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Anime’s Worst Father | Weekly! Ranma Episode Twenty-Nine

February 13, 2026 at 4:08 PM

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This time on Weekly! Ranma...Mr. Tendo has illegitimate daughters.
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youtu.be/sHKGMJwHm9s

Buckets of Blood - The Otaku Network Podcast: Episode 082

February 11, 2026 at 6:07 PM

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It is taking me forever to get through season 4 of Rent A Girlfriend. This anime is so terrible but I've come this far I have to see it through...send help!!

February 7, 2026 at 1:36 AM

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This week on The Otaku Network Podcast, Journal with Witch explore self identity, Jujutsu Kaisen does a Kill Bill and My Hero Academia Vigilantes sees the return of a hero.
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youtu.be/nEiiXvaWRbY

Hot For Sensei | Weekly! Ranma Episode Twenty-Eight

February 6, 2026 at 4:28 PM

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I just found the BEST Iron Blooded Orphans fan art by an artists called Guchico on Reddit.
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February 4, 2026 at 9:21 PM

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On the latest episode of Weekly! Ranma we see the introduction of a dangerous foe for Ranma...a brand new teacher.
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youtu.be/fwq8PJXUPAY

Jujutsu Kaisen Instruction Manual - The Otaku Network Podcast: Episode 081

February 4, 2026 at 4:07 PM

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I've always loved this shot of Akane from the opening of the OAV episodes. I wonder if the artist's identity was ever mentioned somewhere.
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#ranma
#manga

February 3, 2026 at 3:22 PM

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Journal with Witch getting the attention that it is, feels so good. This is an amazing story that more people need to experience.
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February 3, 2026 at 3:20 AM

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This week on the podcast, The Culling Game starts. MHA Vigilantes leans into its fun side and Journal with Witch exposes the depth of its narrative.
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youtu.be/dkxKL0CYgeU

Winters BEST Romance Anime

January 30, 2026 at 4:05 PM

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You and I Are Polar Opposites is the best romance anime this season! No contest.
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The Great Ranma Cook Off | Weekly! Ranma Episode Twenty-Seven

January 28, 2026 at 9:30 PM

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You and I are Polar Opposites is literally the most wholesome romance anime I have seen in a long time. Why are you not watching it!?!?!?!?!

January 28, 2026 at 5:11 PM

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Ranma and Akane battle for kitchen supremacy in the latest episode of Weekly! Ranma. Plus, a guest appearance by Ranma's mother.
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youtu.be/qxVfdbPl0ts

Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dear Friend - Light Novel

January 28, 2026 at 4:07 PM

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With Rascal Does Not Dream of His Dear Friend we come to an end of Sakuta and his struggles with adolescent syndrome. The final light novel is available in English and does a solid job of wrapping up this story.
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A Good Dramatic Anime - The Otaku Network Podcast: Episode 080

January 27, 2026 at 5:18 PM

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It's finally here! The final volume of the Rascal Does Not Dream light novel series. Officially available in English as of today!! Time wrap up Sakuta's story.
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January 27, 2026 at 1:59 PM

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On this week's episode of The Otaku Network Podcast...Yuji Itadori comes back to life...again. Also MHA Vigilantes leans into CSI and emotions flare in Journal with Witch
#anime
#review
youtu.be/eovI_L-ajXc

A Very Ranma Christmas | Weekly! Ranma Episode Twenty-Six

January 23, 2026 at 5:39 PM

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This weeks episode of Weekly! Ranma shows how the Tendo/Saotome family celebrates Christmas!
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youtu.be/IWI6ATLwiKU

Demon City Shibuya - The Otaku Network Podcast: Episode 079

January 21, 2026 at 4:18 PM

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We dive back into Shibuya as Yuji and Choso are trying to clean up everyone's mess in Jujutsu Kaisen season 3. Also, more My Hero Academia Vigilantes and Journal with Witch!
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youtu.be/mi35FlqX2Q8

First Look at the New Titles for Winter of 2026

January 16, 2026 at 5:26 PM

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With the newest Frieren finally dropping I can complete the first blush post for the new season. Here are my initial thoughts on all the new shows added to my watch list for the 2026 Winter anime season!
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Shampoo Scorned | Weekly! Ranma Episode Twenty-Five

January 16, 2026 at 3:36 PM

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Weekly! Ranma is back and as we await any news of a potential season 3 of the remake, we are diving into the original OAV's that came out in the mid 90's! Here's our look at the first one.
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youtu.be/43FYWM36qlA

A Look Back at TV Anime from 1996

January 14, 2026 at 4:01 PM

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Unlike 1995, 1996 wasn't as impressive in the history of TV anime. The few notable new shows did have an impact on the fandom but not so much the industry.
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2026 Winter Anime - The Otaku Network Podcast: Episode 078

January 14, 2026 at 2:01 PM

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I don't think I have seen anyone talk about Tamon's B-Side. After a fantastic second episode, I feel this may be the most enjoyable show of the season. I laughed out loud quite a bit.
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January 13, 2026 at 1:29 PM

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The podcast co-host David requested a memorial portrait for Ryoga...we got into a discussion of what would happen if Shampoo and Ryoga hooked up in the recent recording of Weekly! Ranma.
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January 12, 2026 at 10:09 PM

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Its a new season and the podcast is back with three new anime! We're going over Journal with Witch. Season 2 of My Hero Academia Vigilantes and (starting next week) season 3 of Jujutsu Kaisen!

youtu.be/g0S5qKe-fwM

Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway

January 9, 2026 at 4:22 PM

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Following up yesterdays Anime Plus video, here is the blog review of Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway, the first installment of the Hathaway Flash movie series.
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