Featured Anime Podcast

Featured Anime Podcast
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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!

  1. 17h ago

    Rooster Fighter Review - The Most Ridiculous Anime That Actually Works

    Rooster Fighter Review - FAP-392 A 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, Parody Studio: Sanzigen Source: Manga Jack's Score: 9/10 Rick's Score: 9/10 Verdict: Ridiculous on the surface, genuinely well written underneath, and worth the full 12-episode run. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro and episode setup 00:27 - Rooster Fighter premise and tone breakdown 03:05 - First impressions and the gag that hooked us 04:36 - How a rooster changes the kaiju formula 18:33 - Story structure and character writing 25:12 - The 2D/3D animation mix 27:08 - Final scores and verdict 27:46 - Next week preview For everything having to do with the anime and this episode go to -https://www.featuredanimepodcast.com/episodes/rooster-fighter-review-the-most-ridiculous-anime-that-actually-works/ Next Week: The Irregular at Magic High School Season 1 Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/featuredanimepodcast (ad-free + pre-show + 2 bonus shows) Merch - https://www.featuredanimepodcast.com/shop Discord - https://discord.gg/DZRKTAN (hang with us) Rate us 5 stars if this one hit, drop your thoughts in Discord, and we'll see you next week!

    29 min

  2. Jun 15

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

    Bartender: Glass of God Worth Watching - FAP-391 Ryu'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, Seinen Studio: Liber Source: Manga Jack's Score: 6/10 Rick's Score: 8/10 Verdict: 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 Setup 02:48 - Show Synopsis and Setting the Scene 03:44 - Glass of God vs. the 2006 Original 07:03 - The Competition Arc and Ryu vs. Mr. Perfect 13:34 - The Bar as a Sanctuary 18:09 - Heavier Themes: Guilt, Loss, and Responsibility 26:43 - Studio, Animation, and Final Critiques 31:09 - Scores and Verdict 33:32 - Next Week Preview For everything having to do with the anime and this episode go to - https://www.featuredanimepodcast.com/episodes/bartender-glass-of-god-anime-review/ Next Week: Rooster Fighter Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/featuredanimepodcast (ad-free + early access + voting) Merch - https://www.featuredanimepodcast.com/shop Discord - https://discord.gg/DZRKTAN (suggest anime + hang with us) Rate us 5 stars if this one hit, drop your thoughts in Discord, and we'll see you next week!

    35 min

  3. Jun 8

    Bartender Review - Pleasant, Forgettable, and Not Quite Their Cup of Tea

    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, Seinen Studio: Palm Studio Source: Manga Jack's Score: 4/10 Rick's Score: 4/10 Verdict: 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 Hall 02:24 - Rick on the Live Action Drink Pours (and the Cinderella He'd Never Order Out Loud) 04:47 - Why You Can Drop Into Any Episode and Not Miss a Thing 07:28 - Rick's Room of Requirement Theory Hits the Table 09:32 - The Con Man Episode: Did Anybody Actually Get What They Needed? 14:55 - Jack Shuts Down the Room of Requirement Comparison for Good 18:16 - Hold On, How Many Bartenders Work at This Bar? 21:16 - So Who Is This Show Actually Made For? 23:27 - Final Scores: Jack and Rick Both Land on a 4 For everything having to do with the anime and this episode go to -https://www.featuredanimepodcast.com/episodes/bartender-review-pleasant-forgettable-and-not-quite-their-cup-of-tea/ Next Week: Bartender: Glass of God Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/featuredanimepodcast (ad-free + early access + voting) Merch - https://www.featuredanimepodcast.com/shop Discord - https://discord.gg/DZRKTAN (suggest anime + hang with us) Rate us 5 stars if this one hit, drop your thoughts in Discord, and we'll see you next week!

