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Toonami Absolution

Toonami Absolution

Toonami Absolution is a weekly podcast where Alyx, Jon, and Sam revisit the Toonami and Adult Swim shows that made them, and you, you.From the block"s early days with shows like Space Ghost: Coast to Coast and Transformers: Beast Wars to the imported anime that made Toonami and Adult Swim appointment television for a generation of kids, such as Cowboy Bebop, Sailor Moon, and Dragon Ball. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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19-1 - Beast Wars - Episodes 21-22

Toonami Absolution ·

2026/01/28

This weeks double-dose of Beast Wars is quite possibly the dictionary definition of “tonal dissonance”. We start with “Possession” a really creative that sees Starscream make a grand return, confirming that Beast Wars is in-continuity with the Transformers G1 continuity, totally inverting Beast Wars status quo.We then have The Low Road an episode full of fart jokes and an intro that dredges up uncomfortable memories of the film Alien. An episode so bad even the writers admit it is far from their

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31:16

19-2 - Cowboy Bebop - Episodes 23-24

Toonami Absolution ·

2026/01/26

Cowboy Bebop is quickly reaching the end, but we’ve got to through Brain Scratch and Hard Luck Woman to get there. Brain Scratch sees Spike go head-to-head against a Heaven’s Gate-esq cult that has somehow seduced Faye into joining. But he quickly learns that this techno-cult may not be all that they seem.After that, Hard Luck Woman sees Faye recall more of her past, leading to one of Cowboy Bebop’s most emotional moments as Ed and Faye leave the Bebop, seemingly forever (though for one of them that

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31:44

18-3 - Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest

Toonami Absolution ·

2026/01/23

Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest is the second Dragon Ball Z film. It pits Goku against Dr. Wheelo, an evil scientist who has been trapped in an icy prison for many years, waiting for this moment to put his sinister plan into action.A plan that involves kidnapping Master Roshi and giving Launch the night off (are we sure he’s a villain?). Featuring mad science, epic fights, and one impressive Spirit Bomb, this is a legendary Dragon Ball Z film for a reason! ****Toonami Absolution is a weekly

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18-1 - Beast Wars - Episodes 19-20

Toonami Absolution ·

2026/01/21

Optimus Prime returns to monkey this week on Beast Wars. In Call Of The Wild, the Maximals are locked in Beast Mode and end up acting like the animals they’re copying, leading to some really weird visuals. We also spend a moment looking at the Japanese dub of Beast Wars, which decided that this episode needed a musical number.After that, we tackle Dark Voyage, an episode where a blinded Dinobot, Cheetor and Rattrap are thrown into a race against time as they have to get home before their Sparks

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18-2 - Cowboy Bebop - Episodes 21-22

Toonami Absolution ·

2026/01/19

This week on Cowboy Bebop, we tackle Boogie Woogie Feng Shui and Cowboy Funk. In Boogie Woogie Feng Shui, Jet once again takes the spotlight, embarking on a quest to help the daughter of an old friend.In Cowboy Funk, we’re introduced to Cowboy Andy, the funniest character in Cowboy Bebop. This white-hatted cowboy is keen to show he’s the best bounty hunter in the west, much to Spike’s dismay. While this Cowboy Bebop episode is controversial, it is one of our favorites, so saddle up and meet us on

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17-3 - G.I. Joe: Spy Troops

Toonami Absolution ·

2026/01/16

Jon has dug up another oddity from the Toonami vault: G.I. Joe: Spy Troops, a 2003 animated movie designed to promote a new line of G.I. Joe action figures (which were meant to be their own continuity).The G.I. Joe team made new remote control weapons. Alas, Cobra stole them, forcing the Joes to get them back before Cobra Commander can use them to cause chaos.However, despite its simple premise, this movie is really weird. Several characters (like Snake Eyes) are off doing their own storylines,

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17-1 - Beast Wars - Episodes 17-18

