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This Week in Anime - Can Makoto Shinkai Only Make One Movie?
Director Makoto Shinkai reached worldwide recognition with his film your name., one of the biggest box office successes in Japan's history. With his new movie Suzume on the horizon, Nick and Nicky discuss the director's thematic fixations.
― Director Makoto Shinkai reached worldwide recognition with his film your name., one of the biggest box office successes in Japan's history. With his new movie S...
This Week in Anime - How Inu-Oh Perfectly Captures Masaaki Yuasa's Work
Masaaki Yuasa's latest anime film is the beautiful culmination of his artistic career. Steve and Chris discuss the film's approach to art (and art criticism) and what it means to a transgressive creator.
― Masaaki Yuasa's latest (and possibly last) anime film is a culmination of his artistic career. Steve and Chris discuss the film's approach to art (and art criticism) and what it means to a transgr...
This Week in Anime - Is There More to Onimai Than Fanservice?
Onimai might have had a controversial first episode, but it's a surprisingly sweet and nuanced story at heart. Steve and Chris give the series a second look.
― Onimai might have had a controversial first episode, but it's a surprisingly sweet and nuanced story at heart. Steve and Chris give the series a second look. This series is streaming on Crunchyroll Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed...
This Week in Anime - Which Recent Anime Announcements Are Most Hype-Worthy?
What's the most exciting new anime announcement? And what's the guarantee that your favorite series will get a good adaptation—or any adaptation at all?
― What's the most exciting new anime announcement? And what's the guarantee that your favorite series will get a good adaptation—or any adaptation at all? Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the v...
This Week in Anime - Does Gen Urobuchi's Name Mean Anything Anymore?
Madoka Magica and Psycho-Pass creator Gen Urobuchi's name was synonymous with a certain quality of anime, bu fan expectations became diluted and his name is no longer synonymous with mature, pathos-driven, subversions. What happened?
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Once upon a time, Gen Urobuchi's name was synonymous with a certain quality of anime. He penned series like Madoka Magica and Psycho-Pass to great acclaim. In the fol...
This Week in Anime - Hey, Yoko Taro, What's With All the Puppets?
Steve and Nicky take on the impossible task of trying to decipher what exactly is going on in the NieR creator's moon-sized head and his fascination with puppets.
― Steve and Nicky take on the impossible task of trying to decipher what exactly is going on in the NieR creator's moon-sized head and his fascination with puppets. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this c...
This Week in Anime - And the Award for Best Anime Awards Goes To...
Beyond arguing about whether your fave made it in, what's the point of anime awards? Chris and Nicky discuss the pros of the various fan and industry awards ceremonies.
― Beyond arguing about whether your fave made it in, what's the point of anime awards? Chris and Nicky discuss the pros of the various fan and industry awards ceremonies. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participan...
This Week in Anime - The Cutthroat World of Shonen Jump Manga
Steve and Nick try to parse what makes for a winning formula in the highly competitive manga magazine, if such a thing even exists.
― If you're an avid Shonen Jump reader, you've likely experienced the heartache of your favorite series getting tossed in the bin. Steve and Nick try to parse what makes for a winning formula in the highly competitive magazine, if such a thing even exists. These manga a...
This Week in Anime - What is the Heart of Trigun Stampede?
This streamlined retelling of Yasuhiro Nightow's manga and the '98 anime series veers into uncharted territory. One thing remains the same though: Vash is the emotional core.
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This streamlined retelling of Yasuhiro Nightow's manga and the '98 anime series veers into uncharted territory. One thing remains the same though: Vash is the emotional core. This series is streaming on Crunchyroll and Netfli...
This Week in Anime - Does Buddy Daddies Live Up To Its Zany Title?
More than just a SPY x FAMILY lookalike. Nicky and Steve break down the appeal of this anime about the challenges of parenting while being a mobster.
― More than just a Spy x Family lookalike. Nicky and Steve break down the appeal of this anime about the challenges of parenting while being a mobster. This series is streaming on Crunchyroll Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the particip...
This Week in Anime - Aggretsuko Goes Full Politics in Its Final Season
Aggretsuko has always been about the anxieties of our generation, but it's never articulated these frustrations as clearly as it does here. It's focused on Japan, but these issues and arguments hit home here in bootstraps-poisoned America too.
― Who thought a streaming series about a Sanrio mascot would use its last hurrah to stick it to Japan's aging political party? This series is streaming on Net...
This Week in Anime - Does BOFURI Season 2 Keep Up the Charm?
The first season of BOFURI was an unexpected, charming surprise among VRMMORPG anime. Does the second season keep up the quality?
― The first season of BOFURI was an unexpected, charming surprise among VRMMORPG anime. Does the second season keep up the quality? This series is streaming on Crunchyroll Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views o...
This Week in Anime - Is Nagatoro's Second Season Actually...Wholesome?
Nagatoro and Senpai are basically a couple at this point and the playing field has evened out. Their relationship is practically...pure now. Well, almost.