    26 min

  4. Jun 1

    Reborn as a Vending Machine, I Now Wander the Dungeon Season 2 Review - Season 2 Ran Out of Points

    Is Reborn as a Vending Machine, I Now Wander the Dungeon Season 2 Worth Watching? FAP-389 Season 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, Isekai Studio: Studio Gokumi / AXsiZ Source: Light Novel Jack's Score: 5/10 Rick's Score: 3/10 Verdict: More budget, flashier fights, same problems as season one - and then some. Timestamps: 00:00 - Tokyo Treat Sponsor Read 03:50 - Welcome to the Featured Anime Podcast 04:57 - Show Info: Studio, Genres, Source 05:56 - First Impressions of Season 2 11:03 - Boxo's Abilities and the Telekinesis vs Telepathy Debate 25:06 - Story Breakdown: The Dungeon Trap and the Nether Lord 37:51 - The Big Reveal and Whether It Actually Landed 46:18 - Scores 48:21 - Closing Thoughts and Next Week For everything having to do with the anime and this episode go to - https://www.featuredanimepodcast.com/episodes/reborn-as-a-vending-machine-i-now-wander-the-dungeon-season-2-review/ This episode is sponsored by Tokyo Treat. Tokyo Treat is a monthly Japanese snack box that ships up to 20 exclusive, limited edition, and seasonally flavored snacks straight from Japan to your door. Every box comes with a themed cultural guide booklet too. This month's theme is Tokyo Throwback. Use our affiliate link and coupon code FEATUREDANIME to get $5 off your first box. Tokyo Treat - https://team.tokyotreat.com/featuredanime - Use code FEATUREDANIME for $5 off your first box Next Week: Bartender Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/featuredanimepodcast (ad-free + early access + voting) Merch - https://shop.featuredanimepodcast.com/ Discord - https://discord.gg/DZRKTAN (suggest anime + hang with us) Rate us 5 stars if this one hit, drop your thoughts in Discord, and we'll see you next week!

    50 min

  5. May 25

    Reborn as a Vending Machine, I Now Wander the Dungeon Season 1 Review - A Fresh Concept That Plays It Safe

    Is Reborn as a Vending Machine, I Now Wander the Dungeon Worth Watching? FAP-388 A 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, Isekai Studio: Studio Gokumi and AXsiZ Source: Light Novel Jack's Score: 5/10 Rick's Score: 5/10 Verdict: The most unique isekai premise you'll find, wrapped in a show that never quite grips you, but it's a solid watch when you've got nothing else on. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro and Patreon bonus content plug 00:27 - Anime intro and full synopsis breakdown 03:24 - Story discussion and first impressions 10:08 - Character analysis and the magic item debate 20:27 - What didn't land and where the show plays it too safe 31:41 - How this flips the isekai power dynamic 36:28 - Scores and final verdict 38:04 - Next week and outro For everything having to do with the anime and this episode go to - https://www.featuredanimepodcast.com/episodes/reborn-as-a-vending-machine-season-1-review-fresh-premise-middling-payoff/ Next Week: Reborn as a Vending Machine, I Now Wander the Dungeon Season 2 Patreon - ⁠https://www.patreon.com/featuredanimepodcast⁠ (ad-free + early access + voting) Merch - ⁠https://shop.featuredanimepodcast.com/⁠ Discord - ⁠https://discord.gg/DZRKTAN⁠ (suggest anime + hang with us) Rate us 5 stars if this one hit, drop your thoughts in Discord, and we'll see you next week!

    40 min

  6. May 18

    The Brilliant Healer's New Life in the Shadows Review - Junk Food Fantasy That Goes Down Easy

