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.

The guys are back after a wild weekend at WasabiCon! CJ kicks things off with Saturn’s first anime appearance—find out what the crew thinks about his design and power level. Then it’s time for the Zoro Gauntlet Challenge: can Zoro survive four brutal match ups in a row?

Next up: Rico and Ty go head-to-head in a free-for-all anime battle debate—can Shigaraki take down Mahoraga, Beru, and Kafka? Things get heated.Finally, the crew dives into a hot Discord debate: Jiraiya vs. the 4th Raikage. CJ and Rico make the case for the Raikage, but does Jiraiya have too much in his arsenal? Tap in to find out who the crew picked.🔥 Plus, don’t miss this week’s Anime Rap Freestyle Battle Reaction—you already know it’s straight flames!

WasabiCon NOLA was wild! Join Rico, Ty, and CJ as they take the stage to debate anime’s top 10 betrayals, mind-blowing plot twists, and the worst anime characters to run for office. Ty quizzes the crowd on their anime knowledge, and CJ’s hot take on Itachi stirs up serious heat! Don’t miss the energy, laughs, and raw crowd reactions—only at Freestyle Anime Podcast

Welcome back to the Freestyle Anime Podcast! 🔥Rico and CJ kick things off with a heated debate: Did Solo Leveling only blow up because of the One Piece hiatus? Then the crew dives into a wild topic—which demon would YOU be a vessel for? The choices: Sukuna, Liebe, the Nine-Tails, or White. Maal stands firm on why the Nine-Tails is the clear pick.Next up, the guys go punch-for-punch debating the most satisfying punch in anime history. From emotional knockouts to straight-up power hits, nothing is off the table.Finally, Ty makes a wild claim: 100 men could take down a gorilla. You won’t believe how the rest of the crew reacts!Tap in—this episode is packed with hot takes, debates, and anime chaos you don't want to miss!

Rico and Ty break down the latest One Piece episodes after its return from a 6-month hiatus—what’s hitting and what’s not so far. They dive into My Hero Academia: Vigilantes and share why the prequel deserves more love. Rico calls out CJ for overhyping Fire Force's premiere and gives a full breakdown of episode two and its direction. Ty finally gets his wish as the Manga he’s been pushing gets animated, and he and Rico react to its first episode of Lazarus . The duo wraps things up with a deep dive into the latest Kagura Bachi manga chapter.

It’s a lore-packed episode you don’t want to miss!

The crew is officially back! In this episode, we break down the final two episodes of Solo Leveling and share our thoughts on the ending. Rico asks the team to rate the intense fight between Beru and Sung Jin-Woo.Next, we dive into the Crunchyroll Anime Awards, discussing the nominees and revealing our picks in each category.To wrap things up, we bring you another banger rap battle—AI vs. human! You don’t want to miss our reactions to this epic showdown.