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James and Mariya take a trip through the world of Magical Girls, analyzing the genre and its themes. First we watch the magical girl series inspired by Power Rangers. Then we talk about the Cardcaptor Sakura and using the magical girl genre to explore adolescence. We finish up with Madoka Magica, the best magical girl series.

Show: Batman - The Animated series Episode: Trial (Season 2 Episode 4) With the release of The Batman, James and Mariya decide to watch and old Batman classic. They critique everything from music choice, to character designs, to animation quality. In animation news, John DiMaggio’s back, baby!

Show: Courage the Cowardly Dog Episode: The Quilt Club/Swindlin' Wind (Season 3 Episode 12) James and Mariya kick off the new season with a traditional episode of Courage the Cowardly Dog. They talk about Futurama’s new season and the concern surrounding John DiMaggio’s role as Bender. The hosts give a short recap about animation. Have Courage’s show runners mastered the art of textures? Find out!

Sorry this is late. Season 4 will start next week.Every year, we like to give out a bunch of arbitrary awards to the shows we watched last season. Who will win the best show of the season? Which character will take the prestigious best boi award? And what show did we hate the most this season and why is it Transformers (maybe)?Part 2 will be released on Friday.

Christmas Special: Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer Christmas time is here! James and Mariya watched a movie based on a song about Grandma getting run over by a reindeer. A true Christmas tradition. The two talked about the start studded cast and how they could not save the movie. They discussed some of the character designs and the awful writing of the movie as well. This is the last episode for this year and we will be picking back up in February! Have a great holiday and a safe New Year.

Show: The Transformers Episode: Divide and Conquer (Season 1 Episode 6) Mariya talka about how hard it is to find DnD players. The two talk about the special effects and the background. They de-construct a very important scene. The autobots only have one brain cell and Optimus Prime has it. They critique the character designs and animation fails. James explains Reagan and Hasbro’s involvement in the change in the animation industry. it is somehow related to comic books.

Show: The SimpsonsEpisode: Tree-house of Horror IIJames and Mariya pick up their forgotten tradition of watching The Simpson’s Halloween episode. The two compare the first and second episode to see which is better. They talk about some of the animation differences across the shorts. Mariya wishes for more Edgar Allan Poe this spoopy season.

Show: Over the Garden Wall Episode: Mad Love & Lullaby in Frog Land (Season 1 Episode 5 & 6) Mariya makes fun of James’ accent and may or may not talk about capitalism this episode. James explains E-begging. Mariya’s body rejects the British accent and she’s still mad that the queen had a very specific diamond. James gives some harsh critiques for the first episode. The two discuss how the lighting could have helped the horror. They talk about the shift in the story from horror to drama. The hosts also talk about the ambiance and clever comedy in the second episode. Finally they discuss economical structure of the land over the garden wall. Leave a review and give us some feedback! Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/show/27dwKWER6qk1VN2rUPJupE If you enjoyed our podcast, consider supporting the us on Patreon at:https://www.patreon.com/chaoticsilly For just $1 you get access to exclusive episodes of Hell in a Cel, where we watch movies instead of TV shows! If you want to listen to our Team Rocket stars, Jesse and James, focus on one topic for once, consider putting in $5 and listening to Blasting Off Again. In this podcast, we dig deep into our favorite movies, TV shows and general topics. Check out our resident streamer, Jesse, who streams video games on Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/chaoticsilly Also visit our social mediahttps://www.facebook.com/Chaotic-Silly-1483922311711281/https://www.instagram.com/chaoticsillyhttps://twitter.com/chaoticsilly — Image and Sound Editing: James Ristig

