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Business, business, business! Numbers, numbers... Is this working? Better yet, does anyone get this reference? Never mind... Yes! This week, Frankfurtter and MagicallyAverage are talking business! Specifically, the bakabois are recapping the latest Association of Japanese Animations symposium where industry leaders talk about the current state of anime. The topics included investing in the current labor market, capitalizing on overseas market demand, and improving marketing strategies. Even in a competitive market, it's refreshing to know that the leading production studios are collaborating with one another in an effort to improve the overall industry and create a thriving market for years to come. Can't say much for Crunchyroll on this front as they are continuing their focus on the event being hosted ahead of AnimeNYC where industry leaders are attending to simply stroke Crunchyroll's massive ego... Hooray. Articles Referenced:https://animecorner.me/george-wada-calls-for-a-japanese-anime-awards-as-criticisms-of-crunchyroll-anime-awards-return-for-another-year/https://aja.gr.jp/english/japan-anime-data---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Twitch: BakacopodcastTikTok: @bakacopodcastInstagram: @bakacopodcastBlueSky: @bakaco.bsky.socialYouTube: @bakacopodcast---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------#anime #animepodcast #podcast #manga #animenews #animereviews #animepreviews #animerecommendations #mangacollection

And the tradition continues! Yes, each and every quarter the bakabois grab their favorite bubbly drink, sit in their orthopedic chairs (cause they're old and their backs hurt), and scroll through livechart.me to preview the upcoming season of anime. And, like always, they confident proclaim that they will watch 10, 15, 20 anime that are set to air, only to forget half of them and fall behind on their watchlist instantly. But, nevertheless, Frankfurtter and MagicallyAverage still perform this ritual of previewing and rating the upcoming anime season. While the Summer season is just like any other, let me tell you... It. Is. STACKED! This could very well be one of the best single seasons of anime to air in quite some time. But which series make the watchlist and which are avoided like a bad sunburn? Tune in to find out!---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Twitch: BakacopodcastTikTok: @bakacopodcastInstagram: @bakacopodcastBlueSky: @bakaco.bsky.socialYouTube: @bakacopodcast---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------#anime #animepodcast #podcast #manga #animenews #animereviews #animepreviews #animerecommendations #mangacollection

Ok, be honest with me. Did ANYONE know that the Crunchyroll store had an affiliate program?!? In the span of 24 hours I had learned about the existence of the affiliate program and also witnessed its closure. What a trip! This news sparked Frankfurtter and MagicallyAverage taking a deeper dive into the current state of the Crunchyroll store, specifically the quiet collapse of its manga marketplace. SKUs are being quietly removed. Series aren't being restocked. Even new releases are impossible to find at times! The bakabois look into all of the recent happenings over at the Crunchyroll store and try to speculate what the future might hold for this goliath of the anime and manga market.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Twitch: BakacopodcastTikTok: @bakacopodcastInstagram: @bakacopodcastBlueSky: @bakaco.bsky.socialYouTube: @bakacopodcast---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------#anime #animepodcast #podcast #manga #animenews #animereviews #animepreviews #animerecommendations #mangacollection

SPECIAL EPISODE ALERT!! Frankfurtter and MagicallyAverage have been reunited in beautiful (and incredibly humid) Atlanta for MomoCon 2026! The BakaBois go over all of the upgrades to MomoCon 2026 and what they're excited for this year. They also cover some convention do's and don'ts for first time attendees and give helpful tips for navigating anime cons. So, snuggle up in bed alongside our two silly hosts as they present a live recording from MomoCon 2026!---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Twitch: BakacopodcastTikTok: @bakacopodcastInstagram: @bakacopodcastBlueSky: @bakaco.bsky.socialYouTube: @bakacopodcast---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------#anime #animepodcast #podcast #manga #animenews #animereviews #animepreviews #animerecommendations #mangacollection

