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Frieza’s BACK, and Michael’s childhood dreams are shattered once again.
The Z Fighters are saved by a mysterious stranger who has ill tidings of the future. Meanwhile, Michael isn’t a fan of Trunks’ voice, Peter cites an important study, and both hosts are pleasantly surprised by the plot of this block.
Also included: the Cold Family Christmas Card, DBZ Sports games, how magical are Senzu Beans?
Dragon Ball Z Part 12 will release on September 30th
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The sequel to Robotech was as ill-fated as bridge crew of the SDF Macross…
Hopefully you remember they all died offscreen. This week, we watch the cobbled-together sequel to the cobbled-together show Robotech, and it sure is… something.
If you’d like to submit a topic for discussion, a letter, a memory you have of Toonami, or a bizarre show for us to make fun of, you can contact us at hyperspacebroadcastspod@gmail.com, or find us on Twitter @HBpod and Facebook at Facebook.com/HBpod. We look forward to hearing from you!
Next week: Dragon Ball Z Part 11
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What have we done?
Goku attends high school, is bullied, and pines over a girl who dates his bully. Or, he’s called Monkey Boy. Meanwhile, Michael is astonished by the post-credits sequence of Dragonball: Evolution, Peter appreciates some wire-fu, and both hosts balk at the idea of a series-accurate Master Roshi.
Also included: dangerous pyrotechnics, pre-drinking nighttime adventures, a TV going green.
Dragon Ball Z Part 11 will release on January 16th
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Get a kid to kill his own dad. Teach him the ways of the ninja. Let him learn about his past. Not sure how he’s not supposed to realize how you’ve tricked him.
This week we cover the surprisingly historically accurate anime The Dagger of Kamui.
If you’d like to submit a topic for discussion, a letter, a memory you have of Toonami, or a bizarre show for us to make fun of, you can contact us at hyperspacebroadcastspod@gmail.com, or find us on Twitter @HBpod and Facebook at Facebook.com/HBpod. We look forward to hearing from you!
Next week: Holiday Special
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Jack’s journey continues, before taking a long, long hiatus.
Some of Jack’s adversaries themselves have noble intentions, but that doesn’t matter much to the eponymous samurai. Meanwhile, Michael compares Jack to Batman, Peter is irritated by a baby, and both hosts agree on a recommendation.
Also included: different perspectives on villains, a fulfilled prophecy, and the redemption of the Scotsman.
Hyperspace Broadcasts Holiday Special will release on January 2nd
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“Hey. These belong to you?”
This week, we watch the incredibly gory, post-apocalyptic crazyfest that is Fist of the North Star (the movie). And Streamline Pictures distributed it, so the voice acting adds to the film’s overall cheesy charm.
If you’d like to submit a topic for discussion, a letter, a memory you have of Toonami, or a bizarre show for us to make fun of, you can contact us at hyperspacebroadcastspod@gmail.com, or find us on Twitter @HBpod and Facebook at Facebook.com/HBpod. We look forward to hearing from you!
Next week: Samurai Jack Part 4
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We learn the origins of the ancient evil known as Aku, and Jack befriends an annoying creature.
Meanwhile, Michael talks up a few horror-themed episodes, Peter appreciates Aku’s morphing ability, and both hosts contend with the minor frustration of talking about a show that is so consistently good.
Also included: improvements to Legend of the Hidden Temple, Why Samurai Jack is Better Than DBZ: Redux, missing titles
Samurai Jack Part 4 will release on December 19th
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We can’t escape the orbit of Carl Macek, can we?
A multitude of animated shorts involving robots. Sounds like something we’d like!
If you’d like to submit a topic for discussion, a letter, a memory you have of Toonami, or a bizarre show for us to make fun of, you can contact us at hyperspacebroadcastspod@gmail.com, or find us on Twitter @HBpod and Facebook at Facebook.com/HBpod. We look forward to hearing from you!
Next week: Samurai Jack Part 3
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Aku can be a real jerk.
Jack continues his adventures, re-meeting the Scotsman, losing his clothes, and having to replace his footwear. Meanwhile, Peter reveals his emotional core, Michael tries to out-reference Samurai Jack, and both hosts wonder if the robots Jack is slaughtering are conscious beings.
Also included: Peter’s recollection of the end of Samurai Jack, why do any villains make deals with Aku, Demongo’s secret parents.
Samurai Jack Part 3, which will cover the third season, will release December 5th
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A master thief tries to track down the source of extremely well made counterfeit bills, and becomes embroiled in an adventure involving a princess, a sinister count, and a fabled treasure.
This week we discuss The Castle of Cagliostro, and prescribe Michael some more Miyazaki movies to watch.
If you’d like to submit a topic for discussion, a letter, a memory you have of Toonami, or a bizarre show for us to make fun of, you can contact us at hyperspacebroadcastspod@gmail.com, or find us on Twitter @HBpod and Facebook at Facebook.com/HBpod. We look forward to hearing from you!
Next week: Samurai Jack Part 2