Vintage Anime Club Podcast

On this episode, Ed, Kate, and Dennis are joined by brand new guest Jeanette! In our third Slayers Try podcast, it's a special spotlight on secondary character Jillas! Our fox-man with a funny accent does what few people have done before: outsmart Lina and the entire gang. Other talking points include he's just not that into you, jealousy issues, Dennis' weird Slayers ship, snakemen craftsmen, hammer sword, and a suspicious looking mountain. 0:00:00 - Intro & News 0:09:14 - Jeanette's Anime Origins  0:18:44 - The Watchlist & Jeanette's Slayers History 0:39:47 - EP62: Ready for Exile! Isn't Two People's Love Eternal? 0:58:02 - EP63: The Hurdle's Cleared? Jillas' True Power! 1:12:02 - EP64: Selfless and Senseless! Pursuit Through the Labyrinth! 1:25:40 - EP65: An Explosive Situation! The One Who Holds The Key! 1:42:03 - Voices, Final Thoughts, & Kanpai Thanks to special guest Jeanette (@planethalia) for joining us for the first time, and hopefully more to come in the future! Unfortunately, Slayers Try is currently out of print, but you can still support the show by donating to our Ko-Fi link below.  Dennis: @ichnob | Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Kate: @taikochan  Linktr.ee | Ko-Fi | RSS

On this episode, join our small host trio of Dennis, Kate, & Karen for part 2 of our Slayers Try miniseries, covering episodes 57 through 61. This batch of episodes has less pinball antics, but more Filia related content. Other talking points include a Zelgadis fan on the animation staff, golden dragon workout gear, what's another word for old, trying to remember Almayce's weapon, and more Xellos being Xellos. So keep your hands and arms inside the podcast vehicle at all times until the episode comes to a complete stop, and whatever you do, don't eat the Dradora Surprise.   0:00:00 - Intro & Some Anime News 0:08:52 - The Watchlist 0:31:27 - EP57: A Wild Rumor? You Can't Have Smoke without Fire? 0:44:17 - EP58: Wandering Around? The Runaway Shrine Takes a Trip! 1:02:33 - EP59: A Peace Conference? This is the Dragon Shrine? 1:13:43 - EP60: Be Careful! The Plan Has Begun! 1:33:15 - EP61: Continuous Fire! The Wind-Swept Shore of Battle! 1:48:59 - Voices, Final Thoughts, & Kanpai Unfortunately, Slayers Try is currently out of print, but you can still support the show by donating to our Ko-Fi link below.  Dennis: @ichnob | Karen: @RyaCosplay | Kate: @taikochan Linktr.ee | Ko-Fi | RSS

On this episode, join Dennis, Ed, Karen, & Kate as we return to the world of Slayers with 1997's Slayers Try. It's been roughly four years since we last covered Slayers Next, and the fans voted for this one after our ALA panel. New season, new allies, and new baddies. Talking points include who's that Pokemon, going from Star Wars to Dune, something about a Dark Star, sneaking around, and a fox man with a cockney accent.  0:00:00 - Intro & Winter 2024 Anime Rundown 0:17:27 - Some Anime Related News 0:30:28 - Production Notes 0:38:09 - EP53: Majestic? Hoist Sails for the Journey! 0:53:02 - EP54: Doubtful? A Letter from Home! 1:08:04 - EP55: Where'd That Arrogant Guy Go? 1:22:22 - EP56: On the Move! He's Out for Revenge? 1:39:59 - Voices, Final Thoughts, & Kanpai Unfortunately, Slayers Try is currently out of print, but you can still support the show by donating to our Ko-Fi link below.  Dennis: @ichnob | Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Karen: @RyaCosplay | Kate: @taikochan  Linktr.ee | Ko-Fi | RSS

On this episode, we have Dennis, Garrett, Ed, Kate, and Karen to discuss Fatal Fury 2: The New Battle. It's the second Fatal Fury TV special to air, and the introduction of Mai Shiranui. Talking points include "I'm Terry Bogard, no more," Andy's character upgrade, villain pipe organ tropes, perverted old man tropes, and Mai's costume changes. We also start the episode with an extended discussion about the late artist Akira Toriyama, who has influenced millions of lives through his manga and videogame art. 0:00:00 - Intro & Major Anime News 0:31:23 - The Watchlist 0:38:31 - Production Notes 0:46:21 - Fatal Fury 2: The New Battle Main Discussion 1:53:44 - Voices, Final Thoughts, & Kanpai Support the show by donating to our Ko-Fi link below or by purchasing the Fatal Fury OVA Collection on  Blu-ray through our Amazon affiliate link: https://amzn.to/3uRLzqr Dennis: @ichnob | Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Garrett: @blkriku | Karen: @RyaCosplay | Kate: @taikochan Linktr.ee | Ko-Fi | RSS

