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PODCAST

Baka Banter Anime Podcast

Ionatan Kuperwajs and Ravi Pancholi

Baka Banter is a deep dive into the world of anime. Hosts Ionatan Kuperwajs and Ravi Pancholi break down the latest in anime through a critical lens, dish out their hottest takes, and sit down with guests from across the anime industry.

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All Episodes

02:09:58

The Ultimate Guide to Trash Anime

Baka Banter Anime Podcast ·

2023/04/05

What does it mean for anime to be labeled as trash? Ionatan and Ravi discuss the term before giving their personal recommendations for anime that they concede are lacking from a critical perspective but like anyways, from the magical girl Fate spinoff 'Prisma Illya' to isekai like 'No Game No Life' to various ecchi like 'Food Wars!' and 'Prison School.'

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02:19:12

The Emotional Resonance of Music Anime

Baka Banter Anime Podcast ·

2023/03/22

Music anime deliver emotional stories about human relationships and character development tied together by vivid and memorable sound. Ionatan and Ravi describe their personal connection to instruments and music before looking at what common themes underlie anime about music and make it resonate with people so deeply. Then, they dive into three series that highlight the diversity of the genre, from complicated relationships, post-war Japan, and jazz in 'Kids on the Slope' to young love,

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02:09:59

Top Five MAPPA Anime

Baka Banter Anime Podcast ·

2023/03/08

MAPPA has become one of the biggest powerhouses in the modern anime landscape, growing rapidly from a studio founded for creative freedom to a corporate site for large franchises. Ionatan and Ravi discuss the studio's varied productions as well as its reputation for tight schedules, egregiously low pay for animators, and a culture of overwork that is, unfortunately, representative of the state of the anime industry today. Then, they pick their top five MAPPA anime, from battle shounen like 'Chainsaw

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02:43:48

'Hunter x Hunter' and the World of Nen

Baka Banter Anime Podcast ·

2023/02/22

'Hunter x Hunter' is a standout battle shounen that blends unique worldbuilding, endearing characters, and one of the best power systems in all of anime. Ionatan and Ravi dive deep into the series, discussing each arc in the 2011 anime adaptation of Yoshihiro Togashi's manga from the Hunter Exam to the 13th Hunter Chairman Election. Along the way, they give an explainer on the basic concepts in Nen and highlight the plot points and themes that drive each section of the narrative.

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01:44:51

Winter 2023 First Impressions

Baka Banter Anime Podcast ·

2023/02/08

Ionatan and Ravi give their thoughts on every show they're watching this winter! They discuss the return of 'Vinland Saga,' the production issues plaguing 'NieR:Automata,' and the revitalization of a classic in 'Trigun Stampede' before debating whether or not this is a slow start to the year for the anime industry.

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02:37:06

2022 Anime Review

Baka Banter Anime Podcast ·

2023/01/25

Ionatan and Ravi take a look back at anime in 2022! They give their final thoughts on each season from the previous year, engage in their annual rant about the Crunchyroll Anime Awards, and pick their winners for each award category from best opening to anime of the year.

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01:43:14

Cooking Anime-Inspired Food (ft. CHEFPK)

Baka Banter Anime Podcast ·

2023/01/11

Ionatan and Ravi are joined by CHEFPK to discuss the intersection of food and anime. They cover CHEFPK's journey from culinary school to cooking on YouTube as well as how traveling to and eating in Japan shaped his career. Then, they dive into CHEFPK's creative process, including the methodology for making recipes based on anime and other projects such as Food Fight Academy and the FoodTaku podcast.

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01:58:08

Baka Mailbag, Vol. 2

Baka Banter Anime Podcast ·

2022/12/28

Ionatan and Ravi round out 2022 by answering listener questions from the mailbag. They discuss animation industries outside of Japan, video game anime adaptations, their favorite characters in the medium, and much more! Finally, they take a look back at the second year of the podcast.

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01:57:20

The Christmas Anime Special

Baka Banter Anime Podcast ·

2022/12/14

Ionatan and Ravi ring in the holiday season with a Christmas anime special! They begin by discussing their own Christmas memories and giving some background on how the holiday is celebrated in Japan. Then, they pick their favorite Christmas anime episodes and movies to watch this time of the year including Kyoto Animation's 'The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya' and Satoshi Kon's 'Tokyo Godfathers.'

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02:33:06

Recapping Anime NYC 2022

Baka Banter Anime Podcast ·

2022/11/30

Ionatan and Ravi share their convention stories from Anime NYC 2022! They discuss the exciting events they were able to attend this year, from Hajime Isayama's interview about 'Attack on Titan' to various Studio Trigger, Wit Studio, and Studio Orange panels to a special 'Kaguya-sama' preview screening. Then, they break down their first live podcast appearance including the application and preparation process, a recording of the panel itself, and interactions with fans and attendees.

