Vintage Anime Club Podcast

On this episode, the club jumps into their first foray with City Hunter, as no one on the podcast is that familiar with the series. Join Dennis, Ed, Kate, and returning guests Pat of The Pat Chat podcast & Chika from the award winning Shoujo Sundae Podcast, as we cover City Hunter Movie 1: .357 Magnum. Ryo Saeba's pervertedness is cranked to eleven, as a famed pianist is caught in a cold war between East and West Gariela. The action is intense, the music is bopping, the bullets are flying, and Kaori's hammers are pounding (Ryo Saeba's head that is). The first of three movies we're covering, come hang with us for a bit in the mean streets of Tokyo. Special thanks to Pat (@patloika) & Chika (@chikasupreme) for joining us this epsiode! And check out their respective podcasts The Pat Chat & Shoujo Sundae (@shoujosundae) 0:00:00 - Intro & Some Anime News 0:11:25 - The Watchlist 0:31:47 - Our City Hunter History & Production Notes 0:52:35 - A Long Lost Father of a Famed Pianist 1:24:36 - A Reception in Ruins, but the Truth Revealed 1:56:24 - Going Commando: City Hunter & Falcon 2:22:02 - Voices, Final Thoughts, & Kanpai Support the show by donating to our Ko-Fi link below or by purchasing City Hunter Classic Movies and TV Specials Collection on  Blu-ray through our Amazon affiliate link: https://amzn.to/446xsep Dennis: @ichnob | Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Kate: @taikochan Linktr.ee | Ko-Fi | RSS

On this episode of the podcast, join Ed, Sam, Dennis, & Karen for their discussion about 1989's Wrath of the Ninja: The Yotoden Movie. It's actually a compilation film based on a three episode OVA series. Talking points include how three ninjas come together, ninja names might be hard to remember but ninja powers aren't, Nobunaga's anti-Buddha stance, crossing the streams, and comparing this to Ninja Scrolll but in a good way. 0:00:00 - Intro & Some Anime News 0:15:52 - The Watchlist 0:32:47 - Production Notes 0:40:53 - 08th Year of Tensho 1:00:43 - 09th Year of Tensho 1:13:30 - 10th Year of Tensho 1:34:28 - Voices, Final Thoughts, & Kanpai While out of print, used copies of Wrath of the Ninja are available at various online stores, but you can support the show by also renting/buying it from Prime Video: https://amzn.to/4dSgzZu Dennis: @ichnob | Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Karen: @ryacosplay | Sam: @essfive Linktr.ee | Ko-Fi | RSS

On this episode, join club hosts Dennis, Ed, Kate, Karen, and returning host Caitlin to discuss 1989's Assemble Insert! Only one thing can stop this mecha gang from wrecking Tokyo: super strong idol singer Maron Namikaze, that's who. See her rise to the top of the charts and her fanbase's hearts. Just watch your surroundings, because there's a lot of collateral damage in this one. It's enough paperwork and phone call complaints to make the chief cry. But as long as there's a nearby video rental store and a morning pick-me-up energy drink, the Anti-Demon Seed brigade is on the case. 0:00:00 - Intro & Some Anime News 0:06:53 - The Watchlist 0:32:32 - Production Notes 0:39:14 - EP1: Part 1 1:17:22 - EP2: Part 2 1:54:34 - Voices, Final Thoughts, & Kanpai Unfortunately, Assemble Insert is currently out of print, but you can still support the show by donating to our Ko-Fi link below. Dennis: @ichnob | Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Karen: @ryacosplay | Kate: @taikochan | Caitlin: @kouject Linktr.ee | Ko-Fi | RSS

On this episode, join Dennis, Garrett, Ed, Kate, & Karen for a discussion about Night on the Galactic Railroad. Two cat friends go on a journey through the stars and heavens with various passengers. Multiple Christian themes including crosses, hymns, a Sermon on the Mount homage, and dealing with the afterlife. But there's also the fantastical visuals with mysterious train stations, fields that go beyond the horizon, birds that become cookies, and a surprise appearance from The Titanic. 0:00:00 - Intro & Some Anime News 0:10:02 - The Watchlist 0:27:19 - Production Notes 0:44:07 - Festival of Stars 1:12:36 - Constellation Stations 1:39:10 - Friends to the End 2:16:05 - Voices, Final Thoughts, & Kanpai Unfortunately, Night on the Galactic Railroad is currently out of print, but you can still support the show by donating to our Ko-Fi link below. Dennis: @ichnob | Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Garrett: @blkriku | Karen: @ryacosplay | Kate: @taikochan Linktr.ee | Ko-Fi | RSS

It's our ninth anniversary! And on this episode, join Dennis, Ed, Garrett, Karen, & Kate as we return to the world of Studio Ghibli with Ponyo. It's a literal fish out of water story, with the most cutesy imagery for an apocalypse, and perhaps the coolest Ghibli mom. So put those elixers away, because that's what crabs crave. And hit up that deli counter, because Ponyo wants all of the ham. 0:00:00 - Intro & Some Anime News 0:12:06 - The Watchlist 0:37:50 - Production Notes 0:50:46 - Ponyo the Goldfish 1:19:50 - Ponyo the Human 1:52:03 - Sousuke's Trial 2:20:02 - Voices, Final Thoughts, & Kanpai Support the show by donating to our Ko-Fi link below or by purchasing Ponyo on  Blu-ray through our Amazon affiliate link: https://amzn.to/441Bh6a Dennis: @ichnob | Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Garrett: @blkriku | Karen: @ryacosplay | Kate: @taikochan  Linktr.ee | Ko-Fi | RSS

Garrett comes on for a bonus episode of our Fushigi Yûgi discussion with Dennis after also finishing the series, just as promised. Unfortunately, Fushigi Yûgi is currently out of print, but you can still support the show by donating to our Ko-Fi link below.   Dennis: @ichnob | Garrett: @blkriku Linktr.ee | Ko-Fi | RSS

It's time for the Fushigi Yûgi finale! Join club hosts Kate, Karen, Dennis, Diana, & returning guest Kristen as we go over our final Fushigi Yûgi thoughts. Does Keisuke do enough to redeem himself from the last batch of episodes? Is all forgiven for Yui? Does Nakago deserve the sad backstory treatment? Unexpected kaiju battles, and the return of Force ghosts. It's got everything! 0:00:00 - Intro & Some Anime News 0:12:15 - The Watchlist (ft Faves of Winter 2025) 0:40:25 - Catching up on FY with Diana & Kristen 0:50:40 - EP49: Wedding Celebration 1:16:54 - EP50: Atonement 1:47:01 - EP51: Entrusted Hope 2:15:15 - EP52: For My Loved One 2:43:16 - Final Thoughts & Kanpai Special thanks to Kristen (@kristenmpath) for joining us again! Unfortunately, Fushigi Yugi is currently out of print, but you can still support the show by donating to our Ko-Fi link below.   Dennis: @ichnob | Diana: @binkxy | Karen: @ryacosplay | Kate: @taikochan  Linktr.ee | Ko-Fi | RSS

