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Anibros is the ramblings of two guys who are are semi-versed in the world of "The Japanimation". We don't pretend to know anything, but maybe you'll learn something.

Show 156This time, we have a super special guest appearance! The cousins also have a great time talking about a Bocchi the Rock. Note, the audio intro for this episode was written entirely by ChatGPT. This week's hosts:Laven - @LavenVothKenny - @sakoku_otakuWith special AI-powered guest appearance by:JackGPT Introductions BankBros and Japan’s Pajama Sam’s

“What’cha been watchin’?” // Catch up with the hostsKenny* Trigun Stampede * Reading ‘Chainsaw Man’ — caught up with current on the manga

JackGPT* Cyberpunk Edgerunner

Bocchi the Rock // ぼっち・ざ・ろっく* Based on a Yonkoma by Aki Hamaji * Adapted into anime in 2022 * Directed by Keiichiro Saito * Studio: CloverWork

What it isn’t:* BanG Dream * Sanrio Boys

What is it like — a beautiful combination of:* BECK Mongolian Chop Squad * K-on! * Tetsuko no tabi — no seriously

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Show 155This time, the cousins talk about Kumoricon 2022! It's our annual con review. Once again, I (Laven) wasn't there. So Kenny paints us all a picture of what it was like to be there.This week's hosts:Laven - @LavenVothKenny - @sakoku_otaku* Correction Corner + We released an unedited version of Ep 154. + It was fixed! + Kenny’s spouse is totally fine — successful appendectomy and recovery. * Kumoricon 2022 Mega Review! + This is our annual review of Kumoricon… that come out about once a year. + 2022 marked the 20th year for the convention, and Laven and Kenny have been attending for 17 years. * What did Anibros Creative do at Kumoricon 2022? + Anime Jeopardy XV: Royal Edition + Celebrity Anime Jeopardy! + Anime Jeopardy NRT (18+), sponsored by FAKKU * Kumoricon by the Day + Day 0, Thursday - Kenny witnesses angry vendors! - Thank you Specialty Badge people - Some waited in line for hours! + Day 1, Friday - Anime Taboo! - Anime Jeopardy XV: Royal Edition - Alisa Freedman - Great lecture style panels on pop culture - Zack Davisson - Localization 101 - Live Drawing panel with GEEKBOAT featuring Wakabayashi and Koyama * Kenny got a drawing of Tomino + Day 2, Saturday - Anibros interviewed GEEKBOAT! - Tonari Animation, discussed the “Gawr Gura, Shark’d” opening animation - Kenny missed the TRIGGER Q&A but Piper took notes - Celebrity Anime Jeopardy! * Featuring Zack Davisson (author, translator), Jarrett Martin (CEO, Tonari Animation), and Queen D (Cosplayer, Burlesque) - Anime Jeopardy 18+ * Sponsored by FAKKU * Anibros team took a turn messing with Kenny + Day 3, Sunday - Nothing really! * Highlights! + Bad — lines + Semi-bad — split convention area + Good - Content! - Staff! - Anime Jeopardy! - Artist Alley!

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Show 154I would like to extend a heartfelt welcome to the influx of new listeners that have been directed to this glorious Podcast by way of Anime Jeopardy, courtesy of Kumoricon 2022.Also, as a disclaimer, this episode was recorded before the Twitter drama. We reference Twitter several times in this episode, so just keep that in mind.On with the show! This week's hosts:Laven - @LavenVothKenny - @sakoku_otaku* Introduction + AniBros Creative can be found at anibroscreative.com, and follow up on Twitter at @anibroscreative + Laven is @LavenVoth + Kenny is @sakoku_otaku * Opening Banter + “Boy-see” - Kenny is a Salaryman and currently being a salaryman in Boise - Good Patrick is a resident of Boise but Kenny failed to tell him he’d be coming into his town - Kenny has seen a lot of potate-themed art + Are we post-Pandemic? + Life Protip: Delete more tweets than you send. + RSS Check! Looks like we messed up! RIP Feedburner. + Listen to us on Spotify! * Otaku no Video + Two-part OVA created by Gainax in 1991 + Director: Takeshi Mori + Written by: Toshio Okada + Story of a college student, Kubo, who becomes an otaku after a chance encounter with an old classmate and friend, Tanaka. + Autobiographical but stylized depiction of the history of General Products and Studio Gainax + Features segments called ‘Portrait of an Otaku’, live action interviews with otaku + Discussion - What new stuff stood out to us? * Portrait of an Otaku hit harder now that we’re the age of the folks that made this movie. They do get progressively more and more stupid. * Garage Kits are made to be way more popular than they ever were. * Otaku no Video remains a familiar and cozy show to return to. * Kubo and Tanaka were definitely huffing fumes * The Otakuland opening may be a reference to Tomino’s New Anime Century speech * The worst part of Otaku no Video is that they become capitalists -- but maybe that is a self-aware acknowledgement of the worst tendencies at Gainax. + Highly recommended, definitely watch. + The reason we have this podcast. + Laven is looking for land to build his own Otakuland * Syberpunk: Edgerunner + 10 episodes series on Netflix + Produced by TRIGGER for CD Projekt Red + Director: Hiroyuki Imaishi + Written by: Masahiko Otsuka, Yoshiki Usa + Based on story by: Bartosz Sztybor (シテボル); Rafal Jaki + Discussion - “One of the best shows I’ve seen in awhile.” - Laven - Fear going in: this is just a video game tie-in, how good could it really be? But! It is really good! - Kenny and Laven fight over DARLING in the FUCKS again - What’s it about? * David Martinez has a bad time: his school hates him, his classmates hate him, and his mom is killed in a car wreck. * David becomes an Edgerunner -- a member of a crime team running jobs. * He quickly spirals into the dark world of corporate warfare and cybernetic enhancements. - Kenny’s Take: Edgerunner is exactly what it felt like to watch anime in the 90s/00s/ * This is what it was like to watch Ninja Scroll or Cyber City Oedo * It has violence! It has sex! It has a complex story that is based on source material that isn’t 100% present in the anime! - Cyberpunk is based a TTRPG created in the 80s by Mike Pondsmith - The sensory experience is dialed up to 11. - This could only exist as an OVA -- in fact, it is an ONA! - Cyberpunk is a love letter to the 80s OVA - It is so refreshing to have a true sci-fi and cyberpunk anime again! - When our generation is making decisions (after boomers are good, TY Knight Sabers), let’s hope its all nostalgia like this. - Who is your favorite character? * Laven: Lucy, the main girl -- perfectly engineered for me to like her; * Kenny: Maine and Dorio * All the characters are really well done and given opportunities to bond witht he audience. - Who at Trigger needs to always add the Rebecca-type character? * And what is driving the perception that she’s a loli? - Really good world building. - Do we want a sequel? * Only if its a completely new story. - Comfort viewing -- you can watch it slow or binge it - ANIBROS STAMP OF APPROVAL + So will we play Cyberpunk 2077? No. But if it goes on Sale for a steep enough discount, maybe. + Want to watch anime and experience a cyberpunk adventure * But wait, there’s more! + - Trigun!? * Laven had time to fit into a re-watch of Trigun. * Jack reviewed Trigun on Episode # * Still holds up! * A secret sci-fi show * A slow burn -- but worth that investment as it starts to unfold * Why didn’t Kenny like Trigun? He doesn’t remember -- because of the dub? Because of the way its fans behaved? Maybe! * What about the new Trigun? No. - Cowboy Bebop * Watching in Japanese * Maybe if I watch it this time, it’ll be different? - The two goofballs muse about what they want to make on 3D printers. - What!? Laven went to go see the Yokohama Gundam. + The Odaiba Gundam is a trash gundam now. + 1:1 scale RX 78-2 + Available to see until Spring 2023 which is great because the borders to Japan are opening soon! * Gegege no Kitaro exhibit + AR experience

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Well, I've kept my promise. Here is a new episode. Recorded this month.

This time, we took notes during the recording session, which I will post them here. Let us know if you like this format for show notes going forward. I'm still too lazy to add time stamps to all of this, but it's all in order: Show 153 This week's hosts:

Laven - @LavenVoth Kenny - @sakoku_otaku

Where the fuck have we been!?

(Hey, Shinzo Abe died)

What has changed in our lives in the last few months? Have we done anything exciting? * Laven’s super Japanese summer + Fireworks display in Nagoya * A tangent! + Co-op food delivery is starting to push Oden, a traditional Fall/Winter food. * Universal Studio Japan! + So hot + Super Mario World — timed and queued entry like the Star Wars place at Disney/whatever * Kessenuma, Miyagi, Japan + Kessenuma was devastated by the 3/11 triple disaster + Former coworkers started a brewery in Northeast Japan, and was connected to the city through a sister city relationship + Laven visited in Spring for a… Spring Fest! Food, beer, music, and fun. + This sparked a memory with Kenny — eating at a food festival in Katsuura, Chiba. If you ever go there, get the Katsuura Tantanmen. * Adventures in Cooking! + Laven and Kaori are mastering Mexican cuisine. + Kenny pitched an idea for… Hello Fresh but for Japan! But he’s definitely too late. + CookingBros! + Baking Spouses! * Kenny joined a Sister City organization for Salem-Kawagoe + Group arranges visits and exchanges between the cities + Using this as an avenue to engage with Japan that isn’t just anime/manga

From the detour * Kenny went to Hawaii on his 10th wedding anniversary * Kona, visited Hilo

What have we been watching? Reading? Doing? * Laven + Tried watching (Spring and Summer) - Anime about a traditional confectionery shop in Kyoto. Conflict between the son who abandons his family business and the adoptive daughter the takes it over. - Yofukashi no uta + Did watched - Birdy Wing - Thermae Romae - F - Spy x Family + Am Watching - Isekai Oji-san - GeGeGe no Kitaro - (Detective) Conan — watching as new episodes they come out * Kenny + Watching, technically a present tense verb - Birdy Wing - Spy x Family - Oishinbo + Read and reading - Don’t toy with me, Miss Nagatoro by Nanashi - ‘Pure Invention: How Japan Made the Modern World’ by Matt Alt - ‘First Person Singular’ by Haruki Murakami + Doing - Gunpla! - 3D Printing - Kenny’s wife got a dog! Molly. * Video games?

