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Episode 132 is here! It's October, which means it's time for spooks and scares! And why not go with The Junji Ito Collection to start off? Well... because it's just kind of okay. Being an anthology, there are definitely stand out stories, but also a number of duds. Regardless you can check it out on Crunchyroll ! A bit of a content warning as well, this anime contains blood, gore, body horror, and...

Welcome to episode 131! We watched the classic FLCL! And it's incredibly absurd. But in the best ways. Plus there's that soundtrack. Not really sure what else to say. Check it out however you can! "Dimension" by Creo and "Devotion" by Jim Hall are licensed under CC BY 4.0 ( https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ )

Time for episode 130! We watched the recent anime Jellyfish Can't Swim in the Night! And it has a lot of strong points. But it's also letdown by a few weaker elements, including a lackluster ending. Still, might be worth a look. Check it out on  Hidive ! "Dimension" by Creo and "Devotion" by Jim Hall are licensed under CC BY 4.0 ( https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ )

Episode 129 is here! And we watched the legendary movie Akira! A movie which every animator loves to the point of wanting to homage it in all their works. And well, it is visually stunning. Too bad the narrative doesn't measure up. Check it out on  Crunchyroll . "Dimension" by Creo and "Devotion" by Jim Hall are licensed under CC BY 4.0 ( https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ )

Welcome to episode 128! We're finally getting around to the new (summer 2024) anime season! And once again, the RNG demands blood. Or something, because we got some less than ideal picks. We do have one good one though. Check them all out (or don't, in one case): 2.5 Dimensional Seduction Tasuketsu -Fate of the Majority- The Strongest Magician in the Demon Lord's Army was a Human VTuber Legend: Ho...

Time for episode 127! We returned to Hibike! Euphonium with the OVA and season 3. In which it's Kumiko's and Reina's third year of high school, and also their last chance to get gold at nationals with the Kitauji High School band. Even with the potential complication of a new euphonium player. Plus, there's still a bit of yuri bait. Check it out on  Crunchyroll . "Dimension" by Creo and "Devotion"...

Episode 126 is here! And we went back to a franchise we haven't really talked about since 2019... talking about Raildex! Specifically, A Certain Scientific Railgun T, the third season of the good part of the franchise. And good news, this season lives up to the previous two. Check it out on  Crunchyroll . "Dimension" by Creo and "Devotion" by Jim Hall are licensed under CC BY 4.0 ( https://creativ...

Welcome to episode 125! It's still June! Which means it's still Pride month! And we took a look at Wandering Son. In this anime, two teenagers struggle with their gender identities. And as you might guess, it's a bit messy. And unfortunately, not currently available on any streaming service. "Dimension" by Creo and "Devotion" by Jim Hall are licensed under CC BY 4.0 ( https://creativecommons.org/l...

Time for episode 124! It's June! Pride month! And we talked about the classic yuri Sakura Trick. Which has a very strong reputation among yuri fans. However... it's actually kinda... just okay? We get into why. Check it out on  Hidive . "Dimension" by Creo and "Devotion" by Jim Hall are licensed under CC BY 4.0 ( https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ )

Episode 123 is here! We watched WataMote. It's a cringe comedy. Which, as the genre suggests, can be difficult to watch. It has its moments, but sometimes Tomoko's behavior is incredibly frustrating. Check it out on Hidive . "Dimension" by Creo and "Devotion" by Jim Hall are licensed under CC BY 4.0 ( https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ )

Welcome to episode 122! We finally watched a Studio Ghibli movie. And we decided on the 2001 classic, Spirited Away! And to be honest, the single biggest reason to watch this is for the visual spectacle. Not like the rest is bad, but that's what you're here for. Check it out on  Max ! "Dimension" by Creo and "Devotion" by Jim Hall are licensed under CC BY 4.0 ( https://creativecommons.org/licenses...

Time for episode 121! Spring is here. Which means more new anime! And we got all romance this time (well, one of them the romance is significant, but not necessarily the main focus). And they vary a lot in quality. Check them all out: Grandpa and Grandma Turn Young Again A Condition Called Love Mission: Yozakura Family Whisper Me A Love Song "Dimension" by Creo and "Devotion" by Jim Hall are licen...

