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15 - China's "Environmental Policy" (The Legend of Hei)

This episode, we break down The Legend of Hei, the webtoon sensation turned high-grossing anime film. Jade checks China, and Darian doubles down on her love for BL.

14 - Gooned too Close to the Sun (K-pop Demon Hunters)

K-Pop Demon Hunters, hit sensation or demonic propaganda? Can the "Honmoon" protect us from corporate capitalism? And most importantly... who will Robin choose as his new waifu? Stay tuned.

13 - It's No Ulysses (A Whisker Away)

Bad Dubs answers the hard question others can't: Is Spider-Man 2 a better romance than A Whisker Away? Stay tuned for cats, magic, and unrequited middle school romance.

12 - Nihon No Spaghetti Western Desuka? (Yojimbo)

This week, we talk Akira Kurosawa's killer classic Yojimbo, his undeniable influence on anime, and more importantly... does Darian think Sanjuro is hot?

11 - look at all this Greek shit (Lupin III, The Castle of Cagliostro)

Hayao Miyazaki, the king. This episode we discuss his successful directorial debut in the long-running classic Lupin the Third. We cover heists gone wrong, Japan's age of consent (or rather, lack…

10 - What if There Were More Samurai? (13 Assassins)

Returning guest Martin joins us to discuss Takashi Miike's 2010 film, 13 Assassins. PLUS: ⚡️ Elevate your consciousness 🧘‍♂️ and your small business 💰 through music, meditation, and AI. ✨BE THE LIGHT💡

9 - Suzu...meh? (Suzume)

Despite recent attacks on free speech in America, the OG Bad Dubs crew is back with a review of Makoto Shinkai's 2022 hit Suzume. As the skies turn red and the earth trembles, Japan teeters on the…

8 - LISTEN TO THIS Every Morning To Attract Abundance (Paprika)

Robin joins us for a deep dive into manifesting success & riches. Tune in to discover dreaming's SECRET ABILITY to Reprogram Your Mind, Transcend Reality, & CREATE Your Dream Life! We also…

7 - How to Raise an Antibirdist Baby (Phoenix: Space Chapter)

The gang discusses the shortcomings of "Eat the Rich" media before diving into this week's anime: Phoenix: Space Chapter (1987). Based on an original story by Osamu Tezuka, this anime follows a group…

6 - The Bulgarian State Television Female Vocal Choir (Ghost in the Shell)

Storyboard artist and friend of the pod Martin joins us to discuss 1995's Ghost in the Shell. Part of our ongoing exploration into the ouvre of Mamoru Oshii.

5 - King Shit (Ranking of Kings)

Before diving in to the hit anime Ranking of Kings (王様ランキング, Ōsama Rankingu) we kick things off by reviewing some recently published data regarding American entrepreneur and venture capitalist Bryan…

4 - Not China (The Apothecary Diaries)

After talking about the recent US banning of TikTok the gang dives into The Apothecary Diaries. This anime may take place in the Forbidden City during the Ming dynasty, but don't be mistaken, this is…

3 - Beast Mode (Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade)

Wherein we unpack the 1999 film Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade directed by Hiroyuki Okiura and written by Mamoru Oshii (Ghost in the Shell, Patlabor 2)

2 - The Big M (FLCL part 2)

Wherein we manifest magical masculinity.

1 - Fun Animation (FLCL part 1)

Wherein we talk about the first 2 episodes of FLCL and whether there's any there there.

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