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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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57:48

Episode 55: Mixed Bags of Gold

Anime Brain Freeze ·

2018/08/04

CC kicks off this episode by stepping into the ring with the bionic slugfest Megalobox to explain why he liked that show even though it lacks actual entertaining boxing matches. Then John tears apart Caligula and talks about the many shortcomings of this confusing mess of a video game adaption. Last but not least both hosts dig for gold in Golden Kamuy and unearth a thoroughly enjoyable show that manages to shine despite its janky animation. Review Megalobox (1:30) Caligula (18:02) Golden Kamuy

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01:09:54

Episode 54: Thug Life

Anime Brain Freeze ·

2018/07/22

It's a cruel, cruel summer, so our hosts do their best to battle the unwielding heat wave with a barrage of cool Anime premieres in the Sneak Peek. After that, they dive into the absurd adventures of a Yakuza forced into the role of surrogate father and his telekinetically powered adopted daughter in Hinamatsuri. Sneak Peek: Attack on Titan - Season 3 (2:18) Overlord - Season 3 (3:56) Free! -Dive to the Future- (4:44) Cells at Work (7:23) Music Girls (9:18) Seven Senses of the Re'Union (12:29)

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01:42:51

Episode 53: Hail to the King

Anime Brain Freeze ·

2018/06/24

It's finally time for our Kame-Hame-Hosts to talk about one of the most prominent and longest running franchises in Anime history: Dragon Ball. John and CC have a long chat about their experience with the series, which culminates in their Review of the newest iteration in that franchise: Dragon Ball Super. Of course, as it is the Season Finale of Anime Brain Freeze, there is also the Chop 'n' Drop and both hosts pick their favorite reviewed show in the Best of the Season segment. Chop 'n' Drop

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01:24:59

Episode 52: Killers, Dolls and Skeletor

Anime Brain Freeze ·

2018/06/10

It's time to go back to the fathomless well of light novel adaptions. First John talks about the city filled with killers in Hakata Tonkotsu Ramens. Then CC pushes the Isekai button and reviews the MMO adventures of Skeletor's cousin in Overlord. Closing out the show, both hosts muse about KyoAni's visual feast Violet Evergarden and discuss whether the show has more to offer than its good looks. Reviews: Hakata Tonkotsu Ramens (1:20) Overlord - Season 1+2 (25:15) Violet Evergarden (53:17)

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01:06:38

Episode 51: A cold Day in Hell

Anime Brain Freeze ·

2018/05/27

Kicking of this episode filled with big emotions and tonal whiplash, CC first talks about the new Netflix hit show DEVILMAN crybaby and why the gruesome horror tale has more to offer than schlocky action, but is not for the faint of heart. Then John goes to a much happier place, together with the four girls from A Place Further Than the Universe and explains why both the journey and destination of the protagonists managed to tug at his heart strings. Last but not least, the hosts discuss the newest

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01:25:55

Episode 50: Kuso Podcast

Anime Brain Freeze ·

2018/04/29

John kicks off this jam session of an episode by talking about a piece of pure art in the form of Pop Team Epic and its creative insanity. After that CC claws his way out of the Trash Stash to deliver his Review of the furry fighting bonanza Killing Bites. Last but not least the hosts discuss the flawed time-stopping adventures of the Yukawa family in Kokkoku and why the series ultimately didn't deliver on its promised potential. Review Pop Team Epic (2:13) Trash Stash Killing Bites (30:23)

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01:37:00

Episode 49: Beasts & Brides

Anime Brain Freeze ·

2018/04/15

Time for a new season, time for a new Sneak Peek. Wherein John and CC discuss all their potential Tops and Flops from Spring 2018. After that, the hosts dive into the rich fantasy world of The Ancient Magus' Bride, to explain why this show is much more than a simple The Beauty & The Beast story. Sneak Peek Last Hope (2:27) Cutie Honey Universe (5:50) Devils' Line (8:21) Caligula (10:09) Sword Art Online: Alternative Gun Gale Online (14:05) Tokyo Ghoul:re (21:03) Dances with the Dragons (23:09) The

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01:22:06

Episode 48: In Love Live and Grail War

Anime Brain Freeze ·

2018/03/25

All is fair in Love Live and Grail War as the ABF gang wraps up Fall Season 2017 with the final two Reviews. After briefly talking about the shows that didn't make the cut this time in the Chop 'n Drop, John dives back into the Idol pool and explains why the second season of Love Live! Sunshine!! was a big upgrade to the first. Then both hosts go to war over one of the newest entries in the Fate series, discuss their differing opinions on what worked and what didn't in Fate/Apocrypha and talk about

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01:00:41

Episode 47: Survival of the Littest

Anime Brain Freeze ·

2018/03/11

Switching things up after the last episode, CC kicks off the show by talking about the colorful Battle Royale slaughterfest Jūni Taisen: Zodiac War and why the series is a lackluster entry in that specific genre. Following that, John focuses on the fractured tale of Kino's Journey - the Beautiful World- and the gang discusses its many different shortcomings. CC then wraps things up with his Review of Girls' Last Tour, a sorrowful tale about the end of humanity, that manages to pull you in with its

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01:17:40

Episode 46: Rom-Com Jewelry

Anime Brain Freeze ·

2018/02/25

On this episode John takes the helm right out of the gate and delivers his comparison between the two teen romance series Just Because and Our Love has always been 10 centimeters apart. Up next is CC's Review of Land of the Lustrous, detailing the reasons why this CG show succeeds, where many others have failed. Finally John brings the Rom train back into the Com station and talks about Blend S and how the show turned out to be a disappointment despite its many colorful maid shenanigans. Reviews:

