Blake & Merve discuss the 2022 Gundam Movie: Mobile Suit Gundam: Cucuruz Doan's Island. Even though it is made in 2022 the art, style and music are all throwbacks to the 80s. Does this work and would we recommend this movie-film? Find out now! More at AnimeShoshin.comโดย Blake & Merve

Our final 2022 Halloween episode, we review the long-awaited Chainsawman Anime! There's chainsaws, there's mans, there's heavy metal and demons! This covers episodes 1-3. Find out if we would recommend Chainsawman. Lol, like anyone wouldn't recommend an anime called Chainsawman... Good grief. Anyway, find more at AnimeShoshin.com.…

It's Halloween Season 2 Episode 2, and this time Blake & Merve compare scary stuff from the East versus scary stuff from the West. Who is more scary? What is required to scare us? Where to look to get scared, and some creepy anime recommendations. We are a Spreaker Prime Podcast More at AnimeShoshin.com…

This episode contains adult stuff, listener discretion is advised. For this first Halloween Season 2 episode, Blake & Merve tackle Call of the Night, and the most controversial anime ever created, Bible Black. Bwaahahaha, so scary! Stay tuned for our 2nd Halloween episode next time, and remember to check out Simping for Senpai during our off weeks.…

How about that title? We dared to use the H-E-double hockey sticks word! Super brave of us, and we hope no one gets offended. Listen to episode and you'll see the connection. Any road, this week we discuss Made in Abyss, the cutest dark anime you 'll ever watch. The first season, that movie in the middle and the first 5 or so episodes of season 2. …

In this Anime Shoshin episode Blake & Merve discuss the brand new Dragon Ball movie, Dragon Ball Super Super Hero. No, that's not a mistake, this anime is so Super it needed Two "Supers"! We hope you have a super fun time listening to it, that would be just super. Please give us a super rating too and listen to Simping for Senpai on our off week. H…

After 9 long years of waiting, The Devil is a Part Timer Returns! Well...9 years for other people. Not us, because we just watched the first season, but anyway. You get what I mean darnit! We take this anime through our paces, ranking, would we recommend, favorite things and disses. All the things. One thing we agree on, it's a funny anime. So incl…

New episode style today and Today Only! So far anyway... We talk about two new anime Uncle From Another World and Black Summoner. Whether or not we should keep watching them. Spoiler alert! One is a YES and one is a NO. Join our Discord and let us know what you think. Link at AnimeShoshin.comโดย Blake & Merve

It's time again for Anime Side Characters to shine! Or be dunked on... This was our first panel recorded live at JAFAX 2022. Joined by our friends from the Baka Talk podcast. The 2nd panel episode has even more participants and flair! So go listen to that one too! Like all the kids say these days, It's Fire! Find us at AnimeShoshin.com Find the vid…

Let's talk about Spy Family or Spy x Family, whichever you prefer. We've now been treated to the first half of the first season, so let's talk about this great show again! It's not all sunshine and roses though, and we've got a few problems with the first 12 episodes of the Spy x Family anime. Find out if there was enough Spy or Family in this anim…

Recorded Live from the JAFAX Anime & Japanese Culture Conference in Grand Rapids! We hosted two panels on the Best & Worst Side Characters in Anime. Joined by our friends from the Baka Talk podcast, an introduction by voice actor Molly Searcy, and a multitude of participating attendees. This is the 2nd of the panels. The 1st will come out in a sepa…

One or more sentences describing your episode to listeners. Oh wait, that ain't right! Here we go...on this week's episode we are joined once again by the Simping for Senpai Podcast to discuss the beloved anime Eighty Six. Is it better than that other mech anime we talked about? I don't know, I haven't listened to the episode yet, only edited it. L…

Testsuro Araki who did Death Note, Attack on Titan and High School of the Dead, makes an anime movie for Netflix called Bubble. And it couldn't be more different than each of those! This here be Romance Anime. So find out what Blake & Merve think. Oh, and the outro this episode is insane! What was I thinking? AnimeShoshin.com…

One of the Top 10 Best Anime Titles ever! Is it one of the best anime ever to watch? Well I can't tell you here, you have to listen. I will say I think we liked it better than we rated it... Also, there's some cursing in this episode. No F's, but some S's, A's and one B. So be warned listener. Join us as we talk "Trapped in a Dating Sim" in all of …

Is The West a Threat to Anime? I'd say this episode is rated PG-13. Beyond this warning, you do you. So, we're kinda worried that the "modern sensibilities" of the Western World is going to f*ck up our anime! As anime creators seek to further cash in on the west; will they start making anime like the boring garbage we get from Hollywood ? Or can we…

This is a combination of both Part 1 & Part 2 of our Mobile Suit Gundam Iron Blooded Orphans episode featuring Simping for Senpai! It's the same stuff, but if you want to be able to watch both as one episode, here it is! Cheers!โดย Blake & Merve

Welcome to the Next Episode! Comin' real, it's the Next Episode... Hold up, hey for the people thinkin we soft, we don't play. We podcast till the wheels fall off. Take a listen. Hope you ready for the Next Episode- So yeah, this is the 2nd episode talking Iron Blooded Orphans with Simping for Senpai. We hope you like it! You can find Simping for S…

