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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.

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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

 

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

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

 

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

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

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

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

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

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

 

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!

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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