In the first part of our New Year's Cleaning sub-series, a series focused on publishing older episodes that for one reason or another didn't get uploaded, the boys talk about their experience at Otakon 2024. From potential expensive purchases to some crazy concert moments and more, was Otakon 2024 worth it? Tune in now to find out. This is going to be a relatively short sub-series, so look forward to new episodes very very soon. Thank you all for listening and see you next week! 

2025 starts with a brand new episode, the announcement of more episodes to come, and a review of a brand new/newly finished anime! Join Wes and Demetrius as they discuss, and really just gush, about their spoiler-filed thoughts on DanDaDan Season 1. Thanks to all of the new and old listeners alike that stuck with us in our hiatus...we will see you all soon! 

The First episode of 2024 is, of course, a look back at what the year 2023 gave us anime-wise thought the lens of the Crunchyroll Anime Awards. Join the boys as they discuss each category, each projected winner, and their own personal winners. And look forward to next week where the boys will catch you all up on their mini-winter hiatus and lay the groundwork for the year to come! Thanks for listening and see you all soon! 

We record in bulk and it's been a while since the boys actually sat down and talked so, to make up for it, join Wes, Demetrius, and Syed as they sit down and catch up with each other! This week they're going  over what new anime they're watching, what older anime they've caught up on, what TV shows and movies they're pumped about, and what games they've been playing! 

Last week the boys talked about anime Openings and endings (for the second time) and this week they're continuing the look into music! Join Wes, Demetrius, and Syed as they discuss what soundtracks they've enjoyed, how soundtracks can help or hurt a series, and some unique aspects of anime soundtracks that really help elevate different shows! 

Back in episode 6, we talked about openings and ending in anime, so here on episode 60 we thought we would revisit the topic for both old and new listeners alike! Join Wes, Demetrius, and Syed as they break down types of openings, favorite openings, and groups that are famous for certain openings! As always, you can find us @bebop_banter on instagram! 

We saw how much you all enjoyed our top 25 anime of all time episodes, so we decided to really double down and take an even closer look! With a reworked and refined equation to guide us through, we've updated the list to what we feel is the most accurate we could put out! Hopefully you have as much fun listening to it as we had recording it, and don't forget to follow us @bebop_banter on instagram for the latest on what we're doing/to be able to directly interact with us! 

On this episode of Bebop Banter, the boys break down Crunchyroll's "Anime of the Year" award winners throughout the ages and also discuss the other nominees, whether or not they think the winner should have won, and what qualifies a series to be up for "Anime of the Year!" 

In today's episode, we break down all of the projects that the Pokemon Company announced for their 25th anniversary! From New Pokemon Snap to Brillian Diamond/Shining Pearl and Legends Arceus, join Wes, Demetrius, and Syed as they give their thoughts on everything that was shown! Don't forget to follow us @bebop_banter on instagram and comment with what you're most excited for! 

After a successful run at reacting to IGN's top 25 Anime of All Time, the boys are back to reach to another article: CBR.com's 10 Cliché's that don't make sense in shonen! Join Wes, Demetrius, and Syed as they break down these 10 clichés and see if they agree, disagree, or even think some are clichés at all! 

Among the ranks of live action anime adaptations, there is one that stands above the rest as being the ultimate example of how to ruin a franchise's image in the eyes of the uninitiated: Dragonball Evolution. This week, join Wes, Demetrius, and Syed as they walk you through the plot of this movie and break down the good (if they can find any), the bad (there's a lot), and the ugly (oh boy just wait)! Don't forget to follow us @bebop_banter on instagram and suggest some live action anime movies for us to hit in the next installment of this type of episode! Thanks for listening, and see you next week! 

Two weeks ago, we started analyzing IGN's top 25 Anime series of all time; Last week, we put out the first half of our list; This week, we reveal numbers 10-1! Join Wes, Demetrius, and Syed in this episode as they lay out what they OBJECTIVELY (not personally) believe the top 25 anime of all time are, why they think that way, and maybe what differs in their personal lists. How much do their tastes line up with this list, how much will their list line up with IGN, and how happy are they with the list? Tune in to find out, and follow us @bebop_banter on instagram to stay engaged!

Over the last two weeks, the boys reviewed IGN's 2019 "Top 25 Anime of All Time" list and, after taking on that project, they decided to do their own. This week, join Wes, Demetrius, and Syed as they explain how they came about crafting an objective list (that's right, this isn't a list of their personal favorites) and go over why the different series ranked from 25 to 11 deserve to be there! Tune in next week as they dissect their own top 10 and don't forget to follow us @bebop_banter on instagram (where you can comment with your own thoughts on the list!).

'Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house, not a creature was stirring...except for the boys talking about Attack on Titan! This week, join Wes, Demetrius, and Syed as they break down what made Attack on Titan so special. From its first impressions to its production quality and ultimately its cultural impact enjoy part 1 of our look at a series that defined a generation. And look forward to part 2 where we discuss the finale in all of its glory! 

This week, the boys finish their conversation on IGN's top 25 series of all time by looking at their top 10! Did Wes, Demetrius, and Syed agree with their choices? Were there some questionable picks, or some solid ones? Tune in to find out! You won't want to miss next week's episode either because it marks the start of a deep dive into the official Bebop Banter Top 25 Anime of All Time list! Thanks for listening, and you can follow us @bebop_banter on instagram for the latest updates on our episodes, some anime collection pieces, and more! 

This week and next week, the boys are taking a look at IGN's top 25 anime OF ALL TIME. Written in December of 2019, but not updated since, do Wes, Demetrius, and Syed think that the "anime experts" over at IGN got it right? Join in as the boys break down numbers 25 through 11, and tune in next week as they tackle the top 10. Who knows...maybe a look at this list has inspired one that is soon to come...

We ended the year with a look back, so the first Bop Culture of the year is gonna look forward! From games that we're looking forward to, to anime that are starting back up, and manga that can really make the leap, join the boys as they break down everything that they can't wait for!

For episode 49 we're bringing back the "My Anime Academia" type of episode to talk about Sakuga and the animation process! What is Sakuga, why does it matter, and how does it play into the overall feel of an anime? Join the boys as they discuss all of this and more, and follow us @bebop_banter on instagram to comment with your favorite sakuga moment in anime! 

While we've talked a lot about anime and a lot about manga, we've avoided the topic of live action anime adaptation...UNITL NOW! We're starting this new venture with a long special episode breaking down 3 movies that run the gamut of of Good, OK, and straight up TERRIBLE: Bleach, Full Metal Alchemist, and the Netflix Death Note. Have you seen these movies, do you want to see these movies, or do you have thoughts on these movies? Follow us @bebop_banter on instagram and comment with your own thoughts! 

Happy 2021! We're starting the new year with a continuation of one of our newer series: The Mangaka Feature! In particular, Wes, Demetrius, and Syed take this episode to break down a manga that they all read over their break: Chainsaw Man! Is this hyper-violent roller coaster of a series worth a read? Spoiler Alert: It Is! Take note, this episode is full of spoilers so if you want to go into the series completely clear of any content you have been warned. Come back next week as we discuss 3 live action anime adaptations that run the full spectrum from great to terrible, follow us on instagram @bebop_banter to comment your thoughts, and as always thank you for listening!  

It's our last episode of the year so we have a few things to say! Join Wes, Demetrius, and Syed as we thank you all for the enormous support from this past year, as we list some 2021 New Year's resolutions, as we put some more superlatives out there, and as we look ahead! 2021 is gonna start with some pretty cool episodes, so until then we hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday season! See you next time! 

2020 is (hopefully) a couple weeks away from ending so join Wes, Demetrius, and Syed as they discuss their favorite things from 2020! From anime to manga to music and more, tune in and laugh at a year that many people might not have a lot to laugh about! Follow us @bebop_banter and comment on our announcement post for this episode with your favorite things of 2020 for a chance at getting shouted-out to start 2021! 

Before our big 2020 blowout episodes, we're putting out a Bop Culture for the month of December! That means you can kick back this episode and listen to the boys talk about games they have/haven't played, shows they've been enjoying outside of anime, franchises that have surprised them, anime that they're looking forward to, and more! Next week starts our big end of the year blowout, so as always thanks for listening and talk to you guys next time! 

This week, the boys tackle a bit of a different topic as they discuss where to buy gifts for the anime fan in your life, what gifts are easy to get/give, what some gifts even are, some of their favorite pieces of merchandise, and more! As we head towards the end of 2020, we have some really fun episodes in the works so stay tuned and thank you for listening! 

EMERGENCY PODCAST EMERGENCY PODCAST! Join Wes and Syed in this first-of-two episode drop this week as they discuss the newly announced One Piece East Blue remake!

We're long past the days of anime unavailability thanks to one major innovation: Streaming. But with so many different streaming services offering different things, which one is right for you? In this week's episode, join Wes, Demetrius, and Syed as they tackle what services they use, what they see each service as being good for, what the combinations of different services can mean for the consumer, and more! Thanks to everyone for listening, and don't forget to hit us with a follow @bebop_banter on instagram!

