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"Blow Up"Things are getting intense in Tokyo! The Golden Girls hit a string of bad luck after an attack from a new Combat Boomer. Priss, upset at Genom and Mason for all they've done, gets pissed leaves to visit a friend; Sho, and his Mother. The pair are neighbors of Priss, and together they celebrate Sho's birthday. But it can't be that good here in the dystopian future, can it? Priss gets a rude awakening the next day that changes everything, sending her on a war path towards Genom. Can the Girls directly take on Genom? What's Mason planning on doing? Can anybody understand the melting president? Join us, as Robert brushes up of his Five Night's at Freddy's lore, and Jane experiences some sleepy thoughts. Here, on Bubblegum Crisis, episode 3!Intro/OutroA Himitsu - Smile: youtu.be/pJmYTwELY3QCarefree Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Follow us on Twitter!@Nmsenpaipodcast

"Born To Kill."We rejoin our Golden Girls as they continue their quest to eradicate the Boomer menace, but the the last mission they took has some overreaching consequences. As Mason addresses a crowd about an explosion in Genom's labs, a girl from the crowd moves to attack him, saying that Genom got her fiance killed. Lenna, recognizing the girl as Irene from her acrobatics class, approaches her to learn more about the explosion and Genom's involvement. She's not the only one who approaching Irene, however, as the two are being tailed by some very large woman...Join NMS with our coverage of Episode 2 for more melting man action! More of the Boomer and Karen menace! And more..."What's in an anime Name!!!" Here on Episode 2 of Bubblegum Crisis!Intro/OutroA Himitsu - Smile: youtu.be/pJmYTwELY3QPixelland Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Follow us on Twitter!@Nmsenpaipodcast

"Tinsel Town Rhapsody"Log in, Hackers! Time for a trip into the dystopian far future of...2032. We join up with the Kight Sabers; Sylia, Linna, Priss, and Nene. They are armed and trained to combat horrible machines named Boomers. In this episode, the Knight Sabers are approached by the militaristic Space Force to help track down a missing man and girl. Accepting the job, but not trusting their employers, the Kight Sabers carefully begin to track the pair down, but they'll find much more than they bargained for! If this doesn't excite you, I don't know what will. Join Jane and Robert for their first Cyberpunk adventure. Prepare yourself for the gritty Lazytown reboot, two melting men, and endless gushing over the best anime character of all time. Here, on Bubblegum Crisis episode 1!Intro/OutroA Himitsu - Smile: youtu.be/pJmYTwELY3QCarpe Diem by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3478-carpe-diemLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Follow us on Twitter!@Nmsenpaipodcast

Dōbutsu no Mori (Animal Crossing)Hot of the boats, is an village-side adventure starring your favorite crossing animals! Join Jane and Robert as they cover 2006's Wild World OVA adaptation. We follow Ai, just as she moves into a new town. There she meets all kinds of interesting characters and makes several friends along the way including Rosie, the girlish cat and Margie, the artistic elephant. Ai even meets a fellow human, Yu. She hopes for a new start, but she just moight find much more than that. Will a 14 tie-in movie for a video game be a surprising gem or will it rot, like forgotten turnips on a sunday? Join us as we discover Dōbutsu no Mori!Intro/OutroA Himitsu - Smile: youtu.be/pJmYTwELY3QCarpe Diem by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3478-carpe-diemLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Follow us on Twitter!@Nmsenpaipodcast

"Super Mario Bros.: Pīchi-hime Kyushutsu Dai Sakusen!"It's to the Mushroom Kingdom for the next episode of NMS! Robert invites Daniel Hagberg to the show to cover the 1986 Japanese animated movie. Mario, while playing video games one night, meets the beautiful and magical princess, Peach. The princess hides with Mario, but is soon kidnapped by King Koopa, the leader of the Koopa tribe. Leaving only a necklace behind to lead the way, Mario, Luigi, and a strange dog all journey into the Mushroom Kingdom to save the princess. They'll met strange things on their quest; like a very hairy wizard, a priest with balls, and like a lot of montages. Daniel and Robert can only try to stay sane as they jump into a warp pipe to enter the Super Mario Bros. Movie!Intro/OutroA Himitsu - Smile: youtu.be/pJmYTwELY3QFollow us on Twitter!@Nmsenpaipodcast

