On this episode, Ryan returns to join Dennis, Ed, Kate, Garrett, & Karen to discuss the next Gundam Wing batch of episodes, 31 through 35. Zechs once again dons the mask, Pagan shows how tough he is, it's harder to craft peace than Relena thinks, the good guys wear white, fencing revisited, high on the Zero System, and Peacemillion is a silly name.
0:00:00 - Introduction
0:02:38 - The Watchlist
0:17:37 - Some Anime News
0:33:30 - Others' Impressions of Dorothy
0:42:43 - E31 - The Glass Kingdom
1:06:11 - E32 - The God of Death Meets Zero
1:21:23 - E33 - The Lonely Battlefield
1:46:59 - E34 - And Its Name is Epyon
2:01:09 - E35 - The Return of Wufei
2:26:51 - Voices & Kanpai
Special thanks to Ryan (@LightsGameraAxn / @lightsgameraaction) for once again joining us!
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On this episode, join the OG trio of Ed, Dennis, and Kate as we discuss the next batch of Gundam Wing episodes, 26-30. That's right folks, we're back in the After Colony era. The downside for this batch (or upside in the shorter podcast length) is that there are two recap episode covering the first half of the series. We discuss things like Heero's newly awakened Newtype powers, how often the Wing Gundam is sunk into the ocean, Sally & Noin's chemistry, how fast can a kingdom be rebuilt, and the introduction to Dorothy Catalonia.
0:00:00 Intro & Watchlist
0:22:26 Some Anime News
0:39:49 E26 - The Eternal Flame of the Shooting Stars
0:56:07 E27 & E28 Recap Episodes
1:05:14 E29 - The Heroine of the Battlefield
1:25:59 E30 - The Reunion With Relena
1:43:40 Voice, Final Thoughts, & Kanpai
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On this episode, join Kate, Ed, Dennis, Diana, and Sam as they discuss the Spirited Away stage play adaptation that was a limited run in North American theaters. Thanks to GKIDS for bringing this over during the 2023 Ghibli Fest, and here's hoping that they bring more over. Note: there will not be a plot summary for this as Spirited Away was covered in depth on a previous episode.
0:00:00 Introduction & The Watchlist
0:26:20 Some Anime News
0:34:21 Production Notes
0:42:36 Preamble & Music
0:50:53 Inspired Set Design
1:02:29 Costumes & Puppetry
1:23:06 Some Favorite Scenes
1:33:06 Some Minor Nitpicks
1:39:41 Final Thoughts & Kanpai
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On this episode, join Dennis, Ed, Garrett, Kate, Karen, & Diana as they discuss the 1997 film Princess Mononoke, which was released in the US in 1999. One of Ghibli's iconic films, there was a lot to talk about this time. So much to discuss that we actually had to edit a bunch out because it would just be too long. Let's see if you can notice some of the cuts! Besides the many themes of the film and the moral grayness of a majority of the characters, we also discuss some of the amazing action sequences, is leprosy still around, cannot help comparing the dub vs subs on this one, Gaiman praise, and discussing the "you're beautiful" line. So buckle in for a long one that could have been even longer.
Introduction - 0:00:00
The Watchlist - 0:01:39
Some Anime News - 0:28:10
Production Notes - 0:37:27
Ashitaka's Exile & Journey - 0:57:43
Lady Eboshi & the Ironworks Town - 1:24:22
The Forest of the Deer God - 1:51:03
Attack & Dethrone God - 2:07:12
Voices, Final Thoughts, & Kanpai - 2:31:09
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On this episode, join hosts Ed, Garrett, Karen, Kate, and Dennis as we discuss the 1970 film Cleopatra, by Mushi Productions. Part of the adult targeted "Animerama" trilogy, this is not your Tezuka's Astro Boy or Kimba the White Lion. This film plays it loose with history while also showcasing fine art from various cultures, at times both childish and adult, and filled with lots of heartache and loss. Come listen and see how we try to make sense of this film.
Introduction - 0:00:00
Winter 2023 Season Wrap-Up - 0:02:57
Some Anime News - 0:16:53
Cleopatra Production Notes - 0:38:27
The Rise of Cleopatra - 0:45:44
The Fall of Caesar - 1:13:04
The Fall of Antonius - 1:48:50
Epilogue - 2:04:37
Voices, Final Thoughts, & Kanpai - 2:13:20
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On this episode, join Karen, Kate, Ed, Dennis, and returning guest Julia as we reach the end of the first half of Gundam Wing. Covering episodes 21-25, we finally get the reveal of the Wing Zero Gundam (though it's not outright called that by any of the cast), is Quatre still a precious bean, Heero saying the line, hardly knowing the Mercurius or Vayeate, Nichol still simping, and is Lady Une dead?
