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Freestyle Anime Podcast

Freestyle Anime

Welcome to the Freestyle Anime Podcast, where the mic is our stage and anime debates take center spotlight! Join us as we navigate through the vast world of anime, from the latest releases to timeless classics. Our discussions are freestyle, unscripted, and packed with passionate debates that will keep you hooked from start to finish. Beware of spoilers! Become a Paid Subscriber: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/freestyle-anime/subscribe

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Yesterday · 2 hr 28 min
Anime Bidding Wars X The Greatest Anime Wars EVER
Rico, Ty, Maal, and CJ are back with another episode full of anime debates and games! The crew goes through CBR’s list of the Top 10 anime wars, debating the rankings and adding their own favorite war arcs from across anime. Then Rico puts Maal on the spot about his My Hero Academia hate and reminds him of an old hot take: MHA is a Top 10 anime?! Finally, CJ introduces a new One Piece mystery character bidding game. Each player gets $21 to build a pirate crew, but there’s a catch—they have to bid based only on clues without knowing which character is up for grabs. Things get heated when the panel accuses one member of having infinite money after he somehow keeps bidding when his $21 should've been gone. Who built the best One Piece crew—and who was cheating the bank? Tune in to find out!
September 16 · 1 hr 55 min
Ichigo’s NEW Bankai x The Big Three’s Best Transformations
Rico, Ty, and Maal react to Ichigo’s new Bankai in Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War and break down how his latest transformation impacts the final battle against Yhwach. The crew discusses what the new Bankai means for Ichigo’s power and where it stands among his greatest transformations. Then the debate goes to the Big Three. The guys and the live chat compare Ichigo, Naruto, and Luffy’s recent transformations and rank which one had the biggest impact, best reveal, and overall hype. Which Big Three transformation takes the #1 spot? Tune in to find out who Rico, Ty, Maal, and the chat picked.
September 9 · 1 hr 34 min
The BEST Anime Coming in 2027 x Who Carried the Akatsuki?
Rico, Ty, and Maal break down the biggest anime coming in 2027, going through the upcoming lineup with the live chat and sharing which series they’re most excited to watch. Then the crew jumps into a live anime Q&A, debating Solo Leveling vs. Kaiju No. 8 and which series has received the bigger push from the anime industry. Finally, it’s time for some Naruto talk: Which Akatsuki member really carried the group? The guys make their picks, but do they agree? Tune in and see who the crew—and the chat—choose.
September 3 · 2 hr
One Piece World Top 100 Charcters Reaction!!
The F$AP Crew do Live Reaction Of One Piece Popularity list. Find Which character cause stir between Cj And Rico That Made Top 10!!
September 1 · 2 hr 10 min
Did Kakashi Surpass Itachi by the End of Naruto?
The FSAP crew is back from con weekend and breaks down their experience before jumping straight into the anime debates. Is Kakashi actually stronger than Itachi? Who was the weakest ninja at 13 years old? And could the real world survive the Naruto universe? Plus, the guys debate Pain vs. All For One, Naruto video game canon, and some wild Spider-Man and Batman matchups.
August 26 · 1 hr 19 min
Iruka vs Jiraiya: Who Had the Biggest Impact on Naruto?
The guys kick back for a late-night episode in Orlando during Animate! and jump into some heated anime debates. Who had the biggest impact on Naruto: Iruka or Jiraiya? Plus, they rank Naruto’s strongest clans, debate some wild matchups, and discuss whose death had the greater impact—Yamamoto or Netero.
August 24 · 59 min
The Best Anime Rivalry of All Time? | Animate! Orlando Q&A
The guys bring the Q&A to Animate! Orlando for Day 1 and 2, with rotating convention guests and crew members joining Rico. They debate Goku & Vegeta vs. Naruto & Sasuke for the best rivalry, the greatest anime mentor, and which underrated anime deserved more mainstream success. Plus, find out which crew member is ready to throw a chair at Rico for STILL not watching a sleeper anime they've recommended for years.
August 18 · 1 hr 51 min
Anime’s Best Undercover Characters x Top 10 Naruto Clans
Ty and Rico are back with another episode packed with anime debates, rankings, and versus battles! The guys rank the best undercover characters in anime before breaking down some of anime’s biggest villains into categories like Perfect Beings, Broken Heroes, Pure Evil, and Master Manipulators. Then it’s time for One Piece: If you could bring back only one deceased One Piece character, who would you choose? The guys make their picks and also discuss Luffy becoming a symbol of hope in Japan and the impact One Piece continues to have beyond anime. Next, it’s Zabuza vs. Kisame — which member of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen wins in a fight? Finally, Ty and Rico rank the Top 10 strongest and best clans in Naruto, debating which legendary clan deserves the #1 spot. Tune in to Freestyle Anime Podcast and see if you agree with the guys’ picks! Topics: Anime Debates • Naruto • One Piece • Luffy • Zabuza vs Kisame • Naruto Clans • Anime Villains • Anime Rankings • Anime Podcast Join Our Discord : https://discord.gg/rcSKjXapv
