The Nightwave Anime Podcast Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/the-nightwave-anime-podcast Black folks talking about anime Derek Gilford 85b70ae4-dd29-56e9-8e67-9b7bd722feb7 yes en Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:10:42 -0700 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:11:25 -0700 https://img.transistorcdn.com/lD9_TmNTzDZbPFqUPSJLVkskaBSDnSgIakdKkGyUY2Q/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS81YmI4/Nzc5YjRkMmI2Mjc5/YzhmODkyMWU0YWQ1/ZWE4NS5qcGc.jpg The Nightwave Anime Podcast episodic illmatic_dg Black folks talking about anime Black folks talking about anime. Anime , Manga , review , top 10 anime , Derek Gilford dgilford00@gmail.com No Yes Episode 2 : Mt. Rushmore 2 2 Episode 2 : Mt. Rushmore full 87a6a85d-6fa2-4761-9f09-7e6029e83571 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2fa8c6b2 In this second episode of The Nightwave, hosts Trey Super and Dark Drago (also known as Tone) engage in a spirited debate over anime culture, specifically focusing on building an "Anime Mount Rushmore" and identifying the greatest fighting anime released from 2000 to the present.

Anime Mount Rushmore Discussion (1:26 - 23:13): The hosts discuss which four anime series hold the most

significant cultural impact. Their individual picks include: Trey's selections: Dragon Ball Z, One Piece, Sailor

Moon, and Pokemon (1:47).

Tone's selections: Dragon Ball, Sailor Moon, Yu-Gi-Oh!,and Pokemon (3:53).

Derek's selections: Dragon Ball, Naruto, One Piece, and Sailor Moon (19:39).

The conversation includes a lengthy, humorous debate about whether shows like My Hero Academia and Yu-Gi-Oh! deserve a spot on the Mount Rushmore, with the hosts arguing over their legacy and impact (9:40 -

18:32).

Greatest Fighting Anime (2000-Present) (25:46 - 33:46):

For the second topic, the hosts shift to identifying the greatest fighting-focused anime released since 2000: Derek: Selects Hajime no Ippo for its technical choreography, realism, and inspiration from real-world fighters (27:52).

Trey: Selects Bleach, citing its high-quality fight animation, particularly the Thousand-Year Blood War arc, and engaging filler episodes (29:06).

Tone: Chooses Jujutsu Kaisen for its modern

animation and dynamic fight sequences (30:38).

Super: Selects Baki, highlighting its extreme,

larger-than-life battles (32:54)

The episode concludes with a final call to action for viewers to share their own Mount Rushmore and fighting anime picks in the comments.

]]> In this second episode of The Nightwave, hosts Trey Super and Dark Drago (also known as Tone) engage in a spirited debate over anime culture, specifically focusing on building an "Anime Mount Rushmore" and identifying the greatest fighting anime released from 2000 to the present.

Anime Mount Rushmore Discussion (1:26 - 23:13): The hosts discuss which four anime series hold the most

significant cultural impact. Their individual picks include: Trey's selections: Dragon Ball Z, One Piece, Sailor

Moon, and Pokemon (1:47).

Tone's selections: Dragon Ball, Sailor Moon, Yu-Gi-Oh!,and Pokemon (3:53).

Derek's selections: Dragon Ball, Naruto, One Piece, and Sailor Moon (19:39).

The conversation includes a lengthy, humorous debate about whether shows like My Hero Academia and Yu-Gi-Oh! deserve a spot on the Mount Rushmore, with the hosts arguing over their legacy and impact (9:40 -

18:32).

Greatest Fighting Anime (2000-Present) (25:46 - 33:46):

For the second topic, the hosts shift to identifying the greatest fighting-focused anime released since 2000: Derek: Selects Hajime no Ippo for its technical choreography, realism, and inspiration from real-world fighters (27:52).

Trey: Selects Bleach, citing its high-quality fight animation, particularly the Thousand-Year Blood War arc, and engaging filler episodes (29:06).

Tone: Chooses Jujutsu Kaisen for its modern

animation and dynamic fight sequences (30:38).

Super: Selects Baki, highlighting its extreme,

larger-than-life battles (32:54)

The episode concludes with a final call to action for viewers to share their own Mount Rushmore and fighting anime picks in the comments.

]]> Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:10:15 -0700 illmatic_dg illmatic_dg 2059 In this second episode of The Nightwave, hosts Trey Super and Dark Drago (also known as Tone) engage in a spirited debate over anime culture, specifically focusing on building an "Anime Mount Rushmore" and identifying the greatest fighting anime released from 2000 to the present.

Anime Mount Rushmore Discussion (1:26 - 23:13): The hosts discuss which four anime series hold the most

significant cultural impact. Their individual picks include: Trey's selections: Dragon Ball Z, One Piece, Sailor

Moon, and Pokemon (1:47).

Tone's selections: Dragon Ball, Sailor Moon, Yu-Gi-Oh!,and Pokemon (3:53).

