On this episode of the podcast, join Ed, Sam, Dennis, & Karen for their discussion about 1989's Wrath of the Ninja: The Yotoden Movie. It's actually a compilation film based on a three episode OVA series. Talking points include how three ninjas come together, ninja names might be hard to remember but ninja powers aren't, Nobunaga's anti-Buddha stance, crossing the streams, and comparing this to Ninja Scrolll but in a good way.
0:00:00 - Intro & Some Anime News
0:15:52 - The Watchlist
0:32:47 - Production Notes
0:40:53 - 08th Year of Tensho
1:00:43 - 09th Year of Tensho
1:13:30 - 10th Year of Tensho
1:34:28 - Voices, Final Thoughts, & Kanpai
While out of print, used copies of Wrath of the Ninja are available at various online stores, but you can support the show by also renting/buying it from Prime Video: https://amzn.to/4dSgzZu
Dennis: @ichnob | Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Karen: @ryacosplay | Sam: @essfive
On this episode, join club hosts Dennis, Ed, Kate, Karen, and returning host Caitlin to discuss 1989's Assemble Insert! Only one thing can stop this mecha gang from wrecking Tokyo: super strong idol singer Maron Namikaze, that's who. See her rise to the top of the charts and her fanbase's hearts. Just watch your surroundings, because there's a lot of collateral damage in this one. It's enough paperwork and phone call complaints to make the chief cry. But as long as there's a nearby video rental store and a morning pick-me-up energy drink, the Anti-Demon Seed brigade is on the case.
0:00:00 - Intro & Some Anime News
0:06:53 - The Watchlist
0:32:32 - Production Notes
0:39:14 - EP1: Part 1
1:17:22 - EP2: Part 2
1:54:34 - Voices, Final Thoughts, & Kanpai
Unfortunately, Assemble Insert is currently out of print, but you can still support the show by donating to our Ko-Fi link below.
Dennis: @ichnob | Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Karen: @ryacosplay | Kate: @taikochan | Caitlin: @kouject
On this episode, join Dennis, Garrett, Ed, Kate, & Karen for a discussion about Night on the Galactic Railroad. Two cat friends go on a journey through the stars and heavens with various passengers. Multiple Christian themes including crosses, hymns, a Sermon on the Mount homage, and dealing with the afterlife. But there's also the fantastical visuals with mysterious train stations, fields that go beyond the horizon, birds that become cookies, and a surprise appearance from The Titanic.
0:00:00 - Intro & Some Anime News
0:10:02 - The Watchlist
0:27:19 - Production Notes
0:44:07 - Festival of Stars
1:12:36 - Constellation Stations
1:39:10 - Friends to the End
2:16:05 - Voices, Final Thoughts, & Kanpai
Unfortunately, Night on the Galactic Railroad is currently out of print, but you can still support the show by donating to our Ko-Fi link below.
Dennis: @ichnob | Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Garrett: @blkriku | Karen: @ryacosplay | Kate: @taikochan
It's our ninth anniversary! And on this episode, join Dennis, Ed, Garrett, Karen, & Kate as we return to the world of Studio Ghibli with Ponyo. It's a literal fish out of water story, with the most cutesy imagery for an apocalypse, and perhaps the coolest Ghibli mom. So put those elixers away, because that's what crabs crave. And hit up that deli counter, because Ponyo wants all of the ham.
0:00:00 - Intro & Some Anime News
0:12:06 - The Watchlist
0:37:50 - Production Notes
0:50:46 - Ponyo the Goldfish
1:19:50 - Ponyo the Human
1:52:03 - Sousuke's Trial
2:20:02 - Voices, Final Thoughts, & Kanpai
Support the show by donating to our Ko-Fi link below or by purchasing Ponyo on Blu-ray through our Amazon affiliate link: https://amzn.to/441Bh6a
Dennis: @ichnob | Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Garrett: @blkriku | Karen: @ryacosplay | Kate: @taikochan
Garrett comes on for a bonus episode of our Fushigi Yûgi discussion with Dennis after also finishing the series, just as promised.
