I Married a Weeb

Music accompanies the path of the human metronome, the prodigious pianist Kousei Arima. But after the passing of his mother, Saki Arima, Kousei falls into a downward spiral, rendering him unable to hear the sound of his own piano. Two years later, Kousei still avoids the piano, leaving behind his admirers and rivals, and lives a colorless life alongside his friends Tsubaki Sawabe and Ryouta Watari. However, everything changes when he meets a beautiful violinist, Kaori Miyazono, who stirs up his world and sets him on a journey to face music again. Intro song by the talented "Boyfriend Genes"https://boyfriendgenes.bandcamp.com/track/dont-call

In the bustling city of Orario, gods and humans live and work together. Bell Cranel, a naïve young man who hopes to become the greatest adventurer in the land, joins the familia of the lonely goddess Hestia. With her support, Bell embarks on a fantastic quest as he ventures deep within the city's monster-filled catacombs, known as the "Dungeon." A myriad of blunders, triumphs and friendships awaits the dauntlessly optimistic protagonist of this herculean tale. Intro song by the talented "Boyfriend Genes"https://boyfriendgenes.bandcamp.com/track/dont-call

When an unconfident young woman is cursed with an old body by a spiteful witch, her only chance of breaking the spell lies with a self-indulgent yet insecure young wizard and his companions in his legged, walking castle. ⁠⁠Miyazaki's 9th directed feature and 14th to be released by Studio Ghibli, Howl's Moving Castle has quickly become one of our favorite movies - an unsung masterpiece. Intro song by the talented "Boyfriend Genes"https://boyfriendgenes.bandcamp.com/track/dont-call

Revival - a blessing and a curse to Satoru Fujinuma who finds himself sent back several minutes before an accident occurs to change the future. This time, Satoru is sent back 18 years to solve the murder and change the fate of his classmate Kayo that took place when he was a child. Intro song by the talented "Boyfriend Genes"https://boyfriendgenes.bandcamp.com/track/dont-call

Hyakkaou Private Academy - an institution where many of the students are children of the richest and influential people in the world. New student Yumeko Jabami, a seemingly naive and beautiful transfer student, is ready to try her hand at Hyakkaou's special curriculum - gambling. Unlike the rest, she doesn't play to win, but for the thrill of the gamble, and her borderline insane way of gambling might just bring too many new cards to the table. Intro song by the talented "Boyfriend Genes"https://boyfriendgenes.bandcamp.com/track/dont-call

The Fire Force, a fractured mess of feuding brigades, battle the creatures known as Infernals - humans transforming after spontaneous human combustion. Faced with many obstacles within and outside the Fire Force, new Fire Officer Shinra fights to uncover the truth about his family's death 12 year ago and the shadowy group claiming to have the answers. Intro song by the talented "Boyfriend Genes"https://boyfriendgenes.bandcamp.com/track/dont-call

"You don't get married because you've proven you're in love... You get married so you can prove it." - Yuzaki Nasa If you don't like simple romance anime with no drama, then you need to stay away from Tonikawa, because it's definitely not for you. The beauty of Tonikawa lies in it's simplicity. Enjoy all the lewd hand holding, sweet kisses and the blooming relationship between Nasa and Tsukasa. It's a fluffy, no drama, precious mood-refresher. Cuddle up on the couch with a bowl ice cream and enjoy this sweet anime. Intro song by the talented "Boyfriend Genes"https://boyfriendgenes.bandcamp.com/track/dont-call

Revisit, or discover for the first time, one of the most beloved editions of the Final Fantasy series in this remastered adventure. The story of this first, standalone game in the Final Fantasy VII Remake project covers up to the party’s escape from Midgar, and goes deeper into the events occurring in Midgar than the original Final Fantasy VII. ~~ The world has fallen under the control of the Shinra Electric Power Company, a shadowy corporation controlling the planet’s very life force as mako energy. In the sprawling city of Midgar, an anti-Shinra organization calling themselves Avalanche have stepped up their resistance. Cloud Strife, a former member of Shinra’s elite SOLDIER unit now turned mercenary, lends his aid to the group, unaware of the epic consequences that await him and discovers a reason to fight other than his own. Intro song by the talented "Boyfriend Genes"https://boyfriendgenes.bandcamp.com/track/dont-call

Join us as we discuss our thoughts on Saekano [season 1] and how it stacks against other harem animes and what we hope from S2 and the movie. Intro song by the talented "Boyfriend Genes"https://boyfriendgenes.bandcamp.com/track/dont-call

