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Two brothers come together to discuss, argue and enlighten in all things anime. Mostly two guys talking about all the anime things you wish would be brought up more!
How bad does a character's death have to be before you stop watching an anime altogether?
On this episode of The Anime Alchemists Podcast, we're talking about anime character deaths that made fans drop the series. Using a Game Rant article as our starting point, we go through the list, share our opinions, and debate whether these deaths were justified, poorly handled, or simply too painful to keep watching.
But we're not stopping there. We bring our own examples into the conversation, revisit some unforgettable anime moments, and get into what makes a character's death meaningful versus when it feels like the story has gone too far.
Because let's be honest: sometimes a character death makes an anime legendary, and sometimes it's the reason you're done with the show.
Which anime death made you stop watching? Which one do you think was completely mishandled? Join the conversation and see if your picks match ours.
Content warning: This episode contains major anime spoilers.
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7 Oct 2026
Fall 2026 Anime Line Up
The Anime Alchemists Podcast is back, and we're talking about the Fall 2026 anime season.
There is A LOT coming this season, so we went through the Fall lineup and talked about the shows we're excited for, the ones we're keeping an eye on, the potential sleepers, and the series that have us asking, "Who thought this was a good idea?"
From big returning favorites to brand-new anime, this season has something for pretty much everyone. We're breaking down what we're watching, what we're expecting, and which shows we think could end up being the ones everyone is talking about by the end of the season.
If you're trying to figure out what anime deserves a spot on your Fall 2026 watchlist, this episode is for you.
What are you watching this Fall?
What show are you most excited for, and which one do you think is going to surprise everyone?
Let us know in the comments and don't forget to subscribe to The Anime Alchemists Podcast for more anime discussions, debates, and hot takes.
#AnimeAlchemists #AnimePodcast #Fall2026Anime #Anime2026 #FallAnime #AnimeSeason #Anime
23 Sept 2026
The Pokémon 30th Anniversary Crash Is Here… Investors Are Furious
This week on The Anime Alchemists Podcast, we're jumping between One Piece TCG news, a heated Isekai debate, and one of the biggest stories happening in the Pokémon TCG market.
We start with the latest One Piece Card Game reveals, including the OP-18 Leaders and the EB-05 Shirohoshi Manga Rare. Then we get into the debate around an "Isekai Big 3" and ask the question: does Shangri-La Frontier actually count as an Isekai?
To close things out, we're taking a deep dive into the Pokémon TCG's 30th Celebration market and the massive price crash that's been happening around some of the biggest cards. We break down what's driving the market, what collectors should know, and what this could mean for Pokémon TCG going forward.
Anime, manga, TCGs, market talk, and plenty of arguments along the way. That's The Anime Alchemists Podcast.
What do you think — is Shangri-La Frontier an Isekai?
#AnimeAlchemists #AnimePodcast #OnePieceTCG #PokemonTCG #Isekai #ShangriLaFrontier
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