The Con Artists Podcast

End of Cour Winter 2025 Well this cast certainly took forever. At least we all watched some great shows. Who knew that all a woman needs in life is adorable romance and GOLF! Come have a listen to what we enjoyed in the Winter and maybe pick up something you missed!   The shows covered in this Podcast are: Okitsura (Fell in Love with an Okinawan Girl, but I Just Wish I Knew What She's Saying is a Japanese), Sakamoto Days, My Happy Marriage S2, Welcome to Japan Ms. Elf, Apothecary Diaries S2, Bluebox, Zenshuu, Sorairo Utility Please visit us at: https://theconartistsblog.com/ and subscribe to our feed (http://theconartists.podbean.com/feed/) to get more podcasts! The intro/outro music is: Symphogear G - "Rainbow Flower" Lyrics/Composition: Noriyasu Agematsu Arrangement: Seima Iwahashi Vocals:  Aoi Yuki Disclaimer: The Con Artists own nothing but our opinions and this podcast.

Down on his luck, in debt, and with a dangerous medical diagnosis, Tsunehiro feels the walls are closing in.  That's when he's rescued (in more ways than one) by a group of amateur anglers.  With this eclectic group, he gains friends, fishing knowledge, and a new perspective on life.  Listen as the Con Artists discuss this informative, sometimes funny, sometimes dramatic show.   Want to see our episode-by-episode thoughts on NegaPosi Angler? Read our Rolling Reviews here: https://theconartistsblog.com/rolling-review/   The intro music is: "Ito" by Van de Shop   The outro music is: "Shounin Yokkyuu" by 96neko   Disclaimer: The Con Artists own nothing but our opinions and this podcast.

End of Cour Fall 2024 Man it took forever to get this done, but I finally finished editing! Scott is an an acid trip (acid...acro...same thing, right?) and experiences the worst thing he's ever faced... A Milk Drinking Contest...ugggghhhhh   Sushma watches a cozy romance/sport anime and adds to Dan's discussion of the obvious best show of 2024, Dandadan! Come have a listen.   The shows covered in this Podcast are: Acro Trip, Dandadan, Goodbye, Dragon Life, Blue Box, Maou 2099 Please visit us at: https://theconartistsblog.com/ and subscribe to our feed (http://theconartists.podbean.com/feed/) to get more podcasts! The intro/outro music is: Symphogear G - "Rainbow Flower" Lyrics/Composition: Noriyasu Agematsu Arrangement: Seima Iwahashi Vocals:  Aoi Yuki Disclaimer: The Con Artists own nothing but our opinions and this podcast.

The activation of the 7G Network was supposed to catapult Japan into the future. Instead, it left reality stretched and broken outside of one specific train line leading to source of the disaster. When a trio of girls learn that one of their friends may still be alive near the end of the line, they embark on a journey through increasingly bizarre stations to reunite with her, confronting weirdness at every turn. The Con Artists have some thoughts on whether the promise of the show holds up over its length.   Want to see our episode-by-episode thoughts on Train to the End of the World? Read our Rolling Reviews here: https://theconartistsblog.com/rolling-review/   The intro music is: "GA-TAN GO-TON" by Rei Nakashima   The outro music is: "Eureka" by Rokudenashi   Disclaimer: The Con Artists own nothing but our opinions and this podcast.

End of Cour Spring 2024 Life kept getting in the way of this recording and editing, but at last, we're back! This was a long one - lots of shows this season, and plenty to dive into for each of them. The whole gang gets to chime in on some great new shows, as well as the latest entries in a few long-running series. The shows covered in this Podcast are: A Salad Bowl of Eccentrics, Blue Archive, KonoSuba Season 3, My Hero Academia Season 7, Spice and Wolf: Merchant Meets the Wise Wolf, Reincarnated as a Slime Season 3, Jellyfish Can't Swim at Night, Demon Slayer Season 4, Delicious in Dungeon Please visit us at: https://theconartistsblog.com/ and subscribe to our feed (http://theconartists.podbean.com/feed/) to get more podcasts! The intro/outro music is: Symphogear G - "Rainbow Flower" Lyrics/Composition: Noriyasu Agematsu Arrangement: Seima Iwahashi Vocals:  Aoi Yuki Disclaimer: The Con Artists own nothing but our opinions and this podcast.

After successfully defeating the Demon Lord after a ten-year journey, the nigh-immortal elf Frieren soon separates from her companions, the adventure seemingly a footnote in her long life.  Yet something about her former companions compels her to make a new journey, to discover more about herself and them even after they have passed on.  Listen to the Con Artists talk about this incredible show, its solid worldbuilding and its interesting magic.   Want to see our episode-by-episode thoughts on Souou no Frieren? Read our Rolling Reviews here: https://theconartistsblog.com/rolling-review/   The intro music is: "Yūsha (Hero)" by YOASOBI   The outro music is: "Anytime Anywhere" by milet   Disclaimer: The Con Artists own nothing but our opinions and this podcast.

S2E9 Gotta Catch 'Em All (Dragon Type Pokémon) It's the 25th Anniversary of Pokémon, can you believe it?! I've brought in Resident Pokémon Expert, Chris to podcast with me again! In honor of this exciting milestone and it being a Year of the Dragon on the Chinese Zodiac, we've decided to talk about one of the coolest types of Pokémon: Dragon Type! What's up with Dragon-Types being weak to themselves? Why does that one dragon come out of an apple?! How the heck is best boy Charizard NOT a dragon unless he's in X-form? Most importantly, have you gone to Sephora and become glamorous enough to BECOME A DRAGON?! Also, I forgot to mention it in audio, but thank you to https://www.smogon.com/dex/ for answers to items 2-6 mentioned in the Checkpoint.  Checkpoint Music: "Smokey's Lounge" - TrackTribe. Taken from Youtube's Opensource Audio Library. The intro/outro music is: Symphogear G - "Rainbow Flower" Lyrics/Composition: Noriyasu Agematsu Arrangement: Seima Iwahashi Vocals: Aoi Yuki Please visit us at: https://theconartistsblog.com/ and subscribe to our feed (http://theconartists.podbean.com/feed/) to get more podcasts! Disclaimer: The Con Artists own nothing but our opinions and this podcast. Disclaimer: Pokémon and all related subsidiaries are property of The Pokémon Company. I do not own anything related to the games, music, nor merch. 

