Strap in and prepare for an epic ride, kids. In their longest show to date, John and CC take it upon themselves to review all currently existing seasons of the Magical Girl Action Hit Senki Zesshou Symphogear. After dishing out an introduction to the show's plot setup, universe and main characters, they go through all four seasons to give you their spoiler-free and spoiler-heavy opinions on each of them. Lastly, both hosts discuss their favorite main cast member, piece of armor, villain and song from the entirety of the franchise.
Review:
Symphogear - No Spoilers (1:41)
Symphogear - Spoilers (46:13)
Symphogear G - No Spoilers (1:01:13)
Symphogear G - Spoilers (1:14:06)
Symphogear GX - No Spoilers (1:29:29)
Symphogear GX - Spoilers (1:43:10)
Symphogear AXZ - No Spoilers (2:02:42)
Symphogear AXZ - Spoilers (2:22:22)
Best Girl (2:31:56)
Best Gear (2:38:10)
Best Villain (2:42:27)
Best Song (2:47:10)
Related Links:
http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2017/07/08/the-wild-brilliance-of-symphogear
http://www.anime-now.com/entry/2017/08/04/020055
http://www.anime-now.com/entry/2017/08/09/020054
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On this episode CC digs into the Trash Stash once again, to talk about Vatican Miracle Examiner and explains why the show succeeds at being so bad that it's good. Then John introduces the motley crew of Gamers and the gang discusses why the goofy rom-com ultimately didn't live up to its potential.
Trash Stash
Vatican Miracle Examiner (1:09)
Review:
Gamers (18:04)
Related Links:
https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2017-08-01/.119574
http://www.anime-now.com/entry/2017/08/22/230030
http://www.anime-now.com/entry/2017/07/26/050046
http://www.anime-now.com/entry/2017/07/04/230037
http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2017/09/21-1/hobbies-handles-and-hangups-the-labels-that-define-gamers
http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2017/09/02-1/gamers-in-game-locations-compared-to-their-real-world-counterparts-part-1
http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2017/09/16/gamers-in-game-locations-compared-to-their-real-world-counterparts-part-2
http://www.anime-now.com/entry/2017/08/16/020020
http://www.anime-now.com/entry/2017/08/24/020042
http://www.anime-now.com/entry/2017/10/01/230009
http://www.anime-now.com/entry/2017/10/11/050025
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John opens up this episode by delivering a Mystery Review of a show unknown to listeners and CC alike. Then the gang tries to solve the puzzle of whether or not one of the two potential Trash Stash candidates, Knight's & Magic and Princess Principal is actually worth a watch.
Mystery Review (1:30)
Trash Stash
Knight's & Magic (18:45)
Review:
Princess Principal (41:23)
Related Links:
http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2017/07/20-1/the-earnest-fandom-of-knights-magics-ernesti
http://www.anime-now.com/entry/2017/07/25/050008
https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2017-08-31/.120723
http://www.animefeminist.com/feature-know-when-fold-princess-principal-feel-good-feminism-loudly-laundry/
http://www.anime-now.com/entry/2017/08/30/050044
http://www.anime-now.com/entry/2017/09/13/230050
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Dialing the episode length back a bit this time around, the hosts deliver Reviews of two somewhat small-scale, but nonetheless outstanding shows. First CC is talking about Made in Abyss and explains why this emotional gut punch of a fantasy tale is worth excavating. Then John wraps up the episode by dishing out his opinion on Sakura Quest and discusses how its many colorful characters bring life not only to the rural countryside of Japan, but also to the show itself.
Reviews:
Made in Abyss (1:07)
Sakura Quest (26:51)
Related Links:
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2017-09-12/.121206
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2017-10-03/.122177
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2017-10-04/interview-made-in-abyss-composer-kevin-penkin/.122246
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2017-08-09/sakura-quest-how-to-revive-a-dying-town/.119033
http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2017/04/29/feature-why-it-works-sakura-quest-doesnt-have-the-answers
http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2017/09/28-1/life-after-failure-in-sakura-quest
http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2017/08/12/my-own-sakura-quest-exploring-the-real-life-manoyama-part-1
http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2017/08/19/my-own-sakura-quest-exploring-the-real-life-manoyama-part-2
http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2017/09/23/my-own-sakura-quest-exploring-the-real-life-manoyama-part-3
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The dynamic duo is back to appropriately kick off Fall Season with a supersized episode. First John delivers his Re:Con report of New York Comic Con 2017 and what caught his eye on the show floor. Then the hosts dive head first into the Sneak Peek to bring you there impressions of all the new series premieres they checked out. Last but not least they send of this episode with their Review of the second season of one of their favorite new shows: My Hero Academia.
