You wouldn't necessarily expect Magical Girls and Mecha to be a combination but like Peanut Butter and Chocolate it just somehow works! Hot off the heels of its recently announced remake, we are covering Magic Knight Rayearth! Rachel Ondang returns to talk our first CLAMP anime adaptation.

Episodes discussed: 1, 2, 4, 5, 22, and 28

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The martial arts crossover of the century is here! Baki Hanma and Tokita Ohma face off in this Netflix Original OVA! Does this crossover live up to the reputation of these 2 iconic fighting series? Listen to find out!

Anime discussed: Baki Hanma vs Kengan Ashura

Edited by: Jack Metcalfe

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It's a bird, it's a plane, nope it's Mark Elliot returning to talk about this excellent anime-inspired take on Superman! How does this romance focused take on Superman's early years compare to other adaptations and how truly anime is this? Listen to find out!

Anime discussed: My Adventures with Superman Season 1 Episodes 1-6

Edited by: Jack Metcalfe

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The prestigious Pluto is this week's anime! Learn not just about Pluto author Naoki Urasawa's famed career but also get a deep dive into the godfather of anime himself, Osamu Tezuka! We explain how this Astro Boy adaptation transcends its own source material!

Anime discussed: Pluto episodes 1-3

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Grab yourself a glass of Tang and join us for our long awaited break down of the End of Evangelion. Learn how creator Hideaki Anno's personal and professional history influenced this iconic masterpiece. Is the End of Eva truly as gloriously fucked up as Jack had hyped? And will Rae Lynn and Malcolm be able to even keep up with this? Listen in to find out!

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Bonus Hideaki Anno material

Love and Pop: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ixqiAhEi78c

Shiki Jitsu: https://rarefilmm.com/2021/08/shiki-jitsu-2000/1000/

Cutie Honey Live Action: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HA8RNXVvw-o

The private citizen returns to talk the late Akira Toriyama's SANDLAND. How does the 2000 manga's material hold up and why are there so many suspicious parallels to the Iraq War? Plus we also dive into the first episode of the anime-original sequel material!

Anime discussed: SANDLAND episodes 1-7

Edited by: Jack Metcalfe

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It took us way too long but the legendary Shonen series Saint Seiya is finally tackled with new guest Arthur Bianchini! How does this classic series hold up and where do we feel its influences! Listen to find out!

Anime discussed: Saint Seiya Episodes 1, 6, 14, 71, and 72

Edited by: Jack Metcalfe

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RIP Akira Toriyama 1955-2024

How good of a grinder are you? The Korean anime Solo Leveling puts those skills to the test! Mark Blancaflor returns to tell you why you shouldn't miss this adaptation of the hit Manwha!

Anime discussed: Solo Leveling Episodes 1-7

Edited by: Jack Metcalfe

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