End of Cour Winter 2024 This season was relatively light for everyone except Brendan who made a dramatic comeback and actually watched...SOMETHING! Come have a listen as we regale you with tales of eating monsters on your D&D adventure, exploring the cholesterol in your heart, and even having a Japanese salary man in your head that only you can hear!   The Shows covered in this Podcast are: Dungeon Meshi, 7th Time Loop: The Villainess Enjoys a Carefree Life Married to Her Worst Enemy!, The Dangers in My Heart, Witch & the Beast, Pon no Michi, Saijaku Tamer, Apothecary Diaries Please visit us at: https://theconartistsblog.com/ and subscribe to our feed (http://theconartists.podbean.com/feed/) to get more podcasts!   The intro/outro music is: Symphogear G - "Rainbow Flower"   Lyrics/Composition: Noriyasu Agematsu Arrangement: Seima Iwahashi Vocals:  Aoi Yuki   Disclaimer: The Con Artists own nothing but our opinions and this podcast.

End of Cour Fall 2023 It's another long one as we discuss the shows we followed through the end of 2023. There are highs, lows, and everything in between as some stories end and others take off. We've got new shows, ongoing series, and even a feature-length movie in there, so there should be something for everyone! The Shows covered in this Podcast are: Jujutsu Kaisen, The Boy and the Heron (How Do You Live?), Spy X Family Season 2, Pluto, ZOM 100: Bucket List of the Dead, Goblin Slayer Season 2, The Apothecary Diaries, I'm in Love with the Villainess, and The Ancient Magus Bride Season 2. Please visit us at: https://theconartistsblog.com/ and subscribe to our feed (http://theconartists.podbean.com/feed/) to get more podcasts!   The intro/outro music is: Symphogear G - "Rainbow Flower"   Lyrics/Composition: Noriyasu Agematsu Arrangement: Seima Iwahashi Vocals:  Aoi Yuki   Disclaimer: The Con Artists own nothing but our opinions and this podcast.

End of Cour Summer 2023 A busy season for the Con Artists!  Everyone had a bunch of great shows... except for Su, who got the short end of the stick and some real clunkers.  Come listen to tales of vending machine isekais, zombie apocalypses, and whatever is going on with the title "Yohane the Parhelion: Sunshine in the Mirror".   The Shows covered in this Podcast are: ZOM 100: Bucket List of the Dead; Ryza no Atelier; Yohane the Parhelion: Sunshine in the Mirror; Undead Murder Farce; Reborn as a Vending Machine, I Now Wander the Dungeon; My Happy Marriage, Jutjutsu Kaisen S2, and Aoi no Orchestra S2. Please visit us at: https://theconartistsblog.com/ and subscribe to our feed (http://theconartists.podbean.com/feed/) to get more podcasts!   The intro/outro music is: Symphogear G - "Rainbow Flower"   Lyrics/Composition: Noriyasu Agematsu Arrangement: Seima Iwahashi Vocals:  Aoi Yuki   Disclaimer: The Con Artists own nothing but our opinions and this podcast.

In its obsessive search for the secret of immortality, the shogunate government sends a party of convicted criminals to a mysterious and deadly island to claim the Elixir of Life. To ensure that they complete their mission, these rogues are each accompanied by an elite executioner, ordered to eliminate them the moment they step out of line. Among these assorted killers are the near-immortal assassin Gabimaru, and the swordswoman Sagiri of the Asaemon. They will need to navigate an island filled with lethal dangers and alien beings, while also keeping an wary eye on their fellow convicts and executioners. Want to see our episode-by-episode thoughts on Hell's Paradise: Jigokuraku and other series? Read our Rolling Reviews here: https://theconartistsblog.com/rolling-review/ The intro music is:  [WORK] by millennium parade & Shiina Ringo The outro music is: Kamihitoe by Uru Disclaimer: The Con Artists own nothing but our opinions and this podcast.

End of Cour Spring 2023 It was a season of plenty here in Spring 2023! We all watched way too much stuff and you're gonna hear about it, so sit back and get comfortable! Note: This cast is 1:40:00. We didn't pick a stop point to split this into two casts, so just a warning that this one is REALLY long compared to what we have done previously. In addition to all the great things Brendan said about My Clueless First Friend he wanted to add: "Also I forgot to explicitly bring up Self-Loathing as part of Kasahara's character arc in Clueless First Friend.  Theming!" Are you ready for ALL the slow burn romance?!?!? Are you ready for, THE GOLF MOON EMPRESS?!?!?!   The Shows covered in this Podcast are: Skip and Loafer, Ancient Magus Bridge S2, The Dangers in My Heart, Kono Suba Bakuen, Insomniacs After School, Otaku Elf, Ao no Orchestra, My Love Story with Yamada-kun, Heavenly Delusion, Kubo won't let me be invisible, My Clueless First Friend, Demon Slayer S3, A Galaxy Next Door, Birdie Wing S2 Please visit us at: https://theconartistsblog.com/ and subscribe to our feed (http://theconartists.podbean.com/feed/) to get more podcasts!   The intro/outro music is: Symphogear G - "Rainbow Flower"   Lyrics/Composition: Noriyasu Agematsu Arrangement: Seima Iwahashi Vocals:  Aoi Yuki   Disclaimer: The Con Artists own nothing but our opinions and this podcast.