Unfortunately, Fushigi Yûgi is currently out of print, but you can still support the show by donating to our Ko-Fi link below.
Dennis: @ichnob | Garrett: @blkriku
It's time for the Fushigi Yûgi finale! Join club hosts Kate, Karen, Dennis, Diana, & returning guest Kristen as we go over our final Fushigi Yûgi thoughts. Does Keisuke do enough to redeem himself from the last batch of episodes? Is all forgiven for Yui? Does Nakago deserve the sad backstory treatment? Unexpected kaiju battles, and the return of Force ghosts. It's got everything!
0:00:00 - Intro & Some Anime News
0:12:15 - The Watchlist (ft Faves of Winter 2025)
0:40:25 - Catching up on FY with Diana & Kristen
0:50:40 - EP49: Wedding Celebration
1:16:54 - EP50: Atonement
1:47:01 - EP51: Entrusted Hope
2:15:15 - EP52: For My Loved One
2:43:16 - Final Thoughts & Kanpai
Special thanks to Kristen (@kristenmpath) for joining us again!
Unfortunately, Fushigi Yugi is currently out of print, but you can still support the show by donating to our Ko-Fi link below.
Dennis: @ichnob | Diana: @binkxy | Karen: @ryacosplay | Kate: @taikochan
On this episode, multiple celestial warriors are down! I repeat, multiple celestial warriors are down! It's up to the club hosts of Dennis, Ed, Kate, Karen, and special returning guest Chika from the Shoujo Sundae podcast to help fill that void. It's not a dream, as war finally reaches Konan. Also people figure out how to go back to the real world, character death spotlights and lowlights, music focused scenes galore, hardcore parkour, ghost revenge, and a surprise empress.
0:00:00 - Intro & Some Anime News
0:07:54 - The Watchlist
0:17:14 - EP44: Moment of Battle
0:45:49 - EP45: Divergent Light
1:14:43 - EP46: The Young Man of Reality
1:37:15 - EP47: Repose of the Soul's Light
2:06:47 - EP48: Even Wagering on this Life
2:29:56 - Final Thoughts & Kanpai
Thanks to special guest Chika (@chikasupreme) from Shoujo Sundae Podcast (@shoujosundae), winner of the 2024 Signal Awards Listener's Choice in the Recap category. Give their podcast a listen, too!
Unfortunately, Fushigi Yugi is currently out of print, but you can still support the show by donating to our Ko-Fi link below.
Dennis: @ichnob | Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Karen: @RyaCosplay | Kate: @taikochan
Getting closer to the finale, come join Dennis, Diana, Ed, Karen, & Kate for more Fushigi Yûgi, covering episodes 40-43. Miaka's dream school scenario turns into a recurring nightmare, we've lost track of how many times Miaka & Tamahome have broken up, there's new Byakko Warriors, another Boshi Boy (no relation to Flute-aboshi or Rope-aboshi), and giant insect monsters. And just when you thought he couldn't, Nakago gets even creepier. Also, we talk abou the new Gundam GQuuuuuuX film at the beginning of the show with chapter time stamps, so feel free to skip that chapter if you did not get a chance to see the film yet!
0:00:00 - Introduction & News
0:07:53 - GQuuuuuuX Movie SPOILERS
0:24:26 - The Watchlist
0:35:58 - Fushigi Yûgi Catch-up with Karen & Diana
0:43:24 - EP40: Deceptive Love
1:03:30 - EP41: Sunlight of Rebirth
1:28:24 - EP42: Unbreachable Wall
1:54:57 - EP43: Farewell Reunion
2:18:53 - Voices, Final Thoughts, & Kanpai
Unfortunately, Fushigi Yugi is currently out of print, but you can still support the show by donating to our Ko-Fi link below.
