Well we're not done with Madoka just yet, but we ARE done with the TV series. Join us as we work through our complicated thoughts on the show before the Rebellion movie further complicates things. How much lore is too much lore? Did Homura do anything wrong? And how about that ending?

Next time: Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Rebellion

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It's time for Danielle's first pick, so of course we're watching something with Yuri undertones: Madoka Magica, a show with a whole lot to dig into. Is it a "deconstruction" of the magical girl genre? Is it even a magical girl show? Most importantly, is it gay?

CW: Discussions of death, suicide, and sexualization of minors.

Anime Discussed: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Episodes 1-6

Next time: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Episodes 7-12

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As the One Year War comes to a close, so does our discussion of the Mobile Suit Gundam compilation movie trilogy. We're back out in space for this movie which means it's time for more mechs, more newtypes, more drama, and more space politics, but not before Austin gets to educate Danny and Danielle on Andrew W.K and his Gundam song covers.

CW: General discussion of death and war

Anime Discussed: Mobile Suite Gundam Movie 3: Encounters in Space

Next time: Puella Magi Madoka Magica

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Andrew W.K's Gundam songs:

https://youtu.be/LJoKXMuSzkU

https://youtu.be/2jj_0dyCpM4

https://youtu.be/Ui31veapkcs

Here Comes Char:

https://youtu.be/M1AAXRu3TBA

It's time for more Gundam! We watched the second film in the Mobile Suit Gundam compilation trilogy, and realized, hey, maybe stuffing 43 episodes into 3 two hour films isn't the best way to experience a story? Either way, we've got lots to say about Ramba Ral, son of Jimba Ral, Char's cool new mech, and the greatest knockoff Springsteen song of all time.

CW: General discussion of death and war

Media Discussed: Mobile Suit Gundam Movie 2: Soldiers of Sorrow

Next time: Mobile Suit Gundam Movie 3: Encounters in Space

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It's time for Austin's first pick, and of course they couldn't stop themself from choosing the granddaddy of modern mecha anime, Mobile Suit Gundam, and we've decided to watch the Trilogy of compilation films produced shortly after the show finished it's run on television. Are these movies a good way to experience Gundam? How much of Evangelion is borrowed from Gundam? Just how anti-war is Gundam actually? How many belts is too many belts? And what does Revenge of the Sith have to do with any of this? Find out all of this and more!

CW: General discussion of death and war

Media Discussed: Mobile Suit Gundam Movie 1  

Next time: Mobile Suit Gundam Movie 2: Soldiers of Sorrow

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Link to Gallant Char Meme Vid: tinyurl.com/gallantchar

After being put through the wringer by our last anime, we're very grateful to be watching something that's unquestionably good this time around. Join us as we talk our way through the first half of Ping Pong the Animation, Masaaki Yuasa's breathtaking adaptation of Taiyo Matsumoto's classic manga.

CW: Brief discussions of fatphobia and racism

Episodes Discussed: 1-6

Next time: Episodes 7-11 of Ping Pong the Animation

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We've finally made it to the end of Cowboy Bebop, and you better believe we've got some hot takes. A couple more good episodes is not enough to save us from the utter mess that is the finale. Strap in for a long one as we deep dive on the last seven episodes of this "classic anime" and try to piece together where it all went wrong.

CW: Discussions of Suicide, Transphobia, Racism, Misogyny.  

Episodes Discussed: 20-26

Next Anime: Ping Pong the Animation  

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After what might have been the lowest point in the series, we're happy to see Cowboy Bebop get good again, well, for the most part anyway. Join us as we start to figure out what works and what doesn't work about this beloved anime.   

Episodes Discussed: 14-19.

CW: Discussion of Racism, Sexism, Emotional Abuse, and Ableism

Join us as we discuss episodes 7-13 of Cowboy Bebop! Things start off strong with some memorable side characters and a great new addition to the crew, but go sour as we wade our way through a pretty miserable two-parter. Good or bad, we certainly have a lot to say about these episodes! 

CW: Discussions of ableism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, and racism