Anime Task Force

Howdy y'all, it's not a long announcement, but it's a big one. If you can't be bothered to listen, I'll lay it out here: We're going on a hiatus for an indeterminate amount of time. Thanks for all your support, past, present, and hopefully future. Stay safe.   Ending: Ooh Child by Kamasi Washington

Hehheh, we recorded on the Weed Day, but instead of that GOOOOOOOOOOOOD KUSH, we smoked up that spice- Spice and Wolf, that is! Email us at animetaskforce@gmail.com Follow us @ATF_Pod Interstitial: Tabi no Tochu by Natsumi Kiyoura Ending: Ringo Biyori(The Wolf Whistling Song) by Rocky Chack

This is ostensibly an episode about a wrestler getting isekai'd, but REALLY? This is an episode about Jesi and her bee's. Ya heard it right, bees. Email us at animetaskforcepod@gmail.com Follow us @ATF_Pod Interstitial: Fight! Kemona Mask! by NoB and Katsuyuki Konishi Ending: Anecdote by Momosumomosu

Sorry, folks, no theme this month, we were gonna do one, then we got lazy and decided to do the show everyone and their younger sibling(who might or might not be a furry, but if those web searches are any indicator... (And besides, they're 14, they don't know how to use incognito? smdh, thought I taught them better)) is talking about! It's Beastars! Follow us @ATF_Pod Email us at animetaskforcepod@gmail.com Interstitial: Wild Side by ALI Ending: Le zoo by YURiKA

This week we are joined by special guest Wehbe from RipandWehbe to discuss the surprisingly recent, surprisingly short, body horror anime, Pupa! Just like the show, the episode got a tad mature. Follow Wehbe @WehbeGaming Email us at animetaskforcepod@gmail.com Follow us @ATF_Pod Interstitial: pupa by Ibuki Kido & Erii Yamazaki Ending: Dare yori Suki na no ni by Kasuma Sanshimai

The new Spanish Flu, the bug crowned above all others, that vicious virus violating the world with vitriol, COVID-19, could only keep us away for a week. Just like in real life, Mecha March Madness was put on hold, but in the spirit of the times, we finished the month out with a new take on an old banger. It's MSG: The Origin! Email us at animetaskforcepod@gmail.com Follow us @ATF_Pod Interstitial: Uchuu no Uta ~Higher and Higher~ by LUNA SEA Ending: Encounter by SUGIZO ft. GLIM SPANKY

After missing the crucial first week of Mecha March Madness, we're back with another slapper- by that, of course, we mean two exhausted hosts and a James who is vibing so hard with the universe, vis a vis an energy drink, that he cannot hold a proper conversation! We watched Gurren Lagann! Email us at animetaskforcepod@gmail.com Follow us @ATF_Pod  Interstitial: Sorairo Days by Shouko Nakagawa Ending: Underground by High Voltage

It's the finale of Fightin' February, the biggest of the OG Big Three, the only anime still continuing from that bygone era, and the absolute KING of shonen- ooh, yeah, baby, it's time to set sail for One Piece! Email us at animetaskforcepod@gmail.com Follow us @ATF_Pod Interstitial: Hard Knock Days by Generations from Exile Tribe Ending: One Piece Rap by 4kids

It's the second episode of our Fightin' February, the second in our OG Big Three watch through, and we sat down for not one, not two, but all three episodes of Rock Lee vs Gaara. It's Naruto! Believe it! Email us at animetaskforcepod@gmail.com Follow us @ATF_Pod Interstitial: Haruka Kanata by Asian Kung-Fu Generation Ending: Harmonia by Rythem

We've hit our 52nd episode and something strange has happened the ATF. You're just gonna have to listen to find out. Thanks to everyone who listens, the show means a lot to us and if you enjoy it, we hope you'd tell your friends. That said, absolutely understand if you need to keep us a secret. Guilty pleasure, problematic fav, we get it. Email us at animetaskforcepod@gmail.com Follow us @ATF_Pod

