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This week’s Crunchycast was recorded live and streamed to Facebook Live! Every week, Crunchycast hosts Evan Minto and Victoria Holden bring you everything that’s going on in the world of anime. In the news we talk about the new starters coming to Pokemon Sun and Moon, an anime-themed coffin and a crazy detective drama that’s loosely based on characters from The Legend of Zelda. Also in this episode, we talk about some of the anime we’ve been watching including Kabaneri, Space Patrol LULUCO, Twin Star Exorcists and Re:Zero. All that, plus answers to the questions asked by our live viewers. For the full show notes, check out http://crunchyroll.libsyn.com! Evan is writing for Ani-Gamers and Otaku USA. Victoria is posting videos on her YouTube channel. You can find more episode of Crunchycast on Crunchyroll, YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher Radio, and our Libsyn page. The Crunchycast is hosted by Victoria Holden and Evan Minto and edited by Bill Zoeker. If you have any questions for our hosts, you can reach us at cr

This week, Victoria and Evan talk about some of their favorite shows from the Spring 2016 anime season. Their favorites include SPACE PATROL LULUCO, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, Sailor Moon Crystal, and the new Teekyu Spin-off. Also, Evan's been checking out an anime from the seventies called Captain Harlock, which is available to stream on Crunchyroll. All that, plus Victoria talks about her trip to Japan and answers to your questions! In the news: Heartwarming Artwork of "Honobono Log" Becomes Anime on NHK Original Character Designer Draws "Joker Game" x "Kiznaiver" Crossover Illustration New "Cardcaptor Sakura" Manga Series Announcement Coming You can watch the shows we talked about completely free on Crunchyroll! Sailor Moon Crystal JoJo's Bizarre Adventure SPACE PATROL LULUCO Captain Harlock   Your Questions: Do the shows we have been waiting for this season have lived up to our expectations? What kinds of things do we want to see from Japan that's not getting brought overseas? Radio shows? If we coul

This week on the Crunchycast, host Evan Minto is joined on the big orange couch by Crunchyroll's Tiffany Chen and Nate Ming. After a brief intro to Tiffany's and Nate's roles at Crunchyroll, the gang talks about Twitter's crush on Ellen Baker, the super-kawaii Japanese text book english teacher. Also, Crunchyroll and KADOKAWA announce a strategic alliance that will bring even more must-watch anime to Crunchyroll subscribers. Then, Nate tells us about his visit to Bandai Namco's HQ. All that, plus KIZNAIVER, JOKER GAME and answers to your burning anime questions. In the news: Twitter Falls In Love With Japanese Text Book's Super-Kawaii English Teacher Crunchyroll and KADOKAWA Announce Strategic Alliance! The Crunchycast crew also tackles your questions including: Which anime was it that got us into the anime world? Does Crunchyroll get to screen an anime before purchasing the license? Ghost in Shell TV vs Ghost in the Shell Oshii movies! FIGHT! What is the most disgusting thing we have ever eaten? Evan is

This week Evan Minto is joined by special guests from the Crunchyroll crew, Sam Wolfe and Danika Harrod. In this episode, we’re totally addicted to Miitomo, Nintendo’s first big entry in world of mobile apps and games. We also talk about the Spring anime season. The gang is watching SPACE PATROL LULUCO and loving it. We’re all looking forward to Joker Game. Evan has the new season of Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure on his watch list. All that, plus answers to your questions! For the full show notes, check out http://crunchyroll.libsyn.com! In the news: WrestleMania 32 is relevant this week because anime was a big part of the event, with The New Day entering the ring in full Dragon Ball Z attire The Crunchycast crew also tackles your questions including: Why is there a trend with terrible "boy enters magic school" anime lately? What is our dream cute girls doing things show? What are some of the best/worst Anime Fandoms? Do we think turning anime or manga into giant multimedia franchises dilutes the quality of the

This week we explain why we disappeared for two weeks -- time moves differently in Japan. Victoria’s headed to Anime Boston, where Crunchyroll is the presenting sponsor. If you’re a Crunchyroll Premiere member, pick up a Crunchyroll Premiere BADGE at the registration desk to get the VIP treatment at Anime Boston. Evan announces that Crunchyroll will be adding “JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond is Unbreakable” to its Anime Simulcasts starting April 1st. Evan and Victoria are both playing Fire Emblem Fates. Find out who’s fighting for Nohr and who’s on Hoshido’s side. All that, plus answers to your questions! In the news: Crunchyroll Announces Premium Member Perks for Anime Boston Crunchyroll Adds "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond is Unbreakable" to Anime Simulcasts!  Evan and Victoria also tackle your questions including: Why is Sasuke's mom so cute? Of all the burgers in Anime, which one do we want to eat the most? Takumi or Leo? Would our parents presence at an anime con embarrass us?  Evan is writing f

