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This Week in Anime - Bring Out the Big (Girls with) Guns
Was Jean-Luc Godard right when he said all you need to make a movie is a girl with a gun? Coop and Steve discuss― Was Jean-Luc Godard right when he said all you need to make a movie is a girl with a gun? Coop and Steve discuss. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.Spoiler Warning for discussion of the series ahead. ...
This Week in Anime - OOPs, There it Goes
Forget new series that never get legal streams, what about all of the old series that are impossible to find? Chris and Lucas discuss some really buried treasure.― Forget new series that never get legal streams, what about all of the old series that are impossible to find? Chris and Lucas discuss somereally buried treasure. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this c...
This Week in Anime - A Magical, Musical Anime Column
Chris and Steve discuss what you get when music and magic combine to create a whole new world of anime.― Chris and Steve discuss what you get when music and magic combine to create a whole new world of anime. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.Spoiler Warning for discussion of the series ahead. Crunchyroll streams...
This Week in Anime - Kodansha's Live-Action Anime Adaptation Venture
Lucas and Coop discuss the possibilities of Kodansha's new live-action initiative.― Lucas and Coop discuss the possibilities of Kodansha's new live-action initiative. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.Spoiler Warning for discussion of the series ahead. Netflix streams Hana-Kimi, Cinderella Closet, Death Note (U.S...
This Week in Anime - The Long, Dark Night of Long-Running Series
With One Piece about to stop continuous broadcasting, Chris and Coop talk about how logistics have changed.― WithOne Piece about to stop continuous broadcasting, Chris and Coop talk about how logistics have changed. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network. Spoiler Warning for discussion of the series ahead. Full Discl...
This Week in Anime - Anime Movies Chainsawing Hollywood Theaters
Lucas and Coop talkChainsaw Man with the popularity of the Reze Arc film's release.― Lucas and Coop talkChainsaw Man with the popularity of the Reze Arc film's release. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network. Spoiler Warning for discussion of the series ahead. @RiderStrike @BWProwl @LucasDeRuyter @vestenet Coop Luca...
This Week in Anime - I Can't Believe They Dubbed This (Like This)!
Chris and Lucas explore the weird world of streaming dubs looking for wonderful and terrible surprises.― Chris and Lucas explore the weird world of streaming dubs looking for wonderful and terrible surprises. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.Spoiler Warning for discussion of the series ahead. Crunchyroll streams...
This Week in Anime - OVAs on the Cob
Coop and Lucas go trick-or-treating at OceanVeil's house to see what OVAs they've put out.― Coop and Lucas go trick-or-treating at OceanVeil's house to see what OVAs they've put out. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.Spoiler Warning for discussion of the series ahead. @RiderStrike @BWProwl @LucasDeRuyter @vestene...
This Week in Anime - Ah, Well, Different World and All
Chris and Coop wade through this season's isekai offerings. Wait, are some of these shows trying to do something different?― Chris and Coop wade through this season's isekai offerings. Wait, are some of these shows trying to do something different? Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.Spoiler Warning for discussion ...
This Week in Anime - The Column at the Corner of Anime Romance and Comedy
Steve and Lucas explore Fall 2025's anime rom-com offerings to find the perfect series.― Steve and Lucas explore Fall 2025's rom-com offerings to find the perfect series. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network. Spoiler Warning for discussion of the series ahead. All titles mentioned are streaming on Crunchyroll, excep...
This Week in Anime - The Crunchyroll Sub Flub
Coop and Lucas look into the Crunchyroll subtitle situation that set social media ablaze and culminated in a scathing YouTube video by Mother's Basement. Are the technical issues fixed now?― Coop and Lucas look into the Crunchyroll subtitle situation that set social media ablaze and culminated in a scathing YouTube video by Mother's Basement. Are the technical issues fixed now? Disclaimer: The view...
This Week in Anime - My Love is a Monster
Christopher Farris and Steve Jones discuss the appeal of anime romance starring not-so-human guys, gals, and tentacle pals.― Christopher Farris and Steve Jones discuss the appeal of anime romance starring not-so-human guys, gals, and tentacle pals. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.Spoiler Warning for discussion ...
