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Episode 128 - A Brief History of Anime

We are very excited to dive into all things anime with our fearless guide Shoyo who runs the C's Anime Club in virtual reality.

Shoyo starts all the way back at the beginning in the early 1900s Japan, and lead us through the pillars of the art form to its present state.

We'll talk about all your favorites from Neon Genesis Evangelion and Cowboy Bepop, as well as dive into lesser known gems like The Tale of the White Serpent and Bubblegum Crisis.

If you're a fan of anime, or if you're intimidated by the massive amount of content, this is your guide. Enjoy!

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Episode 28: Ghost In The Shell

Nationites! Today we revisit Ghost In The Shell. No, we’re not talking about that crappy live-action remake, we’re talking about the OG Ghost in the Shell, circa 1995. This cyberpunk classic is set in a near future when the line between humans and robots is blurring. The plot follows the Major (Johansson), a cyborg supersoldier who investigates her past, and unravels a deeper conspiracy.

We’ll talk about its long legacy, see if it holds up, and give it our Wow! score.

This episode was originally recorded back on May 16, 2020. Enjoy!

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Episode 23: Akira Revisited

This week we revisiting the anime cyberpunk classic, Akira.

Set in a dystopian 2019, Akira tells the story of the leader of a biker gang whose childhood friend acquires incredible telekinetic abilities after a motorcycle accident, eventually threatening an entire military complex.

We'll talk about its legacy, if it holds up, and give it our Wow! score. Along the way, we'll also give you a chance to drop your knowledge bombs and make the Trivia Wall of Fame.

Fans of anime? You're not going to want to miss this!

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