This week Victoria just started watching KONOSUBA, and one of the first scenes is a nod to video game preorder bonuses. We’re still watching ERASED and you should be too! Then, after you watch ERASED, you should watch ERASED: Group Watch, a Crunchyroll after-show for ERASED. It’s on Crunchyroll.com and YouTube so find it in those places! All that, plus the latest anime news and answers to your questions. For the full show notes, check out http://crunchyroll.libsyn.com! In the news: A new PV for She and Her Cat surfaces PlayStation TV may not be available for much longer. Osamu Tezuka Prize finalists announced  Evan and Victoria also tackle your questions including: What’s Victoria's favorite cosplay?  Has anyone ever ran any pickup lines on us at a convention? What is our favorite one-off/side story episode in an anime? What's something that we are always ready to talk about but that no-one ever asks after?   Evan is writing for Ani-Gamers and Otaku USA. Victoria is posting videos on her YouTube cha

This week we talk about ERASED episode 7 putting the series back on track - and whether it ever really went off the track. Evan’s still talking about Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood. Victoria went to a game launch event held by NISA and had a blast. She may also have eaten a penguin. All that, plus Evan’s getting in line for RightStuf’s Discotek sale . Find out what’s in his cart AND answers to your anime and non-anime questions! In the news: New artwork has emerged of young Itachi from the upcoming Naruto spinoff arc that’s coming in March A live-action adaptation of “Death Note” is in the works. Could it possibly be rated “R”? Evan and Victoria also tackle your questions including: What shows do we feel have gained momentum since the start? What "otaku tour" would we want to go on to see the physical location drawn into an anime? Are there any anime that got us interested in a new hobby? Do we have any favorite artists (both anime and non)? Shinichirô Watanabe is a great director. What is our favorite S

This week we talk about Evan possibly finishing Fire Emblem Awakening in time for the release of Fire Emblem Fates. We weigh in on the news that Astro Boy may get his own live-action movie. Plus, If you were planning on watching Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, better do it quick before FUNimation loses their license. All that, plus our thoughts on Katsucon 2016 AND answers to your anime and non-anime questions! In the news: Crunchyroll Adds "Fushigi Yugi" To Catalog Of Streaming Anime Writers Attached To Hollywood Live-Action "Astro Boy" Movie Ridiculous "Case Closed" Shoes and Socks Will Help You Solve Crimes   Evan & Victoria also tackle your questions including: What did we eat in DC at Katsucon? What are our ethnographic observations on Undertale taking over the con scene this year? Is there a con we have never been to before but would like to go? Who are our favorite young up-and-coming directors? What are our thoughts on Muco and dogs in general? Have we ever had to awkwardly explain to a famil

This week we talk about Myriad Colors Phantom World, why we like it and why people aren’t sticking around past episode 1. Also, we thought they were going to remove the magical petting mini-game from the western release of Fire Emblem Fates. But lucky for us, it’s still kinda there. All that, plus “Robot Carnival” with robot love stories AND answers to your burning anime-flavored questions! In the news: The “Legend of Zelda - Twilight Princess” manga debuts Crunchyroll announces that we’ll be simulcasting Trigger’s newly announced SPACE PATROL LULUCO anime series. Evan, Victoria & Miranda also tackle your questions: How much of your time is spent watching anime? Do you have room in your hearts for new super robot anime? What is something you would like to see change in the anime industry? What are some older anime you think newer fans really ought to check out? Evan is writing for Ani-Gamers and Otaku USA. Victoria is posting videos on her YouTube channel. You can find more episode of Crunchycast on C

Guest Miranda Sanchez (@HavokRose) from the IGN Anime Club Podcast joins Evan Minto and Victoria Holden in the Crunchycast Studio. This week, the gang discusses the Winter 2016 anime season. Miranda’s watching ERASED & Phantom World, a show that made Victoria cry. Evan’s on a Sherlock Holmes kick and Miranda’s obsessed with Genos (and Undertale) fan art. Also in this episode: Jellyfish (the band) and their connection to Puffy AmiYumi Bayonetta Lots of feels In the news: Kingdom Hearts megafan creates a custom made Oath Keeper engagement ring. Fans start a Change.org petition to have Danny DeVito voice Pikachu in the recently announced Detective Pikachu game for the Nintendo 3DS. This Always Sunny/Pikachu mashup will make you a believer. Evan, Victoria & Miranda also tackle your questions: Jeff Hotnog (FB): What are you guys' favorite examples of videogames based off anime or favorite anime based off videogames? @saintgabriel7: What are shows that you were into last season that you didn't keep up w

