Anime Pulse – Anime Pulse

April 21, 2025April 21, 2025

Episode 897: Spring 2025 Previews #1

This week on Anime Pulse we got graduations, Easter, and previews. Up first Joseph sounds terrible because he has a cold or something, and Andrew is curious about the worst story arcs in anime. Then in the industry news there is plenty of talk about Gura’s graduation from Hololive, and AI Ghibli art. And finally we have ventured back into previews territory with king Joseph healing his harem of monster girls after being reincarnated in another world as an old country bumpkin, and Andrew goes on a journey to become a better detective at a robo hotel.

April 12, 2025April 12, 2025

Episode 896: Seduction & Roboco

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This week on Anime Pulse we got another round of Would or Wouldn’t, very manly robotic maids, and our last round of reviews before a brief break and then into previews. Up first Andrew talks about the exciting and worrisome Switch 2 announcement, and Joseph is feeling good after an eight mile walk right before the podcast. Then in the industry news, there is none! As we get through a brand new round of Would or Wouldn’t, this time featuring Mythic Talent. Finally in the reviews Joseph debates if real woman are worth the trouble even if they cosplay for him, and Andrew get a defective robotic maid in the mail.

April 5, 2025April 5, 2025

Episode 895: Akebi’s Failure

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This week on Anime Pulse we got butt slapping little sisters, graduating vtubers, and something weird is going on. Up first IRL news has Andrew confessing to buying more questionable stickers, and Joseph talks about his trip to Scotland. Then in the industry news we have another Andrew Sandwich with Ghibli fans losing it over a new AI Chatbot, a shrine permanently banning tourists, and yet another EN Hololive member leaves the company. And finally in the reviews Andrew gets isekai’d into a really shitty imitation of Arifureta, and Joseph puts on a sailor uniform, sniffs his feet, and gets his ass slapped.

March 29, 2025March 29, 2025

Episode 894: No Longer Beastars in Another Season

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This week on Anime Pulse we got teaching new tricks to old dogs, sexy blond elves, and an end to a long standing Japanese tradition. Up first Joseph has yet again bought more stickers and plans to buy even more, meanwhile Andrew wants to know about the community’s favorite first impressions in anime. Then in the industry news Japan decides female police can ditch the pencil skirts, Texas might be banning anime, and Crunchyroll didn’t learn after High Guardian Spice. Finally in our reviews Joseph rizzes up a busty blond elf and frightens a demon chick with his suicidal intentions, and Andrew will finally tell us just what the heck a beastar is.

March 22, 2025March 22, 2025

Episode 893: Newbie Wing: Most Powerful Girl’s Story

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This week on Anime Pulse we got Joseph totally not being addicted, overreacting in anime, and nice guys not finishing last. Up first IRL news has Joseph buying even more stickers, but don’t worry, he claims there’s a good reason. Meanwhile Andrew is back from golfing to ask the viewers what their favorite ‘going overboard’ moments in anime are, because we all know anime loves to blow things out of proportion. Then in the industry news an IRL streamer is stabbed to death in Japan, more schools ban Assassination Classroom, and Amazon is hiring AI to dub anime now. Finally in the reviews Joseph quits his receptionist job at the adventurers guild to grind himself into a chad sigma, and Andrew T’s off for a round of golf with the girls.

March 15, 2025March 23, 2025

Episode 892: Plus-Sized Wife

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This week on Anime Pulse we got fat elves, expensive vtuber cards, and the best technology anime has to offer. First up Joseph talks about his experience with Duck Donuts and his FOMO purchase of more TCG packs, meanwhile Andrew watched the Capcom Cup finals. Then in the industry news we have a sad announcement as Hololive loses another member, and Japan reporting a population shrink that is faster than expected. Finally in the reviews Joseph chases after some chubby fantasy creatures in an attempt to help them lose weight, and Andrew attempts to rizz up his personal household appliance robot.

March 8, 2025March 8, 2025

Episode 891: I Parry Aggressive

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This week on Anime Pulse we got the return of an OG vtuber, angry pandas, and fancy ways to say lemon chicken. Up first Joseph gushes on about a really good meal he had on Friday, and Andrew wants to know what we think are the best cribs in anime. Then in the industry news a massive force in vtubing returns to the stage, and Japan’s first AI anime is around the corner. And finally in the reviews Joseph parry’s an army, a dragon, and his virginity. Andrew on the other hand starts working for an underground anthropomorphic idol group, before being pulled into the lime light himself.

March 1, 2025March 1, 2025

Episode 890: Run with the Gate

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This week on Anime Pulse we got the real episode 890, workout BGMs, and oversized Pho bowls. Up first Joseph is starting to get impatient for the weather to turn back to warm, and Andrew ran 10K in less than 45 minutes. Then in the industry news a cofounder to Science Saru forms a new anime studio of their own. And finally we return to out regularly scheduled reviews with Joseph becoming discount Kirito who never escaped the game, and Andrew runs away from his problems right into a track club dormitory.

February 22, 2025February 22, 2025

Episode 889: Welcome to Japan 100 Terminators!

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This week on Anime Pulse we got the first of many vtuber TCG booster boxes, even more girlfriends, and at long last anime is ranked for real. Up first Joseph is sore from shoveling snow and excited for the upcoming vtuber card unpack stream/video, meanwhile Andrew asks the community their thoughts on the current season of anime. Then in the industry news anime finally gets an “official” top ranking list, and another stupid American in Japan causes trouble. And finally we end the previews with one gattai show as Joseph continues to collect girlfriends after falling asleep with an elf, and Andrew goes back in time to stop a robot from killing a younger version of himself.

February 15, 2025February 15, 2025

Episode 888: Winter 2025 Previews #4

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This week on Anime Pulse we got lewd sticker addiction, retired assassins, and life sized Pokemon dolls. Up first Joseph attempts to convince himself he can stop buying ecchi stickers anytime he wants, and Andrew improved some of his culinary abilities. Then in the industry news the Pokemon company released a Gardevoir plushie for “kids”. Finally we wrap up with more previews as Joseph dodges office romance allegations after using his worthless appraisal skill, Andrew animates his own anime on an island of about 600, and finally the two perform another fusion dance to talk about the anime version of John Wick.