Mindless Midlife Musings of the Anime Nerd

As we start zeroing in on our 100th episode, we thought we'd have some fun and force our panelists to name their top 10 anime of all time.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mmman/donations

Today we take a look at the world of idols, fan culture, and the psychological trauma of living in that world as we discuss Perfect BlueSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mmman/donations

Today we befriend the Tanuki and see if we have the balls to stand up to suburban development expansion in Pom Poko!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mmman/donations

Today we try something new. A Hentai Double Feature! First we Armor-up with the girls of Blade Star and battle the Godram in Battle Team Lakers EX! Then we man the phones as we help Rumi Natsumi solve a young man's unique issues in Call Me Tonight! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mmman/donations

Today we blast off into space with the D.U.A. to search the cosmos for new planets and resources as we discuss Advancer Tina! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mmman/donations

Today we join the ranks of Newport City's finest and take on the out of control criminal element as we jump in our squad...Tanks? In Dominion Tank Police!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mmman/donations

Today we follow the adventures of the most adorable little unicorn as he seeks out friendship and family in the Osamu Tezuka's UnicoSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mmman/donations

In todays episode we see if we can stop the rise of the Vajra apocalypse as we merge psyche's with Genocyber.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mmman/donations

Today we're traversing the stars with intergalactic man of mystery "Guy" as he and his partner Raina seek the ultimate score in Guy: Double Target!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mmman/donations

We muster our courage and join the fight against the demon plane as we discuss Devil Hunter Yohko!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mmman/donations

Today we rev up our engines and join the chase to help exonerate Bean Bandit from a kidnapping frame-job in Riding Bean.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mmman/donations

In today's episode we join up with the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department's 2nd Special Vehicles Section and help reel in the errant Labors as we take on Patlabor: The Movie!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mmman/donations

In this episode we take a leisurely cruise and get caught up in another bridal misunderstanding as we discuss Ranma 1/2 The Movie 2: Nihao My Concubine!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mmman/donations

Today we travel from Japan to Nekonron, China as we help Ranma Saotome rescue his fiance Akane from the Seven Lucky Gods in Ranma 1/2: Big Trouble in Nekonron ChinaSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mmman/donations

In this episode we join Ryo and Robert as we try to rescue Yuri from Mister Big using the Art of Fighting!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mmman/donations

Today we join the ranks of the Hunters, and follow Iria as she tries to defeat the unstoppable killing machine known as Zeiram.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mmman/donations

Join us as we complete our journey to Gaea and defeat the Zaibach empire in our closing episode of A Vision of EscaflowneSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mmman/donations

Hitomi, Van, and Allen continue their adventure through the lands of Gaea as the Zaibach empire raises the stakes in A Vision of Escaflowne: Part 3!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mmman/donations

In this episode we continue our mission to help Hitomi and Prince Van on their journey to unite Gaea and thwart the evil plans of the Zaibach empire as we suit up for a Vision of Escaflowne Part 2!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mmman/donations

In today's episode we travel across dimensions to help Hitomi and Prince Van on their journey to unite Gaea and thwart the evil plans of the Zaibach empire as we suit up for A Vision of Escaflowne!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mmman/donations

Today we fight for the fate of the world and battle Ankokusin Ambrosia as we and the holy warriors prepare for a Samurai Shodown!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mmman/donations

In today's episode we power up our Mortar Headds and travel to the Joker Star Cluster as we seek out our very own Fatima in Five Star StoriesSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mmman/donations

Our existential crisis continues as we take on the remainder of Neon Genesis Evangelion!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mmman/donations

Today we suit up and join Nerv in the battle for humanity as we fight Angels and our own psychological breakdown in Neon Genesis Evangelion!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mmman/donations

In this episode we enlist in U.N. Spacy and face off against the Zentradi and Meltrandi as we protect the last hope for humanity in Super Dimension Fortress Macross: Do You Remember Love?Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mmman/donations

