In this episode of Anime Minority Report, we’re asking the real question: Is it more believable to fight demons with friendship—or fall in love after one awkward group project? Comedian and fellow anime head Nic Sugiarto returns to help us settle the score: Slice-of-Life vs. Shounen. Host Jamie is deep in his romance era, bingeing titles like My Dress-Up Darling and I Married the Girl I Hated in Class. Meanwhile, Guerby still thinks slice-of-life anime is just anime without plot (rude). Can Nic and Jamie convince him to finally give heart-eyes and hallway crushes a chance? Expect laughs, wild takes, and one very serious debate about which genre is the real fantasy. Spoiler alert: it’s probably the one where high schoolers actually communicate their feelings. Tap in for the chaos, the comedy, and the unexpected feels.

On this episode of Anime Minority Report, hosts Jamie and Guerby are joined by longtime friend and comedian Josh Adams—one of New England’s sharpest comedic voices and a die-hard anime fan. Together, they dive into Lazarus, the new anime from Cowboy Bebop and Samurai Champloo creator Shinichirō Watanabe. Is this the evolution anime’s been waiting for, or are we just chasing nostalgia for the classics? The crew breaks it all down with laughs, personal stories, hot takes, and real talk on what makes an anime timeless. This is one of our most thought-provoking and hilarious episodes yet—don’t miss it.

In this powerful episode of Anime Minority Report, Jamie and Guerby dive headfirst into a question that’s been asked in barbershops, group chats, and convention halls alike: Why do so many Black people love anime? From kung-fu flicks on Saturday afternoons to Toonami nights that raised a generation, this episode explores the deep-rooted cultural connection between Black communities and Asian media. The hosts share personal stories, reflect on moments of both inclusion and exclusion within the anime world, and unpack the ways anime has provided a space for imagination, identity, and escape. It’s funny, raw, and real. By the end, you’ll understand that this isn’t just about anime. It’s about being seen. Tune in for a heartfelt, nuanced, and unfiltered conversation that breaks down fandom, culture, and everything in between.