Episode 111: Anime Iceberg 4 - The Terms, Types, Tropes, and Tags of Anime/Manga (The Sequel)
In this episode, Jason and Will revisits the Anime Iceberg format (again!) to give you another dose of the cold hard facts of the various types, tropes, tags, and terms of Anime and Manga.
Episode 110: Summer 2025 Anime Seasonal Review (feat. Takopi’s Original Sin, With You And The Rain, The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity, and more!)
There may be a typhoon happening in Hong Kong (at the time of recording) but that doesn’t stop the summer Anime train and the GAP Bros from talking about how this summer is one that is full of hype Anime shows to look out for!
Episode 109: ASAP 10 (Takopi’s Original Sin, City The Animation, All You Need is Kill, You and I are Polar Opposites)
In this episode of the GAP, Jason and Will tackle many of the various genre corners of the Manga spectrum that has an Anime adaptation announced, from personality gap romance, to a pseudo Nichijou sequel, to an alien coming of age tale… there is something for everyone to look forward to!
Episode 107: Anime Iceberg 3 - How Well Do You Know The Terms, Types, Tropes, and Tags of Anime/Manga?
How well do you know Anime and Manga? Jason puts Will and all the listeners to the test by taking the lead in this Anime Iceberg by dissecting the terms, types, tropes, and tags that comprises of the medium we all (think) we know and love!
Episode 104: The Spring 2025 Season is Full of Unexpected Gems! (feat. To Be Hero X, Lazarus, Sword of the Demon Hunter, And More!)
Spring is here once again, and that means it is Jason and Will’s turn to inform everyone on what new Anime to watch… and it turns out this season is full of unexpected gems!
Episode 102: ASAP 9 (Wandance, Rooster Fighter, The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity, Kowloon Generic Romance)
When is there ever a time for the GAP Bros to gush about a manga about their hometown of Hong Kong? AND it is getting an Anime adaptation!? Oh, and they also spend time talking about the eventual Anime adaptations about dancers, roosters, and star-crossed lovers.
Episode 97: ASAP 8 (Sakamoto Days, The Summer Hikaru Died, Gachiakuta, Night of the Living Cat) (Copy)
The GAP Bros are back from their hiatus to welcome everyone into 2025! And what better way to ease everyone into the GAP 2025 hype train and introduce some of the best and most interesting Manga and Anime adaptations that are coming out this year!
Episode 95: Fall 2024 Has A Lot To Offer... And Too Little At The Same Time (feat. Dandadan, Blue Box, Uzumaki, And More!)
The Fall Anime Seasonals is always the busiest and most abundant time of the year. While this still rings true for Fall 2024, Jason and Will had to navigate the swarm of shows to bring you the Seasonals that you should be paying attention to.
Episode 94: Studio MAPPA - The Glamor, The Greed, and The Gamble to NOT collapse like Studio Madhouse in The 2010s
In this episode, Jason and Will decides to do a deep dive about Studio MAPPA, the golden child of animation studios these days, how everything is not as wonderful as it appears to be, and how history has a habit of repeating itself.
Episode 93: What Happens When A Series Switches Hands or Animation Studios?
Have you ever wondered why your favorite Anime would switch animation studios or companies? Why would a company sell off their licensing rights? Have no fear! Jason and Will is here to give you the deets on this unspoken facet of the Anime industry!
Episode 92: ASAP7 (The Darwin Incident, Blue Box, Nine The Starry Bride, Medalist)
From veganism, figure skating, to star crossed lovers and high school romance, the lineup for these soon-to-be Anime series may look eccentric at first blush, but Jason and Will is here to tell you that these 4 series are all worthy of your undivided attention!