Podcast

Freestyle Anime Podcast

Animation & Manga, Leisure

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!

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Animation & Manga chart
#77
Episodes
203
Releases
Twice a week
Typical length
2 hr 10 min
On air since
2021
Latest episode
1 day ago

Episodes

203 episodes, newest first

  1. Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Debate + Naruto vs Luffy Death Battle!

    Show notes

    This week on the Freestyle Anime Podcast, Rico is finally back with the crew as they break down Cyberpunk: Edgerunners! Ty and Rico jump straight into one of the biggest debates among fans: Who was truly the main character, David or Roman? The guys share their thoughts on the season, its characters, and the story's biggest moments.

    Next, the crew dives into the latest developments in Vision Quest, with CJ sharing his theories about what's really going on and where the story could be heading.

    Then it's time for some Naruto vs. Luffy Death Battle talk as the guys answer questions from the live chat and debate the upcoming showdown between two of anime's biggest icons.

    Finally, Ty gives his latest take on Avatar: Seven Havens! Is he finally coming around to the series, or is he still frustrated by its characters and their questionable decisions?

    Tune in for another episode packed with anime reactions, theories, versus battles, and heated debates with the FSAP crew!

    3 hr
  2. The Problem With Boruto + Who Is Spider-Man's Greatest Villain?

    Show notes

    This week on the Freestyle Anime Podcast, the crew debates Spider-Man's greatest villain and why Green Goblin might be Peter Parker's most dangerous enemy. From his psychological mind games to targeting Spider-Man's closest friends, does Green Goblin stand above villains like Doctor Octopus?

    Next, the guys dive into the controversial Boruto canon debate! Did Boruto's rocky start damage the Naruto franchise, or has the series improved enough to deserve a second chance? The crew also revisits the legendary Mifune vs. Hanzo flashback in Naruto Shippuden, breaking down Mifune's sacrifice, Hanzo's reputation, and what made their encounter so memorable.

    Finally, the guys discuss the future of Naruto and what fans could expect from the franchise moving forward.

    Tune in for another episode packed with Marvel villains, Naruto lore, Boruto debates, and classic FSAP hot takes!

    3 hr 12 min
  3. One Piece 1196: Sanji's Breakthrough + MAD & Choujin X

    Show notes

    This week on Manga Monday, the Freestyle Anime Podcast crew reacts to One Piece Chapter 1196, where Sanji's potential Conqueror's Haki awakening takes center stage! The guys break down Sanji's breakthrough and Oda's revelations about why Sanji has been holding himself back. With his favorite character finally getting some shine, CJ is HYPED! Could Sanji be reaching a whole new level of power?

    Next, the crew and live chat pick up where they left off with MAD and Choujin X, continuing their journey through two exciting manga series and sharing their reactions, theories, and predictions as the stories unfold.

    Tune in for another Manga Monday packed with One Piece Chapter 1196 theories, Sanji power-scaling debates, and more MAD and Choujin X!

    2 hr 12 min
  4. Who Had the BEST Training in the Big Three? + Naruto Live-Action News

    Show notes

    This week on the Freestyle Anime Podcast, the crew reacts to the latest Naruto live-action movie news and discusses Masashi Kishimoto's plans for a new manga. What could the future hold for the creator of Naruto?

    Next, the guys debate which of the Big Three—Naruto, One Piece, or Bleach—had the best training arcs and revisit some of the most legendary fights in anime history.

    Finally, the crew takes on a $100 anime character challenge! With a limited budget, the guys must choose which anime characters will protect them while everyone else comes after them. Who builds the strongest team, and who's getting taken out first?

    Tune in for another episode packed with anime news, debates, legendary battles, and heated picks from the FSAP crew!

    2 hr 10 min
  5. Manga Monday: One Piece 1195, MAD & Choujin X

    Show notes

    This week on Manga Monday, the Freestyle Anime Podcast crew breaks down One Piece Chapter 1195, sharing their reactions, theories, and predictions on what could happen next in the story.

