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With Usagi Yojimbo: Ten Thousand Plums, Stan Sakai enters his forty-first year as the rabbit ronin's chronicler. Each decade represents about a year in the title character's life, which you can track if you're paying attention to the seasons surrounding Usagi's adventures. If you're paying even closer attention, you can map his footsteps across sixteenth-century Japan and anticipate his next conflict or reunion, but don't worry if you lack such concentration. As you'll hear in today's episode, Sakai certainly does not. Usagi Yojimbo Ten Thousand Plums begins with a fox spirit and her daughter struggling to survive. Sickness has taken the child, and the mother seeks help from a nearby village. They reject her despite having access to the Shogun's prized plum orchard and the healing umeboshi (pickled plums) it produces. By the time Usagi, his cousin Yukichi, and the bounty hunter Gen arrive, fury has rained down upon the town, creating a dangerous suspicion of outsiders. With Ten Thousand Plums, Stan Sakai continues to explore the themes of deceptive appearances, selflessness, and selfishness, which he thoroughly dug into with the previous Usagi Yojimbo storyline, The Crow. We chat with Sakai about this current preoccupation, how it challenges Usagi and Yukichi, and where it could lead the cousins. No major spoilers lie within our conversation, but Stan Sakai does tease a few things that will undoubtedly spark intense curiosity for longtime Usagi Yojimbo readers. The Sword of Narukami is in play. Could another famous sword re-appear, too? Following Ten Thousand Plums' first three issues, a new story entitled "Tabo" should prove to be Stan Sakai's most personal comic yet. It was written shortly after his younger brother Kenneth passed away, and Sakai kindly expands on what this tale means for him and his family. You'll hear how "Tabo" places Usagi and Yukichi on a pilgrimage in search of the miraculous goddess called "The Mother," forcing Usagi to confront his skepticism in ways he never has before. The first issue of Usagi Yojimbo Ten Thousand Plums is now available from Dark Horse Comics and Dogu Publishing. The second issue will arrive on April 16th, and we have an exclusive preview of its first five pages on the Comic Book Couples Counseling website. Make sure to keep up to date on all things Usagi Yojimbo by visiting Stan Sakai's website and Instagram. This week's episode is sponsored by 2000 AD, the greatest comic you're not reading! Within its pages is a whole universe of characters, from Judge Dredd and Strontium Dog to Rogue Trooper, Shakara, Halo Jones, and the poor sods slogging across the Cursed Earth in The Helltrekkers. Get a print subscription at your door every week - and the first issue is free! Or subscribe digitally, get free back issues, and download DRM-free copies of each issue for just $9 a month. That's 128 pages of incredible monthly comics for less than $10. We're also sponsored by the Beyond the Cape Podcast. If you enjoy Comic Book Couples Counseling, you'd undoubtedly enjoy their show. Beyond the Cape is a laid-back talk show in which every episode highlights their love of this beautiful comic book medium, their personal journey with it, and the respective artists they feature on each podcast. This June will mark their second anniversary, which we certainly recognize as a massive accomplishment. So, follow them on Instagram @BeyondTheCapePodcast and Spotify with The Uncensored Nerds Network. Other Relevant Links to This Week's Episode: Stan Sakai on CBCC: Samurai Rabbit Stan Sakai and Julie Sakai on CBCC: Ice and Snow This Ink Runs Cold Kickstarter Support Your Local Comic Shop - Episode 2 - Now Or Never (San Diego, CA) Final Round of Plugs (PHEW): Support the Podcast by Joining OUR PATREON COMMUNITY. The Comic Book Couples Counseling TeePublic Merch Page. And, of course, follow Comic Book Couples Counseling on Facebook, on Instagram, and on Bluesky @CBCCPodcast, and you can follow hosts Brad Gullickson @MouthDork & Lisa Gullickson @sidewalksiren. Send us your Words of Affirmation by leaving us a 5-star Review on Apple Podcasts. Continue your conversation with CBCC by hopping over to our website, where we have reviews, essays, and numerous interviews with comic book creators. Podcast logo by Jesse Lonergan and Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou.