It's our first episode back from vacation. Join hosts Ed, Garrett, Kate, and Dennis as they discuss the 1992 TV special Fatal Fury: Legend of the Hungry Wolf. Some talking points include where is Southtown, is Master Tung a good instructor, how much of the city does Geese control, and is the King of Fighters tournament an underground kind of fight club or just no holds barred? 0:00:00 - Intro & The Watchlist 0:11:20 - Some Anime News 0:33:17 - Production Notes 0:43:25 - Fatal Fury 1 Main Discussion 1:37:16 - Voices, Final Thoughts, & Kanpai Support the show by donating to our Ko-Fi link below or by purchasing the Fatal Fury OVA Collection on  Blu-ray through our Amazon affiliate link: https://amzn.to/3uRLzqr Dennis: @ichnob | Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Garrett: @blkriku | Kate: @taikochan  Linktr.ee | Ko-Fi | RSS

On this episode, join hosts Ed, Karen, Kate, Garrett, & Dennis as we discuss the 1998 OVA series Kite, also known as A Kite in Japan. Is this hentai or not? There's a lot of tough subject matter to discuss in this one, so this episode is not for everyone. But between the sex and the violence, is there enough in this revenge story that has garnered praise from some noteworthy Hollywood film makers along with inspiring a No Doubt music video? Let's find out more about our young assassins. 0:00:00 - Intro & News 0:08:28 - The Watchlist 0:21:19 - Production Notes 0:40:31 - Meet Sawa & Oburi 1:00:56 - Bathroom Brawl & Aftermath 1:23:56 - Full Circle 1:48:25 - Voices, Final Thoughts, & Kanpai Support the show by donating to our Ko-Fi link below as Kite is currently out of print on DVD and Blu-ray. Dennis: @ichnob | Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Garrett: @blkriku | Karen: @RyaCosplay | Kate: @taikochan Linktr.ee | Ko-Fi | RSS

Join Dennis, Ed, Karen, and Kate on a road trip across most of America with the cult classic 1990 film A Wind Named Amnesia. Wataru bears witness to what humanity has become when no one remembers how to speak or act in a society, and picks up Sophia along his journey. There's psychic battles, Cerebro, killer mechs, references to the big coastal American cities, and one man's appreciation for jeeps. 0:00:00 - Intro & Some Anime News  0:13:50 - The Watchlist (Deluxe Winter 2024 Edition) 0:57:31 - Production Notes 1:03:46 - San Francisco 1:11:09 - Montana Flashback 1:24:07 - Los Angeles 1:35:03 - The Desert 1:44:12 - Flyover States & East Coast 1:58:08 - Voices, Final Thoughts, & Kanpai Support the show by donating to our Ko-Fi link below or by purchasing A Wind Named Amnesia from our Amazon affiliate link: https://amzn.to/48H5xTg Dennis: @ichnob | Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Karen: @RyaCosplay | Kate: @taikochan  Linktr.ee | Ko-Fi | RSS

Join Dennis, Kate, Garrett, Diana, and Sam for "Vintage Anime Club Presents: Fighting Games - The Anime." Recorded live on January 4 at Anime Los Angeles. 00:00 - Introduction 07:28 - Street Fighter Anime 14:41 - Battle Arena Toshinden & Tekken 21:20 - Virtua Fighter 24:15 - Night Warriors: Darkstalkers' Revenge 28:15 - The Art of Fighting & Samurai Showdown 32:35 - Fatal Fury Anime 40:04 - Signing Off + Bonus Q&A Support the show by donating to our Ko-Fi link below or by purchasing something from a previous podcast through our Amazon affiliate link. Dennis: @ichnob | Diana: @binkxy | Garrett: @blkriku | Kate: @taikochan | Sam: @EssFive Linktr.ee | Ko-Fi | RSS

