The Nakama Podcast

The Nakama Podcast presents the 2025 Nakama Podcast Anime Awards, straight from Sacred 8 Studios in Seaside, California! Presenting twenty-one different awards for everything from #BestOriginalAnime to #BestWaifu, #BestPet, and of course, #BestAnime2024!<br> <br>All of our nominees are shows that premiered between Winter 2024 and Fall 2024, and every one of them is stellar! Join hosts...

In this episode, we discuss about our experiences at Fanime, an anime convention, sharing highlights from our days, insights from panels, and reflections on the overall event. we delve into the dynamics of the crew, the challenges faced during panels, and the interactions with attendees.

In this episode of the Nakama podcast, hosts Sal and Peralta discuss their personal updates, including Sal's upcoming trip to Alaska and a promotion at work. They also share details about upcoming panels at Fanime and review two anime series: 'The Beginning After the End' and 'Witch Watch'.

In this episode of the Nakama podcast, hosts Sal and Edgar discuss their new movie segment focusing on films released before 2005. They explore the classic action film 'Speed', reflecting on its impact on the genre, the nostalgia it evokes, and the cheesy elements that define 90s action movies.

In this episode, the hosts dive into the world of bad movies, discussing their favorites and the charm of B-movies. They focus on the film 'Bats', critiquing its special effects, character dynamics, and overall execution. The conversation flows into personal anecdotes about underrated films and the nostalgia associated with them. The hosts share their ratings and thoughts on future episodes, creat...

In this episode, Sal and Peralta discuss their weekly updates and dive into reviews of two anime series: 'Red Ranger's Isekai Adventure' and 'I Left my A Rank Party to Help My Former Students Reach the Dungeon Depths'. They explore themes of mentorship, humor, and the unique takes on the isekai genre, while also sharing their personal ratings and thoughts on the shows. The conv...

In this episode of the Nakama podcast, hosts Jr G and Peralta engage in a lively discussion about video games, anime, and their personal experiences. They share insights on various anime series, including a review of 'Musical Girls with Trauma' and 'Doctor Detective', highlighting their strengths and weaknesses. The conversation also touches on upcoming events like Fanime and the l...

In this episode of the Nakama Podcast, host Sal interviews Boykin's Cosplay, a passionate cosplayer who shares insights into the cosplay community, the craftsmanship behind creating costumes, and the joy of embodying beloved characters. They discuss the challenges and rewards of cosplay, including overcoming personal trauma, the importance of representation, and the impact of social media on t...

We are talking about the Anime awards! We also talk about the ups and downs of High School and how tough it can be. The anime we are going over are Honey Lemon Soda & Im Getting Married....

This week, hosts Sal and Peralta are joined by a guest, a potential official-unofficial host Patiño (woo!). But first who hasn’t watched Monster Musume?! It was the event of the season!… ten years ago, in 2015. Visit the Nakama Podcast online

Last day to vote in the Nakama Podcast Anime Awards! Sal and Peralta return to talk all about upcoming Nakama events, including the Nakama Podcast Anime Awards, as well as review Zenshu, an isekai about a young animator who finds herself transported to the world of her favorite childhood anime series, and has to use her newfound powers to reanimate the world into something kinder and more... survi...

Vote in the Nakama Podcast Anime Awards! In this special episode, we share incredible interviews from last year's GalaxyCon and FandomCon! Sal, Cruz, Houston, and Evee interview cosplayers, voice actors, musicians, writers, and more! Rikki Simons (Invader Zim) shares his history finding anime through the Cartoon Fantasy Organization, Richard Horvitz (Invader Zim, Helluva Boss, Angry Beavers) profe...

Vote in the Nakama Podcast Anime Awards! This week, Sal is joined by Cruz to talk all about the upcoming TikTok ban, how to navigate it, and also cover the sports anime Negative Positive Angler as well as the vampire comedy Mayonaka Punch! Want to share your opinions on an episode of The Nakama Podcast? Send us a message! Sakamoto Days on the Anime Dispatch! ⁠Produced with Riverside.fm⁠

Vote in the Nakama Podcast Anime Awards! Despite some technical difficulties, we're back with another episode of The Nakama Podcast! This week, we dive into the chaotic world of Dandadan, where high-school drama meets the supernatural. Join us as we unravel the bizarre first episodes, featuring a cursed boy, psychic girls, alien encounters, and the insane Turbo Granny. Does this anime live up...

For the first year ever, the Nakama Podcast is hosting our very own anime awards show! With the help of Sacred8 Studios in Seaside, CA, we'll be presenting awards ranging from "Best Original Anime" to "Best Comedy", "Best Music", and eventually, "Best Anime of 2024"! Vote now! ⁠Produced with Riverside.fm⁠

This week, Sal and Peralta give their first impressions of the fantasy isekai "I'll Become a Villainess Who Goes Down in History" as well as the romantic-comedy "Tying the Knot With An Amagami Sister" Check out the Nakama Podcast online! ⁠Produced with Riverside.fm⁠

We got a chance to talk with @spencer_pirates.tcg about their shared love of anime, as well as how they got their start showing their experiences with the One Piece Trading Card Game (TCG) on TikTok! Follow @spencer_pirates.tcg here! ⁠Produced with Riverside.fm⁠