Apologies ahead for the very ranty episode, but James and Matt delve into the controversial clickbait and headlines throughout the years that have frustrated Shenmue fans...these unprovoked attacks on our beloved series that we attempt to address...for better or worse :)

Please give us your thoughts and feedback on this episode wherever you please, be it on Twitter, the Forums, or any of our contact options - we'd love to know what you thought!  

Visit the Shenmue Dojo Forums to discuss all things Shenmue: https://www.shenmuedojo.com/forum/index.php  

Watch the visual show version for this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/vM8tV14pIKs

MUSIC:

Shenmue 2 OST - Forest 5 (Intro)

Kitchen Brothers - Arihiro & Rika Sato Theme

Richard Cartlidge - Baihu's Defeat Remix

During Quiz - Various Richard Cartlidges Tracks

RyoX - Inherited Skills at Dawn

LINKS:

SEGA Shop EU Pin of the Month - https://www.segashop.co.uk/products/sega-exclusive-pin-of-the-month-shenmue

Jason Demarco Tweet - https://twitter.com/Clarknova1/status/1574971363453857792?s=20&t=iia3YZM6D3AcBepYRDjbdA

Air Twister - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHOJGdMiwo0

Air Twister Soundtrack - https://www.cdjapan.co.jp/searchuni?term.media_format=&q=Air+Twister+Original+Soundtrack

Shenmusings GameJam Website - https://shenmue2gamejam.wordpress.com/

Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPod with the Dojo! - https://www.thedreamcastjunkyard.co.uk/2022/10/dcjy-welcomes-shenmue-dojo.html

Suka Pass Shenmue Passport Fan App - sukapass.com

Kitchen Bro's Arihiro & Rika Sato Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_HiaLTc_zg

Sporcle Shenmue Quiz - https://www.sporcle.com/games/amaranth/shenmue_trivia

Article Links:

Destructoid: https://www.destructoid.com/reviews/review-shenmue-i-ii/

Interesting tweet: https://twitter.com/32mbit/status/1406649291414949902

Jeff Gerstmann: "It's a fucking bullshit forklift simulator for assholes" - Jeff Gerstmann:

https://twitter.com/jeffgerstmann/status/541333003121610752

Shenmue is the best bad game of all time: https://www.forbes.com/sites/mitchwallace/2018/08/28/shenmue-the-best-bad-game-of-all-time/?sh=e3cef02444cd

Random hate: https://twitter.com/spacetwinks/status/1196831722723270660

Shenmue 2 Bad: https://steamcommunity.com/app/758330/discussions/0/3041605810443916705/

Shenmue 3 Shit Show...: https://twitter.com/PatStaresAt/status/1303767484345004033

RGT85 Video: https://youtu.be/qsqnsXKU5IM

AEW Sign: https://gamerant.com/aew-all-out-shenmue-3-sign/

https://twitter.com/iamtylermarie/status/1566665022687920129

Poor Sales: https://www.gamerevolution.com/news/633272-poor-shenmue-3-sales-deep-silver-revenue-8-million

Shenmue 3 failed Rebuttal: https://twitter.com/shenmue_dojo/status/1230015597418831873

Video Games Chronicle: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/shenmue-3-performed-fine-but-isnt-a-mass-market-game-says-publisher/

As promised, here is the audio of our chat about Shenmue's story that couldn't possibly be answered in a short 1 hour anime episode to give closure! There's a huge amount of meaty story left to tell, and we try out best to explain everything currently left untold!

Brand new Podcast show releasing tomorrow (25/10/22)!

Video version - https://youtu.be/cnH93Bbc4FU

James and Matt delve deep into Shenmue's critical acclaim all the way from Project Berkley and the Shenmue Premiere all the way to Shenmue 3! See what journalists and fans thought about all 3 games and the HD remasters in this comprehensive conversation. With the latest Shenmue news and musical interludes to boot!