It's our end of the year episode! Join Dennis, Kate, Garrett, and Ed for some last minute Jump Festa news talk before figuring out our favorite anime of Fall 2023, followed by a long discussion about favorites for all of 2023, some honorable mentions, disappointments, and looking ahead to 2024. 00:00 - Intro & Some Anime News 19:07 - Fall 2023 Picks 31:34 - Best of 2023, Honorable Mentions, & Disappointments Support the show by either donating to our Ko-Fi link below or purchasing from previous episode Amazon affiliate links. Dennis: @ichnob | Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Garrett: @blkriku | Kate: @TaikoChan Website | Email | Facebook | Bluesky | Twitter | Instagram | RSS | Ko-Fi

It's a holiday themed episode, as Ed, Dennis, Garrett, Karen, & Kate discuss 2003's Tokyo Godfathers by Satoshi Kon. Less away in a manger and more thrown in the dumpster, listen along as we discuss points like how dangerous driving is on snowy streets, found family versus real family, so many Kiyokos, not the mama, and miracles on the streets of Tokyo. It's no silent night with how much trouble our trio gets into throughout the film, so hope you enjoy, and have a happy holidays! 0:00:00 - Intro & The Watchlist 0:23:20 - Some Anime News 0:35:16 - Production Notes 0:42:52 - Tokyo Godfathers Discussion 2:03:03 - Voices, Final Thoughts, & Kanpai Support the show by donating to our Ko-Fi link below or by purchasing Tokyo Godfathers on  Blu-ray/DVD through our Amazon affiliate link: https://amzn.to/4743qre Dennis: @ichnob | Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Garrett: @blkriku | Karen: @RyaCosplay | Kate: @taikochan  Website | Email | Facebook | Bluesky | Twitter | Instagram | RSS | Ko-Fi

On this episode, join Diana, Kate, Ed, Dennis, and returning guest Samantha for part 2 of Master of Mosquiton. More scientists, more travelling adventure, more backstory, and more of that unexpected 90s OVA ecchi--Inaho not only has to deal with trying to get the O-parts, but she also has to deal with Mosquiton's ex in Camille. Will she be able to obtain eternal life, or will she lose Mosquiton to either Camille or St. Germaine? Activate those pyramid powers, because it's time to go to the moon. 0:00:00 - Intro & Some Anime News 0:14:08 - The Watchlist 0:32:11 - EP4 - Shanghai Triangle 0:55:04 - EP5 - Versus Night 1:11:00 - EP6 - Lonely Time 1:33:21 - Voices, Final Thoughts, & Kanpai Thanks to Samantha for being on! Follow her on her social media @coffeetan. Unfortunately, this set is currently out of print besides the reseller markets, but you can still support the show by purchasing something mentioned previously through our Amazon affiliate link or by donating to our Ko-Fi page below! Dennis: @ichnob | Diana: @binkxy | Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Kate: @taikochan  Website | Email | Facebook | Bluesky | Twitter | Instagram | RSS | Ko-Fi

We're continuing the spooky in November with the first of our two -part miniseries covering the 1996 OVA Master of Mosquiton, featuring hosts Diana, Ed, Kate, Dennis, and returning guest Samantha. Why is this vampire and his minions being bossed around by this young woman? How many O-parts are there in this world? What are Honou and Yuki's real forms? Who knew Mosquiton was actually a ladies man? And finally, won't someone back Dr. Hubble his photograph? What looks like an ecchi-comedy from the box art is actually a globe-trotting adventure for a macguffin (but yes, there's comedy and some ecchiness). So strap in and earn that money for travel expenses, because we're going O-Parts hunting with Mosquiton and Inoha. 0:00:00 - Intro & The Watchlist 0:12:39 - Some Anime News 0:19:10 - Production Notes 0:28:34 - EP1 - London Panic 0:52:49 - EP2 - Satellite Float 1:13:41 - EP3 - Ocean Encounter 1:42:58 - Voices, Final Thoughts, & Kanpai Thanks to Samantha for being on! Follow her on her social media @coffeetan. Unfortunately, this set is currently out of print besides the reseller markets, but you can still support the show by purchasing something mentioned previously through our Amazon affiliate link or by donating to our Ko-Fi page below! Dennis: @ichnob | Diana: @binkxy | Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Kate: @taikochan  Website | Email | Facebook | Bluesky | Twitter | Instagram | RSS | Ko-Fi

