A Look Back At Anime & Manga In 2025 With Ben Stegmair! | Episode 121

A Look Back At Anime & Manga In 2025 With Ben Stegmair! | Episode 121

Author: Adam Corky December 27, 2025 Duration: 1:06:08

Welcome to the 121th episode of Do You Watch Anime? Joining me IN PERSON is Voice Actor & Assistant Voice Director at Crunchyroll, Ben Stegmair! (Kaiju No. 8, Nina The Starry Bride, The Water Magician)In this episode, we take a look back at the year of 2025 that is anime and manga. We talk about some of our favourites of the year, series that surprised us, and both of our year professionally. Plus, we also take a look ahead into what's to come in 2026 for anime and manga.What are some of your favourite anime or manga series to come out this year? Let us know in the comments! Follow him below!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stegstagramTwitter: https://x.com/BStegmairVOYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCgBI3tly3wzuU_vERoTNJkw Donate to Mike McFarland's GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-mike-mcfarlands-road-to-recovery JOIN THE PATREON! : https://www.patreon.com/doyouwatchanimePromo Swap: Check the podcast 4Kids Flashback! Hosted by Tara Sands and Steve Yurko, this is a podcast about the 4Kids era of TV told by the people who were actually there.Follow here! https://linktr.ee/4kidsflashback Follow me here also for more updates!BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/adamcorky.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/corkycosplays/Twitter: https://x.com/AdamCorkyDonate to the show here: https://ko-fi.com/adamcorky#podcast #animepodcast#voiceactorpodcast #anime #animecontentcreator #interview #adamcorky #interviewer #anneshirley #kaijuno8 #voiceactor #zenshu #gachiakuta #jujutsukaisen #jjkmodulo #jjk #tobeherox #tbhx #fragrantflowerbloomswithdignity #chainsawman #csm #mha #myheroacademia #deku #reze #kagurabachi #voicedirector #redranger #kamenrider #bestof2025 #drstone #manga #honeylemonsoda


Every week, Adam Corky sits down with a different guest to explore the single, simple question that gives this Do You Watch Anime? podcast its name. The answer, of course, is always yes, but that's just where the conversation begins. Each episode is built entirely around the guest's personal favorite series or film, letting their passion steer the discussion into deep dives on characters, unforgettable scenes, and the specific magic that made that anime stick with them. While the starting point is thoughtful analysis, Adam's relaxed and curious hosting style means these chats often spiral into hilarious tangents, passionate debates, and shared nostalgia for the medium's most iconic moments. It's less a formal review and more like overhearing a great conversation between friends who happen to be deeply knowledgeable. You'll hear genuine enthusiasm for both classic titles and hidden gems, all filtered through the unique lens of each guest's experience. The result is a consistently engaging and unpredictable listen that celebrates the wide, wonderful world of anime in all its forms. So, whether you're a lifelong otaku or just curious about what all the fuss is about, this podcast offers a perfect weekly break into that vibrant universe.
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