Show: Hey Arnold! Episode: The Headless Cabbie (Season 4 Episode 14) James and Mariya continue their tradition of watching an episode of Hey Arnold in October. James asks Mariya some difficult questions. The two talk about the differences between this Halloween special and older one. They talked about the story and how the older episodes outshone this one. They dicuss how the episodes are story heavy and discuss some of the gags. James recounts some urban legends and Mariya talks about some usperstitious creepy stuff. Leave a review and give us some feedback! Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/show/27dwKWER6qk1VN2rUPJupE If you enjoyed our podcast, consider supporting the us on Patreon at:https://www.patreon.com/chaoticsilly For just $1 you get access to exclusive episodes of Hell in a Cel, where we watch movies instead of TV shows! If you want to listen to our Team Rocket stars, Jesse and James, focus on one topic for once, consider putting in $5 and listening to Blasting Off Again. In this podcast, we dig deep into our favorite movies, TV shows and general topics. Check out our resident streamer, Jesse, who streams video games on Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/chaoticsilly Also visit our social mediahttps://www.facebook.com/Chaotic-Silly-1483922311711281/https://www.instagram.com/chaoticsillyhttps://twitter.com/chaoticsilly — Image and Sound Editing: James Ristig

Show: Primal Episode: Coven of the Damned (Season 1 Episode 8) James and Mariya start off the episode talking about Marvel and then continue vamping about it for a while. We're sorry. They eventually get to the Super September episode, a Gendy Tartakovsky creation - Primal. The two contemplate some theories about the Druids and some of the world building. They talk about the chatacter design and art style, comparing the art to Gendy's other works. The hosts also discuss some of the deeper themes in the episode and Mariya talks about troupes. Leave a review and give us some feedback! Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/show/27dwKWER6qk1VN2rUPJupE If you enjoyed our podcast, consider supporting the us on Patreon at:https://www.patreon.com/chaoticsilly For just $1 you get access to exclusive episodes of Hell in a Cel, where we watch movies instead of TV shows! If you want to listen to our Team Rocket stars, Jesse and James, focus on one topic for once, consider putting in $5 and listening to Blasting Off Again. In this podcast, we dig deep into our favorite movies, TV shows and general topics. Check out our resident streamer, Jesse, who streams video games on Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/chaoticsilly Also visit our social mediahttps://www.facebook.com/Chaotic-Silly-1483922311711281/https://www.instagram.com/chaoticsillyhttps://twitter.com/chaoticsilly — Image and Sound Editing: James Ristig

Show: Futurama Episode: Luck of the Fryish(Season 3 Episode 4) James and Mariya spend some time addressing Man-Babies’ outrage against non-sexy women and then enjoy Futurama for Super September. The two make an important announcement. They talk about how the show’s quality hold up today. The hosts talk about how seamless the 3d animation is for its time. They also discuss what makes the show’s style so iconic and compare Groening’s other productions. Finally, they talk about how animations as a better alternative than regular TV. Leave a review and give us some feedback! Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/show/27dwKWER6qk1VN2rUPJupE If you enjoyed our podcast, consider supporting the us on Patreon at:https://www.patreon.com/chaoticsilly For just $1 you get access to exclusive episodes of Hell in a Cel, where we watch movies instead of TV shows! If you want to listen to our Team Rocket stars, Jesse and James, focus on one topic for once, consider putting in $5 and listening to Blasting Off Again. In this podcast, we dig deep into our favorite movies, TV shows and general topics. Check out our resident streamer, Jesse, who streams video games on Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/chaoticsilly Also visit our social mediahttps://www.facebook.com/Chaotic-Silly-1483922311711281/https://www.instagram.com/chaoticsillyhttps://twitter.com/chaoticsilly — Image and Sound Editing: James Ristig

Show: Monsters at Work Episode: Welcome to Monsters Incorporated & Meet MIFT (Season 1 Episode 1&2) James and Maria speed run through an episode of Monsters at Work. The two talk about why Disney would use Monster’s Inc. to make a series. They discuss the differences in character designs between the movie and series. The two discuss the pitfalls in the writing and some of the wasted potential. Finally, James quizzes Mariya on some Disney facts to decide if we will have a Sucky September or a Super September. Will Mariya save us from a month of hellish TV shows? Leave a review and give us some feedback! Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/show/27dwKWER6qk1VN2rUPJupE If you enjoyed our podcast, consider supporting the us on Patreon at:https://www.patreon.com/chaoticsilly For just $1 you get access to exclusive episodes of Hell in a Cel, where we watch movies instead of TV shows! If you want to listen to our Team Rocket stars, Jesse and James, focus on one topic for once, consider putting in $5 and listening to Blasting Off Again. In this podcast, we dig deep into our favorite movies, TV shows and general topics. Check out our resident streamer, Jesse, who streams video games on Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/chaoticsilly Also visit our social mediahttps://www.facebook.com/Chaotic-Silly-1483922311711281/https://www.instagram.com/chaoticsillyhttps://twitter.com/chaoticsilly — Image and Sound Editing: James Ristig

