What'cha Toku-ing About

In this episode Russ, Stix, and Hunter accepted a sponsorship from Smart Brain! Use code VAGUE to purchase some OMINOUS VIBES and MENACING AURA. In this episode they talked about glazing weird Japanese men, the Kaido dilemma, and how age disparities in a show only barely matter if everyone is acting like an insane weirdo.

Next Episode we’re watching Kamen Rider Faiz Episodes 40-50 + The Movie.

In this episode Russ, Stix, and Hunter… wait… are you the person I was supposed to speak to? Sorry… it was a misunderstanding… oh if only I could tell you about the misadventures the WTA crew went on! They talked about how news disseminates on the internet, they joys of being a petty jerk who loves drama, and maybe the best needle drop in the history of Tokusatsu.

Next Episode we’re watching Kamen Rider Faiz Episodes 26-39.

In this episode, Russ, Stix, and Hunter open our eyes to the world of Faiz! In this episode we discuss Toei only allowing you to watch My-Th if you solve their riddles three! Early 2000s industrial design, and how soap opera melodrama is probably more dangerous than any monster can be.

Next Episode we're watching Kamen Rider 555 episodes 14-26. 

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In this episode, Russ, Stix, and Hunter finish Ultraman Tiga episodes 40-52 and the movie! That's right, us and the man-children of the world hold our Tiga figures up and pray the franchise can get this good again! In this episode we discuss Toei getting silly with international distribution (again), Jissoji being allowed to make a kooky kids show episode about the alienation of post economic bubble Japan, 4Kids skirting around adult themes, and the multi-part finale that gives us literal chills still thinking about it now.Next Episode we're watching Doomed Megalopolis: The Last Megalopolis. Help the podcast out by rating the show five stars, sharing with friends, and maybe leaving a comment or like on the YouTube version.

In this episode, Russ, Stix, and Hunter with special guest Kero @kerbumble watch Ultraman Tiga episodes 27-39 and yearn for better days and Japanese Subway in the 90s! In this episode we discuss how the show the shows thoughtful, philosophical tone mixed with goofy manga gags, why sometimes you need to bring your pink movie directing grandpa to help direct an episode, and (kind of) apologize to sky form.

Next Episode we're watching Ultraman Tiga Episodes 40-52. 

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In this episode, Russ, Stix, and Hunter watch Ultraman Tiga episodes 14-26 talk a lot about angels, demons, and religious allegories about an ultra man getting crucified… I swear we’re not one of those podcasts! In this episode we discuss how the show hops around genres, maximalist storytelling, and how aliens have no respect for women in the workplace.

Next Episode we're watching Ultraman Tiga Episodes 27-39. 

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In this episode, Russ, Stix, and Hunter watch Ultraman Tiga Episodes 1-13 and get taken higher (well higher until we’re struck down by three giant monsters that will be EXTREMELY important later on)! In this episode they discuss the sad reality of franchises taking a break, take some pot shots at Johnny (the talent agency not the homicidal maniac), Daigo’s great hair, and which Tiga form is best. Next Episode we're watching Ultraman Tiga Episodes 14-26 Help the podcast out by rating the show five stars, sharing with friends, and maybe leaving a comment or like on the YouTube version.

In this episode, Russ, Stix, and Hunter watch Zeiram 1 and Zeiram 2 and prove once and for all that bumbling can be a valuable battle skill! In this episode they discuss Amemiya throwing all the ingredients he loves in a big soup, how Zeiram worked outside the regular Toku channels, and a lot of Abbot and Costello (NOT LAUREL AND HARDY) met Frankenstein.

Next Episode we're watching Ultraman Tiga Episodes 1-13.

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In this episode, Russ, Stix, and Hunter watch Garo (Season 1) Episodes 1-12 and GO ON A BATTLE TO KILL GOD (but please don't think too hard about the freaudian implications of that)! In this episode they discuss the prominence of Goth Ladies in Keita Amemiya works, toku characters doing cool poses, regretful Toku second bananas, and male sensitivity. 

Next Episode we're watching Zeiram 1 and Zeiram 2. 

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In this episode, Russ, Stix, and Hunter watch Garo (Season 1) Episodes 1-12 and become lone wolves together, warriors eternally cursed to walk alone (but also side by side) against the grimdark creatures of the night! In this episode they discuss the power of a really cool, long jacket, lots of Japanese guys names, the difference between being coolly aloof versus an annoying theater kid, and what the ending of Sonic Adventure 2 looks like in our memories.Next Episode we're watching episodes 13-24 of GARO (Season 1). Help the podcast out by rating the show five stars, sharing with friends, and maybe leaving a comment or like on the YouTube version.