Welcome to Blerd Watchers! ThePopBreak.com’s monthly podcast about TV shows with a Blerdy twist! Come hang out with Courtney & Marshall, two married Blerds, as they navigate all the dopeness on TV and share insights and opinions on the monthly show topics!
In this episode, Marshall and Courtney are joined by special guests Amanda Rivas and Josh Sarnecky from Anime x Pop. The group kicks off the show with an in-depth discussion about the new sequel series to the classic anime, Ronin Warriors, evaluating its art, storytelling, and character progression. The conversation then shifts to Marvel’s latest TV series, Wonder Man, where the panel shares their thoughts on Yahya Abdul-Mateen II’s portrayal and the show’s unexpected narrative twists.
Finally, the episode concludes with a retrospective on the iconic series, Attack on Titan, examining its complex characters, philosophical themes, and the controversial ending. The show highlights the significant impact of Attack on Titan on the anime community and debates the morality of protagonist Eren Yeager’s ultimate decisions.
Chapters
(01:21) Special Guests: Anime x Pop Team
(03:42) Super Bowl Trailer Predictions
(19:39) Ronin Warriors Discussion
(40:09) Wonder Man Review
(01:19:06) Attack on Titan Retrospective
(01:21:26) Personal Experiences with Attack on Titan
(01:26:00) The Philosophy and Themes of Attack on Titan
(01:32:17) The Time Manipulation Twist
(01:37:13) Eren Yeager’s Morally Gray Character
(01:42:23) The Ending and Its Implications
(01:54:42) Favorite Titan Shifter Powers
(01:56:30) Closing Remarks and Plugs
