
Feeling Villainous
Explicit content warning
02/13/24 • 67 min
In this episode, the hosts discuss various topics related to anime and football. They start by discussing which anime characters would best represent football teams. They then move on to talk about anime villains that are hard to hate, highlighting characters like Maximilian Pegasus from Yu-Gi-Oh!, Sukuna from Jujutsu Kaisen, and Akihiko Kayaba from Sword Art Online. The episode concludes with some final thoughts and a preview of the upcoming podcast episode. In this part of the conversation, the hosts discuss which villains they would help succeed and which anime verse has the best villains. They mention characters like Doflamingo and Madara from One Piece, as well as Askeladd from Vinland Saga. They also talk about the unique qualities of One Piece villains and how they are developed throughout the series. Overall, they highlight the importance of well-written and compelling villains in anime.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Super Bowl Week
03:44 Anime Characters Representing Football Teams
11:49 Anime Villains That Are Hard to Hate
19:24 Discussion on Various Anime Villains
26:29 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
29:35 Helping a Villain Succeed
49:40 Best Villains in Anime
56:41 Confusion in JJK
57:14 Comparison with Chainsaw Man
58:02 Villains in JJK
58:34 Collecting Akatsuki Funko Pops
59:02 Detailed Funko Pop Designs
01:00:19 Building LEGO Sets
01:01:39 LEGO Frustrations
01:03:13 LEGO Ideas and Naruto Sets
01:05:22 Lack of Patience for Puzzles
01:06:17 Being Villains
01:06:50 Jake's Voyage on the Grand Line
01:07:08 Closing Remarks
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In this episode, the hosts discuss various topics related to anime and football. They start by discussing which anime characters would best represent football teams. They then move on to talk about anime villains that are hard to hate, highlighting characters like Maximilian Pegasus from Yu-Gi-Oh!, Sukuna from Jujutsu Kaisen, and Akihiko Kayaba from Sword Art Online. The episode concludes with some final thoughts and a preview of the upcoming podcast episode. In this part of the conversation, the hosts discuss which villains they would help succeed and which anime verse has the best villains. They mention characters like Doflamingo and Madara from One Piece, as well as Askeladd from Vinland Saga. They also talk about the unique qualities of One Piece villains and how they are developed throughout the series. Overall, they highlight the importance of well-written and compelling villains in anime.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Super Bowl Week
03:44 Anime Characters Representing Football Teams
11:49 Anime Villains That Are Hard to Hate
19:24 Discussion on Various Anime Villains
26:29 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
29:35 Helping a Villain Succeed
49:40 Best Villains in Anime
56:41 Confusion in JJK
57:14 Comparison with Chainsaw Man
58:02 Villains in JJK
58:34 Collecting Akatsuki Funko Pops
59:02 Detailed Funko Pop Designs
01:00:19 Building LEGO Sets
01:01:39 LEGO Frustrations
01:03:13 LEGO Ideas and Naruto Sets
01:05:22 Lack of Patience for Puzzles
01:06:17 Being Villains
01:06:50 Jake's Voyage on the Grand Line
01:07:08 Closing Remarks
You can support the podcast in the following ways
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/animeriftpodcast
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The Worthy
Summary
In this episode, the hosts discuss various topics including the latest episode of Solo Leveling, which receives positive reviews. They also engage in a heated debate about which anime character could wield Thor's hammer. The hosts then move on to discuss recent gaming news, including the release of Pal World, Enshrouded, and Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League. The conversation covers upcoming anime releases, the importance of catch-up mechanics, game reviews, and the future of streaming platforms.
Chapters
00:00
Introduction and Updates
03:00
Discussion on Solo Leveling
08:23
Anime Character Who Could Wield Thor's Hammer
19:55
Gaming News: Pal World, Enshrouded, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League
27:46
Formula One Racing News
31:42
Late Night Wake-Up Call
32:19
Work Chat Interruption
33:00
Drip
38:08
MCU Clash of Anime
45:23
Who Can Wield Thor's Hammer?
52:35
Naruto vs. Boruto
54:06
Power Levels and Absorption
55:55
Discussion about upcoming anime releases
57:22
The importance of catch-up mechanics in anime
01:01:04
Review of the game Enshrouded
01:07:19
Anticipation for 'Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League'
01:16:02
The potential downfall of Twitch and the rise of other streaming platforms
01:23:49
Closing remarks and appreciation for listeners
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Gaslighting: A Whirlwind Adventure from Solo Leveling to Deal Breakers!
In this episode, the hosts discuss various topics related to anime and video games. They start by talking about gaslighting in anime and share some funny moments. Then, they move on to discuss the latest episode of Solo Leveling and speculate about future episodes. Next, they talk about upcoming anime releases and the live-action adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender. Finally, they discuss recent video game releases and blunders.
00:00
Introduction and Gaslighting in Anime
03:13
Discussion on Solo Leveling
10:27
Upcoming Anime and Video Games
13:14
Borderlands Movie and Avatar: The Last Airbender
20:18
Video Game Community and Skull and Bones
21:30
Helldivers and Indie Companies
23:01
Server Issues and AFK Kick
25:30
Closing Statements and Demon Slayer
26:49
Deal Breakers and Anime Topics
30:33
Microphone Issues and Anime Clothing
32:20
Poorly Written Female Characters
35:29
Voice Actors in Dubbed Anime
36:19
Defenseless and Whiny Characters
38:55
Pet Peeves
39:14
Whiny Defenseless Characters
39:56
Loud Protagonists
40:16
Repetitive Catchphrases
41:16
Long Recaps
41:53
Long Monologues
43:17
Oblivious Protagonists
43:54
Delayed Relationships
44:47
Anime That Never Ends
48:41
Missing Anime
50:57
Blue Lock
51:28
Thorfinn's Story
52:10
Dress Up Darling
52:39
Disappointment with Movie Releases
54:08
One Piece
57:50
Discussion about watching anime
01:00:03
Controversy around early access games
01:03:02
Deluxe editions and spending habits
01:08:04
Financial considerations and upcoming plans
01:13:03
Closing statements and future episodes
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