Animezing Podcast

On Christmas Eve, three homeless people discover an abandoned baby, and a quirky adventure to find her parents begins in Satoshi Kon's 2003 movie Tokyo Godfathers. Kellen and James take a look at this flick, and one thing is abundently clear: this is the most sense Satoshi Kon has ever made.

Kellen and Randy wrap up their look at FLCL (Fooly Cooly) in style. Join us for discussions on South Park's popularity in Japan, an almost endless stream of Community references, and plenty of stuff about the topic at hand, too.

On this episode of Animezing Podcast, Kellen is still scratching his head a bit as he joins Randy Forbister to review the first three episodes of FLCL (Fooly Cooly). But for all the head-scratching of horns, robots, Vespas, and giant steam-producing factories, the two can agree on one thing: this stuff is good.

With Halloween just around the corner, it is once again time for Kellen and James to bring you the 3rd annual commentary of the Hellsing Ultimate OVA series. Also Kellen makes a major announcement for Episode 100 (for real this time, we promise).

After suffering through nine episodes of Blue Drop, the final four ("Cirsium," "Thoroughwort," "Cosmos," and "Rosmarinus") finally break Kellen and James. The guys throw the format out, Kellen begins to apologize to anyone who's seen this show, and James eventually starts drinking as the two deliver some of the angriest rants in the history of the Earth-2.net family of podcasts. Also, Kellen makes an announcement about a future episode.

Things come to a boiling point for Kellen and James as they continue with the next three episodes of Blue Drop: "Crinum," "Hyoscyamus Niger," and "Laganaria Siceraria." One of these episodes shows the potential the series could have had, while the other two frustrate to no end. Which is which? The answer lies within.

As Kellen and James continue on with the next three episodes of Blue Drop ("Dahlia Pinnata," "Garden Verbena," and "Campanula"), the duo looks for anything they can enjoy from this show and hold on to it for dear life, as comparisons are made to much better shows like Azumanga Daioh, Rumbling Hearts, and Clone High.

From the first three episodes of Blue Drop, James and Kellen can't help but notice similarities to a recently reviewed show on Animezing Podcast. A lady-heavy cast, amnesia, and people who are just plain stupid. Where have they heard that before? Will "Hydrangea," "Lavandula," and "Datura" impress?

The longest episode of Animezing Podcast to date features everybody's favorite summer party: Ai-Kon. Kellen is joined by Randy, Steph, James, and special guest Jennah Bullaro in a look back on all the crazy fun of the convention's 10th anniversary.

All About Me with Johnny Yong Bosch, an Ai-Kon 2011 panel.

The Last 10 Years of Anime: From Dragon Ball Z to Fruits Basket and Beyond with Eric Vale and Christopher Sabat, an Ai-Kon 2011 panel.

Dubbing to Directing with Christopher Sabat, an Ai-Kon 2011 panel.

Eric Vale's Opinions on Life with Eric Vale (duh), an Ai-Kon 2011 panel.

The Bootleg Invasion: The Industry & You with Greg Ayres, an Ai-Kon 2011 panel.

Convention Safety with Greg Ayres, an Ai-Kon 2011 panel.

Kellen and Steph rap up their review of Rumbling Hearts with the final four episodes: "Where the Blame Lies," "Friends to Enemies," "The Past Will Catch Up," and "Mayal's Gift." While the series has been less than kind to Kellen's memories, will the ending redeem the series? RIP Cassandra Hodges (1983-2011).

What once was one of the most important shows in Kellen's anime watching life continues to be destroyed as Kellen and Steph review four more episodes of Rumbling Hearts: "Always Second Thoughts," "Old Scars are New," "Unraveling," and "Impulses."

The Rumbling Hearts review continues with Steph and Kellen's views on "Moving On," "Betrayed by Love," "Lead Astray," and "Wishing," wherein the passage of time is barely shown, characters go crazy, and a certain someone's fate is revealed. Also, Chris Comstock thinks he's right about giving a show a chance.

The new era of Animezing Podcast begins as Kellen and Steph review the first two episodes of Rumbling Hearts: "Friends to Lovers" and "Waiting." Follow along with the series on YouTube, and be sure to check out this episode's poll question.

The theme of today's episode of Animezing Podcast is "What the Hell?" As in, what the hell is the deal with Hetalia? What the hell were they thinking when they made Kellen's most despised moment in Vampire Knight? And most importantly, what the hell is the new format Kellen's been hyping? To get the answers to all of these questions, click the link.