Anime Brain Freeze

In this magical episode the gang is once again returning to the world of sorcery and witchcraft. CC starts off the the show by talking about the light novel adaption Grimoire of Zero and its two unique main protagonists. Then, after drifting off into a conversation about Anime dubs for a while, John wraps things up by introducing us to the new Trigger hit-series Little Witch Academia and the hosts discuss how it stacks up against the other big popular shows from the same studio.   Reviews: Grimoire of Zero (1:31) Little Witch Academia (18:12)   Related Links: http://www.anime-now.com/entry/2017/05/09/050046 http://www.animenewsnetwork.cc/interview/2013-08-28/interview-masahiko-otsuka-and-yoh-yoshinari-of-studio-trigger http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2017/03/27-1/feature-creative-spotlight-yoh-yoshinari http://www.anime-now.com/entry/2017/01/16/003026   Website: http://animebrainfreeze.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/AniBrainFreeze Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AniBrainFreeze/ Youtube: https:

Tortured by allergies, but nevertheless ready to get dangerous, the gang is going for a bit of a low-key episode this time, by discussing two shows that left the hosts underwhelmed for one reason or another. First, CC delivers a rant dripping with disappointment, about the ever evolving dumpster fire that is the second season of the current TV Anime adaption of Kentaro Miura's Berserk. After that, John wraps up the show by talking about the Danmachi spin-off Sword Oratoria and why its more serious approach to the world and characters set up by its predecessor is kind of a lackluster experience.   Reviews: Berserk (TV 2016/2017) - Season 2 (1:33) Sword Oratoria: Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? On the Side (30:38)   Related Links: http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2017-07-07/what-the-heck-happened-to-berserk/.117834 http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2017-07-12/3dcg-in-anime-an-introduction/.118724 http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2016-06-28/berserk-past-present-and-future/

In line with the show John and CC review this time around, the episode length and number of series discussed in the Sneak Peek are of somewhat titanic proportions. After giving all the new hot summer Anime their two bits of due diligence, they wrap up with the monstrous hit Attack on Titan and discuss both its first and long awaited second season.     Sneak Peek: My First Girlfriend is a Gal (2:05) Fastest Finger First (3:43) Dive!! (7:15) 18if (9:19) Altair: A Record of Battles (11:38) Action Heroine Cheer Fruits (14:57) Teekyū Season 9 (16:55) Aho-Girl (18:12) Welcome to the Ballroom (19:45) Katsugeki! Tōken Ranbu (21:57) Princess Principal (24:11) Clean Freak! Aoyama kun (29:41) A Centaur's Life (30:58) Gamers! (33:48) Vatican Miracle Examiner (38:14) Kakegurui (40:47) Made in Abyss (44:46) Knight's & Magic (47:06) Fate/Apocrypha (53:49) Senki Zesshō Symphogear AXZ (1:00:45)   Review: Attack on Titan - Season 1+2 (1:09:25)   Related Links: http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2017-03-29/everythin

After a small bit of News CC dives into a freshly piled-up Trash Stash to discuss the glorious dumpster fire that is the hideous 2D/CG amalgamation Hand Shakers. Then John finally gets to talk about the entertainingly incompetent RPG party members from KonoSuba. Last but not least, the gang pick their favorite show from winter season 2017.   News: Pluto Anime adaption (1:20)   Trash Stash: Hand Shakers (7:08)   Review: KonoSuba – God’s blessing on this wonderful world!! (27:44)   Best of the Season (43:52)   Related Links: http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/house-of-1000-manga/2012-09-13 http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2017/02/25/feature-anime-vs-real-life-hand-shakers http://www.anime-now.com/entry/2017/01/25/060022 http://www.anime-now.com/entry/2017/02/18/030042 http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2016-03-09/comparing-comedies-konosuba-vs-dagashi-kashi/.99359 http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2016/03/01-1/feature-aniwords-konosubas-comedic-cosmic-unfairness http://www.crunchyroll.com/a

John kicks off this episode by talking about the entertaining comedy romp Gabriel DropOut and how its deadbeat angelic and demonic protagonists managed to deliver the laughs. Then the crew discusses if the second season of Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans was able to make good on the promising setups from Season 1. By the end the Review spirals into a talk about all things Gundam, so get your space gear ready and strap in for an extended trip to the colonies.   Reviews: Gabriel DropOut (1:02) Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans - Season 2 (17:47)   Related Links: http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2017/02/15/feature-cooking-with-anime-roulette-cream-puffs-from-gabriel-dropout http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2017/03/14-1/see-who-the-family-guests-were-on-latest-gabriel-dropout-anime http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2017-01-20/how-mari-okada-writes-mobile-suit-gundam/.111280 http://www.anime-now.com/entry/2017/04/19/230032 http://www.anime-now.com/entry/2017/03/23/230018 http:

