CC kicks off the episode by reviewing a slightly different “creator-meets-creation” isekai in Zenshu. After that, John brings back the edgy 00s energy and talks about the violent fantasy revenge tale Übel Blatt. Last but not least, CC returns to the genre of sports and fawns over the double-flavored underdog story of Medalist.

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Reviews:

Zenshu (1:20)

Übel Blatt (1:01:07)

Medalist (1:43:27)

Related Links:

ANN – This Week in Anime: How ZENSHU Is Breaking the Isekai Mold

Sakuga Blog: The Many Other Gems Of Animation In Early 2025 (And Earlier)

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PAX East impressions (1:24)

Play Buffet:

Crimson Desert (8:25)

Shantae Advance (14:18)

Double Shake (15:15)

Earthion (16:00)

Gigasword (19:49)

Neon Inferno (21:47)

Break Arts III (22:33)

Demon Tides (23:44)

A Corgi’s Cozy Hike (24:44)

Section 13 (25:23)

Skateboard Knight (26:12)

Nier Automata (33:54)

Blaster Master Zero (50:22)

Sonic Unleashed (54:13)

Trials of Mana Remake (1:21:03)

FF16 hard mode (1:38:33)

Doom 2016 (1:45:30)

Newsbits:

Switch 2 Details (1:51:27)

Clair Obscur – Expedition 33 is a hit (2:06:38)

Blue Protocol is getting a new lease on life (2:10:19)

Giant Bomb becomes independent (2:11:45)

1-Up for Discussion:

Our personal gaming histories – Getting started in the NES era (2:16:51)

The hosts discuss a bunch of spring premieres in the Sneak Peek. After that, they review the final Akira Toriyama Dragon Ball show: Dragon Ball Daima.

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Sneak Peek:

Rock is a Lady’s Modesty (3:16)

Apocalypse Hotel (6:20)

Guilty Gear Strive: Dual Rulers (9:57)

Princession Orchestra (22:38)

mono (28:27)

Your Forma (31:47)

Yaiba: Samurai Legend (37:46)

Lazarus (44:01)

Anne Shirley (51:00)

Fire Force – Season 3 (58:36)

My Hero Academia: Vigilantes (1:07:18)

Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX (1:14:18)

Review:

Dragon Ball Daima (1:24:56)

Related Links:

Crunchyroll: What is Dragon Ball DAIMA? Goku’s Latest Adventure Explained!

ANN: Grammy-Winning Music Producer Zedd Speaks About Working on Dragon Ball Daima

The hosts discuss a couple of leftover shows in The Quick and the Dead. Then CC dives into the world of the occult and reviews the rom-com action show DAN DA DAN. Last but not least, the guys present their picks for Best of the Season.

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The Quick and the Dead:

BLUE LOCK vs. U-20 JAPAN (1:42)

TASUKETSU -Fate of the Majority- (12:23)

Magilumiere Magical Girls Inc. (15:46)

Love Live! Superstar!! – Season 3 (17:15)

Ranma ½ 2025 (17:57)

Review:

DAN DA DAN (20:35)

Best of the Season (46:46)

Related Links:

ANN – This Week in Anime: DAN DA DAN’s Tokusatsu Connection

ANN – Inside DAN DA DAN Episode 7: Rising Talent Shuto Enomoto Discusses Storyboarding and Animation with Newtype

ANN: Who is DAN DA DAN Heartthrob Ken Takakura?

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Play Buffet:

Final Fantasy XIV (4:07)

Pokémon TCG Pocket (11:32)

Pokemon Legends Arceus (17:23)

Final Fantasy Legend (27:07)

Luminous Avenger iX 2 (37:36)

Metroid Dread (50:36)

Nier Replicant (1:15:29)

Batboy (1:37:27)

Shadow of the Ninja Reborn (1:41:18)

Contra: Operation Galuga (1:50:42)

Wanderstop (1:56:17)

Beyond the Ice Palace 2 (1:58:10)

Gal Guardians: Servants in the Dark (2:00:37)

Sanae’s Sylphid Breeze (2:02:08)