On this episode, multiple celestial warriors are down! I repeat, multiple celestial warriors are down! It's up to the club hosts of Dennis, Ed, Kate, Karen, and special returning guest Chika from the Shoujo Sundae podcast to help fill that void. It's not a dream, as war finally reaches Konan. Also people figure out how to go back to the real world, character death spotlights and lowlights, music focused scenes galore, hardcore parkour, ghost revenge, and a surprise empress. 0:00:00 - Intro & Some Anime News 0:07:54 - The Watchlist 0:17:14 - EP44: Moment of Battle 0:45:49 - EP45: Divergent Light 1:14:43 - EP46: The Young Man of Reality 1:37:15 - EP47: Repose of the Soul's Light 2:06:47 - EP48: Even Wagering on this Life 2:29:56 - Final Thoughts & Kanpai Thanks to special guest Chika (@chikasupreme) from Shoujo Sundae Podcast (@shoujosundae), winner of the 2024 Signal Awards Listener's Choice in the Recap category. Give their podcast a listen, too! Unfortunately, Fushigi Yugi is currently out of print, but you can still support the show by donating to our Ko-Fi link below.   Dennis: @ichnob | Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Karen: @RyaCosplay | Kate: @taikochan  Linktr.ee | Ko-Fi | RSS

Getting closer to the finale, come join Dennis, Diana, Ed, Karen, & Kate for more Fushigi Yûgi, covering episodes 40-43. Miaka's dream school scenario turns into a recurring nightmare, we've lost track of how many times Miaka & Tamahome have broken up, there's new Byakko Warriors, another Boshi Boy (no relation to Flute-aboshi or Rope-aboshi), and giant insect monsters. And just when you thought he couldn't, Nakago gets even creepier. Also, we talk abou the new Gundam GQuuuuuuX film at the beginning of the show with chapter time stamps, so feel free to skip that chapter if you did not get a chance to see the film yet! 0:00:00 - Introduction & News 0:07:53 - GQuuuuuuX Movie SPOILERS 0:24:26 - The Watchlist 0:35:58 - Fushigi Yûgi Catch-up with Karen & Diana 0:43:24 - EP40: Deceptive Love 1:03:30 - EP41: Sunlight of Rebirth 1:28:24 - EP42: Unbreachable Wall 1:54:57 - EP43: Farewell Reunion 2:18:53 - Voices, Final Thoughts, & Kanpai Unfortunately, Fushigi Yugi is currently out of print, but you can still support the show by donating to our Ko-Fi link below.   Dennis: @ichnob | Diana: @binkx | Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Karen: @ryacosplay | Kate: @taikochan  Linktr.ee | Ko-Fi | RSS

On this episode, join Ed, Garrett, Karen, Kate, & Dennis for more adventures in The Universe of the Four Gods with our Fushigi Yûgi recap of episodes 36-39. We've reached one of the lowest points for Miaka, and most of the Suzaku Warriors aren't even around! There's so much running away, a couple of big truth bombs, more Street Fighter II homages, and more shells than you can shake a stick at. You are about to enter another dimension, a dimension not only of sight and sound but of mind. A journey into a perilous land of illusions. Next stop, the Tomo Zone. 0:00:00 - Intro & Some Anime News 0:13:40 - The Watchlist 0:27:55 - EP36: Trampled Love 0:57:13 - EP37: Bewitched Warmth 1:29:21 - EP38: Dawn of the Heart 1:54:43 - EP39: Bewitched Illusions 2:16:14 - Voices, Final Thoughts, & Kanpai Unfortunately, Fushigi Yugi is currently out of print, but you can still support the show by donating to our Ko-Fi link below.   Dennis: @ichnob | Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Garrett: @blkriku | Karen: @ryacosplay | Kate: @taikochan Linktr.ee | Ko-Fi | RSS

On this episode, join Garrett, Ed, Kate, Dennis, and special guest Chika for another wave of Fushigi Yûgi recaps, covering episodes 31-35. There's a big Nuriko spotlight on this one, with both good and bad points. Other topics include truth bombs, Genbu Ghosts, potential Nakago weakness, breaking the fourth wall, love of city pop, Watase-sensei's love of Street Fighter II back in the day, and more library shenanigans. 0:00:00 - Intro & Some Anime News 0:16:35 - The Watchlist 0:38:28 - FY Catch-up with Chika & Garrett 0:44:54 - EP31: Whirlpool of Doubt 1:02:38 - EP32: To Die for the Star of Suzaku 1:18:21 - EP33: Nuriko, Eternal Farewell 1:41:31 - EP34: Guardians of Ice 2:02:53 - EP35: Hell's Mirage 2:29:30 - Voices, Final Thoughts, & Kanpai Thanks to special guest Chika (@chikasupreme) from Shoujo Sundae Podcast (@shoujosundae), winner of the 2024 Signal Awards Listener's Choice in the Recap category. Give their podcast a listen, too! Unfortunately, Fushigi Yûgi is currently out of print, but you can still support the show by donating to our Ko-Fi link below.   Dennis: @ichnob | Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Garrett: @blkriku | Kate: @taikochan Linktr.ee | Ko-Fi | RSS

We're back in the Universe of the Four Gods, as Dennis, Ed, Kate, & Karen start part two of the Fushigi Yûgi miniseries! Starting off with episodes 27-30, we get our first full recap episode, along with journeying to a new land. Miaka and Yui both resolve to see through their respective quests, even if it means fighting each other. Other talking points include Flute-aboshi & Rope-aboshi, library etiquette, indoor sunglasses, things that could have been done yesterday, lightning bending, and recharging your chakra. So get out of those drenched clothes before you get sick. It's story time with Nuriko! 0:00:00 - Intro & Some Anime News 0:11:34 - The Watchlist 0:32:05 - EP27: Tombstone Oath 0:49:31 - EP28: The Ancient Path (Part 1 Digest) 0:54:05 - EP29: Mysteries Afoot 1:12:59 - EP30: The Flash of Battle 1:33:54 - Voices, Final Thoughts, & Kanpai Unfortunately, Fushigi Yugi is currently out of print, but you can still support the show by donating to our Ko-Fi link below.   Dennis: @ichnob | Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Karen: @ryacosplay | Kate: @taikochan Linktr.ee | Ko-Fi | RSS

On this episode, join hosts Dennis, Kate, Karen, Ed, & Garrett as we discuss the Fall 2024 anime season along with our favorites for the year! And at the end, we'll peek ahead into the near future for some 2025 anime series. 0:00:00 - Intro & Some Anime News 0:15:34 - Fall 2024 Season Discussion 0:29:34 - Year in Anime 2024 Discussion 0:54:42 - Looking Ahead to 2025 & Kanpai Support the show by donating to our Ko-Fi link below or by purchasing something from a previous podcast through our Amazon affiliate link. Dennis: @ichnob | Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Garrett: @blkriku | Karen: @ryacosplay | Kate: @taikochan Linktr.ee | Ko-Fi | RSS