Worlds has come and gone, and today Atlas is alone!... With somebody else! Ty Smith, the one Narukami player in the top 8 of the 2022 Vanguard World Championships, is here with him to talk about his thoughts going in, his deck build, and what he thinks is coming down the road, among other things. Follow Ty! Twitter: https://twitter.com/TySenseiSama Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@tysenseisama1898 Thanks to our $10 patrons! -Darren G -Cole Green -Josh Donaldson -Jeremy Lyons -GR -Ali Follow us on Twitter or Instagram @NexusatNight, (tell us what you would like to see from us!) or support us on Patreon! We got MERCH! We got playmats for sale too! Use the promo code "atnight" at 50Cards for 5% off your order! Check us out on Youtube! Follow Atlas on Twitter or Instagram @atlasnovack Follow Matt on Twitter @wiggumzz Follow Alvin/Root Beer on Twitter @plasmaeclipse Don't forget to send us Create-a-Card ideas if you got em, with the hashtag #nexuscards! Send us episode ideas, questions, or just come say hi!
The Spirit Hunters! (Hunter x Hunter, Yu Yu Hakusho, and Beyond!)
This week we continue with the Chimera Ant saga, covering ep 117 in which furries meet the Fists of Death, Knuckles tries to avenge a friend, and Youpi grapples with the idea of being in your feelings. Joe also covers Narukami, a kabuki play and the Japanese namesake for one of Killua’s abilities. YOU BETTER GET READY! Check out our spotify: sptfy.com/spirithunterpod Follow and hit us up at your social media: Facebook: www.facebook.com/spirithunterpod/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/spirithunterpod Instagram: instagram.com/spirithunterpod You can support the show and join our backer discord at www.patreon.com/spirithunterpod
We missed out on a big week last week! A premium banlist, new encounter cards? It's time to make up for lost time! In this episode, we cover things like why Ripples got what they deserved, why Narukami didn't, and whether a certain type of stride card is good design. Let us know what you think! Thanks to our $10 patrons! -Darren G -Cole Green -Josh Donaldson -Jeremy Lyons Follow us on Twitter or Instagram @NexusatNight, (tell us what you would like to see from us!) or support us on Patreon! We got MERCH! We got playmats for sale too! Use the promo code "atnight" at 50Cards for 5% off your order! Check us out on Youtube! Follow Atlas on Twitter or Instagram @atlasnovack Follow Matt on Twitter @wiggumzz Follow Alvin/Root Beer on Twitter @plasmaeclipse Don't forget to send us Create-a-Card ideas if you got em, with the hashtag #nexuscards! Send us episode ideas, questions, or just come say hi!
September is almost here and Gabbmew along with King Narukami are all getting together to have a crossover podcast to discuss it all. Special Thanks to SMTN Executive Producers: Jagingus, Patrick, Phillip, Soliare, and Robert who support me to make this all possible. Check out Gabbmew here: https://www.youtube.com/c/gabbmew https://twitter.com/gabbmew Check out King Narukami here: https://www.youtube.com/c/KingNarukami45 https://twitter.com/KingNarukami45 Support SMTN on https://www.patreon.com/SMTN Subscribe on YouTube Here: https://www.youtube.com/user/torchwood4SP Check out the Shin Megami Tensei Network podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shin-megami-tensei-network/id1527210478 Spotify: https://t.co/wOXqDqPqoc?amp=1 Find us online Twitter @SMTNetwork @Torchwood4sp Join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SMTNetwork Join our discord.gg/TkBgNpp
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Today we talk about the games we are looking forward in 2021 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-midnight-channel/support
AGAIN?! *Sigh* alright, looks like Bushiroad is at it again. With yet ANOTHER banlist (a month and a half since the last one) looks like Gurguit got hit. What does this do for standard format? Is Gurguit dead? Well, we wouldn't count it out just yet. Also, Gastille was revealed for Dark Irregulars, and it's not exactly as scary as the appearance/memes might suggest...Thanks to our $10 patrons!-Darren G-Cole GreenFollow us on Twitter or Instagram @NexusatNight, (tell us what you would like to see from us!) or support us on Patreon!Follow Atlas on Twitter or Instagram @atlasnovackFollow Matt on Twitter @wiggumzzFollow Alvin/Root Beer on Twitter @plasmaeclipseDon't forget to send us Create-a-Card ideas if you got em, with the hashtag #nexuscards!Send us episode ideas, questions, or just come say hi!Listen to Atlas' other podcast, Bad Reading, here!Or watch it here!
