More Than A Cartoon
More Than A Cartoon dives deep into anime news, controversial takes, hidden gems, and trending shows like Jujutsu Kaisen, One Piece, and Demon Slayer. Whether you're a seasoned otaku or new to anime, we cover episode breakdowns, hot takes, and creator interviews that go beyond surface-level fandom. From anime conspiracies to must-watch seasonal picks, this is the anime podcast you didn't know you needed.
Summer Anime 2025: What's Worth Watching?!

This summer’s anime lineup is STACKED… or is it?In this episode of More Than A Cartoon, we break down new and returning anime releasing Summer 2025—from sequels fans have been begging for, to completely unhinged romcoms, Isekai madness, and hidden gems that could be this season’s dark horses.We’re talking early hype, red flags, sleeper hits, and which studios might be biting off more than they can chew (again 👀). Whether you’re a casual fan or peak fiction purist, this is your complete summer guide.
Welcome to More Than A Cartoon — the anime podcast where we...
Why are Anime Fans Divided After This Week? -Ep 3

This week’s episode is a wild ride through anime highs and lows!
We’re talking Solo Leveling officially becoming the most-watched anime on Crunchyroll — but what does that mean for the future of the series? Then we dive into the Rent-a-Girlfriend Chapter 380 disaster, where years of romantic build-up ended in heartbreak… and the fandom is not okay.
Also — The Beginning After the End Season 2 just got announced, but instead of hype, it brought drama. We break down why fans are so split and what they really want from this adaptation. And finally, we recap Collect-A...
Rigged Anime Awards, Fandom Fallout & Dub Drama - Ep 2

In this episode, we break down everything that’s wrong with the anime world right now—from the Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2025 controversy to the growing toxicity in the anime fandom, and the heated backlash against Solo Leveling's English voice actor Alex Le.
🔥 Topics Covered:
• Are the Crunchyroll Awards rigged or just built for marketing?
• Why anime fans say the community has gone from a safe haven to a toxic battleground.
• The real reason people are turning on Alex Le — and what it says about dub hate in 2025.
Whether you’re into anime news, fandom cult...
🔥Is the Big 3 Over? - Ep 1

🎙️ Episode 1: Is the Big 3 Over?
Welcome to the first episode of More Than A Cartoon—your new favorite anime podcast where anime meets pop culture! We kick things off with introductions, talk about Megan Thee Stallion’s surprising leap into anime, and wrap it all up with a heated debate: Is the era of the Big 3 officially over? Whether you're Team Naruto, Bleach, or One Piece—or ready to crown a new Big 3—you don’t want to miss this one.
🎧 Anime. Culture. Chaos. Let’s get into it.