Vintage Anime Club Podcast

On this episode, Kate, Karen, Dennis, Ed, and Garrett meet up again to discuss the next round of Cowboy Bebop episodes with 10-13. There's some of Jet's backstory, a sci-fi horror movie homage, and the first two-parter with Jupiter Jazz. Other talking points include Jet being very dad like, more not great cocktails, amazing music choices, commentary from Wendee Lee, and how experimental drugs can...

On this episode, join Dennis, Ed, Garrett, Karen, and Kate as we go over the next five episodes of Cowboy Bebop (episodes 5-9). We get to meet two main cast members in the story, with an antagonist in Vicious, and with the final member of the Bebop crew in Ed. Some talking points include booze bottle names, Jet's hacker alias, memory/dream viewer machines, aging 50 years, Dennis' bad guesses at Ja...

On this episode, the club finally goes over Cowboy Bebop for our multi-part vintage anime rewatch. Join Dennis, Ed, Garrett, Kate, and Karen as they discuss the first four episodes of this celebrated series. After what might be our biggest anime news recap segment to date, we go over topics such as chain smoking, Bruce Lee, breaking down hyperspace travel, and a future where Welsh Corgi's are abun...

On this episode, Dennis, Ed, Garrett, and Karen go over the 2001 Satoshi Kon film Millennium Actress. A love letter to the history of Japanese cinema, this film blends the story of Chiyoko Fujiwara's life with the films she starred in. So listen in as we discuss which aspects could be her story versus her script, the resolve of one very passionate fan, and literally chasing after your dream. Suppo...

On this episode, it's the first of many big, in person recording meets again as hosts Ed, Diana, Sam, Kate, and Dennis get to record in person together for the 1995 anthology film Memories. Based on the works of Katsuhiro Otomo, we discuss all three segments in reverse order: starting with Cannon Fodder, keeping Stink Bomb in the middle, and ending with Magnetic Rose. We also talk about Sam and Di...

On this episode, Dennis, Ed, and Kate review the very adult anime Golgo 13: The Professional. This 1983 film about one of the longest running manga series currently still being published has a lot to offer. While some things might not hold up, we try to look past some of the flaws to see what's there for fans of Duke Togo and his assassination escapades. From all the sex, violence, car chases, and...

Thank you so much for listening to this podcast for the last five years. To celebrate, the hosts of the Vintage Anime Club and many returning guests have come back on to look back at some of the songs featured on our podcast from 2016 up to 2020. There's some personal favorites, funny stories, emotional connections, and some just because they straight up slap. Thanks again to returning guests who...

On this episode, Karen, Kate, Ed, and Dennis are joined by returning guest Rishon discuss Studio Ghibli's Howl's Moving Castle. Nominated for a Best Animated Feature Academy Award, we go for a real deep dive with this one. We discuss some of the book differences, dub differences, Sophie's nihilism, and just how enraptured we are with most of the cast. And since it's been a while that we've covered...

One this episode, Ed, Kate, and Dennis go over the 1991 OVA series Bubblegum Crash, the sequel to Bubblegum Crisis. The Knight Sabers are back after a brief hiatus to stop more robot threats. But with Priss' original Japanese voice actress unable to return, does this series hold up without one of the core members? We'll discuss the look, feel, and sound of this sequel series, while also poking fun...

On this episode, Ed, Dennis, Garrett, and Kate go over our final Tenchi Muyo OVA episodes that were previously broadcast on Toonami. Ryo-Ohki gets a new transformation! Ryoko's replaced by a doppleganger, who of course falls in love with Tenchi. And some potential inlaws from Jurai also happen to visit earth! We also discuss some dangling plot points like the possible Jurai spy, was Seiryo even ne...

On this episode, Garrett, Dennis, Kate, Ed, and Karen are back to talk about the Tenchi Muyo OVA episodes 5-9. There's a two-part finale for the first OVA featuring Kagato as the series' first big bad. Washu joins the the ladies looking to win Tenchi's affections. We also learn a little bit more about Katsuhito's past life as Yosho and some of the mysteries surrounding Sasami. So climb aboard your...

On this episode, club members Dennis, Ed, Garrett, Kate, and Karen discuss a Toonami classic with the first 4 episodes of Tenchi Muyo OVA (known a Tenchi Muyo Ryo-Ohki). Now, it has been a long period of time since most of us have watched it on Toonami, so there won't be too many comparisons between the North American broadcast versus the uncut OVA episodes. But there are plenty of places where yo...

