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| "2.5 Dimensional Seduction" & "Psuedo Harem" w/ x3amGhostx! | 10 Sep 2024 | 01:01:54 | |
Tattoo artist Aarick Alexander, aka x3amGhostx from Sacred8Studios is headlining this week's episode! He and our regular host Sal talk tattoos, anime, anime tattoos, and share stories as well as cover the rom-coms "Pseudo Harem" and "2.5 Dimensional Seduction"! Get the podcast delivered straight to you!
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| "Days with My Stepsister" & "Atri: My Dear Moments" | 29 Aug 2024 | 00:18:16 | |
On this bite-sized episode, Sal and Peralta discuss the then-current GalaxyCon as well as review "Days with My Stepsister" and "Atri: My Dear Moments" while dining at a local restaurant. For more from the Nakama Podcast, Visit us online Read our coverage and more on Substack! | |||
| The Sacred Society Podcast | 10 May 2024 | 02:07:18 | |
This week, we have for you an episode of the Sacred Society Podcast that our regular host, Sal, was on as a guest! | |||
| #3: Virtual Crunchyroll Expo | 03 Oct 2020 | 01:20:54 | |
Guest Adrian joins hosts Sal and Cruz as they discuss this year's Virtual Crunchyroll Expo - an entirely online anime convention - and tell their stories about their favorite convention experiences! | |||
| #2: Vince-chan Wants to Hang Out | 21 Sep 2020 | 01:13:29 | |
Our hosts Sal and Cruz are joined by their buddy Vince to discuss the news of the week, as well as Vince's introduction into anime. | |||
| #1: The Journey Begins | 12 Sep 2020 | 00:49:36 | |
On the first episode of the Nakama Podcast, hosts Sal andĀ CruzĀ discuss what brought them into the world of anime and why it's become such an important subject to them throughout their lives. | |||
| 'Villainess Level 99' & 'Mr. Villain's Day Off' w/ Lyn! | 24 Apr 2024 | 00:49:12 | |
This week, hosts Sal and Peralta are joined by returning guest Ederlyn of LynLynSays to talk all about two villain-centric anime: the fantasy isekai "Villainess Level 99", and the comedy slice-of-life look at what the bad guy does on his spare time - "Mr. Villain's Day Off"! Visit the Nakama Podcast online for more anime content!
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| 'My Instant Death Ability', and 'Hokkaido Girls!' | 30 Mar 2024 | 00:54:51 | |
This week, Sal and Peralta review the hyper-violent isekai "My Instant Death Ability is So Overpowered No One in this Other World Stands a Chance Against Me!" and the cutesy rom-com "Hokkaido Girls are Super Adorable!", but first: Sal's got an interesting problem with his Instagram Reels algorithm. Visit the Nakama Podcast online!
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| 'Delicious in Dungeon' and 'Signs of Affection'! | 21 Mar 2024 | 00:54:34 | |
This week, Sal and Peralta tackle the popular fantasy dungeon crawler/Food Network show "Delicious in Dungeon", as well as the wonderfully wholesome romantic comedy "Signs of Affection", but first, Sal and Peralta signed up for a weight loss competition at work and it isn't going well so far! Visit the Nakama Podcast online!
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| Solo Leveling, and Sasaki & Peeps! | 04 Mar 2024 | 00:59:09 | |
Sal and Peralta are back from hiatus with a review of this season's most anticipated anime: Solo Leveling; the pair also review the surprisingly refreshing "Sasaki & Peeps", and then talk One Piece! Check out more from the Nakama Podcast on our website!
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| "My Home Hero" & "Mashle: Magic & Muscles"! | 07 Aug 2023 | 00:53:41 | |
This week, we're joined once again by Cruz's wife Fernanda to cover the action thriller My Home Hero, and the comedy fantasy Mashle: Magic and Muscles! But first, we talk all about what's happening with us outside of the podcast! Join the Nakama Community on Patreon! Visit the podcast on our website! | |||
| Talking with Xtreme Fanboy! | 01 Aug 2023 | 00:58:06 | |
This week, we're joined by special guest Xtreme Fanboy to talk all about what classic anime we all enjoy! | |||
| KamiKatsu: Working for God, & Hell's Paradise! | 12 Jul 2023 | 00:59:54 | |
This week, Sal is joined by returning guest Dom to discuss the animes "KamiKatsu: Working for God in a Godless World" and "Hell's Paradise"! Join the Nakama Community on Patreon! | |||
| Oshi No Ko, One-Hit Kill Sister, & Fanime 2023 Recap w/ Houston! | 14 Jun 2023 | 01:15:35 | |
This week, returning guest Houston joins Cruz to discuss the comedy isekai "My One-Hit Kill Sister" and the thriller "Oshi No Ko", but first the pair talk all about their experience presenting two panels at this year's FanimeCon! Follow Houston on TikTok! Join the Nakama Community on Patreon!
