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Tenchi Ages Like A Fine Wine Nov 20, 2016

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The news is pretty hot this week as new yuri manga hit the anime sphere, Miyazaki causes another stir, and live action films cause controversy. Join the hosts as they hit the important bits and then dive into some heated discussion erupted by some great listener questions! Topics this episode: Funimation licenses Wolf’s Rain, development of a Citrus anime, NTR Netsuzou Trap anime, Spirited Away theatrical screening, Miyazaki returning, Yuki Yuna movies, Fullmetal Alchemist and Ghost in the Shell Live Action trailers, Hatsune Miku Future Tone, Persona 5, Gundam Thunderbolt Second Season, Evangelion 4.0, Isuna Hasekura VR game, and more! Thanks to fullmetal snorlax, JewDude, Futa, Mythbustman, Mys145, and The Rasta Otaku for the questions featured in this episode. Thanks to Kurochan-san and Alejandro_L for the feedback on iTunes. The opening song for this episode is the OP for A Cheeky Angel called “Sun rise train” by Aiko Kitahara. The closing song for this episode is the OP1 for Katanagatari called “”Meiya Kadenrou” by Minami Kuribayashi.

Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ Nov 17, 2016

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Jumping right back into the ruins left behind in Zeta Gundam’s conclusion, Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ continues with the recovering fleet and their new possible soldiers. While a heatedly debated series, the hosts dive in and examine what makes it better or worst than the previous installments. As mentioned in the podcast, this copy of Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ was provided to us for review by Nozomi Entertainment and Rightstuf. The opening for this episode is the OP2 for Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ called “Silent Voice” by Jun Hiroe. The closing for this episode is the OP1 for Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ called “Anime Ja Nai” by Masato Arai.

100 Anime Series Suggestions Nov 13, 2016

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To celebrate an anime viewing milestone, the hosts of the Animecast sit down to run through 100 titles worth watching. Ranging from comedy, to horror, to romance, to sci-fi, and many other genres. Check below for a full list of all 100 anime series as featured in this episode. Again, please keep in mind that this is a suggestion list and isn’t intended for purpose of claiming any shows are better than another. This is also a relatively quick runthrough of each series. For more details of a series, most of these series have been reviewed, so check our Review page for an extensive analysis. The opening song for this episode is the OP for Higurashi When They Cry Called “Higurashi no Naku Koro ni” by Eiko Shimamiya. The closing song for this episode is the ED for Wolf’s Rain called “Gravity” by Maaya Sakamoto. We hope you all enjoy! The 100 Anime Series Suggestion List: 1-20: A Lull in the Sea, Air TV, Armitage III, Azumanga Daioh, Baccano, Blood+, Bunny Drop, Castletown Dandelion, Chobits, Clannad, Claymore, Code Geass, Cowboy Bebop, Crest of the Stars, Darker Than Black, Death Note, Death Parade, Dennou Coil, Durarara, Eden of the East 21-40: Erased, Fate Series, Flying Witch, From The New World, Full Metal Alchemist, Gatchaman Crowds, Girls Und Panzer, Great Teacher Onizuka, Grimgar of Fantasy and Ash, Gunslinger Girl, Haibane Renmei, Hanasaku Iroha, Hare and Guu, Higurashi When They Cry, Inari Konkon Koi Iroha, Iria Zeiram The Animation, K Series, K-ON, Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress 41-60: Kanon, Katanagatari, Kino’s Journey, Knights of Sidonia, Kokoro Connect, Konosuba, Kurenai, Little Busters, Love Chuunibyo and Other Delusions, Lucky Star, Maoyu, Maria The Virgin Witch, Midori Days, BECK Mongolian Chop Squad, Monogatari Series, Monthly Girls’ Nozaki-kun, Mushi-shi, My Teenage Romantic Comedy SNAFU, Natsume’s Book of Friends, Neon Genesis Evangelion 61-80: Nichijou: My Ordinary Life, Non Non Biyori, Noragami, Oreimo, Outbreak Company, Overlord, Paranoia Agent, Puella Magi Madoka Magica, Punch Line, Re:Zero Starting Life In Another World, Record of Lodoss War, Samurai 7, Sayonara Zetsuba Sensei, School-Live, Scrapped Princess, Serial Experiments Lain, Shakugan no Shana, Shirobako, Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju, Shuffle!, Snow White With The Red Hair 81-100: Soul Eater, Sound of the Sky, Spice and Wolf, Steins Gate, Sword Art Online, Tamako Market, Servant X Service, Tenchi Muyo, Terror in Resonance, The Hentai Prince and the Stony Cat, The Vision of Escaflowne, Three Leaves Three Colors, Time of Eve, Tokyo Magnitude 8.0, Toradora, Ushio and Tora, Utawarerumono, Wakaba Girl, Wolf’s Rain, Yuki Yuna is a Hero

