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Rising anime and manga podcasts climbing the charts this week

44 Animation & Manga podcasts climbing Apple Podcasts' charts this week, all free to listen to and with an episode out in the last month.

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How this list is made

  • Animation & Manga shows
  • Up 3 places or more on Apple Podcasts' charts in the last week, or new to them
  • Not in the top 10 of any of Apple Podcasts' charts, now or a week ago
  • An episode out in the last month
  • Fastest climbing first, for where each started

The list

Fastest climbing first

  1. 1. Weeb Belong Together: A Romance Anime Podcast

    #44 in Animation & Manga New to the charts Leisure

    Length
    1 hr 15 min
    Releases
    Every two weeks
    Episodes
    19
    Since
    2026

    Weeb Belong Together is the romance anime podcast where hosts Matt and Keri breakdown emotional breakdowns, confess their confessions on heartfelt…

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  2. 2. The Going Merry: A One Piece Review Podcast

    #9 in Animation & Manga Up 116 places this week Leisure

    Length
    1 hr 31 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    178
    Since
    2023

    3 friends diving deep into the incredible world of One Piece. Join us on this adventure full of pirates, marines, action, mind blowing story telling, and some…

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  3. 3. Umami Manga

    #51 in Animation & Manga New to the charts Leisure

    Length
    1 hr 7 min
    Releases
    Every two weeks
    Episodes
    189
    Since
    2020

    On our manga podcast we talk about Kaguya-sama: Love is War, To Your Eternity, Spy × Family, Vinland Saga, Jujutsu Kaisen, Oshi no Ko, Asadora!, Frieren: Beyond…

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  4. 4. Dragon Ball Super Dope - A Dragon Ball Podcast

    #54 in Animation & Manga Up 126 places this week Leisure

    Length
    39 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    343
    Since
    2017

    Dragon Ball Super Dope is a Dragon Ball podcast covering Dragon Ball Super, Dragon Ball Z, Dragon Ball Daima, Dragon Ball GT, the movies, the manga, and every…

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  5. 5. Crewsin Podcast

    #74 in Animation & Manga New to the charts Leisure

    Length
    39 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    387
    Since
    2020

    Where Gamers, Nerds, and Film Buffs live in Harmony. Bringing an entertaining perspective of sports and pop culture through the jumbled up mind of Andrew Crews.

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  6. 6. John Constantine: A Hellblazer Podcast

    #82 in Animation & Manga New to the charts Leisure

    Length
    27 min
    Releases
    Every two weeks
    Episodes
    210
    Since
    2023

    Comics enthusiast Matt Hansen narrates every issue of the DC comics John Constantine: Hellblazer series. *Logo art by Tim Bradstreet on Hellblazer #189…

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  7. 7. Bobs and Burgers

    #20 in Animation & Manga New to the charts Leisure, TV & Film

    Length
    45 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    30
    Since
    2025

    Your unofficial, but verified, one stop destination for Bob’s Burgers information, news and interviews!

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  8. 8. To Kill A Delibird - A Pokemon Rewatch & Analysis Podcast

    #80 in Animation & Manga New to the charts Leisure

    Length
    1 hr 16 min
    Releases
    Every two weeks
    Episodes
    160
    Since
    2023

    Welcome to "To Kill A Delibird", the Pokemon anime re-watch podcast that combines a love of literary puns and analytics with pure Pokemania. Join Graham…

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  9. 9. Yokai Legends

    #92 in Animation & Manga New to the charts Leisure

    Length
    4 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    238
    Since
    2020

    In this podcast series you will learn all kinds of legendary monsters, ghosts, and other supernatural creatures from Japanese folklore and mythology.

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  10. 10. All Things Transformers

    #96 in Animation & Manga New to the charts From The GeekCast Radio Network Leisure, TV & Film

    Length
    1 hr
    Releases
    Monthly
    Episodes
    452
    Since
    2008

    Transformers enthusiasts, rejoice! Take a deep dive into the WORLD of the Transformers with All Things Transformers. We have Reviews, news, interviews, origins…

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  11. 11. Tales from the Grand Line

    #70 in Animation & Manga Up 77 places this week Leisure

    Length
    1 hr 27 min
    Releases
    Every two weeks
    Episodes
    10
    Since
    2026

    Join Mack as he experiences The One Piece for the very first time while Shaun (Anime out of Context) acts as his navigator making sure he doesn't get lost…

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  12. 12. Devil Fruit Punch

    #103 in Animation & Manga New to the charts Leisure

    Length
    1 hr 1 min
    Releases
    Every two weeks
    Episodes
    125
    Since
    2022

    A recap/review podcast for the One Piece manga and live action show.

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  13. 13. Midnight's Melodies

    #49 in Animation & Manga Up 26 places this week Leisure

    Length
    20 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    112
    Since
    2025

    Midnight's Melodies is an ASMR audio channel, that brings all your favorite Anime characters to life.

