Today, Cocoa☆Disaster fights through harsh climates and harsher schedules in order to finally bring the the Anime of the Year Awards for 2018! For such a strong year of anime, we couldn't possibly do it justice with just two hosts, so we also had to bring back Jordan in order to talk through all of 2018's highlights. With everyone discussing their picks and sharing opinions, the show ended up being a bit long, but I think that only goes to show how much we had to say! So sit back, relax, and enj...
Mar 17, 2019•3 hr 39 min
Today, Cocoa☆Disaster closes out its seasonal coverage of 2018 with a look back at the fall season! While none of these shows were perfect, many of them were earnest and had strong messages behind them that helped us fall in love with them. There were also some real dumb as hell action shows that we couldn't look away from! The final season of 2018 was a fun one, and we're here to count down everything we watched, as well as some exciting news involving Netflix's Death Note, One Piece, and more!...
Jan 27, 2019•1 hr 52 min
Today, Cocoa☆Disaster rings in the new year with another season preview! With the winter season fast approaching, it's time to make tally of what needs to be seen, what needs to be watched for, and what needs to be avoided. So come on in, take off your coat, and shake off the snow as we talk through all of the shows that are opening 2019! Timestamps: 0:50 - Introduction 1:33 - The News 16:11 - The Summer Leftovers 21:27 - Our A-List 29:43 - Our B-List 37:23 - Our C-List 44:34 - Our D-List 55:40 ...
Dec 31, 2018•1 hr 3 min
Today, real life friend of the show heptameride (@heptameride on Twitter) takes me to the court in order to discuss Masaaki Yuasa's 2014 adaptation of Ping Pong! A relatively unknown series to Western anime fans, Ping Pong strikes a good balance between directorial style and capturing the aesthetic of the original manga in order to create a fascinating and exhilarating story about heroes, friendship and table tennis. Let's make it a match, here on Cocoa☆Disaster! Timestamps: 0:50 - Introduction ...
Dec 09, 2018•2 hr 26 min
Today, we're joined by phantom of the night Hobo (@Hobotron2000 on Twitter) for a hair-raising look into the 2000 film Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust! Based on a long-running novel series, Bloodlust adapts the third adventure of the mysterious dhampir D and does a good job at setting a spooky, unsettling tone throughout its runtime! It's got strong action scenes and surprisingly good character development for such a sparse script, and the two of us were more than happy to dig deeper into this seemi...
Oct 31, 2018•2 hr 5 min
Today on Cocoa☆Disaster, anime is the one thing we're reminiscing about from the summer! While the season wasn't looking as hot as the weather was, by the end we came a way with a number of big surprises, some fun distractions and only a couple of duds. So join us as we talk our way through the latest season of anime, discuss the most millennial anime characters, and more! Timestamps: 0:50 - Introduction 1:59 - The News 8:34 - Planet With 18:21 - Shoujo☆Kageki Revue Starlight 25:20 - Hanebado! 3...
Oct 14, 2018•1 hr 54 min
Today, the leaves are changing and you know what that means: it's time once again for new anime to arrive! Xain and I join up to talk about this transitionary season of anime, and there's plenty to look forward to, including the next arc of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure! Let's rattle down the entire Fall season on this episode of Cocoa☆Disaster! Timestamps: 0:50 - Introduction 1:39 - The News 18:09 - The Summer Leftovers 23:58 - Our A-List 35:45 - Our B-List 47:37 - Our C-List 57:03 - Our D-List 1:11...
Sep 30, 2018•1 hr 16 min
Today, Jay (@TheJayOfSpade on Twitter) and FutureFriend (@FutureFriendLP on Twitter) rejoin the cast to discuss the oft-belied but fondly remembered Speed Racer movie from 2008! While the Wachowskis may have produced a flop that failed to impress in its time, more recently articles and discussions have popped up in defense of this movie, saying it was ahead of its time and worth a re-examine. And with no one asking for it, we decided to include our own opinions on the topic as well, with three p...
Sep 09, 2018•1 hr 58 min
Today, qb (@queuebae on Twitter) once again adds his voice to a special Single Serving episode of Cocoa☆Disaster! This time, we're talking about Eccentric Family from 2013, as well as its 2017 sequel. Join us as we explore a fantastical version of Kyoto where tanuki roam among men, tengu fly the skies and nothing is ever boring! It's a very interesting and fascinating show that doesn't get a lot of attention, so the hope with this episode is to spread awareness of Eccentric Family and all of the...
Aug 05, 2018•2 hr 39 min
Today on Cocoa☆Disaster, we're barreling through the Spring season! We watched a lot of shows and have a lot of opinions on them, and hopefully we can discuss all of that before Fall comes along! Very few dropped shows among our list, there were plenty of fun surprises, earnest stories and wacky comedy beats that we couldn't help but love. Join us as we recap just a bit of the stuffed Spring season! Timestamps: 0:50 - Introduction 1:20 - The News 8:12 - Megalo Box 17:25 - Food Wars! Season 3 21:...
