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Princess Tutu, the Magical Girl Genre, and Analyzing Media! | Ft. clearandsweet
In this episode we're talking about a Patreon Review Raffle winner, Princess Tutu. This one was recommended to us by patron Kai who has their own YouTube channel clearandsweet, where they do deep dives into Magical Girl anime. (You can probably see where this is going...) We decided to ask Kai to join us in this discussion and help us read some of the deeper context of Tutu!
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Unhinged Anime Questions & More!
In this episode we take a crack at answering some of the Internet's most unhinged anime questions! We also rant about some YouTuber's anime opinions and have a discussion about "anime tourism." Call us Prometheus because we're bringing the fire!
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Anime We Dropped!
In this episode a very sleepy Earthworm and a very manic Mattie talk about the anime series that they've dropped over the years. From bargain bin isekai to highly acclaimed series, we've dropped 'em all!
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King of the Hill Season 14 & More!
In this episode we're talking about the #1 American anime, King of the Hill! All jokes aside King of the Hill has recently released a revival season, and we'll take any excuse to talk about one of our favorite shows regardless of medium. So grab your propane and propane accessories as we discuss KOTH, our feelings on re-boots/revivals, the nuance of Peggy Hill, and much more!
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Girls Band Cry | Patreon Review Raffle
In this episode we're talking about Girls Band Cry! A recommendation from the latest winner of our Patreon Review Raffle. This anime pushed boundaries with its 3D animation and dramatic storytelling, but did it push those boundaries towards success?
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Yu-Gi-Oh: Duel Monsters Nostalgia Party!
In this episode we're hopping on the nostalgia bus and talking about Yu-Gi-Oh: Duel Monsters! A formative show for both hosts, we wanted to take an episode and reminisce on some childhood memories the series and TCG have brought us. Enjoy!
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Summer 2025 Seasonal Preview!
The sun is hot and boiling us to death but the anime from this summer 2025 season may be even hotter and boiling us to death just as well! In this extra seasonal episode of the Anime Brothers, Matt and Grenth (The Peak, the Mid, and the Degenerate + Three Weebs and a Visual Novel) break down their first impressions of the hottest batch of seasonal anime including Dandadan 2nd Season, My Dress Up Darling 2nd Season, and Gachiakuta! There's even handy dandy timestamps below in case you just want to get in and out because we care! Listen in and...
Umamusume: Pretty Derby | Video Game & Anime Discussion
In this episode we're drinking horse electrolytes and talking about the new global sensation Umamusume: Pretty Derby! This game has taken over the internet and our lives, so we're hopping on the horse-girl bandwagon and bringing you some Umamusume in podcast form. Not only do we talk about or game experience, but we also have a little section at the end dedicated to the anime adaptations!
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Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX
In this episode we review the newest entry in the Gundam franchise, Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuux! A joint project by animation studios Sunrise and Khara, and with Hideaki Anno as a co-writer. Joining us in this discussion is the Gundam expert herself, and Mattie's former co-host, Audrey!
This project has clout and ambition, but does it it hit any of the marks it's aiming for?
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Look Back | Ft. Anime Corner Podcast
In this episode we're reviewing the film Look Back, an adaptation of Tatsuki Fujimoto's one-shot manga of the same name. To help us out with this review we've brought along James from the Anime Corner podcast. Enjoy!
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Spring 2025 Seasonal Review
SPOILER FREE (for once) SPRING SEASONAL ANIME REVIEWS GET 'EM WHILE THEY'RE LUKEWARM! Worm is training to unlock his final form so Mattie is joined with friend of the show Grenth to break down the anime of Spring 2025 in all their (somewhat lacking) glory. In this episode, we discuss and review Apocalypse Hotel, Brilliant Healer's Life in the Shadows, Food for the Soul, From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman, Gundam GQuuuuuux, Kowloon Generic Romance, My Hero Academia Vigilantes, The Shiunji Family Children, and Umamusume Cinderella Gray. Timestamps will be coming soon! Thanks to Grenth for being a part...
