Anime Brain Freeze

The hosts take turns on this episode and tackle three widely different shows. CC goes first and explains why the mix of tennis action and family drama in Stars Align is a winning combination. After that, John returns to the world of Granblue Fantasy and highlights some of the ups and downs in the second season of this popular cross media franchise. CC then wraps up the show by travelling 3700 years into the future and witnessing the rebirth of human civilization through the power of science and by the hands of Dr. Stone.

Reviews:

Stars Align (1:32)

Granblue Fantasy the Animation - Season 2 (33:46)

Dr. Stone (1:05:21)

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https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2019-12-26/stars-align-director-kazuki-akane-promises-sequel-in-some-form/.154793 https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2019-10-24/stars-align-ed-animation-allegedly-copies-dance-choreography-without-permission/.152557 https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2019-11-01/stars-align-production-committee-apologizes-for-copying-dance-choreography-without-permission/.152867

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2019-10-22/.152490

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2019-12-05/.154028

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2019-07-23/.149251

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2019-10-10/.152066

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ykEp0wlchiY&feature=youtu.be

https://www.crunchyroll.com/de/anime-feature/2019/09/20-1/interview-how-dr-stones-director-created-a-world-of-science

https://www.crunchyroll.com/de/anime-feature/2019/11/18-1/dr-stones-most-unusual-hero-in-history

https://www.crunchyroll.com/de/anime-feature/2019/11/27/dr-stone-proves-that-every-good-anime-villain-needs-a-good-anime-henchman

https://www.crunchyroll.com/de/anime-feature/2019/12/11/interview-dr-stone-creators-reveal-the-secrets-behind-their-painstaking-research

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2nmC8lPyGo

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John and CC kick off the new Anime season as usual, by giving a nod to all the icy fresh premieres from Winter 2020 they did check out. After that they wrap up the episode by discussing one of the most promising manga-to-anime adaptions in recent years: Vinland Saga.

Sneak Peek: (1:52)

Seton Academy: Welcome to the Pack & A Destructive God Sits Next to Me (3:17)

Oda Cinnamon Nobunaga (6:23)

Hatena Illusion (9:14)

Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story (11:55)

Dorohedoro (14:48)

Sorcerous Stabber Orphen (15:41)

Somali and the Forest Spirit (17:16)

Darwin's Game (18:52)

Asteroid in Love (22:59)

Pet (25:09)

A Certain Scientific Railgun T (27:13)

Dorohedoro (29:54)

ID: INVADED (35:09)

In/Spectre (42:54)

Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken! (45:10)

ROOM CAMP (50:20)

Somali and the Forest Spirit (53:10)

Sorcerous Stabber Orphen (57:02)

Haikyu!! To The Top (1:02:42)

Review:

Vinland Saga (1:08:17)

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1qk1BoGRM7c

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The two hosts dish out their last Review for Summer 2019 with Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and discuss if the stellar presentation can compensate for some of the show's narrative shortcomings. They also take a quick glance at the shows they didn't stick with in the Chop 'n' Drop and highlight their personal picks for Best of the Season.

Chop 'n' Drop: (1:25)

Review:

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba (13:16)

Best of the Season: (1:10:01)

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https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2019-08-22/.150220

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2019-08-28/interview-demon-slayer-producer-yuma-takahashi/.149177

https://www.crunchyroll.com/de/anime-feature/2019/04/29/mythology-uncovered-the-oni-of-demon-slayer

https://www.crunchyroll.com/de/anime-feature/2019/05/06-1/the-digital-arenas-of-demon-slayers-battles

https://www.crunchyroll.com/de/anime-feature/2019/08/21/in-demon-slayer-compassion-is-the-strongest-weapon

https://blog.sakugabooru.com/2019/08/15/kimetsu-no-yaiba-the-power-of-ufotables-harmony/

https://www.animefeminist.com/feature-who-is-allowed-to-speak-their-pain-demon-slayer-empathy-and-nezuko/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhGuNpUpIXs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZE1TnlpHT0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2BFpfQHSJkk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_x2VaIf9KPw

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John takes a deep dive into the entirety of the Yu-Gi-Oh! franchise, leading up to his review of the newest iteration on the popular card battle Anime: Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS.

