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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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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.
An indestructible monkey boy and a vain teenage genius set out on a quest to find the seven magic Dragon Balls that can grant any wish.
For all the trouble they go through, these characters have some pretty basic wishes. Meanwhile, Michael is forced to reckon with his childhood in an uncomfortable way, Peter tries to find the silver lining, and both hosts struggle to explain the events of the show without sounding like total creeps.
Also included: “henchmens”, stanning for the Pilaf gang, Dragon Ball’s loose continuity
Dragon Ball Part 2 will release February 10th
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A Cursed Island no longer, just a cursed show.
Spark’s journey reaches its conclusion, while our attention is constantly diverted to other characters reacting to the things Spark is actually dealing with. Meanwhile, Michael rants about the robotic interactions between the characters, Peter finds another in the few shows he unequivocally dislikes, and both hosts breathe a sigh of relief that it’s finally over.
Also included: animatronic flirting, overprotective dad villains, Star Wars: A New Hope as the adventures of Obi-Wan Kenobi
Masters of the Universe New Year’s Special will release January 13th
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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
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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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A man with a gun in his arm ends up in a truly fanfiction-esque situation with beautiful triplet space princesses. Bizarre visuals ensue.
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Next week: Outlaw Star Conclusion
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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
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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
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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