Vintage Anime Club Podcast

On this episode of the podcast, the Club welcomes a new, special guest Michelle, as we go over the first four episodes of the 1990 OVA series Record of Lodoss War. After our special guest interview, we cover the gamut with high fantasy talk. There's everything from board games, books, movies, and even other anime. We also discuss how hard it must be to start a tabletop character at level one, who actually gets credit for the monster kill, what character class is Deedlit, dwarf-elf antagonistic relationships, and just what is Parn's potential that everyone says they keep seeing. Special thanks to Michelle for joining us! You can find her on social media: @iamchubbybunny Dennis: @ichnob | Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Kate: @TaikoChan | Garrett: @blkriku | Han Website | Email | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Google Play Music | Blubrry | iHeartRadio | PlayerFM | Podbean | Overcast | Podchaser | YouTube | RSS Support the show by purchasing the Record of Lodoss War: Complete Series Blu-ray

On this episode, the club gathers to discuss the 1993 OVA, Battle Angel. Or more commonly known by the Western manga release as Battle Angel Alita. But, it's originally known as Gunnm in Japan. All of this of course, because we wanted to discuss this before the theatrical release of Alita: Battle Angel, the live action adaptation. Confused yet? Good. We go over just a bit of the manga/anime name differences, other similarities to Dr. Ido, awkward cuts, brain lasers, cyborg feelings, and bad Super Mario skills. Dennis: @ichnob | Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Karen: @RyaCosplay | Kate: @TaikoChan | Garrett: @blkriku Website | Email | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Google Play Music | Blubrry | iHeartRadio | PlayerFM | Podbean | Overcast | Podchaser | YouTube | RSS Support the show by purchasing the Battle Angel DVD set, or Battle Angel Alita manga collection through our Amazon & RightStuf via ShareASale affiliate links! Amazon DVD: https://amzn.to/2GcwO6p Amazon Manga Collection: htt

On this episode, special guest Samantha joins the crew of Ed, Kate, Dennis, Garrett, and returning guest Alicia to discuss the second Ranma 1/2 movie, Nihao My Concubine. After going over Samantha's anime origins, we go deep into the movie discussion. There's the standard Ranma points of someone looking for a bride, cursed water, and martial arts everything. We also discuss Ranma's lack of support, very short shorts, butt coins, and trying to explain the basics of Ranma to Garrett. Special thanks to Alicia (@nightkinks) & Samantha (@coffeetan) for joining us. Give them a follow on Twitter and more! Dennis: @ichnob | Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Kate: @TaikoChan | Garrett: @blkriku Website | Email | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Google Play Music | Blubrry | iHeartRadio | PlayerFM | Podbean | Overcast | Podchaser | YouTube | RSS Support the show by purchasing the Ranma 1/2 OVA & Movie Blu-ray or DVD set through our Amazon & RightStuf via ShareASale affiliate links! Amazon

Happy 2019! For the first episodes of the year, we finally dip into the long running series Ranma 1/2 by going over the first two movies. First up, Dennis, Ed, Kate, and Karen talk movie 1, originally known in North America as Big Trouble in Nekonron, China; but also known with the actual subtitle The Battle of Nekonron: The Fight to Break the Rules. We talk all the Ranma tropes from the TV series, bad dietary practices, winning one's hand for marriage, the will they/won't they Ranma and Akane relationship, and whether or not this is a good intro for someone unfamiliar with the Ranma mythos. Dennis: @ichnob | Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Kate: @TaikoChan | Karen: @RyaCosplay Website | Email | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Google Play Music | Blubrry | iHeartRadio | PlayerFM | Podbean | Overcast | Podchaser | YouTube | RSS Support the show by purchasing the Ranma 1/2 OVA & Movie Blu-ray set through our Amazon & RightStuf affiliate links! Amazon Blu-ray: https://amzn.to/2C7fhZ4

Our last episode of 2018, and we revisit the world of the meet cute between Keiichi and Belldandy. For this meeting, Dennis, Ed, and newly promoted cohost Karen revisit Ah! My Goddess: The Movie, which originally premiered in 2000. Knowing of the issues some of us had with the Oh! My Goddess OVA discussion, we see if anything changes our opinion for the movie sequel. We also discuss creepy teacher/student relationships, the abundance of goddesses, who are all these new characters, and the power of love. Thank you all for listening and joining us this year. We hope to see you again in 2019! Dennis: @ichnob | Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Karen: @RyaCosplay Website | Email | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Google Play Music | Blubrry | iHeartRadio | PlayerFM | Podbean | Overcast | Podchaser | YouTube | RSS Unfortunately, Ah! My Goddess: The Movie is currently out of print in North America.

