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Crunchycast Ep. 38 - Space Patrol LULUCO, Kabaneri and Anime Coffins May 13, 2016

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This week's Crunchycast was recorded live and streamed to Facebook Live! Every week, Crunchycast hosts Evan Minto and Victoria Holden bring you everything that's going on in the world of anime. In the news we talk about the new starters coming to Pokemon Sun and Moon, an anime-themed coffin and a crazy detective drama that's loosely based on characters from The Legend of Zelda.

Also in this episode, we talk about some of the anime we've been watching including Kabaneri, Space Patrol LULUCO, Twin Star Exorcists and Re:Zero.

All that, plus answers to the questions asked by our live viewers. For the full show notes, check out http://crunchyroll.libsyn.com!

Evan is writing for Ani-Gamers and Otaku USA.

Victoria is posting videos on her YouTube channel.

You can find more episode of Crunchycast on Crunchyroll, YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher Radio, and our Libsyn page.

The Crunchycast is hosted by Victoria Holden and Evan Minto and edited by Bill Zoeker. If you have any questions for our hosts, you can reach us at crunchycast@crunchyroll.com, or on Twitter at @SailorBee and @VamptVo respectively.

The opening and ending music in Crunchycast are produced by Noah Hafford, who can be found at his SoundCloud.

Crunchycast Ep. 37 - LULUCO, Sailor Moon Crystal, & JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Apr 28, 2016

Show notes

This week, Victoria and Evan talk about some of their favorite shows from the Spring 2016 anime season. Their favorites include SPACE PATROL LULUCO, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, Sailor Moon Crystal, and the new Teekyu Spin-off. Also, Evan's been checking out an anime from the seventies called Captain Harlock, which is available to stream on Crunchyroll. All that, plus Victoria talks about her trip to Japan and answers to your questions!

In the news:

You can watch the shows we talked about completely free on Crunchyroll!

Sailor Moon Crystal

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure SPACE PATROL LULUCO

Captain Harlock

Your Questions:

Do the shows we have been waiting for this season have lived up to our expectations?
What kinds of things do we want to see from Japan that's not getting brought overseas? Radio shows?
If we could make any anime into an amusement park here in the states which would we choose.
What do we think about berserk being CGI?
What anime would you like to see as a stage play next? Gundam maybe???
What is the best way to network with people who work in anime at conventions?

Evan is writing for Ani-Gamers and Otaku USA.

Victoria is posting videos on her YouTube channel.

You can find more episode of Crunchycast on Crunchyroll, YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher Radio, and our Libsyn page.

The opening and ending music in Crunchycast are produced by Noah Hafford, who can be found at his SoundCloud.

Crunchycast Ep. 36 - Kiznaiver, Kadokawa and Joker Game Apr 18, 2016

Show notes

This week on the Crunchycast, host Evan Minto is joined on the big orange couch by Crunchyroll's Tiffany Chen and Nate Ming. After a brief intro to Tiffany's and Nate's roles at Crunchyroll, the gang talks about Twitter's crush on Ellen Baker, the super-kawaii Japanese text book english teacher. Also, Crunchyroll and KADOKAWA announce a strategic alliance that will bring even more must-watch anime to Crunchyroll subscribers. Then, Nate tells us about his visit to Bandai Namco's HQ. All that, plus KIZNAIVER, JOKER GAME and answers to your burning anime questions.

In the news:

The Crunchycast crew also tackles your questions including:

Which anime was it that got us into the anime world?
Does Crunchyroll get to screen an anime before purchasing the license?
Ghost in Shell TV vs Ghost in the Shell Oshii movies! FIGHT!
What is the most disgusting thing we have ever eaten?

Evan is writing for Ani-Gamers and Otaku USA.

Victoria is posting videos on her YouTube channel.

You can find more episode of Crunchycast on Crunchyroll, YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher Radio, and our Libsyn page.

The opening and ending music in Crunchycast are produced by Noah Hafford, who can be found at his SoundCloud.

Crunchycast Ep. 35 - SPACE PATROL LULUCO, Miitomo and WrestleMania 32 Apr 07, 2016

Show notes

This week Evan Minto is joined by special guests from the Crunchyroll crew, Sam Wolfe and Danika Harrod. In this episode, we’re totally addicted to Miitomo, Nintendo’s first big entry in world of mobile apps and games. We also talk about the Spring anime season. The gang is watching SPACE PATROL LULUCO and loving it. We’re all looking forward to Joker Game. Evan has the new season of Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure on his watch list. All that, plus answers to your questions! For the full show notes, check out http://crunchyroll.libsyn.com!

