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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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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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1:07:45

Welp, Time To Disappoint Ourselves With Our...

Baka&Company ·

2024/07/31

Well, it's almost that time of the year again. The time when the secret society at Crunchyroll begin to crunch the numbers on this year's anime and try to pick winners for - Oh, oh you didn't know? The nominees eligible for the 2025 Crunchyroll Anime Awards ends after the Summer 2024 season. So the best anime for the 2025 awards will be anime from Fall 2023 to Summer 2024. Makes perfect sense! What also makes sense is Attack on Titan winning awards for their special episode, Demon Slayer sweeping up

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56:33

Time to Resurrect These Manga and Anime Series!! -...

Baka&Company ·

2024/07/24

We've all gone through this experience before; an anime you love or a manga you just can't put down, out of nowhere, gets the ax. The sudden realization leaves you in a state of shock, not sure if you should vent your frustration online or simply cry in the corner of your room while clutching the few pieces of merch you have from that series. And whether its poor viewership, abysmal sales, or a lack of fan support, fans are always left clueless as to why their favorite series is being dropped. But

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1:10:52

The Manga Sloth Joins the Old Manga Men to Talk, You...

Baka&Company ·

2024/07/17

The Old Manga Men are back at it again, but this time they've invited along a guest to join in on the commotion! Our special guest, TheMangaSloth, has pulled up a rocking chair and chimed in on the topic of manga with Frankfurtter and MagicallyAverage for this Season 13 premiere episode! The trio take a look back at their early years of manga collecting (well, some of them at least) and talk about how much the manga market has changed over the years. Join in on the fun for this week's special

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1:28:23

Sprinting Through our Spring Anime Season Review!! -...

Baka&Company ·

2024/06/26

The flowers have bloomed, the smell of barbeque is in the air, and the Baka Bois are finally emerging from their caves to review the anime they watched from the Spring season! MagicallyAverage and (mainly) Frankfurtter take a look back at the anime from this most recent season and reflect on which were the stars of the season and which were absolute duds. Let us know what you liked the most from Spring as

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1:12:20

Temperatures are Rising with the Summer Anime...

Baka&Company ·

2024/06/19

It's that time of the year again, folks! What else could the privileged, spoiled anime fan need a part from MORE ANIME?!? Frankfurtter and MagicallyAverage are previewing all of the new anime coming out in the Summer season! Which anime should be on everyone's watch list, and what should fans avoid at all costs? Tune in to uncover the Darkhorse of the upcoming season as well as the frontrunners for 'Anime of the Year' (spoiler alert, it involves a Deer)

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43:30

Viz Launches New Mangaka Program Outside of Japan!! -...

Baka&Company ·

2024/06/12

Whenever you hear the world 'manga' you always imagine Japan, and it's obvious why! But imagine a new-age of manga where someone could think of France, Mexico, or the United States when discussing new manga and its origins. Beautiful, isn't it? Well, Viz Media would agree! Viz has launched a new program to help aspiring mangaka around the globe jump into the spotlight that has always been centered around just Japan. Viz Originals One-Shots (not an entirely creative name, but gets right to the point)

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47:15

Should Manga Fans Be Given a Voice About What Gets...

Baka&Company ·

2024/06/05

There are thousands upon thousands of series in Japan that are patiently waiting to get their change for a publication in North America. Sure, many fans can read them online from freelance translators, but having the official publication of a manga series finally released physically is a completely different feeling! That being said, it seems like many of the main distributors of manga outside of Japan don't really have their fingers to the pulse for what manga fans are truly asking for. Minecraft

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47:59

The Very Special Live Podcast Recording From MomoCon...

Baka&Company ·

2024/05/29

It's what you've always wanted. What you've been asking for since the boys first came together. A sensual recording done live, in-person, in a hotel room in Atlanta, GA. OK, maybe you didn't ask for the specifically, but Frankfurtter and MagicallyAverage FINALLY managed to complete a live recording of the podcast when they were together! Hooray, for small victories!! This live recording took place at MomoCon 2024 in Atlanta, GA where the BakaCo Podcast was invited as content creators and panelists

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40:28

You Keep Your AI Outta My Manga!!! - BakaBites EP 135

Baka&Company ·

2024/05/15

Artificial Intelligence, something everyone talks about but very few know what it actually is (us included...). Who would have guessed that AI would seep into the anime and manga world in such a short period of time?! MagicallyAverage and Frankfurtter go through some recent news reports on AI in the manga space and how its affecting the industry. From an AI company scraping over 700,000 manga and light novels to train their AI model to an Orange that is the poster child of a new manga translation

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39:14

More Fans Are Sailing the Seas After Crunchyroll...