Nichijou and Scrapped Princess Celebration! Nov 06, 2016

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It’s been some time since the last discussional, so the amount of news to talk about is plenty! Join the hosts as they get caught up, jump into some topic ideas, and then dive into some community questions. Topics this episode: Nozomi Gundam, Fate Grand Order Anime, Hatsune Miku Future Tone, Funimation saves Nichijou and Scrapped Princess, Magic Knight Rayearth, J-Novel Club launch, Amazon confirms ownership of The Great Passage and ViVid Strike, Grisaia Phantom Trigger, Dragon Ball Super, Eccentric Family 2, The End Girl Trip, Little Witch Academia TV, Spice and Wolf Short Stories, Green Legend Ran, Shuffle Visual Novel, High School DxD, Yuki Yuna is a Hero 2, Miss Koboyashi’s Dragon Maid, Scum’s Wish, Crunchyroll/Funimation post examination, Rightstuf Holiday Sale, Fulfillment Woes, Nintendo Switch, and more! The opening song for this episode is the OP for Scrapped Princess called “Little Wing” by JAM Project featuring Masami Okui. The closing song for this episode is the ED for Nichijou called “Zzz” by Sayaka Sasaki.

From The New World Nov 03, 2016

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It’s not often you come across a show that can possibly dethrone a long standing top 5 anime title. For one of the hosts of the Animecast, From The New World (Shin Sekai Yori) may possibly be the cause of one such moment. Listen and find out why! Note: Following our spoiler free review of From The New World, we dive into some spoiler discussion of the series. If you have not watched the entire series, avoid listening beyond the 26:10 marker. The opening for this episode is the ED1 for From The New World called “Wareta Ringo” by Risa Taneda. The closing for this episode is the ED2 for From The New World called “A Flower Blooming in Snow” by Kana Hanazawa. Following our spoiler discussion, we again play the ED1 for From The New World called “Wareta Ringo” by Risa Taneda

Fall 2016 Anime Season First Impressions Oct 30, 2016

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After getting our feet wet by the Fall 2016 Anime Season, it’s time to give our take on what shows have left a solid first impression on us. Join the hosts of the animecast as they give their take on what meets the 3 episode rule! Anime Featured in this Episode: ALL OUT, Anime De Training Xx, Aooni The Blue Monster, Bloodivores, Brave Witches, Bubuki Buranki 2, Bungo Stray Dogs 2, Cheating Craft, ClassicaLoid, DRIFTERS, FLIP FLAPPERS, Gakuen Handsome, Girlish Number, Izetta The Last Witch, Kaiju Girls, Keijo!!!!!!!!, Kiitaro’s Yokai Picture Book, Kiss Him Not Me, Long Riders, Losterage Incited WIXOSS, Magic of Stella, Magical Girl Raising Project, Mahou Shoujo Nante Moiidesukara 2, March Comes In Like A Lion, Matoi The Sacred Slayer, Miss Bernard Said, Mobile Suit Gundam Iron-Blooded Orphans 2, My Wife is the Student Council President 2, NANBAKA, Natsume’s Book of Friends Season 5, Nazotokine, Ninja Girl and Samurai Master, Occultic Nine, Poco’s Udon World, Scorching Ping Pong Girls, Sengoku Chijyo Giga, Show By Rock Season 2, Soul Buster, Sound Euphonium 2, Touken Ranbu Hanamaru, TRICKSTER, WWW WAGNARIA, Yuri on ICE, Twin Star Exorcists, Time Bokan 24, Nyanbo, and Tiger Mask W. The intro music for this episode is the OP for Lostage Incited WIXOSS called “Lostorage” by Yuka Iguchi. The outro music for this episode is the ED for FLIP FLAPPERS called “FLIP FLAP FLIP FLAP” by TO-MAS feat. Chima.

