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Eat The Cake, Anime!

Eat The Cake, Anime! is a media review podcast targeting mature Gen-Xers who share a love of all things anime, cartoons, movies, etc. We share what we've seen, what we like (or don't), what makes the work great (or not), and whether or not it's worth checking out!

Leisure Animation & Manga
Update frequency
every 7 days
Average duration
14 minutes
Episodes
74
Years Active
2024 - 2025
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Ep. 84 - The Apothecary Diaries

Ep. 84 - The Apothecary Diaries

Welcome to the month of ROMANCE at Eat The Cake, Anime! Check out one of our favorite shows that has the "slow burn" element of romantic anime perfectly showcased.

00:12:53  |   Thu 04 Sep 2025
Ep. 83 - I My Me! Strawberry Eggs

Ep. 83 - I My Me! Strawberry Eggs

A ridiculous title that couldn't be further from the content! This decades old anime is still relatable today, as it questions society's take on gender, mentorship, and identity.

00:12:40  |   Thu 28 Aug 2025
Ep. 82 - My Next Life As A Villainess... All Routes Lead to Doom!

Ep. 82 - My Next Life As A Villainess... All Routes Lead to Doom!

Eat The Cake, Anime! reeeeally leans in to the month of Ridiculous Titles this week, with an isekai/fantasy/otome hybrid that is a delight from every angle.

00:13:36  |   Thu 21 Aug 2025
Ep. 81 - Reborn As A Vending Machine, I Now Wander The Dungeon

Ep. 81 - Reborn As A Vending Machine, I Now Wander The Dungeon

This week, Eat The Cake, Anime! reviews a show with such an improbable premise, we HAD to check it out.

00:14:03  |   Thu 14 Aug 2025
Ep. 80 - The Ossan Newbie Adventurer, Trained To Death By The Most Powerful Party, Becomes Invincible

Ep. 80 - The Ossan Newbie Adventurer, Trained To Death By The Most Powerful Party, Becomes Invincible

Well, we tried avoiding it, but couldn't - it's time to acknowledge the Ridiculous Titles of the anime world. Join Eat The Cake, Anime! as we take a deep dive into the most ridiculously named shows o…

00:13:54  |   Thu 07 Aug 2025
Ep. 79 - Komi Can't Communicate

Ep. 79 - Komi Can't Communicate

Our final Eat The Cake, Anime! leading lady of July is one of the best. Shuoko Komi is socially awkward to such a degree that she must use a notebook to communicate. How can she overcome this high le…

00:13:59  |   Thu 31 Jul 2025
Ep. 78 - Where Are The BLACK Leading Ladies in Anime?

Ep. 78 - Where Are The BLACK Leading Ladies in Anime?

We get it: it's anime. But with a worldwide fanbase, its a legit question facing this genre of entertainment in 2025. Eat The Cake, Anime! has thoughts on the matter.

00:13:20  |   Thu 24 Jul 2025
Ep. 77 - CLAYMORE

Ep. 77 - CLAYMORE

What's better than a strong anime female lead? How about a whole CAST of them? Eat The Cake, Anime! reviews the dark thriller that shows there are feminine bad asses in anime without the trope of hyp…

00:14:49  |   Thu 17 Jul 2025
Ep. 76 - Dragon Ball (BULMA)

Ep. 76 - Dragon Ball (BULMA)

We all know Dragon Ball. We all LOVE Dragon Ball. But the series wouldn't be Dragon Ball without their fantastic leading lady: Bulma.

00:14:41  |   Thu 10 Jul 2025
Ep. 75 - Violet Evergarden

Ep. 75 - Violet Evergarden

Welcome to LEADING LADIES month at Eat The Cake, Anime! Reviewing the female characters that add their strength, knowledge, and versatility to anime shows we love, and a few that may have been overlo…

00:13:38  |   Thu 03 Jul 2025
Ep. 74 - BERSERK vs. PAPRIKA

Ep. 74 - BERSERK vs. PAPRIKA

Eat The Cake, Anime closes out this month with 2 movie works that are on totally opposite ends of the dark fantasy spectrum: Berserk and Paprika.

00:14:26  |   Thu 26 Jun 2025
Ep. 73 - BLUE EXORCIST

Ep. 73 - BLUE EXORCIST

Its Jubilee/Freedom Day in the U.S.! As DARK FANTASY month rolls on, we take a slightly different turn. What happens in another place and time, when the twin sons of Satan are raised and trained unde…

00:15:25  |   Thu 19 Jun 2025
Ep. 72 - Goblin Slayer

Ep. 72 - Goblin Slayer

Eat The Cake, Anime! is recognizing "Dark Fantasy". Goblin Slayer faced a fair amount of criticism early in its first season. Is it a good anime, or just a polarizing one?

00:11:41  |   Thu 12 Jun 2025
Ep. 71 - BLACK BUTLER

Ep. 71 - BLACK BUTLER

"DARK FANTASY" Month has arrived at Eat The Cake, Anime!

We kick off June with the review of a personal anime favorite, Black Butler.

00:14:24  |   Thu 05 Jun 2025
Ep. 70 - Promised Neverland (ISABELLA)

Ep. 70 - Promised Neverland (ISABELLA)

Eat The Cake, Anime! closes out this month with one of the most underrated of villains. We have uncovered a variety of nefarious skillsets - none more ultimately devastating than those of Isabella.

00:13:08  |   Thu 29 May 2025
Ep. 69 - JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (DIO)

Ep. 69 - JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (DIO)

THIS particular villain needs (almost) no introduction. From the decades old manga to the popular anime, Dio's special brand of villainy spans generations, with no signs of easing up!

00:15:04  |   Thu 22 May 2025
Ep. 68 - Hunter x Hunter (HISOKA)

Ep. 68 - Hunter x Hunter (HISOKA)

Villains Month continues, and there is no doubting Hisoka's place as one of the standouts! We dive into how this creature, one whose motives are opposite from every character on Hunter x Hunter in EV…

00:13:25  |   Thu 15 May 2025
Ep. 67 - Tokyo Revengers (KISAKI)

Ep. 67 - Tokyo Revengers (KISAKI)

Known for its emotional connections and gritty storyline, Tokyo Revengers has long been a fan favorite. But without the intelligent scheming of villain Kisaki Tetta, would it pack as much of a punch?

00:12:45  |   Thu 08 May 2025
Ep. 66 - Devil May Cry

Ep. 66 - Devil May Cry

It's VILLAINS Month at Eat The Cake, Anime! Join us as we review some of our favorite antagonists who bring a different layer to their shows. First up: Devil May Cry's White Rabbit.

00:10:30  |   Thu 01 May 2025
Ep. 65 - LINK CLICK

Ep. 65 - LINK CLICK

April has been FULL of great shows - and Eat The Cake, Anime! closes out this month with one of the best contemporary donghuas available today: Link Click.

00:14:47  |   Thu 24 Apr 2025
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