Re:Con - NYCC 2017 (1:31)
Sneak Peek:
Food Wars - Season 3 (20:28)
Blend S (23:40)
Dies Irae (26:26)
Two Car (30:16)
Black Clover (35:23)
Love Live! Sunshine! - Season 2 (40:15)
GARO -Vanishing Line- (46:29)
Just Because! (50:55)
Code:Realize -Guardian of Rebirth- (55:19)
Land of the Lustrous (57:48)
Kino's Journey - the Beautiful World- the Animated Series (1:02:32)
Girls' Last Tour (1:07:44)
Jūni Taisen: Zodiac War (1:09:23)
Blood Blockade Battlefront & Beyond (1:11:58)
Inuyashiki Last Hero (1:16:53)
The Ancient Magus' Bride (1:22:29)
Review:
My Hero Academia - Season 2 (1:29:30)
Related Links:
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2017-07-25/.119283
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2017-08-07/interview-my-hero-academia-yoshihiko-umakoshi-and-chris-sabat/.119811
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2017-08-17/.120199
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2017-10-05/.122280
http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2017/04/03-1/feature-found-in-translation-the-death-of-superman-in-my-hero-academia
http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2017/04/08-1/feature-why-it-works-shadows-over-my-hero-academia
http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2017/05/06/feature-why-it-works-my-hero-academias-tactical-tapestry
http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2017/08/19/translating-tension-in-my-hero-academia
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As this season draws to a close, the gang discuss their last batch of shows from Spring 2017. First John dishes out his thoughts on the mobile game adaption Granblue Fantasy the Animation and then both hosts go back to the beginnings of one of Anime's most well known icons Astro Boy, by talking about its new prequel series Atom: The Beginning.
Last but not least, it's time to pick the Best of the Season, which is a much easier endeavor for Spring, than it will be for Summer.
Reviews:
Granblue Fantasy the Animation (1:12)
Atom: The Beginning (24:33)
Best of the Season (53:00)
Related Links:
http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2017/06/08/granblue-fantasy-and-akashic-records-why-were-hooked
http://www.anime-now.com/entry/2017/01/26/000011
http://www.anime-now.com/entry/2017/05/18/020032
http://www.anime-now.com/entry/2017/06/23/020018
http://www.anime-now.com/entry/2017/07/13/050056
https://blog.sakugabooru.com/2017/01/16/shedding-light-on-granblue-fantasys-delay-and-a1-struggles/
http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2017/04/16-1/must-see-atom-the-beginning-anime-opening-published
http://www.anime-now.com/entry/2017/06/24/020059
https://blog.sakugabooru.com/2017/04/25/interview-with-bahi-jd-director-of-atom-the-beginnings-opening/
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This episode is even more of a lightweight than usual, because our hosts tackle not only one, but two light novel adaptions. First CC talks about WorldEnd: What do you do at the end of the world? Are you busy? Will you save us? (Yes, that is its full title...) also known as SukaSuka and how the series couldn't live up to the potential promised by its first episode. Then John elaborates on why Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend does a good job at detailing the many challenges of creating a visual novel.
Reviews:
SukaSuka/WorldEnd: What do you do at the end of the world? Are you busy? Will you save us? (2:36)
Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend (23:17)
Related Links:
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2017-08-22/.118457
http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2017/05/11/feature-the-hook-worldend-and-tsukigakirei
http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2017/04/27/feature-head-space-worldend-framing-a-tragedy
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/saekano-how-to-raise-a-boring-girlfriend/.83213
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/saekano-how-to-raise-a-boring-girlfriend-flat/.114869
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In this magical episode the gang is once again returning to the world of sorcery and witchcraft. CC starts off the the show by talking about the light novel adaption Grimoire of Zero and its two unique main protagonists. Then, after drifting off into a conversation about Anime dubs for a while, John wraps things up by introducing us to the new Trigger hit-series Little Witch Academia and the hosts discuss how it stacks up against the other big popular shows from the same studio.
