Choochagatari: Unlimited Train Works

Back from the holidays but still not quite ready to Barakamon, URW sits down to talk about a bunch of miscellaneous anime. John's been keeping up with the weeklies, while Maverick enjoyed the serenity of the recently localized Laid Back Camp movie. Elvie has been on a Miyazaki Ghibli binge, and has a lot to say about that old man, and Rose is once again trying to get everyone to watch Donbrothers. The opening to this episode is "Ore Koso Only One" by Win Morisaki, while the ending is "Don't Boo! Donbrothers", also by Win Morisaki. If you want to send in questions send them to our ask box at videogamechoochoo.tumblr.com/ask You can also join our discord channel at thegamezone.zone! Thanks to @harlequinwheels for our show art!

For the One Hundredth (!!!!) episode of Unlimited Rail Works, we watched Studio Deen's 2005 episodic horror series Hell Girl, and learned to appreciate grudges, bits, and mysterious talking parrots. Later, Maverick went out to go see the latest One Piece movie in IMAX, and Rose watched the hot new prestige Kamen Rider Black Sun. Elvie continues to learn all about the taming of beasts, John loves Mob Psycho Season 3, and everyone loves Bocchi. The opening song to this episode is "Sakasama no Chō" by SNoW, while the ending theme is "Karinui" by Mamiko Noto. If you want to send in questions send them to our ask box at videogamechoochoo.tumblr.com/ask You can also join our discord channel at thegamezone.zone! Thanks to @harlequinwheels for our show art!

This is one of the best seasons of anime we've covered, so we all have quite a bit to talk about! Rose is enjoying a Single Isekai with Reincarnated as a Sword and has some stern words for Fuuto Pi, John is reveling in how nice and colorful Urusei Yatsura and Do It Yourself! are, Maverick digs that there Gundam Witch and her punchy friends, and Elvie drifts along with Drifting Home. The intro song is PSYCHO:LOGY by BOUNCEBACK from Pop Team Epic season 2, and the ending is Kimi yo Kedakaku Are by Shiyu and Ryo from Gundam The Witch from Mercury. If you want to send in questions send them to our ask box at videogamechoochoo.tumblr.com/ask You can also join our discord channel at thegamezone.zone! Thanks to @harlequinwheels for our show art!

It was, challenging, this time but we all came together to discuss our opinions and thoughts on the 2013 anime adaptation of Shūzō Oshimi's drama series The Flowers of Evil. After that, we finally dive into the finale of Lycoris Recoil, catch up on Gundam: Witch of Mercury, and check out some of the hot new autumn shows. The opening theme to this episode is "Aku no Hana" by Uchujin, while the ending theme is "A Last Flower" by Asa-Chang and Junray. If you want to send in questions send them to our ask box at videogamechoochoo.tumblr.com/ask You can also join our discord channel at thegamezone.zone! Thanks to @harlequinwheels for our show art!

The 2022 Fall season is upon us, and folks, it's full of bangers. The crew sans Elvie dives into what to expect in the coming block of anime, and highlight shows both big and small they're looking forward to or loathing hearing more about. Chainsaw Man's premiering in a few weeks, y'all. Plus, a quick check in about Cyberpunk 2077, Tatami Time Machine Blues, and Rose's recent Gundam watch. The OP is Demachiyanagi Parallel Universe by ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION from Tatami Time Machine Blues, and the ED is Hana no Tou by Sayuri from Lycoris Recoil. If you want to send in questions send them to our ask box at videogamechoochoo.tumblr.com/ask You can also join our discord channel at thegamezone.zone! Thanks to @harlequinwheels for our show art!

We learned all about Rakugo and Old Man Pain this week, as we sat down to talk about 2016's Shōwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjū! After that, Maverick and John went out to see Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero, with John actually experiencing what 4D brings to the table for Goku and friends. Elvie's finished up Phantom of the Idol, and has also been digging into some donghua with Link Click, while Rose took a look at Trigger's newly released Cyberpunk Edgerunners. The opening theme to this episode is "Usurai Shinjū" by Sheena Ringo, while the ending theme is "Kawa, Taredoki" by Kana Shibue.

It's a much shorter one this time, as we're down an Elvie and the rest of the crew hasn't watched as much! We do get some talk about Uncle From Another World, lots of Sentai such as Kamen Rider Revice and Donbrothers, some Lycoris Recoil, and more! The opening is "ALIVE" by ClairS from Lycoris Recoil, and the ending song is "Ichibanboshi Sonority" by Yuka Iguchi from Uncle from Another World. If you want to send in questions send them to our ask box at videogamechoochoo.tumblr.com/ask You can also join our discord channel at thegamezone.zone! Thanks to @harlequinwheels for our show art!

