Vintage Anime Club Podcast

For our last episode of 2024, we're ringing in the holidays with the Christmas & New Year's related anime Gundam Wing: Endless Waltz. Join hosts Dennis, Kate, and Karen along with guests Alcuin and Julia to discuss the movie version of Endless Waltz, along with some sprinkled bits about the differences between the film and the OVA. Other talking points include mobile suit retcons, Garbage Pail Kids, how circuses can corrupt, the patented Trowa McFlip Twist, cool aunt Sally, Dorothy Catalonia's Wine Mixer Party Bus, and Julia's popcorn voice. So accept the mission, and join us for one last wild beat communication for the holidays. Special thanks to Alcuin (@different_elves) & Julia (@juliadoesalot) for joining us this epsiode! 0:00:00 - Introduction & The Watchlist 0:36:27 - Some Anime News 0:47:27 - Production Notes & Endless Walt Origins 1:05:17 - Pt 1: Silent Orbit 1:45:54 - Pt 2: Operation Meteor 2:26:18 - Pt 3: Return to Forever 3:12:03 - Voices, Final Thoughts, & Kanpai Support the show by donating to our Ko-Fi link below or by purchasing Gundam Wing: Endless Waltz on  Blu-ray through our Amazon affiliate link: https://amzn.to/4gtiAuV Dennis: @ichnob | Karen: @ryacosplay | Kate: @taikochan Linktr.ee | Ko-Fi | RSS

On this episode, hosts Dennis, Karen, & Kate are joined by friend of the show Pat Loika for part two of our Bastard!! (1992) review! As with all new guests to the show, we get a little bit of Pat's anime origin before the main topic. Some talking points include picky vampire habits, the passage of time, Christopher Nolan's filmography, raising a lover, comparing Arshes Nei to the other famous anime dark elf, a 500 yen promise, and a 30 year payoff. Special thanks to our guest Pat (@patloikagram & @patloika)! Give him a follow on social media and check out his podcast The Pat Chat! 0:00:00 - Introduction & Getting to Know Pat 0:07:37 - The Watchlist  0:26:10 - Some Anime & News & Pat's History with Bastard 0:40:18 - EP4: The Immortal King Dai Amon 1:16:58 - EP5: Thunder Empress Arshes Nei 1:39:03 - EP6: The Return of Dark Schneider 2:08:50 - Voices, Final Thoughts, & Kanpai  Thanks again to Gil for the Ko-Fi donation that helped us cover Bastard!! for the podcast! Unfortunately, Bastard!! is currently out of print, but you can still support the show by using our Ko-Fi link below. Dennis: @ichnob | Karen: @ryacosplay | Kate: @taikochan  Linktr.ee | Ko-Fi | RSS

On this episode, we can't believe we've officially reached 200 numbered podcasts! Come join Dennis, Kate, Ed, Karen, & Garrett for a trip to Meta-Rikana, covering the 1992 miniseries Bastard!! This two-part podcast miniseries is brought to you all with a little help from Gil's Ko-Fi donation, so thank you so much, Gil! We talk about a lot of rock band and rock song puns, find out some of the origins of these puns, a different ninja named Gara, Rushe's age discrepancy, and so much rule of cool. 0:00:00 - Introduction & Some Anime News 0:11:09 - The Watchlist 0:31:40 - Bastard!! Production Notes 0:39:23 - EP1: The Explosive Wizard 1:12:55 - EP2: Efreet the Fire Elemental 1:54:13 - EP3: Ninja Master Gara 2:27:07 - Voices, Final Thoughts, & Kanpai Thanks again to Gil for the Ko-Fi donation that helped us cover Bastard!! for the podcast! Unfortunately, Bastard!! is currently out of print, but you can still support the show by using our Ko-Fi link below. Dennis: @ichnob | Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Garrett: @blkriku | Karen: @ryacosplay | Kate: @taikochan Linktr.ee | Ko-Fi | RSS

