehow. We present Hinamatsuri. Every effort is made to keep s...

It's officially Draft season somewhere, so each Freshmen had to draw up a team based on the most spastic criteria available. Superbowl No Jutsu. Every effort is made to keep spoilers to a minimum. (The only exception being older titles) Catch our Fresh Bites Review Show and AMVs on our YouTube channel:  The Anime Freshmen Be sure to rate and subscribe to the show & follow on our socials:  How to c...

A hallowed tradition that reigns supreme within the Freshmen lore is a Night of reasoning; a meeting of the minds; a parlay of perspectives. We call it Quiz Night. Once again, the Freshmen test their Anime credentials against all challengers in a serie of challenges, this time against ourselves. How it went? If you win, you live. If you lose, you die. If you don't fight, you can't win. Every effor...