Welcome back! Celebrate a major milestone with The Homies as they reach the 100 episode mark. In this special episode, they reflect on some of their favorite moments, unexpected highlights, lessons learned from years of podcasting, and what listeners can expect from the future of the show.

After the anniversary celebration, the episode dives into the main event: a highly anticipated return to the Top 100 Handsome Anime Male Faces. The hosts break down the 2025 edition of the list, reacting to new rankings, surprising placements, and controversial omissions. From timeless anime icons to modern fan favorites, they give their unfiltered takes on who deserves the spotlight and who may be overrated. If you love anime rankings, character design discussions, and spirited commentary, this episode delivers.

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In this episode of Nostalgia, Plus Ultra, The Homies return to their fan-favorite Anime Hunger Games Simulation but with a glamorous twist. This time, it’s all about the most fashionable characters in anime. From iconic streetwear legends to fantasy couture kings and queens, the drip levels are off the charts.

We break down which anime characters have the best style, who’s serving runway-ready looks, and how their fashion sense might help (or totally hinder) their chances in the arena. Expect debates, surprises, chaotic alliances, and plenty of fun as the hosts dive deep into anime aesthetics and crown the ultimate style survivor.

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In this episode of Nostalgia, Plus Ultra, we dive deep into the anime Wandance, exploring how its frequent transitions from 2-D to CGI animation affect pacing, immersion, and overall viewer experience.

Our main topic is a full review of Tatsuki Fujimoto 17-26, the striking anime anthology based on the acclaimed creator’s early one-shot collection. We discuss the strengths of the anthology format, standout adaptations, thematic patterns across Fujimoto’s early works, and how this series fits into the larger landscape of experimental anime storytelling.

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In this episode of Nostalgia, Plus Ultra, The Homies dive deep into three wild corners of anime and manga fandom. First, they unpack how the BookTok community on TikTok has suddenly decided to read One Piece and what that means for the series’ growing cultural impact. Then, they discuss the unexpected twist from Rent-a-Girlfriend’s creator, who made the main character look like himself as the long-running story nears its conclusion. Finally, they break down the hilarious and heated power-scaling war that took over Twitter, as fans debated who would win in a fight between Reze from Chainsaw Man and Bakugo from My Hero Academia.

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In this week’s episode of Nostalgia, Plus Ultra, we continue our Spooky Season October Series with a deep (and sometimes brutal) dive into the 1985 cult classic Vampire Hunter D. This early anime film helped introduce Western audiences to the darker, more gothic side of anime—but does it still hold up today?

Join us as we unpack the aesthetics over substance vibe, the strangely silent protagonist, and some very questionable pacing. Spoiler alert: we didn’t exactly love it. But even with our criticisms, we can’t deny the legacy Vampire Hunter D left on the anime industry and its influence on future vampire and sci-fi storytelling in animation.

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In the thrilling finale of Nostalgia, Plus Ultra’s Spooky Season series, The Homies welcome their third-ever guests, Erin and Kyle from Big Squid Productions, for an in-depth conversation about their indie horror film, ZombieCon Vol. 1. The group dives into the making of the movie, the creative challenges of independent filmmaking, and the inspiration behind their undead convention chaos.

But it’s not all horror talk. The crew also bonds over their favorite anime series, sharing nostalgic picks and new obsessions that keep their fandoms alive.

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In this spine-tingling second installment of Nostalgia, Plus Ultra’s October spooky season series, we're diving deep into the haunting world of the cult-classic anime Mononoke. Join us as we explore the chilling stories behind the Medicine Seller and the supernatural spirits he confronts.

This episode is more than just an anime breakdown—we're giving you a crash course in the traditional Japanese folklore that inspired Mononoke, from vengeful yurei to ancient onryo. We also unpack how the anime blends psychological horror with a distinct, surreal art style that sets it apart from anything else in the genre.

Love horror? Fascinated by folklore? Obsessed with unique animation styles? Then this is the episode for you.

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Tune in now and step into the world of Mononoke—if you dare.

We’re kicking off our Spooky Season series this October with a psychological thriller that changed anime forever: Satoshi Kon’s Perfect Blue.

In this episode, The Homies explore the haunting brilliance of Perfect Blue, breaking down its themes of identity, fame, and the blurred line between reality and illusion. Today we unpack why this 1997 classic still leaves audiences disturbed and fascinated today..

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Tune in every week this October as we spotlight more spine-tingling anime picks for Spooky Season.