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Sunday Jul 17, 2022
Sunday Jul 17, 2022
Do you like battle? Do you like parkour? Are you into bubbles? Well, you’re in luck, because this week’s episode is all about Netflix’s anime movie Bubble! Best Boys Dan and Justin will be going over everything from the technical background, creative staff, plot, and pros and cons of the film. Additionally, The Best Boys will be unveiling their proprietary anime rating system and using it to answer the question that is on everyone's mind: Is Bubble better than The Digimon Movie? Whether you’ve already seen the movie and want some background or if you’re trying to decide if it’s worth your 90 minutes, join The Best Boys for this foray into an anime movie review!
- Anime News: 00:20:45
- Bubble: Intro & Synopsis: 00:36:45
- Bubble: Pros & Cons: 00:42:15
- The Introduction of The Best Boys’ Official Rating System: 00:03:35
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Sunday Jul 03, 2022
Sunday Jul 03, 2022
Apparently it’s America’s birthday, and there’s nothing more American than nationalism and war, so that’s what The Best Boys are talking about this week! What do goth lolis have to do with nationalism? Well since this is an anime podcast, Best Boys Justin and Dan are approaching the subject via the GATE anime. Whether you’ve seen the show or not, we’ve got a lot of fun and interesting trivia for you, preceded by, of course, a healthy dose of banter and the biweekly installment of anime news that you crave. Strap on your helmets and buckle your seat belts, best buds, The Best Boys are going to war!
- Anime News: 00:15:30
- Intro to GATE: 00:36:35
- The JSDF in a Nutshell: 00:39:40
- Characters & Themes: 00:45:25
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Sunday Jun 19, 2022
Sunday Jun 19, 2022
On this episode of The Best Boys, Best Boys Dan & Justin celebrate Father’s Day with some of the best and worst dads in all of anime. We’ve got mad scientist dads, wingman dads, absentee dads and much more! Does All Might from My Hero Academia count as a “good dad?” What about Joichiro from Food Wars? Tune in to find out what we think, and be sure to let us know on social media where you stand! Before that, we’ve got plenty of banter and anime news of course, so strap on your New Balance sneakers and prepare your very worst puns, it’s time for Father’s Day!
- THE PACT- 00:03:10
- Anime News- 00:11:15
- Bad Anime Dads- 00:26:25
- Good Anime Dads- 00:41:05
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Sunday Jun 05, 2022
Sunday Jun 05, 2022
Happy Pride Month, Best Buds! Yuri and yaoi are two often misunderstood genres in anime and manga and on this week’s very special Pride themed episode of The Best Boys, Best Boys Dan and Justin endeavor to clear up some of the misconceptions regarding yuri and yaoi. Before that, though, they’ll banter about what’s going on in seasonal anime and, of course, serve up a heaping helping of anime news. Don’t forget to keep an eye out for a short list of yuri and yaoi anime you should check out along with a brief cameo from Best Boy Jaime of the NerdProQuo podcast! From The Best Boys to all of the Best Buds, we wish you a happy and safe Pride 2022!
- Anime News- 00:04:30
- A Brief History of Sexuality in Japan- 00:25:00
- What is Yuri & Yaoi?- 00:34:55
- Who is Yuri/Yaoi for?- 00:40:30
- A Brief History of Yuri & Yaoi- 00:43:25
- Yuri & Yaoi Shows You Should Check Out- 00:52:20
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Sunday May 22, 2022
Sunday May 22, 2022
After recording the Attack on Titan Season Finale episode, Best Boys Justin and Dan sat down with special guest Best Boy Louis for an informal chat about the world of anime! Don't forget to check out Louis on Twitch here: https://www.twitch.tv/gamingouthere and follow him on Twitter and Instagram @GamingOutHere. We hope you enjoy this week's relaxed episode of banter, let us know your thoughts on Twitter and Instagram @bestboys_pod or send us an email at thebestboyspod@gmail.com .
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Sunday May 08, 2022
Sunday May 08, 2022
Happy Mother's Day from The Best Boys!! This year for Mother's Day, because they're agents of chaos, Best Boys Dan & Justin bring you along for a deep dive into the dumpster fire anime that is Do You Love Your Mom and Her Two-Hit Multi-Target Attacks. It was supposed to be a fun Mother's Day episode and we got an entry into Anime Was a Mistake instead, so strap in Best Buds and enjoy the ride!
Sunday Apr 24, 2022
Sunday Apr 24, 2022
It’s time, Best Buds! The cherry blossoms are blooming, the sun is (sometimes) shining! Winter gives way to Spring and thus a brand new slate of seasonal anime has arrived! Join Best Boys Dan and Justin for a heaping helping of banter and anime news followed by a what to watch guide for our Spring 2022 season. They’ve got all the details on the anime you’ve been waiting for like the Rising of Shield Hero and Komi Can’t Communicate and some new shows you’ve been looking forward to like Spy x Family and Shikimori is Not Just a Cutie. How has the Crunchyroll merger affected the dynamics of seasonal anime? What’s going on with HiDive? Tune in to the Best Boys this week and find out!
- 00:13:40- Anime News
- 00:23:30- Spring 2022 Continuing Anime
- 00:28:45- Spring 2022 Sequels
- 00:45:10- Spring 2022 Fresh Anime
- 01:45:00- Spring 2022 Movies
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Sunday Apr 10, 2022
Sunday Apr 10, 2022
On The Best Boys this week, Best Boys Dan and Justin are joined by friend of the pod Best Boy Louis for some reactions to the season finale of Attack on Titan: The Final Season Part Two! Be sure to check out Best Boy Louis on Twitch here: https://www.twitch.tv/gamingouthere and follow him on Twitter and Instagram @GamingOutHere.
- 00:10:00- Anime News
- 00:28:10- Meat & Potatoes
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Sunday Mar 27, 2022
Sunday Mar 27, 2022
On this week’s episode Best Boys Justin and Dan put on their best sportscaster outfits and construct a tournament arc for all of your favorite tournament arcs in anime! Jujutsu Kaisen vs. Chihayafuru, Dr. Stone vs. God of Highschool, My Hero Academia vs. Food Wars, The Best Boys have these epic matchups and much more as 32 of the top anime tournament arcs face off in no-holds barred combat. All this comes alongside your usual helping of anime news and banter, so throw on your favorite anime’s jersey and root for your team in this ultimate anime tournament arc!
- 00:20:55- Anime News
- 00:32:35- The Tournament Arc of Tournament Arcs
- 00:33:45- The Sweet, Smile, Sister, Sadistic Sixteen
- 00:45:15- The Classroom of the Elite Eight
- 01:09:50- Fruits Basket: The Final… Four
- 01:23:55- The Semi-Finals
- 01:32:30- The Finals
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Sunday Mar 13, 2022
Sunday Mar 13, 2022
The Best Boys, for reasons that defy explanation, have declared March to be Shonen Month! Power up to your final forms, Best Buds, because it’s time to talk about everything from Dragon Ball and Naruto to Bleach and One Piece. Should Yu Yu Hakusho be in the “Big Three?” Is Death Note a shonen? What even is a shonen? We’ve got answers to all these questions and more on this week’s episode of the Best Boys!
- 00:13:15- Anime News
- 00:30:45- What is Shonen?
- 00:38:45- Weekly Shonen Jump
- 00:42:30- Dragon Ball
- 00:51:15- The Big Three
- 01:17:55- Shonen Tropes
- 01:39:15- Types of Shonen Anime
- 01:45:30- The Best Boys Top 10 Shonen
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