In this very video game centric episode, John is kicking off the show with his Review of Akiba's Trip and talks about why you might wanna pay a visit to this animated version of Akihabara as well. Then the gang discusses at length, why video game adaptions are a tricky beast and if Tales of Zestiria the X was able to overcome those mandatory hurdles.   Reviews: Akiba's Trip: The Animation (1:10) Tales of Zestiria the X (16:49)     Related Links: http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2017/03/02/feature-speak-fan-and-enter-heroes-gatekeepers-in-akibas-trip http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2017/01/09/akibas-trip-character-name-puns-explained http://www.anime-now.com/entry/2016/11/22/060023 http://www.anime-now.com/entry/2017/03/27/230056 http://www.anime-now.com/entry/2017/03/03/000051 http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2016-09-14/a-beginner-guide-to-tales-rpgs/.106452 http://www.anime-now.com/entry/2016/08/10/210009 http://www.anime-now.com/entry/2016/09/01/210040   Website: http://animebrainfre

Kicking off this episode filled with revenge plots, demonic possessions, political intrigue and...bread, John is delivering his review of the not so slightly mean-spirited romcom Masamune-kun's Revenge. Then CC explains why watching both seasons of Blue Exorcist is not an easily achievable flawless viewing experience. Last but not least, the gang discusses why ACCA: 13-Territory Inspection Dept. is a slow but good burn.   Reviews: Masamune-kun's Revenge (2:01) Blue Exorcist: Kyoto Saga (17:29) ACCA: 13-Territory Inspection Dept. (31:41)   Related Links: http://www.anime-now.com/entry/2017/01/28/000023 http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2017-01-11/the-beginner-guide-to-blue-exorcist/.110888 http://www.anime-now.com/entry/2017/02/25/060034 http://www.anime-now.com/entry/2017/02/17/060021   Website: http://animebrainfreeze.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/AniBrainFreeze Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AniBrainFreeze/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSi7wbiBRei5RtNQ6HWBeaw    

Anime Spring Season 2017 is here, so John and CC give you a short preview of several interesting new series in the Sneak Peek. Then they wrap up the show with their first review from Winter Season 2017: Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid.   Sneak Peek: Berserk - Season 2 (2:10) Boruto: Naruto Next Generations (3:44) Armed Girl's Machiavellism (8:47) My Hero Academia - Season 2 (12:02) Sakura Quest (16:15) KADO - The Right Answer (22:10) Granblue Fantasy (25:19) Rage of Bahamut: Virgin Soul (29:51) Atom: The Beginning (32:57) Grimoire of Zero (37:04) Sword Oratoria: Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? On the Side (40:47) What do you do at the end of the world? Are you busy? Will you save us? (43:46) Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend Flat (48:58) Re:CREATORS (53:22) Attack on Titan - Season 2 (59:18)   Review: Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid (1:05:45)   Related Links: http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2017-03-17/the-hidden-depths-of-miss-kobayashi-dragon-maid/.113557 http://www.crunchyroll

In this season finale John talks about the magical girl slugfest ViVid Strike!, the newest entry in the long-running Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha series, and gives you a brief introduction to the franchise as a whole. Then the gang wraps up with Flip Flappers, a flawed, but nonetheless thoroughly enjoyable fantasy adventure, with enamoring surreal imagery. Last but not least John and CC pick their favorite show from Fall season 2016.   Reviews: ViVid Strike! (1:30) Flip Flappers (26:53)   Best of the Season (53:47)   Related Links: http://www.anime-now.com/entry/2016/11/30/030005 http://www.anime-now.com/entry/2016/11/17/040041 http://www.anime-now.com/entry/2016/10/28/050025 http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/flip-flappers-episodes-1-13-streaming/.110757 http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/flip-flappers/.107523 http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2017/01/05-1/feature-head-space-flip-flappers-mirrors-reversals-and-returns http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2017/01/07/feature-why-it-works-a

John opens up this episode by talking about why Sound! Euphonium is near and dear to his musical heart and possibly his favorite KyoAni show up to date. Then the gang dives into the B&B (Butts and Boobs) fighting Anime Keijo!!!!!!!! and CC elaborates on why he deems it a legit good show, instead of another fan service-laden failure.   Reviews: Sound! Euphonium (1:10) Keijo!!!!!!!! (28:46) Related Links: http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2015-06-03/how-sound-euphonium-totally-nails-being-a-band-geek/.88867 http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2016/12/17-1/feature-why-it-works-sound-euphoniums-tempestuous-muse-part-one http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2016/12/24-1/feature-why-it-works-sound-euphoniums-tempestuous-muse-part-two http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2016/10/01/feature-anime-vs-real-life-sound-euphonium-part-1 http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2016/10/08-1/feature-anime-vs-real-life-sound-euphonium-part-2 http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2016/10/15-1/feat

