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This Week in Anime - Did Birdie Wing Start a Golf Anime Renaissance?
https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/cms/.209275
2024-03-28T14:00:00Z
2024-03-28T14:00:00Z
With no less than three new golf anime coming this spring season, Chris and Steve as the big question: Is this <cite>Birdie Wing</cite>'s fault?
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This Week in Anime - The Legacy of Akira Toriyama
https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/cms/.209195
2024-03-26T14:00:00Z
2024-03-26T14:00:00Z
This week, Nick and Lucas talk about the recent, ongoing, and not-yet-released works of the late, great Akira Toriyama—as well as the potential future of his most popular franchise.
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This Week in Games - Mourning Mutsumi Inomata
https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/cms/.208865
2024-03-22T14:00:00Z
2024-03-22T14:00:00Z
This week, Jean-Karlo morns the loss of artist Mutsumi Inomata and takes a look at her contributions to gaming. Also in the news, there's a new <cite>Fatal Fury</cite> on the way as well as new title <cite>Mega Man Battle Network</cite> fans are sure to enjoy.
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This Week in Anime - When Criticism Meets Anime Fandom
https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/cms/.208953
2024-03-21T14:00:00Z
2024-03-21T14:00:00Z
More often than not, critics take the hot seat when reviewing a work subject to the ire of its fandom when it does not align with their views. This week, our resident reviewers Chris and Lucas weigh in on what it means to approach anime works critically as reviewers.
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This Week in Anime - What Manga Should Become Anime Next?
https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/cms/.208894
2024-03-19T14:00:00Z
2024-03-19T14:00:00Z
Nick and Steve peruse the series competing in AnimeJapan's "Manga We Want to See Animated Ranking" poll to find the next possible anime hit.
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This Week in Games - The Gaming World Says Good-Bye to Akira Toriyama
https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/cms/.208574
2024-03-16T14:00:00Z
2024-03-16T14:00:00Z
Jean-Karlo invites us to take a look at Akira Toriyama's influence and legacy in the gaming industry. There are also good/bad news for <cite>Puyo Puyo</cite> and <cite>The Super Mario Bros.</cite>
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The ANN Aftershow - And the Anime Oscar Goes To..
https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/cms/.208771
2024-03-14T20:30:00Z
2024-03-14T20:30:00Z
Lynzee and James discuss the Oscar results, the untimely passing of Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama, Solo Leveling, and more!
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This Week in Anime - How Would You Like Your Fantasy Anime Served?
https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/cms/.208698
2024-03-14T19:00:00Z
2024-03-14T19:00:00Z
Chris and Steve discuss all the ways a fantasy anime can get it right and the shoddy mimics that catch viewers in their traps.
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This Week in Anime - The Rise and Fall of Rooster Teeth
https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/cms/.208583
2024-03-12T17:18:40Z
2024-03-12T17:18:47Z
Lucas and Nick reflect on Rooster Teeth's legacy, from <cite>RWBY</cite> to <cite>gen:LOCK</cite> to <cite>Red vs. Blue</cite> following Warner Bros. Discovery's decision to dissolve the production company.
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This Week in Games - Nintendo Stamps Out Emulator Yuzu Devs
https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/cms/.208261
2024-03-08T17:09:58Z
2024-03-08T17:09:58Z
Jean-Karlo discusses the recent emulator debacle, some of the most interesting games from the Microsoft Partner Stream, and KOS-MOS creator Monolith's 25th anniversary!
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This Week in Anime - AI Is Here, But Who Is It Helping?
https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/cms/.208369
2024-03-07T15:00:00Z
2024-03-07T15:00:00Z
If this tech is making things worse for the people who work on this material and those who want to enjoy it, then who exactly is it for?
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The ANN Aftershow - Are the Anime Awards Broken? (Podcast Edition)
https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/cms/.208375
2024-03-06T19:30:00Z
2024-03-06T19:30:00Z
Lynzee and James discuss the Crunchyroll Anime Award winners and try to explain why a single show can sweep so many categories. Plus: Solo-Leveling and more Delicious in Dungeon food!
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This Week in Anime - Are the Anime Awards Broken?
https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/cms/.208287
2024-03-05T17:30:00Z
2024-03-05T17:30:00Z
What were the biggest snubs of the Anime Awards, and did what earned their rightful place as one of the best? Or is the whole thing a cover for marketing and business relationships?