Jul 22, 2018•2 hr 20 min
Today, Cocoa☆Disaster cools off this summer with a lukewarm season! It's sad to say, but the content for this season of anime seems awfully light. However, that can't stop us! Xain and I are here to try and suss out what might be worth checking out. We also discuss video game releases, new toys on the horizon, and have a little fun in a breezy preview episode! Timestamps: 0:50 - Introduction 2:35 - The News 22:57 - The Spring Leftovers 34:37 - Our A-List 43:44 - Our B-List 49:00 - Our C-List 56:...
Jul 01, 2018•1 hr 17 min
Today, DeviousVacuum joins the show to discuss the positively sexy 2017 psychological thriller Kakegurui! A very extreme adaptation of a relatively popular young adult manga, Kakegurui is a dive into insanity in regards to gambling and what it truly means to bet everything. Amidst its fanservice and sexuality, there's a surprising amount of heart in the way that the series builds its world and characters, and the things it wants to say come through strong thanks to good, albeit very direct themi...
Jun 03, 2018•3 hr 21 min
Today, it's time to look back on the first season of the year and see what it might be able to tell us about the rest of 2018! Xain and I came out of winter with a lot of good and interesting shows to talk about, even if there were a few clunkers along the way. As we discuss last season's bounty we also take a bit of time to talk about video games, the Babymetal graphic novel, and some hot ideas for a Universal cinematic universe! All this and more on the winter review episode of Cocoa☆Disaster!...
Apr 15, 2018•2 hr 28 min
Today, Cocoa☆Disaster puts on lighter clothes and get together to prepare for the spring season of anime! There's a surprising amount on our plates, with plenty of shows based on popular franchises on the horizon and a few interesting original series as well. Among our predictions we also talk about some big anniversary announcements, anime dabs and more! Timestamps: 0:50 - Introduction 2:20 - The News 24:35 - Our Leftovers 34:00 - Our A-List 52:31 - Our B-List 1:04:54 - Our C-List 1:18:26 - Our...
Apr 01, 2018•1 hr 45 min
Today, Sid joins us on Cocoa☆Disaster to discuss the 2007 tie-in to a popular franchise, Devil May Cry the Animated Series! Made in conjunction with DMC4 as a way to get fans excited for the upcoming game, Devil May Cry the Animated Series awkwardly tries to plant itself within the series timeline as well as do its own thing, and clumsily fails to accomplish either goal. What is it that makes this particular video game conversion so disappointing, and what could've been done to fix it? Is there ...
Mar 06, 2018•3 hr 14 min
Today, Cocoa☆Disaster comes together to finally close the book on 2017 with a full analysis of all the shows we watched this year, and which we think are the most memorable! For good or for bad, we discuss the things that stuck with us in 2017, and what makes them so special to us. Despite our very different tastes, we make a single consensus right at the end of the show! So let's raise a glass to 2017, and look on to 2018 for a new and exciting year in anime! Timestamps: 0:50 - Introduction 2:3...
Feb 04, 2018•2 hr 40 min
Today, Chorps and Xain gather together one more time to finish their seasonal coverage of 2017 with their Fall season review! Both of us have watched a lot of anime, and many different anime at that, and we're here to report that the season was good, with a lot of surprises! Amidst our excited talk about anime, we discuss big anime announcements, the end of Anime Strike, and our most embarrassing watches. All this and more on a new episode of Cocoa☆Disaster! Timestamps: 0:50 - Introduction 1:46 ...
Jan 14, 2018•2 hr 46 min
Today on Cocoa☆Disaster, Chorps and Xain are ready to ring in the new year, of anime that is! As 2017 winds down and we start to finalize our AotY lists, it's time for us to look at the first selection of 2018 shows. While there aren't as many shows airing this season, it seems like there are plenty of shows in different genres that we're excited to check out! Amongst our anime predictions we also talk upcoming anime movies, the hottest anime apps, and some exciting game announcements! Join us f...
Dec 24, 2017•1 hr 52 min
Today, Jay (@TheJayOfSpade on Twitter) and FutureFriend (@FutureFriendLP on Twitter) join me to talk about two sides of the same coin: the earliest and latest movie adaptations of Masamune Shirow's Ghost in the Shell! The first is often held up as one of the finest pieces of animation, and the second was largely lambasted for, among other things, not being able to live up to the original movie. But is this ire justified? Is there something still worth looking at in the Hollywood Ghost in the She...
Dec 03, 2017•2 hr 53 min
Today, I'm joined by Jay (@TheJayOfSpade on Twitter) and Hobo (@Hobotron2000 on Twitter) for a deep dive on one of anime's biggest revivals, Lupin III Part IV! Released in 2015, 30 years after Part III, Lupin III finds our heroes in Italy, stealing national monuments and uncovering nefarious plots. We take time to discuss what we loved about this series, the ways it builds on its legacy, and how it helps to expand the cast and open itself up for new development and exploration going forward. All...
