Crunchyroll Anime Awards & Solo Leveling Finale – Our picks!!
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.
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1:40:11
Solo Leveling, Kagurabachi’s Struggles & One Piece Chapter 1142
This week, Ty and Rico dive into Solo Leveling’s latest episode, comparing the anime adaptation to the original manhwa. They debate which medium handled Jinwoo’s emotional moment with his mom better. Then, the crew breaks down Kagurabachi, discussing the MC’s struggles and how the story is shaping up. Rico shifts gears to One Piece, analyzing the newest chapter and the latest lore reveals. Plus, Ty and Rico react to the newest anime rap—don’t miss it! Flight Team Links: https://www.crossworksmedia.com/
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1:28:36
One Piece x Lakers, Dragon Ball Daima & Anime’s Hottest Rap Battle!
We kick off this episode reflecting on the one-year anniversary of Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama’s passing. The crew debates his final work, Dragon Ball Daima, with CJ breaking down why he prefers the OG Super Saiyan 3 hair and Super Saiyan 4 form—while Rico pulls up clips to defend the remakes. Then, we dive into what to expect from Fire Force Season 3, react to the One Piece x Lakers in-game animation, and break down Ichigo’s viral anime rap battle against Luffy and Naruto. Finally, don't miss CJ's wild theory on the latest One Piece manga chapter! Flight Team Links: https://www.crossworksmedia.com/
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1:57:37
Super Saiyan 4 Returns & Wildest Anime Hot Takes!
In this episode, we dive into Dragon Ball Daima and the return of the Super Saiyan transformation that fans have been waiting for! The crew breaks down how this new take compares to the classic form. Then, we get into the latest Solo Leveling episode and share our thoughts on its adaptation so far. Finally, we revisit some of the craziest anime hot takes written on the board at Animate Miami Con—find out which one made Ty completely crash out!
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1:26:57
Invincible Season 3 x Best Time User x Naruto’s Hidden Villain
Back with Part 2 of our MegaCon weekend, and this time, we’ve got three new guests joining the conversation! We kick things off with Invincible Season 3, where Ty and CJ go back and forth on whether Cecil was right to judge and take precautions against Mark. Then, we dive into a heated debate—who has the best time-related powers in anime? Finally, Ty drops a wild hot take on Naruto, breaking down who’s really to blame for all the wars, the Akatsuki, and the Nine-Tails attack. Don’t miss this one!
Welcome to the Freestyle Anime Podcast, where the mic is our stage and anime debates take center spotlight! Join us as we navigate through the vast world of anime, from the latest releases to timeless classics. Our discussions are freestyle, unscripted, and packed with passionate debates that will keep you hooked from start to finish.
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