Toonami Absolution ·

2026/01/14

Last week, we left Beast Wars on a cliffhanger with The Trigger - Part 1. Can the second part (fittingly called The Trigger - Part 2) capitalize on the hype or will the weird floating island be nothing more than a brief holiday for our Transformer pals?We also tackle Spider's Game, one of the oddest episodes of Transformers: Beast Wars to date, as the show takes a sudden and unexpected turn into goofy comedy despite this episode also introducing Inferno, the newest member of the Decepticon

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31:28

17-2 - Cowboy Bebop - Episodes 19-20

Toonami Absolution ·

2026/01/12

A strange double bill of Cowboy Bebop this week. We start with Wild Horses, an episode that reminds us that space is a dangerous place, where anything can go wrong, forcing Spike and Jet to put their flying skills to the test.This is followed by the creepiest Cowboy Bebop episode, “Pierrot Le Fou” where Spike comes face-to-face with an evil clown who will stop at nothing to take him out. However, is Le Fou all he seems at first glance? ****Toonami Absolution is a weekly podcast where Alyx, Jon, and

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27:46

16-3 - Trigun: Badlands Rumble

Toonami Absolution ·

2026/01/09

Week 16 ends with Trigun: Badlands Rumble. This 2010 movie sees the legendary Vash the Stampede, get entangled in an epic heist that has been planned for years. Can Vaush take down Gasback before he makes off with the greatest prize possible, and just why has Nicholas D. Wolfwood opted to help this notorious outlaw. Plus, we talk about one of the best nights of Adult Swim in history!****Toonami Absolution is a weekly podcast where Alyx, Jon, and Sam revisit the Toonami and Adult Swim shows that made

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29:11

16-1 - Beast Wars - Episodes 15-16

Toonami Absolution ·

2026/01/07

What does it mean to be alive? Well the first of our two Beast Wars' episodes "The Trigger" answers this question with a simple and easy-to-understand answer: Big glowing balls! Due to this, we have our first encounter with "Spark" one of the most important bits of Transformers' lore!After that, we watch "The Trigger Part 1" where a floating island threatens to end the Beast Wars once and for all! But where did this floating rock come from, and is it covered in echidnas?****Toonami Absolution is a

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31:41

16-2 - Cowboy Bebop - Episodes 17-18

Toonami Absolution ·

2026/01/05

This week, we indulge in a little Mushroom Samba, after Edward decides to feed the other members of the Bebop crew mushrooms with some interesting side-effects.After this, things get heavy when Faye is once against to confront her past Speak Like A Child. Thus, this week's Cowboy Bebop can be summed up in two words: Emotional Whiplash.****Toonami Absolution is a weekly podcast where Alyx, Jon, and Sam revisit the Toonami and Adult Swim shows that made them, and you, you.From the block's early days

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15-3 - Tony Hawk in Boom Boom Sabotage

Toonami Absolution ·

2026/01/02

The idea of a Tony Hawk movie doesn't sound that weird on the paper.However, when you hear "Tony Hawk Movie" you likely don't imagine an animated feature where Tony Hawk fights a group of evil circus clowns. Tony Hawk in Boom Boom Sabotage might the weirdest and worst film we've done so far on the podcast, so grab your helmet and knee pads, as its going to be a bumpy ride!****Toonami Absolution is a weekly podcast where Alyx, Jon, and Sam revisit the Toonami and Adult Swim shows that made them, and

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15-1 - Beast Wars - Episodes 13-14

Toonami Absolution ·

2025/12/31

Dark Designs and Double Dinobot are this week's bits of Transformers Beast Wars madness. These episodes are fascinating as we learn that all the Predacons are evil scientists in their freetime and that free will may not exist in the Transformers' universe. Combine this with Megatron getting a big of one-on-one time with his personal Dinobot and you're left with two really fascinating episodes of Beast Wars.****Toonami Absolution is a weekly podcast where Alyx, Jon, and Sam revisit the Toonami and