― Nagatoro and Senpai are basically a couple at this point and the playing field has evened out. Their relationship is practically...pure now. Well, almost. This series is streaming on Crunchyroll. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by t...
This Week in Anime - Is Tomo-chan is a Girl! a Perfect Rom-Com?
Steve and Nicky check out this season's stand-out romantic comedy starring an athletic girl and her oblivious jock crush. Is this a new romantic comedy to add to your queue or are the characters just too frustrating?
― Steve and Nicky check out this season's stand-out romantic comedy starring an athletic girl and her oblivious jock crush. Is this a new romantic comedy to add to your queue or are the...
This Week in Anime - Why Vinland Saga's New Season is Even Better
The second season of Vinland Saga is shaping up to be appointment viewing with the return of Thorfinn and Einar try to survive a system created to break them down while King Canute has no qualms about burning everything down.
― The second season of Vinland Saga is shaping up to be appointment viewing with the return of Thorfinn and Einar try to survive a system created to break them down while King ...
This Week in Anime - A Toast to Bartender
The cult-classic series is now streaming on Crunchyroll! Pull up a stool and let Ryu Sasakura make you the exact cocktail you need.
― The cult-classic series is now streaming on Crunchyroll! Pull up a stool and let Ryu Sasakura make you the exact cocktail you need. This series is streaming on Crunchyroll. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the vi...
This Week in Anime - The Deer King's Beating Heart
The latest film from Ghibli alumni directors shares some themes with Princess Mononoke but proves it has the heart to stand on its own.
― The latest film from Ghibli alumni directors shares some themes with Princess Mononoke but proves it has the heart to stand on its own. This movie is streaming on Hulu Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the vie...
This Week in Anime - Don't Sleep on The Ancient Magus' Bride OVAs
The Ancient Magus' Bride season 2 is still a ways off, but there are OVAs to tide us over. Nick and Steve are here to tell you why you shouldn't overlook these side story episodes.
― The Ancient Magus' Bride season 2 is still a ways off, but there are OVAs to tide us over. Nick and Steve are here to tell you why you shouldn't overlook these side story episodes. This series is streaming on Crunchyrol...
This Week in Anime - Junji Ito's Content Mill of Horrors
A name like Junji Ito deserves a worthwhile anime adaptation. Yet here we are with another installment from Studio DEEN. Did you watch Junji Ito "Collection"? It's more of that, which is to say, a muddy-looking series of stories that fail to scare.
― A name like Junji Ito deserves a worthwhile anime adaptation. Yet here we are with another installment from Studio DEEN. Did you watch Junji Ito "Colle...
This Week in Anime - School Jacket Lupin Makes a Daring Escape!
One of the newest Lupin iterations goes back in time to when our gentleman criminal was nothing more than a young lad. Don't let his look fool you; young Lupin is just as wily as his older iconic persona.
― One of the newest Lupin iterations goes back in time to when our gentleman criminal was nothing more than a young lad. Don't let his look fool you; young Lupin is just as wily as his older iconic...
This Week in Anime - What the Hell is Going On In Summer Time Rendering?
Nick and Nicky try to decipher what is going on in this supernatural mystery series full of otherworldly entities, doppelgangers, and time travel!
― Nick and Nicky try to decipher what is going on in this supernatural mystery series full of otherworldly entities, doppelgangers, and time travel! These series is streaming on Hulu. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in thi...
This Week in Anime - Are Any of the New Isekai Worth Watching?
Viewers have limited time and a whole heap of isekai series dropped this season. Looking to spend some time in another world but don't know which one to start with? Chris and Steve went world-hopping to find the very creme of the isekai crop.
― Viewers have limited time and a whole heap of isekai series dropped this season. Looking to spend some time in another world but don't know which one to star...
This Week in Anime - Toka Gettan Delivers the Mid-00s Visual Novel Nostalgia
It's the start of a new anime season, but for the TWIA folks that means diving into the troughs of anime history. This time, Chris joins up with alumni columnist Jean-Karlo to excavate Toka Gettan. Ready for a wave of mid-00s adult visual novel nostalgia?
― It's the start of a new anime season, but for the TWIA folks that means diving into the troughs of anime history. This time, Chris joins up with...
This Week in Anime - What is Cyber City Oedo 808?
If you enjoyed Cyberpunk Edgerunners, it's time to get reacquainted with this OAV directed by Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust's Yoshiaki Kawajiri.
― If you enjoyed Cyberpunk Edgerunners, it's time to get reacquainted with this OAV from 1990. Directed by Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust's Yoshiaki Kawajiri, these stories would go on to inspire future cyberpunk works (also there are vampires in this one, too!)...
This Week in Anime - Monster Returns to Streaming
The highly lauded anime adaptation of Naoki Urasawa's manga is finally available again to view in the U.S. Netflix is streaming the first 30 episodes of the crime drama so Chris and Nicky are diving right in.