It's the second of our three to infinite theme months, Fightin' February, where we watch shonen, and we decided to start with the worst of the OG Big 3, Bleach! And from the way Jesi reacts to it, you'd think she drank some. Also, cool swords. Email us at animetaskforcepod@gmail.com Follow us @ATF_Pod Interstitial: D-tecnoLife by UVERworld Ending: Happypeople by Skoop on Somebody

There's nothing in the rulebook that says a yaoi show can't be in JanuYuri. In fact, Yuri is right in the title! C'mooooon. Join in enjoying the cute gay boy show, Yuri!!! On Ice! Email us at animetaskforcepod@gmail.com Follow us @ATF_Pod Interstitial: History Maker by Dean Fujioka

JanuYuri keeps turning as the world turns, but the ATF is here to revolutionize the world with the power of the Rose Bride! Utena, we challenge you! Interstitial: Rinbu Revolution by Masami Okui Ending: Truth by Luca Yumi Email us at animetaskforcepod@gmail.com Follow us @ATF_Pod

JanuYuri continues! Jesi went to a castle, James has lost all control, and Chidi can't handle their shit. Then we watched YuruYuri, a show about cute girls doing cute gay things! Email us at animetaskforcepod@gmail.com Follow us @ATF_Pod Interstitial: Yuriyurararara Yuruyuri Daijiken by Minami Tsuda Ending: My Pace de Ikimashou by Minami Tsuda

It's the beginning of a new year and with the tiding of the bells, we ring in the first of several theme months: JanuYuri! To kick it off, we watched some spicy girl on girl action, Citrus! Email us at animetaskforcepod@gmail.com Follow us @ATF_Pod Interstitial: Azalea by nano.RIPE Ending: Dear Teardrop by Mia Regina

To ring in the new year, ATF and special guest Dan decide what the best anime we watched this year was through the only fair means available: a bracket. Listen and learn, hear the fighting, and let us know just how wrong we were! Happy New Year! Email us at animetaskforcepod@gmail.com Follow us @ATF_Pod on Twitter Opening: Oshogatsu composed by Rentaro Taki Ending: Auld Lang Syne by Dougie MacLean

One of the greatest anime ever created as viewed by a teen- James' sister, Moira. Join us as we explore youth culture and revisit one of our favorite anime, Cowboy Bebop! Email us at animetaskforcepod@gmail.com Follow us @ATF_Pod Interstitial: Tank! by Seatbelts Ending: The Real Folk Blues by Seatbelts

When James is away, the children will play. For real tho, James was sick this week, so Jesi and Carchidi picked up his slack with a mutual interest of their- Fashion and Anime! Email us at animetaskforcepod@gmail.com Follow us @ATF_Pod Opening:Koko Dake no Hanashi by Chatmonchy Ending: Kimi no Kirei ni Kizuite Okure by Sambomaster

We did it at last. We dived deep into Jesi's childhood and dredged up her favorite- Rurouni Kenshin. You don't need us to tell you this show rules, but you do need us to tell you which Pokemon you can and cannot make love to. Email us at animetaskforcepod@gmail.com Follow us @ATF_Pod Interstitial: 1/2 by Kawamoto Makoto Ending: It's Gonna Rain by Bonnie Pink

Happy Thanksgiving! Sorry about James, he was a tad sick and drunk. This week, we continue in nostalgia mode, inviting James And Chidi's roommate Matt let us share in his walk through the memory lane, one of the saddest anime ever made, Clannad. Email us at animetaskforcepod@gmail.com Follow us @ATF_Pod Interstitial: Megumeru ~Cuckool Mix 2007~ by Eufonius Ending: Dango Daikazoku by Chata

We managed to get on esteemed special guest, the absolute husbando, Eric himself, to sit down with James and Jesi to talk about their history with anime. It's a rather chill, albeit long, episode, but an enjoyable one(we hope).  Email us at animetaskforcepod@gmail.com Follow us @ATF_Pod Intro: Sobakasu by Judy and Mary Ending: Yuuzora no Kamihikouki by Naoya Mori