For our last episode of 2024, we're ringing in the holidays with the Christmas & New Year's related anime Gundam Wing: Endless Waltz. Join hosts Dennis, Kate, and Karen along with guests Alcuin and Julia to discuss the movie version of Endless Waltz, along with some sprinkled bits about the differences between the film and the OVA. Other talking points include mobile suit retcons, Garbage Pail Kids, how circuses can corrupt, the patented Trowa McFlip Twist, cool aunt Sally, Dorothy Catalonia's Wine Mixer Party Bus, and Julia's popcorn voice. So accept the mission, and join us for one last wild beat communication for the holidays. Special thanks to Alcuin (@different_elves) & Julia (@juliadoesalot) for joining us this epsiode! 0:00:00 - Introduction & The Watchlist 0:36:27 - Some Anime News 0:47:27 - Production Notes & Endless Walt Origins 1:05:17 - Pt 1: Silent Orbit 1:45:54 - Pt 2: Operation Meteor 2:26:18 - Pt 3: Return to Forever 3:12:03 - Voices, Final Thoughts, & Kanpai Support the show by donating to our Ko-Fi link below or by purchasing Gundam Wing: Endless Waltz on  Blu-ray through our Amazon affiliate link: https://amzn.to/4gtiAuV Dennis: @ichnob | Karen: @ryacosplay | Kate: @taikochan Linktr.ee | Ko-Fi | RSS

On this episode, hosts Dennis, Karen, & Kate are joined by friend of the show Pat Loika for part two of our Bastard!! (1992) review! As with all new guests to the show, we get a little bit of Pat's anime origin before the main topic. Some talking points include picky vampire habits, the passage of time, Christopher Nolan's filmography, raising a lover, comparing Arshes Nei to the other famous anime dark elf, a 500 yen promise, and a 30 year payoff. Special thanks to our guest Pat (@patloikagram & @patloika)! Give him a follow on social media and check out his podcast The Pat Chat! 0:00:00 - Introduction & Getting to Know Pat 0:07:37 - The Watchlist  0:26:10 - Some Anime & News & Pat's History with Bastard 0:40:18 - EP4: The Immortal King Dai Amon 1:16:58 - EP5: Thunder Empress Arshes Nei 1:39:03 - EP6: The Return of Dark Schneider 2:08:50 - Voices, Final Thoughts, & Kanpai  Thanks again to Gil for the Ko-Fi donation that helped us cover Bastard!! for the podcast! Unfortunately, Bastard!! is currently out of print, but you can still support the show by using our Ko-Fi link below. Dennis: @ichnob | Karen: @ryacosplay | Kate: @taikochan  Linktr.ee | Ko-Fi | RSS

On this episode, we can't believe we've officially reached 200 numbered podcasts! Come join Dennis, Kate, Ed, Karen, & Garrett for a trip to Meta-Rikana, covering the 1992 miniseries Bastard!! This two-part podcast miniseries is brought to you all with a little help from Gil's Ko-Fi donation, so thank you so much, Gil! We talk about a lot of rock band and rock song puns, find out some of the origins of these puns, a different ninja named Gara, Rushe's age discrepancy, and so much rule of cool. 0:00:00 - Introduction & Some Anime News 0:11:09 - The Watchlist 0:31:40 - Bastard!! Production Notes 0:39:23 - EP1: The Explosive Wizard 1:12:55 - EP2: Efreet the Fire Elemental 1:54:13 - EP3: Ninja Master Gara 2:27:07 - Voices, Final Thoughts, & Kanpai Thanks again to Gil for the Ko-Fi donation that helped us cover Bastard!! for the podcast! Unfortunately, Bastard!! is currently out of print, but you can still support the show by using our Ko-Fi link below. Dennis: @ichnob | Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Garrett: @blkriku | Karen: @ryacosplay | Kate: @taikochan Linktr.ee | Ko-Fi | RSS

On this episode, join Diana, Dennis, Kate, Garrett, & Ed for the season 1 finale of Fushigi Yugi, covering episodes 23-26. All of the Suzaku Warriors have finally gathered plus 1 (wait, what...), and the melodrama just gets thicker. Tamahome is back to his old ways for a bit, Miaka has accidentally unlocked Hard Mode for the "summon Suzaku quest," friend zoning and promise rings, twin powers activate, river wall discrepancies, only one person freaking out over polaroid pictures, and of course, resurrecting a Tom Cardy joke from a previous episode. 0:00:00 - Intro & Some Anime Related News 0:22:58 - The Watchlist 1:03:42 - EP23: Shadow of Intrigue 1:27:09 - EP24: Resolution 1:53:19 - EP25: Love and Sorrow 2:22:07 - EP26: Star Festival 2:43:37 - Voices, Final Thoughts, & Kanpai  Unfortunately, Fushigi Yugi is currently out of print, but you can still support the show by donating to our Ko-Fi link below.   Dennis: @ichnob | Diana: @binkxy | Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Garrett: @blkriku | Kate: @taikochan Linktr.ee | Ko-Fi | RSS

  On this episode, join Ed, Kate, Garrett, Caitlin, & returning guest Kristen for part 5 of our Fushigi Yugi miniseries, covering episodes 18-22. In this batch, Tamahome turns to the dark side, putting Miaka's journey and love life in peril! Other talking points include the ages of the Suzaku Celestial Warriors, is Nakago the only useful Kutou soldier, substitute warrior cat, Breaking Bad, & Mitsukake's healing preferences.  0:00:00 - Intro & The Watchlist 0:17:15 - Some Anime Related News 0:27:30 - Caitlin & Kristen's Fushigi Yugi Origins 0:46:15 - EP18: Love Trap 1:08:02 - EP19: Shattered Loved 1:34:29 - EP20: Unreachable Hope 1:51:46 - EP21: To Protect You 2:18:19 - EP22: I'll Never Leave You 2:42:48 - Final Thoughts & Kanpai Special thanks to Kristen (@kristenmpath) for joining us again! Unfortunately, Fushigi Yugi is currently out of print, but you can still support the show by donating to our Ko-Fi link below.   Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Garrett: @blkriku | Kate: @taikochan | Caitlin: @kouject Linktr.ee | Ko-Fi | RSS

On this episode, join Kate, Diana, Garrett, Ed, & Dennis for the next batch of Fushigi Yugi drama, covering episodes 14 through 17. More Suzaku warriors found, but somehow, the Seiryuu side isn't panicking. Nakago's nastier side starts showing, the boyfriend shirt returns, one-man knock-knock jokes, Mitsukake's power cooldown, some sort of ninja man-bat, and flute that body. 0:00:00 - Intro & Some Anime News 0:16:19 - The Watchlist 0:37:50 - Fushigi Yugi Catch up w/ Garrett & Diana 0:53:26 - EP14: Wolf in the Fortress 1:24:36 - EP15: The City of Resurrection  1:43:38 - EP16: Battle of Sorrow 2:02:50 - EP17: Magic Flute 2:36:15 - Voices, Final Thoughts, & Kanpai Unfortunately, Fushigi Yugi is currently out of print, but you can still support the show by donating to our Ko-Fi link below.   Dennis: @ichnob | Diana: @binkxy | Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Garrett: @blkriku | Kate: @taikochan Linktr.ee | Ko-Fi | RSS