― The highly lauded anime adaptation of Naoki Urasawa's manga is finally available again to view in the U.S. Netflix is streaming the first 30 episodes of the crime drama so Chris and Nicky are...
This Week in Anime - Can Newbies Enjoy the Arknights Anime?
Steve and Nick discuss what the series has to offer and the pros and cons of joining a militarized medical force staffed by furries.
― The eight-episode Arknights anime starts at the beginning of the mobile game's story, but is there any draw if you haven't already played the game? Steve and Nick discuss what the series has to offer and the pros and cons of joining a militarized medical force staffe...
This Week in Anime - Maquia Will Make You Cry
Prepare your tissues, because Mari Okada's directorial debut film is finally available streaming!
― Prepare your tissues, because Mari Okada's directorial debut film is finally available streaming! Our reviewers also teared up at this beautiful fantasy film about the trials of motherhood and immortality. This movie is streaming on Crunchyroll Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the parti...
This Week in Anime - Revisiting The Timeless Millennium Actress
Nicky and Steve revisit the journey of Chiyoko, an actress always running towards something across the many eras of the silver screen.
― Satoshi Kon's filmography is incomparable, but none of his works so perfectly encapsulates the art of film as Millennium Actress. Nicky and Steve revisit the journey of Chiyoko, an actress always running towards something across the many eras of the silver screen. ...
This Week in Anime - Are There Any Heroes in BLUELOCK?
This sports anime changes up the usual shōnen formula by casting a bunch of self-centered players to see who can rise to the top as the ultimate striker. Is there anyone left to root for when all your characters are egoists?
― This sports anime changes up the usual shōnen formula by casting a bunch of self-centered players to see who can rise to the top as the ultimate striker. Is there anyone left ...
This Week in Anime - Is Do It Yourself Worth Watching?
This "girls join an ailing club" anime has stayed mostly under the radar, but its stellar animation and humorous character writing is reason enough to move it off your backlog.
― This "girls join an ailing club" anime has stayed mostly under the radar, but its stellar animation and humorous character writing is reason enough to move it off your backlog. This series is streaming on Crunchyroll Discla...
This Week in Anime - Stone Ocean Closes the Joestar Saga...For Now
Originally imagined as the end of the series, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean closes out with time travel, Vincent Van Gogh, and enough snails to make Junji Ito proud.
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Originally imagined as the end of the series, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean closes out with time travel, Vincent Van Gogh, and enough snails to make Junji Ito proud. This series is streaming on Netflix Disclaimer: The ...
This Week in Anime - Does Sword Art Online the Movie -Progressive- Save the Franchise?
"I mean, it's still no Gun Gale Online, but color me converted as well. I'll watch the next film. Heck, maybe I'll watch or read some more of the original, at least for the context."
― Sword Art Online the Movie -Progressive- Aria of a Starless Night is now streaming on Crunchyroll. Two Sword Art Online-averse reviewers start from scratch and...actually really liked the movie? This movie is streamin...
This Week in Anime - Grown-Up Rin and Co. Get Cozy in Laid-Back Camp the Movie
Camping with your friends gets harder when you add adult responsibilities like a full-time job. The Laid-Back Camp movie brings the gang back together as they try to revitalize a camp site.
― Camping with friends gets harder when you add adult responsibilities like a full-time job. The Laid-Back Camp movie brings the gang back together as they try to revitalize a campsite. This movie is streaming on...
This Week in Anime - Why You Should Rock Out with Bocchi the Rock!
The "girls form a band" anime eschews the tropes of its predecessors by taking an honest look at social anxiety backed by some killer music.
― The "girls form a band" anime eschews the tropes of its predecessors by taking an honest look at social anxiety backed by some killer music. This series is streaming on Crunchyroll Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatl...
This Week in Anime - Raven of the Inner Palace Weaves a Beautiful Ghost Story
Raven of the Inner Palace may have fallen under the radar, but it's another worthwhile watch this season for fans of political intrigue, simmering romances, and nobles plagued by ghosts.
― Raven of the Inner Palace may have fallen under the radar, but it's another worthwhile watch this season for fans of political intrigue, simmering romances, and nobles plagued by ghosts. This series is streaming o...
This Week in Anime - Does Chainsaw Man Live Up to the Hype?
The Chainsaw Man anime is finally here! Does it live up to the manga's sterling reputation? Manga fans Chris and Nicky weigh in on the first six episodes.
― The Chainsaw Man anime is finally here! Does it live up to the manga's sterling reputation? Manga fans Chris and Nicky weigh in on the first six episodes. This series is streaming on Crunchyroll Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by th...
This Week in Anime - How Can Mob Psycho 100 Have 3 Perfect Seasons?
The Mob Psycho 100 anime continues to be an incomparable display of fantastic animation, emotional story beats, and laugh-out-loud moments. It's never too late to jump into one of the best anime of the year.
― The Mob Psycho 100 anime continues to be an incomparable display of fantastic animation, emotional story beats, and laugh-out-loud moments. It's never too late to jump into one of the best ani...