Other Recommendations: * White Lotus (HBO), a fun mini-series about people on vacation * The Big Hit Show, Season 4, a podcast on the Pokemon takeover of American pop culture — season 4 of some other podcast “The Big Hit Show”

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In order to display our undying gratitude to all of our fans who are also mothers, we present to you this Mother's Day Special episode! And, not a moment too soon!

This time, the Cousins talk about My Dress-Up Darling, and also discuss the ongoing spring season.

In all seriousness, this is a semi lost episode that I straight up forgot to edit and post. It was recorded on April 17, 2022. So, in your mind, just pretend that it's 5 months ago.

Let us know what your spring plans in the comments!

Disclaimer: This was hastily edited.

I promise we just recorded a new episode, so in the interest of not skipping episodes, please enjoy this chronologically correct entry. A new one will be on the way very soon.

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Laven - @LavenVoth Kenny - @sakoku_otaku Download MP3 Here

Happy New Year!

Its 2022!

Now that its February, I can finally post the episode that we recorded back in December.

We discuss Kumoricon 2021, which took place in-person in the midst of a deadly pandemic. Was it amazing? Was it a mistake? Our Man on the Ground™ Kenny brings us his detailed report from the convention space in beautiful and sunny Portland, Oregon.

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Laven - @LavenVoth Kenny - @sakoku_otaku Download MP3 Here

As per usual, there is no particular excuse that this episode is late other than 'I was busy' and 'I didn't get around to it.' But, as it happens, we finally watched the final Evangelion film Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time (シン・エヴァンゲリオン劇場版 , Shin Evangerion Gekijōban). Well, one of us is watching for the first time, and the other is watching for the first time subtitled. Will that make a difference? Tune in to find out!

"What Have You Been Watching" starts at 6:13.

Spoilers for Eva start at the 27:15 mark.

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Laven - @LavenVoth Kenny - @sakoku_otaku Download MP3 Here

In another exciting edition of "Third-of-life Crisis", the Cousins decide to stay a while on Memory Lane, aka Nostalgia Boulevard and talk about everybody's favorite orange ninja, Naruto.

We also spend way too much time talking about the pandemic, so if you want to skip right into "What Have You Been Watching?", go directly to the 30-minute mark.

Kenny read all of the manga, while Laven watched all of the Anime*.

*Not including filler episodes.

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Laven - @LavenVoth Kenny - @sakoku_otaku Download MP3 Here

Surprise! We actually weren't done talking about Gundam. In part 3 of our series, we discuss Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory, and Mobile Suit Gundam UC (Unicorn). Hear me out: It's actually interesting so please listen.

But, not before we quickly talk about the other shows we have been watching. During the aforementioned discussions, We found some kids on our lawn, and promptly yelled at them to get off.

That's a joke about how we don't understand the youths.

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Laven - @LavenVoth Kenny - @sakoku_otaku Download MP3 Here

Today the Cousins take an exclusive look at Evaneglion 3.0+1.0, aka Thrice Upon a Time, aka Shin Evangelion Gekijōban: ||, aka New Evangelion Theatrical Edition: ||

As you could have guessed, none other than our Senior East Asian Correspondent Laven was on site to experience the masterpiece as it unfolded within the unassuming Toho Cinema.

Its a bit of a long one, but we do our best not to spoil anything!

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Laven - @LavenVoth Kenny - @sakoku_otaku Download MP3 Here

This time on Anibros, the Cousins are back with more Universal Century Gundam! From the OG film trilogy to the Origin, we tackle everything that Kenny has watched up to this point. So, unfortunately, no Unicorn discussion this time.

This is the continuation of our previous discussion, so it is highly recommended that you listen to Part 1 first.

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Laven - @LavenVoth Kenny - @sakoku_otaku Download MP3 Here

It's happened. It's finally happened. Resident Feddy Apologist and War Crime Sympathizer Kenny has viewed a treasured historical document called Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam, which catalogs the atrocities committed by the Earth in the name of keeping the peace.

This has sparked a discussion about not only Zeta Gundam, but our relationship to Gundam as a whole. We recorded for over 4 hours, and covered many entries into the Gundam UC timeline, however this episode covers Zeta specifically. Part 2 will drop on Australia as soon as I find the time to edit it.

If you aren't a fan of Gundam, I think there is some worthwhile stuff in here, so I recommend you listen anyway. Maybe you'll be inspired to give it a try!

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Laven - @LavenVoth Kenny - @sakoku_otaku Download MP3 Here

Happy New Year!

This is our first episode of 2021, and we hope to deliver a real banger. And its a real long one, so sorry about that. This year will be the year of changes. The first change is that Kenny is actually watching some quality anime, and shortening his back-log.

But, don't be fooled into believing he is a good person, as he unapologetically implies that the Titans haven't gone far enough in Zeta Gundam.

And because obviously Laven's previously stated feelings for Inuyasha were pure tsundere, he watches the entire thing in what feels like basically one sitting.

Be sure to visit his Geocities Sesshomaru Shrine, number one on the Anime Turnpike.

Also note that there are no other changes. Just the one.

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Laven - @LavenVoth Kenny - @sakoku_otaku Download MP3 Here

Here we are again for another exciting episode of Anibros: The AniCousins. This time, the cousins recap the recent DigiKumo (or, Digital Kumoricon) that happened a few weeks ago. As usual, the Anibros crew was there single-handedly saving the convention.

If you weren't there, you were, in fact, a square.

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Laven - @LavenVoth Kenny - @sakoku_otaku Download MP3 Here

I wouldn't say this episode is timely, however it is a major accomplishment. It was recorded and posted in less than one week! Everything remains topical as of today.

This time, we discover together just how much of a slacker Kenny really is. Its been several years, and he still doesn't know what a Re:Zero is. But don't worry, I took him to school.

Also, we preview some of the stuff that looks interesting for Fall 2020. Spoiler alert: It isn't much.

Double-also, we will be hosting Anime Jeopardy once again at DigiKumo, the digital version of Kumoricon happening this year, hosted exclusively on the World Wide Web! Expect the same amount of shenanigans as before.

That will be held from November 6th through the 8th. Don't miss us! I'll be beaming in my presence straight from Japan via satellite teleconference.

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Laven - @LavenVoth Kenny - @sakoku_otaku Download MP3 Here

Today is a great day, because it is a day that a new episode of Anibros has been released. This was recorded a slightly short time ago, but also not super recently. You'd think that with COVID keeping us all indoors we'd be able to record and edit at a better pace. But, alas, our capitalist overloads require even more work during the work-from-home hours, and my entire on-the-computer time consists of working for someone else instead of for all of you. But, don't fret, because episodes will continue to come out despite hell or high water.

We talk extensively about the new(ish) Evangelion merch available from GU, 7-eleven, and Uniqlo. Here are the promised photos of said merch:

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It has finally happened. I was able to edit this week's episode and post it right after the last one. Who knew it was possible?

In my rush to post, I royally screwed up the numbering. So sorry if its confusing, this most certainly is NOT episode 139.

This week we discuss quarantine, Eizouken, and other delusions.

But now that nothing is left "in the can," as we professionals say, who knows when the next episode will be. Be sure to mention @sakoku_otaku to demand a recording session. Also demand that he watches From the New World while you're at it. And for the x3 combo, tell him to not use a dollar store Xbox Live headset next time.

As I was searching for relevant images, and found none, I decided to include the following:

This is what it looks like when all the stuff from your previous life is delivered to your current life. Including, but not limited to recording equipment to make fine podcasts such as this one.

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Laven - @LavenVoth Kenny - @sakoku_otaku Download MP3 Here

Rejoice, listeners! We have one again uploaded some content! And not a moment too soon, because this may the only convention coverage you'll get from us in 2020.

Way back in November, the Bros took over a convention center in Portland Oregon, hung out with (and basically became best friends with) Studio Trigger, and learned to gamble away our respective life savings' away. There was also an anime con happening around us at the time, if you can believe it!

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Once again it's been quite a time since the last post. This time there is semi-legitimate reason!

In particular, I (Laven) was waiting for my audio equipment to make its journey by steam-ship to the new world (nihon). But that doesn't particularly excuse me in this case. What does, though, is that we were also waiting for approval from a certain anime studio to release our recorded audio of a certain interview regarding a certain fire-fighting anime. We have made the decision to just release the text transcript of our interview here as show notes. We were waiting to release our actual discussion of Promare (this episode) so that both pieces could be released in tandem, but alas that was not to be.

So, please enjoy our epsiode. I promise more are coming, if my promises mean anything to you anymore.

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STUDIO TRIGGER INTERVIEW Interviewers: Kenneth Hendricks; Laven Voth (AniBros Creative, anibroscreative.com)

Interviewees: Hiromi Wakabayashi (“Waka”); Shigeto Koyama; Will Feng

English 日本語

PROMARE has been a huge success in Japan and internationally. How does it feel to have worked on such a popular film?

They worked on PROMARE because it is something they like doing. The fact that it is really popular worldwide and in Japan makes them thankful from the bottom of their hearts. (Waka)

(Koyama) We’ve been coming to Kumoricon since 2013, actually have been working on PROMARE since then. After KLK, and going to int cons, keeping in mind that they wanted to make something not just for Japan but internationally as well, so they feel like they’ve done the right thing. プロメアは日本でも海外でも大きな成功を納めました。こんな人気作品に関わることはどんな気持ちですか？

While sometimes over the top, a lot of the rescue technology had realistic elements. What kind of research was done to learn about firefighting and emergency response?

Waka: At NY and San Francisco FD, there we were able to handle the equipment. But of course, in TRIGGER, taking stuff realistically is not what we do. We have to make it more bold, more TRIGGER. We have to alter it. The fact that you think it was seemed realistic is a success on our part. The fact we were able to make it feel realistic but still change it is good.

Will was able to help us coordinate the scheduling of the fire fighting locations.

Of the equipment you used, what was your favorite?

Waka: The jaws of life. (Kenny explained how Jaws of Life are meant to be used, and why they’re called that). ちょっと大げさな部分もありましたが、消火のシーンはとてもリアルで、本物の消化活動の様でした。消火活動や緊急時対応について、どんなリサーチをしましたか？

Varys and Remi have such cool rescue suits. Was there ever plans to show them more on screen?

Waka: As much as we wanted to, because it is a film we didn’t want to take away the spotlight from Galo or Lio. If it was a TV series, for sure they would have their own episodes. They were designed by Koyama and Imaishi.

Koyama: Imaishi’s hobby/taste is for mechas that are broad and big.

They made me think of the Alien robot.

