Episode 71: Giving Thanks To Anime/Manga
In this episode, Jason and Will take pause amidst the hustling and bustling of the modern Anime/Manga landscape to be grateful for what Anime/Manga has given all of us, and be thankful for what Anime/Manga will continue to offer us.
Episode 70: Falling Out of Time For Fall 2023 Anime Seasonals (feat. The Apothecary Diaries, Pluto, Frieren, And More!)
What does an imperial palace CSI, a Violet Evergarden-esque elf, Formula-4 racing, grim timeline Astro Boy, a bird-masked Dark Souls player, and juggling 100 girlfriends have in common? Fall 2023 Anime Seasonals.
After Dark 13: How Anime Production Committees Affect The Anime Production Process
In this After Dark episode, Jason and Will play researchers, money sleuths, and commentators on just who bankrolls the Anime that we all know and love, and why this is a major issue not everyone is talking about.
Episode 69: Harems in Anime/Manga... Are They A Boon or Bust? (feat. Bakemonogatari, High School DxD, Love Hina, And More!)
In this episode, Jason and Will tackle the Anime/Manga genre of Harems to determine if love is in the air, or if things are not as rosy as they appear to be.
Episode 68: Anime Streaming Has Been Popping Off... What About Manga Streaming? Let's Find Out! (feat. K Manga, Azuki, Manga UP!, And More!)
Shifting from an analysis of Anime streaming platforms, Jason and Will spend this GAP episode analyzing how the medium of physical Manga has fared transitioning into the digital streaming realm.
Bits and Pieces 21: Factors Influencing Our Enjoyment/Appreciation of an Anime/Manga
We all want to give any Anime or Manga series a fair shake… but what if I told you this noble goal is often doomed from the very start?
Episode 67: GAP Redux 1 - Anime Streaming Platform Updates (feat. Crunchyroll, HiDive, Netflix, and more!)
In this episode, Jason and Will introduced a new ongoing GAP segment, the GAP Redux. For this inaugural remix episode, the GAP Bros give an updated take on the various Anime streaming platforms. Also, Jason finally has a chance to talk about the random mangas he has been reading.
Episode 66: CloverWorks Can't Stop Putting in Work!!! (feat. Darling in The FranXX, Bunny Girl Senpai, Wonder Egg Priority, and more!)
A typhoon prevented the GAP Bros from meeting at the studio to record… but lucky for you that didn’t stop Jason and Will from recording remotely and doing an animation studio analysis on CloverWorks.
Bits and Pieces 20: Anime Fatigue/Burnout And How Our IRL Age Can Affect It
We love Anime. You love Anime. However, nothing lasts forever, right?
Episode 65: Anime Series Adaptation Primer 3 (feat. 100 Girlfriends, The Witch And The Beast, Witch Hat Atelier, Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, The Apothecary Diaries)
The Anime Series Adaptation Primer hype train continues with Jason and Will discussing how you should look forward to Anime of a harem of 100 partners, violent witches, Anime Harry Potter, a philosophical walking simulator, and CSI at the imperial palace.
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Episode 64: Gotta Watch 'Em All 8 (SAO Films, Gun Gale Online, Jojo Part 5: Golden Wind [Ep 1-28])
In this episode, Jason and Will talk about how a famous mangaka is considering not drawing full-time anymore, and then venturing into the MMOs and Italy for their latest Gotta Watch ‘Em All entry.
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.