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Welcome to episode 100! We're in the triple digits. And what better way to celebrate that milestone than by talking a big name anime. Like, say, Revolutionary Girl Utena? A surreal anime that is often visually gorgeous. Plus the very strange movie, Adolescence of Utena. You can check out the series on Crunchyroll , and the movie on Funimation or RetroCrush . Content Warning:  This anime has domest...

Time for episode 99! We're talking about Flip Flappers! It's a magical girl anime, and one that's quite the visual spectacle. It's also fairly gay, somehow both subtly and overtly. Simultaneously. 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 98 is here! Ready for more steampunk spies? Good, because we watched Princess Principal Crown Handler Chapter 2! It has assassination attempts and Cavorite bombs. Plus the usual spy shenanigans. You can check it out for yourself 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 97! It's Spring, and it brought some new anime (and pollen, but we're not talking about that)! We got some pretty great draws this time around, with one exception. The entertainment industry is rotten! Bad cops fight cryptids! Actresses with supernatural power! And Class S yuri! Kinda. Check them out: Oshi no Ko THE MARGINAL SERVICE World Dai Star Yuri is my Job! "Dimension" by...

Time for episode 96! This time we watched the more recent anime about high school girls in a rock band, Bocchi the Rock! In which Hitori Gotoh has severe social anxiety and joins a rock band. This turns out to be more difficult than planned. But it sure is entertaining to watch. Check it out on  Crunchyroll . "Dimension" by Creo and "Devotion" by Jim Hall are licensed under CC BY 4.0 ( https://cre...

Episode 95 is here! We dove into K-On! An anime about a light music club and their various hijinks and shenanigans. We actually went longer than we thought on it, maybe because we enjoyed it. Also, there's one thing it's associated with that we briefly discussed. Check it out on Hidive (missing a season 1 bonus episode), and the movie can be rented on  YouTube . "Dimension" by Creo and "Devotion"...

Welcome to episode 94! We watched Revue Starlight! It's an absolutely wonderful anime, with fun and interesting characters, tons of style, and amazing music. You should probably check it out. It's on  Hidive . And so is the movie . "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 93! And we returned to the world of Madoka Magica! Unfortunately, not with the 4th movie, but with the 2nd and 3rd seasons of Magia Record. And while we though season 1 was solid but fell short of the original, seasons 2 and 3 are kind of a mess. For various reasons. You can check them out on  Crunchyroll . "Dimension" by Creo and "Devotion" by Jim Hall are licensed under CC BY 4....

Episode 92 is here! And we returned to the world of Haruhi Suzumiya, with The Disappearance of Nagato Yuki-Chan! It's a bit of a what-if, taking place in a world without the supernatural. And it's also a romcom. Sot it's definitely a bit different from the original. Check it out on  Crunchyroll ! "Dimension" by Creo and "Devotion" by Jim Hall are licensed under CC BY 4.0 ( https://creativecommons....

Welcome to episode 91! We sample 4 mostly random anime from the Winter 2023 season, as is our tradition. We got a good variety this time around, too. Follow the adventures of an orphan and a demon, a princess and her not-yet girlfriend, a bunch of people running around with special playing cards, or a NEET turned into a middle-school girl, there's a lot. Check them out: The tale of outcasts The Ma...

Time for episode 90! We return to SPY x FAMILY! Because part 2 of season 1 aired. And we have a bit to talk about. Like new characters, new adventures, and even good ol' theory-crafting. You can check out SPY x FAMILY 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 89 is here to ring in 2023! And we talked about New Game, the anime about video game development. Kinda. And mostly focused on the art team. It definitely has its fun moments, but it also has a few odd problems. Some more obvious than others. You can check it out on Crunchyroll ! "Dimension" by Creo and "Devotion" by Jim Hall are licensed under CC BY 4.0 ( https://creativecommons.org/licen...