    Next, the guys and live chat dive into two new manga series! First up is MAD, a sci-fi manga that has the crew and chat hooked and excited to read the next chapter on Manga Monday.

    Then the crew explores Choujin X, diving into its story and sharing their first impressions.

    Tune in for One Piece Chapter 1195 discussions, manga theories, and new manga discoveries with the FSAP crew!

    2 hr 15 min
  6. Black Clover Is BACK! | JoJo's Bizarre Adventure & Anime Hot Takes

    Show notes

    This week on the Freestyle Anime Podcast, Rico, Ty, Cj, and Maal dive into the latest anime discussions, starting with the highly anticipated return of Black Clover and what fans can expect from the series.

    Next, the guys discuss JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, breaking down its unique power systems, creative character designs, and what makes the anime stand out.

    The crew also debates The Best Anime Generation, shares some anime hot takes, and discusses how different generations of anime fans view today's shows.

    Tune in for anime debates, hot takes, and plenty of laughs with the FSAP crew!

    2 hr 52 min
  7. Mushoku Tensei Gets CRAZY! Black Clover Returns & Naruto Bidding Wars

    Show notes

    This week on Freestyle Anime Podcast, the crew breaks down the shocking final two episodes of Mushoku Tensei, debating Rudeus' controversial choices and the Man-God's manipulation. The guys also discuss the debut of Overgeared, Ty's thoughts on Re - Zero, the latest JoJo's Bizarre Adventure episodes, and Black Clover's return with a Banger!

    Then, Anime Bidding Wars returns for Round 2: Naruto Edition! Watch as the crew bids on mystery Naruto characters to build their teams. Tune in for a packed episode of anime debates, reactions, and hilarious moments!

    3 hr 3 min
  8. How Strong Is Loki REALLY?! | One Piece Chapter 1193

    Show notes

    Join Rico and Ty for Manga Monday as they break down One Piece Chapter 1193 and react to the first silhouette of Loki’s Hybrid Form. Where does Loki now rank among the strongest characters in One Piece, and what could his transformation mean for the rest of the Elbaf battle?

    The guys react to the full chapter, dive into the latest One Piece lore, and discuss Zoro vs. Sommers as Zoro works on using Conqueror’s Haki to target Sommers’ heart.

    1 hr 51 min
  9. Anime Bidding Wars X The Greatest Anime Wars EVER

    Show notes

    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!

    2 hr 29 min
  10. Ichigo’s NEW Bankai x The Big Three’s Best Transformations

    Show notes

    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.

    1 hr 55 min
  11. The BEST Anime Coming in 2027 x Who Carried the Akatsuki?

    Show notes

    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.

    1 hr 34 min
  12. One Piece World Top 100 Charcters Reaction!!

    Show notes

    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!!

    2 hr 1 min
  13. Did Kakashi Surpass Itachi by the End of Naruto?

    Show notes

    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.

    2 hr 11 min
  14. Iruka vs Jiraiya: Who Had the Biggest Impact on Naruto?

    Show notes

    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.

    1 hr 20 min
  15. The Best Anime Rivalry of All Time? | Animate! Orlando Q&A

    Show notes

    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.

    1 hr
  16. Anime’s Best Undercover Characters x Top 10 Naruto Clans

    Show notes

    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

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    1 hr 52 min
  17. The Greatest Spider-Man Movie of ALL TIME?!

    Show notes

    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.

    2 hr 30 min
  18. One Piece Chapter 1189: IMU Parrot Theory

    Show notes

    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!!

    1 hr 34 min
  19. Aizen vs Frieza | Sukuna vs Natsu | Anime Hero Tier List

    Show notes

    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!

    3 hr 4 min
  20. ONE PIECE CHAPTER 1188 CHANGES EVERYTHING!

    Show notes

    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?

    54 min

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