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THIS WEEK: With Alexa down due to a case of chronic demon possession, it falls to Sven and Van to cover the end of Android Kikaider (1972). As promised, the show ends with a bang... but is it enough? Frustrations begin to mount; Sven's an absolute donut; minds are boggled and senses befuddled; the finale gets explosive; forty-some episodes later and that goddamned flute gets what's coming to it; anime is still a mistake; and the hardest part truly was getting the brain out!

TOPICS:* Android Kikaider (1972) 39-43* Angler Brown, Grasshopper Gray, Red Mine Toad, Hakaider, Skeleton Flying Squirrel* On the finale sticking the landing* DARK aping Shocker* Miscommunication & distrust continue. Yay.* The Death Whistle* Android Kikaider's pacing* Archie Comics' Mega Man* The worst scene* Suit & monster designs in this show* Escalation between Hakaider & Kikaider* Cowardice as a narrative tool* Certain overkill* Saburo's rebellion and breakdown* Out-of-suit fights!!!* Hanpei's heroic shenanigans* The restoration of Dr. Komyoji* The finale* Wrap-up and final thoughts* What are we doing next?

MUSIC:* “Fight! Seven Riders!! Showa Rider Taisen” – Kamen Rider x Kamen Rider Fourze & OOO: Movie War Megamax* Merv Griffin – “Think!” – Jeopardy* "Rank E" - Sonic Unleashed* "Won the Lawsuit! ~ The First Victory (English Court Suite)" - Professor Layton vs Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney* Yuuki Hide - “Go Go Kikaider”

NEXT WEEK: Doktor.

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