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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In Episode 20 of the Shonen Shojo ShoShow, hosts PinoMack and Pauly deliver a high-energy blend of anime commentary, pop culture breakdowns, and hilarious personal stories. The duo dives into fan-favorite topics, from recent anime obsessions like Summer That Hikaru Died to the surprising popularity of their past Conqueror of Shamballa debate.

Listeners also get updates on an upcoming Shonen Jump pop-up shop, anime conventions, and the hosts’ Monster Hunter co-op dreams. With a spoiler-laced discussion of Stranger Things, nostalgic chats about childhood theme songs, and plenty of jokes and chaotic side quests, this episode perfectly captures the humor and heart of the show.

As always, enjoy Pino's Potions and Pauly's Pet Peeve!

Ideal for anime fans, casual weebs, and anyone who wants a fun, community-driven look at the anime world.

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Welcome back to the Shonen Shojo ShoShow Podcast, where Pino Mack and Pauly aggressively ramble about anime so you don’t have to! A day late, but they made it!

This week, the duo reviews everything from K-Pop Demon Hunters (yes, it’s chaos) to Solo Leveling Season 2 (aka: “What if one man was simply Too Strong?”). Pauly dips into mystery horror with The Summer That Hikaru Died, and introduces Gachakuta—described lovingly as “Bleach, but in a dumpster”—and both spiral emotionally over My Hero Academia and the Chainsaw Man RealD movie.

Meanwhile, “Pino’s Potions” returns with drinks inspired by Dan to Dan characters, including something warm and yummy, and a Dirty Shirley that could probably exorcise a mid-tier demon. Pauly also unleashes his “Pauly’s Pet Peeve”: people trying to invent something having to do with threes? (Whatever it is…Stop it. Don’t do that.)

If you love anime reviews, unhinged commentary, K-pop tangents, and chaotic good energy, this is your episode. Tune in, laugh with us, and level up your weekly dose of nerd culture!

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Welcome to the Shonen Shojo ShoShow! In this new episode after a long hiatus, PinoMack and Pauly discuss their return to the podcast and their renewed enthusiasm for sharing their passion for anime and Japanese culture. During this episode, PinoMack recounts her experience at New York Comic Con, including fun encounters with artists and content creators, and memorable appearances at various events. Interviews with prominent artists like Attack Peter and Acky Bright are also featured, along with explorations of the event's themed spaces.

Highlights

🐲 Artist Interviews: Chats with Attack Peter and Acky Bright, known for their collaborations with Toho and McDonald's, respectively.

🎉 Bioworld Party: An event affiliated with Viz Media, highlighting popular series like One Piece and Naruto, with specialty cocktails.

🗽 New York Comic Con: Various activities and booths, including one for Fantastic Four installation.

👚 Favorite clothing brand Bibisama discovered at the convention

🎸 Meeting celebrities like Ronda Rousey and Redman.

📚 Mini Book Con: A dedicated book section within Comic-Con, featuring publishers like Scholastic.

Key Perspectives

✨ Podcast Revitalization: PinoMack and Paul return to the Shonen Shojo ShoShow with renewed energy after a long hiatus.

🌐 Community Engagement: Shared experiences with content creators, like Yasin Muhammad and Daniel Duenas, and engagement with the fandom community.

🎨 Art and Culture: Highlighting multicultural influences in art and the importance of embracing the blending of cultures.

☔ Cultural differences in simple things, like the use of umbrellas, can be surprising.

📢 Event Diversity: Comic-Con as a celebration of diverse forms of pop culture, anime, and comics.

🍺 Local Curiosities: Contextualizing customs like Philly's "Citywide," involving iconic drinks.

With the promise of more varied content to come, the hosts say goodbye until the next episode.

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