New Wave Shonen, with ‘Chainsaw Man’ and ‘Demon Slayer’

Jordan and Niv make their forray into anime. First, they discuss their history with the genre, and the impact of Shonen Jump (13:00). Then, they talk about the foundation of 'Demon Slayer' in popular culture, as well as about the 2020 hit, 'Demon Slayer the Movie: Mugen Train (15:21).' They talk about the new Entertainment District arc, and how the characters drive the show (41:49). Finally, they dive into the brand new 'Chainsaw Man,' and how the show expands their stock characters into a larger-than-life world (01:17:57).