Dennis: @ichnob | Diana: @binkx | Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Karen: @ryacosplay | Kate: @taikochan
On this episode, join Ed, Garrett, Karen, Kate, & Dennis for more adventures in The Universe of the Four Gods with our Fushigi Yûgi recap of episodes 36-39. We've reached one of the lowest points for Miaka, and most of the Suzaku Warriors aren't even around! There's so much running away, a couple of big truth bombs, more Street Fighter II homages, and more shells than you can shake a stick at. You are about to enter another dimension, a dimension not only of sight and sound but of mind. A journey into a perilous land of illusions. Next stop, the Tomo Zone.
0:00:00 - Intro & Some Anime News
0:13:40 - The Watchlist
0:27:55 - EP36: Trampled Love
0:57:13 - EP37: Bewitched Warmth
1:29:21 - EP38: Dawn of the Heart
1:54:43 - EP39: Bewitched Illusions
2:16:14 - Voices, Final Thoughts, & Kanpai
Unfortunately, Fushigi Yugi is currently out of print, but you can still support the show by donating to our Ko-Fi link below.
Dennis: @ichnob | Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Garrett: @blkriku | Karen: @ryacosplay | Kate: @taikochan
On this episode, join Garrett, Ed, Kate, Dennis, and special guest Chika for another wave of Fushigi Yûgi recaps, covering episodes 31-35. There's a big Nuriko spotlight on this one, with both good and bad points. Other topics include truth bombs, Genbu Ghosts, potential Nakago weakness, breaking the fourth wall, love of city pop, Watase-sensei's love of Street Fighter II back in the day, and more library shenanigans.
0:00:00 - Intro & Some Anime News
0:16:35 - The Watchlist
0:38:28 - FY Catch-up with Chika & Garrett
0:44:54 - EP31: Whirlpool of Doubt
1:02:38 - EP32: To Die for the Star of Suzaku
1:18:21 - EP33: Nuriko, Eternal Farewell
1:41:31 - EP34: Guardians of Ice
2:02:53 - EP35: Hell's Mirage
2:29:30 - Voices, Final Thoughts, & Kanpai
Thanks to special guest Chika (@chikasupreme) from Shoujo Sundae Podcast (@shoujosundae), winner of the 2024 Signal Awards Listener's Choice in the Recap category. Give their podcast a listen, too!
Unfortunately, Fushigi Yûgi is currently out of print, but you can still support the show by donating to our Ko-Fi link below.
Dennis: @ichnob | Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Garrett: @blkriku | Kate: @taikochan
We're back in the Universe of the Four Gods, as Dennis, Ed, Kate, & Karen start part two of the Fushigi Yûgi miniseries! Starting off with episodes 27-30, we get our first full recap episode, along with journeying to a new land. Miaka and Yui both resolve to see through their respective quests, even if it means fighting each other. Other talking points include Flute-aboshi & Rope-aboshi, library etiquette, indoor sunglasses, things that could have been done yesterday, lightning bending, and recharging your chakra. So get out of those drenched clothes before you get sick. It's story time with Nuriko!
0:00:00 - Intro & Some Anime News
0:11:34 - The Watchlist
0:32:05 - EP27: Tombstone Oath
0:49:31 - EP28: The Ancient Path (Part 1 Digest)
0:54:05 - EP29: Mysteries Afoot
1:12:59 - EP30: The Flash of Battle
1:33:54 - Voices, Final Thoughts, & Kanpai
Unfortunately, Fushigi Yugi is currently out of print, but you can still support the show by donating to our Ko-Fi link below.
Dennis: @ichnob | Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Karen: @ryacosplay | Kate: @taikochan
We're back in the Universe of the Four Gods, as Dennis, Ed, Kate, & Karen start part two of the Fushigi Yûgi miniseries! Starting off with episodes 27-30, we get our first full recap episode, along with journeying to a new land. Miaka and Yui both resolve to see through their respective quests, even if it means fighting each other. Other talking points include Flute-aboshi & Rope-aboshi, library etiquette, indoor sunglasses, things that could have been done yesterday, lightning bending, and recharging your chakra. So get out of those drenched clothes before you get sick. It's story time with Nuriko!
