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One PieceL ARLONG PARK & LOGUETOWN Arcs! End of the East Blue Saga
Anime Against the World - January 10, 2023 05:00 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThis week Sam is in Thailand, so we're continuing to look at One Piece and Will's journey through the manga. This episode covers some huge plot points and Will even reads a chapter live, because he didn't realise the arc hadn't finished at 99...
SAO Alternative: Gun Gale Online - Cafe Exposition 101!
Anime Against the World - January 03, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThis week, our boys watch the first three episodes of Gun Gale Online to see if this spin off from the SAO franchise has what it takes to make it into the Aniverse! It's got guns, it's got games, it mentions one or two things from the original series... what more could you want? Well, some qualit...
Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai (2020) - Is this REALLY Dragon Quest?
Anime Against the World - December 27, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThis week we talk a lot less about the show than usual as for some reason, we tangent down rabbit hole after rabbit hole, whether that be about the creator of Pokemon being a real life bug catcher or how we may have come up with the best chapter of Blue Lock to date. Get all that, and some actual...
Will's One Piece journey continues... the Syrup Village Arc (A.K.A. Usopp's Village)
Anime Against the World - December 20, 2022 05:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThis week we have another special episode where we check back in with Will and his journey into the world of One Piece manga. He has now completed the Syrup Village arc, recruiting Usopp into the team and is ready to unpick the trials and tribulations of this arc, from the battles and villains to...
Will's One Piece journey continues... the Syrup Village Arc (A.K.A. Usopp's Village)
Anime Against the World - December 20, 2022 05:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThis week we have another special episode where we check back in with Will and his journey into the world of One Piece manga. He has now completed the Syrup Village arc, recruiting Usopp into the team and is ready to unpick the trials and tribulations of this arc, from the battles and villains t...
Goblin Slayer - Who knew GOBLINS came from the moon...
Anime Against the World - December 13, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsIt was hard for the guys to decide whether this one should be put in the Anniverse or not. There's a lot to be said for this depiction of a fantasy anime, but with some controversial themes and downright graphic content, is this show too much to show an anime noob? We discuss Goblin Slayer this w...
Tekken: Blood Vengeance - What is the point of this?
Anime Against the World - December 06, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThis week Will is confused by this marketing attempt by the Tekken franchise. The boys discuss their affinity to the game, and their expectations for a movie based on said game. This movie of 2 halves has a lot to offer and aims high, but does it reach those lofty expectations? Can it do the job ...
Pop Team Epic - The weird, the wacky and the mega hippopotamus...
Anime Against the World - November 22, 2022 05:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsIf you know this show, you can probably guess the challenges we faced talking about this. It gets weird at times, and probably makes little to no sense, but this week we TRY to review the first three episodes of Pop Team Epic, the 4 panel manga comic turned anime.
Pop Team Epic - The weird, the wacky and the mega hippopotamus...
Anime Against the World - November 22, 2022 05:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsIf you know this show, you can probably guess the challenges we faced talking about this. It gets weird at times, and probably makes little to no sense, but this week we TRY to review the first three episodes of Pop Team Epic, the 4 panel manga comic turned anime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...
Keijo!!!! - The 'Vacuum Butt Cannon' of Sports Anime!
Anime Against the World - November 08, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThis week we watch one of the greatest sports no one has ever heard of, in anime form. The rules are simple: knock your opponent off a platform using nothing more than your bum and breasts! No breasts? No entry! Sounds like the criteria of every night club post 1am... This saucy anime has plenty...
Keijo!!!! - The 'Vacuum Butt Cannon' of Sports Anime!
Anime Against the World - November 08, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThis week we watch one of the greatest sports no one has ever heard of, in anime form. The rules are simple: knock your opponent off a platform using nothing more than your bum and breasts! No breasts? No entry! Sounds like the criteria of every night club post 1am... This saucy anime has plenty ...
Dr Stone SEASON 1! - 1 Billion percent the BEST SHOW EVER?!
Anime Against the World - November 08, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThis week, our boys revisit the brilliant Dr Stone as Will is working his way through the series and my goodness do they get into it! Character motivations, animations, inventions - all gets brought up in this thorough unpicking, and they also dig deep into the big issues such as the morality di...
Dr Stone SEASON 1! - 1 Billion percent the BEST SHOW EVER?!
Anime Against the World - November 08, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThis week, our boys revisit the brilliant Dr Stone as Will is working his way through the series and my goodness do they get into it! Character motivations, animations, inventions - all gets brought up in this thorough unpicking, and they also dig deep into the big issues such as the morality dil...
POKÉMON - The Original series! PODCAST EPISODE No.100!
Anime Against the World - November 01, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThis week is episode 100 of the podcast so we thought we'd bring out the big guns! We've skirted around Pokémon for a long time but now it's time to relive the gateway anime that got us (or at least Sam) into the Aniverse. Experience the nostalgia vicariously through our hosts as they discuss th...
POKÉMON - The Original series! PODCAST EPISODE No.100!
Anime Against the World - November 01, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThis week is episode 100 of the podcast so we thought we'd bring out the big guns! We've skirted around Pokémon for a long time but now it's time to relive the gateway anime that got us (or at least Sam) into the Aniverse. Experience the nostalgia vicariously through our hosts as they discuss the...
Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust (2000) - EYEBALL LAZERS MAKE NO SENSE!!
