Is This Anime?

S1E152 - One Piece Live Action Season 2 w/Malcolm and Rae

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:56:54 -0000

Kept you waiting huh? After a long hiatus the podcast returns to talk Netflix's One Piece Live Action Season 2! Was the wait worth it? And how does Jack handle the role of his dreams already taken away from him? Listen to find out!

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Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM

Malcolm McLeod Instagram: @malcolmrjmcleod Twitter: @malcolmrjmcleod

Rae Lynn Carson Instagram: @raelynncarson Twitter: @raelynncarson TikTok: @raelynncarson

S1E151 - To Be Hero X w/Rachel Ondang

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 14:00:00 -0000

What does it mean to be a hero? The Chinese animated hit To Be Hero X has a few of its own answers to that question! Rachel Ondang returns to the podcast to talk about Link Click creator Li Haoling's Superhero franchise!

Episodes discussed: 1-5

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Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM

Rachel Ondang Twitter: @RachelOndangVO website: https://www.rachelondangvo.com/

S1E150 - 150th Episode Spectacular! Mobile Suit Gundam 0079 w/Malcolm (ReUpload)

Thu, 22 May 2025 18:28:51 -0000

Apologies day 1 listeners for uploading a clearly unfinished recording! Here's full podcast!

It's our 150th episode of the podcast! Malcolm makes his return for this momentous occasion to talk about the original Mobile Suit Gundam anime! We dive into the history of Sunrise Studios and how a cancelled anime managed to blossom into becoming into one of the most important series of all time! And how will Malcolm react after infamously hating the last Gundam series he watched? Listen to find out!

Thank you dear listener for keeping this podcast going! Cheers to another 150!

Special thanks to www.gundamunofficial.info for the research provided

Episodes discussed: Mobile Suit Gundam 0079 1,2,9,10,11,28

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S1E149 - DMC w/Christine

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 13:38:50 -0000

The highly anticipated Devil May Cry anime just launched on Netflix! Jack and game dev Christine explore how the iconic game series came to be and whether this new adaptation does it justice! Plus we take a little detour into showrunner Adi Shankar's fascinating career!

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S1E148 - Mononoke The Movie w/Rae Lynn Carson

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 12:42:17 -0000

Come trip balls with us as Jack and Rae Lynn discuss Mononoke The Movie! This spin off of a spin off may not be the most comprehensible movie but it sure is gorgeous! Listen to Jack try valiantly to understand this movie!

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S1E147 - Dragon Ball Daima BONUS w/Jordan Mitchell Love

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 18:33:45 -0000

We couldn't part ways with Daima too quickly! Jordan Mitchell Love returns to offer his take on Dragon Ball Daima in this bonus episode that officially concludes our coverage of the series!

Episodes discussed: Dragon Ball Daima (Entire Season)

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S1E146 - Dragon Ball Daima Finale! Eps 16-20

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 18:19:51 -0000

It all ends today with the finale to our Dragon Ball Daima Recaps! Does Toriyama's last gift to the fandom deliver? How wrong were Jack and Mark's predictions throughout this saga? And what could we see the future of Dragon Ball be like? Plus enjoy one last bonus episode featuring Jordan Mitchell Love!

Anime discussed: Dragon Ball Daima Episodes 16-20

Edited by: Jack Metcalfe

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Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM Bluesky: @jackisjack.bsky.social

Mark Blancaflor Instagram: @mblancaflor

S1E145 - Dragon Ball Daima Eps 11-15 w/Mark Blancaflor

Fri, 07 Feb 2025 16:37:52 -0000

We're in the 3rd Quarter of our Dragon Ball Daima Deep Dive! New transformations, new friends and foes, and more snacks await in this penultimate batch of episodes!

Anime discussed: Dragon Ball Daima Episodes 11-15

Edited by: Jack Metcalfe

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Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM Bluesky: @jackisjack.bsky.social

Mark Blancaflor Instagram: @mblancaflor

S1E144 - Castlevania Nocturne Season 2 w/Carson Hazlett

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 04:23:33 -0000

The long awaited Second Season of Castlevania Nocturne is here! Carson returns to reveal whether our hopes we made during our S1 recap delivered! We talk about how season 2 offers fanservice in a way that is both subtle and delightful. And we make the case for how this might actually be the best season of Castlevania yet!

Anime discussed: Castlevania Nocturne S2 Episodes 1-8

Edited by: Jack Metcalfe

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Carson Hazlett Instagram and Twitter: @CMHazlett

S1E143 - Kinnikuman Perfect Origin w/ Alex.ad9 and Alejandro

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 18:25:21 -0000

You may not have heard of Kinnikuman but that doesn't mean the series is any less influential! Jack dives into the rich history of this incredibly important Shonen series and takes a look at how Netflix's revival series bring new life into this 80s classic!

Anime discussed: Kinnikuman Perfect Origin Episodes 2, 5, 8, 9, 10

Edited by Jack Metcalfe

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Alejandro Instagram: @_alejandrocrtes

S1E142 - Dragon Ball Daima Eps 6-10 w/ Mark Blancaflor

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 19:53:56 -0000

We continue our Dragon Ball Daima coverage! We witness Glorio's power for the first time, learn secrets of the Buu Saga, and finally get our major fights!

Anime discussed: Dragon Ball Daima Episodes 6-10

Edited by: Jack Metcalfe

Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod

Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM Bluesky: @jackisjack.bsky.social

Mark Blancaflor Instagram: @mblancaflor

S1E141 - Dragon Ball Daima Eps 1-5 w/Mark Blancaflor

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 21:48:19 -0000

The latest series in the Dragon Ball Saga has arrived! We discuss how Dragon Ball Daima is a return to the franchise's roots and dive into how this journey to the Demon Realm solves unanswered questions about the series' lore!

Anime discussed: Dragon Ball Daima Episodes 1-5

Edited by: Jack Metcalfe

Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod

Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM Bluesky: @jackisjack.bsky.social

Mark Blancaflor Instagram: @mblancaflor

S1E140 - Undead Unluck w/ StarGalaxyKitty

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 19:37:49 -0000

Don't be so unlucky to miss this latest podcast! Streamer StarGalaxyKitty joins the podcast to talk last fall's hit, Undead Unluck! We discuss how this series has far more heart than its initial episodes suggest and why this series is a Speedwagon Bonanza!

Episodes discussed: Undead Unluck S1 E1, 2, 5, 8, and 9

Jack Metcalfe Insta: @Jackisjack Twitter: @onlyrealJackm

StarGalaxyKitty Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/stargalaxykitty

S1E139 - Look Back w/ Malcolm McLeod

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 18:05:04 -0000

SPOILER WARNING. THIS FILM IS BRAND NEW AND WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR STREAMING NOVEMBER 7TH SO PLEASE NOTE WE DO COVER SPOILERS FOR THE ENTIRE FILM 26 MINUTES IN! GO SEE IT!

Don't turn away before listening to this latest podcast! Malcolm returns to the discuss the adaptation of Tatsuki Fujimoto's heart shattering one-shot Look Back! We explore how this more grounded work of his stays true to his routes and how director Kiyotaka Oshiyama proves to be someone to look out for!

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S1E138 - Frieren: Beyond Journey's End w/Jordan Mitchell Love

Wed, 09 Oct 2024 18:55:21 -0000

Take a long journey with the podcast to the incredible world of Frieren: Beyond Journey's End! The intimate fantasy series was a huge hit in last Fall's season and we explain how these first 6 episodes make it stand out even in the crowded fantasy genre!

Episodes discussed: S1 Episodes 1-6

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Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM

Jordan Mitchell Love Instagram: @jmitchelllove

S1E137 - Deadman Wonderland w/Gavin Meyer

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 14:19:07 -0000

Try to survive this wild ride of a podcast as voice actor Gavin Meyer joins Jack to talk the cult hit Deadman Wonderland! Gavin does his best to keep Jack on track of this twisty show. Plus listen to Jack complain about how much he hates it when anime adaptations don't cover the entirety of the manga!

Episodes discussed: Deadman Wonderland Episodes 1-5

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Gavin Meyer Instagram: @vancitycloud website: www.gavinmeyer.com

S1E136 - Sword Art Online Part 2 (Alicization) w/Jordan Mitchell Love

Tue, 03 Sep 2024 04:39:51 -0000

We conclude our Sword Art Online coverage with 6 episodes from Season 3! Otherwise known as SAO Alicization! How does this less Kirito-driven season hold up with the earlier series? Plus Jack gives his thoughts on the SAO games!

Episodes discussed: S3 episodes 1, 6, 10, 30, 33, and 36

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Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM

Jordan Mitchell Love Instagram: @jmitchelllove

S1E135 - Sword Art Online Part 1 w/Jordan Mitchell Love

Thu, 01 Aug 2024 20:00:12 -0000

The groundbreaking Isekai (though technically not really) Sword Art Online makes its debut! Jordan Mitchell love returns with his pick of 6 episodes that best showcase seasons 1 and 2 of the series!

Episodes discussed: S1 Episodes 3, 12, and 21. S2 Episodes 3, 13, and 22

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Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM

Jordan Mitchell Love Instagram: @jmitchelllove

S1E134 - Magic Knight Rayearth w/Rachel Ondang

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 14:51:00 -0000

You wouldn't necessarily expect Magical Girls and Mecha to be a combination but like Peanut Butter and Chocolate it just somehow works! Hot off the heels of its recently announced remake, we are covering Magic Knight Rayearth! Rachel Ondang returns to talk our first CLAMP anime adaptation.

Episodes discussed: 1, 2, 4, 5, 22, and 28

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Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM

Rachel Ondang Twitter: @RachelOndangVO website: https://www.rachelondangvo.com/

S1E133 - Baki Hanma vs Kengan Ashura w/Mark Blancaflor

Tue, 25 Jun 2024 12:28:24 -0000

The martial arts crossover of the century is here! Baki Hanma and Tokita Ohma face off in this Netflix Original OVA! Does this crossover live up to the reputation of these 2 iconic fighting series? Listen to find out!

Anime discussed: Baki Hanma vs Kengan Ashura

Edited by: Jack Metcalfe

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Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM

Mark Blancaflor Instagram: @mblancaflor

S1E132 - My Adventures with Superman w/Mark Elliot

Tue, 11 Jun 2024 13:11:31 -0000

It's a bird, it's a plane, nope it's Mark Elliot returning to talk about this excellent anime-inspired take on Superman! How does this romance focused take on Superman's early years compare to other adaptations and how truly anime is this? Listen to find out!

Anime discussed: My Adventures with Superman Season 1 Episodes 1-6

Edited by: Jack Metcalfe

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Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM

Mark Elliot Instagram: @BookMarkVO Twitter: @BookMarkVO

S1E131 - Pluto w/Anthony Demare

Tue, 21 May 2024 14:35:00 -0000

The prestigious Pluto is this week's anime! Learn not just about Pluto author Naoki Urasawa's famed career but also get a deep dive into the godfather of anime himself, Osamu Tezuka! We explain how this Astro Boy adaptation transcends its own source material!

Anime discussed: Pluto episodes 1-3

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Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM

Anthony Demare Instagram: @Anthony.Demare

S1E130 - End of Evangelion w/Malcolm and Rae Lynn Carson

Thu, 09 May 2024 03:07:39 -0000

Grab yourself a glass of Tang and join us for our long awaited break down of the End of Evangelion. Learn how creator Hideaki Anno's personal and professional history influenced this iconic masterpiece. Is the End of Eva truly as gloriously fucked up as Jack had hyped? And will Rae Lynn and Malcolm be able to even keep up with this? Listen in to find out!