The Patreon pick for this month was the 2018 remake of Legend of the Galactic Heroes, and Maverick and Rose sat down with a more knowledgeable Elvie to learn all about this pretty-boyified version of a classic story. Later, Maverick talks about Masaaki Yuasa's most recent film Inu-oh, and his freedom from the cuckoos. Rose has continued to watch those dang Kamen Riders, and Elvie has gotten deeper into yet another multimedia hole with Arsnotoria. Our opening song is "Binary Star" by Hiroyuki Sawano, and our ending is "WISH" by ELISA.

It's a bit of a slog season, but there's still a few things to talk about on Unlimited Rail Works. Maverick's answering the Call of the Night, John's hanging out with the Uncle from Another World, Elvie's learning how to babysit from some yakuza, and Rose is enjoying Lycoris Recoil. Plus, some Tokusatsu talk, Silver Spoon, Teppen, and plenty more! Our opening song is "Daten" by Creepy Nuts from Call of the Night, and our ending is "Hello Especially" by Sukima Switch from Silver Spoon.

We have come to terms with Sunrise's 1999 series The Big O! While we discuss that louse Roger Smith, we also get into shows like Uncle from Another World and Lycoris Recoil. Unfortunately, we also work our miserable way through the less than ideal Teppen, Yurei Deco, and Lucifer and the Biscuit Hammer. The opening theme to this episode is "Show Must Go On" by Rui Nagai, while the ending theme is "And Forever..." by Chie and Ken Shima. Consider following us on twitter @VGChooChoo, @john_michonski, @horngal, @lvmaeparian, and @mavsplaniamania If you want to send in questions send them to our ask box at videogamechoochoo.tumblr.com/ask You can also join our discord channel at thegamezone.zone! Thanks to @harlequinwheels for our show art!

It's the 91st episode of Unlimited Rail Works! This time, John went to Anime Expo for the second time, and he probably should not have done that. Also, we wrap up the season with some Kaguya, Spy x Family, Kongming, and more. Plus, Elvie goes over a horse henshin, Maverick is being punished by a Couple of Cuckoos, and Rose is still watching Thunderbolt Fantasy! Our theme this time is Giri-Giri from Kaguya season 3 and our ending is Shikaku Unmei from A Couple of Cuckoos. Consider following us on twitter @VGChooChoo, @john_michonski, @horngal, @lvmaeparian, and @mavsplaniamania If you want to send in questions send them to our ask box at videogamechoochoo.tumblr.com/ask You can also join our discord channel at thegamezone.zone! Thanks to @harlequinwheels for our show art!

Though it's only anime by the boldest of definitions, we all watched Gen Urobochi's funny little puppet show Thunderbolt Fantasy! After we discuss the Screaming Phoenix Killer enough, we go into some of the seasonal anime that's wrapping up, like Aharen, Kaguya-sama and Healer Girl, while Maverick has been getting into Berserk! The opening theme to this episode is "Raimei" by T.M.Revolution, while the ending theme is "Thunderbolt Fantasy" by Hiroyuki Sawano. Consider following us on twitter @VGChooChoo, @john_michonski, @horngal, @lvmaeparian, and @mavsplaniamania If you want to send in questions send them to our ask box at videogamechoochoo.tumblr.com/ask You can also join our discord channel at thegamezone.zone! Thanks to @harlequinwheels for our show art!

The crew is shocked, SHOCKED that all these new isekais sound dreadful in the coming season. Well, maybe not shocked. But we still trudge on through a list of all the upcoming anime arriving this summer. Plus, we touch on Kongming's rap frustrations, how bright the future of Kaguya-sama is, check on Elvie's Katanagatari watch, and get a rundown on Maverick's manga reading habits. The opening is Tokimeki Rendezvous from The Demon Girl Next Door season two, and the ending is Feeling Good from Ya Boy Kongming! Consider following us on twitter @VGChooChoo, @john_michonski, @horngal, @lvmaeparian, and @mavsplaniamania If you want to send in questions send them to our ask box at videogamechoochoo.tumblr.com/ask You can also join our discord channel at thegamezone.zone! Thanks to @harlequinwheels for our show art!

We're here for a pretty long jam session, discussing Studio Mappa's debut work Kids on the Slope! After, Elvie and Maverick have been watching Deaimon, Love After World Domination, and Dance Dance Danseur, while John found out that the Pokémon Legends: Arceus anime actually started! The opening song to this episode is "Sakamichi no Melody" by Yuki, while the ending theme is "Moanin'" by Art Blakey and The Jazz Messengers.

