Anim-A-Holes - A Walk Through the History of Anime

Oh, boy, it's almost the end of the month, and these FRAUDS have really done it this time! Seriously, though, sorry for the late episode. Sakamoto Days next month! JD talks about the rumors of Super Saiyan 4, presents a game for Justin, and the two of them go over the future of the podcast and YouTube channel, discussing a major future livestream project, possible Patreon, and more. We hope you enjoy!Updated: Raised voice audio volume.[Sounds: https://www.zapsplat.com/sound-effect-packs/footsteps/]

We're back in 2025 with more Dragon Ball DAIMA! This kicks off what promises to be one crazy year, and what better way to escape than to return to your childhood and take some Dragon Ball character quizzes?

Within the chaos of the holidays, Justin muses about media, sharing, and things to come.

This month, the Unchi Boys head back east for some Dragon Ball DAIMA! We checked out the first three out of six currently released episodes, and so far, it really caps off the incredible career of the late Akira Toriyama. We had a lot of fun recording this episode, and Colton even graced us with his own trivia game based on Dragon Ball special moves!

It's October again, so for our first full episode in months, let's go out in the dark, with Batman: Caped Crusader, the new animated series developed by Bruce Timm, known for Batman: The Animated Series, Superman, Justice League, and more!

Still struggling with finding time together, the Unchi Boys have brought you another AniMini, the bite-sized, less anime-focused part of the podcast. Get to know Colton and Justin while they share a bit about themselves, why they started the podcast, and ideas they have for the future. Take the time to voice your opinions! What do you think about WESTERN cartoons and animation? Do they have a place on this podcast? We want to know what YOU think!

Schedules have been tricky for us lately so we may have some smaller episodes from time to time called AniMinis. Spoiler Alert! In this episode join JD and Colton as they discuss recent events of One Piece and the character, Garp.

This week we watched 2 more episodes of Fang of the Sun: Dougram, the influential anime series that holds a special place in Mecha Anime History, and the history of mecha-based tabletop war games. We hope you enjoy as we regale you with the tale of origin of the Deloyer conflict, and as Justin misunderstands the meaning of the word "wormhole". Please check our Spotify poll to weigh in on the future of the podcast!

Colton and Justin (Bardo) sit down to talk about our current situation and our hopes for the future of this podcast and our YouTube Gaming channel (Unchiland). Stick around to the end to hear a special taste of Justin's amateur audio engineering, and part of a new song by Bardo Flyhm! Thanks to everyone who listens to our podcast and watches our vids/streams! Expert cinephiles/audiophiles, your input is always welcome! Let's make the rest of this year one of learning, growing, sharing and caring! Love you!

We just can't quit those sweet, sweet mecha! This time we talk Fang of the Sun Dougram, an 80s anime that had several mech designs bleed into the Revell model line, and eventually into the Robotech/Battletech franchises. Hear us demonstrate our ignorance of this influential anime and it's related tabletop game in today's episode of Anim-A-Holes!

Dedicated to Akira Toriyama (April 5, 1955 - March 1, 2024) Holy moley, episode 40?? Yeah, imposter syndrome is setting in... Thanks again to everybody for joining us on our first podcasting adventures the past couple of years! This episode, we talk about an adaptation from a cherished manga, and honor the creator's untimely passing. Enjoy the laughs as we remember all the shenanigans and hijinx that made us all fall in love with Toriyama-san's incredible worldbuilding and storytelling, in 1981's Dr. Slump - Arale-Chan!

The Anim-A-Holes are back! After a brief hiatus, and now in a brand new bedroom studio, it's time to watch and talk some anime! For our return, we revisit an old friend, that mighty Joe Yabuki, in the 1980 movie recap of the original anime series, Tomorrow's Joe!

Hi everyone! We are going on a break while we move. Thank you all for the support while we have learned and improved over the past year and a half. We hope you'll join us again when we return. In the meantime, join us at youtube.com/@unchiland and kick.com/unchiland for more fun times!

We revisited the story of Astor Boynton...er... I mean Toby in the 1980 reboot of Osamu Tezuka's Astro Boy! Join us as we discuss the differences seen in the newer series.

Join us as we dive into the popular new Netflix live action series, One Piece. Does it stay true to the anime? Did we enjoy it? And will there be a 2nd season? We may or may not answer these questions and more in this episode of Anim-A-Holes!

This time we continued watching Mobile Suit Gundam (1979) with a couple of pivotal battles in the earlier episodes of the series that JD picked out for us. Join us as we discuss them and, as always, go check out Unchiland on Youtube and Kick!