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01:40:26

Shoujo, Josei, and 'Chihayafuru' (ft. Colleen's Manga...

Baka Banter Anime Podcast ·

2022/11/16

Ionatan and Ravi are joined by Colleen's Manga Recs to discuss shoujo and josei anime and manga. They cover the rapid rise of Colleen's YouTube channel, lessons that audience members can learn from shoujo, and misogyny in the anime and manga community. Then, they dive into why 'Chihayafuru' is such a special series and what other shoujo and josei people should watch and read.

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02:11:51

Fall 2022 First Impressions

Baka Banter Anime Podcast ·

2022/11/02

Ionatan and Ravi give their thoughts on every show they're watching this fall! They begin by discussing 'Cyberpunk: Edgerunners' and 'Tatami Time Machine Blues,' two series that already finished airing. Then, they dive into an incredibly stacked season of anime, from the highly anticipated 'Chainsaw Man' and 'Mob Psycho 100' to the return of 'Bleach' to a surprise anime of the year candidate in 'Bocchi the Rock!'

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02:15:58

Fanservice and Guilty Pleasure in Ecchi Anime

Baka Banter Anime Podcast ·

2022/10/19

Ecchi is a Japanese slang term for playfully sexual actions which has over time come to be used as shorthand for works with erotic content and fanservice. Ionatan and Ravi discuss their own experiences with ecchi before traversing its history from Japanese erotic art to modern anime. Then, they dive into why 'High School DxD,' 'Kiss x Sis,' and 'High School of the Dead' are considered classics in the ecchi genre.

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01:51:03

Covering the Anime Industry in Japan (ft. Daryl Harding)

Baka Banter Anime Podcast ·

2022/10/05

Ionatan and Ravi are joined by Daryl Harding, Senior Japan Correspondent at Crunchyroll News, to discuss covering the anime industry in Japan. They talk about Daryl's move from Australia to Japan, how running an anime news website called Fighting for Nippon as well as his YouTube channel influenced his career path, and how Daryl's reporting focuses on the intersection between anime, pop culture, and everyday life in Japan.

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01:51:38

Tatsuki Fujimoto's Artistry in 'Look Back' and...

Baka Banter Anime Podcast ·

2022/09/21

Ionatan and Ravi prepare for the 'Chainsaw Man' anime adaptation by discussing the mangaka behind the series: Tatsuki Fujimoto. They first recount their experiences reading manga and how it differs from watching anime before diving into Fujimoto's rise as one of the youngest stars in the manga industry. Then, they analyze how Fujimoto is able to craft complete narratives in 'Look Back' and 'Goodbye, Eri,' two brilliant one-shots that tackle themes such as the motivation for creating art, coping with

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01:47:01

Top Five Wit Studio Anime

Baka Banter Anime Podcast ·

2022/09/07

Wit Studio's rise over the past decade has been meteoric, driven by large-scale adaptations like 'Attack on Titan' and 'Vinland Saga.' Ionatan and Ravi discuss the studio's consistently excellent productions on a technical level and how it has transitioned to choosing smart, often anime original, projects in recent years. Then, they pick their top five Wit Studio anime including 'Spy x Family' and 'Ousama Ranking.'

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01:58:31

Coming of Age and Dystopia in 'Shinsekai Yori'

Baka Banter Anime Podcast ·

2022/08/24

'Shinsekai Yori' tells a complex coming of age story set in a dystopian society with unique fantasy elements. Ionatan and Ravi dive deep into the series, breaking down how mystery, time skips, and unreliable narration are utilized in its worldbuilding and analyzing its core themes of systemic oppression and control. They discuss the entirety of the plot as well as the cast of morally gray characters and interpret the warnings of the show's conclusion.

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01:30:31

Summer 2022 First Impressions

Baka Banter Anime Podcast ·

2022/08/10

Ionatan and Ravi give their thoughts on every show they're watching this summer! They discuss a variety of sequels including 'Made in Abyss,' 'Overlord,' and 'The Devil Is a Part-Timer!' before covering this season's standout original 'Lycoris Recoil.'

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01:49:23

The Meaning of Heroism in 'One Punch Man' and 'Mob...

Baka Banter Anime Podcast ·

2022/07/27

Ionatan and Ravi dive deep into two influential works by ONE: 'One Punch Man' and 'Mob Psycho 100.' They break down ONE's career arc including the way he self-published his webcomics, discuss how both of his most widely known series tackle themes such as what it means to be a hero embedded in a social hierarchy, and explore the standout moments from each anime adaptation.

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01:45:41

The Ultimate Guide to Underrated Anime

Baka Banter Anime Podcast ·

2022/07/13

What does it mean for an anime to be underrated? Ionatan and Ravi discuss the term before giving their personal recommendations for shows that have not been featured much on the podcast but they hope more people give a chance to, from older classics like 'Serial Experiments Lain' to newer masterpieces like 'Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu.'

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