On this episode, we can't believe we've officially reached 200 numbered podcasts! Come join Dennis, Kate, Ed, Karen, & Garrett for a trip to Meta-Rikana, covering the 1992 miniseries Bastard!! This two-part podcast miniseries is brought to you all with a little help from Gil's Ko-Fi donation, so thank you so much, Gil! We talk about a lot of rock band and rock song puns, find out some of the origins of these puns, a different ninja named Gara, Rushe's age discrepancy, and so much rule of cool.

0:00:00 - Introduction & Some Anime News
0:11:09 - The Watchlist
0:31:40 - Bastard!! Production Notes
0:39:23 - EP1: The Explosive Wizard
1:12:55 - EP2: Efreet the Fire Elemental
1:54:13 - EP3: Ninja Master Gara
2:27:07 - Voices, Final Thoughts, & Kanpai

Thanks again to Gil for the Ko-Fi donation that helped us cover Bastard!! for the podcast! Unfortunately, Bastard!! is currently out of print, but you can still support the show by using our Ko-Fi link below.

Dennis: @ichnob | Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Garrett: @blkriku | Karen: @ryacosplay | Kate: @taikochan

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On this episode, join Diana, Dennis, Kate, Garrett, & Ed for the season 1 finale of Fushigi Yugi, covering episodes 23-26. All of the Suzaku Warriors have finally gathered plus 1 (wait, what...), and the melodrama just gets thicker. Tamahome is back to his old ways for a bit, Miaka has accidentally unlocked Hard Mode for the "summon Suzaku quest," friend zoning and promise rings, twin powers activate, river wall discrepancies, only one person freaking out over polaroid pictures, and of course, resurrecting a Tom Cardy joke from a previous episode.

0:00:00 - Intro & Some Anime Related News
0:22:58 - The Watchlist
1:03:42 - EP23: Shadow of Intrigue
1:27:09 - EP24: Resolution
1:53:19 - EP25: Love and Sorrow
2:22:07 - EP26: Star Festival
2:43:37 - Voices, Final Thoughts, & Kanpai

Unfortunately, Fushigi Yugi is currently out of print, but you can still support the show by donating to our Ko-Fi link below.

Dennis: @ichnob | Diana: @binkxy | Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Garrett: @blkriku | Kate: @taikochan

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On this episode, join Ed, Kate, Garrett, Caitlin, & returning guest Kristen for part 5 of our Fushigi Yugi miniseries, covering episodes 18-22. In this batch, Tamahome turns to the dark side, putting Miaka's journey and love life in peril! Other talking points include the ages of the Suzaku Celestial Warriors, is Nakago the only useful Kutou soldier, substitute warrior cat, Breaking Bad, & Mitsukake's healing preferences.

0:00:00 - Intro & The Watchlist
0:17:15 - Some Anime Related News
0:27:30 - Caitlin & Kristen's Fushigi Yugi Origins
0:46:15 - EP18: Love Trap
1:08:02 - EP19: Shattered Loved
1:34:29 - EP20: Unreachable Hope
1:51:46 - EP21: To Protect You
2:18:19 - EP22: I'll Never Leave You
2:42:48 - Final Thoughts & Kanpai

Special thanks to Kristen (@kristenmpath) for joining us again!

Unfortunately, Fushigi Yugi is currently out of print, but you can still support the show by donating to our Ko-Fi link below.

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On this episode, join Kate, Diana, Garrett, Ed, & Dennis for the next batch of Fushigi Yugi drama, covering episodes 14 through 17. More Suzaku warriors found, but somehow, the Seiryuu side isn't panicking. Nakago's nastier side starts showing, the boyfriend shirt returns, one-man knock-knock jokes, Mitsukake's power cooldown, some sort of ninja man-bat, and flute that body.

0:00:00 - Intro & Some Anime News
0:16:19 - The Watchlist
0:37:50 - Fushigi Yugi Catch up w/ Garrett & Diana
0:53:26 - EP14: Wolf in the Fortress
1:24:36 - EP15: The City of Resurrection
1:43:38 - EP16: Battle of Sorrow
2:02:50 - EP17: Magic Flute
2:36:15 - Voices, Final Thoughts, & Kanpai

Unfortunately, Fushigi Yugi is currently out of print, but you can still support the show by donating to our Ko-Fi link below.