On this spoopy episode, join Ed, Kate, and Dennis as we discuss the 1988 OVA series Vampire Princess Miyu. There's different vampire rules here than we're used to seeing. Though none of the standard weaknesses apply, Miyu's unaging is typical but granting eternal life is new. There's exorcisms, creepy dolls, not-Alphonse Elric, double sad backstory, and Himiko doesn't even need a warrant for any info. 0:00:00 - Intro & The Watchlist 0:18:10 - Some Anime News 0:30:33 - Production Notes 0:38:16 - EP1 - Unearthly Kyoto 1:00:26 - EP2 - A Banquet of Marionettes 1:17:03 - EP3 - Fragile Armor 1:34:00 - EP4 - Frozen Time 1:48:19 - Voices, Final Thoughts, & Kanpai  Support the show by donating to our Ko-Fi link below or by purchasing Vampire Princess Miyu on DVD through our Amazon affiliate links. Vol 1: https://amzn.to/46ZAL6I // Vol 2: https://amzn.to/46IL9Qx Dennis: @ichnob | Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Kate: @taikochan Website | Email | Facebook | Bluesky | Twitter | Instagram | RSS | Ko-Fi

On this episode, join Dennis, Kate, Ed, and the return of Caitlin as we discuss the 1987 OVA Metal Skin Panic Madox-01. It's not like prototype mech suits just fall out from the back of a truck, but in this anime, they do! There's a severe case of toxic masculinity for our antagonist 1st Lt Killgore, Ellie's amazing pilot skills for a woman we guess (?), Koji's priorities, Shiori's ten lines of dialogue, and (mostly) reading the manual. Join us on a stolen mecha joyride for Madox-01. 0:00:00 - Intro & Summer 2023 Watchlist Recap 0:10:40 - The Watchlist (Fall 2023 Extended Edition) 0:39:38 - Some Anime News 1:00:21 - Production Notes 1:12:09 - Metal Skin Panic Madox-01 1:49:34 - Voices, Final Thoughts, & Kanpai Support the show by donating to our Ko-Fi link below or by purchasing Metal Skin Panic Madox-01 on our Amazon affiliate link: https://amzn.to/48RdAO0 Dennis: @ichnob | Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Kate: @taikochan | Caitlin: @kouject Website | Email | Facebook | Bluesky | Twitter | Instagram | RSS | Ko-Fi

On this episode, join hosts Dennis, Ed, Kate, & Garrett with speccial guests Patrick and Jennifer as we discuss the opening animations for Daicon III and Daicon IV. Before they founded Gainax, these two amateur animation shorts are still inspiring folks in the industry today after more than 40 years. Fandom crossovers and cameos, galore. It's the first anime bunny girl committed to film. And if you haven't heard ELO's "Twilight" yet, do yourself a favor and stream it. Still a banger.  0:00:00 - Intro & The Watchlist 0:30:24 - Some Anime News 0:47:33 - Production Notes 1:10:11 - Daicon III 1:28:24 - Daicon IV 1:51:55 - Final Thoughts & Kanpai Thanks to special guests Patrick (@Zagposting) & Jennifer (@spacepizzacos) for joining us once again! Support the show by donating to our Ko-Fi link below or by purchasing a title on a previous episode's Amazon affiliate link. Dennis: @ichnob | Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Garrett: @blkriku | Kate: @TaikoChan  Website | Email | Facebook | Bluesky | Twitter | Instagram | RSS | Ko-Fi

On this episode, join Ed, Karen, Sam, Diana, Kate, & Dennis as they finish discussing the second half of the 1988 OVA series Aim for the Top! Gunbuster. The science goes even harder, drama and tension ramps up towards the finale. So many explosions and emotions. And of course, we finally get to se the titular mech in action.  0:00:00 - Intro & The Watchlist 0:13:49 - Some Anime News 0:26:11 - EP4 - Launch!! The Incomplete Ultimate Weapon! 0:49:13 - EP5 - Please!! Time Enough for Love! 1:06:55 - EP6 - At the End of Eternity... 1:39:35 - Bonus Features, Final Thoughts, & Kanpai Support the show by either donating to our Ko-Fi link below or by purchasing Gunbuster on Blu-ray through our Amazon affiliate link: https://amzn.to/47LaPgB Dennis: @ichnob | Diana: @binkxy | Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Karen: @RyaCosplay | Kate: @TaikoChan | Sam: @EssFive  Website | Email | Facebook | Bluesky | Twitter | Instagram | RSS | Ko-Fi

