~ cueing up the show ~
~ pulling every episode ~
My Taste is Better Than Yours — Every episode — OmList
om
list
Swipe
Tournament
Lists
Friends
All
Movies
TV
Books
Games
Music
Podcasts
People
▾
Sign in
Every episode
My Taste is Better Than Yours
30 episodes
65 - Bleach (Thousand Year Blood War - Part II) by Tite Kubo
Aug 17, 2026 · 1 hr 23 min
Enzo’s 74-volume journey to finish Tite Kubo’s Bleach has finally come to an end… or has it? With the possibility of a sequel on the horizon and the final cour of the anime currently airing, what better time than to wrap up our thoughts on the controversial ending of the Thousand Year Blood War as well as of the series as a whole, including favourite arcs and characters. Timecodes: 0:00 Continuing the Thousand Blood War discussion 1:24 General lack of surprises in Bleach - is it the platonic Bat…
64 - Bleach (Thousand Year Blood War - Part I) by Tite Kubo
Aug 4, 2026 · 1 hr 10 min
The final cour of Bleach’s Thousand Year Blood War is currently airing, so what better time than for Enzo to catch up and give his thoughts on the series than right now? In this first of two episodes we cover the majority of the quincy war and discuss the manga vs anime comparisons. Tune in for the second part next episode! Timecodes: 0:00 The first of two episodes covering the ‘end’ of Bleach 4:02 Bleach at its biggest, most ambitious, and messiest? 7:22 Thousand Year Blood War manga vs the ani…
63 - Manga with Failed Anime Adaptations
Jul 20, 2026 · 1 hr 9 min
There have been a lot of anime adaptations of good manga. And a lot of them have not been good. We came up with our top 5 (or bottom 5?) list of failed anime adaptations - whether they failed to live up to our expectations or didn’t capture the essence of the source materials - with some familiar choices and more niche ones where our tastes differ from the general consensus. Timecodes: 0:00 Introduction - Our own rules and method for our choices 2:27 Popular choices we won’t pick: Tokyo Ghoul an…
62 - Hunter x Hunter Retrospective
Jul 6, 2026 · 51 min
Hunter x Hunter is back! To celebrate, we're talking about highlights of the series, ranking our favourites characters ad arcs, re-iterating why I love the series as much as we do, and guessing how long we think it has left - and more. Timecodes: 0:00 An overview episode on Hunter x Hunter 2:54 Is Togashi a gardener or an architect? 5:31 What is the one reason we love Hunter x Hunter? 8:39 If you were going to recommend this series, what would you say? 10:46 Best characters in Hunter x Hunter 14…
61 - Weekly Shonen Jump 2026 Mid-Year Check-In
Jun 23, 2026 · 1 hr 16 min
We’re midway through 2026, what better time to do a retrospective so far on Weekly Shonen Jump? Is Weekly Shonen Jump dead? Why is it struggling to find hits? What series deserved to live that got cut? Are female characters treated better now than they used to be? All our takes on these, and more! Timecodes: 0:00 Mid-year retrospective instead of our Jumping to Conclusions for 2026 1:34 “Weekly Shonen Jump is dead” - why is it struggling to find hits? 11:40 What cancelled series would we have ke…
60 - Magus of the Library by Mitsu Izumi
Jun 8, 2026 · 1 hr 23 min
We’re discussing one of Enzo’s favourite manga this episode (Magus of the Library by by Mitsu Izumi) one that he’s shouted out multiple times in the past, and now we get to delve into this dense series and all it has to discuss: racism, sexism, environmentalism, and plenty more topics in a high fantasy setting, about an optimistic young boy who loves the power of stories and sets out on the journey to become a librarian, with all the trials that come with it. Timecodes: 0:00 Introduction - Enzo’…
59 - Bleach (Lost Agent) by Tite Kubo
May 18, 2026 · 1 hr 7 min
We’re onto the Lost Agent (aka Fullbring) arc of Bleach now; one with a sour reputation in the eyes of plenty of fans of the series, but this concise and more focused arc has a lot to delve into with regards to Ichigo’s character, some impactful twists, and how it shakes up the status quo of the manga until now. Listen to find out where this ranks for us amongst the bigger, flashier arcs that came before it. Timecodes: 0:00 Introduction - the arc for Ichigo to get his powers back 2:27 The (negat…
58 - Fool Night by Kasumi Yasuda
May 5, 2026 · 1 hr 3 min
