The Anime Freshmen Podcast

Have you ever watched an anime and got a sense of deja vu? Then you may be watching an anime trope. In this episode, the team explores some common and not-so-common anime tropes that you may or may not have known were a thing. 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 Fres...

Boom! We've finally done it! And it's only taken 10 months. The team has finally managed to review their first anime from the infamous "Skynet" list. Join us as we give our thoughts on 'Terror In Resonance' and stay tuned till the end for a very explosive announcement. Every effort is made to keep spoilers to a minimum. (The only exception being older titles) Catch our Fresh Bites Review Show and...

Does the good guy always win? In this episode, the team looks at anime with unhappy endings where the protagonist did not come out on top. 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:...

In this episode, the team is joined by the returning 'Yoshida' as we preview some upcoming Fall Season Anime and decide if this will be added onto that infamous watchlist.  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 & follo...

In this episode, the team breaks down what went wrong with bleach and if the upcoming Thousand-Year Blood War Arc and the No Breaths From Hell Manga Chapter can change its perception. 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 s...

Disclaimer: This Episode is not for the faint of heart. In this episode, we welcome back Apollus Prime as we dive into Ecchi, who is it for, and what is a Waifu or a Husbundo? Join us as we unpack this infamous subgenre of anime. 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 F...

In this episode, the team is joined by the man behind our Quiz Nights - 'Drudude' as we explore events in manga vs the anime counterparts and discuss reasons why plotlines and endings oftentimes branch off.    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 r...

In this episode, the team talks about our watchlist and why it's hard to get around to whittling down the list.  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://animef...

In this episode, the team picks antagonists from an anime to replace and explains how they would be a better villain and what methods they would use to antagonise the good guys. 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 &...

In this episode, we board the Mugen Train with returning guests 'Mikasa Ga Kill' & ' Yoshida'. We discuss if the hype is worth it, give our thoughts on our 4DX experience and grade the movie. 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...

Last week was mental health awareness week and we are joined by musical artist 'Shojon' as we explore what mental health is and the ways that it has popped up in both society and in anime.  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 team is finally back in the studio (again) - what better way to mark the occasion than with a good old-fashioned debate night. In this episode, the team is split down the middle as we argue who will win in a battle between brainy and brawny anime characters. 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...

The Spring Anime Season has kicked off with a generous amount of anime like The Way Of The Househusband to the spinoff of That Time I Got Reincarnated As A Slime, in this episode the team put a spotlight on Tokyo Revengers.  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 Freshm...

Ready? Fight! In this episode, we break down what really makes a fight. Do we prefer our good ol' fashioned slugfests or do we like our fights more tactical?  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 socia...

Do anime swords(wo)men get the love they deserve? Or will they always remain in the shadow of power users? In this episode, Gerrd and P-Zen are joined by Apollus Prime as they rank their top anime sword users. 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 r...

You wake up as Yamcha! What are you Saiyan? In this hybrid watch along episode, the team try to make sense of the Super Dragonball Heroes' plot, does it make more sense than Super or GT? We also introduce you to the concept of Headcannon. 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: Th...

This episode is for the noobs, Gerrd has been reset to a newbie and the team is challenged to pitch some anime titles and why you should watch them. 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 t...

It's that time of year Freshmen and Freshettes! The anime Oscars of our calendars if you will. In this episode, we are joined by special guest 'Ace Kenpachi' of the BlerdsRUs Podcast as we discuss this year's nominees for the upcoming Crunchyroll awards. 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 you...

In this episode, we discuss powers in anime and their disadvantages, we also explore how we would use bad powers in challenges scenarios.  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:...

In our first episode of 2021, we explore anime sidekicks and what their stories would look like if they had pokemon sidekicks, we also discuss the recent news around Demon Slayer and Japanese publisher, Shueisha before taking a look at some of the upcoming Winter 2021 titles. Every effort is made to keep spoilers to a minimum. (The only exception being older titles) Catch our Fresh Bites Review Sh...

Join us as we wave goodbye to 2020! We recap some of our favourite moments of the year in both anime and on the podcast and look forward to the year to come! 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: @AnimeFreshmen Be sure to rate and subscribe to the show & follow on our socials: ...

In this pre-Christmas episode, the team sip eggnog and talk about recent anime news and rumours, touching on manga titles that will get anime adaptations and Sony's deal to purchase Crunchyroll. 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: "Anime Freshmen" Be sure to rate and subscribe...

In this episode, the team is joined by special guest 'LSF', mangaka of 'Shade Of Red'. Together we breakdown our favourite parts of the story so far and discuss our favourite anime and manga moments. 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: "Anime Freshmen" Be sure to rate and subs...

Before we start, on the 21st November, we will be on the U.K. Anime Showdown hosted by NNESAGA at the Cloud Matsuri event in partnership with All The Anime - (More info is at Cloudmatsuri.com) before then, in this episode, we breakdown Naruto and where it all went wrong. Every effort is made to keep spoilers to a minimum. (The only exception being older titles) Catch our Fresh Bites Review Show an...

Brand new season! Brand new intro! Brand new guests. Join us as we welcome anime newcomers 'Yoshida' & 'Mikasa Ga Kill' and explore their introduction to the medium. 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: "Anime Freshmen" Be sure to rate and subscribe to the show & follow on our...