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Pour a glass of your favourite booze and enjoy rapper Alex.ad9 talking about the incredibly fun Ya Boy Kongming! When a Chinese Tactician from 2000 years ago appears in Shibuya shenanigans ensue in the best way! Learn the life lessons that come from watching this one of a kind anime! Anime discussed: Ya Boy Kongming episodes 1-6 Edited by Jack Metcalfe Follow Us on the Socials: Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM Alexad.9 Instagram: alex.ad9 Music links: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/alexad9/relapse-feat-djbannedexclusive

Try not to avoid getting cursed on this week's podcast! The exuberant Andrew Smith joins the pod to talk about the feature length Jujutsu Kaisen Prequel, JJK0! It's both a prequel and a pilot to the hit anime which is totally not confusing at all! Plus it has a talking Panda and really that's all an anime needs! Anime discussed: Jujutsu Kaisen 0 Edited by: Jack Metcalfe Follow Us on the Socials: Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM Andrew Smith Instagram: @andrewmauricesmith

We're coming in hot with the brand new series Oshi no Ko! Carson joins in to discuss the series epic 80 minute premiere and second episode! This show about a J Pop Idol has like five different twists and a myriad of different tones! Is this the best new anime of the season? Yes, just straight up yes. Watch it on Hi Dive before listening! Anime discussed: Oshi no Ko episodes 1 and 2 Edited by: Jack Metcalfe Follow Us on the Socials: Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM Carson Hazlett Instagram and Twitter: @CMHazlett

Vinland Saga is finally covered on the podcast! Private Citizen Anthony returns to talk about this badass but soulful series! Anime discussed: Vinland Saga episodes 1,4,5,15,18,19 Next week's anime: Toriko (probably) Edited by Jack Metcalfe Follow Us on the Socials: Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM Anthony is a private citizen

It's the end of the Pokemon Anime as we know it...at least until the new series starts in a week and a half! But it is indeed the end for anime's lead character Ash Ketchum...at least until they bring him back which they probably will! But for now enjoy the return of Ty/Popped Beans as him and Jack dive deep into 6 episodes that tell the story of Ash's (let's face it temporary) end as the face of Pokemon! Plus enjoy Ty's confusion at all the new Pokemon and gimmicks that appear with no explanation! Episodes discussed: Pokemon Journeys Episode 132. Pokemon Aim to be a Master Episodes 1,2, 9-11 Edited by Jack Metcalfe Follow Us on the Socials: Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM Ty Babych Instagram: @poppedbeans

RESIDENT EVIL! It's one of gaming's most successful franchises! And it also has a CG movie/tv series on top of the 7 Live Action Films. Jack and Tyler are way to hyped for Resident Evil 4 Remake so does this satisfy their cravings? And why does Jack insist about talking about the Iraq War? Never forget! Anime discussed: Resident Evil Infinite Darkness Edited by Jack Metcalfe Follow Us on the Socials: Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM Tyler Cronsilver Instagram: @tlcrviews Youtube: TLCRVIEWS

What is Fooly Cooly? A very good question that Jack and guest Mark Elliot struggle to answer! It's a mishmash of a whole lot of interesting and uncomfortable ideas and we do our best to make sense of it! But also it's a heck of a lot of fun chaos so there's that! Next week's anime: No episode next week! Taking a 1 week break! Enjoy the backlog! Anime discussed: Fooly Cooly season 1 Edited by: Jack Metcalfe Follow Us on the Socials: Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM Mark Elliot Instagram: @BookMarkVO Twitter: @BookMarkVO

It's a time honoured question, is it wrong to try to pick up girls in a dungeon? Mark Blancaflor returns talk about this fantasy harem anime! Is this series as horny as its name suggests? Or is there more to this story? Enjoy Jack's struggles with the show. Next week's anime: FLCL episodes 1-6 Anime discussed: Is Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon Season 1 Edited by: Jack Metcalfe Follow Us on the Socials: Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM Mark Blancaflor Instagram: @mblancaflor

It’s here! Our 100th episode! After two long years we finally return to the world of Dragon Ball and rejoining us are Malcolm and Sacha! And making things even more special is the Piccolo focused movie, Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero. Will Malcolm's thoughts on Piccolo finally evolve? And how does Sacha feel about this iconic series? Jack has seen the movie 3 times already so he's just happy to talk Dragon Ball. And most importantly thank you dear listener for helping us reach 100 episodes! Anime discussed: Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero Next week's anime: Is it Wrong to try to pick up Girls in a Dungeon? Season 1 Sacha Husband (@sachahusband on Instagram) Follow Us on the Socials: Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM Malcolm McLeod Instagram: @malcolmrjmcleod Twitter: @malcolmrjmcleod Sacha Husband (@sachahusband on Instagram)

It's been a hot minute but we're back in Hirohiko Araki's Wonder World of Jojo's Bizarre Adventure. Fellow Italian Anthony Demare makes the trip to Italy to discuss the Golden Wind Arc! How bizarre does the fifth Jojo saga get? Well episode two has a sweat drinking Mafioso and we're doing 6 of these so buckle up folks! It only gets wackier! Anime discussed: JJBZA Golden Wind episodes 1-6 Next week: The 100 Episodes Spectacular w/ Malcolm and Sacha ft. Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero AKA Piccolo's Great Adventure Follow Us on the Socials: Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM Anthony Demare Instagram: Anthony.Demare