This Week in Anime - Anime Across Generations
Coop and Lucas look at the ways different generations got into anime and remind us that we're all fans in the same fandom.― Coop and Lucas look at the ways different generations got into anime and remind us that we're all fans in the same fandom. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network. Executive editor Lynzee Loveridg...
This Week in Anime - The Name of the Game is Death
Steve and Lucas look at the death game genre and hope to emerge victorious.― Steve and Lucas look at the death game genre and hope to emerge victorious. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.Spoiler Warning for discussion of the series ahead. Crunchyroll streams Necronomico, Future Diary, Danganronpa anime, Big Order...
This Week in Anime - ThePanty & Stocking Phenomenon
The New Panty & Stocking went harder than we ever expected after so many years in limbo. Chris and Coop rehash some of the new season's best moments and its unabashedly not-safe-for-work moments.― The New Panty & Stocking went harder than we ever expected after so many years in limbo. Chris and Coop rehash some of the new season's best moments and its unabashedly not-safe-for-work moments. Disclaim...
This Week in Anime - International Rider Kick
Kamen Rider Zeztz has hit the international streaming airwaves, and our resident Kamen Writers are here to join the fray!―Kamen Rider Zeztz has hit the international streaming airwaves, and our resident Kamen Writers are here to join the fray! Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.Spoiler Warning for discussion of t...
This Week in Anime - To Boldy Shojo Where No TWIA Has Before
From Shugo Chara to Hot Gimmick, Chris and Steve decide to throw Rebecca a bone by looking at the shojo manga bundle offered by HumbleBundle.― From Shugo Chara to Hot Gimmick, Chris and Steve decide to throw Rebecca a bone by looking at the shojo manga bundle offered by HumbleBundle. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Net...
This Week in Anime - Unreviewed Gems
No one's infallible, and sometimes the true gems of the streaming season slip through the cracks. Chris and Lucas take a look at what we may have missed.― No one's infallible, and sometimes the true gems of the streaming season slip through the cracks. Chris and Lucas take a look at what we may have missed. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the...
This Week in Anime - Webtoons and K-Dramas
Missing brothers, the truth about the KPop industry, and endless cycles of reincarnation are just a few of the things Coop and Steve find when they open the lid of the K-drama box and discover the darkness within.― Missing brothers, the truth about the KPop industry, and endless cycles of reincarnation are just a few of the things Coop and Steve find when they open the lid of the K-drama box and di...
This Week in Anime - The Best Manga inYoung Magazine—U.S. Edition
Could English-language manga magazines be poised to make a comeback? Chris and Coop aren't sure, but Kodansha's English issue of Young is still a lot of fun!― Could English-language manga magazines be poised to make a comeback? Chris and Coop aren't sure, but Kodansha's English issue ofYoung is still a lot of fun! Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are...
This Week in Anime - Over Hype and Anime Stagnation
Steve and Lucas dissect what's really going on in the anime industry and what needs to change—and how elf ears are an indispensable part of the deal.― Steve and Lucas dissect what's really going on in the anime industry and what needs to change—and how elf ears are an indispensable part of the deal. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views o...
This Week in Anime - American Manga Awards 2025
The winners of the American Manga Awards are in! Coop and Lucas take a look at them and share their thoughts.― The winners of the American Manga Awards are in! Coop and Lucas take a look at them and share their thoughts. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network. Executive editor Lynzee Loveridge is a judge for the Ameri...
This Week in Anime -Sekiro, AI, and Auteur Directors
As Steve says, "A studio does not make an anime. People make anime." But what tools should those people be using? Chris and Steve discuss.― As Steve says, "A studio does not make an anime. People make anime." But what tools should those people be using? Chris and Steve discuss. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.S...
This Week in Anime - Song of the Summer
There may not be a Top 40 "song of the summer" for 2025, but Coop and Chris have some good anime options!― There may not be a Top 40 "song of the summer" for 2025, but Coop and Chris have some good anime options! Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.Spoiler Warning for discussion of the series ahead. Undead Murder F...