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Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM

Malcolm McLeod Instagram: @malcolmrjmcleod Twitter: @malcolmrjmcleod

Rae Lynn Carson Instagram: @raelynncarson Twitter: @raelynncarson TikTok: @raelynncarson

Bonus Hideaki Anno material

Love and Pop: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ixqiAhEi78c

Shiki Jitsu: https://rarefilmm.com/2021/08/shiki-jitsu-2000/1000/

Cutie Honey Live Action: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HA8RNXVvw-o

S1E129 - SANDLAND w/Private Citizen Domenico

Tue, 09 Apr 2024 13:18:28 -0000

The private citizen returns to talk the late Akira Toriyama's SANDLAND. How does the 2000 manga's material hold up and why are there so many suspicious parallels to the Iraq War? Plus we also dive into the first episode of the anime-original sequel material!

Anime discussed: SANDLAND episodes 1-7

Edited by: Jack Metcalfe

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Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM

S1E128 - Saint Seiya w/ Arthur Bianchini

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 16:41:49 -0000

It took us way too long but the legendary Shonen series Saint Seiya is finally tackled with new guest Arthur Bianchini! How does this classic series hold up and where do we feel its influences! Listen to find out!

Anime discussed: Saint Seiya Episodes 1, 6, 14, 71, and 72

Edited by: Jack Metcalfe

Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod

Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM

Arthur Bianchini: Anime: Lost Translation on Spotify @Animelostpod on X @bianchini3743 Insta

S1E127 - Solo Leveling w/Mark Blancaflor

Tue, 12 Mar 2024 20:37:26 -0000

RIP Akira Toriyama 1955-2024

How good of a grinder are you? The Korean anime Solo Leveling puts those skills to the test! Mark Blancaflor returns to tell you why you shouldn't miss this adaptation of the hit Manwha!

Anime discussed: Solo Leveling Episodes 1-7

Edited by: Jack Metcalfe

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Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM

Mark Blancaflor Instagram: @mblancaflor

S1E126 - Scott Pilgrim Takes Off w/Jordan Mitchell Love

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 13:40:29 -0000

Scott Pilgrim, the most unexpected trans-media franchise finally gets the Is This Anime treatment! Jack explores how creator Bryan Lee O'Malley revisited this semi-autobiographical work and Jordan Mitchell Love reconciles his feelings with this new riff over his dislike of the movie! Will his mind be changed? Listen in!

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Jordan Mitchell Love Instagram: @jmitchelllove

S1E125 - Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children

Tue, 30 Jan 2024 14:00:18 -0000

The iconic video game Final Fantasy VII turns 27 this week and to celebrate we watched the film sequel, Final Fantasy VII Advent Children. Carson Hazlett returns to see how this 2005 holds up. Jack does his best to explain the Compilation of Final Fantasy VII and offers his theories on the upcoming game sequel, Rebirth, as well!

Edited by: Jack Metcalfe

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Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM

Carson Hazlett Instagram and Twitter: @CMHazlett

S1E124 - Akame Ga Kill w/Rachel Ondang

Tue, 16 Jan 2024 13:35:16 -0000

We kickstart another year of Is This Anime with Akame Ga Kill! Rachel Ondang makes her return to discuss this exciting but tragic series! Take a shot every time Jack compares the show to Jujutsu Kaisen (or maybe don't)

Anime discussed: Akame Ga Kill episodes 1,2,5,6, and 9

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Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM

Rachel Ondang Twitter: @RachelOndangVO website: https://www.rachelondangvo.com/

S1E123 - Revolutionary Girl Utena the Movie w/Rae Lynn Carson

Fri, 29 Dec 2023 15:32:02 -0000

We end the new year with the Queer Class Revolutionary Girl Utena! Rae Lynn returns to discuss the insanely weird conclusion (?) to the Utena story! Jack discusses the back and forth between the series' two creative leads and Rae Lynn keeps the story's totally sensical continuity on track!

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Rae Lynn Carson Instagram: @raelynncarson Twitter: @raelynncarson TikTok: @raelynncarson

S1E122 - The Boy and the Heron w/Malcolm McLeod

Tue, 12 Dec 2023 17:28:50 -0000

SPOILER WARNING. THIS FILM IS BRAND NEW AND NOT ON STREAMING SO PLEASE NOTE WE DO COVER SPOILERS FOR THE ENTIRE FILM APPROX 30 MINUTES IN! It's yet another very special episode as we cover Hayao Miyazaki's (maybe but probably not) final film "The Boy and the Heron"! Malcolm returns to discuss how if this is a worthy finale to the Miyazaki canon, at least until he adds another final movie to it!

SPOILER WARNING. THIS FILM IS BRAND NEW AND NOT ON STREAMING SO PLEASE NOTE WE DO COVER SPOILERS FOR THE ENTIRE FILM APPROX 30 MINUTES IN! GO SEE IT!

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S1E121 - Suzume w/Jackson Barwise

Wed, 29 Nov 2023 17:19:36 -0000

Find yourself a cozy chair to sit on and listen to our latest podcast covering Makoto Shinkai's latest film, Suzume! Voice Actor Jackson Barwise makes his podcast debut to discuss this tender romance between a young girl and a chair who used to be a man! Trust us it's more of a tearjerker than it sounds!

S1E120 - Fire Force

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 14:06:56 -0000

Try not to spontaneously combust when you listen to our latest episode! Private Citizen Anthony returns to discuss his red hot passion for the Shonen series Fire Force! Will his personal top 5 episodes be enough to get Jack to watch the whole thing? Listen to find out!

Anime discussed: Fire Force Season 1 episodes 2, 5, 9, 17, and 22

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Anthony is a private citizen

S1E119 - Yu Yu Hakusho: The Movies!

Tue, 24 Oct 2023 13:15:06 -0000

We finally tackle the seminal shonen series, Yu Yu Hakusho. But instead of merely picking episodes of the anime we cover two deep cuts, the OVA "The Golden Seal" and the movie "Poltergeist Report". Do they stand tall with the anime? Or are they just quick sketches of a deeper series? Listen to find out!

Golden Seal link: https://www.bilibili.tv/en/video/2048399977

Poltergeist Report link: Follow Us on the Socials:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGNvcAeXqtY&ab_channel=McTavish182

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Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM

Jordan Mitchell Love Instagram: @jmitchelllove

S1E118 - Castlevania Nocturne S1 w/Carson Hazelett

Tue, 03 Oct 2023 16:55:53 -0000

The long awaited return of Castlevania is finally here! Carson Hazlett joins the pod to talk about the brand new sequel series, Nocturne! Does this new cast and story live up the previous seasons? And what are our theories about season 2? Listen to find out!

Anime discussed: Castlevania Nocturne S1 Episodes 1-8

Edited by: Jack Metcalfe

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Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM

Carson Hazlett Instagram and Twitter: @CMHazlett

S1E117 - One Piece Live Action Eps 5-8 w/Malcolm and Rae Lynn Carson

Tue, 19 Sep 2023 18:46:50 -0000

We conclude our totally planned 2 Part One Piece Live Action discussion in this exciting episode! Listen to Malcolm and Rae Lynn reveal their thoughts on the Baratie and Arlong arcs and enjoy our discussion of which One Piece characters we're most excited to see in future seasons! Plus Rae Lynn, Jack, and Malcolm reveal who they want to play in the series!

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Malcolm McLeod Instagram: @malcolmrjmcleod Twitter: @malcolmrjmcleod

Rae Lynn Carson Instagram: @raelynncarson Twitter: @raelynncarson TikTok: @raelynncarson

S1E116 - One Piece Live Action Eps 1-4 w/Malcolm and Rae Lynn Carson

Tue, 12 Sep 2023 18:05:49 -0000

The long awaited Live Action Adaptation of One Piece is finally here! Malcolm and Rae Lynn Carson make their return for this epic event! Does this adaptation finally break the curse of Live Action Anime? How does hold up for a non fan like Malcolm and Super Fans like Jack and Rae Lynn? Find out in this podcast so magnificent that we had to split it into 2 episodes!

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Malcolm McLeod Instagram: @malcolmrjmcleod Twitter: @malcolmrjmcleod

Rae Lynn Carson Instagram: @raelynncarson Twitter: @raelynncarson TikTok: @raelynncarson

S1E115 - Jujutsu Kaisen: The Hidden Inventory Arc

Wed, 30 Aug 2023 18:10:59 -0000

We're bring the cursed energy back with the opening arc of Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2! We dive into the backstories of the heroic Gojo and less than heroic Geto! Enjoy this podcast that will hopefully hype you up for the second half of the season!

Anime discussed: Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 episodes 1-5

Edited by: Jack Metcalfe

Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod

Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM

Andrew Smith Instagram: @andrewmauricesmith

Next week's anime: One Piece Live Action episodes 1-8!

S1E114 - Ninja Scroll w/Alex.ad9

Tue, 01 Aug 2023 16:21:28 -0000

If you love ninjas, samurais, demons, and buckets of gore then you'll love this episode's film, Ninja Scroll! Cousin Alex returns to talk about his experience watching this classic for the first time!

Edited by Jack Metcalfe

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Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM

Alexad.9 Instagram: alex.ad9 Music links: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/alexad9/relapse-feat-djbannedexclusive

S1E113 - Chainsaw Man Manga Spoilercast Ch.82-134

Tue, 11 Jul 2023 19:38:25 -0000

The conclusion to our Chainsaw Man Manga Spoilercast is here! Jack and Jordan discuss the end of the Public Safety Arc and the new beginning that is the Academy Saga! It's a goretastic finale!

Manga discussed: Chainsaw Man chapters 82-134

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Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM

Jordan Mitchell Love Instagram: @jmitchelllove

S1E112 - Chainsaw Man Manga Spoilercast Ch.38-81

Tue, 04 Jul 2023 15:19:48 -0000

Our long awaited Chainsaw Man spoilercast begins! In this two part podcast Jack and Jordan talk about the all thrilling, tragic, hilarious, and gloriously fucked up moments that comprise the Bomb Girl, International Assassin, and Gun Devil arcs!

Manga discussed: Chainsaw Man chapters 38-81

Next week: Chainsaw Man chapters 82-134

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S1E111 - Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King

Thu, 29 Jun 2023 19:18:00 -0000

The latest adventure in the Black Clover series is discussed! Jack pokes holes in the very flawed arguments of its lead character and villain while Anthony keeps things positive on this latest episode!

Anime discussed: Black Clover Sword of the Wizard King

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Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM

Anthony is a private citizen

S1E110 - My Home Hero w/Rachel Ondang

Tue, 13 Jun 2023 18:01:11 -0000

Try not to fall into a life of crime when listening to this latest episode! Rachel Ondang returns to discuss My Home Hero, the latest crime thriller anime! Plus drink a shot every time Jack invokes Breaking Bad (note: please do not do this)

Anime discussed: My Home Hero episodes 1-6

Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod

Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM

Rachel Ondang Twitter: @RachelOndangVO website: https://www.rachelondangvo.com/

S1E109 - Spirited Away

Fri, 09 Jun 2023 17:52:34 -0000

Please don't gorge yourself before listening to our podcast on Spirited Away! Jack shares his infamous hot take on Miyazaki's magnum opus while new guest Daniel Choi makes his case for the beloved film!

Edited by Jack Metcalfe

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Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM

S1E108 - Ya Boy Kongming! w/Alex.ad9

Wed, 24 May 2023 14:10:13 -0000

Pour a glass of your favourite booze and enjoy rapper Alex.ad9 talking about the incredibly fun Ya Boy Kongming! When a Chinese Tactician from 2000 years ago appears in Shibuya shenanigans ensue in the best way! Learn the life lessons that come from watching this one of a kind anime!

Anime discussed: Ya Boy Kongming episodes 1-6

Edited by Jack Metcalfe

Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod

Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM

Alexad.9 Instagram: alex.ad9 Music links: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/alexad9/relapse-feat-djbannedexclusive

S1E107 - Jujutsu Kaisen 0 w/Andrew Smith

Tue, 02 May 2023 18:07:37 -0000

Try not to avoid getting cursed on this week's podcast! The exuberant Andrew Smith joins the pod to talk about the feature length Jujutsu Kaisen Prequel, JJK0! It's both a prequel and a pilot to the hit anime which is totally not confusing at all! Plus it has a talking Panda and really that's all an anime needs!

