Tooning Japanese

Welcome to Tooning Japanese, a podcast where three dudes talk about Japanese anime! Man, the bad episodes keep on coming. This one was so bad, one of the three hosts left the call partway through. You'll have to listen to find out which one (though it may be easy to guess). This week Evangelion attempts a thrilling hacker story akin to The Matrix or...Sneakers? You learn about this movie Sneakers...

Welcome to Tooning Japanese, a podcast where three dudes talk about Japanese anime! It's another stinker episode of Evangelion this week. So we're a little extra goofy to make up for it. Please excuse Matt's cold. He's feeling much better now. And Andy feels better after finishing up this episode. We promise the anime does get better eventually! For now, join us in our discussion of Episode 12 of...

Welcome to Tooning Japanese, a podcast where three dudes talk about Japanese anime! Well, this week's Neon Genesis Evangelion episode is kind of a dud. We spend most of the time trying not to make jokes that we probably shouldn't. Join Andy, Matt, and Bill as they break down Episode 11, "In the Still Darkness." Expect lots of crawling around lost and confused. Fitting for how the hosts feel this w...

Welcome to Tooning Japanese, a podcast where three dudes talk about Japanese anime! I wish we could say that this week's Evangelion episode was better than last week's. But that would be a lie. Bill, Matt, and Andy make the best of it and watch it so you don't have to. This week Asuka goes diving in search for an angel...fish...fetus? Yeah, I can't make this crap up, folks. Just listen to our disc...

Welcome to Tooning Japanese, a podcast where three dudes talk about Japanese anime! This week we bring you an episode with two sides. On one hand, the episode has some of the most fun character development of anything we have seen in the series thus far. On the other hand, this episode is wrought with some social issues and narrative choices that leave a bad taste in our mouths. Laugh, cringe, and...

Welcome to Tooning Japanese, a podcast where three dudes talk about Japanese anime! The second children (that still sounds stupid) has arrived! Asuka has arrived, and she isn't going to join the crew quietly. In the 8th episode, "Asuka Arrives in Japan," Shinji and Asuka are forced to work together to take down an angel that emerges from the ocean depths. Oh, and Shinji wears a very...form-fitting...

Welcome to Tooning Japanese, a podcast where three dudes in their 30s talk about Japanese anime! This week we're giving EVERYONE access to a Tooning In episode! Not familiar with Tooning In? It's our newest series for our Patreon supporters in which we review the first episode of an anime series. You can listen to our discussions of shows like Black Butler, My Hero Academia, Attack on Titan, and o...

Welcome to Tooning Japanese, a podcast where three dudes talk about Japanese anime! Set your alarms and crack open your morning beer, it's a Misato episode of Evangelion! This week the crew gets to know a bit more about our favorite character. Also, Shinji is kind of a dick. Misato saves the day in Episode 7, "The Works of Man." Please support suicide prevention by watching and donating to NERDVEM...

Welcome to Tooning Japanese, a podcast where three dudes talk about Japanese anime! We return to another action-packed episode this week! Shinji and Rei work together to take on a devilish d8. Will they roll a nat 20 and take down the Angel, or will their attempt be one big crit fail? Find out as we break down episode 6 of Neon Genesis Evangelion, "Showdown in Tokyo-3"! Please support suicide prev...

Welcome to Tooning Japanese, a podcast where three dudes talk about Japanese anime! We're back with a brand new review! Sorry for the delay. This week we have a really...interesting one for you all. Andy, Bill, and Matt all are in different places with Episode 5 of Neon Genesis Evangelion. Where do you stand? Is Shinji just a big perv? Is the episode a breath of fresh air from last episode? Does i...

Welcome to Tooning Japanese, a podcast where three dudes in their 30s talk about Japanese anime! This week we are taking a break from Neon Genesis Evangelion and its giant robots to talk about an anime with superheroes! What you're about to listen to is the first episode in our new series, Tooning In. This Patreon-only series involves us watching the first episode of an anime, reviewing it, and de...

Welcome to Tooning Japanese, a podcast where three dudes talk about Japanese anime! This week has been hectic and insane. So why not take a minute to slow down and reflect with a much more subdued episode of Evangelion? This week Shinji runs away from everything, including his responsibilities at NERV. Will he run off for good? Find out as we review Episode 4, "Rain, After Running Away." Watch Neo...

Welcome to Tooning Japanese, a podcast where three dudes talk about Japanese anime! Is this the horniest episode of Tooning Japanese ever? Maybe. Is it the fault of Evangelion? Maybe. We may not know these answers, but we do know that this is another great episode of Neon Genesis Evangelion. This week Andy, Bill, and Matt talk about Episode 3, "The Silent Phone." Toon in for Matt's very first revi...

