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Baka&Company

Ever wondered what five weebs yelling at each other sounded like? Want to have your favorite anime absolutely torn to shreds by some random podcasters? Well, then you"ve come to the right place! Baka&Company is a premiere anime podcasting group consisting of Drewtendo_64, Frankfurrter, Element, SilverLobo21, and MagicallyAverage. Come join the crew as they dive deep into the world of Japanese cartoons from old and new.Baka&Company consists of three different shows, all featuring different

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43:49

Otaku Time Machine - Virgin Punk Clockwork Girl

Baka&Company ·

2025/11/22

Back again for yet another exciting adventure aboard the Otaku Time Machine? Well, you're in luck! While we aren't traveling far ahead to see this film, we are being transported to the cyberpunk reality in the year 2099 with Yasuomi Umetsu's newest creation, Virgin Punk Clockwork Girl. Make sure not to lose your head as we soar around the futuristic landscape to hunt down our next bounty! Grab your weapon of choice and be prepared as we dive into the world of Virgin Punk Clockwork Girl!!Be sure to

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58:01

Let the Complaining Commence! Too Early Crunchyroll...

Baka&Company ·

2025/11/19

It was only a matter of time until this happened... Well, let's just get it out of the way. Frankfurtter and MagicallyAverage take a look at the 2025 anime schedule and give their honest predictions for a handful of categories in this year's Crunchyroll Anime Awards. They've been beaten and bruised, but even with all hope lost, the BakaBois still come back each year to give their hot takes for the upcoming award season. How will this year fare to previous ones? And do they think there will be any

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59:24

A Weeb and a Casual Have a Conversation - BakaBites...

Baka&Company ·

2025/11/12

While MagicallyAverage is away, Frank has an in-depth conversation about where anime is as a whole with his casual-esk anime enjoying friend, BitKingDT---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Guest Youtube: @bitkingdtTwitch: BakacopodcastTikTok: @bakacopodcastInstagram: @bakacopodcastBlueSky: @bakaco.bsky.socialYouTube:

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39:28

Looking Back at Our 2025 Anime Conventions!! -...

Baka&Company ·

2025/11/05

The BakaBites roadshow is coming to a close for the 2025 season! That's right, the final anime convention was attended this past weekend and the bakabois are spending this episode reminiscing about their experiences at the anime conventions from 2025. Frankfurtter and MagicallyAverage recap their time attending Momocon, Youmacon, AnimeNYC, and, the big one of them all, AnimeExpo!! Tune in to hear the many tales from their conventions this year, and get a sneak peek into some of the cons they may be

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49:44

Otaku Time Machine - Over the Garden Wall

Baka&Company ·

2025/10/31

Welcome back, lost souls, to another exciting episode of Otaku Time Machine! This week, our lovable time-traveling machine decided to veer a little off course and away from our classic anime series. Instead, the crew has found themselves lost in the forest, searching for a way home, as they review the 2014 Cartoon Network classic, Over the Garden Wall. Find yourself a nice hot cocoa, a warm blanket, and maybe even some potatoes and molasses, as we soar into the spooky-season show of Over the Garden

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51:43

Demon Slayer v. Chainsaw Man Movies: The Final...

Baka&Company ·

2025/10/29

*** SPOILERS AHEAD***The time has come. The score will be settled. The champion will finally be crowned. We are of course talking about the powerhouse anime films from 2025: Demon Slayer Infinity Castle Arc pt. 1 and Chainsaw Man The Movie: Reze Arc. These two films alone carried the weight of the box offices around the world, amassing more than $750M globally so far. There is not argument that both anime films made quite the splash in theaters. But which really came out on top? Frankfurtter and

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38:29

Otaku Time Machine - Chainsaw Man The Movie: Reze Arc

Baka&Company ·

2025/10/27

***SPOILER FREE REVIEW***Welcome back, weary travelers, to the Otaku Time Machine! This week, our machine is under repair and will need some time before our next big adventure; so instead, we're taking a trip down the street to our local theaters to review Chainsaw Man The Movie: Reze Arc! Grab your white button down and black tie, and try to finalize your devil contracts, cause this movie is going to be a wild ride!! Be sure to like and follow our socials to keep connected with the Baka&Company

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1:40:59

First Impressions of the Fall Anime Season!! -...

Baka&Company ·

2025/10/15

It's finally spooky season! The air gets a bit chillier, leaves litter the front lawn, and you get the excuse to snuggle under a warm blanket while watching anime. It's the perfect season! But how does this season of anime hold up against the rest from 2025? Frankfurtter and MagicallyAverage share their thoughts on the Fall anime season so far based solely on the first episode of each anime on their watchlist! Tune in to find out if this season is just as sweet as the others, or if its frighteningly

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1:34:11

Summer Anime Review - Did the Heat Hold Up for this...

Baka&Company ·

2025/10/08

The Summer certainly brought the heat, but how did the new slate of anime hold up? Frankfurtter and MagicallyAverage dive back into their watchlist to recap all of the series they watched, dropped, and still need to complete (listen, there was a lot...). Which anime stayed hot throughout the Summer season, and which fizzled out faster than a bad sparkler? Check out the bakabois Season 17 finale as they review the Summer anime

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43:33

Otaku Time Machine - Little Witch Academia

Baka&Company ·

2025/10/01

Welcome back, one and all, to the Otaku Time Machine! This revolutionary piece of technology will transport you back through time so you can enjoy anime history at its finest! This month, our innovative piece of technology will take us into unchartered territory where magic and sorcery still reigns! Join us as we soar into 2017 to watch Studio Trigger's wonderful piece, Little Witch Academia!Be sure to like and follow our socials to keep connected with the Baka&Company crew!Twitch:

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47:59

What is the Problem with Anime Tourism?!? - BakaBites...

