Akemi, is one of the most well known, video game and anime, cosplayers out there. She's crafted and modeled phenomenal cosplays for major brands, and has even been awarded for her incredible work.Listen to her story about how she got into both crafting and cosplaying, what her family means to her cosplaying and crafting journey, as well as her disdain for Jujutsu Kaisen Shibuya Arc. RECORDED: 3/24/2025 HATS: lifewithanimepodcast.bigcartel.com MERCH: https://sakugaapparel.com/collections/life-wit...
May 29, 2025•2 hr 12 min•Season 3Ep. 39
You can find almost anything and anyone in New York, but you'll never find anyone that can dance, dive deep with you into anime, dominate you on the sticks, and take you back in time with 80s music like Kumar. We learn more about his early years, relationships forged from anime, and what exactly is keeping this man from pressing that "PUBLISH" button. RECORDED: 3/10/25 HATS: https://lifewithanimepodcast.bigcartel.com MERCH: https://sakugaapparel.com/collections/life-with-anime-podcast/ 🟠FOLLOW ...
May 22, 2025•2 hr 16 min•Season 3Ep. 38
Everyone loves a good anime main character/protagonist. So lets build a tier list ranking our favorite, and the best, anime protagonists out there! RECORDED: 3/31/25 MERCH: https://sakugaapparel.com/collections/life-with-anime-podcast/ 🟣 FOLLOW US: ▶ Discord: https://discord.gg/gqEtXnb7aQ ▶ CashApp: https://cash.app/$LWAPodcast ▶ MediaKit: https://beacons.ai/lifewithanimepodcast/mediakit ▶ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LifeWithAnimePodcast ▶ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifewithanim...
May 15, 2025•2 hr 19 min•Season 3Ep. 37
Josh Lepulu has gone viral for his guitar/ukulele playing more times than we can count. Hear Josh's story of how his journey with anime started with a manga in his 5th grade library, his love and passion for sports anime, and how he wants to stay humble and focus on using his gift to give back to God. RECORDED: 2/28/2025 MERCH: https://sakugaapparel.com/collections/life-with-anime-podcast/ Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgQkn1FWODdRULH_F-BTYUQ/join 🟠FO...
May 01, 2025•1 hr 28 min•Season 3Ep. 36
What we all can appreciate about anime is a good wholesome fight scene. From fights that are built up to for an entire season, to a character finally losing control. Anime fights are one the best things about anime. So the tired and unhinged Joe and Preston are gonna rank the 10 greatest anime fights of all time. RECORDED: 3/17/2025 MERCH: https://sakugaapparel.com/collections/life-with-anime-podcast/ 🟣 FOLLOW US: ▶ Discord: https://discord.gg/gqEtXnb7aQ ▶ CashApp: https://cash.app/$LWAPodcast ...
Apr 24, 2025•1 hr 38 min•Season 3Ep. 35
From begging to play the trumpet to becoming first chair; from older cousins putting him on to Toonami, to making rap videos in Tokyo... Keats has built himself from the ground up, to become one of the most well known rappers and creators in the blerd community. Hear about his journey with music, anime, and his creativity on this latest episode of Life With Anime Podcast!RECORDED: 2/17/2025Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgQkn1FWODdRULH_F-BTYUQ/joinMERCH...
Apr 17, 2025•1 hr 32 min•Season 3Ep. 34
Ozzy has been a creative since the age of 5 years old, when he was selling anime drawings at school. His love for anime and creation has now flourished and turned him into one of the most unique and well-recognized artist for the anime/nerd culture. From working at McDonalds, to now driving a Maybach, listen to Ozzy's journey as a creative, the struggles of being an entrepreneur, and the love he has for the nostalgic 90s anime aesthetic. RECORDED: 2/10/2025 MERCH: https://sakugaapparel.com/colle...
Apr 10, 2025•1 hr 15 min•Season 3Ep. 33
The rewards and the love always goes to the hero of the story, but what about the villains. Its time we shed some light on and show some love to some of our favorite anime villains. Stories wouldn't be the same without characters like Griffith, Madara, Aizen, and many others. We decided to take the time to host an anime award ceremony for the villains we love and the villains we love to hate. MangaMart: https://mangamart.com/lifewithanimebox RECORDED: 1/27/25 MERCH: https://sakugaapparel.com/col...
Apr 03, 2025•2 hr 6 min•Season 3Ep. 32
Sometimes, the things that others may find strange, are the things that will set you above the rest. The growth of Toasty Marshmellow is one to pay attention to. From sharing her love and passion for anime and Japan during an interview at the age of 11, to gracing the stage with her presence as a theatre major, to now traveling the world as an ambassador for our favorite lifestyle and nerdy brands.Lets dive into where her love for anime began, how her cringe anime song covers catapulted her cont...