This Week in Anime - What the Hell is Going On in Pop Team Epic?
Is it possible for lightning to strike twice? When it comes to the impenetrable weirdness of Pop Team Epic, the answer is yes. Vandalize the offices of your sponsors. Stare directly into the face of God and ask, "Are you mad?"
― Is it possible for lightning to strike twice? When it comes to the impenetrable weirdness of Pop Team Epic, the answer is yes. Vandalize the offices of your sponsors. Stare ...
This Week in Anime - Akiba Maid War Deserves Your Attention
It's no secret that this season is brimming with fantastic anime vying for audiences' time. In the fervor for My Hero Academia, Bleach, and Chainsaw Man, you might have missed the boat on Akiba Maid Wars. We're here to fix that.
― It's no secret that this season is brimming with fantastic anime vying for audiences' time. In the fervor for My Hero Academia, Bleach, and Chainsaw Man, you might have mi...
This Week in Anime - Is Romantic Killer Worth Watching?
Netflix's new "unromantic romance" centers on a teenage girl who values video games and her cat above any kind of romantic entanglement. When she's forced into the role of a harem protagonist, will she stick by her no romance mantra?
― Netflix's new "unromantic romance" centers on a teenage girl who values video games and her cat above any kind of romantic entanglement. When she's forced into the ro...
This Week in Anime - Oni: Thunder God's Tale Teaches Empathy With Monsters
Mari Okada and Tonko House introduce young audiences to yokai and the important theme of acceptance in this adorable stop-motion anime series.
― Mari Okada and Tonko House introduce young audiences to yokai and the important theme of acceptance in this adorable stop-motion anime series. This series is streaming on Netflix Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatl...
This Week in Anime - Is Housing Complex C Scary?
The four-episode mini-series boasts writing chops from Raging Loop game creator amphibian, but does the series deliver on its Lovecraftian promises?
― The four-episode mini-series boasts writing chops from Raging Loop game creator amphibian, but does the series deliver on its Lovecraftian promises? This series is streaming on HBO Max Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants i...
This Week in Anime - Could Gundam: The Witch From Mercury Be the Best Alternate Universe Gundam Yet?
Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch From Mercury has gotten off to an exciting start, with its flashy Mobile Suit duels, hilarious romcom antics, and biting class commentary. Will it stay true to its roots or revolutionize the franchise?
― Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch From Mercury has gotten off to an exciting start, with its flashy Mobile Suit duels, hilarious romcom antics, and biting class commentary....
This Week in Anime - Is Exception an Exception to the Bad CG Anime Trend?
The Netflix original CG anime Exception is facing a steep uphill battle against low expectations. Nicky and Steve dig past the exterior to find a compelling sci-fi thriller.
― The Netflix original CG anime Exception is facing a steep uphill battle against low expectations. Nicky and Steve dig past the exterior to find a compelling sci-fi thriller. This series is streaming on Netflix Disclaimer: The ...
This Week in Anime - Do xxxHOLiC's Vibes Hold Up?
It's the spooky season! Before they dive into the shiny new anime this season, Nick and Chris check out CLAMP's supernatural horror classic to see if the vibes hold up.
― It's the spooky season! Before they dive into the shiny new anime this season, Nick and Chris check out CLAMP's supernatural horror classic to see if the vibes hold up. This series is streaming on Crunchyroll Disclaimer: The views ...
This Week in Anime - Is Love Live! Superstar!! the Best Love Live Yet?
As the first Love Live series to get a third season, Love Live! Superstar!! continues to keep things fresh my reinventing the previous series' formula while making more room for its characters to grow.
― As the first Love Live series to get a third season, Love Live! Superstar!! continues to keep things fresh my reinventing the previous series' formula while making more room for its characters to gr...
This Week in Anime - Shadows House Season 2 is Full of Sinister Mysteries
As a counter to Cloverwork's second season of The Promised Neverland, Shadows House's second season only continues to build on its creepy groundwork to deliver a satisfyingly twisted mystery.
― As a counter to Cloverwork's second season of The Promised Neverland, Shadows House's second season only continues to build on its creepy groundwork to deliver a satisfyingly twisted mystery. This series is s...
This Week in Anime - Jujutsu Kaisen 0 is a Near-Perfect Anime Movie
Now streaming on Crunchyroll, you can catch the Jujutsu Kaisen prequel story in all its monster-loving horror. The movie is an undeniable good time, if only there wasn't one glaring problem...
― Now streaming on Crunchyroll, you can catch the Jujutsu Kaisen prequel story in all its monster-loving horror. The movie is an undeniable good time, if only there wasn't one glaring problem... This movie is ...
This Week in Anime - Is Fuuto PI Accessible to Kamen Rider Newcomers?
Let's say you're interested in Fuuto PI for...reasons but you're not knee-deep in Kamen Rider knowledge? Newcomer Steve teamed up Chris to check out this anime addition to see if it's approachable for newbies.
