***Spoiler Warning: Avatar (2009)***

You say furries have invaded the mainstream? I say they have been among us all along... Avatar shows us just what its like to be reincarnated as your fursona OC copyright do not steal. Is it an isekai? Find out at (12:45)

We've got a mini Otaku Glossary segment today. We really just talk about what isekai we might want to watch. We think about the parts that make up an isekai and where this branching path may take us next. This segment starts at (27:03)

In this weeks podcast we cover:

Episode 11: The Devil Carries Out His Duties (50:39)

We've made it to the end of our journey through the wild and fantastical world of Sasazuka, Tokyo. We've met some great friends along the way, as well as some folks that we'd rather forget. We feel deeply ambivalent about this pair of episodes. Did they really sour our experience of the show or is there still something to Maou-sama that's worth salvaging? Let's dig in.

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Welcome to the Isekai show! We put the age old question of "is Futurama an isekai?" to rest in this one. We go into so little detail about the series that it hardly warrants a spoiler warning imo. I think we do a pretty solid job of arguing our side! This segment goes from (24:58) to (32:28).

If you thought anime was purely fictitious, then let me tell you about economics! In this week's Otaku Glossary we talk about Japan's Lost decade, the asset price bubble of the the late 80s and early 90s and the various references to this that we see show up in anime whether explicitly or implicitly. It's super interesting, and I expect we'll return to this subject as we cover more series. This segment runs from (32:28) to (1:05:54).

In the summary segment we cover:

Episode 10: The Devil and the Hero Take a Break from the Daily Routine (1:05:57)

That's right, we only cover two episodes today owing to the odd total of episodes in the series. We do manage to talk enough for 3 episodes worth of coverage though! We can't help it, these episodes are jam packed with stuff to talk about, especially 11. These episodes finally offer the balance of frivolity and serious examinations of character that I was hoping for, but does it manage to salvage our overall opinions of Maou-sama? We really break it down on this one. Join us!

***Spoiler Warning: The Truman Show (1998)***

I hope you are ready for some furore and controversy as we duke it out over whether The Truman Show is an isekai or not. It's a film starring Jim Carrey from the late 90s, and what a great film it is! We cover almost all of the big twists relevant to our discussion, so if you somehow haven't seen it then - damn - I wish I had your brain. This segment runs from (19:37) to (30:02).

In The Otaku Glossary we do a deep dive analysis of the opening and ending to The Devil is a Part-Timer. We even do some close reading of the song lyrics and, folks, it gets dramatic. There's something about Sasaki Chiho they're trying to tell us and it's by means of Charlie Chaplin. Go figure! This segment starts at (30:02). We leave no frame unexamined!

In this episode we summarise:

Episode 7: The Devil's Budget Is Saved by Neighborliness (1:04:56)

Episode 8: The Hero Enters the Fray (1:35:03)

Episode 9: The Hero Learns the True Meaning of a Lover's Quarrel (1:56:29)

Closing thoughts at (2:13:45)

It's a thicc ep, we just can't help it. Luckily our analysis is equally thicc. Thicc with vitriol, that is. We simply can no longer stan Maou, we've made our choice. He's a chump, a creep and a bootlicker and we get into all of that. The people around him, however, continue to shine. We get a couple new characters added to the roster and they're almost immediately endeared to us. There are some highs and lows. Stick around, get cosy, we got a lot of anime to talk about

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***Spoiler warning: Super Mario Bros. (1993)*** In 1993 there was a film about the super Mario brothers. It's true... and it's weird. And It might be an isekai?? We discuss in non-specific detail. If you simply must find out for yourself, unspoiled, then skip segment 22:10 to 29:09. The Otaku Glossary segment is back and it starts at 29:10. We talk about the meaning behind some of the names that have popped up so far. We talk about angels and demons and how wHaCkY those Abrahamic religions are! Also what the heck is a Dullahan and why are they so SEXYYY? Learn something. Eat your podcast veggies.  For the [protein and starch] of the show we discuss: Episode 04: The Hero Experiences Human Warmth (49:06) Episode 05: The Devil and the Hero Save Sasazuka (1:27:47) Episode 06: The Devil Climbs the Stairway to School (1:52:24) Closing Thoughts: (2:24:38) It's a chomky ep this time. A lot happens to Maou and Co but Maou doesn't seem to feel any type of way about it. Emi and Ashiya stay being the best, and even Chiho grows on us a lil bit. So why is Maou being left behind? Let's get into it! You can Follow us on Twitter: @ReincarnatedPod Or e-mail us your thoughts and feelings: [email protected]

*** Spoiler Warning: The Wizard of Oz (1939) ***

In today's "Is This an Isekai" we talk about the Hollywood classic The Wizard of Oz. This warning is merely a formality as we both kind of forgot what happens in the Wizard of Oz. I mean aside from the broad strokes that you are no doubt familiar with. And if you're not then you can go watch this boring ass movie from 1939 that is only of interest to film theory dweebs. If you must keep your Oz experience pure, skip 14:49 to 19:00. But eff that, come watch anime with us instead.

The Otaku Glossary is back this week. We talk about eggplants, aka aubergines and their relationship to Japan. Do we finally put to rest whether it is a dick joke in Hamefura? Sort of! this segment goes from 19:04 to 32:49

We round out our coverage of Hamefura with:

Episode 10: The Moment of My Doom Arrived... Part 1 (32:52) Episode 11: The Moment of My Doom Arrived... Part 2 (57:50) Episode 12: The Final Event Has Begun... (1:19:35)

Hamefura pulls some wild ass stunts seemingly out of nowhere for the last three episodes. We were a bit perplexed but also very entertained. Our closing thoughts can be heard from 1:46:35. We even do a character ranking at the end (apologies in advance to Maria stans)!

*** Apologies: I had to take down the ep and upload a version that's a tad louder! I also made it so the transitions are a bit less jarring. Sorry if you were in the middle of serious pod sesh. Once again, we're still learning! ***

*** Spoiler Warning: LOST (2004) ***

I'm sure by now you must have realised you would be getting spoiled on Hamefura. But in this episode we also happen to talk spoilers about the 2004 TV show Lost on the "Is this an Isekai" segment. If you'd rather not hear that then I suggest you skip 12:50 to 16:30.

In this episode we also do an "Otaku Glossary" segment on otome games. What are they and how do they relate to this anime we are watching?

The episodes of Hamefura we cover are:

Episode 4: I Enrolled in the Magic Academy...

Episode 5: I Visited the Heroine's Parents' House...

Episode 6: I Had Fun Over Summer Vacation...

We were a bit lukewarm on these episodes, but each one did have something to bring to the table. What did you think?

Enjoy!

Welcome to Reincarnated as Podcasters!

We'll be talking through an Isekai series a couple of episodes at a time. First up is My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom aka Hamefura.

We also briefly chat about our history with anime and the The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.

Please pardon the audio quality, we're still learning. Hope you like it!