The 5 Letters Podcast

We're 2/3rds of the way through Diamond is Unbreakable... we got some stuff to talk about! Are we fuly sold on part 4 of Jojo's or is it still up in the air? Have any characters stolen the show and does Jojo's Bizarre Adventure work as a slice of life? All will be revealed!

Of course as always rounded off with The Watchlist

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It now begins, the guys begin Diamond is Unbreakable... Part 4 of Jojo's Bizarre and it is a very different feel. We're sort of off the action and onto the kind of slice of life section of Jojo's, which episode or villains take the win in the early doors and how are we feeling about the show so far!

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The FINAL part! We finally get to see ZA WARUDOO, as we are at the end now. We give our final thoughts on Stardust Crusaders as a whole, who was our favourite villan? Who was our favourite stand user and many more questions to be answered!

Coming Soon: Diamond Is Unbreakable

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We're in the home stretch now... in the penultimate batch of episodes of Stardust Crusaders, we see some of our favourite villains and moments within the series. Do you agree with us on our favourite moments? Do we have a 10/10 villain and pair of episodes or was something earlier even better?

Let us know what your thoughts are of these bunch of episodes

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The guys are back to cover another batch of episodes of Jojo's Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders... I guess you can call it Jojos Part 3 Part 2!

The show is really getting into the swing of things now and it feels like it is truly a bizarre adventure with some real wacky villains and moments

Rounded off with The Watchlist as always

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The guys are back with some more episode reviews for Jojo's Bizarre Adventure! They now look at the first 12 episodes of Stardust Crusaders and give their reviews on the inital batch, the villains so far and much more! This show is getting moving!

Stands vs Hamon? Which power system is superior? Rounded off with The Watchlist as always!

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The guys are back with another 5 Letters review! They are looking at Jojo's Bizarre Adventure: Battle Tendency. A new Jojo is back to fight using Harmon against a new enemy... The Pillar men.

The guys give an overview of the series, a review of this part, discuss what may be wrong with it and what they think is right and a short few fun quizzes to test their knowledge

As always, rounded off with The Watchlist!

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The guys are getting into some anime reviews... this week they are looking at Jojo's Bizarre Adventure Part 1! Phantom Blood!

They solely look into part 1 and discuss whether it is a good start to Jojo's, how do they find the characters, villains, powers and many more discussion points to get into. If you're thinking about what anime to watch next give this a listen and see if it takes your fancy!

Still rounded off as always with The Watchlist!

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In episode 140 the guys debate who would be the real leader of villains between Sukuna, Mereuem, One for All or Muzan Kibutsuji? Or could someone like Pain take over from them all?

They also play 20 questions to see if they can guess each other's anime characters, they're better than the Akinator! Let us know if you guessed quicker!

Of course as always rounded off with The Watchlist

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In Episode 139, the guys dig into the archives and pull out a Playstation 2! They play ISS, Dragonball Z Budokai Tenkaichi 2, Smackdown: Shut your Mouth, PES 4 and Fifa 2005 to see if the games are still good or fun? Is it just nostalgia that makes us think these were great?

As always rounded off with The Watchlist

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In episode 138 the guys take a look at the upcoming anime Tomb Raider King and discuss whether it is just a copy of Solo Levelling. Are dungeon crawling shows going to be the new Isekai?

They also look at the new anime that has taken the anime world by storm: Sentenced to be a Hero, is it the next big thing?

Of course, as always, rounded off by The Watchlist!

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2026 begins and the guys are back with episode 137, they look forward to what 2026 could bring and what plans they have for the year! Also they take a look into what anime, movies and games we can look forward to.

Is it going to be the year of Marvel? Or will something unknown surprise us? Let us know if there is something that we're missing that we should keep an eye out for!

Of course as always rounded off with The Watchlist

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In episode 136 the guys look back at the year and how discuss how it has gone, has a lot happened or has it been a quiet year compared to what they're used to? They also discuss what advances we might see to the ever-growing AI in 2026!

Of course as always rounded off with the final The Watchlist of 2026! Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 🎄🎄🥂

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In episode 135, the guys start wrapping up 2025 with their recommendations on what media such as Movies, Tv Shows, Manga, Comics, Books they have consumed throughout the year! There is so much here! Namely the P Diddy documentary created by 50 Cent which was recently released.

There are some solid picks for you guys here!

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In episode 134 the guys are looking into if One Piece is really a good anime and is it gripping attention from the start? Is it really one of the best big battle shounens of all time. Also do managakas know what they're doing or are they just going with the flow? Any mangakas listening, we'd love to know your thoughts!

