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Time for a new season, time for a new Sneak Peek. Wherein John and CC discuss all their potential Tops and Flops from Spring 2018. After that, the hosts dive into the rich fantasy world of The Ancient Magus' Bride, to explain why this show is much more than a simple The Beauty & The Beast story.

Sneak Peek

Last Hope (2:27)

Cutie Honey Universe (5:50)

Devils' Line (8:21)

Caligula (10:09)

Sword Art Online: Alternative Gun Gale Online (14:05)

Tokyo Ghoul:re (21:03)

Dances with the Dragons (23:09)

The Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Die Neue These (24:36)

Otaku ni Koi wa Muzukashii (27:35)

Lupin the Third: Part 5 (31:15)

Hinamatsuri (34:52)

PERSONA 5 the Animation (37:42)

Space Battleship Tiramisu (41:04)

Captain Tsubasa 2018 (43:41)

Gundam Build Divers (46:39)

Megalobox (49:21)

Golden Kamuy (52:18)

Full Metal Panic! Invisible Victory (55:40)

Food Wars! The Third Plate Part 2 (57:58)

My Hero Academia Season 3 (1:00:27)

Review

The Ancient Magus' Bride (1:03:23)

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https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2018-03-15/.128901

https://www.animefeminist.com/feature-love-power-safety-ancient-magus-bride/

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http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2017/11/20/the-art-of-the-ancient-magus-bride

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http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2017/11/29/meet-the-mysterious-creatures-of-the-ancient-magus-bride-part-1

http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2018/02/14/meet-the-magical-residents-of-the-ancient-magus-bride-part-2

http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2018/03/15/meet-the-magical-residents-of-the-ancient-magus-bride-part-3

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All is fair in Love Live and Grail War as the ABF gang wraps up Fall Season 2017 with the final two Reviews. After briefly talking about the shows that didn't make the cut this time in the Chop 'n Drop, John dives back into the Idol pool and explains why the second season of Love Live! Sunshine!! was a big upgrade to the first. Then both hosts go to war over one of the newest entries in the Fate series, discuss their differing opinions on what worked and what didn't in Fate/Apocrypha and talk about this gigantic franchise in general. Last but not least, it's time to choose the very Best of the Season.

Chop 'n Drop (1:45)

Reviews:

Love Live! Sunshine!! Season 2 (6:20)

- Ending Spoilers Start (15:01)

- Ending Spoilers Over (20:28)

Fate/Apocrypha (24:16)

- Ending Spoilers Start (56:33)

- Ending Spoilers Over (59:12)

Best of the Season (1:15:17)

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http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2017/12/16/the-real-life-locations-of-love-live-sunshine-aqours-hometown

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2017-11-16/.123989

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2017-11-24/the-stories-behind-fate-apocrypha-servants-of-black/.124451

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2017-12-01/the-stories-behind-fate-apocrypha-servants-of-red/.124727

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2018-02-15/.127831

https://blog.sakugabooru.com/page/2/?s=fate+apocrypha+production+notes

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Switching things up after the last episode, CC kicks off the show by talking about the colorful Battle Royale slaughterfest Jūni Taisen: Zodiac War and why the series is a lackluster entry in that specific genre. Following that, John focuses on the fractured tale of Kino's Journey - the Beautiful World- and the gang discusses its many different shortcomings. CC then wraps things up with his Review of Girls' Last Tour, a sorrowful tale about the end of humanity, that manages to pull you in with its sympathetic, goofy main characters and great world building.

Reviews:

Jūni Taisen: Zodiac War (1:30)

Kino's Journey - the Beautiful World- (18:42)

Girls' Last Tour (38:39)

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http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2017/11/04-1/character-economy-in-juni-taisen-part-one

http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2017/11/11/character-economy-in-juni-taisen-part-two

http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2017/11/14/juni-taisen-zodiac-war-book-review-and-comparison

http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2017/11/25/what-your-favorite-juni-taisen-character-says-about-you

http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2017/12/09/the-ugliness-of-war-in-juni-taisen

http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2017/12/23-1/rating-the-wishes-of-juni-taisen

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2017-10-17/.122817

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2017-09-11/interview-keiichi-sigsawa/.121076

http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2017/10/03-1/the-viewtiful-world-how-is-kinos-journey-a-slice-of-life-anime

http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2017/11/01-1/how-to-watch-kinos-journey

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2017-11-02/.123448

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2018-01-16/.126486

https://blog.sakugabooru.com/2017/11/10/animes-future-mai-toda/

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On this episode John takes the helm right out of the gate and delivers his comparison between the two teen romance series Just Because and Our Love has always been 10 centimeters apart. Up next is CC's Review of Land of the Lustrous, detailing the reasons why this CG show succeeds, where many others have failed. Finally John brings the Rom train back into the Com station and talks about Blend S and how the show turned out to be a disappointment despite its many colorful maid shenanigans.