This episode is HUGE! So big, we're breaking it up into 2 parts. You have found Part 1, welcome! On this episode we talk about orphans. Iron Blooded ones to be precise, and wow is it fun to talk about orphans with your friends. So join me, Merve, Ash & Daddy Kun as we discuss what many believe, except Merve, is the best Gundam anime ever! You can f…

First, I'm not buying that it's Spy "times" Family... No matter what Twitter says! And even if it is, we at Anime ShoShin refuse to call it that! Why? because that's a dumb name! In Japan they like to exclude the "x" (Hunter Hunter). Here, we say it with pride. Say it with me! Spy Ex Family! Phew, now that that's out of the way. In this episode we …

We have guests on this episode! Sorry for being a day late, but I don't think we're a dollar short as we discuss Erased with our friends from Walk the Cinema. Erased is an accessible anime for all with adult themes and I really hope you enjoy the episode! Find Walk the Cinema Here: https://linktr.ee/WalkTheCinema Find us Here: https://linktr.ee/Ani…

This may be our penultimate Ranking of Kings Review. In this episode we cover the second half of season 1 Ranking of Kings. I'm not going to mince words, this is a Must Watch anime! Unless you're weird, which we discuss in the show, and that's ok. We cover a lot here, so please listen and share. From Boji, our hero to Miranjo, the villain, each cha…

In our most controversial episode yet, we discuss how females, women and girls are portrayed in anime. Right, wrong or indifferent, we say what we want to say on the subject. Can you handle it? Will you make it all the way through the episode? Or will you throw your phone, break it, and have to make an insurance claim? You don't have insurance on y…

In this episode we discuss season 1 and the first episode of season 2 Rising of the Shield Hero. I must apologize, this isn't my favorite edit, I've been under the weather, way under it... Thanks for listening! Blakeโดย Blake & Merve

On this episode of Anime Shoshin, after weeks of delays, we finally got this Vinland Saga episode out, yay! I know you are impressed! So yeah, we talk about Vinland Saga, the Blu-ray dub version. Because we couldn't watch this until we got the dub probably. Anyway, we rate it, talk about what it's about and we discuss the writing and what we liked …

It's April 2022! And it's finally time to discuss the Academy Award Winning Critically Acclaimed and universally loved anime Bananya! Did you know that Bananya has 100% critics score and 83% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes? Oh whoops, no that's the movie Banana from 2015. Bananya is a way different story, but I am sure you will love it 100 just t…

Keeping up with the times! This week Blake & Merve discuss the new anime movie Jujutsu Kaisen 0. Spoiler alert, it was a split decision with the ratings, but overall I think the conversation is mostly positive probably... Anyway, give it a listen to hear what we thought of Jujitsu Kaizen...whoops, I mean Jujutsu Kaisen 0 the prequill to the beloved…

In this week's episode Blake & Merve give their Top 10 Reasons to Watch Anime. This is a great episode to share with non-anime friends you would like to persuade to watch it! There is some overlap, but it ends up being like the Top 16 Reason to Watch Anime. Please consider subscribing, sharing & reviewing. Our LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/AnimeShoSh…

In this podcast episode Blake & Merve discuss the Award Winning anime Oddtaxi. Does it live up to these accolades and what does it have to do with a scary cabin on Apple Park Rd? Find out in this week's episode! Thank you for listening and please consider sharing, reviewing, subscribing and checking out out LinkTree at... https://linktr.ee/AnimeSho…

In this episode of Anime ShoShin Blake & Merve discuss the acclaimed anime Jujutsu Kaisen. This anime was nominated for the best of 2021 in the Crunchyroll awards. Did it live up to the hype? Find out now! What is the difference between Jujutsu and Jujitsu? Find out now! Thank you for listening and please consider liking, reviewing and sharing. Her…

In this episode Blake & Merve discuss the classic anime movie Ghost in the Shell. Does it live up to the hype, and what about all that Bio-hacking? This is our first podcast episode using our new name Anime Shoshin. Thank you for listening and please consider sharing and subscribing. #anime #ghostintheshell #bestanime…

In this episode Blake and Merve gear up for season one of Megalobox. Where does this show succeed from a WRITER'S perspective and from a long-time anime FAN'S perspective? Where does it fall short? Is this sports anime worth watching? Find out here. Find us everywhere: LINKS Join us on Discordโดย Blake & Merve

In this episode, Blake & Merve have a special guest to discuss the Demon Slayer: Mugen Train Movie. The anime Demon Slayer is making its way through Season 2, did the movie / first arc of season 2 live up to the Demon Slayer hype? This multi-billion-dollar franchise is everywhere and we are here to discuss it! Please consider following us on whiche…

In this episode Blake & Merve tackle the beastly anime movie Belle. Did the Belle anime movie live up to its inspiration Beauty and the Beast? Find out now! You can find video versions of our podcasts and more at https://linktr.ee/AnimeShin. Thank you for listening! We are working hard for you! So please consider sharing & subscribing. Join us on D…