This Week in Anime - HBO to the Max
Steve and Lucas discuss HBO Max 's surprise influx of anime titles.― Steve and Lucas discuss HBO Max's surprise influx of anime titles. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.Spoiler Warning for discussion of the series ahead. @RiderStrike @BWProwl @LucasDeRuyter @vestenet Lucas Steve, I'm constantly floored when I re...
This Week in Anime - Physical Media Is Cool Again!
Steve and Chris find a whole underwear drawer's worth of special extras that make collecting physical media cool.― Steve and Chris find a whole underwear drawer's worth of special extras that make collecting physical media cool. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.Spoiler Warning for discussion of the series ahead....
This Week in Anime - Anime Just As Good As I Remembered
After breaking down the early fandom favorites that lost their luster, Coop and Lucas go back and examine the old faves that do hold up.― After breaking down the early fandom favorites that lost their luster, Coop and Lucas go back and examine the old faves thatdo hold up. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.Spoil...
This Week in Anime - Demon Hunting KPop Style
Coop and Lucas discuss the animated film of the summer, KPop Demon Hunters and its incredible appeal.― Coop and Lucas discuss the animated film of the summer,KPop Demon Hunters and its incredible appeal. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.Spoiler Warning for discussion of the series ahead. @RiderStrike @BWProwl @...
This Week in Anime - Rainbow Days
It's a good season for queer anime! Chris and Steve go over your options.― It's a good season for queer anime! Chris and Steve go over your options. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.Spoiler Warning for discussion of the series ahead. You and Idol Precure♪, My Dress-Up Darling Season 2, and See You Tomorrow at th...
This Week in Anime - When Anime Takes on Sex Education
Lucas and Steve compare and contrastSHIMONETA andNukitashi to see which show does it better.― Lucas and Steve compare and contrastShimoneta andNukitashi to see which show does it better. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.Spoiler Warning for discussion of the series ahead. Shimoneta and World End Harem are str...
This Week in Anime - Tubi or Not Tubi
Are the best things in life really free? Chris and Coop head over to the Tubi streaming service to find out.― Are the best things in life really free? Chris and Coop head over to the Tubi streaming service to find out. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.Spoiler Warning for discussion of the series ahead. @RiderStr...
This Week in Anime - Anti-Nostalgia
We've all got shows that we've outgrown. Coop and Lucas discuss some of theirs.― We've all got shows that we've outgrown. Coop and Lucas discuss some of theirs. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.Spoiler Warning for discussion of the series ahead. Full Disclosure: Coop Bicknell regularly works on titles produced b...
This Week in Anime - The Least Cute Meet-Cute and Other Summer Love Stories
Chris and Steve wander through the summer season's tales of love looking for romantic treasures and finding...stuff.― Chris and Steve wander through the summer season's tales of love looking for romantic treasures and finding...stuff. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.Spoiler Warning for discussion of the series ...
This Week in Anime - Once More Unto the Isekai Breach
It's time for the Summer 2025 Isekai Roundup! Coop and Lucas see if there's anything worth your time in this season's offerings of the ubiquitous genre.― It's time for the Summer 2025 Isekai Roundup! Coop and Lucas see if there's anything worth your time in this season's offerings of the ubiquitous genre. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the v...
This Week in Anime - Back in the Saddle
As theUma Musume game races to the top of the popularity charts, Steve and Chris explore the reasons why horse girls are perennial favorites.― Steve and Chris explore the reasons why horse girls are perennial favorites. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.Spoiler Warning for discussion of the series ahead. Uma Mus...
This Week in Anime - Rocking Out to Anime Music Videos
Lucas and Chris dive into the long history of AMVs and their evolution from the early days of the internet through to today.― This week in anime, Lucas and Chris dive into the long history of AMVs (anime music videos) and their evolution from the early days of the internet through to today. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime N...