Reviews:
Grimoire of Zero (1:31)
Little Witch Academia (18:12)
Related Links:
http://www.anime-now.com/entry/2017/05/09/050046
http://www.animenewsnetwork.cc/interview/2013-08-28/interview-masahiko-otsuka-and-yoh-yoshinari-of-studio-trigger
http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2017/03/27-1/feature-creative-spotlight-yoh-yoshinari
http://www.anime-now.com/entry/2017/01/16/003026
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Tortured by allergies, but nevertheless ready to get dangerous, the gang is going for a bit of a low-key episode this time, by discussing two shows that left the hosts underwhelmed for one reason or another. First, CC delivers a rant dripping with disappointment, about the ever evolving dumpster fire that is the second season of the current TV Anime adaption of Kentaro Miura's Berserk. After that, John wraps up the show by talking about the Danmachi spin-off Sword Oratoria and why its more serious approach to the world and characters set up by its predecessor is kind of a lackluster experience.
Reviews:
Berserk (TV 2016/2017) - Season 2 (1:33)
Sword Oratoria: Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? On the Side (30:38)
Related Links:
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2017-07-07/what-the-heck-happened-to-berserk/.117834
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2017-07-12/3dcg-in-anime-an-introduction/.118724
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2016-06-28/berserk-past-present-and-future/.103719
http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2016/08/12/feature-berserk-discussion-explores-kentar-miuras-roots
http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2016/09/22/feature-part-2-of-berserk-discussion-urges-miura-to-try-a-new-story
http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2016/07/28/feature-berserk-episode-guide
http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2016/09/29-1/feature-head-space-berserk-fear-despair-and-growth
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In line with the show John and CC review this time around, the episode length and number of series discussed in the Sneak Peek are of somewhat titanic proportions.
After giving all the new hot summer Anime their two bits of due diligence, they wrap up with the monstrous hit Attack on Titan and discuss both its first and long awaited second season.
Sneak Peek:
My First Girlfriend is a Gal (2:05)
Fastest Finger First (3:43)
Dive!! (7:15)
18if (9:19)
Altair: A Record of Battles (11:38)
Action Heroine Cheer Fruits (14:57)
Teekyū Season 9 (16:55)
Aho-Girl (18:12)
Welcome to the Ballroom (19:45)
Katsugeki! Tōken Ranbu (21:57)
Princess Principal (24:11)
Clean Freak! Aoyama kun (29:41)
A Centaur's Life (30:58)
Gamers! (33:48)
Vatican Miracle Examiner (38:14)
Kakegurui (40:47)
Made in Abyss (44:46)
Knight's & Magic (47:06)
Fate/Apocrypha (53:49)
Senki Zesshō Symphogear AXZ (1:00:45)
Review:
Attack on Titan - Season 1+2 (1:09:25)
Related Links:
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2017-03-29/everything-you-need-to-know-before-attack-on-titan-comes-back/.114057
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2017-05-26/the-kick-ass-women-of-attack-on-titan/.116628
http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2017/04/20-1/feature-head-space-attack-on-titan-enemies-within-the-walls
http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2014/08/05-1/feature-attack-on-titan-qa-panel-at-animagic-in-bonn-germany
http://www.anime-now.com/entry/2017/06/02/230022
http://www.anime-now.com/entry/2017/06/13/230007
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After a small bit of News CC dives into a freshly piled-up Trash Stash to discuss the glorious dumpster fire that is the hideous 2D/CG amalgamation Hand Shakers. Then John finally gets to talk about the entertainingly incompetent RPG party members from KonoSuba. Last but not least, the gang pick their favorite show from winter season 2017.