Episode 120 is here! After a short break, we watched Frieren: Beyond Journey's End. And if you haven't seen it yet, watch it. Because we spoil a lot about it, and what makes it so special to watch. Check it out on  Crunchyroll . "Dimension" by Creo and "Devotion" by Jim Hall are licensed under CC BY 4.0 ( https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ )

Welcome to episode 119! We watched one of the classics, Ghost in the Shell! The original movie from 1995, to clarify. And here, nearly 30 years later, it's still fantastic. And thought-provoking. Check it out on  Amazon Prime or Tubi (English dub only). "Dimension" by Creo and "Devotion" by Jim Hall are licensed under CC BY 4.0 ( https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ )

Time for episode 118! Nemesis finally got a Transformers anime on this podcast. Specifically, Car Robots! And it's a very goofy show. And the nice thing about it is that it doesn't require watching other shows beforehand. Or after. Of course, if you do want to watch it, well... it's not available for streaming in the US (neither is its dub Robots in Disguise). "Dimension" by Creo and "Devotion" by...

Episode 117 is here! We talked about fairly recent movie, Suzume! And while it's made by the same people as Your Name, it doesn't really hit the same highs. Which is unfortunate, because it still manages to have a lot of good points. Check it out on  Crunchyroll ! "Dimension" by Creo and "Devotion" by Jim Hall are licensed under CC BY 4.0 ( https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ )

Welcome to episode 116! The first anime season of 2024 has started and we got a handful to take a look at. And, well, the selection wasn't great, to say the least. Three different fantasy anime, ranging from bad to... complicated. At least the fourth is something different. Check them out (or don't): Ishura The Strongest Tank's Labyrinth Raids Tales of Wedding Rings Metallic Rouge "Dimension" by C...

Time for episode 115! We watched a fun anime from last season, I'm in Love with the Villainess! And yes, it's incredibly gay. Overtly so! And it's also not afraid to get real about it. Check it out on  Crunchyroll . "Dimension" by Creo and "Devotion" by Jim Hall are licensed under CC BY 4.0 ( https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ )

Episode 114 is here! And so is the new year! To kick off 2024, we watched Toradora! It's a rom-com, and it's a fun time with quite the cast of characters. Even if it does get a little melodramatic towards the end. Check it out on  Crunchyroll . "Dimension" by Creo and "Devotion" by Jim Hall are licensed under CC BY 4.0 ( https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ )

Welcome to episode 113! It's the final episode of 2023, and we're looking at the final Rebuild of Evangelion movie! You know, Evangelion 3.0 + 1.0 Thrice Upon A Time. And to be honest, it's a pretty great way to wrap up the entire series. So we talk about many of the things that make it work for us. You can check out the movie on Amazon Prime . "Dimension" by Creo and "Devotion" by Jim Hall are li...

Time for episode 112! We watched Rebuild of Evangelion 3.33 You Can (Not) Redo. And we can comfortably say it's a bit lacking compared to the previous two movies. Still has some nice bits in it. Check it out on  Amazon Prime . "Dimension" by Creo and "Devotion" by Jim Hall are licensed under CC BY 4.0 ( https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ )

Episode 111 is here! And we talked about the Rebuild of Evangelion 2.22 You Can (Not) Advance! This is where thing significantly veer into new territory. Including introducing a new character! She sure is an odd one. And other existing characters definitely got tweaked a bit. Check it out on  Amazon Prime . "Dimension" by Creo and "Devotion" by Jim Hall are licensed under CC BY 4.0 ( https://creat...

Welcome to episode 110! We decided it was about time to watch the Rebuild of Evangelion movies. So we started with Evangelion 1.11 You Are (Not) Alone! It's mostly a retread of the early episodes of the original series. Mostly. Definitely some noteable differences. Check it out on Amazon Prime . "Dimension" by Creo and "Devotion" by Jim Hall are licensed under CC BY 4.0 ( https://creativecommons.o...

It's a new season, so time for new anime! It's the Fall, specifically, and we watched the first three episodes of four anime. And they have that weird thing where they're all pretty different, but also have a few things in common with one another. But we have a birdman! A guy with way too many soulmates! A woman who may be a bit too genre savvy! And a girl who's absolutely in love with the villain...

Time for episode 108! We watched Parasyte -the maxim-! It wasn't quite what we were expecting, but it managed to entertain. However, we did find some faults with it, including a weirdly shoehorned message. And some odd music choices. Check it out on Crunchyroll ! Content Warning:  This anime features blood, gore, body horror, and mentions of depression, trauma, and suicide. These topics are discus...