This time on Unlimited Rail Works, Maverick is out, so the ladies and John discuss the usual Kaguya-sama, Kongming, and Bookworm, take a swing at Birdie Wing, stare in horror at what they're doing in Digimon Ghost Game, and pop Bubble's...bubble. Our opening song is Pen-I mean Venus Line by Kohmi Hirose from Birdie Wing, and the ending is Bubble featuring Uta Eve from Bubble.

We're finally taking a look at the Sword Art Online spin-off about unhinged women! Meanwhile, Maverick continues to be watching nearly everything this season has to offer, John is enjoying Spy X Family in all of its forms, Elvie is learning about horse boys, and Rose is greatly appreciating those unhinged women. The opening song is "Ryūsei" by Eir Aoi and the ending theme is "To see the future" by Tomori Kusunoki.

The spring season is upon us, and folks it surprisingly delivers! Elvie sends off the winter blues by telling us how off the goop Magia Record and Platinum End's endings are. Ascendance of a Bookworm and Kaguya Sama manage to keep the energy up with their respective third seasons, and John, Rose, and Maverick gush over the sleeper hit Spring sensation that is Ya Boy, Kongming! We also catch up on Goodbye Eri, Fujimoto's recent one shot manga that speaks to the power of da movies. The opening to this episode is “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” by QUEENDOM, and the ending is “Route BLUE” by Yuki Nakashima Consider following us on twitter @VGChooChoo, @john_michonski, @horngal, @lvmaeparian, and @mavsplaniamania If you want to send in questions send them to our ask box at videogamechoochoo.tumblr.com/ask You can also join our discord channel at thegamezone.zone! Thanks to @harlequinwheels for our show art! Subscribe via iTunes, Hipcast, Direct Download or listen right here!

Everyone is back together again (how many times will we say this) to discuss Shaft's 2016 anime adaptation of Chica Umino's March Comes in Like a Lion. Elvie has also been watching some of The Great Pretender, while pondering the purpose of musical artist Eve's recent visual album Adam. Maverick and John dive into the more complex themes and ideas around the ending to Dress Up Darling, while also checking in on Ranking of Kings. Rose meanwhile, only really watched Columbo, but man, Columbo is really good. The opening to this episode is "Answer" by Bump of Chicken, who also perform the ending, "Fighter" Consider following us on twitter @VGChooChoo, @john_michonski, @horngal, @lvmaeparian, and @mavsplaniamania If you want to send in questions send them to our ask box at videogamechoochoo.tumblr.com/ask You can also join our discord channel at thegamezone.zone! Thanks to @harlequinwheels for our show art!

The clocks have shifted, the temperature's rising, and that can only mean another new crop of shows to be on the look out for. Elvie and Maverick tackle the task of going through everything that's releasing this upcoming season after a fairly barren watch list from winter. And yes, you better believe we (mainly Maverick) gets upset about at least one new Isekai coming out. The opening theme to this episode is "San San Days" by Spira Spica, while the ending song is "Houko" by Ryota Suzuki and Natsuki Hanae. Consider following us on twitter @VGChooChoo, @john_michonski, @horngal, @lvmaeparian, and @mavsplaniamania If you want to send in questions send them to our ask box at videogamechoochoo.tumblr.com/ask You can also join our discord channel at thegamezone.zone! Thanks to @harlequinwheels for our show art!

Tequila! It's time for another anime review, where the crew watched the very 2010 anime Princess Jellyfish. How does this show about being yourself and wearing your heart on your sleeve fare in 2022 and in the eyes of our Animae Experts? Plus, Maverick's a Golden Boy, John keeps us Poke-posted, Rose is giving Planet With another shake, and Elvie listened to gruff men be gruff in Vinland Saga. The opening is "Just Between Us" by Chatmonchy and the ending is Kimi ni Kirei no Kizuite Okure by Sambomaster, both from Princess Jellyfish. Consider following us on twitter @VGChooChoo, @john_michonski, @horngal, @lvmaeparian, and @mavsplaniamania If you want to send in questions send them to our ask box at videogamechoochoo.tumblr.com/ask You can also join our discord channel at thegamezone.zone! Thanks to @harlequinwheels for our show art!

It's finally coming back to normal. The whole crew is here, we're chatting about anime of all kinds, Rose is upset about an isekai. The world is healing. John and Mav are still watching Dress-Up Darling, everyone's into Ranking of Kings, Maverick is inspired by Shirobako, Elvie started Oddtaxi and thinks mushroom wars are neat, and John used his eyes to read for once. The opening is Colorful Box by Yoko Ishida from Shirobako, and the ending is Koi no Yukue by Akari Akase from Dress-Up Darling. Consider following us on twitter @VGChooChoo, @john_michonski, @horngal, @lvmaeparian, and @mavsplaniamania If you want to send in questions send them to our ask box at videogamechoochoo.tumblr.com/ask You can also join our discord channel at thegamezone.zone! Thanks to @harlequinwheels for our show art!

