The Weeb

The Weeb Initiative

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Every other week I sit down, think about an anime or manga i finished and share my thoughts. I review animes, mangas, games and so on for the sake of discussion, putting my two cents on the things I like. Comments, collabs and Concerns: theweebinitiative@gmail.comFind me:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-weeb-initiative/id1594372096Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7KUuUmEkReF4IYyuFrpbO2?si=a36005c6cb524f34Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPR1yBkKjeWfCnvX1s_ZycADiscord: https://discord.gg/rSSc87AeJcRadio Public: https://radiopublic.com/the-weeb-initiative-WdmPoRHel...

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TWII 116 - PROMARE: The return of the king??? 09.07.2026 39:42

This week, I will discuss PROMARE, a really interesting mix of nostalgia and new ideas from Studio Trigger More of The Weeb Initiative: Full anime/manga list: https://myanimelist.net/profile/The_Weeb_Initiat Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPR1yBkKjeWfCnvX1s_ZycA Discord: https://discord.gg/rSSc87AeJc Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7KUuUmEkReF4IYyuFrpbO2?si=a36005c6cb524f34 Comme...

TWI 115 - Little Witch Academia (2015): Trigger but cute 25.06.2026 22:35

Following the last episode, Let's talk about Little Witch Academia: Enchanted Parade. Really cute! More of The Weeb Initiative: Full anime/manga list: https://myanimelist.net/profile/The_Weeb_Initiat Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPR1yBkKjeWfCnvX1s_ZycA Discord: https://discord.gg/rSSc87AeJc Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7KUuUmEkReF4IYyuFrpbO2?si=a36005c6cb524f34 Comments,...

TWI 114 - Little Witch Academia (2013): Short and sweet 09.06.2026 13:11

For this episode, I will talk about THE short coming from Studio Trigger. Little Witch Academia. More of The Weeb Initiative: Full anime/manga list: https://myanimelist.net/profile/The_Weeb_Initiat Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPR1yBkKjeWfCnvX1s_ZycA Discord: https://discord.gg/rSSc87AeJc Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7KUuUmEkReF4IYyuFrpbO2?si=a36005c6cb524f34 Comments, colla...

TWI 113 - Love Live Nijigasaki School Idol Club Final Chapter 2: What the F*%@ just happened? 27.05.2026 24:12

This week I will discuss Love Live Nijigasaki School Idol Club Final Chapter 2, unfortunately, a huge stain in an otherwise flawless record. More of The Weeb Initiative: Full anime/manga list: https://myanimelist.net/profile/The_Weeb_Initiat Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPR1yBkKjeWfCnvX1s_ZycA Discord: https://discord.gg/rSSc87AeJc Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7KUuUmEkReF4IY...

TWI 112 - Sangatsu no Lion is just visualart.anime 12.05.2026 30:20

Finishing up from last episode, I will talk about the second season of March comes like a Lion, truly, (and after watching the two seasons, I can safely say) beautiful anime about shogi and the struggles of life. More of The Weeb Initiative: Full anime/manga list: https://myanimelist.net/profile/The_Weeb_Initiat Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPR1yBkKjeWfCnvX1s_ZycA Discord: https://dis...

TWI 111 - Shogi, Felines and Months of the Year 28.04.2026 30:24

This may be late by two months but I want to talk about March, or better yet, March comes like a Lion, a really beautiful anime about shogi and the struggles of life. More of The Weeb Initiative: Full anime/manga list: https://myanimelist.net/profile/The_Weeb_Initiat Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPR1yBkKjeWfCnvX1s_ZycA Discord: https://discord.gg/rSSc87AeJc Spotify: https://open.spoti...

TWI 110 - Your lie in April 14.04.2026 50:47

Considering the month we are in, I wanted to talk about Your lie in April, an iconic romance anime from the mid 2010's. More of The Weeb Initiative: Full anime/manga list: https://myanimelist.net/profile/The_Weeb_Initiat Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPR1yBkKjeWfCnvX1s_ZycA Discord: https://discord.gg/rSSc87AeJc Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7KUuUmEkReF4IYyuFrpbO2?si=a3600...