Anime discussed: Jujutsu Kaisen 0

Edited by: Jack Metcalfe

Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod

Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM

Andrew Smith Instagram: @andrewmauricesmith

S1E106 - Oshi no Ko w/Carson Hazlett

Tue, 25 Apr 2023 18:14:47 -0000

We're coming in hot with the brand new series Oshi no Ko! Carson joins in to discuss the series epic 80 minute premiere and second episode! This show about a J Pop Idol has like five different twists and a myriad of different tones! Is this the best new anime of the season? Yes, just straight up yes. Watch it on Hi Dive before listening!

Anime discussed: Oshi no Ko episodes 1 and 2

Edited by: Jack Metcalfe

Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod

Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM

Carson Hazlett Instagram and Twitter: @CMHazlett

S1E105 - Vinland Saga

Wed, 12 Apr 2023 17:19:58 -0000

Vinland Saga is finally covered on the podcast! Private Citizen Anthony returns to talk about this badass but soulful series!

Anime discussed: Vinland Saga episodes 1,4,5,15,18,19

Next week's anime: Toriko (probably)

Edited by Jack Metcalfe

Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod

Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM

Anthony is a private citizen

S1E104 - Pokemon: End of Ash Arc w/Popped Beans!

Tue, 04 Apr 2023 17:20:53 -0000

It's the end of the Pokemon Anime as we know it...at least until the new series starts in a week and a half! But it is indeed the end for anime's lead character Ash Ketchum...at least until they bring him back which they probably will! But for now enjoy the return of Ty/Popped Beans as him and Jack dive deep into 6 episodes that tell the story of Ash's (let's face it temporary) end as the face of Pokemon! Plus enjoy Ty's confusion at all the new Pokemon and gimmicks that appear with no explanation!

Episodes discussed: Pokemon Journeys Episode 132. Pokemon Aim to be a Master Episodes 1,2, 9-11

Edited by Jack Metcalfe

Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod

Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM

Ty Babych Instagram: @poppedbeans

S1E103 - Resident Evil Infinite Darkness w/Tyler

Tue, 21 Mar 2023 17:24:52 -0000

RESIDENT EVIL! It's one of gaming's most successful franchises! And it also has a CG movie/tv series on top of the 7 Live Action Films. Jack and Tyler are way to hyped for Resident Evil 4 Remake so does this satisfy their cravings? And why does Jack insist about talking about the Iraq War? Never forget!

Anime discussed: Resident Evil Infinite Darkness

Edited by Jack Metcalfe

Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod

Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM

Tyler Cronsilver Instagram: @tlcrviews Youtube: TLCRVIEWS

S1E102 - Fooly Cooly w/Mark Elliot

Tue, 07 Mar 2023 15:55:58 -0000

What is Fooly Cooly? A very good question that Jack and guest Mark Elliot struggle to answer! It's a mishmash of a whole lot of interesting and uncomfortable ideas and we do our best to make sense of it! But also it's a heck of a lot of fun chaos so there's that!

Next week's anime: No episode next week! Taking a 1 week break! Enjoy the backlog!

Anime discussed: Fooly Cooly season 1

Edited by: Jack Metcalfe

Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod

Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM

Mark Elliot Instagram: @BookMarkVO Twitter: @BookMarkVO

S1E101 - Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in A Dungeon w/Mark Blancaflor

Tue, 28 Feb 2023 17:19:00 -0000

It's a time honoured question, is it wrong to try to pick up girls in a dungeon? Mark Blancaflor returns talk about this fantasy harem anime! Is this series as horny as its name suggests? Or is there more to this story? Enjoy Jack's struggles with the show.

Next week's anime: FLCL episodes 1-6

Anime discussed: Is Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon Season 1

Edited by: Jack Metcalfe

Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod

Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM

Mark Blancaflor Instagram: @mblancaflor

S1E100 - 100th Episode Spectacular: Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero w/Malcolm and Sacha

Tue, 21 Feb 2023 15:26:13 -0000

It’s here! Our 100th episode! After two long years we finally return to the world of Dragon Ball and rejoining us are Malcolm and Sacha! And making things even more special is the Piccolo focused movie, Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero. Will Malcolm's thoughts on Piccolo finally evolve? And how does Sacha feel about this iconic series? Jack has seen the movie 3 times already so he's just happy to talk Dragon Ball. And most importantly thank you dear listener for helping us reach 100 episodes!

Anime discussed: Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero

Next week's anime: Is it Wrong to try to pick up Girls in a Dungeon? Season 1

Sacha Husband (@sachahusband on Instagram)

Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod

Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM

Malcolm McLeod Instagram: @malcolmrjmcleod Twitter: @malcolmrjmcleod

Sacha Husband (@sachahusband on Instagram)

S1E99 - JJBZA: Golden Wind w/Anthony Demare

Tue, 14 Feb 2023 17:53:08 -0000

It's been a hot minute but we're back in Hirohiko Araki's Wonder World of Jojo's Bizarre Adventure. Fellow Italian Anthony Demare makes the trip to Italy to discuss the Golden Wind Arc! How bizarre does the fifth Jojo saga get? Well episode two has a sweat drinking Mafioso and we're doing 6 of these so buckle up folks! It only gets wackier!

Anime discussed: JJBZA Golden Wind episodes 1-6

Next week: The 100 Episodes Spectacular w/ Malcolm and Sacha ft. Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero AKA Piccolo's Great Adventure

Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod

Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM

Anthony Demare Instagram: Anthony.Demare

S1E98 - Link Click w/Rachel Ondang

Tue, 07 Feb 2023 16:26:22 -0000

Take a time traveling journey with Voice Actress Rachel Ondang as we talk about the underrated Chinese Anime Link Click! We dive into unearthed interviews with the series director Li Haoling and of course explain why you need to check out this hidden gem!

Anime discussed: Link Click episodes 1-5

Next week: JJBZA Golden Wind episodes 1-6

Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod

Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM

Rachel Ondang Twitter: @RachelOndangVO website: https://www.rachelondangvo.com/

Miho the king of Link Click news: @_maihor

S1E97 - Chainsaw Man Part 2/2 w/Jordan Mitchell Love

Tue, 31 Jan 2023 15:54:31 -0000

The epic conclusion to our Chainsaw Man deep dive is here! Although maybe it's not the end since we clearly want to cover the manga? But nevertheless! Jack and Jordan wrap up the first season of the anime and give more and more reasons why this series just fucking rules!

Anime discussed: Chainsaw Man episodes 6-12

Next week: Link Click episodes 1-5

Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod

Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM

Malcolm McLeod Instagram: @malcolmrjmcleod Twitter: @malcolmrjmcleod

Jordan Mitchell Love Instagram: @jmitchelllove

S1E96 - Chainsaw Man Part 1/2 w/Jordan Mitchell Love

Tue, 24 Jan 2023 15:28:04 -0000

Few series can be as heartfelt as they are horny and also insanely gory like Chainsaw Man. Jordan Mitchell Love returns for this 2 part episode to talk one of the biggest anime of the decade!

Anime discussed: Chainsaw Man episodes 1-5

Next week: Chainsaw Man episodes 6-12

Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod

Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM

Malcolm McLeod Instagram: @malcolmrjmcleod Twitter: @malcolmrjmcleod

Jordan Mitchell Love Instagram: @jmitchelllove

S1E95 - Spy x Family w/Daisy and McKenna

Thu, 19 Jan 2023 20:36:43 -0000

Jack's actual sister Daisy joins with McKenna to discuss the hit anime sitcom Spy x Family! It's one of the biggest hits of the 2022 season! Enjoy as Daisy and McKenna navigate the world of anime for their very first time!

Next week's anime: Chainsaw Man episodes 1-5

Anime discussed: Spy x Family episodes 1-4

Edited by: Jack Metcalfe

Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod

Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM

S1E94 - Memories w/Patrick Cotnoir

Tue, 03 Jan 2023 17:07:28 -0000

Patrick Cotnoir (George Lucas Talk Show, Untitled Improv, many other cool things) comes on the Pod to talk Katsuhiro Otome's anthology film Memories! We talk about why you shouldn't follow ghostly opera singers, COVID safety, and what to do when you see a Blue Light!

Next week's anime: Chainsaw Man episodes 1-5 (ft.Jack's sister)

Anime discussed: Memories

Edited by: Jack Metcalfe

Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod

Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM

Patrick Cotnoir Twitter: @patrickcotnoir Instagram: @cotnoir

S1E93 - Mind Game w/Private Citizen Domenico

Thu, 22 Dec 2022 15:09:35 -0000

Take a psychedelic trip with the 2004 film Mind Game! We explore this positively insane film that we guess is also about the importance of living life but also is about why you don't wanna mess with a former soccer player's girlfriend? Find out if we got it right because this among the most bonkers anime to be covered on the podcast and that's saying something!

Next week's anime: Memories

Anime discussed: Mind Game

Edited by: Jack Metcalfe

Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod

Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM

S1E92 - Dragon Age Absolution w/Carson Hazlett

Tue, 13 Dec 2022 15:02:23 -0000

We talk the newly released videogame adaptation, Dragon Age Absolution! Is this series a worthy entry into the Dragon Age canon? Is it safe for Dragon Age noobs? And does it even qualify as a TV series? Plus learn which character Jack and Carson most want to see in the upcoming Dragon Age 4!

Next week's anime: Mind Game (probably, guest still figuring it out! )

Anime discussed: Dragon Age Absolution episodes 1-6

Edited by: Jack Metcalfe

Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod

Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM

Carson Hazlett Instagram and Twitter: @CMHazlett

S1E91 - Golden Boy w/Mark Blancaflor

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 18:18:54 -0000

It's our horniest episode yet! Mark Blancaflor returns to talk about the classic comedy Golden Boy. Which girl will Jack and Mark fall for and how do these 6 episodes compare to the far longer running manga? Plus learn the importance of cloud saves!

Next week's anime:

Anime discussed: Golden Boy Episodes 1-6

Edited by: Jack Metcalfe

Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod

Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM

Mark Blancaflor Instagram: @mblancaflor

S1E90 - Mobile Suit Gundam War in the Pocket w/Logan

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 16:50:58 -0000

After being put to the backburner for literally years, the seminal Mobile Suit Gundam War in the Pocket is finally covered! What is war and what is it good for? And which voice actor happened to be involved with both an iconic video game and graphic novel adaptation?

Episodes discussed: Mobile Suit Gundam War in the Pocket 1-6

Next week's anime: Golden Boy 1-6

Edited by: Jack Metcalfe

Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod

Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM

Logan Middleton Instagram: @wolfmanmiddleton Twitter: @logankmiddleton

S1E89 - Summer Wars w/Aleksandra Koel

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 18:31:34 -0000

Jack into the net with 2009's Summer Wars! Aleksandra Koel returns to discuss this ahead of its time film about the metaverse! Plus Jack reveals the film's tie in to the Digimon movie! And enjoy a weird aside about regime change!

Next week's anime: Mobile Suit Gundam 0080 War in the Pocket

Anime discussed: Summer Wars

Edited by: Jack Metcalfe

Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod

Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM

Aleksandra Koel Instagram: @aleksandra.koel

S1E88 - One Piece Film Red SPOILERCAST

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 15:36:49 -0000

Our most timely episode yet! Jack sits down with One Piece Superfan Anthony to talk about the latest One Piece Film! What did we like? What surprised us? What didn't quite hit the mark?

Spoiler talk starts 10 minutes in.

Anime discussed: One Piece Film Red

Next week's anime: Summer Wars

Edited by Jack Metcalfe

Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod

Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM

Anthony is a private citizen

S1E87 - Scissor Seven w/Carson Hazlett

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 17:09:58 -0000

Grab your best bowl of noodles and listen to Voice Actor Carson Hazlett talk about his love for the Chinese anime Scissor Seven! Hear us low key bash comedian Ronnie Chieng and learn if dogs can make babies with cats! It's an extra educational episode!