On this episode, join Diana, Dennis, Kate, Garrett, & Ed for the season 1 finale of Fushigi Yugi, covering episodes 23-26. All of the Suzaku Warriors have finally gathered plus 1 (wait, what...), and the melodrama just gets thicker. Tamahome is back to his old ways for a bit, Miaka has accidentally unlocked Hard Mode for the "summon Suzaku quest," friend zoning and promise rings, twin powers activate, river wall discrepancies, only one person freaking out over polaroid pictures, and of course, resurrecting a Tom Cardy joke from a previous episode. 0:00:00 - Intro & Some Anime Related News 0:22:58 - The Watchlist 1:03:42 - EP23: Shadow of Intrigue 1:27:09 - EP24: Resolution 1:53:19 - EP25: Love and Sorrow 2:22:07 - EP26: Star Festival 2:43:37 - Voices, Final Thoughts, & Kanpai  Unfortunately, Fushigi Yugi is currently out of print, but you can still support the show by donating to our Ko-Fi link below.   Dennis: @ichnob | Diana: @binkxy | Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Garrett: @blkriku | Kate: @taikochan Linktr.ee | Ko-Fi | RSS

  On this episode, join Ed, Kate, Garrett, Caitlin, & returning guest Kristen for part 5 of our Fushigi Yugi miniseries, covering episodes 18-22. In this batch, Tamahome turns to the dark side, putting Miaka's journey and love life in peril! Other talking points include the ages of the Suzaku Celestial Warriors, is Nakago the only useful Kutou soldier, substitute warrior cat, Breaking Bad, & Mitsukake's healing preferences.  0:00:00 - Intro & The Watchlist 0:17:15 - Some Anime Related News 0:27:30 - Caitlin & Kristen's Fushigi Yugi Origins 0:46:15 - EP18: Love Trap 1:08:02 - EP19: Shattered Loved 1:34:29 - EP20: Unreachable Hope 1:51:46 - EP21: To Protect You 2:18:19 - EP22: I'll Never Leave You 2:42:48 - Final Thoughts & Kanpai Special thanks to Kristen (@kristenmpath) for joining us again! Unfortunately, Fushigi Yugi is currently out of print, but you can still support the show by donating to our Ko-Fi link below.   Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Garrett: @blkriku | Kate: @taikochan | Caitlin: @kouject Linktr.ee | Ko-Fi | RSS

On this episode, join Kate, Diana, Garrett, Ed, & Dennis for the next batch of Fushigi Yugi drama, covering episodes 14 through 17. More Suzaku warriors found, but somehow, the Seiryuu side isn't panicking. Nakago's nastier side starts showing, the boyfriend shirt returns, one-man knock-knock jokes, Mitsukake's power cooldown, some sort of ninja man-bat, and flute that body. 0:00:00 - Intro & Some Anime News 0:16:19 - The Watchlist 0:37:50 - Fushigi Yugi Catch up w/ Garrett & Diana 0:53:26 - EP14: Wolf in the Fortress 1:24:36 - EP15: The City of Resurrection  1:43:38 - EP16: Battle of Sorrow 2:02:50 - EP17: Magic Flute 2:36:15 - Voices, Final Thoughts, & Kanpai Unfortunately, Fushigi Yugi is currently out of print, but you can still support the show by donating to our Ko-Fi link below.   Dennis: @ichnob | Diana: @binkxy | Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Garrett: @blkriku | Kate: @taikochan Linktr.ee | Ko-Fi | RSS

On this episode, join Dennis, Ed, Karen, and returning guest Chika Supreme for our third Fushigi Yugi episode! We're halfway through season 1/red boxset, and while Miaka hasn't found another Suzaku warrior yet, we do meet our first Seiryuu one. Other talking points include fun translation for the dub, easily broken promises, sexy sax AND sexy harpsichord, plus some Law & Order: SVU. In addition, we have a content warning. Some of the episodes we cover discuss the topic of attempted suicide. Since this epsiode is being released during National Suicide Prevention Month in the US, know that you are not alone. There are people out there who will talk and listen to you. So please use the Lifeline resources provided to you, such as dialing 988 or visiting 988lifeline.org. 0:00:00 - Intro & Some Anime News 0:07:31 - The Watchlist 0:19:46 - EP10: Looking for Yui 0:38:44 - EP11: Priestess of Seiryuu 1:08:24 - EP12: Only You 1:31:37 - EP13: For the Sake of Love 2:03:20 - Voices, Final Thoughts, & Kanpai Thanks to special guest Chika (@chikasupreme) of the Shoujo Sundae podcast (@shoujosundae) for once again joining us!  Unfortunately, Fushigi Yugi 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  Linktr.ee | Ko-Fi | RSS