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| Mid-Season Update! | 22 May 2023 | 00:31:43 | |
This week's episode is a short hangout session between anime seasons where we discuss the state of the show, what we've been up to, and what we're looking forward to! And it happens to be the first episode we've recorded, so if you're a patreon backer, you can finally see our beautiful faces as we discuss what's new and what we're up to! Join the Nakama Community on Patreon! | |||
| "My Deer Friend Nokotan" and "No Longer Allowed in Another World" | 20 Aug 2024 | 00:50:53 | |
This week, Sal and Peralta talk furbies, stickers, TikTok, and the two anime for the week: "My Deer Friend Nokotan" and "No Longer Allowed in Another World"! Visit the Nakama Podcast Online!
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| My Life as Inukai-San's Dog, Endo & Kobayashi Live!, and Malevolent Spirits Monogatari | 05 May 2023 | 01:09:28 | |
This week, we're reviewing My Life as Inukai-San's Dog, Endo & Kobayashi Live: The Latest on Tsundere Villainess Liesolette, and Malevolent Spirits Monogatari, but first: the world's most disorganized food tier list! | |||
| Saving 80K Gold, Ningen Fushin, & Spy Classroom | 05 Apr 2023 | 01:17:41 | |
We are once again joined by long-time friend of the show Jennifer, this time accompanied by her dad at Sal's request, to review the action drama Spy Classroom, the Action Comedy Ningen Fushin: Adventurers Who Don't Believe In Humanity Will Save the World, and the fantasy isekai Saving 80,000 Gold In Another World for My Retirement, but first we talk all about classic anime, video games, and how those things can foster great familial connections.
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| The Fire Hunter, Ippon Again! & Trigun: Stampede | 29 Mar 2023 | 00:59:14 | |
Vote in the Nakama Podcast Anime Awards! This week, we have friend and history teacher Christopher Wells on to teach us about what he does for a living, as well as help us give our impressions on the fantasy drama "The Fire Hunter", the sports slice-of-life "Ippon Again!", and the reboot of classic action series "Trigun Stampede" | |||
| Tomo-chan is a Girl!, The Angel Next Door, & The Ice Guy and His Cool Female Colleague! w/ EveeningArt! | 15 Mar 2023 | 00:58:32 | |
This week, the boys are joined by artist and returning guest Evie (@eveeningart) to once again talk digital art and storytelling, as well as review three new romance animes: Tomo-chan is a Girl, The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten, and The Ice Guy & His Cool Female Colleague! Vote on the Nakama Podcast Anime Awards! Join the Nakama Community on Patreon! and don't forget to join the Discord!
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| Reborn to Master the Blade, High Card, & Kubo Won't Let Me Be Invisible | 28 Feb 2023 | 00:55:16 | |
This week, the gang is joined by teacher Melissa, and Social worker Miguel to discuss the fantasy "Reborn to Master the Blade: From Hero King to Extraordinary Squire", the action "High Card", and the rom-com slice-of-life "Kubo Won't Let Me Be Invisible!" Join the Nakama Community on Patreon! Vote on the Nakama Podcast Anime Awards! Join the Nakama Discord community!
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| Junji Ito's Maniac, Handyman Saito, & The Last of Us w/ X from Sacred8Studios! | 21 Feb 2023 | 01:38:55 | |
Renowned tattoo artist X from Sacred8Studios is back with us as a guest to discuss the new Netflix anthology" Maniac: Tales of the Macabre" based on legendary mangaka Junji Ito's work, the comedy isekai "Handyman SaitÅ in Another World," and the HBO adaptation of the award-winning zombie game "The Last of Us." Join the Nakama community on Patreon! Check out X's work here and visit Sacred8Studios on their website!
