Strictly Anime

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Strictly Anime episodes

December 20, 2021 66. Promare
We review Promare. A visual rollercoaster that assaults your eyes from start to finish in the best way possible, this movie knows exactly what it is and what it’s striving to achieve. We discuss how the story does just enough to set up great action sequences, giving Studio Trigger free reign to do what they do best. We also discuss the ways in which this movie pays homage to earlier works like Gurren Lagann.
1 hr 6 min
December 13, 2021 65. Our Anime Origin Stories: How We Got Into Anime
We discuss: Our Anime Origin Stories: How We Got Into Anime. We take you back to the early days of anime (when people used the term otaku instead of weeb) and share how we discovered anime. We discuss our gateway anime, transitioning from dubs to subs, getting into Jpop, and why anime hits different than western cartoons. Join us for lots of nostalgia!⁠
1 hr 49 min
December 06, 2021 64. 86 EIGHTY-SIX (Part 1)
We review 86 EIGHTY-SIX (Part 1). The hype is going strong for this character-driven story set during wartime. This anime uses split perspective storytelling to⁠ force the viewer into witnessing the same situation from opposite sides, and it does it very well. We discuss the story, the characters, the emotions, and where things are headed in part 2 (no pun intended).⁠
1 hr 45 min
November 29, 2021 63. Is It Finally Cool to Like Anime? Being an Anime Fan Then vs. Now
We discuss: Is It Finally Cool to Like Anime? Being an Anime Fan Then vs. Now. We take a look at life as an otaku back in the day (we're talking the Adult Swim, Toonami, and 4Kids TV era of anime) and compare it to the current anime industry and weeb community. Let's just say that new weebs have no idea how easy they have it.⁠
1 hr 23 min
November 22, 2021 62. Saint Young Men
We review Saint Young Men (Saint Oniisan). This comedy, which follows Buddha and Jesus on their vacation to Japan, left us thinking "What did we just watch?" but in the best way possible. Rather than being a focal point, religion only helps to shape how they interact with the world, making this a simple and refreshing story that anyone can enjoy. We discuss the clever ways in which religious aspects are blended with the modern world to give us the hilarious situations in which Jesus and Buddha find themselves.
56 min
November 15, 2021 61. I Want to Eat Your Pancreas
We review I Want to Eat Your Pancreas (Kimi no Suizou wo Tabetai). Despite having one of the most questionable and confusing titles, this anime movie presents a safe but compelling story. Join us as we review the method of story-telling that blends predictability with unexpected elements, as well as the themes of growth and acceptance.
1 hr 10 min
November 08, 2021 60. Fena: Pirate Princess
We review Fena: Pirate Princess (Kaizoku Oujo).⁠ This anime was one of our favorites of Summer 2021 with its high production value, captivating story, and endearing characters. We discuss the untapped potential of this show as we keep our fingers crossed for a season 2. Also, Courtney shares why Yukimaru is the ideal male tsundere.⁠
1 hr 34 min
November 01, 2021 59. My Hero Academia: World Heroes' Mission
We review My Hero Academia: World Heroes' Mission (Boku no Hero Academia the Movie 3: World Heroes' Mission). The third movie for this series is more intense and dark than the previous installments, however it wasn't quite what we were expecting based on the promo material. We dive into Humarise, Midoriya's adventure with Rody, the climactic fight scenes with Bakugo and Todoroki, and theorize which anime characters could take down Flect and his Quirk.⁠
1 hr 35 min
October 25, 2021 58. Fall 2021 Anime First Impressions
We discuss our spoiler-free Fall 2021 Anime First Impressions. The year is almost over, but this season is keeping the hype alive with some really promising shows. Will Fall 2021 present us with some of the top contenders for this year? We discuss Komi-san, Mieruko-chan, Platinum End, and everything else we're watching!⁠
58 min
October 18, 2021 57. Our Favorite Anime OPs and EDs
We share our favorite anime OPs and EDs. There’s a lot of great openings and endings out there, but our favorites are the ones that have unique visuals, songs that are absolute bangers, and stick with us long after we finish watching the anime. Join us as we vibe to our favorites!
1 hr 56 min