Most Anticipated Anime of Spring 2023

Most Anticipated Anime of Spring 2023

Author: InBetweenDrafts April 5, 2023 Duration: 58:09

Spring is in the air, and so is a whole new season of anime! Our esteemed editor in chief Allyson Johnson joins us this week to cover a wide range of returning seasons, new adaptations, and even some limited runs to keep our Crunchyroll, Netflix, and HIDIVE accounts (among others) humming along nicely while the weather beckons us back outside. From new fantasy isekai to slice-of-life rom-coms and plenty in-between, we should have a solid recommendation or two for just about everyone. And if all that isn't enough, don't worry, because you can also check out our 14 Spring Anime to Watch editorial on the site right now.

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EXTRA CREDITS

Our intro music is a remix version of “Overtaken” from the One Piece anime, cut together by Jon Negroni. Our podcast artwork was created by Jon Negroni. Travis Hymas is the Anime & Manga editor of InBetweenDrafts, and Jon Negroni is the Film Editor of InBetweenDrafts. Our guest Allyson Johnson is the Editor in Chief of InBetweenDrafts.

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There's a particular kind of conversation that happens when you're deep into a story, caught between the latest chapter and the next one. Rookie Pirate Radio-A One Piece Podcast captures that feeling, offering a space to unpack the sprawling world of Eiichiro Oda's masterpiece. Hosted by the team at InBetweenDrafts, this podcast feels less like a formal review and more like hanging out with friends who are just as invested in every twist, character reveal, and lingering mystery. You'll find detailed manga recaps here, breaking down new chapters as they arrive with a mix of analysis, speculation, and genuine excitement. But the journey doesn't stop at the printed page. The discussions often expand into broader anime roundtables and seasonal previews, connecting the dots across the medium. Whether you're a longtime fan following the Straw Hats' voyage or someone curious about the cultural footprint of anime and manga, this show provides a thoughtful and engaging companion. It’s the kind of podcast that makes the wait for the next installment a little easier, giving you plenty to think about until you can dive back into the Grand Line yourself.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 90

Rookie Pirate Radio – A One Piece Podcast
Podcast Episodes
One Piece 1090 – Manga Recap [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:40
This week, Jon Negroni and Travis Hymas discuss the latest chapter of the One Piece manga, titled “Kizaru.” Truly a, uh, admiral-ble choice. We chat about One Piece 1090 in our usual overload of detail, speculation, and…
One Piece 1089 – Manga Recap [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:16:56
This week on Rookie Pirate Radio, Jon Negroni and Travis Hymas discuss the latest chapter of the One Piece manga, titled “Hostage Situation." In which we discover that Oda has been holding our expectations hostage. We ch…
Our Top Anime Recommendations for Summer 2023 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:43
This week on the show, Jon, Travis, and Ally reveal the new summer anime that has been bringing them the most joy. We also discuss what we've been watching in general and clash over a few choice hot takes. But OK, here's…
One Piece 1088 – Manga Recap [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:12:49
This week, Jon Negroni and Travis Hymas discuss the latest chapter of the One Piece manga, titled “Final Lesson.” And one lesson we'll keep learning over and over again is to never assume our predictions are correct...De…
One Piece Live Action – First Official Trailer Breakdown [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:20
Netflix's One Piece live action series is only a little over a month away — set your log post to August 31, even though that's not how log poses work. But to tie us over, we finally have a full trailer to dissect and ove…
One Piece 1087 – Manga Recap [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:08
This week, Jon Negroni and Travis Hymas discuss the latest chapter of the One Piece manga, titled “Battleship Bags.” And we're going to have bags under our eyes from crying so much over the ending... We chat about One Pi…
Ranking Every One Piece Villain – Tier List [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:13:44
Who is the best One Piece villain? This week on the show, Jon Negroni and Travis Hymas set out to answer that question and then some with a full tier list for every major One Piece villain in the story thus far. Fair war…
Skip and Loafer – Anime Roundtable [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:06
This week on Rookie Pirate Radio, Allyson Johnson joins Jon Negroni (me) and Travis Hymas to discuss Skip and Loafer, a new slice-of-life high school anime that just concluded its first season on Crunchyroll. Based on th…
Our Guide to Boys Love Anime and Manga [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:54
Pride month is about to end, so we invited special guest Kate Sanchez of But Why Tho? to join Travis Hymas and Ally Johnson for a discussion on all things Boys Love (BL) and general queer romances you can find in manga a…
One Piece Live Action Trailer Breakdown [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:22
The One Piece live action series will be available to stream on Netflix starting August 31, but until then, we have a whole new teaser trailer to watch 3 billion times. So this week on Rookie Pirate Radio, Jon Negroni (m…