One of the highest grossing anime/manga franchises, Dragon Ball, holds a special place in the hearts of many. Lighthearted adventure, comedy, unbridled strength and intense multi-episode battles. In this episode we discuss notable moments from the Dragon Ball multiverse and why this show is still a classic - and deserves to be. Intro song by the talented "Boyfriend Genes"https://boyfriendgenes.bandcamp.com/track/dont-call

Stubborn, spoiled, and naïve, 10-year-old Chihiro is less than pleased when she and her parents discover an abandoned amusement park on the way to their new house. After venturing inside, she realizes that there is more to this place than meets the eye — Chihiro has unwittingly crossed over into the spirit world. Now trapped, she must summon the courage to live and work among spirits, with the help of the enigmatic Haku and the cast of unique characters she meets along the way.Vivid and intriguing, Spirited Away tells the story of Chihiro's journey through an unfamiliar world as she strives to save her parents and return home. Intro song by the talented "Boyfriend Genes"https://boyfriendgenes.bandcamp.com/track/dont-call

It’s a story about robot martial arts, mystical special techniques, comradery, betrayal, heartbreak, romance, a horse piloting a robot and so much screaming! That’s right, it’s G Gundam! Intro song by the talented "Boyfriend Genes"https://boyfriendgenes.bandcamp.com/track/dont-call

A heartbroken and lonely Kazuya turns to a girlfriend renting app to help boost his spirits and move on from his ex. Much to his surprise, he ends up falling for his rental girlfriend Chizuru. They attempt to hide their rental relationship from his friends and family, but too bad. Chizuru goes to his university, their grandmothers are good friends, and they are neighbors. How long can this difficult client and reluctant rental girlfriend keep up their act? Intro song by the talented "Boyfriend Genes"https://boyfriendgenes.bandcamp.com/track/dont-call

We've missed you all while being away! These past 2 weeks have felt so long but we're ready to get back into our normal schedule. Today we're talking about some Fall 2020 anime that is on our watch list and giving you a run-down of episodes to look forward to in the coming weeks. Thanks for tuning in and enjoy! Intro song by the talented "Boyfriend Genes"https://boyfriendgenes.bandcamp.com/track/dont-call

It's finally happened...an anime we feel is over hyped and underwhelming. Granted, we were part of the hype train in the beginning, but at the conclusion of season one we're considering reading the original WebToon. Listen to our full thoughts and how our expectations for GOHS were shattered. Intro song by the talented "Boyfriend Genes"https://boyfriendgenes.bandcamp.com/track/dont-call

Continue the cunning battle of Shirogane and Shinomiya to determine who is the one to emerge victorious in the battlefield of love! Intro song by the talented "Boyfriend Genes"https://boyfriendgenes.bandcamp.com/track/dont-call

Follow orphaned girl, Riko, who finds and befriends a humanoid robot Reg and descends into the "Abyss", that leads deep into the Earth, in hopes of finding her mother. Intro song by the talented "Boyfriend Genes"https://boyfriendgenes.bandcamp.com/track/dont-call

Surrounded by a forest and a gated entrance, the Grace Field House is inhabited by orphans happily living together as one big family, looked after by their "Mama," Isabella. Although they are required to take tests daily, the children are free to spend their time as they see fit until their awaited adoption day. However, the three oldest siblings stumble upon a chilling secret about the purpose of Grace Field House including the twisted nature of their beloved Mama. Intro song by the talented "Boyfriend Genes"https://boyfriendgenes.bandcamp.com/track/dont-call

Today is a casual episode where we discuss the show we finally finished, Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai. A show based around a rare and inexplicable Puberty Syndrome which only affects teenagers. However, high school student Sakuta knows from personal experience that it is very much real, and begins to help those around him overcome their individual Syndromes. Intro song by the talented "Boyfriend Genes"https://boyfriendgenes.bandcamp.com/track/dont-call

From spiky-haired shounen protagonists to brooding anti-heroes, these anime guys all have a special something that Danielle can't get enough of! [Ok, Tom has a few notable characters to mention as well.] Intro song by the talented "Boyfriend Genes"https://boyfriendgenes.bandcamp.com/track/dont-call

