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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

E55 – Batman The Animated Series Conclusion

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Batman’s… a ROBOT!?

Ro-Batman discovers his true identity as we finish the first broadcast season of Batman The Animated Series. Meanwhile, Michael surprises himself by liking a potentially terrible episode, Peter plugs Heart of Ice, and both hosts discuss Harley Quinn.

Also included: behind the scenes with Batman, Harley Quinn’s response to catcalling, an ice pun

Next episode: G-Saviour

[NOTE: at 28:50, we have a brief discussion about abuse narratives as they relate to Harley Quinn and Joker in the episode “Harley and Ivy”. It is also marked as a chapter, “Abuse Narratives re: Harley Quinn and Joker”. If you may find this content distressing, please skip ahead to 32:24, or the chapter labelled “Thoughts Overall”. Thank you for listening.]

E35 – The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest Conclusion

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Using QuestWorld to hack into people’s brains has become so strangely blase. But at least we get a time travel episode!

At the end of the series, we reflect on the specific episodes that made it great (or at least watchable). Meanwhile, Michael waxes pretentious about faux-classical music, Peter resumes his bet winning streak, and both hosts solidify their stances on which season they prefer.

Also included: the Hanna-Barbera Unlimited Universe team-up, Jessie’s a badass again, the return of Ezekial Rage.

Next week: Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone

Episodes recommended: S1E22 “Expedition to Khumbu”, S2E04 “Race Against Danger”

ReBoot

E29 – ReBoot Conclusion

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Mainframe hears the Word, old Bob returns to steal Dot, Hexadecimal gets another redesign, and Ray Tracer loses his voice.

Meanwhile, Michael compares Young Enzo to Jennifer Parker (of Back to the Future), Peter laments the unresolved cliffhanger ending, and both pitch a theoretical themed Simpsons episode.

Also included: Baptist Mike TV, Dot’s Choice, and a clarification of the distinction between the Net and the Web.

Next week: Super Friends selection

E23 – Dragon Ball Z Part 5

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The Ginyu Force finally lands, and even Frieza doesn’t know what to make of them.

Meanwhile, Michael and Peter discuss the impact of filler and censorship on Dragon Ball Z.  Peter makes a comparison between Bulma’s miscategorization of a Frieza soldier and a bizarre scene from a bizarre porn, and Michael admits that Dragon Ball Z is a pretty silly show.

Also included: a discussion of Spider-Man Cartoon Maker, Senzu Bean hummus, and the difficulty of finding anything on Namek.

Next week: Jonny Quest vs. The Cyber Insects

E17 – Robotech Conclusion

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Finishing the Robotech saga(s that were broadcast on Toonami), Michael and Peter find the “ending” leaving something to be desired.  Meanwhile, Peter compares the Masters Saga to Human Centipede, and Michael decides to stick a pin in Peter’s eye regarding the next one-off.

Next week: Tenchi Muyo!

Gundam Wing

E06 – Gundam Wing Conclusion

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In this episode, Michael and Peter discuss the childhood allure of Toonami Midnight Run, Michael attempts to explain Trieze’s philosophy regarding Mobile Dolls, and Peter plans a pizza party.