Brotaku Block

Brotastic Nerdom
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Brotaku Block is a Person of Color (POC) podcast that is not afraid to tell you your favorite anime protagonist is trash. Gymleaderbrock, Prince Petty, Tiffzilla, and The Mighty Mauricio have over 40 years of anime, manga, comics, gaming, entertainment, and convention experience. Join us as we talk about all things anime culture and beyond.

  1. 04/18/2024

    Spring Anime 2024 Preview | EP 36

    This week we dive into the most popular spring anime for this year. Some of our favorites are KonoSuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World!, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Hashira Training Arc, That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 3, Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Season 2 Part 2, Kaiju No. 8, Spice and Wolf: Merchant Meets the Wise Wolf, The Irregular at Magic High School Season 3, Go! Go! Loser Ranger!, Laid-Back Camp Season 3, and Bartender: Glass of God.   Find us on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, X (formerly known as Twitter) @brotakublock brotakublock.com

    1h 8m

  2. 03/06/2024

    Winter Anime 2024 First Thoughts | EP 35

    This week we discuss our initial thoughts on some of the most anticipated and popular winter anime for this year, Solo Leveling, Sasaki and Peeps, A Sign of Affection, Metallic Rouge, Delicious in Dungeon, Mashle: Magic and Muscles, The Unwanted Undead Adventurer, Bucchigiri?, Witch and the Beast, Villain's Day Off, The Wrong Way to Use Healing Magic, and Tales of Wedding Rings. We also catch up on the release of Tekken 8 and how it changed the fighting game tier list, PlayStation Showcase, and the booming success of Palworld!

    1h 26m

  3. 02/14/2024

    Brotaku Block Anime Awards 2024 | EP 34

    This week we discuss our highly anticipated and controversial TOP anime of 2023. Unlike other anime award lists and nominations, we removed bias from streaming preferences and only included shows that ran during the actual year 2023. Some of the categories we selected are Anime of the Year, Sleeper of the Year, Best Supporting Character, Best Main Character, Best Couple/Bro, and many more!   On all socials: @brotasticnerdom @brotakublock @prince_petty_inc @gymleaderbrock @mighty.mauricio @megafron

    1h 30m

  4. 02/07/2024

    Fall Anime 2023 Review | EP 33

    This week we discuss the must-watch hits of the fall anime 2023 season and why! Some of our favorites included One Piece, Jujutsu Kaisen, Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, The Apothecary Diaries, Undead Unluck, Spy x Family, The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 3, Goblin Slayer, Dr. Stone New World Part 2, The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You, Tokyo Revengers: Tenjiku-hen, The Kingdoms of Ruin, Ragna Crimson, Dark Gathering, Pluto, Our Dating Story: The Experienced You and The Inexperienced Me, Ron Kamonohashi's Forbidden Deductions, Dead Mount Death Play Part 2, Under Ninja, Shy, Butareba The Story of a Man Who Turned into a Pig, and Firefighter Diago: Rescuer in Orange. With something for everyone, this episode is a must-listen for anime enthusiasts and newcomers alike!   On all socials: @brotasticnerdom @brotakublock @prince_petty_inc @gymleaderbrock @mighty.mauricio @megafron

    2h 1m

  5. 01/12/2024

    Winter Anime 2024 Preview | EP 32

    This week we dive into the most popular winter anime for this year, the highly viral Katt Williams interview, and learning what a Kun Kun pig is from a black farmer, allegedly. Some of our favorites coming back for new seasons are Mashle: Magic and Muscles, Blue Exorcist, Great Pretender, and Classroom of the Elite. We also have some show continuations from the fall 2023 season with Frieren: Beyond Journeys End, The Apothecary Diaries, Undead Unluck and so much more! New shows on the horizon that seem to pique the community's interest are the highly anticipated and hyped Solo Leveling, Chained Soldier, Delicious in Dungeon, A Sign of Affection, Hokkaido Gals Are Super Adorable!, The Witch and the Beast, and Ishura! "HiDive is preserving anime in its purest form" ~ Tiffzilla/GymLeaderBrock Find us on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, X (formerly known as twitter) @brotakublock brotakublock.com

    1h 29m

  6. 12/23/2023

    Spirit Gun! | EP 31

    In this episode, we evaluate if IGN knows anything about anime, while we dissect IGN's anime, movie, and game of the year choices. We briefly touch on the future of Jump Festa and A24 working with Kojima on a Death Stranding live action. Weebs prepare for My Hero Academia's return, Mappa and overall animator pay issues continue, Chainsaw Man, The One Piece remake by Netflix, The American Society of Magical Negroes, Jujutsu Kaisen, and Sword Hero. We also discuss our thoughts on the Yu Yu Hakusho live action on Netflix. Tune in for a wild ride through the realms of anime, gaming, and cinema!

    1h 26m

  7. 12/14/2023

    Godzilla Minus One: A Christopher Nolan Film | EP 30

    In this episode, brace yourselves for the GTA community's outrage over unexpected BBLs, while we dissect our jaw-dropping reaction to the latest Godzilla Minus One film. We briefly touch on winners and upsets from the Video Games Awards and My Hero Academia's latest emo season. Weebs prepare for Demon Slayer's return, the deep revenge of Kingdom of Ruin, and Kyoto Animation's pursuit of justice post-arson. Plus, we explore the anime that brought tears to our eyes over the years and discuss the unfortunate reality of AI and medical advancements turning Ghost in the Shell into real life, topped off with a dash of Batman hilariousness. Tune in for a wild ride through the realms of anime, gaming, and cinematic wonders!

    1h 11m

  8. 12/07/2023

    Is Attack on Titan the Best Anime of All Time? | EP 29

    Join us this week for our discussion on the hotly debated topic of whether Attack on Titan claims the crown for the best anime ever.  We dive into a diverse range of topics - from our favorite holiday foods to the latest buzz around the Young Thug Trial featuring Bleach, Pushing Positivity, and Tokyo Laboratory film masters heading to the TOHO Archive. We also touch upon Pokemon Horizons, the imminent arrival of Lionsgate's live-action Naruto, Ghost in the Shell, DND, Drizzt Do'Urden, Baldur's Gate, Tokyo Vice, The Polite Society, The Marvels, Disney, The Killer, Full Metal Brotherhood, Grand Theft Auto 5, Fortnite, and Captain Laserhawk. Plus, don't miss our thoughts on the most popular fall anime of the season, including Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, Jujutsu Kaisen, Tokyo Revengers, Pluto, The Kingdoms of Ruin, Scott Pilgrim, and Bullbuster. But remember, we're diving deep into Attack on Titan, so expect SPOILERS!

    1h 41m
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Brotaku Block is a Person of Color (POC) podcast that is not afraid to tell you your favorite anime protagonist is trash. Gymleaderbrock, Prince Petty, Tiffzilla, and The Mighty Mauricio have over 40 years of anime, manga, comics, gaming, entertainment, and convention experience. Join us as we talk about all things anime culture and beyond.

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  • Creator
    Brotastic Nerdom
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    36
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    Brotaku Block