It's April 2022!  And it's finally time to discuss the Academy Award Winning Critically Acclaimed and universally loved anime Bananya!  Did you know that Bananya has 100% critics score and 83% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes?  Oh whoops, no that's the movie Banana from 2015.  Bananya is a way different story, but I am sure you will love it 100 just the same!  I'll give you a sneak peak, Bananya involves kitties, bananas and portmanteau. Find out what this all means and more on this week's...

Keeping up with the times!  This week Blake & Merve discuss the new anime movie Jujutsu Kaisen 0.  Spoiler alert, it was a split decision with the ratings, but overall I think the conversation is mostly positive probably...  Anyway, give it a listen to hear what we thought of Jujitsu Kaizen...whoops, I mean Jujutsu Kaisen 0 the prequill to the beloved anime by studio MAPPA.  Also, if you could please give me us a review, 5 stars or whatever the highest stars are.  Also, tell your friends...

In this week's episode Blake & Merve give their Top 10 Reasons to Watch Anime.  This is a great episode to share with non-anime friends you would like to persuade to watch it! There is some overlap, but it ends up being like the Top 16 Reason to Watch Anime.  Please consider subscribing, sharing & reviewing.   Our LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/AnimeShoShin TIMESTAMPS 04:03-Number 10 07:28-Number 9 11:22-Number 8 16:08-Number 7 20:09-Number 6 23:35-Number 5 29:52-Number...

In this podcast episode Blake & Merve discuss the Award Winning anime Oddtaxi.  Does it live up to these accolades and what does it have to do with a scary cabin on Apple Park Rd? Find out in this week's episode!  Thank you for listening and please consider sharing, reviewing, subscribing and checking out out LinkTree at... https://linktr.ee/AnimeShoShin.   #Oddtaxi #BestAnime 

In this episode of Anime ShoShin Blake & Merve discuss the acclaimed anime Jujutsu Kaisen.  This anime was nominated for the best of 2021 in the Crunchyroll awards. Did it live up to the hype?  Find out now!  What is the difference between Jujutsu and Jujitsu?  Find out now! Thank you for listening and please consider liking, reviewing and sharing.   Here's our LinkTree where you can find much more of our content, including videos &...

In this episode Blake & Merve discuss the classic anime movie Ghost in the Shell. Does it live up to the hype, and what about all that Bio-hacking? This is our first podcast episode using our new name Anime Shoshin. Thank you for listening and please consider sharing and subscribing. #anime #ghostintheshell #bestanime  

In this episode Blake and Merve gear up for season one of Megalobox. Where does this show succeed from a WRITER'S perspective and from a long-time anime FAN'S perspective? Where does it fall short? Is this sports anime worth watching? Find out here. Find us everywhere: LINKS Join us on Discord

In this episode, Blake & Merve have a special guest to discuss the Demon Slayer: Mugen Train Movie. The anime Demon Slayer is making its way through Season 2, did the movie / first arc of season 2 live up to the Demon Slayer hype? This multi-billion-dollar franchise is everywhere and we are here to discuss it! Please consider following us on whichever platform you are using, leave us a review, consider sharing & check out our LinkTree at https://linktr.ee/AnimeShin. Thank you!

In this episode Blake & Merve tackle the beastly anime movie Belle. Did the Belle anime movie live up to its inspiration Beauty and the Beast? Find out now! You can find video versions of our podcasts and more at https://linktr.ee/AnimeShin. Thank you for listening!  We are working hard for you!  So please consider sharing & subscribing. Join us on Discord   Belle is written and directed by Mamoru Hosoda.  The production company is Studio Chizu. Belle was release in...

