Back in modern times, we check out track-and-field anime Run with the Wind this week on JJBPod. We also talk about new anime EX-ARM , what counts as a sport, The Olympics, the meaning of the word "unfurl," Terrace House , and yacht rock. Rate us nicely on Apple Podcasts Support us on Patreon Follow us on Twitter...
Go to 33:20 to skip email readings. Still on our retro anime streak, this episode is about the first three episodes of ur- Evangelion anime, Gunbuster! If you're an Evangelion fan you need to track this down. You can find it in OG-awful quality on YouTube, or look deeper for better versions. No idea why this was never released outside of Japan. We also talk about Darren Aronofsky, MUGEN, The Criterion Collection, Interstellar , and why ugly anime characters are mean. Rate us nicely on Apple Podc...
It's H.T. (high time) we talk about the *classic* 1998 TV anime, Trigun . We discuss episodes 1-3, with a few minor spoilers for later on in the show. We also talk about Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children , Sanka Coffee, when musical group members go solo, Daisuke Gori again, and how to define what a gun is. Rate us nicely on Apple Podcasts Support us on Patreon Follow us on Twitter...
1986! We go way into the past to look at the classic, hand-drawn, totally irreverent anime film Project A-Ko. Available on RetroCrush, Amazon Video, YouTube, and probably other apps. If nothing else, check it out for the soundtrack. We also talk about air traffic controllers, the DBZ androids, the origins of anime tropes, the origins of videogame movies, Daisuke Gouri, and deer scares. Rate us nicely on Apple Podcasts Support us on Patreon Follow us on Twitter...
We get a preview of future Jolyne Kujo VA, Ai Fairouz, as we watch OshiBudo (or, If My Favorite Pop Idol Made It to the Budokan, I Would Die ). It is a sweet, but troubling show about die-hard pop idol fans. We also talk about Quentin Tarantino, Julius Caesar, My Life as Liz , time-traveling Daft Punk, and stand-up comic Maria Bamford. Rate us nicely on Apple Podcasts Support us on Patreon Follow us on Twitter...
[Go to 24:27 to skip listener emails] The JoJo's Bizarre Pod gang gets back in their pilot seats (cockpits? dummy plugs? whatever Gundammers call it) as we sample three episodes of alternate-universe, real-robot anime, Mobile Fighter G Gundam. We also talk about Kenny G songs, how time passes in space, Rod Serling, Demolition Man, Lau Chan from Virtua Fighter, and software on floppy disks. Rate us nicely on Apple Podcasts Support us on Patreon Follow us on Twitter...
We finally take a look at one of the most popular anime out there, Attack on Titan . (Season 1, episodes 5-8). We also talk about the JoJo Stone Ocean trailer and all of the information it doesn't have! Lastly, we should say that we also talk about My Octopus Teacher , Maid: The Role-Playing Game, Twilight Imperium, The Four Seasons, the definition of "naked," Lost , and Godzilla . Rate us nicely on Apple Podcasts Support us on Patreon Follow us on Twitter...
Skip to 32:00 for Passover food talk Skip to 51:56 for KonoSuba anime talk No, the JJB Pod gang does not take nearly two hours to discuss the first three episodes of anime KonoSuba this week. We do go over KonoSuba ( rashii Sekai ni Shukufuku Wo ), but not before ~20 minutes of talk about the Jewish holiday of Passover. We also talk about the definition of "isekai," how wasabi is horseradish, Cruel Intentions, and MMORPGs. Rate us nicely on Apple Podcasts Support us on Patreon Follow us on Twitt...
Despite the approach of Spring, things get colder on the JJB Pod this week, as we watch and discuss A Place Further Than the Universe (Eps. 1-3, selected by a Patreon supporter.) We also talk about shows on The CW, ditching school, checking accounts, Final Fantasy X, and Lil Yachty. Rate us nicely on Apple Podcasts Support us on Patreon Follow us on Twitter...
