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Heather, Nick and Matt discuss episodes 1 & 2 of Lycoris recoil, "Easy does it"  & "The more the merrier". Lycoris Recoil is available to stream on Crunchyroll.

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NovaPal

Great episode! Also as a brief aside, I just wanna say that I agree with Heather that Gundam Unicorn is good, and I don't even think the consensus among the Gundam nerddom is that its bad. The worst I've heard people say about it is that it's a bit of a cheap nostalgia play and there's too much space magic, but I think most people like it. Certainly everybody loves how it looks and how it sounds. People do HATE Gundam Narrative (the direct movie sequel to it) which imo is a bit unfounded too, but I get that more. I think the consensus amongst all but the most hardcore Tomino-obsessed is that it's better than ZZ, 0083, Victory, most of the movies, and a ton of the non-UC stuff. Sorry for the long and incredibly nerdy response! Keep up the good work!

Ryan Rubalcava

A lot of the hate towards unicorn comes from its ending. Its a beautifully animated show, with amazing combat, good side characters, and was popular until the final episode came out, it really does get bogged down by where it goes thematically and how it fits in with the rest of UC. ESPECIALLy with how it fits in with later UC shows written by Tomino himself. Its nowhere near as bad as ZZ but I think the wasted potential does get to people.

Rory McDaid

Ooh, I’ve also started reading Kaiju No 8 recently and enjoying it fine enough. And I’ll echo others in saying I also really like Gundam Unicorn. I really like Sawano Hiroyuki’s scores in general, and still listen back to a bunch of Unicorn music and OP/ED now and then.

Console Canon

Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood seems like a great show for Matt and this podcast in general. Very JRPG!

wjodendor

Didn't know that Lycoris Recoil was by the creator of Ben-To. That anime is great! It's about a a fight club where they fight over discounted bento (lunch boxes).

David Mucci

I don’t usually skip openings either, but I recently watched Cowboy Bebop and when Netflix would start the next episode after the opening, I would rewind that shit and start it from the beginning just to see that opening every time. Absolutely fabulous.

MK

I find anime openings often reveal too much info about the series. So lately I've been skipping openings until I get to the last few episodes of a season and things are fully established. Can't wait for the next episode. New series, same great podcast!

Spayde

Literally pumped my fist at hearing Nick is reading CSM. Fuck yeah.

BruceWayneBrady

I never skip intros and I'm so glad you picked this show! I'd never heard of it before and I'm loving it so far

Rachael

WHAT ARE WEEB WATCHING?! Omfg, Heather. 😂 Weeb watching Sailor Moon over here using a filler reduced list because 200 episodes is just so many and last time I tried watching it, I gave up less than halfway through it.

Novobaz

Man I was so excited for this episode and it delivered. I was already watching this show after seeing people talk about it on Reddit and I love that this was the next show that Heather Nick and Matt decided to watch. The action sequences are really well done, the characters are engaging, and the premise is fucking insane. It's anime baby. I usually watch the openings and endings for a show. I think the ending for this show slaps a bit harder than the ending though maybe they can play a little of that during a future ep. I really like the decision to watch a currently airing show that is relatively unknown after watching EVA. At first I burst out laughing after they said they were watching Lycoris Recoil because it's such a sharp right turn to go from one of the most influential and critically discussed anime of all time to a brand new show about high-school girl assassins. Although I think it's a lot more interesting to hear everyone's thoughts on modern anime rather than watching something that anime fans would consider a 'classic'. Also the fact that Kojima loves this show is very funny and makes total sense.

Mauricio Diocis

CSM is coming. Someone needs to draw that panel of Nick's wife and his yoga instructor.

Coyde Gray Wolf Perry

Matt! Just watch Dragon Ball Z Kai instead of trying to work your way through all 291 eps of the full show. Kai is an official re-edit of the series that came out in the mid-00s, with new music and new VO, cleaned up animation but it’s the original show without the filler!

ryan mcgrath

Are there only English dubs for the first 3 eps?!

Adam Lind

Lycoris Radiata is the red spider lily… Radiata is the AI that Walnut hacks in episode one, Lycoris are the agents, and Spider Lily, along with Asaura, are credited as the creators of the show (at least on wiki). There’s probably more symbolism tied to red spider lilies, but that’s where some of the names came from at least.

BensDecoy

Wasn’t sure about this show until the second episode which I had a blast watching. My theory is they will do a double twist with Mr. Yoshi, he and the Allen Institute will be set up as villains but will be at least somewhat positive as a foil against the Lycoris HQ as the show hasn’t been all that subtle that the extrajudicial murder police who employ orphans that can’t leave Japan may be a little sinister.

Rikkitikkitaavi

This is the exact type of anime that someone would recommend to me, I'd watch an episode and immediately think "This isn't for me" and then never return to it again. I think the John Wick comparison really unlocked it for me and I'm hoping to just enjoy a beautifully animated and thoughtfully directed action thrill ride. Not every work of art has to be profound, sometimes you just want to be entertained.

ryan mcgrath

In regards to watching the opening…what if it changes slightly to reflect plot points and relationships…I want to mainline those feelings too, motherfucker.

Spudowski

Dude I love Chisato, she's what I imagine Anya from Spy x Family would turn into after living a childhood of spy obsession.

Pirate Arr

This isn't my kinda anime and I'll probably jump out at some point, but still interested in the commentary :)

Alan Nelson

Great pick for the next series! I think it’s cool that ya’ll went with a series that’s new for everyone. Reading through Chainsaw Man like Nick and looking forward to the anime/coverage by ya’ll when it comes out. Maybe once Heather is finished with her journey through the UC y’all could cover a Gundam series. Haha G-Gundam Fighters could be really funny!

Orlando Buttercream

4th episode me: "OAAAAHHH! It's yuri!" I think I am excited about this show even more, now that I have seen where it may go, as far as Takina and Chisato's relationship is concerned. When it is done well, and in more of a wholesome way, yuri warms the fuck out of my heart. LET'S FUCKING GOOOOOOO!

Jason Reichert

Did something change about patreon I'm not seeing an option to download the audio file?

DebrafromHR

I have not listen to the podcast and I just started episode 2 but my thoughts so far...is Chisato, Nick Nolte and is Takina, Keanu reeves? This is giving me buddy cop vibes with John woo action

purplehayes

So glad y'all picked this one. I've been loving it. Definitely my favorite show this season. First show I've ever started rewatching while it was airing because I couldn't wait for more

David Browne

Is the James Joyce quote also a reference to Ghost in the Shell quoting Salinger?

Alexis Talavera

Hey Gang, just wanted to let y'all know that the link for ep 14 is dead for some reason (or there's something completely borked on my end). Anyways, looking forward to hearing the final take on one of my favorite series of all time (Get Animed, not Neon Genesis, ick.)