On this episode John gets down to business, with the restaurant comedy spin-off series WWW.WORKING!!. Then things get frosty, as CC talks about his lukewarm feelings on the smash hit Yuri!!! on Ice and tries to explain why he couldn't quite connect to the show.   Reviews: WWW.WORKING!! (1:30) Yuri!!! on Ice (19:32)   Related Links: http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/www.wagnaria/.107533 http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2016/12/14/feature-cooking-with-anime-pudding-from-wwwworking http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2016/12/31/feature-anime-vs-real-life-fall-season-roundup http://www.anime-now.com/entry/2016/09/07/020029 http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/yuri-on-ice/.107522 http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2016-11-02/what-so-gay-about-yuri-on-ice/.108391 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0G-UqIbfDI http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/anncast/2017-02-10/.112096 http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2016/10/14-1/champion-figure-skater-evgenia-medvedeva-obsessed-with-yuri-on-ice http://w

On this episode, John dives into the slightly edgy world of Girlish Number and talks about its cynical views on the Anime, Idol and voice acting industry. CC wraps up the show with his monologue-heavy hymn of praise for the first three seasons of Sports Anime Highlight Haikyuu!!   Reviews: Girlish Number (6:01) Haikyuu!! (28:37)     Related Links: http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2016/11/01/feature-aniwords-girlish-number-and-the-indelicate-art-of-owning-yourself http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2016/11/19-1/feature-why-it-works-girlish-numbers-insult-crossfire http://www.anime-now.com/entry/2016/12/29/030018 http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2016/02/09/feature-aniwords-haikyu-and-capturing-the-magic-of-intensity https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZIPggqlXyo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91uZo9v-rXA   Website: http://animebrainfreeze.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/AniBrainFreeze Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AniBrainFreeze/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSi7wbiBRei5

Time to get historically magical and let slip the dogs of war! John opens up this episode with a review of the alternate history alien air assault bonanza Brave Witches. Then CC dives into Kouta Hirano's fantasy battle royale Drifters and lastly both of them take to the skies again with Izetta: The Last Witch.   Review: Brave Witches (5:53) Drifters (25:03) Izetta: The Last Witch (57:21)   Related Articles: http://www.anime-now.com/entry/2016/11/10/050059 http://www.anime-now.com/entry/2017/01/30/000005 http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2016/12/22-1/feature-head-space-drifters-an-isekai-gone-wrong http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2016/11/24-1/feature-head-space-drifters-the-counterfactual-character-guide-pt-1 http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2016/12/01/feature-head-space-drifters-the-counterfactual-character-guide-pt-2 http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2016/11/03-1/feature-head-space-drifters-mohism-and-humanitys-failure http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2016/10/20-1/feat

John and CC are kicking off the new year the best way possible: By taking a quick look at a lot of the new show premieres from Winter Anime Season 2017 in the Sneak Peek. After that, they wrap up the episode with their review of the newest and refreshingly different entry in the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure franchise: Diamond is Unbreakable.   Sneak Peek: Schoolgirl Strikers (2:35) Tales of Zestiria the X [Season 2] (4:04) Hand Shakers (6:52) Yowamushi Pedal: New Generation (12:16) Idol Incidents (15:23) Blue Exorcist: Kyoto Saga (18:34) KonoSuba [Season 2] (22:35) Saga of Tanya the Evil (24:24) Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid (29:52) Interviews with Monster Girls (33:48) Akiba's Trip: The Animation (37:08) Chain Chronicle - The Light of Haecceitas (41:04) Masamune-kun's Revenge (45:24) ACCA: 13-Territory Inspection Dept. (48:34) Gabriel DropOut (52:39) Fuuka (55:54)   Review: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond is Unbreakable (59:46)   Related Articles: http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2017/01/08-1/fan-chart-m

In the final episode of 2016 the gang discusses three shows, which left them with a bunch of mixed feelings. First, John elaborates on why Love Live! Sunshine!! is more of a mediocre rehash, than a good sequel to the popular idol series. After that, CC gushes over Berserk and explains why the new series is a bad place to get into this great franchise. Lastly, the hosts dig into both seasons of Active Raid to unearth its few bright spots and many flaws.   Reviews: Love Live! Sunshine!! (1:12) Berserk (2016) - Season 1 (21:49) Active Raid - Season 1&2 (51:17)     Related Articles: http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2016/09/25/feature-from-zero-to-one-love-live-sunshine http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2016/08/13/feature-anime-vs-real-life-love-live-sunshine-part-1 http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2016/09/03/feature-anime-vs-real-life-love-live-sunshine-part-2 http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2016/07/05/feature-aniwords-the-spirit-of-joy-lives-in-love-live-sunshine http://www.