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  14. 14. Manga Machinations

    #115 in Animation & Manga New to the charts Arts, Leisure

    Length
    1 hr 25 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    610
    Since
    2014

    **New Episodes every Monday!** Join hosts dakazu, darfox8, Seamus2389, and Morgana Santilli for Manga Machinations! Our weekly manga discussions focus on…

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  15. 15. Gotta Watch'em All - A Pokémon Anime Podcast

    #13 in Animation & Manga Up 11 places this week Leisure

    Length
    29 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    178
    Since
    2016

    Gotta Watch'em All is a weekly podcast that watches along with every episode of Pokémon: The Series, starting all the way back at Episode 1! Join Ken and Lane…

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  16. 16. Best Seat on the Couch

    #125 in Animation & Manga New to the charts Leisure

    Length
    1 hr 6 min
    Releases
    Every two weeks
    Episodes
    232
    Since
    2020

    A podcast where 4 close friends discuss their favorite animated movies and TV shows together. Come for the intelligent discourse, stay for the lighthearted…

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  17. 17. JoJo's Bizarre Podcast

    #71 in Animation & Manga Up 29 places this week Leisure

    Length
    1 hr 11 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    482
    Since
    2016

    Three friends (and occasional guests) discuss the various adaptations of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, as well as lots of other animes, and public transit in New…

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  18. 18. My Hero Analysis

    #89 in Animation & Manga New to the charts Leisure

    Length
    56 min
    Releases
    Every two weeks
    Episodes
    272
    Since
    2021

    Hey y’all! This is a podcast about My Hero Academia (aka Boku no Hero Academia). We are three grown adults who mine Japanese children’s cartoons for serotonin…

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  19. 19. AFRO ANIME

    #75 in Animation & Manga Up 33 places this week Leisure

    Length
    1 hr 13 min
    Releases
    Monthly
    Episodes
    81
    Since
    2021

    Four kings with their thoughts on anime, tv, movies, and everything else that they go through together.

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  20. 20. Dragon Ball Lorecast

    #143 in Animation & Manga Up 76 places this week Leisure

    Length
    1 hr 1 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    25
    Since
    2026

    Have you ever wanted to know more about the lore of the Dragon Ball universe? We take a deep dive into the lore of Dragon Ball and go everything you would…

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  21. 21. Anime World Order Podcast

    #22 in Animation & Manga Up 10 places this week Leisure, TV & Film

    Length
    1 hr 59 min
    Releases
    Monthly
    Episodes
    338
    Since
    2005

    An anime podcast all about Japanese cartoons and comics as discussed by three self-proclaimed experts in the world of Japanese animation and manga! Plus anime…

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  22. 22. Anime Gourmands

    #136 in Animation & Manga New to the charts Leisure

    Length
    55 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    68
    Since
    2025

    A gourmand is someone who enjoys the act of eating. An Anime Gourmand enjoys the act of watching anime, even when those anime are dog-water. Join us as we…

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  23. 23. We Gotta Podcast - Dragon Ball From A To Z

    #21 in Animation & Manga Up 46 places this week Leisure

    Length
    1 hr 34 min
    Releases
    Daily
    Episodes
    201
    Since
    2021

    Three lifelong Dragon Ball fans - Doug, Ken, and Randy - sit for some chill, nerdy chat about everything Dragon Ball from A to Z. Anime, manga, video games…

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  24. 24. Cyclops is Waiting for Me - An X-Men: The Animated Series Weekly Recap

    #83 in Animation & Manga Up 27 places this week Leisure

    Length
    52 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    212
    Since
    2022

    Cyclops is Waiting for Me is our weekly podcast series where we are going back and watching EVERY-SINGLE-EPISODE of the original 1992 X-Men: The Animated Series…

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  25. 25. OverMangaCast

    #116 in Animation & Manga Up 49 places this week Leisure

    Length
    1 hr 57 min
    Releases
    Every two weeks
    Episodes
    255
    Since
    2021

    That Time We Woke Up in a Podcast and had to Explain Manga: Our Heated Adventures Over-Analyzing Manga We Find Interesting Every week, Matt, Sam, Jae, and Jacob…

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  26. 26. Black Sensei Society

    #128 in Animation & Manga Up 49 places this week Leisure

    Length
    2 hr 43 min
    Releases
    Twice a week
    Episodes
    216
    Since
    2023

    A new anime podcast of black men who about know what they are talking about. Check out our social links:

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  27. 27. Comics Over Time

    #181 in Animation & Manga New to the charts Arts, Leisure

    Length
    1 hr 24 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    220
    Since
    2022

    Each week Dan, Duane and Siena bring you a look at comics new and old! Since 2021 we have been discussing comics, TV and film. For 2024 Duane and Dan are…

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  28. 28. Three Dads Talking About Anime

    #131 in Animation & Manga Up 28 places this week Leisure

    Length
    1 hr
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    269
    Since
    2021

    Welcome to the Three Dads Talking About Anime podcast! Join us in our anime review as we discuss various shows in detail. We go through everything from shonen…

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  29. 29. Anime Field Guide

    #177 in Animation & Manga New to the charts Leisure

    Length
    1 hr 20 min
    Releases
    Every two weeks
    Episodes
    43
    Since
    2025

    New episodes monthly! I talk about anime and related topics and the fine folks who make it all possible!

