Kicking off this episode filled with revenge plots, demonic possessions, political intrigue and…bread, John is delivering his review of the not so slightly mean-spirited romcom Masamune-kun’s Revenge. Then CC explains why watching both seasons of Blue Exorcist is not an easily achievable flawless viewing experience. Last but not least, the gang discusses why ACCA: 13-Territory Inspection Dept. is a slow but good burn.
Anime Spring Season 2017 is here, so John and CC give you a short preview of several interesting new series in the Sneak Peek. Then they wrap up the show with their first review from Winter Season 2017: Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid.
In this season finale John talks about the magical girl slugfest ViVid Strike!, the newest entry in the long-running Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha series, and gives you a brief introduction to the franchise as a whole.
Then the gang wraps up with Flip Flappers, a flawed, but nonetheless thoroughly enjoyable fantasy adventure, with enamoring surreal imagery.
Last but not least John and CC pick their favorite show from Fall season 2016.
John opens up this episode by talking about why Sound! Euphonium is near and dear to his musical heart and possibly his favorite KyoAni show up to date.
Then the gang dives into the B&B (Butts and Boobs) fighting Anime Keijo!!!!!!!! and CC elaborates on why he deems it a legit good show, instead of another fan service-laden failure.
On this episode John gets down to business, with the restaurant comedy spin-off series WWW.WORKING!!.
Then things get frosty, as CC talks about his lukewarm feelings on the smash hit Yuri!!! on Ice and tries to explain why he couldn’t quite connect to the show.
On this episode, John dives into the slightly edgy world of Girlish Number and talks about its cynical views on the Anime, Idol and voice acting industry.
CC wraps up the show with his monologue-heavy hymn of praise for the first three seasons of Sports Anime Highlight Haikyuu!!
Time to get historically magical and let slip the dogs of war! John opens up this episode with a review of the alternate history alien air assault bonanza Brave Witches. Then CC dives into Kouta Hirano’s fantasy battle royale Drifters and lastly both of them take to the skies again with Izetta: The Last Witch.
John’s here running solo for a little bit to tell you about his favorite intro sequences from the shows he watched last year! Are his choices good or not? You be the judge!
John and CC are kicking off the new year the best way possible: By taking a quick look at a lot of the new show premieres from Winter Anime Season 2017 in the Sneak Peek.
After that, they wrap up the episode with their review of the newest and refreshingly different entry in the JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure franchise: Diamond is Unbreakable.
In the final episode of 2016 the gang discusses three shows, which left them with a bunch of mixed feelings. First, John elaborates on why Love Live! Sunshine!! is more of a mediocre rehash, than a good sequel to the popular idol series. After that, CC gushes over Berserk and explains why the new series is a bad place to get into this great franchise. Lastly, the hosts dig into both seasons of Active Raid to unearth its few bright spots and many flaws.
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