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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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1:30:49

New Year, Same Us, More Anime!!! Fall 2024 Anime...

Baka&Company ·

2025/01/08

Ah, the start of a new year. A time to reset. A time to unwind. A time for a new, fresh start! Or...we could just keep watching anime like normal. Yeah, that sounds better to me too. Lucky for us we had a stellar selection of anime from the Fall 2024 season to watch! Frankfurtter and MagicallyAverage give their final ratings for the season as a whole as well as recap their anime watchlists. Which series stole the show and which stole nothing but our time? Tune in to find

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1:21:07

We're Jumping for Joy with the Jump Festa 2025...

Baka&Company ·

2024/12/25

With another year coming to a close its about time we got more anime announcements for the new year! The Jump Fest 2025 event held in Tokyo, Japan came with some AMAZING announcements for upcoming series and updates on some existing projects as well. Tune in to this week's episode if you want to know all of the announcements from the Jump Festa 2025 event! Frankfurtter and MagicallyAverage go over everything that was shown at the event and give their Top 3 from the announcement list.On a separate

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1:20:15

It's Cold Outside, but the Winter 2025 Anime Season...

Baka&Company ·

2024/12/18

Feeling chilled to the bone? Can't go outside due to thousands of feet of snow? Why not warm yourself around the TV and watch these hot, hot, HOT anime from the Winter 2025 season! Check out Frankfurtter and MagicallyAverage as they scroll through the endless pages of the upcoming anime season and preview some of the new, exciting anime coming out. Looking for some fun romance series? Or how about an intense adventure story? Or better yet an isekai with the longest name ever created??? Tune in to

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1:14:10

Chaos for the Crunchyroll Awards and Early...

Baka&Company ·

2024/12/11

It's always the same... Every year we openly subject ourselves to the pain and anguish created by the Crunchyroll Anime Awards. We hope, dream even, that this year will change. That things will be different and the anime that win will be the ones that rightfully deserve the award; rather, we find ourselves observing a popularity contest where the prettiest of them all takes the crown. It's always the same... But maybe, just maybe, things will be different this - Hmm? Oh, JJK might be eligible still

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50:08

It's Never Too Late for an English Dub!! - BakaBites...

Baka&Company ·

2024/12/04

Better late than never, right? WRONG! As anime fans, we are at the mercy of the studios when it comes the release of an English dub or any dub for that matter. Will it be simulcast or on a three-week delay? Will we have to wait the full season before our beloved new anime gets a dub? Or worse...will we never get a dub??? MagicallyAverage and Frankfurtter discuss the random release of English dubs for anime and the chaotic decision making of the studios on when to release English dubs. The bakabois

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56:24

Can We Pitch the Next Arcane?! - BakaBites EP 158

Baka&Company ·

2024/11/27

The time has come. All good things must come to an end. The passing of the torch is upon us... I can't come up with more idioms, but you get the idea. Yes, the beloved series, Arcane, has ended and fans around the World are wondering 'Well, what's next?!?' I have GOOD NEWS! MagicallyAverage and Frankfurtter have taken it upon themselves to pitch their ideas for the next best video game TV series! Which gaming franchises are at the top of their lists? And can they even hold a candle to the

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54:03

Crunchyroll Drama, Book Bans, and Sony's Growing...

Baka&Company ·

2024/11/20

Drama. The last few weeks in the anime and manga world have seen nothing but drama. More unfolding in the David Wald departure from Crunchyroll and the lack of updates from either sides. More schools are banning manga for ridiculous and, somewhat, racial reasons. Sony is planning to expand their ever-growing empire more with the potential acquisition of Kadokawa. Like I said, DRAMA! And in case you missed it all you have Frankfurtter and MagicallyAverage here to bring you up to speed!Articles Cited

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46:48

Youmacon Recap! Panels, Panels, and More Panels!! -...

Baka&Company ·

2024/11/06

This last weekend the Baka&Company group had the absolute pleasure of presenting multiple panels at Michigan's largest anime convention, Youmacon! Alongside our podcasting friends at Girls, Gays, Animes, we were lucky enough to present on four different panels throughout the weekend. We'll recap our experiences as panelists, the lessons we learned along the way, and our overall feelings on Youmacon as a

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34:17

Dear Crunchyroll, Stop Opening Fan Mail!! - BakaBites...

Baka&Company ·

2024/10/30

If you're a fan of anime you always try to find ways to show off your favorite series however you can. Buying merch at cons, getting exclusive apparel, or maybe just a figure of your favorite character. Many fans also love showing their appreciate for anime by connecting with the voices behind their favorite characters. Sending simple messages or giant care packages is a way of expressing gratitude towards those who create the characters we know and love through their unique voices. But then you get

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1:04:12

Is the Fall Anime Season the Best Ever?!? - BakaBites...

Baka&Company ·

2024/10/23

Each season of anime comes with its highs and its lows. Whether its new anime or a returning series, anime fans are blessed with a wide array of shows to start watching. But is there a season of anime that can surpass them all? Is it possible for a single season to contain some of the best series, new and old? It seems improbable since so many anime are released every few months, but this Fall season aims to reign atop the rest as the Greatest Season of All Time! Spectacular new anime, long-awaited

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1:00:24

Are Anime Deadlines Destroying the Industry?!? -...