On this week's Crunchycast, Victoria and Evan talk about some of the shows that are on their watch list including Dragon Half and Erased. In the news, they uncover the rumors surrounding a possible TV adaptation of Akira and consider the size of Kamen Rider's belt. All that, plus answers to your burning questions and more! Show Notes Katsuhiro Otomo dropped hints about an Akira TV adaptation. A new Kamen Rider movie is on the way, featuring the first person to ever don the Kamen Rider suit. A cool music video surfaces for Japanese rock band GLAY, that's directed by Teekyu's Shin Itagaki. Victoria’s completely caught up with Erased while Evan’s been watching Dragon Half, a fantasy OVA from the 90s, and Ojisan and Marshmallow. Evan and Victoria answer your questions including: thoughts on Sailor Moon Crystal whether either of them have done cosplay or have ever stopped watching a series because of a bad English dub where to go on a SUPER ANIME DATE in San Francisco Evan is writing for Ani-Gamers and Otaku U

Victoria and Evan chat about BBK/BRNK, then answer a bunch of fan questions, covering subjects like virtual reality anime, shows that haven't aged well, and the coolest spots to visit in Tokyo. Plus, more dating advice! Show Notes There's a new trailer for the Lychee Light Club live action movie. You can now buy a life-sized figure of Lum from Urusei Yatsura. A bit actor from FLCL and Kare Kano just won an award for her novel. An interesting piece of trivia. Evan is watching Eden of the East and Glitter Force for Otaku USA reviews. He's also still watching BBK/BRNK, and liking it a little more than before. Some of the locations in Tokyo mentioned in the question segment:  Park Harajuku Nakano Broadway Mandarake Ghibli Museum Evan is writing for Ani-Gamers and Otaku USA. Victoria is posting videos on her YouTube channel. You can find more episode of Crunchycast on Crunchyroll, YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher Radio, and our Libsyn page. The Crunchycast is hosted by Victoria Holden and Evan Minto and edited by 

This week Victoria and Evan take a look at the new Winter 2016 season and discuss their favorite first episodes of the newest shows! Evan is looking forward to more ERASED, Victoria doesn't know what she feels about Active Raid and both of them agree BBK/BRNK has potential. Show Notes Trigger Animators Pay Tribute to "Transformers" in Doujinshi Art Collection "Kizumonogatari Part 1" Ranks 3rd with 177 Million Yen Evan is impressed with the backgrounds and direction of BBK/BRNK, but the 3-D animation is still disappointing. Neither Evan nor Victoria can quite wrap their heads around Please Tell Me! Galko-chan. Erased is really smart and tense right now, but Evan is hoping it doesn't turn out like The Perfect Insider. Victoria's really not liking Active Raid, which is apparently a minority opinion. Evan is writing for Ani-Gamers and Otaku USA. Victoria has a new YouTube channel and a secret Twitter. You can find more episode of Crunchycast on Crunchyroll, YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher Radio, and our Libsyn page

After a two-week break for the holidays (during which we posted a podcast blooper reel on Crunchyroll and released the Crunchyroll Holiday Special), Victoria and Evan are back in the office to talk about the upcoming anime they're excited about, the state of anime convention attendance going into 2016, and the 1980s time capsule that is Fight! Iczer One, and Gundam Thunderbolt. Show Notes We released a blooper reel of the podcast hosts' antics during the pre-show for each episode. Both Evan and Victoria are in the Crunchyroll Holiday Special, hosted by the Internet's (now TV's) Michael Toole. Evan's exited to see Kiznaiver and Lupin III Part 4 on Crunchyroll. Victoria is interested in Myriad Colors Phantom World. Final Fantasy IX is coming out on PC and smartphones. Lightning from Final Fantasy is modeling for Louis Vuitton. BlueSakuga released a cool compilation video of some of the best animated shots of 2015. There's a Love Live museum in Akihabara, but it's just a store. AnimeCons.com released their ann

This is our last episode of 2015 as Victoria and Evan will be out of the office for the holidays, so the hosts take some time to discuss their favorite anime of the year, including TV series, movies, and more! We asked for listeners to send their own favorites, so there's a lot to talk about, including Aldnoah.Zero, Shirobako, Rokka, Yatterman Night, and Animator Expo. Show Notes Here's the full list of the titles we talked about: One-Punch Man My Love Story Haikyu!! Death Parade Your Lie in April Makuranodanshi (Pillow Boys) My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU Little Witch Academia: The Enchanted Parade Teekyu Takamiya Nasuno Desu JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders Aldnoah.Zero Shirobako Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection of F Animator Expo The Perfect Insider Rokka: Braves of the Six Flowers Yatterman Night Food Wars Turn A Gundam (released in English for the first time) RWBY Correction: Evan said Dentsu is funding Animator Expo, but it's actually Japanese media company Dwango. Sorry! You can find more epis

