Okay this by far the most abstract episode we have done in years. Absolutely giving Shonen Tapes 2021 vibes. We basically were thinking what would make a good horror series, but instead of doing the usual "what do you" like and "what don't you like" type questions, we ventured into our creative sides and both created a spooky series for spooky season from scratch. Basically, we grabbed characters from different shows, changed their relationships, and tried to see who could make the more...

This episode we dive into the creative and powerful transformations across anime. We also touch on the less impressive ones and try to guess why they are lackluster vs their compelling counterparts.  Does Dragon Ball have some good ones because they’ve made so many attempts, or do they just have the formula down? Are we tired of the typical transform when the cards are stacked against you trope yet? Hope y’all enjoy, and while you’re here - let us know what some of your favorite...

Today we are exploring the origin story of the blue DLC character from Super Smash Brothers - Richtor Belmont😉 Now we tried to tackle this episode in a way where there wouldn’t be spoilers if you hadn’t seen, but some were unavoidable. It’s honestly a good way to judge if this spinoff series from Castlevania is worth the watch!  For the old Shonen Tapes fans, we opened up the episode quickly reacting to Drake’s For All The Dogs album.  So join us Tapeworms, and don’t hesitate to let us...

Is it pronounced YOU-CHI-HA, OR OU-CHI-YA? Is Itachi more popular than Sasuke, or is Kevin out of his mind? Who is the strongest from their clan?  These are just a portion of the questions we tackle in today's episode. This clan is no doubt one the coldest clan in the show, so we try to theory craft on how they could have handled some storylines and characters differently, if it was up to us. Don't leave us hanging! Comment comment comment (and enjoy). This episode includes: Naruto, Naruto...

We decided to see what all the hype was about with the Netflix's Live Action One Piece, and it made for a very back and forth episode. Ultimately, the discussion is around a few things...First, if it lived up to the Anime. Secondly, if it broke the traditional of horrible live action remakes. We really dissect every character and story plot point in today's episode. It ultimately comes down to how knit picky we want to be, and if we like the liberties that the show makers took. How were...

HUuuuahhhhhghHHGHHHHATHHHHH!!!! Welcome to the power scaling tape. Obviously we're going to talk a lot about Dragon Ball, but also how other shows have handled their power scaling, and which ones go about it the best. Some shows are balanced, like Attack on Titan, while other shows (like Naruto), we have completely different opinions on when it comes to the power scaling.  This episode is about us talking about if writers of Anime shoot themselves in the foot by making their protagonists...

We are having two absolute beasts of a show battle it out today. It's not denying that they're both fire, but which show is better? We talk about who wins within storytelling, character development, protagonists, and nuances.  It's honestly so difficult, because they're so evenly matched.  One shows leans heavy on world building, while the other show is developing their characters. What's the better choice for the first season though? We are on opposite sides of the spectrum here, so please...

Happppy birthdayyy tooo ussss, THREE YEARS BABAY! Three magical years of arguments, takes, theories, discussions, deep dives, and laughter. Today we reminisce on this most recent year of the Shonen Tapes. We pick our favorite episodes, the ones that were a drag, the funny ones, and the future of The Shonen Tapes. Enjoy the episode, but most of all, thank you for taking this journey with us. Here's to another year. This Episode Includes: Dragon Ball, Naruto, Death Note, Attack on Titan,...

Today we have our old friend, Brandy Wandy Brandy Boo Brandon join us. One of the OG members of the Shonen Tapes returns to tag in for Mr. ShonenPants to school us on his favorite Anime...OG Dragon Ball. This is a bit of a back and forth because we don't have the same level of love for what started one of the greatest series of all time. Is the show ultimately too goofy, or do you just look at it as a product of it's time? Does the show threat their side characters better than the prequels?...

Today we have a very special guest to discuss some AOT, the Lofi Maestro himself, Montemusic! In this episode, we each pick five different Titans from Attack On Titan, and pair them with who we think would be a great user from other anime. We tackle this guest episode a little differently, as we learn more about Monte, we also sprinkled in the Titan picks throughout the episode.  We do our classic fast round of questions, learn about his top hiphop and anime picks, and pick some of the...

Today we open up a can of My Hero Academia and dissect these mamba jamba's powers. MHA has such a wide range of quirks, from amazing to cringe, heroes and villains alike.  We pick our top 5 favorite favorite quirks, call out some of the worst ones in the show, and spend a little time theory crafting some alternative routes they could have taken with these quirks. So tune in, and please share with us what your favorite quirks are, or if you think we're trippin for anything on our list. This...

We have finally arrived to the Oshi No Ko Tape. Not only was this one of the biggest hits of the year, but it's something that you guys have asked for. Now, as always, you don't have to have fully seen season 1 to enjoy this episode. We give minor spoilers, but it'll be a good way to judge if this is a type of show you will enjoy or not. Obviously the plot is...how do you put it...problematic? So a big topic of this episode is going to be the premise of the show. Obviously we do a bit of a...

Wait! Not in a fight!! We are analyzing their character traits and who is a better number two. These guys are both trailblazers, with so many copycats in the anime that followed them.  But who’s more influential? Whose story is more captivating? Who was written better? These are the kind of topics we tackle in today’s episode. So please, join us, and above all - let us know who your overall pick is! This episode includes: Vegeta, Goku, DBZ, Dragonball, Naruto, Sasuke, Anime, Shonen, One...

