In this episode of Black Haki, Ty dives deep into the world of anime — breaking down the highs and lows of recent episodes from One Punch Man, My Hero Academia, and One Piece. He shares honest takes on animation quality, storytelling, and pacing, expressing disappointment in One Punch Man’s recent drop in visuals while celebrating My Hero Academia’s stunning consistency.

Ty also spotlights new dark-themed anime like Sanda, exploring how the genre continues to evolve with heavier, more mature narratives. The episode wraps with a powerful breakdown of One Piece’s God Valley arc and the mysterious figure Rocks D. Xebec, setting the stage for what could be one of the most pivotal storylines in anime history.

00:00 Introduction and Podcast Updates

03:10 Reviewing One Punch Man and My Hero Academia

05:54 Exploring New Shows: Sanda and Dark Themes

13:04 One Piece Episode Review and Upcoming Arcs

16:02 Deep Dive into Rocks D. Xebec and God Valley

33:11 Conclusion and Future Expectations

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In this episode of Black Haki, Ty dives into a mix of anime heat — sharing his thoughts on One Punch Man Season 3 and how it stacks up against My Hero Academia. He also breaks down the latest updates on One Piece Pirate Warriors 4before going full deep-dive into One Piece Chapter 1163 — unpacking wild plot twists, major character moves, and the excitement building for what’s next in the story.

00:00 Welcome Back and Podcast Updates

02:01 One Punch Man Season Three Review

10:00 My Hero Academia vs One Punch Man Animation

11:21 One Piece Pirate Warriors 4 and DLC Updates

13:29 One Piece Chapter 1163: The Promise Discussion

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In this episode of The Black Haki Podcast, Ty gets real about the new anime Gachiakuta — sharing his initial excitement before explaining why he decided to stop watching due to the show’s uncomfortable handling of rape cultureand its impact on viewers. He opens a broader conversation about how anime sometimes mishandles sensitive topics and the importance of creators addressing them with care and accountability.

Ty also reviews K-Pop: Demon Hunters, breaking down its stunning visuals, high-energy storytelling, and what it means for the growing crossover between K-pop and anime.

To wrap up, Ty dives deep into One Piece, where Oda is cooking with the latest chapter. He explores the explosive God Valley Battle Royale, the major character reveals, and what these new twists might mean for the series moving forward.

00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview

02:20 Anime Discussion: New Releases and Controversies

04:34 Critique of Rape Culture in Anime

07:44 K-Pop Demon Hunters Review

11:41 One Piece: Recent Developments and Theories

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