News:
Pluto Anime adaption (1:20)
Trash Stash:
Hand Shakers (7:08)
Review:
KonoSuba – God’s blessing on this wonderful world!! (27:44)
Best of the Season (43:52)
Related Links:
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/house-of-1000-manga/2012-09-13
http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2017/02/25/feature-anime-vs-real-life-hand-shakers
http://www.anime-now.com/entry/2017/01/25/060022
http://www.anime-now.com/entry/2017/02/18/030042
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2016-03-09/comparing-comedies-konosuba-vs-dagashi-kashi/.99359
http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2016/03/01-1/feature-aniwords-konosubas-comedic-cosmic-unfairness
http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2016/02/02/feature-aniwords-elements-of-the-pastoral-in-konosuba
http://www.anime-now.com/entry/2017/01/18/000046
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John kicks off this episode by talking about the entertaining comedy romp Gabriel DropOut and how its deadbeat angelic and demonic protagonists managed to deliver the laughs. Then the crew discusses if the second season of Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans was able to make good on the promising setups from Season 1. By the end the Review spirals into a talk about all things Gundam, so get your space gear ready and strap in for an extended trip to the colonies.
Reviews:
Gabriel DropOut (1:02)
Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans - Season 2 (17:47)
Related Links:
http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2017/02/15/feature-cooking-with-anime-roulette-cream-puffs-from-gabriel-dropout
http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2017/03/14-1/see-who-the-family-guests-were-on-latest-gabriel-dropout-anime
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2017-01-20/how-mari-okada-writes-mobile-suit-gundam/.111280
http://www.anime-now.com/entry/2017/04/19/230032
http://www.anime-now.com/entry/2017/03/23/230018
http://www.anime-now.com/entry/2016/09/06/030029
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In this very video game centric episode, John is kicking off the show with his Review of Akiba's Trip and talks about why you might wanna pay a visit to this animated version of Akihabara as well. Then the gang discusses at length, why video game adaptions are a tricky beast and if Tales of Zestiria the X was able to overcome those mandatory hurdles.
Reviews:
Akiba's Trip: The Animation (1:10)
Tales of Zestiria the X (16:49)
Related Links:
http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2017/03/02/feature-speak-fan-and-enter-heroes-gatekeepers-in-akibas-trip
http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2017/01/09/akibas-trip-character-name-puns-explained
http://www.anime-now.com/entry/2016/11/22/060023
http://www.anime-now.com/entry/2017/03/27/230056
http://www.anime-now.com/entry/2017/03/03/000051
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2016-09-14/a-beginner-guide-to-tales-rpgs/.106452
http://www.anime-now.com/entry/2016/08/10/210009
http://www.anime-now.com/entry/2016/09/01/210040
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Kicking off this episode filled with revenge plots, demonic possessions, political intrigue and...bread, John is delivering his review of the not so slightly mean-spirited romcom Masamune-kun's Revenge. Then CC explains why watching both seasons of Blue Exorcist is not an easily achievable flawless viewing experience. Last but not least, the gang discusses why ACCA: 13-Territory Inspection Dept. is a slow but good burn.
Reviews:
Masamune-kun's Revenge (2:01)
Blue Exorcist: Kyoto Saga (17:29)
ACCA: 13-Territory Inspection Dept. (31:41)
Related Links:
http://www.anime-now.com/entry/2017/01/28/000023
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2017-01-11/the-beginner-guide-to-blue-exorcist/.110888
http://www.anime-now.com/entry/2017/02/25/060034
http://www.anime-now.com/entry/2017/02/17/060021
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Anime Spring Season 2017 is here, so John and CC give you a short preview of several interesting new series in the Sneak Peek. Then they wrap up the show with their first review from Winter Season 2017: Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid.
Sneak Peek:
Berserk - Season 2 (2:10)
Boruto: Naruto Next Generations (3:44)
Armed Girl's Machiavellism (8:47)
My Hero Academia - Season 2 (12:02)
Sakura Quest (16:15)
KADO - The Right Answer (22:10)
Granblue Fantasy (25:19)
Rage of Bahamut: Virgin Soul (29:51)
Atom: The Beginning (32:57)
Grimoire of Zero (37:04)
Sword Oratoria: Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? On the Side (40:47)
What do you do at the end of the world? Are you busy? Will you save us? (43:46)
Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend Flat (48:58)
Re:CREATORS (53:22)
Attack on Titan - Season 2 (59:18)
Review:
Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid (1:05:45)
Related Links:
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2017-03-17/the-hidden-depths-of-miss-kobayashi-dragon-maid/.113557
http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2017/02/18/feature-why-it-works-dragon-maids-and-magical-realism
http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2017/01/21-1/feature-anime-vs-real-life-miss-kobayashis-dragon-maid
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In this season finale John talks about the magical girl slugfest ViVid Strike!, the newest entry in the long-running Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha series, and gives you a brief introduction to the franchise as a whole.
