Aniki

By Ben & Jon

Brothers Ben and Jon review and decompose anime series with focus on story, characters, and cultural relevance. Every other monday brings you a new series breakdown and before every season they delive... more

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The podcast currently has 333 episodes available.

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May 14, 2018 63: Humanity has Declined II: But with Snails this Time (Suisei no Gargantia)
Ben and Jon get all washed up in the newest installment of Humanity has Declined.. oh wait, no, this is Suisei no Gargantia (Gargantia on the Verdurous Planet) which has fewer fairies and more giant space snails. A water world of the future into which falls a mecha pilot who thought Earth had been lost millennia ago. Lessons of war, hubris, and humanity abound in a series with rich world building and not-Kevin-Costner. Also featuring: Dune, Discworld, and Love is Hard for Otaku.

Haven’t seen Suisei no Gargantia? It is currently available on CunchyRoll. Watch before you listen!
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Show Notes

General
00:15

Suisei no Gargantia
10:37

General
Type-Moon mollusks
Fate/Apocrypha
Silmarillion
Dune
John Carter of Mars
Discworld
Wotakoi: Love is Hard for Otaku
Suisei no Gargantia
Watch Now
What does sui in Suisei 翠星 mean?
Mai-Hime
Starship Troopers Book
“Ye Shall Be As Gods”

Next Time: Mob Psycho 100

...more
59min
April 30, 2018 62: Fan(tom) Service (Bakemonogatari)
The brothers get their wit sharpened with one of the most celebrated anime of the decade: Bakemonogatari. What appears on the surface to be a fan-service extravaganza of head-tilting proportions turns out to also be chock full of wit, rich imagery, philosophy, religion, serious relationships, and never-ending arguments on who is best-girl. Also featuring: Kokkoku and a final look at Harry Potter.
Haven't seen Bakemonogatari? It is currently available on CunchyRoll. Watch before you listen!
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Show Notes
General
00:15
Bakemonogatari
10:37
General
Ni no Kuni II
Kokkoku
Violet Evergarden on netflix
Harry Potter

Bakemonogatari
Watch Now
Read Now
Director Akiyuki Shinbo
- Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei
- Madoka Magica
Meaning of Black and Red Scenes
Reaction to Nadeko
John Carter of Mars
Samurai Podcast: Philosophy of Gods and Monsters
Sacrament of Confession
Full Metal Panic Fumoffu

Next Time: Suisei no Garganita
...more
57min
April 30, 2018 62: Fan(tom) Service (Bakemonogatari)
The brothers get their wit sharpened with one of the most celebrated anime of the decade: Bakemonogatari. What appears on the surface to be a fan-service extravaganza of head-tilting proportions turns out to also be chock full of wit, rich imagery, philosophy, religion, serious relationships, and never-ending arguments on who is best-girl. Also featuring: Kokkoku and a final look at Harry Potter.

Haven’t seen Bakemonogatari? 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

Bakemonogatari
10:37

General
Ni no Kuni II
Kokkoku
Violet Evergarden on netflix
Harry Potter

Bakemonogatari
Watch Now
Read Now
Director Akiyuki Shinbo
– Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei
– Madoka Magica
Meaning of Black and Red Scenes

Reaction to Nadeko
John Carter of Mars
Samurai Podcast: Philosophy of Gods and Monsters
Sacrament of Confession
Full Metal Panic Fumoffu

Next Time: Suisei no Garganita

...more
57min
April 16, 2018 61: Anyway, Here’s Wonderbread (Humanity Has Declined)
Ben and Jon get knee deep in fairies and shenanigans as they review the surprisingly cynical comedy Humanity has Declined (Jinrui wa Suitai Shimashita/人類は衰退しました). The series revolving around an unnamed heroine and her daily life as a mediator between a post-apocalyptic humanity and the new dominant species on Earth, fairies, strides a fine line saccharine sweet art style and dark comedy taking target at humanity at all scales. Also featuring: Boku no Hero Academia and more Harry Potter.
Haven't seen Humanity has Declined? 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
Humanity has Declined
8:58
General
Boku no Hero Academia
Dragon Ball summarized in one picture
Harry Potter

Humanity has Declined
Watch Now
Fairy Sets
What is up with these pants?
Next Time: Bakemonogatari

Extra
25-sai no Joshikousei
Animaniacs Fingerprints

Cover Art: 西東トウマ
...more
40min
April 16, 2018 61: Anyway, Here’s Wonderbread (Humanity Has Declined)
Ben and Jon get knee deep in fairies and shenanigans as they review the surprisingly cynical comedy Humanity has Declined (Jinrui wa Suitai Shimashita/人類は衰退しました). The series revolving around an unnamed heroine and her daily life as a mediator between a post-apocalyptic humanity and the new dominant species on Earth, fairies, strides a fine line saccharine sweet art style and dark comedy taking target at humanity at all scales. Also featuring: Boku no Hero Academia and more Harry Potter.