Koyama: The Powerlifter, yes バリスとレミーのレスキューギアがとってもカッコ良かったです。バリスとレミーをもっと登場させる予定はありましたか？

Who came up with the ice-based guns?

Koyama: The idea of fighting ice with fire was in our minds from the beginning. It isn’t enough to just fight with water. We went further, so ice is used to fight the Burnish.

Waka: For example, with the machine gun or the pistol, they’re typically used to fight or in the military. So we played around with rescuers using weapons to save people instead.

It was cool when Galo is fighting the Mad Burnish and takes his hands off the controls to fire his gun. Galo is kind of a block head, but he’s also pretty smart. 誰が、氷の銃のアイディアを思いついたのですか？

Galo refers to his love for a traditional fire fighters from an island in the East. Why doesn’t he say “Japan”?

Koyama: Technically we don’t specify that this is America or this is NY. We don’t specify the real location in the world. You can see the Stars and Stripes, but its not really the American flag. It hints at it. 劇中、ガロは「東の方の島」の伝統的な火消しへの熱い想いを表現していました。なぜ、「日本」と限定しなかったのですか？

Were audiences in Japan familiar with traditional Japanese firefighters?

Waka: Fans or the staff? People know about it but not a lot. It is more in their subconscious. After watching PROMARE fans are now going to traditional fire fighter museums to do their own research. 日本国内のお客さんは、ガロが憧れている伝統的な「東の方の島」の火消しについて詳しいと思いますか？

Ignis drives a bad ass muscle car. What inspired this decision?

Waka: The car is called the Icebreaker. Ignis is a fan of American muscle cars. You can see him working on engines on his desk.

Kenny: In America, fire chiefs will sometimes drive special cars. So I thought it was very cool. My dad used to drive a “Chief’s Car,” so I saw Ignis’ car and thought, “Wow that’s so cool.”

Waka: Every character in Burning Rescue have their own commitments. For example, Galo loves being on the front lines. Ignis has the muscle car.

Koyama: There is no passenger seat in Ignis’ car. It is entirely nitro. Also, there is a rescue gear in Ignis’ muscle car.

Waka: It was suppose to be the #1 rescue gear. It is in the back of his car. The spoiler is part of the rescue gear. We meant to show it during the conflict with Vulcan.

Koyama: Here is a photo.

Will: To add an extra detail, no one on the production / design team had no idea what a matio. We had to ask in session what it is.

Kenny, joked about festival boys.

Kenny: please make a series so you can show Ignis’ rescue tech.

Waka: Galo’s voice actor is too expensive. If we left him out, maybe we could. イグニスのクソでかいRM02メガマックスは、何に影響を受けてこの形になったのですか？

Anyone who is expecting us to post things on time has another thing coming.

And speaking of another thing coming, that's exactly what the AniCousins™ have sent into the world. And by thing, we clearly mean fantastic episode!

This was supposed to be a bonus holiday episode, to be released on Christmas as a part of the Anime Secret Santa. But, I also moved to Japan over the Christmas holiday, so editing podcasts was not high on the priority list. But now that I have nothing to do until my new job starts, here were are!

I mean, we still watched and reviewed an anime, so, as they say, 'it's the thought that counts,' right?

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Laven - @LavenVoth Kenny - @sakoku_otaku Download MP3 Here

Yes! It's finally here! New Anibros epsiode!

This episode was recorded in August. Kenny and Laven ventured into the depths of the local Regal Cinema to catch a special screening of Millennium Actress. And then we proceed to talk about it.

Because it has taken far too long to return to normalcy when it comes to a release schedule, please pardon the lack of quality editing on this one. Look forward to a more well-edited couple of episodes that should drop fairly soon.

I promise some some cool stuff is coming soon. Don't give up on us!

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Ladies and Gentlemen. If you are expecting a regular and on time podcast, then you should look elsewhere. Or donate a large sum so that we may quit our jobs and focus our lives on for-profit weeb activities. However until that happens, we have another episode available detailing what we have been watching. during Summer season 2019. You know, now that its over. And then, Laven gives his report on Tsurune, a fine anime about a high school archery club.

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Welcome one and all to the Anibros show. As you are well used to, the editing has been slow for the past couple of weeks. While we have a couple episodes 'in the can,' as we say in the business, their timeliness is called into question more and more with the passing days.

When we recorded this, the KyoAni fire was the talk of the town. Since this was recorded, many new facts and details have been made known about the event. So, please take our limited knowledge and minor speculation with the proverbial 'grain of salt.'

We then proceed to talk about the very beginning of Summer season, even though now, in the modern times, we are 6 weeks in. And because we have a few episodes already recorded, you will be able to join us through time as we discover new things a few weeks later than everyone else...

Hopefully you don't listen to us for the breaking news reports.

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Wowzers guys, it's been a busy couple of weeks. But somehow, some way, the Cousins are back at it again with another episode. That is to say, the episode was able to finally be edited and released only 2 (count em, TWO) weeks late.

This was recorded a little bit ago, and the internet has largely forgotten about this topic, so hopefully you aren't too sick of hearing about NEON GENESIS EVANGELION: How Netflix Screwed The Pooch.

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This week, the cousins have decided to spread their wisdom upon the unwashed masses. We give our tips for how to stay caught up on a given season, and then get lost in some internet nostalgia in the form of early 2000s "which character are you?" quizes.

Anyway, this is pretty much a filler episode until next week, when we talk about the big Evangelion news. But for now, please enjoy our off-topic ramblings.

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What's this? Another episode!? That's right, we keep making them! And did you know that it's been 20 years since the Azumanga Daioh manga was released? We didn't either.

We are now certified Old Men™ within the anime community.

We stand with Jack.

FindJack #Solidarity

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We are back again with another shining example of our product.

But first, let us all take a moment to formally mark the start of the new era within the Anibros Cinematic Universe™. We hereby and henceforth proclaim the era of KENWA!

懸和

Anyway, this time, the Bros review the instant classic Kaze ga Tsuyoku Fuiteiru, or Run with the Wind. Yes, at long last, instead of talking about it in sporadic chunks, we finally get around to the main event. Look forward to our casual opinions about it, and the rest of Spring 2019 so far.

FindJack

Hello Friends and Patrons!

It's that time again when the Anibros release another banger. This time, it is actually sort of relevant to this current moment in time, Spring Two-thousand and nineteen, the year of our Lord. This time the Bros talk about the recent passing of Monkey Punch, spring season favorites, and make a hilarious bet that should be pretty obvious who won by now...

Happy New Year!

Yes, we realize it is February. Better late than never, right? At least this was recorded close to the new year...

Anyway, this time The Bros tackle all the good stuff from 2018! Find out our top favorites and bitter disappointments.

This week one of the 'Bros sounds a little different... But don't worry, the nonsensical anime commentary is exactly the same. This episode is also extremely carefree when it comes to spoilers, so if you aren't caught up on week 9 of various random shows, tread carefully.

Topics discussed include what we've been watching, and the latest newsical tidbits recently disclosed by Netflix.

Thanks for visiting our great new website AnibrosCreative.com!

Boy, is it that time again already? It's time to talk about Jojo's Bizarre Adventure! This time on the podcast Josh and Stacey take a turn to talk with Jack about Araki Hirohiko's masterpiece. Something about these thrilling globetrotters is just so attractive... oh, and the anime isn't half-bad either!

Nice!

Thanks for visiting our great new website AnibrosCreative.com!

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The Bros visit Kumoricon once again for a weekend of cosplay, trivia, and severe lack of sleep. Listen as we give our 2018 con report, and answer everyone's most anticipated question of the year: Was it a good'n?

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This week on the 'cast, Jack has been missing for several months, and the Amber Alert that we issued has proved unfruitful. So, to fill in, Kenny joins the Bro in a lively discussion of Darling in the Franxx.

NOTE: We do realize that it has been approximately 9 decades since the last episode. This was recorded the week Franxx finished, for the record. So now you know how lazy we are...

SPOILER WARNING - Darling in the Franxx

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In This Episode... 01:38 - Anibros "Darling in the Podcast"

03:00 - What we've been watching (Spring+ recommendations)

31:00 - Darling in the Franxx - Kenny and Laven fight it out.

Laven and Jack are nowhere to be found, so Wesley and Joshua interview Stacey and Jennifer about their experience at Kameha Con, the first ever Dragon Ball fan convention! The girls met several of their favorite voice actors and provided interpretation services for Ryō Horikawa, the voice of Vegeta.

We’re a long way from Texas… oh wait, no we’re not.

Did you go to Kameha Con? Want to go? Have you even seen a single episode of Dragon Ball Z? Let us know in the comments!

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The boys are back in town, and the town is Seattle Washington and the event is Sakura-Con 2018! You'll feel like you were right there alongside us as the gang relives their experience at the biggest anime convention in the Pacific Northwest.

Driving while drowsy can be as dangerous as driving while drunk!

Enjoy our soothing voices? Don't forget to visit our website at http://AnibrosCreative.com to enjoy more great podcasts!

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We know you missed us! In our latest triumphant return we maintain the status quo and talk about all the anime we've been watching, which is mainly the anime airing in the Winter of 2018. In a surprising upset, Laven has outpaced Jack by sheer amount of anime watched! He bestows upon us his expert opinions on which ones are worth your time.

A private booth in which to enjoy a bowl of ramen... Japan has thought of everything.

We're proud to announce the launch of our podcast network! It's called Anibros Creative and will feature awesome content from our good friends and partners in crime. Please visit our website at http://AnibrosCreative.com to enjoy some more great podcasts!

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The Anibros were graciously invited to return to The World in Review, a podcast of society and culture. Our first appearance on this program was years ago, and it was great catching up with Ira Pass and taking a look at how much the world of anime, and by extension, ourselves have changed.

It’s not a Magna, but it’ll have to do.

Please enjoy this insightful interview brought to you in part by Jaker’s Anime Emporium and listeners like you.

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Kumoricon has come and gone once again, and what have we learned? Not only is it the most fun an anime fan can legally have in Oregon, but it’s the best place to find industry guests, fan panels, karaoke, cosplay, gaming, and much more. The Anibros and Sons found themselves getting up to all sorts of hijinks at the convention center, and now the Good Patrick is here to help set the record straight on what really happened there on that fateful weekend.

Wesley crushing Anime Jeopardy: The Midnight Run

Don’t miss this discussion our favorite memories of the con as well as the technical feat known as the glomp circle.