This Week in Anime - Yasuomi Umetsu and Young Girls with Massive Handguns
With new animeVirgin Punk hitting Japanese theaters this week, Coop and Steve break down the past works of its director: Yasuomi Umetsu ofKite andMezzo Forte fame.― With new anime Virgin Punk hitting Japanese theaters this week, Coop and Steve break down the past works of its director: Yasuomi Umetsu of Kite and Mezzo Forte fame. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants i...
This Week in Anime - Anime News Network's Summer Manga Reading List
Chris and Coop searched their shelves for your next manga beach read!― Chris and Coop searched their shelves for your next manga beach read! Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.Spoiler Warning for discussion of the series ahead. @RiderStrike @BWProwl @LucasDeRuyter @vestenet Coop School's out for summer, Chris! Wit...
This Week in Anime - Manga to Show Your Pride
Happy Pride! Steve and Lucas browse through some queer manga in celebration.― Happy Pride! Steve and Lucas browse through some queer manga in celebration. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.Spoiler Warning for discussion of the series ahead. @RiderStrike @BWProwl @LucasDeRuyter @vestenet Lucas Steve, I know you an...
This Week in Anime - The Danmei Controversy
Coop and Chris discuss the censorship of Chinese novels focusing on the romantic attraction between men and the legal persecution of its authors.― Coop and Chris discuss the censorship of Chinese novels focusing on the romantic attraction between men and the legal persecution of its authors. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime ...
This Week in Anime - Want Your Bad Romance
Lucas and Steve explore the "Toxic Together" K-Comic special on Lezhin.― Lucas and Steve explore the "Toxic Together" K-Comic special on Lezhin. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.Spoiler Warning for discussion of the series ahead. Every manhwa title mentioned in this column is available to read on Lezhin. @RiderS...
This Week in Anime - Bite-Size Anime Series
Steve and Chris talk series where the episodes are short and sweet.― Steve and Chris talk series where the episodes are short and sweet. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.Spoiler Warning for discussion of the series ahead. Crunchyroll streams Lycoris Recoil: Friends are Thieves of Time, Umayon, Yamishibai, Infern...
This Week in Anime - Manga, Translation, and the Rise of Machines
Lucas and Coop discuss the insidious rise of AI in the translation space.― Lucas and Coop discuss the insidious rise of AI in the translation space. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.Spoiler Warning for discussion of the series ahead. One Piece and JoJo's Bizarre Adventure are available at Viz/Shonen Jump App.Ka...
This Week in Anime - Who the GQuuuuuuX is That?
How hard is it for newbies to get intoGQuuuuuuX? Chris and Coop investigate.― How hard is it for newbies to get intoGQuuuuuuX? Chris and Coop investigate. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.Spoiler Warning for discussion of the series ahead. Amazon streams Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX.Hulu streams 08th MS Team....
This Week in Anime - Smoke 'Em If You Got 'Em
This week, Lucas and Steve take a look at the history of smoking in anime, how it is used as a story telling device, and gush about their favorite anime smokers.― This week, Lucas and Steve take a look at the history of smoking in anime, how it is used as a story telling device, and gush about their favorite anime smokers. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this cha...
This Week in Anime - Is There A Need for Tenchi?
In light of the recently successful Kickstarter campaign, Steve and Coop take a trip down memory lane with Tenchi Muyo!― Steve and Coop take a trip down memory lane withTenchi Muyo. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.Spoiler Warning for discussion of the series ahead. Crunchyroll streams Ai Tenchi Muyo!, Tenchi M...
This Week in Anime - What isKochiKame?!
Holy cow, Kochikame is finally available in English?! Chris and Lucas dig into this seminal shōnen series, now streaming on YouTube!― Holy cow,KochiKame is finally available in English?! Chris and Lucas dig into this seminal shōnen series. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.Spoiler Warning for discussion of the s...
This Week in Anime - The Anime-Binging Bugbear
Steve and Lucas discuss the various release models for streaming anime and what does and doesn't work.― Steve and Lucas discuss the various release models for streaming anime and what does and doesn't work. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.Spoiler Warning for discussion of the series ahead. Crunchyroll streams K...
