FINALLY our boy Ash (Satoshi) did it and became champ! We wanted to celebrate this accomplishment after 20+ years of waiting by watching eps 129-132, the championship battle. Let us know what team composition you'd pick for Ash's ultimate team!

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

Pokemon has been running for a very long time but Master Journeys started in 2019 and is still currently airing. It was produced by studio OLM who is know for other anime such as : all of Pokemon, Odd Taxi, Berserk (90s series), and many more!

 

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

 

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Yu-Gi-Oh! GX is the topic this week and we watched filler episodes 47(Chazz-anova) and 54(Champion or Chazz-been). Two episodes focused almost solely on the character Chazz in the dub version. This is the third Yu-Gi-Oh series we've covered so let us know what your favourite one is !

Synopsis

In the world of Duel Monsters, a new generation of duelists await their turn to bid for the highest title: The King of Games. As an aspiring duelist, the happy-go-lucky Juudai Yuuki enrolls at the Duel Academy, a reputable institution tasked with nurturing these potential challengers.

 

Show Info

This series ran from 2004 to 2008 for a total of 180 episodes. It was produced by studio Gallop who is know for other anime such as : Initial D(first stage), Digimon Adventure, all of Yu-Gi-Oh, and much more.

 

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https://myanimelist.net/anime/482/YuGiOh__Duel_Monsters_GX

 

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One Piece Red! It has finally reached the shores of North America in early November and we were lucky enough to be able to watch it opening night. HUGE SPOILERS in this episode so be forewarned but we hope that you watch the movie and join the conversation with us!

 

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Synopsis

Luffy and the Straw Hat Crew arrive at Uta's first ever live concert, where many fans have gathered to enjoy the diva's otherworldly singing. Due to a childhood trauma, Uta bears a deep-seated hatred for pirates; her happy reunion with Luffy is cut short when she learns that he has since become one. Luffy's refusal to change his ways results in Uta unleashing her powers on the Straw Hats.

 

Show Info

This movie came out in August 2022  and will come to Crunchyroll in the near future. It was  produced by Toei known for making classics: Dragon Ball, Toriko , Digimon, and many other great anime.

 

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https://myanimelist.net/anime/50410/One_Piece_Film__Red

 

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This week we watched Pokemon: Secrets of the Jungle, a fairly new Pokemon movie on Netflix. While the series technically doesn't have filler, we thought this stand alone movie passes the filler test. Tune-in and let us know what you thought of the movie at any of the social links below!

 

Synopsis

The new film's story is set in Okoya Forest, a Pokémon paradise protected by strict rules that forbid outsiders from setting foot inside. The film centers on Koko, a boy who was raised by Pokémon and also considers himself as one, treating the Mythical Pokémon Zarude as his father.

 

Show Info

This movie came out in December 2020 and currently available on Netflix. It was  produced by OLM known for making shows such as: all Pokemon products, Odd Taxi, and Berserk (1997).

 

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https://myanimelist.net/anime/40881/Pokemon_Movie_23

 

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Fullmetal Alchemist!(NOT Brotherhood) is on the docket for this week. We decided to watched the filler episodes 11 and 12, where the series begins to diverge from Brotherhood. Take a step back into the past with us, and let us know what you thought of the episodes!

 

Synopsis

Edward Elric, a young, brilliant alchemist, has lost much in his twelve-year life: when he and his brother Alphonse try to resurrect their dead mother through the forbidden act of human transmutation, Edward loses his brother as well as two of his limbs. With his supreme alchemy skills, Edward binds Alphonse's soul to a large suit of armor.

 

Show Info

The series ran from 2003 to 2004 for a total of 51 episodes. It was  produced by studio Bones known for making shows such as: My Hero Academia, Mob Psycho 100, Bungou Stray Dogs, and many more amazing titles.