Anime Against the World - October 25, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThis week we are looking at the sequel to the original Vampire Hunter D movie from 1985 which we reviewed over a year ago now, so make sure you check that out if you haven't already! In this adaptation of the light novel, D has to chase a vampire across the country, save an attractive woman, fig...
Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust (2000) - EYEBALL LAZERS MAKE NO SENSE!!
Anime Against the World - October 25, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThis week we are looking at the sequel to the original Vampire Hunter D movie from 1985 which we reviewed over a year ago now, so make sure you check that out if you haven't already! In this adaptation of the light novel, D has to chase a vampire across the country, save an attractive woman, figh...
CYBERPUNK: Edgerunners - David's arc is LAZY?
Anime Against the World - October 18, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThis week we finish our look at the Netflix original, 'Cyberpunk Edgerunners'. Make sure to check out our last episode where we explore the first five episodes and delve into character a little deeper. Today we explore the narrative developments and conclusions of the series so full spoilers obvi...
CYBERPUNK: Edgerunners - Ep.1-5... What is a CYBER PUNK?'
Anime Against the World - October 11, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThis Tabletop RPG turn gam role-play video game turn Netflix original... Christ, no wonder Will doesn't know what's going on! Whether you're new to Cyberpunk or a veteran, this episode unpicks the first 5 episodes of the new Netflix series from both angles. Sam is our expertise as always, and Wil...
CYBERPUNK: Edgerunners - Ep.1-5... What is a CYBER PUNK?'
Anime Against the World - October 11, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThis Tabletop RPG turn gam role-play video game turn Netflix original... Christ, no wonder Will doesn't know what's going on! Whether you're new to Cyberpunk or a veteran, this episode unpicks the first 5 episodes of the new Netflix series from both angles. Sam is our expertise as always, and Wi...
The Promised Neverland - EXTREME hide and seek!
Anime Against the World - October 04, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsIf you haven't seen this show and don't like spoilers, we one hundred percent suggest watching at least the first 3 episodes before listening - better yet, don't even read on! GO! NOW! If you have seen this show, or at least know it's premise...This week we visit the very popular shonen anime ...
The Promised Neverland - EXTREME hide and seek!
Anime Against the World - October 04, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsIf you haven't seen this show and don't like spoilers, we one hundred percent suggest watching at least the first 3 episodes before listening - better yet, don't even read on! GO! NOW! If you have seen this show, or at least know it's premise...This week we visit the very popular shonen anime...
Spy x Family - If BOND and BOURNE started a family...
Anime Against the World - September 27, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsIt's spies! We talk BOND! We talk BOURNE! We talk HUNT! We talk MR AND MRS SMITH! This show got us so hype, and you can probably tell that given it takes us 13 minutes to get onto the actual show. From cute, mind reading children to bad ass assassins and world class spies, this show has a lot to ...
Spy x Family - If BOND and BOURNE started a family...
Anime Against the World - September 27, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsIt's spies! We talk BOND! We talk BOURNE! We talk HUNT! We talk MR AND MRS SMITH! This show got us so hype, and you can probably tell that given it takes us 13 minutes to get onto the actual show. From cute, mind reading children to bad ass assassins and world class spies, this show has a lot to...
One Piece (Ch. 1-25) - Will reads his First MANGA!
Anime Against the World - September 20, 2022 04:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsFirstly, sorry for the audio quality! Sam accidentally used the built-in microphone again. We've tweaked it as much as we are capable of so hopefully it's not too jarring! Secondly, this is another change for the books! We're reviewing the first 25 chapters of the One Piece manga! As Will has j...
One Piece (Ch. 1-25) - Will reads his First MANGA!
Anime Against the World - September 20, 2022 04:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsFirstly, sorry for the audio quality! Sam accidentally used the built-in microphone again. We've tweaked it as much as we are capable of so hopefully it's not too jarring! Secondly, this is another change for the books! We're reviewing the first 25 chapters of the One Piece manga! As Will has ju...
Beyblade (2001) - the original playground death battle
Anime Against the World - September 15, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsIt's Beyblade!!! If you're a 90's kid (is that the most buzzfeed thing ever?), then I don't need to explain. This show has a special place in 2000's primary schools across the UK and rewatching the first three episodes of the original series brings back memories galore for our two wannabe Weebs, ...
Beyblade (2001) - the original playground death battle
Anime Against the World - September 15, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsIt's Beyblade!!! If you're a 90's kid (is that the most buzzfeed thing ever?), then I don't need to explain. This show has a special place in 2000's primary schools across the UK and rewatching the first three episodes of the original series brings back memories galore for our two wannabe Weebs,...
What's Japan REALLY like? Pt 2 - The weirder side...
Anime Against the World - August 23, 2022 04:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsWelcome to the second instalment of Sam and Will talking about what Japan is really like! In this episode we touch on hikikomori, Maid Cafes, Cosplay and the history of Japan and Tokyo. Hopefully you find something interesting in this discussion, and we'll be back with regular anime podcasting ne...
What's Japan REALLY like? - A Conformity Crisis?
Anime Against the World - August 16, 2022 04:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThis week we're doing something a little different again because Sam is visiting the UK so we've actually got a couple of episodes that were recorded in person! Sorry about the audio, but hopefully you like the content! Over the next few episodes we will be looking at what life in Japan is really...
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