After a small bit of News CC dives into a freshly piled-up Trash Stash to discuss the glorious dumpster fire that is the hideous 2D/CG amalgamation Hand Shakers. Then John finally gets to talk about the entertainingly incompetent RPG party members from KonoSuba. Last but not least, the gang pick their favorite show from winter season 2017.

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News:

Pluto Anime adaption (1:20)

Trash Stash:

Hand Shakers (7:08)

Review:

KonoSuba – God’s blessing on this wonderful world!! (27:44)

Best of the Season (43:52)

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John kicks off this episode by talking about the entertaining comedy romp Gabriel DropOut and how its deadbeat angelic and demonic protagonists managed to deliver the laughs. Then the crew discusses if the second season of Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans was able to make good on the promising setups from Season 1. By the end the Review spirals into a talk about all things Gundam, so get your space gear ready and strap in for an extended trip to the colonies.

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Reviews:

Gabriel DropOut (1:02)

Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans – Season 2 (17:47)

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