― Let's say you're interested in Fuuto PI for...reasons but you're not knee-deep in Kamen Rider knowledge? Newcomer Steve teamed up with tokusatsu superfan Chris to check out this anime additi...
This Week in Anime - Cyberpunk Edgerunners is a Certified Crowdpleaser
Trigger has done it again, this time with its anime based on the tabletop-RPG-turned-multi-platform-video-game, Cyberpunk Edgerunners. Strap in for the capital-A Adult anime full of gore, boobs, and the the dystopian hellscape of Night City.
― Trigger has done it again, this time with its anime based on the tabletop-RPG-turned-multi-platform video game, Cyberpunk Edgerunners. Strap in for the capita...
This Week in Anime - Do the Emotional Beats of Drifting Home Hit Hard?
The newest film from Studio Colorido sends a group of sixth-graders out to sea to deal with their burgeoning adolescent feelings. Can a film about a drifting apartment complex bring its big emotions home?
― The newest film from Studio Colorido sends a group of sixth-graders out to sea to deal with their burgeoning adolescent feelings. Can a film about a drifting apartment complex bring its big emoti...
This Week in Anime - Is Tokyo Mew Mew New's Story Rushed?
This update on the popular magical series cuts the pacing of the original down to a lean number episodes. Does the characterization suffer for it?
― This update on the popular magical series cuts the pacing of the original down to a lean number episodes but there's still a lot going for it. For example, shipping. Chris and Nicky debate the pros and cons of Ichigo's trio of potential suitors in this ...
This Week in Anime - Does Lucifer and the Biscuit Hammer Overcome Its Animation Shortcomings?
A cult-favorite manga by a well-regarded creator finally gets its moment to shine only to look like...well, this. It's hard to ignore in a visual medium but can this adaptation get by on charm alone?
― The Lucifer and the Biscuit Hammer anime seems like a monkey paw situation. A cult-favorite manga by a well-regarded creator finally gets its moment to shine only to look like...well this. It's hard t...
This Week in Anime - The Casual Sexiness of Call of the Night
This is, fundamentally, a show about why insomnia kicks ass and seeing the sun is for losers. I respect that a lot.
― Call of the Night is what we call a "vibe." It's full of beautiful nightscapes, low-key sexcapades, and questionable fashion. What if a vampire was just your gamer friend? This series is streaming on HIDIVE Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chat...
This Week in Anime - Why JoJo: Stone Ocean Part 2 Is Even Better Than The First
With the addition of new characters like Anasui, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean amps up the action as Jolyne and crew attempt to escape Green Dolphin Street Prison.
― Nicky and Chris get put in the slammer and are sentenced to five hours of JoJo viewing for their crimes. With the addition of new characters like Anasui, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean amps up the action as Jolyne and cre...
This Week in Anime - The Adolescence of Revue Starlight
Chris and Steve attempt to decipher the theatrical teenage emotions of Revue Starlight the Movie. Also: the giraffe is scarier in this one.
― Chris and Steve attempt to decipher the theatrical teenage emotions of Revue Starlight the Movie. Also: the giraffe is scarier in this one. This movie is streaming on HIDIVE Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are n...
This Week in Anime - Is Engage Kiss Ruined by Its Main Character?
Engage Kiss is an underdog story courtesy of protagonist Shū, but what happens when it turns out that dog has a bad case of fleas?
― Engage Kiss promises a lot of things on the tin: a sexy love triangle, demons, mercenaries, and an underdog story courtesy of protagonist Shū. But what happens when it turns out that dog has a bad case of fleas? Nicky and Nick try to find the show's redeeming factors w...
This Week in Anime - The Politics of RWBY: Ice Queendom
Nick and Chris check out the series reimagining, its attempts to discuss racism, and its sick references to Cool Boarders 2.
― The original web series gets a fresh coat of paint and unique story beats in its first major anime adaptation. You can read more about the the efforts the staff made to bring RWBY: Ice Queendom to life in our interview with executive producer Mitsutoshi Kubota, scriptwriter ...
This Week in Anime - Is Tekken: Bloodline Worth Watching?
Tekken franchise newbies Nicky and Steve try out the new six-episode anime series to see if the story (and action) hold up.
― Tekken franchise newbies Nicky and Steve try out the new six-episode anime series to see if the story (and action) hold up. This series is streaming on Netflix Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Net...
This Week in Anime - Can Detective Conan Newbies Enjoy Zero's Tea Time?
Zero's Tea Time is an anime brave enough to ask you a very important question: what if this man were your husband?
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So you know next to nothing about Detective Conan's ongoing mysteries but you heard that Detective Conan: Zero's Tea Time but you've heard about the immensely popular starring character Tohru Amuro/Rei Furuya/Zero/Bourbon and his mere visage causing magazines to sell out? Whether you'...
This Week in Anime - The Adorable, Affirming Romance in Josee, The Tiger and the Fish
In the mood for a sweet anime romance film that's firmly grounded in the real world? Nick and Nicky recommend Josee, The Tiger and the Fish for everyone who missed the film's original theatrical run.