Of course as always rounded off with The Watchlist

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The Grammy nominations are here! In episode 133 the guys dissect the rap category nominations and who they think will win each of the 4... Will Kendrick clean up again? Or is it Doechii's year to take over? 👀 See what they think!! Of course as always rounded off with The Watchlist

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Nawaki really went out sad even though he was so pumped! Would you rather be a shinobi or a z fighter? The guys are answering some of the best and most random "Would you rather" questions and giving their thoughts... Join in and let the people know which you'd decide!

Rounded off with The Watchlist!

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How well do you know anime? We in this episode we get together for another round of anime quizzes! We're covering all types trivia of the genre from general knowledge questions to how well do we know Jojos Bizarre Adventures! These really had us racking their brains. Get ready to play along and let us know if you have better anime knowledge than the guys! Rounded off as usual with The Watchlist

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Demon Slayer Infinity Castle is here! We get into our thoughts and ratings for the latest Demon Slayer movie and where we think the series might be heading... Contains some spoilers! Also which side would you choose: the best of the worst or the worst of the best? This week, we're settling a hypothetical debate! Which would you rather be? As always rounded off with The Watchlist... this is an interesting sidetrack of a topic.

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We are fighting dreamers... I wanna be the very best... Let's beyblade!!...

In episode 129 the guys are really testing their anime knowledge! Can they guess the anime just by the opening or closing theme? How about anime moments? Do they know their characters? Play along with the guys and see if you can beat them!

Of course as always rounded off with The Watchlist!

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Forget power scaling—this week in episode 128, it's all about the ultimate dream powers! We’re diving into the biggest shonen universes to create a definitive tier list based on how cool a power they are! Join us as we rank powers from Dragon Ball, Naruto, Jujutsu Kaisen, and more, placing them in S, A, B, C and F tiers based on coolness and pure envy. Get ready for some hot takes and one of the ultimate anime power wishlist!

Of course as always rounded off with The Watchlist!

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It's Cobra Kai time! As we've all finally caught up we’re putting the show to the ultimate test: How "real" are the fights in the series and would they all be in jail? Join us for a fun and frank discussion that looks at the show's epic action and compares it to the reality of martial arts training and what's the real difference between Taekwondo and Karate? Rounded off with The Watchlist!A must-listen for any fan of the show or martial arts!

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From the highs of sports to the realities of society. This week in episode 126, we first close out the Women's 2025 Euros, crowning the new champions and announcing our lucky sweepstakes winner! We also make our early Ballon d'Or predictions and ask the big question: what's next for the women's game? Then, things get serious as we discuss the Bonnie Blue documentary and what its message tells us about the unsettling path modern society is taking.

Of course as always rounded off with The Watchlist!

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The guys lock into the Womens 2025 Euros and touch on how it has gone so far and how their predictions are looking. Along with some live commentary from the England vs Sweden game which saw some questionable penalties but great keeping from both sides! Do you think they will be right with who will win and how will their sweepstakes go?

As always rounded off with The Watchlist!

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In episode 124 the guys take a deep dive into womens international football, with the euros upon us the guys do their sweepstake and give their predictions on who they think will win! Let's look at the current world rankings and who has looked good so far in tournament 👀 find out who they went with and if there were any wild picks! Who do you think will win?

Of course as always rounded off with The Watchlist!

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Anime Arc Arena: The Contender's Cut!

You thought choosing your favorite arc was hard? Try watching them fight it out! Welcome to the Anime Arc Arena, sixteen legendary (and some less-than-legendary) storylines enter, and only one can win. Will the Cell Saga or Soul Society dominate? Can Bridge Builder Arc finally get the respect it deserves? And a surprise entrance, will the newcomer Kaiju No. 8 Arc stomp out the competition, or get squashed by a seasoned veteran? Lets find the best arc of all time!!

Of course as always rounded off with The Watchlist

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Did your favorite win? In episode 122, we're diving straight into the 2025 Crunchyroll Anime Awards winners! We'll be sharing our reactions, do we agree? And discussing some of the snubs. After the awards hype, we jump into the future of gaming with a look at the most exciting bits from Summer Games Fest 2025. Which new games are we already hyped for? As always rounded off with the watchlist

Tune in for our takes on the year's top anime and upcoming gaming adventures!

