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Featured Anime Podcast

Featured Anime Podcast

A couple of podcasters called Jack and Rick, get together to give our views and take on anime shows and movies. Sometimes we love the shows or movies that we watch and other times we really do not like them, but regardless of what we watch, we love to get together and talk about it and bring joy to all of our listeners!

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00:18:42

Full Metal Panic! Invisible Victory Review - Where's...

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2026/09/28

Thirteen years after The Second Raid, Full Metal Panic finally comes back, drops the school comedy, and goes full war story, but does it actually stick the landing?Genres: Action, Drama, Mecha, MilitaryStudio: XebecSource: Light NovelJack's Score: 4/10Verdict: A darker, grittier return that burns two episodes on recaps, skips the context it needs, and stops halfway through the story.Timestamps:00:00 - Intro (Rick is out this week)00:15 - Where Invisible Victory picks up02:39 - First impressions:

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00:36:12

Full Metal Panic! The Second Raid Review - Darker,...

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2026/09/21

Sosuke and Kaname get a taste of normal life, but normal doesn't last when a new enemy group with a grudge against Mithril shows up.Genres: Mecha, Military, Action, Drama, Sci-FiStudio: Kyoto AnimationSource: Light NovelJack's Score: 7/10Rick's Score: 7/10Verdict: A heavier, more grown up season than the first, with real stakes and character growth, even if some of the plot still feels shoehorned in.Timestamps:00:00 - Intro, previously on AI workforce chat, Patreon plugs00:04 - Full Metal Panic

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00:35:01

Full Metal Panic! Review - It Kind Of Is What It Is

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2026/09/14

A supersoldier who can't function outside of combat gets dropped into high school to guard a girl who might be hiding the deadliest secret alive, and from there it turns into part romance, part war thriller, and part straight up chaos.Genres: Action, Comedy, Mecha, MilitaryStudio: GonzoSource: Light NovelJack's Score: 5/10Rick's Score: 6/10Verdict: It's a fun, messy mecha comedy that never quite figures out what it wants to be, but it's an easy watch if you don't think too

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00:38:27

Last Exile: Fam, The Silver Wing Review - All Sail,...

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2026/09/07

Jack and Rick dive into a gorgeous-looking sequel that trades in the original's tight story for confetti pirates, fake British accents, and a whole lot of nothing.This episode is sponsored by Sakuraco! Get $5 off your first box of authentic Japanese snacks and tea at https://team.sakura.co/featuredanime with code FEATUREDANIME.Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-FiStudio: GonzoSource: OriginalJack's Score: 2/10Rick's Score: 2/10Verdict: Gorgeous animation, wasted potential, and a story that

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00:35:08

Loner Life in Another World Review - Leftover Skills,...

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2026/08/31

What happens when the guy who shows up last to the isekai skill lottery and gets stuck with everyone's rejects turns out to be the smartest person in the room?Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, IsekaiStudio: Hayabusa Film, PassioneSource: Light NovelJack's Score: 7/10Rick's Score: 8/10Verdict: A funny, well-paced isekai that turns "trash" skills into the smartest toolkit in the room, and it's an easy recommend for the whole family.Timestamps:00:00 - Intro and episode

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00:26:36

The Greatest Demon Lord Is Reborn as a Typical Nobody...

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2026/08/24

Jack and Rick check out a random pick this week, a 3,000-year-old demon lord who reincarnates as a nobody kid just to make some real friends, and find out fast whether this isekai has anything new to bring to the table.Genres: Action, Fantasy, Isekai, Harem, Ecchi, ComedyStudio: Silver Link, BladeSource: Light NovelJack's Score: 2/10Rick's Score: 2/10Verdict: A by-the-numbers reincarnation isekai that leans on fan service instead of story and brings nothing new to a genre both hosts are

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00:31:48

Dead Mount Death Play Review - A Reverse Isekai That...

