# Episode 15 -  “Press X to Rant”

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Podcast: [The Red Comet](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-red-comet-7144189)
Published: 2025-07-04T11:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://theredcomet.podbean.com/e/the-red-comet-ep-15-press-x-to-rant/
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Duration seconds: 6446

## Resource

James kicks things off with a fiery rant about the current state of the gaming industry—think broken releases, cash-grab remakes, and shady microtransactions. The crew quickly joins in, sharing their hot takes, frustrations, and a few guilty pleasures. But it’s not all doom and digital gloom—this episode dives into what we do love. From classic heat like Hitman Reborn and Blade of the Immortal, to newer favorites like Gundam Gquux, Ichi the Witch, To Be Hero X, and Wind Breakers, we talk anime and manga that are keeping us hyped. We also get real about why anime resonates so deeply with Black men—legacy, struggle, identity—and, of course, it wouldn’t be The Red Comet without a mini-Dragon Ball tangent (you already know). To wrap it up, we dive into the latest One Piece chapter—spoilers ahead—and debate what’s next for the Straw Hats. 🔥 Rants, real talk, and recommendations—tap in.

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