Best Shonenai Podcasts (2025)

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S3 E40 - MDZS ch21-22 deepdive 58:01

4d ago58:01

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After Jin Guangyao is cornered and injured, Lan Xichen interrogates him to figure out the truth. He admits that he knowingly married his sister and killed his father, because he had no choice. His father was a despicable man who used him as a tool and left his mother to rot in a brothel. Jin Guangyao uses a momentary distraction to hold Jin Ling ho…

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S3 E39 - MDZS ch 21 deepdive 1:08:40

13d ago1:08:40

1:08:40

Su She enters the temple with an unconscious Nie Huaisang. Jiang Cheng bursts in to the rescue, but Jin Guangyao sees that Wei Wuxian is his weakness and pretends to attack him to catch Jiang Cheng off guard. Jiang Cheng is angry with himself for falling for the trick and also at Wei Wuxian for hiding the truth of the golden core. Years of built up…

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S3 E38 - MDZS ch 20-21 deepdive 1:12:49

23d ago1:12:49

1:12:49

Wei Wuxian and WenNing investigate guanyin temple, and discover that Lan Xichen is there, held hostage by Jin Guangyao and an army of jin disciples. Wei Wuxian orders WN to fetch Lan Wangji, who has been left behind at the inn. Just then, Jin Ling and his dog appear. Wei Wuxian leaves his hiding spot to save Jin Ling, and ends up captured by Jin Gu…

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S3 E37 - MDZS ch 20 deepdive 58:19

1M ago58:19

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BACK FROM OUR 1 MONTH HIATUS Lan Wangji and Wei Wuxian go to Yunping City, following a lead that they found in Jin Guangyao’s secret room. They discover a popular temple in the middle of the city, but upon further inspection, they see that Jin Guangyao has set up an array to keep something sealed inside. Deciding that they need to rest first, they …

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S3 E36 - MDZS ch 19 1:29:42

3M ago1:29:42

1:29:42

When the cave is ambushed by fierce corpses, Wei Wuxian turns himself into living bait to save the others. After they are saved, they all decide to go to the nearby Lotus Pier until their spiritual energy returns. As they travel by boat, the juniors discover that Wen Ning has secretly tagged along, because he recognizes LSZ and wants to speak to hi…

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S3 E35 - MDZS ch 19 1:01:17

4M ago1:01:17

1:01:17

When the cave is ambushed by fierce corpses, Wei Wuxian turns himself into living bait to save the others. After they are saved, they all decide to go to the nearby Lotus Pier until their spiritual energy returns. As they travel by boat, the juniors discover that Wen Ning has secretly tagged along, because he recognizes LSZ and wants to speak to hi…

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S3 E34 - MDZS ch 19 1:12:03

4M ago1:12:03

1:12:03

A thousand cultivators are at the burial mounds to confront Wei Wuxian. They don't listen when he swears that he isn't responsible for the junior’s kidnappings and the fierce corpses gathered on the mountain. Suddenly, the cultivators lose all the spiritual energy, right as the horde of corpses attack. Wei Wuxian tells them that they should seek sh…

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S3 E33 - MDZS ch 18 1:18:20

4M ago1:18:20

1:18:20

Wen Qing and Wen Ning offer to turn themselves in and take responsibility for the deaths at qiongqi path. Wei Wuxian protests, but Wen Qing uses a needle to immobilize his body for the next three days. When Wei Wuxian can move again he goes to the jin sect to find their bodies, but instead he finds out that Wen Ning went berserk and killed 30 lan d…

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S3 E32 - MDZS ch 18 1:28:32

4M ago1:28:32

1:28:32

Lan Wangji leaves the burial mounds, and realizes that this is goodbye. When Wei Wuxian returns to the wens, he is surprised that they threw together a small banquet celebration for him. He thinks that the path into darkness isn't that dark after all. A few days later, Jiang Cheng and Jiang Yanli secretly visit him on Jiang Yanli’s wedding day so t…

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S3 E31 - MDZS ch16-17 1:13:15

5M ago1:13:15

1:13:15

Jiang Cheng visits Wei Wuxian in the burial mounds and urges Wei Wuxian to abandon the Wens to save himself. Wei Wuxian refuses and offers to cut ties with the Jiang sect publicly so that Jiang Cheng will no longer get grief from the other sects. After many months pass, Wei Wuxian takes Wen Yuan into town for some errands, when they run into Lan Wa…