Long ago, fire became even deadlier to humans than before. Anyone too close to natural flame would combust, causing a global disaster that drove humanity into darkness. Many years into the rebuilding of the world, two young people become embroiled in the struggles between powerful factions and must brave monsters, divine magic, and a wildly fluctuating quality of animation to survive a confoundingly vague plot. Take a listen to our thoughts as we puzzle out what happened in this weird series. Want to see our episode-by-episode thoughts on Hikari no Ou and other series? Read our Rolling Reviews here: https://theconartistsblog.com/rolling-review/ The intro music is:  Usotsuki by Leo Ieiri The outro music is: Mada Tooku ni Iru by Maaya Sakamoto Disclaimer: The Con Artists own nothing but our opinions and this podcast.

End of Cour Winter 2023 It was a good season for the Con Artists!  My Hero Academia pulled a 180 and became amazing, Urusei Yatsura revived a classic with style, and Bofuri continues to be great fun.   The Shows covered in this Podcast are: Buddy Daddies, Urusei Yatsura, Mou Ippon!, Nier Automata Ver 1.1a, Mairimashita! Iruma-kun S3, Bofuri S2, Trigun Stampede, Sugar Apple Fairy Tale, My Hero Academia S6, Tensei Oujo to Tensai Reijou Please visit us at: https://theconartistsblog.com/ and subscribe to our feed (http://theconartists.podbean.com/feed/) to get more podcasts!   The intro/outro music is: Symphogear G - "Rainbow Flower"   Lyrics/Composition: Noriyasu Agematsu Arrangement: Seima Iwahashi Vocals:  Aoi Yuki   Disclaimer: The Con Artists own nothing but our opinions and this podcast.

The Con Artists Podcast: Rolling Review 25   This story is about young kids at a mecha high school who duel each for company rights and the ability to tell each other secrets. It's also about forming your own company because all the cools kids do that these days. It's also about class struggles, and learning mech skills. It's also about a young woman who can pilot a human killing mech but due to her fancy-ass powers can withstand the darn thing for mysterious reasons. It's also about revenge. It's even about not getting to eat the last lunchbox and crying about it in the bathroom. No seriously...it's about all of these things.   Want to get more info about MSG - Witch from Mercury! ? Read our Rolling Reviews here: https://theconartistsblog.com/rolling-review/ The intro music is:  "Shukufuku (祝福)" by YOASOBI  The outro music is: Kimi yo Kedakaku Are by Shiyui and Ryo Disclaimer: The Con Artists own nothing but our opinions and this podcast.

End of Cour Fall 2022 While there may be a few mediocre shows and disappointments, the Con Artists had a pretty good season!  Come hear about Bocchi's Rock, underground tennis matches, and the new criteria for a show's success - does a character learn Air Jump?   The Shows covered in this Podcast are: Beast Tamer, My Hero Academia S6, Reincarnated as a Sword, Bocchi the Rock!, Arknights, Chainsaw Man, Utawarerumono Mask of Truth, Spy x Family S2, and Do It Yourself! Please visit us at: https://theconartistsblog.com/ and subscribe to our feed (http://theconartists.podbean.com/feed/) to get more podcasts!   The intro/outro music is: Symphogear G - "Rainbow Flower"   Lyrics/Composition: Noriyasu Agematsu Arrangement: Seima Iwahashi Vocals:  Aoi Yuki   Disclaimer: The Con Artists own nothing but our opinions and this podcast.

S2E8 Gotta Catch 'Em All (Pokémon Gold and Silver) Resident Pokémon Expert Chris has returned! This time we discuss the second Generation of the game with Gold and Silver. Come have a listen as we discuss the wonders of color, Pokémon breeding, and why Chris feels like the Pokémon Card game was for babies! Checkpoint Music: "Smokey's Lounge" - TrackTribe. Taken from Youtube's Opensource Audio Library. The intro/outro music is: Symphogear G - "Rainbow Flower" Lyrics/Composition: Noriyasu Agematsu Arrangement: Seima Iwahashi Vocals: Aoi Yuki Please visit us at: https://theconartistsblog.com/ and subscribe to our feed (http://theconartists.podbean.com/feed/) to get more podcasts! Disclaimer: The Con Artists own nothing but our opinions and this podcast. Disclaimer: Pokémon and all related subsidiaries are property of The Pokémon Company. I do not own anything related to the games, music, nor merch. 

The Con Artists Podcast: Rolling Review 23 One of them is a struggling singer.  The other is famed Three Kingdoms strategist Kongming, reincarnated in modern-day Japan.  Together they'll take the music world by storm.  Also the theme song is incredible, go watch the opening. Want to get more info about Ya Boy Kongming! ? Read our Rolling Reviews here: https://theconartistsblog.com/rolling-review/ The intro music is:  "Chikichiki Banban" by QUEENDOM The outro music is: "Kibun Jōjō ↑↑" (I'm Super Pumped↑↑) by Eiko starring 96Neko Disclaimer: The Con Artists own nothing but our opinions and this podcast.

End of Cour Winter 2022 Spring has come and gone, and the Con Artists have another season of anime under their belts. Su and Dan sit down for a smaller, but no less in-depth discussion of the shows from this past season, and gush over the banana-pants hijinks of Spy X Family and Birdie Wing.   The Shows covered in this Podcast are: Deaimon, Demon Girl Next Door S2, Cue!, Komi Can't Communicate, Summer Time Render, Spy X Family, and Birdie Wing: Golf Girls' Story Please visit us at: https://theconartistsblog.com/ and subscribe to our feed (http://theconartists.podbean.com/feed/) to get more podcasts!   The intro/outro music is: Symphogear G - "Rainbow Flower"   Lyrics/Composition: Noriyasu Agematsu Arrangement: Seima Iwahashi Vocals:  Aoi Yuki   Disclaimer: The Con Artists own nothing but our opinions and this podcast.