On this episode, special guest Bryan joins Dennis, Kate, and Karen to reminisce about the second Unico movie, Unico in the Island of Magic. Will we relive some more traumatic experiences? Some fun things we talk about: the West Wind is still bad, hazing cats, magical flutes, Kaloo-cuckoo, Tyrannosaurus Solo Cup, and the worst castle building materials. And Bryan eventually gets Kuruku's name correct. Or is it Kukuruku? Thanks to special guest Bryan Newton for joining in. Listen to his podcast Animation Success Stories, and follow him on Twitter @DarkKingZoro. Dennis: @ichnob | Kate: @TaikoChan | Karen: @RyaCosplay Website | Email | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Google Play Music | Blubrry | iHeartRadio | PlayerFM | Podbean | Overcast | Podchaser | YouTube | RSS Support the show by purchasing the Unico Double Feature through our Amazon or RightStuf affiliate links! Amazon Unico Double Feature DVD: https://amzn.to/2ThXeqT Amazon Unico Double Feature Blu-ray: https://amzn.to/2Thh8

On this episode, Karen, Ed, Dennis, and Kate help you relive some of your supposed repressed childhood memories as we go over 1981's The Fantastic Adventures of Unico. How could an adorable baby unicorn cause so much trauma? Osamu Tezuka, that's how. We'll go over comparisons to Fantasmic, can horse hooves really do that, tsundere demons, and staying away from strangers' drinks. Dennis: @ichnob | Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Kate: @TaikoChan | Karen: @RyaCosplay Website | Email | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Google Play Music | Blubrry | iHeartRadio | PlayerFM | Podbean | Overcast | Podchaser | YouTube | RSS Support the show by purchasing the Unico Double Feature through our Amazon or RightStuf affiliate links! Amazon Unico Double Feature DVD: https://amzn.to/2ThXeqT Amazon Unico Double Feature Blu-ray: https://amzn.to/2Thh8SU RightStuf Unico Double Feature DVD: http://shrsl.com/1aa1s RightStuf Unico Double Feature Blu-ray: http://shrsl.com/1aa1x

On this episode, we have the OG trio of hosts Ed, Kate, and Dennis as we discuss the not so spooky but definitely full of monsters anime Night Warriors: Darkstalker's Revenge, which was known as Vampire Hunter: The Animated Series in Japan. Yup, it's another fighting game anime, this time based on the cult classic Capcom fighting game series Darkstalkers (Vampire in Japan). We discuss some fighting game moves and animation scenes, how bats is everything in this show, and Capcom's love for JJBA, some questionable fashion choices, and the return of bonus feature discussion. All aboard the Felicia hype train! No really, she has a train in this anime. Dennis: @ichnob | Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Kate: @TaikoChan Website | Email | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Google Play Music | Blubrry | iHeartRadio | PlayerFM | Podbean | Overcast | Podchaser | YouTube | RSS Support the show by purchasing Night Warriors: Darkstalkers' Revenge through our Amazon or RightStuf affiliate links! Amazon Com

On this episode, Karen, Ed, Kate, and Dennis have another Discord recording session to discuss Armitage III, the 1995 OVA series, not necessarily the movie. We've noticed quite a few sources of inspiration and other comparisons for this anime title, along with also inspiring further media as well (spoilers for a 2017 sci-fi movie). While we make these comparisons, does Armitage do enough to honor them without being a copycat? Or does it somehow fall short. Grab a glass of wine and listen in. Dennis: @ichnob | Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Kate: @TaikoChan | Karen: @RyaCosplay Website | Email | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Google Play Music | Blubrry | iHeartRadio | PlayerFM | Podbean | Overcast | Podchaser | YouTube | RSS Support the show by purchasing Armitage III through our Amazon or RightStuf affiliate links! Amazon Complete Collection DVD: https://amzn.to/2NPKjbs RightStuf Complete Collection DVD: http://shrsl.com/18azi

On this episode, Kate and Dennis return both sick and jetlagged to join Ed and Karen as they discuss the third and final Dirty Pair Feature: Project Eden, aka Dirty Pair: The Movie. With all the destruction they cause, will the Lovely Angels ever find romance? And is a bottle of wine worth all that trouble? Listen in as we discuss these things and more. Dennis: @ichnob | Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Kate: @TaikoChan | Karen: @RyaCosplay Website | Email | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Google Play Music | Blubrry | iHeartRadio | PlayerFM | Podbean | Overcast | Podchaser | YouTube | RSS Support the show by purchasing Dirty Pair Features through our Amazon or RightStuf affiliate links! Amazon DVD: https://amzn.to/2Q8AIiu RightStuf DVD: http://shrsl.com/15kdq

