Baka&Company

Japan and Korea's Fair Trade Issues, Plus Crunchyroll's Summit!! - BakaBites EP 224

This week's episode covers recent news out of Korea and Japan regarding government probes into each country's respective comic industry. With demand internationally continuing to rise and the soaring popularity of many series across Japan, Korea, and even China, there have been more and more concerns surrounding the treatment from publishing companies to their employees as well as the creators of these popular series. On the flipside, Crunchyroll announced that they will be hosting a new anime summit featuring industry leaders across the anime world. Will anything productive come out from any of these news stories? Frankfurtter and MagicallyAverage dive into each one to give their thoughts and opinions on the matters. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Twitch: Bakacopodcast TikTok: @bakacopodcast Instagram: @bakacopodcast BlueSky: @bakaco.bsky.social YouTube: @bakacopodcast --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- #anime #animepodcast #podcast #manga #animenews #animereviews #animepreviews #animerecommendations #mangacollection Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bakacompany-podcast [http://supporter.acast.com/bakacompany-podcast]. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Otaku Time Machine - Journal with Witch (2026)

Welcome back, one and all, to the Otaku Time Machine! This revolutionary piece of technology will transport you back through time so you can enjoy anime history at its finest! However, due to mechanical issues and some unexpected fluxes in the time paradox, we will be staying in the year 2026 to review a series that our crew believes could reach anime of the year status - Journal with Witch! Be sure to like and follow our socials to keep connected with the Baka&Company crew, along with our special guest, BeSteveBrown! Twitch: Bakacopodcast TikTok: @bakacopodcast / @bestevebrown Instagram: @bakacopodcast / @bestevebrown BlueSky: @bakaco.bsky.social YouTube: @bakacopodcast / @bestevebrown Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bakacompany-podcast [http://supporter.acast.com/bakacompany-podcast]. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

The One Piece Remake News , Who's Ready to Rewatch One Piece?!? - BakaBites EP 223

One Piece. The series began in 1997 on paper and in 1999 on our TV screens. Since, it has released over 1,180 chapters and more than 1,150 episodes. The best-selling manga series in history with over 600 million copies in circulation. Truly, One Piece is one of the most iconic and cherished series of all time... Let's remake the first 50 chapters in an anime with 7 episodes and an airtime of 300 minutes... huh? Announced at JumpFesta 2024, The One Piece Remake is set to release on Netflix in February 2027, covering the first 50 chapters of the series over the span of 7 episodes. Done by Studio Wit and alongside many talented directors across the anime industry, The One Piece Remake will give every fan that wonderous nostalgia feeling while inviting potentially interested fans to start the series from scratch with a fresh, new polish to boot. But who is the real target audience? And why has it taken over 2 years to finally announce its release??? Frankfurtter and MagicallyAverage ask the hard hitting questions to one another as they dissect the upcoming One Piece Remake. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Twitch: Bakacopodcast TikTok: @bakacopodcast Instagram: @bakacopodcast BlueSky: @bakaco.bsky.social YouTube: @bakacopodcast --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- #anime #animepodcast #podcast #manga #animenews #animereviews #animepreviews #animerecommendations #mangacollection Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bakacompany-podcast [http://supporter.acast.com/bakacompany-podcast]. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

So, What the HECK is Anime LARPing?!? - BakaBites EP 222

First, there were anime posers. Then, anime tourists. Now, we have anime LARPers? Really need to keep a glossary on me at this point to remember all of these terms... So, what is anime LARPing and why has it become so pervasive in the anime community? Frankfurtter and MagicallyAverage recap the recent trending videos on the subject and discuss the implications of being an anime LARPer. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Twitch: Bakacopodcast TikTok: @bakacopodcast Instagram: @bakacopodcast BlueSky: @bakaco.bsky.social YouTube: @bakacopodcast --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- #anime #animepodcast #podcast #manga #animenews #animereviews #animepreviews #animerecommendations #mangacollection Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bakacompany-podcast [http://supporter.acast.com/bakacompany-podcast]. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Rain or Shine, This Spring 2026 Anime Season is INSANE!! - BakaBites EP 221

Shhhhhhh, do you hear that? The bird are chirping. The bees are buzzing. Someone's Crunchyroll account just got hacked and they're rewatching Your Lie in April. Yes, it's finally the start of Spring which means we are leaping into the newest season of anime!! Plenty of incredible new series mixed with a stellar lineup of returning gems has this Spring season looking like the marquee assortment of anime for the year! But were the BakaBois impressed by their first episodes, and will the hype continue over the next three months? Tune in to find out which series Frankfurtter and MagicallyAverage watched and what their opinions are so far on the Spring 2026 anime season! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Twitch: Bakacopodcast TikTok: @bakacopodcast Instagram: @bakacopodcast BlueSky: @bakaco.bsky.social YouTube: @bakacopodcast --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- #anime #animepodcast #podcast #manga #animenews #animereviews #animepreviews #animerecommendations #mangacollection Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bakacompany-podcast [http://supporter.acast.com/bakacompany-podcast]. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.