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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

tv & film animation & manga

All Episodes

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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53:20

Anime Expo 2025 Recap and More!!! - BakaBites EP 186

Baka&Company ·

2025/07/09

Another season of BakaBites, but oh have the bakabois grown so much! And to kick off the new season, Frankfurtter and MagicallyAverage are recapping their first trip to AnimeExpo!! WOO!!! Along with Valsaraptor from Girls, Gays, Animes, the trio headed all the way to Los Angeles to present a panel at the largest anime convention in North America (no pressure, no pressure). Tune in to hear their recap from the convention, including all of the premieres that aired and the copious amount of merch they

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1:20:16

Spring 2025 Season in Review!! - BakaBites EP 185

Baka&Company ·

2025/07/02

Another season down, another anime watchlist full of unfinished series... BUT, fret not, the bakabois still had plenty on their plate to review from the Spring 2025 anime season! There were plenty of returning series along with several new, exciting anime to premiere, with the occasional dud sprinkled in as well. Tune in to find out what Frankfurtter and Magically---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Twitch:

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1:00:39

Otaku Time Machine - Erased (2016)

Baka&Company ·

2025/07/01

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 travels will take us back and forth in time to unravel the mystery of the psychological thriller series, Erased!Be sure to like and follow our socials to keep connected with the Baka&Company crew!Twitch: BakacopodcastTikTok: @bakacopodcastInstagram: @bakacopodcastBlueSky: @bakaco.bsky.socialYouTube:

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34:45

Dark Horse Comics Goes Digital and a New Manga...

Baka&Company ·

2025/06/25

The luxury of having a vast library of manga at your fingertips is priceless. Well, most of the apps aren't free, but reading as much as you want is a true blessing from the heavens. OK, most sites do cap your daily limit, but come on, having hundreds of thousands of series available to read whenever you want is incredible! I mean, some of them aren't translated to English yet so you have to go elsewhere to find them and... Look, can we- can we just agree that having digital manga is fantastic? Yes

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1:36:48

CAUTION: The Summer Anime Schedule is Sizzling!! -...

Baka&Company ·

2025/06/11

Falling behind on your anime watchlist? Well, have we got a solution for you. Dump it! Yeah, forget that old watchlist and make a new one with Frankfurtter and MagicallyAverage! That's right, the Summer Anime season is right around the corner and the baka bois are here to preview new anime for you to fall behind on as well! Tune in to find out which anime are on their watchlists and which aren't invited to the pool party this Summer. As always, be sure to follow along with them on livechart.me.Link

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1:08:02

Chat GTP Weighs in on the Anime Awards! - BakaBites...

Baka&Company ·

2025/06/04

The boys asked ChatGTP, did the critics and fans choose correctly at the Crunchyroll Anime Awards? After another much-talked-about Anime Awards, the boys decided to see how ChatGTP would have voted if they had a say in the anime awards. Will you agree with our new AI Overlords or will you be in a new personal realm of pain?---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Twitch: BakacopodcastTikTok: @bakacopodcastInstagram:

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1:01:26

Otaku Time Machine - Death Parade (2015)

Baka&Company ·

2025/05/31

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, we're taking the elevator to explore many mysterious floors in the hit original series, Death Parade!Be sure to like and follow our socials to keep connected with the Baka&Company crew!Twitch: BakacopodcastTikTok: @bakacopodcastInstagram: @bakacopodcastBlueSky: @bakaco.bsky.socialYouTube: @bakacopodcastSupport

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1:17:40

Crashing Out from the Crunchyroll Anime Awards... -...

Baka&Company ·

2025/05/28

Honestly, we can't keep doing this... Year after year we hope, pray even, that the Crunchryoll Anime Awards will turn a new leaf. The the awards won't just be a glorified popularity contest and would recognize the anime that truly made a lasting impression on the fandom and the industry during that year. Yet here we are, another awards ceremony in the books, and the glazing is still in full effect... Well, come on in, folks, and take part in the clown show as Frankfurtter and MagicallyAverage recap

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29:34

Reaper Scans and MangaDex Being Sued?!? - BakaBites...

Baka&Company ·

2025/05/21

For years now, we have vented our frustration and disappointment over not getting new manga series as quickly as we would like. Jojo's Bizarre Adventure is a perfect example of this phenomenon where an English translation will come 5, 10, or even 15 years after the series has concluded... ಠ﹏ಠ So, to help satiate our appetite while we patiently wait for a physical or digital release, many fans will turn to fan translated versions of the series online. These sites helped to bring many new series over

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39:09

Tariffs Could Ruin Upcoming Anime Films in the US?!?...

Baka&Company ·

2025/05/07

*Ring Ring* Uh oh, the last bell... You better run if you want to make it to MagicallyAverage and Frankfurtter's class! This week they're reviewing the recent tariff news on foreign produced films and how this could impact the upcoming anime movies that are releasing this year. With many anime productions coming from Japanese, Chinese, and South Korean studios, the tariffs on foreign productions could mean higher costs to consumers at the theaters. Or worse, foreign films may be pulled from theaters

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57:06

We're Completely Over these Overrated Anime!! -...

Baka&Company ·

2025/04/30

It's that time again, folks! Time for yet another Top 5 from your favorite podcasting duo!! (*sound the air horns*) This week, Frankfurtter and MagicallyAverage give their top 5 most overrated anime. And yes, your favorite will likely be on this list. Be warned...***SPOILERS AHEAD***---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Twitch: BakacopodcastTikTok: @bakacopodcastInstagram: @bakacopodcastBlueSky:

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