― In the mood for a sweet anime romance film that's firmly grounded in the real world? Nick and Nicky recommend Josee, The Tiger and the Fish for everyone who missed the film's original theatrical run. ...
This Week in Anime - Does Kakegurui twin Hold Up To Its Sibling Series?
Kakegurui twin, a prequel series to Kakegurui following the exploits of Mary Saotome, has dropped on Netflix. Chris and Steve go all-in to determine whether this short series lives up to the original's unhinged thrills.
― Kakegurui twin, a prequel series to Kakegurui following the exploits of Mary Saotome, has dropped on Netflix. Chris and Steve go all-in to determine whether this short series lives...
This Week in Anime - The Beauty of The Girl from the Other Side
It is strange, and haunting, and tender, and reaffirming all in one, and I cannot recommend it enough to people. This film is great. The manga's great. Nagabe's other works are great. Go check it all out.
― Wit Studio's new movie adapts Nagabe's ethereal manga about a young girl named Shiva and her life with her "Teacher," a man cursed with a demon-like appearance and no memory of his past. This ser...
This Week in Anime - Why You Should Watch Lycoris Recoil
The girls-with-guns series features enough action movie tropes to keep the over-the-top fun rolling, just don't think about the plot too hard.
― The girls-with-guns series features enough action movie tropes to keep the over-the-top fun rolling, just don't think about the plot too hard. These series is streaming on Crunchyroll Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this ...
This Week in Anime - What the Heck is Going On in Yurei Deco?
Science SARU and Dai Sato's reimagining of the classic The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is closer to the original story beats than it appears, while also asking viewers to discern what's real and what's imaginary.
― Science SARU and Dai Sato's reimagining of the classic The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is closer to the original story beats than it appears, while also asking viewers to discern wh...
This Week in Anime - Venture Into the Dark Underbelly of Isekai
Chris and Steve wade into this season's swamp of isekai series to see if there's anything worthwhile to undercover. It's sex, drugs, and slimes in This Week in Anime!
― Chris and Steve wade into this season's swamp of isekai series to see if there's anything worthwhile to undercover. It's sex, drugs, and slimes in This Week in Anime! These series is streaming on Crunchyroll, Netflix, and HIDIVE Disc...
This Week in Anime - The Wasted Potential of Classroom of the Elite
It's not terrible, but it kind of feels like eating at a McDonald's that insists it's a 3-star restaurant. You might get an alright burger, but you're not gonna convince me it's a prime cut steak.
― The first season of Classroom of the Elite was divisive for both viewers and light novel readers. Nick and Nicky revisit the original season to see where the show went wrong. This series is streaming on ...
This Week in Anime - Serving Up Laughs with The Devil is a Part-Timer
It took nearly a decade for a sequel, but what was it that made the first season of The Devil is a Part-Timer so unforgettable? Nicky and Steve have your reverse-isekai meets workplace comedy combo ready!
― It took nearly a decade for a sequel, but what was it that made the first season of The Devil is a Part-Timer so unforgettable? Nicky and Steve have your reverse-isekai meets workplace comedy com...
This Week in Anime - What's the Big Deal About Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt?
Over a decade after its initial run, Trigger is picking up the Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt anime for a sequel. But what separates this series from other anime? Two words: Unapologetic crudeness.
― Over a decade after its initial run, Trigger is picking up the Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt anime for a sequel. But what separates this series from other anime? Two words: Unapologetic crudeness. ...
This Week in Anime - The Psychedelic Horror of Mononoke
Mononoke remains a unique entry in anime horror, keeping its cards close to its chest and starring an otherworldly, stoic protagonist.
― This week we're revisiting Mononoke (no not that one) in honor of the news that the series will get a new film 15 years after its original premiere. Mononoke remains a unique entry in anime horror, keeping its cards close to its chest and starring an otherworldly, ...
This Week in Anime - The Trashy Treasures of BASTARD!!
Jean-Karlo and Steve check in on the first half of this anime throwback. Buckle up for the might, magic, and mammaries of Bastard!! They really don't make them like this anymore.
― Jean-Karlo and Steve check in on the first half of this anime throwback. Buckle up for the might, magic, and mammaries of Bastard!! They really don't make them like this anymore. This series is streaming on Netflix Discla...
This Week in Anime - Komi Can't Communicate Season Two is Even Better
If you bounced off the first season of Komi Can't Communicate, you might want to give it another shot. Jean-Karlo and Nicky discuss how the expanded cast and friendships in the series really work together to make Komi's journey feel less co-dependent on Tadano.
― If you bounced off the first season of Komi Can't Communicate, you might want to give it another shot. Jean-Karlo and Nicky discuss how th...
This Week in Anime - Is Spriggan Worth Watching?
Netflix revamps the classic action-adventure anime in a six-episode format. It's got a fresh coat of paint, but can Spriggan finally step out of Akira's shadow?