Rover Dangerfield (1991)What? an animated movie about a singing dog on a podcast about anime!?That's right! Join brothers Robert and Richard as they re-live the chaotic animated world of the 90's. Our first movie is Rover Dangerfield, an animated vehicle for famed comedian Rodney Dangerfield. It's a Vegas fueled musical trip into the farmland as Rover gets lost away from home. Through his journey he finds loss, loves, and maybe sings a little song about pee. Can he find his way home, or does he want to stay a farm dog? Can the brothers stay sane working the land? Find out on Rover Dangerfield!"Smooth Lovin" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"Shiny Tech II" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"Aces High" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Follow us on Twitter!https://twitter.com/Noprobsrobshttps://twitter.com/Badbaronet

Sudden Separation and Two Peoples' DaysTensions rise as Seiji and Midori's predicament way on their lives. After a heart to heart, Midori tells herself it's time to go, and just like that, she's gone. Seiji, now free, spirals into depression with a complex whirl of emotions. Glad to be himself again, but also angry at being alone, he finds solace in buying porn magazines with his friend. Elsewhere, Midori awakens, nut with no memory of the last 12 days. Only having a fondness of where she has been. Can Seiji work of the courage to confront his feelings? Will the two finally end up together? More importantly, what will happen to the fat Sean Schemmel cat? Join us as we put another show to rest and we reveal what show we'll be covering! Here, on the finale of Midori Days!Intro/OutroA Himitsu - Smile: youtu.be/pJmYTwELY3QCarpe Diem by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3478-carpe-diemLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Follow us on Twitter!@Nmsenpaipodcast

"Fated Reunion"Stressing about an upcoming test, Seiji attempts to trick Midori into taking it for him. Waging servitude to the winner, the duo play Rock, Paper, Sissors. In a streak of bad luck, Seiji can't even beat Midori and has to tell the hand girl he love her. Later, Ayase makes another attempt at wooing Seiji, only to have it backfire once again. Just as we start to that this is just another wacky day in their lives, Kota gets kidnapped by thugs. Can Seiji save Kota? Find out as we start the conclusion to Midori Days in episode 11!Intro/OutroA Himitsu - Smile: youtu.be/pJmYTwELY3QFollow us on Twitter!@Nmsenpaipodcast

"Distance of the Hearts"While on a night out with friends, Ayase is horrified to find out the evening turns into a triple date with Seiji among the boys. In a panic, Ayase dons a disguise as not to be recognized. Surprisingly Seiji has no idea and is absolutely horny for that page-boy hat action. The group elect to play King's game, which only ends in unexpectedly for all. Later, Seiji runs into a timid young man named Kouta Shingyoji. Kouta needs help from Seiji concerning his very close friend, Midori, and believes the delinquent is the only one who can help him. Will Ayase and Seiji kiss? Can Seiji help Kouta? Can Guy Feiti open the heart of darkness? Find out with us on Midori Days episode 10!Intro/OutroA Himitsu - Smile: youtu.be/pJmYTwELY3QFollow us on Twitter!@Nmsenpaipodcast

"Takky Days"Another seemingly normal day for Seiji and Midori gets thrown into chaos when Takamizawa reenters their lives. Having regained his memories from last time, Takimizawa has been following the pair taking candid photos of Midori and posting them online. Seiji threatens the nerd to take the photos down. Relenting, Takimizawa say that he will. BUT FIRST they need to help him. There's a convention in town and Tajamizawa has a booth filled with Midori dolls. Disturbed but with no alternative, the duo help the hock all his merchandise. Leaving with half the profits, Seiji and Midori shrug it off and leave.Until a few days later when Takimizawa returns. He need their help again. Because he's in love. Not with a doll either, but an actual person! Will Takimizawa win his love? Can Seiji save the girl by sabotaging their encounter? Can you believe I got all this chicken wire at Menards on sale!? Hop aboard on the skeevy train to Georgia here on Midori Days episode 9!Intro/OutroA Himitsu - Smile: youtu.be/pJmYTwELY3QFollow us on Twitter!@Nmsenpaipodcast

