In the world of anime and manga, there are some creators who have not only written some of the most impactful stories of all time, but have even had an influence on the entire medium. Osamu Tezuka, Akira Toriyama, Eiichiro Oda, and Kentaro Miura have all left an indelible mark on history. And in modern times, one mangaka has cemented himself as not only an masterful storyteller, but also a mentor for a whole new generation. That man is Tatsuki Fujimoto, and whether he's pushing the shonen genre to its limits with Fire Punch and Chainsaw Man or stoking intense emotion with his one shots like Look Back and Goodbye Eri, Fujimoto has proven himself to be not just any ordinary mangaka, but a name that will go down in history as one of the best. So on this episode of That Time Podcast, join Zach, Marcelo, and Ian as they dig into what makes Fujimoto's work so great and how he's led the way for some of the best artists and writers working today.

We've all seen the posts online, the reactions from the most obnoxious folks about things that aren't an issue for anyone who isn't chronically online. Bad takes and toxic fans are just part of modern discourse these days. But worry not. Because Marcelo, Ian and Zach are here to set the record straight and remind everyone that sometimes, the ones shouting the loudest aren't always right.

Another new year has come and with it, a whole slew of new and returning series to get ready for. And there's no better place to hear about it all than at JUMP Festa, where spicy new trailers rolled, adaptations were announced, and fans witnessed an anime legend passing the torch on to the next generation. Ian, Zach, and Marcelo break it all down in this episode of TTP.

What's the coolest anime and manga out right now? Who would win between Goku and Gojo? And just who is this season's best girl? Join hosts Marcelo Alvarado, Ian Rodriguez, and Zach Strachman as they share their favorite new and old series, discuss what's happening in the industry, and delve into everything that makes the world of anime/manga the best place to be. This isn't just any ordinary otaku show. This is "That Time We Hosted a Podcast"!