On this episode, join Dennis, Ed, Karen, and returning guest Chika Supreme for our third Fushigi Yugi episode! We're halfway through season 1/red boxset, and while Miaka hasn't found another Suzaku warrior yet, we do meet our first Seiryuu one. Other talking points include fun translation for the dub, easily broken promises, sexy sax AND sexy harpsichord, plus some Law & Order: SVU. In addition, we have a content warning. Some of the episodes we cover discuss the topic of attempted suicide. Since this epsiode is being released during National Suicide Prevention Month in the US, know that you are not alone. There are people out there who will talk and listen to you. So please use the Lifeline resources provided to you, such as dialing 988 or visiting 988lifeline.org. 0:00:00 - Intro & Some Anime News 0:07:31 - The Watchlist 0:19:46 - EP10: Looking for Yui 0:38:44 - EP11: Priestess of Seiryuu 1:08:24 - EP12: Only You 1:31:37 - EP13: For the Sake of Love 2:03:20 - Voices, Final Thoughts, & Kanpai Thanks to special guest Chika (@chikasupreme) of the Shoujo Sundae podcast (@shoujosundae) for once again joining us!  Unfortunately, Fushigi Yugi is currently out of print, but you can still support the show by donating to our Ko-Fi link below.   Dennis: @ichnob | Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Karen: @RyaCosplay  Linktr.ee | Ko-Fi | RSS

On this episode, join hosts Diana, Ed, Kate, and Dennis for part 2 of our Fushigi Yugi rewatch, covering episodes 5 through 9. Miaka gets sent back to her world, but now Yui is missing! Nuriko's biggest secret is revealed. The reason why Tamahome is so money-driven surprises Miaka. Hotohori finally gets to set foot outside of the palace. And we get to meet Miaka's brother! Hopefully you also took ancient Chinese literature in college, because it's time to find another celestial warrior. 0:00:00 - Intro & The Watchlist 0:23:17 - Some Anime & Cosplay News 0:40:33 - Diana's Fushigi Yugi Origins 0:48:05 - EP05: Bewildered Heartbeat 1:13:09 - EP06: Even If I Die... 1:32:08 - EP07: Going Home 1:55:53 - EP08: Brief Parting 2:17:27 - EP09: Enemies Unseen 2:40:45 - Voices, Final Thoughts, & Kanpai Unfortunately, Fushigi Yugi is currently out of print, but you can still support the show by donating to our Ko-Fi link below.   Dennis: @ichnob | Diana: @binkxy | Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Kate: @taikochan Linktr.ee | Ko-Fi | RSS

On this episode, it's the start of a new podcast miniseries covering the first half of Fushigi Yugi. Joining hosts Dennis, Kate, Garrett, Ed, and Karen is first time guest Chika Supreme from the Shoujo Sundae podcast! Though we only talk about the first four episodes, it's one of our longest podcasts to date, so fair warning. Beside's Chika's anime origins, we also discuss literally getting lost in a book, Miaka's directional hearing, which Disney character is Tamahome, operating hours of a national library, and how many gangs want to capture Miaka. 0:00:00 - Intro & Meeting Chika Supreme 0:15:54 - The Watchlist 0:33:13 - Some Anime News 0:50:07 - Production Notes & Our Fushigi Yugi Origins 1:05:49 - EP01: The Girl of Legend 1:43:38 - EP02: The Priestess of Suzaku 2:16:33 - EP03: The Seven Stars of Suzaku 2:46:44 - EP04: Missing Love 3:26:34 - Voices, Final Thoughts, & Kanpai Thanks to special guest Chika (@chikasupreme) of the Shoujo Sundae podcast (@shoujosundae) for joining us for the first time!  Unfortunately, Fushigi Yugi is currently out of print, but you can still support the show by donating to our Ko-Fi link below.   Dennis: @ichnob | Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Garrett: @blkriku | Karen: @RyaCosplay | Kate: @taikochan Linktr.ee | Ko-Fi | RSS

On this episode, join Dennis, Kate, Ed, and Karen as they discuss 1989's Venus Wars by Yasuhiko Yoshikazu. In addition to the anim topic, we also discuss visiting the Akiba Maid War pop-up cafe here in Los Angeles. Topics include the rules of battlebike, malls still being popular, chase scene music, characters that would fit in Gundam, and occupational hazards.  0:00:00 - Intro & Some Anime News 0:07:43 - The Watchlist 0:28:52 - Special: Akiba Maid War Pop-up Cafe 0:37:52 - Production Notes 0:46:59 - The First Attack 1:22:44 - Tanks for the Memories 1:40:34 - Thrilling Hiroics 2:03:23 - Voices, Final Thoughts, & Kanpai Support the show by donating to our Ko-Fi link below or by purchasing the Venus Wars on  Blu-ray through our Amazon affiliate link: https://amzn.to/4fcyR7L Dennis: @ichnob | Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Karen: @RyaCosplay | Kate: @taikochan Linktr.ee | Ko-Fi | RSS

On this episode, join Dennis, Kate, Garrett, Ed, Karen, and returning from her sabbatical is Caitlin! We're talking about the 1986 shoujo sci-fi movie They Were Eleven, based on the 1975 manga series by Hagio Moto, one of the authors who helped bring about the golden age of shoujo manga. Part Among Us, part Survivor, and add in a touch of romance, the new Esperanza crew have to survive 53 days in space, or else they...can't go to space college? There's unfortunate nicknames, space intuition, an emotional support guitar, juicing mice, gender fluidity, plant robots, and a food fight.  0:00:00 - Intro & The Watchlist 0:24:12 - Some Anime News 0:37:59 - Production Notes 0:49:10 - The Exam 1:16:23 - The Esperanza 1:38:50 - The Blue Sun 2:09:10 - The Accused 2:48:19 - Voices, Final Thoughts, & Kanpai Unfortunately, They Were Eleven is currently out of print, but you can still support the show by donating to our Ko-Fi link below. Dennis: @ichnob | Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Garrett: @blkriku | Karen: @RyaCosplay | Kate: @taikochan | Caitlin: @kouject Linktr.ee | Ko-Fi | RSS

On this episode, join Diana, Karen, Kate, Dennis, Garrett, & Sam as we discuss the 1989 OVA series Blood Reign: Curse of the Yoma. Monsters roam the land, and our hero has to deal with taking out his best friend. But there are a whole lot more things to unpack. Like just what is that flashback that Hikage keeps thinking about? Why are so many ninjas pantsless? There's a literal sea horse that gallops underwater! And two different women love interests, both named Aya. Hope you don't have arachnaphobia, because this sengoku period drama has got spiders in spades.  0:00:00 - Intro & The Watchlist 0:17:24 - Some Anime Related News 0:30:00 - Production Notes 0:38:48 - EP1: Hikage in an Evil World 1:39:55 - EP2: Marou with Crazy Fang 2:41:54 - Voices, Final Thoughts, & Kanpai  Unfortunately, Blood Reign: Curse of the Yoma is currently out of print, but you can still support the show by donating to our Ko-Fi link below. Dennis: @ichnob | Diana: @binkxy | Garrett: @blkriku | Karen: @RyaCosplay | Kate: @taikochan | Sam: @EssFive Linktr.ee | Ko-Fi | RSS