“Right Hand Seiji”Seiji and Midori awaken for another day, but they find something incredibly wrong. Midori is no longer of Seiji's hand. On the contrary, Seiji is now on Midori's hand! Confused? Good! The duo try to deal with the new problem by finding clothes for Seiji to wear. They take a trip to the nerd store and have some shenanigans until Midori bumps into an old friend. They catch up and Midori has a revelation. Does she miss her old life? Will the two fix this mess? Is the person on the other hand?  Midori episode 8!Intro/OutroA Himitsu - Smile: youtu.be/pJmYTwELY3Q

"First Date"Accepting the offer to see a movie in the last episode, Seiji gets wrapped into spending a night with Ayase on a date. Ayase, love struck, has an entire strategy for the night. Even though meticulously plotting the entire evening, every pass seems to fail. In a lasty ditch effort, Ayase invites Seiji over for dinner. He accepts to Midori's dismay. Sound familar? Oh well. Will Ayase strike out? Join our coverage to see what we think of Midori Days episode 7 and also a little hot topic convo on the man, the myth, the legend, Joe Exotic!Intro/OutroA Himitsu - Smile: youtu.be/pJmYTwELY3Q

Secret of the SealTaking a break from Midori, Jane and Robert travel to the Mediterranean city of Sardinia. Here, they''ll uncover a wonderful secret: the 1992 movie animated movie Tottoi! Tottoi follows the story of a young boy named Antonio, and his adjustment to his new life in a new town. While swimming one day, he spots a large creature in the ocean. Believing it to be a seal, the townsfolk tell him that Seals have long been driven from the shores of Sardinia. With the help of some new friends, Antonio finds a mother seal with a small adorable pup. But the discovery also brings the attention of some suspicious characters. Join us as we rediscover this lost movie. It's dated, and reeks of the 90's, but it's a blast. Can Tottoi protect the seals? Will we found out this Seal's Secret? Can Tony Jay handle multiple accents in one scene? Dive right in for Secret of the Seal!Intro/OutroA Himitsu - Smile: youtu.be/pJmYTwELY3Q

"Shiori's Big Love Love Strategy."Seiji and Midori prepare for peaceful sunday walk. However, the neighbor girl, Shiori, convinces her Dad to let Seiji babysit her. Seiji, now saddled with a little girl who loves him, attempts to pass the day without incident. Taking her along on their walk, we learn more about the little girl, and while they just start to have fun, they run into a familiar face. Rin. Hoping for a good laugh, Rin takes the young Shiori under her wing. Thus begets an onslaught for Seiji and Midori. Also, another eyes Seiji from the shadows. It's Ayase, waiting for her chance to ask Seiji on a date. Will Seiji manage to stay sane? Will Ayase work up the nerve to ask Seiji out? Is a character we've only seen twice really going to get this much character drama? Be careful, this episode might just warrant you a visit from Chris Hansen. Here, on episode 6 of Midori Days!Intro/OutroA Himitsu - Smile: youtu.be/pJmYTwELY3Q

"Love Strength"After getting punished by the evil Gym teacher, Nishi, Seiji goes home sore and upset. Thirsty, he grabs a bottle out of the fridge and starts drinking, only to find he's just chugged a whole bunch of his sister's tequila! Passing out drunk, It's up to Midori to care for seiji. After cleaning the house and sending of visitors, Midori passes out, only for Seiji to wake to find her sick! Oh no! There's a whole bunch of shenanigans here, folks! We got a lot to wade through, so hop on, and join Jane and Robert as they discuss Midori, The future Mario movie, Back to the Barnyard, and the return of a certain puppet! Find out all the answers here on Midori Days episode 5!Intro/OutroA Himitsu - Smile: youtu.be/pJmYTwELY3Q

