Animezing Podcast

In the penultimate group of Nana episodes, Kellen and Lisa notice that every minor character is played by Richard Ian Cox, bemoan the lack of visible drugs, imagine Takumi as Eric Cartman, discuss wedding paraphernalia, and our etymology in between actual analysis. Music in this episode is from Billy Talent.

Kellen and Lisa celebrate five years of Animezing Podcast by depressing themselves greatly with the next five episodes of Nana. Two characters get engaged and move in to a lavish new apartment. Only in this show can that be made to be a horribly depressing fact. Music today is from Derek and the Dominos.

On this very special episode of Animezing Podcast, thanks to Nana, we learn that unprotected sex plus woefully vague breakup lines don't end well. Who'da thunk it? In addition, Kellen and Lisa discuss the first round of guests announced for this years Ai-Kon. Music in this episode is from Bif Naked.

Kellen and Lisa are rather capricious in this episode of Animezing Podcast as they cross the halfway mark of Nana. Music today is supplied by Mr. Big.

This next batch of episodes of Nana score 49 out of a possible 50 points from Kellen and Lisa. Kellen sings some Kanye West, the duo discuss the method of lying to your friends, and a character drives Kellen to want to punch a voice in the throat. By the end of this we need to cheer up, so today's music is supplied by Prozzak.

The melodrama continues and keeps getting bigger as Kellen and Lisa review the next set of episodes from Nana. The usual complaints about Viz's treatment of the production remain, but the multiple relationship blowups, secrets being revealed, and the most screwed up 15 year old in all of anime keep the scores high. And to celebrate the breakups, we spin some No Doubt.

In what may be the most emotionally draining episode of Animezing Podcast to date, Kellen and Lisa review five more episodes of Nana. Kellen freaks out about a couple changes in the Western release, as well as by a particular voice actress whose character debuts. In honor of the final episode reviewed, we throw in a song from the Foo Fighters. (For those wondering, audio quality is not perfect, but better than last time.)

First order of business for 2013, while this podcast is not known for its incredible production, the audio quality of this episode is "Kellen on Earth-2.net The Show episode 15" bad (first podcast for the new laptop, still working the kinks out). That said, It's Kellen Scrivens and Lisa-Marie Carlson looking at the first seven episodes of one of the most heart-destroying anime ever created: Nana. And, as a bonus to make up for things, Kellen throws in a song by The Bouncing Souls.

Animezing Podcast wraps up 2012 with Kellen and Hannah reviewing the final four episodes of Puella Magi Madoka Magica ("I'd Never Allow That to Happen," "I Won't Rely On Anyone Anymore," "The Only Thing I Have Left to Guide Me," and "My Very Best Friend"). The hosts consider one of these episodes to be possibly one of the best pieces of anime ever produced, but to understand why, it's best you have a listen.

In "There's No Way I'll Ever Regret It," Sayaka gets her butt kicked by Kyoko, the new girl in town. In "This Just Can't Be Right," Homura appears to get through to her just a little bit. "Can You Face Your True Feelings?" sees Kyoko expressing and articulating to Sayaka why she feels how she does. And "I Was Stupid, So Stupid" shows Kyoko being there for Sayaka in her moment of need. Aside from this classic tale of the misunderstood bully, some really fucked up shit occurs in these four episodes. Par for the course in Puella Magi Madoka Magica.

Kellen is joined by Hannah Krueger for the first of a trio of episodes discussing a fantastic twist on the Magical Girl genre: Puella Magi Madoka Magica. In the first episode, the pair review the first four episodes ("I First Met Her in a Dream, or Something...," "That Would Be Truly Wonderful," "I'm Not Afraid of Anything Anymore," and "Miracles and Magic Are Real") of what Hannah lovingly calls "The show that broke Kellen."

Happy Halloween! All Hallows' Eve on Animezing Podcast means one thing: Kellen Scrivens, James Trenchard, and a commentary for Hellsing Ultimate OVA volume four.

The Host Club befriends the heir of a mob family ("Mori-senpai Has an Apprentice Candidate!") who falls in love with Haruhi ("Tamaki's Unwitting Depression!"). We see the beginning of the Tamaki / Kyouya friendship ("And so Kyoya Met Him!"), and the Host Club faces dissolution ("The Host Club Declares Dissolution!") only to survive to see another day ("This is Our Ouran Fair!"). In addition, Kellen and Will discuss their overall feelings on the show, and get into a lengthy discussion about a certain NBC comedy.

Things get interesting on this episode of Animezing Podcast as Kellen is joined by Kayla Bates (perhaps better known as Kagura4221973) of The Troubadoors to review Mamoru Hosoda's 2009 instant classic: Summer Wars. While both Kellen and Kayla praise the show in their own ways, things get heated on the topics of family relationships, Canada's standing in the world, and the whereabouts of Christopher R. Sabat. Be sure to check out The Troubadoors at www.thetroubadoors.com.

In today's episode, "Kyoya's Reluctant Day Out!" furthers Will's suspicions, "Chika's 'Down with Honey' Declaration!" shows a scary new side to the lovable character, "Lobelia Girls' Academy Strikes Back!" causes Kellen to repent on his hatred of the Zuka Club, "The Door the Twins Opened!" leads to a spoiler-filled discussion about title cards ending a story, and "Until the Day it Becomes a Pumpkin!" furthers the budding love triangle between Haruhi and the Hitachin Twins. Also, Kellen adapts and sings songs from Clone High.

I'm going to level with you right now: there's been some lying going on on Animezing Podcast. Last time we said two weeks 'til the next episode, but it took three. This time we say two weeks again, but it will only be one. We also said there would be five episodes of Ouran High School Host Club ("Big Brother is a Prince!," "Honey's Three Bitter Days!," "Haruhi in Wonderland!," "Covering the Famous Host Club!," and "The Refreshing Battle in Karuizawa!"), but we decided on the fly to cover a sixth ("Operation Haruhi and Hikaru's First Date!").

As you may be able to tell from the album artwork, things get weird as Kellen and Will continue to cover Ouran High School Host Club. "The Grade School Host is the Naughty Type!" shows that the third music room comes with a suspended steel cage, "Jungle Pool SOS!" has man-eating crocodiles roaming free at a leisure resort, "The Sun, the Sea, and the Host Club!" has multiple near-rape scenes, "A Challenge from Lobelia Girls' Academy!" has feminist Nazis (RE: the artwork), and "A Day in the Life of the Fujioka Family!" introduces Haruhi's father (trust me, this also falls under weird).

Will Ackerman makes his Animezing Podcast debut as he joins Kellen to begin their review of Ouran High School Host Club with the first five episodes ("Starting Today, You Are a Host!," "The Job of a High School Host!," "Beware the Physical Exam!," "Attack of the Lady Manager!," and "The Twins Fight!"). Find out how Kellen and Will felt about the characters' first impressions, the LGBT influence on the show, and just how many lines Travis Willingham had to speak as Mori.

In this episode you will not find an unbiased review of Ai-Kon 2012. While President and Guest Services Officer Lisa-Marie Carlson and Corporate Communications Coordinator Kellen Scrivens believe they can do better, they are quite happy with the job they did. What you will get is an inside look at running a convention and all the perks and pressures that come with it. You may never find a convention head open up this much anywhere on the Internet.

The Ouran High School Host Club Panel with Greg Ayres, Todd Haberkorn, and Monica Rial, an Ai-Kon 2012 panel.