Content Warning for: suicide/child sexual abuse There's some heavy subject matter in this week's anime, but we enjoyed watching and discussing Wonder Egg Priority (Episodes 1-4) anyway. It's currently available on the Funimation app. We also talk about James Iha, stealing pens, The Bystander Effect, overplayed pop songs, Wonderballs, and idol handshake events. Finding hope is possible - National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255 Rate us nicely on Apple Podcasts Support us on Patreon Foll...
This week, we cover Patreon pick and diamond-in-the-rough anime, Sirius the Jaeger . We also talk about how many shows we're watching, Wawa, where Japan's capital is, shipping, and wearing straps. Rate us nicely on Apple Podcasts Support us on Patreon Follow us on Twitter
[Skip to 31:37 for Bunny Girl anime talk] We Finally Watch and Discuss The Long-Titled Anime, Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai !? We also talk about our grade school teachers, the longest anime titles of all time, sponsoring runners, book subtitles, maneki neko, Fox Capture Plan, and where The Matrix was filmed. Rate us nicely on Apple Podcasts Support us on Patreon Follow us on Twitter...
[Warning: Graphic violence is discussed and described in this episode] [To jump straight to the anime talk, go to 24:30.] Things get real grisly on the JJB Pod this week as we watch the gore-soaked Clamp anime Blood-C. For some reason, we watched episodes 1, 2, and 12. We also talk about Scary Monsters and Super Creeps, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Escape from L.A ., pollyannas, and NBA Jam. Rate us nicely on Apple Podcasts Support us on Patreon Follow us on Twitter...
[Reuploaded with fixed audio] This week, the JoJo pod gang covers an oft-requested show, Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid (or at least, the first three episodes). We also talk about female honorifics, Puc-Man, edgelords, Lolita , blacking out from drinking, and NTR. Rate us nicely on Apple Podcasts Support us on Patreon Follow us on Twitter...
We finish up the NHK drama version of Thus Spoke Rohan Kishibe this week, with the episode, "DNA." We go over the differences from the manga, and sum up our thoughts on the TV drama miniseries overall with some help with our dear old friend and Rohan stan, Chicas. We also talk about bands wearing their own t-shirts, Wishbone , Hancock , The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air , and John C. Reilly. Rate us nicely on Apple Podcasts Support us on Patreon Follow us on Twitter...
[Madoka talk starts at 27:10] This week, we grant your wish and cover three episodes of the 2011 smash success, Madoka Magica . We also talk about what it means to be a "handy person," Wilson Pickett, good witches vs. bad witches, laser guns, and putting on a full face. Rate us nicely on Apple Podcasts Support us on Patreon Follow us on Twitter...
[Actual Jujutsu Kaisen talk starts at 52:00 sry] This episode, the JJB Pod Gang gets lost in paradise as we watch and discuss Jujutsu Kaisen , the currently-running, wildly popular anime that is not about demons. We also talk about arcades (again), Go-Go Curry, Grant Morrison, what makes a series "shounen," what "sakuga" is, She's All That , and metal band names. Rate us nicely on Apple Podcasts Support us on Patreon Follow us on Twitter...
We dive right back into the world of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (which we never left), and watch the Japanese TV Drama version of Thus Spoke Rohan Kishibe: Millionaire Village . Is it any good? How does it compare to the anime and manga? Find out here! We also talk about "OAV" vs "OVA," Bing, Chuck-E-Cheese pizza, Tokyo Girl, and if it's impolite to show up somewhere with dry lips. Rate us nicely on Apple Podcasts Support us on Patreon Follow us on Twitter...
[Spoilers for episodes 1-3 of Talentless Nana] This week we stay on the cutting edge, and talk about new anime Talentless Nana - a Patreon pick. We also talk about Peacock, psychics, X-Men, King Crimson's power, and Lil' Baby Bum. Rate us 5 stars on Apple Podcasts! Check out our Patreon ...and our Twitter, why not
There's nothing we can say about the challenges of IRL 2020 that hasn't already been said a thousand times. As a podcast, however, we've had a pretty great year. We managed to steadily continue the show despite Myles' new chapter of life and this virus thing you've heard about. We saw a lot of wonderful support on Patreon, and checked out a ludicrous number of different animes. Our horizons are expanded! So this episode, we rank our (personal) top three anime we saw this year, as well as The Mos...