James and Matt catch up with the latest news regarding the topics of Shenmue the Animation Season 2, Shenmue 4 and YsNet, with talk on Air Twister and a fun mini Shenmue quote quiz! We also play our favourite Shenmue the Animation music from the recently released OST.

Please give us your thoughts and feedback on this episode wherever you please, be it on Twitter, the Forums, or any of our contact options - we'd love to know what you thought!

Visit the Shenmue Dojo Forums to discuss all things Shenmue: https://www.shenmuedojo.com/forum/index.php

Watch the visual show version for this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/tc1TBHsXYBs

Listen to the audio Podcast version via all good Podcast providers and Spotify.

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3SHIts34fqgcHnMwbWCWJ4?si=75281fc01f5c47f9

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/shenmue-dojo-show/id1546577751

Anchor: https://anchor.fm/shenmue-dojo

Timestamps & Links:

INTRO (00:00:00)

SHENMUE THE ANIMATION OST (00:02:30)

MUSIC - FRUSTRATING MEMORIES (00:08:20)

ANIME SEASON 2 (00:10:02)

MUSIC - JOY (00:26:00)

SHENMUE 4 (00:28:00)

MUSIC - SHENFA'S THEME (00:44:24)

AIR TWISTER (00:46:55)

QUOTE QUIZ (01:07:45)

QUTRO MUSIC - MAIN THEME FROM SHENMUE THE ANIMATION (01:13:17)

MUSIC:

Shenmue the Animation OST - Frustrating Memories

Shenmue the Animation OST - Joy

Shenmue the Animation OST - Shenfa's Theme

Shenmue the Animation OST - Main Theme from Shenmue the Animation

LINKS:

Shenmue the Animation OST Physical - https://www.amazon.co.jp/-/en/V/dp/B0B3H39D71

Shenmue the Animation OST Digital - https://linktr.ee/shenmuedojoanime

Air Twister Apple Arcade Store - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/air-twister/id1555621822

Air Twister OST Physical - https://www.cdjapan.co.jp/product/UICZ-4606

Air Twister Trailer - https://youtu.be/R1A5WJ2YFVc

YsNet Website - https://www.ysnet.games/

YsNet Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYBy6NO48wjuJh2vI7Lj2yg

Thanks for listening!

In the return of Shenmue Dojo Interviews @mattoliver18 sits down with namesake Matthew Reynolds (@Crazyreyn) to discuss all things Shenmue including:  

Discovering Shenmue 

 Shenmue 3 

Shenmue Anime 

Shenmue 4 rumours

Shenmue Anime Executive Producer Jason Demarco is Matt's guest on the Dojo.

In this all access interview they discuss:

✅Project Origins

✅Reactions

✅Update on Season 2

✅Where Shenmue 3 fits in the Anime

James and Matt debunk all of the clickbait media headlines and inaccuracies surrounding Shenmue 3's Kickstarter and release.

Please give us your thoughts and feedback on this episode wherever you please, be it on Twitter, the Forums, or any of our contact options - we'd love to know what you thought!

Visit the Shenmue Dojo Forums to discuss all things Shenmue: https://www.shenmuedojo.com/forum/index.php

Watch the visual show version for this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/9QQwyWQFnBk

Listen to the audio Podcast version via all good Podcast providers and Spotify.

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3SHIts34fqgcHnMwbWCWJ4?si=75281fc01f5c47f9

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/shenmue-dojo-show/id1546577751

Anchor: https://anchor.fm/shenmue-dojo

Timestamps & Links:

INTRO (00:00:00)

NEWS (00:02:30)

MUSIC - BACKER CREDITS 3 (00:21:30)

MAIN DISCUSSION INTRO (00:24:30)

POINT 1 - SHENMUE 3 KICKSTARTER SONY INVOLVEMENT (00:29:05)

POINT 2 - YU SUZUKI NEEDS MORE MONEY (00:43:55)