Every weeb has a story, and today we're talking about Danielle's introduction to anime. The first show she watched, what got her hooked and her favorite things about it. We want to thank you for listening and your support! We hope you're enjoying the podcast as much as we love making it. We look forward to the remainder of the year and all it may have in store! Intro song by the talented "Boyfriend Genes"https://boyfriendgenes.bandcamp.com/track/dont-call

Two shows, one goal: fight your way to victory to win the desires of your heart. Today we discuss two newer shows - Tower of God and God of High School that should be on your watch list!⁠ Intro song by the talented "Boyfriend Genes"https://boyfriendgenes.bandcamp.com/track/dont-call

This week's Watch With Us Wednesday we discuss the 1988 Japanese animated war film: Grave of the Fireflies. This short story, turned Ghibli film was much more serious than we expected but we absolutely loved it. Join us while we talk about the tragic tale of Seita and Setsuko's struggle to survive during WWII.Intro song by the talented "Boyfriend Genes"https://boyfriendgenes.bandcamp.com/track/dont-call

Sometimes a great villain can be a normal human being, like Shou Tucker from Fullmetal Alchemist while other times villains are god-like beings with natural powers like Neferpitou from HunterxHunter. Whatever the case may be, a great anime villain is equally as important as our heroes. Not only are villains a tool to help our protagonists grow stronger but also an essential source of tension and conflict in any show. We hope you enjoy this episode where we discuss notable villains, other than the staple figures this category usually highlights. Find us on Instagram and Twitter and let us know who your favorite villains are! Intro song by the talented "Boyfriend Genes"https://boyfriendgenes.bandcamp.com/track/dont-call

On this episode of Anime Radar, we discuss two darling shows, Sing Yesterday for Me and My Next Life As A Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! Sing Yesterday for Me, a slice of life anime following three characters at a crossroads along their intertwined paths. Watch as they let go of their feelings of "yesterday" and work to embrace a new future. One of the most lighthearted and charming isekais, My Next Life As A Villainess, follows our protagonist who becomes reincarnated into the otome game Future Lover's main antagonist. Working to avoid her "doom" endings, she uses her extensive knowledge of the game to alter her destiny and finds friends along the way. Intro song by the talented "Boyfriend Genes"https://boyfriendgenes.bandcamp.com/track/dont-call

This week's Watch With Us Wednesday we discuss one section in the expansive universe of the Gundam genre: Mobile Suite Gundam Thunderbolt. 8 compacted episodes revolving around the Federation troops and Zeon forces carrying out a fierce battle in the Thunderbolt Sector, a space sector composed of the debris from destroyed space colonies. Mobile Suit pilot Io Flemming is among the Federation soldiers who are dispatched to the area, where Zeon sniper Daryl Lorenz awaits them on the battlefield. Joining us to help explain the history of the Gundam universe and the happenings of the Thunderbolt series, Gundam connoisseur and our dear friend, Joe. Intro song by the talented "Boyfriend Genes"https://boyfriendgenes.bandcamp.com/track/dont-call

Between the choreography and brilliant animation, battle sequences are always exciting. Perhaps the most exciting part are the unique powers each character holds and how they use them. It's all fun and games until these characters turn on their ultimate moves. Join us for Part 2 of some of our favorite signature moves! Intro song by the talented "Boyfriend Genes"https://boyfriendgenes.bandcamp.com/track/dont-call

Somewhere around 2010, we saw a wave of anime that quickly became the dominating genre - isekai. A situation of "accidental travel" where a normal person from earth was transported to, reborn or otherwise trapped in a parallel universe, fantasy or virtual world. Filled with fantasy and RPG-like dynamics that were relevant to the boom in that time of online gaming and massive multiplayer communities, this genre spoke to that demographic like never before and grew it to what it is today. Intro song by the talented "Boyfriend Genes"https://boyfriendgenes.bandcamp.com/track/dont-call

On this episode of Anime Radar, we discuss two peculiar but amazing shows: One Punch Man and Mob Psycho 100 created by ONE. Intro song by the talented "Boyfriend Genes"https://boyfriendgenes.bandcamp.com/track/dont-call

It is the year 2029. Cyborg policewoman major Motoko Kusanagi and her partner hunt a mysterious and powerful hacker called the Puppet Master! Standing the test of time, this 1995 film still resonates with audiences to this day. Join us as we talk about the incredible anime film: Ghost in the Shell!