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S3 E30 - MDZS ch 16 1:32:56

5M ago1:32:56

1:32:56

During a banquet, WWX enters uninvited and demands to speak to Jin Zixun about the location of Wen Ning, and insults JGS by comparing the Jin clan to the Wen Clan. After being threatened by Chenqing, Jin Zixun reveals that Wen Ning is in a labor camp on Qiongqi path, but by the time WWX and WQ arrive, it is too late and Wen Ning is dead. WWX summon…

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S3 E29 - MDZS ch 16 1:08:05

5M ago1:08:05

1:08:05

The Jin clan is angry that WWX used demonic cultivation during the night hunt competition. But JYL defends him, pointing out that her brother didn't break any rules. Two months later, LWJ visits Yunmeng, and WWX invites him for a drink. However, they end up arguing when LWJ sees WWX associating with ghosts. WWX goes back home to complain to JC, and…

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S3 E28 - MDZS ch 15 1:22:00

5M ago1:22:00

1:22:00

Wei Wuxian frees all the juniors from the cave, but when they leave they are confronted by a mob of angry cultivators. They corner Wei Wuxian and demand justice for his evil deeds. Flashing back to the past, all the cultivators have gathered together for a Siege Hunt competition. When Jin Zixuan shows off his archery skills, Wei Wuxian one-ups him …

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S3 E25 - MDZS ch12 1:33:38

5M ago1:33:38

1:33:38

Wen Ning hides Wei Wuxian and Jiang Cheng in Yiling. Wen Qing discovers them and tells them that they have to leave, or else she and Wen Ning will get punished. When Jiang Cheng wakes up, he reveals that Wen Zhuliu has destroyed his golden core, and he becomes hysterical and suicidal. Wen Qing is forced to use a silver needle to keep him unconsciou…

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S3 E26 - MDZS ch 13-14 1:10:10

5M ago1:10:10

1:10:10

In the past, Jiang Cheng and Lan Wangji are reunited with Wei Wuxian. However, Lan Wangji is horrified that Wei Wuxian is using unorthodox methods and asks him to return to gusu with him. But Wei Wuxian assumes that Lan Wangji is trying to arrest him and refuses. Jiang Cheng also adds that Lan Wangji has no business meddling in their family affairs…

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S3 E27 - MDZS ch 14 1:14:35

5M ago1:14:35

1:14:35

Jin Guangyao visits Lan Xichen and tells him that Wei Wuxian has been digging up graves to build an undead army. Lan Xichen knows that Wei Wuxian is not responsible, but decides to go back to the Jin Clan with Jin Guangyao to determine his innocence. Meanwhile, Wei Wuxian and Lan Wangji head to the burial mounds to investigate the situation. Along …

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S3 E24 - MDZS Ch12 deepdive 1:01:35

6M ago1:01:35

1:01:35

Lotus Pier erupts into chaos as Wang Lingjiao summons Wen Zhuliu and an army of Wen disciples to attack. In a desperate move, Madam Yu grabs Jiang Cheng and Wei Wuxian, and forces them to escape alone. Jiang Cheng and Wei Wuxian are unwilling, but they're tied down by Zidian and unable to break free. When the ropes finally loosen and they turn thei…

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S3 E23 - MDZS ch 12 deepdive 1:17:05

7M ago1:17:05

1:17:05

Wei Wuxian is rescued from the cave by Jiang Cheng, and returns to Lotus Pier to heal. When he wakes up, he is disappointed to hear that Lan Wangji has returned to the Cloud Recesses. Jiang Fengmian visits him and praises him for defeating an ancient yao, causing Jiang Cheng to feel insecure. But then Madam Yu appears, and criticizes Wei Wuxian for…

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S3 E22 - MDZS ch11 1:10:34

7M ago1:10:34

1:10:34

The wen clan block off the cave entrance, sealing the junior disciples inside. Lan Wangji, Wei Wuxian, and Jiang Cheng discover that there is a second entrance at the bottom of the lake, and help the others escape. But Wei Wuxian and Lan Wangji are left behind when a Lan disciple accidentally shoots Wei Wuxian’s in the arm with an arrow. After thre…

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S3 E21 - MDZS ch11 deepdive 1:36:41

