Is This Anime?

Jan 21 2025 145 ep. 69 mins 5
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Is This Anime? is a podcast hosted by friends & comedians Jack Metcalfe & Malcolm McLeod. Jack is an anime "expert" and has loved the genre all of his life. Malcolm has never watched anime in his life and has no idea what it is. Each week, Jack introduces Malcolm (and sometimes a guest!) to a new anime and together they go on a journey to decide its worthiness in the great pantheon of anime... something Malcolm may never ever grasp. Theme Song provided by Landon Trimble @landos.sando

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S1E144 - Castlevania Nocturne Season 2 w/Carson Hazlett

Jan 21 2025 88 mins  
The long awaited Second Season of Castlevania Nocturne is here! Carson returns to reveal whether our hopes we made during our S1 recap delivered! We talk about how season 2 offers fanservice in a way that is both subtle and delightful. And we make the case for how this might actually be the best season of Castlevania yet! Anime discussed: Castlevania Nocturne S2 Episodes 1-8 Edited

S1E143 - Kinnikuman Perfect Origin w/ Alex.ad9 and Alejandro

Jan 08 2025 65 mins  
You may not have heard of Kinnikuman but that doesn't mean the series is any less influential! Jack dives into the rich history of this incredibly important Shonen series and takes a look at how Netflix's revival series bring new life into this 80s classic! Anime discussed: Kinnikuman Perfect Origin Episodes 2, 5, 8, 9, 10 Edited by Jack Metcalfe Follow Us on the Socials: Is This A

S1E142 - Dragon Ball Daima Eps 6-10 w/ Mark Blancaflor

Dec 18 2024 47 mins  
We continue our Dragon Ball Daima coverage! We witness Glorio's power for the first time, learn secrets of the Buu Saga, and finally get our major fights! Anime discussed: Dragon Ball Daima Episodes 6-10 Edited by: Jack Metcalfe Follow Us on the Socials: Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM Bl

S1E141 - Dragon Ball Daima Eps 1-5 w/Mark Blancaflor

Nov 27 2024 57 mins  
The latest series in the Dragon Ball Saga has arrived! We discuss how Dragon Ball Daima is a return to the franchise's roots and dive into how this journey to the Demon Realm solves unanswered questions about the series' lore! Anime discussed: Dragon Ball Daima Episodes 1-5 Edited by: Jack Metcalfe Follow Us on the Socials: Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthis

S1E140 - Undead Unluck w/ StarGalaxyKitty

Nov 12 2024 54 mins  
Don't be so unlucky to miss this latest podcast! Streamer StarGalaxyKitty joins the podcast to talk last fall's hit, Undead Unluck! We discuss how this series has far more heart than its initial episodes suggest and why this series is a Speedwagon Bonanza! Episodes discussed: Undead Unluck S1 E1, 2, 5, 8, and 9 Jack Metcalfe Insta: @Jackisjack Twitter: @onlyrealJackm StarGalaxyKitt

S1E139 - Look Back w/ Malcolm McLeod

Oct 24 2024 68 mins  
SPOILER WARNING. THIS FILM IS BRAND NEW AND WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR STREAMING NOVEMBER 7TH SO PLEASE NOTE WE DO COVER SPOILERS FOR THE ENTIRE FILM 26 MINUTES IN! GO SEE IT! Don't turn away before listening to this latest podcast! Malcolm returns to the discuss the adaptation of Tatsuki Fujimoto's heart shattering one-shot Look Back! We explore how this more grounded work of his stays

S1E138 - Frieren: Beyond Journey's End w/Jordan Mitchell Love

Oct 09 2024 40 mins  
Take a long journey with the podcast to the incredible world of Frieren: Beyond Journey's End! The intimate fantasy series was a huge hit in last Fall's season and we explain how these first 6 episodes make it stand out even in the crowded fantasy genre! Episodes discussed: S1 Episodes 1-6 Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @

S1E137 - Deadman Wonderland w/Gavin Meyer

Sep 17 2024 41 mins  
Try to survive this wild ride of a podcast as voice actor Gavin Meyer joins Jack to talk the cult hit Deadman Wonderland! Gavin does his best to keep Jack on track of this twisty show. Plus listen to Jack complain about how much he hates it when anime adaptations don't cover the entirety of the manga! Episodes discussed: Deadman Wonderland Episodes 1-5 Is This Anime? Twitter: @isth

S1E136 - Sword Art Online Part 2 (Alicization) w/Jordan Mitchell Love

Sep 02 2024 51 mins  
We conclude our Sword Art Online coverage with 6 episodes from Season 3! Otherwise known as SAO Alicization! How does this less Kirito-driven season hold up with the earlier series? Plus Jack gives his thoughts on the SAO games! Episodes discussed: S3 episodes 1, 6, 10, 30, 33, and 36 Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jacki

S1E135 - Sword Art Online Part 1 w/Jordan Mitchell Love

Aug 01 2024 53 mins  
The groundbreaking Isekai (though technically not really) Sword Art Online makes its debut! Jordan Mitchell love returns with his pick of 6 episodes that best showcase seasons 1 and 2 of the series! Episodes discussed: S1 Episodes 3, 12, and 21. S2 Episodes 3, 13, and 22 Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: