There's been quite a few announcements in the anime sphere with unlikely reboots of beloved series as well as the departure of a beloved director. The crew also touches on what goes into a good baddie.

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 - Introductions and "Pitch it to me!" 16:48 - Masaaki Yuasa steps down as Science SARU's president 26:47- New Higurashi: When They Cry anime project 36:11 - Tokyo Mew Mew remake 38:55 - Bleach anime continuation and Burn The Witch movie announcements 45:15 - Manga Productions's new anime series 49:40 - Sonic Zones: Real of Fake? 57:21 - SHITSUMON! What goes into making a compelling anime antagonist?

TRACKS

Intro - "Tadahitori" by Bakudan Johnny (Opening theme for Ping Pong the Animation) Outro - "Taishou a" by anNina (Ending theme for Higurashi no Naku Koro Ni Kai)