Just like last time, we’re recommending each other our highest regarded ongoing series we think need more appreciated. This time Samu’s pick for Enzo is Fool Night by Kasumi Yasuda - a dystopian sci-fi story where clouds have prevented the sun from shining through and humans have adapted in horrifying ways to sustain life. Plenty of bleak, heavy themes ensue and we both get into what’s trying to be said in with this visually striking series is exploring. Timecodes: 0:00 Introduction - Samu’s mos…
57 - Touge Oni: Primal Gods in Ancient Times by Kenji Tsurubuchi
Apr 20, 2026 · 1 hr 10 min
It’s Enzo’s time to recommend a series, and it was his pick for the most underappreciated ongoing manga from earlier this year: Touge Oni - a historical fantasy series with big ideas, a strong trio at its core, and strong Mizukami comparisons. Will Samu love it near as much as Enzo does? Timecodes: 0:00 Introduction - one of Enzo’s favourite ongoing titles 1:35 Harta magazine: a wonderful source for great seinen manga 3:17 How the sausage is made (behind the scenes snippet) 4:57 Overview and fir…
56 - Understanding the Shonen Manga Magazines
Apr 7, 2026 · 1 hr 8 min
We’ve talked about plenty of shonen manga throughout our episodes, so we felt it made sense to finally breakdown the many magazines in which they come from: their histories, identities, and our favourites from each publication. Timecodes: 0:00 Introduction - understanding the full picture of shonen manga 1:59 Breaking down the magazine publication system 6:26 Weekly Shonen Jump - the biggest name in the manga industry 19:01 Weekly Shonen Magazine - the alpha male that used to be the top dog 27:0…
55 - Bleach (Arrancar - Part II) by Tite Kubo
Mar 23, 2026 · 1 hr 13 min
In this second part of the Arrancar arc discussion we get into the Turn Back the Pendulum and Fake Karakura Town sections of the story, filled with: more backstory and more fights than ever before. Find out where this stacks up compared to Soul Society in our estimations. Timecodes: 0:00 Re-introduction - second half of the Arrancar arc 0:32 Turn Back the Pendulum sub-arc - a flashback to break up the action 5:05 Aizen vs Urahara as the central conflict of the Arrancar arc (and the series) 8:02…
54 - Bleach (Arrancar - Part I) by Tite Kubo
Mar 9, 2026 · 1 hr 15 min
Enzo’s journey with Bleach continues, this time finally stepping into possibly the longest arc in shonen manga (or manga in general?). We’ve split this giant arc into two episodes, this first one covering everything including the Arrancar Invasion up to the end of Hueco Mundo. Timecodes: 0:00 Introduction - first of two episodes on the massive Arrancar arc 1:25 Is this the longest arc in all of manga? 2:57 Arrancar Invasion sub-arc - introducing the Arrancars and the Vizards 6:44 An even-paced a…
53 - Rurouni Kenshin (Jinchu) by Nobuhiro Watsuki
Feb 23, 2026 · 1 hr 25 min
We come to the end of the main Rurouni Kenshin series, the yet-to-be-properly-animated: Jinchu. Is this a case of the best arc saved for last? Does it serve as a fitting conclusion for the series? Will Enzo throw in another Kaijuu wall? Stay tuned to find out. Timecodes: 0:00 Introduction - the final arc of the main series that never got its anime adaptation 3:05 Jinchu being an opposite arc to Kyoto by comparison 8:03 Watsuki’s self-depricating author comments 11:49 Rurouni Kenshin as a archety…
52 - Snow White with the Red Hair by Akizuki Sorata
Feb 9, 2026 · 56 min
It’s the first series review of 2026 and it’s one Samu and Enzo had a similar introduction to with an excellent anime adaptation and decided to venture into the manga post-anime. A shoujo romance fantasy that takes unexpected turns the longer it goes on, but how much of it do we agree on? Timecodes: 0:00 Introduction - our first experiences with Snow White with the Red Hair 9:44 Shirayuki and Zen’s relationship 13:31 Other significant side characters in the series: Obi, Ryu, Izana, Mitsuhide, Ra…
51 - Best Ongoing Underappreciated Manga
Jan 27, 2026 · 1 hr 13 min
With the start of a new year we thought it best to highlight some of our favourite ongoing manga that deserve more love. We’ve put together a list of ten series we think are worth checking out in hopes that they can blow up, which perfectly summarise our tastes. Timecodes: 0:00 Introduction - shouting out manga we love that deserve more love 2:04 Kemutai Hanashi by Fumiya Hanashi 5:47 Starting Today We Are Childhood Friends by Midori Obiya 10:19 My Oh My, Atami-kun by Asa Tanuma 17:32 They Are S…
50 - The Next Big Thing 2.0
Jan 12, 2026 · 1 hr 17 min