7M ago1:36:41

1:36:41

In a flashback, the Wen clan demands all the other clans to send 20 of their disciples to the Wen clan for re-education. JC is forced to go, but WWX offers to go as well. At the re-education camp, Wen Chao takes away everyone’s weapons and forces them to night hunt for him. On one night hunt, he forces everyone to climb into a cave to find a myster…

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S3 E20 - MDZS ch10 1:02:44

8M ago1:02:44

1:02:44

Jin Guangyao promises to kill Xue Yang within two months, to appease Nie Mingjue’s anger. But before two months can pass, Nie Mingjue suddenly goes into a qi deviation and attacks his own brother. Wei Wuxian is pulled out of empathy after that, and returns to Lan Wangji and his body. Together with Lan Xichen they confront Jin Guangyao about Nie Min…

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S3 E19 - MDZS ch 10 deepdive 1:27:37

8M ago1:27:37

1:27:37

During the sunshot campaign, Nie Mingjue is captured by the Wen Clan, and Nie Mingjue discovers that Meng Yao has been working for Wen Ruohan as his right hand man. Nie Mingjue tries to attack, but Wen Ruohan is too strong. But to his surprise, Meng Yao suddenly murders Wen Ruohan and helps Nie Mingjue escape. Nie Mingjue still doesn't trust him, b…

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S3 E18 - MDZS ch10 deepdive 1:22:34

8M ago1:22:34

1:22:34

Qin Su receives a letter from a mysterious person that reveals a secret about Jin Guangyao so sickening that she becomes ill and can’t stand the sight of him. Jin Guangyao paralyzes her and brings her to a secret chamber. Wei Wuxian follows them inside, in a paperman body, and discovers that Jin Guangyao has kept all his old manuscripts as war priz…

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S3 E17 - MDZS ch 9-10 deepdive 1:26:00

9M ago1:26:00

1:26:00

Wei Wuxian remembers how he pulled off Lan Wangji’s forehead ribbon in the past, not realizing that it has an intimate meaning. In the present, the headless dismembered corpse pieces itself back together and tries to attack the Lan Juniors. Lan Wangji arrives in the nick of time with his brother Lan Xichen, and uses musical cultivation to suppress …

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S3 E16 - MDZS ch9 deepdive 1:09:11

9M ago1:09:11

1:09:11

Lan Wangji gets drunk a second time, and Wei Wuxian uses it as an opportunity to tease him and ask for his forehead ribbon. But instead, Lan Wangji uses the ribbon to tie Wei Wuxian’s wrists and refuses to undo it. He also drags Wei Wuxian in front of the juniors to show him off. The lan juniors are horrified. When Wei Wuxian manages to drag Lan Wa…

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S3 E15 - MDZS ch8 deepdive 1:28:22

9M ago1:28:22

1:28:22

Xue Yang’s real identity is exposed and Xiao Xingchen confronts him instead of running away. Xue Yang justifies his killing of the Chang Clan, as revenge against Chang Ping’s father for destroying his pinky as a child. He then tells Xiao Xingchen the truth behind the night hunts, and even reveals that Xiao Xingchen killed his own friend, Song Lan. …

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S3 E14 - MDZS ch 8 deepdive 1:11:08

9M ago1:11:08

1:11:08

Xiao Xingchen, Xue Yang, and A-qing end up living together, though A-qing is still suspicious of Xue Yang and follows after them when Xiao Xingchen and Xue Yang go night hunting. Wei Wuxian realizes that Xue Yang has tricked Xiao Xingchen and uses corpse poison to turn people into living corpses, and allows Xiao Xingchen to murder them. One day, So…

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S3 E13 - MDZS ch8 deepdive 1:06:28

10M ago1:06:28

1:06:28

The Xiao Xingchen that Wei Wuxian and the junior met turns out to be Xue Yang in disguise! He holds the juniors hostage, as he asks Wei Wuxian for help repairing a shattered soul. Wei Wuxian tells him that the soul is impossible to repair. Just then, Lan Wangji appears and shields Wei Wuxian, fighting off Xue Yang with his sword, and killing fierce…

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S3 E12 - MDZS ch 8 deepdive 47:15

10M ago47:15

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Wei Wuxian and the juniors are stuck inside the house of a living corpse while they wait for the corpse poison to be cured. While in the house, Wei Wuxian teaches the juniors about the difference between a living corpse and a walking corpse, as well as tricking the juniors into observing a scary looking ghost girl to train their courage. The ghost …

