Episode 81: Big in Japan

On this gigantic episode of titanic proportions, the hosts kick things off by quickly talking about the shows that didn’t make the cut in the Chop ‘n’ Drop. Then they equip their maneuver gear, take to the skies and chronicle all the many important events of Attack on Titan Season 3. Last but not least, they pick their favorite spring series in Best of the Season.

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Chop ‘n Drop (1:22)

 

Review:

Attack on Titan – Season 3 (15:40)

 

Best of the Season (2:07:11)

Related Links:

ANN – This Week in Anime: Attack on Titan Gets Political

ANN – This Week in Anime: Is Attack on Titan Ramping Up or Just Going Off the Rails?

ANN – This Week in Anime: It’s The End of Attack on Titan (As We Know It)

Sakuga Blog: Attack On Titan At Its WIT’s End

Sakuga Blog: Attack on Titan – Production Highlights

Writing for Love and Justice: Reflection on Attack on Titan: How the narrative failed its characters

Gigguk: Attack on Titan is Incredible Now.

Polygon: The fascist subtext of Attack on Titan can’t go overlooked

Episode 80: Masters of Puppets

The hosts try to break free from their strings by dismantling the absurd plot machinations and undercooked characters of the clownishly rushed horror action show Karakuri Circus. After that they go back to the very beginning of the Gundam franchise and discuss how Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin expertly chronicles the rise of one of the most iconic characters from that franchise: Char Aznable.

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Reviews:

Karakuri Circus (1:20)

Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin (1:18:28)

 

Related Links:

ANN – This Week in Anime: Is Karakuri Circus a Hidden Classic or Just Dated?

Mother’s Basement: Gundam The Origin – A Gateway to Gundam Obsession