Hey, y'all, our schedules are having trouble aligning, much like the stars in our favor, but James had a day off, so instead, Chidi and James, recent roommates, sat down with some beers and recorded their histories with cartoons and anime. Chidi spills some beans and James drops hot theories, so it ain't one you wanna miss. Email us at animetaskforcepod@gmail.com Follow us @ATF_Pod Ending: Ed, Edd n Eddy by Patric Caird

OOOOOHHH Boy, did we watch a whopper. You know those anime you see on Netflix and think, "Who watches this shit? It looks like Dreamcast animation." Apparently us now. Join us to watch Revisions and you, too, will know that Nicolas is the only good thing about that show.  Email us at animetaskforcepod@gmail.com Follow us @ATF_Pod Interstitial: Wagamama de Gomakasanaide by THE ORAL CIGARETTES Ending: Curtain Call by Weaver

Halloween is on us at long last and so we discuss one of the best works of horror influenced anime ever made- Hellsing Ultimate. We get into the nitty gritty of the second to last episode, as well as the nitty gritty of trauma! Fun. Chidi made James actually mad and was punished for it. Trigger Warning, we do go into some actual trauma, so if that ain't for you, maybe skip around ten minutes after the discussion begins. Outro- Scars by Maon Kurasaki  

Howdy, y'all. Cause we missed our regularly scheduled episode, and since we might miss another next week, we decided to give you a double dose this week! In addition to this episode, we'll be releasing an additional episode tomorrow for Halloween!  To help get us into the mood, we discuss our fav horror stuff, including a bit of comparative mythology, and general just soak in the fall flavors- you know the ones. Hope you enjoy, and enjoy your Halloween! Outro: Logos Naki World by RavenWings  

Hey, y'all, in case you don't feel like listening to the APB, we'll let you in on the skinny. Basically, life found a way... to stop us from recording this week. We feel awful, and we hope to be back for a Halloween special so please, even if you can't forgive, at least lend us you understanding. Thanks so much for listening and if you want to send us a spooky, or really any, message email us at animetaskforcepod@gmail.com or @ATF_Pod.

Uh-oh, we're sleepy as hell again. Doesn't help that we start the episode by eating and Chidi falls asleep in the middle. Which is strange, cause all these spooks and ghouls should have kept us at the edge of our seat. They didn't. It's Another. Email us at animetaskforcepod@gmail.com Follow us @ATF_Pod Interstitial: Kyoumu Densen by Ali Project Ending: Anamnesis by Annabel

Ahhh, October. The leaves are turning, the day grows shorter, and the cold encroaches. We learn a little bit about the youth before we snuggle up for a nostalgic favorite of everyone that had the Funimation Channel: School Rumble. Email us at animetaskforcepod@gmail.com Follow us @ATF_Pod Interstitial: Scramble by Yui Horie Ending: Onna no Ko Otoko no Ko by Yuko Ogura

It's not Gintama, it's a Katsura episode we watched this week on ATF. We give some background on Gintama, then delve into the weirdness of Japanese comedy. Pretty straightforward, honestly, for the wacky world of Gintama. Email us at animetaskforcepod@gmail.com Follow us @ATF_Pod Interstitial: Tooi Nioi by Yo-King Ending: Mr. Raindrop by Amplified

Another fine addition to our collection- Sexy Schoolgirl September, the absolute worst theme month in existence, continues with a more lighthearted look into the comfortable bonds of family. Won't you join us as we watch Yosuga no Sora? Follow us @ATF_Pod Email us, please, at animetaskforcepod@gmail.com Interstitial: Hiyoku no Hane by Eufonius Ending: Pinky Jones by Momoiro Clover

It's another horny school anime, but with considerably less demons, yet considerably more BDSM? Not sure how that happened either, but it made one of us much happier. Hint: it's the one with the genital piercings. We locked ourselves around the TV to catch an episode of Prison School! Follow us @ATF_Pod Email us at animetaskforcepod@gmail.com Interstitial: Ai no Prison by Kangoku Danshi Ending: Tsumibukaki Oretachi no Sanka by Kangoku Danshi

