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Humming right along, this time Goro takes center stage! An explosively flatulent Klaxosaur threatens the plantation, Goro puts himself in danger to protect everyone else, and now it's Ichigo's job to save his ass. We are joined by Hayden Workman of We're Bag at Games: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/were-bad-at-games/id1275373713

It's a lovely day in Miselteinn when the girls split the house down the middle. To be fair, the boys were acting kinda shitty. This week we learn about the language of flowers, missing the point, and how to give a meaningful apology. Bob from Colorado joins us from his sister's garage where the WiFi is pretty damned good. Bob recommends the band MOSHIMO: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuyPn5fn_i...

We are heading to the beach!!!! Wait, I hate the beach... this is gonna be awful... but not to worry!! Our guest Timo from Momentsinmedia will help us through this fanservice laden episode. Check out his work at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQy5UmaB7OHdXcyw8m6oCLQ There's a chance we won't have an episode out next week, but we shall see. Tell us we are wonderful or terrible on twitter: @PenPe...

1/4 of the way through Franxx and we are already at our first climax! The parasites are connected! The Klaxosaur is HUGE! Hiro is... ready to die? Death, resurrection, phallucide, this episode has it all!! Be our Darling as we conclude the Jian arc with a long time friend and guest from our first season: Kenneth!!!! We don't really tweet, but we would probably respond to one @penpenpalspod And we...

What's that thing humans have? They're awkward and you're not supposed to show them in public? They change during puberty... FEELINGS!!! That's it! Everybody has them in this episode, and Hiro has quite a bit more. Nate returns as he embarks on his first journey through Franxx. Find his stuff @art_by_midnite Tweet at us @penpenpalspod or email us at penpenpalspod@gmail.com

Our resident cold reading water witch Tonya co-ops this episode with us. We get deep inside the mysteries of piloting with Zero Two, but perhaps there is still something left to the imagination.

Season 1 guest Ed comes on the talk the third episode with us. Get ready for a little more podcast magic as we learn more about what it means to pilot a Franxx, and what it means to be a partner. Plus the return of a segment beloved by the hosts and an off the wall reference or two. This episode has a short Spoiler Session at the end for those who have already watched the show. Check out Ed Habis'...

In this super sized episode we are joined by our resident robotics expert Melissa. We discuss the practicality of Franxx design, burgeoning sexuality, and the longstanding phenomenon of the sexy robot.

Neon Genesis, FLCL, Gundam: The Origin, Urusei Yatsura. What could this all be leading to? Mechs, hormones, oni, robot faced Dr. Wily. Please join us for Darling in the Franxx.

A fire breathing baby, a dai kaiju cat suit alien, lightning helmets. We check out the second (and final) episode of the BBC Dub of Urusei Yatsura: Lum the Invader Girl. Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OtOhuE-y0Zw

A heavily referential comedy written in Japanese, but then rewritten to fit British gags from 20 years later? Don't know about you, but we're into it. Lum the Invader Girl Part 1.

As we lay some ground work for the next series we will cover, please enjoy three humble recommendations. The clips we refer to can be found here: Fate/Zero https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOeaEwbmFZI Ping Pong the Animation https://animelon.com/video/57b16700b06cbb777f99dea0 Urusei Yatsura https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dNjF6Gsj_4s&list=PL5B15917A02D6E3F3&index=2

Hello Pals! This week we are joined by the devastatingly dapper duo of Sinclair Lore. Mecha, Penguins, and Snacks, is there a more classic combination? Come listen to find out if admiral Revel is really on the level. ALSO, we are working on some in between episodes as we gear up to start a new show. Let us know if you have any one shots you would like to hear covered by sending us an email at penp...

Hayden Workman from We're Bad At Games joins the Pals in bearing witness to... just a lot of violence. Enjoy doesn't seem like a somber enough word for this downer of an episode. But hey, there's still some stuff to laugh about...

Alex Zalben joins us to parallel anime protagonists and super heroes. The powers, the violence, the costumes. IS THERE A CONNECTION?! Plus we get our first Mobile Suit engagement and our first visualization of a Newtype power. Check out Zalben on twitter @azalben and listen to his live show Comic Book Club every tuesday or wherever podcasts are found.

Casval becomes Char, Sayla graduates, and Garma find his heart's yearning. We get some insights from Thomas Bowman as the political tensions in the series reach a boiling point. Is war imminent? Can Degwin control his children? Is Garma good at basket ball? All these questions (AND MORE!@!!) answered in this week's episode! Check out Thomas' work at: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/transitio...

Are you ready for the saddest episode yet? Well, maybe the one where Misato dealt with grief or when we met Yui Ikari. Guess we have a lot of sad episodes! Join the PenPen Pals and new guest Melissa for some talk about real world robots along with the usual amount of anime analysis. Mellssa reccomends: Pantsuit Politics https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pantsuit-politics/id1055348656 As well a...

Join us in our search for anime analogs to Marx, Lenin, Hirohito, Trotsky, and many more! The Expanse comes up again, and we highlight the tragedy of Astraia, the star maiden in this first installment of the Gundam prequel. Check out our guest's work: @Subcarriertransmission

We're back! First we had the Evas, then Canti, and now Mobile Suits. Join us for some background on Gundam, Universal Century, Tomino, Sundance, and the differences between "Super" and "Real" robots. And check back next week for coverage of the first episode: Blue Eyed Casval.

IT'S THE CLIMAX! Join us for the last installment of FLCL. Join us for a story of revenge, rejection, longing,robots, and, of course, growing up. Join us to save the world from being turned into smooth brained sheeple! Plus, our guest Bob educates us on cars, amps, and basses. Check out one of Bob's favorite bands: https://www.youtube.com/user/sokoninaru And if you can, donate or get involved with...

This is another gift to Pals of the Penpen podcast. It’s a remix/mash-up/medley of several Pillow’s songs from FLCL. There were several contributions from Penpen guests & friends. The intent was to track the progression of the show while reflecting its surreal/hyper-culture feel. Tune in next week for the FLCLIMAX!!! ;;;.-)

John woo, South Park, Daicon! The references just won't stop in this episode and we try our best to add on our own! Alex's brother Jon joins us again and just might have a story about Alex.

Hey Furi Cudes and Kuri Cudettes! Today we've got a rockin' guest who's had some rockin' jobs editing for Adult Swim and Comedy Central. Join us for this psychologically intense episode, where we examine parental boundaries, curry pastries, and baseball! This Week we recommend Twilight of the Cockroaches, Housu (House 1977) and the works of Satoshi Kon. Check out Robert's work at: https://www.face...

The Little Prince, Dmitry Kabalevsky’s Comedians’ Galop, and Puss in Boots. What do these three pieces of art have in common? THIS EPISODE of FLCL! Friend of the pod Nate joins us again to discuss the the curious case of Eri Ninamori and the one thing cats can't fix for her, her parents divorce. We also briefly discuss AMV's and Ben remember's a perfect one for the season: Perfect Drug set to FLCL...

Episode 2 brings us a character study of Mamimi Samejima and her curious manias. A new musician friend, BluuPanda, joins our white water rafting adventure down into the depths of an adolescent metamorphosis. Check out her work @bluupanda on instagram and under the same name on youtube (She does siiiiick omnichord work). Also, in the episode there is mention of an unofficial trailer for a Power Ran...