Filler Academy

Beyblade (let it rip!) , this week we stayed in our nostalgia era and watched the original Beyblade series, episodes 1 and 2. These episodes are not considered filler but there no manga so it works for us. Join us as we reminisce about yet another anime from our childhood! 

Synopsis

Thirteen-year-old Tyson Granger, along with his fellow teammates, Kai, Max, and Ray, strive to become the greatest Beybladers in the world. With the technical help of the team's resident genius, Kenny, and with the powerful strength of their BitBeasts, the Bladebreakers armed with their tops (AKA: Blades) attempt to reach their goal.

 

Show Info

Beyblade OG series aired in 2001 and ran a total of 51 episodes. It was produced by Madhouse  who is know for other anime such as : Death Note, Hunter x Hunter, Hajime no Ippo, and many other great anime.

 

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Episode Links

If you'd like to see what the anime community thought of it, check it out here!

https://myanimelist.net/anime/288/Bakuten_Shoot_Beyblade

 

How we determine what is filler: 

www.animefillerlist.com

This week we decided to watch some of the OG  Sailor Moon! We watched filler episodes 29 and 51. We had watched the 2015 redub of the series so if you've watched Crystal you may find this interesting, tune-in and find out!

Synopsis

Usagi Tsukino is an average student and crybaby klutz who constantly scores low on her tests. Unexpectedly, her humdrum life is turned upside down when she saves a cat with a crescent moon on its head from danger. The cat, named Luna, later reveals that their meeting was not an accident: Usagi is destined to become Sailor Moon, a planetary guardian with the power to protect the Earth. Given a special brooch that allows her to transform, she must use her new powers to save the city from evil energy-stealing monsters sent by the malevolent Queen Beryl of the Dark Kingdom.

 

Show Info

Sailor Moon aired from 1992 to 1997 in Japan (1995-2000 in North America) and ran a total of 200 episodes. It was produced by Toei Animation  who is know for other anime such as : One Piece, Dragon Ball Z, Digimon , and many more.

 

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Episode Links

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https://myanimelist.net/anime/530/Bishoujo_Senshi_Sailor_Moon

 

How we determine what is filler: 

www.animefillerlist.com

Medabots (More Power!). Hey, look! The anime podcast finally did something related to anime. We watched episodes 8 and 9 of the series. While there is no filler since this is an anime meant to sell toys its ALL made up! That counts right? This show might be for you, tune-in and find out.

Synopsis

Medabots—powerful robots granted artificial intelligence through special "medals"—serve at the whims of their owner. They are more commonly used in "Robbatling," a popular combat sport where two medabots face off against one another. In its professional form, Medafighters use their Medabots to qualify for the World Tournament and fight amongst the elite to gain the title of champion

 

Show Info

Medabots aired only in 1999 to 2000 and ran for 52 episodes. It was produced by studio Bee Train who is know for other anime such as : .hack//sign, Noir, and Murder Princess.

 

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Episode Links

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https://myanimelist.net/anime/1138/Medarot

 

How we determine what is filler: 

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We've on a kick of non-anime for the start of 2023. So for this week we decided to watch Puss in Boots: The Last Wish! Now hear us out... the animation is as close to sakuga you'll get in a DreamWorks film and boy was it great! Join us as we laugh in the face of death and watch this Shrek-iverse movie.

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Synopsis

When Puss in Boots discovers that his passion for adventure has taken its toll and he has burned through eight of his nine lives, he launches an epic journey to restore them by finding the mythical Last Wish.

 

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https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3915174/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_2

 

How we determine what is filler: 

www.animefillerlist.com

The Legends of Vox Machina! We watched the up to episode 9 of season 2. The series is based off the D&D 5e campaign run by the popular company/group, Critical Role. We discuss our thoughts on the animation, story, and the comparison between this show and the original source material.  

MASSIVE spoiler warning so listen past the spoiler free intro at your own risk.  With that out of the way... is it Thursday yet?

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Synopsis

After saving the realm from evil and destruction at the hands of the most terrifying power couple in Exandria, Vox Machina is faced with saving the world once again-this time, from a sinister group of dragons known as the Chroma Conclave.

 

Show Info

The show is aired only in 2022 and currently has 24 episodes with a 3rd season confirmed. It was produced by studio Titmouse who is know for other shows such as : Big Mouth, Metalocalypse,  and Superjail!

 

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Episode Links

If you'd like to see what the anime community thought of it, check it out here!

https://myanimelist.net/anime/40351/Pokemon_2019

 

How we determine what is filler: 

www.animefillerlist.com

Beast Wars: Transformers! Not anime, but any excuse for us to relive our childhood is good enough for us! With the new Transformers movie to come out in 2023, we thought we would revisit this classic and see how it holds up. Join us for some good ol' transforming fun!

