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On this episode, Dennis, Kate, and Ed discuss the first half of the 1995 OVA series Golden Boy. Known for the hilarious facial expressions of protagonist Kintaro along with lots of ecchi situations, we look through this series with a modern sensibility. So join in on our discussion as we go back and forth between being pleasantly surprised and horribly disgusted. Support the show by donating to our Ko-Fi! You can also upport the show by purchasing Golden Boy on DVD through our Amazon affiliate link: https://amzn.to/3oMjCYO Dennis: @ichnob | Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Kate: @TaikoChan  Website | Email | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | RSS | Ko-Fi

In our last regularly scheduled episode of 2020, Garrett, Ed, Kate, Karen, and Dennis discuss the final 4 episodes of Trigun, along with their impression of the series after revisiting it finally. Only a few Gung-Ho Guns are left, and Vash's convictions are pushed to their absolute limits. The club also discusses some of their favorite anime titles of 2020: new anime series, returning anime series, and an honorable mention. Happy holidays to you all! See you in 2021! Support the show by donating to our Ko-Fi! You can also upport the show by purchasing Trigun on DVD through our Amazon affiliate link: https://amzn.to/30lBBuG Dennis: @ichnob | Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Garrett: @blkriku | Karen: @RyaCosplay | Kate: @TaikoChan Website | Email | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | RSS | Ko-Fi

On this episode, it's our penultimate Trigun rewatch discussion, for episodes 18-22. There are fewer laughs, but the drama is intense! There's more Gung-Ho Guns, more tests for Vash's convictions, and even Wolfwood's relationship with the team is pushed to the brink. And how long do you think that timeskip was supposed to be? Two years or less? So listen in with Dennis, Ed, Kate, and Garrett, as you recover from your holiday feasting with some Trigun talk. Support the show by donating to our Ko-Fi. You can also upport the show by purchasing Trigun on DVD through our Amazon affiliate link: https://amzn.to/30lBBuG Dennis: @ichnob | Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Garrett: @blkriku |  Kate: @TaikoChan Website | Email | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | RSS

On this episode, we have Dennis, Ed, Garrett, Karen, and Kate going over episodes 14-17 of Trigun. The Gung-Ho Guns are on a full on rampage taking on Vash the Stampede. But, we're also dealing with more members of the Nebraska family? Legato also loves eating dessert. Is Vash the Stampede really sexist? And finally starting on Vash's backstory. Check out Garrett's D&D sessions on Starlidae's Twitch stream: https://www.twitch.tv/starlidae Support the show by purchasing Trigun on DVD through our Amazon affiliate link: https://amzn.to/30lBBuG OR Support the show by donating to our Ko-Fi! ko-fi.com/vintageanimeclub Dennis: @ichnob | Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Garrett: @blkriku | Karen: @RyaCosplay | Kate: @TaikoChan  Website | Email | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | RSS

On this episode, Garrett, Karen, Ed, Kate, and Dennis discuss up to the halfway point of Trigun, with episodes 10-13. Wolfwood sticking around some more is always a good thing. We get introduced to the first of the Gung-Ho Guns. We also discuss some not so fine fashion highlights with two villain characters. And it's been so long for those of us that are revisiting the series, we completely forgot about the recap episode. Check out Garrett's D&D sessions on Starlidae's Twitch stream: https://www.twitch.tv/starlidae Support the show by purchasing Trigun on DVD through our Amazon affiliate link: https://amzn.to/30lBBuG Dennis: @ichnob | Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Garrett: @blkriku | Karen: @RyaCosplay | Kate: @TaikoChan Website | Email | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | RSS

On this episode, we have Kate, Garrett, Ed, and Dennis returning to talk about Trigun, episodes 5-9. It's our first multi-part episode, with the first four being pretty standalone. However, this time we try to figure out if it's more of a four-part episode arc or just a two-episode arc. They all kind of lead right into each other. We do get into the introduction of Nicholas D. Wolfwood. And in this batch, it's the first time we see Vash fire his trademark silver revolver. And Dennis keeps track of Vash's bullet count! You'll find that at the end in our stinger section. Check out Garrett's D&D sessions on Starlidae's Twitch stream: https://www.twitch.tv/starlidae Support the show by purchasing Trigun on DVD through our Amazon affiliate link: https://amzn.to/30lBBuG Dennis: @ichnob | Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Garrett: @blkriku | Kate: @TaikoChan Website | Email | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | RSS