Back from a busy January, Unlimited Rail Works reconvenes with a special guest! Friend of the show Brian Hanson (@yourpalbrian1) popped in to have us all watch Roujin Z, a 1991 film from Akira writer Katsuhiro Otomo. Later on, Elvie discusses Requiem of the Rose King, and her new year plans for Katanagatari, while Maverick has been taking it easy with Dress Up Darling and Ranking of Kings, a show that John has also been enjoying while getting caught back up with the bi-weekly Pokémon minute. The opening theme to this episode is "Happy Circle" by Bun Itakura, while the ending song is "Run, Bicycle Run" by Mishio Ogawa. Consider following us on twitter @VGChooChoo, @john_michonski, @horngal, @lvmaeparian, and @mavsplaniamania. If you want to send in questions send them to our ask box at videogamechoochoo.tumblr.com/ask You can also join our discord channel at thegamezone.zone! Thanks to @harlequinwheels for our show art!

It's our annual Anime of the Year celebration, and that's it! The crew (minus Rose in person but not in spirit!) discuss what made anime in 2021 special...in good and bad ways. Our opening is BOY by King Gnu from Ranking of Kings and our ending is Nai Nai by ReoNa from Shadows House. Consider following us on twitter @VGChooChoo, @john_michonski, @horngal, @lvmaeparian, and @mavsplaniamania If you want to send in questions send them to our ask box at videogamechoochoo.tumblr.com/ask You can also join our discord channel at thegamezone.zone! Thanks to @harlequinwheels for our show art!

In our last normal episode of the year, we're still watching Toku! Mavericks been watching 2013's Ultraman Ginga, a 50th anniversary series that set the tone for the future of Ultraman. Coincidentally, Rose has also been watching a 50th anniversary series with Kamen Rider Revice! Which continues to be ridiculous week-to-week. Thankfully, Elvie watched actual real anime series like Platinum End and Super Crooks to keep us on-brand. The opening to this episode is "Ultraman Ginga no Uta" by Voyager, and the ending is "Christmas Eve" by Tatsuro Yamashita. Consider following us on twitter @VGChooChoo, @john_michonski, @horngal, @lvmaeparian, and @mavsplaniamania If you want to send in questions send them to our ask box at videogamechoochoo.tumblr.com/ask You can also join our discord channel at thegamezone.zone! Thanks to @harlequinwheels for our show art!

This is only half an anime podcast this time! Rose chose to have us watch Kamen Rider Build this episode, so the crew chats about the first twelve episodes of the adventures of a bunch of bug men who love to kick. Afterwards, Mav loves Milves, Elvie wishes they'd make some friggin mugs on the mug show, and John's keeping up with various Lupin goings-on. The OP and ED for this episode is all Be The One from Kamen Rider Build. Consider following us on twitter @VGChooChoo, @john_michonski, @horngal, @lvmaeparian, and @mavsplaniamania If you want to send in questions send them to our ask box at videogamechoochoo.tumblr.com/ask You can also join our discord channel at thegamezone.zone! Thanks to @harlequinwheels for our show art!

John's finally back on another episode of Unlimited Rail Works! This time we talked about more Blue Period and Takt.op, more Aquatope on the White Sand, the classic standbys of Lupin III and of course, the never-ending isekai for some god forsaken reason. The opening song for this episode is "Cinderella" by Cider Girl, and the ending theme is "The Story Across the Rainbow" by Yui Horie. Consider following us on twitter @VGChooChoo, @horngal, @john_michonski, @lvmaeparian, and @mavsplaniamania If you want to send in questions send them to our ask box at videogamechoochoo.tumblr.com/ask You can also join our discord channel at thegamezone.zone! Thanks to @harlequinwheels for our show art!

The Rail Crew, minus John, is back once again to discuss Satoshi Kon's sole TV series Paranoia Agent. See where this classic thriller succeeds and lightly falters as the experts weigh in on this gorgeous work. Then, Rose talks about Hitman isekai, a potion shop show that ISN'T isekai, and other crazy shit. Maverick hears Komi-san out and appreciates the progressive views of Blue Period. Elvie wants to protect John....the armadillo, specifically, touches on High Guardian Spice, and is surprised at how horny Mieruko-chan gets. The opening is Dream Island Obsessional Park by Susumu Hirasawa and the ending is Maromi no Theme by Shiroi Oka, both from Paranoia Agent. Consider following us on twitter @VGChooChoo, @horngal, @lvmaeparian, and @mavsplaniamania If you want to send in questions send them to our ask box at videogamechoochoo.tumblr.com/ask You can also join our discord channel at thegamezone.zone! Thanks to @harlequinwheels for our show art!

