2026 Crunchyroll Anime Awards Recap (Here we go again...) - BakaBites EP 225

BakaBois Bedtime - MomoCon 2026 Special Episode!! - EP 226

SPECIAL EPISODE ALERT!! Frankfurtter and MagicallyAverage have been reunited in beautiful (and incredibly humid) Atlanta for MomoCon 2026! The BakaBois go over all of the upgrades to MomoCon 2026 and what they're excited for this year. They also cover some convention do's and don'ts for first time attendees and give helpful tips for navigating anime cons. So, snuggle up in bed alongside our two silly hosts as they present a live recording from MomoCon 2026! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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.

2026 Crunchyroll Anime Awards Recap (Here we go again...) - BakaBites EP 225

Let's just get this over with... It's once again that time of the year where anime fans all over scream and shout at one another over the Crunchyroll Anime Awards. "ThiS ANimE waS THe BeSt!!!" "YoU DoN't knOw WhAT yOu'Re TaLKinG AbOUt!!!" "SHut uP!!!" You get the picture... Reluctantly, Frankfurtter and MagicallyAverage spend the episode recapping the winners in each category and complaining about the terrible state of the Anime Awards as a whole. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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.

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.