In the news:

WrestleMania 32 is relevant this week because anime was a big part of the event, with The New Day entering the ring in full Dragon Ball Z attire

The Crunchycast crew also tackles your questions including:

Why is there a trend with terrible "boy enters magic school" anime lately?
What is our dream cute girls doing things show?
What are some of the best/worst Anime Fandoms?
Do we think turning anime or manga into giant multimedia franchises dilutes the quality of the work?
3DS or PS Vita for gaming and more specifically for playing games related to anime or based off of anime?
How do we muster up the courage to ask someone out?

Evan is writing for Ani-Gamers and Otaku USA.

Victoria is posting videos on her YouTube channel.

You can find more episode of Crunchycast on Crunchyroll, YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher Radio, and our Libsyn page.

The opening and ending music in Crunchycast are produced by Noah Hafford, who can be found at his SoundCloud.

Crunchycast Ep. 34 - Fire Emblem Family Feud: Nohrians vs. Hoshidans Mar 24, 2016

Show notes

This week we explain why we disappeared for two weeks -- time moves differently in Japan. Victoria’s headed to Anime Boston, where Crunchyroll is the presenting sponsor. If you’re a Crunchyroll Premiere member, pick up a Crunchyroll Premiere BADGE at the registration desk to get the VIP treatment at Anime Boston. Evan announces that Crunchyroll will be adding “JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond is Unbreakable” to its Anime Simulcasts starting April 1st. Evan and Victoria are both playing Fire Emblem Fates. Find out who’s fighting for Nohr and who’s on Hoshido’s side. All that, plus answers to your questions!

In the news:

Evan and Victoria also tackle your questions including:

Why is Sasuke's mom so cute?
Of all the burgers in Anime, which one do we want to eat the most?
Takumi or Leo?
Would our parents presence at an anime con embarrass us?

Evan is writing for Ani-Gamers and Otaku USA.

Victoria is posting videos on her YouTube channel.

You can find more episode of Crunchycast on Crunchyroll, YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher Radio, and our Libsyn page.

The opening and ending music in Crunchycast are produced by Noah Hafford, who can be found at his SoundCloud.

Crunchycast Ep. 33 - KONOSUBA and a Haircut Mar 04, 2016

Show notes

This week Victoria just started watching KONOSUBA, and one of the first scenes is a nod to video game preorder bonuses. We’re still watching ERASED and you should be too! Then, after you watch ERASED, you should watch ERASED: Group Watch, a Crunchyroll after-show for ERASED. It’s on Crunchyroll.com and YouTube so find it in those places! All that, plus the latest anime news and answers to your questions. For the full show notes, check out http://crunchyroll.libsyn.com!

In the news:

Evan and Victoria also tackle your questions including:

What’s Victoria's favorite cosplay?

Has anyone ever ran any pickup lines on us at a convention?

What is our favorite one-off/side story episode in an anime?

What's something that we are always ready to talk about but that no-one ever asks after?

Evan is writing for Ani-Gamers and Otaku USA.

Victoria is posting videos on her YouTube channel.

You can find more episode of Crunchycast on Crunchyroll, YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher Radio, and our Libsyn page.

The opening and ending music in Crunchycast are produced by Noah Hafford, who can be found at his SoundCloud.

Crunchycast Ep. 32 - Penguins Taste Like Prinnies Feb 26, 2016

Show notes

This week we talk about ERASED episode 7 putting the series back on track - and whether it ever really went off the track. Evan’s still talking about Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood. Victoria went to a game launch event held by NISA and had a blast. She may also have eaten a penguin. All that, plus Evan’s getting in line for RightStuf’s Discotek sale . Find out what’s in his cart AND answers to your anime and non-anime questions!

In the news:

Evan and Victoria also tackle your questions including:

What shows do we feel have gained momentum since the start?
What "otaku tour" would we want to go on to see the physical location drawn into an anime?
Are there any anime that got us interested in a new hobby?
Do we have any favorite artists (both anime and non)?
Shinichirô Watanabe is a great director. What is our favorite Shinichirô Watanabe anime?

Evan is writing for Ani-Gamers and Otaku USA.

Victoria is posting videos on her YouTube channel.

