Best Shounen Podcasts (2024)

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Shounen Showdown! Top 3 Action Anime to Power Up Your Week! 5:01

2M ago5:01

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It's fight time! Our second episode of Anime Joho tackles the TOP 3 shounen anime you NEED to watch this week. Host Mr Nair dives into the intense action, inspiring characters, and the reasons why Shounen is king! Get ready to battle with Anime Joho! Wanna join the anime conversation? - Listen to the full episode on your favorite podcast platform! …

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Isekai Alert! Top 3 Must-Watch Anime This Week! 3:00

2M ago3:00

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Weekend approaching? We got you covered! This first episode of Anime Joho features the TOP 3 isekai anime perfect for a binge-watching adventure. Wanna join the anime conversation? - Listen to the full episode on your favorite podcast platform! - Subscribe to the podcast to never miss an episode! as well as to our YouTube Channel for a video review…

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Pokémon Concierge 38:43

2M ago38:43

38:43

Tonight on GeekNights, we review the delightful Pokémon Concierge on Netflix. In the news, Dungeon Meshi grows a plot if you watch past the first bit, Chinese Indie Feature Art College 1994 is in theaters this Friday, and Tonari no Yokai-san looks super cute. Related Links Forum Thread Pokémon Concierge Discord Chat Pokémon Concierge Things of the …

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The Orbital Children (2022) 53:14

3M ago53:14

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Tonight on GeekNights, we review The Orbital Children. It's an excellent short hard science fiction show written and directed by Mitsuo Iso. In the news, Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM is in theaters May 7-8 and somebody bought Superman again. Related Links Forum Thread The Orbital Children (2022) Discord Chat The Orbital Children (2022) Things of…

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Delicious in Dungeon (Dungeon Meshi) 44:58

3M ago44:58

44:58

Tonight on GeekNights, with Rym back from the plague and Scott back from PAX, we review the hot new anime Delicious in Dungeon (Dungeon Meshi / ダンジョン飯). From Studio Trigger, it's part light fantasy part cooking show. It's worth your watch. In the news, The Spider Within: A Spider-Verse Story dropped in partnership with the Kevin Love Fund and two l…

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Boruto Part 3 END: Code (Chapters 56-81 + Extra Stories) 2:09:16

3M ago2:09:16

2:09:16

Tracing back the podcast's origin, we revisit the Naruto franchise to check in on the next generation adventures of Boruto, plus a few extra stories: Konoha's Story, Sasuke's Story, and The Whorl Within the Spiral. Next time: Magi Chapters 1-76

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Robot Dreams (2023) 46:15

4M ago46:15

46:15

Tonight on GeekNights, we review the fantastic Robot Dreams, a Spanish-French animated tragicomedy was saw at the New York International Children's Film Festival. It has no dialog and you will remember the 21st night of September. In the news, Akira Toriyama has died, and the creator of X-Men 97 has been fired. Related Links Forum Thread Robot Drea…

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Trigun Maximum Part 2 END: Millions Knives (Chapters 48-97) 1:16:07

4M ago1:16:07

1:16:07

In a wild, wild world, we're taking aim at Yasuhiro Nightow's Trigun and Trigun Maximum!Next time: Boruto C56-81 + Konoha's Story - The Steam Ninja Scrolls + Sasuke's Story - The Uchiha and the Heavenly Stardust + Naruto: The Whorl within the Spiral

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Castlevania: Nocturne 42:53

4M ago42:53

42:53

Tonight on GeekNights, we review the first season of Castlevania: Nocturne. If you enjoyed the first show then your vampire cup overfloweth. In the news, PAX has an official Discord and Bong Joon Ho is working on a new animated film about deep sea creatures. Related Links Forum Thread Castlevania: Nocturne Discord Chat Castlevania: Nocturne Things …

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Trigun Maximum Part 1: Vash the Stampede (Chapters 1-47) 1:12:39

5M ago1:12:39

1:12:39

Due to audio issues not noticed until after the recording, the last 10-15 minutes has some odd static on my end. I tried to cut around it but only so much could be done. I apologize for the inconvenience. In a wild, wild world, we're taking aim at Yasuhiro Nightow's Trigun and Trigun Maximum! Next time: Trigun Maximum 48-97 END…

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Ep. 243: The Most 'Bingeable' One-Off Shounens 1:08:48

5M ago1:08:48

1:08:48

This week, the professors rank on a different kind of scale to bring you a list based one of anime's most valuable attributes: Bingeability! All of these shows have three things in common: fully completed, quick watches, and reel you in with a good hook! Link Tree and Merch https://www.weebology.com Socials Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/weebolog…

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Ep. 242: Our 2024 Anime Awards Rundown 1:24:42

