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CC reviews Studio Wit's homage to classic fairytales with Ranking of Kings and its story about a deaf-mute prince and his little shadow friend. After that, he and John dive back into the world of posh vampires and 19th century steampunk Paris with the second season of The Case Study of Vanitas.

Reviews:

Ranking of Kings (1:20)

The Case Study of Vanitas - Season 2 (49:32)

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https://blog.sakugabooru.com/2022/03/10/animating-modern-nostalgia-ranking-of-kings-ousama-ranking-production-notes/

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/watch/2022-04-15/how-far-does-forgiveness-go-ranking-of-kings-ending-explained/.184573

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/watch/2022-01-12/all-the-easter-eggs-in-ranking-of-kings-2nd-opening/.181443

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2022-03-03/.183178

https://www.crunchyroll.com/de/anime-feature/2022/06/21/feature-the-case-study-of-vanitas-puts-a-fresh-spin-on-old-character-dynamics

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The hosts throw in their lot with a bunch of new and familiar misfits to review the misadventures of Sabikui Bisco and Lupin the 3rd Part 6.

Reviews:

Sabikui Bisco (1:23)

Lupin the 3rd Part 6 (35:32)

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https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2022-02-24/.182939

https://www.crunchyroll.com/de/anime-feature/2022/01/11-1/feature-riding-crabs-in-the-apocalypse-the-wild-dystopia-of-sabikui-bisco

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The hosts return with a basket full of Sneak Peek previews and their first review of the season for the two most recent Anime Arcs of Demon Slayer.

Sneak Peek:

RPG Real Estate (1:09)

Skeleton Knight in Another World (3:50)

Shikimori's Not Just a Cutie (7:37)

Birdie Wing -Golf Girls' Story- (11:40)

Love After World Domination (15:31)

Aoashi (20:59)

Ya Boy Kongming! (25:41)

Spy X Family (31:35)

Review:

Demon Slayer – Mugen Train Arc (44:50)

Demon Slayer – Entertainment District Arc (1:24:53)

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https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2022-01-11/.181414

https://www.crunchyroll.com/de/anime-feature/2021/12/04/feature-should-you-start-with-the-mugen-train-movie-or-tv-show

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John and CC wrap up this unusually short review season, by discussing a bunch of leftover shows (and a movie) in The Quick and the Dead and picking their favorite in Best of the Season.

The Quick and the Dead:

The aquatope on white sand (4:09)

Jujutsu Kaisen 0 (10:38)

Yuki Yuna is a Hero: The Great Mankai Chapter (31:46)

86 – Season 2 (42:37)

The Vampire Dies in No Time (1:26:35)

Best of the Season (1:31:01)

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https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/watch/2022-03-18/everything-you-need-to-know-about-jujutsu-kaisen-0/.183759

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2017-12-20/how-yuki-yuna-is-a-hero-challenges-madoka-magica-legacy/.125519

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2021-12-14/.180591

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2021-12-22/home-is-the-battlefield-for-the-young-86/.180348

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The hosts discuss the nominees, winners and snubs of the Anime Awards 2022.

Anime Awards:

Best VA Performance (2:32)

Best Film (16:08)

Best Comedy (22:57)

Best Fantasy (31:52)

Best Action (40:50)

Best Drama (51:02)

Best Romance (1:01:07)

Best Fight Scene (1:08:27)

Best Antagonist (1:19:56)

Best Protagonist (1:31:51)

Best Character Design (1:43:12)

Best Director (1:47:27)

Best Score (1:58:35)

Best Girl (2:07:47)

Best Boy (2:13:15)

Best Ending Sequence (2:21:04)

Best Opening Sequence (2:24:46)

Best Animation (2:36:26)

Anime of the Year (2:45:30)

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https://www.crunchyroll.com/animeawards/winners/index.html

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John and CC kick of 2022 with the Sneak Peek and their review of the father/daughter sci-fi adventure story Sakugan.