POINT 3 - SLACKER BACKER NO REWARDS (00:51:00)

MUSIC - PASTORAL VILLAGE (01:01:22)

POINT 4 - SHENMUE 3 TRAILER 2017 DEAD EYES (01:03:35)

POINT 5 - EPIC GAMES EXCLUSIVITY DEAL (01:13:45)

MUSIC - SECRETS OF A WAREHOUSE (01:35:12)

POINT 6 - PRE-ORDER CONTENT & DLC (01:38:30)

POINT 7 - SHENMUE IS A TRILOGY (01:54:50)

OUTRO (02:06:10)

MUSIC - BACKER CREDITS 7 (02:10:22)

MUSIC:

Shenmue 2 OST - Forest 5 (Intro)

Shenmue 3 OST - Backer Credits 3

Shenmue 3 OST - Pastoral Village

Shenmue 3 OST - Secrets of a Warehouse

Shenmue 3 OST - Backer Credits 7

LINKS:

Shenmue 2 Game Jam Prototype - https://en.sega-dreamcast-info-games-preservation.com/shenmue-2-game-jam-japanese-prototype-release

Shenmue 2 Game Jam Prototype Forum Topic - https://www.shenmuedojo.com/forum/index.php?threads/shenmue-ii-april-11th-2001-prototype-sold-on-yahoo-auction.4324/

Air Twister Apple Arcade Store - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/air-twister/id1555621822

Air Twister Trailer - https://youtu.be/R1A5WJ2YFVc

YsNet Website - https://www.ysnet.games/

YsNet Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYBy6NO48wjuJh2vI7Lj2yg

Thanks for listening :)

This podcast is Shenmue Dojo Show: Shenmue the Anime #13 "Shenmue" Recap & Discussion.

James and Matt provide an indepth recap of the finale of the Shenmue Anime, and discuss the episode as a whole, with poetry fun, music and the biggest Shenmue news headlines too!

Please give us your thoughts and feedback on this episode wherever you please, be it on Twitter, the Forums, or any of our contact options - we'd love to know what you thought!

Visit the Shenmue Dojo Forums to discuss all things Shenmue: https://www.shenmuedojo.com/forum/index.php

Watch the visual show version for this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/fdQppp5gp0M

Listen to the audio Podcast version via all good Podcast providers and Spotify.

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3SHIts34fqgcHnMwbWCWJ4?si=75281fc01f5c47f9

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/shenmue-dojo-show/id1546577751

Anchor: https://anchor.fm/shenmue-dojo

Timestamps & Links:

INTRO (00:00:00)

EPISODE 12 RECAP (00:07:47)

SHENMUE SYNOPSIS (00:15:59)

MUSIC - UNDEAD NOID (00:16:55)

EPISODE 13 BREAKDOWN (00:20:26)

MUSIC - SYMPATHY (01:19:48)

SERIES REVIEW (01:23:26)

JIM'S POETRY CORNER (01:30:04)

NEWS (01:37:55)

FORUM POSTS (01:50:54)

OUTRO (01:58:31)

MUSIC - UP THE ROOF (02:03:10)

MUSIC:

Shenmue 2 OST - Forest 5 (Intro)

Shenmue 2 OST - Undead NOID

Shenmue 2 OST - Sympathy

Shenmue 2 OST - Depature on a New Journey

LINKS:

Jason Demarco Tweet - https://twitter.com/Clarknova1/status/1520594439890210816?s=20&t=1lJowHaShIb7qJeIU7jWBQ

Shenmue the Animation Season 2 Rally Cry - https://youtu.be/bR6YXyHi58U

110 Industries Tweet: https://twitter.com/110industries/status/1516369213627465730?s=20&t=K8C8i7gw9CL-PFVrEgGKxw

Shenmue Anime Yokosuka Goodies Tweet: https://twitter.com/kizuki_k33/status/1517809344175550464?s=20&t=dZqST3IA5MmCZ8JURVT3tg