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This Week in Games - How Zygarde Got His Game
https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/cms/.208001
2024-03-01T15:00:00Z
2024-03-01T15:00:00Z
Jean-Karlo goes over all the good news from this year's Pokémon Day and worrying developments in the world of emulation.
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This Week in Anime - Previously On Final Fantasy VII
https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/cms/.208093
2024-02-29T18:29:32Z
2024-02-29T18:29:32Z
Before you boot up <cite>Final Fantasy VII Rebirth</cite>, let's remember Squaresoft's foray into feature films, including <cite>Spirits Within</cite> and the divisive <cite>Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children</cite>.
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The ANN Aftershow - Best, Worst, and Weirdest Pokémon
https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/cms/.208110
2024-02-28T19:00:00Z
2024-02-28T21:54:51Z
James, Jacki, and Lynzee pick their favorite Pokémon from every type to celebrate Pokémon Day 2024!
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This Week in Anime - Off-Brands In My Anime
https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/cms/.208038
2024-02-27T20:00:00Z
2024-02-27T20:00:00Z
With the new, official WcDonald's campaign, Nick and Nicky revisit some of the off-brand appearances of real products in anime and other official campaigns that seem too weird to be true.
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This Week in Games - Directly To The Lands Between
https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/cms/.207734
2024-02-23T15:00:00Z
2024-02-23T15:00:00Z
Return to the world of <cite>Elden Ring</cite> and all the gaming lands in between, and Jean-Karlo breaks down the Nintendo Direct and <cite>Shadow of the Erdtree</cite> DLC!
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This Week in Anime - A Look Back at Tatsuki Fujimoto Of The Prophecy
https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/cms/.207822
2024-02-22T15:00:00Z
2024-02-22T15:00:00Z
Director Kiyotaka Oshiyama will adapt Tatsuki Fujimoto's Look Back manga into an anime film this year, so there's no better time for review the inimitable creators' other one-shots.
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The ANN Aftershow - Is Ninja Kamui Worth Watching?
https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/cms/.207834
2024-02-21T19:00:00Z
2024-02-21T19:00:00Z
Lynzee and James check out the first two episodes of Sunghoo Park and Adult Swim's new anime series, NINJA KAMUI! Is the new blood-soaked action spectacle worth watching?
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This Week in Anime - A New Age of Anime Delinquents
https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/cms/.207750
2024-02-20T18:30:00Z
2024-02-20T18:30:00Z
Bucchigiri is reintroducing the anime world to delinquent culture, but is this homage to old-school bad boys refreshing or lost on modern audiences?
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This Week in Games - Not My Elena
https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/cms/.207474
2024-02-16T15:00:00Z
2024-02-16T15:00:00Z
Capcom's "Trendy Elena" sparks controversy, Suikoden creator Yoshitaka Murayama leaves behind a legacy of great games, and three Japanese RPGs pass the 1 million sold mark this year!
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The ANN Aftershow - WTF is Going On in this Mecha Anime?!
https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/cms/.207649
2024-02-15T21:30:00Z
2024-02-15T21:30:00Z
Jacki, James, and Lynzee try to figure out WHAT is happening in Brave Bang Bravern!
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This Week in Anime - The Amazing Action Anime of Director Sunghoo Park
https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/cms/.207600
2024-02-15T18:00:00Z
2024-02-15T18:00:00Z
Director Sunghoo Park's latest anime is a blood-soaked action spectacle that builds off years of stellar choreography and gripping fight sequences.
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The ANN Aftershow - Solo Leveling Levels Up!
https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/cms/.207605
2024-02-14T23:30:00Z
2024-02-14T23:30:00Z
Finally out of the hospital, Jinwoo encounters his first boss battle one-on-one, and the animation team at A-1 Pictures didn't hold back! Plus, we rate the newest dish for this week's Delicious in Dungeon anime.
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This Week in Anime - When Your Fav Anime Couple is Problematic
https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/cms/.207490
2024-02-13T18:00:00Z
2024-02-13T18:00:00Z
Chris and Nicky take on fandom shipping discourse and coming to grips with your problematic favorite couple.