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You know the old saying: while the cat is away the mice will play! By “cat” I mean Laven, and by “play” I mean talk about Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure! Just as the obsession is starting to wane, Jack finally finds someone to talk with about Araki’s gift to mankind. This person is… Willis?! Although he has only just finished the sixth part of Jojo, he is more than happy to make a triumphant return to the Anibros fold!

Not pictured: Vampire Jojo, Mafia Jojo, Inmate Jojo.

The conversation weaves from Phantom Blood through Stone Ocean and everything in between, so minor spoilers for those parts.

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In a move that surprises no one at this point, the Anibros finally let the kettle boil over and dedicate an entire episode to their favorite works produced by studio Gainax! Joining the dynamic duo is Laven’s cousin Kenny, who we last heard from over three years ago on episode 50 of this fine podcast. Time sure flies, doesn’t it?

Too bad this isn’t an animated gif or we could have had some of that signature Gainax bounce.

Whether you’re looking for recommendations for new anime to watch or you’ve already been crowned the Otaking, please enjoy our discussion of our favorite Gainax anime.

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Kicking it old school with another late 1980s OVA, we find out what happens when you supply officers of the law with combat vehicles. This podcast unpacks the important questions posed by Dominion Tank Police: can too many explosions be a bad thing? The beginning of Fate/stay night is also touched on before we get sidetracked into looking at some top 10 anime lists trying to prove whether or not popular opinion can be trusted.

There’s no I in TANK!

Our producer said we’re spending too much time reading your comments on the air but we’re not afraid of him. If you want to leave your thoughts on this episode we’ll make sure they’re kept safe in the mailbag until next time.

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Welcome, let’s get down to business! In this episode Laven reveals what really happened during his most recent jaunt in Japan. Then Jack talks about what anime he’s watched recently, including but not limited to Sakura Quest, KonoSuba, Love Live! Sunshine!!, Sound of the Sky, Diebuster, Bananya, and BanG Dream! There’s even some time left over to take a look at some anime news!

Hot take: Aqua is an “unredeemable, terrible terrible girl.” Precious followers speak now or forever hold your peace!

Keep scrolling past the break to see the photographs from the Japan trip referenced in the podcast. Don’t get into legal trouble while in a foreign country!

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Here we have Chaz and Josh creeping on an innocent pure 2D shrine maiden.

Here in this alcove you can do whatever you want with the members of Aqours…

…including flipping the bird. GanbaRuby!

It’s been a hot minute but now we’re back to discuss Sakura-Con 2017! The Good Patrick joined us to celebrate Sakura-Con’s 20th year anniversary and what a wild ride it was. Despite the lack of an Anime Jeopardy panel, there was more than enough fun to be had at the oldest and largest anime convention in the northwest.

Good Patrick surveys a brave new world.

Please be sure to listen until the end to hear some incredible advertisements for the convention brought to you by Doctor Pat, who holds a PhD in anime marketing!

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Face front, true believers! In this episode the Anibros work through some family matters in the smallest corner of anitwitter before bringing you an important news bulletin and lending a sympathetic ear in the first edition of our newly syndicated advice column. All this plus an update on what anime we’ve ingested since the last time we rapped, culminating in our review of Your Name.

Relationship status: it’s complicated.

In the interest of fairness, I will disclose here that this episode may contain plot details for Your Name that could be considered spoilers. But even if you haven’t seen the film, please listen to this episode because you still get almost an hour of content before we get into spoilers. And if you HAVE seen the film, you have no excuse: listening is mandatory.

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Do you want to learn Japanese? This is the episode you’ve been waiting for! Our guest this time is Jennifer, a Japanese to English translator and administrator of Japanese Talk Online. She brings loads of tips on studying Japanese and we put a modicum of effort into staying on topic long enough to discuss them. しょうがないわね…

Be careful when choosing a Japanese instructor, as not all teachers are created equal.

Get this— if you knew Japanese, nothing could stop you from watching all the anime you wanted! Not even your real-life responsibilities!

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As red-blooded American males, we just can’t get enough romance stories. That’s why in this episode we decide to review the greatest love story ever told: Toradora! Thanks to these meddling kids we had to feel emotions and stuff. We laughed, we cried, it was better than Cats!

Let’s put a smile on that face!

When you’re dealing with the palmtop tiger don’t forget one thing: a good supply of bodybags.

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We’re interrupting our hibernation to bring you a preview of all the new anime scheduled to premiere this season. It’s a new year, and that means a fresh new layer of anime has been dumped on top of the now frozen landscape of unwatched shows that we’ve been neglecting. It all sounds so good though! Well, maybe not all of it…

Do you remember how many breads you have eaten in your life?

Please send us a kotatsu if you have one to spare, we’re freezing to death over here with only the dim glow of our televisions to keep us warm!

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We finally conclude our review of every anime on Netflix! In this episode you can find completely accurate and honest descriptions of every show from Lagrange: The Flower of Rin-ne to Yuki Yuna is a Hero. If you’ve made it this far you might as well finish the job. Mama didn’t raise no quitter!

One red flag you should never ignore: eating the bouquet.

Special thanks to all the Anibros Gold listeners!

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Last time on the Anibros Podcast: Patrick revealed the rankings of every anime on Netflix from AJIN: Demi-Human through Dinosaur King. This time we continue the journey, from Durarara!! to Kuromukuro. We also bring you an extemporaneous word from our sponsors!

Look at that booty / show me the booty / Give me the booty / I want the the booty

Listen in for a whole heap of fun! No one has ever died from watching too much anime yet!

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It’s a new world order and the wolfpack is back! Patrick is running the show because he has watched every single anime that the video on demand service Netflix has available. To make things even more interesting, he makes us guess how well received each of them are based on the user reviews. Savor it!

If I learned anything from Flatland, attempting to introduce 3D in a 2D world doesn’t end well.

Our apologies for taking so long to post a new episode. We’re going to review every anime on Netflix and we’re only up to Dinosaur King, so rest assured we’ll be back with more as soon as possible!

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Still suffering post-con depression? It’s time to analyze Kumoricon 2016, empirically the best Kumoricon to date! We’ll bring you the sights the sounds of over 7000 nerds breaking in the Oregon Convention Center.

Bandai vs. Capcom

Remember to leave a comment on what YOUR favorite season of Digimon is. Until next time- that’s all folks!

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So they’re finally here, performing for you! This time the Anibros explore Laven’s fear of vampires following his belated viewing of Bakemonogatari. We also trade opinions on the recent conclusion of the anime adaption of Re:ZERO. Aside from some other gags, that’s pretty much it for this time! If you know the words, you can join in too!

French maids in my Japanese anime? It’s more likely than you think.

One more thing! We need you to vote on who you want to make a guest appearance on a future episode of the Anibros Podcast! We don’t believe in a two-party system, so please write in a candidate and rock the vote!

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Hey, have you heard the new episode of the Anibros podcast? It’s really great! They talk about some of the hottest new shows, and there’s a special review of the top ten must-watch anime! These boys have curated a list of great recommendations that all self-respecting fans of the medium should seek out. The Essential Anime, if I do say so myself. Why take my word for it? I recorded this podcast!

tips space fedora

Don’t believe me? Listen for yourself! I dare you to!

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Welcome to the most exciting episode of the Anibros ever! This week we review the Spring 2016 anime season, and confirm to each other how great Bakuon!! is. We also talk about all the other anime we’ve been watching since last time and entertain you with lots of interesting*** topics!

Brought to you by Coke! TASTE THE FEELING**

Arguably not exciting There was no episode last week and there will be no episode next week You’ll see Not guaranteed to entertain Legally categorized as interesting in one state ***Not affiliated with Coca-Cola in any way

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Oh how the mighty have fallen! What was at one time a weekly podcast has suffered a lethargic release schedule due to our hectic, globetrotting lifestyles. It’s only natural that our episode detailing the events of Sakura-Con 2016 is two months late! Get ready to relive the biggest party the Washington State Convention Center has ever seen!

A band of maids! BAND-MAID!

You didn’t forget about us, did you? Leave a comment below on how you’ve been since last time.

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Patrick joins the Anibros with another new and exciting anime-based game! This time, instead of telling us all about THE WORST anime, he talks about the BEST ANIME OF ALL TIME! The P-Rizzler describes these gems to us, and then we have to guess what the hell he’s talking about! Play along at home!

A cell phone case can be a real lifesaver.

After that, he makes us into voice actors and we provide English dubs to a couple anime scenes! BONUS: Don’t miss the never-before-heard intro to the Anime Jeopardy panel by Laven’s cousin Kenny!

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It’s here. The one-hundredth episode of the Anibros Podcast. It’s been a long journey, but we never stopped believing that we would see this day. Through equal parts determination and procrastination, we bring you the first episode of the rest of your life. The end of the beginning and the beginning of the end.

Note to new listeners: there have been ninety-nine episodes before this one.

Congratulations, and thank you!

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Welcome to another episode of the Anibros Podcast, the last one before we hit the big 1-0-0. This time we catch up with our old pal Patrick AKA the P-Rizzler and he tells us all about how the Fall season has been so far. We review Brave Beats, Comet Lucifer, Dance with Devils, The Asterisk War, and Heavy Object. Will the anime industry finally have something new to offer? No, but we have fun anyway.

I don’t know what they’re riding but I don’t think it can safely seat two.

Get ready to dance-a-roo with the devil, we hope you enjoy the show!

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We’re back in the saddle again! Momentarily escaping from the clutches of that Non-Anime Life, the Anibros have watched Bubblegum Crisis and recorded a podcast about their opinions on the series. Also included is the only wrap-up of Summer 2015 you’re going to get from us. Set your time machine for the year 2032, or is it 2033?

This is how I want to die: a fistful of cash in my hand and a smile on my face.

Thanks for listening, you make it all worthwhile.

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Is it that time of year already? Kumoricon (the world’s first, best, only, and last anime convention on the Columbia River) has come and gone and the Anibros lived to tell about it. Listen up and we’ll fill you in on all the news that’s worth knowing about Kumoricon’s final year in Vancouver, Washington.

We came, we saw, we conquered.

Shout-out and thanks to our friends at the con. Relive the fun as we geek out with our teak out! (Disclaimer: this episode may contain trace amounts of tropical hardwood.)

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Finally! Patrick has accepted the challenge to watch Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion and gives us his review. Does the mysterious Zero and his band of rebels manage to capture his mind and heart?

