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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TWI 122 - 5 centimeters per second of mid 17.10.2026 22:01

TWI 121 - Plastic Little: Ecchi from the 90's??? 22.09.2026 20:57

This week let's discuss a lost gem from Studio Pierrot, Plastic Little. An interesting(?) take on ecchi yuri 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://open.spotify.com/show/7KUuUmEkReF4IYyuFrpbO2?si=a36005c6...

TWI 120 - Virgin Punk: Clockwork Girl: SHAFT's tech demo 03.09.2026 20:21

This time I hit the jackpot on artist forward anime. This week we will discuss Virgin Punk: Clockwork Girl, an amazingly beautiful anime from SHAFT 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/7KUuUmE...

TWI 119 - Metallic Rouge: Promising yet too safe 26.08.2026 38:51

For the second time in a row, I will discuss an original anime. Metallic Rouge, a weird combination of mecha, girls with guns and social commentary 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/7KUuUmE...

TWI 118 - Mahou Shoujo Magical Destroyers of Sanity 04.08.2026 32:29

For a change, this time I will discuss a really artsy and surreal anime. Mahou Shoujo Magical Destroyers. 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 Commen...

TWI 117 - Little Witch Academia (TV): Absolute Cozy 24.07.2026 22:23

To finish the trifecta, this episode will discuss Little Witch Academia. The full fledge anime of LWA, Absolutely cozy and wholesome 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...

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...