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2026/08/17

Dead Mount Death Play flips the isekai formula on its head, following the reincarnated villain instead of the hero, and Jack and Rick spend most of this one arguing over exactly how that transfer actually works.Genres: Action, Fantasy, SupernaturalStudio: Geek ToysSource: MangaRick's Score: 5/10Jack's Score: 5/10Verdict: A middling watch with good animation and a genuinely interesting hook, but a story that hands out way more questions than answers.Timestamps:00:00 - Kicking Off a Twitch

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00:38:52

Scarlet Review - A Hamlet Retelling We Can't Fully...

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2026/08/10

Scarlet drops a Hamlet retelling into 16th century Denmark and the afterlife at once, and Jack and Rick spend the whole episode arguing about how well it actually pulls that off.Genres: Fantasy, ActionStudio: Studio ChizuSource: OriginalJack's Score: 5/10Rick's Score: 7/10Verdict: A visually inconsistent but genuinely thought provoking spin on Hamlet, worth a watch if the shifting animation styles don't bother you.Timestamps:00:00 - Kicking Off Scarlet, a CJ Pick02:12 - Wait, Is This

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00:33:11

Kusunoki's Garden of Gods Review - Cozy Gods,...

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2026/08/03

A guy gets handed a cursed country house, accidentally scrubs it clean writing a grocery list, and the local gods start moving in like it's the world's chillest Airbnb.This week's anime is all about the quiet charm of the Japanese countryside, and honestly Sakuraco captures that same feeling in a box. Every month it's a new region, real local makers, and treats you won't find on a convenience store shelf. Use code FEATUREDANIME for $5 off your first #Sakuraco box through our link:

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00:30:01

Kill Blue Review - An Assassin's Second Shot at...

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2026/07/27

A legendary 39-year-old hitman gets stung by a mysterious wasp and wakes up as a 13-year-old middle schooler, and somehow that turns into one of the more heartfelt surprises of the season.Genres: Action, ComedyStudio: CueSource: MangaJack's Score: 7/10Rick's Score: 8/10Verdict: It's cliché on paper, but the comedy and heart land often enough to make it worth the watch.Timestamps:00:00 - Intro and welcome00:22 - Patreon shoutout00:41 - Kill Blue premise breakdown02:49 - Rick's first impressions04:39

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00:27:33

The Irregular at Magic High School Season 3 Review -...

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2026/07/20

Rick's out this week, so Jack goes solo to break down season three of The Irregular at Magic High School, and he's got a lot to say about clans, politics, and a show that keeps raising questions it has no interest in answering.Genres: Action, Fantasy, Romance, Sci-FiStudio: 8bitSource: Light NovelJack's Score: 3/10Verdict: Three seasons and an OVA in, and the answers still aren't coming.Timestamps:00:00 - Intro: no Rick this week, plus how to get the bonus shows00:24 - Setting up

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00:36:26

The Irregular at Magic High School Reminiscence Arc...

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2026/07/13

Jack and Rick dig into the Mahouka prequel movie to see if it finally explains why Tatsuya is the way he is, and whether three years of backstory was worth the wait.Genres: Action, Fantasy, Sci-FiStudio: 8bitSource: Light NovelJack's Score: 3/10Rick's Score: 3/10Verdict: A flashback that finally connects a few dots between seasons one and two, but raises more questions than it answers.Timestamps:00:00 - Intro and episode overview03:13 - Unanswered bloodline and clan questions07:03 - Was

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00:35:53

The Irregular at Magic High School Season 2 Review -...

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2026/07/06

Season one spent a whole run building out the Ten Master Clans and a genuinely interesting magic system, so what happens when season two seems to forget almost all of it?Genres: Action, Magic, Romance, School, Sci-Fi, SupernaturalStudio: 8-bitSource: Light NovelJack's Score: 2/10Rick's Score: 3/10Verdict: A strong premise gets buried under harem tropes, convoluted lore dumps, and questions that still don't get answered.Timestamps:00:00 - Intro and catching up00:27 - Season 2 setup:

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00:55:04

The Irregular at Magic High School Season 1 Review -...

