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Anime Brain Freeze

Anime Brain Freeze

Longtime anime fans John and CC discuss all the ups and downs of the shows they watched to their conclusion in each new season.

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01:31:44

Episode 75: A slimy Date in Neverland

Anime Brain Freeze ·

2019/06/09

The hosts dive right back into the light novel hole as CC reviews the fantastical isekai adventures of a businessman turned little JRPG slime in That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime. Then John tackles the first three seasons of the goofy science-fantasy dating sim crossover Date A Live. Last but not least it's CC's turn again to wrap up the show with his Review of the long awaited adaption of the thrilling Shonen Jump suspense/horror series The Promised Neverland. Reviews: That Time I Got

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01:31:23

Episode 74: Religious Roadblocks

Anime Brain Freeze ·

2019/05/26

John takes the lead on this episode and tries his very best to make sense of the convoluted plot, the ridiculous amount of characters and the plethora of story arcs in the third season of the popular light novel adaption A Certain Magical Index. After that, CC tackles yet another sports Anime and explains what makes the laid back character-driven Run with the Wind a surprising standout in that genre. Reviews: A Certain Magical Index III (1:30) Run with the Wind (53:12) Related Links:

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01:28:46

Episode 73: Pitch Imperfect

Anime Brain Freeze ·

2019/05/12

On this episode the two hosts take turns, as CC reviews the emotionally rewarding slice of life series My Roommate is a Cat and explains why he managed to engage with this story on a personal level. Then John discusses the lackluster airplane combat Anime The Magnificent KOTOBUKI and lays out the reasons why, despite its promising start, this show was a big disappointment. Last but not least it's CC's turn again, to talk about the newest iteration in one of his favorite Sports Anime franchises and

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01:51:55

Episode 72: Your Life is Your Own

Anime Brain Freeze ·

2019/04/21

A new Anime season means a new Sneak Peek where John and CC take a quick look at all the fresh spring series premieres. After that, they have a lengthy in-depth discussion about the second season of the Anime featuring their favorite pair of esper and con artist: Mob Psycho 100. Sneak Peek: Hitori Bocchi no Marumaru Seikatsu (2:59) Ultraman (6:19) Midnight Occult Civil Servants (8:11) Cinderella Nine (12:08) Fairy gone (15:26) The Helpful Fox Senko-san (19:04) RobiHachi (22:33) AFTERLOST (24:55)

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01:01:09

Episode 71: True Grid

Anime Brain Freeze ·

2019/04/07

John and CC kick off this season finale on Anime Brain Freeze as usual, by talking about the shows from Fall 2018 that couldn't hold their interest in the Chop 'n' Drop. Then they climb into their time machine, set the date to 1994 and review the newest iteration on the tokusatsu series Gridman the Hyper Agent, known in the west as Superhuman Samurai Syber-Squad. The hosts discuss why this new series, aptly titled SSSS.Gridman, is not only a visually engaging rollercoaster ride, but can also boast

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59:15

Episode 70: The Spy Who Loved Me

Anime Brain Freeze ·

2019/03/23

Prepare yourselves for a stealthy attack on your feelings, because in this episode John talks about the complicated relationships in the romance drama Bloom Into You and then both hosts discuss the ups and downs of the Ninja Spy action series Release the Spyce. Reviews: Bloom Into You (1:30) Release the Spyce (27:18) Related Links: https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2018-11-20/.139721

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01:23:00

Episode 69: Over the Top

Anime Brain Freeze ·

2019/03/10

March comes in like a Saiyan on this episode of ABF, as the hosts discuss the movie Dragon Ball Super: Broly. After that they mingle with the undead and talk about the flawed but enjoyable horror/idol crossover Zombie Land Saga. Reviews: Dragon Ball Super: Broly (1:31) Zombie Land Saga (40:10) Related Links: https://www.crunchyroll.com/de/anime-feature/2019/01/26/how-dragon-ball-super-fixed-its-broly-problem https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2018-10-30/.138799

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01:09:34

Episode 68: Sourced Drama

Anime Brain Freeze ·

2019/02/24

This time the hosts review two series adapted from a much older source material. First, John talks about the comedic interpreation of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet called Boarding School Juliet, and why that show did a surprisingly good job at delivering a fun spin on the storied tale. Then he and CC discuss the adaption of 1985's gritty crime drama Manga Banana Fish, and try to nail down why, after a strong start, that series falls completely apart by the end. Reviews: Boarding School Juliet

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51:24

Episode 67: Short but Sweet

Anime Brain Freeze ·

2019/02/10

On this rapid fire review outing of ABF, John and CC discuss three short-form Anime series. First John introduces us to the neurotic crew of Space Battleship Tiramisu. Then both hosts buff up their cooking skills with the Fate/stay night spin-off Today's menu for (the) Emiya Family. And after that John wraps up the show by talking about the relatable retail misadventures of Skull-face Bookseller Honda-san. Reviews: Space Battleship Tiramisu (1:53) Today's menu for (the) Emiya Family (16:09)

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01:32:30

Episode 66: Weird Eastern Tales

Anime Brain Freeze ·

2019/01/20

John and CC grab their warmest jackets and march into the icy cold wasteland of Anime Premieres from this winter season in the Sneak Peek. After that they gush about the second outing of Golden Kamuy and marvel at how this wacky little show seems to juggle all its many crazy characters, engaging plot threads and different tones with playful ease. Sneak Peek: (1:30) W'z (2:26) The Price of Smiles (4:31) Kemurikusa (8:40) The Magnificent Kotobuki (9:53) Bermuda Triangle: Colorful Pastrale (12:50)

