There’s never a dull moment in the world of anime and Pop Break is diving right into the action! Join anime enthusiasts Amanda Rivas and Josh Sarnecky as they geek out monthly with dedicated experts and special guests on exciting anime news, trending anime in TV and/or movies, and anime recommendations spanning different genres that everyone should be watching. If you are a lifelong anime lover or taking the initial leap into the genre that has something for everyone, this is the podcast for you!

Join us as we are entering our unhinged anime era for the first time in 2026. Josh and Amanda call upon The Elder Emo and The Flamingo King Branden Vice to join them in the chaos.

Our enthusiasts take a stroll through the anime content minds to discuss favorite series they’ve been watching recently, including Josh’s recommendations of Hell’s Paradise - Season 2, Jujutsu Kaisen - Season 3 and Frieren - Season 2; Amanda’s recommendation of The Holy Grail of Eris; and Branden’s recommendation of Jack of All Trades. All recommendations are found on Crunchyroll.

In Anime News, they share their thoughts on the announcement of a live-action adaptation of Samurai Champloo being in the works and Viz Media’s announcement that the Chainsaw Man manga is potentially ending.

In their feature review section, our enthusiasts discuss the premiere episode of Rooster Fighter on Adult Swim. They discuss what worked, Rooster Fighter’s panels at NYCC and C2E2, Keiji as a protagonist, and more.

Join us next month as we dive into the Elbaph arc of One Piece.