S2E7 Gotta Catch 'Em All (Pokémon Red and Blue) Sushma kicks out the rest of the Con Artists and invites a special guest! Resident Pokémon expert Chris is here to chat about the original Red and Blue versions of this incredible franchise. Come join the two of us as we talk about what made these games nostalgic, what we loved/didn't love about them, the TV show, and of course sweet sweet merchandise. We also ask the most important question of all: Red or Blue? Insert Music:  “Pokémon Theme”  Lead vocals: Jason Paige Written by: John Loeffler and John Siegler Want to know more about this song? There's great information on Bulbapedia: https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Pok%C3%A9mon_Theme  "Poké-rap (Kanto Region)" Lead vocals: James "D Train" Williams, Babi Floyd Written by: by John Siegler Want to know more about this song? There's great information on Bulbapedia:  https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Kanto_Pok%C3%A9rap   The intro/outro music is: Symphogear G - "Rainbow Flower" Lyrics/Composition: Noriyasu Agematsu Arrangement: Seima Iwahashi Vocals: Aoi Yuki Please visit us at: https://theconartistsblog.com/ and subscribe to our feed (http://theconartists.podbean.com/feed/) to get more podcasts! Disclaimer: The Con Artists own nothing but our opinions and this podcast. Disclaimer: Pokémon and all related subsidiaries are property of The Pokémon Company. I do not own anything related to the games, music, nor merch. Dear 4Kids Entertainment, don't sue me!

The Con Artists Podcast: Rolling Review 23  In a world where surveillance is threatening the 24th District, three heroes will rise up to take on trolley dilemmas and save their friend/sister/girlfriend who died in a fire years prior. There'll be some girl who desperately wanted a complicated romance plot, a dude in a cowboy hat who now licks spray paint cans, and a scene where one of our heroes ziplines into a drug addict's window and smashes him in the face with a skateboard. The only thing more powerful than having large pecks for bread-making, is going full vigilante with a sacred donut handoff.  Everything about this show is excellent and after listening to us you definitely won't wonder if Cloverworks is being worked into an early grave.   Want to know what Tokyo 24-ku is really about? Read our Rolling Reviews here: https://theconartistsblog.com/rolling-review/ The intro music is:  "Paper Sky" by Survive Said The Prophet   The outro music is: "255255255" by Shuuta Aoi (CV: Junya Enoki), Ran Akagi (CV: Yuuma Uchida), Kouki Suidou (CV: Kaito Ishikawa)   Disclaimer: The Con Artists own nothing but our opinions and this podcast.

End of Cour Winter 2022 Listen to the Con Arists discuss the Winter 2022 season!  It was a very strong season for all of us.  Su has some harsh words to say about the everlasting ending of Attack on Titan, and all four Con Artists watched Miss Kuroitsu from the Monster Development Department.  There's plenty more to hear, so join us.   The Shows covered in this Podcast are: Case Study of Vanitas (S2), Akebi's Sailor Uniform, Cue!!, My Dress Up Darling, Demon Slayer: Entertainment District Arc, Attack on Titan: The Final Part 2, Princess Connect Re:Dive (S2), Belle, Slow Loop, Hakozume: Kouban Joshi no Gyakushu, Miss Kuroitsu of the Monster Development Department. Please visit us at: https://theconartistsblog.com/ and subscribe to our feed (http://theconartists.podbean.com/feed/) to get more podcasts!   The intro/outro music is: Symphogear G - "Rainbow Flower"   Lyrics/Composition: Noriyasu Agematsu Arrangement: Seima Iwahashi Vocals:  Aoi Yuki   Disclaimer: The Con Artists own nothing but our opinions and this podcast.

The Con Artists Podcast: Rolling Review 22 Two young women face constant challenges as they try to manage their own lives and work at a run-down aquarium. Emotions! Drama! Roma- wait... um... FISH! Take the journey with us as we share our thoughts on this pair of animal enthusiasts and their journey through times both fun and frantic. Want to get more info about The Aquatope on White Sand? Read our Rolling Reviews here: https://theconartistsblog.com/rolling-review/ The intro music is:  "Tayutae Nanairo" by Arcana Project The outro music is: " Tsukiumi no Yurikago" by Mia Regina Disclaimer: The Con Artists own nothing but our opinions and this podcast.

End of Cour Fall 2021   Su seems to have struck out with most of her choices but Scott and Dan fared much better. Brendan was jettisoned into space but he's thankfully not a vampire (yet). Clearly the best strategy is to only watch cute girls making pottery, and brilliantly written historical dramas. Come have a listen!   The Shows covered in this Podcast are: Visual Prison, Komi Can't Communicate, Yuuki Yuna is a Hero: The Great Mankai Chapter, Let's Make a Mug Too: Niban Gama, Demon Slayer: Mugen Train Arc, Heike Monogatari, Tsuki to Laika no Nosferatu, The Great Jahy Won't Be Defeated, My Next Life as a Villainess OVA, The Faraway Paladin, My Hero Academia: World Heroes Mission, Aggretsuko S4   Please visit us at: https://theconartistsblog.com/ and subscribe to our feed (http://theconartists.podbean.com/feed/) to get more podcasts!   The intro/outro music is: Symphogear G - "Rainbow Flower" Lyrics/Composition: Noriyasu Agematsu Arrangement: Seima Iwahashi Vocals:  Aoi Yuki   Disclaimer: The Con Artists own nothing but our opinions and this podcast.  