Mar 27, 2025•1 hr 44 min•Season 3Ep. 31
After we quickly establish that "The Big 3" in anime is not a personal opinion but a FACT and an actual TITLE given to three SPECIFIC anime during a certain era, it is time to discuss this new era of anime. What are the best new gen anime? Using anime popularity, manga sales, the cosplay community, and a little bit of personal opinion, we will decide who is given the title of "The New Gen 3" in anime. RECORDED: 1/20/25 ▶ MERCH: https://sakugaapparel.com/collections/life-with-anime-podcast/ 🟣 FO...
Mar 20, 2025•1 hr 35 min•Season 3Ep. 30
Jacki Jing has lived out many of our dreams. A former D1 Athlete, Emmy Nominated news anchor, gaming and anime event host, and up and coming actress. The spotlight is always bright, but what are the shadows that we don't see in my of our aspired industries? What is it about One Piece, and anime in general that causes us to so deeply connect with the art form and others in general? What is the impact of having a family member abusing substances, and how can we help them? Stick around to hear abou...
Mar 13, 2025•2 hr 1 min•Season 3Ep. 29
WE ARE BACK!!! We are kicking off Season 3 with our updated Top 10 Anime Lists. Things have definitely changed since the last time we shared our favorite series. We have some new segments where we share the manga/comics that we are reading, our favorite anime quotes, as well as other creators in the space that we think deserve their flowers. Make sure to join the Discord to be a part of the conversation, and don't miss out on the chance to win a free 4 Day Pass to MOMOCON, as well as an Xbox Ser...
Mar 06, 2025•2 hr 8 min•Season 3Ep. 28
As sad as it is, everything must come to an end. This is the SEASON FINALE of Life With Anime Podcast Season 2. Lets take a stroll down memory lane. LIKE! COMMENT! FOLLOW! Let us know your thoughts on the episode. Tell us your favorite episode of this season. ▶ EPISODE WAS RECORDED: June 21, 2024
Jul 05, 2024•3 hr 14 min•Season 2Ep. 27
We brought along ShonenShowdown & ImTracyAllen to talk about how anime has been impacting their lives lately, share their One Piece HOT TAKES, and rank some of the biggest FRAUDS in all of anime. Not an episode you want to miss. LIKE. COMMENT. FOLLWO. And let us and the fellas know your thoughts on the episode down below. Where would you rank all of these anime frauds? ▶ EPISODE WAS RECORDED: June 7, 2024
Jun 28, 2024•2 hr 43 min
Another round of ANIME HOT TAKES from you guys. You were all definitely on your A-Game. From calling Itachi weak, to saying that JuJutsu Kaisen (JJK) and One Piece boring. These were fun ones to read and react to. LIKE! COMMENT! FOLLOW! Let us know your thoughts on the episode. If we addressed one of your hot takes, please give an explanation down below, because we are struggling to understand. ▶ EPISODE WAS RECORDED: May 25, 2024
Jun 21, 2024•55 min•Season 2Ep. 25
The NEPHEWS SSBlayze and Nike Finesse pulled up and joined us for an in-person interview during our trip to Momocon. If you want to die laughing while still discussing anime, videogames, music, and their content journey, then i promise that this is an episode that you don't want to miss. Make sure to check out SSBlayze and Nike Finesse on all of their socials. Let us know your thoughts on the interview and if there are any questions you got for these two fools. A special shout out to Tracy Allen...
Jun 14, 2024•1 hr 41 min•Season 2Ep. 24
You guys definitely gave us your HOTTEST Anime HOT TAKES!! A lot of you have some serious explaining to do. Is Gojo the strongest anime character of all time? Are Frieren and Fullmetal Alchemist both extremely boring? Did Eren truly do nothing wrong? LIKE! COMMENT! FOLLOW! Let us know your thoughts on the episode. If we addressed one of your hot takes, please give an explanation down below, because we are struggling to understand. ▶ EPISODE WAS RECORDED: May 10, 2024
May 31, 2024•1 hr 56 min
We are back again, with another Anime Podcast Collab! This time we have the one and only Shmeem, host of Gotta Hate 'Em Podcast. Hear from him as he shares his journey of dropping everything and starting the podcast with his friends. We talk about Shmeem, and how his older siblings are the reason for his love of anime today. Stick around and you are in for a special ANIME HOT TAKE! Hint, it has to do with the great Yusuke Urameshi! Go ahead check out Gotta Hate 'Em on all their socials below. Co...
May 24, 2024•1 hr 47 min•Season 2Ep. 22
We had the pleasure of the real life Nami joining as our next special guest. In all seriousness, Thousand Hunny is a cosplayer who has blown up tremendously over the recent months, and who has build a grand and loyal community. Come listen as we talk about Hunny's journey from the library to anime conventions, her unbridled love for Sanji, and the evolution of her favorite anime and Yuri (Girl Love) manga collection. Comment, and let both us and Hunny know your thoughts on the interview. If you ...
May 17, 2024•1 hr 56 min•Season 2Ep. 21
After rewatching all 24 episodes in 36 hours, we completed a tier list and ranked every major character in the series! Who has the biggest ego?! Who has had a bigger impact in the series?! Only a TRUE EGOIST has what it takes to sit at the top of Blue Lock! Comment, and let us know your thoughts on the episode. Where did we screw up on this Tier List? If you haven't already, make sure to SUBSCRIBE for more great interviews and anime conversations. ▶ EPISODE WAS RECORDED: April 27th, 2024...