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In episode 122 Arsenal women have done it! Champion of Europe, you'll never sing that!! The guys discuss some of the womens game and celebrate our European champions also... Trying to get into anime but don't know where to start? We got you covered, we give give some ideas as to what may be good starter animes and our top 3 recommendations for anyone wondering where to start. There's recommendations in there for everyone all genres included, don't want to miss this one! Of course as always rounded off with *The Watchlist*

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Hello you... from the dark twists of Netflix's "You" to the world of anime... this episode has layers! First, we dive into the latest season of "You," dissecting its moments, complex characters and what we thought as a whole. Then, we switch gears completely as we take the "Seven Wrestlers Theory" and put it to the anime universe! What show is our current favorite? Which character always makes us smile? And many more, get ready for a fun and unexpected exploration of our anime loves and loyalties!

Of course as always rounded off with The Watchlist

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In episode 119 the guys ask the real questions... forget the usual "Best Anime of the Year" – this week, we're diving into some of the most random (yet crucial) anime categories: Who is the best black anime character? Which anime eyes hold the ultimate power? What's the most badass spirited weapon out there? And some other interesting categories!

Get ready for some unconventional opinions and a whole lot of fun as we explore these truly essential aspects of anime! As always rounded off with The Watchlist!

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In episode 118 it's time to celebrate the best of anime!

We're talking about the 2025 Crunchyroll Anime Awards, and we want to know which shows you're rooting for?

Join us as we discuss the nominees and share our favourite anime moments from last year. But more importantly let us know if you agree with our predictions or have we made some complete howlers?

We're laying out our and opinions and want to hear yours!

And as usual, the episode is rounded off with The Watchlist.

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How well do you really know anime!? The guys take the ultimate anime quiz, they also guess anime from bad descriptions! See if you can answer along and beat our score!

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Spring anime is here! The guys are previewing the hottest new shows, from epic adventures to the mind-bending 'Lazarus' and its potential 'wonder drug.' Is it a game-changer and would any of them take that? Find out as they debate the season's biggest buzz. As always, the Watchlist keeps you in the loop. Let's get animated!

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In episode 115 would you rather always win now or always win eventually! Goku vs Sung Jin Woo? Which team would win in a battle:

Team A - Goku, Naruto, Toji, Pain

Team B - Saitama, Frieza, Sukuna, Aizen

Team C - Vegeta, Madara, Jiren, Whis

Team D - Jin Sung Woo, Gojo,Itachi, Tobi

And a tournament culminating in "our" favourite anime character out of 16 random characters... did we completely miss the mark?

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In Episode 114 the guys get into

The Foucs: Kendrick smoking his superbowl half time performance. How does it stack up vs the other half time shows of recent years. The guys also give their predictions on who's next up.

In The Media: Revisiting our grammy predictions, testing how accurate our predictions were!

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In Episode 113 the Guys Focus on the capabilities of AI, how does Deepseek stack up against ChatGPT and Gemini. They ask a load of questions and see who gets back the best answers around best dressed anime character, the age old question should we watch One Piece... and can it teach us to make Drugs?

A very interesting look into the mind of AI! Rounded off with the Wastchlist

Music Featured: 

Central Cee - Limitless

Cristale & Toddla T - Ready To Go

Loski - Daily Duppy Pt. 2

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In episode 112 the guys get into gaming with your girlfriend! Due to Drake's camp we lost some footage about the Drake vs UMG lawsuit. Sooo our Focus and In the Media is Sci-Fi vs Fantasy.

Which does everyone prefer in TV, Movies, Books, Games... All forms of Media content or do they just go hand in hand?

Star Wars or Harry Potter? Dune vs Narnia? Could it be a tough one?

As usual rounded off with The Watchlist

Music Featured: 

Skepta - Alpha Omega

ONEFOUR & Abra Cadabra - Movie

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In episode 111 the guys give a recap on what they got up to for the Christmas Break and look forward to 2025 goals:

The Focus - The scam that is PayPal Honey. They have hustled youtubers/influencers, extorted businesses and misled consumers... let's talk about it. It's a big exposé and they need to be stopped

And as usual, rounded off with The Watchlist! and they touch on the Lily Phillips stuff... it's really not good brev

Music Featured: 

Little Simz - Hello, Hi

67 - Rolling 60s

CHRYSTAL - The Days (Rudimental Remix)

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🎄🎄 Merry Christmas and Happy New Year🍾🥂

In episode 110 the guys Focus and In The Media is the end of the Year. They recap some of their big moments for 2024 and what's their favourite things have been in 2024 in all types of media and the world. Is there anything media wise to look forward to in 2025.

As usual rounded off with The Watchlist

Music Featured: 

RAYE - O Holy Night

Krept - Nala's Song

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In episode 109 the guys get into:

The Focus - What is the appropriate style you can have with a suit and which anime has the best drip/fashion style? Can we walk down the street looking like someone in Beyblade?