Join us as we return to our childhood with the beginning of Amuro's experiences at war in studio Nippon Sunrise's hit anime, Mobile Suit Gundam (1979).

We're back with more Lupin III. Join us as we discuss the events of the 1979 Hayao Miyazaki film, The Castle of Cagliostro.

Join us as we return to the adventures of Lupin, Jigen, Goemon, and Fujiko in Part 2 of the great series Lupin the 3rd!! If you haven't already, go listen to Episodes 12 and 13 of this podcast for more Lupin the 3rd.

Toei company is at it again with another great giant robot versus match up, except they're all working together against the notorious Dragonsaurus! Join us as we discuss the action packed 31 minute movie known as Grendizer, Getter Robo G, Great Mazinger: Decisive Showdown! The Giant Sea Beast.

We didn't get an episode done today, but we will have more fun Anime talk for you all on July 15th, 2023.

Join us as we discuss the first two episodes of the peaceful 1975 anime, Dog of Flanders, based on the book of the same title written by Ouida in 1872.

Join the Anim-a-Holes as we discuss the beginning of the tenacious Ganba's adventure on the sea in the 1975 anime, Gamba no Bouken.

Join us as we discuss the first shojo anime featured on Anim-A-Holes. Toei Animation's Candy Candy (1976) was a delightfully strange experience, so come hear us talk about it.

Join us in our confusion as we discuss the infamous meme, Chargeman Ken (1974).

The Anim-A-Holes have set to the stars as we discuss the 1974 classic, Space Battleship Yamato aka Star Blazers.

Join the Anim-A-Holes as we discuss Go Nagai's first female protagonist, Cutie Honey! (1974)

Join us as we take the pilot seats of yet another Giant Robot Mech. We watched Getter Robo (1974) and discussed the first 2 episodes her on Anim-A-Holes.

Happy one year anniversary to the Anim-A-Holes and everyone listening! We dove into the 1974 story of Vicky the Viking! Join us as we discuss the beginning of Vicky's journey.

We will be back with our regularly scheduled podcast on March 11, 2023.

Join the Anim-A-Holes as we discuss the chaotic 1973 movie, Mazinger Z vs. Devilman! Who will win their inevitable battle? Will we find out?

Join us as we discuss Toei Animation's, Mazinger Z (1972)!

We missed this week's episode due to extra noise at home. We will be back with our next episode of Anim-A-Holes on January 28th, 2023.

This time we discuss the 1972 anime, Science Ninja Team Gatchaman. Join us as we discuss the plot of the first two episodes.

This time we watched Devilman (1972) and talked about it. Enjoy!

We watched the origins of Toei Animation's famous mascot, Pero! Join us in discussing The Wonderful World of Puss 'n Boots (1969).

Join us as we discuss the Miyazaki film, Animal Treasure Island (1971). This was a really fun adaptation of Treasure Island!

Join us as we finally have our oldest brother, Conway, on the show! We came together to watch and discuss the first two episodes of the popular new show, Chainsaw Man (2022)!! Spoilers ahead!

Join us this week as we return to the world of Yokai. We watched the first two episodes of the second anime series for Gegege no Kitaro (1971).

Join us as we share our thoughts on the 10 episodes of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners (2022). Spoilers ahead!

The Anim-A-Holes are back from vacation! Join us as we dive into Night City and discuss the first two episodes of the new Netflix anime series, Cyberpunk: Edgerunners.

We were out of town this week and were unable to record an episode of Anim-A-Holes. We will be back to our regularly scheduled releases on September 24, 2022. Thank you.

Join us as we continue enjoying the shenanigans of Lupin the Third (1971).

Join us as we discuss the wonderfully entertaining world of Lupin the Third Part 1 (1971).

Join us as we continue learning about the story of Yabuki Joe as old man Kenkichi struggles to turn him into the greatest boxer in the world!

Join us as we share our experience watching the beginning of an epic boxing legend in Tomorrow's Joe (1970).

This gem of a movie left us confused, but it was a masterpiece, all the same. Join us as we explore The Flying Phantom Ship (1969).

Join us as we continue discussing the beautiful and tragic story of Hyakkimaru and Dororo from Osamu Tezuka's Samurai masterpiece.

Join the Unchi Bros. as they discuss the tragic tale of Hyakkimaru and Dororo in Osamu Tezuka's masterpiece, Dororo (1969).

The Anim-A-Holes have stumbled upon a treasure in the graveyard. Join them as they are introduced to Gegege no Kitaro, a yokai who has decided to use his ghostly powers for good.

Join us as we discuss the fun, although tragic, beginning of the anime series, Cyborg 009 (1968). This one really caught us off guard.