The new season has been going for a bit but we still took some time to talk about the summer shows we finished up. Rose continues down the path of aquatope on the white sand, and bemoans the failings of Remake Our Life! Elvie is disappointed with the ending of new Higurashi, but joins Maverick in being excited for the new musical Takt Op.Destiny. Also we discover shows were secretly Isekai? Can we never know peace? The opening theme to this episode is "Red Criminal" by THE ORAL CIGARETTES and the ending theme is "STRANGER" by Ayumu Imazu.

John's moving, so even though he picked this show, he'll be missing out on the discussion on the time looping college dreamscape of The Tatami Galaxy! The crew goes in depth on pretty much everything in the show, then jumps into the anime season preview segment you know and love. The OP is "Maigoinu to Ame no Beat" by Asian Kung-Fu Generation and ED is "Kamisama no Iu Toori" by Yakushimaru Etsuko, both from Tatami Galaxy. Consider following us on twitter @VGChooChoo, @horngal, @lvmaeparian, and @mavsplaniamania. If you want to send in questions send them to our ask box at videogamechoochoo.tumblr.com/ask You can also join our discord channel at thegamezone.zone! Thanks to @harlequinwheels for our show art!

It's a laid back, low content episode of URW this time as Rose hands the keys back to John so she can be sick elsewhere. He also basically just watched Pokemon stuff, so that's it from him. Meanwhile, Maverick watched Irresponsible Captain Tylor, Words Bubble Up, and...Ted Lasso, which is anime we promise. Elvie rounds us off by talking about Iruma, Jahy, Higurashi, and Magia Record! The OP is Just Think of Tomorrow by Kawai Kenji from Irresponsible Captain Tylor and the ED is Tsumari wa Itsumo Kujikenai by Hololive NEGI U from Great Jahy. Consider following us on twitter @VGChooChoo, @horngal, @lvmaeparian, @mavsplaniamania and @John_Michonski. If you want to send in questions send them to our ask box at videogamechoochoo.tumblr.com/ask You can also join our discord channel at thegamezone.zone! Thanks to @harlequinwheels for our show art!

This month's anime was 2012's memetic powerhouse Daily Lives of High School Boys, a story all about how we all dread being perceived. John's continuing to grapple against the torture that is Dragon Maid, while also demanding a bit more faithfulness from the Pokémon anime. Elvie is watching Fena: Pirate Princess, and tuned into a Macross concert stream to lament its handling in the West. Rose finished Kamen Rider Fourze and pined for more drills, while questioning what the heck is going on in Remake Our Life! The opening to this episode is "Shiny tale" by Mix Speakers, Inc. and the ending theme is "O-hi-sama" by Amesaki Annanin. Consider following us on twitter @VGChooChoo, @horngal, @lvmaeparian, @mavsplaniamania and @John_Michonski. If you want to send in questions send them to our ask box at videogamechoochoo.tumblr.com/ask You can also join our discord channel at thegamezone.zone! Thanks to @harlequinwheels for our show art!

It's a jam-packed URW episode as the crew talks a bevy of new shows and movies. John tackles the latest (and hopefully last) farewells to Evangelion and Healin' Good, Elvie revels in the oddity of Sonny Boy and floats on Words that Bubble up like Soda Pop, and Rose deals with the continued horror of Dragon Maid and takes the edge off with Boogiepop Phantom. This episode's opening is "Careless" by ClariS from Magia Record season 2, and the ending is "One Last Kiss" by Hikaru Utada from Evangelion 3.0+1.0.

For the funny number episode, we take a look at one of the uh, I guess horniest(?) anime of all time: Panty and Stocking with Garterbelt. We also discuss seasonal shows like Remake Our Life!, Higurashi Sotsu, and The Great Jahy Will Not Be Defeated!, as well as some older shows like Outlaw Star! The opening is Theme of Panty and Stocking by Hoshina Anniversary, and the ending is Fallen Angel by LISA, Mitsunori Ikeda, and Aimee B. Consider following us on twitter @VGChooChoo, @horngal, @lvmaeparian, @mavsplaniamania and @John_Michonski. If you want to send in questions send them to our ask box at videogamechoochoo.tumblr.com/ask You can also join our discord channel at thegamezone.zone! Thanks to @harlequinwheels for our show art!

