I think I have apologized way too many times already, so I am just going to move on and welcome you back to the show. This was an accomplishment to even bring to you guys. Though there are different opinions as to who the real Doombitch is in our show, we tend to lose every time Casper happens to be there. Which is sad since he usually does a great job being on the show. This episode is just one example of that fact. In this episode, we delve into the mysterious anime known as Higurashi no Naku Koro ni, or When They Cry - Higurashi.

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(0:00 - 3:29) Intro

I forgot exactly when this was recorded. I think the room we recorded this episode in was cursed or something. We lost two episodes before in that same room and we were lucky that this one got saved.

(3:30 - 9:52) Discussion (Your final warning)

From here on in, it is spoilers for the beginning of the series.

(9:53 - 15:18) Discussion (Casey and friends)

Here are most of the characters you are going to be caring about. They all have their own quirks. It may take some people a while for them to get used to them. I will admit that some of them act cute for the sake of acting cute, but once the more serious moments of the series come, you get to see that there are more to these characters. I am kind of upset that the dub of the series did not live up to the level that the Japanese actors set. They basically had the B squad for the dub. If you guys are wondering what I am referring to in the title for this section, you can check this link. (WARNING: SUPER SPOILER. MAKE SURE YOU SAW THE FIRST ARC OF THE SERIES)

(15:19 - 1:20:18) Discussion (Now you are screwed)

No holding back here. If you are reading this before listening to the episode, this is where most of the action happens. To sum up, if you don't want to be spoiled: This is series that will keep you on your toes. You may get confused in the first couple of episodes, but you have to give them credit for the way they are telling this story.

Damn. 50 for me since I screwed up the name of the that demon god...

(1:20:19 - 1:30:17) Discussion (Our TIPS and opinions)

Here is the forum where all the hints and clues to the mystery of this show are.

Here is the trailer for the first movie



(1:30:18 - 1:34:35) Discussion (J-Horror)

I don't know why Casper likes Imprint. If you want to be disturbed, go ahead and watch it.

(1:34:36 - 1:35:44) Earcatch

Nice shoutout in your notes there Josh...

Orange Anime Podcast FJ, if you can, can let the music run on your promo a bit before making it fade out. Just makes it easier on me since I don't have to do it myself. I know it's lazy of me, but its an easy fix.
The Unofficial One Piece Podcast FMA? OK...

While I am here, I might as well pimp out Jammer's AniMovie Podcast. I, Doctor, made a guest appearance on the first two episodes. We talked about Avatar and Suzumiya Haruhi among other things. I guess you can consider this a promo until he makes one for his show.

(1:35:45 - 1:41:03) Discussion (More horror talk)

Ah..Hell Girl. Another unique show. I'm sure I will go at length about it sooner or later. Seeing as this got rescued by Funimation, I would advise you to buy the complete first season on our Amazon widget. Who knows? We may be able to at least get the second season over here in the States. So, what are people's opinions on the horror genre in anime? Email us what you think.

(1:41:04 - 1:42:57) Closing

Note to self: Don't leave the only copy of an episode in a friend's hard drive...

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Hey guys, we're encroaching on our 50th episode, and we want to make it as special as possible. The only way to do so is with your help. And since we hate doing work on the Internet, we're absolutely going to bribe you with excellent prizes. Prizes, as in more than one, as in you don't have to be the bestest, most perfectest one to win, but it would help. Anyway, fill out this questionnaire, be snarky, be silly, be creative, be jerks, but most importantly, BE HONEST, we're grownups (mostly) we can take it.

If everything went well, you should be able to get the pdf through our podcast feed. If you are not able to ask to access it, you can download the survey through this link.

Please send your answers to SSAApodcast@gmail.com. For those who are able to edit the pdf, you can use the provided textboxes and email the edited pdf. If you are unable to edit or need more space, you can answer the questions in the email.

I know it feels like you are doing homework, but we really want your feedback on this one. Plus, the possibility of fabulous prizes is always great. Small hint for the lightning round: Everyone's name has been said at least once throughout the entire run of the podcast. Not sure about Erik though...

Hate to make an early combo breaker, but this episode should had been made a long time ago. Don't worry. There is still plenty of anime in store once I recover the hard drive with an episode I wanted to release. This will just prove that we can get away with anything on this show. It has been a while since my Kamen Rider Kabuto review a while back. I thought I should get back on that tokusatsu train and talk about GoGo Sentai Boukenger. Ready? ATTACK!

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(00:00 - 4:18) Intro

Hey, here's something I don't do as often: write actual notes. Guess I have been slacking off a bit and just gave you a lot of video clips. This one was quite a while in the making. I originally planned to do this one closer to the Kamen Rider Kabuto episode. Seems that the Gods did not want it to happen. I will come back to this subject I promise you. Just hope you guys get to enjoy me screaming into my mic for a good hour and a half.

I would like to apologize ahead of time. This is the way I was suppose to say Super Hero Time.



(4:19 - 10:16) Discussion (Quick Sentai History)

I hope you prefer this than a longer portion of the show being dedicated to subject. To be honest, I am not the expert on the subject. I just play one on this show. I don't want to say that Boukenger gave me as high standards for Super Sentai series as Kabuto did with the Rider series. I have been finding ways to see older Sentai series and have been pleasantly surprised. If you are going to complain about me not knowing everything, email me. Hell, if you can provide me a older toku show that I should talk about, I wouldn't mind doing an episode on it.