Welcome to episode 88! We watched Brand New Animal (or BNA if you prefer)! It's a Trigger anime, so it looks really good and it's full of style. Unfortunately, it's also rife with problems, particularly in the second half. You can check it out on Netflix . "Dimension" by Creo and "Devotion" by Jim Hall are licensed under CC BY 4.0 ( https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ )

It's time for episode 87! This time around, we watched Hibike! Euphonium (or Sound! Euphonium if you prefer). On one hand, it's a fantastic anime about a high school concert band. On the other hand, it's some of the worst yuri-bait in recent memory. So yeah, some mixed (yet passionate) feeling on this one. We also talked a bit about the spinoff movie Liz and the Blue Bird. Check it out on Crunchyr...

Episode 86 is here! After enjoying the first few episodes way back in our summer anime episode, we decided to watch the rest of Lycoris Recoil! And it was absolutely worth 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/ )

Welcome to episode 85! It's once again time to look at some of the current season's new anime. It's Fall, and the season is PACKED. We watched anime set in ancient China, one about ninjas, another about a guitarist with severe social anxiety, and Chainsaw Man. Are they good? Well, to varying degrees, yes. Check them out: Raven of the Inner Palace Shinobi no Ittoki Bocchi the Rock! Chainsaw Man Con...

It's time for episode 84! Love Live! Superstar!! had a second season. So yes, there was some watching of it. This season is a first for LL, going beyond the usual single school year. Plus there's the 4 new first years. Also leaves a hook for the announced season 3. Check it out on Crunchyroll . "Dimension" by Creo and "Devotion" by Jim Hall are licensed under CC BY 4.0 ( https://creativecommons.or...

Episode 83 is here! We watched Elfen Lied. We're not fans. For a variety of reasons. So yes, we rip into another classic anime. Fun for everyone! You can check out Elfen Lied on Amazon Prime (English dub only, missing OVA). Content Warning: This anime contains violence, blood, gore, nudity, child abuse, animal abuse, sexual assault, rape, and torture. These are discussed in the podcast. "Dimension...

Welcome to episode 82! We watched some horse races. And by that, we mean, horse girl races. Because it was actually Uma Musume: Pretty Derby! The anime based on the gacha franchise where you train horse girls. Despite how it sounds, it's actually quite wholesome and fun. Check it out on Crunchyroll (or don't, considering...). "Dimension" by Creo and "Devotion" by Jim Hall are licensed under CC BY...

It's time for episode 81! We watched the classic anime The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, as well as its movie, The Disapperance of Haruhi Suzumiya. There is a lot to talk about, both within the anime and around it. So we weren't able to get to absolutely everything, but it was still a lot. Check it out on Crunchyroll (the movie is only available as a separate purchase). "Dimension" by Creo and "D...

Salutations! It's time for episode 80! We watched an anime called Super Cub, and it's all about riding on scooters, specifically of the Honda Cub variety. They really want you to know how great a Honda Super Cub is. Check it out on Crunchyroll ! "Dimension" and "Place on Fire" by Creo are licensed under CC BY 4.0 ( https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ )

Welcome to episode 79! We talked about a goofy magical girl anime called The Demon Girl Next Door! It's a generally fun time, with a lot of weird characters and silly situations. Check it out on Hidive ! "Dimension" and "Place on Fire" by Creo are licensed under CC BY 4.0 ( https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ )

Time for episode 78! Once again, it's time to sample the new anime from the current season, the summer 2022 one. And we got a good variety this time, too. An odd romance, a yakuza taking care of a kid, stand-up comedians, and some girls shooting criminals. Check them out: My Stepmom's Daughter is My Ex The Yakuza's Guide to Babysitting TEPPEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Laughing 'til You Cry Lycoris Recoil "Di...

Episode 77 is here! We went back to the wonderful show, SPY x FAMILY! The first half of the season is done, and we got to see so much more of the wonderful goofy characters in it. And the absurd situations they find themselves in. Like family visits, castle adventures, and a dodgeball game. Check it out on Crunchyroll ! "Dimension" and "Place on Fire" by Creo are licensed under CC BY 4.0 ( https:/...

Welcome to episode 76! We watched the 2nd season of Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club. And this season brought 3 new characters. One of whom was incredibly controversial beforehand, thanks to her role in the mobile game. She got better, though. Check it out on Crunchyroll ! "Dimension" and "Place on Fire" by Creo are licensed under CC BY 4.0 ( https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/...