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| Buddy Daddies, Campfire Cooking, & Nier: Automata! | 16 Feb 2023 | 00:45:35 | |
This week, our trio of hosts review the action-comedy Buddy Daddies, the isekai Campfire Cooking in Another World With My Absurd Skill!, and the adaptation of the popular game Nier: Automata! But first: Sal shares some stories from his trip to Mexico!" Join the Nakama Community on Patreon! and visit us on our website! | |||
| Lupin Zero, Akiba Maid War, & Love Flops! | 03 Feb 2023 | 00:29:50 | |
Cruz is all alone this week, but he's here to update you on the podcast plan for the upcoming year, as well as review the ecchi romance Love Flops, the action thriller Akiba Maid War, and the prequel to the long-running series Lupin Zero! Join the Nakama community on Patreon! Check out the Nakama Podcast on YouTube!
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| "Romantic Killer, Raven of the Inner Palace, Bibliophile Princess" with CBR's Ederlyn Peralta! | 16 Jan 2023 | 01:04:39 | |
It's a brand new year, and we're back with the always informative Ederlyn Peralta, writer for Comic Book Resources! This week, she picked out a flight of romance-related shows, starting with the light novel adaptation "Bibliophile Princess", the historical fantasy "Raven of the Inner Palace", and finishing out with the romantic comedy "Romantic Killer"! Lyn also gives us a peek into how she writes her articles, and pokes around for some information for the next one! Join the Nakama Community on Patreon! Check out Lyn's work here! Why There Will Never Be Another Big Three!
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| Bocchi the Rock, Beast Tamer, & I'm the Villainess So I'm Taming the Final Boss! | 28 Dec 2022 | 01:15:15 | |
This week it's just Cruz and Sal, but we're having a ton of fun with it anyway, and Cruz declares that "Bocchi the Rock" is a "perfect anime"! Join the Nakama community on Patreon!
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| 'Shoshimin' & 'Senpai is an Otokonoko'! | 07 Aug 2024 | 00:43:05 | |
This week is officially our 100th episode! So today, hosts Sal, Peralta, and Cruz talk about some behind-the-scenes changes and together, the three review "Shoshimin: How to Become Ordinary" and "Senpai is an Otokonoko"! Visit the Nakama Podcast online!
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| Merry Christmas from the Nakama Podcast! | 28 Dec 2022 | 00:14:44 | |
| "The Eminence in Shadow, Management of a Novice Alchemist, I've Somehow Gotten Stronger When I Improved My Farming Skills" | 17 Dec 2022 | 01:15:15 | |
This week, we're all back in the studio and we've got some great guests on the program! Priyen and Adri are here to help us with reviews of "The Eminence in Shadow", "Management of a Novice Alchemist", and "I've Somehow Gotten Stronger When I Improved My Farm-Related Skills"! But first, we interview Adri about her work as an English teacher, and Priyen gives us some insight into the world of copyright management in literature! Join the Nakama community on Patreon!
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| "Do It Yourself, Play it Cool Guys, The Little Lies We All Tell" w/ Sal's Family | 07 Dec 2022 | 01:07:19 | |
On this week's episode, we cover three new animes for the fall season, and Sal gets a little help from Moc and Natasha, his siblings.
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| "BLUELOCK, Reincarnated as a Sword, & More than a Married Couple" with Cosplayer Kylie Copeland! | 26 Nov 2022 | 00:58:25 | |
Sal is rolling solo this week, but don't fret, because he's joined by cosplayer Kylie Copeland to talk all about cosplay culture, the process of making your own costume, and how to plan appropriately. Then the two give their reviews for the sports/action anime "BLUELOCK," the romantic comedy "More Than A Married Couple, But Not Lovers", and the isekai fantasy "Reincarnated as a Sword!" Join the Nakama community on Patreon! Follow Kylie on Instagram! S/o to Kamui Cosplay!
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| "Urusei Yatsura, Guillermo Del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities, & Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury" with Houston! | 18 Nov 2022 | 01:27:25 | |
On this week's MEGA episode, returning guest Houston joins us as we look back on a full season of Call of the Night, as well as dredge up his old arch-nemesis: Guillermo Del Toro when we look at his new Netflix anthology, Cabinet of Curiosities. We also review the latest in the Mobile Suit Gundam series: The Witch From Mercury, and Cruz finally gets his dose of nostalgia with the reboot of Urusei Yatsura! It's a non-stop joyride from start to finish! Join the Nakama community on Patreon!
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| Chainsaw Man, The Human Crazy University, and Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War" w/ Dom! | 09 Nov 2022 | 01:12:07 | |
We're kicking off Fall Season with two of the most anticipated animes: the violent grindhouse action "Chainsaw Man", and the sequel to the supernatural action series "Bleach"! Along with those, we cover the whacky edu-tainment series "The Human Crazy University", and we do all of this with this week's guest: Dom! Join the Nakama community on Patreon for uncut episodes and bonus content!