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01:13:17

Episode 65: ...And Jackets for All

Anime Brain Freeze ·

2019/01/06

As 2019 begins, another season for the Anime Brain Freeze team ends. So John and CC steal the new year's thunder by delivering their final Review from Summer Season 2018 with the 5th installment of the modern day gentleman thief Lupin the Third. They also talk about the shows that didn't quite make the cut in the Chop 'n' Drop and pick their personal winners for best show of the season. Chop 'n' Drop (1:20) Review: Lupin the Third - Part 5 (15:39) Best of the Season (59:06) Related Links:

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01:25:39

Episode 64: Mechtacular

Anime Brain Freeze ·

2018/12/23

The gang says goodbye to 2018 with a double dose of rowdy robot rumbles. John kicks off the show by talking about the third iteration in the Gundam Build franchise, Gundam Build Divers. And details the highs and lows of this different spin on one of the most iconic mechs out there. After that CC joins the quirky cast of Planet With in their interstellar war and gushes about the many well written characters, story developments, surprises, themes and layers of this interesting little sci-fi action

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01:10:02

Episode 63: Shitbags like You and Me

Anime Brain Freeze ·

2018/12/02

In an episode filled with bad people, CC gets things going by tackling the third season of Overlord and explains why the interesting approach of making the villain of the series the main character didn't work out as well this time as it did in the previous seasons. After that the hosts unleash their combined game brains and talk about the many ludicrous adventures the main protagonist of Chio's School Road experiences on the daily way to her temple of education. Reviews: Overlord - Season 3 (1:30)

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59:01

Episode 62: The Stage of History

Anime Brain Freeze ·

2018/11/11

CC kicks off this episode by standing his ground against the mongol army in Angolmois: Record of Mongol Invasion and later wraps things up by joining the hunt for vampires in pre-World War II Japan with Sirius the Jaeger. Meanwhile John bares witness to a fierce stage play in Revue Starlight and dishes out some interesting background information about the type of musical theater this series is based on. Reviews: Angolmois: Record of Mongol Invasion (1:30) Revue Starlight (18:55) Sirius the Jaeger

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58:20

Episode 61: Balls, Rackets & a shitty Anime Mom

Anime Brain Freeze ·

2018/10/28

This week, the gang gets athletic and discusses to very different kinds of Sports Anime. First talk about how the consistent summer vacation theme and sympathetic characters of the laid-back Beach volleyball series Harukana Receive make for a generally relaxing, good time. Then CC goes into the opposite direction with the high tension Badminton drama Hanebado and explains why the visually impressive series stumbles in the story department. Review: Harukana Receive (1:31) Hanebado! (28:17)

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01:51:49

Episode 60: All Might makes right

Anime Brain Freeze ·

2018/10/14

The hosts dive head-first into the giant Anime leaf-piles of fall in the Sneak Peek and bring you their opinions on all the hot premieres they checked out. After that it's time to return to UA Academy and its many colorful heroes in another amazingly strong outing of My Hero Academia. Sneak Peek (1:30) Conception (2:27) Radiant (7:27) Goblin Slayer (11:22) Ace Attorney - Season 2 (15:04) Double Decker! Doug & Kirill (17:18) Senran Kagura: Shinobi Master (19:48) IRODUKU: The World in Colors (23:18)

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56:19

Episode 59: Dr. Franxx N. Furter

Anime Brain Freeze ·

2018/09/30

The boys kick off this episode by talking about the shows from spring season that couldn't hold their interest in the Chop 'n' Drop. Then CC tears into the raging dumpster fire that is Darling in the Franxx and explains why the highly anticipated series couldn't deliver on any of the grande expectations set for it. Finally, the gang ends on a postive note, by dishing out their chosen favorites of spring in Best of the Season. Chop 'n' Drop (1:30) Review: Darling in the Franxx (10:34) Darling in

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01:38:41

Episode 58: High-Flyers, Straight-Shooters & Low-Riders

Anime Brain Freeze ·

2018/09/16

CC kicks off this episode by reviewing Dragon Pilot: Hisone and Masotan, discussing its many flaws and why the show couldn't live up to its potential. Then John talks about the Sword Art Online Spin-Off Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online and lists the many ways in which this show manages to surpass the original series. Riding thistrain of positivity into the station, CC wraps up the show with a hype-laden rant about Yowamushi Pedal and explains why this franchise is one of the best Sports

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58:09

Episode 57: Kitchen Knights

Anime Brain Freeze ·

2018/09/02

The gang once again dives headfirst into the world of Shonen Action series and covers two very different representatives of this particular genre. First CC talks about The Seven Deadly Sins and why this colorful mix of the classic shonen battle formula and a medieval setting might not be one of the greats, but delivers a thoroughly enjoyable experience nontheless. Then the hosts return to the kitchen together with Soma and his compatriots in the third season of Food Wars and try to explain how the

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01:15:29

Episode 56: Battlegrounds

Anime Brain Freeze ·

2018/08/19

On this episode our hosts stand their ground on three different planes of conflict. First CC travels to the stars, to cover the epic space war story of Legend of the Galactic Heroes - Die neue These. Then John descends on Wotakoi: Love is Hard for Otaku and discusses the trappings of a completely different battlefield: romantic relationships between full-blown nerds. Last but not least, CC celeberates the flawed but definitely welcome return of an old favorite of his: Full Metal Panic! Invisible

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