― Netflix revamps the classic action-adventure anime in a six-episode format. It's got a fresh coat of paint, but can Spriggan finally step out of Akira's shadow? This series is streaming on Netflix Disclaimer: The views and opinions express...
This Week in Anime - All According to Kaguya-sama
As we approach the hour-long finale of Kaguya-sama: Love is War -Ultra Romantic-, Nick and Steve look back on the wild ride that led us here. Who will confess first, or will their egos once again get in the way of romantic bliss?
― As we approach the hour-long finale of Kaguya-sama: Love is War -Ultra Romantic-, Nick and Steve look back on the wild ride that led us here. Who will confess first, or w...
This Week in Anime - Totally Spy×Family
Easily one of the stand-out series of the season, Jean-Karlo and Nicky check out why this family of misfits is winning the hearts of everyone across the otaku-sphere.
― Easily one of the stand-out series of the season, Jean-Karlo and Nicky check out why this family of misfits is winning the hearts of everyone across the otaku-sphere. This series is streaming on Crunchyroll Disclaimer: The views and ...
This Week in Anime - Celebrate Pride with Kase-san
Nick and Nicky revisit one of their favorite OAVs just in time for June. If you've put off watching this one (or haven't heard of it) now's a great time to fall in love with Kase and Yamada!
― Nick and Nicky revisit one of their favorite OAVs just in time for June. If you've put off watching this one (or haven't heard of it) now's a great time to fall in love with Kase and Yamada! This series is str...
This Week in Anime - Scratch Your Sci-Fi Itch with Irresponsible Captain Tylor
If you find yourself missing the sci-fi shenanigans of series like Nadesico and Vandread in the seasonal line-up, why not take to the skies with Captain Tylor? Sure, he looks like a deadbeat, but he's actually really competent. Maybe. Probably.
― It's time revisit a classic this week! If you find yourself missing the sci-fi shenanigans of series like Nadesico and Vandread in the seasonal line-up, wh...
This Week in Anime - Fanfare of Adolescence Trips at the Starting Line
For a show occupying a unique premise this season, Fanfare of Adolescence can't decide what it wants to focus on. One thing's for sure, it could certainly use more horses.
― For a show occupying a unique premise this season, Fanfare of Adolescence can't decide what it wants to focus on. One thing's for sure, it could certainly use more horses for a jockey anime. This series is streaming on Crunchyro...
This Week in Anime - Does Ikkitousen Still Got It?
Ikkitousen, a 2000s-era series about reincarnated fighters from Romance of Three Kingdoms beating the crap out of each other with plenty of nudity is back. Prepare yourself for unabashed T&A in This Week in Anime!
― Back in the early 2000s, one series was driving the fanservice caravan. Ikkitousen, a series about reincarnated fighters from Romance of Three Kingdoms beating the crap out of each other...
This Week in Anime - Aharen-san is the Sleeper Comedy You Need to Watch
Two weirdos brought together by a fortuitous class seating chart. Raido and Aharen might share one braincell but lucky for you they're also hilarious.
― Two weirdos brought together by a fortuitous class seating chart. Raido and Aharen might share one braincell but lucky for you they're also hilarious. This series is streaming on Crunchyroll Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the partic...
This Week in Anime - Are Love After World Domination's Desumi and Fudo the Perfect Couple?
The key to a good romance of any kind is to make me want to see your couple together. For as silly as both Desumi and Fudo can be, they clear that bar with flying colors.
― The key to a good romance of any kind is to make me want to see your couple together. To watch them grow closer, fumble through feelings, and change as they learn more about each other and themselves. For as silly as both Desumi ...
This Week in Anime - Is In the Heart of Kunoichi Tsubaki as Good as Takagi-san?
A female-only village of ninja may have met its match when its young kunoichi in training become aware of a terrifying yet titillating concept: men.
― A female-only village of ninja may have met its match when its young kunoichi in training become aware of a terrifying yet titillating concept: men. This series is streaming on Crunchyroll Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participan...
This Week in Anime - Is Vampire in the Garden Worth Watching?
Netflix's new five-episode anime series from Studio Wit takes the typical "vampire-human" war angle and crafts a love story. It's not reinventing the wheel, but it's a very, very good looking one.
― Netflix's new five-episode anime series from Studio Wit takes the typical "vampire-human" war angle and crafts a love story. It's not reinventing the wheel, but it's a very, very good looking one. This s...
This Week in Anime - The Executioner and Her Way Hot Wife
Who knew that the answer to the isekai trend was bringing together a group of murder wives and letting them go hog-wild?
― Who knew that the answer to the isekai trend was bringing together a group of murder wives and letting them go hog-wild? This series is streaming on HIDIVE Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.Sp...
This Week in Anime - Dance Dance Danseur for Your Life
Jumpei is just a middle school kid who wants to be cool and manly. Yet, deep inside him is a growing need to dance and not just any dance, ballet. Dive in to anime about being true to yourself and letting your inner self sparkle!