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15-2 - Cowboy Bebop - Episodes 15-16

Toonami Absolution ·

2025/12/29

This week on Cowboy Bebop, Spike steps out of the limelight, allowing the other Bebop crewmembers to shine. In My Funny Valentine, we finally learn more about Faye's tearjerking history and in Black Dog Serenade we follow Jet as he goes on a mission that brings him face-to-face with his past, leading to some of Cowboy Bebop's most fascinating and memorable scenes. ****Toonami Absolution is a weekly podcast where Alyx, Jon, and Sam revisit the Toonami and Adult Swim shows that made them, and you,

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14-3 - Itsudatte My Santa!

Toonami Absolution ·

2025/12/26

Jon ends our Christmas week (or begins our Boxing Day celebrations if you're in the UK) by opting the play the Grinch. Itsudatte My Santa is a 2-episode OVA based on a one-shot manga by Love Hina creator Ken Akamatsu. It is one of the most unhinged things in anime history, as it approaches the mythology of Christmas from a really odd angle, leading many moments that will have you scratching your head.****Toonami Absolution is a weekly podcast where Alyx, Jon, and Sam revisit the Toonami and Adult

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14-2 - Justice League: Comfort And Joy

Toonami Absolution ·

2025/12/24

Alyx's choice for our holiday party is "Comfort and Joy" the 23rd episode of Justice League's second season. This episode follows various members of the Justice League as they enjoy their holiday traditions, from Superman's quiet Christmas on the farm with Ma and Pa Kent, to Green Lantern's unexpected Christmas brawl. Plus, we also work out which DC characters we would want to spend Christmas with, and the answers might surprise you (they likely won't).****Toonami Absolution is a weekly podcast

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29:56

14-1 - Tokyo Godfathers

Toonami Absolution ·

2025/12/22

Welcome to Toonami Absolution's holiday week! This week, we'll be diving into three slices of festive-themed media. Sam is starting the week off with Tokyo Godfathers, Satoshi Kon's legendary tragicomedy that follows three people experiencing homelessness as they race across Tokyo on Chrismtas eve, deterimed to reunite a baby with its parents. Widely conisdered a classic, the film is always an emotional rollercoaster, so join us as we explore the Tokyo Godfather's history and its numerous memorable

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29:41

13-3 - Fullmetal Alchemist the Movie: Conqueror of...

Toonami Absolution ·

2025/12/19

Shonen anime endings (especially those based on Shonen Jump series) tend to be predictable. The hero saves the day, defeats the evil, and walks off into the sunset with the girl. However, Fullmetal Alchemist the Movie: Conqueror of Shamballa decided to buck the trend, completing the Fullmetal Alchemist storyline by throwing Edward Elric into 1930s Germany and inserting him into a political thriller that is dripping with creeping dread. While deeply controversial within the fanbase, Fullmetal

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13-1 - Beast Wars - Episodes 11-12

Toonami Absolution ·

2025/12/17

This week, we tackle "The Probe," an episode that turns Beast Wars on its head, reminding viewers that Cybertron (and thus the regular Transformers timeline is still part of this story). We also dive into "Victory" an episode that teases the idea that the Maximals may finally be able to escape the planet and return home. However, due to Victory being the 12th episode of a 26 episode series, you can likely guess how well that plan goes. ****Toonami Absolution is a weekly podcast where Alyx, Jon, and

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13-2 - Cowboy Bebop - Episodes 13-14

Toonami Absolution ·

2025/12/15

We pick up Cowboy Bebop where we left off last week, with Jupiter Jazz (Part 2). Will Spike be able to dig himself out of the snow after his encounter with Vicious or will his friends have to come and bail him out? After that, we take a surreal jaunt into Bohemian Rhapsody, as Edward finally gets their chance to shine as they go head-to-head with a mysterious chess player.****Toonami Absolution is a weekly podcast where Alyx, Jon, and Sam revisit the Toonami and Adult Swim shows that made them, and

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