August 10 · 2 hr 30 min
The Greatest Spider-Man Movie of ALL TIME?!
On Today's episode the crew reviews the Record Breaking Blockbuster Film: Spider-Man Brand New Day! Does this movie cement Tom as the definitive version of everyone's favorite Webslinger? Is it worth all the hype!? Find out with the F$AP Crew as we discuss it all in detail.
August 5 · 1 hr 33 min
One Piece Chapter 1189: IMU Parrot Theory
In this episode the guys discuss the latest One Piece chapter. Rico blame's manga fans for underestimating Imu leading oda to show case why Imu is truly the king of the world! Tune in to hear the most believable theory ever!!
July 31 · 3 hr 3 min
Aizen vs Frieza | Sukuna vs Natsu | Anime Hero Tier List
This week, the crew dives into two massive anime matchups: Sukuna vs. Natsu and Aizen vs. Frieza, with the panel completely split on who comes out on top. Next, the guys review the latest episodes from this season's biggest anime, giving their ratings and voting for the FSAP Anime Episode of the Week. This week's lineup includes One Piece, Black Torch, Daemon in Shadow, Mushoku Tensei: Sparks of Tomorrow, and more. To wrap things up, the debate shifts to one of anime's greatest questions: Which series has the better power system—Hunter x Hunter or JoJo's Bizarre Adventure? Finally, Rico unveils the latest FSAP Anime Hero Tier List, where CJ and Ty each get three moves to shake up the rankings. Some heroes rise, others fall, and one fan favorite is in danger of getting kicked off the list. Tune in to see who survives the debate!
July 29 · 54 min
ONE PIECE CHAPTER 1188 CHANGES EVERYTHING!
Ty and Rico react to the insane events of One Piece Chapter 1188 as Luffy finally clashes with Imu. The fight has the crew questioning who the true final boss of One Piece really is and whether the Straw Hats have any chance of surviving the Elbaf arc. Plus, the guys share what other manga they've been reading and which series are worth checking out right now. 💬 What do you think? Is Imu the final villain of One Piece? How can the Straw Hats possibly survive Elbaf? What manga are you reading this week?
July 20 · 2 hr 51 min
Chainsaw Man Beat Demon Slayer for Best Animated Film | Itachi vs Minato & One Piece Debate
In this episode, we break down why Chainsaw Man took home Best Animated Film over Demon Slayer at Japan Expo and debate whether the judges got it right. From there, the crew jumps into heated power-scaling discussions, including Itachi vs. Minato, hypothetical battles across multiple anime, and the latest One Piece conversations surrounding Loki, Kaido, and Imu. We also discuss upcoming anime releases, industry news, and what fans should expect next.
July 16 · 2 hr 16 min
The Greatest Betrayals In Anime
In this episode, Ty and CJ kick things off by ranking some of the greatest anime betrayals of all time. From shocking backstabs to heartbreaking plot twists, the crew debates which betrayal stands above the rest. Tune in to see which moments made the list and find out which anime betrayal the crew crowns as the greatest ever!
July 10 · 1 hr 24 min
Mushoku Tensei is Back!!
Welcome back to another episode of Freestyle Anime Podcast! Today we dive into the double episode premiere of Mushoku Tensei while discussing the plot, characters, and our theories. We also get into some anime hidden gems & our favorite videogames. Tune in to find out Ty's most hated anime this season!
July 1 · 2 hr 1 min
Spring Anime End x Summer Anime Next
This episode the guys talk about their favorite spring anime and which new shows coming out for the summer their looking forward to. Tune in to hear CJ reaction of the new bleach movie!
June 17 · 1 hr 39 min
Which Dbz Villian Deserves to Be Canon x One Piece Pack Hunt
Join Rico and CJ as they rip open One Piece card packs in search of a coveted Manga Rare card! Along the way, the conversation goes completely off the rails as they debate whether Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood has enough aura to stand alongside Dragon Ball Z, break down their favorite DBZ movies, and settle one of the biggest Dragon Ball questions: Which movie villain deserves to become canon—Cooler or Janemba?
June 8 · 1 hr 30 min
Fairy Tail Hot Take Haunts TY
In this episode Maal comes in hot for Ty viral hot take on Fairy Tail. Then the crew goes to discuss the MOST disrespectful fight in anime history.
June 2 · 2 hr 16 min
Wait... Big Mom WASN'T the Main Villain?!
In this episode the crew is split over who the true antagonst of Whole Cake Island is! Tune in for another round of heated anime debates, hypothetical questions, and fun conversation. You don't wanna miss CJ & Rico CLASHING this episode!
June 1 · 2 hr 6 min
Anime Bracket Reaction X Hedbanz Game
The crew reacts to fan group bracket of the best Shonen anime of all time. Rico and Maal get into it over HxH. Don't miss the new game CJ has the crew playin!!

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