Nov 05, 2017•3 hr 19 min
It's finally time for the turning of the seasons, so before we bundle up for cooler weather and get our decorations out, let's talk about the anime we watched over the summer! In what seems like a surprising turn, there were several interesting original anime, a ton of good adaptation, and things that, even if they weren't that good, had something to share. Amidst this we discuss anime revivals, mascot culture, and more, all here on Cocoa☆Disaster! Timestamps: 0:50 - Introduction 1:52 - The News...
Oct 15, 2017•3 hr 13 min
Today on Cocoa☆Disaster, Chorps and Xain reconvene to talk about the surprisingly packed fall season of anime! We've got a lot of shows catching our discerning eye, and we want to talk about the things that have made us interested in them! Along the way we'll discuss the stuff we don't have time for right now and the stuff we can't stand, as well as what we're sticking with across seasons. We also talk about Netflix's huge set of upcoming acquisitions, amongst other surprising announcements! Tim...
Oct 01, 2017•1 hr 46 min
Today on Cocoa☆Disaster, Jay (@TheJayOfSpade on Twitter) takes the plate with me on this new episode to talk about Satoshi Kon's Paranoia Agent! The only TV series by the much-beloved director, it tells the story of a delinquent named Lil Slugger as he attacks his way through Tokyo, and the way his crimes affect the society around him. The show has a lot to say about modern culture and the way we handle adversity, and amidst our lengthy recap, we talk about this topic and much more. So join us f...
Sep 10, 2017•3 hr 15 min
Today, Chorps and friend of the show qb (@queuebae on Twitter) hold a meeting to talk about 2012's Humanity Has Declined, a light novel adaptation that's full of charm and some really smart construction! A hidden gem series according to qb, we take a magnifying glass to this series and its pint-sized wonders in order to discuss world-building, top-class humor, and why the anime is ordered so differently from the novels. Fairy fun abounds in the new episode of Cocoa☆Disaster! Timestamps: 0:50 - I...
Jul 30, 2017•2 hr 27 min
Today, Chorps and Xain are back to talk about every show they watched during the spring season, all of them! There's a decent chunk of shows that were dropped, but we're here more to celebrate the shows that we finished and enjoyed! Were there any surprise hits? What shows can we just not look away from, despite some hesitance? Could anyone possibly explain what's going on in Kado? All this and more for today's Cocoa☆Disaster! Timestamps: 0:50 - Introduction 1:38 - The News 20:22 - My Hero Acade...
Jul 09, 2017•3 hr 11 min
Today, Chorps and new semi-regular guest Xain (@XainZero on Twitter) get to together to discuss the upcoming summer season and all of its anime offerings! There's plenty of shows holding over from spring, but it's time for the boys to talk through what they're looking forward to picking up, as well as what they're desperately trying to avoid. What celebrity anime is at the top of the list? Will Gamers! stand the test of time? And is that more American anime adaptations I see? Find out all this a...
Jun 25, 2017•1 hr 54 min
Today, it's time for Cocoa☆Disaster to tackle an entry in one of anime's most enduring franchises! Chorps and his friend Sid (@BeamSplashX on Twitter) meet up to talk about 1989's Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket, a six episode OVA series and the first Gundam series to not be helmed by franchise creator Yoshiyuki Tomino. 0080 really digs into the anti-war themes of Gundam through the lens of civilians and a conflict that's smaller and more relatable than the One Year War. We discuss not only the s...
Jun 11, 2017•2 hr 40 min
In this installment of Single Serving, Chorps and special guest Sweet (@SweetNAwful on Twitter) are watching the 1997 classic Revolutionary Girl Utena, as well as the re-imagining/companion piece/??? movie Adolescence of Utena. It's the series' 20th anniversary this year, so we get together to discuss the perfect storm that created this stunning anime, as well as the characters and themes that make the series so memorable. Utena is a series heavily built on symbolism, but we're here to try and g...
Apr 30, 2017•2 hr 52 min
We interrupt our normal Cocoa☆Disaster content for breaking news: Jordan will have to leave the podcast for the foreseeable future, which means Chorps is gonna be all alone! But before he goes, we talk about his time with the podcast, then dive deep into a discussion about American films based on anime and manga to talk about why they might flop and what could be done to make them more appealing. Is there a place in Hollywood for something more niche like anime? Then, Chorps discusses the future...
Apr 09, 2017•1 hr 55 min
It's time for another Single Serving episode, and Chorps and Jordan are watching the 1995 classic Neon Genesis Evangelion, as well as the follow-up movie End of Evangelion. A revolutiionary series, we discuss the themes of the series, its legacy, and what it's like to look back on this series more than 20 years after its original air date. Does Evangelion still hold up today? What's the better ending to the series? Asuka or Rei? All this and more on a special episode of Cocoa☆Disaster! Timestamp...
Mar 05, 2017•1 hr 57 min