Baka&Company ·

2025/10/01

Ok ok ok, what the heck are "anime tourists"??? For starters, it's not referring to people who travel to Japan just for the anime culture. This term is not new to the anime community nor is the issue that stems from "anime tourism," but with the boom of content creators since the pandemic and short-form media being the most popular to consume, it's not surprise why some in the community are getting a bit overwhelmed. Frankfurtter and MagicallyAverage provide their two cents on the topic in this

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48:42

Chainsaw Man v. Demon Slayer Movie Debate!! -...

Baka&Company ·

2025/09/24

There's always been something special about seeing an anime in theater. For Western audiences, it was a treasure getting the chance to see your favorite series shine on the silver screen if only for a limited time. Today, it seems like anime movies are becoming more and more common, so much so that some series are using them as finales for the show! Frankfurtter and MagicallyAverage spend the episode dissecting anime films and highlighting why they are more excited for the Chainsaw Man: The Movie -

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1:12:53

I May Be FALLing for These New Anime - 2025 Fall...

Baka&Company ·

2025/09/17

Ah, yes. The smell of apple cider. The sound of crunching leaves. The sight of anime being watched at 2AM cause the demons won't leave let you sleep. Yes, it's everyone's favorite season of the year: Fall! And with the flannel weather approaching we also get a brand new lineup of anime to watch! Tune in to the bakabois' favorite episode each season where they preview all of the upcoming anime, from the good to the bad to the oh my lord why did they make this...? Enjoy!

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1:10:15

Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Movie Review (SPOILERS...

Baka&Company ·

2025/09/13

*** SPOILERS AHEAD ***And so, our journey begins. Three films to wrap-up one of the most popular anime over the last 6 years. There have been many ups throughout the series, and certainly plenty of downs. Probably more downs than people would like to admit, but I digress. The first installment of the finale trilogy received immense hype across seas, with fans touting it as being the best anime film they have ever seen. So, has the Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle movie retained its infamy and truly

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55:49

Orb: On the Movements of the Earth Review!! -...

Baka&Company ·

2025/09/03

After what felt like MONTHS of Frankfurtter teasing a surprise for MagicallyAverage, we finally get the reveal: he watched Orb... hooray... Not like MagicallyAverage has been screaming about this anime ever since it aired or anything, but yeah, cool, great, glad Frankfurtter finally watched it. But yes, today's BakaBites episode is a surprise Otaku Time Machine drop where the bakabois review Orb: On the Movements of the Earth. Has MagicallyAverage's favorite anime of the award season made an impact

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1:04:48

Manga Licensing Frenzy and AnimeNYC Recap!! -...

Baka&Company ·

2025/08/27

Hey there, I heard you like reading, ya nerd. Well, you're in luck, cause we got a whole truckload of licensing announcements from manga publishers over the weekend! Frankfurtter will take us through all of the recent manga, light novel, and comic(????) announcements from publishers like Seven Seas, Yen Press, Kodansha, and Dark Horse. And hey, didn't make it to AnimeNYC last weekend? Well, don't worry your pretty, little head! MagicallyAverage talks about his experience attending AnimeNYC as a

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37:39

Crunchyroll Takes to the Skies and Channing Tantum is...

Baka&Company ·

2025/08/13

It's a bird! It's a plane! Well, no, actually, it is a plane, it just has a bunch of weebs on it for some reason... If you're confused, fret not! This week, the bakabois cover a number of hot-off-the-press items from Crunchyroll, including a partnership with Delta to put anime on your next seatback entertainment system when you fly! The duo also covers some recent layoffs out of the Crunchyroll offices (boooooooo). And to top it all off, some wild news from the Demon Slayer English dub that will

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44:35

MagicallyAverage Gets MAD and an Alien Octopus...

Baka&Company ·

2025/08/06

***TRIGGER WARNING***Look, sometimes the truth hurts, OK? We love you all dearly and care very much about you, but gosh dang y'all can be quite stupid at times, you know? So prepare yourself cause this week MagicallyAverage has finally lost it and is not holding back. In fact, Frankfurtter doesn't even try to stop him; he just sits there and let's it happen. Unbelievable... Oh, they bakabois also talk about an alien octopus who transcended the anime ranks to become king. Look, there's a lot

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44:33

Manga Mania, Demons Dominating Theaters, and a Vtuber...

Baka&Company ·

2025/07/30

We're back, and boy have we missed a lot! San Diego Comic Con wrapped up with plenty of amazing manga announcements from Kodansha, Viz, and Dark Horse. Demon Slayer has been breaking its own records in Japan with the release of the Infinity Castle Arc Movie pt. 1. And to top it all off, Vshojo has shut its doors after practically all of their signed vtubers left the company after not being paid. We've got a TON to cover, so sit back and enjoy this week's chaotic

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1:44:09

Too-Early Reviews of the Summer 2025 Anime Season! -...

Baka&Company ·

2025/07/16

We all know these sayings: Never judge book by its cover. Never count your chickens before they hatch. And always, ALWAYS, rank an anime by only their first episode. Classic sayings, right? Frankfurtter and MagicallyAverage are taking the last one a bit too seriously and giving you their WAYYYYY too early ratings for anime airing this Summer season! Tune in to listen to their early rankings on this season's anime, and make sure to let us know what's on your watchlist this

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