On this episode, join hosts Diana, Ed, Kate, and Dennis for part 2 of our Fushigi Yugi rewatch, covering episodes 5 through 9. Miaka gets sent back to her world, but now Yui is missing! Nuriko's biggest secret is revealed. The reason why Tamahome is so money-driven surprises Miaka. Hotohori finally gets to set foot outside of the palace. And we get to meet Miaka's brother! Hopefully you also took ancient Chinese literature in college, because it's time to find another celestial warrior. 0:00:00 - Intro & The Watchlist 0:23:17 - Some Anime & Cosplay News 0:40:33 - Diana's Fushigi Yugi Origins 0:48:05 - EP05: Bewildered Heartbeat 1:13:09 - EP06: Even If I Die... 1:32:08 - EP07: Going Home 1:55:53 - EP08: Brief Parting 2:17:27 - EP09: Enemies Unseen 2:40:45 - Voices, Final Thoughts, & Kanpai Unfortunately, Fushigi Yugi is currently out of print, but you can still support the show by donating to our Ko-Fi link below.   Dennis: @ichnob | Diana: @binkxy | Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Kate: @taikochan Linktr.ee | Ko-Fi | RSS

On this episode, it's the start of a new podcast miniseries covering the first half of Fushigi Yugi. Joining hosts Dennis, Kate, Garrett, Ed, and Karen is first time guest Chika Supreme from the Shoujo Sundae podcast! Though we only talk about the first four episodes, it's one of our longest podcasts to date, so fair warning. Beside's Chika's anime origins, we also discuss literally getting lost in a book, Miaka's directional hearing, which Disney character is Tamahome, operating hours of a national library, and how many gangs want to capture Miaka. 0:00:00 - Intro & Meeting Chika Supreme 0:15:54 - The Watchlist 0:33:13 - Some Anime News 0:50:07 - Production Notes & Our Fushigi Yugi Origins 1:05:49 - EP01: The Girl of Legend 1:43:38 - EP02: The Priestess of Suzaku 2:16:33 - EP03: The Seven Stars of Suzaku 2:46:44 - EP04: Missing Love 3:26:34 - Voices, Final Thoughts, & Kanpai Thanks to special guest Chika (@chikasupreme) of the Shoujo Sundae podcast (@shoujosundae) for joining us for the first time!  Unfortunately, Fushigi Yugi is currently out of print, but you can still support the show by donating to our Ko-Fi link below.   Dennis: @ichnob | Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Garrett: @blkriku | Karen: @RyaCosplay | Kate: @taikochan Linktr.ee | Ko-Fi | RSS

On this episode, join Dennis, Kate, Ed, and Karen as they discuss 1989's Venus Wars by Yasuhiko Yoshikazu. In addition to the anim topic, we also discuss visiting the Akiba Maid War pop-up cafe here in Los Angeles. Topics include the rules of battlebike, malls still being popular, chase scene music, characters that would fit in Gundam, and occupational hazards.  0:00:00 - Intro & Some Anime News 0:07:43 - The Watchlist 0:28:52 - Special: Akiba Maid War Pop-up Cafe 0:37:52 - Production Notes 0:46:59 - The First Attack 1:22:44 - Tanks for the Memories 1:40:34 - Thrilling Hiroics 2:03:23 - Voices, Final Thoughts, & Kanpai Support the show by donating to our Ko-Fi link below or by purchasing the Venus Wars on  Blu-ray through our Amazon affiliate link: https://amzn.to/4fcyR7L Dennis: @ichnob | Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Karen: @RyaCosplay | Kate: @taikochan Linktr.ee | Ko-Fi | RSS

On this episode, join Dennis, Kate, Garrett, Ed, Karen, and returning from her sabbatical is Caitlin! We're talking about the 1986 shoujo sci-fi movie They Were Eleven, based on the 1975 manga series by Hagio Moto, one of the authors who helped bring about the golden age of shoujo manga. Part Among Us, part Survivor, and add in a touch of romance, the new Esperanza crew have to survive 53 days in space, or else they...can't go to space college? There's unfortunate nicknames, space intuition, an emotional support guitar, juicing mice, gender fluidity, plant robots, and a food fight.  0:00:00 - Intro & The Watchlist 0:24:12 - Some Anime News 0:37:59 - Production Notes 0:49:10 - The Exam 1:16:23 - The Esperanza 1:38:50 - The Blue Sun 2:09:10 - The Accused 2:48:19 - Voices, Final Thoughts, & Kanpai Unfortunately, They Were Eleven is currently out of print, but you can still support the show by donating to our Ko-Fi link below. Dennis: @ichnob | Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Garrett: @blkriku | Karen: @RyaCosplay | Kate: @taikochan | Caitlin: @kouject Linktr.ee | Ko-Fi | RSS

