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This is an excerpt from November 2025's episode where me and the 950Club podcast crew went on a side tangent about what Demon Slayer & Chainsaw Man movies' success means for theatrical anime project moving forward.

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Sidetracked! is a for highlighting recent anime series and discussion topics that didn't quite make the cut to appear on the main podcast.

We are pleased to welcome returning guests, Jamaal and Jack from the 950Club Podcast!

Sword of the Demon Hunter is a historical drama, action anime that we think was undeservedly dropped by most of the anime community because of shallow comparisons to the juggernaut that is Demon Slayer.

Jinya's tragic origins and his quest for revenge transforms into a decades-spanning epic journey of self-discovery and purpose. Jinya's story is full of twists and turns, love and loss, and we think this show could really find an audience amongst the more discerning anime fans.

So, like any good podcaster we took to our microphones and (hopefully) lined out several reasons why we think the show is worth your attention!

Music credits in this episode:

"Continue" - NEE

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We are pleased to welcome Jamaal and Jack from the 950Club Podcast to the demon slaying super squad!

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba has solidified itself as a modern classic. Tanjiro's journey to cure his sister, Nezuko, of a demonic curse has resonated across the world in a way that has caught everyone by surprise!

The franchise has repeatedly shattered worldwide box office returns for Japanese films, and in turn setting a new standard for anime moving forward.

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Time stamps:

0:00 = intro

5:00 = Listener Spotlight: comfy anime

8:20 = welcoming 950Club!

9:53 = fall/current anime watch

17:40 = Community Spotlight: demon slayer breathing techniques

Main Topic begins at 22:03

All musical credits go to Yuki Kajiura and Go Shiina

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Theme music is "Lovers' Oasis" by Dark Cat

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We are pleased to welcome Bill and Alex from the Gaming and Collecting Podcast -part of the Super Pod Network!

Made in Abyss is a tough nut to crack, but I think it's a very fitting show to tackle for our annual spooky celebration!

What begins as a tense, but exciting children's adventure series quickly becomes a struggle for survival in a harsh, unforgiving world.

Time stamps:

Intro: 0:00 - 17:20

Main topic begins at 17:20

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The Ghost in the Shell saga continues with Mamoru Oshii's sequel to the 1995 cyberpunk classic. Ghost in the Shell 2 is an incredibly ambitious (and expensive) film, yet it can come across as a bit unfriendly to general audiences due to its dense narrative themes and trippy visuals.

And in the more than twenty years since Innocence's theatrical release, the project has yet to re-coup its production budget.

Time stamps:

0:00 - 4:30 = Introduction

4:30 - 24:30 = Summer 2025 season in review

24:30 - 28:35 = Listener Spotlight: "the most confusing sequels"

28:35 - 30:25 = I watched a LOT of Demon Slayer

30:25 - 32:14 = Podcast Schedule Extravaganza

32:15 = Main Topic!

Musical credits: soundtrack composed by Kenji Kawai

"Ballade of the Puppets"

"Doll House 1"

"Follow Me" - sung by Kimiko Itou

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There's big trouble in Little Tokyo and it looks like Dave needs to call in some reinforcements to handle this monster of the week!

We are pleased to welcome Brian and Sam from the Retrotopia podcast to discuss a 90's classic, The Samurai Pizza Cats!

With the recent announcement of a new video game 30 years after its television premiere, the time felt right to revisit Pizza Cats and see how it holds up today.

Time Stamps:

Intro 0:00 - 12:45

Listener Spotlight 12:45 - 17:35

Main topic begins at 17:35

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Musical tracks in this episode:

"Samurai Pizza Cats Theme Song" - Shuki Levy and Haim Saban, performed by 'Googie Gomez', Michael Airington.

"Ottodokkoi Nihonbare" - Ai Orikasa

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Today we discuss the rise and fall of one of the most iconic anime studios.

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Theme music is "Lovers' Oasis" by Dark Cat

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