Bakacast #267 – The Ur-Mushishi

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Now to try not to think about the fact that we won’t be getting any more Mushishi, but will be getting a million more light novel adaptations.

On this episode of Bakacast, we finish off most of the series that aired this season. And just like the season as a whole, the ratings for this week are another mixed bag. Next week, we’ll be catching up on the last episodes of Gatchaman and Saint Seiya: Soul of Gold to see if they ended on high notes.

Please email listener questions to bakacast[at]projectharuhi.net or leave them in the comments below.

Time Index

  • 00:57 – The Heroic Legend of Arslan 24
  • 10:08 – Ushio to Tora 12
  • 14:06 – Shimoneta 12 (FINALE)
  • 21:47 – Durarara 23
  • 27:42 – Akagami no Shirayukihime 12 (SEASON FINALE)
  • 30:53 – Ore Monogatari 24 (SEASON FINALE)
  • 35:52 – God Eater 8
  • 42:56 – Mushishi S2 23 & 24 (FINALE)
  • 1:01:40Sans on the Sun (remix by Dabunky| “Walkin’ On the Sun” by Smashmouth X “sans.” by toby fox)

Bakacast #263 – Finally Brief Again

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Probably not for long, though.

I’m finally caught up on editing Bakacast episodes. Hooray for me! Now to spend the rest of my life playing Phantom Pain. Goodbye, world. My PC is my home now.

Time Index

  • 02:08 – Dragon Ball Super 7
  • 06:34 – The Heroic Legend of Arslan 20
  • 09:33 – Ushio to Tora 8
  • 14:08 – Shimoneta 8
  • 24:31 – Durarara S2 20
  • 33:03 – Akagami no Shirayukihime 8
  • 35:47 – Ore Monogatari 20
  • 40:41 – Flag 9 & 10
  • 53:09 – Wake Up, Mary! (Avicii vs CCR vs Tina Turner | mashup by MashMike)

Bakacast #262 – But is the Sheep Okay?

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Cute sheep are more important than mecha.

On this episode of Bakacast, Dragon Ball bores us, Durarara narrowly avoids sending me on a grief-induced rampage, Shimoneta continues beating a long-dead horse, and God Eater goes full grim-dark.

Also, I set up a poll where you can vote on which retro review we’ll do next. So go do that. You know, if you want to.

Please email listener questions to bakacast[at]projectharuhi.net or leave them in the comments below.

Time Index

  • 01:08 – Dragon Ball Super 6
  • 05:35 – The Heroic Legend of Arslan 19
  • 08:48 – Durarara S2 19
  • 13:27 – Ushio to Tora 7
  • 16:35 – GATE 7 (DROPPED)
  • 20:38 – Shimoneta 7
  • 31:24 – Gatchaman Crowds insight 7
  • 38:41 – Akagami no Shirayukihime 7
  • 44:39 – Overlord 7
  • 47:36 – God Eater 5
  • 51:50 – Ore Monogatari 19
  • 58:26 – Flag 7 & 8
  • 1:05:58 – Listener questions
  • 1:19:02 – Daring!! (Pile | Love Live)

Bakacast #261 – It’s Time to D-D-D-D-D-D-D-Drift

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What if we made “Fast and the Furious” into an anime card game?

Hello, everyone! I’m sick! Not, like, in a perverted sense (though that’s probably accurate), but a “where is all this mucus coming from” sense. If the next episode of the podcast doesn’t get uploaded shortly after this one, I’ve probably drowned in a sea of my own sinus drainage. If that comes to pass, please tell Larry I loved him.

Please email listener questions to bakacast[at]projectharuhi.net or leave them in the comments below.

Time Index

  • 00:51 – Luke and Dustin Review Yu-Gi-Oh 5D’s
  • 19:00Dragon Ball Super 5
  • 27:02 – The Heroic Legend of Arslan 18
  • 30:59 – Ushio to Tora 6
  • 34:13 – GATE 6
  • 42:53 – Shimoneta 6
  • 37:49 – Durarara S2 18
  • 51:56 – Gatchaman Crowds insight 6
  • 1:04:07 – Akagami no Shirayukihime 6
  • 1:08:09 – Overlord 6
  • 1:10:29 – Ore Monogatari 19
  • 1:13:44 – God Eater 4
  • 1:15:44 – Flag 5 & 6
  • 1:19:51 – Listener questions
  • 1:27:01Through the Nightmare and the Flames (mashup by Triple-Q | Dream Eater Merry x Dragon Force)

Bakacast #260 – Stop Horsing Around

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You can all thank/send hate mail to Larry for this pun. Truly, he has reached peak dad-joke.