What better way to kick off the year than by revisiting our favourite topic: What’s the next big thing in anime/manga? In this episode we revisit our picks from 2024 and go through our new ones for 2026. Timecodes: 0:00 Revisiting the topic: The Next Big Thing 3:25 Enzo’s #2 pick: Phantom Busters by Neoshoco 11:01 Samu’s #2 pick: Gokurakugai by Uto Sano 19:07 Checking in our preview picks for The Next Big Thing 19:21 Sakamoto Days and Gachiakuta - both had anime, neither became mega hits 24:45 T…
49 - Best Manga of 2025
Dec 29, 2025 · 1 hr 2 min
Just like last year, we’re ending 2025 with a ‘best of’ episode, going through various categories to shout-out as many titles that we think deserve recognition and added to your recommendations if you aren’t already familiar. Happy new year! Timecodes: 0:00 - Introduction to rules, carrying on from last year 1:14 Best new manga published in 2025 5:13 Best manga that finished in 2025 10:19 Best ongoing manga of 2025 13:53 Best manga we discovered in 2025 18:08 Best one-shots of the year 20:04 Up-…
48 - Dandadan by Yukinobu Tatsu
Dec 15, 2025 · 55 min
We’re covering Dandadan by Yukinobu Tatsu this week - a series both of us have followed since the manga’s debut. Our opinions might go against the mass opinion right now, as the series has reached new audience with its impressive anime adaptation. Check it out to see what we really think of the series, its origins, and its many characters. Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction - the kitchen sink action series we’ve read since the beginning 4:04 Tatsuki Fujimoto and his many successful assistants 11:19 M…
47 - The Dangers in My Heart by Norio Sakurai
Dec 1, 2025 · 1 hr 28 min
We’re finally tackling a series close to Enzo’s own heart: The Dangers in My Heart by Norio Sakurai - a junior high rom-com and coming-of-age story of an introverted boy with sinister thoughts and the extraverted and most popular girl in the class; an unlikely but adorable pairing which has gotten even more popular thanks to well-received anime adaptation.. It’s finally time to get into it and see just how much we differ in our takes. Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction - finally covering one of Enzo’…
46 - JUMPing to Conclusions (Gonron Egg, The Mage Next Door, Hero Girl and Demon Lord Call it Quits)
Nov 17, 2025 · 56 min
It’s the final serialisation round of the year for Weekly Shonen Jump, with three new series joining the party - Gonron Egg, The Mage Next Door, and Hero Girl and Demon Lord Call it Quits. We think this batch has some potential for commercial success, and a couple of entries that seem to be trying to expand beyond the usual Jump formula. Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction - our special guest this episode: Princess Usagi 2:25 Check-in on the previous serialisation round: Jujujutsu Kaisen Modulo 11:31…
45 - Manga Taishō Winners of the Decade so Far
Nov 3, 2025 · 1 hr 5 min
The Manga Taishō is one of the most prestigious awards a series can win, with plenty of future big-hitters gracing the shortlists every year. We decided to read all the winners of the decade so far (2020-2025) and give our takes on each and why we think they did win each year. Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction - Discussion Manga Taishō in the context of other manga awards 2:10 Rules of the Manga Taishō Awards 5:00 Blue Period by Tsubasa Yamaguchi 13:50 Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End by Kanehito Yama…
44 - Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You by Jinushi
Oct 13, 2025 · 52 min
It’s the second LostinAnime Patron-pick this time: Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You by Jinushi. With an anime upcoming and the buzz it’s had over the years, we’ve caught up and have plenty to talk about this little series of smoke breaks, misunderstandings, and slow-burn romance. Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction - the second patron-picked manga for the podcast 2:16 The subject of smoking and its depiction 6:47 The misunderstanding trope with Sasaki and Yamada/Tayama 10:41 It’s origin as a we…
43 - JUMPing to Conclusions - Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo + Someone Hertz
Sep 29, 2025 · 46 min