Baka&Company ·

2024/05/08

Everything is getting more and more expensive these days; fast food, gas, and now my anime!! Crunchyroll has yet again increased their subscription prices, but little to nothing has changed that would warrant these changes. Anime fans are becoming increasingly irritated by the higher prices and number of streaming services where anime is aired outside of Japan. Solution? They're taking to the high seas! What impact could this have on the anime industry in North America and Europe? Frankfurtter and

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33:23

Tourism In Japan Is Soaring, And So Are The Bans... -...

Baka&Company ·

2024/05/01

You just have to ruin it for everybody, don't you...? Yeah, I'm talking to you! You know who you are. (¬_¬") MagicallyAverage and Frankfurtter talk about the depressing news out of Japan concerning recent bans due to poor tourist behavior. Areas of the Gion District in Kyoto are now restricted due to tourists abusing the businesses and individuals in the area just for a picture of the geisha wandering the streets. The Japanese government is even erecting a wall over a Lawson's in Fujikawaguchiko

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1:02:50

Some Shocking First Impressions of the Spring...

Baka&Company ·

2024/04/24

As is tradition, the BakaBois share their way-too-early opinions on the the current season's assortment of anime. And boy oh boy are there a TON of anime on this list... Frankfurtter and MagicallyAverage review over 20 new anime releasing this season, giving their first impressions of the first episodes and sharing some bold predictions for this year of anime! If you're looking for some new anime to watch then tune in to find some fun and exciting new shows from the Spring 2024

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45:22

Must Read Manga for 2024: Let Us Build Your Manga...

Baka&Company ·

2024/04/17

If you were to tell me that MyAnimeList would ALSO give manga recommendations I would say "Uh, sure, and I'm the Queen of Scotland." Well, I guess begin the coronation proceeding because we're taking a look at MyAnimeList's manga recommendations for 2024! Frankfurtter and MagicallyAverage dissect the MAL x Japan list of 2024 recommendations and offer some suggestions of their own. If you're looking to make a manga haul list then be sure to check out this week's episode for

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30:38

Really, Anime Fans Are Still Malding Over MAL?!? -...

Baka&Company ·

2024/04/10

The day H E double hockey sticks freezes over is the day anime fans will finally calm down about the MyAnimeList ranking system; so, never... Since its inception in 2006, fans have used MAL as a site to shout their opinions about their most loved and hated anime into the vacuum of the anime internet. But why are fans constantly throwing temper tantrums whenever an anime takes the #1 spot?? Well, Frankfurtter and MagicallyAverage decided to trudge deep into the anime caves to uncover the reasons

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52:15

How Will Warner Bros. MAXimize on the Anime Market?!?...

Baka&Company ·

2024/04/03

Picture this, Superman...but anime! As shocking as that may sound it could be within the realm of possibilities after Warner Bros. announced that they plan to produce 10 anime each year! MagicallyAverage and Frankfurtter discuss the ins and outs of this shocking announcement and what it could mean for the world of anime outside of Japan. With many IP at their disposal, could Warner Bros. slowly transform the DC Universe into a new anime world!? Only time will

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59:10

The Baka Boy's Winter 2024 Anime Review! - BakaBites...

Baka&Company ·

2024/03/27

Frankfurtter and MagicallyAverage break down the good, the bad, and the ugly of the Winter 2024 anime season!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bakacompany-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:00:15

Class is in Session, and We're Talking About Anime! -...

Baka&Company ·

2024/03/20

The anime fanbase has been rapidly growing over the years, so we thought it would be best to sit the newbies down and give everyone a quick refresh course about the wonderful world of Anime! From talking about the Big Three to the different categories of manga, we'll be getting you ready for that surprise pop quiz in this week's episode. It's back to anime school for you! Just try not to get detention this time

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