Jojo's Bizarre Podcast

[Skip to 37:40 to get to proper Trese talk] We go south of the anime motherland this week, as we look at Filipino-mythology-inspired show, Trese (Episodes 1-3). We also talk about the pin-pen merger, psychopomps, trans culture in the Philippines, and by popular demand, local New Jersey transit.

It's time to take a look at another Watanabe joint, as this week we watched 2014's Terror in Resonance, Episodes 1-3. You can skip to like 30 minutes in if you don't care about us reading emails. We also talk about Wet Hot American Summer, cicadas, Jolt Cola, Sigur Ros, 9/11, and The Olive Garden. Lots of 2000s era talk, eh? Rate us nicely on Apple Podcasts Support us on Patreon Follow us on Twitter

Another flashback this week, as we hop into the 2006, Hot Topic-esque anime, Death Note. We also talk about St. Mark's Place, cultural identity, Dexter, Falling Down, and what "writing" is.  Rate us nicely on Apple Podcasts Support us on Patreon Follow us on Twitter

Thanks to a Patreon supporter, we hop in a time machine to see a hugely popular show we missed in 2006, Code Geass. We also talk about the word "clump," Resident Evil VIIIage, Mexican-American films, "total war," and the meaning of "banzai." Rate us nicely on Apple Podcasts Support us on Patreon Follow us on Twitter

[Minor spoilers for Neon Genesis Evangelion in this episode] We actually finished a series this week! It's the back half of the 1988 GunBuster OVA, episodes 4-6. Top recommendation for this show if you like retro mecha anime, Evangelion, or both. We also talk about the passing of Kentaro Miura, Voices of a Distant Star, Royal Space Force: The Wings of Honnêamise, and The Sizzler restaurant chain. Rate us nicely on Apple Podcasts Support us on Patreon Follow us on Twitter

Back in modern times, we check out track-and-field anime Run with the Wind this week on JJBPod. We also talk about new anime EX-ARM, what counts as a sport, The Olympics, the meaning of the word "unfurl," Terrace House, and yacht rock.Rate us nicely on Apple Podcasts Support us on Patreon Follow us on Twitter

Go to 33:20 to skip email readings. Still on our retro anime streak, this episode is about the first three episodes of ur-Evangelion anime, Gunbuster! If you're an Evangelion fan you need to track this down. You can find it in OG-awful quality on YouTube, or look deeper for better versions. No idea why this was never released outside of Japan. We also talk about Darren Aronofsky, MUGEN, The Criterion Collection, Interstellar, and why ugly anime characters are mean. Rate us nicely on Apple Podcasts Support us on Patreon Follow us on Twitter

It's H.T. (high time) we talk about the *classic* 1998 TV anime, Trigun. We discuss episodes 1-3, with a few minor spoilers for later on in the show. We also talk about Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children, Sanka Coffee, when musical group members go solo, Daisuke Gori again, and how to define what a gun is.Rate us nicely on Apple Podcasts Support us on Patreon Follow us on Twitter

1986! We go way into the past to look at the classic, hand-drawn, totally irreverent anime film Project A-Ko. Available on RetroCrush, Amazon Video, YouTube, and probably other apps. If nothing else, check it out for the soundtrack. We also talk about air traffic controllers, the DBZ androids, the origins of anime tropes, the origins of videogame movies, Daisuke Gouri, and deer scares.Rate us nicely on Apple Podcasts Support us on Patreon Follow us on Twitter

We get a preview of future Jolyne Kujo VA, Ai Fairouz, as we watch OshiBudo (or, If My Favorite Pop Idol Made It to the Budokan, I Would Die). It is a sweet, but troubling show about die-hard pop idol fans. We also talk about Quentin Tarantino, Julius Caesar, My Life as Liz, time-traveling Daft Punk, and stand-up comic Maria Bamford.  Rate us nicely on Apple Podcasts Support us on Patreon Follow us on Twitter