Show: Bakemonogatari Episode: Suruga Monkey Part 3 (Season 1 Episode 8) James an Mariya watch a rare anime episode. One without the jiggle physics and butt shots (but just for this episode). The hosts talk about lite novels and the Monogatari series. The two talk about the dynamic story telling structure of the episode and the visual elements. They discussed the use of colours to undercut some of the gory aspects of the episode. James talks a little bit about some problematic aspects of the book series. Also there’s a vampire? Leave a review and give us some feedback! Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/show/27dwKWER6qk1VN2rUPJupE If you enjoyed our podcast, consider supporting the us on Patreon at:https://www.patreon.com/chaoticsilly For just $1 you get access to exclusive episodes of Hell in a Cel, where we watch movies instead of TV shows! If you want to listen to our Team Rocket stars, Jesse and James, focus on one topic for once, consider putting in $5 and listening to Blasting Off Again. In this podcast, we dig deep into our favorite movies, TV shows and general topics. Check out our resident streamer, Jesse, who streams video games on Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/chaoticsilly Also visit our social mediahttps://www.facebook.com/Chaotic-Silly-1483922311711281/https://www.instagram.com/chaoticsillyhttps://twitter.com/chaoticsilly — Image and Sound Editing: James Ristig

Show: To Your Eternity Episode: The Last One (Season 1 Episode 1) James and Mariya’s bit about Tech Talk goes out of hand. Mariya finds several podcasts called Tech Talk. Mariya talks about how different criticizing anime is on different social platforms. After a short recap, the two talk about the blinding optimism of the main character. They talk about the writer’s way of addressing mental illness in a way that is not misery-porn. They discuss the similarities between To Your Eternity and A Silent Voice. The end by talking about the animation and impactful compositions. Leave a review and give us some feedback! Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/show/27dwKWER6qk1VN2rUPJupE If you enjoyed our podcast, consider supporting the us on Patreon at:https://www.patreon.com/chaoticsilly For just $1 you get access to exclusive episodes of Hell in a Cel, where we watch movies instead of TV shows! If you want to listen to our Team Rocket stars, Jesse and James, focus on one topic for once, consider putting in $5 and listening to Blasting Off Again. In this podcast, we dig deep into our favorite movies, TV shows and general topics. Check out our resident streamer, Jesse, who streams video games on Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/chaoticsilly Also visit our social mediahttps://www.facebook.com/Chaotic-Silly-1483922311711281/https://www.instagram.com/chaoticsillyhttps://twitter.com/chaoticsilly — Image and Sound Editing: James Ristig

Show: The Legend of Korra Episode: The Revelation (Season 1 Episode 3) James and Mariya watch The Legend of Korra for their 75th episode. This time, there is structure! They talk about the fluidity of the animation and the seamless nature of the 2D and 3D. They also discuss music and how it affects the ambience. The two discuss political themes associated with Amon. The hosts talk about the weaknesses in the story and the wasted potential with character arcs. Mariya has a plant analogy for fascism. Leave a review and give us some feedback! Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/show/27dwKWER6qk1VN2rUPJupE If you enjoyed our podcast, consider supporting the us on Patreon at:https://www.patreon.com/chaoticsilly For just $1 you get access to exclusive episodes of Hell in a Cel, where we watch movies instead of TV shows! If you want to listen to our Team Rocket stars, Jesse and James, focus on one topic for once, consider putting in $5 and listening to Blasting Off Again. In this podcast, we dig deep into our favorite movies, TV shows and general topics. Check out our resident streamer, Jesse, who streams video games on Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/chaoticsilly Also visit our social mediahttps://www.facebook.com/Chaotic-Silly-1483922311711281/https://www.instagram.com/chaoticsillyhttps://twitter.com/chaoticsilly — Image and Sound Editing: James Ristig