On this episode, Dennis, Ed, Garrett, Karen, and Kate go over the 1998 series Trigun, an anime with a Western flair that was more of a hit in the West than in Japan. But unlike The Big O, Trigun was still able to mostly tell its story with a full 26 episode run. For these first four episodes, we get introduced to the main trio of protagonists, and since it's Kate's first time watching the series ever, we're all very interested in what she thinks. With a strong comedic start with hints of the action to come, let's go back to the the binary sun-kissed planet of Gunsmoke, and follow the Humanoid Typhoon on his adventures. Check out Garrett's D&D sessions on Starlidae's Twitch stream: https://www.twitch.tv/starlidae Support the show by purchasing Trigun on DVD through our Amazon affiliate link: https://amzn.to/30lBBuG Dennis: @ichnob | Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Garrett: @blkriku | Karen: @RyaCosplay | Kate: @TaikoChan Website | Email | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | RSS

On this episode, Ed, Diana, Dennis, and Kate are joined by returning guest Michelle and first time guest Kristen to talk about Sailor Moon R: The Movie. One of the most recognized anime titles ever, we definitely wanted some other experts on to share how much this series means to them. Viz put out an uncut remastered release on streaming and home release, but that also doesn't mean we can't talk about the DiC release from the 90s either. So sit back, reminisce, and enjoy the episode. Otherwise, in the name of the moon... we'll... release another episode. No punishment involved! Thanks to special guests Kristen (@KoriStarfire) & Michelle (@iamchubbybunny) for joining us! For more of Michelle's work, check out her Total Nerd videos or her tabletop game sessions on the HuntersEntertainment Twitch channel. Support the show by purchasing Sailor Moon on Blu-ray through our Amazon affiliate link: https://amzn.to/33HOCjo Dennis: @ichnob | Diana: @binkxy | Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Kate: @TaikoChan Website | Email | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | RSS

On this episode of the Vintage Anime Club Podcast, we go back to Tomobiki where the local high school is ramping up the hustle and bustle before the school festival tomorrow. Except that it keeps being tomorrow. So join Diana, Ed, Kate, Sam, Dennis, and returning special guest Eron as we discuss Urusei Yatura Movie 2: Beautiful Dreamer, which was released in 1984. The Urashima Taro references are very much at the forefront of this one, along with a few other things that we deep dive into, with some of Oshii's early experimentation with film, if this needed to actually be with Urusei Yatsura characters, inspiration for other films, and the contrast in reception between this versus the first film Only You. Thanks to Eron (@eronrauch) for being a guest, and check out his digital photobook about locations in Yakuza 0 called "Such is the Power of The Empty Lot," available from Heterotopias. Support the show by purchasing Urusei Yatsura Movie 2: Beautiful Dream on Blu-ray through our Amazon affiliate link! https://amzn.to/31tV11B Dennis: @ichnob | Diana: @binkxy | Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Kate: @TaikoChan | Sam: @EssFive Website | Email | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | RSS

On this episode we have Diana, Ed, Karen, Kate, Dennis, and the return of Sam to discuss the first Urusei Yatsura movie Only You, released in 1983. Based on Rumiko Takahashi's first serialized manga, and the feature length directorial debut for Mamoru Oshii, we see glimpses of story, design, and direction in their more globally known works that we're more familiar with. We can't help but bring up some Ranma comparisons, why Ataru is surrounded by all the ladies, weird alien customs, one of anime's earliest himbos, Wedding Crashers, and puns for days. CW: We also discuss briefly about the scandal with the writer for Shonen Jump's Act-Age manga in our news section. Urusei Yatsura: Only You is out of print on DVD and not available on Blu-ray yet, but Discotek does have plans to re-release it soon. Special thanks to Alec of Anime Los Angeles for lending us his DVD copy of the Animeigo release. And as stated in news and the sign off, here is the WCS Kickstarter page. Suport this wonderful cosplay event if you have the means: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/wcs/1043810599/?ref=kicktraq Dennis: @ichnob | Diana: @binkxy | Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Karen: @RyaCosplay | Kate: @TaikoChan | Sam: @EssFive Website | Email | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | RSS And because we talked about it, support the show by purchasing some of these citranella candles on Amazon, and avoid bug bites while you're being socially distant outside in your yard/driveway/outdoor area: https://amzn.to/31MtqYf