Wonder Egg Priority | AB-Rewind
This episode was released on April 23, 2023 as part of Mattie's previous podcast, Otaku Melancholy.
This week we're featuring an old episode where Mattie and Earthworm talk about Wonder Egg Priority. One of Worm's favorite shows, but not without its controversy and shortcomings. We discuss the good and the bad so no matter what side of the Wonder Fence you fall on there should be some good stuff in here for you. Enjoy!
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Video Games We Think Would Make Good Anime!
In this episode each host has come up with a list of video games they think could be adapted in good anime. From the serious thought provoking epics, to the most absurd humor you can think of, we've come up with ideas from all angles!
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Kaguya-Sama: Love Is War - The First Kiss That Never Ends
In this episode we're finally getting around to reviewing Kaguya-Sama: Love Is War - The First Kiss That Never Ends! Both Earthworm and Mattie are big fans of Kaguya, so don't expect the most objective review. But we do talk about the movie and make jokes so we hope you enjoy that!
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Why We Watch Anime!
In this episode we take a step back and talk about why we chose to watch anime in the first place. There are a lot of fandoms out there, and believe it or not some nerds don't engage with anime at all! So why did we choose anime? Or did anime choose us?
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Vandread | Patreon Review Raffle!
In this episode we're reviewing Vandread! A recommendation from one of our Patrons who one our Review Raffle Wheel Spin. Enjoy!
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Our Favorite Anime Directors!
In this episode we're inverting what we normally do with themed months. Instead of talking about one creator for 4 episodes, we're talking about a bunch of them all in one! We've compiled lists of our favorite directors in anime and are going to talk about why these individuals works stand out to us as viewers!
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Discussing The 2025 Solo Leveling Awar- I Mean, The 2025 Crunchyroll Anime Awards! | ABX
We yell into the bottomless abyss that is the "I have a negative take on the Crunchyroll Anime Awards" hole with an extra episode dedicated to our general complaints about Crunchyroll's anime award ceremony as well as the Solo Leveling Sweep that was inflicted upon us. If you have beef with the S-rank devastation that was placed upon these sham honors then this is an episode for you!
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Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken! | May-saaki Yuasa
We're coming to a close on May-saaki Yuasa, but we're closing out with a bang! In this episode we're reviewing "Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!" A Standout from 2020, this anime is all about the pleasures and struggles of creating anime.
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Ping Pong the Animation | May-saaki Yuasa
May-saaki Yuasa continues and this week we're reviewing what many people call the "Best Anime of the 2010's", Ping Pong the Animation. Throw out the character models and get ready for an animation style that on Yuasa himself could be responsible for! Joining us for this review is Alex from the AniBuddies Podcast!
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Tatami Galaxy | May-saaki Yuasa
We're continuing on with May-saaki Yuasa, and this week we're covering one of host Mattie's favorite anime, The Tatami Galaxy! Another wild one in term of visuals, this anime gets introspective and ask the question, "If you could do it all over would things really be different?"
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Kaiba | May-saaki Yuasa
Welcome to May-saaki Yuasa! A whole month where we review the works of Masaaki Yuasa. In this episode we're kicking of with a review of the anime Kaiba. This one is a wild and artsy ride that is sure to leave you thinking about it long after it's over.
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Video Games Made Into Anime: Talking About the Best, the Worst, and Everything Else w/ Som
Earthworm is STILL getting that milk (sounds kind of like a kink thing when you type it out, huh?) so Mattie is once again joined with a special player two guest host: Som from the Anime Summit Podcast! In this week's episode they hit a crisp quater circle back and Tatsumaki Senpukyaku their way into a discussion all about video games that have been made into anime including (obviously) Street Fighter, Final Fantasy, Dot Hack, and more! There's also a plentiful amount of handheld gaming gushing, a mild discussion on being a PowerPoint Gamer™, and an open letter to Ka...
Anime Wild Card: Answering Tough Anime Questions w/ Dannie and King!