    Is The Brilliant Healer's New Life in the Shadows Worth Watching? - FAP-387 A 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, Harem Studio: Makaria Source: Light Novel Jack's Score: 5/10 Rick's Score: 6/10 Verdict: A smooth, easy watch with a genuinely interesting healer premise, but no real stakes, no real villain, and a main character who never actually struggles with anything. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:14 - Show Overview and Synopsis 04:45 - First Impressions 09:36 - Zenos's Abilities and Self-Taught Mindset 13:45 - The Party That Abandoned Him 17:00 - World Building and the Divided Society 25:02 - Favorite Characters 27:29 - Healer Show or Harem? The Debate 31:58 - The Villain Problem 37:43 - Scores 41:20 - Next Week and Outro For everything having to do with the anime and this episode go to -https://www.featuredanimepodcast.com/episodes/the-brilliant-healers-new-life-in-the-shadows-review-junk-food-fantasy-that-goes-down-easy/ Next Week: Reborn as a Vending Machine Season 1 Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/featuredanimepodcast (ad-free + early access + voting) Merch - https://shop.featuredanimepodcast.com/ Discord - https://discord.gg/DZRKTAN (suggest anime + hang with us) Rate us 5 stars if this one hit, drop your thoughts in Discord, and we'll see you next week!

    43 min

  7. May 11

    Chainsaw Man: The Reze Arc Review - Great Action, Shallow Story

    Is Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc Worth Watching? FAP-386 The Chainsaw Man movie just dropped and we're breaking down whether the Reze Arc actually delivers on everything Season 1 built, or if it's all flash and no follow-through. Genres: Action, Adventure, Dark Fantasy, Horror, Supernatural Studio: MAPPA Source: Manga Jack's Score: 5/10 Rick's Score: 6/10 Verdict: The action sequences are amazing and the new villain earns her spot, but a forced love story and uneven animation hold's it back. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro and Episode Overview 02:44 - First Impressions and Season 1 Recap 06:53 - Reze's Reveal and Story Breakdown 13:27 - Animation Quality and Pacing Critique 19:15 - Denji's Character Growth and Combat 21:00 - Devil Lore Deep Dive 26:34 - Makima's Role and Villain Theory 32:08 - Scores 33:42 - Next Week and Outro For everything having to do with the anime and this episode go to - https://www.featuredanimepodcast.com/episodes/chainsaw-man-the-reze-arc-review-is-one-hour-of-action-enough/ Next Week: The Brilliant Healer's New Life in the Shadows Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/featuredanimepodcast (ad-free + early access + voting) Merch - https://shop.featuredanimepodcast.com/ Discord - https://discord.gg/DZRKTAN (suggest anime + hang with us) Rate us 5 stars if this one hit, drop your thoughts in Discord, and we'll see you next week!

    35 min

  8. May 4

    Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Season 2 Review - 10 Episodes Was Not Enough

    Is Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Season 2 Worth Watching? - FAP-385 Season 2 packs more demons, more action, and more emotional gut-punches into 10 episodes than most shows manage in a full season, and it still somehow leaves you wanting way more. Genres: Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Slice of Life, Action Studio: Madhouse Source: Manga Jack's Score: 9/10 Rick's Score: 10/10 Verdict: A shorter but action-heavy follow-up that lays serious groundwork for season 3, even if it might have been better served as a movie. Timestamps:00:00 - Intro and Patreon Plug 00:29 - Show Overview and Metadata 02:10 - Jumping Into Season 2 Discussion 07:09 - Season Structure and What Season 2 Is Setting Up 13:43 - Frieren's Philosophy, Himmel's Legacy, and the Details That Hit Hard 17:14 - The Theme of Regret Driving Action 32:17 - Season 2 vs Season 1 Action Balance 35:02 - Scores 38:55 - Final Thoughts and Closing For everything having to do with the anime and this episode go to - https://www.featuredanimepodcast.com/episodes/frieren-beyond-journeys-end-season-2-review-10-episodes-was-not-enough/ Next Week: Chainsaw Man (The Movie) Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/featuredanimepodcast (ad-free + early access + voting) Merch - https://shop.featuredanimepodcast.com/ Discord - https://discord.gg/DZRKTAN (suggest anime + hang with us) Rate us 5 stars if this one hit, drop your thoughts in Discord, and we'll see you next week!

    41 min
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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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    Featured Anime Podcast
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    392
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