You can find more episode of Crunchycast on Crunchyroll, YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher Radio, and our Libsyn page.

The opening and ending music in Crunchycast are produced by Noah Hafford, who can be found at his SoundCloud.

Crunchycast Ep. 31 - Live action Astro Boy, Fire Emblem and Zatch Bell! Feb 20, 2016

Show notes

This week we talk about Evan possibly finishing Fire Emblem Awakening in time for the release of Fire Emblem Fates. We weigh in on the news that Astro Boy may get his own live-action movie. Plus, If you were planning on watching Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, better do it quick before FUNimation loses their license. All that, plus our thoughts on Katsucon 2016 AND answers to your anime and non-anime questions!

In the news:

Evan & Victoria also tackle your questions including:

What did we eat in DC at Katsucon?
What are our ethnographic observations on Undertale taking over the con scene this year?
Is there a con we have never been to before but would like to go?
Who are our favorite young up-and-coming directors?
What are our thoughts on Muco and dogs in general?
Have we ever had to awkwardly explain to a family/friend/significant other, that the anime you were watching wasn't what they thought it was?
What American cartoons would we want to get the anime treatment?
Is the iyami "sheee!" pose going to become the "dabbing" of 2016 like I hope it does?

Evan is writing for Ani-Gamers and Otaku USA.

Victoria is posting videos on her YouTube channel.

You can find more episode of Crunchycast on Crunchyroll, YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher Radio, and our Libsyn page.

The opening and ending music in Crunchycast are produced by Noah Hafford, who can be found at his SoundCloud.

Crunchycast Ep. 30 - We Like Phantom World AND Petting Mini-Games Feb 12, 2016

Show notes

This week we talk about Myriad Colors Phantom World, why we like it and why people aren’t sticking around past episode 1. Also, we thought they were going to remove the magical petting mini-game from the western release of Fire Emblem Fates. But lucky for us, it’s still kinda there. All that, plus “Robot Carnival” with robot love stories AND answers to your burning anime-flavored questions!

In the news:

Evan, Victoria & Miranda also tackle your questions:

How much of your time is spent watching anime?
Do you have room in your hearts for new super robot anime?
What is something you would like to see change in the anime industry?
What are some older anime you think newer fans really ought to check out?

Evan is writing for Ani-Gamers and Otaku USA.

Victoria is posting videos on her YouTube channel.

You can find more episode of Crunchycast on Crunchyroll, YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher Radio, and our Libsyn page.

The opening and ending music in Crunchycast are produced by Noah Hafford, who can be found at his SoundCloud.

Crunchycast Ep. 29 - with Special Guest Miranda Sanchez of IGN Anime Club Feb 05, 2016

Show notes

Guest Miranda Sanchez (@HavokRose) from the IGN Anime Club Podcast joins Evan Minto and Victoria Holden in the Crunchycast Studio. This week, the gang discusses the Winter 2016 anime season. Miranda’s watching ERASED & Phantom World, a show that made Victoria cry. Evan’s on a Sherlock Holmes kick and Miranda’s obsessed with Genos (and Undertale) fan art.

Also in this episode:

Jellyfish (the band) and their connection to Puffy AmiYumi
Bayonetta
Lots of feels

In the news:

Kingdom Hearts megafan creates a custom made Oath Keeper engagement ring.

Fans start a Change.org petition to have Danny DeVito voice Pikachu in the recently announced Detective Pikachu game for the Nintendo 3DS. This Always Sunny/Pikachu mashup will make you a believer.

Evan, Victoria & Miranda also tackle your questions:

Jeff Hotnog (FB): What are you guys' favorite examples of videogames based off anime or favorite anime based off videogames?
@saintgabriel7: What are shows that you were into last season that you didn't keep up with? (Or want to marathon)
Preston Williams (FB): Shirobako, Bakuman, Shokugeki no Soma, Hikaru no Go: what profession do you want sensationalized in anime next?
@korradorra: Has there ever been a live action anime film you truly enjoyed and liked? Even if it wasn't "well made”.

Miranda hosts IGN Anime Club.

Evan is writing for Ani-Gamers and Otaku USA.

Victoria is posting videos on her YouTube channel.

You can find more episode of Crunchycast on Crunchyroll, YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher Radio, and our Libsyn page.

The opening and ending music in Crunchycast are produced by Noah Hafford, who can be found at his SoundCloud.

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