Today we talk about all of our favorite games of 2020~! Follow them here: David: https://youtu.be/hryc3VdOHj0 King: https://www.twitch.tv/kingnarukami45 Rikku: https://www.youtube.com/katanarikku Rising: https://www.twitch.tv/RisingOblivion SMT Network: https://www.youtube.com/user/torchwood4SP --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-midnight-channel/support
Today we talk about all things persona 4! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-midnight-channel/support
It's a brand new set, with some brand old guests! With Genesis and Angel Feather both being represented in the set, as well as Gold Paladin and Narukami, we couldn't NOT bring back Chris and James, could we? Well, someone had to go to make room, so we roofied Atlas and locked him in the basement while we reviewed likely the last set of V era. Thanks to our $10 patrons!-Darren G-Cole GreenFollow Chris on Twitter @Slvr_ChariotVII Follow James at... nowhere. He doesn't have social media. But we'll pass along anything you wanna tell him!Follow us on Twitter or Instagram @NexusatNight, (tell us what you would like to see from us!) or support us on Patreon!Follow Atlas on Twitter or Instagram @atlasnovackFollow Matt on Twitter @wiggumzzFollow Alvin/Root Beer on Twitter @plasmaeclipseDon't forget to send us Create-a-Card ideas if you got em, with the hashtag #nexuscards!Send us episode ideas, questions, or just come say hi!Listen to Atlas' other podcast, Bad Reading, here!Or watch it here!
(Eon? Ay-yon? How do you pronounce that???) Anyway, the tech booster clans, and Shadow Paladin, have gotten a round of support! So today, we have brought in our good friend (and actual entomology major) Hao Thi, aka Vanguardpunk, to review the set. Let's see what we got!Check out Hao/Vanguard Punk's Youtube channel, or follow him on Twitter @VanguardpunkFollow us on Twitter or Instagram @NexusatNight, or support us on Patreon!Follow Atlas on Twitter or Instagram @atlasnovackFollow Matt on Twitter @wiggumzzFollow Alvin/Root Beer on Twitter @plasmaeclipseDon't forget to send us Create-a-Card ideas if you got em, with the hashtag #nexuscards!Send us episode ideas, questions, or just come say hi!Listen to Atlas' other podcast, Bad Reading, here!Or watch it here!
Shadow Paladin is getting 2 VRs in the upcoming Phantom Dragon Aeon set. One of them, Phantom Blaster Overlord, is looking... a little sorry, honestly. This week, the guys lament the sorry state of affairs in the retrain of PBO for V series, in addition to the absolutely wonderful engine that was built around him. We're certainly in for an interesting time!Follow us on Twitter or Instagram @NexusatNight, or support us on Patreon!Follow Atlas on Twitter or Instagram @atlasnovackFollow Matt on Twitter @wiggumzzFollow Alvin/Root Beer on Twitter @plasmaeclipseDon't forget to send us Create-a-Card ideas if you got em, with the hashtag #nexuscards!Send us episode ideas, questions, or just come say hi!Listen to Atlas' other podcast, Bad Reading, here!Or watch it here!
There we was completely wasting/ stuck inside and bored/ so far cards in pre-collection were nothing but a snore/felt as though Bushi didn't care/if they made good strides/but they shock and awed us with some cards that breathed new life/BREAKIN' THE LAW BREAKIN' THE LAWTerrible song parodies aside, there are certain cards in the game that downright break the rules that Bushiroad has set up for Vanguard. Today, we'll be looking at two of those strides in the upcoming Premium Collection. Are these anomalies good for the game, or will they rip apart the fabric of it?CommanderJaime's premium ripple deck profile (that we mistakenly attributed to WaveNation!)Follow us on Twitter or Instagram @NexusatNight, or support us on Patreon!Follow Atlas on Twitter or Instagram @atlasnovackFollow Matt on Twitter @wiggumzzFollow Alvin/Root Beer on Twitter @plasmaeclipse. Don't forget to send us Create-a-Card ideas if you got em with the hashtag #nexuscards!Send us episode ideas, questions, or just come say hi!Listen to Atlas' other podcast, Bad Reading, here!Or watch it here!
