# 113. Why Was This Actually Good?

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Podcast: [Anime Corner Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/anime-corner-podcast-6725531)
Published: 2026-02-03T05:59:00+00:00
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## Resource

On this episode, I'm breaking down anime that had no business being as good as they were. From shows that looked mid at first glance, to random late night picks, to anime that snuck in emotional damage when I wasn't ready for it. This isn't a "best of all time" list. It's about low expectations, high payoff, and the anime that surprised us the most. Socials: beacons.ai/theanimecornerpodcast https://www.tiktok.com/@animecornerpod https://bsky.app/profile/spenj15.bsky.social https://discord.gg/UwmJ33eEyW

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