On this episode John takes the helm right out of the gate and delivers his comparison between the two teen romance series Just Because and Our Love has always been 10 centimeters apart. Up next is CC's Review of Land of the Lustrous, detailing the reasons why this CG show succeeds, where many others have failed. Finally John brings the Rom train back into the Com station and talks about Blend S and how the show turned out to be a disappointment despite its many colorful maid shenanigans.
Reviews:
Just Because VS Our Love has always been 10 centimeters apart (1:41)
Land of the Lustrous (37:24)
Blend S (55:07)
Related Links:
https://blog.sakugabooru.com/2017/10/16/just-because-and-the-tv-anime-problem-living-characters-dead-production/
https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2017-11-30/.124636
https://blog.sakugabooru.com/2017/10/31/land-of-the-lustrous-director-takahiko-kyougoku-interview/
https://blog.sakugabooru.com/2017/11/15/land-of-the-lustrous-houseki-no-kuni-production-notes-1-6/
https://blog.sakugabooru.com/2017/12/04/land-of-the-lustrous-houseki-no-kuni-production-notes-7-9/
https://blog.sakugabooru.com/2017/12/19/land-of-the-lustrous-houseki-no-kuni-production-notes-10-11/
https://blog.sakugabooru.com/2017/12/29/land-of-the-lustrous-houseki-no-kuni-production-notes-12-and-final-impressions/
http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2017/11/25/the-real-world-spots-of-blend-s
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On this episode, John talks about Recovery of an MMO Junkie and why the quirky romance story felt satisfying and relatable. The gang also dives into the recent unfortunate buzz generated by the director of that show. Lastly, CC reviews the unconventional hero's journey of Inuyashiki and explains why the show's misguided focus on its all too repulsive villain was ultimately its downfall.
Reviews:
Recovery of an MMO Junkie (1:32)
Inuyashiki (34:37)
Related Links:
https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2017-10-24/.123097
https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2017-12-12/.125150
https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2018-02-09/recovery-of-an-mmo-junkie-director-causes-controversy-with-anti-semitic-tweets/.127409
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kP2KATrNlbE
http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2017/12/05/how-recovery-of-an-mmo-junkie-redefines-what-it-means-to-be-an-adult-nerd
http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2017/12/02/managing-misunderstandings-in-recovery-of-an-mmo-junkie
http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2017/12/09/life-after-mmo-junkie-our-top-10-recommendations-for-recovery-of-an-mmo-junkie-fans
https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2018-01-11/.126286
http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2016/02/26-1/manga-creator-spotlight-hiroya-oku-inuyashiki
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