Derek's selections: Dragon Ball, Naruto, One Piece, and Sailor Moon (19:39).

The conversation includes a lengthy, humorous debate about whether shows like My Hero Academia and Yu-Gi-Oh! deserve a spot on the Mount Rushmore, with the hosts arguing over their legacy and impact (9:40 -

18:32).

Greatest Fighting Anime (2000-Present) (25:46 - 33:46):

For the second topic, the hosts shift to identifying the greatest fighting-focused anime released since 2000: Derek: Selects Hajime no Ippo for its technical choreography, realism, and inspiration from real-world fighters (27:52).

Trey: Selects Bleach, citing its high-quality fight animation, particularly the Thousand-Year Blood War arc, and engaging filler episodes (29:06).

Tone: Chooses Jujutsu Kaisen for its modern

animation and dynamic fight sequences (30:38).

Super: Selects Baki, highlighting its extreme,

larger-than-life battles (32:54)

The episode concludes with a final call to action for viewers to share their own Mount Rushmore and fighting anime picks in the comments.

]]> Anime , Manga , review , top 10 anime , No Episode 1 : The Pilot 1 1 Episode 1 : The Pilot full 22fcfe02-418b-43cc-b88d-cf8e2470adb2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2bb31709 This pilot episode of The Nightwave features host Derek (dvrkdrago) alongside guests Tone, Super, and Trey. The group introduces the new 12-episode podcast series, sharing their personal histories with anime and discussing various industry topics.

Key Segments:

Introductions & Anime Origins (0:20 - 9:26): Each guest shares their favorite series (Attack on Titan, One Piece, Dragon Ball Z, Gintama) and explains how they were introduced to anime through platforms like Toonami, 4Kids dubs, and family influence.

Worst Anime Discussion (9:27 - 30:35): The hosts

dahato thoir "woret" onimo ovnorioncoc covorinashows like Gibiate, Blue Lock, Poppy the Performer, Rent-a-Girlfriend, and School Days. They discuss issues ranging from poor CGI and pacing to questionable plot choices.

Skipping the Filler (30:46 - 32:20): A new

recommendation segment where Tone highlights Soul Eater as a well-rounded starter anime.

Fan Service Debate (32:46 - 49:57): The group

engages in a deep discussion about fan service, agreeing that while it can feel excessive or out of place in some shows (like Fire Force or Food Wars), it is often a cultural staple of shonen anime that should be expected rather than cause for major offense.

]]> This pilot episode of The Nightwave features host Derek (dvrkdrago) alongside guests Tone, Super, and Trey. The group introduces the new 12-episode podcast series, sharing their personal histories with anime and discussing various industry topics.

Key Segments:

Introductions & Anime Origins (0:20 - 9:26): Each guest shares their favorite series (Attack on Titan, One Piece, Dragon Ball Z, Gintama) and explains how they were introduced to anime through platforms like Toonami, 4Kids dubs, and family influence.

Worst Anime Discussion (9:27 - 30:35): The hosts

dahato thoir "woret" onimo ovnorioncoc covorinashows like Gibiate, Blue Lock, Poppy the Performer, Rent-a-Girlfriend, and School Days. They discuss issues ranging from poor CGI and pacing to questionable plot choices.

Skipping the Filler (30:46 - 32:20): A new

recommendation segment where Tone highlights Soul Eater as a well-rounded starter anime.

Fan Service Debate (32:46 - 49:57): The group

engages in a deep discussion about fan service, agreeing that while it can feel excessive or out of place in some shows (like Fire Force or Food Wars), it is often a cultural staple of shonen anime that should be expected rather than cause for major offense.

]]> Tue, 02 Jun 2026 08:25:33 -0700 Illmatic_dg , Derek , Tone , DarkDrago , Super , Trey Illmatic_dg , Derek , Tone , DarkDrago , Super , Trey 3068 This pilot episode of The Nightwave features host Derek (dvrkdrago) alongside guests Tone, Super, and Trey. The group introduces the new 12-episode podcast series, sharing their personal histories with anime and discussing various industry topics.

Key Segments:

Introductions & Anime Origins (0:20 - 9:26): Each guest shares their favorite series (Attack on Titan, One Piece, Dragon Ball Z, Gintama) and explains how they were introduced to anime through platforms like Toonami, 4Kids dubs, and family influence.

Worst Anime Discussion (9:27 - 30:35): The hosts

dahato thoir "woret" onimo ovnorioncoc covorinashows like Gibiate, Blue Lock, Poppy the Performer, Rent-a-Girlfriend, and School Days. They discuss issues ranging from poor CGI and pacing to questionable plot choices.

Skipping the Filler (30:46 - 32:20): A new

recommendation segment where Tone highlights Soul Eater as a well-rounded starter anime.

Fan Service Debate (32:46 - 49:57): The group

engages in a deep discussion about fan service, agreeing that while it can feel excessive or out of place in some shows (like Fire Force or Food Wars), it is often a cultural staple of shonen anime that should be expected rather than cause for major offense.

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