Eight years and a ton of effort went into this re-telling of an ancient tale about a bamboo cutter who finds a thumb-sized princess inside a bamboo stalk one day. Join Jared and Ink as they discuss The Tale of Princess Kaguya, the final movie directed by the late Isao Takahata of Studio Ghibli, and why this monogatari is still so powerful.

Stream The Tale of Princess Kaguya via HBO Max.
Purchase The Tale of Princess Kaguya via GKids, Rightstuf, or Amazon.

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Runtime: 1 hour, 5 min

After an economic bubble burst in Japan, the Tennouzu Group buys a city and a nation by catering to its leaders’ perversions. The underground (literally) club that serves the basest desires of the rich and powerful is only open to those willing and able to pay lifelong yearly dues to the tune of ¥24,000,000 … ¥120,000,000 if they want to see others of the same tier face death or monstrous transformation by kissing a mesmerized “goddess.” But everything starts to crumble when a celebrated war photographer with a heart of gold disrupts the ritual and runs off with its centerpiece. Listen in on a vaguely spoiler-ish discussion hashing out the road buddy monster movie that is Speed Grapher.

Stream Speed Grapher via FUNimation.

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Runtime: 1 hr, 17 min

Three bums talk about three homeless people who find a baby. For our second installment of our Satoshi Kon episodes, Phillip rejoins us to talk about the Christmas (should-be) classic: Tokyo Godfathers. We were a little giddy with holiday spirit, so please forgive us our mania.

Stream Tokyo Godfathers on Crackle.
Buy Tokyo Godfathers via RightStuff, Amazon.

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Runtime: 1 hour, 43 minutes

For Oldtaku no Radio’s very first golden ticket request, we’re reviewing Q Hayashida’s Dorohedoro manga (Volumes 1 & 2) as well as MAPPA’s adaptation of the same as directed by Yuichiro Hayashi. Dive deep into za hole with us as we talk lizard men, buff babes, masked sorcerers, and the insanely engaging world that is Dorohedoro.

The Dorohedoro manga (23 volumes) is published in North America by Viz and can be purchased online via their own website or Comixology/Amazon/RightStuf.
The Dorohedoro anime is streaming on Netflix.

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Runtime: 1 hour, 13 min

As if 2020 wasn’t scary enough, we’re checking out a vintage 2004, 3-part OAV from Director Akiyuki Simbo and Studio Daume. Le Portrait de Petite Cossette is a gothic romance about a blood pact between a stemware-bound ghost and an aspiring artist who works in his uncle’s antique store. As always, the devil’s in the details, which are what we dive into with this Halloween-themed episode.

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Runtime: 55 min

Six years after the end of its second season, the Chihayafuru anime that adapts Yuki Suetsugu’s josei manga returned for its third season. After what seemed like a lifetime, Jared and Ink discuss this anime, at length, on their own show for the very first time (believe it or not). There is a general section up front, to cover what Chihayafuru’s all about, and some impassioned discussions regarding the characters, themes, and art of the third season.

Stream Chihayafuru on HIDIVE (English/Japanese dub) and Crunchyroll (Japanese dub).
Buy the whole shebang via Sentai or Rightstuff or Amazon.

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Runtime: 2 hours, 01 min

More of Ink on Chihayafuru:

Space Brothers #0 tells the tale of two aspiring astronauts who just happen to be siblings. Mutta, the older brother, has fallen behind his younger brother, Hibito, in working towards their childhood dream of going to the moon. Meanwhile, Hibito is experiencing doubt about his own direction while training as a mission substitute. An anime prequel movie unlike most other anime movies, SB0 actually adds pertinent content that bolsters the original anime series which is based off of the manga of the same name by Chuya Koyama. There are spoilers ahead, but only in the spoilers section. So listen in and see if this is a movie worth watching and one that might ultimately launch you into the Space Brothers anime.

Stream Space Brothers #0 on HIDIVE and buy it via Sentai or Rightstuff or Amazon.
Stream Space Brothers on HIDIVE and Crunchyroll and buy the whole shebang via the links above.

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Runtime: 1 hour, 47 min

Space News!
ISS takes a leak in space (via NASA)
Not just a laser light show (via space.com)
-Related: NASA’s OG(S2) AF! (via NASA)
Takashi Taniguchi’s Onara Goro really does exist! (via DESY)
GO Ms. Tree catches space load in fishnet stoppings (via space.com)
Hope course corrects (via space.com)
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Memories is a 1995 anthology movie (one feature comprised of multiple vignettes) that showcases directorial efforts of Koji Morimoto (Magnetic Rose), Tensai Okamura (Stink Bomb), and Katsuhiro Otomo (Cannon Fodder). Despite short run times, each of the three stories provides plenty to talk about. Join Jared and Ink and special guest Kory as they discuss the power of deception, art, and farts.

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Runtime: 1 hour, 2 min

Talk about a deep dive! This episode, Jared and Ink talk about Science Saru‘s original animated movie, Masaaki Yuasa’s Lu Over the Wall. This movie centers around a withdrawn Tokyo transfer student who accidentally draws out like-minded, music-making friends as well as a music-seeking mermaid – the local legends about which both scare his fellow port town residents and benefit the town’s tourist trade. The animation draws on a surprising range of old-school sources while flashing the Yuaasa style so familiar to Science Saru fans. There’s a lot to explore, so jump in; the water’s juuuust fine.

Stream Lu Over the Wall on Netflix.
Buy the whole shebang via Rightstuff or Amazon.

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Runtime: 1 hour, 10 min

Take to the animated skies (and bars and secret beach hideouts and so much more) with Jared and Ink as they talk about Ghibli’s 1992 feature, Porco Rosso. Directed by Hayao Miyazaki, this movie depicts a post-WWI man-turned-anthropomorphic pig – a war pilot-turned-deserter/bounty hunter. The movie, while warmly humorous throughout, tackles such issues as identity, war, and fascism. Listen in to find out how (and how effectively)!

Stream Porco Rosso on HBOmax.
Buy the movie via Rightstuff or Amazon.

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Runtime: 40 min