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| Cyberpunk Edgerunners, My Isekai Life, & When Will Ayumu Make His Move? with X from Sacred 8 Studios! | 11 Oct 2022 | 01:32:53 | |
This week we're joined by an incredible guest: X from Sacred 8 Studios! This week, we review "My Isekai Life: I Gained a Second Character Class and Became the Strongest Sage in the World!", "When Will Ayumu Make His Move?", and "Cyberpunk Edgerunners"! And we cap the episode off with a discussion about the philosophy of Cyberpunk! Join the Nakama community on Patreon! Check out X's work on Instagram!, and if you're in the Monterey area, book an appointment with him at Sacred 8 Studios!
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| The Nakama Podcast Second Anniversary Special! | 20 Sep 2022 | 00:33:43 | |
It's two years of the Nakama Podcast, and to celebrate, we thought we'd take a look at the year behind us, give our predictions about the year ahead, and then react to the first episode we ever released! Take a look at the video on our Youtube channel! and join the community on Patreon for exclusive content!
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| "The Maid I Hired Recently is Mysterious", "Bastard!", & "Uncle from Another World" w/ Alex Stampher! | 13 Sep 2022 | 00:58:00 | |
Cruz is here with us in spirit (and by proxy of Brittany) as we're joined by educator, bass player, and goth enthusiast Alex Stampher to talk all about the goth subculture, music, and festivals, as well as cover the first three episodes of the heavy-metal dark fantasy Bastard!, the comedy isekai Uncle from Another World, and the romatic (?) comedy The Maid I Hired Recently is Mysterious! Thank you to Sushi Hut for the support! Join the Nakama Community on Patreon for exclusive content and early releases!
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| Girl from the Otherside, Parallel World Pharmacy, Fuuto PI with EveeningArt! | 05 Sep 2022 | 01:32:16 | |
Cruz and Sal are joined this week by artist EveeningArt to discuss what it's like to be a digital artist, as well as review the Kamen Rider W follow-up "Fuuto PI", the fantasy isekai "Parallel World Pharmacy", and the three-episode miniseries "Girl from the Otherside" Join the Nakama Podcast community on | |||
| 'Bartender: Glass of God' & 'Jellyfish Can't Swim' with Belladonna Fashions! | 30 Jul 2024 | 01:46:48 | |
This week, Sal is joined by Rachel Decker, Michelle Ramon, and Sam Davis, from the wonderful lolita fashion brand Belladonna to talk all about their brand - what it is, how it developed, and what's next for them. After, they share their reviews of "Bartender: Glass of God" and "Jellyfish Can't Swim in the Night!" Check out the latest in lolita fashion at belladonnafashions.com For more from the Nakama Podcast, visit us online!
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| Back from Crunchyroll Expo! | 29 Aug 2022 | 01:33:16 | |
Cruz and Sal are back from their first convention as press, and they're here to talk all about it! Peralta is back from her Backstreet Boys concert too! The gang is all here! We also include reviews of Harem in the Labyrinth in Another World, RWBY: Ice Queendom, and Lucifer and the Biscuit Hammer! Read our Crunchyroll coverage on the Patreon! | |||
| "Engage Kiss", "My Stepmom's Daughter is My Ex", and "Shoot! Goal to the Future" w/ Delgado! | 17 Aug 2022 | 01:41:38 | |
On today's episode, we cover the sci-fi action "Engage Kiss", the romantic comedy "My Stepmom's Daughter is my Ex", and the sports anime "Shoot! Goal to the Future!" with teacher Mario Delgado! The Nakama Podcast on Patreon!
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| Call of the Night, Yakuza's Guide, Lycoris Recoil, & Crunchyroll Expo 2022 News! | 02 Aug 2022 | 00:47:29 | |
Cruz and Sal are back this week with some INCREDIBLE NEWS: You can catch the two of them at Crunchyroll Expo 2022, where they'll be covering the convention officially as press! Expect a cavalcade of news and updates starting Thursday, August 4th through Sunday, August 7th, as well as additional post-con coverage in the following weeks! After we talk Crunchyroll, we drop reviews for "Call of the Night", "The Yakuza's Guide to Babysitting", and "Lycoris Recoil"! The Nakama Podcast is supported by the community on Patreon! Lyn's latest My Hero Academia article!
