This week on The Anime Alchemists, we’re diving into anime’s biggest headlines and hottest debates—delivered with the deep dives you’d expect from Trash Taste and the news rigor of The Anime Experience.
TOPICS COVERED: Controversy Alert: Shueisha’s ex-chief editor Torishima (Dragon Ball’s former editor) criticizes Oda’s anime involvement—is One Piece’s manga suffering?Real-World Impact: Why Indonesians are flying One Piece’s Straw Hat flag as a political protest against government corruption
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Deep Dives:Kaiju No. 8 Season 2’s looming threats, Gachiakuta’s 2025 anime hype (Bones Studio),
Boruto Chapters 50–55 breakdown: Kawaki’s betrayal & Code’s revenge,
Cant Forget a Fun Martin Game Classic
IN THE VEIN OF SHONEN FLOP / ANIME OUTSIDERS:We debate Torishima’s harsh Oda take, analyze how anime symbols fuel real-world protests, and unpack whether Boruto’s latest twist justifies the hype.
Content Warning: Political themes, spoilers for Boruto and Kaiju No. 8.Stream now on Spotify/Apple Podcasts