Content warning for the first 30 minutes of this episode and also for the last ~ten minutes, we go in on Dragon Maid S! Yeah, you read it right. We ruminate on how frustrating Dragon Maid is for a good chunk of this episode. It's a doozy. But besides that, Rose is keeping up with Iruma-kun (which is good) and Scarlet Nexus (which just makes her want to play the game). Elvie is frustrated with Netflix's use of the term "anime" and has things to say about both Yasuke and Trese, plus some Sonny Boy talk. John blew through Chainsaw Man's manga, watched the first Princess Principal Crown Handler movie, and Maverick also saw a movie and it was that there Castle of Cagliostro. He also has been watching Aquatope, that show about an aquarium. This episode's OP is Ai no Supreme! by Fhana from Dragon Maid S, and the ED is Paagi by UDD from Trese.

E3 had us fall a bit behind on anime, so instead of the usual episode, we spent the entire time talking about the upcoming Summer anime season. That doesn't mean this is a short episode. We dive deep into each new show coming up, as well as go slightly crazy due to the amount of crappy isekai premiering. We'll be back next week with our Redline review as well as general talk! Our opening is "No! No! Satisfaction" from Iruma-kun season two, and the ending is "Yume o Te ni Modoreru Basho mo Nai Hibi o" from Zombie Land Saga Revenge.

We're all caught up! Finally, after some delay, the URW crew has watched Redline, and have mostly great things to say about it! The gang muses about its art, music, and general badass mood, cruisin' down the track all the way! Plus, we wrap up Spring season as Maverick fills the Yurucamp void with 300 slimes and Megaloboxes to the final championship, John chats about the high highs of Oddtaxi and the low lows of Wonder Egg's new finale, Rose gets confused about why TWEWY and Spider-isekai happened the way they did, and Elvie rushes through Higehiro to chart out the ravages of COVID that the mug anime seems to show. Our opening is "Yellow Line" and the ending is "Redline Day", both from Redline's OST.

THE UNWAVERING MIGHT OF DARKNESS REBORN HAS LED YOU TO THIS PODCAST, AND NOW WE SHALL REGALE YOU WI-Okay sorry I can't keep this up. The URW crew, with Maverick joining for good, watched Love, Chunibyo, and Other Delusions season one. We have a real variety of opinions here. Plus, Rose wishes the Slime show was always this chill, Maverick sings the praise of Megalobox's second season, John details the horrifying Kaguya-sama OVA, and Elvie spends 300 years killing slimes. Our theme is Sparkling Daydream by ZAQ and the ED is Inside Identity by Black Raison d'être, both from Chunibyo. Consider following us on twitter @VGChooChoo, @horngal, @lvmaeparian, @mavsplaniamania and @John_Michonski. If you want to send in questions send them to our ask box at videogamechoochoo.tumblr.com/ask You can also join our discord channel at thegamezone.zone! Thanks to @harlequinwheels for our show art!

On this URW, the usual crew is joined by fellow VGCC staffer Maverick to chat about his anime tastes, as well as going over a bunch of current shows. Elvie is celebrating the time travel in Vivy, Rose takes Moriarty the Patriot to court, John rides a Super Cub, and Maverick conducts the Mugen Train! This episode's OP is "TWISTED HEARTS" the OP of Moriarty Season 2, and the ED is "Haru no Dengon" from Super Cub. Consider following us on twitter @VGChooChoo, @horngal, @lvmaeparian, @mavsplaniamania, and @John_Michonski. If you want to send in questions send them to our ask box at videogamechoochoo.tumblr.com/ask You can also join our discord channel at thegamezone.zone! Thanks to @harlequinwheels for our show art!

Ride along with the Three Train Fairies of Chooch as the crew discusses the beautiful Aria the Animation on the latest Unlimited Rail Works! Plus, Elvie discusses 86's Youtuber Apology Video episode, Rose details the Iruma Dress Arc, and John breaks the law, and lots more! Our theme this episode is Undine by Yui Makino, Aria's OP, and the ending is RAINBOW by Round Table, also from Aria. Consider following us on twitter @VGChooChoo, @horngal, @lvmaeparian, and @John_Michonski. If you want to send in questions send them to our ask box at videogamechoochoo.tumblr.com/ask You can also join our discord channel at thegamezone.zone! Thanks to @harlequinwheels for our show art!

We're all back together again to take a look at the hot new Spring Season of anime! Elvie's been watching a ton, including some of the hot new isekai that continue to terrify her. Rose is grateful for Iruma's return, as well as the continuing fun of Moriarty the Patriot, while John is having fun with some funky little animals in a taxi. Also Super Cub sounds incredible. The opening to this episode is "Vivid Vice" by Who-Ya Extended from Jujutsu Kaisen, and the ending is "Shingetsu" by Ayasa from Vlad Love.