End of Cour Summer 2021  The whole gang is here to discuss the shows we followed during the summer of 2021. We've got stage plays, we've got alternate worlds, we've got time travel - you name it, this season probably has it! The Shows covered in this Podcast are: Kageki Shoujo! That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime S2 Star Wars: Visions Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid S2 Drug Store in Another World: The Slow Life of a Cheat Pharmacist My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! S2 Sonny Boy My Hero Academia S5 The Great Jahy Will Not Be Defeated! Tokyo Revengers Please visit us at: https://theconartistsblog.com/ and subscribe to our feed (http://theconartists.podbean.com/feed/) to get more podcasts! The intro/outro music to our podcast is:  Symphogear G "Rainbow Flower" Lyrics/Composition: Noriyasu Agematsu Arrangement: Seima Iwahashi Vocals:  Aoi Yūki Disclaimer: The Con Artists own nothing but our opinions and this podcast. 

The Con Artists Podcast: Rolling Review 21  It all comes to a close as we say goodbye to the Soma family and everyone involved in their circle. We are sad to see this show go, but all of us have enjoyed our time immensely with these wonderful characters. Please consider donating to the imaginary: Save a Soma fund so all these people can get therapy someday. I love this show so much that I'm not even going to put a snarky write up. Come have a listen. Want to read about Fruits Basket - The Final? Read our Rolling Reviews here: https://theconartistsblog.com/rolling-review/ The intro music is:  "Pleasure" by WARPs UP   The outro music is: "Haru Urara (春うらら)" by GENIC Disclaimer: The Con Artists own nothing but our opinions and this podcast.

End of Cour Spring 2021    It's Part III of our Spring 2021 discussion. Su and Scott watched way too many shows (are you surprised?!). If we were more hip, we'd call this a flex, but instead we are just old anime nerds who are way too tired for this sh*t. Spring 2021, seriously...why were you so good?! The best show ever (according to Scott) appears in this podcast alongside the biggest disappointment. Can you wager a guess as to what the latter is? Come and listen to us continue to yack about anime!   The Shows covered in this Podcast are: Odd Taxi, Wonder Egg Priority: Special Episode, The Saint's Magic Power is Omnipotent, Demon Slayer: Mugen Train, Let's Make a Mug Too!, The World Ends with You: The Animation Please visit us at: https://theconartistsblog.com/ and subscribe to our feed (http://theconartists.podbean.com/feed/) to get more podcasts!   The intro/outro music is: Symphogear G - "Rainbow Flower" Lyrics/Composition: Noriyasu Agematsu Arrangement: Seima Iwahashi Vocals:  Aoi Yuki   Disclaimer #1: I (Su) am a fan of Ufotable's animation, but I do not condone their tax fraud actions. This podcast was recorded before I read about how much tax fraud they have committed. Don't hate me. Disclaimer #2: The Con Artists own nothing but our opinions and this podcast.

End of Cour Spring 2021    It's Part II of our Spring 2021 discussion, and there are some great shows under discussion, including a few that are at the outer edges of what can be considered anime, whether it be motion comics, the Castlevania anime, or an extended Honda advertisement.  Come listen!   The Shows covered in this Podcast are: Those Snow White Notes, Super Cub, Godzilla Singular Point, Castlevania S4, Yasuke, Vivy Flourite Eyes' Song, Way of the House Husband. Please visit us at: https://theconartistsblog.com/ and subscribe to our feed (http://theconartists.podbean.com/feed/) to get more podcasts!   The intro/outro music is: Symphogear G - "Rainbow Flower" Lyrics/Composition: Noriyasu Agematsu Arrangement: Seima Iwahashi Vocals:  Aoi Yuki   Disclaimer: The Con Artists own nothing but our opinions and this podcast.

End of Cour Spring 2021    It's Part I of our Spring 2021 discussion, the beginning of our first three-part episode!  We're leading with the most disappointing shows of the season (at least for Scott, Su, and Dan), so come listen to us regret some watching decisions and then move on to the good stuff.   The Shows covered in this Podcast are: Joran - The Princess of Snow and Blood, So I'm a Spider, So What? S2, Tokyo Revengers, That Time I Was Reincarnated as a Slime - Slime Diaries, My Hero Academia S5, I've Been Killing Slimes for 300 Years and Maxed Out my Level. Please visit us at: https://theconartistsblog.com/ and subscribe to our feed (http://theconartists.podbean.com/feed/) to get more podcasts!   The intro/outro music is: Symphogear G - "Rainbow Flower" Lyrics/Composition: Noriyasu Agematsu Arrangement: Seima Iwahashi Vocals:  Aoi Yuki   Disclaimer: The Con Artists own nothing but our opinions and this podcast.

The Con Artists Podcast: Rolling Review 20 If you've been following the second season of the The Promised Neverland, you probably hated it.  Even if you didn't follow it, you may have heard that everyone hated it.  Well, come listen to the Con Artists hate on it, because it's true - this show was bad. Want to know what The Promised Neverland S2 is really about? Read our Rolling Reviews on The Promised Neverland S2 here: https://theconartistsblog.com/rolling-review/ The intro music is: "Identity" by Kiro Akiyama The outro music is: "Mahou" by Myuk Disclaimer: The Con Artists own nothing but our opinions and this podcast.

End of Cour Winter 2021 Scott watches way too much Isekai. At least he picks good ones this time. This episode also features DOTA, a trip to The Otherside, and adorable maikos with low budget animation. All that and more here on Disney Channel. The Shows covered in this Podcast are: Log Horizon S3, Tenchi Souzou Design-bu, Dr. Stone S2, DOTA: Dragon's Blood, So I'm a Spider, So What?, Kiyo in Kyoto: From the Maiko House, Sk8 the Infinity, Attack on Titan: The "Final" Season, Reincarnated as a Slime S2, Otherside Picnic, Wonder Egg Priority Please visit us at: https://theconartistsblog.com/ and subscribe to our feed (http://theconartists.podbean.com/feed/) to get more podcasts!   The intro/outro music is: Symphogear G - "Rainbow Flower"   Lyrics/Composition: Noriyasu Agematsu Arrangement: Seima Iwahashi Vocals:  Aoi Yuki   Disclaimer: The Con Artists own nothing but our opinions and this podcast.  