Next week's anime: One Piece Film Red

Anime discussed: Scissor 7 Season episodes 1-3, 8, 10

Edited by: Jack Metcalfe

Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod

Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM

Carson Hazlett Instagram and Twitter: @CMHazlett

S1E86 - Devilman Crybaby Finale w/Ty babych

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 17:35:39 -0000

The hell raising conclusion to Devilman Crybaby is here! Is Ty prepared for the already ridiculous insanity that the first half featured? And will his beans truly be popped with the finale? Well I guess you better listen!

Anime discussed: Devilman Crybaby episodes 6-10

Next week's anime: Scissor Seven Season 1 episodes 1-3, 8, and 10

Edited by Jack Metcalfe

Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod

Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM

Ty Babych Instagram: @poppedbeans

S1E85 - Devilman Crybaby Part 1 w/Ty Babych

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 15:59:19 -0000

Popped Beans himself, Ty Babych, descends into the hell with Jack to talk about one of the most outrageous anime we've covered! It's Devilman Crybaby, the 2018 adaptation of Go Nagai's masterpiece! We talk about Go Nagai's immeasurable influence on anime and manga and also try to keep our head above water when discussing this beyond bonkers series!

Anime discussed: Devilman Crybaby episodes 1-5

Next week's anime: Devilman Crybaby episodes 6-10

Edited by Jack Metcalfe

Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod

Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM

Ty Babych Instagram: @poppedbeans

S1E84 - Berserk Finale + Malcolm's Finale!

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 13:42:37 -0000

Our Berserk coverage reaches its tragic conclusion. But that's not the only finale in this episode. Malcolm also takes his last bow as co-host. Does Berserk's bold end live up to the hype? And what anime make it into Malcolm's pantheon? Find out in today's episode!

Next week's anime: Devilman Crybaby episodes 1-5

Edited by Jack Metcalfe

Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod

Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM

Malcolm McLeod Instagram: @malcolmrjmcleod Twitter: @malcolmrjmcleod

S1E83 - Gurren Lagann Finale w/Jordan Mitchell Love

Tue, 20 Sep 2022 12:09:11 -0000

The epic finale to Gurren Lagann is finally here! Jack and Jordan finally stop tiptoeing about what makes this series so damn awesome. Plus Jack reveals how the movie version of this series differs from the anime.

Anime discussed: Gurren Lagann episodes 16-27

Next week: Berserk (1997) episodes 20-25

Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod

Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM

Malcolm McLeod Instagram: @malcolmrjmcleod Twitter: @malcolmrjmcleod

Jordan Mitchell Love Instagram: @jmitchelllove

S1E82 - Berserk Week 3 w/Harper

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 13:42:11 -0000

We finally get to the prime rib material of Berserk! Beheadings, betrayals, and more await the heroes in this batch of episodes! Plus is Griffith really the Princess Diana of the series? Find out!

Next week's anime: Gurren Lagann episodes 16-26

Episodes discussed: Berserk (1997) episodes 13-19

Edited by: Jack Metcalfe

Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod

Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM

Malcolm McLeod Instagram: @malcolmrjmcleod Twitter: @malcolmrjmcleod

S1E81 - Gurren Lagann Week 2/Jordan Mitchell Love

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 16:13:33 -0000

We return with the 2nd act of Gurren Lagann! Jack and Jordan talk about how this perhaps less well remembered portion of Gurren Lagann holds up! They discuss how this arc handles grief in some very underrated ways!

Anime discussed: Gurren Lagann episodes 9-15

Next week: Berserk (1997) episodes 13-19

Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod

Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM

Malcolm McLeod Instagram: @malcolmrjmcleod Twitter: @malcolmrjmcleod

Jordan Mitchell Love Instagram: @jmitchelllove

S1E80 - Berserk Week 2 w/Robert Delilah

Tue, 23 Aug 2022 14:06:50 -0000

We're back with Berserk! And this week's episodes are a bit more mid compared to the previous weeks! Jack, Malcolm, and Robert have an honest discussion about where this series stumbles, but also how it succeeds compared to other similar works such as Game of Thrones!

Next week's anime: Gurren Lagann episodes 9-15

Episodes discussed: Berserk (1997) episodes 6-12

Edited by: Jack Metcalfe

Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod

Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM

Malcolm McLeod Instagram: @malcolmrjmcleod Twitter: @malcolmrjmcleod

DM Jack if you want Robert's Info

S1E79 - Gurren Lagann Week 1 w/Jordan Mitchell Love

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 13:57:36 -0000

The post-Malcolm era begins with Gurren Lagann! Jack finally gets to cover a show that is just too anime for some! Jordan Mitchell Love returns to talk about this epic coming of age featuring big ass mechs, giant drills, and loads of fanservice!

Anime discussed: Gurren Lagann episodes 1-8

Next week: Berserk (1997) episodes 6-12

Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod

Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM

Malcolm McLeod Instagram: @malcolmrjmcleod Twitter: @malcolmrjmcleod

Jordan Mitchell Love Instagram: @jmitchelllove

S1E78 - Berserk Week 1

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 18:38:15 -0000

One of the most influential anime of the past few decades gets the miniseries treatment on Is This Anime! Yes that's right, it's time for Berserk, the tragic tale of revenge! Maria Bitelli joins the crew to watch her second anime ever! Plus Malcolm has a shocking announcement that will change the podcast permanently! Don't miss out!

Next week's anime: Gurren Lagann episodes 1-8

Episodes discussed: Berserk (1997) episodes 1-6

Edited by: Jack Metcalfe

Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod

Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM

Malcolm McLeod Instagram: @malcolmrjmcleod Twitter: @malcolmrjmcleod

S1E77 - Belle

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 14:15:27 -0000

Enter the Metaverse with Mamoru Hosada's take on Beauty and the Beast, Belle! Does it hold up against the ever so slightly more famous take on the classic tale? Find out!

Next week's anime: Berserk (1997) episodes 1-6

Episodes discussed: Odd Taxi Episodes 6-13

Edited by: Jack Metcalfe

Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod

Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM

Malcolm McLeod Instagram: @malcolmrjmcleod Twitter: @malcolmrjmcleod

S1E76 - Odd Taxi Finale w/Logan Middleton

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 16:28:45 -0000

We're back for the remainder of our Odd Taxi coverage! Malcolm finally learns how he guessed the ending to show, Jack can talk without dancing around spoilers, and Logan at long last truly gets to watch something great!

Next weeks anime: Belle

Episodes discussed: Odd Taxi Episodes 6-13

Edited by: Jack Metcalfe

Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod

Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM

Malcolm McLeod Instagram: @malcolmrjmcleod Twitter: @malcolmrjmcleod

Logan Middleton Instagram: @wolfmanmiddleton Twitter: @logankmiddleton

S1E75 - Odd Taxi Week 1 w/Logan Middleton

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 13:50:18 -0000

The critically acclaimed Odd Taxi is finally discussed on the podcast! Logan Middleton returns to explore this mash-up of Tarantino, Elmore Leonard, and Zootopia! Jack tries to avoid spoiling major reveals while Malcolm walks right into them!

Episodes discussed: Odd Taxi Episodes 1-5

Edited by: Sacha Husband (@sachahusband on Instagram)

Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod

Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM

Malcolm McLeod Instagram: @malcolmrjmcleod Twitter: @malcolmrjmcleod

Logan Middleton Instagram: @wolfmanmiddleton Twitter: @logankmiddleton

S1E74 - Porco Rosso w/Jordan Mitchell Love

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 13:27:26 -0000

Jordan Mitchell Love returns to the podcast to discuss one of the most underrated Studio Ghibli films, Porco Rosso! Meanwhile Jack has just returned from a wedding and is incredibly hungover! Will Malcolm love this film as much as everyone else? And will Jack fully merge with Porco himself due to his unexpectedly expected behaviour at his cousin's wedding? Find out!

Anime discussed: Porco Rosso

Next week: Odd Taxi Part 1(!) Episodes 1-5

Edited by: Sacha Husband (@sachahusband on Instagram)

Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod

Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM

Malcolm McLeod Instagram: @malcolmrjmcleod Twitter: @malcolmrjmcleod

Jordan Mitchell Love Instagram: @jmitchelllove

S1E73 - Ranking of Kings w/Sarah Overacker

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 14:02:20 -0000

One of 2022's sleeper hits makes its Is This Anime Debut alongside new guest Sarah Overacker! We talk Ranking of Kings, one of the most good vibes shows we've covered so far! Jack and Sarah praise the show's delightful protagonist while Malcolm gets really hung up on the tile.

Anime Discussed: Ranking of Kings episodes 1-5

Next week: Porco Rosso

Edited by: Sacha Husband (@sachahusband on Instagram)

Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod

Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM

Malcolm McLeod Instagram: @malcolmrjmcleod Twitter: @malcolmrjmcleod

Sarah Overacker Instagram: @sarahk0126

S1E72 - Lupin III the First w/Spetsnik

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 14:03:07 -0000

We cover the 3D animation of Lupin III! Spetsnik returns to talk about this fun caper that gives off massive Raiders of the Lost Ark vibes! How does Lupin translate to 3D? Find out!

Next weeks anime: Ranking of Kings episodes 1-5

Edited by: Sacha Husband (@sachahusband on Instagram)

Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod

Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM

Malcolm McLeod Instagram: @malcolmrjmcleod Twitter: @malcolmrjmcleod

S1E71 - Cromartie High w/Robert and Harper

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 14:00:51 -0000

We're back! And kicking off our glorious return is a trip back to high school! Cromartie High School to be precise! Robert Delilah and Harper make their comeback with this absolutely insane comedy.

Anime Discussed: Cromartie High episodes 1, 2, 4, 7, 11, and 15

Next weeks anime: Lupin III the 1st

S1E70 - Outlaw Star w/Jordan Mitchell Love

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 20:17:28 -0000

Return to the world of space bounty hunters with Outlaw Star! But don't let its surface level similarities with the Bebop crew convince you this isn't worth watching! The versatile Jordan Mitchell Love explains why in this thrilling sci-fi throwback!

Anime discussed: Outlaw Star Episode 3: Into Burning Space Episode 4: When the Hot Ice Melts Episode 15: The Seven Emerge Episode 17: Between Life and Machine and Episode 21: Grave of the Dragon

Next week: Hiatus until June! We'll return with Cromartie High School!

Edited by: Sacha Husband (@sachahusband on Instagram)

Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod

Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM

Malcolm McLeod Instagram: @malcolmrjmcleod Twitter: @malcolmrjmcleod

Jordan Mitchell Love Instagram: @jmitchelllove

S1E69 - Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within w/Carson Hazlett

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 14:00:00 -0000

When it comes to games the Final Fantasy series isn't quite so final. But its foray into blockbuster movies certainly was. Voice Actor and Final Fantasy fan Carson Hazlett guests to talk about one of his favourite franchises and its connection to his favourite game in the series, Final Fantasy VII. And in a shocking twist Jack decides to go full chaos and make some volcanic judgements about a couple Hollywood bad men. Whether you like Final Fantasy or not (and this movie doesn't seem to even be for fans) you'll get a kick out of the depraved depths this episode goes down.

Next week's anime: Lupin III The First

Anime discussed: Final Fantasy The Spirits Within

Edited by: Sacha Husband (@sachahusband on Instagram)

Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod

Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM

Malcolm McLeod Instagram: @malcolmrjmcleod Twitter: @malcolmrjmcleod

Carson Hazlett Instagram and Twitter: @CMHazlett

S1E68 - Vampire Hunter D Bloodlust w/ Buck Harper

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 17:28:02 -0000

Get some D this week with Vampire Hunter D Bloodlust! This wild road trip through a post apocalyptic world is a sentimental favourite of new guest, Buck Harper! Jack tries not to mention Castlevania and Malcolm enjoys the copious amount of John DiMaggio!

Next week's anime: Final Fantasy The Spirits Within

Anime discussed: Vampire Hunter D Bloodlust

Edited by: Sacha Husband (@sachahusband on Instagram)

Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod

Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM

Malcolm McLeod Instagram: @malcolmrjmcleod Twitter: @malcolmrjmcleod

Buck Harper is a private citizen

S1E67 - Demon Slayer: Mugen Train w/ Mark Blancaflor

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 16:29:43 -0000

The highest grossing anime movie of all time is finally conquered by Jack, Malcolm, and returning guest Mark! And the result is....a very okay Shonen movie. Jack explains Demon Slayer's insane rise and Mark gives his hot take on the episodic version of the movie! Malcolm nods politely too.

