Anime fatigue is something every anime fan experiences eventually—but what if taking a break is actually part of the journey?

This week we talk about what we've been watching, catching up on One Piece, taking breaks with House of the Dragon, and how stepping away from anime can make you appreciate it even more.

From there, we dive into one of Naruto's greatest stories—Itachi and Sasuke—and compare their relationship to real life. We discuss Pain's philosophy, Eren Jaeger's beliefs in Attack on Titan, finding your own path, and why every story has two sides.

We finish by introducing our new community, "You're One of Them," created for anyone who's ever been underestimated, overlooked, or felt like they didn't belong.

Anime isn't just entertainment. It's a blueprint for life.

Take the stairs. Enjoy the journey.

Episode 37 — Anime is Life: Top 5 Anime Women, Starter Series Debates & Billion-Dollar Franchises

Is anime just entertainment, or does it teach real life lessons? In Episode 37 of FNGVLOGCAST, we go all-in on anime culture — from the characters that shaped us to the franchises printing billions.

In this episode: 🎬 Anime as entertainment vs. life lessons — the great debate 🏆 Our personal Top 5 Anime Women lists (and the reasoning behind every pick) 📚 Starter anime recommendations: classic long-runners (Naruto, One Piece, Bleach) vs. modern fast-paced hits (Demon Slayer, JJK, Solo Leveling) 💰 The highest-grossing anime franchises of all time — and how they make their money 🧠 Character deep dives: Vegeta's redemption, Sanji's backstory, Gojo's impact, and why main characters never duck smoke 🔥 Bleach's comeback, hiatus culture, and what happens when legendary series return

Anime & franchises mentioned: Naruto, One Piece, Dragon Ball, Bleach, Fullmetal Alchemist, Demon Slayer, Jujutsu Kaisen, Hunter x Hunter, Solo Leveling, One Punch Man, Chainsaw Man, Attack on Titan, Death Note, Blue Lock, Black Clover, Tokyo Ghoul, and more.

We're also building the FNGVLOGCAST community — Discord, contests, and merch coming soon. Join the conversation!

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EP. 36 – Who's Next After The Big 4?

Anime fans have debated the greatest series of all time for years, but one question remains:

Who deserves the next seat on Anime Mount Rushmore?

This week, the FNGX Podcast explores the legacy of Dragon Ball Z, Naruto, One Piece, and Bleach while debating which anime could eventually join them.

The crew also discusses:

• Gojo vs Kakashi reactions from the community • Naruto vs Gear 5 Luffy at their strongest forms • Recommendations for people new to anime • Hunter x Hunter's lasting impact • One Punch Man, Sword Art Online, Gundam, and more • Why modern anime struggles to reach legendary status • Upcoming anime releases and industry news

Anime is more than fights and power scaling. It's storytelling, growth, friendship, sacrifice, discipline, and lessons that stay with us long after the credits roll.

As always:

Take The Stairs. Enjoy The Journey.

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ANIME MOUNT RUSHMORE IS LOCKED: ✅ DBZ ✅ Naruto ✅ One Piece ✅ Bleach

Who's next?

🏔️ Hunter x Hunter 🏔️ JJK 🏔️ Solo Leveling 🏔️ Demon Slayer 🏔️ Gundam 🏔️ One Punch Man 🏔️ Sword Art Online

Drop ONE name and defend it. 👇