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This Week in Games - Is This Really A Final Fantasy VII Trailer? We Still Don't Know Sephiroth Or Nothing.
https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/cms/.207221
2024-02-09T21:00:00Z
2024-02-09T21:00:00Z
Jean-Karlo gets polygonal as he goes over the newest details for <cite>Final Fantasy VII Rebirth</cite>, the upcoming <cite>Sonic</cite> game and state of Microsoft.
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This Week in Anime - Metallic Rouge and 25 Years of BONES
https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/cms/.207326
2024-02-08T15:00:00Z
2024-02-12T16:28:21Z
Nicky and Steve renumerate on the history of BONES' various original anime and take a look at its 25th year anniversary project <cite>Metallic Rouge</cite>. (There may also be an excessive amount of bone-related puns.)
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This Week in Anime - Getting into Gundam (and Other Long-Running Anime)
https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/cms/.207234
2024-02-06T15:00:00Z
2024-02-06T15:00:00Z
Nick and Chris tackle the issue of getting into long-running anime series—and why it's not really the intimidating prospect it might appear to be at first glance.
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This Week in Games - Kojima Can Strand Servants, Discuss
https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/cms/.206971
2024-02-02T15:00:00Z
2024-02-02T15:00:00Z
Layoffs hit Activision Blizzard, Sony shows off a ton of upcoming titles, and Fate/stay Night is finally getting an official English-language release.
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This Week in Anime - Why Do We Love Animated Food?
https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/cms/.207050
2024-02-01T15:00:00Z
2024-02-01T15:00:00Z
Nick and Steve dive into some of the most delicious-looking anime around while talking about why they have been (and continue to be) so popular.
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This Week in Anime - Do Game Mechanics Make or Break Anime?
https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/cms/.206986
2024-01-30T15:16:51Z
2024-02-08T02:55:18Z
Chris and Nicky discuss the gamification of anime narratives from Solo Leveling to BOFURI. What's the best way to integrate familiar game elements into a story (hint: it's not stat screens).
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This Week in Games - Not The Best Of Pals
https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/cms/.206698
2024-01-26T15:00:00Z
2024-01-26T15:55:34Z
"I think a lot of folks who wring their hands about The State Of Pokémon™ would be better off just realizing that they outgrew Pokémon and stop making that GAME FREAK's fault."
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This Week in Anime - Is Cygames a Mark of Anime Quality?
https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/cms/.206820
2024-01-25T15:00:00Z
2024-01-25T15:00:00Z
Known primarily for their involvement in mobile games, Cygames has quietly been producing some of the best, most farcical anime of the last decade.
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The ANN Aftershow - And the Winner for Best Anime of the Year is....
https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/cms/.206829
2024-01-24T21:00:00Z
2024-01-24T21:00:00Z
Jacki, James, and Lynzee talk about the nominees for the Oscars and Crunchyroll's Anime Awards. What was snubbed? What anime is over-represented? Who do you think will win?
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This Week in Anime - Mari Okada's Rise: From Anohana to Maboroshi
https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/cms/.206735
2024-01-23T15:00:00Z
2024-01-23T15:00:00Z
Nick and Nicky look back on how Mari Okada's voice as a writer and director lead up to her strangest anime entry yet, <cite>maboroshi</cite>.
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The ANN Aftershow - What New Anime Should You Watch?
https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/cms/.206672
2024-01-19T21:00:00Z
2024-01-19T21:00:00Z
The Winter 2024 anime season is well underway, so it's time to find out which shows pass muster to join our watchlist!
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This Week in Games - A Return With Arms, And Cats
https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/cms/.206430
2024-01-19T16:00:00Z
2024-01-19T16:00:00Z
Jean-Karlo returns from medical leave to get everyone up-to-date on the latest news out of Final Fantasy Fan Fest!
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This Week in Anime - What is the Anime Localization Controversy?
https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/cms/.206560
2024-01-18T21:00:00Z
2024-01-18T21:00:00Z
Nick and Chris weigh in on the vitriol and misinformation swirling around AI usage and localization in anime and manga translation.
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The ANN Aftershow - So, About That Jujutsu Kaisen Ending
https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/cms/.206549
2024-01-17T00:00:00Z
2024-01-17T00:00:00Z
James, Jacki, and Lynzee give their final thoughts on Jujutsu Kaisen: Shibuya Incident Arc, social media, and gear up for Solo Leveling!
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