Hey Everyone we're back! On this episode I'm joined by my buddy Jeff "JP" as we chat up on things like Anime, Comic-Con San Diego and Star Wars The Acolyte show that just had its finale.

Star Wars: The Acolyte

Rating: TV-14

Release Date: June 4, 2024

Genre: Action, Adventure, Mystery, Science Fiction, Thriller

An investigation into a shocking crime spree pits a respected Jedi Master against a dangerous warrior from his past. As more clues emerge, they travel down a dark path where sinister forces reveal all is not what it seems…

Showrunner:

Leslye Headland

Starring:

Amandla Stenberg

Lee Jung-jae

Charlie Barnett

Dafne Keen

Rebecca Henderson

Jodie Turner-Smith

Carrie-Anne Moss

Manny Jacinto

Dean-Charles Chapman

Joonas Suotamo

Margarita Levieva

Lauren Brady

Leah Brady

Harry Trevaldwyn

David Harewood

San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC)

Anime Animation

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On this week's podcast Retro Raymond returns and we catch up on some things we've missed out on for the past month. We're focusing on X-Men '97, episodes 8 & 9 - Tolerance is Extinction - Part 1 & 2, as we head into the season finale! We also dive into some chat about Rebel Moon Part 1 and Part 2 as we tie it all together in some way! A little bit of ranting and a lot of pondering about these shows and more!

"X-Men'97" revisits the iconic area of the 1990s as The X-Men, a band of mutants who use their uncanny gifts to protect a world that hates and fears them, are challenged like never before, forced to face a dangerous and unexpected new future.

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Disney+

S1:E8 Tolerance is Extinction - Part 1

The X-Men must unite to face a new threat.

S1:E9 Tolerance is Extinction - Part 2

The X-Men work to settle the score before it is too late.

Release Date: 2024

Genre: Science Fiction, Animation, Superheroes, Action and Adventure

Rating: TV-14

Starring: Ray Chase, Jennifer Hale, Alison Sealy-Smith, Cal Dodd, Lenore Zann, George Buza

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Netflix

Rebel Moon — Part One: A Child of Fire

2023 | Maturity Rating:PG-13 | 2h 16m | Sci-Fi

When the ruthless forces of the Motherworld threaten a quiet farming village on a distant moon, a mysterious outsider becomes its best hope for survival.

Rebel Moon — Part Two: The Scargiver

2024 | Maturity Rating:PG-13 | 2h 3m | Sci-Fi

The rebels gear up for battle against the ruthless forces of the Motherworld as unbreakable bonds are forged, heroes emerge — and legends are made.

Starring: Sofia Boutella, Djimon Hounsou, Ed Skrein

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On this podcast I'm joined by my good ol' buddy, Jeff, who's a first timer on the podcast experience but definitely more well versed in comics than I am! We have our usual podcast chit-chat as we get to discussing the latest episode of X-Men'97.

"X-Men'97" revisits the iconic area of the 1990s as The X-Men, a band of mutants who use their uncanny gifts to protect a world that hates and fears them, are challenged like never before, forced to face a dangerous and unexpected new future.

S1:E7 Bright Eyes

The X-Men finds Sentinel inventor Bolivar Trask, realizing they're been played by a mastermind.

Release Date: 2024

Genre: Science Fiction, Animation, Superheroes, Action and Adventure

Rating: TV-14

Starring: Ray Chase, Jennifer Hale, Alison Sealy-Smith, Cal Dodd, Lenore Zann, George Buza

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I'll just say this is more of a rant of Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Hollywood than a review of "X-Men'97" (on Disney+). Skip to time stamp 31:15 minutes if you want to get to the "X-Men'97" stuff. But if you don't mind us going-off on overpriced and underwhelming theme park experiences then enjoy!

"X-Men'97" revisits the iconic area of the 1990s as The X-Men, a band of mutants who use their uncanny gifts to protect a world that hates and fears them, are challenged like never before, forced to face a dangerous and unexpected new future.

