The Big Spring 2024 Anime Season Episode

The Big Spring 2024 Anime Season Episode

Author: InBetweenDrafts April 11, 2024 Duration: 1:01:12

On a Jon-less Rookie Pirate Radio, Travis Hymas (Me) and Ally Johnson take a look at the Spring 2024 anime season. We discuss new and returning series of interest, one that isn’t worth your time, and lament the state of anime on one streamer in particular.

It’s a packed season! Here’s what we talk about in detail: 

New series: Wind Breaker, A Condition Called Love, Spice and Wolf: Merchant Meets the Wise Wolf, Oblivion Battery, Sand Land, Whisper Me A Love Song, Go Go Loser Ranger!, Grandpa and Grandma Turn Young Again, Jellyfish Can’t Swim In The Night, Kaiju No. 8., Train to the End of the World

Returning: My Hero Academia, Demon Slayer, Sound Euphonium, Laid Back Camp, and the upcoming films for Blue Lock and Haikyu!! 

There’s also a little bit of Jon slander, as a treat. 

We want your feedback! If you have any questions, corrections, or your own theories and speculation, please leave us a comment below. You can also email us (rookipirateradio@gmail.com) or join our Discord and message us in the One Piece Spoilers Chat server. Be sure to subscribe to Rookie Pirate Radio on your favorite podcast app, so you can stay up to date on all our releases.

Extra Credits – The Big Spring 2024 Anime Season Episode

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, Ally Johnson is the Editor in Chief of InBetweenDrafts, and Jon Negroni is the Film Editor of InBetweenDrafts. You can find more episodes of Rookie Pirate Radio right here.

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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.
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