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Jon compares and contrasts the new movie, Alita: Battle Angel, with the OVA and manga and then takes Ben on a trippy journey through Alita's manga origins.

For the first review of 2019, the Aniki brothers go retro and topical with the original Battle Angel Alita OVA ahead of the release of the Alita movie.

A new year and new hot takes on the first season of anime for winter 2019. Running down the Anichart.net listings from least to most popular, they help you sort what shouldn't be missed, what might be ok, and what you should probably avoid. What shows are you most excited for? Let us know on Twitter and Facebook! Like Aniki? Please leave us a review on iTunes so more people can be exposed to our insanity. Show Notes Winter 2019 Rundown00:15 Winter 2019 Rundown Follow along at Anichart.net Aniki's Picks Our picks for consideration for the Winter 2019 anime season. Click the links to go to where you can watch or get more info. Bermuda Triangle: Colorful Pastrale Kouya no Kotobuki Hikoutai Kemurikusa My Housemate is on my Lap, but sometimes on my head How Clumsy you are, Miss Ueno Magical Girl Special Ops Asuka Dororo Boogiepop and Others Kaguya-sama: Love is War Kakegurui XX Mob Psycho 100 II Episode art credit: Cloudy.R

In the final regular episode for 2018 and season 4 of Aniki, the brothers get into a #tooReal romcom slice of life show: Wotakoi: Love is Hard for Otaku. Set in an office with actual adults, Wotkaoi follows the budding relationship between gaming nerd Hirotaka and yaoi fangirl Narumi as they navigate the pitfalls of love, doing business, and geekdom. In a landscape of never-ending high-school romance shows, it is a refreshing look at dating from the perspective of "mature" adults. Also featuring: Detective Pikachu, March Comes in Like a Lion, Chihayafuru, and our seasonal begging for internet points. Haven't seen Wotakoi: Love is Hard for Otkau? It is currently available on Amazon. Watch before you listen! Like Aniki? Please leave us a review on iTunes so more people can be exposed to our insanity. Show Notes General 00:15 Wotakoi: Love is Hard for Otkau 11:33 General Blue-tufted titmouse Tsurupettan Seasonal Begging for Likes and Reviews: Facebook Twitter iTunes Spotify YouTube Poke

The brothers take their first viewer request and follow melancholic moe-blobs in the snow in Girls' Last Tour. Set in an indeterminate far dystopian future, Girls' Last Tour showcases a war-torn landscape, a dead fish, a weird cat, a kettenkrad, and two naive survivors as they try to stay alive and find other traces of living people. A deeply introspective experience, it is the first nightmare slice-of-life the Aniki brothers have seen. Also featuring: Dragonalia Lost and Overlord. Haven't seen Girls' Last Tour? It is currently available on Amazon. Watch before you listen! Like Aniki? Please leave us a review on iTunes so more people can be exposed to our insanity. Show Notes General 00:15 Girls' Last Tour 10:00 General Dragalia Lost Fate Grand Order Overlord Blindness David Harsanyi: First Freedom Shigeko Sasamori's Hiroshima Experience Track-mod Segway Girls' Last TourWatch Now Takaharu Ozaki Kettenkrad Made in Abyss Episode Next Time: Wotakoi: Love is Hard for Otaku

Full of regret, the brothers decide to commiserate with the cast and story of Orange. A group of friends, upon learning that in high school another friend's accident was actually a suicide, send a message to their past selves to try and save the life and heart of a boy all of them regret not getting to know better. A romantic drama with attempts at sci-fi, Orange plays with the Japanese idea of "What If?" in an original way. Also featuring: My Hero Academia and Watership Down. Haven't seen Orange? It is currently available on CunchyRoll. Watch before you listen! Like Aniki? Please leave us a review on iTunes so more people can be exposed to our insanity. Show Notes General 00:15 Orange 8:40 General Nozaki-kun Episode Dunkey's Kingdom Hearts Video My Hero Academia Season 2 Watership Down   Orange Watch Now Citrus Warning: This show and this episode of Aniki concern suicide and depression. Okabe explains everything This is a real thing that happened   Next Time: Yamishibai 6    