This Week in Anime - Keeping it Professional
Chris and Coop discuss writing about "fun" viewing in a professional capacity.― Chris and Coop discuss writing about "fun" viewing in a professional capacity. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.Spoiler Warning for discussion of the series ahead. @RiderStrike @BWProwl @LucasDeRuyter @vestenet Coop Chris, it's been ...
This Week in Anime - Can't Beat the Classics
Chris and Coop explore the sadly underpopulated world of classic manga in English.― Chris and Coop explore the sadly underpopulated world of classic manga in English. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.Spoiler Warning for discussion of the series ahead.While Discotek Media's Blu-ray release of Aim for the Ace sli...
This Week in Anime - Adorable Young Women Performing Lovable Activities
Lucas and Steve bat their big anime eyes at the CGDCT genre.― Lucas and Steve bat their big anime eyes at the CGDCT genre. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.Spoiler Warning for discussion of the series ahead. Crunchyroll streams A Place Further Than the Universe, After School Dice Club, Beck: Mongolian Chop Squad...
This Week in Anime - Is It The Beginning Or The End for TBATE?
Chris and Lucas look at what went wrong enough inThe Beginning After The End that the original creator felt the need to say something.― Chris and Lucas look at what went wrong enough inThe Beginning After the End that the original creator felt the need to say something. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.Spoiler...
This Week in Anime - Stop-Motion Sensation
Coop and Steve explore the sometimes cute, sometimes creepy world of stop-motion animation.― Coop and Steve explore the sometimes cute, sometimes creepy world of stop-motion animation. CONTENT WARNING: This edition of This Week in Anime features discussion and images of titles that contain intense violence, blood, and other potentially upsetting subject matter. Reader discretion is advised. Disclai...
This Week in Anime - Which Anime Witch Is This?
Chris and Steve put on their pointy hats and hop on their brooms to magic up some witchy anime.― Chris and Steve put on their pointy hats and hop on their brooms to magic up some witchy anime. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.Spoiler Warning for discussion of the series ahead. Crunchyroll streams Witch Watch, Ma...
This Week in Anime - Coop and Lucas' Bizarre Anime Column
Coop and Lucas join JoJo on a bizarre adventure.― Coop and Lucas join JoJo on a bizarre adventure. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.Spoiler Warning for discussion of the series ahead. Crunchyroll streams JoJo's Bizarre Adventure parts 1 - 5, Anne Shirley, and SHIROBAKO.Netflix streams JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: ...
This Week in Anime - Whoops! Can't Show That On a Christian Anime Site!
Chris and a very special guest see what's behind OceanVeil's diaphanous drapes.― Chris and a very special guest see what's behind OceanVeil's diaphanous drapes. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.Spoiler Warning for discussion of the series ahead. @RiderStrike @BWProwl @mouse_inhouse @vestenet Chris Alright, work ...
This Week in Anime - Love in Another World
Steve and Lucas pull double-duty as they tackle both the new season's isekai and rom-com anime.― Steve and Lucas pull double-duty as they tackle both the new season's isekaiand rom-coms. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network. are available onThe Beginning After the End, Can A Boy-Girl Friendship Survive, Please Put...
This Week in Anime - GQUUUUUUX!!!
In a promising season, Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX is a frontrunner. All eyes are on its stacked staff of anime luminaries, from Hideaki Anno to Kazuya Tsurumaki. Did its TV debut deliver the goods?― In a promising season, Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX is a frontrunner. All eyes are on its stacked staff of anime luminaries, from Hideaki Anno to Kazuya Tsurumaki. Did its TV debut deliver the goods? ...
This Week in Anime - Anime Date Night
Lucas and Chris give their advice on what anime to watch (and not watch!) with your significant other.― Lucas and Chris give their advice on what anime to watch with your significant other. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.Spoiler Warning for discussion of the series ahead. RWBY is available on YouTube.Spy x Fa...
This Week in Anime - Sophomore Slump
Coop and Chris try to answer the eternal question: does it matter if the sequel is as good if it takes too long to show up?― Coop and Chris try to answer the eternal question: does it matter if the sequel is as good if it takes too long to show up? Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.Spoiler Warning for discussion ...
