The crew gears up for GalaxyCon while breaking down the end of Villain Saga and the Kargabachi hiatus. They dive into sibling bonds in anime like Demon slayer and Hunter x Hunter, debate Naruto’s “Bluebird” opening and the time skip, react to fan animations, cover Sakamoto Days updates, and wrap up with some spicy One Piece bracket of the strongest character in the verse!

Maal Makes his Return from suspension you don't wanna miss this one!Chapters00:00 - Intro02:16 - Returning Members and Recent Con Experiences04:15 - Villain Saga Manga Conclusion and Its Impact11:53 - Kargabachi Arthur's Hiatus and Anticipation18:45 - Upcoming Anime Expo and Major Announcements25:30 - Hot Takes and Final Thoughts25:33 - The Overrated Bluebird Debate31:47 - The Useless Time Skip in Naruto37:34 - Killua vs. Tanjiro: The Brotherly Debate44:33 - Gaming Nostalgia and Iconic Titles50:00 - Fan Reactions and Animation Discussions52:58 - Character Analysis and Backstories56:06 - One Piece Character Bracket Breakdown01:00:57 - Matchup Predictions and Community Votes

🎙️ In this episode, the FSAP crew breaks down the highs and lows of the Crunchyroll Anime Awards, debating which winners deserved the spotlight — and which ones got snubbed. From My Hero Academia’s narrative shifts to the global rise of Solo Leveling, we explore what’s shaping anime today.

The crew also dives into fan-favorite classics like Naruto and One Piece, while spotlighting newer gems like Delicious in Dungeon. Expect hot takes on character design, romantic subplots, and unforgettable anime soundtracks.

PLUS: We bring the heat with a hilarious “Would You Rather” anime edition, test our knowledge with a character guessing game, and shout out our special guest Rae — follow her for top-tier cosplay content!

🎧 Tap in for anime debates, deep dives, and good vibes.

This week, Rico and CJ are joined by special guest Todd, who kicks things off with a brand-new segment before diving into a fire lineup of anime recommendations!

From dark thrillers like Shiki, Dark Gathering, and Summertime Rendering, to psychological deep cuts like Psycho Pass and Made in Abyss, the crew breaks down what makes these series must-watch material.

Then it’s time for the Shonen side—expect big names, hidden gems, and heated takes. The group also reflects on nostalgic anime, sword battles, and reboots that changed the game. Plus, they debate the dumbest arguments in anime and expose some of the most fraudulent characters in the game.