Release Date: 2024

Genre: Science Fiction, Animation, Superheroes, Action and Adventure

Rating: TV-14

Starring: Ray Chase, Jennifer Hale, Alison Sealy-Smith, Cal Dodd, Lenore Zann, George Buza

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Marvelous Marqui, Retro Raymond and EL discuss "Solo Leveling" episode 11 & 12 which also means it's the finale of this anime! There was an official Season 2 announcement so what's in store for the future of "Solo Leveling" and what do we plan on covering next!

Reminder that we are all only purely Anime watchers of Solo Leveling. We may reference the manhwa or webtoon from time to time but we're primarily discussing the Anime episode content only!

"Solo Leveling"

Episode 11 - "A Knight Who Defends an Empty Throne"

Released on Mar 23, 2024

Out of the blue, a "job-change quest" pops up in Jinwoo's window. Feeling that it may help him get stronger, he enters the gate. Inside, he fights wave after wave of enemies, culminating in a knight who brings back memories of the Cartenon Temple.

Episode 12 - "Arise"

Released on Mar 30, 2024

Drained from endless battle, JinWoo sees a phantom of his past self. To overcome his own past as the Weakest Hunter of All Mankind, he struggles to find a way to clear the job-change quest.

via Crunchyroll.com

Overview:

Ten years ago, "the Gate" appeared and connected the real world with the realm of magic and monsters. To combat these vile beasts, ordinary people received superhuman powers and became known as "Hunters." Twenty-year-old Sung JinWoo is one such Hunter, but he is known as the "World's Weakest," owing to his pathetic power compared to even a measly E-Rank. Still, he hunts monsters tirelessly in low-rank Gates to pay for his mother's medical bills. However, this miserable lifestyle changes when JinWoo — believing himself to be the only one left to die in a mission gone terribly wrong—awakens in a hospital three days later to find a mysterious screen floating in front of him. This "Quest Log" demands that JinWoo completes an unrealistic and intense training program, or face an appropriate penalty. Initially reluctant to comply because of the quest's rigor, JinWoo soon finds that it may just transform him into one of the world's most fearsome Hunters.

Japanese: 俺だけレベルアップな件

Synonyms: Na Honjaman Level Up, I Level Up Alone, 나 혼자만 레벨업

Aired: Jan 7, 2024 to March 30, 2024

Premiered: Winter 2024

Duration: 24m

Status: Currently Airing

MAL Score: ?

Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy

Studios: A-1 Pictures

Producers: Aniplex, Crunchyroll

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Marvelous Marqui, Retro Raymond and EL discuss and review "Solo Leveling" Episode 10 - "What is This, a Picnic?".

Reminder that we are all only purely Anime watchers of Solo Leveling. We may reference the manhwa or webtoon from time to time but we're primarily discussing the Anime episode content only!

"Solo Leveling"

Episode 10 - "What is This, a Picnic?"

Released on Mar 16, 2024

Jinwoo survives tragedy once again, but Woo Jinchul warns him that Hwang Dongsoo, an S-Rank hunter, may be after his life. Determined to grow stronger, Jinwoo teams up with Jinho to raid a succession of C-Rank dungeons, but they attract attention...

via Crunchyroll.com

Overview:

Ten years ago, "the Gate" appeared and connected the real world with the realm of magic and monsters. To combat these vile beasts, ordinary people received superhuman powers and became known as "Hunters." Twenty-year-old Sung Jin-Woo is one such Hunter, but he is known as the "World's Weakest," owing to his pathetic power compared to even a measly E-Rank. Still, he hunts monsters tirelessly in low-rank Gates to pay for his mother's medical bills. However, this miserable lifestyle changes when Jin-Woo—believing himself to be the only one left to die in a mission gone terribly wrong—awakens in a hospital three days later to find a mysterious screen floating in front of him. This "Quest Log" demands that Jin-Woo completes an unrealistic and intense training program, or face an appropriate penalty. Initially reluctant to comply because of the quest's rigor, Jin-Woo soon finds that it may just transform him into one of the world's most fearsome Hunters.