Next week's anime: Vampire Hunter D Bloodlust

Anime discussed: Demon Slayer Mugen Train + Demon Slayer Season 2 episodes 1-7

Edited by: Sacha Husband (@sachahusband on Instagram)

Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod

Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM

Malcolm McLeod Instagram: @malcolmrjmcleod Twitter: @malcolmrjmcleod

Mark Blancaflor Instagram: @mblancaflor

S1E66 - Cory in the House

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 16:08:34 -0000

Few series have been requested as much as Cory in the House (or Uchinonaka no kōrī) but Jack and Malcolm finally cover it! There's no limits to the depravity featured in this highly influential cult hit!

Next weeks anime: Demon Slayer The Movie: Mugen Train (for real)

Anime discussed: Cory in the House

Edited by: Sacha Husband (@sachahusband on Instagram)

Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod

Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM

Malcolm McLeod Instagram: @malcolmrjmcleod Twitter: @malcolmrjmcleod

S1E65 - Halo Legends w/ Alexad9

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 01:23:45 -0000

Halo! It's one of the most important videogames of all time! But did you also know it had a series of anime shorts? Well Jack, Malcolm, and returning guest Alexad9 are here to give you their thoughts on yet another multimedia tie-in! Will this surpass the Animatrix or Star Wars Visions? Find out!

Next weeks anime: Demon Slayer The Movie: Mugen Train

Anime discussed: Halo Legends

Edited by: Sacha Husband (@sachahusband on Instagram)

Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod

Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM

Malcolm McLeod Instagram: @malcolmrjmcleod Twitter: @malcolmrjmcleod

Alexad.9 Instagram: alex.ad9 Music links: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/alexad9/relapse-feat-djbannedexclusive

S1E64 - GYO Tokyo Fish Attack w/Andrew Parker

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 14:42:16 -0000

At long last the legendary Junji Ito finally gets tackled on the podcast! And the film discussed is certainly a weird as hell movie worthy of the Ito legacy! Guest Andrew Packer joins Jack and Malcolm to learn about why you don’t fuck with fish!

Next weeks anime: Halo Legends

Episodes discussed: GYO Tokyo Fish Attack

Edited by: Sacha Husband (@sachahusband on Instagram)

Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod

Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM

Malcolm McLeod Instagram: @malcolmrjmcleod Twitter: @malcolmrjmcleod

Andrew Packer Instagram: @fritzbonelord Twitter: acparker320 Podcasts: "Crypta" and "Ghosters"

S1E63 - Sword of the Stranger

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 14:54:10 -0000

Jack and Malcolm make a return to the Samurai genre with the film, Sword of the Stranger. It's a perfectly cromulent action movie with a very good doggo. What else is interesting about it? Listen in to find out!

Next weeks anime: GYO Tokyo Fish Attack

Anime discussed: Sword of the Stranger

Edited by: Sacha Husband (@sachahusband on Instagram)

Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod

Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM

Malcolm McLeod Instagram: @malcolmrjmcleod Twitter: @malcolmrjmcleod

S1E62 - Attack on Titan Finale w/Ty Babych

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 15:00:51 -0000

The stunning conclusion to our Attack on Titan coverage is here! Ty and Malcolm learn the fate of Eren and find out what that reveal means for the series as a whole. And which person on the podcast would like to be eaten by a sexy lady titan?

Next weeks anime: Sword of the Stranger

Episodes discussed: Attack on Titan Episodes 6-10

Edited by: Sacha Husband (@sachahusband on Instagram)

Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod

Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM

Malcolm McLeod Instagram: @malcolmrjmcleod Twitter: @malcolmrjmcleod

Ty Babych Instagram: @tybab.s and @popppedbeans

S1E61 - Attack on Titan Week 1 w/ Ty Babych

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 15:04:57 -0000

Ty Babych of Popped Beans fame finally returns to discuss yet another uber iconic anime! We talk about Attack on Titan! Is this anime's Game of Thrones? And why do fascists have a weird thing for it? Tune in to find out!

Next weeks anime: Attack on Titan episodes 6-10

Episodes discussed: Attack on Titan Episodes 1-5

Edited by: Sacha Husband (@sachahusband on Instagram)

Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod

Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM

Malcolm McLeod Instagram: @malcolmrjmcleod Twitter: @malcolmrjmcleod

Ty Babych Instagram: @tybab.s and @popppedbeans

S1E60 - Paprika w/Lizzie Boys and Aleksandra Koel

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 15:31:12 -0000

We're finally at the end of our Satoshi Kon journey with his final film, Paprika! Or at least at the end of his feature film career (Paranoia Agent will happen!) And of course joining us once again are Lizzie and Aleks! We go over the very clear similarities between the film and Inception and we also give our personal rankings of Kon's films!

Next weeks anime: Attack on Titan episodes 1-5

Anime discussed: Paprika

Edited by: Sacha Husband (@sachahusband on Instagram)

Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod

Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM

Malcolm McLeod Instagram: @malcolmrjmcleod Twitter: @malcolmrjmcleod

Lizzie Boys iMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4703128/

Aleksandra Koel Instagram: @aleksandra.koel

S1E59 - The Mystical Laws (an anime made by a cult) w/Spetsnick

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 15:56:39 -0000

You may have heard of anime referred to as a cult hit but have you ever heard of anime made by an actual cult? Well today is your lucky day. Jack, Malcolm, and returning guest Shane watched "The Mystical Laws", a propaganda film by the Happy Science Cult. Learn the history of Happy Science and their recent pivot to QANON. And also find out how a film that features dragon battles and ancient aliens somehow manages to be incredibly boring. By the end of this episode you too will be indoctrinated into Happy Science.

Youtube link for Mother's Basement's excellent video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dobQ9_YS5MA&ab_channel=Mother%27sBasement Anime discussed: The Mystical Laws

Next weeks anime: Paprika w/ Aleks and Lizzie

Edited by: Sacha Husband (@sachahusband on Instagram)

Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod

Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM

Malcolm McLeod Instagram: @malcolmrjmcleod Twitter: @malcolmrjmcleod

Shane Holiday Twitch: twitch.tv/spetsnik Twitter: @spetsnik

S1E58 - Fist of the North Star w/Alex.ad9

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 16:19:56 -0000

You are already dead. But not dead enough to miss out on Soundcloud rapper (and Jack's cousin) Alex.ad9 hitting up the podcast to talk Fist of the North Star! Jack explains how this Pre-Dragon Ball Shonen Jump series defined the manga/anime industry while Malcolm and Alex play catch up in trying to understand this highly condensed retelling of the classic story!

Anime discussed: Fist of the North Star the Movie

Edited by: Sacha Husband (@sachahusband on Instagram)

Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod

Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM

Malcolm McLeod Instagram: @malcolmrjmcleod Twitter: @malcolmrjmcleod

Alexad.9 Instagram: alex.ad9 Music links: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/alexad9/relapse-feat-djbannedexclusive

S1E57 - Initial D w/Matty Vu

Tue, 25 Jan 2022 18:24:13 -0000

Matty Vu finally achieves his lifelong dream of watching Initial D! But if you were expecting an episode that actually discusses the long running series than...well you came to the wrong place. Chaos comes to Is This Anime as Jack slowly loses his mind while Matty and Malcolm turn this episode into a car wreck of epic proportions. Enjoy!

Anime discussed: Initial D Movie 1

Edited by: Sacha Husband (@sachahusband on Instagram)

Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod

Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM

Malcolm McLeod Instagram: @malcolmrjmcleod Twitter: @malcolmrjmcleod

Matty Vu Instagram: @themattyvu Twitter: @themattyvu

S1E56 - Cowboy Bebop Live Action w/Logan Middleton

Tue, 18 Jan 2022 15:36:22 -0000

The highly anticipated discussion of Netflix's Live Action Cowboy Bebop is here! And while Jack and Malcolm are now Bebop experts, returning guest Logan Middleton comes in completely blind to the superior anime! Is the recently cancelled adaptation a loss for Bebop fans? Find out!

Episodes discussed: Cowboy Bebop Live Action The Complete Series

Edited by: Sacha Husband (@sachahusband on Instagram)

Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod

Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM

Malcolm McLeod Instagram: @malcolmrjmcleod Twitter: @malcolmrjmcleod

Logan Middleton Instagram: @wolfmanmiddleton Twitter: @logankmiddleton

S1E55 - Baki Hanma w/Dante Sammarelli

Tue, 11 Jan 2022 18:16:17 -0000

It's back to Baki with special guest Dante Sammarelli! We talk about the latest Baki series, Baki Hanma! Featuring totally-not-Mike Tyson, a giant praying mantis, and the 43rd President of the United States. Oh, and water sports with a Latin American revolutionary!

Anime discussed: Baki Hanma episodes 1-6

Edited by: Sacha Husband (@sachahusband on Instagram)

Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod

Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM

Malcolm McLeod Instagram: @malcolmrjmcleod Twitter: @malcolmrjmcleod

Google Dante Sammarelli to find him

S1E54 - Cowboy Bebop the Movie w/Robert Delilah

Tue, 04 Jan 2022 16:13:33 -0000

Are you living in a dream? Tune in as we discuss Cowboy Bebop the Movie with returning guest Robert Delilah! How does the big screen adventure with the Bebop crew hold up? And does big bad Vincent hold a candle to Vicious? Find out!

Anime discussed: Cowboy Bebop the Movie

Edited by: Sacha Husband (@sachahusband on Instagram)

Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod

Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM

Malcolm McLeod Instagram: @malcolmrjmcleod Twitter: @malcolmrjmcleod

Robert is a private citizen

S1E53 - Tokyo Godfathers w/ Lizzie Boys and Aleksandra Koel

Tue, 21 Dec 2021 20:30:18 -0000

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, etc, etc! Lizzie and Alex return to continue their Satoshi Kon journey with the Christmas Classic, Tokyo Godfathers! Is this Kon's most joyful work? Jack talks about the film's connection Cowboy Bebop! Also Malcolm talks about breast milk, straight from the source! And who is the Shadow Man that Jack has to strangle in his dreams?!? This is an extra fun episode delivered just in time for Christmas season!

Anime discussed: Tokyo Godfathers

Edited by: Sacha Husband (@sachahusband on Instagram)

Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod

Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM

Malcolm McLeod Instagram: @malcolmrjmcleod Twitter: @malcolmrjmcleod

Lizzie Boys iMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4703128/

Aleksandra Koel Instagram: @aleksandra.koel

S1E52 - Cowboy Bebop Series Finale w/Sacha Husband

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 15:23:04 -0000

The epic finale to Cowboy Bebop is here! But thankfully not our coverage since we are covering the movie and Netflix adaptation! Editor Sacha returns to discuss the series finale. Spike battles his ultimate rival (not Vicious), Ed meets her father, Faye realizes what's most important to her, and Ein finally gets to use his datadog powers! It's a jam packed episode that features a shockingly bold declaration from Malcolm!

Episodes discussed: Cowboy Bebop episodes 21-26

Edited by: Sacha Husband (@sachahusband on Instagram)

Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod

Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM

Malcolm McLeod Instagram: @malcolmrjmcleod Twitter: @malcolmrjmcleod

S1E51 - Star Wars Visions w/Logan Middleton

Tue, 07 Dec 2021 15:53:05 -0000

Star Wars! There's a lot of it! And now even more of it thanks the anime anthology series, Star Wars Visions! Logan Middleton returns to talk about the best and the worst of these 9 shorts! Plus Malcolm goes on an epic rant about the bad (dubbed) song in Tatooine Rhapsody!

The original Japanese song is good though.