5M ago1:24:42

1:24:42

This week, the professors make a panel of two and run down their picks for the Crunchyroll Anime Awards! While some categories have obvious winners, several manage to create a pretty tight race... Link Tree and Merch https://www.weebology.com Socials Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/weebology Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weebology.podcast…

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Trigun Part 1 (Chapters 1-20) 1:41:55

5M ago1:41:55

1:41:55

In a wild, wild world, we're taking aim at Yasuhiro Nightow's Trigun and Trigun Maximum! Next time: Trigun Maximum 1-47

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Ep. 241: Zom 100 Was Worth The Wait! 1:19:09

5M ago1:19:09

1:19:09

This week, the professors hit a show that really stuck the landing despite numerous production hurdles: Zom 100 - Bucket List Of The Dead! Utilizing the zombie outbreak aesthetic to great subversive effect, it breathed life into an otherwise stale genre and leveraged tropes to create some really potent character moments! Link Tree and Merch https:/…

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Ep. 240: Rick Solocast - American vs. Japanese Horror 1:06:08

6M ago1:06:08

1:06:08

This week, it's just Professor Ricky talking about one of his favorite genres: horror! While commonly found all over the world, the subtle but key differences between the American and Japanese flavors create some vastly different results... Link Tree and Merch https://www.weebology.com Socials Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/weebology Instagram:…

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Ayakashi Triangle Part 2 END: Exorcist Ninja (Chapters 70-144) 2:51:41

6M ago2:51:41

2:51:41

This time it's Kentarou Yabuki's titillating, transforming ninja manga Ayakashi Triangle! Next time: Trigun Chapters 1-17

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Ep. 239: Our Personal Top 5 Animes of 2023! 1:09:53

6M ago1:09:53

1:09:53

Happy New Year, students! This week the professors drop a little retrospection bomb and rip off their subjective, personal ranking for the Top 5 animes of 2023! While the list aligns at some points, there are a couple entries that shocked even each other... Link Tree and Merch https://www.weebology.com Socials Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/weebo…

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Several Cartoons and Comics Only One of Us Watched 1:03:03

6M ago1:03:03

1:03:03

Tonight on GeekNights, we review several anime, cartoons, and comics that only one of us has experienced. Scott Pilgrim Takes Off, Chainsaw Man, Hilda, The Simpsons Treehouse of Horror Ominous Omnibus, and Twins in Paradise. In the news, Mickey Mouse has actually for-real entered the public domain and Disney is facing a huge internal power struggle…

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Ep. 238: Christmas in Japan! 45:58

6M ago45:58

45:58

(Weebology will take a small hiatus for the holidays and will be back the week of Jan. 8th) Happy Holidays, students! The professors get into the spirit of things with a dive into the history of Christmas in Japan! While a lot of similarities exist to its Western counterpart, some key differences exist that give it a whole different cultural flavor…

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The Boy and the Heron (2023) 48:22

6M ago48:22

48:22

Tonight on GeekNights we review Hayao Miyazaki's The Boy and the Heron (How Do You Live? / 君たちはどう生きるか). In the news, the final season of Hilda is live, and Scott has a low opinion of LAX. Related Links Forum Thread The Boy and the Heron (2023) Discord Chat The Boy and the Heron (2023) Things of the Day Rym - PUNCH PUNCH FOREVER! Scott - Haunted Mir…

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Ep. 237: Overtake! is a Brilliant, Overlooked Anime 1:17:13

6M ago1:17:13

1:17:13

This week, the professors tear into a gem of a dark horse coming in the final stretch of 2023: Overtake! Balancing the trapping of both a sports and slice of life narrative with high quality showings in art, characters, and plot, this anime delivers an incredible experience out of way left field! Link Tree and Merch https://www.weebology.com Social…

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Ayakashi Triangle Part 1: Ayakashi Medium (Chapters 1-69) 3:41:00

6M ago3:41:00

3:41:00

This time it's Kentarou Yabuki's titillating, transforming ninja manga Ayakashi Triangle! Next time: Chapters 70-144 END

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Ep. 236: Does It Anime? - Scott Pilgrim Takes Off 1:05:44

7M ago1:05:44

1:05:44

This week, the professors once again ask 'Does It Anime?', a segment where they decide whether an anime-adjacent show can be qualified as...well anime! In the hot seat is an entry that's caused quite a stir in the anime community over this exact question: Scott Pilgrim Takes Off! Link Tree and Merch https://www.weebology.com Socials Patreon: https:…

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Ep. 235: Could Frieren be Anime of the Year?? 1:07:43

7M ago1:07:43

1:07:43

This week the professors explore one of this year's strongest animes to debut: Frieren Beyond Journey's End! Boasting world class art, extremely strong characters, and tackling large time spans with narrative ease, this is one show the students should not pass up! Link Tree and Merch https://www.weebology.com Socials Patreon: https://www.patreon.co…