― Jumpei is just a middle school kid who wants to be cool and manly. Yet, deep inside him is a growing need to dance and not just any dance, ballet. He lacks training and f...
This Week in Anime - Why You Should Party With Ya Boy Kongming!
It's time to party like it's 229! Ya Boy Kongming! is on the scene to inject some surefire strategies into one girl's aspiring EDM music career. See why everyone is talking about the comedy series (and its catchy OP)!
― It's time to party like it's 229! Ya Boy Kongming! is on the scene to inject some surefire strategies into one girl's aspiring EDM music career. See why everyone is talking about the...
This Week in Anime - Birdie Wing Has Big Camp Energy
From the crazed mind of Madlax and Valkyrie Drive: Mermaid comes a women's sports story with mafiosos, snake women, high-energy trickshots, and oh yeah, golf! Just when you think you know where Birdie Wing is going, the course changes again.
― From the crazed mind of Madlax and Valkyrie Drive: Mermaid comes a women's sports story with mafiosos, snake women, high-energy trickshots, and oh yeah, golf!...
This Week in Anime - The Worst Game to Play With Your Tomodachi
With friends like these, who needs enemies? Tomodachi Game is this season's edgy survival game, but does it have the chops to stand above a long line of mediocre copycats?
― With friends like these, who needs enemies? Tomodachi Game is this season's edgy survival game, but does it have the chops to stand above a long line of mediocre copycats? This series is streaming on Crunchyroll Disclaimer: The ...
This Week in Anime - Is Bubble a Flop?
Bubble boasts big names like Tetsuro Araki, Gen Urobuchi, Takeshi Obata, and Hiroyuki Sawano, but does the appeal of this blockbuster sci-fi romance deflate upon further inspection?
― WIT Studio's new anime film Bubble boasts big names like Tetsuro Araki, Gen Urobuchi, Takeshi Obata, and Hiroyuki Sawano, but does the appeal of this blockbuster sci-fi romance deflate upon further inspection? This fil...
This Week in Anime - Is Gundam 00's Craziness a Bug or a Feature?
Following the announcement of a new CG entry in the Gundam 00 universe, Jean-Karlo and Nick revisit the first arc of the anime series and all of its on-the-nose allegory to the real war in the Middle East. Plus, split personalities!
― Following the announcement of a new CG entry in the Gundam 00 universe, Jean-Karlo and Nick revisit the first arc of the anime series and all of its on-the-nose allego...
This Week in Anime - Is Child of Kamiari Month Worth Watching?
It's a crash course in Shintoism in Takana Shirai's directorial debut about a young girl who moves to Izumo after the loss of her mother.
― It's a crash course in Shintoism in Takana Shirai's directorial debut about a young girl who moves to Izumo after the loss of her mother. This movie is streaming on Netflix Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not ...
This Week in Anime - What the Hell is Going On in Estab Life?
Estab Life: Great Escape defies explanation. A penguin Eastern bloc, a slime girl obsessed with underpants, and not an iota of sense in sight. Steve and Nick try to make sense of this entertainingly incoherent mess of a show.
― Estab Life: Great Escape defies explanation. A penguin Eastern bloc, a slime girl obsessed with underpants, and not an iota of sense in sight. Steve and Nick try to make sens...
This Week in Anime - Does Kenichi Sonoda's Riding Bean Hold Up?
Kenichi Sonoda's musclehead getaway driver Bean Bandit is the subject of a recent crowdfunding campaign for a new anime short, 30 years after he appeared in Riding Bean. Jean-Karlo and Nicky evaluate how both anime hold up, warts and all.
― Kenichi Sonoda's iconic characters make up some of the biggest hits of the 80s and 90s, from Bubblegum Crisis to Gunsmith Cats. One character is the musclehead g...
This Week in Anime - Is Strong World Peak One Piece?
Suffering from One Piece withdrawal while the anime series is on hiatus? Netflix added One Piece Film Strong World to its line-up last month and it works as spectacular side story as we wait for the Wano arc to return.
― Suffering from One Piece withdrawal while the anime series is on hiatus? Netflix added One Piece Film Strong World to its line-up last month and it works as spectacular side story a...
This Week in Anime - Your Tiger & Bunny Primer
Want to know what all the hubbub is about the superhero series Tiger & Bunny but haven't seen the original season? Fear not, citizens! Jean-Karlo and Nicky are ready to give you the official This Week in Anime™ experience.
― Want to know what all the hubbub is about the superhero series Tiger & Bunny but haven't seen the original season? Fear not, citizens! The recap movie and sequel are on Netflix ...
This Week in Anime - Where Did Platinum End Go Wrong?
Platinum End plummeted to the bottom of the series ranking episode after episode. How did a show with a pedigree like "from the creators of Death Note" crash and burn so hard?
― Platinum End plummeted to the bottom of the series ranking episode after episode. How did a show with a pedigree like "from the creators of Death Note" crash and burn so hard? This series is streaming on Crunchyroll Disclaim...
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