The brothers offer their hot takes on the new season of anime for fall 2018. Running down the Anichart.net listings from least to most popular, they help you sort what shouldn't be missed, what might be ok, and what you should probably avoid. What shows are you most excited for? Let us know on Twitter and Facebook! Like Aniki? Please leave us a review on iTunes so more people can be exposed to our insanity. Show Notes   Fall 2018 Rundown 00:15 Fall 2018 Rundown Follow along at Anichart.net   Aniki's Picks Our picks for consideration for the Fall 2018 anime season. Click the links to go to where you can watch or get more info. Anima Yell!! Gaikotsu Shotenin Honda-san (Skull-face Bookseller Honda-san) Sora to Umi no Aida (Between the Sky and Sea) Hinomaru Sumo Golden Kamuy 2 Tsurune: Kazemai Koukou Kyuudou-bu (Tsurune: Kazemai High School Kyudo Club) RELEASE THE SPYCE Tonari no Kyuuketsuki-san (Ms. vampire who lives in my neighborhood) SSSS.GRIDMAN Zombie Land Saga JoJo no

Having not had enough of cute girls doing cute things, the brothers decide to watch cute girls doing nothing in a country side that makes them both green with envy with Non Non Biyori. Following four girls and one boy in a country-town school house, Non Non Biyori is a show about living in a questionably rural area when you're young, imaginative, and suitably silly. Also featuring: Kamen Rider Build, Kingdom Hearts, and Searching. Haven't seen Non Non Biyori? It is currently available on CunchyRoll. Watch before you listen! Like Aniki? Please leave us a review on iTunes so more people can be exposed to our insanity. Show Notes General 00:15 Non Non Biyori 12:24 General Kamen Rider Build Henshin sequence Graph attacks (spoilers?) Kingdom Hearts Not discussed, but Dunkey's version of KH events Kingdom Smarts That Hideous Strength Searching   Non Non Biyori Watch Now Miyagi Prefecture Mom about to reap the souls of bad children Koma realizing she's doomed herself Out picking cotton NSFW F

The brothers watch one of the most chilling shows they've ever seen: A Place Further than the Universe. In this slice of life travelogue, four girls from very different backgrounds find themselves bonding on a quest to reach the forbidden wastes of Antarctica. It's so much more than just cute girls doing cute things, it's cute girls doing cute things on a boat! Also featuring: ToQger, Rainbow Brite, and Graveyard Keeper. Haven't seen A Place Further than the Universe? It is currently available on CunchyRoll. Watch before you listen! Like Aniki? Please leave us a review on iTunes so more people can be exposed to our insanity. Show Notes General 00:15 A Place Further than the Universe 06:34 General ToQger ToQger Rainbow Brite reboot Graveyard Keeper   A Place Further than the Universe Watch Now Webcams at Showa station The mom scene ToQger summed up Ben's take on how Episode 10 should have started Humboldt Penguin Michael Palin Pole to Pole   Next time: Non Non Biyori  

The brothers go on a deep dive into the bonkers world of Heian Era Japanese poetry with UtaKoi.  Love Japanese history? Poetry? Haiku? Puns? Love stories? Then this fascinating and eclectic show was made just for you. With semi-fictional vignettes, the love lives of some of the most famous poets in Japanese history are explored to explain where their prominent poems originated. Also featuring: Pokemon, One Punch Man, and My Hero Academia. Haven't seen UtaKoi? It is currently available on CunchyRoll. Watch before you listen! Like Aniki? Please leave us a review on iTunes so more people can be exposed to our insanity. Show Notes General 00:15 UtaKoi 07:18 General Darkest Dungeon Pokemon Lies One Punch Man 2 announcement My Hero Academia Season 2 Letterkenny   UtaKoi Watch Now Heian Era Haiku Rules Pillow Book Confessions of Lady Nijo Go on your own poetry deep dive    Next time: A Place Further then the Universe  