TWI 109 - Bartender, the art of subtlety 31.03.2026 1:10:12

This week, I want to talk about one of my all time greats. Bartender, a masterclass in character writing and, to many, a cult classic. More of The Weeb Initiative: Full anime/manga list: https://myanimelist.net/profile/The_Weeb_Initiat Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPR1yBkKjeWfCnvX1s_ZycA Discord: https://discord.gg/rSSc87AeJc Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7KUuUmEkReF4IYyuFrpb...

TWI 108 - A Lonely Dragon Wants to be Loved 17.03.2026 30:06

To finalize the trifecta of Kobayashi-san, This week, let's discuss about Kobayashi-san chi no Maid Dragon Samishigariya no Ryuu. The movie sequel for the second season. Genuinely great. More of The Weeb Initiative: Full anime/manga list: https://myanimelist.net/profile/The_Weeb_Initiat Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPR1yBkKjeWfCnvX1s_ZycA Discord: https://discord.gg/rSSc87AeJc Spo...

TWI 107 - Kobayashi-san chi no Maid Dragon S, S is for Splendid 03.03.2026 27:53

Continuing from last episode, I will talk about Kobayashi-san chi no Maid Dragon S. The second season of the peak of the slice of life comedy. More of The Weeb Initiative: Full anime/manga list: https://myanimelist.net/profile/The_Weeb_Initiat Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPR1yBkKjeWfCnvX1s_ZycA Discord: https://discord.gg/rSSc87AeJc Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7KUuUmEkReF4...

TWI 106 - Kobayashi-san chi no Maid Dragon Review, Kotatsu Edition 17.02.2026 45:48

For this episode, I will be talking about the peak of slice of life. One of the most wholesome anime ever, Kobayashi-san chi no Maid Dragon Season 1. The one to popularize the dragon maid concept More of The Weeb Initiative: Full anime/manga list: https://myanimelist.net/profile/The_Weeb_Initiat Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPR1yBkKjeWfCnvX1s_ZycA Discord: https://discord.gg/rSSc87AeJ...

TWI 105 - The Ashen Beast strikes again 03.02.2026 30:03

This week, I will be talking about one of the most anticipated sequels ever. The top anime of Autumn 2025, Umamusume Cinderella Gray Part 2. A masterclass in character writing. More of The Weeb Initiative: Full anime/manga list: https://myanimelist.net/profile/The_Weeb_Initiat Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPR1yBkKjeWfCnvX1s_ZycA Discord: https://discord.gg/rSSc87AeJc Spotify: https://...

TWI 104 - New PSG: Even after 15 years, they still got it 20.01.2026 42:32

This week, I will be talking about one of the most anticipated sequels ever. The SEO destroyer, New Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt. A masterpiece from Studio Trigger, stylish and full of personality More of The Weeb Initiative: Full anime/manga list: https://myanimelist.net/profile/The_Weeb_Initiat Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPR1yBkKjeWfCnvX1s_ZycA Discord: https://discord.gg/...

TWI 103 - Grenadier - TOS compliant edition 06.01.2026 31:27

As the herald of this year's season, this week we will be discussing Grenadier. A by the book ecchi action anime from the early 2000's with a good sense of style but confusing aesthetic Help me go to Japan: buymeacoffee.com/Theweebinitiative More of The Weeb Initiative: Full anime/manga list: https://myanimelist.net/profile/The_Weeb_Initiat Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPR1yBk...

TWI 102 - The Weeb Initiative 2025 Year in Review: The plan is to have no plan 25.11.2025 49:28

For the last episode of the year, let's do the yearly year on review. This time, I wanted to focus on the plans for next year and the different things I reviewed in 2025. P.S.: I noticed after finishing the recording that I didn't actually mention the updates to the manga list for 2025, I will try to push a video or a mini episode to discuss it. Help me go to Japan: buymeacoffee.com/Thewee...

TWI 101 - Unc glazes Blood+ for 2 hours 11.11.2025 1:58:44

As a commemoration for the 20 years anniversary, this week I will talk about Blood+. One of my most loved anime of all time. Mentioned Songs: Aozora no Namida - Hitomi Takahashi - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mNAwUyjzYsM&list=RDmNAwUyjzYsM&start_radio=1 Kataritsugukoto - Hajime Chitose - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivlPeiD7xNw&list=RDivlPeiD7xNw&start_radio=1 SEASON`S CALL -...

