Anime Outsiders

It’s another double feature on The Other Side! First, the boys discuss an old interview they heard recently between Vic Mignogna and the assclowns over at Anime News Network, and how their treatment of Vic and apparent disdain for the fact that he likes Jesus really pissed off the TOS trio. This, of course, leads into heavy discussions about heavy things. Then we move on from heavy things to discussion of video game lore! With King of Fighters XIV coming out this month, the boys decided to do a miniature version of one of their catch-up episodes and go through the previous KoF story arcs, to get you prepared for KOFXIV (which begins the newest arc). Strap in, folks, because this is the franchise that injected lore into fighting games to begin with!

Continuing the apparent theme of following up previous topics, Cody goes it alone this time, bringing on YouTube webcomic reviewer Riiser of The Webcomic Relief to discuss something TOS has touched on many times; the “wonderful” world of webcomics! Cody grills Riiser over his positive review of Megatokyo, Riiser talks about his run-ins with some particularly deranged webcomic authors and fans, Cody educates Riiser about the earliest deranged furries, Riiser educates Cody about what furry porn artists really think about furries, and the day tops off with a discussion about how Riiser may have the only legitimate story of bullying on YouTube. It’s a hella-fun special episode that you can’t afford to miss!

After knocking out the last couple of Channel Awesome contributors they missed last episode, the trio at The Other Side go their experiences having actually sat through Linkara’s Atop The Fourth Wall movie. And man-oh-man do they wish they hadn’t! Could this “film” actually be worse than To Boldly Flee? And what’s this about a scene that’s legitimately funny? You’ll have to listen and find out!

You've asked for it, now you're gonna get it! Ever since TOS' overview of the massive ball of embarrassment that is TGWTG, fans have asked for us to return to the site after the clusterfucks of drama and failings this once-popular internet review hub has seen. So here it is, just for you guys; TOS tackles the collapse of Channel Awesome. And as a bonus; Cody, Max, and Andrew go over some very interesting (and very hilarious) happenings, take yet another opportunity to trash ANN, and if you ever wanted to hear what Cody sounds like when he's actually angry, then you're in luck!

FUNimation is at it again! Rather than license or release any of the titles fans have been clamoring for, they instead decided to license Imperial Japanese propaganda from the 40's! But it's okay, see, this is the first full-length animated film from Japan! So it's historical! So surely, FUNimation is treating it with respect as a piece of history with unfortunate involvements and not, say, trying to hype it like they just licensed a new Hosoda film or anything! Right?! Join the guys at The Other Side as they discussed the truly messed up stories behind this film, FUNimation's hilariously moronic statements about it, talk a little history, and then take some time to explain that you should disregard anyone who's been recommending Joker Game to you. Spoiler alert; it's really fucked up.

It's a longer-than-usual double feature on TOS! First, the boys go over a recent train wreck for all you listeners to gawk at. It's been awhile since The Other Side generated enough salt from other anime podcasters to bring about some comedy gold. Not since the episode "Feel The Love" have the TOS crew felt their detractors' shenanigans were worth sharing. Recently, however, a big bucket of cringe was dumped onto their doorstep the likes of which rarely come along. So join The Other Side as Cody shares a story so fucking absurd you'll think he has to be lying. Sadly, all of it is true...After that, it's time for another season overview! Once again anime comes at us with a new bushel of big eyes to give social outcasts a magical world to escape into where they won't feel all those icky lonelies. This time, however, the rest of us get thrown a bone or two, as well! In fact, this just may be the best anime season in years! Why? Well you'll have to listen to find out!

Cody's challenge to the listeners continues, as even more horrendous Steam games have been gifted to TOS' gaming punching bag, Andrew Erickson. And this batch of horrendous games does not disappoint, ranging from little girl simulators to some of the worst art ever seen in a game you're expected to pay money for! And it all ends with a surprise entry we're absolutely positive you're all familiar with. And as an added bonus, you get some of Max Vader's psychotic stories of his school days!

Once again, The Other Side has managed to score an interview with a big name in the anime industry! No, we don't know how they do it, either. Seems like a lot of shady shit, if you ask us! After hearing Hideaki Anno tell some interesting stories about the man, the crew at TOS knew they had to speak to them man himself! And now, here he is!TITLE:The Imaishi InterviewSONG:Blue Danube Waltz

The Other Side is back, and takes a look at the horrifying Monster Girl Encyclopedia. The hiatus is over, TOS is back! And for some reason, Cody thought it would be a good idea to see where the monster girl craze came from and take a look at the Monster Girl Encyclopedia! He is an idiot! None of the crew of The Other Side could've predicted how truly awful and despicable this book was. And by the end of this podcast, you'll have a hard time ever trusting anyone that's into Monster Girls...SONG CREDIT:Kid CuDi - Scott Mescudi vs. The World

In their debut episode, the boys of The Other Side–Cody Baier and Alex Barry–take a look at Nico Nico Douga’s top 50 anime series of the 21st century, as voted by its users. What they find is a sad and disturbing indictment on the audience anime has garnered, and Japan’s apparent obsession with schoolgirls.Also, Google Image Search unearths some dark, Lovecraftian evils for which Cody shall not stand. Including spectral rape snakes, which is never a good thing. Especially if you’re a girl with big eyes, a Japanese name, and you happen to find yourself dressed in a sailor suit.