Freestyle Anime Podcast

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!

We finally kick off the Anime Hands Tournament – Round 1 of the bracket.The night opens with Maal’s team, Onsite, going head-to-head with CJ’s team, Put ’Em in the Dirt, debating Might Guy vs Tokita Ohma. Who made the stronger case and convinced Ty and Rico?Next up, it’s Ty’s team, Dreamland Delivery Service, versus Rico’s team, Uppercut City, in a heated matchup of Yuji Itadori vs Garou. Emotions flare as Ty aggressively attacks the very pick he wanted to draft, turning the debate personal.Who advanced?Whose arguments landed the hardest?Tune in and find out who survives Round 1.#anime #jujutsukaisen #onepunchman #naruto #baki #ohmatokita #garou #mightguy #yujiitadori

Jujutsu Kaisen is BACK with two banger episodes — and Yuta’s return instantly stole the show.We break down Yuji’s struggle to even move after the Shibuya Incident, showing how the trauma from last season is still weighing on him.Then we get into the action:Yuji vs Yuta and Choso vs Naoya — analyzing the fight choreography, animation quality, and brutal combat sequences that made these episodes hit so hard.The crew also dives into the deepening lore of JJK, what these moments mean for the story, and where Season 3 seems to be headed — including the long-awaited meeting with Tengen.

We kick off this jam-packed episode with early Anime of the Year 2026 predictions, breaking down what upcoming releases could take over the anime world next year.Then we switch it up and reminisce on some of the coldest aura moments in anime, laughing and reacting as we bring up iconic scenes from characters like Sung Jinwoo, Piccolo, Escanor, and more — moments where characters didn’t need to say a word to own the room.Ty goes on a legendary hate rant about a character from Avatar: The Last Airbender that you do not want to miss.