Anime Corner Podcast

In this episode, host James welcomes back guest Charles to discuss Jujutsu Kaisen's Hidden Inventory Arc, reflecting on their long hiatus since their last talk about the series.

The host James welcomes listeners to the Anime Corner Podcast, reflects on the new year 2026, and shares upcoming plans for episodes including discussions on Black Lagoon and potential movie topics.

The host discusses anime that are considered good or masterpieces but are difficult to recommend due to being too violent, depressing, slow, weird, psychologically heavy, or emotionally exhausting.

The host James introduces a test episode of the Anime Corner Podcast, explaining he's experimenting with a new audio interface to improve recording quality for future episodes with friends.

The hosts discuss reviewing episodes 5-12 of the anime Nana, with a brief recap of episodes 1-4, after a hiatus since July 2025.

The host apologizes for a scheduling error with last week's episodes, mentions attending the ALT Beyond the Walls concert in Denver with Jessica, and discusses plans to talk about it more in the upcoming Nana episode while rewatching the series.

The host explains a schedule change for an OST episode due to a trip to Denver and work commitments, and previews upcoming content including spring anime discussions.

The host reviews the anime movie Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade, which turned out to be a political drama rather than the expected action-focused cyberpunk film.

The host discusses the DBZ special 'The History of Trunks', inspired by a TikTok video, focusing on its role in the Android arc and differences from the main series timeline.

The host discusses the winter anime season, reviewing about 15 shows he's watching, including his initial picks and additional discoveries, without spoilers.

The host James introduces episode 113 of the Anime Corner Podcast, discussing recent recording tests with new equipment, potential extra episodes, and personal updates about weather and health.

The host discusses the impact of winter weather on recording and introduces the topic of anime series that start strong but have disappointing endings.

The host discusses the recent Super Bowl, focusing on the Seahawks' victory, the halftime show by Bad Bunny, and the disappointing commercials dominated by AI and gambling themes.

The host introduces a spontaneous episode focusing on discussing memorable anime fights based on their emotional impact and presence rather than rankings.

The host discusses the movie '100 Meters', reflecting on how it uses sprinting as a metaphor for chasing an idealized self and the solitary, painful nature of running as a form of self-reflection.

The host James introduces a free-form episode of the Anime Corner Podcast focusing on discussing various anime shows he's been watching, including fall 2025 seasonal content and personal updates.

The hosts introduce a bi-weekly schedule for covering Black Lagoon episodes 1-5, along with plans for other anime series like Nana and DBZ in 2026.

In this episode, host James and guest Jessica discuss their experiences at Anime Frontier 2025, focusing on the convention's large scale and crowded atmosphere.

In this episode, host James reflects on his Christmas holiday and shares updates on fall anime viewing, revealing he's been watching more than expected.

James and Jessica recap episodes 13-25 of the anime Nana and discuss their experience at an anime orchestra concert.

The host apologizes for a delayed episode and discusses the pressure to maintain opinions in anime fan culture.

The host discusses the 1988 OVA 'Apple Seed' and shares personal updates.

The host apologizes for a missing episode due to exhaustion from work and discusses watching comfort shows like Friends instead of anime.

The host celebrates 100 episodes by counting down his top 30 favorite anime shows.

The hosts discuss the Predator franchise, correcting terminology and reviewing the new movie 'Killer of Killers'.

Host James reviews the anime film Blue Giant, a story about a boy's passion for jazz music, and shares his excitement about the movie.

Host James discusses the Spy Family Code White movie and a Texas bill targeting anime and manga depicting minors.

Host James reviews the anime film The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim, discussing its release, studio, and director.

Host James reviews the 1988 OVA Gunbuster by Hideaki Anno and discusses recent anime news like Fire Force season 3.