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01:01:37

Episode 45: Shitty people ruin Everything

Anime Brain Freeze ·

2018/02/11

On this episode, John talks about Recovery of an MMO Junkie and why the quirky romance story felt satisfying and relatable. The gang also dives into the recent unfortunate buzz generated by the director of that show. Lastly, CC reviews the unconventional hero's journey of Inuyashiki and explains why the show's misguided focus on its all too repulsive villain was ultimately its downfall. Reviews: Recovery of an MMO Junkie (1:32) Inuyashiki (34:37) Related Links:

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01:30:35

Episode 44: A Bloody Good Time

Anime Brain Freeze ·

2018/01/22

Kicking off 2018 in style, the gang as usual takes a quick glance at all the new series premiering this Winter in the Sneak Peek. After that they discuss both seasons of Blood Blockade Battlefront and why the Studio Bones show and its plethora of colorful characters captured their hearts and imagination. Sneak Peek (1:52) Record of Grancrest War (2:20) Hakata Tonkotsu Ramens (3:38) Junji Ito Collection (8:03) After the Rain (9:26) Pop Team Epic (11:06) Yowamushi Pedal: Glory Line (14:16) Seven

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01:38:11

Episode 43: Re:Visited

Anime Brain Freeze ·

2018/01/01

John and CC wrap up 2017 by bringing you another whopper of an episode. First they reintroduce an old segment with a new name: Chop 'n' Drop. In this former sub section of the Trash Stash the gang talks about all the shows from Summer Season 2017 they stopped watching after a few episodes and why. Then John lifts the curtain on another Mystery Review that makes him re-evaluate his opinion on an old nemesis. Finally it's time for the final Review of the Season with Re:Creators and the hosts list the

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02:55:17

Episode 42: Top Gear

Anime Brain Freeze ·

2017/12/18

Strap in and prepare for an epic ride, kids. In their longest show to date, John and CC take it upon themselves to review all currently existing seasons of the Magical Girl Action Hit Senki Zesshou Symphogear. After dishing out an introduction to the show's plot setup, universe and main characters, they go through all four seasons to give you their spoiler-free and spoiler-heavy opinions on each of them. Lastly, both hosts discuss their favorite main cast member, piece of armor, villain and song

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52:40

Episode 41: Mysteries & Misunderstandings

Anime Brain Freeze ·

2017/12/03

On this episode CC digs into the Trash Stash once again, to talk about Vatican Miracle Examiner and explains why the show succeeds at being so bad that it's good. Then John introduces the motley crew of Gamers and the gang discusses why the goofy rom-com ultimately didn't live up to its potential. Trash Stash Vatican Miracle Examiner (1:09) Review: Gamers (18:04) Related Links: https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2017-08-01/.119574

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01:03:01

Episode 40: The Codswallop Conundrum

Anime Brain Freeze ·

2017/11/12

John opens up this episode by delivering a Mystery Review of a show unknown to listeners and CC alike. Then the gang tries to solve the puzzle of whether or not one of the two potential Trash Stash candidates, Knight's & Magic and Princess Principal is actually worth a watch. Mystery Review (1:30) Trash Stash Knight's & Magic (18:45) Review: Princess Principal (41:23) Related Links: http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2017/07/20-1/the-earnest-fandom-of-knights-magics-ernesti

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49:54

Episode 39: Against all Odds

Anime Brain Freeze ·

2017/10/29

Dialing the episode length back a bit this time around, the hosts deliver Reviews of two somewhat small-scale, but nonetheless outstanding shows. First CC is talking about Made in Abyss and explains why this emotional gut punch of a fantasy tale is worth excavating. Then John wraps up the episode by dishing out his opinion on Sakura Quest and discusses how its many colorful characters bring life not only to the rural countryside of Japan, but also to the show itself. Reviews: Made in Abyss (1:07)

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01:50:48

Episode 38: Heroes Unstained

Anime Brain Freeze ·

2017/10/15

The dynamic duo is back to appropriately kick off Fall Season with a supersized episode. First John delivers his Re:Con report of New York Comic Con 2017 and what caught his eye on the show floor. Then the hosts dive head first into the Sneak Peek to bring you there impressions of all the new series premieres they checked out. Last but not least they send of this episode with their Review of the second season of one of their favorite new shows: My Hero Academia. Re:Con - NYCC 2017 (1:31) Sneak

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59:54

Episode 37: Humble Beginnings

Anime Brain Freeze ·

2017/09/17

As this season draws to a close, the gang discuss their last batch of shows from Spring 2017. First John dishes out his thoughts on the mobile game adaption Granblue Fantasy the Animation and then both hosts go back to the beginnings of one of Anime's most well known icons Astro Boy, by talking about its new prequel series Atom: The Beginning. Last but not least, it's time to pick the Best of the Season, which is a much easier endeavor for Spring, than it will be for Summer. Reviews: Granblue

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50:26

Episode 36: The Light Show

Anime Brain Freeze ·

2017/09/03

This episode is even more of a lightweight than usual, because our hosts tackle not only one, but two light novel adaptions. First CC talks about WorldEnd: What do you do at the end of the world? Are you busy? Will you save us? (Yes, that is its full title...) also known as SukaSuka and how the series couldn't live up to the potential promised by its first episode. Then John elaborates on why Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend does a good job at detailing the many challenges of creating a

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