Hello there, welcome. Please, sit down. Relax. Enjoy a nice gourmet dinner, with a glass of high-class moonshine on the side, because we have a truly delicious show for you today. After a small news aperitif, CC is anxious to tell you, why Food Wars is one of the best Shonen Anime in recent years. Then he and John sink their teeth into 91 Days and explain what makes this somber Mafia crime drama so riveting. Bon appétit!   News: Hayao Miyazaki can (not) retire (1:10) The return of Panty & Stocking (4:55)   Reviews: Food Wars - Season 1 & 2 (6:59) 91 Days (29:39)   Related Articles: http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2016/06/22/feature-cooking-with-anime-chaliapin-steak-don-from-food-wars http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2016/09/06-1/feature-aniwords-91-days-and-the-cinematography-of-murder   Website: http://animebrainfreeze.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/AniBrainFreeze    

Two video game related series and an unexpected sequel provide the discussion material for this episode. CC takes the lead by ranting on why Ace Attorney is a subpar adaption of the popular Capcom franchise. On the other side of the coin, John weighs in on how Danganronpa 3: The End of Hope's Peak Academy manages to succeed on all levels as a great cross-media experience. Closing out the show is CC's review of D.Gray-man Hallow, a flawed sequel to a more than 8 year old show, that is nonetheless worth checking out.   Trash Stash: Ace Attorney (1:34)   Reviews: Danganronpa 3: The End of Hope's Peak Academy (30:59) D.Gray-man Hallow (58:28)   Related Articles: http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2016-04-20/why-we-love-phoenix-wright-ace-attorney/.101265 http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2015-07-22/interview-danganronpa-creator-kazutaka-kodaka/.90760 http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2016-07-15/in-memory-of-innocence-a-guide-to-d.gray-man/.104345   Website: http://animebrainfreeze.com Twit

On this episode, that for some reason turned out even longer than the last one, 3 seems to be the dominating number. CC kicks things off by pulling the surprisingly enjoyable violence fest Taboo Tattoo out of the garbage pile. After that John increases the level of quality and heartwarming cuteness by reviewing Sweetness & Lightning. Last but definitely not least, both hosts join forces to give you their opinions on the newest entry in the iconic Macross franchise: Macross Delta.   News: Saki Live Action Series (1:19) School Girl Strikers Anime Series (5:50) Klonoa Anime Film (9:09) Gal Gun VR - Why Inti, why? (12:23)   Trash Stash: Taboo Tattoo (16:35)   Reviews: Sweetness & Lightning (39:25) Macross Delta (1:01:21)     Related Articles: http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2016/09/24-1/feature-anime-vs-real-life-sweetness-lightning http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2016/08/07-1/feature-sweetness-lightning-and-the-japanese-family-structure http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/

On this Behemoth of an episode, John talks about his visit to this year's New York Comic Con. After that, it's time to take a look at all the new shows of Fall Season in the Sneak Peek. Last but definitely not least, John and CC review Mob Psycho 100, the new hit-series from the creator of One-Punch Man.   Re-Con: New York Comic Con 2016 (1:35)   Sneak Peek: MSG Iron-Blooded Orphans - Season 2 (16:31) Haikyuu!! - Season 3 (17:40) Sound! Euphonium - Season 2 (19:30) Yuri!!! on Ice (22:05) All Out!! (25:15) Teekyu (27:28) ClassicaLoid (29:17) Flip Flappers (32:04) My Wife is the Student Council President (34:40) Occultic;Nine (36:54) Drifters (39:25) WWW.Working!! (43:13) Tiger Mask W (45:48) Nanbaka (48:29) Brave Witches (50:55) Natsume's Book of Friends (53:11) Trickster (55:58) ViVid Strike! (57:55) Keijo!!!!!!!! (64:12) Gi(a)rlish Number (68:48) Izetta: The Last Witch (73:30)   Review: Mob Psycho 100 (78:08)     Related Articles: http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2016/07/17/feature-mob-psycho-

On the news, John and CC talk about a bunch of upcoming live action adaptions of Anime and Manga properties. Things get truly heroic, when they dish out their final review of Spring Season 2016: My Hero Academia.   News: One-Punch Man Season 2 (0:51) JoJo's Bizarre Live Action Adventure (2:07) Sakamoto's Unaired 13th episode (9:15) Lupin Live Action (11:42) Return of the Live Action Guyver movies (15:00) Megumi Toyoguchi taking time off (19:25) Regalia revamped episode comparison shots on the website (23:35)   Review: My Hero Academia (25:48)   Article: http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2016-07-27/interview-the-cast-and-crew-of-my-hero-academia/.104588   Website: http://animebrainfreeze.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/AniBrainFreeze