Vanguard Zero is now out in the west, and we're gonna talk about it in way less detail than Differentfight did! All 3 of us are... kinda not too jazzed on it. On the other hand, a new Narukami stride is out in the upcoming premium collection, and we think it's FAN-tastic! But is it a shape of things to come?Follow us on Twitter or Instagram @NexusatNight, or support us on Patreon!Follow Atlas on Twitter or Instagram @atlasnovackFollow Matt on Twitter @wiggumzzFollow Alvin/Root Beer on Twitter @plasmaeclipse. Don't forget to send us Create-a-Card ideas if you got em with the hashtag #nexuscards!Send us episode ideas, questions, or just come say hi!Listen to Atlas' other podcast, Bad Reading, here!Or watch it here!
Premium Collections continue to trickle in to a very mixed reception from the Sackboys but we can at least enjoy the fact that a long standing meme with Narukami has been put to rest. Later we venture back into Kagero with a brand new Blademaster which has Andrew over the moon and Conor isn't far behind. Peter then wraps us up with a discussion on his thoughts on Bushiroad's design philosophy, and how much things have really changed with our beloved card game.
Departing on holiday once again the Sackboys leave along with all the units of the game and have to tier them. A lot of people who moved up in the world, some have moved down, and others are now our lightning dragon overlords.
Just our luck for a new mechanic to be revealed after we recorded our episode for the week -.- but that doesn't matter right now. What does matter is Team Dragon's Vanity! With new cards from Shadow Paladin, Narukami, and Aqua Force, you won't wanna miss how amazing and disappointing some of these are!Follow us on Twitter or Instagram @NexusatNight, or support us on Patreon! patreon.com/nexuscorpsFollow Atlas on Twitter or Instagram @atlasnovack, Matt on Twitter @wiggumzz, or Alvin/Root Beer on Twitter @plasmaeclipse. Send us episode ideas, questions, or just come say hi!Listen to Atlas' other podcast, Bad Reading, here! Or watch it here!
The Miyaji Academy fighters are back! With support for Royal Paladin (again), Gold Paladin, Narukami, Nubatama, and Oracle Think Tank, the metagame is gonna get turned on its head! Or is it? Honestly the metagame gets turned on its head so many times it made Atlas nauseous. Follow us on Twitter or Instagram @NexusatNight, or support us on Patreon! patreon.com/nexuscorpsFollow Atlas @atlasnovack, Matt @wiggumzz, or Alvin/Root Beer @plasmaeclipse. Send us episode ideas, questions, or just come say hi!
We'll be there when the cards fall short, that's the beauty of second wave support, hold on baby we're takin' you back to schooooooool!That's right, the Miyaji Academy Cardfight Club set is finally upon us. Which means Nubatama and Narukami finally get their first wave support in standard format. It also means that Royal Paladin, Gold Paladin, and Oracle Think Tank all get their official second wave support. What does this mean? Well, friend of the pod James returns with his opinions on Nubatama. Meanwhile, Matt takes a week off, and Alvin/Root Beer has mixed feelings about his beloved OTT.Follow us on Twitter or Instagram @NexusatNight, or support us on Patreon! patreon.com/nexuscorpsFollow Atlas @atlasnovack, Matt @wiggumzz, or Alvin/Root Beer @plasmaeclipse. Send us episode ideas, questions, or just come say hi!
Peter got kidnapped by the dastardly villain known as higher education, and in his place Andrew and Conor talk with Narukami expert Jarred about their first support in standard.
Will peaced out so it's just Jack and Cole. Do they wreck the place or is it all sweet harmony? Featuring new OTT and Narukami cards and . . . other TCGs.
It's time for lightning to strike twice! The cardfighting chums talk about Narukami, the recent redheaded stepchild clan of Vanguard. Newcomer Jose has higher hopes for the clan's future, but Gabe wastes no time ripping into this undersupported clan's flaws.
Will and Cole fight the Vampires, Werewolves, and Demon Lords . . . oh, wait, Dark Irregulars don't really have anything new. They fight exhaustion to discuss more cards that have been revealed for Shadow Paladins, Narukami, and Angel Feather. Term of the week: Sentinel