Take a time traveling journey with Voice Actress Rachel Ondang as we talk about the underrated Chinese Anime Link Click! We dive into unearthed interviews with the series director Li Haoling and of course explain why you need to check out this hidden gem! Anime discussed: Link Click episodes 1-5 Next week: JJBZA Golden Wind episodes 1-6 Follow Us on the Socials: Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM Rachel Ondang Twitter: @RachelOndangVO website: https://www.rachelondangvo.com/ Miho the king of Link Click news: @_maihor

The epic conclusion to our Chainsaw Man deep dive is here! Although maybe it's not the end since we clearly want to cover the manga? But nevertheless! Jack and Jordan wrap up the first season of the anime and give more and more reasons why this series just fucking rules! Anime discussed: Chainsaw Man episodes 6-12 Next week: Link Click episodes 1-5 Follow Us on the Socials: Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM Malcolm McLeod Instagram: @malcolmrjmcleod Twitter: @malcolmrjmcleod Jordan Mitchell Love Instagram: @jmitchelllove

Few series can be as heartfelt as they are horny and also insanely gory like Chainsaw Man. Jordan Mitchell Love returns for this 2 part episode to talk one of the biggest anime of the decade! Anime discussed: Chainsaw Man episodes 1-5 Next week: Chainsaw Man episodes 6-12 Follow Us on the Socials: Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM Malcolm McLeod Instagram: @malcolmrjmcleod Twitter: @malcolmrjmcleod Jordan Mitchell Love Instagram: @jmitchelllove

Jack's actual sister Daisy joins with McKenna to discuss the hit anime sitcom Spy x Family! It's one of the biggest hits of the 2022 season! Enjoy as Daisy and McKenna navigate the world of anime for their very first time! Next week's anime: Chainsaw Man episodes 1-5 Anime discussed: Spy x Family episodes 1-4 Edited by: Jack Metcalfe Follow Us on the Socials: Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM

Patrick Cotnoir (George Lucas Talk Show, Untitled Improv, many other cool things) comes on the Pod to talk Katsuhiro Otome's anthology film Memories! We talk about why you shouldn't follow ghostly opera singers, COVID safety, and what to do when you see a Blue Light! Next week's anime: Chainsaw Man episodes 1-5 (ft.Jack's sister) Anime discussed: Memories Edited by: Jack Metcalfe Follow Us on the Socials: Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM Patrick Cotnoir Twitter: @patrickcotnoir Instagram: @cotnoir

Take a psychedelic trip with the 2004 film Mind Game! We explore this positively insane film that we guess is also about the importance of living life but also is about why you don't wanna mess with a former soccer player's girlfriend? Find out if we got it right because this among the most bonkers anime to be covered on the podcast and that's saying something! Next week's anime: Memories Anime discussed: Mind Game Edited by: Jack Metcalfe Follow Us on the Socials: Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM

We talk the newly released videogame adaptation, Dragon Age Absolution! Is this series a worthy entry into the Dragon Age canon? Is it safe for Dragon Age noobs? And does it even qualify as a TV series? Plus learn which character Jack and Carson most want to see in the upcoming Dragon Age 4! Next week's anime: Mind Game (probably, guest still figuring it out! ) Anime discussed: Dragon Age Absolution episodes 1-6 Edited by: Jack Metcalfe Follow Us on the Socials: Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM Carson Hazlett Instagram and Twitter: @CMHazlett

It's our horniest episode yet! Mark Blancaflor returns to talk about the classic comedy Golden Boy. Which girl will Jack and Mark fall for and how do these 6 episodes compare to the far longer running manga? Plus learn the importance of cloud saves! Next week's anime: Anime discussed: Golden Boy Episodes 1-6 Edited by: Jack Metcalfe Follow Us on the Socials: Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM Mark Blancaflor Instagram: @mblancaflor

After being put to the backburner for literally years, the seminal Mobile Suit Gundam War in the Pocket is finally covered! What is war and what is it good for? And which voice actor happened to be involved with both an iconic video game and graphic novel adaptation? Episodes discussed: Mobile Suit Gundam War in the Pocket 1-6 Next week's anime: Golden Boy 1-6 Edited by: Jack Metcalfe Follow Us on the Socials: Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM Logan Middleton Instagram: @wolfmanmiddleton Twitter: @logankmiddleton

Jack into the net with 2009's Summer Wars! Aleksandra Koel returns to discuss this ahead of its time film about the metaverse! Plus Jack reveals the film's tie in to the Digimon movie! And enjoy a weird aside about regime change! Next week's anime: Mobile Suit Gundam 0080 War in the Pocket Anime discussed: Summer Wars Edited by: Jack Metcalfe Follow Us on the Socials: Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM Aleksandra Koel Instagram: @aleksandra.koel