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Ep. 234: Pluto - Mystery Meets Machines 57:35

7M ago57:35

57:35

This week, the professors crack into a highly received show with some serious cultural pedigree: Pluto! This Netflix anime is a serious contender for one of 2023's best with deep world-building and fantastic plotlines! Link Tree and Merch https://www.weebology.com Socials Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/weebology Instagram: https://www.instagram…

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Shaman King Part 5 END: Patch Plant Invasion (Chapters 258-300) 1:38:27

7M ago1:38:27

1:38:27

As we inch closer to inevitable decay we're reading Takei Hiroyuki's Shaman King! Next time: Ayakashi Triangle Chapters 1-69

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Ep. 233: Winter 2024 Season Preview! 58:02

7M ago58:02

58:02

This week, the professors handed over the podcast after falling asleep to Turny Coats and Reece Porter: two up and coming reporters eager to give the students a look at the upcoming Winter 2024 season! Link Tree and Merch https://www.weebology.com Socials Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/weebology Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weebology.po…

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Ep. 232: History of Anime Studios Pt 2 1:27:30

8M ago1:27:30

1:27:30

This week, the professors return to drop some hot knowledge with another round of anime studio history! From loads of crimes to unhinged breakdowns of (baselessly alleged) money laundering, this one goes off the rails and into a ditch... Link Tree and Merch https://www.weebology.com Socials Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/weebology Instagram: ht…

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Shaman King Part 4: Shaman Fight 2nd Round 2/2 [Funbari Hot Springs] (C178-257) 2:02:42

8M ago2:02:42

2:02:42

As we inch closer to inevitable decay we're reading Takei Hiroyuki's Shaman King! Next time: Chapters 258-300

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Star Trek: Lower Decks 46:05

8M ago46:05

46:05

Tonight on GeekNights, Rym and Emily review Star Trek: Lower Decks. Based in part on the high concept TNG episode Lower Decks, it's worth your watch. If you've never seen any Star Trek before, perhaps try the first episode of this and the first episode of Strange New Worlds to see if it's your cup of tea.…

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Ep. 231: Bleach TYBW Part 2 Ups the Scale! 1:18:15

8M ago1:18:15

1:18:15

This week, the professors riff on one of the shows that get their gander: Bleach TYBW Part 2! While they have more to discuss on nitpicks of the final arc's adaptation, it overall manages to up the ante in all the right ways. Link Tree and Merch https://www.weebology.com Socials Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/weebology Instagram: https://www.in…

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Ep. 230: Dark Gathering is Unexpectedly Great?! 1:09:17

8M ago1:09:17

1:09:17

This week, the professors get spooky with the newest "horror" offering Dark Gathering! While it only delivers the scares later in the run, everything else in this anime happens to be extremely tight! Link Tree and Merch https://www.weebology.com Socials Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/weebology Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weebology.podc…

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Shaman King Part 3: Shaman Fight Second Round 1/2 [Team Ren] (Chapters 108-177) 1:17:27

8M ago1:17:27

1:17:27

As we inch closer to inevitable decay we're reading Takei Hiroyuki's Shaman King! Next time: Chapters 178-257

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Ep. 229: Japanese True Crime Solo Cast - 300 Million Yen Unsolved Heist and more Japanese Crimes 55:09

8M ago55:09

55:09

This week, your solo professor Ethan takes a look at 4 Topics. 1) Obon Festival - Japanese Day of the Dead 2) An unsolved 300 Million Yen Heist 3) Semi-Unsolved Tokyo Metropolitan Murders from '68-'74 4) And an Anime Inspired Alias for a Modern Day Crime Ring I like True Crime stuff and thought it would be interesting to look at Japan's entries in …

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Ep. 228: The History of Anime Studios Pt. 1 1:34:46

9M ago1:34:46

1:34:46

This week, the professors actually do the research they are best at to bring you the lore of some of the biggest anime studios we love in the modern era. From professional nepotism, fun naming decisions, and near failures, some of these stories are absolutely wild! Link Tree and Merch https://www.weebology.com Socials Patreon: https://www.patreon.c…

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Shaman King Part 2: Shaman Fight 2/2 [China and America] (Chapters 54-107) 1:12:15

9M ago1:12:15

1:12:15

As we inch closer to inevitable decay we're reading Takei Hiroyuki's Shaman King! Next time: Chapters 108-177

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Ep. 227: Power Systems Tournament Bracket! 1:32:45

9M ago1:32:45

1:32:45

This week, the professors return with another tournament bracket to see which power system reigns supreme! After considering a wide variety of metrics and various arguments made, the final champion might shock everyone... Link Tree and Merch https://www.weebology.com Socials Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/weebology Instagram: https://www.instag…