How does the world deal with those broken by war? What does love mean to someone who has never known it? The brothers attempt to find out with Violet Evergarden. An orphaned former child soldier, Violet was given her name and meaning by her last commander. But as he lay with mortal wounds, he gave her his last command "Live" and his final words "I love you." Now working as a letter writer, Violet tries to understand her place in a world at peace, without a commander to guide her. Also featuring: Happy Sugar Life, Revue Starlight, Teen Titans Go to the Movies, and The Book Thief. Haven't seen Violet Evergarden? It is currently available on CunchyRoll. Watch before you listen! Like Aniki? Please leave us a review on iTunes so more people can be exposed to our insanity. Show Notes General 00:15 Violet Evergarden 12:10 General Happy Sugar Life Revue Starlight Teen Titans Go to the Movies Batman: The Brave and Bold The Onion's review of Mama Mia The Book Thief   Violet Evergarden Watch Now Shigo

Despite his best efforts, Jon finally capitulates and watches one of Ben's favorite recent comedies: KonoSuba: God’s Blessing on this Wonderful World! A parody of the isekai trope, KonoSuba follows Kazuma, a recently dead teen, who is tasked with saving another world from the Devil King, but instead of an ultimate weapon, Kazuma chooses the useless goddess Aqua to aid him in his quest. Will Kazuma be successful? Is Aqua ever useful? How much jiggle can you actually have in one show? Also featuring: the newest Magic the Gathering set, Bananafish, and Cells at Work. Haven't seen KonoSuba? It is currently available on CunchyRoll. Watch before you listen! Like Aniki? Please leave us a review on iTunes so more people can be exposed to our insanity. Show Notes General 00:15 KonoSuba 9:20 General New Magic: The Gathering Core Set (2019) Aniki's Summer Preview Show Watch the Platelets Bananafish Cells at Work   Kono Subarashii Sekai ni Shukufuku o! (KonoSuba) Watch Now Full Metal Panic Isekai Trope

Donning their adventurer's equipment, the brothers journey into the depths with Made in Abyss. One of the best shows Aniki has had the pleasure of watching, Made in Abyss follows the ambitious Riko in her descent into the pit to find her long lost mother. Along with her robot friend Reg, Riko finds a fantastic world below ground along with challenges that test her resolve and will. Also featuring: Scythe, Overwatch's new Wrecking Ball, and Letterkenny. Haven't seen Made in Abyss? It is currently available on CunchyRoll. Watch before you listen! Like Aniki? Please leave us a review on iTunes so more people can be exposed to our insanity. Show Notes General 00:15 Made in Abyss 10:07 General Doctor Who Scythe Overwatch Wrecking Ball Letterkenny Cold Open (Watch on Hulu) My Hero Academia figure Jon mentions Dragon Ball Z Sweeded   Made in Abyss Watch Now Mushishi Firin' mah lazar Corpse Weeper Mitty Anohana   Next time: KonoSuba  

The tradition continues with Ben and Jon hot takes on the new season of anime for summer 2018. Once again, running down the Anichart.net listings from least to most popular, they help you sort what shouldn't be missed, what might be ok, and what you should probably avoid. What shows are you most excited for? Let us know on Twitter and Facebook! Like Aniki? Please leave us a review on iTunes so more people can be exposed to our insanity. Show Notes   Summer 2018 Rundown 00:15 Summer 2018 Rundown Follow along at Anichart.net   Aniki's Picks Our picks for consideration for the summer 2018 anime season. Click the links to go to where you can watch or get more info. Tsukumogami Kashimasu Angolmois: Genkou Kassenki (Record of Mongol Invasion) Asobi Asobase (Fun Workshop) Chuukan Kanriroku Tonegawa (Mr. Tonegawa's Middle Management Blues) Jashin-chan Dropkick (Dropkick on my Devil) High Score Girl Tenrou: Sirius the Jaeger Hataraku Saibou (Cells at Work) Happy Sugar Life Back Str

Heroes abound in the quirky world of My Hero Academia. The Aniki brothers follow Deku, a hero wannabe, and his friends as they enter UA High School and learn what it takes to be a true hero in the first season of the biggest shounen to air in the last few years. How do My Hero Academia's characters and plot stack up against shounens of the past? Spoilers: Very well, indeed. Also featuring: Jurassic Park, John Carter of Mars, and Komi-san wa, Comyushou desu. Haven't seen My Hero Academia? It is currently available on CunchyRoll. Watch before you listen! Like Aniki? Please leave us a review on iTunes so more people can be exposed to our insanity. Show Notes General 00:15 My Hero Academia 10:03 General Jurassic Park / Lost World audio books John Carter of Mars  Komi-san wa, Comyushou desu My Hero Academia Watch Now Naruto Explanation of all the heroes (required viewing) Uraraka's Hands Next time: Made in Abyss Cover Art by AVodkaBottle