This Week in Anime - That AIn't Ghibli
Lucas and Steve rage at the recent influx of terrible AI "Ghibli" images.― Lucas and Steve rage at the recent influx of terrible AI "Ghibli" images. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network. All Ghibli shows are available streaming on Max.The Red Turtle is available on YouTube. @RiderStrike @BWProwl @LucasDeRuyter @ves...
This Week in Anime - Reading Rainbow
Chris and Coop flip through the pages of western literary anime adaptations.― Chris and Coop flip through the pages of western literary anime adaptations. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network. Gundam: The Witch from Mercury, Romeo x Juliet, Gankutsuo, and Lupin Zero are available streaming on Crunchyroll. Heidi - A ...
This Week in Anime - Crunch(y) Time
Lucas and Steve reminisce about Crunchyroll Originals and ponder what the future holds for them under their shiny new name.― Lucas and Steve reminisce about Crunchyroll Originals and ponder what the future holds for them under their shiny new name. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network. All shows are available stream...
This Week in Anime - The Weird World of Live-Action Adaptations
Chris and Lucas explore the world of live action adaptation of anime, manga, and novel properties.― Chris and Lucas explore the world of live action adaptation of anime, manga, and novel properties. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.Spoiler Warning for discussion of the series ahead. One Piece, Cowboy Bebop, Deat...
This Week in Anime - In Defense of Carl Macek'sRobotech
Coop and Steve discuss Carl Macek's contributions to anime as Western fans know it.― Coop and Steve discuss Carl Macek's contributions to anime as Western fans know it. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.Spoiler Warning for discussion of the series ahead. Robotech and Akira are streaming on Crunchyroll.Megazone 2...
This Week in Anime - Anime Strike Out
Chris and Coop discuss the patchy history of anime on Amazon.― Chris and Coop discuss the patchy history of anime on Amazon. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.Spoiler Warning for discussion of the series ahead. GQuuuuuuX, Magilumiere, and Wotakoi are streaming on Amazon.ODDTAXI, A Place Further Than The Universe...
This Week in Anime - The Anime Movie Magic
Lucas and Steve discuss the new and old trends of anime in movie theaters.― Lucas and Steve discuss the new and old trends of anime in movie theaters. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.Spoiler Warning for discussion of the series ahead. Fire Punch and Chainsaw Man are available on the Shonen Jump App. DAN DA DAN ...
This Week in Anime - Beyond Bebop
With Lazarus coming up, Lucas and Coop take the opportunity to explore Shinichirō Watanabe's catalogue.― WithLazarus coming up, Lucas and Coop take the opportunity to explore Shinichiro Watanabe's catalogue. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.Spoiler Warning for discussion of the series ahead. Cowboy Bebop, Samur...
This Week in Anime - Girls Band Drama
Chris and Steve plumb the depths of the girl band genre and wonder how things got sodark.― Chris and Steve plumb the depths of the girl band genre and wonder how things got sodark. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.Spoiler Warning for discussion of the series ahead. BanG Dream It's MyGO!!!!!, Ave Mujica, Given,...
This Week in Anime - Utena's Revolution
Coop and Steve experience the ultimate destiny apocalypse with Revolutionary Girl Utena.― Coop and Steve experience the ultimate destiny apocalypse withRevolutionary Girl Utena. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.Spoiler Warning for discussion of the series ahead. CONTENT WARNING: This edition of This Week in Ani...
This Week in Anime - But Is it Anime?The Last Airbender Edition
Lucas and Chris explore the thorny question of whether or not getting a middling live-action adaptation makes Avatar: The Last Airbender anime.― Lucas and Chris explore the thorny question of whether or not getting a middling live-action adaptation makesAvatar: The Last Airbender anime. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News...
This Week in Anime - The Boys in Toyland
Coop and Chris explore the world of marketable plastic goodies and how anime can turn out to be a half-hour toy commercial.― Coop and Chris explore the world of marketable plastic goodies and how anime can turn out to be a half-hour toy commercial. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.Spoiler Warning for discussion ...