Show: Gargoyles Episode: Awakening Part 3 (Season 1 Episode 3) James and Mariya return after their vacation to their traditional episode on Gargoyles. The two spend some time talking about trash TV. Okay a lot of time talking about trash TV. Mariya points out the amazing spoon animation. The assistant is slimy and awful. The two compare the cinematography and the story elements with the previous episodes. In news the two talk about some rumours and discuss diversity. Leave a review and give us some feedback! Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/show/27dwKWER6qk1VN2rUPJupE If you enjoyed our podcast, consider supporting the us on Patreon at:https://www.patreon.com/chaoticsilly For just $1 you get access to exclusive episodes of Hell in a Cel, where we watch movies instead of TV shows! If you want to listen to our Team Rocket stars, Jesse and James, focus on one topic for once, consider putting in $5 and listening to Blasting Off Again. In this podcast, we dig deep into our favorite movies, TV shows and general topics. Check out our resident streamer, Jesse, who streams video games on Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/chaoticsilly Also visit our social mediahttps://www.facebook.com/Chaotic-Silly-1483922311711281/https://www.instagram.com/chaoticsillyhttps://twitter.com/chaoticsilly — Image and Sound Editing: James Ristig

Show: Flipper and Lopaka Episode: Strangers in Paradise (Season 2 Episode 28) James and Mariya pick from the old and obscure section of the animation library: Flipper and Lopaka. Maroya provides some personal history regarding the show. James pulls out the dusty tomes and give us a history lesson about the show. The hosts talk about the unfocused nature of the episode. James points out how one of the characters looks completely different from the others. They discuss the different accents used in the show and the repeated frames. The show will be back in July! Leave a review and give us some feedback! Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/show/27dwKWER6qk1VN2rUPJupE If you enjoyed our podcast, consider supporting the us on Patreon at:https://www.patreon.com/chaoticsilly For just $1 you get access to exclusive episodes of Hell in a Cel, where we watch movies instead of TV shows! If you want to listen to our Team Rocket stars, Jesse and James, focus on one topic for once, consider putting in $5 and listening to Blasting Off Again. In this podcast, we dig deep into our favorite movies, TV shows and general topics. Check out our resident streamer, Jesse, who streams video games on Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/chaoticsilly Also visit our social mediahttps://www.facebook.com/Chaotic-Silly-1483922311711281/https://www.instagram.com/chaoticsillyhttps://twitter.com/chaoticsilly — Image and Sound Editing: James Ristig

Show: X-Men: Evolution Episode: Rogue Recruit (Season 1 Episode 3) James and Mariya continue their trend of watching reboots of an old show with X-Men: Evolution. Mariya finds pictures of Magneto and Jean in Iron Man Armored Adventures. The hosts discuss the differences between this and the 1994 show. Accents are not this show’s strong suit. Neither are facial expressions. The two talk about character design and details within the costuming. Logan has a sideboob. Mariya points out the difference in postures and body shapes. Mariya wants all hero outfits to have shoulderpads. Leave a review and give us some feedback! Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/show/27dwKWER6qk1VN2rUPJupE If you enjoyed our podcast, consider supporting the us on Patreon at:https://www.patreon.com/chaoticsilly For just $1 you get access to exclusive episodes of Hell in a Cel, where we watch movies instead of TV shows! If you want to listen to our Team Rocket stars, Jesse and James, focus on one topic for once, consider putting in $5 and listening to Blasting Off Again. In this podcast, we dig deep into our favorite movies, TV shows and general topics. Check out our resident streamer, Jesse, who streams video games on Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/chaoticsilly Also visit our social mediahttps://www.facebook.com/Chaotic-Silly-1483922311711281/https://www.instagram.com/chaoticsillyhttps://twitter.com/chaoticsilly — Image and Sound Editing: James Ristig