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This Episode:

Sam returns to ignite the mic! We dissect Japan’s viral critique that Solo Leveling is "no different than any anime" – even as it dominates Crunchyroll’s all-time charts. Discover why To Be Hero X made Solo Leveling look like Boruto, then dive into:

Kaiju #8 Season 2 release dates (sub/dub dropping July 19),

My Dress-Up Darling S2 hype (July 5 premiere & manga changes),

The ultimate debate: Can a girl-boy friendship survive in modern anime?,

Why Fire Force Season 3 is rewriting shonen rules,

How Vigilantes outshines the main My Hero Academia series,

Featuring:

Special Guest: Sam (Solo Leveling skeptic, Dragon Ball analyst),

Hosts: Gary & Emory,

Key Discussions:

Japan’s surprising indifference to Solo Leveling’s global hype,

To Be Hero X’s unexpected dominance over 2025’s biggest anime,

Crunchyroll’s viewership records shattered – what Solo Leveling’s success really means,

Summer 2025’s most anticipated: Kaiju #8 action vs. Dress-Up Darling romance,

Fire Force’s explosive evolution & Vigilantes’ underground appeal,

Sources & Links:

Solo Leveling stats: screenrant.com/solo-leveling-anime-top-spot

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