This Week in Anime - Anime Ads and Commercials
From classic Toonami ads to the Catholic Church, Lucas and Steve take a look at the relationship between anime and advertisements over the years.― From classic Toonami ads to the Catholic Church, Lucas and Steve take a look at the relationship between anime and advertisements over the years. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime ...
This Week in Anime - A Parade of Pink Anime Girls
Steve and Lucas look at pink-haired anime girls (and boys) and its codified character archetypes (cute! spunky! murderer!)― Steve and Lucas look at pink-haired anime girls (and boys) and its codified character archetypes (cute! spunky! murderer!). Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.Spoiler Warning for discussion o...
This Week in Anime - Shelf Life
Collecting anime on disc has Coop and Chris beside themshelves.― Collecting anime on disc has Coop and Chris beside themshelves. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.Spoiler Warning for discussion of the series ahead. @RiderStrike @BWProwl @LucasDeRuyter @vestenet Coop In preparing for this column each week, I regul...
This Week in Anime - Anime That Feels Like a Bad Trip
Lucas and Coop learn why anime is the most potent drug.― Lucas and Coop learn why anime is the most potent drug.Content warning: The following column includes references to recreational drug use. Reader discretion is advised. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.Spoiler Warning for discussion of the series ahead. M...
This Week in Anime - Traversing the Emotional Themes in Naoko Yamada's Works
The Kyoto Animation alumni Naoko Yamada continues to grow as an artist and director. Steve and Chris look at her latest film, The Colors Within , and how it expands her favorite themes of the emotions and lives of teenage girls.― The Kyoto Animation alumni Naoko Yamada continues to grow as an artist and director. Steve and Chris look at her latest film,The Colors Within, and how it expands her fav...
This Week in Anime - HowZENSHU Is Breaking the Isekai Mold
Steve and Lucas discuss what makesZenshu stand out from the isekai herd as one of the breakout titles of the winter anime season.― Steve and Lucas discuss what makesZenshu stand out from the isekai herd as one of the breakout titles of the winter anime season. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.Spoiler Warning f...
This Week in Anime - Snuggling in with Cozy Anime
Chris and Coop discuss their comfort watches for those days when you just want your anime to be the equivalent of a mug of hot cocoa.― Chris and Coop discuss their comfort watches for those days when you just want your anime to be the equivalent of a mug of hot cocoa. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.Spoiler War...
This Week in Anime - Viewer Discretion is Advised
Recent cuts toMacross 7 Dynamite give Chris and Coop a chance to talk about trusting viewers to make their own choices about what's comfortable for them to watch.― Recent cuts toMacross Dynamite 7 give Chris and Coop a chance to talk about trusting viewers to make their own choices about what's comfortable for them to watch. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this...
This Week in Anime - Jigglefest 2025
Steve and Coop explore the exciting and outlandish world of anime boob physics...or should that be "physics?"― Steve and Coop explore the exciting and outlandish world of anime boob physics...or should that be "physics?" Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.Spoiler Warning for discussion of the series ahead. Momenta...
This Week in Anime - Girlfriend's Gotta Have a Gimmick
Lucas and Coop take a look at this season's other overwhelmingly popular genre: romcoms!― Lucas and Coop take a look at this season'sother overwhelmingly popular genre: romcoms! Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.Spoiler Warning for discussion of the series ahead. I'm Living with an Otaku NEET Kunoichi!? is avail...
This Week in Anime - An Isekai a Day Keeps the Doctor Away
It's time once again for Chris and Steve to explore the new season's isekai offerings. Will it be better than they expect?― It's time once again for Chris and Steve to explore the new season's isekai offerings. Will it be better than they expect? Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.Spoiler Warning for discussion of...
This Week in Anime - (Shonen) Jump Right In
Coop and Lucas browse the Shonen Jump app to sort out the good, the bad, and the Fujimoto-flavored.― Coop and Lucas browse theShonen Jump app to sort out the good, the bad, and the Fujimoto-flavored. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.Spoiler Warning for discussion of the series ahead. Chainsaw Man, Fire Punch, D...
