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E131 – Record of Lodoss War

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Prepare to enter a world of myth and legend, and you will be hearing about them, whether you want to or not.

Parn, the free knight, embarks on a number of adventures on the island of Lodoss. Meanwhile, Michael is bothered by strange adaptational choices, Peter encounters a dub that reminds him why he doesn’t watch dubbed anime, and both hosts are baffled by a deluge of flashbacks.

Also included: Reactor revisited, the strange origins of Record of Lodoss War, the problems with adapting roleplaying games into TV shows

Record of Lodoss War Conclusion will release December 30th

MS74 – Macross Plus: Movie Edition

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It’s small-scale emotional drama with a backdrop of science fiction, and a holographic pop star to boot! What else can you expect from Macross?

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Next week: Record of Lodoss War: Chronicles of the Heroic Knight Part 1

E130 – Outlaw Star Conclusion

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Suzuka fights her arch-nemesis: a man we never met until the fight began.

Gene and his crew finally discover the location of the Galactic Leyline. But first: some wacky adventures! Meanwhile, Michael rants about the pointless nature of the Hot Springs episode, Peter compares the climax to a last-minute book report, and both hosts praise the visuals one final time.

Also included: the fate of the MacDougall Brothers, rediscovering your inner 8-year-old, a very odd missed opportunity

Record of Lodoss War Part 1 will release December 16

MS73 – Space Adventure Cobra: The Movie

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A man with a gun in his arm ends up in a truly fanfiction-esque situation with beautiful triplet space princesses. Bizarre visuals ensue.

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: Outlaw Star Conclusion

E129 – Outlaw Star Part 1

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[Insert stoner-philosophy diatribe about growing up, space, or just a random character’s backstory here]

Gene Starwind sets off into space to find his fortune, if only he could make enough money to get his ship off the ground. Meanwhile, Michael manages to appreciate how silly spaceships with swords are, Peter points out the show’s overall horniness, and both hosts praise the visuals, if not necessarily the plot or characters.

Also included: recasting with characters from a very different franchise, spaceships with guns vs. mechs with guns, the shadow of Homer Simpson

Outlaw Star Conclusion will release December 2

MS72 – Memories

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This week, we discuss an anthology film based on the stories of Katsuhiro Otomo.

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Next week: Outlaw Star Part 1

E128 – Yu Yu Hakusho Part 6

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Somebody please tell us what Kuwabara’s new jacket says, because I think I’ve found my new cosplay.

The Dark Tournament ends with some interesting fights and a couple of decisions that are interesting in a less positive way. Meanwhile, Michael complains about the thing you’d expect him to, Peter praises some of the messaging of the show, and both hosts struggle to explain Young Toguro’s appearance at 100% power.

Also included: an anime trash-talking masterclass, the tournament committee stupidly interferes yet again, Shizuru’s odd choice of romantic interest

Outlaw Star Part 1 will release November 11

MS71 – Lily C.A.T.

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It’s October again, so we’re covering the mildly scary Lily C.A.T., a science fiction film that borrows liberally from a sci-fi classic.

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Next week: Yu Yu Hakusho Part 6

E127 – Yu Yu Hakusho Part 5

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Will Yusuke manage to absorb Genkai’s power, or will he just scream in a cave for five episodes? Turns out it’s both!

Team Urameshi faces off against a well-equipped team of evil versions of Japanese folk heroes in the semifinal round of the Dark Tournament. Meanwhile, Michael appreciates a specific reversed folktale, Peter is a little uncomfortable at Genkai’s choice of insults, and both hosts remain baffled by the choice to make Koto and Juri sound nearly identical.

Also included: a childhood movie that terrified Peter, Shishi Wakamaru’s demon fangirls, the inevitable result of Sakyo’s plan

Yu Yu Hakusho Part 6 will release October 28

MS70 – Great Pretender & Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works

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We discuss a couple of anime shows we’ve been watching via streaming services, Great Pretender and Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works.

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Next week: Yu Yu Hakusho Part 5