It's our final Slayers Try podcast! Hosts Dennis, Ed, Garrett, & Karen are joined by returning guests Patrick & Jennifer to discuss the last four episodes of Slayers Try. How will our heroes defeat Dark Star? What happens to the Golden Dragons? Does Gourry get his sword back? Most importantly, what happens to Jillas?! We also have fun discussing the mid credits epilogue for this season. So grab your Dark Star weapon, and get ready for the end of this adventure! 0:00:00 - Intro & News 0:17:00 - The Watchlist + Pat & Jen's Slayers' History 0:37:27 - EP75: No Time for Arguing! Head for the Showdown! 0:56:35 - EP76: No Way to Guess! The Forbidden Gateway is Opened! 1:16:07 - EP77: He Who Emerges from the Dark Star! 1:33:25 - EP78: TRY Again! When All Returns to White! 1:55:33 - Final Thoughts & Kanpai Thanks to special guests Patrick (@zagposting) & Jennifer (@spacepizzacos) for joining us once again! Unfortunately, Slayers Try is currently out of print, but you can still support the show by donating to our Ko-Fi link below.  Dennis: @ichnob | Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Garrett: @blkriku | Karen: @RyaCosplay Linktr.ee | Ko-Fi | RSS

On this episode, join hosts Ed, Garrett, Dennis, Karen, & Kate for part 5 of our Slayers Try discussion, covering episodes 70-74. We've got the last of our side story adventures where Gourry gets a lesson in posing for justice along with a replacement sword, some new baddies who look like possible Dragon Ball Z villains, Jillas' return with a precocious fox kid, someone who's not Aerith Gainsborough, are we the baddies, and curse your sudden but inevitable betrayal. 0:00:00 - Intro & The Watchlist 0:16:13 - Some Anime News 0:27:58 - EP70: The Right Person in the Right Place! Amelia in the Village of Justice! 0:38:51 - EP71: Three People, Three Ways! Where the Light Leads! 0:52:28 - EP72: A Hero's Advent? For Whom Does the Young Girl Pray? 1:04:47 - EP73: Savage and Unexplored! History Sealed Away! 1:18:09 - EP74: Eternal Death, Final Farewells! A Cry to the Fallen! 1:33:19 - Voices, Final Thoughts, & Kanpai Unfortunately, Slayers Try is currently out of print, but you can still support the show by donating to our Ko-Fi link below.  Dennis: @ichnob | Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Garrett: @blkriku | Karen: @RyaCosplay | Kate: @taikochan  Linktr.ee | Ko-Fi | RSS

On this episode, join Ed, Dennis, Garrett, & Kate for part 4 of our Slayers Try discussion, covering episodes 66-69. Some talking points include light people Touken Ranbu, bad luck with ships, Lina in Wonderland, penguin vengeance, one really angry ghosts, insight into Filia's hobbies, more fish people, and the worst love potion. 0:00:00 - Intro & News 0:08:20 - The Watchlist 0:25:15 - Garret's Slayers Try Speedrun 0:29:05 - EP66: Striding and Swaggering! Lamentation without End! 0:47:13 - EP67: Disaster and Danger? This Place is a Wonder Island! 1:00:09 - EP68: Pandemonium! Terror of the Cursed Jar! 1:11:34 - EP69: Immediate Results? Love Is in the Tiny Differences 1:34:25 - Final Thoughts & Kanpai Unfortunately, Slayers Try is currently out of print, but you can still support the show by donating to our Ko-Fi link below.  Dennis: @ichnob | Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Garrett: @blkriku | Kate: @taikochan Linktr.ee | Ko-Fi | RSS

On this episode, Ed, Kate, and Dennis are joined by brand new guest Jeanette! In our third Slayers Try podcast, it's a special spotlight on secondary character Jillas! Our fox-man with a funny accent does what few people have done before: outsmart Lina and the entire gang. Other talking points include he's just not that into you, jealousy issues, Dennis' weird Slayers ship, snakemen craftsmen, hammer sword, and a suspicious looking mountain. 0:00:00 - Intro & News 0:09:14 - Jeanette's Anime Origins  0:18:44 - The Watchlist & Jeanette's Slayers History 0:39:47 - EP62: Ready for Exile! Isn't Two People's Love Eternal? 0:58:02 - EP63: The Hurdle's Cleared? Jillas' True Power! 1:12:02 - EP64: Selfless and Senseless! Pursuit Through the Labyrinth! 1:25:40 - EP65: An Explosive Situation! The One Who Holds The Key! 1:42:03 - Voices, Final Thoughts, & Kanpai Thanks to special guest Jeanette (@planethalia) for joining us for the first time, and hopefully more to come in the future! Unfortunately, Slayers Try is currently out of print, but you can still support the show by donating to our Ko-Fi link below.  Dennis: @ichnob | Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Kate: @taikochan  Linktr.ee | Ko-Fi | RSS

On this episode, join our small host trio of Dennis, Kate, & Karen for part 2 of our Slayers Try miniseries, covering episodes 57 through 61. This batch of episodes has less pinball antics, but more Filia related content. Other talking points include a Zelgadis fan on the animation staff, golden dragon workout gear, what's another word for old, trying to remember Almayce's weapon, and more Xellos being Xellos. So keep your hands and arms inside the podcast vehicle at all times until the episode comes to a complete stop, and whatever you do, don't eat the Dradora Surprise.   0:00:00 - Intro & Some Anime News 0:08:52 - The Watchlist 0:31:27 - EP57: A Wild Rumor? You Can't Have Smoke without Fire? 0:44:17 - EP58: Wandering Around? The Runaway Shrine Takes a Trip! 1:02:33 - EP59: A Peace Conference? This is the Dragon Shrine? 1:13:43 - EP60: Be Careful! The Plan Has Begun! 1:33:15 - EP61: Continuous Fire! The Wind-Swept Shore of Battle! 1:48:59 - Voices, Final Thoughts, & Kanpai Unfortunately, Slayers Try is currently out of print, but you can still support the show by donating to our Ko-Fi link below.  Dennis: @ichnob | Karen: @RyaCosplay | Kate: @taikochan Linktr.ee | Ko-Fi | RSS

On this episode, join Dennis, Ed, Karen, & Kate as we return to the world of Slayers with 1997's Slayers Try. It's been roughly four years since we last covered Slayers Next, and the fans voted for this one after our ALA panel. New season, new allies, and new baddies. Talking points include who's that Pokemon, going from Star Wars to Dune, something about a Dark Star, sneaking around, and a fox man with a cockney accent.  0:00:00 - Intro & Winter 2024 Anime Rundown 0:17:27 - Some Anime Related News 0:30:28 - Production Notes 0:38:09 - EP53: Majestic? Hoist Sails for the Journey! 0:53:02 - EP54: Doubtful? A Letter from Home! 1:08:04 - EP55: Where'd That Arrogant Guy Go? 1:22:22 - EP56: On the Move! He's Out for Revenge? 1:39:59 - Voices, Final Thoughts, & Kanpai Unfortunately, Slayers Try is currently out of print, but you can still support the show by donating to our Ko-Fi link below.  Dennis: @ichnob | Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Karen: @RyaCosplay | Kate: @taikochan  Linktr.ee | Ko-Fi | RSS