We have two new serialisations in Weekly Shonen Jump we’re discussing this week - a distant sequel to one of its most popular titles of the past decade, and a little romcom by a newcomer - we’re charmed by one and left indifferent by another. Tune in to find which one’s which. Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction - check-in on the previous serialisation round 6:13 Series that ended: Kill Blue and Nice Prison 9:48 Check-in with current WSJ titles: Otr of the Flame, Hima-Ten!, Ichi the Witch, Shinobi Und…
42 - Hunter x Hunter (Succession Contest - Part II) by Yoshihiro Togashi
Sep 15, 2025 · 52 min
This is the second part of our conversation on the Succession Contest arc, this time discussing everything to do with Kurapika, the Kakin Empire’s political machinations, and the mafia family conflicts. And after covering the entire series we rank all the arcs in the series by our preference as well as giving our final scores for Yoshihiro Togashi’s Hunter x Hunter. Timestamps 0:00 Introduction - part II of the discussion 0:51 The ever-ambitious rules and layers of the Succession Contest 6:14 St…
41 - Hunter x Hunter (Succession Contest - Part I) by Yoshihiro Togashi
Sep 8, 2025 · 47 min
We’re catching up with Hunter x Hunter’s current arc, and despite it being unfinished there’s a plethora of storylines and characters involved that we’re splitting this discussion into the two parts it needs, like we did with Chimera Ant. This episode we talk about the Dark Continent Expedition, Hisoka vs Chrollo, and our feelings of the Phantom Troupe’s role in the current arc. Check it out and stay tuned for the rest of the discussion next week! Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction - catching up to t…
40 - Rurouni Kenshin (Kyoto) by Nobuhiro Watsuki
Aug 25, 2025 · 1 hr 12 min
We continue our Bleach/Rurouni Kenshin read-throughs with the famed Kyoto arc, one of Enzo’s all-time favourite of the medium which he has plenty to gush over. But will Samu feel the same way? Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction - the companion piece to the Soul Society episode 5:04 Spoiler discussion warning 5:22 Himura Kenshin as a main character, comparisons to Ichigo Kurosaki? 9:48 Why is Kyoto arc considered one of the best of the series and battle shonen? 14:54 Juppongatana - standouts and our f…
39 - Bleach (Soul Society) by Tite Kubo
Aug 11, 2025 · 1 hr 8 min
Enzo continues his exploration into the Big 3, this time Bleach’s Soul Society arc, largely considered as one of the best of the series, and one of Samu’s defining experience as an animanga fan. We further discuss Kubo’s style as a writer, his influences, and the standout characters from the arc that properly put Bleach on the map. Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction - continuing our Bleach/Rurouni Kenshin read-throughs 1:50 Spoiler discussion warning 2:39 Soul Society arc as one of battle shonen’s be…
38 - Anime vs Manga - Which Was Better?
Jul 28, 2025 · 48 min
This time around we finally tackle the age old fandom question: is the anime or the manga better? This episode we go through series where we prefer the source material as well as the adaptation, including some controversial hot takes you’re not likely to hear anywhere else. As is often the case, not all of them do we agree on. Timecodes: 0:00 Introduction - setting the scene with our experience and views on anime vs manga 2:36 Manga > Anime - we preferred the source material 3:07 Recent WSJ adap…
37 - JUMPing to Conclusions (Harukaze Mound + Kaedegami + Ekiden Bros + Ping Pong Peril)
Jul 14, 2025 · 1 hr 18 min
We have a sports-heavy four serialisation round for Weekly Shonen Jump that’s just happened so take a listen to hear our takes on what gives us most optimism between baseball, long distance running, ping pong, and… demon hunting? A unique batch in many ways, with some potential chances of success among them. Timecodes: 0:00 Introduction - a four serialisation round, with three sports titles 1:59 Check-in on the previous serialisation round: Nice Prison + Otr of the Flame 13:19 Series that ended:…
36 - Gachiakuta by Kei Urana
Jun 30, 2025 · 1 hr 5 min
With the anime coming next week, we decided to discuss the manga of Gachiakuta by Kei Urana - one that we’ve both been reading since it was first released. In this episode we get into inspirations for its cool factor, our highlights so far, predictions for the series’ future, and whether we think the anime will manage to reach the wider audience we expected it to by this point already. Timecodes: 0:00 Introduction - Gachiakuta, a manga we’ve both followed since the first chapter released 5:40 Th…
← Back to the show