In this Bonus episode, Blake takes on the SUB v DUB debate in modern anime. Where do you stand? As always, please rate and review us! Find us everywhere: LINKS Join us on Discordโดย Blake & Merve

In this episode Blake and Merve grade out RANKING OF KINGS. Where does this show rank from a WRITER'S perspective and from a long-time anime FAN'S perspective? Is this NEW ANIME worth watching? Find out here. Find us everywhere: LINKS Join us on Discordโดย Blake & Merve

In this episode Blake and Merve armor up for Goblin Slayer, season 1. Where does this show succeed from a WRITER'S perspective and from a long-time anime FAN'S perspective? Where does it fall short? Is this sword and sorcery fantasy anime worth watching? Find out here. Find us everywhere: LINKS Join us on Discord…

In this unconventional episode Blake and Merve sling in for Spiderman: No Way Home, the biggest movie of 2021. Does it succeed from a WRITER'S perspective and from a long-time anime FAN'S perspective, or does it fall short? Spoilers abound, so go watch it (yes it's worth watching) and come back for our takes. Find us everywhere: LINKS Join us on Di…

In this controversial episode Blake and Merve, uh, wrestle with REDO OF HEALER. Where does this movie succeed from a WRITER'S perspective and from a long-time anime FAN'S perspective? Where does it fall short? Is this contentious movie worth watching? Find out here. Find us everywhere: LINKS Join us on Discord…

In this controversial episode Blake and Merve plug in for SWORD ART ONLINE: PROGRESSIVE. Where does this movie succeed from a WRITER'S perspective and from a long-time anime FAN'S perspective? Where does it fall short? Is this newest SOA movie worth watching? Find out here. Find us everywhere: LINKS Join us on Discord…

In this episode Blake and Merve gear up for AKIRA. Where does this movie succeed from a WRITER'S perspective and from a long-time anime FAN'S perspective? Where does it fall short? Is the "grandfather of American Anime" worth watching? Find out here. Join us on Discord All our links: LinkTree Here's where you get the power of the WOLF! The Mountain…

In this episode Blake, Merve, and special guest Jess ready up for SQUID GAME. Where does it succeed from a WRITER'S perspective and from a long-time anime FAN'S perspective? Where does it fall short? Is this popular TV series worth watching? Find out here. Find us everywhere: LINKS Join us on Discord…

In this episode Blake and Merve saddle up for Cowboy Bebop (1998). Where does it succeed from a WRITER'S perspective and from a long-time anime FAN'S perspective? Where does it fall short? Is this popular ANIME series worth watching? Find out here. Find us everywhere: LINKS Join us on Discordโดย Blake & Merve

In this episode Blake, Merve, and special guest Jess power up for My Hero Academia: World Heroes' Mission. Where does it succeed from a WRITER'S perspective and from a long-time anime FAN'S perspective? Where does it fall short? Is this popular ANIME movie worth watching? Find out here. Find us everywhere: LINKS Join us on Discord…

In this HUGE, double- sized episode Blake and Merve tackle STAR WARS: VISIONS. Where does it succeed from a WRITER'S perspective and from a long-time anime FAN'S perspective? Where does it fall short? Is this ANIME anthology worth watching? Find out here. Find us everywhere: LINKS Join us on Discordโดย Blake & Merve

In this Halloween episode Blake and Merve analyze BioHunter. Where does it succeed from a WRITER'S perspective and from a long-time anime FAN'S perspective? Where does it fall short? Is this ANIME worth watching? Find out here. Find us everywhere: LINKS Join us on Discordโดย Blake & Merve

In the fourth and final part of this series, Blake and Merve analyze and discuss STEINS;GATE episodes 20-24 and the OVA. Where does it succeed from a WRITER'S perspective and from a long-time anime FAN'S perspective? Where does it fall short? Is this ANIME worth watching? Find out here. Find us everywhere: LINKS Join us on Discord…

In the third part of this series, Blake and Merve analyze and discuss STEINS;GATE episodes 14-19. Where does it succeed from a WRITER'S perspective and from a long-time anime FAN'S perspective? Where does it fall short? Is this ANIME worth watching? Find out here. Find us everywhere: LINKS Join us on Discord…

In the second part of this series, Blake and Merve analyze and discuss STEINS;GATE episodes 8-13. Where does it succeed from a WRITER'S perspective and from a long-time anime FAN'S perspective? Where does it fall short? Is this ANIME worth watching? Find out here. Find us everywhere: LINKS Join us on Discord…

In this episode Blake and Merve analyze and discuss the first seven episodes of STEINS;GATE. Where does it succeed from a WRITER'S perspective and from a long-time anime FAN'S perspective? Where does it fall short? Is this ANIME worth watching? Find out here. Find us everywhere: LINKS Join us on Discord…

In this episode Blake and Merve analyze and discuss HOWL'S MOVING CASTLE. Where does it succeed from a WRITER'S perspective and from a long-time anime FAN'S perspective? Where does it fall short? Is this ANIME worth watching? Find out here. Find us everywhere: LINKS Join us on Discordโดย Blake & Merve