 

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https://myanimelist.net/anime/121/Fullmetal_Alchemist

 

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Cyberpunk: Edgerunners ! This week we take a break from filler and let you know what we thought of the series created by CD Projekt Red. 

 

Synopsis

Dreams are doomed to die in Night City, a futuristic Californian metropolis. As a teenager living in the city's slums, David Martinez is trying to fulfill his mother's lifelong wish for him to reach the top of Arasaka, but he has other plans for what he wants his life to become.

 

Show Info

The show aired 2022 and is a one off. It was  produced by Studio Trigger known for making shows such as: Kill la Kill, Star Wars: Visions, Little Witch Academy, and more.

 

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https://myanimelist.net/anime/42310/Cyberpunk__Edgerunners

 

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This week we watched a cult classic, Hellsing (not Ultimate), specifically the filler episodes 8 & 9. Was it definitely anime, yes! Was it worth the watch? ...tune-in and find out!

 

Synopsis

Hellsing, an organization specializing in dealing with supernatural threats, is called in to eliminate a vampire that is turning the villagers of Cheddar into ghouls. To put an end to this, the leader of the organization, Sir Integra Fairbrook Wingates Hellsing, dispatches her most formidable asset: a powerful vampire known as Alucard.

 

Show Info

The movie aired in 2001 to 2002  for only 10 episodes. It was  produced by Studio Gonzo known for making shows such as: Afro Samurai,  Full Metal Panic , Gantz, and several more!

 

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https://myanimelist.net/anime/270/Hellsing

 

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Stepping back out of shonen and also filler this week we watched Initial D: Third Stage! The well known racing anime from the early 2000s. With a great sound track and some questionable animation we wanted to step out of our comfort zone. Step into gear and hit that play button!

 

Synopsis

Takumi Fujiwara is a skilled street racer, but he suffers a crushing loss against the team Emperor's leader Kyoichi Sudou due to his AE86 experiencing an engine failure. Doubting his abilities, the recent high school graduate is then approached by the Akagi RedSuns' team leader Ryousuke Takahashi, who proposes the formation of a professional street racing team. Although it would be the ideal way to improve as a street racer, Takumi remains undecided.

 

Show Info

The movie aired in 2001 and is the first movie of the series. It was  produced by Studio Deen known for making shows such as: Log Horizon, Fate/Stay Night, and KonoSuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World!

 

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https://myanimelist.net/anime/187/Initial_D_Third_Stage

 

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This week's episode is Bleach: The DiamondDust Rebellion! We decided to watch this filler movie partly due to the hype of the return of the anime this Fall. But how does it rank against the other two movies we've done so far? Tune in and find out!

 

Assigned to protect a royal procession transporting a powerful artifact called the "Ouin," Squad 10 gathers in the human world as Captain Toushirou Hitsugaya and Lieutenant Rangiku Matsumoto observe the area cautiously. However, the caravan is suddenly struck by a group of assailants who wreak havoc on the procession, stealing the Ouin in the process.

 

The movie aired in 2007 and is the second movie of the series. It was  produced by Pierrot studio known for making shows such as: Naruto, Black Clover, Tokyo Ghoul, and much more.

 

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https://myanimelist.net/anime/2889/Bleach_The_DiamondDust_Rebellion

 

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This week we watched The Prince of Tennis,  one of the two notable tennis anime. We specifically chose episodes 70 and 115 the two filler episodes where they actually don't play any tennis! 

 

At the request of his father, tennis prodigy Ryouma Echizen has returned from America and is ready to take the Japanese tennis scene by storm. Aiming to become the best tennis player in the country, he enrolls in Seishun Academy—home to one of the best middle school tennis teams in Japan..

 

The show aired from 2001 -2015 for a total of 178 episodes with breaks in the series. It was  produced Trans Arts studio known for making shows such as: Medabots, Vampire Hunter D, and The Beast Player Erin.

 

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https://myanimelist.net/anime/22/Tennis_no_Ouji-sama

 

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www.animefillerlist.com