Today we join the crew of the Star Leaf in a centuries-long war between the Paranoids and the Solnoids as we watched Gall Force: Eternal Story.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mmman/donations

It's excitement, adventure, glamour, glitter, fashion, and fame as we discuss Jem! The truly outrageous animated series from 1985.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mmman/donations

Today we join the Black Guard and help protect a fragile peace between demons and humans as we try to survive in this Wicked City.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mmman/donations

Today we venture into the Shikima Realm and master our "Ninjitsu" as we battle our way through the Supernatural erotic martial arts comedy, La Blue Girl.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mmman/donations

In this episode we focus our Nempo and battle Rebi Ra and the servants of evil in Demon City Shinjuku!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mmman/donations

Brian finished it! So today we're revisiting the biggest, baddest anime of all time! AKIRA, the 1988 classic anime that paved the way for the growth of anime worldwide.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mmman/donations

Today we call the Goddess Helpline for consultation as we summon Belldandy and her sisters to help navigate love and college life in Oh My Goddess!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mmman/donations

It's time to find out if we have the "Right Stuff" as we volunteer for the Royal Space Force and head for the stars flying on the Wings of Honneamise.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mmman/donations

Today we're ready to serve and protect as we partner up with Natsumi and Miyuki in the slice of life police rom-com You're Under arrest!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mmman/donations

It's monsters, aliens, laser swords, and giant robots as we repel yet another alien invasion of Earth and help battle the evil Cthulu with Fight! Iczer OneSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mmman/donations

Well it's Round 3, fight! As we talk about the third installment in the Fatal Fury Anime trilogy, Fatal Fury: The Motion Picutre.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mmman/donations

Here comes a new challenger! Today we talk kids with questionable fashion choices, alcoholism, and failure as we discuss Fatal Fury 2: The New Battle!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mmman/donations

Alright it's time to get serious! As we venture into the seedy underbelly of South Town on a mission of vengeance in Fatal Fury: Legend of the Hungry Wolf!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mmman/donations

Today we enlist and join the ranks of America's daring highly trained special mission force in their fight against the ruthless terrorist organization COBRA. Today we talk GI Joe The Movie.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mmman/donations

Today we take a trip back to 1986 and relive one of the earliest traumas of our childhoods as we talk Transformers The Movie.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mmman/donations

Ghiblifest winds down for us as we take another step outside our usual criteria and discuss Studio Ghibli's 2013 release The Wind Rises.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mmman/donations

Today we're talking about a scantily clad white-haired warrior riding a featherless bird-mount. No, not Heavy Metal's Taarna the Tarakian, today we talk The Legend of Lemnear.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mmman/donations

In this episode we travel to a world of witches and wizards as we join Sophie on her journey to Howl's Moving Castle.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mmman/donations

In this episode we prepare for the invasion and face off against an alien horned princess, some horny lizards, and some even hornier furries. Today we talk Outlanders!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mmman/donations

Today we're taking to the skies again as we celebrate Ghiblifest and soar with the...pigs? Today we talk Porco Rosso!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mmman/donations

Today "The 'right stuff' has never been so nicely packed." We enlist ourselves in the Japan Air Self-Defense Force and take off with the 801st T.T.S. Airbats!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mmman/donations

Our celebration of all things Ghibli continues as we make our way to the forest of the Deer God. Today we discuss Princess Mononoke.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mmman/donations

In this episode we sortie and take to the skies as we sign up for the foreign legion in Area 88!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mmman/donations

Our celebration of all things Hayao Miyazaki continues as we talk about Laputa: Castle in the Sky!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mmman/donations

Today we are talking about Kite. The story of a young orphan who is raised to be a deadly assassin in a corrupt world of twisted morals.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mmman/donations

In this episode we're talking about Hayao Miyazaki's classic tale of man vs. nature, the birth of Studio Ghibli, butchering a masterpiece, and more! Today we are talking about Warriors of the Wind better known as Nausicaa!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mmman/donations