On this episode, we have Dennis, Garrett, Ed, Kate, and Karen to discuss Fatal Fury 2: The New Battle. It's the second Fatal Fury TV special to air, and the introduction of Mai Shiranui. Talking points include "I'm Terry Bogard, no more," Andy's character upgrade, villain pipe organ tropes, perverted old man tropes, and Mai's costume changes. We also start the episode with an extended discussion about the late artist Akira Toriyama, who has influenced millions of lives through his manga and videogame art. 0:00:00 - Intro & Major Anime News 0:31:23 - The Watchlist 0:38:31 - Production Notes 0:46:21 - Fatal Fury 2: The New Battle Main Discussion 1:53:44 - Voices, Final Thoughts, & Kanpai Support the show by donating to our Ko-Fi link below or by purchasing the Fatal Fury OVA Collection on  Blu-ray through our Amazon affiliate link: https://amzn.to/3uRLzqr Dennis: @ichnob | Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Garrett: @blkriku | Karen: @RyaCosplay | Kate: @taikochan Linktr.ee | Ko-Fi | RSS

It's our first episode back from vacation. Join hosts Ed, Garrett, Kate, and Dennis as they discuss the 1992 TV special Fatal Fury: Legend of the Hungry Wolf. Some talking points include where is Southtown, is Master Tung a good instructor, how much of the city does Geese control, and is the King of Fighters tournament an underground kind of fight club or just no holds barred? 0:00:00 - Intro & The Watchlist 0:11:20 - Some Anime News 0:33:17 - Production Notes 0:43:25 - Fatal Fury 1 Main Discussion 1:37:16 - Voices, Final Thoughts, & Kanpai Support the show by donating to our Ko-Fi link below or by purchasing the Fatal Fury OVA Collection on  Blu-ray through our Amazon affiliate link: https://amzn.to/3uRLzqr Dennis: @ichnob | Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Garrett: @blkriku | Kate: @taikochan  Linktr.ee | Ko-Fi | RSS

On this episode, join hosts Ed, Karen, Kate, Garrett, & Dennis as we discuss the 1998 OVA series Kite, also known as A Kite in Japan. Is this hentai or not? There's a lot of tough subject matter to discuss in this one, so this episode is not for everyone. But between the sex and the violence, is there enough in this revenge story that has garnered praise from some noteworthy Hollywood film makers along with inspiring a No Doubt music video? Let's find out more about our young assassins. 0:00:00 - Intro & News 0:08:28 - The Watchlist 0:21:19 - Production Notes 0:40:31 - Meet Sawa & Oburi 1:00:56 - Bathroom Brawl & Aftermath 1:23:56 - Full Circle 1:48:25 - Voices, Final Thoughts, & Kanpai Support the show by donating to our Ko-Fi link below as Kite is currently out of print on DVD and Blu-ray. Dennis: @ichnob | Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Garrett: @blkriku | Karen: @RyaCosplay | Kate: @taikochan Linktr.ee | Ko-Fi | RSS

Join Dennis, Ed, Karen, and Kate on a road trip across most of America with the cult classic 1990 film A Wind Named Amnesia. Wataru bears witness to what humanity has become when no one remembers how to speak or act in a society, and picks up Sophia along his journey. There's psychic battles, Cerebro, killer mechs, references to the big coastal American cities, and one man's appreciation for jeeps. 0:00:00 - Intro & Some Anime News  0:13:50 - The Watchlist (Deluxe Winter 2024 Edition) 0:57:31 - Production Notes 1:03:46 - San Francisco 1:11:09 - Montana Flashback 1:24:07 - Los Angeles 1:35:03 - The Desert 1:44:12 - Flyover States & East Coast 1:58:08 - Voices, Final Thoughts, & Kanpai Support the show by donating to our Ko-Fi link below or by purchasing A Wind Named Amnesia from our Amazon affiliate link: https://amzn.to/48H5xTg Dennis: @ichnob | Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Karen: @RyaCosplay | Kate: @taikochan  Linktr.ee | Ko-Fi | RSS

Join Dennis, Kate, Garrett, Diana, and Sam for "Vintage Anime Club Presents: Fighting Games - The Anime." Recorded live on January 4 at Anime Los Angeles. 00:00 - Introduction 07:28 - Street Fighter Anime 14:41 - Battle Arena Toshinden & Tekken 21:20 - Virtua Fighter 24:15 - Night Warriors: Darkstalkers' Revenge 28:15 - The Art of Fighting & Samurai Showdown 32:35 - Fatal Fury Anime 40:04 - Signing Off + Bonus Q&A Support the show by donating to our Ko-Fi link below or by purchasing something from a previous podcast through our Amazon affiliate link. Dennis: @ichnob | Diana: @binkxy | Garrett: @blkriku | Kate: @taikochan | Sam: @EssFive Linktr.ee | Ko-Fi | RSS

It's our end of the year episode! Join Dennis, Kate, Garrett, and Ed for some last minute Jump Festa news talk before figuring out our favorite anime of Fall 2023, followed by a long discussion about favorites for all of 2023, some honorable mentions, disappointments, and looking ahead to 2024. 00:00 - Intro & Some Anime News 19:07 - Fall 2023 Picks 31:34 - Best of 2023, Honorable Mentions, & Disappointments Support the show by either donating to our Ko-Fi link below or purchasing from previous episode Amazon affiliate links. Dennis: @ichnob | Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Garrett: @blkriku | Kate: @TaikoChan Website | Email | Facebook | Bluesky | Twitter | Instagram | RSS | Ko-Fi

It's a holiday themed episode, as Ed, Dennis, Garrett, Karen, & Kate discuss 2003's Tokyo Godfathers by Satoshi Kon. Less away in a manger and more thrown in the dumpster, listen along as we discuss points like how dangerous driving is on snowy streets, found family versus real family, so many Kiyokos, not the mama, and miracles on the streets of Tokyo. It's no silent night with how much trouble our trio gets into throughout the film, so hope you enjoy, and have a happy holidays! 0:00:00 - Intro & The Watchlist 0:23:20 - Some Anime News 0:35:16 - Production Notes 0:42:52 - Tokyo Godfathers Discussion 2:03:03 - Voices, Final Thoughts, & Kanpai Support the show by donating to our Ko-Fi link below or by purchasing Tokyo Godfathers on  Blu-ray/DVD through our Amazon affiliate link: https://amzn.to/4743qre Dennis: @ichnob | Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Garrett: @blkriku | Karen: @RyaCosplay | Kate: @taikochan  Website | Email | Facebook | Bluesky | Twitter | Instagram | RSS | Ko-Fi

On this episode, join Diana, Kate, Ed, Dennis, and returning guest Samantha for part 2 of Master of Mosquiton. More scientists, more travelling adventure, more backstory, and more of that unexpected 90s OVA ecchi--Inaho not only has to deal with trying to get the O-parts, but she also has to deal with Mosquiton's ex in Camille. Will she be able to obtain eternal life, or will she lose Mosquiton to either Camille or St. Germaine? Activate those pyramid powers, because it's time to go to the moon. 0:00:00 - Intro & Some Anime News 0:14:08 - The Watchlist 0:32:11 - EP4 - Shanghai Triangle 0:55:04 - EP5 - Versus Night 1:11:00 - EP6 - Lonely Time 1:33:21 - Voices, Final Thoughts, & Kanpai Thanks to Samantha for being on! Follow her on her social media @coffeetan. Unfortunately, this set is currently out of print besides the reseller markets, but you can still support the show by purchasing something mentioned previously through our Amazon affiliate link or by donating to our Ko-Fi page below! Dennis: @ichnob | Diana: @binkxy | Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Kate: @taikochan  Website | Email | Facebook | Bluesky | Twitter | Instagram | RSS | Ko-Fi