Okay, so you know when someone asks you what's a good anime to watch, and you have to sit there and consider who your audience is? Think no more. We thinky so you no thinky.  We mapped out almost every conceivable scenario on an anime recommendations. Some of these could even apply to you guys! Girlfriends, boyfriends, homies, first time watchers, old school animeheads, new school weebs, family - you name it.  This episode sounded boring on paper, but ended up being so fun to record. Hope...

It’s shows like this that make us have a revived passion for anime. Whether you’ve seen the first season of Hells Paradise or not, you’ll get a pretty good idea of whether it’s worth watching after this episode. Spoiler alert; it is! What we tackle is why we think the show is so successful, the tropes it broke, the inspirations it took, and we do a quick little ranking of how it compares to the dark three (Jujutsu Kaisen and Chainsaw Man).  Make sure you’re subbed if you’re enjoying! This...

It's time to talk about Rurouni Kenshin, that it is! Today we talk about the goofy KILLER SWORDSMAN gone good. You don't have to have seen the old-school show, or even the first episode of the new show to follow along.  We spend time talking about what we valued with the old show, and what are some new things we'd like to see with the remake. We also give our reactions and do some comparisons. After this, hopefully you'll get an idea if either show is worth watching.  Let us know how ya'll...

ATTENTION, DEMON SLAYER FANS! The long wait is finally over as we dive into Season 3: The Swordsmith Arc.  Join us as we explore another chapter in Tanjiro's relentless pursuit of saving his sister and slaying Muzan. In this episode, we take a closer look at what we loved and didn't quite love about this new season, while also talking about the brand new supporting characters. One of the biggest questions we have for this season is, how does it stack up against season 2?  We value your...

Get ready to hear the absolute worst Cell impressions you've ever had the displeasure of coming across as we break down the pitfalls and upsides of Dr. Gero's strongest creation. Now it's no secret that we both have been very critical of the Cell Saga, and Cell himself - but that doesn't mean we don't take a step back and sway away from our bias to give him a fair shake. Was he really as bad as we make him, or did we just yearn for more? We rank his forms, talk about how we'd improve him,...

Okay y'all - we finally did it and crushed the first 50 episodes of One Piece! We tackled this episode in a way where you can listen whether you've seen the show or not.  If you haven't seen Once Piece yet, you get our take on what episodes are hard to get through, what to possibly skip (if anything), and if the show sucks you in or not.  For those of you that have seen Once Piece, you're just straight up getting our reaction to the first few arcs, how they introduced the characters, and...

Wormy wormy wormies, ya'll seem to enjoy our My Hero Academia tapes, so we came through with another. Today we pick out our top 7 favorite characters from the show.  We will say, our lists start the same, but end completely different. Sean is flexing his Vince McMahon vibes, bringing the big beefy picks that'll leave you in awe. Kevin's all about the powers, dissecting each character's abilities and nerding out. The more we talk about this show, the more we realize the incredible depth and...

The long awaited (according to Sean at least) Sailor Moon episode is finally here, and we got an expert to join us! Sailor Tortilla joins the Shonen Tapes for today's episode, and helps us with an extremely high level of knowledge of Sailor Moon deep cuts, tidbits, and schools us on Shojo in general. We discuss the characters, engrossing storyline, and timeless appeal of Sailor Moon. Sailor Tortilla's deep knowledge and passion for the series provides fascinating insights and discussions....

Okay, we gave you some Dragon Ball last week, so we're going to balance it out with some Naruto. We know Naruto arcs can be a bit tricky to pin down, with their interwoven storylines. So, we decided to spice things up and react to Screen Rant's list of Naruto's Top 10 Arcs. Screen Rant's list has some hits, but we can't help but notice a few glaring omissions and questionable choices. So join us as we try to ping down and dissect what we believe are Naruto's best arcs. Want to follow along?...

MOVE IT, KAKAROT!! We finally did it. We’re doing a deep dive on Vegeta from the Dragon Ball series. We've been saving this episode for a momentous occasion that just never felt right, so we pulled the trigger.  He’s deep, but is he one of the best-written characters in anime? We'll dissect his development, motivations, and complex relationships to uncover what gravitates so many people to him. We'll also discuss whether he gets the short end of the stick in Dragon Ball Z/Super. Are there...

Get ready for another good ole' fashioned Shonen Tapes Versus episode, as we take a deep dive into the  worlds of Chainsaw Man and Jujutsu Kaisen! In one corner, we have Denji, the half-human protagonist of Chainsaw Man. With his insatiable talent for demon slaying, Denji has won over audiences worldwide with his unique powers and gritty personality. And in the other corner, we have Itadori, the naturally gifted sorcerer from Jujutsu Kaisen. On a mission for a good death, Itadori has been...

What's up, anime fans? This week we're throwing it back to Attack on Titan. But we're not talking about how amazing the show is (although we could go on for hours about that). Instead, we're exploring a different path that Eren Yeager could have taken to protect his people. Let's be real, Eren's whole rumbling plan was a bit much. So, we're putting our heads together and brainstorming some alternative approaches that he could have taken. Plus, we'll be discussing other potential candidates...