Bits and Pieces 17: Anime and Manga That Holds Personal Attachment
We love Anime and Manga. But there are some that hold personal significance and attachment regardless of their popularity, acclaim, or mediocrity. Here are some of the Anime and Manga that meant a lot to Jason and Will on a personal level.
Episode 57: Gotta Watch 'Em All 7 (Jojo Part 4 [Ep 17-39], Thus Spoke Rohan Kishibe, Sword Art Online [Season 2])
In this episode, the GAP Bros find out that in Anime you should consider bringing a sword to a gunfight, and how a suburban town and Jojo can be the most potent combination.
Episode 56: The Fluff and Edge That is The Spring 2023 Anime Seasonals (feat. Oshi No Ko, Hell's Paradise, Heavenly Delusions, and More!)
Is it the time of year for Spring 2023 Anime Seasonal again? Check. Is Jason in the lead for the GAP Seasonal Bet already? Check. Is this another opportunity for Jason and Will to recommend you Anime shows to watch? Check.
Bits and Pieces 16: Time Spent and Choices made for “B-Tier” and “Top Tier” Anime/Manga
Time is finite, but the amount of Anime/Manga is infinite. What does one do when faced with the plight of how to spend your time to get the most out of your watching/reading moments?
Episode 55: Anime Closet Cleanup 4 (feat. Usagi Drop, High School DxD, FLCL, Charlotte, and More!)
In this episode, Jason and Will talk about how they are lagging behind Winter Seasonals when Spring has arrived, how a 2D girl could “help” you file your US taxes, and their unwavering opinions on their Anime Closet Cleanup picks.
Episode 54: Serving up a Slice of Wholesome Pie (feat. Suzume, Azumanga Daioh, You and Me, and More!)
In this episode, Jason and Will went to see Makoto Shinkai’s latest movie, starts another Anime Seasonal wager, and dissects the Slice-of-Life genre in a complete and wholesome manner.
Bits and Pieces 15: The Use and Ethics of AI and Its Impact On Anime/Manga
AI are all the rage these days with ChatGPT making a huge splash into the pop culture scene. But does this have anything to do with Anime and Manga?
Episode 53: Anime Series Adaptation Primer 2 (feat. The Dangers in My Heart, Hell's Paradise, Skip and Loafer, Delicious in Dungeon)
In this episode Jason gifts Will some books, laments on how translating Japanese puzzles and tax codes can be a pain, and then talk about Anime books (AKA Manga) in their new episodic segment… Anime Series Adaptation Primer 2!
Episode 52: Gotta Watch 'Em All 6 (feat. Jojo Part 4 [Ep 1-17], Sword Art Online [Season 1])
In this episode, Will crosses from the field of oddities to the online realm, and Jason discovers that Jojo and American Suburbia have more than a few things in common…
After Dark 11: GAP Rose Rumble 2 - Top 10 Anime Moms
While everyone else may be with their 3D loved ones, Jason and Will revive the GAP After Dark series to go over their most beloved 2D Moms in the second iteration of the GAP Rose Rumble.
Episode 51: Was Anime in 2022 Legit? Just Ask Will.
Now that it is 2023, Will decided to compile all the stats to give Anime in 2022 its annual GAP report card… Also Jason was there too.
Bits and Pieces 14: Is The Streaming War Killing Anime?
Streaming platforms have been the best way for fans to enjoy anime for the last 10 years, but has the experience recently been dampened by some not-so-great things happening in the industry?
Episode 50: Winter 2023 Seasonal Premieres is the Middle Child of Seasonal Anime
Winter is here. Anime is here. Therefore, Winter 2023 Seasonal Anime Review is here.
Episode 49: Going Nuts on 2D Blood, Gore, and Guts! (feat. Parasyte, Devilman Crybaby, Elfen Lied, and More!)
There is no better way to kick off season 5 of the GAP Podcast than with Jason and Will. than talking about violence and gore in Anime/Manga and having a bloody good time discussing it.
Bits and Pieces 13: The Health and Well-being of Anime/Manga Creators
A typical New Year's Resolution for many is to focus more time and effort towards improving one’s physical and mental well-being. In this GAP Bros’ first released episode for 2023 (but the last episode of Season 4), Jason and Will delve into the state of the Anime and Manga industries through the context of its creators, the state of the industry itself, and the Anime/Manga Series themselves
Episode 48: The Good Anime Palette Awards 4 (Season 4 Finale)
Listen in as Jason and Will review the best and worst Anime and Manga from season 4 of the podcast to end 2022 on a high note.
Side Note: Not that Will would read this description but… Jason has already started planning his revenge arc for the next GAP Finale.
Episode 47.5: 2 Boys 1 Filler Episode (feat. Fall + Winter Seasonal Outlook, Romantic Killer, DIY, And More!)
While Jason waits for Will to return home to Hong Kong, they spent some time going over a bunch of seasonals and news before the GAP Season 4 Finale.
Episode 47: Gotta Watch 'Em All 5 (feat. Jojo Part 3 [Season 2-2], Monogatari [Final Season])
Jason finished what he started. Will finished the story to end all stories. The GAP Bros finished another storied entry in the GWEA saga.