In honor of NFL star Kirk Cousins cashing another massive check (at least 100 million dollars guaranteed on his new contract with Atlanta), Aziz and Shara dive into what Shounen anime best relates to the widely considered good but not elite quarterback. Or what Shounen anime is the equivalent of a Cheesecake Factory cheesecake -- something solid but not a spectacular dessert. If you still are confused by what this means, tune into the episode and find out!

There will be minor spoilers in a sense of these anime, but only in that certain tropes are prevalent in them. Check the Episode description beforehand to see if any of the anime mentioned are something you'd be worried about being spoiled!

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Episode Description: 0:00 - 9:37: Intro

9:37 - 32:51: Explanation of common Shounen tropes

32:51 - 43:14: Blue Exorcist

43:14 - 53:09: Solo Leveling

53:09 - 58:25: Fairy Tail

58:25 - 1:06:53: Demon Slayer

1:06:53 - 1:17:34: Honorable Mentions and Outro

With the Winter 2024 anime season wrapped up, our hosts Aziz and Shara look back at the gem of the season, the latest anime to dethrone the legendary FMA: Brotherhood on MAL, Frieren: Beyond Journey's End. If you've ever wondered what happens after the party of heroes vanquishes the demon lord, tune in to this episode! There is a spoiler and non-spoiler section, so please check below for timestamps as always!

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Intro: 0:00 - 8:31

Spoiler-free Frieren Discussion: 8:31 - 17:37

Spoiler-filled Frieren Discussion: 17:37 - 1:01:43

Quick-hitters (Spoilers): 1:01:43 - 1:12:24

Outro: 1:12:24 - 1:14:56

Have you been shocked/emotional/hyped/moved beyond words by a single anime episode you watched where it’s just an absolute cinematic masterpiece? Your cohosts Aziz and Shara name just some of the few episodes that did just that! Get those tissues ready, because some tears might be shed, and your blanket, because some goosebumps might be had, as we reminisce on the standalone episodes that got us good.

WARNING: MAJOR SPOILERS AHEAD (Jump to the timestamps below to skip through any you don't want to be spoiled on)!

• Intro: 0:00 - 6:54
• Vinland Saga: 6:54 - 24:34
• Violet Evergarden: 24:34 - 37:12
• Overtake: 37:12 - 53:45
• Honorable Mentions: 53:45 - 55:25
• Outro: 55:25 - 58:17

Also want to apologize for some shaky audio in the middle of this episode, but hope that it's still clear enough to understand!

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The new highly anticipated crop of spring seasonals are making their way to our screens this April 2024, and your cohosts Aziz and Shara are diving into the ones they’re most excited about! Did we miss anything? Let us know via @‌levelupanime on Instagram and/or TikTok!

Episode Description:

0:00 - 6:42: Intro

6:42 - 32:01: Sequels/New Seasons

32:01 - 49:28: New Shows

49:28 - 53:29: Outro

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Starter kit animes (5 animes + 1 honorable mention per person) for people starting to get into this medium of entertainment. Aziz and Shara will discuss why they would recommend each anime on their list for newbies!

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- Intro: 0:00 - 8:27

- What is an "Anime Starter Kit?": 8:27 - 15:25

- Aziz's #5 Pick: 15:25 - 19:48

- Shara's #5 Pick: 19:48 - 24:31

- Aziz's #4 Pick: 24:31 - 27:35

- Shara's #4 Pick: 27:35 - 32:35

- Aziz's #3 Pick: 32:35 - 39:04

- Shara's #3 Pick: 39:04 - 47:25

- Aziz's #2 Pick: 47:25 - 51:52

- Shara's #2 Pick: 51:52 - 57:23

- Aziz's First Honorable Mention: 57:23 - 1:01:17

- Shara's First Honorable Mention: 1:01:17 - 1:03:45

- Aziz's Second Honorable Mention: 1:03:45 - 1:06:45

- Shara's Second Honorable Mention: 1:06:45 - 1:09:03

- Aziz's #1 Pick: 1:09:03 - 1:12:42

- Shara's #1 Pick: 1:12:42 - 1:14:02

- Recap of the Starter Kits: 1:14:02 - 1:15:03

- Outro: 1:15:03 - 1:16:51

Pilot episode for the LUAP, introducing your hosts Aziz and Shara, where we’ll be nerding out together about all things anime, manga, and more! Follow us on IG @levelupanimepod and TikTok @levelupanimepod!

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