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| She's a Ten, But She Hates Anime | 26 Jul 2022 | 01:26:45 | |
AJ, drummer for Inhuman Slaughter, returns as a guest this week for an off-season episode where we talk about what we've kept up with and what we've dropped, and what we're looking forward to next season. But first, we play a fun game of "She's a Ten, but..." The Nakama Podcast is supported by the community on Patreon! Join today and you get access to longer episodes released earlier than they are here, as well as an additional manga show! Check out Aj's band, Inhuman Slaughter, on Facebook!
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| "Dance Dance Danseur," "Birdie Wing," and "Recipe for Happiness" w/ Sabrina & Jen! | 19 Jul 2022 | 00:58:11 | |
Our hosts are back this week (sans Peralta) with returning guest Jen and first-time guest Sabrina to talk about life, anime, Sal's continuing fatshaming trauma, as well as give their impressions of "Dance Dance Danseur", "Birdie Wing", and "Deaimon: Recipe for Happiness"! Join the community on Discord and Patreon!
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| "Miss Shachiku", "RPG Real Estate", and "Heroines Run the Show" w/Lyn from LynLynSays! | 11 Jul 2022 | 01:21:37 | |
The Nakama Podcast is now on Patreon! Joining us this week is returning guest Lyn Peralta, writer for CBR as well as her own blog, LynLynSays! She's here this week to talk Heroines Run the Show, Miss Shachiku and the Little Baby Ghost, and RPG Real Estate, as well as recap her Fanime speed-dating experience, discuss our Summer Season watch list, field questions about relationships, and more! Check out Lyn on CBR and her own personal blog!
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| The Dawn of the Witch, Aoashi, A Couple of Cuckoos | 06 Jul 2022 | 00:54:49 | |
We're without Cruz once again, but the show must go on! Sal and Peralta are joined this week by Sal's (totally real) girlfriend, Brittany! The trio review the Grimoire of Zero sequel "The Dawn of the Witch", the soccer anime "Aoashi", and the romantic comedy "A Couple of Cuckoos" Join the Nakama community on Patreon! Check out the new Nakama Podcast website where you can find news, episode archives, and more!
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| Aharen-San, Greatest Demon Lord, Love After World Domination, & Halo w/ AJ from Inhuman Slaughter! | 27 Jun 2022 | 01:07:28 | |
This week, the boys are joined by AJ, drummer for thrash metal band Inhuman Slaughter, and together they review the live-action Halo show, the platonic-comedy "Aharen-San wa Hakarenai", the fantasy "The Greatest Demon Lord is Reborn as a Typical Nobody", and the Super Sentai romantic comedy "Love After World Domination!" Check out Inhuman Slaughter here and on June 26th at the Homestead Bowl in Cupertino, CA, and on September 3rd for Deakfest at the Sportsman's Club in Seaside, CA!
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| The Fanime 2022 Anime Convention Experience! | 13 Jun 2022 | 01:20:14 | |
The gang just spent the Memorial Day weekend at FanimeCon, an anime convention in San Jose, California, and boy do we have a lot to share! Hosting two panels, blowing our budgets, and checking out all the great cosplay, it was a weekend full of fun, and we're here to tell you all about it! This episode, as well as our onsite coverage is brought to you by Rob from MASA! and the Cosplay Cafe! Shoutout to Kinwamonster and Bandage Brigade for being the homies and reposting Peralta, everyone check them out!
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| Shikimori, Trapped in a Dating Sim, and Skeleton Knight w/ VTuber Houston | 05 Jun 2022 | 01:23:54 | |
This week, the boys are joined by vtuber Houston to talk Tinder, VTuber tips, Guillermo Del Toro, and the problem with orcs, as well as review "Shikimori's Not Just a Cutie", "Trapped in a Dating Sim: The World of Otome Games is Tough for Mobs", and "Skeleton Knight in Another World"
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| Fanime 2024 Review w/ Houston! | 23 Jul 2024 | 01:09:49 | |
Sal and returning guest/unofficial member of the podcast Houston talk over their experiences attending Fanime 2024 and hosting two panels: "To Be American in Anime" and "The Morbid World of Junji Ito"! Visit the Nakama Podcast online for more content! You can find Houston on Instagram and TikTok!
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| Spy x Family, Tomodachi Game, Ancient Magus Bride w/ MASA | 16 May 2022 | 01:29:00 | |
This week we cover the action comedy "Spy x Family", the thriller "Tomodachi Game", and the fantasy drama "Ancient Magus Bride" with Rob (and Mia) from MASA4theRaza, and gain some insight into what it's like to be new to the world of anime during this incredible rise in popularity here in the West! The Nakama Podcast is coming to Fanime with two panels this May!
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