Baka&Company ·

2024/10/16

Nothing hurts the heart of an anime fan more than a sudden and drastic change to their beloved show. Whether its the voice actors, the soundtrack, or just the quality of the show, supporters will quickly take note of the errors they uncover in their show. However, the one thing that stings the most for any avid anime watcher is a drop in animation quality. Whether its season to season or episode to episode, a drop in animation quality is an immediate red flag for any passionate fan of an anime. And

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55:40

Hey, Yug, You Know That's Cheatin', Right??? -...

Baka&Company ·

2024/10/09

What defines a villain in anime? Is it their cruel nature? Their seething hatred towards all good things? Well, however you define it, I'd say the biggest villain is Yami Yugi. End of story. Throw the book at him. Lock him away. Done. How can a show about a trading card game, which has set rules and restrictions, be FULL of blatant, unapologetic cheating?!? Like, I understand the game is complex and people make mistakes, but...like, this dude just makes up stuff on the fly! WHY HASN'T HE BEEN

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1:29:48

Summer Anime Review - Did the Season Sizzle Like We...

Baka&Company ·

2024/10/02

Season to season, we are bombarded with new anime to satisfy our gluttonous desires for more new series. The Summer season was slated to be an incredible one, with many continuing series reaching their apex to plenty of new, exciting anime to look forward to. But did the Summer anime dazzle and impress, or was the Summer season a total bummer, dude? Tune in and find out which anime lead the charge for the Summer season!Baka&Co's Top Anime from Summer!Oshi No Ko Season 2Makeine: Too Many Losing

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35:34

When Hobbies Collide! The World of Trading Card Games...

Baka&Company ·

2024/09/25

Trading cards games.. What was once controlled by nerds and sweaty men, the universe of TCGs has expanded immensely over the last 5 years and evolved into something no one could have possibly predicted. Where once Magic the Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh, and Pokémon dominated alone, the TCG market has exploded with a plethora of new options, many of them using anime for the base of their game! Some of these new TCGs were created from existing anime IP, like One Piece and Dragon Ball Z. Others simply use anime

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1:26:13

We're Fallin' in LOVE with the Fall Anime Season!! -...

Baka&Company ·

2024/09/18

Month after month. Year after year. The Baka&Company Podcast takes on the grueling, but necessary, task of previewing each and every anime coming out in the upcoming season. And the time has come yet again. Time to tackle the LiveChart.me schedule and scroll through what feels like thousands upon thousand of new anime (it's closer to 70 or so, but just play along). Our brave heroes, Frankfurtter and MagicallyAverage, will face this challenge head on, scrolling through the Fall anime schedule and

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42:03

Athletes Like Anime Too, It's True!! - BakaBites EP 148

Baka&Company ·

2024/09/11

Picture this: you turn on the television and flip over to a football game being played on the gridiron. You grab a snack, take a seat, and realize that your football game has now been taken over by the Strawhat crew. That's right, Luffy and the gang have commandeered your sporting event. Is this a hoax? A goof? A ruse? Not at all! This is now the future of sports around the World! As avid sports fans, Frankfurtter and MagicallyAverage can't stop gushing over the anime references being displayed in

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44:18

Crunchyroll to Make Anime Japanese Again! Wait,...

Baka&Company ·

2024/08/28

Anime. Ah, anime. How far the medium has come from the early days of Astro Boy and Speed Racer to the powerhouses of the present like One Piece and Attack on Titan. The World of anime has even extended beyond the borders of Japan to shows like Blue Eye Samurai and - what? Wait, that's not anime? Ok, well, we still have plenty of others like Arcane and Bee & Puppy Cat, so... Those aren't anime either? Oh, so what, anime has to be Japanese? Ok, sure, I'll believe that when, I don't know, the

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45:24

Who Will Lead the Next Generation of Weekly Shonen...

Baka&Company ·

2024/08/21

Big news released on Monday, August 19th, that Jujutsu Kaisen will be ending in 5 chapters! With the recent conclusion of My hero Academia and the inevitable ending of One Piece according to Eiichiro Oda himself we have to ask the question, "What will be the next leading series for weekly Shonen Jump?" Will it be Kargurabachi, or will the underdog in Akane-Banashi take the charge and be the face of Shonen Jump? Tune in to the listen to the mad ramblings of the old manga men as they tell weave their

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58:24

Top 5 Current Shonen Series, And a Whole Bunch of...

Baka&Company ·

2024/08/14

The internet used to be such a simple place. Funny cartoon videos, MySpace, and "Top 5" lists as far as the eye can see. Want to know what the best new movies are, or what the Summer's hottest fashion items are going to be? Well, the internet had a Top 5 list to fit your need. So, in a bout of nostalgia (and a splash of laziness), Frankfurtter and MagicallyAverage turn back the internet clocks to make their own Top 5 list! This time around the baka bois present their Top 5 favorite current Shonen

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39:29

Art: An Episode About Uji, the Military, and Tommy...

Baka&Company ·

2024/08/07

Art has played an important part in our World for thousands of years. From storytelling to sculpting and everything in-between, art is a staple of modern society. This is especially true for the Boss Coffee commercials starring Tommy Lee Jones (and if you know, you know). This week, MagicallyAverage and Frankfurtter talk about the importance of investing in the arts and how Japan, unsurprisingly, is setting an example for how this can be accomplished. Manga competitions highlighting the talents of

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