On this episode, Dennis, Ed, Garrett, and Kate discuss the 1987 anthology film Robot Carnival. Nine directers with their own segments delve into the theme of robots with their short films, and we go over each of them. There's quite a bit of action, drama, suspense, romance, and even some creep factor. Come for the robots, stay for the robots. No matter the destruction they cause. Support the show by purchasing Robot Carnival on Blu-ray through our Amazon affiliate link! https://amzn.to/307Qdy2 Dennis: @ichnob | Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Garrett: @blkriku | Kate: @TaikoChan Website | Email | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | RSS

It's our Slayers Next finale, with Diana, Ed, Garrett, Karen, Kate, and Dennis! After discussing the multiple online conventions over the July 4th weekend, we finally find out what happens to Gourry. There's the return of some of our favorite season 1 side characters, a city of ghosts, a surprising spell from Sylphiel, Martina winning, unexpected romance, a wedding, and some brand new eyecatches. Support the show by purchasing Slayers seasons 1-3 on DVD through our Amazon affiliate link! DVD: https://amzn.to/2KFsahF Dennis: @ichnob | Diana: @binkxy | Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Garrett: @blkriku | Karen: @RyaCosplay | Kate: @TaikoChan Website | Email | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | RSS

Yes, even we find it hard to believe. But here we are, episode 100! In continuing with Slayers Next discussion, we're getting very close to the end. We got late game villains popping up every which way! So come join hosts Dennis, Kate, Ed, Karen, and Garrett in our penultimate Slayers Next discussion. We talk some Star Wars parallels, Gaavs terrible fashion sense, Xellos' "true" motives, romance among our heroes, and still waiting for Sylphiel. Support the show by purchasing Slayers seasons 1-3 on DVD through our Amazon affiliate link! DVD: https://amzn.to/2KFsahF Dennis: @ichnob | Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Garrett: @blkriku | Karen: @RyaCosplay | Kate: @TaikoChan  Website | Email | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Google Play Music | Blubrry | iHeartRadio | PlayerFM | Podbean | Overcast | Podchaser | YouTube | RSS For Black Lives Matter For LGBTQ+ Charities For Trans Rights For Poland LGBTQ+ Aid

For today's episode, we took a week off to let other voices be heard, with the world being the in awful state that it is in right now. But your favorite wine drinking, anime watching crew is back, and we're over halfway done through our Slayers Next rewatch! Ed, Diana, Karen, Kate, Garrett, and Dennis go over the next four, mostly standalone episodes before we get back into the main story. Lina and Amelia put on an idol concert! Everyone wear mascot costumes? Martina does her namesake proud with a fantasy tennis match. And Gourry dons the dress once again. Support the show by purchasing Slayers seasons 1-3 on DVD through our Amazon affiliate link! DVD: https://amzn.to/2KFsahF Dennis: @ichnob | Diana: @binkxy | Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Garrett: @blkriku | Karen: @RyaCosplay | Kate: @TaikoChan Website | Email | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Google Play Music | Blubrry | iHeartRadio | PlayerFM | Podbean | Overcast | Podchaser | YouTube | RSS For Black Lives Matter For LGBTQ+ Charities For Trans Rights For Poland's LGBTQ+ Aid

It's part 3 of our revisit with Slayers Next! Garrett's now a full-fledged host, joining Diana, Ed, Dennis, Kate, and Karen discussion episodes 10-13 (36-39 per Funimation's website). Lina tries to get her magic back, Xellos actually starts being useful, inspiration for Avengers: Age of Ultron, who's the actual mastermind behind these monsters, and Lina's new magic hotness. You better get ready! Support the show by purchasing Slayers seasons 1-3 on DVD through our Amazon affiliate link! DVD: https://amzn.to/2KFsahF Dennis: @ichnob | Diana: @binkxy | Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Karen: @RyaCosplay | Kate: @TaikoChan | Garrett: @blkriku Website | Email | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Google Play Music | Blubrry | iHeartRadio | PlayerFM | Podbean | Overcast | Podchaser | YouTube | RSS