In this Bonus episode, Blake takes on the SUB v DUB debate in modern anime.  Where do you stand? As always, please rate and review us!  Find us everywhere: LINKS Join us on Discord

In this episode Blake and Merve grade out RANKING OF KINGS. Where does this show rank from a WRITER'S perspective and from a long-time anime FAN'S perspective?  Is this NEW ANIME worth watching? Find out here. Find us everywhere: LINKS Join us on Discord

In this episode Blake and Merve armor up for Goblin Slayer, season 1. Where does this show succeed from a WRITER'S perspective and from a long-time anime FAN'S perspective? Where does it fall short? Is this sword and sorcery fantasy anime worth watching? Find out here. Find us everywhere: LINKS Join us on Discord

In this unconventional episode Blake and Merve sling in for Spiderman: No Way Home, the biggest movie of 2021. Does it succeed from a WRITER'S perspective and from a long-time anime FAN'S perspective, or does it fall short? Spoilers abound, so go watch it (yes it's worth watching) and come back for our takes.  Find us everywhere: LINKS Join us on Discord

In this controversial episode Blake and Merve, uh, wrestle with REDO OF HEALER. Where does this movie succeed from a WRITER'S perspective and from a long-time anime FAN'S perspective? Where does it fall short? Is this contentious movie worth watching? Find out here.   Find us everywhere: LINKS Join us on Discord

In this controversial episode Blake and Merve plug in for SWORD ART ONLINE: PROGRESSIVE. Where does this movie succeed from a WRITER'S perspective and from a long-time anime FAN'S perspective? Where does it fall short? Is this newest SOA movie worth watching? Find out here.   Find us everywhere: LINKS Join us on Discord

In this episode Blake and Merve gear up for AKIRA. Where does this movie succeed from a WRITER'S perspective and from a long-time anime FAN'S perspective? Where does it fall short? Is the "grandfather of American Anime" worth watching? Find out here. Join us on Discord All our links: LinkTree   Here's where you get the power of the WOLF! The Mountain Men’s Three Wolf Moon T-shirt: 10 Styles...

In this episode Blake, Merve, and special guest Jess ready up for SQUID GAME. Where does it succeed from a WRITER'S perspective and from a long-time anime FAN'S perspective? Where does it fall short? Is this popular TV series worth watching? Find out here.   Find us everywhere: LINKS Join us on Discord

In this episode Blake and Merve saddle up for Cowboy Bebop (1998). Where does it succeed from a WRITER'S perspective and from a long-time anime FAN'S perspective? Where does it fall short? Is this popular ANIME series worth watching? Find out here.

In this episode Blake and Merve power up for My Hero Academia: World Heroes' Mission. Where does it succeed from a WRITER'S perspective and from a long-time anime FAN'S perspective? Where does it fall short? Is this popular ANIME movie worth watching? Find out here.

In this HUGE, double- sized episode Blake and Merve tackle STAR WARS: VISIONS. Where does it succeed from a WRITER'S perspective and from a long-time anime FAN'S perspective? Where does it fall short? Is this ANIME anthology worth watching? Find out here.

In this Halloween episode Blake and Merve analyze BioHunter. Where does it succeed from a WRITER'S perspective and from a long-time anime FAN'S perspective? Where does it fall short? Is this ANIME worth watching? Find out here.

In the fourth and final part of this series, Blake and Merve analyze and discuss STEINS;GATE episodes 20-24 and the OVA. Where does it succeed from a WRITER'S perspective and from a long-time anime FAN'S perspective? Where does it fall short? Is this ANIME worth watching? Find out here.

In the third part of this series, Blake and Merve analyze and discuss STEINS;GATE episodes 14-19. Where does it succeed from a WRITER'S perspective and from a long-time anime FAN'S perspective? Where does it fall short? Is this ANIME worth watching? Find out here.

In the second part of this series, Blake and Merve analyze and discuss STEINS;GATE episodes 8-13. Where does it succeed from a WRITER'S perspective and from a long-time anime FAN'S perspective? Where does it fall short? Is this ANIME worth watching? Find out here.

In this episode Blake and Merve analyze and discuss the first seven episodes of STEINS;GATE. Where does it succeed from a WRITER'S perspective and from a long-time anime FAN'S perspective? Where does it fall short? Is this ANIME worth watching? Find out here.