Spring 2026 Mid-Season Reviews: Witch Hat Atelier, Akane-Banashi, Marriagetoxin | Anime Gourmands

Anime Expo 2026 Panel Hype + Survival Guide

Anime Expo is almost here! The first half of the episode is about us trying to share what we are most excited about from the schedule that has been released so far (as of this recording). The second half is where we get into the nitty gritty as to what tips and tricks we have up our sleeves in order to "survive" Anime Expo 2026.

"Fixing" The Crunchyroll Awards (We Don't Actually Fix It, LOL)

The Crunchyroll Awards were frustrating to talk about. So frustrating, we had to scrap an episode featuring them. So instead, I went ahead and "fixed" the issues I had with the awards. Did I succeed? Definitely not, but it was much more fun to talk about as a podcast!

Nippon Sangoku, Kill Blue, Go For It, Nakamura-kun!, and An Observation Log... WILD CARD Spring 2026 | Anime Gourmands

Wild card round of the mid-season reviews, and we have quite a doozy. Nippon Sangoku: The Three Nations of the Crimson Sun, Kill Blue, Go For It Nakamura-kun!, and An Observation Log of My Fiancée Who Calls Herself a Villainess all received 3 episode reviews, and I must say, the 2 that pass may or may not surprise you... Thank you for listening!

Mid-Season Review: Daemons of the Shadow Realm, Agents of the Four Seasons, Ramparts of Ice, and Second Prettiest Girl

I don't know how I have enough characters to fit these long frickin titles, lol. 3 episode reviews of Daemons, Agents, Ramparts, and Second all lined up, all shot down. Tune in if you want to see which shows we will be reviewing in full at the end of the season!

Spring 2026 Mid-Season Reviews: Witch Hat Atelier, Akane-Banashi, Marriagetoxin | Anime Gourmands

Akane-Banashi, Marriagetoxin, and Witch Hat Atelier are on the slate this week and we have some things to say about em! 3 episode reviews that serve as a little sampler to see if we want it in the final course that is the End of Season Review. Tune in if you wanna know what is gonna pass!