(10:17 - 11:57) Earcatch

Rangercast I wonder if I should email them and tell them that I am promoting them without them knowing...

Animeshon You are producing something regularly, so I am putting this back on here. If you stop, I'll get rid of it.

The Unofficial One Piece Podcast How was the con? Say hi to Vic for us.

(11:58 - 22:22) Discussion (Synopsis and My First Impressions)

I better not mess up as much as I have the potential to. I am sure I went too long in this section. I will say that I mean every bit of of what I said. Really, if you are just starting to get into Super Sentai, you might have gone through the same thing I did.

(22:23 - 51:23) Discussion (Our Heroes)

I think its best for them to introduce themselves.



(51:24 - 57:17) Discussion (Toys)

Collect them all.



(57:18 - 1:09:55) Discussion (Our Villans)

Enemies are a mixed bag for me. From design standpoint, I would give it to Yami no Yaiba and the Questers. Some of the other monsters were very good too. Just based on the color scheme, you can easily tell from which group the are. Though there was still one that was just too silly...



(1:09:56 - 1:16:40) Discussion (Movies/Specials)

This part was the hardest for me. To be honest, these are quite skippable. I go back and watch videos of previous team-ups and both versions of Boukenger sadly never got my attention. The one glaring issue I had with the Boukenger Vs. Super Sentai special was obviously AkaRed. I guess they spent all their money on getting Tohru Furuya. It kinda reflects upon the American side as well. Though they did manage to get Adam for those episodes, everything around it did not really help it. I will say this: they have better transformation sequences. It's really funny that they got hot chicks to play HurricanBlue and the Blue Wind Ranger for the Japanese and American verison respectively.

I don't know if I can stress over how awesome the Forever Red team-up was. It was just sad there was never a moment like that again. Hell, the Japanese version of that team-up is even harder to live up to.


(1:16:41 - 1:20:11) Discussion (Entry Drug?)

The following videos are the reason why I wanted to check the series before Boukenger. I think the answer to this question is quite obvious. May I note that upon putting this episode up, I did not know the first video would have that still shot.







(1:20:12 - 1:21:59) Earcatch

NPC Podcast I appeared on a recent episode if you want to check it out.

OA Podcast Hey guys. Wish I could do a monthly podcast.

(1:21:59 - 1:54:25) Mailbag...with a Guest?

I don't think the title was a dead giveaway. I want to thank PwnGoatJunkie for stopping by.

The offer is out there people. If you run a podcast that you think can benefit from having me doing a guest spot, by all means, contact me. Once again, here is my anime list. Find a way to get in contact with me about this too. I have way too many shows that I haven't finished and you guys are not just helping me. You will get a chance to receive a prize if you do.

(1:54:25 - 1:57:13) Closing

One last thing: Look at Masumi's teeth. Now you can't unsee.

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Hey, remember when we used to talk about anime? Yeah, those were good times. The sky was a little bit bluer. The coffee tasted a little bit richer. Before all the video games and Korean music took up all of our time. Well, guess what audience? We are back to talking about anime and there is no crazier way to live up to our name than to talk about one of our personal favorites: Jungle wa Itsumo Hale nochi Guu, or Hale + Guu. We also go through all kinds of feedback towards the end. So, click that link and take a listen.

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(0:00 - 4:39) Intro

Open with a correspondence from Hale to Kyon. "I know who you are, you don't know me, we have a similar problem", and then the podcast unfolds from there as Hale giving advice to the other young adventurers who suddenly find themselves with a God/Magical Girl/Alien/Piece of Driftwood that transforms who inflicts wacky hi-jinks upon his life with malevolence attached.

That is what you get when Foxy is bored at work.

(4:40 - 9:56) Discussion (Know Thyself)

Poor kid



(9:57 - 22:07) Discussion (Where is Your God Now?)

lol



Afro Guu is Afro



(22:08 - 47:58) Discussion (Know The Other Victims)

Did you hear that? That's the sound of these songs getting stuck in your head for a week.



(47:59 - 1:03:35) Discussion (Enjoy the Adventure)

This would be the part where I would link to the drunk episode. To be quite honest, the impact of that episode works so much better if you have seen a good amount of what Hale has had to put up with. Instead, here is an AMV of some highlights from the series.



(1:03:36 - 1:04:46) Earcatch

Orange Anime Podcast Sorry if you misunderstood me about the stealing bit.

The Unofficial One Piece Podcast Oh radio...

(1:04:47 - 1:09:05) Discussion (Kill Yourself. It's the Only Way to Be Free)

Let's be honest, the manga is never going to get translated. No one bought the DVDs, so we are not getting more reprints. Final isn't even licensed. You are only going to be able to watch this by getting the fansubs with people who are no longer seeding the show. As you slowly welcome the cold embrace of death, you can listen to the ending song for Deluxe...IN KOREAN.



(1:09:06 - 1:30:50) Mailbag

I love mixed messages. Thank you everyone for writing in. To make me feel less like a jerk, here are some of the reviews up to this date that our friend Josh has done on Anime 3000:
Katanagatari
Mushishi Movie
Dragonball Z: History of Trunks

(1:30:51 - 1:32:40) Closing

So I heard about this show called Dragonball is coming out. You should check that out.

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