On this episode, the big three are back with your next batch of Slayers Next episode recaps. We're going over Slayers Next episodes 6-9 (or 32-35 on Funi's website). So join Ed, Kate, and Dennis as they discuss what is most likely the first of many of Martina's returns, a cowboy chef training montage in regards to dragon hunting and dragon cuisine, the absolute disrespect for Zelgadis, more Xellos being Xellos, getting deeper with a season 1 plot point with Amelia's father, and more hilarity with Lina and crew. Support the show by purchasing Slayers seasons 1-3 on DVD through our Amazon affiliate link! DVD: https://amzn.to/2KFsahF Dennis: @ichnob | Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Kate: @TaikoChan Website | Email | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Google Play Music | Blubrry | iHeartRadio | PlayerFM | Podbean | Overcast | Podchaser | YouTube | RSS

On this episode, we're going back to the fun, fantasy anime universe with Slayers season 2, more commonly known as Slayers Next! Even though it's been only a few months since we finished season 1, we thought we could use a little bit of fun by revisiting this series. Ed and Diana lead the discussion also featuring Garrett, Karen, Kate, and Dennis. We discuss recurring gag comfort food, not trusting a priest again, finding out another of Lina's weaknesses, secret secrets are no fun, and Mr. Freeze. Support the show by purchasing Slayers seasons 1-3 on DVD through our Amazon affiliate link! DVD: https://amzn.to/2KFsahF Dennis: @ichnob | Diana: @binkxy | Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Karen: @RyaCosplay | Kate: @TaikoChan | Garrett: @blkriku Website | Email | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Google Play Music | Blubrry | iHeartRadio | PlayerFM | Podbean | Overcast | Podchaser | YouTube | RSS

On this episode, the club revisits the 1995 Ghibli movie Whisper of the Heart. Prepare to get "Take Me Home, Country Roads" stuck in your head for the next few days! We discuss great quarantine/background music YouTube channel chilledcow, middle school crushes, nostalgia for analogue, chonky cats, dapper cat couples, and deciding your career path as a preteen. Thanks to special guests Alicia (@nightkinks) and Jet (@jetspectacular) for joining us! Support the show by purchasing Whisper of the Heart on Blu-ray/DVD through our Amazon affiliate link! https://amzn.to/2Vwsqof Dennis: @ichnob | Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Karen: @RyaCosplay | Kate: @TaikoChan Website | Email | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Google Play Music | Blubrry | iHeartRadio | PlayerFM | Podbean | Overcast | Podchaser | YouTube | RSS

Hope everyone is being safe out there. On this episode, the club gets together online again to discuss Miyazaki's first ever directed feature, Lupin III: The Castle of Cagliostro. This 1979 film was made by a bunch of people who would eventually make up the early core of Studio Ghibli. So it's a Ghibli film in spirit, but not technically a Ghibli film. We go over some of the reception to Lupin's portrayal, some differences in the Streamline version that's on Netflix, Lupin's age, old currency, extreme Home Alone, and so much more. Hope you have enough wine with you to enjoy this one, because it's a long one. And don't forget to wash your hands! Support the show by purchasing Lupin III: The Castle of Cagliostro through our Amazon Affiliate link: https://amzn.to/2US1GOA (at the time of the episode, it is sold out, but is available to stream on Netflix) Dennis: @ichnob | Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Karen: @RyaCosplay | Kate: @TaikoChan | Garrett: @blkriku Website | Email | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Google Play Music | Blubrry | iHeartRadio | PlayerFM | Podbean | Overcast | Podchaser | YouTube | RSS

With self-quarantining and social distancing well underway, we scrap our initial choice for this episode to one that we can all stream legally and discuss over Discord. So instead of Garzey's Wing, club members Dennis, Ed, Kate, and Karen discuss 1989's Riding Bean from Kenichi Sonoda. We're revisiting Chicago in an anime again! There's exciting car chase sequences, a tricked out super car, Mission Impossible style disguises, a different looking Rally Vincent, what is and isn't bulletproof, and some major gaslighting. Support the show by purchasing Riding Bean on DVD through our Amazon Affiliate link: https://amzn.to/2xLwLeN While we are not affiliated, you can also purchase Riding Bean on Blu-Ray through Animeigo's website, and officially stream it in English through HiDive/VRV. Dennis: @ichnob | Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Karen: @RyaCosplay | Kate: @TaikoChan Website | Email | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Google Play Music | Blubrry | iHeartRadio | PlayerFM | Podbean | Overcast | Podchaser | YouTube | RSS Be safe, stay indoors if you can, and watch some anime. Kanpai!