On this episode, join hosts Dennis, Ed, Karen, Kate, and first time special guest Jessie as we discuss the first four episodes of Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex. For listeners during the early years, this one has been a long time coming, so we are finally glad to start covering this one now. And even though this came out over 20 years ago, it still feels relevant to topics to today. So watch out for those cyber criminals, as we discuss robot kinks, film nerds, lots of Togusa, that one booty-shot of the Major, and getting to know a bit of Jessie's anime history!
0:00:00 - Intro & Getting to Know Jessie
0:12:54 - Some Anime News
0:26:16 - The Watchlist (New Season Start)
0:55:02 - GitS: SAC Production Notes
1:10:03 - EP01: Section 9
1:27:40 - EP02: Testation
1:42:07 - EP03: Android and I
2:04:35 - EP04: Intercepter
2:28:11 - Voices, Final Thoughts, & Kanpai
Special thanks to Jessie for joining us again! Give them a follow on their social media, @jessie.pridemore.
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Dennis: @ichnob | Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Karen: @ryacosplay | Kate: @taikochan
With a new year of anime to look forward to, Dennis, Ed, and Karen take a look back at 2025 with a brief Fall 2025 recap followed by our most disappointing anime titles of 2025, and then its our favorites, and though she is not on the episode, we also have some of Kate's picks as well. Some unexpected gems in 2025! Hoping you'll continue to watch anime and listen to the podcast in 2026! Thanks again for all your support!
0:00:00 - Intro & Some Anime News
0:13:11 - Fall 2025 in a Nutshell
0:26:11 - Most Disappointing of 2025
0:47:28 - Favorites & Honorable Mentions of 2025
1:08:26 - Looking Ahead & Kanpai
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Dennis: @ichnob | Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Karen: @ryacosplay