Let's just get this over with... It's once again that time of the year where anime fans all over scream and shout at one another over the Crunchyroll Anime Awards. "ThiS ANimE waS THe BeSt!!!" "YoU DoN't knOw WhAT yOu'Re TaLKinG AbOUt!!!" "SHut uP!!!" You get the picture... Reluctantly, Frankfurtter and MagicallyAverage spend the episode recapping the winners in each category and complaining about the terrible state of the Anime Awards as a whole. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Twitch: BakacopodcastTikTok: @bakacopodcastInstagram: @bakacopodcastBlueSky: @bakaco.bsky.socialYouTube: @bakacopodcast---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------#anime #animepodcast #podcast #manga #animenews #animereviews #animepreviews #animerecommendations #mangacollection

This week's episode covers recent news out of Korea and Japan regarding government probes into each country's respective comic industry. With demand internationally continuing to rise and the soaring popularity of many series across Japan, Korea, and even China, there have been more and more concerns surrounding the treatment from publishing companies to their employees as well as the creators of these popular series. On the flipside, Crunchyroll announced that they will be hosting a new anime summit featuring industry leaders across the anime world. Will anything productive come out from any of these news stories? Frankfurtter and MagicallyAverage dive into each one to give their thoughts and opinions on the matters.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Twitch: BakacopodcastTikTok: @bakacopodcastInstagram: @bakacopodcastBlueSky: @bakaco.bsky.socialYouTube: @bakacopodcast---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------#anime #animepodcast #podcast #manga #animenews #animereviews #animepreviews #animerecommendations #mangacollection

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! However, due to mechanical issues and some unexpected fluxes in the time paradox, we will be staying in the year 2026 to review a series that our crew believes could reach anime of the year status - Journal with Witch!Be sure to like and follow our socials to keep connected with the Baka&Company crew, along with our special guest, BeSteveBrown!Twitch: BakacopodcastTikTok: @bakacopodcast / @bestevebrownInstagram: @bakacopodcast / @bestevebrownBlueSky: @bakaco.bsky.socialYouTube: @bakacopodcast / @bestevebrown

One Piece. The series began in 1997 on paper and in 1999 on our TV screens. Since, it has released over 1,180 chapters and more than 1,150 episodes. The best-selling manga series in history with over 600 million copies in circulation. Truly, One Piece is one of the most iconic and cherished series of all time...Let's remake the first 50 chapters in an anime with 7 episodes and an airtime of 300 minutes... huh?Announced at JumpFesta 2024, The One Piece Remake is set to release on Netflix in February 2027, covering the first 50 chapters of the series over the span of 7 episodes. Done by Studio Wit and alongside many talented directors across the anime industry, The One Piece Remake will give every fan that wonderous nostalgia feeling while inviting potentially interested fans to start the series from scratch with a fresh, new polish to boot. But who is the real target audience? And why has it taken over 2 years to finally announce its release??? Frankfurtter and MagicallyAverage ask the hard hitting questions to one another as they dissect the upcoming One Piece Remake. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Twitch: BakacopodcastTikTok: @bakacopodcastInstagram: @bakacopodcastBlueSky: @bakaco.bsky.socialYouTube: @bakacopodcast---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------#anime #animepodcast #podcast #manga #animenews #animereviews #animepreviews #animerecommendations #mangacollection

First, there were anime posers. Then, anime tourists. Now, we have anime LARPers? Really need to keep a glossary on me at this point to remember all of these terms... So, what is anime LARPing and why has it become so pervasive in the anime community? Frankfurtter and MagicallyAverage recap the recent trending videos on the subject and discuss the implications of being an anime LARPer.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Twitch: BakacopodcastTikTok: @bakacopodcastInstagram: @bakacopodcastBlueSky: @bakaco.bsky.socialYouTube: @bakacopodcast---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------#anime #animepodcast #podcast #manga #animenews #animereviews #animepreviews #animerecommendations #mangacollection