Shelter Oct 27, 2016

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After an interesting journey across the world, the short film titled Shelter has gone from imagination to reality. What all does this six minute animation have in store, and how does it manage to convey a message in such a short time? Listen and find out! The short film we discussed, Shelter, is available for free streaming on Youtube as well as Crunchyroll! Be sure to check it out. Also, be sure to check out the short Crunchyroll documentary talking about the making of Shelter on Youtube. The music for this episode is called “Shelter” by Porter Robinson and Madeon and is available on iTunes! We hope you all enjoy!

Music of Fall 2016 Anime Oct 23, 2016

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A new season is already underway, and with it comes a whole new batch of OPs and EDs to give a listening to. Join the hosts of the Animecast as they pick their favorites of the Fall 2016 Anime Season! Including great tracks from the likes of Gackt, Bump of Chicken, Aimer, Ray, SCREEN mode, nano, and so much more! NOTE: For High Quality purposes for music, this podcast was exported via HQ setting, thus slightly larger in size than standard podcasts. Roughly 99MB. Keep that in mind for bandwidth limits please. Songs spotlight in this episode: “Answer” by Bump of Chicken – March Comes In Like A Lion OP “Fighter” by Bump of Chicken – March Comes In Like A Lion ED “Seisuu 3 no Nijou” by Kanako Itou – Occultic Nine OP “Open Your Eyes” by Asaka – Occultic Nine ED “Kimi dake no Boku de Iru Kara” by Gackt – Trickster OP “History Maker” by Dean Fujioka – Yuri! On Ice OP (On iTunes) “You Only Live Once” by Yuri On Ice feat w.hatano – Yuri! On Ice ED “Akane Sasu” by Aimer – Natsume Yujin-cho 5 ED “Heart kilometers per hour” by Ray – Long Riders OP “Heart Wo Rock” by Plasmagica – Show By Rock! Sharp OP “Gospel of the Throttle Remix Ver” by Minutes Til Midnight (Original on iTunes) “Yonaka Jikaru” by Maria Naganawa and Ryouko Maekawa – Magic of Stella ED “Reason Living” by SCREEN mode – Bungo Stray Dogs 2 OP “Sakebe” by Manami Numakura – Magical Girl Raising Project OP “Dreamcatcher” by nano – Magical Girl Raising Project ED “Serendipity” by ZAQ – Flip Flappers OP “Rage of Dust” by Spyair – Gundam Iron-Blooded Orphans 2 OP “Soundscape” by TRUE – Sound Euphonium 2 OP “Eyecatch! Too Much!” by the cast – WWW Working OP “Sync” by lol – Twin Star Exorcists OP3 “S.O.S.” by Weaver – Poco’s Udon World OP (On iTunes) “Cross the Line” by Akino with bless4 – Izetta the Last Witch OP “To Where The Light Is” by May’n – Izetta the Last Witch ED “Quiet squall” by siraph – Bloodivores ED “Cheer for You” by the cast – Anime De Training Xx ED “Shelter” by Porter Robinson and Madeon – Shelter Insert (On iTunes)

Koimonogatari Oct 20, 2016

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As the journey through the Monogatari Second Season comes to an end for the hosts of the Animecast, major character plotlines finally come to a close. Can best girls just be happy for once?? Note: Due to being so far into the series, this review will be a full spoiler review of the story and its contents. If you have not watched Koimonogatari (Monogatari Second Season Episode 21-26) you should avoid this episode. We open this episode with the Koimonogatari OP called “Wintry Wind Sentiment” by Chiwa Saito and Shinichiro Miki. The closing music for this episode is the Koimonogatari ED called “snowdrop” by Luna Haruna and Marina Kawano.

Summer 2016 Anime Season Review Part 4 Oct 16, 2016

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The final segment of the Summer 2016 Anime Season Reviews is now complete. Join the hosts as they cover anything from yokai, crazy food eating, puppets, moe time travel, pompous cats and more! Anime Reviewed in this Episode: The Morose Mononokean, Thunderbolt Fantasy, Time Travel Girl, Rewrite, Hitori No Shita – The Outcast, The Disastrous Life of Saiki K, Food Wars! The Second Plate, and Cute High Earth Defense Club Love Love. The intro music for this episode is the OP for Food Wars The Second Plate called “Rough Diamonds” by SCREEN mode which can be found on iTunes. The outro music for this episode is the ED for Hitori No Shita – The Outcast called “In the Dawn” by Affective Synergy which can be found on iTunes.

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