Fubuki -Zero in on Holoearth- (2:03:32)

Newsbits:

Nintendo Switch 2 reveal (2:06:50)

Sony State of Play 2/12/25 (2:14:28)

Pokémon Presents (2:18:17)

PC Hardware news (2:22:24)

Assassin’s Creed Shadows leaked (2:29:42)

1-Up for Discussion:

Games we are looking forward to this year

FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves (2:32:23)

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater (2:35:38)

Split Fiction (2:38:23)

Suikoden I&II HD Remaster (2:40:44)

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (2:41:53)

SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance (2:48:49)

DOOM: The Dark Ages (2:50:22)

Lunar Remastered Collection (2:52:14)

Trails in the Sky 1st (2:57:25)

Onimusha 2 Remaster (3:01:38)

Onimusha: Way of the Sword (3:02:17)

After discussing a couple of Winter Season 2025 premieres in the Sneak Peek, the hosts review the Kickstarter-project-turned-full-show sci-fi action series Mecha-Ude: Mechanical Arms.

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Sneak Peek:

Ameku M.D.: Doctor Detective (3:10)

I Left My A-Rank Party (6:54)

Übel Blatt (10:57)

ZENSHU. (18:59)

I May Be a Guild Receptionist (29:02)

Medalist (35:17)

Sakamoto Days (45:54)

Dr. Stone: Science Future (56:39)

BEASTARS Final Season (58:15)

Review:

Mecha-Ude: Mechanical Arms (1:06:16)

Related Links:

Crunchyroll FEATURE: Why Mecha-Ude: Mechanical Arms Is an Original Anime Worth Watching

CC kicks off the show by going nocturnal and reviewing the new vampire youtuber comedy Mayonaka Punch. After that, John once more braves the treacherous seas of the Video-Game-to-Anime adaptions and explains why NieR:Automata Ver 1.1a bucks the trend. Last but not least, CC travels back in time to discuss the rejuvenation of a struggling 80s franchise in the form of Terminator Zero.

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Reviews:

Mayonaka Punch (1:41)

NieR:Automata Ver 1.1a (41:49)

Terminator Zero (1:17:08)

Related Links:

ANN – This Week in Anime: Hey, Yoko Taro, What’s With All the Puppets?

The hosts discuss a couple of Fall premieres in the Sneak Peek and then review the buckwild comedy series My Deer Friend Nokotan.

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Sneak Peek:

Trillion Game (2:30)

Magilumiere Magical Girls Inc (5:33)

Mecha-Ude: Mechanical Arms (10:10)

Ranma ½ 2024 (15:09)

DAN DA DAN (20:33)

Love Live! Superstar!! [Season 3] (27:36)

The IDOLM@STER Shiny Colors [Season 2] (29:19)

Uzumaki (31:30)

TASUKETSU -Fate of the Majority- [Season 1 Part 2] (35:32)

Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online II (37:35)

BLUE LOCK 2nd Season (39:57)

Dragon Ball Daima (42:00)

Review:

My Deer Friend Nokotan (53:48)

Related Links:

シカ色デイズ (Shikairo Days) – Metal Cover by Little V (My Deer Friend Nokotan) しかのこのこのここしたんたん

namuwiki: Sazae statue construction

After the hosts gulp down some leftovers in The Quick and the Dead, CC unleashes his monstrous review of Kaiju No. 8. Then the hosts start cooking and discuss the many tasty offerings of Delicious in Dungeon. Last but not least, they present their picks for Best of the Season.

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The Quick and the Dead:

Date a Live V (2:18)

Laid-Back Camp – Season 3 (4:45)

Urusei Yatsura 2024 (6:22)

Hunter x Hunter 2011 (13:23)

Astro Boy 2003 (19:44)

Reviews

Kaiju No.8 (23:24)

Delicious in Dungeon (55:02)

Best of the Season (2:11:13)

Related Links:

ANN: In the Shadow of the Beast: The Kaiju Genre & Kaiju No. 8

Sakuga Blog: New Recipes At Studio Trigger: Dungeon Meshi Production Notes 01-03