Sneak Peek:

Girls' Frontline (3:02)

Futsal Boys!!!!! (5:18)

Requiem of the Rose King (6:48)

Tribe Nine (11:06)

Slow Loop (16:56)

Tokyo 24th Ward (20:34)

Sabikui Bisco (24:03)

Princess Connect! Re:Dive – Season 2 (26:10)

The Case Study of Vanitas – Season 2 (34:15)

Attack on Titan The Final Season – Part 2 (37:07)

Review:

Sakugan (43:27)

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https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2021-12-16/.180646

https://www.crunchyroll.com/de/anime-feature/2021/10/07-1/interview-sakugan-staff-on-building-a-world-of-monsters-machines-and-family

https://www.crunchyroll.com/de/anime-feature/2021/11/13/feature-what-makes-gagumber-such-a-great-dad-in-sakugan

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The two hosts wrap up the year of 2021 with some quick reviews, their discussion of the very human fantasy tale of To Your Eternity and their picks for Best of the Season.

The Quick and the Dead:

Girlfriend, Girlfriend (1:46)

The Detective Is Already Dead (4:21)

That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime – Season 3 (7:45)

Life Lessons with Uramichi-Oniisan (12:19)

Love Live! Superstar!! (17:48)

Review:

To Your Eternity (24:39)

Best of the Season (58:36)

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https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2021-08-23/growing-pains-how-to-your-eternity-expresses-the-experience-of-being-human/.176163

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CC joins a motorcycle gang of delinquents together with the time traveling protagonist of Tokyo Revengers who is trying to save the life of his ex-girlfriend. Meanwhile, John has an axe to grind with the fifth season of My Hero Academia, so he and his co-host might or might not butt heads in this episode.

Reviews:

Tokyo Revengers (1:36)

My Hero Academia - Season 5 (56:31)

Related Links:

https://www.crunchyroll.com/de/anime-feature/2021/07/22/feature-tokyo-revengers-doesnt-have-friends-it-has-family

https://www.japanesewithanime.com/2020/06/swastika.html

https://www.funimation.com/blog/2021/05/12/the-physicality-of-quirks-in-my-hero-academia-redefines-shounen-training/

https://www.animefeminist.com/introduction-to-copaganda-in-anime-and-manga/

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CC joins a weird school trip of high school students who are trapped in a labyrinth of surreal worlds and their own emotional baggage in Sonny Boy. After that, the two hosts go sightseeing in an alternate history version of 19th century steampunk Paris, which is populated with humans and vampires alike, to unearth the mysteries of The Case Study of Vanitas.

Reviews:

Sonny Boy (1:20)

The Case Study of Vanitas (43:57)

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https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interview/2021-08-11/law-and-order-with-sonny-boy-director-shingo-natsume/.176071

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/watch/2021-11-05/sonny-boy-anime-ending-explained/.179212

https://blog.sakugabooru.com/2021/09/19/a-masterclass-in-illustrating-a-singular-worldview-sonny-boy-and-shingo-natsume/

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2021-09-07/.177107

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2021-08-12/.176159

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John and CC kick off the new season of Anime by talking about a bunch of interesting premieres in the Sneak Peek. Then they wrap up the episode with a review of Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid S and discuss how the show successfully expands on its world and characters.

Sneak Peek: (1:20)

Tesla Note (2:06)

The Vampire Dies in No Time (4:33)

Tawawa on Monday (10:39)

AMAIM Warrior at the Borderline (13:40)

takt op. Destiny (19:39)

The Faraway Paladin (25:04)

Shikizakura (28:51)

Sakugan (35:23)

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Mugen Train Arc (40:41)

Komi Can't Communicate (48:18)

86 - Season 2 (56:17)

Yuki Yuna is a Hero: The Great Mankai Chapter (58:13)

Lupin the 3rd Part 6 (1:01:21)

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean (1:06:12)

Review:

Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid S (1:16:47)

Related Links:

https://www.crunchyroll.com/de/anime-feature/2021/09/22/interview-miss-kobayashis-dragon-maid-and-the-directors-legacy

https://blog.sakugabooru.com/2021/07/18/kyoto-animations-changing-studio-dynamics-miss-kobayashis-dragon-maid-s-production-notes-02/

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