Welcome back to The Shonen Shojo ShoShow, where anime rants, side quests, and deep fandom feelings collide.

In this episode, Pino Mack and Pauly kick things off with classic nonsense (ramen metaphors included), shout out international listeners, and immediately derail into a nostalgic side quest about MTV, 90s jingles, and lost music video culture. From there, things get real.

⚠️ SPOILERS AHEAD ⚠️
Pino unloads long-simmering frustrations about the My Hero Academia epilogue, from Deku’s ending to dropped plot threads, Iron Man energy, and romances that never paid off. We talk epilogues, endings, and why “predictable” doesn’t always mean “satisfying.”

We also mix in:

• 🍸 Pino’s Potion (Someone gets their mind erased)

• 📚 Fujoshi corner with a deep dive into Cherry Magic

• 🎶 Crunchyroll’s surprise music video drops

• 🧟‍♂️ Godzilla Minus Zero hype

• 🎥 Anime on the big screen (Cowboy Bebop, Samurai Champloo, Space Dandy)

• 🌀 Paul’s anime picks, including Frieren, a Fate Stay Night spin-off?, and new Chinese animation

As always: anime talk, heartfelt opinions, chaos, and side quests guaranteed.

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• 00:00 – Welcome to the Shonen Shojo ShoShow
  Ramen metaphors, vibes, and introductions
• 01:55 – What This Podcast Actually Is
  Anime rants, side quests, and setting expectations
• 03:10 – Sponsors, Shoutouts & Global ListenersGeek Renaissance, promo codes, and listener love
• 06:20 – Side Quest: 90s Jingles & MTV “Ending”Scruff McGruff, Stick Stickly, and clickbait culture
• 10:40 – ⚠️ SPOILERS: My Hero Academia Epilogue RantDeku, dropped arcs, Iron Man energy, and disappointment
• 18:37 – Pino’s PotionA dangerously nostalgic cocktail
• 21:47 – ⚠️ SPOILERS: Fujoshi Alert – Cherry MagicBL manga, old folklore, and mind-reading wizards
• 28:28 – Crunchyroll News & Anime Music VideosStray Kids, Lisa, and anime MV drops
• 30:12 – Anime on the Big Screen ExperiencesCowboy Bebop, Space Dandy, and classic theaters
• 32:21 – Godzilla Minus One Sequel HypeExcitement with mild skepticism
• 34:53 – Paul’s Anime CornerFrieren Season 2, Fate confusion, and Chinese anime takes
• 44:52 – New Romance Anime Talk
  You and I Are Polar Opposites impressions
• 47:12 – Final Thoughts & Wrap-UpSide quests complete. Until next time.

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Welcome back to the Shonen Shojo ShoShow, where anime fandom, Japanese pop culture, and unfiltered passion collide. In this episode, Pino Mack and Pauly go on a full-on side-quest marathon, covering everything from heart-wrenching anime finales and industry pet peeves to surprise sequels, AI controversies, and cosplay nostalgia.

From Brendan Fraser’s heartfelt Japanese film Rental Family, to frustrations over long anime release delays (One-Punch Man, Demon Slayer), to an emotionally charged breakdown of My Hero Academia’s ending, this episode is packed with laughs, rants, tears, and deep fandom insight. Plus, Paul brings the hype with fresh anime premieres, including Ronin Warriors’ unexpected sequel and new must-watch series for the season.

If you love anime discourse, industry news, and passionate fan reactions — this episode is for you.

⏱️ Episode Chapters

00:00 – Intro & Podcast Updates

05:21 – Anime News & Rental Family (Brendan Fraser, Japanese culture)

10:01 – Anime Release Date Rage (One-Punch Man, Demon Slayer)

12:57 – Avatar Franchise Rant & Sequel Fatigue

20:25 – Cosplay Hot Tub Time Machine

29:52 – SPOILERS: My Hero Academia Finale Reaction

37:45 – Why Anime Endings Are So Hard (AOT, FMA, Bleach)

41:03 – Ronin Warriors Sequel & New Anime Watchlist

45:46 – Demons of the Shadow Realm, Apothecary Diaries & Siren

50:17 – ⚠️ SIDE QUEST – SPOILER WARNING

50:48 – SPOILERS: Stranger Things Finale Discussion

01:08:15 – Final Thoughts & Outro

🕒 Key Topics:
Anime news • My Hero Academia finale • Ronin Warriors sequel • One-Punch Man Season 3 • AI & anime marketing • Cosplay culture • Anime recommendations

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🎙️ The Shonen Shojo ShoShow delivers a high-energy episode packed with anime, pop culture, and convention stories as hosts Pino Mack and Pauly recap her experience at Animeverse Pittsburgh. From anime fandom to wrestling crossovers, the conversation blends humor, personal anecdotes, and holiday vibes.

A major highlight is an interview with Dante Basco, the voice of Zuko from Avatar: The Last Airbender, where he discusses his journey into voice acting with an emphasis on Filipino representation in media. The hosts also dive into the challenges of keeping up with long-running anime like One Piece, exploring how deep world-building rewards dedicated fans. Add in holiday anime debates, a “Die Hard is a Christmas movie” discussion, and a Zuko-inspired cocktail from Pino’s Potions, and this episode delivers a fun, fandom-filled listen.

🎧 Topics include: anime conventions, Dante Basco interview, Animeverse Pittsburgh, One Piece, Avatar: The Last Airbender, anime & wrestling, holiday anime episodes, pop culture fandom

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