CD Projekt Management (Project Management in Games) - Part 2 Warning: Profanity Here in Part 2, we'll take a more introspective approach. Why are we so kosher with buying broken games? Why do we keep getting deceived by E3 trailers? Why did Dianna and that developer in Cubicle 6 delay your favorite game, and ruin Christmas for everyone?! Come have a listen! As with Part 1: The commentary presented in this podcast is a reflection of our experiences in our chosen fields (Engineering/Game Design/UI/UX Game Artist). It is not indicative of all project management methods/styles/practices/etc in any of these fields. The intro/outro music is: Symphogear G - "Rainbow Flower" Lyrics/Composition: Noriyasu Agematsu Arrangement: Seima Iwahashi Vocals: Aoi Yuki Please visit us at: https://theconartistsblog.com/ and subscribe to our feed (http://theconartists.podbean.com/feed/) to get more podcasts! Disclaimer: The Con Artists own nothing but our opinions and this podcast.

CD Projekt Management (Project Management in Games) - Part 1 Warning: Profanity Prompted by the disastrous release of CD Projekt Red's Cyberpunk 2077, Su, Dan and a SECRET GUEST sit down to discuss Project Management. We'll be comparing Project Management in the Engineering world and in the world of Video Games. Come have a listen! We state this in the cast, but as an addition reminder: The commentary presented in this podcast is a reflection of our experiences in our chosen fields (Engineering/Game Design/UI/UX Game Artist). It is not indicative of all project management methods/styles/practices/etc in any of these fields. The intro/outro music is: Symphogear G - "Rainbow Flower" Lyrics/Composition: Noriyasu Agematsu Arrangement: Seima Iwahashi Vocals: Aoi Yuki Please visit us at: https://theconartistsblog.com/ and subscribe to our feed (http://theconartists.podbean.com/feed/) to get more podcasts! Disclaimer: The Con Artists own nothing but our opinions and this podcast.

Wandering Witch the Journey of Elaina The Con Artists: Rolling Review #19 Fall 2020   A self absorbed witch name Elaina journey's around the world being a bratty tourist. She eats food and leaves. Magic is almost always awful, and makes very little sense in this show. Why does everyone have an obsessive personality?! Did we mention Elaina's a terrible person? Believe it or not, this is the most accurate RR description we've ever written.   Want to know what this show is really about? Read our Rolling Reviews on Wandering Witch: Journey of Elaina here: https://theconartistsblog.com/rolling-review/   The intro music is: "Literature" by Reina Ueda The outro music is: "Haiiro no Saga" by ChouCho Disclaimer: The Con Artists own nothing but our opinions and this podcast.

End of Cour Fall 2020 Come listen to the Con Artists as they discuss what they watched in the Fall 2020 Cour!  Scott's watched way too many shows, Su somehow got sucked into Assault Lily, and Dan makes a good pitch for Obsolete.   The Shows covered in this Podcast are: Gal and Dino, Tonikaku Kawaii, Obsolete, Magatsu Wahrheit Zuerst, Assault Lily: Bouquet, Kami-tachi ni Hirowareta Otoko, Sleepy Princess in the Demon Castle, Kamisama ni Natta Hi, and Hypnosis Mic Division Rap Battle Rhyme Anima.   Please visit us at: https://theconartistsblog.com/ and subscribe to our feed (http://theconartists.podbean.com/feed/) to get more podcasts!   The intro/outro music is: Symphogear G - "Rainbow Flower"   Lyrics/Composition: Noriyasu Agematsu Arrangement: Seima Iwahashi Vocals:  Aoi Yuki   Disclaimer: The Con Artists own nothing but our opinions and this podcast.

Fruits Basket (2019) S2 The Con Artists: Rolling Review #19 Spring & Summer 2020 Tohru and the gang are back for Season 2. Rin turns into a horse and has the saddest backstory ever. Yuki gets sold to God's household and abused to high heaven. Uo can't feed the deer properly, and Hana can't recite a haiku to save her life. Oh well, at least they managed to get through that Cinderella(ish) play! Want to know what Fruits Basket (2019) S2 is really about? Read our Rolling Reviews on Fruits Basket (2019) S2 here: https://theconartistsblog.com/rolling-review/ Disclaimer: The Con Artists own nothing but our opinions and this podcast.   The intro music is: "Prism" by AmPm ft Miyuna The outro music is: "ad meliora" by THE CHARM PARK

Kickstart/Kickstop (Kickstarter) - Part 2 We get together to discuss Kickstarter. Here in Part 2 we'll talk about the business side of things.  The economics, the finances...the sweet sweet green.  We also make some truly topical pop culture references.  Just so fresh.  Come listen!   The intro/outro music is: Symphogear G - "Rainbow Flower"   Lyrics/Composition: Noriyasu Agematsu Arrangement: Seima Iwahashi Vocals: Aoi Yuki   Please visit us at: https://theconartistsblog.com/ and subscribe to our feed (http://theconartists.podbean.com/feed/) to get more podcasts!   Disclaimer: The Con Artists own nothing but our opinions and this podcast. Disclaimer: The Con Artists are not affiliated with any of the Kickstarters discussed in this podcast. Purchasing these products will not result in a monetary proceed to us.

