This time the hosts review two series adapted from a much older source material.
First, John talks about the comedic interpreation of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet called Boarding School Juliet, and why that show did a surprisingly good job at delivering a fun spin on the storied tale. Then he and CC discuss the adaption of 1985's gritty crime drama Manga Banana Fish, and try to nail down why, after a strong start, that series falls completely apart by the end.
Reviews:
Boarding School Juliet (1:20)
Banana Fish (21:52)
Related Links:
https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2018-07-24/.134627
https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2018-09-04/.136312
https://www.animefeminist.com/interview-japanese-lgbtq-fans-talk-about-the-legacy-of-banana-fish/
https://www.animefeminist.com/history-banana-fish-and-the-real-world-racial-politics-of-1980s-america/
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On this rapid fire review outing of ABF, John and CC discuss three short-form Anime series. First John introduces us to the neurotic crew of Space Battleship Tiramisu. Then both hosts buff up their cooking skills with the Fate/stay night spin-off Today's menu for (the) Emiya Family. And after that John wraps up the show by talking about the relatable retail misadventures of Skull-face Bookseller Honda-san.
Reviews:
Space Battleship Tiramisu (1:53)
Today's menu for (the) Emiya Family (16:09)
Skull-face Bookseller Honda-san (33:33)
Related Links:
https://www.crunchyroll.com/de/anime-feature/2018/03/16-1/is-todays-menu-for-the-emiya-family-the-best-fate-anime-yet
https://blog.sakugabooru.com/2018/05/04/preparing-ufotables-future-todays-menu-for-the-emiya-family/
https://www.animefeminist.com/discourse-demons-at-the-dinner-table-how-todays-menu-for-the-emiya-family-glosses-over-domestic-abuse/
https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2018-11-29/.140090
https://www.crunchyroll.com/de/anime-feature/2018/11/02/confessions-of-a-real-skeleton-bookseller-working-in-a-bookstore-is-a-horror-show-honda-san-gets-right
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ybf6ECNDeE
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