After that, the two hosts wrap up this episode by talking about the buddy cop fantasy show Cop Craft and elaborate on why its surprisingly forward discussion of topics like immigration, racism and contemporary politics is handled better than they would have expected.

Reviews:

Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS (1:31)

Cop Craft (1:45:55)

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9ig6tbuHT4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJ6YeGCM1wo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-32NGYLqwAQ&list=PLTagxffHmpfT765IfQj68dMmfFs3W7s1f

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2019-08-29/.150476

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John kicks off this episode by taking a look at the isekai comedy series "Do You Love Your Mom and Her Two-Hit Multi-Target Attacks?" and explains why the show might try to follow in Konosuba's footsteps but ends up being a rather run-of-the-mill offering in that particular genre. After that, the hosts review the newest adaption of the popular manga "Fruits Basket" and reveal why there is more substance to this romantic comedy than the plot summary might suggest. Finally, the team wraps up this round of reviews with "Lord El-Melloi II's Case Files: Rail Zeppelin Grace note" and discuss if this entry in the Fate universe is a proper continuation of one of their favorite character stories from Fate/Zero.

Reviews:

Do You Love Your Mom and Her Two-Hit Multi-Target Attacks? (1:34)

Fruits Basket [2019] (25:09)

Lord El-Melloi II's Case Files: Rail Zeppelin Grace note (1:05:42)

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https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2019-05-30/.147263

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2019-09-24/.151440

https://www.crunchyroll.com/de/anime-feature/2019/04/19-1/cooking-with-anime-zodiac-mochi-from-fruits-basket

https://www.crunchyroll.com/de/anime-feature/2019/05/10-1/cooking-with-anime-leek-onigiri-from-fruits-basket

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2019-08-07/.149764

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2019-09-26/.151501

https://www.crunchyroll.com/de/anime-feature/2019/08/28/from-failure-to-professor-the-growth-of-lord-el-melloi-ii

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In this episode the hosts unchain the power of SCIENCE! First John takes a stab at the scientific side of the Raildex Cinematic Universe and struggles to find anything interesting in what A Certain Scientific Accelerator says or does. Then the gang joins a bunch of high school kids on their involuntary trip into deep space and discusses why Astra Lost in Space is not only a riveting space adventure, but also an emotionally rewarding character drama. Last but most definitely not least, the two hosts gush about all the epic moments from the assumed series finale of one of their favorite Anime franchises: Senki Zesshō Symphogear XV.

Reviews:

A Certain Scientific Accelerator (1:33)

Astra Lost in Space (21:26)

Senki Zesshō Symphogear XV (51:48)

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEEIgXGmbXs

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2019-09-03/.150663

https://www.crunchyroll.com/de/anime-feature/2017/07/08/the-wild-brilliance-of-symphogear

https://www.crunchyroll.com/de/anime-feature/2019/07/10-1/5-reasons-why-you-should-catch-up-with-symphogear

https://www.crunchyroll.com/de/anime-feature/2019/09/03/why-you-just-cant-hate-symphogear-xvs-villains

https://blog.sakugabooru.com/2019/07/12/production-highlights-symphogear-xv-01/

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The hosts unleash their romantic side and talk about three hot blooded Anime to light up the incoming cold winter nights. First CC elaborates on why O Maidens in Your Savage Season's surprisingly open and honest take on the pitfalls of five girls' developing sexuality, is a heartfelt tale worth to be told. Following that, John stays on the high school romance train and reviews Given, a gay love story about music, loss and the importance of opening your heart to the people who care about you the most. Last but not least the gang talks about Promare, the fiery new movie from Studio Trigger's Hiroyuki Imaishi, and discuss why this face-melting action extravaganza is a must-see experience.