We're continuing the spooky in November with the first of our two -part miniseries covering the 1996 OVA Master of Mosquiton, featuring hosts Diana, Ed, Kate, Dennis, and returning guest Samantha. Why is this vampire and his minions being bossed around by this young woman? How many O-parts are there in this world? What are Honou and Yuki's real forms? Who knew Mosquiton was actually a ladies man? And finally, won't someone back Dr. Hubble his photograph? What looks like an ecchi-comedy from the box art is actually a globe-trotting adventure for a macguffin (but yes, there's comedy and some ecchiness). So strap in and earn that money for travel expenses, because we're going O-Parts hunting with Mosquiton and Inoha. 0:00:00 - Intro & The Watchlist 0:12:39 - Some Anime News 0:19:10 - Production Notes 0:28:34 - EP1 - London Panic 0:52:49 - EP2 - Satellite Float 1:13:41 - EP3 - Ocean Encounter 1:42:58 - Voices, Final Thoughts, & Kanpai Thanks to Samantha for being on! Follow her on her social media @coffeetan. Unfortunately, this set is currently out of print besides the reseller markets, but you can still support the show by purchasing something mentioned previously through our Amazon affiliate link or by donating to our Ko-Fi page below! Dennis: @ichnob | Diana: @binkxy | Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Kate: @taikochan  Website | Email | Facebook | Bluesky | Twitter | Instagram | RSS | Ko-Fi

On this spoopy episode, join Ed, Kate, and Dennis as we discuss the 1988 OVA series Vampire Princess Miyu. There's different vampire rules here than we're used to seeing. Though none of the standard weaknesses apply, Miyu's unaging is typical but granting eternal life is new. There's exorcisms, creepy dolls, not-Alphonse Elric, double sad backstory, and Himiko doesn't even need a warrant for any info. 0:00:00 - Intro & The Watchlist 0:18:10 - Some Anime News 0:30:33 - Production Notes 0:38:16 - EP1 - Unearthly Kyoto 1:00:26 - EP2 - A Banquet of Marionettes 1:17:03 - EP3 - Fragile Armor 1:34:00 - EP4 - Frozen Time 1:48:19 - Voices, Final Thoughts, & Kanpai  Support the show by donating to our Ko-Fi link below or by purchasing Vampire Princess Miyu on DVD through our Amazon affiliate links. Vol 1: https://amzn.to/46ZAL6I // Vol 2: https://amzn.to/46IL9Qx Dennis: @ichnob | Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Kate: @taikochan Website | Email | Facebook | Bluesky | Twitter | Instagram | RSS | Ko-Fi

On this episode, join Dennis, Kate, Ed, and the return of Caitlin as we discuss the 1987 OVA Metal Skin Panic Madox-01. It's not like prototype mech suits just fall out from the back of a truck, but in this anime, they do! There's a severe case of toxic masculinity for our antagonist 1st Lt Killgore, Ellie's amazing pilot skills for a woman we guess (?), Koji's priorities, Shiori's ten lines of dialogue, and (mostly) reading the manual. Join us on a stolen mecha joyride for Madox-01. 0:00:00 - Intro & Summer 2023 Watchlist Recap 0:10:40 - The Watchlist (Fall 2023 Extended Edition) 0:39:38 - Some Anime News 1:00:21 - Production Notes 1:12:09 - Metal Skin Panic Madox-01 1:49:34 - Voices, Final Thoughts, & Kanpai Support the show by donating to our Ko-Fi link below or by purchasing Metal Skin Panic Madox-01 on our Amazon affiliate link: https://amzn.to/48RdAO0 Dennis: @ichnob | Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Kate: @taikochan | Caitlin: @kouject Website | Email | Facebook | Bluesky | Twitter | Instagram | RSS | Ko-Fi

On this episode, join hosts Dennis, Ed, Kate, & Garrett with speccial guests Patrick and Jennifer as we discuss the opening animations for Daicon III and Daicon IV. Before they founded Gainax, these two amateur animation shorts are still inspiring folks in the industry today after more than 40 years. Fandom crossovers and cameos, galore. It's the first anime bunny girl committed to film. And if you haven't heard ELO's "Twilight" yet, do yourself a favor and stream it. Still a banger.  0:00:00 - Intro & The Watchlist 0:30:24 - Some Anime News 0:47:33 - Production Notes 1:10:11 - Daicon III 1:28:24 - Daicon IV 1:51:55 - Final Thoughts & Kanpai Thanks to special guests Patrick (@Zagposting) & Jennifer (@spacepizzacos) for joining us once again! Support the show by donating to our Ko-Fi link below or by purchasing a title on a previous episode's Amazon affiliate link. Dennis: @ichnob | Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Garrett: @blkriku | Kate: @TaikoChan  Website | Email | Facebook | Bluesky | Twitter | Instagram | RSS | Ko-Fi

On this episode, join Ed, Karen, Sam, Diana, Kate, & Dennis as they finish discussing the second half of the 1988 OVA series Aim for the Top! Gunbuster. The science goes even harder, drama and tension ramps up towards the finale. So many explosions and emotions. And of course, we finally get to se the titular mech in action.  0:00:00 - Intro & The Watchlist 0:13:49 - Some Anime News 0:26:11 - EP4 - Launch!! The Incomplete Ultimate Weapon! 0:49:13 - EP5 - Please!! Time Enough for Love! 1:06:55 - EP6 - At the End of Eternity... 1:39:35 - Bonus Features, Final Thoughts, & Kanpai Support the show by either donating to our Ko-Fi link below or by purchasing Gunbuster on Blu-ray through our Amazon affiliate link: https://amzn.to/47LaPgB Dennis: @ichnob | Diana: @binkxy | Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Karen: @RyaCosplay | Kate: @TaikoChan | Sam: @EssFive  Website | Email | Facebook | Bluesky | Twitter | Instagram | RSS | Ko-Fi

On this special episode, Garrett, Dennis, and Kate were able to somehow get in to the One Piece Netflix premiere event in Santa Monica. Here how it almost didn't happen along with spoilers for the first episode. 00:00 - Introduction & Disappointment 05:24 - Making the Best of It & a Surprise 13:22 - *SPOILERS* for Episode 1 35:33 - One Final Surprise  37:39 - One Last Close Call & Signing Off Support the show by donating to our Ko-Fi link below. Dennis: @ichnob | Garrett: @blkriku | Kate: @TaikoChan Website | Email | Facebook | Bluesky | Twitter | Instagram | RSS | Ko-Fi

On this episode, join Diana, Sam, Kate, Dennis, Karen, & Ed as they discusss the 1988 OVA series Aim for the Top! Gunbuster, one of Gainax's earliest releases. How many parodies is too many parodies? Do the mechs have to take a fitness test too? And are those really regulation space suits? You'll have to mostly ignore some of the pseudo-science included in the show, even if the post episode science lessons are fun, but we'll get through this series thanks to hard work and guts! 0:00:00 - Introduction & The Watchlist 0:14:31 - Some Anime News 0:41:00 - Gunbuster Production Notes & Our History 0:54:15 - EP1 - Shock! Big-Sister and I are Going to be Pilots Together?! 1:20:23 - EP2 - Daring! The Girl Genius Challenger!! 1:43:46 - EP3 - First Love☆First Sortie 2:12:06 - Voices 2:25:06 - Final Thoughts & Kanpai Support the show by either donating to our Ko-Fi link below or by purchasing Gunbuster on Blu-ray through our Amazon affiliate link: https://amzn.to/47LaPgB Dennis: @ichnob | Diana: @binkxy | Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Karen: @RyaCosplay | Kate: @TaikoChan | Sam: @EssFive  Website | Email | Facebook | Bluesky | Twitter | Instagram | RSS | Ko-Fi

