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Inspired by a Reddit post (which has since been deleted), LB and CT take up the challenge of listing out their all-time favorite anime series for every letter of the alphabet! In part 1 of this podcast, we list out our favorites from # - L!

NSFW - Light Cursing Both of us enjoy collecting anime on home video but there are some titles out there that either have escaped their grasp or they just want others to have the chance to own so in this episode, we dive into our lists to come up with the five titles we both want to see license rescued!

In the latest episode of Anime Countdown, LB and CT challenge themselves by naming off the anime characters that they most want to see get their own spinoff series with entries ranging all the way from Orange to Madlax and even a couple of entries into the Naritaverse! Theme Song Credit: Acid Trumpet Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http:/...

NSFW - Light Cursing   In the latest episode of Anime Countdown, LB and CT wax poetic about background music in anime by listing their favorite anime soundtrack composers... which leads to some disagreement along the way.   Theme Song Credit:   Acid Trumpet Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

NSFW - Light Cursing   In the latest episode of Anime Countdown, LB and CT get a bit more specific and list off their favorite series with high fatality counts. We don't mean series where millions of nameless bystanders are destroyed in a nuclear explosion, we're talking series where *no one* is safe, including main characters!   There are some spoilers thrown into this episode and so we both trie...

NSFW - Light Cursing   We're back with the April episode of Expanding Horizons and this time LB and CT are discussing two of the works directed by Takeo Takahashi, Yosuga no Sora and Maoyu. As always, there are spoilers inside.   Please feel free to leave us any comments you might have and like, share, and subscribe!

We're back with another new episode of Anime Countdown. This time CT and LB are dreaming big with their wish lists for source material that they want to see turned into an anime! The materials in question range from manga to eroge to tabletop RPGs!  If you have any titles that you'd like to see turned into an anime that we didn't already mention, drop them in the comments and let us know! Theme so...

Originally published Aprl 9th, 2020: In our third countdown episode, CT and LB join up to discuss anime series that they most want to see rebooted! Now when we talk reboots, we're not saying we want another season... we're talking series that we want to see completely re-done with a new studio and staff!  Remember to like, share, and subscribe if you enjoy! Theme song credits: Acid Trumpet Kevin M...

Originally published March 30th, 2020: So a couple of weeks ago I asked CT if he wanted to record something which is when he proposed going back through the previous decade year by year and reminiscing about the various series that we've watched over the years. We went in with only a few minutes of preparation and this is the end result, enjoy!

Originally published March 23rd, 2020: In this episode, L.B. and CT discuss Kaguya-sama: Love is War and And You Thought There Was Never A Girl Online. One of us loved our series, the other... not so much. Also, what do you all think of the new theme music? Sound off in the comments and let us hear your thoughts! Theme music credits: Airship Serenity Kevin MacLeod ( incompetech.com ) Licensed unde...

Originally published March 16th, 2020: In the second episode of Anime Countdown (someone please help us think of a better name!), we count down series that we've enjoyed in the past but will likely never watch again for various reasons. You'll want to stick around to hear our number one choices this time around!

Originally published March 2nd, 2020: Welcome to a brand new anime podcast tenatively titled 'Anime Countdown' (but we're open to suggestions for a new title). In this podcast, LB and CT list out five series that they would have trouble recommending to casual anime fans including at least one Ghibli title! If you have suggestions for other topics or categories that you want the hosts to tackle, fe...

Originally published February 24th, 2020: In the latest episode of Expanding Horizons, CT and LB debate and discuss the merits (and demerits) of two classic shonen series, Kimagure Orange Road and Assassination Classroom. Will their friendship survive the Madoka / Hikaru debate? Did CT cry buckets at the ending of Assassination Classroom? Listen in to find out!

Originally published December 7th, 2019: In the December episode of Expanding Horizons, L.B. and CT dive into the worlds of magic and combat androids with Witch Craft Works (2014 - J.C. Staff) and Mahoromatic (2001 - SHAFT). As always, there will be spoilers for these series in this podcast so you've been warned. 

Originally uploaded October 14th, 2019: L.B. and CT are back for another round of discussion on two series from anime history; Vision of Escaflowne and Chrono Crusade. 

Originally uploaded September 4th, 2019: The latest episode of Expanding Horizons features L.B. and CT discussing two more series despite some technical problems. I did my best to fix the timing and audio issues but I apologize if you catch any mistimed moments.