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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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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 blow us away? Don't worry, we won't be obtuse like IGN...

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 on Frankfurtter? Or has it completely fallen flat? And yes, those were my attempts at astrological puns o((>ω< >

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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 panelist and gives a rundown of the pros and cons of the Big Apple's anime convention. Spoiler alert, it was...

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 undoubtedly shock you. Trust me, this was not on our 2025...

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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 happening, OK? Just make sure you're sitting down for this...

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 episode!!

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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 Summer!

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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 purchased. PLUS, the gang has some exciting news to share as well. Welcome, to...

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  

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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!

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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? Good? Ok, excellent. Dark Horse...

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.

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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?

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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!

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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 the 2025 Crunchyroll Anime Awards. This is gonna be a long one....<...

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 to the English-reading population and was a perfect placeholder for fans to either catch up on a seri...

*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 entirely and reserved only for streaming services months later... .·´¯`(>▂

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...

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Look, we get it, alright? There's a stigma surrounding anime conventions; smelly, odd, and just kind of weird. But regardless, why oh why do such sad, unfortunate things happen at anime conventions??? Poop raining from the ceiling?! Smoke filling up Artist Alley?!?! Seriously, let's give it a rest already, Universe, OK!?!?!? *phew* Alright, I'm good. But come on... this is getting insane! If you haven't heard, don't worry! MagicallyAverage and Frankfurtter recap some of the latest news from recent anime conventions and just what has been going on during the events. Plus, the bakabois breakdown their top cringey convention...

Spring is here and with it comes a bevy of new shows for the baka boys to talk about. Join Frankfurtter and MagicallyAverage as they discuss their first impressions of the Spring 2025 anime season. What shows have they seen? What are they dropping? What is the stand out of the season so far? Tune in to find out!

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It is time. Seasons have come and gone. Anime have been finished and dropped. And the 2025 Crunchyroll Anime Award nominations have finally been revealed. Now, you may be shocked to know that Frankfurtter and MagicallyAverage have some strong opinions about the Anime Awards o((⊙﹏⊙))o. But fret not! The bakabois keep their cool (kind of) and take a look at all of the voting categories for this year's awards! The duo will also take a look back at their predictions from December and see just how accurate they were. Grab some popcorn and get ready for the 2025 Crunchyroll Anime Awards...

The Winter months have been chilly, but 2025 started out HOT for anime! The Winter season gave us some fantastic new series, some sleeper originals, and, of course, some incredible continuations. But how well did this icy season fair overall? Tune in as Frankfurtter and MagicallyAverage recap their Winter watchlist and give their grade for the season as we wrap-up Season 15 of BakaBites!

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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'll be taking a look at the new-age, edgy thriller, Terror in Resonance!

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Overwhelmed by the sheer amount of anime releasing each season? Well, too bad!! Here's some more announcements for upcoming series flying right at 'cha!! AnimeJapan 2025 just wrapped up this past weekend and the baka bois are recapping all of the exciting news that was shared from the event. New teaser trailers, intro/outro songs, and, everyone's favorite, release dates. There was A LOT to cover, so sit down, get out your pen and paper, and prepare to take notes as we cover all of the biggest announcements from AnimeJapan 2025!!

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Ah, yes. The start of Spring. A time where the weather begins to warm and the snow starts to melt. A time where nature starts it cycle of rebirth, with flowers beginning to bloom and buds growing on trees. A time where you decide to still just stay inside, cuddle up in a blanket, and continue watching anime. Yeah, yeah that sounds better. And hey, what perfect timing! Frankfurtter and MagicallyAverage are previewing the upcoming Spring Anime season!! So, rather than doing some Spring cleaning or *bleh* going outside ⊙﹏⊙∥ come join the bakabois as they take a look at some upc...

Watchlist piling up? Can't decide which new series to start? Why not rewatch an anime you've already seen 14,836 times instead?? This week, Frankfurtter and MagicallyAverage talk about their favorite anime series to binge over and over and over again. The bakabois also talk about some of their favorite repeat movies as well (spoiler alert, not all of them are anime ╮(╯-╰)╭ ). So, join in for this week's new episode! Or, wait, actually, maybe just relisten to some of our older stuff and come back to this one. That seems more "on theme" for this week.

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When building out your manga library, it's important you remember this one piece of advice: nothing is sentimental, so sell it for a profit. What? What, you thought I would give you some uplifting wisdom about how best to collect series or where to spot deals? No no no. Building out your manga collection isn't about enjoying the series you love or anything of the sort. It's about profiting off of series that go out-of-print or are rare to find, forcing those who desperately want to enjoy them to take a second mortgage on someone else's home just to...

You ever a friend, a co-worker, or just some random person on the street tell you that you HAVE to watch this show cause it's, like, the greatest thing ever?! And you keep getting told over, and over, AND OVER again that you just need to sit down and watch it, so you go "FINE! OK! Stop following me home at night and berating me about this show. I'll watch it! Jeez.." So you watch it, and after ALLLL that talk about how incredible the show is, you go "...this is garbage..." Sound familiar? Yeah, we've all been there...