Then the gang wraps up with Flip Flappers, a flawed, but nonetheless thoroughly enjoyable fantasy adventure, with enamoring surreal imagery.
Last but not least John and CC pick their favorite show from Fall season 2016.
Reviews:
ViVid Strike! (1:30)
Flip Flappers (26:53)
Best of the Season (53:47)
Related Links:
http://www.anime-now.com/entry/2016/11/30/030005
http://www.anime-now.com/entry/2016/11/17/040041
http://www.anime-now.com/entry/2016/10/28/050025
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/flip-flappers-episodes-1-13-streaming/.110757
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/flip-flappers/.107523
http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2017/01/05-1/feature-head-space-flip-flappers-mirrors-reversals-and-returns
http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2017/01/07/feature-why-it-works-a-worlds-tour-of-flip-flappers-part-one
http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2016/12/08/feature-head-space-flip-flappers-the-psychic-prison
http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2016/12/03/feature-why-it-works-flip-flappers-fearful-symmetry
http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2016/11/30/feature-queer-discovery-in-flip-flappers
http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2016/11/29-1/feature-sakuga-blog-flip-flappers-episodes-7-and-8
http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2016/11/17-1/feature-head-space-flip-flappers-jung-and-the-journey-of-self-discovery
http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2016/11/13/feature-the-colorful-voice-of-flip-flappers
http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2016/11/12/feature-why-it-works-flip-flappers-unspoken-stories
http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2016/11/07-1/feature-genre-bending-horror-and-flip-flappers
http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2016/10/23/feature-flip-flappers-mad-max-meets-magical-girls
http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2016/10/22/feature-why-it-works-flip-flappers-lonely-world-of-windows-and-doors
http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2016/10/16/feature-making-some-sense-of-flip-flappers
http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2016/10/09-1/feature-flip-flappers-and-sensory-storytelling
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John opens up this episode by talking about why Sound! Euphonium is near and dear to his musical heart and possibly his favorite KyoAni show up to date.
Then the gang dives into the B&B (Butts and Boobs) fighting Anime Keijo!!!!!!!! and CC elaborates on why he deems it a legit good show, instead of another fan service-laden failure.
Reviews:
Sound! Euphonium (1:10)
Keijo!!!!!!!! (28:46)
Related Links:
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2015-06-03/how-sound-euphonium-totally-nails-being-a-band-geek/.88867
http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2016/12/17-1/feature-why-it-works-sound-euphoniums-tempestuous-muse-part-one
http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2016/12/24-1/feature-why-it-works-sound-euphoniums-tempestuous-muse-part-two
http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2016/10/01/feature-anime-vs-real-life-sound-euphonium-part-1
http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2016/10/08-1/feature-anime-vs-real-life-sound-euphonium-part-2
http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2016/10/15-1/feature-anime-vs-real-life-sound-euphonium-part-3
http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2016/11/19-1/feature-anime-vs-real-life-sound-euphonium-2
http://www.anime-now.com/entry/2016/10/26/030032
http://www.anime-now.com/entry/2016/11/05/020044
http://www.anime-now.com/entry/2016/12/13/000050
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2016-11-18/how-keijo-won-the-gold-in-fanservice/.108970
http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2016/11/26-1/feature-anime-vs-real-life-keijo
http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2016/10/03/keijo-defends-its-cred-as-serious-sports-drama
http://www.anime-now.com/entry/2017/01/09/000007
http://www.anime-now.com/entry/2017/01/15/000022
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On this episode John gets down to business, with the restaurant comedy spin-off series WWW.WORKING!!.
Then things get frosty, as CC talks about his lukewarm feelings on the smash hit Yuri!!! on Ice and tries to explain why he couldn't quite connect to the show.
