The Anime Backlog

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A podcast featuring 3 weebs - Dan the lover of trash, Nick who loves comfy slice of life and rom-coms, and Marcus whose taste makes no sense - helping each other catch up on shows they miss, often with positive results and in some cases wishing they'd never crossed a particular anime off their list. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theanimebacklog/support

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Episode 45 - Dead Mount Death Play: or That Time We Dressed For Exposition

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03/06/24 • 132 min

While Nick may be in the host chair, the dice gods have determined that we are living in a Dan world. He wins his 6th roll, and we get another anime with the word dead in the title... So, strap in as we break down the first 12 episodes of Dead Mount Death Play, cause this one is gonna be a ride. If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe for future episodes every Wednesday. Additionally, we'd appreciate you following the podcast on Twitter @TheAnimeBacklog or leaving us a review on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. If you want to support us directly and get a shout-out in a future episode, support us on the following platforms: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheAnimeBacklog Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/theanimebacklog Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theanimebacklog If you want to follow us individually on Twitter, our handles are - Dan: @Avarice77, Marcus: @Marcus R, Nick: @NickSpartz. If you have any questions or comments feel free to email us at [email protected] Use code "BACKLOG" for $5 off your first #TokyoTreat box through my link: https://team.tokyotreat.com/TheAnimeBacklog Music: "Kawaii Friends" by Alexander Lisenkov --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theanimebacklog/support

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Episode 32 - Monster: Or That Time We Went To Germany and Found Murder.

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11/29/23 • 121 min

For this episode Dan has chosen another from a dwindling list of "favorites" with 2004's masterpiece, Monster. Will this crime thriller be their cup of tea or will the nearly 20 years of age show through? If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe for future episodes every Wednesday. Additionally, we'd appreciate you following the podcast on Twitter @TheAnimeBacklog or leaving us a review on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. If you want to follow us individually on Twitter, our handles are - Dan: @Avarice77, Marcus: @Marcus R, Nick: @NickSpartz. Any questions or comments feel free to email us at [email protected] Music: "Kawaii Friends" by Alexander Lisenkov

--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theanimebacklog/support

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Season 2 Episode 9 - Stein's; Gate: Or That Time We Tried Some New Things With A Banana

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07/31/24 • 142 min

Once again, Marcus is the arbiter of the weeb's fate, and they assign the first 12 episodes of the #3 ranked anime on MAL, Stein's; Gate. Will the squad think that ranking is deserved? Or will they wish they could jump to a timeline where the didn't have to watch this anime?

If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe for future episodes every Wednesday. Additionally, we'd appreciate you following the podcast on Twitter @TheAnimeBacklog or leaving us a review on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. If you want to support us directly and get a shout-out in a future episode, support us on the following platforms:
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheAnimeBacklog
Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/theanimebacklog
Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theanimebacklog
If you want to follow us individually on Twitter, our handles are - Dan: @Avarice77, Marcus: @Marcus R, Nick: @NickSpartz.
If you have any questions or comments feel free to email us at [email protected]
Finally, if you want to see pictures of this month’s Tokyo Treat offerings, along with previews of future episodes, check out our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theanimebacklog/
To help support the show and get an awesome box of Tokyo Snackation themed treats, use code "BACKLOG" for $5 off your first #TokyoTreat box through my link: https://team.tokyotreat.com/TheAnimeBacklog

Music: "Kawaii Friends" by Alexander Lisenkov

--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theanimebacklog/support

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Season 2 Episode 3 - Planetes: Or That Time We Gave a Hoot and Stopped Littering

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05/08/24 • 131 min

First random roll of the new season! Surprisingly, it wasn't a Dan roll! This time the weebs watch the first 13 episodes of the 2004 anime Planetes. Have the dice gods been kind or cruel? Will The crew think this show is out of this world, or just another piece of junk floating around?

Use code "BACKLOG" for $5 off your first #TokyoTreat box through my link: https://team.tokyotreat.com/TheAnimeBacklog

--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theanimebacklog/support

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Season 2 Ep 2 - Solo Leveling: Or That Time We Hailed the King

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04/24/24 • 140 min

For this episode Dan is assigning the 2024 manhwa adaptation, Solo Leveling. Coming in with a massive amount of hype does Solo Leveling deliver? Do we come to hail the new king or does it get an unexpected crown?