Dennis: @ichnob | Diana: @binkxy | Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Garrett: @blkriku | Kate: @taikochan

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On this episode, join Dennis, Ed, Karen, and returning guest Chika Supreme for our third Fushigi Yugi episode! We're halfway through season 1/red boxset, and while Miaka hasn't found another Suzaku warrior yet, we do meet our first Seiryuu one. Other talking points include fun translation for the dub, easily broken promises, sexy sax AND sexy harpsichord, plus some Law & Order: SVU.

In addition, we have a content warning. Some of the episodes we cover discuss the topic of attempted suicide. Since this epsiode is being released during National Suicide Prevention Month in the US, know that you are not alone. There are people out there who will talk and listen to you. So please use the Lifeline resources provided to you, such as dialing 988 or visiting 988lifeline.org.

0:00:00 - Intro & Some Anime News
0:07:31 - The Watchlist
0:19:46 - EP10: Looking for Yui
0:38:44 - EP11: Priestess of Seiryuu
1:08:24 - EP12: Only You
1:31:37 - EP13: For the Sake of Love
2:03:20 - Voices, Final Thoughts, & Kanpai

Thanks to special guest Chika (@chikasupreme) of the Shoujo Sundae podcast (@shoujosundae) for once again joining us!

Unfortunately, Fushigi Yugi is currently out of print, but you can still support the show by donating to our Ko-Fi link below.

Dennis: @ichnob | Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Karen: @RyaCosplay

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On this episode, join hosts Diana, Ed, Kate, and Dennis for part 2 of our Fushigi Yugi rewatch, covering episodes 5 through 9. Miaka gets sent back to her world, but now Yui is missing! Nuriko's biggest secret is revealed. The reason why Tamahome is so money-driven surprises Miaka. Hotohori finally gets to set foot outside of the palace. And we get to meet Miaka's brother! Hopefully you also took ancient Chinese literature in college, because it's time to find another celestial warrior.

0:00:00 - Intro & The Watchlist
0:23:17 - Some Anime & Cosplay News
0:40:33 - Diana's Fushigi Yugi Origins
0:48:05 - EP05: Bewildered Heartbeat
1:13:09 - EP06: Even If I Die...
1:32:08 - EP07: Going Home
1:55:53 - EP08: Brief Parting
2:17:27 - EP09: Enemies Unseen
2:40:45 - Voices, Final Thoughts, & Kanpai

Unfortunately, Fushigi Yugi is currently out of print, but you can still support the show by donating to our Ko-Fi link below.

Dennis: @ichnob | Diana: @binkxy | Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Kate: @taikochan

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On this episode, it's the start of a new podcast miniseries covering the first half of Fushigi Yugi. Joining hosts Dennis, Kate, Garrett, Ed, and Karen is first time guest Chika Supreme from the Shoujo Sundae podcast! Though we only talk about the first four episodes, it's one of our longest podcasts to date, so fair warning. Beside's Chika's anime origins, we also discuss literally getting lost in a book, Miaka's directional hearing, which Disney character is Tamahome, operating hours of a national library, and how many gangs want to capture Miaka.

0:00:00 - Intro & Meeting Chika Supreme
0:15:54 - The Watchlist
0:33:13 - Some Anime News
0:50:07 - Production Notes & Our Fushigi Yugi Origins
1:05:49 - EP01: The Girl of Legend
1:43:38 - EP02: The Priestess of Suzaku
2:16:33 - EP03: The Seven Stars of Suzaku
2:46:44 - EP04: Missing Love
3:26:34 - Voices, Final Thoughts, & Kanpai

Thanks to special guest Chika (@chikasupreme) of the Shoujo Sundae podcast (@shoujosundae) for joining us for the first time!

Unfortunately, Fushigi Yugi is currently out of print, but you can still support the show by donating to our Ko-Fi link below.

Dennis: @ichnob | Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Garrett: @blkriku | Karen: @RyaCosplay | Kate: @taikochan

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On this episode, join Dennis, Kate, Ed, and Karen as they discuss 1989's Venus Wars by Yasuhiko Yoshikazu. In addition to the anim topic, we also discuss visiting the Akiba Maid War pop-up cafe here in Los Angeles. Topics include the rules of battlebike, malls still being popular, chase scene music, characters that would fit in Gundam, and occupational hazards.

0:00:00 - Intro & Some Anime News
0:07:43 - The Watchlist
0:28:52 - Special: Akiba Maid War Pop-up Cafe
0:37:52 - Production Notes
0:46:59 - The First Attack
1:22:44 - Tanks for the Memories
1:40:34 - Thrilling Hiroics
2:03:23 - Voices, Final Thoughts, & Kanpai

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Dennis: @ichnob | Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Karen: @RyaCosplay | Kate: @taikochan

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