May 10, 2024•1 hr 50 min•Season 2Ep. 20
We brought along ShonenShowdown & AnimexSundays to discuss the controversial conversation that Tracy Allen started a few weeks ago. “No Anime is PERFECT… EXCEPT for One Piece”. Tell us in the comments what you think is the PERFECT anime. Go ahead check out ShonenShowdown & AnimexSundays on all their socials. Comment, and let us all know your thoughts on the episode. If you haven't already, make sure to FOLLOW for more great interviews and anime conversations. ▶ EPISODE WAS RECORDED: Apri...
May 03, 2024•1 hr 42 min•Season 2Ep. 19
We completed a 1997 to 2018 Toonami Tier List. This list was full of nostalgic anime and cartoons from our childhood. You got an issue with where we put things, go ahead and argue with a tree! What childhood series would you place in S Tier? Comment, and let us know your thoughts on the episode. Where did we screw up on this Tier List? If you haven't already, make sure to SUBSCRIBE for more great interviews and anime conversations. ▶ EPISODE WAS RECORDED: April 6th, 2024
Apr 26, 2024•1 hr 34 min
The homies over at That One Piece Talk pulled up on us. They share their journey of going from childhood friends, people with no following or clout, to the WORLD WIDE phenomenon that they are now. Go ahead check out That One Piece Talk on all their socials. Comment, and let both us and TOPT know your thoughts on the interview. If you haven't already, make sure to SUBSCRIBE for more great interviews and anime conversations. ▶ EPISODE WAS RECORDED: March 27, 2024
Apr 19, 2024•1 hr 37 min•Season 2Ep. 14
Answering 25 Questions from our Instagram community. This Q&A got heated when talking about anime live actions. Stick around to see Joe and Preston yell at each other on camera for the first time! Comment, and let both us know your thoughts on the episode. If you haven't already, make sure to SUBSCRIBE for more great interviews and anime conversations. ▶ EPISODE WAS RECORDED: April 6th, 2024
Apr 12, 2024•1 hr 47 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Who knew a koala could do so much. Maybe ADD is a superpower. This episode we are joined by Blake Koala. We talk about Blake's last name struggles, his love and respect for all things Dragon Ball and Toriyama, as well as all of his hot takes involving FairyTail, Black Clover, Attack On Titan, and much much more. Go ahead check out Blake on all his socials below. Comment, and let both us and Blake know your thoughts on the interview. If you haven't already, make sure to SUBSCRIBE for more great i...
Apr 05, 2024•1 hr 46 min
Hear our Top 3 2024 Winter anime picks as well as some of our honorable mentions. Keep watching to see us also look forward to some of the new anime coming out this spring season. There is a ton to look forward to. Let us know your favorite anime from this season, as well as what anime you are looking forward to next. Don't forget to hit that FOLLOW BUTTON and LEAVE A 5 STAR RATING!!! ▶ EPISODE WAS RECORDED: March 8th, 2024
Mar 29, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Season 2Ep. 14
High Card, as well as Migi & Dali will have your eyes and ears glued to the screen. The twists and turns, the connections, and even similarities to other shows like Bungo Stray Dogs and Promised Neverland, will have you hooked. Join us as we walkthrough the first half of each series, give our likes, dislikes, and ratings of each show. Let us know in the comments if you like this kind of content, or more importantly if you DONT ENJOY it. We are here to make content for our personal enjoyment,...
Mar 22, 2024•1 hr 44 min•Season 2Ep. 13
If you are in to romance anime, or are looking to start, our guest @itsanimel is the person to talk to. From Watakoi to A Sign of Affection, she has plenty of recommendations. But, romance isn't her only interest. Watch as we ask her more about her content journey, how analytical side, and some new anime that our hot and popular today. Go ahead check out Mel on all her socials below. Comment, and let both us and Mel know your thoughts on the interview. If you haven't already, make sure to SUBSCR...
Mar 15, 2024•1 hr 18 min
A special short episode where we pay our respects to the legend that is Akira Toriyama. This man has not only had a major impact on our lives individually, but has had an immense impact on THE WORLD! In this episode, we talk about both of those things! ▶ EPISODE WAS RECORDED: March 8, 2024
Mar 10, 2024•28 min
Fullmetal Alchemist starts off slow, Content Creators Vs Influencers, Fairy Tail is a TRASH anime, and the tiers of anime watchers... Are all topics that we discuss with our first guest of the season Tracy Allen, along with his favorite shows, and his journey as a content creator. Go ahead check out Tracy on all his socials below. Comment, and let both us and Tracy know your thoughts on the interview. If you haven't already, make sure to SUBSCRIBE for more great interviews and anime conversation...
Mar 08, 2024•2 hr 15 min•Season 2Ep. 11