Episodes discussed: Star Wars Visions 1-9

Edited by: Sacha Husband (@sachahusband on Instagram)

Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod

Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM

Malcolm McLeod Instagram: @malcolmrjmcleod Twitter: @malcolmrjmcleod

Logan Middleton Instagram: @wolfmanmiddleton Twitter: @logankmiddleton

S1E50 - Cowboy Bebop Week 4

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 13:53:17 -0000

Holy crap, it's episode 50 of the podcast! So what better way to celebrate than to kick it old school with a solo episode (and not because they couldn't grab a guest in time). Jack and Malcolm continue their Bebop quest with dare we say, the best batch of episodes. They discuss Radical Edward's Blaxploitation adventure, Spike's epic showdown with a floating clown assassin, and a tear jerking reveal into Faye's past!

Episodes discussed: Cowboy Bebop Episodes 16-20

Edited by: Sacha Husband (@sachahusband on Instagram)

Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod

Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM

Malcolm McLeod Instagram: @malcolmrjmcleod Twitter: @malcolmrjmcleod

S1E49 - The Animatrix w/John Voth

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 15:50:36 -0000

Actor, writer, and director John Voth guests to discuss the groundbreaking short film collection, The Animatrix! Learn how the Wachowski's celebrated their love of anime (unlike Nolan and Arranofsky) with this tie-in to The Matrix!

Anime discussed: The Animatrix

Edited by: Sacha Husband (@sachahusband on Instagram)

Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod

Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM

Malcolm McLeod Instagram: @malcolmrjmcleod Twitter: @malcolmrjmcleod

John Voth Instagram: @Johnvoth Twitter: @johnvoth

S1E48 - Cowboy Bebop Week 3 w/Mark Blancaflor

Tue, 16 Nov 2021 14:58:50 -0000

Jack and Malcolm continue their journey on the Bebop with actor Mark Blancaflor! In this jam packed episode they cover a run of episodes that is according to Jack "All bangers". Enjoy a brilliant Alien parody, the return of Vicious, and discover the truth about Faye's past!

Episodes discussed: Cowboy Bebop Episodes 11-15

Edited by: Sacha Husband (@sachahusband on Instagram)

Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod

Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM

Malcolm McLeod Instagram: @malcolmrjmcleod Twitter: @malcolmrjmcleod

Mark Blancaflor Instagram: @mblancaflor

S1E47 - Jojo's BZA: Diamond is Unbreakable w/Domenico

Tue, 09 Nov 2021 15:13:30 -0000

The long awaited return to Jojo is here, with the return of Domenico to boot! This season of Jojo features depraved serial killers, sociopathic manga artists, and an Italian restaurant! Will Jack finally succeed in turning Dom into a JoBro? And will Malcolm continue his slow descent into the Jojo fandom? Find out!

Episodes discussed: Diamond is Unbreakable episodes 1,2,10,14, and 15

Edited by: Sacha Husband (@sachahusband on Instagram)

Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod

Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM

Malcolm McLeod Instagram: @malcolmrjmcleod Twitter: @malcolmrjmcleod

Domenico is a private citizen

S1E46 - Cowboy Bebop Week 2 w/Sacha Husband

Tue, 02 Nov 2021 15:12:06 -0000

We return to our coverage of Cowboy Bebop this week! Our incredible editor joins the hosts on a trip to discuss immortal children, space truckers, a very radical person named Edward, and the first of many exciting Jet episodes!

Episodes discussed: Cowboy Bebop Episodes 6-10

Edited by: Sacha Husband (@sachahusband on Instagram)

Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod

Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM

Malcolm McLeod Instagram: @malcolmrjmcleod Twitter: @malcolmrjmcleod

S1E45 - Space Dandy w/ Robert Delilah

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 08:53:23 -0000

Shinichiro Watanabe's other sci-fi show gets dissected in this week's episode! Robert returns to bare witness to the severely underrated Space Dandy! Find out which of these episodes ends up becoming an all time favourite in the Is This Anime? Pantheon!

Anime discussed: Space Dandy episodes 1,4,17, and 20

Edited by: Sacha Husband (@sachahusband on Instagram)

Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod

Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM

Malcolm McLeod Instagram: @malcolmrjmcleod Twitter: @malcolmrjmcleod

Robert is a private citizen

S1E44 - Cowboy Bebop Week 1 w/ Ty Babych

Tue, 19 Oct 2021 14:15:16 -0000

The Cowboy Bebop miniseries kicks off this week with the first 5 episodes of the show! Ty Babych, creator the movie review Insta account, Popped Beans, jumps on the anime train with one of the coolest shows out there! Learn how a show that was initially created just to sell a few model spaceships became one of the most revered anime in history!

Episodes discussed: Cowboy Bebop Episodes 1-5

Edited by: Sacha Husband (@sachahusband on Instagram)

Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod

Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM

Malcolm McLeod Instagram: @malcolmrjmcleod Twitter: @malcolmrjmcleod

Ty Babych Instagram: @tybab.s and @popppedbeans

S1E43 - Millennium Actress w/ Lizzie Boys & Aleksandra Koel

Tue, 12 Oct 2021 15:34:02 -0000

Aleksandra Koel and Lizzie Boys return to the podcast to discuss Satoshi Kon's sophomore film, Millennium Actress! They talk about the parallels between this film and Perfect Blue and the many homages to movie history that are present in this remarkable piece of work! Plus enjoy an incredible tangent about the Joaquin Phoenix animated film, Brother Bear!

Anime discussed: Millenium Actress

Edited by: Sacha Husband (@sachahusband on Instagram)

Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod

Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM

Malcolm McLeod Instagram: @malcolmrjmcleod Twitter: @malcolmrjmcleod

Lizzie Boys iMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4703128/

Aleksandra Koel Instagram: @aleksandra.koel

S1E42 - Yuri on Ice w/ Spetsnik

Tue, 05 Oct 2021 16:37:32 -0000

At long last, the much requested Yuri on Ice finally makes it debut! Jack talks about director Sayo Yamamoto's many connections to previous anime that's been covered. And twitch streamer Spetsnik (aka Shane) triple axels his way into to discuss the figure skating extravaganza that is Yuri on Ice!

Episodes discussed: Yuri on Ice Episodes 1-5

Edited by: Sacha Husband (@sachahusband on Instagram)

Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod

Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM

Malcolm McLeod Instagram: @malcolmrjmcleod Twitter: @malcolmrjmcleod

Shane Holiday Twitch: twitch.tv/spetsnik Twitter: @spetsnik

S1E41 - Promare

Tue, 28 Sep 2021 14:35:28 -0000

Studio Trigger is best known for their insanely over the top anime. And their debut feature film, Promare, definitely delivers on the out of this world action. It's a story about the touching bond between a fire fighter and an arsonist. Although in this case the firefighter fights fires with a super cool exo suit and the arsonist means well and also can turn into a dragon when they're like stressed or something. This is a movie that actually exists and it rules. Enjoy.

Anime discussed: Promare

Edited by: Sacha Husband (@sachahusband on Instagram)

Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod

Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM

Malcolm McLeod Instagram: @malcolmrjmcleod Twitter: @malcolmrjmcleod

S1E40 - Sk8 the Infinity w/Jeremy Tubbs

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 14:00:57 -0000

Skateboarding! It's all the rage these days! The 94.9 the GOAT's Jeremy Tubbs joins Jack and Malcolm to talk Sk8 the Infinity, a show that asks "What if Batman was into Sk8 Boarding?". Plus it has some awesome Canadian representation!

Episodes discussed: Sk8 the Infinity Episodes 1-6

Edited by: Sacha Husband (@sachahusband on Instagram)

Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod

Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM

Malcolm McLeod Instagram: @malcolmrjmcleod Twitter: @malcolmrjmcleod

Jeremy Tubbs Instagram: @thejeremytubbs

S1E39 - Castlevania /Logan Middleton

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 14:00:55 -0000

Logan Middleton returns to chat about an anime adaptation of one of his favourite video games, Castlevania! Jack breaks down why Castlevania is one of the most important gaming franchises and how this adaptation came to be. And of course they talk about the show itself! Whips, vampires, and zombie pugs, what more could you want? Also yes, vikings like to turn things into boats, they're vikings!

P.S Fuck Warren Ellis

Episodes discussed: Castlevania S1 Eps 1-4, S2 Eps 1-2

Edited by: Sacha Husband (@sachahusband on Instagram)

Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod

Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM

Malcolm McLeod Instagram: @malcolmrjmcleod Twitter: @malcolmrjmcleod

Logan Middleton Instagram: @wolfmanmiddleton Twitter: @logankmiddleton

S1E38 - One Piece: Film Z w/Rae Lynn Carson

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 15:10:14 -0000

Grab a bottle of rum and join returning guest Rae Lynn Carson to take a trip back to One Piece! Film Z that is! It's a movie that manages to encapsulate everything good and bad about the epic franchise, with its epic battles, very anti-cop subtext, and lots of creepy sexual innuendos (courtesy of Malcolm's formerly favourite character, Sanji). Plus Jack sings a sea shanty!

Anime discussed: One Piece: Film Z

Edited by: Sacha Husband (@sachahusband on Instagram)

Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod

Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM

Malcolm McLeod Instagram: @malcolmrjmcleod Twitter: @malcolmrjmcleod

Rae Lynn Carson Instagram: @raelynncarson Twitter: @raelynncarson TikTok: @raelynncarson

S1E37 - Ghost in the Shell w/Andy Alvarez

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 14:30:41 -0000

Jack into the net with this latest episode covering Ghost in the Shell. Improviser Andy Alvarez joins Jack and Malcolm to discuss one of the most head spinning anime out there. Jack talks about the wildly divergent takes that the franchise has had as well as the huge influence it has had on Hollywood. It's an episode that covers existentialism, philosophy, and a whole lot of subjects that will really just make your head spin.

Anime discussed: Ghost in the Shell

Edited by: Sacha Husband (@sachahusband on Instagram)

Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod

Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM

Malcolm McLeod Instagram: @malcolmrjmcleod Twitter: @malcolmrjmcleod

Andy Alvarez Instagram: @alvarezzle

S1E36 - Princess Mononoke w/ Kyle Bottom

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 15:05:15 -0000

After a long hiatus Jack and Malcolm return to Studio Ghibli with the fantasy epic, Princess Mononoke! And joining them is the always hilarious comedian Kyle Bottom! Jack tries to summarize everything he's learned about Ghibli in the 4 books he read about them and then goes silent for an hour as Kyle takes the lead discussing one of his favourite movies of all time!

Anime discussed: Princess Mononoke

Edited by: Sacha Husband (@sachahusband on Instagram)

Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod

Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM

Malcolm McLeod Instagram: @malcolmrjmcleod Twitter: @malcolmrjmcleod

Kyle Bottom Instagram: @kylebottom Twitter: @kylesbottom

S1E35 - That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime w/ Robert Delilah

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 14:18:40 -0000

Do you like RPGs? Well if you do you're sure going to love this week's anime, That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime! And if you don't...well you're gonna have a bad time. Writer Robert Delilah joins Jack and Malcolm as they argue over the quality of this incredibly popular series! Battle lines are drawn in this no-holds-barred episode!

Anime discussed: That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime episodes 1-3, 6-8

Edited by: Sacha Husband (@sachahusband on Instagram)

Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod

Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM

Malcolm McLeod Instagram: @malcolmrjmcleod Twitter: @malcolmrjmcleod

Robert is a private citizen

S1E34 - Dr Stone w/ Sacha Husband

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 14:12:40 -0000

Everyone's favourite editor Sacha returns to talk about one of the best Shonen series in recent years, Dr Stone! It's a show about people coming together after a terrible disaster using the power of science, in other words a complete fantasy!

Anime discussed: Dr Stone Episodes 1-6

Edited by: Sacha Husband (@sachahusband on Instagram)

Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod

Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM

Malcolm McLeod Instagram: @malcolmrjmcleod Twitter: @malcolmrjmcleod

S1E33 - Black Lagoon w/ Jason Simpson

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 22:10:30 -0000

Jason Simpson, star of the hit Netflix animated epic "The Dragon Prince", becomes the first guest of the show to talk about an anime that they have actually voiced! And not just any anime, but an anime they've never actually watched...until now! Jason joins Jack and Malcolm to talk about the badass 80s throwback, Black Lagoon! It's one heck of an octane filled episode!