On this episode, it's a small club meeting with only Ed, Garrett, and Karen. Will this podcast stay the course, or will it go off the rails? You'll have to listen in to find out as we discuss the second of three Dirty Pair features. Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Garrett: @blkriku | Karen: @RyaCosplay Website | Email | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Google Play Music | Blubrry | iHeartRadio | PlayerFM | Podbean | Overcast | Podchaser | YouTube | RSS Support the show by purchasing Dirty Pair Features through our Amazon or RightStuf affiliate links! Amazon DVD: https://amzn.to/2Q8AIiu RightStuf DVD: http://shrsl.com/15kdq

On this episode, we have just a small meeting with Dennis, Ed, and Kate as we convene over Discord. After butchering the title for The Night Is Short, Walk On Girl, the club tackles the main discussion for the 1985 OVA of Dirty Pair: Affair on Nolandia. As Dennis and Kate's first introduction to Dirty Pair, we see how it stacks up for those looking to jump into the classic series. There's references to other sci-fi movies and anime titles abound, as we cover the first of the three features in this release. Dennis: @ichnob | Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Kate: @TaikoChan Website | Email | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Google Play Music | Blubrry | iHeartRadio | PlayerFM | Podbean | Overcast | Podchaser | YouTube | RSS Support the show by purchasing Dirty Pair Features through our Amazon or RightStuf affiliate links! Amazon DVD: https://amzn.to/2Q8AIiu RightStuf DVD: http://shrsl.com/15kdq

On this episode, Karen, Han, Ed, and Dennis meet up to discuss the cult favorite Dragon Half. We meet some crazy characters like Mink, Dick Saucer, Damarammu, Vina, the King, and many more. Violence, comedy, singing, action, romance, magic, and some fan service. It's got it all, but is it any good? You'll have to listen to find out, or watch for yourself on Crunchyroll. Dennis: @ichnob | Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Karen: @RyaCosplay Website | Email | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Google Play Music | Blubrry | iHeartRadio | PlayerFM | Podbean | Overcast | Podchaser | YouTube | RSS Support the show by purchasing Dragon Half through our Amazon or RightStuf affiliate links! Amazon DVD: https://amzn.to/2P0K7aF RightStuf DVD: http://shrsl.com/14n86

On this episode, Han, Garrett, Kate, Ed, and Dennis are joined by Jill, who definitely lends a helping hand with our lack of The Pillows knowledge as we discuss FLCL. After a long intro, we toss out the episode by episode discussion to go more free-form with the podcast talk. We talk things like Vespa spare parts, head trauma, trying to be mature for your age, kid bickering, Haruko's motivations, a Gainax deep dive, and trying to make as much sense of the Atomsk plot as possible. Put on those nori eyebrows, and crank up that music, because we're going on the FLCL ride. Thanks to special guest Jill for joining the show. Follow her @ZaloraSilver. Dennis: @ichnob | Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Kate: @TaikoChan | Garrett: @blkriku Website | Email | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Google Play Music | Blubrry | iHeartRadio | PlayerFM | Podbean | Overcast | Podchaser | YouTube | RSS Support the show by purchasing Spirited Away through our Amazon or RightStuf affiliate links! Amazon Blu-ray =

On this episode, special guest and non-anime fan Byram joins the crew of Dennis, Ed, and Han to talk about one of Byram's few favorite anime titles, Spirited Away. As life takes Byram further away from Los Angeles, we decide to break our norms and go with something after 2001 as a special exception. We discuss Chihiro's journey of self discovery, parental folly, lots of fantastical creatures, and of course, No Face, one of Byram's most favorite fictional characters. Don't ever forget yourself. Thanks to special guest Byram, who you can follow on Instagram @radierase. Dennis: @ichnob | Ed: @ippennokuinashi Website | Email | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Google Play Music | Blubrry | iHeartRadio | PlayerFM | Podbean | Overcast | Podchaser | YouTube | RSS Support the show by purchasing Spirited Away through our Amazon or RightStuf affiliate links! Amazon Blu-ray/DVD: https://amzn.to/2LSbEtv RightStuf Blu-ray/DVD: http://shrsl.com/12scz