Introduction 0:00:00
The Watchlist 0:02:14
Some Anime News 0:21:17
How Julia Got into Gundam Wing 0:38:49
Ep 21 - Grief Stricken Quatre 0:46:13
Ep 22 - The Fight for Independence 1:20:12
Ep 23 - Duo, the God of Death Once Again 1:40:21
Ep 24 - The Gundam They Called Zero 2:16:37
Ep 25 - Quatre vs Heero 2:49:53
Voices, Final Thoughts, and Kanpai 3:14:32
Special thanks to Julia (@JuliaDoesALot) for joining us again! Look forward to a future appearance during the second half of our Gundam Wing rewatch later this year.
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On this episode, join Dennis, Ed, Kate, & Karen plus a brand new special guest, Ryan, for the fourth of 10 in our Gundam Wing podcast miniseries. It's time to take the fight to space as the Gundam pilots leave earth for now. There's Lady Une's new makeover, colony simps, more Gundams getting destroyed or not destroyed, self-piloting mechs, and a scientist reunion.
Introduction 0:00:00
Getting to Know Ryan 0:02:22
The Watchlist 0:14:55
Some Anime News 0:30:51
How Ryan Got into Gundam Wing 0:43:57
Ep 16 - The Sorrowful Battle 0:48:31
Ep 17 - Betrayed by Home, Far Away 1:15:54
Ep 18 - Tallgeese Destroyed 1:48:05
Ep 19 - Assault on Barge 2:15:53
Ep 20 - The Lunar Base Infiltration 2:41:40
Final Thoughts & Kanpai 3:10:37
Special thanks to Ryan for joining on his first of hopefully many Vintage Anime Club recordings! Give him a follow @LightsGameraAxn on Twitter & @lightsgameraaction on Instagram.
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On this episode, join Dennis, Ed, Kate, Garret, and Karen as they are joined by a very special returning guest: AnimeChicago founder and Bebop Beat co-host Jamie! It's the third of 10 Gundam Wing podcasts for this miniseries, covering episodes 11-15. Listen in as they discuss the Heero Yuy Apology Tour 195, Wufei doing Wufei things, hearing the dub voices for Duo and Quatre not playing Duo and Quatre, and the women's role so far in the series.
0:00:00 - Introduction & Catching up with Jamie
0:04:33 - The Watchlist
0:22:25 - Some Anime Related News
0:35:31 - Jamie's Gundam Wing Origin
0:49:23 - Ep 11 - The Whereabouts of Happiness
1:15:01 - Ep 12 - Bewildered Warriors
1:32:07 - Ep 13 - Catherine's Tears
2:00:35 - Ep 14 - The Order to Destroy 01
2:22:11 - Ep 15 - To the Battleground, Antarctica
2:48:10 - Voices, Volume 3 Thoughts, and Kanpai
Many thanks to Jamie (@spacedragon) for joining us this episode! Check out AnimeChicago for Midwest anime social activities and Bit Bash Games Festival in April later this year.
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On this episode, we have hosts Dennis, Ed, Kate, & Karen joined by returning special guest Alcuin and brand new guest Max to discuss episodes 6-10 of Gundam Wing. After we get Max's anime origin story, we get to all of the political drama surrounding Oz's coup d'état, what the Tallgeese stands for, fighting Oz, Gundam basketball, Lady Une MVP, and saying farewell to General Septem. Now if we could only find someone who is able to craft some peace around here!
0:00:00 - Intro + Getting to Know Max
0:08:15 - How Alcuin & Max Got into Gundam Wing
0:17:55 - The Watchlist
0:45:03 - Some Anime Related News
1:03:01 - Episode 6 Discussion
1:21:45 - Episode 7 Discussion
1:50:00 - Episode 8 Discussion
2:16:25 - Episode 9 Discussion
2:36:29 - Episode 10 Discussion
2:50:18 - Voices, Volume 2 Thoughts, & Kanpai
Special thanks to our guests Alcuin (@Different_Elves) and Max for joining us this episode!
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On this episode, we're finally tackling our first over 26 episode series rewatch with 1995's Gundam Wing. This Toonami breakout hit paved the way for Gundam to finally gain a foothold in the US, so we're curious to see how it holds up with our modern sensibilities. Join hosts Dennis, Ed, Karen, Kate, and Garrett along with returning special guest Kristen and brand new special guest Daniel as they talk the first five episodes of Gundam Wing. From Heero's death wish, Relena's death wish, bonding through music, or a popcorn bubblebath, when that Two-Mix song starts, you know you're in for a good time.
0:00:00 - Intro + Getting to Know Daniel
0:07:30 - The Watchlist
0:37:24 - Some Anime Related News
0:46:43 - How We Got into Gundam Wing
0:59:11 - Production Notes
1:16:15 - Episode 1 Discussion
1:35:18 - Episode 2 Discussion
1:57:00 - Episode 3 Discussion
2:12:38 - Episode 4 Discussion
2:32:37 - Episode 5 Discussion
2:52:15 - Volume 1 Thoughts, Voices, and Kanpai
Special thanks to Kristen (@kori.starfire) and Daniel (Sanctuary of Kain Patreon) for joining us!
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Recorded in front of a live audience in Long Beach, California, join Dennis, Kate, Garrett, and Diana as they discuss some favorite and not so favorite anime titles released in Japan in 1998.
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