Hello, listeners. Have you ever wondered which mythical creature Luke and I would most want to have sex/enter a committed relationship with? Well today’s your lucky day, because we review Monster Musume. And…we’re actually fairly positive about it. After that, it’s time for a two-hour marathon as we get through the ridiculous amount of shows that aired while I was on vacation. I am truly sorry.

Please email listener questions to bakacast[at]projectharuhi.net or leave them in the comments below.

Time Index

  • 00:58 – Luke Reviews Monster Musume
  • 17:32 – Dragon Ball Super 4
  • 18:56 – The Heroic Legend of Arslan 16 & 17
  • 27:24 – Ranpo Kitan 4 & 5
  • 37:49 – Durarara S2 16 & 17
  • 49:04 – Ushio to Tora 4 & 5
  • 55:10 – GATE 4 & 5
  • 1:00:23 – Shimoneta 4 & 5
  • 1:12:32 – Gatchaman Crowds insight 4 & 5
  • 1:31:26 – Rokka no Yuusha 4 & 5
  • 1:33:48 – Akagami no Shirayukihime 4 & 5
  • 1:40:31 – Overlord 4 & 5
  • 1:43:45 – Ore Monogatari 17 & 18
  • 1:51:38 – God Eater 3
  • 1:54:18 – Flag 4
  • 1:56:39 – Listener questions
  • 2:26:50 – Kishi Koushinkyoku (angela | Knights of Sidonia)

Bakacast #259 – The Shirt Sleeve Paradox

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Seriously, though. How DO they get dressed?

By the time you’re reading this, I will already be on my vacation, far away from anime. How is this possible? Through the power of delayed publishing. God bless you, software developers. In any case, Dragon Ball Super reminds us that some characters should just be forgotten about (and that the English dub is way better), Ranpo Kitan completely fails at the “mystery” part of a murder mystery, Shimoneta ends with an exciting twist, Gatchaman Crowds ends with an infuriating twist, and God Eater moves so slowly that it forces Aaron and me to come up with ludicrous theories to keep ourselves entertained.

Please email listener questions to bakacast[at]projectharuhi.net or leave them in the comments below.

Time Index

  • 01:09 – Dragon Ball Super 3
  • 07:29 – The Heroic Legend of Arslan 15
  • 12:47 – Ranpo Kitan 3
  • 18:18 – Joukamachi no Dandelion 3
  • 20:22 – Ushio to Tora 3
  • 26:52 – GATE 3
  • 29:17 – Gakkou Gurashi 3
  • 31:23 – Shimoneta 3
  • 38:15 – Durarara S2 15
  • 40:23 – Gatchaman Crowds insight 3
  • 45:31 – Rokka no Yuusha 3
  • 47:48 – Akagami no Shirayukihime 3
  • 52:47 – Overlord 3
  • 55:59 – Ore Monogatari 16
  • 59:05 – God Eater 2
  • 1:08:01 – Gangsta 1-3
  • 1:13:04 – Sailor Moon 26
  • 1:19:01 – Flag 3
  • 1:22:37 – Listener questions
  • 1:42:21 – Hello, World (Bump of Chicken | Blood Blockade Battlefront)

Bakacast #258 – Autopsy Fun Time

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Kids love it.

On this episode of Bakacast, we may have watched too many shows. In fact, we’re gonna start having to make some cuts here. This current state of affairs is just ridiculous. From now on, I’m going to judge shows based on whether or not I’d rather watch Vegeta be a grumpy dad. If I’d rather watch Vegeta, I should just drop that dang thing.

Time Index

  • 00:45 – Luke Reviews Bikini Warriors
  • 04:42 – Dragon Ball Super 2
  • 11:37 – Aquarion Logos 2 (DROPPED)
  • 13:36 – The Heroic Legend of Arslan 14
  • 19:32 – Ranpo Kitan 2
  • 24:38 – Aoharu x Kikanjuu 2
  • 27:01 – Joukamachi no Dandelion 2
  • 30:34 – Ushio to Tora 2
  • 32:51 – GATE 2
  • 42:19 – Gakkou Gurashi 1 & 2
  • 48:33 – Shimoneta 2
  • 52:19 – Durarara S2 14
  • 55:43 – Charlotte 2
  • 57:43 – Gatchaman Crowds insight 2
  • 1:07:09 – Rokka no Yuusha 2
  • 1:08:20 – Akagami no Shirayukihime 2
  • 1:11:12 – Overlord 2
  • 1:15:03 – Ore Monogatari 14 & 15
  • 1:31:09 – God Eater 1
  • 1:35:05 – Sailor Moon 25
  • 1:39:03 – Little Witch Academia: The Enchanted Parade
  • 1:44:21 – Flag 2
  • 1:51:18 – Listener question
  • 2:25:54 – Ancient Dreams (remix by DJ Mystix and Sabrina | Nier)

Bakacast #256 – We Need More Magic Suplexes

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I would like more of this in the Fate-verse and less of…anything to do with Shirou, really.