On this episode, we somehow survived the inferno known as Anime Expo. Dennis, Ed, Kate and Karen come back from being melted to discuss Street Fighter II: The Animated Movie. After a blitz of news from and during AX, we go into some Street Fighter game memories, or for some, the lack thereof. We discuss how often they actually fight in the streets, Cammy's brief appearance or Cammy-O if you will, Seattle-raised Kate not being able to get over "North Seattle" being a thing, Ken's shorts, fighter bromances, what's in Ryu's bag, the famed Chun-Li vs Vega fight, the lack of Psycho Crusher, and we settle the debate of wizardry in Street Fighter. Dennis: @ichnob | Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Kate: @TaikoChan | Karen: @RyaCosplay Website | Email | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Google Play Music | Blubrry | iHeartRadio | PlayerFM | Podbean | Overcast | Podchaser | YouTube | RSS Support the show by purchasing Street Fighter II: The Animated Movie through our Amazon or RightStuf affiliate lin

A small group today as Dennis, Ed, Kate, and Han gather together to discuss Vampire Hunter D after a bit of a JoJo's Bizarre Adventure discussion. Not Bloodlust, the original 1985 Vampire Hunter D. We talk about the trio of D characters in D, Doris, and Dan along with Doris' most impractical battle attire, some Fist of the North Star comparisons, Greco being like Gaston from Beauty and the Beast, Ray's mysterious power that only gets used once, D's sassy left hand, Dan becoming a man, Urban Vision's very dark and hard to see film version, and Cartoon Netork's edited version called "Night of the Vampire Robots." Dennis: @ichnob | Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Kate: @TaikoChan Website | Email | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Google Play Music | Blubrry | iHeartRadio | PlayerFM | Podbean | Overcast | Podchaser | YouTube | RSS Support the show by purchasing Vampire Hunter D through our Amazon or RightStuf affiliate links! Amazon Blu-Ray: https://amzn.to/2IEuD8q RightStuf Blu-ray: http://sh

On this episode, Bryan Newton returns to join in on the finale for the first season of The Big O, with Karen, Garrett, Ed, Kate, and Dennis. In the final four episodes, we take an extended look at the most noir-like episode of the series so far, how missing memories and amnesia might actually affect day to day life, mobile desks, Pagan holidays, the best mech fight of the series, and that cliffhanger ending! Will we ever get to season 2? Maybe someday. Thanks to special guest Bryan Newton for joining in. Listen to his podcast Animation Success Stories, and follow him on Twitter @DarkKingZoro. Dennis: @ichnob | Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Kate: @TaikoChan | Garrett: @blkriku | Karen: @RyaCosplay Website | Email | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Google Play Music | Blubrry | iHeartRadio | PlayerFM | Podbean | Overcast | Podchaser | YouTube | RSS Support the show by purchasing The Big O through our Amazon or RightStuf affiliate links! Amazon Blu-Ray: https://amzn.to/2KxNfZb RightStuf Blu

On this holiday weekend recorded episode, we sit back and relax with Eve, Ed, Dennis, Garrett, Karen, and returning from her work inflicted exile is Caitlin, as we cover episodes 5-9 for The Big O season 1. After a brief tangent regarding anime related shirts, we get straight into the important topics such as: more of Roger being a louse, explorations of Dorothy's "memories," music theory, cats wearing suits, FMA references, and why Roger has a Terry McGuiness cosplay in his closet. Oh, and surprise! Kate also makes a guest appearance. Dennis: @ichnob | Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Eve: @eveilcos7 | Kate: @TaikoChan | Caitlin: @kouject | Garrett: @blkriku | Karen: @RyaCosplay Website | Email | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Google Play Music | Blubrry | iHeartRadio | PlayerFM | Podbean | Overcast | Podchaser | YouTube | RSS Support the show by purchasing The Big O through our Amazon or RightStuf affiliate links! Amazon Blu-Ray: https://amzn.to/2KxNfZb RightStuf Blu-ray: http://shrsl.c

On this episode, we're recording over Discord for the first time, so bear with us in a new, but not too often recurring format. We've got Dennis, Ed, Han, Garrett, and Karen here to talk about the Toonami classic, The Big O. We go over the international fan influence, is Roger actually a ladies man or does he just think he is, the fluctuating weight of Dorothy, what it's like living in Paradigm City, opening troubles, and so much more. Is Roger even a good negotiator, or is he just the city's ONLY negotiator, thus the best by default? Find out, and let us know what you think. Dennis: @ichnob | Ed: @ippennokuinashi | Garrett: @blkriku | Karen: @RyaCosplay | Han Website | Email | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Google Play Music | Blubrry | iHeartRadio | PlayerFM | Podbean | Overcast | Podchaser | YouTube | RSS Support the show by purchasing The Big O through our Amazon or RightStuf affiliate links! Amazon Blu-Ray: https://amzn.to/2KxNfZb RightStuf Blu-ray: http://shrsl.com/yeau