This week on Bebop Banter, Wes, Demetrius, and Syed highlight three mangaka that have either been mainstays in their libraries,  that they have recently discovered, or that they have recently just gotten back into! From impressive art and immersive storytelling to unique worldbuilding, sit back and listen to Volume 1 of our Mangaka Feature! Don't forget to follow us on instagram (@bebop_banter) for announcements, features, and giveaways AND congratulations to i.kon.ji for winning the My Hero Movie giveaway! 

We here at Bebop Banter pretty much watch anime in the sub format, but that's not to say that we never watched dubbed anime, don't watch modern dubbed anime, and don't see the use of a dubbed series! This week, join Wes, Demetrius, and Syed as they discuss the pros and cons of subbed and dubbed series with discussion points like "why dubbed anime seems different to western animation" and "why subbed series might be hard to get into at an earlier age." Don't forget to follow as on instagram at bebop_banter for the latest updates on podcast episodes/ideas as well as anime giveaways! 

For the first podcast of the month, Wes, Demetrius, and Syed are introducing a new type of episode that will be coming out with some frequency: The "What Went Wrong" Series! To kick it off, join the boys as they break down all of their thoughts on each Berserk anime adaptation from the positives of the OG series and movies to the negatives of the rushed 2016 series. Don't forget to follow us at bebop_banter on Instagram, too, for chances at giveaways! 

Happy Halloween everyone! To wrap up the month with this episode, join Wes, Demetrius, and Syed as they discuss horror movies, horror games, and some real-world spookiness! Thanks to everyone that listened to our catered October content and look forward to the coming episodes! 

Everyone at one point or another has imagined living in an anime world, but would it really be all that great? In this episode, Wes, Demetrius, and Syed discuss which anime worlds would actually be terrible to be thrust into! Follow us on instagram @bebop_banter and comment on our announcement post for this episode with which anime worlds you WOULDN'T want to live in! 

Continuing the trend of spooky-themed podcasts, this week the boys talk all about Yokai! From a history of Yokai to some examples in Anime and how they stack up to the actual folklore, join Wes, Demetrius, and Syed as they break it all down! Big thanks to yokai.com and an old friend of the podcast/blog in Matthew Meyer for some solid info! Check out his site and books for infinitely more info!

It's officially October so the boys are celebrating spooky season with a whole month of Halloween-themed episodes. This week, Wes, Demetrius, and Syed are ringing in the season by discussing Junji Ito! From his origins to his influences and most popular stories, sit back and relax as we break it all down!

Today, the boys wrap up their discussion on the major works of Yoshihiro Togashi by discussing his ongoing, and seemingly never-ending, work: Hunter X Hunter (with spoilers, of course). Sit back, relax, and join Wes, Demetrius, and Syed as they break down some major criticisms of the series and dive into each ANIMATED arc to really gush about what makes the series so special. Next week we will be on break, but look forward to podcasts coming out in the future! Give us a follow @bebop_banter on instagram for some fun interactions! 

It's been a long time coming, but the boys are finally tackling one of the most famous (or infamous) mangaka around: Yoshihiro Togashi. In this part 1 of a new 2-part special (made up of some extra long episodes), Wes, Demetrius, and Syed discuss a little bit of the history of Togashi himself before diving into his first major work: Yu Yu Hakusho! Come back next week for an episode on Hunter x Hunter! Thanks to everyone for listening! 

We mentioned last episode that releases would be a bit sporadic for a while so thanks for sticking with us! A few weeks ago, the boys went to the first Anime Fredericksburg mini convention and they have quite a few thoughts! Sit back, relax, and enjoy while Demetrius, Wes, and (occasionally due to his new World of Warcraft addiction) Syed discuss the experience as a whole! As always, you can follow us on our instagram at bebop_banter (and you can also find ways to support the show in our bio on that page). See you all next time! 

To wrap up their discussions about Studio Ghibli, join Wes, Demetrius, and Syed as they talk about their favorite Ghibli films, their first Ghibli films, and more! And don't forget to follow us on Instagram @backlog_bebop to interact with us! Tune in next week as we dive back in to more anime discussions!

After a week's break, Join Wes, Demetrius, and Syed as they break down what could be the most prolific anime studio of all time: Studio Ghibli. In this hour-long special, they cover a brief history of the studio and its founders, its most influential works, some iconic stories behind the studio, and the future of Ghibli itself! And for the people that commented on our instagram posts (@backlog_bebop) following our video games series, we got your shout-outs! Thanks for listening and see you all next time!