The anime crew is down a member, as Rose is recuperating from a Healin' Beam. John and Elvie are still here to cover the well regarded Patlabor films, going over their political themes, animation, and kickass robots. Then, the crew is set free, as Gekidol, Wonder Egg, and a whole lot of other anime specters are exorcised from our collective minds. We do celebrate some of the good, like Yuru Camp, SK8, and Heaven's Design Team, but this season was pretty challenging, eh? Our opening is Mirai wa Lovers from the Patlabor Early Days OVA, and the ending is Theme of Patlabor 2 by Kenji Kawai. Consider following us on twitter @VGChooChoo, @horngal, @lvmaeparian, and @John_Michonski. If you want to send in questions send them to our ask box at videogamechoochoo.tumblr.com/ask You can also join our discord channel at thegamezone.zone! Thanks to @harlequinwheels for our show art!

We managed to get through another season of anime for the most part, and that means it's time to get ready for the new one. It never ends! After the preview, John talks about the newest episodes of Wonder Egg Priority, which are really testing everyone's wills to continue. Then, Rose keeps us up to date on her feelings of Spider Isekai, Slime Isekai, MMO Isekai, and Kill La Kill. Elvie's being tortured by Gekidol and Yasahime still, but at least Heaven's Design Team is there for her and John to make them feel normal again. Our theme song is Give It Up? by 96neko from Heaven's Design Team, and the ending is Kizuna by Airi Kagami from Gekidol. Consider following us on twitter @VGChooChoo, @horngal, @lvmaeparian, and @John_Michonski. If you want to send in questions send them to our ask box at videogamechoochoo.tumblr.com/ask You can also join our discord channel at thegamezone.zone! Thanks to @harlequinwheels for our show art!

We sat down to discuss 2015's classical Shōjo series Snow White with the Red Hair, a series all about uh, a girl who has the red hair. Afterwards, John watched one of the Precure movies to catch that high he's been missing, and Elvie is becoming the Joker thanks to Yashahime and Gekidol. Rose is wondering about Log Horizon's choice in strange arcs, and also got caught up on Wonder Egg Priority so everyone could talk about that uh, most recent episode. The opening to this episode is "Yasashii Kibou" by Saori Hayami, and the ending is "Kizuna ni Nosete" by Eyelis. Consider following us on twitter @VGChooChoo, @horngal, @lvmaeparian, and @John_Michonski. If you want to send in questions send them to our ask box at videogamechoochoo.tumblr.com/ask You can also join our discord channel at thegamezone.zone! Thanks to @harlequinwheels for our show art!

It is over. The dog has been sick for the final time. Healin' Good PreCure is over, and a weekly menace in John's life has been removed. Besides that, there's plenty of other, more normal anime opinions to be shared here, such as Rose's experience with Log Horizon puppets, Elvie's frustration with Gekidol, and a good long talk about Wonder Egg Priority and how we're both loving it and fearing where it'll go. This episode's OP is "disillusion" by Sachi Tainaka, the opening of the first half of the Studio Deen Fate/stay night anime. The ending is STORYSEEKER by Stereo Dive Foundation, the ending to Reincarnated as a Slime season two. Consider following us on twitter @VGChooChoo, @horngal, @lvmaeparian, and @John_Michonski. If you want to send in questions send them to our ask box at videogamechoochoo.tumblr.com/ask You can also join our discord channel at thegamezone.zone! Thanks to @harlequinwheels for our show art!

We watched the critically acclaimed Ping Pong the Animation this month on the show! Rose and Elvie also talked about that spider-based isekai, skateboarding clowns, and the on-going antics of Dr. Stone. John is awaiting the end of Healin' Good Precure, while also wondering about what direction Wonder Egg Priority is headed in. The opening to this episode is Tada Hitori by Bakudan Johnny, and the ending is Bokurani Tsuite by Merengue. Consider following us on twitter @VGChooChoo, @horngal, @lvmaeparian, and @John_Michonski. If you want to send in questions send them to our ask box at videogamechoochoo.tumblr.com/ask You can also join our discord channel at thegamezone.zone! Thanks to @harlequinwheels for our show art!