Use code "BACKLOG" for $5 off your first #TokyoTreat box through my link: https://team.tokyotreat.com/TheAnimeBacklog

Music: "Kawaii Friends" by Alexander Lisenkov

--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theanimebacklog/support

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Episode 37 - Undead Girl Murder Farce: Or that SECOND time we drank a girl’s spit, but had a different out of body experience (by not having body)

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01/03/24 • 160 min

For episode 37, the infamous dice of fate make a return and have us watch 13 episodes of the supernatural mystery Undead Girl Murder Farce. Will this solve the mystery of what makes a great show? Or will it be a...*sigh* farce?

Music: "Kawaii Friends" by Alexander Lisenkov

--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theanimebacklog/support

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Episode 46 - Frieren: Or That Time We Yet Again Get Tricked By A Mimic

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03/20/24 • 160 min

Nick is offering a bit of a penance for his previous sins of assigning 100 Girlfriends, and breaks of the big guns with the current top rated show on MAL in Frieren. Marcus already having read the manga, what will they think of the adaption? Will Dan think this lives up to the monumental hype that has been building for it? If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe for future episodes every Wednesday. Additionally, we'd appreciate you following the podcast on Twitter @TheAnimeBacklog or leaving us a review on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. If you want to support us directly and get a shout-out in a future episode, support us on the following platforms: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheAnimeBacklog Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/theanimebacklog Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theanimebacklog If you want to follow us individually on Twitter, our handles are - Dan: @Avarice77, Marcus: @Marcus R, Nick: @NickSpartz. If you have any questions or comments feel free to email us at [email protected] Use code "BACKLOG" for $5 off your first #TokyoTreat box through my link: https://team.tokyotreat.com/TheAnimeBacklog Music: "Kawaii Friends" by Alexander Lisenkov

--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theanimebacklog/support

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Season 2 Episode 10 - The Vision of Escaflowne: Baby's First Mecha-Isekai

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08/14/24 • 128 min

Season 2 Episode 10 - The Vision of Escaflowne: Baby's First Mecha-Isekai For this episode, Dan is hosting and is pulling out one of their favorites. Back in the day, Fox Kids aired a handful of fantastic anime. During this time Dan had inadvertantly watched and loved Escaflowne. Does this 1996 show stand the test of time or are Dan's memories just a dream, or maybe a vision? If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe for future episodes every other Wednesday. Additionally, we'd appreciate you following the podcast on Twitter @TheAnimeBacklog or leaving us a review on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. If you want to support us directly and get a shout-out in a future episode, support us on the following platforms: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheAnimeBacklog
Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/theanimebacklog
Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theanimebacklog If you want to follow us individually on Twitter, our handles are - Dan: @Avarice77, Marcus: @Marcus R, Nick: @NickSpartz. If you have any questions or comments feel free to email us at [email protected] Finally, if you want to see pictures of this month’s Tokyo Treat offerings, along with previews of future episodes, check out our Instagram: To help support the show and get an awesome box of Tokyo Snackation themed treats, use code "BACKLOG" for $5 off your first #TokyoTreat box through our link: https://team.tokyotreat.com/TheAnimeBacklog Music: "Kawaii Friends" by Alexander Lisenkov

--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theanimebacklog/support

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Season 2 Ep 1 - Golden Kamuy: Or That Time We Were Attacked By The Worst Looking Bears Of All Time

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04/10/24 • 122 min

It's a new season! To kick of season 2 of the podcast, Marcus is back in the host chair and assigns the first 11 episodes of Golden Kamuy! How will Dan and Nick feel about the show? Will our hosts feel like they've struck gold? Or will this experience be as painful as getting skinned?

If you want to follow us individually on Twitter, our handles are - Dan: @Avarice77, Marcus: @Marcus R, Nick: @NickSpartz. If you have any questions or comments feel free to email us at [email protected]

Use code "BACKLOG" for $5 off your first #TokyoTreat box through my link: https://team.tokyotreat.com/TheAnimeBacklog

Music: "Kawaii Friends" by Alexander Lisenkov

--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theanimebacklog/support

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Episode 1 - Ya Boy Kongming: Or that time Nick made us watch a show about a 3 kingdoms Chinese tactician turned pop star manager!

The Anime Backlog

03/27/23 • 37 min

Making its magnificent debut is The Anime Backlog podcast! In episode 1, Nick has Dan and Marcus learn a thing or two about the music industry by watching the first 6 episodes of the anime "Ya Boy Kongming!" Will they think it tops the charts, or is Chiki Chiki Ban Ban a one hit wonder?

If you want to follow us individually on Twitter, our handles are - Dan: @Avarice77, Marcus: @MarcusRVO, Nick: @NickSpartz. Any questions or comments feel free to email us at [email protected]

Music: "Kawaii Friends" by Alexander Lisenkov

--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theanimebacklog/support

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