Brought to you by Pizza Slut Hut

We also judge Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood. Great anime, or greatest anime ever? Find out in this episode!

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This week we continue Patrick’s hit new game show Two Truths & One Anime! He sends up 9 more anime, including Prison School, Actually, I Am, Everyday Life with Monster Girls, Charlotte, Sky Wizards Academy, God Eater, Snow White with the Red Hair, Chaos Dragon, and Ushio and Tora! It’s our job (as well as yours) to once again figure out which ones have been hitting the crazy sauce a little too hard.

Let me explain to you how to put this syrup on these pancakes.

Remember to stay tuned for the lightning round! Play along at home and post your score in the comments!

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Heads up! Not only are we back to give our predictions on the anime of Summer 2015, but 49ers linebacker Patrick Willis returns from his sabbatical to join us! Revel as we exchange what we’ve been watching, announce the best show of last season, and grill the then-upcoming series of this Summer!

The season of depravity starts now.

What shows are YOOOU gonna watch? Leave a comment below to be entered in our drawing!

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Patrick returns to give you the best deal available in podcasting. In his own special way he reviews the first episode of several contemporary anime… or does he? In this new game, for every two summaries that are real, one is fabricated! Can you spot the fake as he both deliberately and unintentionally twists the plots of Wish Upon the Pleiades, He Is an Ultimate Teacher, Food Wars: Shokugeki no Soma, Seraph of the End, The Heroic Legend of Arslan, and Gunslinger Stratos: The Animation? At least listen to see if we can!

A New Taste Sensation!

As part of the bonus round, we also hit Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? and Sound! Euphonium. Play along at home and post your results in a comment below!

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On this week’s Anibros show, we take the time to address some of the listener mail that’s been piling up. Ignore any unofficial rumors and get your answers straight from the source! We also catch you up on what we’ve been watching, including Over Drive, The Tatami Galaxy, Animation Runner Kuromi, Allison & Lillia, Arcade Gamer Fubuki, and an update on shows from Spring 2015.

The panty power keeps you up!

Apologies once again for someone‘s poor audio quality, we do what we can but this Laven guy is a loose cannon! See you next week!

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ＡＮＩＢＲＯＳへようこそ． Today on our fun-time podcast we talk about the anime we’re watching in Spring of AD 2015. Also, Laven gives his review of Yowamushi Pedal and some new Anibros merchandise is engineered.

Bicycling is unnatural and goes against nature.

Make room in your home for a hammock, and don’t forget to comment below for a free newsletter.

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Strap in for one of the funniest Anibros yet! Tonight Patrick AKA Gee-P returns and lays down the truth about the year’s tastiest anime so far, including Comical Psychosomatic Medicine, Vampire Holmes, Blood Blockade Battlefront, Go! Princess Precure, Seiken Tsukai no World Break, Yatterman Night, Isuca, Yuri Kuma Arashi, Ronja Rövardotter, and so much more!

And then I realized I was watching a hentai!

Have Shiru pass you a little more sake and get off of that plank and onto the sailboat! We’re about to drop some of the hottest verses podcasting has ever heard!

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This time on the Anibros show da bruddas spill the beans and let you in on the big Sakura Con. At three days it’s a long con to be sure, and you can bet all the Marks (and everyone else for that matter, we just happened to meet a few people named Mark) were just scheming to have some fun. Listen in for one weird trick to avoid getting scammed out of the best deals at the Sakura Con!

There was another picture that Laven said he liked better, but this one has the word poop in it.

If you receive any emails from the Anibros asking for money, that is not us but our Mongolian counterparts trying to pull an advance-fee fraud. Report them to your local cyber-sheriff.

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Welcome to After School Tea Time! Witnesses report that the Anibros watched all of K-On!! in one sitting, and it is up to you the listener to determine whether or not they emerged from the other side changed men. A full year of cake, tea, and traveling overseas makes for some great memories, but isn’t the light music club supposed to actually play music? Please don’t say lazy, because they’re actually crazy.

Sky high!

They say Laven’s small heart grew three sizes that day. Or at least, that’s what Jack likes to think. By the way, whose turn was it to feed the turtle?

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Surprise! Between production issues and procrastination, this episode had a long journey. We’re not here to give excuses though, we’re here to ruin anime! This time Patrick joins us to report on Gourmet Girl Graffiti, Cute High Earth Defense Club LOVE!, Assassination Classroom, Death Parade, and Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend. Laven also returns from safari just in time to discuss our favorite U.S. presidents.

Girls Seductively Feeding Each Other was approved for a 12-episode TV series!

Grab your love stick (but not too hard) and dig in to this savory pod! Make sure to come back next week when we’ll definitely have a new episode.

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Seems like it’s been a while since the last episode. Boy do we feel like bad men! Anyway, we’ve descended once again into anime madness and discuss Trigun and some amount of Macross. Whether or not you’ve seen these shows, we invite you to listen. It’s nice to listen to people talk about anime, right?!

This is a bad man! Do not let him in your house!

The theme of this episode is donuts. Special thanks to anyone who listens to the end.

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This week we didn’t get around to recording an episode of the Anibros, but we were guests on The World in Review, an esteemed program on public radio. Apparently the Anibros are finally beginning to be recognized as experts in our field! We stayed up all night to tape the episode’s first and probably only airing so we could republish it here for our listeners to enjoy.

Pictured above is a famous shot from Iron Giant 28: The Accused.

Welcome to the new listeners coming from TWiR, relax and stay a while.

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Here’s another podcast for you! The Anibros have made good so far on their resolution to watch even more anime than ever before, and they talk about the good stuff (Space Dandy (again), Shirobako) and the not-so-good stuff (everything else airing this season). We also ask the tough question: Why hasn’t Japan made a bowling anime?

Those pins are gonna get real dented.

Leave us a comment if you listened to this podcast, and tell us what’s on your mind. Shout out to all of our friends in Mongolia, талархал!

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In this episode the Anibros talk about the best anime to come out of 2014. Those darn anime fiends separate the wheat from the chaff, so listen up and learn which shows you need to go back and watch right now!

This dandy guy in space keeps his eyes on the prize (a gold medal for best anime of the year??? Listen to find out!)

20% MORE! We also look forward to the new anime of 2015. Please leave a comment of what you loved in 2014, and what you’re looking forward to in 2015.

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Anibros reporting for duty, here to finish what we started. God didn’t send Patrick to save anime, but to judge anime; and judge it he does: Majimoji Rurumo, Lord Marksman and Vanadis, Le Fruit de la Grisaia, Parasyte, Terra Formars, and Cross Ange are each handed down a verdict. Do any of them earn a place at his side, or are they all fated for eternal damnation? Find out now!

A bear doesn’t know what karate is. A bear knows what food is.

Witches, aliens, dragons and much more! Don’t delay, order now! And by order, I mean just listen to the episode.

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We’re back. I guess if we were AC/DC, you could say we’re back in black. But we’re not, we’re the Anibros. Patrick is still with us, and still watching disappointingly bad anime. In this episode, you will listen to us talk about Laughing Under the Clouds, Pri Para, Girl Friend BETA, Yowamushi Pedal, and Jinsei. Pretty sure that’s all of them.

This little sommelier recommends Italiano Vino Verde to go with any Idol Activities.

Stay tuned for part two, and until then keep watching anime.

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TONIGHT, ON THE SEASON FINALE OF ANIBROS: The kingdom is in chaos on Akatsuki no Yona when Su-Hoo assassinates the king. A fateful alliance is denied in Hitsugi no Chaika. Nothing at all happens in Sora no Method. A shocking and unexpected choice is made in Trinity Seven. Four anime, three men, and no way out.

Her hair is just so unruly!

This is the episode you’ve all been waiting for. This is the episode we’ve been waiting for as well. The exciting conclusion starts NOW!

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Yo on this episode Patrick “Twizzler” P-Rizzler illustrates the first episode of Dusk Maiden of Amnesia and No Game No Life for us all. If you are interested in watching these shows, or have already watched them, you better listen up. If you’re not interested or have never heard of them, you better listen to this episode twice.

Kawaii nekomimi! TL NOTES: kawaii=cute, neko=cat, mimi=ears

No Game no Life? How about No Thank You! We’ll see you later.

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Today on a very special Anibros, we tackle the tough issues. Burglary! Robbery! Larceny! Theft. There are less than scrupulous anime fans out there that take pleasure in pilfering our good name, and we put them on notice. We also take the time to answer more listener questions and talk about what’s good in the anime neighborhood.

Not actually a registered trademark. We hope.

Special thanks to all the TRUE Anibros fans out there, you know who you are. Send us a limited-edition anime postcard and we’ll gift you a year of Anibros Gold.

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By the way, here is the picture we are talking about at 37:10

Howdy folks! The team dug up some more archived audio, this time it contained Patrick’s musings on To-LOVE-Ru, Denki-gai no Honya-san, and Shirobako. We thought it was pretty funny so maybe check it out okay?

Apples. They’ll make sense one of these days.

Next week we’ll have another real fine episode for you or my name isn’t Jean Valjean!

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Greetings! It’s been a while since we last recorded a new episode, so I started going through the archives and found an old tape of Patrick telling us about the time he tried to watch the raunchy school comedy Seitokai Yakuindomo. It’s a shorter episode but we hope you enjoy it all the same!

Captain, how do you know about my wife?

Thanks to this find, we can guarantee regular episodes for a while, so y’all come back now ya hear? Let us know if you like them.

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The Anibros are back, baby! In this episode you can listen to us put some closure on those anime that aired this Summer, and look forward to a few new ones from Fall. Included is our first impression of Gundam Reconguista in G, as well as a rap session on Baccano. We wrap it up by sharing our opinions on Time of Eve, a movie which I can assure you is very good.

All they do is sit around and drink tea, they’re never going to make it to Budokan.

Thanks a lot for listening, or as our robot friends would say: domo arigato!

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Today on a very special episode of the Anibros, we bid a tearful farewell to a good friend of the podcast. Patrick is following his dream of traveling to Japan to teach English to schoolchildren! Before he left for the land of the rising sun, he regaled us with tales of his favorite recent anime, including Nobunaga Concerto, Blade and Soul, Nisekoi, and Blade Dance of the Elementalers.

Some real engaging storytelling right here.

We wish P-Rap a.k.a. Tha P-Rizzler luck in his future endeavors, and if you’d like to provide a character reference for him, leave a comment below. Please note that he has requested that “anime fans need not apply.”