Anime discussed: Black Lagoon Episodes 1-3

Edited by: Sacha Husband (@sachahusband on Instagram)

Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod

Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM

Malcolm McLeod Instagram: @malcolmrjmcleod Twitter: @malcolmrjmcleod

Jason Simpson Instagram: @simpstagrams Twitter: @aboysimpson

S1E32 - Parasyte w/ Rae Lynn Carson

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 14:54:27 -0000

In a first for the podcast, returning guest Rae Lynn Carson gets to be the one to pick the anime and episodes! And she couldn't have picked a weirder and more heartfelt anime than with Parasyte! Listen as Jack becomes increasingly frustrated with how little he knows about the series! You're on Malcolm's level now Jackie Boy!

Anime discussed: Parasyte

Edited by: Sacha Husband (@sachahusband on Instagram)

Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod

Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM

Malcolm McLeod Instagram: @malcolmrjmcleod Twitter: @malcolmrjmcleod

Rae Lynn Carson Instagram: @raelynncarson Twitter: @raelynncarson TikTok: @raelynncarson

S1E31 - Death Note w/ Lizzie Boys

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 14:30:20 -0000

Lizzie Boys returns to discuss one of the most listener requested anime yet, Death Note! A teenage sociopath gets a strange murder book, what could possibly go wrong? Plus Jack talks about the various Death Note adaptations (including the time he auditioned for a part in the live action movie) as well the mystery behind the manga author's true identity! And as an added bonus learn who on the pod would actually use the Death Note!

Anime discussed: Death Note 1-5

Edited by: Sacha Husband (@sachahusband on Instagram)

Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod

Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM

Malcolm McLeod Instagram: @malcolmrjmcleod Twitter: @malcolmrjmcleod

Lizzie Boys iMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4703128/

S1E30 - Perfect Blue w/ Aleksandra Koel

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 17:21:55 -0000

The late Satoshi Kon is undeniably one of the greatest anime directors of all time and this week the podcast tackles his first feature, Perfect Blue. Joining Jack and Malcolm is actress of stage and screen, Aleksandra Koel. Learn the story behind the tragically short lived career of one of the great auteurs of his era. Plus find out which Hollywood filmmakers blatantly ripped off his work! Is Darren Aronofsky worth the praise he gets?!? Find out on this week's episode.

P.S Mima's agent was the one who killed the pizza delivery guy.

Anime discussed: Perfect Blue

Satoshi Kon's Last Words: https://makikoitoh.com/journal/satoshi-kons-last-words

Good Morning short: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tBfSLKcf9g

Edited by: Sacha Husband (@sachahusband on Instagram)

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Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM

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Aleksandra Koel Instagram: @aleksandra.koel

S1E29 - Your Name w/ Sinead Grewcock

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 16:15:29 -0000

Sinead Grewcock, director, actress, writer, comedian, and co-founder of the B.C based Production Company "Odd House Films", joins the boys to discuss one of the biggest anime features of all time! Jack educates Malcolm and Sinead on director Makoto Shinkai's career long obsession with star crossed lovers. Plus they discuss the potential of the upcoming live action American remake!

Anime discussed: Your Name

Edited by: Sacha Husband (@sachahusband on Instagram)

Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod

Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM

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Sinead Grewcock Instagram: @sineadgrewcock @oddhousefilms

S1E28 - Lupin III Part IV w/ Tyler Cronsilver

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 14:00:30 -0000

Few anime have as storied of a history as Lupin III. With hundreds of episodes, a long running manga and dozens of movies and specials, it would be seemingly impossible to sum up it all up in just four episodes? Well Jack, Malcolm, and guest Tyler Cronsilver set out to do just that! It's a fun romp into the world of heists, cowardly princes, and gadgets! Plus enjoy an extended rant about James Bond (who also "appears" in the show!)

Anime discussed: Lupin III Part IV Episodes 1,3,9,13

Edited by: Sacha Husband (@sachahusband on Instagram)

Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod

Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM

Malcolm McLeod Instagram: @malcolmrjmcleod Twitter: @malcolmrjmcleod

Tyler Cronsilver Instagram: @tlcrviews Youtube: TLCRVIEWS

S1E27 - Mass Effect: Paragon Lost

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 14:00:28 -0000

We're guestless this episode! And it turns out, besides being our resident anime expert, Jack is also without a doubt one of the biggest fans of the video game series, Mass Effect. So the idea of doing an episode on the anime tie-in "Mass Effect: Paragon Lost" would sound pretty appealing right? Well...maybe not. Is this the worst thing the podcast has covered so far? Or the best thing Freddie Prinze Jr has ever acted in? Find out on this week's episode!

Anime discussed: Mass Effect: Paragon Lost

Edited by: Sacha Husband (@sachahusband on Instagram)

Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod

Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM

Malcolm McLeod Instagram: @malcolmrjmcleod Twitter: @malcolmrjmcleod

S1E26 - Mob Psycho 100 w/ Lizzie Boys

Tue, 08 Jun 2021 14:10:32 -0000

Actress of stage and screen Lizzie Boys (Firefly Lane, Nancy Drew) joins Jack and Malcolm to discuss One Punch Man creator One's follow up, Mob Psycho 100! Is this show actually better than One Punch Man? Yes. Plus Jack brags about his audition for the live action Death Note movie that he ultimately did not get!

Anime discussed: Mob Psycho 100 Episodes 1-5

Edited by: Sacha Husband (@sachahusband on Instagram)

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Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM

Malcolm McLeod Instagram: @malcolmrjmcleod Twitter: @malcolmrjmcleod

Lizzie Boys iMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4703128/

S1E25 - Samurai Champloo w/ Tunji Taylor-Lewis

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 14:45:16 -0000

We return to cover another Shinichiro Watanabe anime! With TikTok sensation Tunji Taylor-Lewis coming onto the podcast to chat all things SAMUARI CHAMPLOO! This hip-hop influenced show has it all: Brothels, Ninjas, Assassins, and SO MANY Record Scratches!!! And for the first time ever, could a car be named the Speedwagon of the episode?!? Tune in and find out!

Anime discussed: Samurai Champloo Episodes 1, 10, and 15

Edited by: Sacha Husband (@sachahusband on Instagram)

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Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM

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Tunji Taylor-Lewis Instagram: @tunjitl Tiktok: tunjitl https://www.tiktok.com/@tunjitl?source=h5_m

S1E24 - The Great Pretender w/ Sacha Husband

Tue, 25 May 2021 14:00:57 -0000

The incredible editor of "Is This Anime?", Sacha Husband, makes his guest debut! He joins Jack and Malcolm to talk about the con artist anime, The Great Pretender! The fellas agree that this is one of the best anime show's the podcast has covered so far! Plus learn the untold backstory of Malcolm's anime history with Sacha!

Anime discussed: The Great Pretender Episodes 1-5

Edited by: Sacha Husband (@sachahusband on Instagram)

Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod

Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM

Malcolm McLeod Instagram: @malcolmrjmcleod Twitter: @malcolmrjmcleod

S1E23 - DBZ Kai: The Saiyan Saga Finale!

Tue, 18 May 2021 14:00:55 -0000

The epic conclusion to the Saiyan Saga is finally here! Goku and Vegeta finish their fight in a way that Malcolm absolutely could not have predicted! Krillin endorses murder! Mr. Popo redeems himself?!? And what's next on the horizon for the few remaining defenders of Earth? Plus Jack and Malcolm finally got new mics! It's a finale truly worthy of the Dragon Ball Z Legend! Or is it? Tune in and find out.

Anime discussed: Dragon Ball Z Kai Episodes 14-18

Edited by: Sacha Husband (@sachahusband on Instagram)

Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod

Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM

Malcolm McLeod Instagram: @malcolmrjmcleod Twitter: @malcolmrjmcleod

Domenico is a Private Citizen

S1E22 - DBZ Kai: The Saiyan Saga Week 3

Tue, 11 May 2021 14:00:49 -0000

The Saiyans are here! And how did the Z Fighters do against them? Hint: Not well! Jack, Malcolm, and Domenico discuss the most action packed episodes yet! Kamikaze blasts, violence against the media, and head splooge! These episodes have it all! Plus Malcolm loses his mind over the death of a certain green skinned character.

Anime discussed: Dragon Ball Z Kai Episodes 9-13

Edited by: Sacha Husband (@sachahusband on Instagram)

Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod

Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM

Malcolm McLeod Instagram: @malcolmrjmcleod Twitter: @malcolmrjmcleod

Domenico is a Private Citizen

S1E21 - DBZ Kai: The Saiyan Saga Week 2

Tue, 04 May 2021 15:05:14 -0000

The epic saga of Dragon Ball Z continues! Domenico returns to help Malcolm process just what the hell he saw! A green skinned man tosses a child off a cliff, Goku tells jokes to an ancient god, and why is Mr Popo? There's a lot to cover in these 5 episodes as the Z Fighters make their preparations for the battle against the Saiyans!

Anime discussed: Dragon Ball Z Kai Episodes 4-9

Edited by: Sacha Husband (@sachahusband on Instagram)

Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod

Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM

Malcolm McLeod Instagram: @malcolmrjmcleod Twitter: @malcolmrjmcleod

Domenico is a Private Citizen

S1E20 - Dragon Ball Z Kai: The Saiyan Saga Week 1

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 14:00:36 -0000

It's finally happening! At long last Jack, Malcolm, and returning guest Domenico sit down to discuss a show that transcends anime, Dragon Ball Z! Jack takes the boys on a journey with his most epic history segment yet, while Malcolm questions basically every element of this show. Also can you be considered a successful warlord if your own planet has been destroyed?

Anime discussed: Dragon Ball Z Kai Episodes 1-3

Edited by: Sacha Husband (@sachahusband on Instagram)

Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod

Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM

Malcolm McLeod Instagram: @malcolmrjmcleod Twitter: @malcolmrjmcleod

Domenico is a Private Citizen

S1E19 - Jojo: Stardust Crusaders w/ Logan Middleton

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 15:02:19 -0000

In a first for the podcast, Jack and Malcolm revisit an anime they've previously covered! Jojo's Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders! And returning guest Logan Middleton joins them on this epic journey! They cover three epic stand battles featuring living swords, psychic children, and pro gamers! Will Malcolm finally realize the greatness of Jojo??!? Or will he pull a first for the podcast and forget to watch one of the assigned episodes?!?!? Tune in and find out!

Episodes discussed: Episode 27: Khnum's Oingo and Thoth's Boingo Episode 28: Anubis, Part 1 Episode 29: Anubis, Part 2 Episode 40: D'Arby the Player, Part 1 Episode 41: D'Arby the Player, Part 2 Episode 42: The Miasma of the Void, Vanilla Ice, Part 1

Edited by: Sacha Husband (@sachahusband on Instagram)

Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod

Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM

Malcolm McLeod Instagram: @malcolmrjmcleod Twitter: @malcolmrjmcleod

Logan Middleton Instagram: @wolfmanmiddleton Twitter: @logankmiddleton

S1E18 - Redline w/ Matty Vu

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 13:55:28 -0000

Jack and Malcolm don't drive, but special guest Matty Vu does! Which is great because they watched the sci-fi racing film Redline! A movie so utterly gorgeous and bonkers that it nearly bankrupted the studio and forced the director to leave! But you won't want to leave as Matty and Malcolm riff and Jack tries to unsuccessfully rein them in!

Anime discussed: Level E

Edited by: Sacha Husband (@sachahusband on Instagram)

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Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM

Malcolm McLeod Instagram: @malcolmrjmcleod Twitter: @malcolmrjmcleod

Matty Vu Instagram: @themattyvu Twitter: @themattyvu

S1E17 - Level E

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 14:00:53 -0000

Baseball! Aliens! An opening song sung by GoGo from Kill Bill! Yoshihiro Togashi's Level E has it all! It's the touching story of an easily irritated high school baseball player and his wacky long haired blonde alien roommate who is also a space prince! Listen as Jack and Malcolm try to wrap their heads around one of the most bonkers anime to exist! There's some real Mark McGwire-esque dingers in this episode!