On this episode of Bakacast–which is incredibly delayed due to me being hella stressed out for the past couple weeks–we finish off the spring season. Well, except for Blood Blockade, which will be done when it’s done, I guess. At least all these shows had strong finishes.

Please email listener questions to bakacast[at]projectharuhi.net or leave them in the comments below.

Time Index

  • 02:17 – Fate/Stay Night: Unlimited Blade Works 25 (FINALE)
  • 09:36 – The Heroic Legend of Arslan 13
  • 15:35 – Ore Monogatari 13
  • 17:52 – Punch Line 12 (FINALE)
  • 26:34 – Yamada-kun and the Seven Witches 12 (FINALE)
  • 33:34 – Knights of Sidonia S2 12 (FINALE)
  • 40:52 – Gatchaman Crowds insight 0
  • 45:57 – Listener questions
  • 54:35 – Brave Shine (Aimer | Fate/Stay Night: Unlimited Blade Works)

Bakacast #255 – Weird Anime Yankovic

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You’re the best, Al.

JoJo’s marks our first show of the season to have it’s finale, and we can only hope that the rest of the shows we like end on just as high a note. Blood Blockade might do it, but Fate/Stay Night ain’t lookin’ too hot right about now. Even Yamada-kun is stumbling at the finish line.

Please email listener questions to bakacast[at]projectharuhi.net or leave them in the comments below.

Time Index

  • 01:08 – JoJo: Stardust Crusaders 48 (FINALE)
  • 05:36 – Seraph of the End 12
  • 09:48 – Fate/Stay Night: Unlimited Blade Works 24
  • 21:28 – Blood Blockade Battlefront 11
  • 25:51 – The Heroic Legend of Arslan 12
  • 33:17 – Ore Monogatari 12
  • 38:20 – Punch Line 11
  • 41:44 – Yamada-kun and the Seven Witches 11
  • 47:49 – Knights of Sidonia S2 11
  • 53:24 – Saint Seiya: Soul of Gold 6
  • 57:47 – Sailor Moon 24
  • 1:02:00 – Listener questions
  • 1:18:51 – end of THE WORLD (Tommy, Coda & Jin | JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders -Egypt Arc-)

Bakacast #254 – Put On Your Angry Face

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You can’t say no to Kusanagi’s angry face.

On this episode of Bakacast, Luke gives us our long-awaited review of Triage X. Unfortunately, it is not nearly as ridiculous as Highschool of the Dead. But then, how many shows truly are?

As far as the reviews of the (mostly) not-terrible shows go, we love Jotaro playing tag with a vampire, we hate Shirou continuing to harp about ideals in the middle of a much more interesting battle, we’re divided on how well Arslan is telling it’s story, we have no idea what Punch Line is doing anymore, we’re afraid that Sidonia is going to some very dark places soon, and we’re as super-stoked as the Logicomas to be hanging out with Motoko Kusanagi again.

Please email listener questions to bakacast[at]projectharuhi.net or leave them in the comments below.

Time Index

  • 01:14 – Luke Reviews Triage X
  • 23:57 – JoJo: Stardust Crusaders 47
  • 27:46 – Seraph of the End 11
  • 31:10 – Fate/Stay Night: Unlimited Blade Works 23
  • 34:20 – Blood Blockade Battlefront 10.5
  • 35:05 – The Heroic Legend of Arslan 11
  • 47:28 – Ore Monogatari 11
  • 53:15 – Punch Line 10
  • 57:47 – Yamada-kun and the Seven Witches 10
  • 1:03:06 – Knights of Sidonia S2 10
  • 1:11:49 – Saint Seiya: Soul of Gold 5
  • 1:12:56 – GitS Arise: Alternative Architecture 9 & 10
  • 1:24:25 – Listener questions
  • 2:04:04 – Anata wo Tamotsu Mono (Maaya Sakamoto | GitS Arise)