Attractive, intelligent, or simply just formidable. In this episode, we're discussing our favorite "Best Girls" and why they hold a special place in our hearts. Tune in on Wednesday, July 1st for our bi-weekly episode of "Watch With Us Wednesday" featuring the cyberpunk animation Ghost in the Shell. Intro song by the talented "Boyfriend Genes"https://boyfriendgenes.bandcamp.com/track/dont-call

On this episode of Anime Radar, we are honored to have our friend Michael with us to discuss what we love about our two featured shows Teasing Master Takagi-san and Kaguya-sama: Love is War. Both of our featured shows carry one theme: that confessing love to someone is one of the most intimidating challenges we face in our lives. Intro song by the talented "Boyfriend Genes"https://boyfriendgenes.bandcamp.com/track/dont-call

Plunge into the body-swapping adventure of Mitsuha and Taki, two high schoolers who are complete strangers living separate lives. This bizarre occurrence leads to them wanting something more from this connection - a chance to meet, an opportunity to truly know each other. But distance isn’t the only thing keeping them apart. Is their bond strong enough to face the cruel irony of time? Or is their meeting nothing more than a wish upon the stars? Intro song by the talented "Boyfriend Genes"https://boyfriendgenes.bandcamp.com/track/dont-call

What's better in an anime than having a character so powerful that the show's world, and the people around them, can barely handle them? Today, we discuss some of our top signature techniques from various shows we've seen through the years. Some serious, some silly, but all awesome and noteworthy! Intro song by the talented "Boyfriend Genes"https://boyfriendgenes.bandcamp.com/track/dont-call

Strategies, ultimate moves and winning your way to the top. Today we talk about the ultimate trope in anime, the tournament arc. While sometimes arbitrary, it can be a great tool to provide character development, introduce new characters or showcase otherwise impossible fights. Whichever the case, we’re going to discuss our favorites and see who we think is the clear winner on putting on the best show. Intro song by the talented "Boyfriend Genes"https://boyfriendgenes.bandcamp.com/track/dont-call

A human eating parasite or the power to kill with the stroke of a pen. We leave the realm of shounen and enter into the world of seinen with these rated R adult themes. Become bound and captivated by these stories twisted plots of mystery, action and the supernatural. Intro song by the talented "Boyfriend Genes"https://boyfriendgenes.bandcamp.com/track/dont-call

Has Danielle been cutting onions or watching anime? The latter for sure. Listen to Danielle recount the 5 anime moments that have brought her to tears. **Caution - when watching these moments, tissues are recommended. Intro song by the talented "Boyfriend Genes"https://boyfriendgenes.bandcamp.com/track/dont-call

Welcome back! Today we take a break from bombarding you with how much we love HinterxHunter and talk about our other #1 topic… how much we love Japan! We reminisce on all our favorite parts of our trip 2019 trip to Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto. Gachapon video mentioned:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wdGhPjaQbbE Intro song by the talented "Boyfriend Genes"https://boyfriendgenes.bandcamp.com/track/dont-call

Biker gangs, a dystopian society and unbridled violence. Dive into our talk through of the animated feature, Akira. This masterpiece from the golden age of anime is not only a cult classic but influential in both anime and cinematic culture. See why Akira is still relevant 32 years later. Did we probably go into too much detail? Yes. Did we love every minute of reliving it? Yes. But we hope you enjoyed the ride along with us! Intro song by the talented "Boyfriend Genes"https://boyfriendgenes.bandcamp.com/track/dont-call

What defines a “cool” character? Is it their skills in fighting or cool demeanor? Join us while we record in our cramped closet and discuss each of our top 10 choices and the reasoning behind it. Tune in on Wednesday, April 29th for our first bi-weekly episode of "Watch With Us Wednesday" featuring the cyberpunk animation Akira. Intro song by the talented "Boyfriend Genes"https://boyfriendgenes.bandcamp.com/track/dont-call

We picked out the best anime shows you can catch on Netflix, so you don't have to! No need to sit longer than the average run time of an episode to figure out what you're going to watch. Choose one of our recommended fav's and let us know... are you with it or do you nix it?Tune in on Wednesday, April 29th for our first bi-weekly episode of "Watch With Us Wednesday" featuring the cyberpunk animation Akira. Intro song by the talented "Boyfriend Genes"https://boyfriendgenes.bandcamp.com/track/dont-call

In our first episode, we talk about our personal preferences when it comes to subtitled vs dubbed anime episodes.We were a bit all over the place due to nerves but had a great time making this!Intro song by the talented "Boyfriend Genes"https://boyfriendgenes.bandcamp.com/track/dont-call