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Part 2 of the K-Con Saga. Laven and Patrick reveal their closing thoughts, and overview the final days of Kumori-geddon 2014.

Patrick observes an anime kid, doing an anime thing.

Videos after the bump!

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View Patrick’s opening speech here:

Also, if you have some time, consider watching Willis account for his time spent over Labor Day Weekend. Hint: he wasn’t camping.

This week, one of the Bros was the victim of that thing when you say “Okay, 3, 2, 1, now!” and everyone else stays behind, but the sucker runs out. So, enjoy Laven’s account of Kumoricon 2014, as he covers the 2nd biggest “anime” convention in the Northwest.

They aren’t even waiting for a panel.

Also, enjoy Good Patrick’s quips and jabs about love, life, and the pursuit of gettin’ the heck out of Vancouver as fast as possible.

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Apologies for the break there, but we’re back once again to talk about a real swell anime called Kino’s Journey. Just like in her travels, we venture through many unique territories and meet many strange people in this episode, including schoolgirls, giant robots, and the President of the United States.

Kino provides the balance, Hermes provides the speed, and together they can go anywhere they wish.

Also in this issue: Willis makes a life-changing decision.

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Welcome to our first live call-in show, or more accurately, the recording of it! We hosted a hangout in hyperspace and invited one and all to join us in our periodical discussion of anime. The fatal flaw: we only gave out the link to join after we had started the show, and only distributed it verbally once, on the same show. Nevertheless, we weren’t without callers!

Your face while listening to this episode, wishing that you had called in!

Who called in and what did we talk about? Prepare to be surprised!

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Come in, come in! This time on the show we check on the status of the shows airing this Summer. If you’re looking for new anime recommendations, this is the episode for you. We also point out the differences between light novels and visual novels, plus provide you with news on your not-at-all-upcoming elementary school book fair.

You’ve gotta ask yourself one question: “Do I feel lucky?”

As usual we hope you enjoy the episode and let us know what you think about this anime junk.

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Welcome to the post for this Anibros podcast. On this episode we talk about anime and make jokes. We set out to discuss Hyouka but spend a lot of time talking about all the anime we’ve been watching, including hits from Spring/Summer 2014 such as the new Sailor Moon that was all the rage. Hell, we even touch on Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team for some reason or another.

Chitanda turned down our request to come on the show.

We want to know what you’re watching too! The great thing about anime isn’t watching it, it’s showing everyone online that you did.

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On this installment of the Anibros podcast we give our opinions on The Irregular at Magic High School and If Her Flag Breaks after giving our best attempt to watch them. We also put a dent into the mailbag and answer some of the listener mail that’s been piling up. Our guest this time is mayor of Guatemala and friend of the show Patrick Miércoles.

Gotta marry your sister.

Keep on sending your letters in! Especially you ladies.

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This time we bring Patrick (GP) back on the show to discuss Battle Programmer Shirase, another bad anime that we watched together. The twist is, we honestly didn’t think this one would be bad! Who could have thought an anime about a computer programmer who protects the world with his own code would be terrible? Don’t answer that question. You try to do something nice for once…

This one weird trick will sextuple your typing speed.

Also inside: Patrick’s rating system explained, the broader points of woodworking, and times when it’s appropriate to drink homemade moonshine.

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The Anibros talk about so very much this week… Gundam, Dragon Ball, Toonami, Astro Boy, and more. We also learn about Willis’s soft spot for yuri and iron fist for cats. But it all leads up to a discussion about Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions!,a show that shines a light on a very special type of youth. We touched on this show all the way back in episode 15, but have our views changed since then?

Yard Sale Queen

This episode is dedicated to the memory of Tanaka. Honk if you love anime!

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THIS is what Jack is talking about at the 14 minute mark.

The topic of the day is a series known as Oreimo, because no one wants to say the full title: Ore no Imouto ga Konnani Kawaii Wake ga Nai or what it translates to: My Little Sister Can’t Be This Cute. It’s a show full of otakus and siscons, so basically your run-of-the-mill Japanese anime. We also complain about Kyoto Animation some more and learn that Willis is a big liar.

A face only a brother could love.

Giving Laven a taste of harem/rom-com is like giving a shark a taste of blood. Who knows what we’ll be back to discuss next week? Here’s a hint: it won’t be Fist of the North Star.

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Surprise! The Anibros are back to cure your boredom! In this episode, we review a show that once took the anime world by storm, The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya! Don’t heave a sigh just yet, because there are still many intrigues in this series. We’re graced once more by the presence of Wild Wild Willis, and you can imagine the indignation we all feel as he goes on his usual rampage.

Forget Clapton, Haruhi is GOD.

Haruhism has been known to cause dissociation in devout followers, but our dedication must be unwavering! Leave a comment with your reasons why enemies of the SOS Brigade need to disappear.

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Another opportunity to get out of the basement and into the theater, how lucky! This week the Anibros caught the showing of Short Peace, a new compilation movie by Otomo Katsuhiro and featuring an all-star cast of anime creators. The theme is of Japan, by Japan, and for Japan, but can it be for us too? Listen and find out!

Oh yeah by the way, most of it is 3DCG.

The Blu-ray won’t be out for a couple months, so unless you’re as cool as us you can’t even see this movie yet! Feel free to hang on our every word, we don’t mind.

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Shout out to the Banzai Beat for sending us a gift! The unboxing video is below:

Anibros return to banter about Japanese anime in a brotherly fashion! The main topic of discussion is the movie The Girl Who Leapt Through Time, a modern classic. Required watching- or is it? We get right to the bottom of it, because time waits for no one.

The long jump is outside, lady.

Thanks again for listening, we hope you enjoy the show!

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What’s up? It’s been a long time since we last rapped at you, hope you didn’t miss us too much! This time on the anime hour of power we talk about all the shows we’ve been enjoying, plus some that we haven’t. Eventually Laven and Willis give their review of Mobile Police Patlabor.

Why couldn’t it be one of those swimsuit robot-washes?

This is the episode you’ve all been waiting for (technically speaking)!

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Just as the snow melts and the plants bloom once again, one season of anime ends and another begins. What was great? What was terrible? What was worth watching? What was a waste of time? The Anibros are here to provide a guiding light so that you don’t lose your way.

Now that I think about it I’m not sure where she kept getting motorcycles.

We also take a peek at which airing shows we’re looking forward to this Spring. Let us know if you run across something good.

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Turns out we had a previously silent majority that vehemently dislikes the Riffcast format, so that plan has been nixed. Thanks for your feedback! Besides, it takes a lot longer to upload a video file than an audio file on dial-up.

ANYWAY to round everything out the crew watched and reviewed the first episode of Saki, a show about cute girls playing mahjong. Just how much drama can be squeezed out of these simple tiles?

Special moves are EVERYTHING in mahjong.

Hit us up if you want to play a match, I’ve been devising an autumn-flavored north wind two-headed dragon orchid strategy that I want to test out.

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Welcome to the first episode of the new Anibros format! We’ve consistently received overwhelming positive feedback about the episodes in which we watch bad anime and riff on it; you have made it clear that these are your favorite kind of episodes by far. We’ve listened and are now proud to present you the first episode of the new Anibros RiffCast for FREE!

This week we riff on Cipher, a romance/shoujo OVA from 1989.

We spent quite a bit of our personal funds to purchase the rights from Kenny Loggins in order to distribute this video, so future episodes of the Anibros RiffCast will be available to subscribers only. Subscriptions are $3.99 per person and when we get enough money to buy the rights to the next anime we’ll record the RiffCast and email you the video!

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This time on the podcast we watch and review the first episode of Walkure Romanze. Sadly we discover that the sport we thought we invented already exists in the form of “jousting” and has apparently been practiced since the Middle Ages. You can’t ever say anime never taught us anything! The only problem now is figuring out what to do with all of these Horseback Stick Pokey uniforms…

The supreme court will now hear the case of Tights v. Socks

The next episode will be a very special one, be prepared. I’m serious, keep your eyes peeled for it.

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As soon as the Anibros had all returned safely home and convened in one room they turned on the television and picked up their microphones, all in order to watch and review the first episode of Recently My Sister is Unusual. How unusual, you ask? The answer is something that must be heard to be believed.

Can you pick out the kooky one?

As is the norm, this is the first part in a series, so check back every day for a new episode. Or subscribe.

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This week the Anibros FLY AWAY with Miyazaki’s latest film The Wind Rises. Thanks to the power of Disney the movie was given a domestic theatrical release and dubbed into our mother tongue. We grabbed the popcorn and watched yet another cartoon on the big screen!

The Wright brothers ain’t got nothing on me.

Thanks for listening, and if you’ve got something to say to our face keep commenting/mailing us.

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Happy Birthday! The Anibros make a triumphant return after a hard month of training. We come bearing news, more questions from the mailbag, and our feature presentation: a review of Starship Girl Yamamoto Yohko! For all the old-school anime fans, we also discuss vintage anime from way back in the ’90s!

Hold your screen up to a mirror to read the secret message!

98% of teens have never heard of Cowboy Bebop. Share this if you’re part of the 2% that are gonna carry that weight.

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Those darn Anibros are all over the place this time. Here are just SOME of the things you can expect from the show:

Organized & coherent anime news, reviews
Magical authority
Tricks
The hip new trend
Etymology
Video games
Willis’s dark past
The birth of a new butter substitute

You could say it’s the “best hour of the day” (listen to the show to get this reference).

Shout-out to certain members of the podcast for providing a level of audio quality that only VOIP technology can achieve. Give Laven lots of encouragement to try harder next time!

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How’s it hanging folks? This week Dr. Wily rejoins us as we take a look back on all the good times we had with anime in 2013. Don’t waste your time GUESSING which shows are worth your time, we recommend to you the cream of the crop! From series to movies to soundtracks to girls, the Anibros lay it all on the table.

On an unrelated note we watched Pokemon Origins right before we recorded this episode.

As an added bonus, we also look forward to the hottest shows of 2014. Be sure to share with us your favorites from last year, and what you’re anticipating for the future!

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This week, one of the bros stepped into the time machine and pulled out a classic 2013 interview, recorded during Kenny Von Shtavin’s final moments in America. Wanted for selling bootleg copies of Smegma Princess behind the school library, Ken-Sama was finally granted political asylum in the land of the rising sun.

RIP American Kenny.