Secret's Exposure!?After a wacky situation leaves Midori's outfit covered in ice cream, Seiji takes her to a doll shop for new clothes. There, he finds a horrible sight: nerds. One of the nerds from his school, Shuichi Takamizawa, says hello. But, to Seiji's horror, Takamizawa finds out about the girl on his hand. Believing Midori to be a intricate doll, Takamizawa pressures Seiji for information about it. Freaking out Seiji knocks Takamizawa out with a judo chop and runs. However, their ordeal is long from over. Takamizawa begins stalking the two. Can they get away? To what lengths will Takamizawa go? Can you believe an episode about a stalker is our Valentine's day episode? We're sorry here on Episode 4 of Midori days!Intro/OutroA Himitsu - Smile: youtu.be/pJmYTwELY3Q

Discovery DaysSeiji and Midori are getting used to their fused lives until something terrible happens. Seiji's older sister, Rin, comes to town. Rin herself is a nightmare, a gang leader, she torments her brother and has come to steal his allowance. She quickly discovers Midori, however, and blackmails Seiji into treating her gang to a day at the spa. Amonst the shenanigans, we find out about Seiji's past and how he became the "Devil Right-hand" he is today.Join along as we are horrified by abusive women, talk Smash bros, and we handle a sudden appearance of a wild Karen. All here on Episode 3 of Midori Days!Intro/OutroA Himitsu - Smile: youtu.be/pJmYTwELY3Q

"The Love Between Us"Seiji and Midori continue trying to continue living with their whole fused body thing. Being fed up with it already, Seiji makes plans to visit the girl's house after school, despite Midori's protests. When a gang of thugs show up to the school looking for him, Seiji refuses to fight them. Takako Ayase, the school body president, tries to confront them. When one of the gang hits Ayase, Seiji springs into action, sending them all packing. This only ends badly, as the thugs kidnap Seiji's friend, Miyahara, in retaliation. Leaving to contront them, Seiji is followed by Ayase, who know wants to understand the yankee bully. Things are getting a little serious for a romantic comedy. Can Seiji save Miyahara? Will Seiji save Miyahara? Join our discussion and find out what we thought. Come along for more bits and tits. Here on Midori Days episode 2!Note: In this episode Robert confuses the actor Jay Baruchel with another actor, Justin Long. This transgression is inexcusable and know he has been warned. We apologize.

Day 1 - The Right Hand GirlfriendSeiji Sawamura is one tough dude. Often picking fights with thugs, this high-school student wipes the floor with his enemies thanks to his "Devil Right Hand." However, Seiji wishes to fall in love. His problem is that his fighting ways have terrified all the girls. Little does he know, the shy Midori Kasagano adores him and also makes a wish. She want to get closer to Seiji. Then one morning, everything changes. She becomes his right hand. Like, literally. Her torso is now on his wrist.Yeeeeeah. Join Jane and Robert for their third adventure as they talk about Midori Days, Cats, Silent Hill, and witness the greatest cat in anime. Here, of course, on Midori Days, episode 1!Intro/OutroA Himitsu - Smile: youtu.be/pJmYTwELY3Q

Isudatte my Santa, Episode 1It's Christmas time folks and the time for our very first Winter special! We cover "Always my Santa", a story about a miserable young man unfortunately named Santa. His parents always spent Christmas away from home without him, so he spends the holiday moping around in anime fashion. One evening at the mall, Santa has an encounter with a young girl named Mai, and as she explains, is a "Santa". Santas, in fact, are magical girls who make the holidays perfect for boys and girls around the world. Mai's mission? To give Santa a perfect Christmas! Yeah, it's a goddamn meth-induced fever dream. Jane and Robert are joined by Richard Neal to help make sense of this nutmeg spiced nightmare. Spoiler alert, we don't. But, we have an unforgettable podcast filled with mania and fury for your holiday needs. Lay out some cookies, and expect a holly, jolly nigh 2-hour special with Isudatte my Santa!Intro/OutroA Himitsu - Smile: youtu.be/pJmYTwELY3Q