In The Media - Have forms of media lost their pizzazz as the guys look at why they might just not feel believeable or as interesting anymore

And as usual, rounded off with The Watchlist!

Music Featured: 

ShyFX - Risk It All (Feat. Maverick Sabre)

Pa Salieu & ODUMODUBLVCK - Big Smile (Pose For Me)

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In episode 108 the guys get into:

The Focus - Have y'all heard the new Kendrick!? He's dropped an album out of nowhere. GNX is doing bits out there so you know we had to talk about it.

In The Media - The guys create their ultimate platforms, first the ultimate video game and then their ulitimate anime character. Who wins? You decide...

And as usual, rounded off with The Watchlist!

Music Featured: 

AJ Tracey & Pozer - Heaterz

Cat Burns - Teenage Dirtbag

Frisco - Putting on Weight

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In episode 107 the guys get into: The Focus - He's back... Donald Trump has officially won the US election and will be the 47th President AND Kemi Badenoch has been named the new leader of the Tories in the UK! Big news in politics!

In The Media - The Grammy nominations have just been released so the guys discuss who has been nominated and give their predictions on who will be the big winners on the night!

And as usual, rounded off with The Watchlist!

Music Featured: 

FLO - AAA

Major League Djz & Tion Wayne - One Of Them

C4 - Vintage Quality

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In episode 106 the guys rank their favourite biscuits, aliens and ages that they have lived through and much more.

And as usual rounded off with The Watchlist!

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In episode 105 the guys get into:

The Focus - Gen Alpha slang is so skibidi... us Millennials had to educate ourselves on words the kids are using now, we were confused.

In The Media - Joker: Folie à Deux review - We don't get why everyone is hating on it? It's a decent movie... and some blind villain rankings, how did we do?

And as usual rounded off with The Watchlist!

Music Featured: 

Skepta & Flo Milli - Why Lie?

M24 - Just Like That

Darkoo, Davido & Rvssian - Right Now

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In episode 104 the guys get into:

The Focus - The Diddler is back at it again, he's finally been arrested so the guys give an update on the on going case

In The Media - Some YouTubers are in 'hot water' due to their business endeavours and sponsors. Is chasing the bag a good enough excuse for their actions?

And as usual rounded off with The Watchlist!

Music Featured: 

Craig David - In Your Hands

Sneakbo & SeriousXSyikes - F**ka Dem

Nines - Going Crazy

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In episode 103 the guys get into: The Focus - the guys dicuss upcoming movies and TV shows based on video games. Is there a lack of creativity in the film industry?

And as usual, rounded off with The Watchlist!

Music Featured: 

Central Cee - Moi (Feat. RAYE)

Chip - DaVinChe Code

Footsie & Coki - Jah Knows

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In episode 102 the guys get into: Who would win in a fight? Teen Gohan, Naruto or Killua with support from Alluka?

And as usual, rounded off with The Watchlist!

Music Featured: 

Doktor, P Money, D Double E & Diagnostix - Big Bad

Chip - Gyallis Pree

SJ & Abra Cadabra - Have They

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In episode 101 the guys get into: The Focus - UK race riots gave us a bit of a wild looking week over here but now it's seemingly calmed down we had to discuss

In The Media - Beyblade in 2024? Beyblade X might be bringing back the old school feel and making the anime seem real... we might have to lock in... LET IT RIP!!!!

And as usual, rounded off with The Watchlist!

Music Featured: 

Chase & Status & Stormzy - BACKBONE

Jorja Smith - High

M1llionz & Dexta Dapz - WAH GWAN

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EPISODE 100!!! 🔥🔥

The Focus & In The Media - After reaching the 100 episode milestone the guys recap their favourite moments from The 5 Letters Podcast so far and all the various moments in the world from the past 4 years.

And as usual, rounded off with The Watchlist!

A very wholesome episode!

Music Featured: 

Wretch 32 - Daily Duppy

Big Zuu & Capo Lee - Girona Riddim

Tion Wayne & Russ Millions - We Won

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In episode 99 the guys get into:

The Focus - US Presidential candidate Donald Trump is almost assassinated. What a crazy time we live in!

In The Media - Euros 2024 has ended so we give our thoughts and thank the heavens that England didn't bring it home and the mess that is the Argentina National Team.

And as usual, rounded off with The Watchlist!

Music Featured: 

Milli Major, JME, Scorcher - Skeem Set, Pt. 2 (feat. SeriousxSyikes & Crazy Titch)

Bashy - Blessed (Feat. Skrapz & Haile)

AJ Tracey - Bubble Bath

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