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Bonus! Tropes in BL 46:54

10M ago46:54

46:54

We talk about hanahaki disease, sex pollen, There was only one bed, and more! All the common story tropes fanfic authors like to write about. Support the show Patreon supporters get Bottom of the Show extra podcast, uncut episodes, shownotes, and more! Theme song by @officialyimusicBy Stella Chuu and Jennybelly

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S3 E11 - MDZS ch 8 1:10:50

10M ago1:10:50

1:10:50

Following the ghost arm, Wei Wuxian and Lan Wangji end up in a place called Yi city, but they find it completely empty of inhabitants, and covered in a thick mysterious fog. Suddenly they run into the Lan Juniors and Jin Ling, who have also ended up in Yi City after trailing a mysterious culprit that has been harassing them with dead cats. At that …

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Bonus! Stella talks about The Boyfriend on Netflix 32:12

11M ago32:12

32:12

Have you heard of the gay japanese dating show on Netflix? Support the show Patreon supporters get Bottom of the Show extra podcast, uncut episodes, shownotes, and more! Theme song by @officialyimusicBy Stella Chuu and Jennybelly

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S3 E9 - MDZS ch 6 -7 1:11:19

11M ago1:11:19

1:11:19

Wei Wuxian and Lan Wang head to Yueyang to find more information about their Good Buddy. They find out that the Chang Clan was exterminated a decade ago, and go to investigate. Lan Wangji reveals that this was a famous incident that occurred after Wei Wuxian’s death. A man named Xue Yang used the yin tiger tally to exterminate the chang sect, and a…

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S3 E10 - MDZS ch7 53:25

11M ago53:25

53:25

Lan Wangji and Wei Wuxian recover the torso of their good buddy. When they go to a tavern and share a drink, Lan Wangji falls unconscious after one bowl. Wei Wuxian drags him to the inn and then sneaks out to summon Wen Ning and remove the nails in his head. To Wei Wuxian’s surprise, Lan Wangji appears and drunkenly pushes Wen Ning away. Wei Wuxian…

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Bonus! Omegaverse explained 35:28

11M ago35:28

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We had a panel at Nishifest in April where we explained how the Omegaverse worked. To watch the full video, visit our patreon! Support the show Patreon supporters get Bottom of the Show extra podcast, uncut episodes, shownotes, and more! Theme song by @officialyimusicBy Stella Chuu and Jennybelly

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S3 E8 - MDZS ch 6 deepdive 59:56

11M ago59:56

59:56

Wei Wuxian and Lan Wangji save Jin Ling from the man eating fortress, as Jin Ling’s dog chases away a suspicious suspect. Lan Wangji chases after the suspect, while Wei Wuxian takes Jin Ling back to town. He transfers a curse on Jin Ling’s leg to his own, but when Jin Ling wakes up, he runs away. Wei Wuxian follows after him and is captured by Jian…

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S3 E7 - MDZS ch 5 deepdive 59:22

12M ago59:22

59:22

Lan Wangji and Wei Wuxian descend Cloud Recesses in order to find the remaining corpse parts of the ghost arm. They follow its pointed finger to the Qinghe region of the Nie Sect. They run into Jin Ling and his dog but Wei Wuxian is deathly afraid of dogs and screams for Lan Wangji to save him. After Jin Ling and his dog leave, Wei Wuxian finds out…

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S3 E6 - MDZS ch 4-5 1:34:34

12M ago1:34:34

1:34:34

In the past, Wei Wuxian is caught breaking curfew again by Lan Wangji. He tricks Lan Wangji into breaking curfew with him, but Lan Wangji surprises him when he reports himself and Wei Wuxian for punishment the next morning. After they are beaten by the punishment rods, Lan Xichen tells Wei Wuxian of the cold springs for healing, and Wei Wuxian find…

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Bonus! Mignon Animation react 1:29:58

1y ago1:29:58

1:29:58

Have you watched Mignon the BL animation yet? Watch it with us as we react to 11 episodes. The 12th ep is too spicy so you can see it on our patreon. Support the show Patreon supporters get Bottom of the Show extra podcast, uncut episodes, shownotes, and more! Theme song by @officialyimusicBy Stella Chuu and Jennybelly

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Bonus! MXTX and other danmei news 49:46

1y ago49:46

49:46

Jenny and Stella are traveling again the next few weeks so they will be sprinkling Bonus episodes here and there between MDZS episodes. In this bonus episode they talk about the author MXTX, feelings about her books, some danmei news, and plans for future episodes! Support the show Patreon supporters get Bottom of the Show extra podcast, uncut epis…