Reviews:

O Maidens in Your Savage Season (1:30)

Given (28:57)

Promare (1:02:52)

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https://theafictionado.wordpress.com/2019/08/15/o-maidens-in-your-savage-season-and-not-like-other-girls-syndrome/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJCYLqdEhBg

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2019-08-13/.149995

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https://www.crunchyroll.com/de/anime-feature/2019/08/20/anime-vs-real-life-where-the-boys-of-given-jam-out-in-real-life

https://www.crunchyroll.com/de/anime-feature/2019/09/10/the-rise-of-givens-silent-protagonist

https://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2019/09/17-1/anime-vs-real-life-more-locations-for-givens-jam-sessions

https://www.crunchyroll.com/de/anime-feature/2019/09/23-1/given-is-one-of-the-best-anime-dramas-of-the-year

https://anigamers.com/interviews/promare-creating-kaleidoscopic-visual-style-trigger-hiroyuki-imaishi-shigeto-koyama-hiromi-wakabayashi

https://www.crunchyroll.com/de/anime-feature/2019/06/03-1/the-road-to-promare-trigger-staff-discuss-the-anime-studios-history

https://www.crunchyroll.com/de/anime-feature/2019/09/12-1/talking-trigger-with-the-masterminds-behind-promare

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On their biggest episode yet, the hosts get back into their groove by quickly summing up their experiences at New York Comic Con 2019. Then they tackle all the fresh new premieres from Fall Season in the Sneak Peek to tell you what's hot and what's not. Last but not least, they get their asses to Mars and discuss the new Anime by acclaimed director Shinichiro Watanabe and explain why the musical road to success for Carole & Tuesday is a truly optimistic tale everyone should let into their heart.

ReCon:

New York Comic Con 2019 (1:22)

Sneak Peek: (18:32)

Case File nº221: Kabukicho (23:37)

Val x Love (30:32)

Special 7: Special Crime Investigation Unit (32:30)

Azur Lane (35:46)

Gundam Build Divers Re:RISE (39:24)

Kemono Michi: Rise Up (43:04)

Cautious Hero: The Hero Is Overpowered but Overly Cautious (48:03)

Granblue Fantasy the Animation - Season 2 (52:10)

No Guns Life (56:02)

ORESUKI: Are you the only one who loves me? (59:43)

Sword Art Online: Alicization - War of Underworld (1:03:08)

Phantasy Star Online 2: Episode Oracle (1:06:33)

BEASTARS (1:14:58)

Fate/Grand Order Absolute Demonic Front: Babylonia (1:21:11)

The Seven Deadly Sins: Wrath of the Gods (1:28:11)

The Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Die Neue These - Season 2 (1:32:30)

Food Wars! Shokugeki no Soma: The Fourth Plate (1:36:24)

Ahiru no Sora (1:40:31)

Babylon (1:43:04)

Stars Align (1:45:33)

Blade of the Immortal 2019 (1:51:07)

My Hero Academia - Season 4 (1:56:26)

Review:

Carole & Tuesday (2:02:53)

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https://blog.sakugabooru.com/2019/05/06/the-art-of-carole-tuesdays-opening-interview-with-bahi-jd/

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On this gigantic episode of titanic proportions, the hosts kick things off by quickly talking about the shows that didn't make the cut in the Chop 'n' Drop. Then they equip their maneuver gear, take to the skies and chronicle all the many important events of Attack on Titan Season 3. Last but not least, they pick their favorite spring series in Best of the Season.

Chop 'n Drop (1:22)

Review:

Attack on Titan - Season 3 (15:40)

Best of the Season (2:07:11)

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https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2018-10-11/.137954

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2019-06-06/.147518

https://blog.sakugabooru.com/2019/05/19/attack-on-titan-at-its-wits-end/

https://blog.sakugabooru.com/?s=attack+on+titan+production+highlights

http://ladyloveandjustice.tumblr.com/post/176062629357/reflection-on-attack-on-titan-how-the-narrative

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KP1I78uRiDI

https://www.polygon.com/2019/6/18/18683609/attack-on-titan-fascist-nationalist-isayama-hajime-manga-anime

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The hosts try to break free from their strings by dismantling the absurd plot machinations and undercooked characters of the clownishly rushed horror action show Karakuri Circus. After that they go back to the very beginning of the Gundam franchise and discuss how Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin expertly chronicles the rise of one of the most iconic characters from that franchise: Char Aznable.

Reviews:

Karakuri Circus (1:20)

Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin (1:18:28)

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y94JDZ-AYGc

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