The brothers encounter No Game No Life and the world of Disboard where all decisions are based upon the outcome of games. Siblings Sora and Shiro fall into a kingdom on the brink of losing everything and only by taking the crown though cunning, strategy, and boob jokes can they bring the last bastion of Imanity to prominence once again. Also featuring: The Expanse, Neuromancer, and Thud! Haven't seen No Game No Life? It is currently available on CunchyRoll. Watch before you listen! Like Aniki? Please leave us a review on iTunes so more people can be exposed to our insanity. Show Notes General 00:15 No Game No Life 8:23 General The Expanse Neruomancer Thud!   No Game No Life Watch Now NGNL Books Saki Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion The Ten Pledges Holodeck Problem Dokoro-chan Shiritori Best reaction   Next Time:  My Hero Academia  

The brothers drop into the war zone of censorship and burning hearts with Library War (Toshokan Sensou). An unusual anime that is one half jousei and one half war drama in a Japan where the government can censor any media it so chooses yet the libraries can defend their collections through force of arms. Into the fray drops a young girl with high minded ideals and a senpai's love to capture. Can she rise through the ranks and find her one true boyfriend? Also featuring: Mahou Shoujo Site and Lord of the Rings. Haven't seen Library War? It is currently available on CunchyRoll. Watch before you listen! Like Aniki? Please leave us a review on iTunes so more people can be exposed to our insanity. Show Notes General 00:15 Library War 12:35 General Guy Montag Mahou Shoujo Site My Hero Academia Summary Beren and Luthien Tom Bombadil   Library War Watch Now Fahrenheit 451 + 1984 Jousei You're Under Arrest Nodame Contabule Record for number of times shot and surviving Read or Die   Next Time:  

The brothers reenter the worlds that One built, tackling One Punch Man's sibling anime: Mob Psycho 100. A young boy with extraordinary psychic powers is clearly the most powerful man in the world, but contrasting with Saitama, Mob seeks to define himself beyond his one special gift. How does Mob Psycho 100 compare to One Punch Man? How well does it stand up in its own right? Why is Reigen the best mentor Mob could possibly have despite being the biggest flimflam man of the show? Also featuring: Magic Online, Avengers: Infinity War, Golden Kamuey, Darling in the FRANXX, and Niseimonogatari. Haven't seen Mob Psycho 100? It is currently available on CunchyRoll. Watch before you listen! Like Aniki? Please leave us a review on iTunes so more people can be exposed to our insanity. Show Notes General 00:15 Mob Psycho 100 12:35 General Magic Online Avengers: Infinity War Golden Kamuey My Hero Academia Darling in the FRANXX Niseimonogatari   Mob Psycho 100 Watch Now Ge Ge Ge no Kitaro Classic Reigen

Ben and Jon get all washed up in the newest installment of Humanity has Declined.. oh wait, no, this is Suisei no Gargantia (Gargantia on the Verdurous Planet) which has fewer fairies and more giant space snails. A water world of the future into which falls a mecha pilot who thought Earth had been lost millennia ago. Lessons of war, hubris, and humanity abound in a series with rich world building and not-Kevin-Costner. Also featuring: Dune, Discworld, and Love is Hard for Otaku. Haven't seen Suisei no Gargantia? It is currently available on CunchyRoll. Watch before you listen! Like Aniki? Please leave us a review on iTunes so more people can be exposed to our insanity. Show Notes General 00:15 Suisei no Gargantia 10:37 General Type-Moon mollusks Fate/Apocrypha Silmarillion Dune John Carter of Mars Discworld Wotakoi: Love is Hard for Otaku Suisei no Gargantia Watch Now What does sui in Suisei 翠星 mean? Mai-Hime Starship Troopers Book "Ye Shall Be As Gods"   Next Time:  Mob Psycho 100