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This Episode:
Sam returns to ignite the mic! We dissect Japan’s viral critique that Solo Leveling is "no different than any anime" – even as it dominates Crunchyroll’s all-time charts. Discover why To Be Hero X made Solo Leveling look like Boruto, then dive into:
Kaiju #8 Season 2 release dates (sub/dub dropping July 19),
My Dress-Up Darling S2 hype (July 5 premiere & manga changes),
The ultimate debate: Can a girl-boy friendship survive in modern anime?,
Why Fire Force Season 3 is rewriting shonen rules,
How Vigilantes outshines the main My Hero Academia series,
Featuring:
Special Guest: Sam (Solo Leveling skeptic, Dragon Ball analyst),
Hosts: Gary & Emory,
Key Discussions:
Japan’s surprising indifference to Solo Leveling’s global hype,
To Be Hero X’s unexpected dominance over 2025’s biggest anime,
Crunchyroll’s viewership records shattered – what Solo Leveling’s success really means,
Summer 2025’s most anticipated: Kaiju #8 action vs. Dress-Up Darling romance,
Fire Force’s explosive evolution & Vigilantes’ underground appeal,
Sources & Links:
Solo Leveling stats: screenrant.com/solo-leveling-anime-top-spot
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