Reviews:
WWW.WORKING!! (1:30)
Yuri!!! on Ice (19:32)
Related Links:
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/www.wagnaria/.107533
http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2016/12/14/feature-cooking-with-anime-pudding-from-wwwworking
http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2016/12/31/feature-anime-vs-real-life-fall-season-roundup
http://www.anime-now.com/entry/2016/09/07/020029
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/yuri-on-ice/.107522
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2016-11-02/what-so-gay-about-yuri-on-ice/.108391
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0G-UqIbfDI
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/anncast/2017-02-10/.112096
http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2016/10/14-1/champion-figure-skater-evgenia-medvedeva-obsessed-with-yuri-on-ice
http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2016/10/22/feature-anime-vs-real-life-yuri-on-ice
http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2016/11/02-1/feature-cooking-with-anime-katsudon-from-yuri-on-ice
http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2016/11/21-1/feature-yuri-on-ice-and-the-ambition-of-sayo-yamamoto
http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2016/12/15/feature-head-space-yuri-on-ice-revelations-done-right
http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2017/01/30-1/feature-found-in-translation-why-i-love-yuri-on-ice
http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2017/01/31/feature-10-anime-to-watch-if-you-loved-yuri-on-ice
http://www.anime-now.com/entry/2016/10/13/210054
http://www.anime-now.com/entry/2016/11/26/000039
http://www.anime-now.com/entry/2017/01/13/000048
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On this episode, John dives into the slightly edgy world of Girlish Number and talks about its cynical views on the Anime, Idol and voice acting industry.
CC wraps up the show with his monologue-heavy hymn of praise for the first three seasons of Sports Anime Highlight Haikyuu!!
Reviews:
Girlish Number (6:01)
Haikyuu!! (28:37)
Related Links:
http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2016/11/01/feature-aniwords-girlish-number-and-the-indelicate-art-of-owning-yourself
http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2016/11/19-1/feature-why-it-works-girlish-numbers-insult-crossfire
http://www.anime-now.com/entry/2016/12/29/030018
http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2016/02/09/feature-aniwords-haikyu-and-capturing-the-magic-of-intensity
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZIPggqlXyo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91uZo9v-rXA
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Time to get historically magical and let slip the dogs of war! John opens up this episode with a review of the alternate history alien air assault bonanza Brave Witches. Then CC dives into Kouta Hirano's fantasy battle royale Drifters and lastly both of them take to the skies again with Izetta: The Last Witch.
Review:
Brave Witches (5:53)
Drifters (25:03)
Izetta: The Last Witch (57:21)
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http://www.anime-now.com/entry/2016/11/10/050059
http://www.anime-now.com/entry/2017/01/30/000005
http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2016/12/22-1/feature-head-space-drifters-an-isekai-gone-wrong
http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2016/11/24-1/feature-head-space-drifters-the-counterfactual-character-guide-pt-1
http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2016/12/01/feature-head-space-drifters-the-counterfactual-character-guide-pt-2
http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2016/11/03-1/feature-head-space-drifters-mohism-and-humanitys-failure
http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2016/10/20-1/feature-head-space-drifters-and-the-theater-of-violence
http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2016/12/17-1/feature-anime-vs-real-life-izetta-the-last-witch
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John and CC are kicking off the new year the best way possible: By taking a quick look at a lot of the new show premieres from Winter Anime Season 2017 in the Sneak Peek.
After that, they wrap up the episode with their review of the newest and refreshingly different entry in the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure franchise: Diamond is Unbreakable.
Sneak Peek:
Schoolgirl Strikers (2:35)
Tales of Zestiria the X [Season 2] (4:04)
Hand Shakers (6:52)
Yowamushi Pedal: New Generation (12:16)
Idol Incidents (15:23)
Blue Exorcist: Kyoto Saga (18:34)
KonoSuba [Season 2] (22:35)
Saga of Tanya the Evil (24:24)
Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid (29:52)
Interviews with Monster Girls (33:48)
Akiba's Trip: The Animation (37:08)
Chain Chronicle - The Light of Haecceitas (41:04)
Masamune-kun's Revenge (45:24)
ACCA: 13-Territory Inspection Dept. (48:34)
Gabriel DropOut (52:39)
Fuuka (55:54)
Review:
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond is Unbreakable (59:46)
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http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2017/01/08-1/fan-chart-makes-understanding-the-eight-parts-of-jojos-bizarre-adventure-easy
http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2016/10/29/feature-why-it-works-jojos-equal-opportunity-drama
http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2016/09/24-1/feature-why-it-works-the-chromatic-battle-of-koichi-and-kira
http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2016/09/03-1/feature-why-it-works-a-eulogy-for-the-dogs-of-jojo-part-one
http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2016/09/10/feature-why-it-works-a-eulogy-for-the-dogs-of-jojo-part-two
http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2016/08/06/feature-why-it-works-anatomy-of-a-rat-fight
http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2016/07/30-1/feature-why-it-works-the-rolling-hills-of-morioh
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In the final episode of 2016 the gang discusses three shows, which left them with a bunch of mixed feelings. First, John elaborates on why Love Live! Sunshine!! is more of a mediocre rehash, than a good sequel to the popular idol series. After that, CC gushes over Berserk and explains why the new series is a bad place to get into this great franchise. Lastly, the hosts dig into both seasons of Active Raid to unearth its few bright spots and many flaws.