Kickstart/Kickstop (Kickstarter) - Part 1 We get together to discuss Kickstarter. Here in Part 1 we'll talk about projects we've funded that were success, failures, or not what we expected. Also...Dan has a serious problem... Listen in to find out what it is!!   The intro/outro music is: Symphogear G - "Rainbow Flower"   Lyrics/Composition: Noriyasu Agematsu Arrangement: Seima Iwahashi Vocals: Aoi Yuki   Please visit us at: https://theconartistsblog.com/ and subscribe to our feed (http://theconartists.podbean.com/feed/) to get more podcasts!   Disclaimer: The Con Artists own nothing but our opinions and this podcast. Disclaimer: The Con Artists are not affiliated with any of the Kickstarters discussed in this podcast. Purchasing these products will not result in a monetary proceed to us.

End of Cour Spring 2020 It's Part, which always means more electric boogaloo! Okay no, what it really means is that we talk too much about Tower of God. Thankfully Scott spent time with a weird dinosaur and then lived it up as his usual self. You knowH what I mean, right? is usual self = Isekai Trash...   The shows covered in this podcast are Gal and Dino, Tower of God, and Princess Connect! Re:Dive. Please visit us at: https://theconartistsblog.com/ and subscribe to our feed (https://theconartists.podbean.com/feed/) to get more podcasts!   The intro/outro music is: Symphogear G - "Rainbow Flower"   Lyrics/Composition: Noriyasu Agematsu Arrangement: Seima Iwahashi Vocals: Aoi Yuki

End of Cour Spring 2020 Part 1 Spring 2020 was a busy cour, so much so that it's been split into two parts!  Scott thinks Trigger is starting to pull itself back together with BNA, while Su thinks there is just too much Japan in her Italy.  Come listen to that and more besides!   The shows covered in this podcast are Otome Game, Listeners, BNA, and Arte. Please visit us at: https://theconartistsblog.com/ and subscribe to our feed (http://theconartists.podbean.com/feed/) to get more podcasts!   The intro/outro music is: Symphogear G - "Rainbow Flower"   Lyrics/Composition: Noriyasu Agematsu Arrangement: Seima Iwahashi Vocals:  Aoi Yuki   Disclaimer: The Con Artists own nothing but our opinions and this podcast.

Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken! The Con Artists: Rolling Review #17 Winter 2020   Join the Con Artists as they review the uncontested Show of the Season, Eizouken!  If you too have been following this love letter to anime and animation and want to hear us lavish it with praise, you've come to the right place.  If you want to be convinced to watch this show (and you do), you've come to the right place also. Basically you're at the right place.   Want to know what Eizouken is really about? Read our Rolling Reviews on Eizouken here: https://theconartistsblog.com/rolling-review/   The intro music is: "Easy Breezy" by chelmico The outro music is: "Namae no Nai Ao" by Kami-sama, Boku wa Kizuite Shimatta Disclaimer: The Con Artists own nothing but our opinions and this podcast.

End of Cour Winter 2020 - Part 2 The Con Artists come back with Part 2 of the Winter 2020 discussion. Are you ready for Dan's discussion on horny Zootopia? The gang was lukewarm on Somali and Su lives it up with the sh*t-show that is Madoka Trashica - Record of Fanfiction. At least there's ID: Invaded.  That's sure to be a feel good show...*hint: No it's not.  All that and more, here in Part 2! The Shows covered in this Podcast are: ID:Invaded, BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense, Beastars, Somali and the Forest Spirit, Madoka Magica: Magia Record Please visit us at: https://theconartistsblog.com/ and subscribe to our feed (http://theconartists.podbean.com/feed/) to get more podcasts! The intro/outro music is: Symphogear G - "Rainbow Flower"   Lyrics/Composition: Noriyasu Agematsu Arrangement: Seima Iwahashi Vocals: Aoi Yuki Disclaimer: The Con Artists own nothing but our opinions and this podcast.

End of Cour Winter 2020 - Part 1 Join The Con Artists as they discuss the shows watched this past season.  Su has insights into character growth in Chihayafuru, while Dan takes us on an unbelievable journey to the end of Babylon.  That and more on this first part of two! The Shows covered in this Podcast are: Chihayafuru S3, My Hero Academia S4, Smile Down the Runway, and Babylon. Please visit us at: https://theconartistsblog.com/ and subscribe to our feed (http://theconartists.podbean.com/feed/) to get more podcasts! The intro/outro music is: Symphogear G - "Rainbow Flower"   Lyrics/Composition: Noriyasu Agematsu Arrangement: Seima Iwahashi Vocals: Aoi Yuki Disclaimer: The Con Artists own nothing but our opinions and this podcast.

Stream Team 01 (Livechart Chat for Spring 2020) The Con Artists get together to do something a little different this time.  We sit on https://www.livechart.me/spring-2020/tv together and chat about what's coming out this season.  We are also looking for our new RR show.  How will anything measure up to Gleipnir?!   We appologize for Dan's audio quality.  Being quarantined has melted his brain and he used a bad microphone. The intro/outro music is: Symphogear G - "Rainbow Flower"   Lyrics/Composition: Noriyasu Agematsu Arrangement: Seima Iwahashi Vocals: Aoi Yuki   Please visit us at: https://theconartistsblog.com/ and subscribe to our feed (http://theconartists.podbean.com/feed/) to get more podcasts! Disclaimer: The Con Artists own nothing but our opinions and this podcast.

Afterschool Dice Club The Con Artists: Rolling Review #16 Fall 2019   Join the Con Artists as they use a sound-only format to discuss a visual-only medium try to get across the fun of a tactile pastime!  We even succeed (probably)!  Dan discusses game design, Brendan has some insights into the theme songs, Scott just wants Blokus to get some love, and everyone agrees with Su that the Ladies and Gentlemen board game would be hilarious to take way too seriously.  Now if only Emmy got the screen time she obviously deserved...   Want to know what Afterschool Dice Club is really about? Read our Rolling Reviews on Afterschool Dice Club  here: https://theconartistsblog.com/rolling-review/   The intro music is: "Present Moment" by Miyu Tomita The outro music is: "On the Board" by Saki Miyashita, Marika Kōno, & Miyu Tomita Disclaimer: The Con Artists own nothing but our opinions and this podcast.

