Aniki

The brothers watch one of the most chilling shows they’ve ever seen: A Place Further than the Universe. In this slice of life travelogue, four girls from very different backgrounds find themselves bonding on a quest to reach the forbidden wastes of Antarctica. It’s so much more than just cute girls doing cute things, it’s cute girls doing cute things on a boat! Also featuring: ToQger, Rainbow Brite, and Graveyard Keeper.

Haven’t seen A Place Further than the Universe? It is currently available on CunchyRoll. Watch before you listen!

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Show Notes

General

00:15

A Place Further than the Universe

06:34

General

ToQger

Rainbow Brite reboot

Graveyard Keeper

 

A Place Further than the Universe

Watch Now

Webcams at Showa station

The mom scene

ToQger summed up

Ben’s take on how Episode 10 should have started

Humboldt Penguin

Michael Palin Pole to Pole

 

Next time: Non Non Biyori

 

The brothers go on a deep dive into the bonkers world of Heian Era Japanese poetry with UtaKoi.  Love Japanese history? Poetry? Haiku? Puns? Love stories? Then this fascinating and eclectic show was made just for you. With semi-fictional vignettes, the love lives of some of the most famous poets in Japanese history are explored to explain where their prominent poems originated. Also featuring: Pokemon, One Punch Man, and My Hero Academia.

Haven't seen UtaKoi? It is currently available on CunchyRoll. Watch before you listen!

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Show Notes

General

00:15

UtaKoi

07:18

General

Darkest Dungeon

Pokemon Lies

One Punch Man 2 announcement

My Hero Academia Season 2

Letterkenny

 

UtaKoi

Watch Now

Heian Era

Haiku Rules

Pillow Book

Confessions of Lady Nijo

Go on your own poetry deep dive 

 

Next time: A Place Further then the Universe

The brothers go on a deep dive into the bonkers world of Heian Era Japanese poetry with UtaKoi.  Love Japanese history? Poetry? Haiku? Puns? Love stories? Then this fascinating and eclectic show was made just for you. With semi-fictional vignettes, the love lives of some of the most famous poets in Japanese history are explored to explain where their prominent poems originated. Also featuring: Pokemon, One Punch Man, and My Hero Academia.

Haven’t seen UtaKoi? It is currently available on CunchyRoll. Watch before you listen!

Like Aniki? Please leave us a review on iTunes so more people can be exposed to our insanity.

Show Notes

General

00:15

UtaKoi

07:18

General

Darkest Dungeon

Pokemon Lies

One Punch Man 2 announcement

My Hero Academia Season 2

Letterkenny

 

UtaKoi

Watch Now

Heian Era

Haiku Rules

Pillow Book

Confessions of Lady Nijo

Go on your own poetry deep dive 

 

Next time: A Place Further then the Universe

 

How does the world deal with those broken by war? What does love mean to someone who has never known it? The brothers attempt to find out with Violet Evergarden. An orphaned former child soldier, Violet was given her name and meaning by her last commander. But as he lay with mortal wounds, he gave her his last command "Live" and his final words "I love you." Now working as a letter writer, Violet tries to understand her place in a world at peace, without a commander to guide her. Also featuring: Happy Sugar Life, Revue Starlight, Teen Titans Go to the Movies, and The Book Thief.

Haven't seen Violet Evergarden? It is currently available on CunchyRoll. Watch before you listen!

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Show Notes

General

00:15

Violet Evergarden

12:10

General

Happy Sugar Life

Revue Starlight

Teen Titans Go to the Movies

Batman: The Brave and Bold

The Onion's review of Mama Mia

The Book Thief

 

Violet Evergarden

Watch Now

Shigofumi

Light Novels

 

Next time: Utakoi

How does the world deal with those broken by war? What does love mean to someone who has never known it? The brothers attempt to find out with Violet Evergarden. An orphaned former child soldier, Violet was given her name and meaning by her last commander. But as he lay with mortal wounds, he gave her his last command “Live” and his final words “I love you.” Now working as a letter writer, Violet tries to understand her place in a world at peace, without a commander to guide her. Also featuring: Happy Sugar Life, Revue Starlight, Teen Titans Go to the Movies, and The Book Thief.

Haven’t seen Violet Evergarden? It is currently available on CunchyRoll. Watch before you listen!

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Show Notes

General

00:15

Violet Evergarden

12:10

General

Happy Sugar Life

Revue Starlight

Teen Titans Go to the Movies

Batman: The Brave and Bold

The Onion’s review of Mama Mia

The Book Thief

 

Violet Evergarden

Watch Now

Shigofumi

Light Novels

 

Next time: Utakoi

 

Despite his best efforts, Jon finally capitulates and watches one of Ben's favorite recent comedies: KonoSuba: God’s Blessing on this Wonderful World! A parody of the isekai trope, KonoSuba follows Kazuma, a recently dead teen, who is tasked with saving another world from the Devil King, but instead of an ultimate weapon, Kazuma chooses the useless goddess Aqua to aid him in his quest. Will Kazuma be successful? Is Aqua ever useful? How much jiggle can you actually have in one show? Also featuring: the newest Magic the Gathering set, Bananafish, and Cells at Work.