After a week of rest and relaxation, we come back stronger than ever- sober. In the first entirely sober episode, we watch a horny ass comedy, and that's not even mentioning the demons! Join us in watching the second episode of High School DxD! Follow us @ATF_Pod Email us at animetaskforcepod@gmail.com Interstitial: Trip ~Innocent of D~ by Larval Stage Planning Ending: Style x Style by Stylips

Howdy y'all, Jesi got the week off to celebrate her birthday, but we won't leave you hanging. Carchidi and James got together, had a couple, then several, drinks, and hang out ourselves. It's mostly filler nonsense, but every good anime needs some filler, right? Also, apologies. James refers to the artist Dorian Electra as Dorian Gray several times. Hell, I dunno if he ever uses the correct name in the podcast. He loves them, so, if they're listening, no offense meant. If you want to follow Jesi and wish her happy birthday, you can find her @deadbeatdaddyx on Instagram Follow us @ATF_Pod Email us at animetaskforcepod@gmail.com Interstitial: Daddy Like by Dorian Electra Ending: Man to Man by Dorian Electra

Berserk month comes to a close with a banger of a film- literally. We get into the nit and gritty of the film in the second half, but not before Chidi and returning guest, Dan, talk about their experiences at Game Grumps Live and James reveals too much information.  Follow us @ATF_Pod Email us at animetaskforcepod@gmail.com Interstitial- Darkness Comes to Us All by Shiro Sagisu Ending- Soulagement by Shiro Sagisu

The battle is over. Brunch is digested. But a new conflict has arisen. A battle of wills, a battle for the future and the relationships we share. Booty or chest, which side will you fall on? Also, we finished the second Berserk movie or something. Follow us @ATF_Pod Shoot us an email at animetaskforcepod@gmail.com Music: After the Battle by Shiro Sagisu

It's Hot Anime Summer and we got together on a fine Sunday morning to indulge in one of the most ancient traditions of our people- Anime Brunch. Chill out as we digest and get into the first half of the second Berserk movie. Follow us @ATF_Pod Email us at animetaskforcepod@gmail.com Interstitial and Ending: Hundred Years War by Shiro Sagisu

James sat down with dog nearby to attempt to discuss the relation between the overall Japanese economy and the anime and manga industries. Did it come out well? You be the judge! (Hint: it didn't) Email us at animetaskforcepod@gmail.com Tweet us @ATF_Pod Opening- Fuwa Fuwa Time(Yui Version) by Aki Toyosaki Ending- No, Thank You! by Yoko Hikasa Resources James mentioned- An Industry Awaiting Reform by Oguma Eiji- https://apjjf.org/2017/09/Oguma.html Post-war Development of the Japanese Economy- Shigeru Otsubo- https://www.gsid.nagoya-u.ac.jp/sotsubo/Postwar_Development_of_the_Japanese%20Economy(Otsubo_NagoyaU).pdf

We're late, but we're great... alright, we may be a little drunk, but officer, since when is it illegal to drink and cast? We sat down with special guest, Jesi's dog, Hunter, got a taste of the sweetest nectar, coffee PBR, and finished the first Berserk movie! For the amazing art Jesi got, check out: Emily Lubanko- @emilylubanko Lesle Kieu- @leslekieuart Email us at animetaskforcepod@gmail.com Follow us @ATF_Pod Opening: Tell Me Why by Penpals Interstitial: Behelit by Susumu Hirasawa Ending: Waiting So Long by Silver Fins

An attempt at structure, a hope for what could be good that is reduced to rubble and ruin. This is what this podcast has become and, fittingly, we watched the first half of the first Berserk movie! Surely, nothing bad will happen to Guts and the Band of Hawk and if something does, unlikely as that is, I'm sure we will learn nothing from it. Enjoy! Email us at animetaskforcepod@gmail.com Follow us @ATF_Pod Interstitial: Aria by Susumu Hirasawa Ending: Blood and Guts(Closing Credits) by Shiro Sagisu