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This week the Bros are back and at Newcon PDX, Portland’s newest and finest Anime+ convention. Not only does Newcon cover our beloved Chinese cartoons, but it also serves the Sci-Fi/Steampunk/Comic crowd. We give our commentary on and off the con floor.

As a special treat, we brought along P-Chan AKA Patrick ‘The Trick’ AKA P-rizzle himself. He immediately takes over all MC duties.

I’m a drunk housewife, so… let’s draw some manga!

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Merry Christmas brothers and sisters! Did you think you wouldn’t receive a present from us? Think again! In this special episode we read and answer the emails you sent in!

This is definitely more awkward than the time I caught mommy kissing Santa Claus.

We hope you enjoyed our answers, feel free to email us again sometime!

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Hey gang, what’s shaking? Just in time for Kurisumasu we have a review of the movie Steins;Gate: Fuka Ryōiki no Déjà vu AKA Burdened Domain of Déjà vu. This film is a sequel to the sci-fi time-travel series that we love so much, and it doesn’t fail to provide hacking and gates. Hacking to the gate? I guess you could put it that way.

Okarin inspects his harem.

There are some spoilers during the review as we discuss mechanics, but as usual there’s plenty to “enjoy” before that happens. Besides, the Blu-ray is out now, and it includes English subtitles so you should really check it out!

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Welcome to the Anibros show, your one stop shop for anime chatter! This week we discuss several cartoons, including classic comedies such as Golden Boy and Sexy Commando Gaiden: Sugoiyo!! Masaru-san. We touch on a few more things but eventually make our way to Summer Wars, a swell film that teaches us a valuable lesson about the REAL LIFE social network, and how easily those screens that the kids spend all damn day glued to can really screw things up for the hard-working adults.

It’s time to d-d-d-d-duel!

Feel free to subscribe/follow/like the Anibros Podcast but please don’t hack into our mainframe because we have no idea how to play Koi-Koi.

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By the way, here is a funny episode of the Pyu to Fuku! Jaguar anime. If you enjoy these gags there’s several volumes of the manga waiting for you.

Hopefully this video doesn’t get taken down by The Man any time soon.

What’s up guys? Anyway, we have good news and bad news. Good news is that you have a new Anibros episode (oh boy)! This week we went to see Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part III: Rebellion. It’s the hot new sequel to the acclaimed Madoka series with a limited theater release. Don’t worry though, we spend half the episode talking about other things so if you haven’t seen the film there’s plenty to enjoy. And if you have seen the film, come listen in as we react to and review it!

The bad news is that the audio quality is pretty bad. Not only did we use a single crappy microphone plugged into a shitty laptop line-in port with an awful cable, but we were driving at the time. All so we can bring you the hottest “news” in the anime world. If you can weather this though, you can make it through anything!

There will be suffering. Spoilers, I guess.

We apologize for the poor audio quality of this episode and solemnly swear never to release something this bad again. Please try to savor the laughter and tears enclosed within.

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It’s time to put a stop to this madness and bring the Patrick Period of Power to an end. Nothing cools us off better than a nice sports anime. Did you think there wouldn’t be little girls involved because I said “sports?” Maybe you should have paid attention to the “anime” part because of course there are going to be girls! We watch Ro-Kyu-Bu!, a story about young lasses who are inexplicably involved with basketball.

Would you maids happen to know where the basketball club is?

Will it be a tale of determination and triumph? Or will these rookies not even play a single game? Get ready to find out!

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ROUND 3! This week the Anibros (featuring 2Pats) get in the ring because we Wanna Be the Strongest in the World! And by that I mean we suffer through the first episode of wrestling/softcore porn title Wanna Be the Strongest in the World! Get out the barber stool of shame!

Finishing move: Ice Cream Somersault!

Make sure you’re zoomed in enough because this tale of an idol turned pro-wrestler is not one to be missed!

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Welcome to round two of Terrible Anime Night! This time we try our best to endure Diabolik Lovers, a shoujo series about a harem full of spooky vampires. With only two Patricks to protect us, will we make it out alive?

These bloodsuckers never stop tormenting poor Pancake.

Take a load off on the nearest fainting couch and enjoy!

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Everyone’s favorite anime reviewer is back! Patrick AKA “tha P-Rizzler” recently reached out to us with a desire to watch the latest and greatest the world of anime has to offer. We messed up but our loss is your gain! Batten down the hatches because we watched Onii-chan Dakedo Ai Sae Areba Kankeinai yo ne!, which literally translates to As Long as There’s Love, It Doesn’t Matter If He is My Brother, Right, and is thankfully shortened to OniAi.

My Little Sister Can’t be This Horny!

You should know how much of a fan Patrick is of incest themes, so this episode comes with a satisfaction guarantee. If you enjoy this format, be sure to come back next week for more hilarity.

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Laven has made his way back from the Netherlands just in time to chat with us about anime. We simply weigh-in on some recent happenings and then review Pat-kun’s favorite anime Fullmetal Alchemist. Along the way we reference Scooby-Doo multiple times. Equivalent exchange!

This is what happens when children use matches without adult supervision.

As you’ll be able to tell, Willis was pretty ticked off at our opinion of the show and I’m honestly a little afraid he’s going to do something to us. So if you don’t hear from me by next week, call the police.

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Laven is absent! Jack and “Pat” Willis are left to their own devices and end up talking about the upcoming Madoka Magica Movie 3, Kill la Kill, BlazBlue: Alter Memory, and some other stuff that we may have already mentioned before. The feature presentation is a review of Magical Shopping Arcade Abenobashi. This show is so crazy, wow!

Arumi and Sasshi are realize they’re not in Kansas anymore.

I assume most of you are Americans, so stop watching that Hollywood movie, grab a hot dog and give it a listen! Don’t forget to tell us what you think about the show.

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Your (love for/passing interest in) anime has brought us together once again! The bros you know plus Pat “Ping Pong” Willis rant and rave about the cartoons Japan is cranking out nowadays. We let you know what’s good, maybe!

DON’T MISS: a surprise appearance by the King of Pop.

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As one season ends and another begins, there’s no better time to be watching anime! The bros + Pat “Patchouli” Willis are armed with their opinions and ready to recommend to you the best anime of Summer 2013. If that sounds pretty good but not quite hip enough, we also clue you in on which shows to look forward to in the Fall.

Arararararagi beats the heat with a cool treat. He’s eating ice cream too.

What do you think of our picks? What are your favorites of the season? We’re dying to know!

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Hey what’s up? This week it’s just the two of us coming at you with a little bit of info on some anime you might be interested in. We go over Silent Service, most of Space Battleship Yamato 2199, and the first half of Fullmetal Alchemist of all things. The main feature is a review of Michiko & Hatchin, a hot-blooded action show set in “Brazil”.

Her name’s Michiko she is loco I said oh no.

Here’s our thoughts on the matter, what are yours?

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This week, along with the usual anime chatter that you know and love, we bring you a review of Giant Robo the Animation: The Day the Earth Stood Still. For a super robot anime, it’s surprisingly deep! Much to our delight we’re joined again by the handy Pat “Don’t Call Me Willis” Willis.

We forgot to mention this, but for those of you who enjoy English dubs, this series has two of them.

Thanks for listening, tell a friend and leave a comment. EVERYTHING FOR BIG FIRE!

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This week we’ve got Patrick W. joining us in the hot seat with a nice treat, and that is a review of Wolf Children Ame and Yuki. Did you know this was the only original anime film in 2012? We just learned that while writing this post actually. It’s also guaranteed to get those tears out of your body.

Makes you want to call your mom right? We think this movie is good, to find out just how good listen to the episode.

By the way our Space Brothers dub is blowing up so be sure to check it out.

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Like a welcome cover of clouds on a hot summer day, please allow our report of Kumoricon 2013 to soothe your body. We attended this anime convention once again and what a scoop we got! Don’t deny yourself this.

Say it with me, PATRIIIIIII- nobody else thinks this is funny do they?

I-it’s not like we recorded too much audio or anything. In OUR opinion it’s even better than any previous episode that may have been about the same convention! P.S. our manga Smartular and our video Anime Jeopardy.

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The Anibros plus the P-Rizzler (Patriiiiiiick!) do Kumoricon 2013! Set in Vancouver, WA this is the closest anime convention to our home. Join us as we regale you with several tales of our adventures, including but not limited to:

An account of the panels we attended, including the one we hosted
Patrick’s reviews of Lotte’s Toy, Say I Love You, and Devil Survivor 2
An interview with the Anime Quiz Masters, who win every knowledge/trivia contest with ease
Exciting discussion of what we ate and where we slept

MULTIMEDIA BONUS!

Watch the OP of Shin Anime Jeopardy: Aim For The Top! featuring the hit single THINK! by the Anibros (idol group).

You can read the manga we created during Jason Thompson’s Mangaka panel.

So if you’re ready to feel like you’re right there at the con with us for two hours, click away for some audio entertainment! If you balked at “two hours” and like us but not that much then stay tuned for the abridged report!

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Whoa and wow, welcome to Anibros! We grab Patrick again and review Flowers of Evil and talk about a bunch of other anime we’re watching. You won’t want to miss our exciting opinions on all the hottest airing series, or our gripping explanations of Nadia: Secret of Blue Water and Suisei no Gargantia even though we haven’t finished watching either of those.

It’s rough growing up in Japan, you don’t even know.

Along with this great new episode we also have a new website and all kinds of big plans for the upcoming Kumoricon. If you’ll be in Vancouver, WA during Labor Day weekend come have fun at our anime jeopardy panel on August 31st. Don’t miss it! If you do miss it though we’ll understand.

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Those Anibros have rolled back into town and they’re hooting and hollering about a new show. That’s right, Stella Women’s Academy, High School Division Class C3 has captured Laven’s heart and he tells all just how wonderful these guns (and to a lesser extent, girls) are. Welcome to the jungle! I will survive!

Two tastes that go great together?! It’s more likely than you think.

We also go on about No Matter How I Look At It, It’s You Guys’ Fault I’m Unpopular! and a few other airing shows that left an impression. Between you and me, this episode is a little out of date already because right after we recorded it we immediately watched a lot more stuff so I’m hoping as much as you are that the next episode comes very soon. Until then here’s your fix!

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In this episode we recognize some recent anime with well thought-out and meaningful honors in our first seasonal awards ceremony. Spring 2013 was host to some very animated productions and we at Anibros look forward to each and every show next season as well.

The suspense is killing these three, how about you?

