Hosts: Emory & Gary | 90 min | Explicit | Out NowThis Episode Covers:,Boruto Chapters 11-21: Kawaki’s turn, Himawari’s power surge, and the explosive start of the Returners Saga2025’s Major Premieres: My Dress Up Darling S2, Kaiju #8 S2, Reincarnated as the 7th Prince, and Dandadan S2 rumorsTrailer Breakdowns: Jobless Reincarnation S3 teaser and the unexpected Vending Machine Anime S2Hidden Gem Spotlight: Gatchiakuta, Silent Witch, Ruri Rocks, Apocalypse Bringer Mynogha, and why Fragrant Flower’s ending has fans fired up,Deep Cuts: The Water Magician’s unique magic system and Welcome to the Outcast Restaurant’s chaotic charm.

Gary speedran 10 chapters of Boruto, we preview Toonami’s Lazarus marathon (July 12th!), and debate whether Demon Slayer’s new trailer tops Solo Leveling’s hype. Then: Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo’s absurd English dub hits Toei’s YouTube for free, Pom Pom Purin reclaims Sanrio’s #1 spot, and we investigate Peppa Pig’s suspiciously inflated height stats.

Stick around for our classic One Piece/Naruto tangents – Including Bunny Lords official ranking, and how One Piece is possibly the most woke series ever.

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This Episode:

Sam returns to ignite the mic! We dissect Japan’s viral critique that Solo Leveling is "no different than any anime" – even as it dominates Crunchyroll’s all-time charts. Discover why To Be Hero X made Solo Leveling look like Boruto, then dive into:

Kaiju #8 Season 2 release dates (sub/dub dropping July 19),

My Dress-Up Darling S2 hype (July 5 premiere & manga changes),

The ultimate debate: Can a girl-boy friendship survive in modern anime?,

Why Fire Force Season 3 is rewriting shonen rules,

How Vigilantes outshines the main My Hero Academia series,

Featuring:

Special Guest: Sam (Solo Leveling skeptic, Dragon Ball analyst),

Hosts: Gary & Emory,

Key Discussions:

Japan’s surprising indifference to Solo Leveling’s global hype,

To Be Hero X’s unexpected dominance over 2025’s biggest anime,

Crunchyroll’s viewership records shattered – what Solo Leveling’s success really means,

Summer 2025’s most anticipated: Kaiju #8 action vs. Dress-Up Darling romance,

Fire Force’s explosive evolution & Vigilantes’ underground appeal,

Sources & Links:

Solo Leveling stats: screenrant.com/solo-leveling-anime-top-spot

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