We finished our viewing of the End of Evangelion with an extra long, extra introspective episode. Turns out a show based around the idea of coming to terms with identity and the nature of our shared experience will do that to ya, huh? Email us at animetaskforcepod@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter @ATF_Pod Interstitial: Escape to the Beginning by Shiro Sagisu Ending: Thanatos by Mash

It's ATF Movie Month, so, like a horny lumberjack, we split End of Eva in twain. It got weird because it was very hot in the apartment, and the mics are still messed up, so sorry about all that. Join us for the first half(Episode 25') of Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion! Email us at animetaskforcepod@gmail.com Follow us @ATF_Pod Interstitial: Cruel Angel's Thesis by Takahashi Youko Ending: Fly Me to the Moon by Claire

It's Carchidi's birthday, so we let him pick the anime. Instead, he picked a youtube parody of anime from his childhood. So it goes. We watched Neko Sugar Girls! Watch the show here: Neko Sugar Girls Episode 1 Email us at animetaskforcepod@gmail.com Follow us @ATF_Pod on Twitter And a big happy birthday to Carchidi and former guest, Ray

Hey y'all, another episode with wonky audio, but we did a bit more editing this time, so it's incrementally better. We talked about one of the most gosh-darn fun shows we've watched on this podcast and, I think, we actually talk a decent bit about the show.  email us literally anything at animetaskforcepod@gmail.com Our twitter is @ATF_Pod Interstitial: Lum no Love Song by Runa Miyoshida Ending: Kokoro Bosoi Na by Nishimura Kooji

So, um, look, this is awkward, but I think we didn't plug the mic in right and it sounds weird and fuzzy. So we didn't edit it! Its gonna sound bad, but its about one of the worst shows ever made, so please listen. We watch a pedophile groom five children. It's Ro-Kyu-Bu!

Lust was too sexy and, with guests Ray and Eric, we got too horny. We talked about cum, butt stuff, and played kill, f*ck, marry. Its the conclusion of the Fullmetal Alchemist Live Action Movie! Opening: Chasing Hearts by Miwa Ending: Good Luck, My Way by L'Arc-en-Ciel  Email us at animetaskforcepod@gmail.com Twitters: @ATF_Pod and @Raybucho

We sit down with husband of the pod Eric and our guest, One Piece Historian, Ray, to discuss the important things in life, like fursonas and abuse. Then Carchidi messes up our plans, so watch the FMA Live Action Movie!? Follow us at @ATF_Pod and our guest at @Raybucho Email us at animetaskforcepod@gmail.com Opening: Link by L'Arc En Ciel Ending: Lost Heaven by L'Arch En Ciel

We should really stop making pedophilia jokes before we start to look weird. Eric joins Wetzel and Dan on the guest list, we learn a little something, and we finish Case Closed! Tweet something at us, nerds: @ATF_Pod Send us phishing scams: animetaskforcepod@gmail.com Opening: 100 Mono Tobira by Rina Aiuchi & U-ka saegusa Ending: Shiroi Yuki by Mai Kuraki

Is homosexuality a physical trait? Will Doc Brown make love to Marty McFly? Chidi is sober now? All this and more, with our guests Wetzel and Dan, as we watch Case Closed! Twitter: @ATF_Pod Email us anything you want: animetaskforcepod@gmail.com Intro: Hoshi no Kagayaki Yo by Zard Ending: Mushoku by Azumi Uehara

Don't get James started about communism. Instead, with returning guests Jackie, Matt, and Eric, we get started on the anime. Its another Dandy day in Space! Twitter: @ATF_Pod Email us a question at animetaskforcepod@gmail.com Opening: Viva Namida by Okumura Yasuyuki Ending: Welcome to the X Dimension by Etsuko Yakushimaru

Our guests Jackie, Matt, Noel, and Eric join us once again to discuss the finer details of nutrition while Jesi attempts to talk about the anime. We watch Space Dandy!

We.... we actually talk about the show? I mean, after the excrement talk, but still?