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Ep 35 "Our Favorite Anime Protagonists (Part 2)"

Following Part 1's deep dives into Lelouch, Kafka, Tanjiro, Subaru, Kagero, and Spike, the crew returns to deliver our final, definitive podium picks. From foundational d

Ep 34 "Our Favorite Anime Protagonist (Part 1)"

What separates a good anime lead from an unforgettable protagonist? Is it raw willpower, sharp tactical brilliance, or carrying a painful past on your back? In Part 1 of

Ep 33 "8 Anime Premieres You Need on Your Radar This Summer"

Summer is heating up, and so is the anime lineup! In this episode of Eat the Cake Anime, Mac and EJ break down their most anticipated summer anime releases. From tender s

Ep 32 "Spring 2026 Anime: Winners vs. Absolute Duds!"

Now that the dust has finally settled on the Spring 2026 anime season, the crew is revisiting our original watchlist predictions to hand out our final, unfiltered verdict

Ep 31: "6 Fantasy Anime You NEED to Watch"

From masterclass world-building and breathtaking magic to nostalgic sword-and-sorcery, we are breaking down our favorite fantasy anime of all time! In this episode, the c

Ep 30: Spring Anime Watchlist: Hidden Gems & The Best Slow-Burn Romance Bracket!

 While everyone else is losing their minds over the massive mainstream sequels this season, the Eat The Cake Anime Podcast crew is diving deep into the underground. This

Ep 29: "Crunchyroll Award Nominees"

AnimeHeads, award season is upon us and the crew is here to see who are the nominees for the Crunchyroll Anime Awards this year. Feel free to pull up and share your thoug

Ep 28: "Who Is the Best Anime Couple of All Time?"

What's good, Anime Heads?! The hiatus is over and the ETC crew is back! We're talking best anime couples in this episode as we announce 16 couples that will be going head

Ep 25: "Holiday/End of Year Special"

What's good, fellow Anime Heads?! Today the crew are joined by our special guest, Danny, as they talk about what anime they feel give them the cozy, winter/holiday vibes.

Ep 24: "2025 Anime Award Projections"

What's good fellow anime heads? Tonight, the crew take a look back at the year 2025 and give their picks of who they think should be nominees for the the next Anime Award

Ep 23: "Parental Discretion is Advised"

What's good, Anime Heads?! Since #SpookySZN is almost over, we'd be remised if we didn't let the crew share some of the more darker and mature anime that they haven't rea

Ep 22 "We Ate Good This Summer!"

What's good, anime fans?! With the end of summer and the start of the fall, the crew is sharing their thoughts on some of the anime that debuted this summer! Come through

Ep 21 "Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle" Movie Review *Spoiler Alert*

What's good, anime heads! The crew get together and share their thoughts about the new movie! Be warned, this review is full of spoilers for those who haven't seen it, or

Ep 20 "Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Movie Review" *Spoiler Free*

What's good, fellow anime heads?! The crew are sharing thoughts on the amazing, RECORD BREAKING, and overall awesome movie we've all been waiting for. Completely spoiler

Ep 19 "Live Action Adaptations: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly"

What's good Anime Heads?! The crew is back and this time we're talking about live adaptations of beloved anime! We talk some good, but you know we gotta talk about the ba

Ep 18 "Summer Anime Lineup"

What's good anime heads?! The crew is back and we're diving in to the amazing lineup that this summer has blessed us with! Tap and and share what you're watching in the c

Ep 17 "Best & Worst Anime Dads"

What it do, anime heads?! Tonight, the crew are late to the Father's Day celebration, but take the time to talk about their picks for best/worst dads in anime! They'll al

Ep 16 "Anime Awards Reaction"

What's good, AnimeHeads?! On this early brunch edition of Eat the Cake, we'll talk about the winners from his year's Crunchyroll Anime Awards, and our thoughts on if they

Ep 15 "April Anime Recap & The Rise of Chinese Animation"

What's good, #AnimeHeads?! April has come and gone and brought with it a new crop of anime. Which ones lived up to the hype, and which ones dropped the ball. Plus we talk

Ep 14 "Favorite Villains"

What's good, #AnimeHeads?! This episode is dedicated to the villains that are so bad, we can't help but appreciate them. Jacci, EJ, and Mac talk about their 3 favorite ba