Synopsis

Beast Wars: Transformers (titled Beasties: Transformers in Canada) is a computer animated television series. It was one of the earliest CGI television shows. The series is set in the future of the "original" Transformers franchise, 300 years after the events of The Transformers, and features the Maximals and Predacons, descendants of the Autobots and Decepticons respectively. While engaged in battle, small teams from each faction crash land on an unknown planet, and must find a way to return home while continuing their war.

 

Show Info

Debuted in 1996 and ended on March 7, 1999 for a total of 52 episodes, serving as the flagship of the Transformers: Beast Wars franchise. Produced by Alliance Films which is noteable for other such shows as: Reboot, Trailer Park Boys, and Andromeda.

 

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Full Metal Panic! was the topic du jour. We watched filler episodes 13 and 14. Finally did it...again, folks, got Ken to watch a mech anime. Pretty successful year in the podcast I'd say! Are you a fan of mech and weird humour? This show might be for you, tune-in and find out.

Synopsis

On a new day in the Kanto region, Satoshi gets invited by Professor Yukinari Ookido over to Professor Sakuragi's lab-opening ceremony in Vermillion City. During the ceremonial speech, Professor Sakuragi receives an alert of a possibly rare Pokémon appearing in Vermillion City's harbor, leading Satoshi and the other trainers to rush to the area in hopes of finding the mysterious Pokémon. At the harbor, they find Lugia—a Legendary Pokémon—engaged in combat with other trainers.

 

Show Info

Full Metal Panic aired only in 2002 and ran for 24 episodes. It was produced by studio Gonzo who is know for other anime such as : Hellsing, Afro Samurai, Gantz, and many others.

 

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Episode Links

If you'd like to see what the anime community thought of it, check it out here!

https://myanimelist.net/anime/40351/Pokemon_2019

 

How we determine what is filler: 

www.animefillerlist.com

Since we are MHA Stan's, we decided to watch some OVAs! Some of the only content that is filler in the series. We watched both OVAs from season 5: HLB & Laugh! As if you are in hell. Join us for a totally objective discussion about these episodes, that is definitely NOT coloured by our love of the series...PLUS ULTRA!

Synopsis

Episode 1: HLBHLB stands for "Hero League of Baseball"—it is a baseball league founded by pro-heroes who love baseball! It's game day! The last game of HLB championship is between Gang Orca and Shishido's two rival agencies. They form a team ("Orcas" and "Lionels") to compete. Episode 2: Laugh! As if you are in hellDeku, Bakugo, and Todoroki participate in an internship under the No.1 hero, Endeavor's agency. One of their tasks these days is to find a villain ("Smiley") who draws doodles in the city. One day, Smiley draws a doodle on Endeavor's house! Being furious, Endeavor himself and the 1-A trio go out to get the villain' however, Smiley's Quirk turns out to be something ridiculous but powerful.

 

Show Info

These two OVAs came out in June 2022. It was produced by studio Bones who is know for other anime such as : Mob Psycho 100, Fullmetal Alchemist, Bunguo Stray Dogs, and many more!

 

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Episode Links

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https://myanimelist.net/anime/51781/Boku_no_Hero_Academia_ONA

 

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www.animefillerlist.com

With the new year, we say goodbye to 2022 and all of the anime it has brought us! We spend this episode looking back on the good and the bad and what we're most excited for in 2023.

We discuss:

Top 3 from the podcast

Least favourite from the podcast

Sleeper pick

Top 3 of the year

Favourite not an anime

Hyped for in 2023

 

Tune-in and see if you agree with our picks!

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This week we watched episoded 1 and 2 of Gintama. Why are they filler? We don't know, but we're here to watch anime and not ask questions! 

Synopsis

Edo is a city that was home to the vigor and ambition of samurai across the country. However, following feudal Japan's surrender to powerful aliens known as the "Amanto," those aspirations now seem unachievable. 

Enter Gintoki Sakata, an eccentric silver-haired man who always carries around a wooden sword and maintains his stature as a samurai despite the ban.

 

Show Info

This series ran from 2006 to 2010 for a total of 201 episodes. It was produced by studio Sunrise who is know for other anime such as : Inuyasha, Code Geass, Cowboy Bebop, and many more.

 

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Episode Links

If you'd like to see what the anime community thought of it, check it out here!

https://myanimelist.net/anime/918/Gintama

 

How we determine what is filler: 

www.animefillerlist.com