0:00:00 - Intro & Some Anime News
0:11:34 - The Watchlist
0:32:05 - EP27: Tombstone Oath
0:49:31 - EP28: The Ancient Path (Part 1 Digest)
0:54:05 - EP29: Mysteries Afoot
1:12:59 - EP30: The Flash of Battle
1:33:54 - Voices, Final Thoughts, & Kanpai
Unfortunately, Fushigi Yugi is currently out of print, but you can still support the show by donating to our Ko-Fi link below.
Dennis: @ichnob | Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Karen: @ryacosplay | Kate: @taikochan
On this episode, join hosts Dennis, Kate, Karen, Ed, & Garrett as we discuss the Fall 2024 anime season along with our favorites for the year! And at the end, we'll peek ahead into the near future for some 2025 anime series.
0:00:00 - Intro & Some Anime News
0:15:34 - Fall 2024 Season Discussion
0:29:34 - Year in Anime 2024 Discussion
0:54:42 - Looking Ahead to 2025 & Kanpai
Support the show by donating to our Ko-Fi link below or by purchasing something from a previous podcast through our Amazon affiliate link.
Dennis: @ichnob | Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Garrett: @blkriku | Karen: @ryacosplay | Kate: @taikochan
For our last episode of 2024, we're ringing in the holidays with the Christmas & New Year's related anime Gundam Wing: Endless Waltz. Join hosts Dennis, Kate, and Karen along with guests Alcuin and Julia to discuss the movie version of Endless Waltz, along with some sprinkled bits about the differences between the film and the OVA. Other talking points include mobile suit retcons, Garbage Pail Kids, how circuses can corrupt, the patented Trowa McFlip Twist, cool aunt Sally, Dorothy Catalonia's Wine Mixer Party Bus, and Julia's popcorn voice. So accept the mission, and join us for one last wild beat communication for the holidays.
Special thanks to Alcuin (@different_elves) & Julia (@juliadoesalot) for joining us this epsiode!
0:00:00 - Introduction & The Watchlist
0:36:27 - Some Anime News
0:47:27 - Production Notes & Endless Walt Origins
1:05:17 - Pt 1: Silent Orbit
1:45:54 - Pt 2: Operation Meteor
2:26:18 - Pt 3: Return to Forever
3:12:03 - Voices, Final Thoughts, & Kanpai
Support the show by donating to our Ko-Fi link below or by purchasing Gundam Wing: Endless Waltz on Blu-ray through our Amazon affiliate link: https://amzn.to/4gtiAuV
Dennis: @ichnob | Karen: @ryacosplay | Kate: @taikochan
On this episode, hosts Dennis, Karen, & Kate are joined by friend of the show Pat Loika for part two of our Bastard!! (1992) review! As with all new guests to the show, we get a little bit of Pat's anime origin before the main topic. Some talking points include picky vampire habits, the passage of time, Christopher Nolan's filmography, raising a lover, comparing Arshes Nei to the other famous anime dark elf, a 500 yen promise, and a 30 year payoff.
Special thanks to our guest Pat (@patloikagram & @patloika)! Give him a follow on social media and check out his podcast The Pat Chat!
0:00:00 - Introduction & Getting to Know Pat
0:07:37 - The Watchlist
0:26:10 - Some Anime & News & Pat's History with Bastard
0:40:18 - EP4: The Immortal King Dai Amon
1:16:58 - EP5: Thunder Empress Arshes Nei
1:39:03 - EP6: The Return of Dark Schneider
2:08:50 - Voices, Final Thoughts, & Kanpai
Thanks again to Gil for the Ko-Fi donation that helped us cover Bastard!! for the podcast! Unfortunately, Bastard!! is currently out of print, but you can still support the show by using our Ko-Fi link below.