On top of “covering” two seasons in one shorter-ish episode, we also may have avoided spoiling anything! Let us know what you’re watching.

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Laven’s cousin is moving to Japan and has given us his anime collection to keep an eye on. We take inventory of everything and discuss manga, anime DVDs, VHS, novels, art books, bootlegs, and more.

We’re not bragging that this haul is mind-blowing or anything, pretty sure he just handed this stuff over out of pity because he’s gonna have first dibs on the good stuff from now on.

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The Anibros are back in the saddle with a review of Shinkai Makoto’s newest film Garden of Words. They also do a semi-review of America’s favorite animated film Spirited Away, so get hyped!

This little thumbnail doesn’t fully represent how pretty that damn tree is.

I don’t know what else to tell you this time, except to remind you to get at us with review suggestions.

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In this episode we’re joined once again by special guest Pat AKA Patrick 2.0 AKA P-Willie in order to discuss Robotics;Notes. We love previous entry in the series Steins;Gate and we love robots, so this show should go over like gangbusters, right?

Genki girl Akiho enthusiastically presents Gunbuild-2.

Listen in as we explore some of the show’s sticking points and fight over whether it’s great or terrible. And if you’re on twitter, follow us already!

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To celebrate the BD/DVD release of Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo the Anibros (along with both of the Patricks and Laven’s cousin) held a private screening of the film in the theater of a local university. After experiencing it, we went outside and talked about the impact it left on us with good friend of the show Patrick 2.0.

Both of you, play piano like you want to win!

By the way if you haven’t seen the movie, the first 7 minutes of this podcast are spoiler-free!

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The ANIBROS are back and thinking their opinions are worth something! In this episode that clocks in at nearly one and a half hours we review the hit shows of the Winter 2013 anime season. You’ve come to the right place if you’re looking for anime recommendations.

There can never be too much Inferno Cop. Let us know if you agree, disagree or want to discuss one we missed, and check after the break for details on where to watch our top ten for the season.

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Minami-Ke Tadaima: Free streaming on Funimation. Skip Okawari.

Sasami-san@Ganbaranai: Streaming on TAN / FFF fansubs. Hikikomori God.

Robotics;Notes: Free streaming on Funimation. Aki/Frau tie for best girl.

Psycho-Pass: Free streaming on Funimation. Eat your hyper-oats.

From the New World: Free streaming on Crunchyroll. Based Kiroumaru.

The Civilization Blaster: Free Streaming on Crunchyroll. Tree vs. Tree. Polar Bear Cafe: Free streaming on Crunchy Roll. Rude ass panda. Bakumatsu Gijinden Roman: Free streaming on Crunchy Roll. Worst dog Ai Mai Mi: Free streaming on Crunchy Roll. Intended for those mentally 18+.

Inferno Cop: AnimeBancho’s Youtube channel / Commie fansubs. Police from Hell!

You wanted the best, you got the best!! And by best we mean random anime discussion! Wait, don’t leave, because we’ve got Patrick 2.0 AKA D-Pat on the mic and the three of us weigh in on topics such as Psycho-Pass, Ghibli films, Robotics;Notes, visual novels, and Super Sentai!

We don’t mention the great Municipal Force Daitenzin though.

So have lots of fun listening to what is definitely a real episode and not just outtakes from the previous episode pasted together. Thank you!

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This time we are joined by special guest Patrick. No, not THAT Patrick. The new Patrick suggested that we watch They Were 11, yet another classic anime film we were blissfully unaware of. The three of us give our opinions on the flick and a slew of other topics as well.

These ten must brave the entrance exam for Cosmo Academy.

We got derailed pretty hard for at least another half hour so we’ll spare you our discussion on video games and super sentai. Unless you’re into that sort of thing… then let us know.

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Way back in 2012, we sat down with Pat and Mr. Gentleman to watch some Grade-A anime, because that’s what people do at a New Year’s Eve party right? You might remember the first one we watched but we also viewed Aikatsu! which eventually translates to “Idol Activities.” This gave Pat the chance to literally sing his heart out and see if he had what it takes to be an idol!

The smile exam is gonna be tough this year!

We apologize for not including a lyrics sheet. Feel free to lip-synch; no one will ever know.

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This episode is brought to you by our sheer determination to buckle down and watch all four episodes of the original OVA series You’re Under Arrest! We then took time out of our busy day of watching other anime to review and give our impressions of these women in uniform.

Miyuki on the left is in charge of acceleration, and Natsumi on the right is in charge of brakes.

Feel free to keep track at home how many times a perp is placed “Under Arrest!”

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This week we bring to you the thrilling conclusion to the night we watched anime with Pat and Mike (parts one and two of this trilogy). We finish things off with a little Code Breaker, or CØDE:BREAKER as it likes to be called. The show gets much better if you imagine it as a parody of the superpower/action/shounen genre.

This guy can pet a dog, he must be all right.

So set aside half an hour for laughs and get ready to find out who (if anyone) doesn’t get burned.

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The Anibros are back in action and armed with their opinions on Royal Space Force: The Wings of Honneamise. It’s a sci-fi movie from 1987 about the first astronaut in an alternate universe. It’s one of Laven’s favorites, and since he had already seen it we decided to talk about it. Is it as good as they say? Let’s find out!

This review is pretty comprehensive so there are some “spoilers I guess.” So go ahead and watch Wings of Honneamise first if you haven’t yet but were just about to. If you weren’t about to, just listen to this episode and save yourself an hour.

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In our continuing adventures with Pat and Mike, we watch and review the recent hit Girls Und Panzer. Will these schoolgirls and their tanks manage to win us over or will we spend the whole episode making fun of them? Listen for the unsurprising but hilarious result!

Here we can see the girls and panzer in their natural habitat.

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It’s time to subject Pat to reviewing anime he doesn’t enjoy. We’re not the only ones to blame though, because we were joined by Pat’s brother-in-law Mr. Gentleman. He’s the one who presented to us the first episode of one of his all-time personal favorites: I My Me! Strawberry Eggs. The rest of us had never heard of it, but it was an anime after all, so what were we to do? NOT watch it?

We don’t want to give too much away about this one, but every time a clumsy girl learns to run, a teacher gets a job.

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We’re joined once again by the hilarious Pat and new friend of the show Mike to watch the “best” anime summer 2012 had to offer. This time, we attempt the first episode of Dakara Boku wa, H ga Dekinai, a show about a guy and his appreciation for the female body.

He has a “loyal” dog. After taking as much of that as Pat could possibly stand, we switch to episode one of Koi to Senkyo to Chocolate, which managed to thoroughly confuse (yet intrigue) us.

Why must we bear witness to so many girls getting run over?

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While we were riding in the car on the way to see Madoka Magica on the big screen, we got sidetracked and talked for a short time about our opinions on the length of an anime series.

Do YOU enjoy short episodes? Because this is one.

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The bros get out of the house and go to the theater to see Madoka Magica on the silver screen! It was a magical girl marathon as we watched Part 1: Hajimari no Monogatari and Part 2: Eien no Monogatari over about four hours. Stop crying and get in the car, we’re going to talk about AOTY 2011 (besides Steins;Gate).

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This time, the Bros tackle an involved discussion about some stuff they’ve been watching, as well as the fall 2012 season in general.

Which means that we, of course, put in our $0.02 about the recent developments in Space Brothers.

Ol’ Muta.

Also, Laven talks at length about Master Keaton. Look for a full review sometime other than now.

He’s a nice guy.

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The Bros take on a scholarly comparison of Japanese values as it pertains to tanks (for war) and trains (for war?).

Exhibit A: Tetsuko no Tabi

Wacky, zany, hilarious fun.Exhibit B: Girls und Panzer

Girls drive tanks. That’s it.

It was deduced that trains are way more entertaining.

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By popular demand, we bring back our esteemed guest and colleague, Patrick M. We sat Pat down and forced him to watch a couple of premium episodes from the Summer 2012 season. Also, for your listening pleasure, we are joined by our dear friend, and owner of the TV we used to review these classic titles, Nate-dawg. First we tackle Ebiten: Kouritsu Ebisugawa Koukou Tenmonbu. Ass-tronomy.

And secondly, after all we (Patrick) could handle, we have Kono Naka ni Hitori, Imouto ga Iru! You know its a great show when your mother gives you the keys to your very own love-shack to sort out which bangable school mate isn’t your sister.

That truck.

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This time on the ‘cast, the ‘bros watched Irresponsible Captain Tylor. It has ships, space, action, and hilarity.

Laven and Jack take opposite opinions on how to interpret the end of the of the series.

Tylor, one of the hostages, gives the terrorist back his gun. Sums up what this show is about.

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After the convention, we made our way back to Patrick’s workplace and recorded a little closing-thoughts session. If you think that the audio quality is bad, you’re wrong. That is our homage to AM radio, and definitely not an attempt to lower the noise due to substandard equipment.

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The Bros go to Kumoricon, Portland’s own anime convention. Except it’s too good for Oregon. Held in Vancouver for the last 2 years, this year was the 10th anniversary. We took the microphone with us and decided to record stuff.

Joining us for this special edition, our good friend Patrick came along to offer his masterful insight. Oftentimes, he also hijacked the direction of the interviews and conversation.

We’re also joined by our good friend Jordan, who took a leap of faith by buying the Hentai Grab Bag.

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The Bros talk about Nodame Cantible, and then get off topic with some other shows, like Infinite Ryvius.

Jack questions Laven’s uncompromising taste, which devolves into a discussion about why they like the shows they like. Maybe Jack can some day be convinced that “good art” isn’t death for story.

An example of Good Art.

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Laven and Jack go over the Spring and Summer 2012 seasons. They discuss things they liked and disliked. Laven makes his anti-everything agenda apparent, while Jack is more willing to give things a chance.

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The pilot that started it all. Note how we have no direction or knowledge of the subject matter– elitists and hipsters be warned. Basically the ramblings of two ignorant dudes who talk at the expense of credibility. Feel free to laugh with us or at us.

Note to new listeners: this podcast isn’t the kind of thing you crawl through chronologically, this episode sucks. Go listen to the newest one.

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Again, this episode totally sucks and should not be listened to first. If you’re a new listener I beg of you not to use this as your One Episode Test (©Laven).

Fun fact, this is technically Episode 04, but before this the Anibros didn’t talk about anime so that’s why this is the oldest episode available. The two of us started podcasting to fill time on a radio show and decided to stick to anime. THE MORE YOU KNOW~