On this episode, Ed, Dennis, and Kate go over the final half of Golden Boy. We actually drew some parallels between the first half and the second half of the series, findind similar arc progressions for each episode's leading ladies. And boy, does episode 5 also get more raunchy than we expected. So pedal your bike as fast as you can and turn in that part time job application, and hope you enjoy t...

On this episode, Dennis, Kate, and Ed discuss the first half of the 1995 OVA series Golden Boy. Known for the hilarious facial expressions of protagonist Kintaro along with lots of ecchi situations, we look through this series with a modern sensibility. So join in on our discussion as we go back and forth between being pleasantly surprised and horribly disgusted. Support the show by donating to ou...

In our last regularly scheduled episode of 2020, Garrett, Ed, Kate, Karen, and Dennis discuss the final 4 episodes of Trigun, along with their impression of the series after revisiting it finally. Only a few Gung-Ho Guns are left, and Vash's convictions are pushed to their absolute limits. The club also discusses some of their favorite anime titles of 2020: new anime series, returning anime series...

On this episode, it's our penultimate Trigun rewatch discussion, for episodes 18-22. There are fewer laughs, but the drama is intense! There's more Gung-Ho Guns, more tests for Vash's convictions, and even Wolfwood's relationship with the team is pushed to the brink. And how long do you think that timeskip was supposed to be? Two years or less? So listen in with Dennis, Ed, Kate, and Garrett, as y...

On this episode, we have Dennis, Ed, Garrett, Karen, and Kate going over episodes 14-17 of Trigun. The Gung-Ho Guns are on a full on rampage taking on Vash the Stampede. But, we're also dealing with more members of the Nebraska family? Legato also loves eating dessert. Is Vash the Stampede really sexist? And finally starting on Vash's backstory. Check out Garrett's D&D sessions on Starlidae's Twit...

On this episode, Garrett, Karen, Ed, Kate, and Dennis discuss up to the halfway point of Trigun, with episodes 10-13. Wolfwood sticking around some more is always a good thing. We get introduced to the first of the Gung-Ho Guns. We also discuss some not so fine fashion highlights with two villain characters. And it's been so long for those of us that are revisiting the series, we completely forgot...

On this episode, we have Kate, Garrett, Ed, and Dennis returning to talk about Trigun, episodes 5-9. It's our first multi-part episode, with the first four being pretty standalone. However, this time we try to figure out if it's more of a four-part episode arc or just a two-episode arc. They all kind of lead right into each other. We do get into the introduction of Nicholas D. Wolfwood. And in thi...

On this episode, Dennis, Ed, Garrett, Karen, and Kate go over the 1998 series Trigun, an anime with a Western flair that was more of a hit in the West than in Japan. But unlike The Big O, Trigun was still able to mostly tell its story with a full 26 episode run. For these first four episodes, we get introduced to the main trio of protagonists, and since it's Kate's first time watching the series e...

On this episode, Ed, Diana, Dennis, and Kate are joined by returning guest Michelle and first time guest Kristen to talk about Sailor Moon R: The Movie. One of the most recognized anime titles ever, we definitely wanted some other experts on to share how much this series means to them. Viz put out an uncut remastered release on streaming and home release, but that also doesn't mean we can't talk a...

On this episode of the Vintage Anime Club Podcast, we go back to Tomobiki where the local high school is ramping up the hustle and bustle before the school festival tomorrow. Except that it keeps being tomorrow. So join Diana, Ed, Kate, Sam, Dennis, and returning special guest Eron as we discuss Urusei Yatura Movie 2: Beautiful Dreamer, which was released in 1984. The Urashima Taro references are...

On this episode we have Diana, Ed, Karen, Kate, Dennis, and the return of Sam to discuss the first Urusei Yatsura movie Only You, released in 1983. Based on Rumiko Takahashi's first serialized manga, and the feature length directorial debut for Mamoru Oshii, we see glimpses of story, design, and direction in their more globally known works that we're more familiar with. We can't help but bring up...

On this episode, Dennis, Ed, Garrett, and Kate discuss the 1987 anthology film Robot Carnival. Nine directers with their own segments delve into the theme of robots with their short films, and we go over each of them. There's quite a bit of action, drama, suspense, romance, and even some creep factor. Come for the robots, stay for the robots. No matter the destruction they cause. Support the show...

It's our Slayers Next finale, with Diana, Ed, Garrett, Karen, Kate, and Dennis! After discussing the multiple online conventions over the July 4th weekend, we finally find out what happens to Gourry. There's the return of some of our favorite season 1 side characters, a city of ghosts, a surprising spell from Sylphiel, Martina winning, unexpected romance, a wedding, and some brand new eyecatches....