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Hey! Aren’t those Zakus?
With Dianna and Kihel pulling a Freaky Friday, the political situation gets even more tense. Meanwhile, Michael praises the animation, Peter likes the on-the-ground perspective of civilians caught up in the war, and both hosts discuss Teteth Halleh and her abrupt departure.
Also included: Guin Rhineford’s shifting priorities, the return of the Gallop, more confusing mistaken identity.
Ɐ Gundam Part 3 will release March 24th
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CONTENT NOTICE: Unfortunately, Dragon Ball has a LOT of humor based on sexual harassment and assault (we are NOT fans, for the record), so please proceed with caution.
Welcome to the World Martial Arts Tournament, where the best fighters in the world line up to get clobbered by Goku.
Goku meets his future best friend Krillin, and gets trained by the venerable, morally dubious Master Roshi. Meanwhile, Michael actually enjoys an episode, Peter talks about the funniest moment in the show, and both hosts continue to cringe at the show’s questionable subject matter for “jokes”.
Also included: multiple Simpsons references, the occasional hilarity of Dragon Ball, the best character Toriyama forgot
Turn-A Gundam part 1 will release February 24th
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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
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Reinforcements arrive for both sides, which means we have even more opportunities for accidental misnaming.
Transformers continue fighting over their smaller cousins despite the Minicons not wanting to fight anymore. Meanwhile, Michael is even more dumbfounded by the lack of characterization for the Minicons considering their relative importance, Peter appreciates a rare moment of normal writing, and both hosts are overwhelmed by the sheer number of new characters. But at least they aren’t just Minicons.
Also included: redundant McGuffin names, endless betrayals, and even more dialogue mistakes!
Transformers: Armada Part 3 will release August 12th
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Terry’s High School friends certainly seem to have a lot of Batman-sized problems.
Our new Batman finds another ally. Hopefully this one will be a little easier to deal with than Bruce Wayne. Meanwhile, Michael is annyed with the shift in focus to High School, Peter observes that he likes psychic episodes, and both hosts try to figure out who the “boring one” is, regarding presidents.
Also included: a stinging absence, Peter explains why he’s always hesitant to return to Batman, stanning Mad Stan.
Batman Beyond Part 3 will release May 6
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He-Man: The Franchising Has Begun.
Some Eternian mythology is established, and a bunch of new characters are introduced. Meanwhile, Michael articulates his problem with the name “Buzz-Off,” Peter tires of Skeletor’s minions, and both hosts appreciate some Starscream-sounding villains.
Also included: the strange case of Stinkor, a very brief appearance of Hordak, a strange concept for a training montage.
Batman Beyond Part 1 will release April 8
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Hmm, there are icebergs approaching our capital city? Even if it weren’t unseasonably warm, that would be suspicious.
Now that a rival has been introduced, things start to pick up. Meanwhile, Michael gets tired of a bunch of incompetent assassins, Peter changes his opinion about the show (or perhaps more accurately, is interested enough to actually form one), and both hosts cement their opinions on whether or not Zoids are “alive.”
Also included: Raven’s perfect voice, the single strategies of both the Republic and the Empire, the re-re-appearances of Dr. D.
Zoids: Chaotic Century Part 3 will release December 4th
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Domon returns to his old training grounds, the Guiana Highlands, to learn the secrets of Super Mode. Also, a ninja.
The Gundam Fight is really heating up as victors from around the globe gather in Neo Hong Kong. Meanwhile, Michael is annoyed by water, Peter reveals a vocabulary word, and both hosts question the validity of simply hiding until the final round.
Also included: the secret origin of Assassin’s Creed Ubisoft DOESN’T want you to know about, Shuffle Alliance Gundams, hot-blooded Shonen action!
Sailor Moon R: The Movie will release on September 12th
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With a new sub-villain on the scene everything changes… kinda.
The hunt for the Purity Chalice continues. Meanwhile, Michael over-empathizes with Serena, Peter is bothered by the lack of villain interaction, and both hosts are confounded by yet another temporary character death.
Also included: Pink Sugar Heart Attack, the Bureau of Bad Behavior, and should Transformers be rocks?
Sailor Moon S Part 3 will release on April 24th
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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