Freestyle Anime Podcast

This week on Manga Talk, the guys dive into the latest chaos in JJK and One Piece 👀🔥
We break down the ongoing JJK manga fights — including the Modolo battle developments, Yuji stepping up and fully taking on the weight of the human vs sorcerer conflict, and the wild direction of the Mahoraga vs Dabura fight. Is Yuji officially in his “HIM” era?
Then we shift to One Piece Chapter 1172 and the direction of the Elbaf arc. Brook just revealed new information about Gunko — and it could completely shift how we view what’s happening in Elbaf. What does this mean for the giants and the bigger arc?
CJ also has jokes for the latest Chopper and Usopp cover story 😭
And don’t miss Rico absolutely fanning out over Zoro’s plan — because if you know Rico, you know this got serious fast.
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Weekly manga breakdowns

Deep lore analysis

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And classic F$AP laughs

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Is Yuji officially HIM? And what is Oda cooking in Elbaf?

In this episode of the Freestyle Anime Podcast, the guys break down the latest episode of Sentence to Be a Hero and the two most recent episodes of JJK 👀🔥We talk about Megumi’s growth, how he’s starting to really analyze and figure out his opponent’s abilities, and the patience he shows while waiting on Yuji. Is this the next step in Megumi becoming a true high-level sorcerer?Then Rico shakes the room with his Modern MC Pyramid — ranking the best current main characters in anime right now. And yeah… CJ, Ty, and Maal lose their minds 😭Who got snubbed?Who’s ranked too high?Who should’ve made the list?The debates get loud, the pushback is real, and the laughs are classic F$AP.

The debates heat up as we jump into matches 3 and 4 of Round 1 in the Hands Tournament. First up, it’s a classic Ty vs CJ showdown as Baki the Grappler faces Heihachi Mishima in a brutal, no-powers matchup. Then Maal steps in repping Akaza against Kenichi in a clash of pure martial skill. Find out which two fighters move on to the next round!

In this episode of the Freestyle Anime Podcast, Rico, Ty and CJ are joined by special guest Israel for a wide-ranging anime discussion packed with debates and deep dives. The crew talks character matchups, weekly releases vs. binge-watching, and Who deserved it more between the Uchiha and Zenin clans. Things heat up with Who accomplished more as a group the Akatsuki or the Homunculi, before shifting into a bigger conversation about what truly makes a great anime—storytelling, character growth, and emotional impact over pure animation.The episode also explores how death and tragedy shape protagonists, the role villains play in elevating narratives, and the balance between humor, fan service, and serious storytelling. From old-school anime to modern series, the crew breaks down evolving audience expectations and highlights what defines the best main characters today.

The breakout anime of the year is here. The crew breaks down Sentenced to Be a Hero, sharing what they loved and which anime it reminded them of—sparking a heated debate between Maal and CJ. Then we dive into a full breakdown of the Jujutsu Kaisen Culling Game rules so you can finally make sense of the chaos. Stay tuned for a bonus debate at the end!