This week, the boys wrap up their favorite games of all times lists! Ranging from side-scrollers to open-world RPGs, 3rd person survival horror games, and first-person shooters, tune in this week to see what final games make their lists! Don't forget to comment on the instagram announcement post (@backlog_bebop) with your favorite games: Next week we'll be reading off some lists at the beginning! Thanks for tuning in, and look forward to a return to anime content in the coming weeks! 

For the last few weeks, we at backlog bebop/bebop banter gave you all a look into our anime/manga preferences and practices so why not continue it for video games? As more anime-centric content is being prepared, join Wes, Demetrius, and Syed these next two weeks as they discuss their 5 personal favorite video games of all time! From RPGs to platformers and shooters, there's a pretty good mix! And don't forget to drop your favorite lists in the comments of our instagram post (@backlog_bebop)!

Over the past 3 weeks, the boys have embarked on the mini arc of describing what exactly they like in anime/manga, what exactly they dislike, and how they even pick what they watch/read. Today, that all comes to a head as the boys describe one series each from their personal top favorites list and break down a couple more shows that they really can't get behind (as a bonus). Thank you all for listening and look forward to the coming weeks!

In the penultimate episode in their miniseries about their own personal preferences, join Wes, Demetrius, and Syed as they discuss how they pick what media to consume in an extremely saturated market! 

Last week the boys talked about some things that can really make an anime great to them so this week is the opposite! Join Wes, Demetrius, and Syed as they discuss how the overuse of tropes, underuse of certain resources, and more can cause an anime's rating to plummet in their own personal rankings! Thank you to everyone for listening and look forward to what's coming soon!

For the next two weeks, the boys will be going over their own preferences in order to set the stage for lists, comparisons, reviews, and more that are going to start in the episodes after! This week, join Wes, Demetrius, and Syed as they discuss their anime-watching habits/rituals, their favorite genres, favorite tropes, and what they value the most in a series! Next week, they'll be discussing a little bit more of what they like on top of a whole lot of what they hate to see in anime, so stay tuned! 

Fresh off of their longest series yet (thank you to everyone that listened to our episodes on the Big Three!), the boys are back with a more laid back Bop Culture episode! From various anime that they have (or haven't) seen to different video games and interactions with people in the industry, join Wes, Demetrius, and Syed on this more laid back outing. There will be no episode next week but look forward to new ideas and episodes coming very soon! 

Having nitpicked Naruto and broken down Bleach, the time has finally come for the boys to wonder about One Piece. Join Wes, Demetrius, and Syed as they break down the series in a short spoiler-free section followed up by a spoiler-filled, and almost ENTIRELY off-the-dome, walkthrough of the series (courtesy of Syed)! While it was impossible to cover everything, or even pack-in/remember all of the small but important details, look forward to favorite moments, characters and more! Thank you to everyone that listened to our Big Three series and look forward to some more great content to come! 

With the holidays coming and going and the boys being busy, it's been a bit of an up and down period but NEVER FEAR: We are still here to try to give you all some sweet, sweet anime content. This week, join 2/3rds of the squad as they react to MangaPlus' top 20 chart! There are some slight series reviews, controversial takes, and surprise last-second guests so this is an episode you won't want to miss! 

Having broken down the reasons that Bleach might not have caught on quite as well as the other members of "The Big Three," the boys finally put their spoiler-filled thoughts on display in this episode! Join Wes, Demetrius, and Syed as they talk what they liked, what they didn't like, and their overall feelings concerning the series. THIS EPISODE DOES COVER THE THOUSAND YEAR BLOOD WAR ARC but there is a disclaimer before they discuss that, so if you don't want to be spoiled before the anime, feel free to click off! Thanks for listening! 

Bleach is one the the perceived "Big Three" but is often looked down upon as being the worst of the bunch. In this episode, the boys look at Bleach's storytelling, characters, and overall world compared to One Piece and Naruto to try to nail down why the others sold more, were rated higher during their runs, and are more highly regarded in their home country. Is it a matter of just poor storytelling, is it because Bleach was the more traditional of the three, or was it some mix of both? Join Wes, Demetrius, and Syed as they find out (and tune in next week for a spoiler-filled discussion)!

The journey was longer than your hosts (Wes, Demetrius, and Syed) expected, but they have finally arrived at the finish line! Join the boys as they break down the final few arcs of Naruto in full, spoiler-filled fashion! Don't forget to tune in next time as they tackle the next of the big three: Bleach!