TWI 100 - Your name(Kimi no Na wa) is beautiful 28.10.2025 34:00

As this is a special episode, I chose to review something I have heard great things about. Kimi no Na wa or Your Name, a really interesting romance movie. Help me go to Japan: buymeacoffee.com/Theweebinitiative More of The Weeb Initiative: Full anime/manga list: https://myanimelist.net/profile/The_Weeb_Initiat Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPR1yBkKjeWfCnvX1s_ZycA Discord: https://disc...

TWI 099 - Uma Musume Cinderella Gray Season 1 is incredible 14.10.2025 41:08

Finally finishing the Uma Musume train for now, this week I will talk about the first season of Cinderella Gray. A new high in quality for the series. More of The Weeb Initiative: Full anime/manga list: https://myanimelist.net/profile/The_Weeb_Initiat Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPR1yBkKjeWfCnvX1s_ZycA Discord: https://discord.gg/rSSc87AeJc Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7KU...

TWI 098 - The Lord of the Rings, Harem edition 01.10.2025 32:17

This week, let's discuss one of the most underrated recent manga, Kekkon no Yubiwa Monogatari or Tales of Wedding Rings. A great combination of romance, harem and action. More of The Weeb Initiative: Full anime/manga list: https://myanimelist.net/profile/The_Weeb_Initiat Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPR1yBkKjeWfCnvX1s_ZycA Discord: https://discord.gg/rSSc87AeJc Spotify: https://o...

TWI 097 - Reviewing all the Uma Musume Pretty Derby specials and movies to know all the lore before watching Cinderella Gray 16.09.2025 54:27

The tittle is self explanatory for this episode. This week I will talk about the specials of Uma Musume Pretty Derby with varied qualities and defects. Special shoutout to the support studios for the Beginning of a New Era movie: A1-Pictures; Studio Trigger and Wit Studio. More of The Weeb Initiative: Full anime/manga list: https://myanimelist.net/profile/The_Weeb_Initiat Youtube: https://www.yout...

TWI 096 - Uma Musume Pretty Derby Season 3: Not as great as the last one 02.09.2025 45:19

For this week I will be discussing the third season of Uma Musume Pretty Derby. Not so much of a upgrade from the second one. Such a waste of a chance. More of The Weeb Initiative: Full anime/manga list: https://myanimelist.net/profile/The_Weeb_Initiat Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPR1yBkKjeWfCnvX1s_ZycA Discord: https://discord.gg/rSSc87AeJc Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7K...

TWI 095 - Horse girls REALLY are the best!!! 19.08.2025 57:29

Would you believe me if I said the second season of Uma Musume Pretty Derby is irrevocably a massive improvement on the first one? Animation, music and script. All huge glow-ups, combined with a very emotional story, it's the best sequel one could ask for. Mentioned songs: Winning the soul - Tokai Teio(CV: Machico): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78wEqO-Nia0&list=RD78wEqO-Nia0&index=2...

TWI 094 - Horse girls are the best 05.08.2025 39:52

You may have seen Umamusume in the App Store and streams but have you ever watched the anime? This week I will discuss the first season of Pretty Derby, a cute concoction of horse girls, idols and gacha games. More of The Weeb Initiative: Full anime/manga list: https://myanimelist.net/profile/The_Weeb_Initiat Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPR1yBkKjeWfCnvX1s_ZycA Discord: https://disco...

TWI 093 - Did Code Geass need a spin-off? 22.07.2025 47:53

This week, to finish talking about Code Geass, I will discuss its canon spin-off. Akito the Exiled. A really well animated anime that I wished had more impact in the overall story of the series More of The Weeb Initiative: Full anime/manga list: https://myanimelist.net/profile/The_Weeb_Initiat Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPR1yBkKjeWfCnvX1s_ZycA Discord: https://discord.gg/rSSc87AeJc...

TWI 092 -The time Miku was at the cinema 08.07.2025 28:35

This week, I want to talk about Hatsune Miku's first theater appearance. Colorful Stage The Movie: A Miku who can't sing. An amazingly wholesome movie about music, passion and perseverance. Colorful Stage Cutscenes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiFNg5fXiX32dTZIlrl69RyKq0ddyoiwb Leo/need Main story covered by oTrachea: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9juBDy4aVYQ More of The Weeb I...