Reviews:

Just Because VS Our Love has always been 10 centimeters apart (1:41)

Land of the Lustrous (37:24)

Blend S (55:07)

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https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2017-11-30/.124636

https://blog.sakugabooru.com/2017/10/31/land-of-the-lustrous-director-takahiko-kyougoku-interview/

https://blog.sakugabooru.com/2017/11/15/land-of-the-lustrous-houseki-no-kuni-production-notes-1-6/

https://blog.sakugabooru.com/2017/12/04/land-of-the-lustrous-houseki-no-kuni-production-notes-7-9/

https://blog.sakugabooru.com/2017/12/19/land-of-the-lustrous-houseki-no-kuni-production-notes-10-11/

https://blog.sakugabooru.com/2017/12/29/land-of-the-lustrous-houseki-no-kuni-production-notes-12-and-final-impressions/

http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2017/11/25/the-real-world-spots-of-blend-s

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On this episode, John talks about Recovery of an MMO Junkie and why the quirky romance story felt satisfying and relatable. The gang also dives into the recent unfortunate buzz generated by the director of that show. Lastly, CC reviews the unconventional hero's journey of Inuyashiki and explains why the show's misguided focus on its all too repulsive villain was ultimately its downfall.

Reviews:

Recovery of an MMO Junkie (1:32)

Inuyashiki (34:37)

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http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2017/12/02/managing-misunderstandings-in-recovery-of-an-mmo-junkie

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https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2018-01-11/.126286

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Kicking off 2018 in style, the gang as usual takes a quick glance at all the new series premiering this Winter in the Sneak Peek. After that they discuss both seasons of Blood Blockade Battlefront and why the Studio Bones show and its plethora of colorful characters captured their hearts and imagination.

Sneak Peek (1:52)

Record of Grancrest War (2:20)

Hakata Tonkotsu Ramens (3:38)

Junji Ito Collection (8:03)

After the Rain (9:26)

Pop Team Epic (11:06)

Yowamushi Pedal: Glory Line (14:16)

Seven Deadly Sins - Season 2 (15:27)

Overlord - Season 2 (18:09)

Katana Maidens (21:12)

Killing Bites (25:31)

Ms. Koizumi Loves Ramen Noodles (28:21)

Hakumei & Mikochi (32:11)

How to keep a mummy (33:36)

A place further than the Universe (35:26)

Devilman Crybaby (39:06)

Violet Evergarden (40:54)

Kokkoku (46:30)

Shinkansen Henkei Robo Shinkalion the Animation (48:37)

Darling in the Frankxx (51:58)

Review (57:57)

Blood Blockade Battlefront - Season 1&2

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John and CC wrap up 2017 by bringing you another whopper of an episode. First they reintroduce an old segment with a new name: Chop 'n' Drop. In this former sub section of the Trash Stash the gang talks about all the shows from Summer Season 2017 they stopped watching after a few episodes and why. Then John lifts the curtain on another Mystery Review that makes him re-evaluate his opinion on an old nemesis. Finally it's time for the final Review of the Season with Re:Creators and the hosts list the many reasons why that series was one of their favorites this year. Of course there is no way for them to wrap up the show without telling you about their pick for Best of Summer Season 2017.

Chop 'n' Drop (1:56)

Mystery Review (14:41)

Review:

Re:Creators - No Spoilers (57:36)

Re:Creators - Spoilers (1:23:49)

Best of the Season (1:30:33)

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https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2017-09-21/.121640

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http://www.anime-now.com/entry/2017/06/09/230021

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Strap in and prepare for an epic ride, kids. In their longest show to date, John and CC take it upon themselves to review all currently existing seasons of the Magical Girl Action Hit Senki Zesshou Symphogear. After dishing out an introduction to the show's plot setup, universe and main characters, they go through all four seasons to give you their spoiler-free and spoiler-heavy opinions on each of them. Lastly, both hosts discuss their favorite main cast member, piece of armor, villain and song from the entirety of the franchise.

Review:

Symphogear - No Spoilers (1:41)

Symphogear - Spoilers (46:13)

Symphogear G - No Spoilers (1:01:13)

Symphogear G - Spoilers (1:14:06)

Symphogear GX - No Spoilers (1:29:29)

Symphogear GX - Spoilers (1:43:10)

Symphogear AXZ - No Spoilers (2:02:42)

Symphogear AXZ - Spoilers (2:22:22)

Best Girl (2:31:56)

Best Gear (2:38:10)

Best Villain (2:42:27)

Best Song (2:47:10)

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

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http://www.anime-now.com/entry/2017/08/09/020054

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On this episode CC digs into the Trash Stash once again, to talk about Vatican Miracle Examiner and explains why the show succeeds at being so bad that it's good. Then John introduces the motley crew of Gamers and the gang discusses why the goofy rom-com ultimately didn't live up to its potential.

Trash Stash

Vatican Miracle Examiner (1:09)

Review:

Gamers (18:04)

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http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2017/09/02-1/gamers-in-game-locations-compared-to-their-real-world-counterparts-part-1

http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2017/09/16/gamers-in-game-locations-compared-to-their-real-world-counterparts-part-2

http://www.anime-now.com/entry/2017/08/16/020020

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John opens up this episode by delivering a Mystery Review of a show unknown to listeners and CC alike. Then the gang tries to solve the puzzle of whether or not one of the two potential Trash Stash candidates, Knight's & Magic and Princess Principal is actually worth a watch.

Mystery Review (1:30)

Trash Stash

Knight's & Magic (18:45)

Review:

Princess Principal (41:23)

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https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2017-08-31/.120723

http://www.animefeminist.com/feature-know-when-fold-princess-principal-feel-good-feminism-loudly-laundry/

http://www.anime-now.com/entry/2017/08/30/050044

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