Reviews:
Love Live! Sunshine!! (1:12)
Berserk (2016) - Season 1 (21:49)
Active Raid - Season 1&2 (51:17)
Related Articles:
http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2016/09/25/feature-from-zero-to-one-love-live-sunshine
http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2016/08/13/feature-anime-vs-real-life-love-live-sunshine-part-1
http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2016/09/03/feature-anime-vs-real-life-love-live-sunshine-part-2
http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2016/07/05/feature-aniwords-the-spirit-of-joy-lives-in-love-live-sunshine
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2016-06-28/berserk-past-present-and-future/.103719
http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2016/07/15/feature-interview-with-berserk-producer-reo-kurosu
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Hello there, welcome. Please, sit down. Relax. Enjoy a nice gourmet dinner, with a glass of high-class moonshine on the side, because we have a truly delicious show for you today. After a small news aperitif, CC is anxious to tell you, why Food Wars is one of the best Shonen Anime in recent years. Then he and John sink their teeth into 91 Days and explain what makes this somber Mafia crime drama so riveting. Bon appétit!
News:
Hayao Miyazaki can (not) retire (1:10)
The return of Panty & Stocking (4:55)
Reviews:
Food Wars - Season 1 & 2 (6:59)
91 Days (29:39)
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http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2016/06/22/feature-cooking-with-anime-chaliapin-steak-don-from-food-wars
http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2016/09/06-1/feature-aniwords-91-days-and-the-cinematography-of-murder
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Two video game related series and an unexpected sequel provide the discussion material for this episode. CC takes the lead by ranting on why Ace Attorney is a subpar adaption of the popular Capcom franchise. On the other side of the coin, John weighs in on how Danganronpa 3: The End of Hope's Peak Academy manages to succeed on all levels as a great cross-media experience. Closing out the show is CC's review of D.Gray-man Hallow, a flawed sequel to a more than 8 year old show, that is nonetheless worth checking out.
Trash Stash:
Ace Attorney (1:34)
Reviews:
Danganronpa 3: The End of Hope's Peak Academy (30:59)
D.Gray-man Hallow (58:28)
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http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2016-04-20/why-we-love-phoenix-wright-ace-attorney/.101265
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2015-07-22/interview-danganronpa-creator-kazutaka-kodaka/.90760
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2016-07-15/in-memory-of-innocence-a-guide-to-d.gray-man/.104345
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On this episode, that for some reason turned out even longer than the last one, 3 seems to be the dominating number. CC kicks things off by pulling the surprisingly enjoyable violence fest Taboo Tattoo out of the garbage pile. After that John increases the level of quality and heartwarming cuteness by reviewing Sweetness & Lightning. Last but definitely not least, both hosts join forces to give you their opinions on the newest entry in the iconic Macross franchise: Macross Delta.
News:
Saki Live Action Series (1:19)
School Girl Strikers Anime Series (5:50)
Klonoa Anime Film (9:09)
Gal Gun VR - Why Inti, why? (12:23)
Trash Stash:
Taboo Tattoo (16:35)
Reviews:
Sweetness & Lightning (39:25)
Macross Delta (1:01:21)
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http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2016/09/24-1/feature-anime-vs-real-life-sweetness-lightning
http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2016/08/07-1/feature-sweetness-lightning-and-the-japanese-family-structure
http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2016/08/27-1/feature-why-it-works-tsumugis-great-adventure
http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2016/10/05-1/feature-cooking-with-anime-okonomiyaki-from-sweetness-and-lightning
http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2016/08/31/feature-cooking-with-anime-gohei-mochi-from-sweetness-lightning
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