Haven't seen KonoSuba? It is currently available on CunchyRoll. Watch before you listen!

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Show Notes

General

00:15

KonoSuba

9:20

General

New Magic: The Gathering Core Set (2019)

Aniki's Summer Preview Show

Watch the Platelets

Bananafish

Cells at Work

 

Kono Subarashii Sekai ni Shukufuku o! (KonoSuba)

Watch Now

Full Metal Panic

Isekai Trope

Zero no Tsukaima

Escaflowne

El Hazard

Twelve Kingdoms

Slayers

 

Next time: Violet Evergarden

Despite his best efforts, Jon finally capitulates and watches one of Ben’s favorite recent comedies: KonoSuba: God’s Blessing on this Wonderful World! A parody of the isekai trope, KonoSuba follows Kazuma, a recently dead teen, who is tasked with saving another world from the Devil King, but instead of an ultimate weapon, Kazuma chooses the useless goddess Aqua to aid him in his quest. Will Kazuma be successful? Is Aqua ever useful? How much jiggle can you actually have in one show? Also featuring: the newest Magic the Gathering set, Bananafish, and Cells at Work.

Haven’t seen KonoSuba? It is currently available on CunchyRoll. Watch before you listen!

Like Aniki? Please leave us a review on iTunes so more people can be exposed to our insanity.

Show Notes

General

00:15

KonoSuba

9:20

General

New Magic: The Gathering Core Set (2019)

Aniki’s Summer Preview Show

Watch the Platelets

Bananafish

Cells at Work

 

Kono Subarashii Sekai ni Shukufuku o! (KonoSuba)

Watch Now

Full Metal Panic

Isekai Trope

Zero no Tsukaima

Escaflowne

El Hazard

Twelve Kingdoms

Slayers

 

Next time: Violet Evergarden

 

Donning their adventurer's equipment, the brothers journey into the depths with Made in Abyss. One of the best shows Aniki has had the pleasure of watching, Made in Abyss follows the ambitious Riko in her descent into the pit to find her long lost mother. Along with her robot friend Reg, Riko finds a fantastic world below ground along with challenges that test her resolve and will. Also featuring: Scythe, Overwatch's new Wrecking Ball, and Letterkenny.

Haven't seen Made in Abyss? It is currently available on CunchyRoll. Watch before you listen!

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Show Notes

General

00:15

Made in Abyss

10:07

General

Doctor Who

Scythe

Overwatch Wrecking Ball

Letterkenny Cold Open (Watch on Hulu)

My Hero Academia figure Jon mentions

Dragon Ball Z Sweeded

 

Made in Abyss

Watch Now

Mushishi

Firin' mah lazar

Corpse Weeper

Mitty

Anohana

 

Next time: KonoSuba

Donning their adventurer’s equipment, the brothers journey into the depths with Made in Abyss. One of the best shows Aniki has had the pleasure of watching, Made in Abyss follows the ambitious Riko in her descent into the pit to find her long lost mother. Along with her robot friend Reg, Riko finds a fantastic world below ground along with challenges that test her resolve and will. Also featuring: Scythe, Overwatch’s new Wrecking Ball, and Letterkenny.

Haven’t seen Made in Abyss? It is currently available on CunchyRoll. Watch before you listen!

Like Aniki? Please leave us a review on iTunes so more people can be exposed to our insanity.

Show Notes

General

00:15

Made in Abyss

10:07

General

Doctor Who

Scythe

Overwatch Wrecking Ball

Letterkenny Cold Open (Watch on Hulu)

My Hero Academia figure Jon mentions

Dragon Ball Z Sweeded

 

Made in Abyss

Watch Now

Mushishi

Firin’ mah lazar

Anohana

 

Next time: KonoSuba

 

The tradition continues with Ben and Jon hot takes on the new season of anime for summer 2018. Once again, running down the Anichart.net listings from least to most popular, they help you sort what shouldn't be missed, what might be ok, and what you should probably avoid. What shows are you most excited for? Let us know on Twitter and Facebook!

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Show Notes

 

Summer 2018 Rundown

00:15

Summer 2018 Rundown

Follow along at Anichart.net

 

Aniki's Picks

Our picks for consideration for the summer 2018 anime season. Click the links to go to where you can watch or get more info.

Tsukumogami Kashimasu

Angolmois: Genkou Kassenki (Record of Mongol Invasion)

Asobi Asobase (Fun Workshop)

Chuukan Kanriroku Tonegawa (Mr. Tonegawa's Middle Management Blues)

Jashin-chan Dropkick (Dropkick on my Devil)

High Score Girl

Tenrou: Sirius the Jaeger

Hataraku Saibou (Cells at Work)

Happy Sugar Life

Back Street Girls

Island 

BANANA FISH

FLCL Alternative 

Yami Shibai 6

 

Episode art credit: 相生 青唯 (Aioi Aoi)