Japanese: 俺だけレベルアップな件

Synonyms: Na Honjaman Level Up, I Level Up Alone, 나 혼자만 레벨업

Aired: Jan 7, 2024 to Current

Premiered: Winter 2024

Duration: 24m

Status: Currently Airing

MAL Score: ?

Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy

Studios: A-1 Pictures

Producers: Aniplex, Crunchyroll

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Marvelous Marqui and EL discuss and review "Solo Leveling" Episode 9 - "You've Been Hiding Your Skills".

Reminder that we are all only purely Anime watchers of Solo Leveling. We may reference the manhwa or webtoon from time to time but we're primarily discussing the Anime episode content only!

However, we do briefly address the unfortunate news of Akira Toriyama's passing. Although, I am not very well versed or knowledgeable of all of Akira Toriyama's work (besides Dragon Ball) - I still have profound respect for this legend who has shaped manga, anime culture and more worldwide.

Thank you Akira Toriyama sensei!

"Solo Leveling"

E9 - "You've Been Hiding Your Skills"

Released on Mar 9, 2024

At the D-Rank raid, Jinwoo is reunited with four of the Cartenon Temple survivors. Together, they explore the dungeon with Kang Taeshik and his men. After splitting up, they hear a scream, and then...

via Crunchyroll.com

Overview:

Ten years ago, "the Gate" appeared and connected the real world with the realm of magic and monsters. To combat these vile beasts, ordinary people received superhuman powers and became known as "Hunters." Twenty-year-old Sung Jin-Woo is one such Hunter, but he is known as the "World's Weakest," owing to his pathetic power compared to even a measly E-Rank. Still, he hunts monsters tirelessly in low-rank Gates to pay for his mother's medical bills. However, this miserable lifestyle changes when Jin-Woo—believing himself to be the only one left to die in a mission gone terribly wrong—awakens in a hospital three days later to find a mysterious screen floating in front of him. This "Quest Log" demands that Jin-Woo completes an unrealistic and intense training program, or face an appropriate penalty. Initially reluctant to comply because of the quest's rigor, Jin-Woo soon finds that it may just transform him into one of the world's most fearsome Hunters.

Japanese: 俺だけレベルアップな件

Synonyms: Na Honjaman Level Up, I Level Up Alone, 나 혼자만 레벨업

Aired: Jan 7, 2024 to Current

Premiered: Winter 2024

Duration: 24m

Status: Currently Airing

MAL Score: ?

Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy

Studios: A-1 Pictures

Producers: Aniplex, Crunchyroll

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Marvelous Marqui, Retro Raymond and EL are back together in-person again and going over "Solo Leveling" Episode 8 - "This is Frustrating".

Reminder that we are all only purely Anime watchers of Solo Leveling. We may reference the manhwa or webtoon from time to time but we're primarily discussing the Anime episode content only!

"Solo Leveling"

Ep 8 - "This is Frustrating"

Released on Mar 2, 2024

Jinwoo answers a Hunter's Association request to take part in the raid of a D-Rank dungeon, where he encounters a few familiar faces.

via Crunchyroll.com

Overview:

Ten years ago, "the Gate" appeared and connected the real world with the realm of magic and monsters. To combat these vile beasts, ordinary people received superhuman powers and became known as "Hunters." Twenty-year-old Sung Jin-Woo is one such Hunter, but he is known as the "World's Weakest," owing to his pathetic power compared to even a measly E-Rank. Still, he hunts monsters tirelessly in low-rank Gates to pay for his mother's medical bills. However, this miserable lifestyle changes when Jin-Woo—believing himself to be the only one left to die in a mission gone terribly wrong—awakens in a hospital three days later to find a mysterious screen floating in front of him. This "Quest Log" demands that Jin-Woo completes an unrealistic and intense training program, or face an appropriate penalty. Initially reluctant to comply because of the quest's rigor, Jin-Woo soon finds that it may just transform him into one of the world's most fearsome Hunters.

Japanese: 俺だけレベルアップな件

Synonyms: Na Honjaman Level Up, I Level Up Alone, 나 혼자만 레벨업

Aired: Jan 7, 2024 to Current

Premiered: Winter 2024

Duration: 24m

Status: Currently Airing

MAL Score: ?

Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy

Studios: A-1 Pictures

Producers: Aniplex, Crunchyroll

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Hey it's Raymond, Welcome Back Marqui and EL are going over Solo Leveling - Episode 6 - "The Real Hunt Begins" and Episode 7 - "Let's See How Far I Can Go". But of course we still recap about our past week as well as a little bit about Marqui's vacation!

"Solo Leveling"

E6 - "The Real Hunt Begins"

Released on Feb 10, 2024

While the C-Rank dungeon raid by Jinwoo and the others seems to be progressing well, the moment they step into an area covered in mana stones with a sleeping dungeon boss, things take a wrong turn.

E7 - "Let's See How Far I Can Go"

Released on Feb 17, 2024

As Jinwoo continues his training, he completes a daily quest one day by doing more than the quest requires, and a key that leads to a certain item appears in front of him.

via Crunchyroll.com

Overview:

Ten years ago, "the Gate" appeared and connected the real world with the realm of magic and monsters. To combat these vile beasts, ordinary people received superhuman powers and became known as "Hunters." Twenty-year-old Sung Jin-Woo is one such Hunter, but he is known as the "World's Weakest," owing to his pathetic power compared to even a measly E-Rank. Still, he hunts monsters tirelessly in low-rank Gates to pay for his mother's medical bills. However, this miserable lifestyle changes when Jin-Woo—believing himself to be the only one left to die in a mission gone terribly wrong—awakens in a hospital three days later to find a mysterious screen floating in front of him. This "Quest Log" demands that Jin-Woo completes an unrealistic and intense training program, or face an appropriate penalty. Initially reluctant to comply because of the quest's rigor, Jin-Woo soon finds that it may just transform him into one of the world's most fearsome Hunters.

Japanese: 俺だけレベルアップな件

Synonyms: Na Honjaman Level Up, I Level Up Alone, 나 혼자만 레벨업

Aired: Jan 7, 2024 to Current

Premiered: Winter 2024

Duration: 24m

Status: Currently Airing

MAL Score: ?

Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy

Studios: A-1 Pictures

Producers: Aniplex, Crunchyroll

What did you think of Solo Leveling Episode 6 & 7?

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Retro Raymond and I are going over Solo Leveling - Episode 5 - "A Pretty Good Deal" as well as going over some music facts and rating statistics compared to other popular Anime.

Solo Leveling

E5 - A Pretty Good Deal

Released on Feb 3, 2024

Jinwoo joins a party led by Hwang Dongsuk to meet the headcount necessary for a C-Rank dungeon. Joined by another temporary hire, Yoo Jinho, the party defeats beasts without much trouble, but Jinwoo has suspicions about the group's lack of a healer.

via Crunchyroll.com

Overview:

Ten years ago, "the Gate" appeared and connected the real world with the realm of magic and monsters. To combat these vile beasts, ordinary people received superhuman powers and became known as "Hunters." Twenty-year-old Sung Jin-Woo is one such Hunter, but he is known as the "World's Weakest," owing to his pathetic power compared to even a measly E-Rank. Still, he hunts monsters tirelessly in low-rank Gates to pay for his mother's medical bills. However, this miserable lifestyle changes when Jin-Woo—believing himself to be the only one left to die in a mission gone terribly wrong—awakens in a hospital three days later to find a mysterious screen floating in front of him. This "Quest Log" demands that Jin-Woo completes an unrealistic and intense training program, or face an appropriate penalty. Initially reluctant to comply because of the quest's rigor, Jin-Woo soon finds that it may just transform him into one of the world's most fearsome Hunters.

Japanese: 俺だけレベルアップな件

Synonyms: Na Honjaman Level Up, I Level Up Alone, 나 혼자만 레벨업

Aired: Jan 7, 2024 to Current

Premiered: Winter 2024

Duration: 24m

Status: Currently Airing

MAL Score: ?

Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy

Studios: A-1 Pictures

Producers: Aniplex, Crunchyroll

What did you think of Solo Leveling Episode 5?

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