Welcome to Tooning Japanese, a podcast where three dudes talk about Japanese anime! So, Shinji is in the mech. Now what? This week Shinji takes Unit 01 out for a spin and battles his very first Angel. Bill recaps the action-packed, yet reflective episode of Neon Genesis Evangelion, "Unfamiliar Ceilings." Watch Neon Genesis Evangelion on  Netflix . Listen to Tooning Japanese on Spotify! Yes, we're...

Welcome to Tooning Japanese, a podcast where three dudes in their 30s talk about Japanese anime! It's a brand new era on Tooning Japanese! We have a new host for this season in Superfan Matt. We have a brand new podcast logo. And, of course, we also have a brand new anime for you! This season we're watching and dissecting one of the most well known anime of all time, Neon Genesis Evangelion. Get i...

Welcome to Tooning Japanese, a podcast where three dudes in their 30s talk about Japanese anime! It took us a long time, but we are finally at the end of Season 6. That means we are wrapping up with our final discussion of Gungrave. And this episode is a long one! We put our knowledge to the test with the toughest (and only) online Gungrave quiz, discuss our favorite moments, rank the anime alongs...

Welcome to Tooning Japanese, a podcast where three dudes in their 30s talk about Japanese anime! We made it to the finish line! Today Andy and Bill dissect the finale of Gungrave, "Dusk of the Destroyers." How will the saga of Brandon and Harry end? We will give you all the details! Next time Andy, Bill, and Josh will discuss the series as a whole and preview what we will cover in Season 7! Watch...

Welcome to Tooning Japanese, a podcast where three dudes in their 30s talk about Japanese anime! Andy and Bill tackle a really good episode of Gungrave! Yeah, you heard that right. This one was actually good! We're on the penultimate episode, "Then." Next week we wrap up the very last episode of the anime! We're at the edge of a showdown between former best friends Harry and Grave. How will it all...

Welcome to Tooning Japanese, a podcast where three dudes in their 30s talk about Japanese anime! This week it's all about the gaffs, jokes, and cut content! Enjoy nearly an hour of bloopers from Season 6 and our Summer Viewing episodes! As per usual, listener discretion is advised. Enjoy! Watch Gungrave on  Funimation . Listen to Tooning Japanese on Spotify! Yes, we're finally on Spotify! Check ou...

Welcome to Tooning Japanese, a podcast where three dudes in their 30s talk about Japanese anime! Andy, Josh, and Bill (sorta) are all back together to talk about Episode 24 of Gungrave, "Last Bullet." As we near the end of the anime, Grave takes on one of his oldest friends, B-B-B-Bunji. Can Grave overcome the odds? Can Harry save what's left of his organization and life? A lot happens in this epi...

Welcome to Tooning Japanese, a podcast where three dudes in their 30s talk about Japanese anime! Bidoof? Bidoof, bidoof. Bidoof! Hey, everyone! We didn't want to let a massive holiday pass us by, so this week we have a special celebration for you all! No, we're not talking about the US holiday, the 4th of July. We're talking about Bidoof Day! Not sure what Bidoof Day is all about? Well, you can ch...

Welcome to Tooning Japanese, a podcast where three dudes in their 30s talk about Japanese anime! It's time for a two-for-one episode! This week Bill and Andy talk about Episodes 22 and 23 of Gungrave. These episodes are...not the best in the series, but one has more promise than the other. Which one is the better, and which one is an unpolished turd? I guess you'll have to listen to us break down...

Welcome to Tooning Japanese, a podcast where three dudes in their 30s talk about Japanese anime! Did you know this is the 200th episode we have released on the feed? Crazy to think that we've come this far! Thank you all for your continued support of the show! This week Bill reviews Episode 21 of Gungrave, "Duty." Thankfully, he doesn't giggle at the title too often. Grave and Mika go and visit so...

Welcome to Tooning Japanese, a podcast where three dudes in their 30s talk about Japanese anime! We're back again, folks! Andy and Bill sit down and talk about a number of things, including Andy's trip to Florida, the Cruella movie, and, of course, Episode 20 of Gungrave, "Brother." After besting Heli-Bob, Bunji steps up to take Grave down for breaking The Code of Iron. Friends face off, and only...

Welcome to Tooning Japanese, a podcast where three dudes in their 30s talk about Japanese anime! This week we have a special treat for you! Patron Bryan Nash sent us some trivia questions from one of his recent events. Bill takes on the team of Josh and Andy in categories like Star Wars and video games! Can YOU beat the hosts at their own game? Give it a listen and let us know how you did! Here's...