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Ep. 226: Is Kengan Ashura BETTER Than Baki? 1:08:52

9M ago1:08:52

1:08:52

This week, the professors finally talk about a show they have brought up time and time again but never gave it a proper dive: Kengan Ashrua! This fight centric Netflix anime may take a page or two out of Baki's book, but it has a couple moves up its sleeve to set itself apart. Link Tree and Merch https://www.weebology.com Socials Patreon: https://w…

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Shaman King Part 1: Shaman Fight 1/2 [Tokyo] (Chapters 1-53) 1:12:16

9M ago1:12:16

1:12:16

As we inch closer to inevitable decay we're reading Takei Hiroyuki's Shaman King! (Amendment: Takei ended Shaman King due to health/burnout issues, not bad sales or the like. I'd assumed otherwise.) Next time: Chapters 54-107

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Ep. 225: Does One Piece Live Action FINALLY Break the Curse? 1:32:28

9M ago1:32:28

1:32:28

Ahoy, students! This week the professors finally take a crack at one of the hottest shows at the moment: the One Piece live action adaptation! With much to love, though not without flaws, can this first season finally break the live action curse for the anime community?? Link Tree and Merch https://www.weebology.com Socials Patreon: https://www.pat…

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Ep. 224: Student Interviews Pt. 4 1:17:37

9M ago1:17:37

1:17:37

This week, Professor Ricky pops off another chapter in the student interview saga by peeling back the layers of the other Anime Bros podcast host, JD! Anime Bros Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/4Gu5PH6hquTYPZ8z79hmJT?si=7a45f140cbb84abd Link Tree and Merch https://www.weebology.com Socials Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/weebology Instagra…

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Katekyo Hitman Reborn Part 6 END: Curse of the Rainbow (Chapters 347-409) 1:16:04

10M ago1:16:04

1:16:04

Entering Amano Akira's mafia-meets-high-school world, we're reading the 2000s hit Katekyo Hitman Reborn!Next time: Shaman King Chapters 1-53

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Ep. 223: Fall 2023 Season Preview 1:12:55

10M ago1:12:55

1:12:55

It's that thing that happens this time of season: the professors speculate wildly about the next season! While there are a lot of returning IPs, the new ones really are shooting their shot... Link Tree and Merch https://www.weebology.com Socials Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/weebology Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weebology.podcast/ Twi…

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Ep. 222: Student Interviews - Part 3 1:11:42

10M ago1:11:42

1:11:42

This week, Professor Ricky jumps back into the student interview series, and in the hot seat this week is one of the Anime Bros Podcast hosts: Earthworm! We discuss his anime origins, where he gravitates now, and some of the unique quirks of being an anime-centric content creator! Anime Bros Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/4Gu5PH6hquTYPZ8z79h…

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Katekyo Hitman Reborn Part 5: Inheritance Ceremony (Chapters 283-346) 1:34:49

10M ago1:34:49

1:34:49

Entering Amano Akira's mafia-meets-high-school world, we're reading the 2000s hit Katekyo Hitman Reborn! Next time: Reborn Chapters 347-409

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Ep. 221: Liar Liar and the 'Alt Classroom' Subgenre 1:26:16

10M ago1:26:16

1:26:16

This week, the professors talk about 'Liar Liar' to launch a deeper dive into the tropes and staples within the ever-growing subgenre of 'super gamified and high minded alternative Japanese school structure type show'. It's a bit of an unhinged ride... Link Tree and Merch https://www.weebology.com Socials Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/weebology…

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Ep. 220: Does It Anime? - My Adventures With Superman 1:01:19

11M ago1:01:19

1:01:19

This week, the professors ask the age old question, 'Does It Anime?', about the retelling of the Man of Steel's origins in 'My Adventures With Superman'! With Warner Bros taking more care to apply that anime aesthetic to a story that feels fresher than most attempts, this show is an enjoyable ride regardless of the underlying visual genetics. Link …

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Ep. 219: Can They Guess the Rest of These 3 Generic Anime? 1:14:16

11M ago1:14:16

1:14:16

This week, the professors try to leverage their vast knowledge of anime tropes to take on a challenge: watch the first 3 episodes of 3 shows that look generic on paper, and armed only with that exposure, try to guess how the rest of these shows will play out. Will they be completely off track, or will they nail that narrative? Link Tree and Merch h…

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Ep. 218: Has Baki Hanma FINALLY Jumped The Shark? 1:16:54

11M ago1:16:54

1:16:54

This week, the professors step into the ring once again with one of anime's wildest battle shows in recent memory: Baki Hanma! While past seasons revel in its own visual absurdity to great entertaining effect, this newest installment might have finally pushed it over the edge... NEW SITE AND MERCH! https://www.weebology.com Socials Patreon: https:/…