This week Victoria and Evan learn the power of anime training via fanservice-y fitness series Anime De Training! Ex and the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure manga, and Evan tries out Samurai Champloo. Plus discussion of Final Fantasy VII, the death of Shigeru Mizuki, and Victoria's limited exposure to American media. Show Notes The famous manga artist Shigeru Mizuki (Gegege no Kitaro) passed away in November. The whole Internet is angry about Final Fantasy VII Remake being released as three games, but Victoria is alright with it. Teekyu cannot be stopped and Evan couldn't be happier. Evan is watching the hip-hop/samurai movie crossover Samurai Champloo for the Reverse Thieves' Anime Secret Santa. Victoria is learning a lot about physical fitness in more ways than one via Anime De Training! Ex. She also tried to watch Deltora Quest, but got sidetracked by looking up what the character designs reminded her of. Anime Problems. Evan is falling in love with JoJo's Bizarre Adventure all over again via the original Part 1:

In this inadvertently stationery-themed episode, Evan marvels at the impact of a pencil shortage in the anime industry and Victoria discusses the benefits of taking notes while watching anime. Plus the hosts chat about the Samurai Jack sequel, Mr. Osomatsu, and Cardcaptor Sakura. Show Notes The Mitsubishi Pencil Company announced that they were discontinuing their colored pencils until animators demanded they bring them back. Evan is tentatively excited about a sequel to Samurai Jack, but Victoria was never a big fan. Mr. Osomatsu is sating Evan's appetite for abject violence in the name of comedy. Evan is also watching some more Cardcaptor Sakura, and marveling over Sakura's many costumes. Victoria's watching Bakemonogatari but she doesn't remember what any of her notes mean. You can find more episode of Crunchycast on Crunchyroll, YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher Radio, and our Libsyn page. The Crunchycast is hosted by Victoria Holden and Evan Minto and edited by Bill Zoeker. If you have any questions for our h

It's a good day for good hips as Evan and Victoria discuss Space Adventure Cobra, the made-up Japanese holiday Good Hips Day, Ghost in the Shell: The New Movie, and the Monogatari series. Then it's question time, and this week our hosts get to answer TWO relationship advice questions! Show Notes As Phase 1 of the "Library Expansion Project," Crunchyroll licensed Space Adventure Cobra and Cat's Eye. After we recorded we also got Yakitate!! Japan, Space Pirate Mito, Princess Knight, and Fantastic Detective Labyrinth! Victoria wanted to talk about "Good Hips Day" and the fan art from the artist behind Chaika just to make Evan uncomfortable. Evan saw Ghost in the Shell: The New Movie in theaters (it's the follow-up to Arise). Victoria is watching the entire Monogatari series (and blogging about it)! Both Evan and Victoria are keeping up with The Perfect Insider, which has recently hit some exciting highs AND some disappointing lows. You can find more episode of Crunchycast on Crunchyroll, YouTube (yes, we're b

This week Evan and Victoria talk about Young Black Jack's shirtless, patchwork body, the terrifying harem in Oreshura, online anime petitions, and the ongoing debate over who is Best Matsu. Plus answers to your questions, including our favorite villains and whether or not it's OK to call anime "cartoons." Show Notes Bubuki Branki has a really silly name, but Evan's still interested in it since it's the 10th anniversary project from CG studio Sanzigen (Arpeggio, Wooser) Oh no! Animator Expo Season 2 is expiring November 23, but Season 1 is available for a limited time before that. Unfortunately the production committee in Japan has asked streaming sites (including Crunchyroll) to take down the parody-heavy first episode of Mr. Osomatsu. Victoria's been catching up to determine her favorite of the -matsu sextuplets. Evan's a big original Black Jack fan, so he's been a little disappointed by Young Black Jack, but it's hilarious how much of a pretty-boy Black Jack is. He's also watching and reviewing Noragami A

This week Evan and Victoria discuss sad teenagers in The Anthem of the Heart, Chris Brown's manga-"inspired" album cover, Tales of Zestiria, and the best way to get into older anime. Show Notes Chris Brown's latest album cover is a ripoff of a City Hunter cover. Victoria hasn't been watching a lot of anime because she's been busy playing Tales of Zesteria (but it's OK because it's SUPER anime). Evan dropped Beautiful Bones: Sakurako's Investigation because it's more simplistic than he had hoped. He watched Lily C.A.T. instead, and it's just Alien: The Anime. Evan also enjoyed The Anthem of the Heart, but was frustrated with its focus on the romantic plot. The episode title (and the dumb joke we made about it) is a reference to Minmay's song "My Boyfriend is a Pilot" ("Watashi no Kare wa Pilot") from the original Super Dimension Fortress Macross. You can find more episode of Crunchycast on Crunchyroll, iTunes, Stitcher Radio, and our Libsyn page. The Crunchycast is hosted by Victoria Holden and Evan Minto