Baka Mailbag, Vol. 5
Ionatan and Ravi round out 2025 by answering listener questions from the mailbag. They discuss the nature of filler arcs, their favorite confession scenes in the medium, Western collaborations with...
Ionatan and Ravi round out 2025 by answering listener questions from the mailbag. They discuss the nature of filler arcs, their favorite confession scenes in the medium, Western collaborations with...
J.C.Staff is a studio with a broad catalogue of diverse works. Ionatan and Ravi discuss the studio's origins making OVAs and how it often receives unwarranted criticism stemming from a lack of know...
Ionatan and Ravi give their thoughts on every show they're watching this fall! They discuss a not so great season of anime to wrap up the year including a 'Spy x Family' sequel, the wild ride that ...
'My Dress-Up Darling' focuses on the art of cosplay to tell a heartfelt story about acceptance and passionately pursuing one's interests. Ionatan and Ravi dive deep into the series, discussing prod...
Madhouse has a long history marked by a remarkable collection of directors making some of the most beloved anime of all time. Ionatan and Ravi discuss the studio's founding by Mushi Production staf...
'One Piece' is one of the largest franchises in anime and manga, following the journey of Monkey D. Luffy and the Straw Hat Pirates as they search for the world's greatest treasure. Ionatan and Rav...
Ionatan and Ravi are back for another tournament arc, this time filling out an anime fight bracket! They discuss what components make up a standout anime fight before debating which of the top 32 a...
Ionatan and Ravi give their thoughts on every show they're watching this summer! They discuss everything from sequels for 'Dandadan' and 'My Dress-Up Darling' to anime of the year contenders like '...
What makes a good anime adaptation of a light novel? Ionatan and Ravi discuss the history of this form of literature in Japan before giving their personal recommendations for the best light novel a...
Shinichiro Watanabe is considered an auteur of anime because of his evocative use of music, exploration of mature themes, and blending of multiple genres. Ionatan and Ravi discuss his career by pic...
'One Piece' is one of the largest franchises in anime and manga, following the journey of Monkey D. Luffy and the Straw Hat Pirates as they search for the world's greatest treasure. Ionatan and Rav...
Ionatan and Ravi give their thoughts on every show they're watching this spring! They discuss an incredibly diverse season of anime including highly anticipated series like 'Lazarus' and 'Witch Wat...
Ionatan and Ravi discuss highlights from their recent trips to Japan! They break down the cultural experiences, food, and adventures from a total of six incredible weeks visiting various places thr...
Ionatan and Ravi are joined by PaperDawN, a cartoonist and graphic designer, to discuss his career as an artist. They break down the creative process for a variety of illustration work, the experie...
Ionatan and Ravi prepare for the upcoming months with a spring anime special! They begin by discussing their feelings about spring and giving some background on the seasonal customs in Japan. Then,...
What anime is most deserving of a sequel that hasn't received one? Ionatan and Ravi discuss which aspects of a series dictate whether they'd like to see a continuation produced or not before giving...
Science Saru are responsible for some of the most creative and visually appealing anime in the medium, often working with talented directors and a global staff to bring these works to life. Ionatan...
'Death Parade' is an exploration of the moral ambiguity that comes with attempting to judge human life after death. Ionatan and Ravi dive deep into the series, discussing the short film that it's b...
Ionatan and Ravi give their thoughts on every show they’re watching this winter! They discuss sequels for 'Solo Leveling' and 'The Apothecary Diaries,' underwhelming adaptations and originals like ...
Ionatan and Ravi take a look back at anime in 2024! They give their final thoughts on each season from the previous year, compare between different annual anime awards, and pick their winners for e...