Haven’t seen Humanity has Declined? 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

Humanity has Declined
8:58

General
Boku no Hero Academia
Harry Potter

Humanity has Declined
Watch Now
Fairy Sets
Next Time: Bakemonogatari

Extra
25-sai no Joshikousei
Animaniacs Fingerprints

Cover Art: 西東トウマ
...more
40min
April 09, 2018 SP: Spring 2018 Anime Season Preview
Ben and Jon bring you their take on the new season of anime for spring 2018. Running down the Anichart.net listings from least to most popular, they discover what they consider shows to be worth checking out and which should probably crawl back to whatever garbage fire they emerged from. What shows are you most excited for? Let us know on Twitter and Facebook!
Like Aniki? Please leave us a review on iTunes so more people can be exposed to our insanity.
Show Notes
Spring 2018 Rundown
00:15
Aniki's Picks
59:15
Spring 2018 Rundown
Follow along at Anichart.net
Showa: A History of Japan by Mizuki Shigeru

Aniki's Picks
Our picks for consideration for the spring 2018 anime season. Click the links to go to where you can watch or get more info.
Steins;Gate 0
FLCL: Progressive
Boku no Hero Academia
Wotaku ni Koi ha Muzukashii (Its hard to love an otaku)
Persona5
Legend of the Galactic Heroes (Jon's Pick)
Full Metal Panic
Golden Kamuy (Ben's pick)
Mahou Shoujo Site (iffy)
Mahou Shoujo Ore
Amanchu! Advance
Megalobox
Butlers
Cutie Honey Universe
Fist of the North Star: REGENESIS
Lupin III: Part IV
Gegege no Kitaro
Hisone to Maso-ten (Dragon Jets)
Butt Detective (#1 Pick. Hands Down. Might be a stinker)

Episode art credit: siro
...more
1h 3min
April 09, 2018 SP: Spring 2018 Anime Season Preview
Ben and Jon bring you their take on the new season of anime for spring 2018. Running down the Anichart.net listings from least to most popular, they discover what they consider shows to be worth checking out and which should probably crawl back to whatever garbage fire they emerged from. What shows are you most excited for? Let us know on Twitter and Facebook!
Like Aniki? Please leave us a review on iTunes so more people can be exposed to our insanity.
Show Notes

Spring 2018 Rundown
00:15

Aniki’s Picks
59:15

Spring 2018 Rundown

Follow along at Anichart.net
Showa: A History of Japan by Mizuki Shigeru

Aniki’s Picks

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

Steins;Gate 0
FLCL: Progressive
Boku no Hero Academia
Wotaku ni Koi ha Muzukashii (Its hard to love an otaku)
Persona5
Legend of the Galactic Heroes (Jon’s Pick)
Full Metal Panic
Golden Kamuy (Ben’s pick)
Mahou Shoujo Site (iffy)
Mahou Shoujo Ore
Amanchu! Advance
Megalobox
Butlers
Cutie Honey Universe
Fist of the North Star: REGENESIS
Lupin III: Part IV
Gegege no Kitaro
Hisone to Maso-ten (Dragon Jets)
Butt Detective (#1 Pick. Hands Down. Might be a stinker)

Episode art credit: siro

...more
1h 3min
April 02, 2018 60: Technicolor Dreamscape (Flip Flappers)
The brothers do a deep dive into a land of Pure Illusion when they enter the technicolor dreamscape of Flip Flappers. Ben and Jon discuss the surprisingly complex subtext and philosophy in a show about two girls, a manic pixie and a dull normal teenager, who go on fantastical adventures into the magical land of make-believe. Also featuring: Ben's first foray into Harry Potter.
Haven't seen Flip Flappers? 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
Flip Flappers
8:58
General
Where the Water Tastes Like Wine
Muse
Harry Potter
Wizard People, Dear Reader
Flip Flappers
Watch Now
What Are Birds?
Nanoha
Left Brain vs Right Brain
Maiden Mother Crone
Escaflowne
Dr McNinja
Jordan Peterson Ultimate Sacrifice
Pure Land Buddhism

Next Time: Humanity Has Declined
...more
46min
April 02, 2018 60: Technicolor Dreamscape (Flip Flappers)
The brothers do a deep dive into a land of Pure Illusion when they enter the technicolor dreamscape of Flip Flappers. Ben and Jon discuss the surprisingly complex subtext and philosophy in a show about two girls, a manic pixie and a dull normal teenager, who go on fantastical adventures into the magical land of make-believe. Also featuring: Ben’s first foray into Harry Potter.

Haven’t seen Flip Flappers? 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

Flip Flappers
8:58

General
Where the Water Tastes Like Wine
Muse
Harry Potter
Wizard People, Dear Reader

Flip Flappers
Watch Now
What Are Birds?
Nanoha
Left Brain vs Right Brain
Maiden Mother Crone
Escaflowne
Dr McNinja
Jordan Peterson Ultimate Sacrifice
Pure Land Buddhism

Next Time: Humanity Has Declined

...more
46min
March 19, 2018 59: Needs More Tanukis (Nozaki-kun)
The brothers are back in the season 4 premiere of Aniki! With the new season comes a new format covering your favorite series in a single episode. First up on the docket is Monthly Girls' Nozaki-kun (Gekkan Shōjo Nozaki-kun). Ben and Jon wax poetic on their favorite send-up of the world of manga writing, shoujo manga, and high school romance. They also debate the dynamic of the relationship between Sakura and Nozaki as the series progresses. Also featuring: Kokkuko, Darling in the FranXX, and The Ryuo's Work is Never Done.
Haven't seen Monthly Girls' Nozaki-kun? 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
Monthly Girl's Nozaki-kun
11:03
General

Paras x Sakura
Kamen Rider W
Go
Kokkoku
Darling the the FranXX
This is how the FranXX do
The Ryuo's Work is Never Done

Monthly Girl's Nozaki-kun
Watch Now
Theme for Nozaki-kun
Theme for Death Parade
Next Time: Flip Flappers
...more
38min

FAQs about Aniki:

How many episodes does Aniki have?

The podcast currently has 333 episodes available.