2021 is truly upon us as the anime crew digs into the new season for real this time. All three watched Wonder Egg Priority (and have high hopes for it!) but otherwise have a real spread of shows to discuss. Elvie tackles #problematic events in Yashahime, condiment crying in Dr. Ramune, and however you pronounce I*CHU. John's got the usuals, but he's also been Yuru Camping and designing animals in heaven. Rose keeps us up to date on the isekais, mostly, with Re: Zero, Slime, Spider, and even Log Horizon all airing this season! This episode's OP is the Sakura Wars theme from, well, Sakura Wars. The ED is "Blue Horizon" by Miyu Oshiro, the ending from Log Horizon season three. Consider following us on twitter @VGChooChoo, @horngal, @lvmaeparian, @decibellemusic and @John_Michonski. If you want to send in questions send them to our ask box at videogamechoochoo.tumblr.com/ask You can also join our discord channel at thegamezone.zone! Thanks to @harlequinwheels for our show art!

It's time to send off 2020's incredible slew of beloved and wretched anime with our annual Anime of the Year awards! With the help of special guest Trixie, we go over our picks for "Tightest Shit", "Character you most want to throw into the sun", and much much more! The opening to this episode is "DADDY ! DADDY ! DO!" by Suzuki Masayuki, and the ending is "Gimme" by Oresama Consider following us on twitter @VGChooChoo, @horngal, @lvmaeparian, @decibellemusic, and @John_Michonski. If you want to send in questions send them to our ask box at videogamechoochoo.tumblr.com/ask You can also join our discord channel at thegamezone.zone! Thanks to @harlequinwheels for our show art!

In a jam packed episode, the VGCC anime crew discusses Kinoko Nasu's original series Kara no Kyoukai, also known as Garden of Sinners. At least, the first movie adaptation. Does the film stand up to modern scrutiny? How badass is Shiki? Find out this and lots more! Plus, the new season of anime is near, so we go over the previews of said new season. What're we looking forward to? What are we dreading? It takes up most of the episode, as usual. At least this time we didn't also try to jam too much else into the episode. This episode's theme is the theme to Kara no Kyoukai: Overlooking View by Kalafina, and the ending theme is "Kara no Kyoukai" by Raito from Melty Blood. Consider following us on twitter @VGChooChoo, @horngal, @lvmaeparian, and @John_Michonski. If you want to send in questions send them to our ask box at videogamechoochoo.tumblr.com/ask You can also join our discord channel at thegamezone.zone! Thanks to @harlequinwheels for our show art! Subscribe via iTunes, Hipcast, Direct Download or here!

Cyberpunk is a hot genre these days, so we took a look back into the early 00's with the first 12 episodes of Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex! Afterwards, John geeked out over Mewtwo's anime return, Elvie's finally finishing her Jun Maeda checklist for The Day I Became a God, and Rose is still watching Traveling Witch Elaina for some reason. The opening theme to this episode is "Inner Universe" by Origa, while the ending song is "Lithium Flower" by Scott Matthew. Consider following us on twitter @VGChooChoo, @horngal, @lvmaeparian, and @John_Michonski. If you want to send in questions send them to our ask box at videogamechoochoo.tumblr.com/ask You can also join our discord channel at thegamezone.zone! Thanks to @harlequinwheels for our show art!

The anime season is heating up, and Elvie is truly carrying it on her back. On this episode, she runs through a ton of shows she tried and cast aside, as well as things like Adachi and Shimamura, which she digs, even with the weird alien girl. Also, Rose thinks Akudama Drive should have been written by someone else, and John got a new console so he didn't watch much, but what he did watch...was also not very exciting, unfortunately. At least Sleepy Princess continues to rule. This episode's OP is Kimi ni Aeta Hi from Adachi and Shimamura, and the ED is Ready by Urashimasakatasen from Akudama Drive. Consider following us on twitter @VGChooChoo, @horngal, @lvmaeparian, and @John_Michonski. If you want to send in questions send them to our ask box at videogamechoochoo.tumblr.com/ask You can also join our discord channel at thegamezone.zone! Thanks to @harlequinwheels for our show art!

This time around the crew went back to the late noughties to watch Angel Beats, a tragic comedy series that brought us all sorts of feelings. Elvie's been watching The Day I Became a God as well, by the same director, and is starting to notice a trend in their works. John is still watching Precure and Pokemon, but the new Dragon Quest Anime has taken a steady slot alongside them with its old school charm. Then we all talk about how twisted the Sleepy Princess in the Demon Castle is. The opening to this episode is My Soul, Your Beats! by Lia, and the ending is Brave Song by Aoi Tada. Consider following us on twitter @VGChooChoo, @horngal, @lvmaeparian, and @John_Michonski. If you want to send in questions send them to our ask box at videogamechoochoo.tumblr.com/ask You can also join our discord channel at thegamezone.zone! Thanks to @harlequinwheels for our show art!