Come, sit down, and take a break with the BakaBois as they shoot the breeze on this laid back episode of BakaBites. Frankfurtter and MagicallyAverage talk about some random TikTok rumors spreading, the long-awaited English release of Kingdom, and plenty more. We're all about relaxing and unwinding on this episode, so take a breather and come chill with us on this week's mellowed out episode!

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Everything must come to an end at some point. For manga, it can happen after many years of success or in the blink of a fart. Today, new Shonen series seem to come and go about as quick as a TikTok trend. Whenever you get attached to a new series, BAM, its axed for no good reason. Its hard to get attached to anything in fear of it quickly leaving you to read yet another boring romcom instead. So, the Baka Bois had enough and decided to create their own, new Shonen series! Frankfurtter and MagicallyAverage take a stab...

Welcome, one and all, to our brand new time machine! This revolutionary piece of technology will transport you back through time so you can enjoy history at its finest! For what purpose are we going to use the machine? Well, to watch anime of course! Yes, our Otaku Time Machine will send you soaring through the vast library of anime throughout the years.

This episode we're going back to 2013 for the release of the infamous anime, Blood Lad!

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New year, same s**t. In fairness this is about the time of year when many people start failing their New Year's resolutions, so its no surprise that both Crunchyroll and Netflix find themselves getting bad press. MagicallyAverage and Frankfurtrter talk about the Crunchyroll accounts being leaked on social media as well as Netflix raising its subscriptions prices yet again... Oh, but at least Crunchryoll confirmed that there was no evidence of their systems being compromised, so...that's a win. Meanwhile, the anime industry globally has its largest percentage growth in 2023, reaching revenues of over $19 billion. And what do...

Someone needs to chill it with their spiritual energy, cause its 0 degrees where I live and it hurts to breath outside!! Oh well, guess I'll just have to cozy up by my Calcifer fire and watch some new anime from the Winter 2025 season. This week, Frankfurtter and MagicallyAverage give their (extremely early) first impressions of the Winter anime season and give their rankings of first episodes! Which series were fiery enough to cut through the frigid cold, and which froze instantly from a cold performance? Tune in to find out which anime the bakabois are loving so far! Let...

Roll out the tattered red carpet and throw on your best rental tux, cause it's time for the annual Baka&Company Anime Awards Show! 2024 gave us some amazing new series and saw the resurgence of a few classics as well. So, which ones will have the distinguished honor of taking home a, slightly used, Baka Award?? Tune in to our FINAL EPISODE of Season 14 as the BakaBois announce their winners for the 2024 Baka Awards!!

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Ah, the start of a new year. A time to reset. A time to unwind. A time for a new, fresh start! Or...we could just keep watching anime like normal. Yeah, that sounds better to me too. Lucky for us we had a stellar selection of anime from the Fall 2024 season to watch! Frankfurtter and MagicallyAverage give their final ratings for the season as a whole as well as recap their anime watchlists. Which series stole the show and which stole nothing but our time? Tune in to find out!

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With another year coming to a close its about time we got more anime announcements for the new year! The Jump Fest 2025 event held in Tokyo, Japan came with some AMAZING announcements for upcoming series and updates on some existing projects as well. Tune in to this week's episode if you want to know all of the announcements from the Jump Festa 2025 event! Frankfurtter and MagicallyAverage go over everything that was shown at the event and give their Top 3 from the announcement list.

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Feeling chilled to the bone? Can't go outside due to thousands of feet of snow? Why not warm yourself around the TV and watch these hot, hot, HOT anime from the Winter 2025 season! Check out Frankfurtter and MagicallyAverage as they scroll through the endless pages of the upcoming anime season and preview some of the new, exciting anime coming out. Looking for some fun romance series? Or how about an intense adventure story? Or better yet an isekai with the longest name ever created??? Tune in to find your next favorite anime airing this Winter season!

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It's always the same... Every year we openly subject ourselves to the pain and anguish created by the Crunchyroll Anime Awards. We hope, dream even, that this year will change. That things will be different and the anime that win will be the ones that rightfully deserve the award; rather, we find ourselves observing a popularity contest where the prettiest of them all takes the crown. It's always the same... But maybe, just maybe, things will be different this - Hmm? Oh, JJK might be eligible still? Yeah, no, it's still gonna be the same... Well, we'll try to...

Better late than never, right? WRONG! As anime fans, we are at the mercy of the studios when it comes the release of an English dub or any dub for that matter. Will it be simulcast or on a three-week delay? Will we have to wait the full season before our beloved new anime gets a dub? Or worse...will we never get a dub??? MagicallyAverage and Frankfurtter discuss the random release of English dubs for anime and the chaotic decision making of the studios on when to release English dubs. The bakabois also mourn over the anime that...