This Week in Anime - Is Anime Incest Really Wincest?
Chris and Steve open the forbidden door of incest romances in anime.― Chris and Steve open the forbidden door of incest romances in anime. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.Spoiler Warning for discussion of the series ahead.Yosuga no Sora,Bakemonogatari,Do You Love Your Mom and Her Two-Hit Multi-Target Attacks...
This Week in Anime - What the (Hot Goblin) Doctor Ordered
Chris and Lucas see what the (hot goblin) medicine seller has to offer in the Mononoke The Movie: Phantom in the Rain film.― Chris and Lucas see what the (hot goblin) medicine seller has to offer in theMononoke The Movie: Phantom in the Rain film. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.Spoiler Warning for discussion ...
This Week in Anime - SonyFuniCrunchyKadoRoll
Lucas and Coop dissect the SONY/Kadokawa deal and try to sort out what's going on with Crunchyroll.― Lucas and Coop dissect the SONY/Kadokawa deal and try to sort out what's going on with Crunchyroll. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.Spoiler Warning for discussion of the series ahead. @RiderStrike @BWProwl @Luca...
This Week in Anime - The Great Anime Holiday Gift Exchange (Part Two)
It's Lucas and Steve's turn to unwrap their backlog anime presents! Will what they find be trash, treasure, or an exciting combination of the two?― It's Lucas and Steve's turn to unwrap their presents! Will what they find be trash, treasure, or an exciting combination of the two? Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network...
This Week in Anime - The Great Anime Holiday Gift Exchange (Part One)
Coop and Chris unwrap the anime-viewing gifts under their virtual trees. Were they naughty or nice?― Coop and Chris unwrap the anime-viewing gifts under their virtual trees. Were they naughty or nice? Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.Spoiler Warning for discussion of the series ahead. Garo Vanishing Line and Bac...
This Week in Anime - IsGQuuuuuuX Gundam'sFLCL?
With the announcement of GQuuuuuuX and its creative team, Coop and Chris take a look at FLCL and ponder what the two series might have in common.― With the announcement ofGQuuuuuuX and its creative team, Coop and Chris take a look atFLCL and ponder what the two series might have in common. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime ...
This Week in Anime - Middle Earth, Circa 1978
Before the newThe Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim anime film comes out, Steve and Lucas take a trip back to 1978 to talk about the original animated version.― Before the newThe Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim anime film comes out, Steve and Lucas take a trip back to 1978 to talk about the original animated version. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the particip...
This Week in Anime - Going Down Stream
Coop and Steve ponder the streaming landscape and how ridiculously impossible they've made it to get a decent screencap.― Coop and Steve ponder the streaming landscape and how ridiculously impossible they've made it to get a decent screencap. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.Spoiler Warning for discussion of the...
This Week in Anime - The Wheel of Anime Adaptations
Chris and Lucas look at where anime series come from when you get down to the nitty-gritty of adaptation from other mediums.― Chris and Lucas look at where anime series come from when you get down to the nitty-gritty of adaptation from other mediums. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.Spoiler Warning for discussio...
This Week in Anime - Reheating Anime Leftovers
Chris and Lucas ponder how anime is rebooting old franchises like they're reheating turkey after Thanksgiving.― Chris and Lucas ponder how anime is rebooting old franchises like they're reheating turkey after Thanksgiving. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.Spoiler Warning for discussion of the series ahead. Ranma...
This Week in Anime - For the Fans[ervice]
Chris and Lucas plumb the depths of fanservice and censorship and the lengths some shows will go to to avoid showing nipples.― Chris and Lucas plumb the depths of fanservice and censorship and the lengths some shows will go to to avoid showing nipples. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.Spoiler Warning for discuss...
This Week in Anime - Libraries are Fun!
Coop and Steve discover the wonderful world of libraries and all of the anime and manga goodness they give you access to.― Coop and Steve discover the wonderful world of libraries and all of the anime and manga goodness they give you access to. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.Spoiler Warning for discussion of t...
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