Dennis: @ichnob | Karen: @ryacosplay | Kate: @taikochan
On this episode, we can't believe we've officially reached 200 numbered podcasts! Come join Dennis, Kate, Ed, Karen, & Garrett for a trip to Meta-Rikana, covering the 1992 miniseries Bastard!! This two-part podcast miniseries is brought to you all with a little help from Gil's Ko-Fi donation, so thank you so much, Gil! We talk about a lot of rock band and rock song puns, find out some of the origins of these puns, a different ninja named Gara, Rushe's age discrepancy, and so much rule of cool.
0:00:00 - Introduction & Some Anime News
0:11:09 - The Watchlist
0:31:40 - Bastard!! Production Notes
0:39:23 - EP1: The Explosive Wizard
1:12:55 - EP2: Efreet the Fire Elemental
1:54:13 - EP3: Ninja Master Gara
2:27:07 - Voices, Final Thoughts, & Kanpai
Thanks again to Gil for the Ko-Fi donation that helped us cover Bastard!! for the podcast! Unfortunately, Bastard!! is currently out of print, but you can still support the show by using our Ko-Fi link below.
Dennis: @ichnob | Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Garrett: @blkriku | Karen: @ryacosplay | Kate: @taikochan
On this episode, join Diana, Dennis, Kate, Garrett, & Ed for the season 1 finale of Fushigi Yugi, covering episodes 23-26. All of the Suzaku Warriors have finally gathered plus 1 (wait, what...), and the melodrama just gets thicker. Tamahome is back to his old ways for a bit, Miaka has accidentally unlocked Hard Mode for the "summon Suzaku quest," friend zoning and promise rings, twin powers activate, river wall discrepancies, only one person freaking out over polaroid pictures, and of course, resurrecting a Tom Cardy joke from a previous episode.
0:00:00 - Intro & Some Anime Related News
0:22:58 - The Watchlist
1:03:42 - EP23: Shadow of Intrigue
1:27:09 - EP24: Resolution
1:53:19 - EP25: Love and Sorrow
2:22:07 - EP26: Star Festival
2:43:37 - Voices, Final Thoughts, & Kanpai
Unfortunately, Fushigi Yugi is currently out of print, but you can still support the show by donating to our Ko-Fi link below.
Dennis: @ichnob | Diana: @binkxy | Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Garrett: @blkriku | Kate: @taikochan
On this episode, join Ed, Kate, Garrett, Caitlin, & returning guest Kristen for part 5 of our Fushigi Yugi miniseries, covering episodes 18-22. In this batch, Tamahome turns to the dark side, putting Miaka's journey and love life in peril! Other talking points include the ages of the Suzaku Celestial Warriors, is Nakago the only useful Kutou soldier, substitute warrior cat, Breaking Bad, & Mitsukake's healing preferences.
0:00:00 - Intro & The Watchlist
0:17:15 - Some Anime Related News
0:27:30 - Caitlin & Kristen's Fushigi Yugi Origins
0:46:15 - EP18: Love Trap
1:08:02 - EP19: Shattered Loved
1:34:29 - EP20: Unreachable Hope
1:51:46 - EP21: To Protect You
2:18:19 - EP22: I'll Never Leave You
2:42:48 - Final Thoughts & Kanpai
Special thanks to Kristen (@kristenmpath) for joining us again!
Unfortunately, Fushigi Yugi is currently out of print, but you can still support the show by donating to our Ko-Fi link below.
Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Garrett: @blkriku | Kate: @taikochan | Caitlin: @kouject
On this episode, join Kate, Diana, Garrett, Ed, & Dennis for the next batch of Fushigi Yugi drama, covering episodes 14 through 17. More Suzaku warriors found, but somehow, the Seiryuu side isn't panicking. Nakago's nastier side starts showing, the boyfriend shirt returns, one-man knock-knock jokes, Mitsukake's power cooldown, some sort of ninja man-bat, and flute that body.