Shenmue Anime Japan Stamps Set 1 - https://shop.post.japanpost.jp/shop/g/gCS8970006901

Shenmue Anime Japan Stamps Set 2 - https://shop.post.japanpost.jp/shop/g/gCS8970006902

Shenmue 3 Complete Edition Collectors Edition - https://limitedrungames.com/products/shenmue-iii-complete-edition-ps4

SEGA Powered Issue 3 - https://www.segapowered.com/shop/p/sega-powered-issue-03

Yu Suzuki Live Stream - https://youtu.be/f8frNUx_i4w

Yu Suzuki & Esra Walk Around Dobuita - https://youtu.be/vpoYU1eERUw

110 Industries Yu Suzuki - https://youtu.be/U4vKM48HNlA

Undead Noid (Opening Theme) - https://lnk.to/ZXWOC8

Narudora Sympathy (Ending Theme) - https://lnk.to/eUqDrP

Shenmue Dojo Blogs - https://shenmuedojo.com/forum/index.php?forums/shenmue-dojo-blog.39/

Thanks for listening :)

Get back up to speed with Shenmue the Anime before the final Episode 13: "Shenmue".

This podcast is Shenmue Dojo Show: Shenmue the Anime #12 "Guidepost" Recap & Discussion.

James and Matt provide an indepth recap of Episode 12 of the Shenmue Anime, and discuss the episode as a whole, with poetry fun, music and community news too!

Please give us your thoughts and feedback on this episode wherever you please, be it on Twitter, the Forums, or any of our contact options - we'd love to know what you thought!

Visit the Shenmue Dojo Forums to discuss all things Shenmue: https://www.shenmuedojo.com/forum/index.php

Watch the visual show version for this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/fdQppp5gp0M

Listen to the audio Podcast version via all good Podcast providers and Spotify.

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3SHIts34fqgcHnMwbWCWJ4?si=75281fc01f5c47f9

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/shenmue-dojo-show/id1546577751

Anchor: https://anchor.fm/shenmue-dojo

Timestamps & Links:

INTRO (00:00:00)

EPISODE 11 RECAP (00:02:44)

GUIDEPOST SYNOPSIS (00:11:03)

MUSIC - ENCOUNTER WITH LAN DI (00:11:50)

EPISODE 11 BREAKDOWN (00:14:54)

MUSIC - TOP FLOORS (00:53:55)

NEXT EP SHENMUE PREVIEW (00:57:03)

JIM'S POETRY CORNER (01:07:10)

NEWS (01:13:20)

FORUM POSTS (01:30:17)

OUTRO (01:37:50)

MUSIC - UP THE ROOF (01:43:40)

MUSIC:

Shenmue 2 OST - Forest 5 (Intro)

Shenmue 2 OST - Encounter With Lan Di

Shenmue 2 OST - Top Floors

Shenmue 2 OST - Up The Roof

LINKS:

110 Industries Tweet: https://twitter.com/110industries/status/1516369213627465730?s=20&t=K8C8i7gw9CL-PFVrEgGKxw

Shenmue Anime Yokosuka Goodies Tweet: https://twitter.com/kizuki_k33/status/1517809344175550464?s=20&t=dZqST3IA5MmCZ8JURVT3tg

Limited Run Games: https://limited-run-games.myshopify.com/search?q=shenmue

My Anime List - https://myanimelist.net/anime/42808/Shenmue_the_Animation?q=shenmue&cat=anime

Shenmue Anime Website - https://shenmue-anime.jp/

Undead Noid (Opening Theme) - https://lnk.to/ZXWOC8

Narudora Sympathy (Ending Theme) - https://lnk.to/eUqDrP

Shenmue Dojo Blogs - https://shenmuedojo.com/forum/index.php?forums/shenmue-dojo-blog.39/

Thanks for listening :)