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2026/06/29

Magic got rewired into hard science, a class system sorts kids by test scores, and one supposedly underpowered "weed" might be hiding more strength than the entire school combined. Jack and Rick dig into whether season one earns all the world-building it piles on.This episode is sponsored by TokyoTreat. Treat yourself or a loved one! TokyoTreat makes the perfect gift for any occasion. Use code "FEATUREDANIME" for $5 off your first #TokyoTreat box through our link:

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00:29:15

Rooster Fighter Review - The Most Ridiculous Anime...

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2026/06/22

Rooster Fighter Review - FAP-392A backyard rooster channels the spirit of a wandering samurai and somehow turns into one of the most entertaining kaiju shows we've watched all year.Genres: Action, Comedy, ParodyStudio: SanzigenSource: MangaJack's Score: 9/10Rick's Score: 9/10Verdict: Ridiculous on the surface, genuinely well written underneath, and worth the full 12-episode run.Timestamps:00:00 - Intro and episode setup00:27 - Rooster Fighter premise and tone breakdown03:05 - First

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00:34:32

Bartender: Glass of God Review - A Quiet Bar With a...

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2026/06/15

Bartender: Glass of God Worth Watching - FAP-391Ryu's hunting the perfect drink in a hidden Tokyo bar, but whether Glass of God is worth your time depends entirely on how much you love a slow burn.Genres: Drama, Slice of Life, SeinenStudio: LiberSource: MangaJack's Score: 6/10Rick's Score: 8/10Verdict: Rick poured a weak eight and Jack left a six on the bar, slow by design and emotionally honest, but it's not going to hit for everyone.Timestamps:00:00 - Intro and Episode Setup02:48 -

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00:26:25

Bartender Review - Pleasant, Forgettable, and Not...

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2026/06/08

Is Bartender Worth Watching?Jack and Rick step behind the bar at Eden Hall to see if this slow, episodic drink of the week anime pours something worth sticking around for.Genres: Drama, Slice of Life, SeinenStudio: Palm StudioSource: MangaJack's Score: 4/10Rick's Score: 4/10Verdict: A decent, low stakes show that's easy to half watch in the background, but it never really grabs you.Timestamps:00:00 - Jack and Rick Pull Up Stools at Eden Hall02:24 - Rick on the Live Action Drink Pours

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00:50:00

Reborn as a Vending Machine, I Now Wander the Dungeon...

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2026/06/01

Is Reborn as a Vending Machine, I Now Wander the Dungeon Season 2 Worth Watching? FAP-389Season 2 cranks up the action and raises the stakes, but can a vending machine really carry a dungeon full of cracks in the story?Genres: Comedy, Fantasy, IsekaiStudio: Studio Gokumi / AXsiZSource: Light NovelJack's Score: 5/10Rick's Score: 3/10Verdict: More budget, flashier fights, same problems as season one - and then some.Timestamps:00:00 - Tokyo Treat Sponsor Read03:50 - Welcome to the Featured

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00:40:24

Reborn as a Vending Machine, I Now Wander the Dungeon...

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2026/05/25

Is Reborn as a Vending Machine, I Now Wander the Dungeon Worth Watching? FAP-388A guy dies saving a vending machine from falling off a truck and wakes up in a fantasy dungeon as one. Yeah, we watched it so you can decide if you want to.Genres: Comedy, Fantasy, IsekaiStudio: Studio Gokumi and AXsiZSource: Light NovelJack's Score: 5/10Rick's Score: 5/10Verdict: The most unique isekai premise you'll find, wrapped in a show that never quite grips you, but it's a solid watch when

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00:43:27

The Brilliant Healer's New Life in the Shadows Review...

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2026/05/18

Is The Brilliant Healer's New Life in the Shadows Worth Watching? - FAP-387A self-taught healer gets dumped by his party with nothing but a gold coin, sets up a hidden underground clinic in the slums, and ends up becoming the most important guy in the city without even trying.Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, HaremStudio: MakariaSource: Light NovelJack's Score: 5/10Rick's Score: 6/10Verdict: A smooth, easy watch with a genuinely interesting healer premise, but no real stakes, no real

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