0:00:00 - Intro & Some Anime News
0:16:19 - The Watchlist
0:37:50 - Fushigi Yugi Catch up w/ Garrett & Diana
0:53:26 - EP14: Wolf in the Fortress
1:24:36 - EP15: The City of Resurrection
1:43:38 - EP16: Battle of Sorrow
2:02:50 - EP17: Magic Flute
2:36:15 - Voices, Final Thoughts, & Kanpai
Unfortunately, Fushigi Yugi is currently out of print, but you can still support the show by donating to our Ko-Fi link below.
Dennis: @ichnob | Diana: @binkxy | Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Garrett: @blkriku | Kate: @taikochan
On this episode, join Dennis, Ed, Karen, and returning guest Chika Supreme for our third Fushigi Yugi episode! We're halfway through season 1/red boxset, and while Miaka hasn't found another Suzaku warrior yet, we do meet our first Seiryuu one. Other talking points include fun translation for the dub, easily broken promises, sexy sax AND sexy harpsichord, plus some Law & Order: SVU.
In addition, we have a content warning. Some of the episodes we cover discuss the topic of attempted suicide. Since this epsiode is being released during National Suicide Prevention Month in the US, know that you are not alone. There are people out there who will talk and listen to you. So please use the Lifeline resources provided to you, such as dialing 988 or visiting 988lifeline.org.
0:00:00 - Intro & Some Anime News
0:07:31 - The Watchlist
0:19:46 - EP10: Looking for Yui
0:38:44 - EP11: Priestess of Seiryuu
1:08:24 - EP12: Only You
1:31:37 - EP13: For the Sake of Love
2:03:20 - Voices, Final Thoughts, & Kanpai
Thanks to special guest Chika (@chikasupreme) of the Shoujo Sundae podcast (@shoujosundae) for once again joining us!
Unfortunately, Fushigi Yugi is currently out of print, but you can still support the show by donating to our Ko-Fi link below.
Dennis: @ichnob | Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Karen: @RyaCosplay
On this episode, join hosts Diana, Ed, Kate, and Dennis for part 2 of our Fushigi Yugi rewatch, covering episodes 5 through 9. Miaka gets sent back to her world, but now Yui is missing! Nuriko's biggest secret is revealed. The reason why Tamahome is so money-driven surprises Miaka. Hotohori finally gets to set foot outside of the palace. And we get to meet Miaka's brother! Hopefully you also took ancient Chinese literature in college, because it's time to find another celestial warrior.
0:00:00 - Intro & The Watchlist
0:23:17 - Some Anime & Cosplay News
0:40:33 - Diana's Fushigi Yugi Origins
0:48:05 - EP05: Bewildered Heartbeat
1:13:09 - EP06: Even If I Die...
1:32:08 - EP07: Going Home
1:55:53 - EP08: Brief Parting
2:17:27 - EP09: Enemies Unseen
2:40:45 - Voices, Final Thoughts, & Kanpai
Unfortunately, Fushigi Yugi is currently out of print, but you can still support the show by donating to our Ko-Fi link below.
Dennis: @ichnob | Diana: @binkxy | Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Kate: @taikochan
On this episode, it's the start of a new podcast miniseries covering the first half of Fushigi Yugi. Joining hosts Dennis, Kate, Garrett, Ed, and Karen is first time guest Chika Supreme from the Shoujo Sundae podcast! Though we only talk about the first four episodes, it's one of our longest podcasts to date, so fair warning. Beside's Chika's anime origins, we also discuss literally getting lost in a book, Miaka's directional hearing, which Disney character is Tamahome, operating hours of a national library, and how many gangs want to capture Miaka.