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S3 E5 - MDZS chapter 4 part 2 deepdive 1:05:02

1y ago1:05:02

1:05:02

Wei Wuxian is caught helping the other students cheat and is sent to the library pavilion to copy rules as punishment. Lan Wangji is sent to supervise him and make sure he doesn't cheat. Wei Wuxian gets bored easily and tries to bother Lan Wangji, but he is ignored. Finally, Wei Wuxian pulls a prank on Lan Wangji and swaps out his book with a book …

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S3 E4 - MDZS chapter 4 part 1 deepdive 1:15:07

1y ago1:15:07

1:15:07

Wei Wuxian is taken into the lan clan against his will. The more he interacts with Lan Wangji the more he realizes he doesn’t know him at all! He finds secret alcohol hidden in Lan Wangji’s personal rooms, and sees that there are scars from the discipline whip all across his back. Wei Wuxian still wants to leave, so he acts more crazy and shameless…

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S3 E3 - MDZS chapter 3 deepdive 1:15:49

1y ago1:15:49

1:15:49

Wei Wuxian punishes himself for insulting Jin Ling and decides to leave the mountain so that he doesn't get in the way of Jin Ling’s nightunt. But then he realizes that the creature is more dangerous than everyone expected. He rushes to the shrine of the heavenly maiden, just as it comes to life and begins to devour the cultivators’ souls. Wei Wuxi…

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S3 E2 - MDZS chapter 2-3 deepdive 1:18:15

1y ago1:18:15

1:18:15

Wei Wuxian travels to Mount Dafan in search of evil spirits to control, and finds himself in the middle of a giant nighhunt, where cultivators are trying to solve the mystery of a soul eating spirit. He runs into a Jin teenager, and insults him, but he turns out to be his nephew Jin Ling. Jiang Cheng, Lan Wangji, and the Lan Juniors also appear. Ji…

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S3 E1 - Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation ch1-2 deepdive 1:20:20

1y ago1:20:20

1:20:20

The story begins with the ghost of Wei Wuxian having been pulled into the body of a local gay boy Mo Xuanyu. In his past life, he was a feared and ostracized cultivator who raised armies of the dead. Now he's the boogieman tasked with getting revenge against Mo Xuanyu's family for torturing the poor misunderstood twink. Support the show Patreon sup…

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Extra! Heaven Official's Blessing Anime React Season 2 ep 11-12 53:10

1y ago53:10

53:10

We react to episode 11-12 of Heaven Official's Blessing Season 2. Finishing off the current season! Watch the full video on our patreon. Support the show Patreon supporters get Bottom of the Show extra podcast, uncut episodes, shownotes, and more! Theme song by @officialyimusicBy Stella Chuu and Jennybelly

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Extra! Heaven Official's Blessing Anime React Season 2 ep 9-10 44:42

1+ y ago44:42

44:42

We react to Heaven Official's Blessing Season 2 episode 9 - 10. Watch the full video on our patreon Support the show Patreon supporters get Bottom of the Show extra podcast, uncut episodes, shownotes, and more! Theme song by @officialyimusicBy Stella Chuu and Jennybelly

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Extra! Heaven Official's Blessing Anime React Season 2 ep 7-8 44:56

1+ y ago44:56

44:56

We react to ep 7-8! Watch the video on our patreon Support the show Patreon supporters get Bottom of the Show extra podcast, uncut episodes, shownotes, and more! Theme song by @officialyimusicBy Stella Chuu and Jennybelly

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Extra! Heaven Official's Blessing Anime React Season 2 ep 5-6 51:21

1+ y ago51:21

51:21

We react to HOB Season 2 episode 5-6. Watch the video version on our patreon Support the show Patreon supporters get Bottom of the Show extra podcast, uncut episodes, shownotes, and more! Theme song by @officialyimusicBy Stella Chuu and Jennybelly

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S2 E28 - SVSSS chapter 31-32 deepdive 50:35

1+ y ago50:35

50:35

The final chapters of SVSSS! The long awaited marriage between Shen QingQiu and Luo Binghe. Support the show Patreon supporters get Bottom of the Show extra podcast, uncut episodes, shownotes, and more! Theme song by @officialyimusicBy Stella Chuu and Jennybelly

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