[Go to 24:27 to skip listener emails] The JoJo's Bizarre Pod gang gets back in their pilot seats (cockpits? dummy plugs? whatever Gundammers call it) as we sample three episodes of alternate-universe, real-robot anime, Mobile Fighter G Gundam.  We also talk about Kenny G songs, how time passes in space, Rod Serling, Demolition Man, Lau Chan from Virtua Fighter, and software on floppy disks. Rate us nicely on Apple Podcasts Support us on Patreon Follow us on Twitter

We finally take a look at one of the most popular anime out there, Attack on Titan. (Season 1, episodes 5-8). We also talk about the JoJo Stone Ocean trailer and all of the information it doesn't have! Lastly, we should say that we also talk about My Octopus Teacher, Maid: The Role-Playing Game, Twilight Imperium, The Four Seasons, the definition of "naked," Lost, and Godzilla. Rate us nicely on Apple Podcasts Support us on Patreon Follow us on Twitter

Skip to 32:00 for Passover food talk Skip to 51:56 for KonoSuba anime talk No, the JJB Pod gang does not take nearly two hours to discuss the first three episodes of anime KonoSuba this week. We do go over KonoSuba(rashii Sekai ni Shukufuku Wo), but not before ~20 minutes of talk about the Jewish holiday of Passover.  We also talk about the definition of "isekai," how wasabi is horseradish, Cruel Intentions, and MMORPGs. Rate us nicely on Apple Podcasts Support us on Patreon Follow us on Twitter

Despite the approach of Spring, things get colder on the JJB Pod this week, as we watch and discuss A Place Further Than the Universe (Eps. 1-3, selected by a Patreon supporter.) We also talk about shows on The CW, ditching school, checking accounts, Final Fantasy X, and Lil Yachty. Rate us nicely on Apple Podcasts Support us on Patreon Follow us on Twitter

Content Warning for: suicide/child sexual abuse There's some heavy subject matter in this week's anime, but we enjoyed watching and discussing Wonder Egg Priority (Episodes 1-4) anyway. It's currently available on the Funimation app. We also talk about James Iha, stealing pens, The Bystander Effect, overplayed pop songs, Wonderballs, and idol handshake events. Finding hope is possible - National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255 Rate us nicely on Apple Podcasts Support us on Patreon Follow us on Twitter

This week, we cover Patreon pick and diamond-in-the-rough anime, Sirius the Jaeger. We also talk about how many shows we're watching, Wawa, where Japan's capital is, shipping, and wearing straps.   Rate us nicely on Apple Podcasts Support us on Patreon Follow us on Twitter

[Skip to 31:37 for Bunny Girl anime talk] We Finally Watch and Discuss The Long-Titled Anime, Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai!? We also talk about our grade school teachers, the longest anime titles of all time, sponsoring runners, book subtitles, maneki neko, Fox Capture Plan, and where The Matrix was filmed. Rate us nicely on Apple Podcasts Support us on Patreon Follow us on Twitter

[Warning: Graphic violence is discussed and described in this episode] [To jump straight to the anime talk, go to 24:30.] Things get real grisly on the JJB Pod this week as we watch the gore-soaked Clamp anime Blood-C. For some reason, we watched episodes 1, 2, and 12. We also talk about Scary Monsters and Super Creeps, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Escape from L.A., pollyannas, and NBA Jam. Rate us nicely on Apple Podcasts Support us on Patreon Follow us on Twitter

[Reuploaded with fixed audio] This week, the JoJo pod gang covers an oft-requested show, Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid (or at least, the first three episodes). We also talk about female honorifics, Puc-Man, edgelords, Lolita, blacking out from drinking, and NTR.  Rate us nicely on Apple Podcasts Support us on Patreon Follow us on Twitter

We finish up the NHK drama version of Thus Spoke Rohan Kishibe this week, with the episode, "DNA." We go over the differences from the manga, and sum up our thoughts on the TV drama miniseries overall with some help with our dear old friend and Rohan stan, Chicas. We also talk about bands wearing their own t-shirts, Wishbone, Hancock, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, and John C. Reilly. Rate us nicely on Apple Podcasts Support us on Patreon Follow us on Twitter