0:00:00 - Intro & Meeting Chika Supreme
0:15:54 - The Watchlist
0:33:13 - Some Anime News
0:50:07 - Production Notes & Our Fushigi Yugi Origins
1:05:49 - EP01: The Girl of Legend
1:43:38 - EP02: The Priestess of Suzaku
2:16:33 - EP03: The Seven Stars of Suzaku
2:46:44 - EP04: Missing Love
3:26:34 - Voices, Final Thoughts, & Kanpai
Thanks to special guest Chika (@chikasupreme) of the Shoujo Sundae podcast (@shoujosundae) for joining us for the first time!
Unfortunately, Fushigi Yugi is currently out of print, but you can still support the show by donating to our Ko-Fi link below.
Dennis: @ichnob | Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Garrett: @blkriku | Karen: @RyaCosplay | Kate: @taikochan
On this episode, join Dennis, Kate, Ed, and Karen as they discuss 1989's Venus Wars by Yasuhiko Yoshikazu. In addition to the anim topic, we also discuss visiting the Akiba Maid War pop-up cafe here in Los Angeles. Topics include the rules of battlebike, malls still being popular, chase scene music, characters that would fit in Gundam, and occupational hazards.
0:00:00 - Intro & Some Anime News
0:07:43 - The Watchlist
0:28:52 - Special: Akiba Maid War Pop-up Cafe
0:37:52 - Production Notes
0:46:59 - The First Attack
1:22:44 - Tanks for the Memories
1:40:34 - Thrilling Hiroics
2:03:23 - Voices, Final Thoughts, & Kanpai
Support the show by donating to our Ko-Fi link below or by purchasing the Venus Wars on Blu-ray through our Amazon affiliate link: https://amzn.to/4fcyR7L
Dennis: @ichnob | Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Karen: @RyaCosplay | Kate: @taikochan
On this episode, join Dennis, Kate, Garrett, Ed, Karen, and returning from her sabbatical is Caitlin! We're talking about the 1986 shoujo sci-fi movie They Were Eleven, based on the 1975 manga series by Hagio Moto, one of the authors who helped bring about the golden age of shoujo manga. Part Among Us, part Survivor, and add in a touch of romance, the new Esperanza crew have to survive 53 days in space, or else they...can't go to space college? There's unfortunate nicknames, space intuition, an emotional support guitar, juicing mice, gender fluidity, plant robots, and a food fight.
0:00:00 - Intro & The Watchlist
0:24:12 - Some Anime News
0:37:59 - Production Notes
0:49:10 - The Exam
1:16:23 - The Esperanza
1:38:50 - The Blue Sun
2:09:10 - The Accused
2:48:19 - Voices, Final Thoughts, & Kanpai
Unfortunately, They Were Eleven is currently out of print, but you can still support the show by donating to our Ko-Fi link below.
Dennis: @ichnob | Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Garrett: @blkriku | Karen: @RyaCosplay | Kate: @taikochan | Caitlin: @kouject
On this episode, join Diana, Karen, Kate, Dennis, Garrett, & Sam as we discuss the 1989 OVA series Blood Reign: Curse of the Yoma. Monsters roam the land, and our hero has to deal with taking out his best friend. But there are a whole lot more things to unpack. Like just what is that flashback that Hikage keeps thinking about? Why are so many ninjas pantsless? There's a literal sea horse that gallops underwater! And two different women love interests, both named Aya. Hope you don't have arachnaphobia, because this sengoku period drama has got spiders in spades.
0:00:00 - Intro & The Watchlist
0:17:24 - Some Anime Related News
0:30:00 - Production Notes
0:38:48 - EP1: Hikage in an Evil World
1:39:55 - EP2: Marou with Crazy Fang
2:41:54 - Voices, Final Thoughts, & Kanpai
Unfortunately, Blood Reign: Curse of the Yoma is currently out of print, but you can still support the show by donating to our Ko-Fi link below.
Dennis: @ichnob | Diana: @binkxy | Garrett: @blkriku | Karen: @RyaCosplay | Kate: @taikochan | Sam: @EssFive