We jack into another Goddamn Gundam show this week, as we cover the first three episodes of Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans on the pod this week. We also talk about what Polish words Marc needed to research, how to show love, Amelia Bedelia, DMX movies, and chuff. Support us on Patreon Rate us 5***** on Apple Podcasts
We get our meal tickets blown away by not-visual-novel-based anime Angel Beats! this week. Our guest, Tim, is a seasoned visual novel and anime fan, and they help us understand why this show is...the way it is. We also talk about alien alloys, jazz in the Star Wars universe, what "kill" means, Moyashimon , and fighting game intro phrases. Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Support us on Patreon here....
The pod gang hits the gym this week, as we watch three episodes of our first sports anime, Haikyuu! ! We also talk about the definition of "drama," Breath of the Wild, keeping track of each others' height, Gattaca , what a "libero" is, and the population of Indonesia. Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Support us on Patreon! *Marc Note: There were some issues with Myles' audio on this episode, but I hope it's not too uncomfortable to listen to. We'll rectify it before our next episode. Thanks...
We finally tackle the - Monogatari series this week, as we watch and review three episodes of the 2009 anime adaptation of Bakemonogatari . We also talk about Billy Idol, Buffy the Vampire Slayer , the wealthy love interest trope, and the bible. Rate us 5***** on Apple Podcasts! Support us on Patreon!
It's a JoJo's Bizarre Adventure episode on JoJo's Bizarre Podcast...In a General Sort of Way. Our friend Sei calls in from Japan to talk about what reading manga is like in Japan and what watching anime is like for manga readers. We also talk about Unkore, how Jump readers vote on comics, Furigana, when someone is too old to read comics, the manga Ping Pong , and the Capcom fighting game JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Heritage for the Future (again). Rate us nicely on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts...
The JJBPod gang watched a Gundam anime this week - no, not the one you like; we watched Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team , episodes one through three. We also talk about UTIs, what makes music obscure, when to use "an," Kinder Eggs, Sleigh Bells, and how many items need to be in a "best of" list. Rate us on iTunes , please! Support us on Patreon! Follow us on Twitter!...
JoJo's Bizarre Podcast is on the bleeding edge this week, as we take a look at brand-new anime, Akudama Drive . We also talk about home improvement, "booyakasha," basketball player stats, outdated methods of execution, and Marisa Tomei's Best Supporting Actress Oscar for My Cousin Vinny . For heaven's sake, rate and review us on iTunes! and check out our Patreon
[Actual anime talk at 36:00; Spoilers for School Live! throughout] This week, the JJBPod Crew talks about totally-normal-premised anime School Live! and discuss the merits of the show as it fits into a huge and tired genre. We also talk about awful Kit Kat flavors, Medal of Honor, Steppenwolf, the works of Cormac McCarthy, and jazz trumpeter Chuck Mangione. Rate us five stars on iTunes! Check out our Patreon and suggest another anime to watch while we wait for JoJo Part 6!...
Get ready for a eh-spicy episodio of JoJo's Bizarre Podcast, as we watch and recap Episodes 1-3 of Domestic Girlfriend . We also talk about "Truck-kun," what makes someone a "fuck person," being tsun-tsun or dere-dere, Simlish, and step-sibling porno. Rate us five stars and review us on Apple Podcasts! Also, consider subscribing to our Patreon: https://patreon.com/jjbpod
Worlds collide this week, as we, the JJBPod gang, guest on the show, "Blake and Spencer Get Jumped! An Anime Podcast." We act as expert witnesses, testifying to the greatness of JoJo by rewatching and discussing Episodes 1, 2, and 3 of the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond is Unbreakable anime. This is our 200th episode of the podcast! We want to thank everyone who has listened to even a single episode of the show, and we express our deepest concerns for anyone who has listened to even half of o...