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  30. 30. Disney, Eh?

    New to the charts Leisure, TV & Film

    Length
    53 min
    Releases
    Every two weeks
    Episodes
    238
    Since
    2020

    Disney, Eh? is a travel podcast for Disney nerds from a Canadian perspective. Brandon and Krysta chat each week about travel and loving Disney, and they won't…

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  31. 31. Anime Trap House

    #14 in Animation & Manga Up 30 places this week Leisure, TV & Film

    Length
    1 hr 55 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    302
    Since
    2019

    On a mission to watch every single anime in the known universe with as many people as possible, and throw our opinions at them episode by episode. No cops...

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  32. 32. Not Just Tentacles

    New to the charts Leisure

    Length
    30 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    201
    Since
    2021

    Not Just Tentacles is an anime and animation podcast by a newbie for newbies, talking about all things manga and anime in a straightforward, non gatekeepery…

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  33. 33. ForneverWorld

    #153 in Animation & Manga Up 24 places this week Leisure

    Length
    10 min
    Releases
    Daily
    Episodes
    510
    Since
    2021

    Welcome to the official ForneverWorld Podcast – your ultimate one-stop shop for everything ForneverWorld. This is the full rebrand and massive expansion of…

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  34. 34. Sus Stories with Atif Myers

    #192 in Animation & Manga Up 24 places this week Comedy, Leisure

    Length
    19 min
    Releases
    Twice a week
    Episodes
    127
    Since
    2025

    Atif Myers a comedian, writer, and nerd reviews and gives his thoughts on some of the weirdest comic books he's read. Patreon:

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  35. 35. Rant Café Anime Podcast

    #90 in Animation & Manga Up 12 places this week Leisure

    Length
    53 min
    Releases
    Every two weeks
    Episodes
    349
    Since
    2019

    Weekly Anime Podcast featuring prominent Anime YouTubers and Memers. Business inquiries: therantcafe@gmail.com . Become a supporter of this podcast: .

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  36. 36. Sakura Society | An Anime Appreciation Podcast

    #36 in Animation & Manga New to the charts Leisure, TV & Film

    Length
    2 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    194
    Since
    2023

    🌸 Welcome to Sakura Society — a brand built by anime and otaku fans, for anime and otaku fans. Each week I serve up hot, fresh content across audio and video…

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  37. 37. IMNerd Podcast

    #120 in Animation & Manga Up 11 places this week Leisure

    Length
    1 hr 56 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    320
    Since
    2021

    Nerd Culture -- Videogames, Anime, Trading Card Games, Fantasy

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  38. 38. Out of the Drying Pan: A Pokémon the Series Podcast

    Up 16 places this week Leisure, TV & Film

    Length
    1 hr 20 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    243
    Since
    2021

    A podcast where a filthy casual Millennial duo looks back at the English dub of Pokémon the Series... and pick it apart relentlessly. We love Pokémon! We also…

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  39. 39. Featured Anime Podcast

    New to the charts Leisure

    Length
    35 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    411
    Since
    2019

    A couple of podcasters called Jack and Rick, get together to give our views and take on anime shows and movies. Sometimes we love the shows or movies that we…

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  40. 40. Trash Manga Friends

    New to the charts Leisure

    Length
    1 hr 36 min
    Releases
    Every two weeks
    Episodes
    179
    Since
    2020

    That Time I Started A Podcast To Read Trash Manga With My Friends And Actually Most Of Them Were Trash But Some Of Them Weren't

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  41. 41. Bleach Boys

    #84 in Animation & Manga Up 7 places this week Leisure

    Length
    1 hr 5 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    184
    Since
    2020

    Welcome to Bleach Boys! The only podcast on the internet where we attempt to rewatch all of the Bleach anime before The Thousand-Year Blood War Arc gets its…

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  42. 42. The Black Variant

    Up 12 places this week Leisure

    Length
    1 hr 14 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    319
    Since
    2020

    Excelsior B*tches! Welcome to The Black Variant! A podcast focused on nerd culture—spanning the universe of comics to the silver screen, hosted by the…

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  43. 43. Anime Plummet Podcast

    New to the charts Leisure

    Length
    1 hr 37 min
    Releases
    Every two weeks
    Episodes
    154
    Since
    2022

    Anime Plummet is a down and dirty podcast that is part of the Anime Summit Network! We cover some of the trashier seasonal anime, retro anime reviews, and a…

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  44. 44. More Than Meets These Guys: A Transformers Podcast

    #154 in Animation & Manga Up 6 places this week Comedy, Leisure

    Length
    34 min
    Releases
    Daily
    Episodes
    323
    Since
    2023

    This is the journey of a group of friends who are going back at to the properties that gave us joy in our younger years to se how they hold up. We guys (and…

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