On this episode, join Diana, Karen, Kate, Dennis, Garrett, & Sam as we discuss the 1989 OVA series Blood Reign: Curse of the Yoma. Monsters roam the land, and our hero has to deal with taking out his best friend. But there are a whole lot more things to unpack. Like just what is that flashback that Hikage keeps thinking about? Why are so many ninjas pantsless? There's a literal sea horse that gallops underwater! And two different women love interests, both named Aya. Hope you don't have arachnaphobia, because this sengoku period drama has got spiders in spades.  0:00:00 - Intro & The Watchlist 0:17:24 - Some Anime Related News 0:30:00 - Production Notes 0:38:48 - EP1: Hikage in an Evil World 1:39:55 - EP2: Marou with Crazy Fang 2:41:54 - Voices, Final Thoughts, & Kanpai  Unfortunately, Blood Reign: Curse of the Yoma is currently out of print, but you can still support the show by donating to our Ko-Fi link below. Dennis: @ichnob | Diana: @binkxy | Garrett: @blkriku | Karen: @RyaCosplay | Kate: @taikochan | Sam: @EssFive Linktr.ee | Ko-Fi | RSS

It's our final Slayers Try podcast! Hosts Dennis, Ed, Garrett, & Karen are joined by returning guests Patrick & Jennifer to discuss the last four episodes of Slayers Try. How will our heroes defeat Dark Star? What happens to the Golden Dragons? Does Gourry get his sword back? Most importantly, what happens to Jillas?! We also have fun discussing the mid credits epilogue for this season. So grab your Dark Star weapon, and get ready for the end of this adventure! 0:00:00 - Intro & News 0:17:00 - The Watchlist + Pat & Jen's Slayers' History 0:37:27 - EP75: No Time for Arguing! Head for the Showdown! 0:56:35 - EP76: No Way to Guess! The Forbidden Gateway is Opened! 1:16:07 - EP77: He Who Emerges from the Dark Star! 1:33:25 - EP78: TRY Again! When All Returns to White! 1:55:33 - Final Thoughts & Kanpai Thanks to special guests Patrick (@zagposting) & Jennifer (@spacepizzacos) for joining us once again! 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 | Garrett: @blkriku | Karen: @RyaCosplay Linktr.ee | Ko-Fi | RSS

On this episode, join hosts Ed, Garrett, Dennis, Karen, & Kate for part 5 of our Slayers Try discussion, covering episodes 70-74. We've got the last of our side story adventures where Gourry gets a lesson in posing for justice along with a replacement sword, some new baddies who look like possible Dragon Ball Z villains, Jillas' return with a precocious fox kid, someone who's not Aerith Gainsborough, are we the baddies, and curse your sudden but inevitable betrayal. 0:00:00 - Intro & The Watchlist 0:16:13 - Some Anime News 0:27:58 - EP70: The Right Person in the Right Place! Amelia in the Village of Justice! 0:38:51 - EP71: Three People, Three Ways! Where the Light Leads! 0:52:28 - EP72: A Hero's Advent? For Whom Does the Young Girl Pray? 1:04:47 - EP73: Savage and Unexplored! History Sealed Away! 1:18:09 - EP74: Eternal Death, Final Farewells! A Cry to the Fallen! 1:33:19 - 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 | Garrett: @blkriku | Karen: @RyaCosplay | Kate: @taikochan  Linktr.ee | Ko-Fi | RSS

On this episode, join Ed, Dennis, Garrett, & Kate for part 4 of our Slayers Try discussion, covering episodes 66-69. Some talking points include light people Touken Ranbu, bad luck with ships, Lina in Wonderland, penguin vengeance, one really angry ghosts, insight into Filia's hobbies, more fish people, and the worst love potion. 0:00:00 - Intro & News 0:08:20 - The Watchlist 0:25:15 - Garret's Slayers Try Speedrun 0:29:05 - EP66: Striding and Swaggering! Lamentation without End! 0:47:13 - EP67: Disaster and Danger? This Place is a Wonder Island! 1:00:09 - EP68: Pandemonium! Terror of the Cursed Jar! 1:11:34 - EP69: Immediate Results? Love Is in the Tiny Differences 1:34:25 - 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 | Garrett: @blkriku | Kate: @taikochan Linktr.ee | Ko-Fi | RSS

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