On this special episode, Garrett, Dennis, and Kate were able to somehow get in to the One Piece Netflix premiere event in Santa Monica. Here how it almost didn't happen along with spoilers for the first episode. 00:00 - Introduction & Disappointment 05:24 - Making the Best of It & a Surprise 13:22 - *SPOILERS* for Episode 1 35:33 - One Final Surprise  37:39 - One Last Close Call & Signing Off Support the show by donating to our Ko-Fi link below. Dennis: @ichnob | Garrett: @blkriku | Kate: @TaikoChan Website | Email | Facebook | Bluesky | Twitter | Instagram | RSS | Ko-Fi

On this episode, join Diana, Sam, Kate, Dennis, Karen, & Ed as they discusss the 1988 OVA series Aim for the Top! Gunbuster, one of Gainax's earliest releases. How many parodies is too many parodies? Do the mechs have to take a fitness test too? And are those really regulation space suits? You'll have to mostly ignore some of the pseudo-science included in the show, even if the post episode science lessons are fun, but we'll get through this series thanks to hard work and guts! 0:00:00 - Introduction & The Watchlist 0:14:31 - Some Anime News 0:41:00 - Gunbuster Production Notes & Our History 0:54:15 - EP1 - Shock! Big-Sister and I are Going to be Pilots Together?! 1:20:23 - EP2 - Daring! The Girl Genius Challenger!! 1:43:46 - EP3 - First Love☆First Sortie 2:12:06 - Voices 2:25:06 - Final Thoughts & Kanpai Support the show by either donating to our Ko-Fi link below or by purchasing Gunbuster on Blu-ray through our Amazon affiliate link: https://amzn.to/47LaPgB Dennis: @ichnob | Diana: @binkxy | Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Karen: @RyaCosplay | Kate: @TaikoChan | Sam: @EssFive  Website | Email | Facebook | Bluesky | Twitter | Instagram | RSS | Ko-Fi

On this episode, join Ed, Kate, Karen, Garrett, Dennis, and Sam as they discuss 1988's Dominion Tank Police. Produced by two different anime studios, this was also Central Park Media's first ever anime release on VHS! Having covered New Dominion Tank Police back in our early days, it's time to actually go over the origins of Leona, Bonaparte, and Buaku, plus all the wacky hijinks this late 80's anime gets into.  0:00:00 - Introduction & The Watchlist 0:16:03 - Some Anime News 0:27:00 - Dominion Tank Police Production Notes 0:38:41 - EP1 - Crime Brigade 1:04:54 - EP2 - Crime War 1:32:41 - EP3 - Crime Ethic 1:57:24 - EP4 - Crime Factor 2:23:04 - Bonus Features & Voices 2:35:54 - Final Thoughts & Kanpai Unfortunately, this set is currently out of print besides the reseller markets, but you can still support the show by donating to our Ko-Fi page below! Dennis: @ichnob | Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Garrett: @blkriku | Karen: @RyaCosplay | Kate: @TaikoChan | Sam: @EssFive Website | Email | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | RSS | Ko-Fi

On this episode, join Kate and Dennis with first time special guest Rhys as we discuss 1990's Cyber City Oedo 808. Lots of action, violence, and profanity (for the dub at least) in this one, but for a Yoshiaki Kawajiri project, there's actually no nudity. But we discuss things like DC's Suicide Squad, Kawajiri's original intentions, stabbed through the gut, vehicle safety inspection, RGB all-in-one coolers, Goggle/Gogul, single-legged pants fashion statement, anime Babu Frik, vampire disease, cybertooth tigers 0:00:00 - Introduction & Getting to Know Rhys 0:11:08 - The Watchlist 0:25:34 - Some Anime Related News 0:38:11 - Cyber City Oedo 808 Production Notes 0:53:50 - E1 - Memories of the Past 1:48:14 - E2 - The Decoy Program 2:41:38 - E3 - Crimson Media 3:29:04 - Special Features 3:33:53 - Voices, Finals Thoughts, & Kanpai Special thanks to Rhys (@drcrowdpleaser) for joining us! Follow his Extra Life stream here: tinyurl.com/fincheroo Support the show by either donating to our Ko-Fi link below, or by purchasing a copy of Cyber City Oedo 808 on Blu-ray steelbook through our Amazon affiliate link: https://amzn.to/3OeDCRE Dennis: @ichnob | Kate: @TaikoChan  Website | Email | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | RSS | Ko-Fi