On this episode, join Ed, Kate, Karen, Garrett, Dennis, and Sam as they discuss 1988's Dominion Tank Police. Produced by two different anime studios, this was also Central Park Media's first ever anime release on VHS! Having covered New Dominion Tank Police back in our early days, it's time to actually go over the origins of Leona, Bonaparte, and Buaku, plus all the wacky hijinks this late 80's anime gets into.  0:00:00 - Introduction & The Watchlist 0:16:03 - Some Anime News 0:27:00 - Dominion Tank Police Production Notes 0:38:41 - EP1 - Crime Brigade 1:04:54 - EP2 - Crime War 1:32:41 - EP3 - Crime Ethic 1:57:24 - EP4 - Crime Factor 2:23:04 - Bonus Features & Voices 2:35:54 - Final Thoughts & Kanpai Unfortunately, this set is currently out of print besides the reseller markets, but you can still support the show by donating to our Ko-Fi page below! Dennis: @ichnob | Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Garrett: @blkriku | Karen: @RyaCosplay | Kate: @TaikoChan | Sam: @EssFive Website | Email | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | RSS | Ko-Fi

On this episode, join Kate and Dennis with first time special guest Rhys as we discuss 1990's Cyber City Oedo 808. Lots of action, violence, and profanity (for the dub at least) in this one, but for a Yoshiaki Kawajiri project, there's actually no nudity. But we discuss things like DC's Suicide Squad, Kawajiri's original intentions, stabbed through the gut, vehicle safety inspection, RGB all-in-one coolers, Goggle/Gogul, single-legged pants fashion statement, anime Babu Frik, vampire disease, cybertooth tigers 0:00:00 - Introduction & Getting to Know Rhys 0:11:08 - The Watchlist 0:25:34 - Some Anime Related News 0:38:11 - Cyber City Oedo 808 Production Notes 0:53:50 - E1 - Memories of the Past 1:48:14 - E2 - The Decoy Program 2:41:38 - E3 - Crimson Media 3:29:04 - Special Features 3:33:53 - Voices, Finals Thoughts, & Kanpai Special thanks to Rhys (@drcrowdpleaser) for joining us! Follow his Extra Life stream here: tinyurl.com/fincheroo Support the show by either donating to our Ko-Fi link below, or by purchasing a copy of Cyber City Oedo 808 on Blu-ray steelbook through our Amazon affiliate link: https://amzn.to/3OeDCRE Dennis: @ichnob | Kate: @TaikoChan  Website | Email | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | RSS | Ko-Fi

It's our Gundam Wing TV series finale podcast, featuring Ed, Garrett, Kate, Karen, Dennis, and returning guests Daniel and Kristen, who were also the guests on our first Gundam Wing episode. But before we can get to the final Epyon vs Wing Zero fight, there's all these other politics we have to deal with. How many more times must Relena try to talk to Milliardo, when was the Tallgeese II built, a close enough colony drop, more space fencing with Dorothy's VR headset, and some "oh yeah, those guys" return reactions. 0:00:00 - Introduction 0:02:31 - The Watchlist 0:26:11 - Some Anime Related News 0:38:41 - E46 - Milliardo's Decision 0:57:57 - E47 - Collision in Space 1:17:25 - E48 - Takeoff into Confusion 1:41:58 - E49 - The Final Victor 2:09:30 - Final Thoughts & Kanpai Special thanks to Kristen (@kori.starfire) and Daniel (Sanctuary of Kain Patreon) for joining us! You can also visit Kristen's blog, Travel Empath. Support the show by either donating to our Ko-Fi link below, or by purchasing a copy of Gundam Wing Part 2 on Blu-ray through our Amazon affiliate link: https://amzn.to/42JHHDm Dennis: @ichnob | Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Garrett: @blkriku | Karen: @RyaCosplay | Kate: @TaikoChan  Website | Email | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | RSS | Ko-Fi

On this episode, join Dennis, Garrett, Kate, Ed, Karen, and special guest Julia for our penultimate Gundam Wing podcast, covering episodes 41-45! As things come to a head in space, all the players are now set in motion. Memories return, sides are switched left and right, Gundams are switched left and right, battleships are destroyed, other battleships are fully operational, but most importantly, all the non-Heero Gundam pilots get a nice spotlight in this batch of episodes. There's even a cameo by fan favorite Gundam girl Sayla Mass! Help us complete this mission for our Gundam Wing rewatch. There's only one more left, and we promise not to self destruct. 0:00:00 - Introduction 0:02:12 - The Watchlist 0:27:33 - Some Anime News 0:50:08 - E41 - Crossfire at Barge 1:18:13 - E42 - Battleship Libra 1:40:55 - E43 - Target: Earth 2:08:10 - E44 - Go Forth, Gundam Team 2:27:42 - E45 - Signs of the Final Battle 2:54:50 - Final Thoughts & Kanpai Special thanks to Julia (@JuliaDoesALot) for once again joining us! Support the show by either donating to our Ko-Fi link below, or by purchasing a copy of Gundam Wing Part 2 on Blu-ray through our Amazon affiliate link: https://amzn.to/42JHHDm Dennis: @ichnob | Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Garrett: @blkriku | Karen: @RyaCosplay | Kate: @TaikoChan  Website | Email | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | RSS | Ko-Fi

On this episode, join Dennis, Ed, Kate, Karen, and returning special guests Patrick and Jennifer for our eigth Gundam Wing recap episode. And we have so many talking points. Things like how long the Sanc Kingdom was actually running, how to pronounce "Quinze," what motor skills are retained with amnesia, Gundam Pokemon trading, Noin's cowboy outfit, going after Relena for real this time, and twirling your eyebrows with your fingers. There's a lot of plot in this batch, and we try to make sense of it all. It's time to feel the rhythm emotion. 0:00:00 - Introduction & How Pat & Jen Got into Gundam Wing 0:04:00 - The Watchlist 0:19:20 - Some Anime Related News 0:37:53 - E36 - Sanc Kingdom's Collapse 1:05:04 - E37 - Zero vs Epyon 1:23:53 - E38 - The Birth of Queen Relena 1:42:41 - E39 - Trowa's Return to the Battlefield 1:59:43 - E40 - A New Leader 2:19:26 - Final Thoughts & Kanpai Special thanks to Patrick (@Zagposting) & Jennifer (@spacepizzacos) for once again joining us! Support the show by either donating to our Ko-Fi link below, or by purchasing a copy of Gundam Wing Part 2 on Blu-ray through our Amazon affiliate link:  Dennis: @ichnob | Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Karen: @RyaCosplay | Kate: @TaikoChan Website | Email | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | RSS | Ko-Fi