There’s never a dull moment in the world of anime and Pop Break is diving right into the action! Join anime enthusiasts Amanda Rivas and Josh Sarnecky as they geek out monthly with dedicated experts and special guests on exciting anime news, trending anime in TV and/or movies, and anime recommendations spanning different genres that everyone should be watching. If you are a lifelong anime lover or taking the initial leap into the genre that has something for everyone, this is the podcast for you!
this episode of Anime x Pop, Amanda and Josh are joined by guest Kelvin Kately of the Datfeelin Podcast Network (DFPN), the No Gimmicks Podcast, and the SmokePit podcast as they delve into the frenetic energy of Dandadan, discussing topics such as whether the main story and episode pacing are too chaotic, who is the ultimate granny between Granny Seiko andTurbo Granny, and the development of its main duo Okarun and Momo. They then transition to the intense third core of Bleach: Thousand Year Blood War to share insights on returning beloved characters such as Grimmjow and Kenpachi, Orihime’s role and whether she deserves the criticism she has been subjected to, and speculating on where the remainder of this cour and the final cour will go. This episode also includes Kelvin’s introduction of the DFPN Network, the podcasts underneath the network’s umbrella, and various projects being undertaken.
Our enthusiasts also take a stroll through the anime content minds to discuss favorite series they’ve been watching recently, including Josh’s thoughts on last month’s topic selection – Dragonball Daima, Kelvin’s recommendations of Ninja Scroll and My Friend Totoro, and Amanda’s recommendation of Shangri La Frontier: Season 2. Dragonball Daima and Shangri La Frontier are currently streaming on Crunchyroll, Ninja Scroll on Apple TV and HIDIVE, and My Friend Totoro on Max.
Stay tuned next month for Anime x Pop’s year in review mega draft!
Rundown Below!
01:41 Introducing Our Special Guest: Kelvin Kately
03:56 Anime Recommendations: Dragon Ball Daima and More
18:13 Attack on Titan: The Final Movie Discussion
34:18 Diving into Dandadan and Bleach
38:42 Initial Impressions and Expectations
40:15 Engaging Aliens and Ghosts
41:33 Criticisms and Chaotic Storyline
44:23 Romantic Tension and Character Dynamics
53:11 Granny Showdown: Seiko vs. Turbo Granny
59:31 Main Characters and Romance Angle
01:05:31 Speculations for the Season
01:10:20 Bleach: Revisiting the Soul Society
01:19:27 Viewer Feedback and Favorite Moments
01:19:42 Josh’s Thoughts on the Season
01:20:33 Kelvin’s Perspective on Course Correction
01:22:14 Anime Original Content and Story Enhancements
01:25:11 Character Highlights and Anticipations
01:31:59 Orihime: A Controversial Character
01:41:09 Predictions and Hopes for the Future
01:47:33 Closing Remarks and Plugs!
