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Midnight Occult Civil Servants is a fun, low-stakes show where it almost doesn't matter if it's capital "G" good.

"Hinomaru Sumo follows the tradition of many other sports shonen anime and begins on a high note. However, by the halfway point, it becomes apparent that something is missing, which detracts from the series' initial excitement and quality." Links: Instagram Bluesky

Laid-Back Camp is great, but adding stakes to the lighthearted concept would make it even better. Links: Instagram Bluesky

Are you feeling indecisive about what to watch? Well, I can definitely relate to that! Here's a list of what's been keeping me entertained lately. Maybe it'll give you some inspiration! Link: Bluesky Instagram

The Apothecary Diaries is an absolute Masterpiece in a genera known for them. so lets talk about it. Links: Instagram Bluesky

After watching My Hero Academia from the start, I wanted to discuss its evolution over time. Links: Instagram Bluesky

Is Solo Leveling good? No. Is it bad? No. And that's the problem. Links: Instagram Bluesky

Delicious in Dungeon might seem out of left field for the studio that put out shows like Kill La Kill and Cyberpunk Edgerunners, but it's just something from the studio that also made Little Witch Academia. Links: Bluesky Instagram

I usually don't criticize a show harshly on the podcast just because it's bad, but Tales of Wedding Rings is a different story. This show is terrible in some aspects that are truly remarkable, and taking the time to roast it. Links Instagram Bluesky

The news of the passing of Akira Toriyama, the creator of Dragon Ball, has shaken the anime and manga world to its core, but one of the best ways to honor an artist's legacy is to celebrate it. Links: Rock the Dragon Instagram Bluesky

Abridged Series are a unique form of art that originated from people's love for a particular show. They are quite different from the shows they pay homage to and have gained significant popularity with at least a dozen such series available on YouTube. It's worth taking a moment to consider how and why so many of them exist, and where they fit within anime fandom. Links: Instagram Bluesky

Look, the odds were never great. Links: Instagram Bluesky

Frieren is one of a kind so let's talk about it. Links Bluesky Instagram

Have you ever heard of Shangri La Frontier? Some people might call it trashy, but you know what? That's exactly what makes it kind of good. It's like a hidden gem waiting to be discovered. Links: Bluesky Instagram Fujoshi Sensei A.I

Ikebukuro was Probably my favorite area of Tokyo, and not just because it has two anime set specifically in that area. this is as good a reason as ever to talk about my trip a little. Links: Bluesky Instagram

It's always interesting to see a creator's previous work. So, let's talk about monsters. Links: Threads Instagram A.I. Assistant

Pokémon Concierge is a show about people's relationship to the jobs, so let's talk about it. Links: Instagram Threads

Sorry about the break, humans. Alex had to go look at a life-sized Godzilla head in a bad part of town. In any case, Links to the stories highlighted this week are below. See Ya, Ai Links: Story 01 https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-01-18/monogatari-series-off-season-monster-season-novels-get-anime/.206608 Story 02 https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-01-15/synecdoche-plus-sized-elf-...

Hey Humans, Listen, Alex Has been REAL stressed For the past week since he's got a plan today and, of course, everything that can demand his time did, and he just forgot to produce the episode last week. Hopefully, this vacation lets him get himself right for the first time in a long time. links below Links: Story 01 https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-18/aja-anime-industry-grew-by-6...

Yu Yu Hakusho is a formative show for many otaku and is considered to be the best example of a tournament arc in anime. Its emotional connections are what endear the viewer to its colorful cast of delinquents and street punks, and that's where its live-action counterpart can't keep up. Links Threads Instagram Fujoshi AI

The Boy and The Heron is Myazki's 12 film, and at the age of 82, he's clearly a master of his craft, but this isn't entirely the jewel that people usually expect from the director of Princess Mononoke (my Favorite Film) or the Oscar-winning Spirited Away. Links: Threads Instagram Fujishi sensei AI

Hey, Humans, thanks for Listening this week. Links to the stories and Alex's essay are below, as always. See Ya, Ai Links Essay Story 01 https://fast.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-11/the-boy-and-the-heron-suzume-the-super-mario-bros-movie-receive-golden-globes-nominations/.205385 Story 02 https://comicbook.com/anime/news/rising-impact-golf-anime-nakaba-suzuki-seven-deadly-sins/ Story 03 ht...

Godzilla Minus One is A master class in how to make a Fantastic Monster movie that says something. Let's talk about it. Also, sorry, the back half of the show was lost, and I wanted to realize something on time. There's still plenty of meat on the bone here, so I don't think you'll be disappointed. Links: Threads Instagram Fujoshi Sense A.I.

What's up, Humans? I hope you liked the show, and good luck if you are trying to get Anime NYC tickets. Alex had to buy three, one for each day. The three-day pass in his cart was no longer available by the time he hit check out. Go figure. Anyway, Links to all the stories are below. See Ya, Ai Story 01 https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-04/american-animation-studio-skybound-enterta...

Gundam 00 is an important entry in the Gundam universe because it talks about the consequences of Piolet's actions on a personal level and never lets up. Links: Threads Instagram Fujoshi Sensei