Anime discussed: Level E

Edited by: Sacha Husband (@sachahusband on Instagram)

Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod

Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM

Malcolm McLeod Instagram: @malcolmrjmcleod Twitter: @malcolmrjmcleod

S1E16 - Star Wars: Clone Wars (2003) w/ Logan Middleton

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 14:00:02 -0000

Star Wars enthusiast Logan Middleton joins Jack and Malcolm to discuss the all 25 of the Star Wars Clone Wars shorts! Is This Anime?!? Learn about series creator Genndy Tartakovsky and his long career. Plus listen to Jack and Logan discuss the animated series place within the Star Wars canon and the future of Star Wars as a whole while Malcolm listens silently because (SPOILER ALERT) he knows just as much about Star Wars as he does Anime! And yes, George Lucas is a weeb born in 1994.

Anime (?) discussed Star Wars Clone Wars (2003)

Edited by: Sacha Husband (@sachahusband on Instagram)

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Malcolm McLeod Instagram: @malcolmrjmcleod Twitter: @malcolmrjmcleod

Logan Middleton Instagram: @wolfmanmiddleton Twitter: @logankmiddleton

S1E15 - Hunter x Hunter: Phantom Rouge w/ Rae Lynn Carson

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 14:00:19 -0000

Super talented Comedian (Nasty Women) and actress Rae Lynn Carson joins Jack and Malcolm to discuss the Hunter x Hunter movie! What happens when a series best known for subverting expectations delivers a movie that...is basically just pure fanservice? And how does Adam Sandler factor into all this? And what's the deal with the hyper horny dude who is totally not the Joker? And how many times will Malcolm pronounce the "X" in Hunter x Hunter (Hint: It's A Lot)!!!?!?!? Find out all of this and more on this week's episode!

Films discussed: Hunter x Hunter: Phantom Rouge Little Nicky

Edited by: Sacha Husband (@sachahusband on Instagram)

Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod

Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM

Malcolm McLeod Instagram: @malcolmrjmcleod Twitter: @malcolmrjmcleod

Rae Lynn Carson Instagram: @raelynncarson Twitter: @raelynncarson TikTok: @raelynncarson

S1E14 - Is This Manga? Pokemon Adventures

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 14:00:49 -0000

You've listened to Jack and Malcolm take on the Pokemon anime and feature film, but on this very special episode they cover something that came even before that, the Pokemon Adventures Manga! Join them as they dive into easily the most violent Pokemon adaptation yet! Plus find out how Malcolm handled reading his very first manga! (Hint: It didn't go as expected!)

Manga discussed: Pokemon Adventures Volumes 1-3

Pokemon Special Music Video can be watched here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BoZ0Zwab6Oc

Edited by: Sacha Husband (@sachahusband on Instagram)

Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod

Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM

Malcolm McLeod Instagram: @malcolmrjmcleod Twitter: @malcolmrjmcleod

S1E13 - Pokemon: Detective Pikachu

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 15:00:26 -0000

In a first for the podcast, we cover a big, fancy Hollywood movie! But not just any Hollywood movie, the Pokemon live action spectacular "Pokemon: Detective Pikachu"! Learn why the Pokemon Company chose to adapt a forgettable 3DS spin-off as the first live action Pokemon movie! Join Jack and Malcolm as they pore over every single detail in this film. Plus hear their pitches for their own Pokemon movies! It's the most extensive discussion about Detective Pikachu ever!

Not Anime discussed: Pokemon Detective Pikachu

Link for concept art that is discussed: https://www.artstation.com/artwork/ybX45K

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Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM

Malcolm McLeod Instagram: @malcolmrjmcleod Twitter: @malcolmrjmcleod

S1E12 - Pokemon Journeys w/ Kyle Bottom

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 15:00:00 -0000

Pokemon, one of the most successful media franchises in the world, finally gets covered on the podcast. Stand Up Comedian Kyle Bottom joins Jack and Malcolm to learn the history of how Pokemon became one of Nintendo's biggest hits and how it helped make anime mainstream in the West! Plus find out how the series almost derailed its future with just one episode! And of course, the fellas watch four episodes of the latest iteration of the anime, Pokemon Journeys, to see how the series has kept up with the times!

Follow Kyle Bottom on Twitter at @kylesbottom and Instagram at @kylebottom

Episodes discussed: Episode 2: Legend? Go! Friends? Go Episode 5: Mind Boggling Dynamax! Episode 12: Flash of the Titans! Episode 26: Splash, Dash, and Smash for the Crown! Slowking's Crowning!

Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod

Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM

Malcolm McLeod Instagram: @malcolmrjmcleod Twitter: @malcolmrjmcleod

S1E11 - Akira

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 15:00:27 -0000

Few films are as groundbreaking as Katsuhiro Otomo's "Akira". With films such as Chronicle, Looper, and even the Kanye West music video, Stronger, being inspired by it. Jack and Malcolm explore how Akira changed the cinematic landscape, as well as discuss the differences between the film and the six volume manga it was adapted from.

Film discussed: Akira Manga discussed: Akira

Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod

Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM

Malcolm McLeod Instagram: @malcolmrjmcleod Twitter: @malcolmrjmcleod

S1E10 - Baki

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 15:00:38 -0000

Martial arts anime are a dime a dozen, but few of them reach the insanity of Baki! This is series where the world's strongest man has signed a peace treaty with multiple U.S Presidents, a person can poison someone with just their hand, and a 147 year old man can go toe to toe with a 37 year old who's in his prime?!? Jack, Malcolm, and for the first time a special guest, MMA fan Domenico, watch four absurd fights in this ridiculous show!

Episodes discussed: Season 2 Episode 1: "Begin! The Centennial Tournament" Episode 6: "Excellennnnt!" Episode 8: "The Title of the Strongest" Episode 12: "Completion"

Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod

Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM

Malcolm McLeod Instagram: @malcolmrjmcleod Twitter: @malcolmrjmcleod

S1E9 - One Piece: The 4Kids Dub!

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 15:00:25 -0000

Accents! Censorship! Unnecessary plot holes! The 4Kids Dub of One Piece is famous for all of these and more! Jack and Malcolm dive into the 4Kids counterparts of the previous episode and discuss the many baffling differences between them! Discover how Japan's most popular anime had its chances of international success completely derailed! Plus learn how 4Kids Entertainment became one of the biggest players in dubbing, with sensations like Pokemon and Yu-Gi-Oh, only to destroy their reputation by adapting a series that they were in no position to handle properly! Enjoy this bonkers episode where every choice made was the wrong one!

Episodes discussed: Episode 4: The Passing of the Hat Episode 17: The Scrub in the Shrub Episode 35: You Dirty Rat! Episode 43: Buggy's Back!

Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod

Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM

Malcolm McLeod Instagram: @malcolmrjmcleod Twitter: @malcolmrjmcleod

S1E8 - One Piece

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 15:00:10 -0000

Set sail for One Piece! Jack somehow tries to distill the appeal of this nearly 1000 episode long series into just four episodes! With episodes featuring everything from adorable animals to self mutilation, this show has it all! Enjoy this extra long episode worthy of the One Piece itself!

Episodes discussed: Episode 4 - Luffy's Past! Enter Red Haired Shanks! Episode 18 - You're the Weird Creature! Gaimon and his Strange Friends! Episode 37 - Luffy Rises! Result of the Broken Promise! Episode 53 - The Legend has Started! Head for the Grand Line!

Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod

Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM

Malcolm McLeod Instagram: @malcolmrjmcleod Twitter: @malcolmrjmcleod

S1E7 - Violet Evergarden

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 15:00:00 -0000

Jack and Malcolm continue their escape from the shonen genre by watching the steampunk coming of age anime, Violet Evergarden! Jack also talks about the light novel genre and the history of Kyoto Animation. And the boys talk about how much they cried watching this show! Episodes discussed: Episode 1: "I Love You" and Auto Memory Dolls" Episode 2: "Never Coming Back" Episode 10: "A Loved One Will Always Watch Over You"

Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod

Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM

Malcolm McLeod Instagram: @malcolmrjmcleod Twitter: @malcolmrjmcleod

S1E6 - Carole and Tuesday

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 15:00:21 -0000

Take a trip to Mars with us this week! Jack and Malcolm watched the musical coming-of-age story, Carole and Tuesday! They talk about creator Shinchiro Watanabe's famed career and how this show is the perfect 2020 antidote!

Episodes discussed Episode 1: True Colors Episode 2: Born to Run Episode 3: Fire and Rain

Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod

Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM

Malcolm McLeod Instagram: @malcolmrjmcleod Twitter: @malcolmrjmcleod

S1E5 - The Wind Rises

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 15:00:08 -0000

As far as animation directors go, you'd struggle to find someone more acclaimed than Hayao Miyazaki. Jack and Malcolm do a deep dive into his most recent film, The Wind Rises. Plus, learn about the history of Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli!

Films discussed: The Wind Rises and The Kingdom of Dreams and Madness (Documentary)

Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod

Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM

Malcolm McLeod Instagram: @malcolmrjmcleod Twitter: @malcolmrjmcleod

S1E4 - Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron Blooded Orphans

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 15:00:16 -0000

Nothing says anime like giant robots beating the tar out of each other. And the Gundam franchise is easily the most recognizable of them all. So Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron Blooded Orphans should be an easy watch right? Well not quite...listen as Jack realizes he made some shoddy episode picks and apologizes constantly throughout the episode like the good Canadian boy that he is!

Episodes discussed: Episode 1: Iron and Blood... Episode 3: Glorious Demise Episode 5: Beyond the Red Sky

Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod

Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM

Malcolm McLeod Instagram: @malcolmrjmcleod Twitter: @malcolmrjmcleod

S1E3 - My Hero Academia

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 16:00:44 -0000

It's hard to find a more popular anime in recent years than My Hero Academia. And as far as anime go, it's about the most conventionally appealing one Malcolm has seen so far! Jack and Malcolm dive into three episodes that somehow manage to tell a cohesive arc despite being seasons apart! Plus, Jack struggles to tell the difference between All for One and One for All!

Episodes discussed: S1E2: What it takes to be a Hero S2E10: Shoto Todoroki: Origin S3E11: All for One

Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod

Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM

Malcolm McLeod Instagram: @malcolmrjmcleod Twitter: @malcolmrjmcleod

S1E2 - Jojo's Bizarre Adventure

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 16:00:00 -0000

Malcolm seemed to enjoy the superhero satire of One Punch Man, but will he withstand the power of Jojo's Bizarre Adventure? Jack tries to sum up the virtues of this long running generation spanning epic that features vampires, punching ghosts, and a man named Robert E.O Speedwagon!

Episodes discussed: S1E1: Dio the Invader S1E4: Life with Dio S1E10: New York's Jojo Stardust Crusaders E1: The Man Possessed by an Evil Spirit

Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod

Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM

Malcolm McLeod Instagram: @malcolmrjmcleod Twitter: @malcolmrjmcleod

S1E1 - One Punch Man

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 16:00:00 -0000

In the very first episode of "Is This Anime?", Anime Expert Jack and the Guy Who Doesn't Know Anything About Anime Malcolm discuss three episodes of One Punch Man! Will Malcolm understand the comedic sensibilities of this classic satire? Or will he be too distracted by the famed hero who resembles an adult Caillou? Find out on the first episode of this new comedic, pop culture centric podcast!

Episodes discussed: S1E1: The Strongest Man S1E3: The Obsessive Scientist S1E9: Unyielding Justice

Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod

Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM

Malcolm McLeod Instagram: @malcolmrjmcleod Twitter: @malcolmrjmcleod

Is This Anime? Trailer

Sun, 03 Jan 2021 19:32:17 -0000

Episode Notes

The trailer for Is This Anime? A brand new podcast where two friends, an anime expert and an anime noob, journey across the wide world of an anime!