End of Cour Fall 2019 It's a lean season this time around but that doesn't stop us from chatting it up!  Don't you want to hear about Baylon?!  Hint...no...no you don't.  Dan needs to take up Basket Weaving.   Su's all about them sequels and actually rags on Chihayafuru a little.  Scott makes his abilities average in his next life and Dan is not impressed by your Viking nonsense.  At least there's more Carol and Tuesday.  There's also lovey-dovey-friendship time for all who have tragic backstories.  Come on down and have a listen! Note from Su: Before all the MHA fans get mad at me...Eri's quirk had not been revealed explicitly in the show prior to us recording this podcast.  I describe her quirk as best as I understood it for the time. The Shows covered in this Podcast are: Vinland Saga; Dr. Stone; Carole and Tuesday; Kono Oto Tomare S2; Didn't I Say to Make My Abilities Average in my next life; Babylon; Chuubyou Gekihatsu Boy; Chihayafuru S3; My Hero Academia S4 Please visit us at: https://theconartistsblog.com/ and subscribe to our feed (http://theconartists.podbean.com/feed/) to get more podcasts!   The intro/outro music is: Symphogear G - "Rainbow Flower"   Lyrics/Composition: Noriyasu Agematsu Arrangement: Seima Iwahashi Vocals:  Aoi Yuki   Disclaimer: The Con Artists own nothing but our opinions and this podcast.

Fruits Basket (2019) S1 The Con Artists: Rolling Review #15 Spring & Summer 2019   The intro music is: "Again" by Beverly The outro music is: "Lucky Ending" by Vickeblanka (Eps 1-13)   A girl who lives in tent gets attacked by a mudslide and then lives in a house with numerous hot men.  They turn into animals when she accidentally hugs them.  Tohru is many types of "adjective for beautiful" baked goods.  Uo and Hana are her amazing friend moms.  This show is also really dark at times.  Don't live in a tent kids.  Hug hot men instead!   Want to know what Fruits Basket (2019) S1 is really about? Read our Rolling Reviews on The Fruits Basket (2019) S1 here: https://theconartistsblog.com/rolling-review/   Disclaimer: The Con Artists own nothing but our opinions and this podcast.

End of Cour Summer 2019 It was a very busy season for the Con Artists, but there were so many good shows that they regret nothing.  Nothing except Fire Force, that is! Listen in and get some solid recommendations, there's sure to be something for everyone. The Shows covered in this Podcast are: Vinland Saga; Dr. Stone; Carole and Tuesday; For My Daughter, I'd Even Defeat a Demon Lord; Fire Force; Wasteful Days of High School Girls; Saga of Tanya the Evil the Movie; O Maidens in Your Savage Season; Demon Girl Next Door; Is it Wrong to Pick up Girls in a Dungeon Season 2; Kanata no Astra; Symphogear XV Please visit us at: https://theconartistsblog.com/ and subscribe to our feed (http://theconartists.podbean.com/feed/) to get more podcasts!   The intro/outro music is: Symphogear G - "Rainbow Flower"   Lyrics/Composition: Noriyasu Agematsu Arrangement: Seima Iwahashi Vocals:  Aoi Yuki   Disclaimer: The Con Artists own nothing but our opinions and this podcast.

She is Ageless (Millenium Actress) Su and Scott come together to discuss the incredible film my Satoshi Kon, Millenium Actress. It's the first time in the history of our podcasts that we literally have nothing bad to say. Warning: There are spoilers for this movie. If you haven't already seen Millenium Actress, you may want to revisit this podcast at a later time. Please visit us at: https://theconartistsblog.com/ and subscribe to our feed (http://theconartists.podbean.com/feed/) to get more podcasts!   The intro/outro music to our podcast is:  Symphogear G "Rainbow Flower" Lyrics/Composition: Noriyasu Agematsu Arrangement: Seima Iwahashi Vocals:  Aoi Yūki   Disclaimer: The Con Artists own nothing but our opinions and this podcast.   

The Promised Neverland The Con Artists: Rolling Review #14 Winter 2019   The intro music is: "Touch Off" by UVERworld The outro music is: "Zettai Zetsumei" by Cö shu Nie (eps 1-8)   A loving family of orphans is overseen by a woman they call Mama. Everyday is peaceful and fun. Sometimes, children get adopted and move away from the farm they all live on. Absolutely nothing ever goes wrong ever and this show is warm and cuddly. I'm also lying. A lot. Watch this show it's absolutely amazing.   Want to know what The Promised Neverland is really about? Read our Rolling Reviews on The Promised Neverland here: https://theconartistsblog.com/rolling-review/   Disclaimer: The Con Artists own nothing but our opinions and this podcast.

Irozuku Sekai no Ashita kara The Con Artists: Rolling Review #13 Fall 2018   The intro music is: ISnAK: "17 Sai" by Haruka to Miyuki The outro music is: ISnAK: "Mimei no Kimi to Hakumei no Mahō" by Nagi Yanagi   Hitomi long ago lost the ability to see color, and blames the mild magical abilities common to her family.  Her grandmother sees things differently, and magically sends her 60 years into the past on a journey of self-discovery and friendship.  There, she meets and gradually opens up to members of the photography club, and in so doing starts to recover her colors.  A soft, enjoyable drama with some beautiful use of color.  Plus a fancy magical fish drawing… of mystery!   Want to discover Irozuku Sekai no Ashita kara for yourself?  Read our Rolling Reviews on Irozuku Sekai no Ashita kara here: https://theconartistsblog.com/rolling-review/   Disclaimer: The Con Artists own nothing but our opinions and this podcast.