Bits and Pieces 19: HOT TAKE - Anime Merch Is Not Worth It, Except...
What started out as a catch-up about Will’s trip to Japan divulged into a review on Anime branded junk food (in audio format), followed by a discussion about the benefits and profitability of Anime merchandise.
Episode 63: GAP Anime Closet Cleanup 5 (feat. Dance Dance Danseur, Revue Starlight, A Lull in the Sea, Stars Align, And More!)
What’s a better way to clean your Anime closet than by doing it while playing soft tennis by the ocean in a dramatic rendition of Swan Lake? Did that sentence make sense? No. Is this GAP biannual Anime Closet Cleanup worth listening to? YES!
Episode 62: Are Summer 2023 Seasonals Hot or Not? (feat. Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2, My Happy Marriage, Undead Girl Murder Farce, and more!)
In this episode, Jason and Will bring the heat as they give the hot scoops from Anime Expo 2023, then their hot takes on the summer 2023 seasonal lineup.
Bits and Pieces 18: Are We Running Out of Ideas for Anime and Manga Genres?
Sure, we all love reading and watching Shonen action and isekai manga and anime, but what else does the industry have to offer in terms of other genres and themes?
Episode 61: Sultry Discussions About Degenerate and "Cultured" Anime (feat. World's End Harem, High School DxD, The Cafe Terrace and Its Goddesses, and more!)
What is the best way to start the sixth season of the GAP Podcast? Jason and Will spending an immense amount of time talking about how 2D lewdness is the pinnacle of anime and manga sophistication.
Episode 60: The Good Anime Palette Awards 5 (Season 5 Finale)
Season 5 comes to a close! Jason and Will celebrate this GAP Season Finale Episode by downing beverages and giving out Anime and Manga awards to the best and brightest of the past 6 months.
After Dark 12: Crunchyroll Anime Awards and Anime/Manga Awards (In General)
Do you like ANIME and MANGA?! Do you like AWARDS?! DO YOU LIKE TO WIN?! Normally, Jason and Will would answer all 3 questions with a resounding “YES!”… But instead they spend this After Dark episode talking about how it might not be that clear cut when discussing the 7th Crunchyroll Anime Awards.
Episode 59: Finding Solace through Grief and Sadness (feat. Violet Evergarden, Monster, Fruits Basket, and more!)
Life is hard. However, loving Anime and Manga is easy. Listen in as Jason and Will discuss how Anime and Manga portray hardships, and how the journey is sometimes more important than the starting point or the destination.
Episode 58: Exploring Technical Brilliance in Combat Anime (feat. Ben-To, Kengan Ashura, and more!)
What does unhealthy water weight loss practices in sports, discounted bentos, and the GAP bros wax lyrical about the ins and outs of combat Anime/Manga? This episode of the GAP Podcast.
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.
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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!
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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.