Earthworm is away this week to get milk (and he'll be gone the next so get used to that, kids) so Mattie is joined with two friends of the pod, Dannie from Anime Summit and King from Anime Plummet, to start some real conversations and answer questions including which anime character ruined a show for you, what anime scene was supposed to make you cry but just didn't, and what is the worst fight scene in anime? It's all that and a bag of chips with a small drink (provided that you ordered on that app, we're not a...
Angel's Egg Review for Easter
In this episode we decided that watching Angel's Egg would be a good way to celebrate Easter. You know, because Egg... It wasn't but it is one hell of a movie to talk about.
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Chaos Has Consumed Us! | The Void Smiles With Anticipation
In this episode we're embracing the chaos and going free-for-all for all to see. We're talking about anything and everything our little minds can conjure. Enjoy!
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A Brief March-oru Hosoda Finale
In this episode Earthworm does his best through the flu to give a conclusion to March-oru Hosoda. He talks about his feelings about Hosoda as a director, as well as gives his overall movie rankings.
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Mirai & Belle | March-oru Hosoda!
In this episode we're continuing March-oru Hosoda with reviews of both Mirai & Belle! With these being Hosoda's latest works we also discuss where we think he is in his career and if we're happy with the direction he's headed.
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Wolf Children & The Boy and the Beast | March-oru Hosoda!
March-oru Hosoda is in full swing, and in this episode we're tackling the first two features from Hosoda's own Studio Chizu! Those two features are of course Wolf Children and The Boy and the Beast. Now that Hosoda is in charge of everything, writing included, how do these works compare to his last?
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Summer Wars & The Girl Who Leapt Through Time | March-oru Hosoda!
In this episode we continue March-oru Hosoda with reviews of The Girl Who Leapt Through Time and Summer Wars!
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Digimon Adventure & Our War Game | March-oru Hosoda!
In this episode we kick of March-oru Hosoda! A whole month dedicated to the works of Mamoru Hosoda... and guess what Hosoda directed the first two Digimon shorts!!! Here at the Anime Brothers podcast we will take any excuse to talk about Digimon so strap in for a review of the original cuts of Digimon Adventure and Our War Game.
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Tournament of Tournaments | Tournament Arc!
In an attempt to see how many times we could justify writing the word tournament in this description, we're bringing you all another Tournament Arc episode! This time we're deciding the best tournament arc in anime, and to help us out we've got Dan (Otaku Host Club), Snowman (Anime Plummet - Kings Drunken Court), and Ricky (Weebology)! Together we fight one round at a time to decide the King of Anime Tournament Arcs!
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Desert Punk | Patreon Review Raffle!
In this episode we review an anime recommended to us by one of our Patrons, Desert Punk. This anime relies on its humor to carry us through the post-apocalyptic desert setting, but did either of us leave laughing?
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Best Relationships in Anime | Valentine's Day Special!
In this episode we go over what we think are the Best Relationships in Anime! Both hosts have assembled a list of their favorite relationships and they go back and forth sharing and goofing. Enjoy!
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Guess the Anime by the Bad Review!
In this episode we're playing some game! Each host has compiled a list of 10 bad anime reviews and we're going to read them off and see if the other can guess which anime the review is about! Play along at home and let us know how you did!
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Anime Hot Takes 2.0!
In this episode we're serving up a serving of Anime Hot Takes & Sausage! Both hosts have assembled their spiciest takes on anime to share with the world.
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Mattie’s 1 Year Anniversary Extravaganza!
In this episode we take things easy and celebrate the 1 year anniversary of host Mattie! We look back on some of our favorite ”Mattie Moments” and do a test run of a game we might make into an entire episode.
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No Spoilers vs Second Watch!
In this episode we discuss anime that are better when you go in blind, versus anime that really shine on a re-watch!
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Dandadan
In this episode we steal some banana-organs and dig into the new hotness that is Dandadan! This anime has taken the community by storm due to its wild nature, but do we think it deserves the hype?
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Top 3 Favorite Things of 2024 and The Friends We Made Along The Way!
This episode we're looking back on 2024, celebrating new friendships, and looking ahead to 2025. We've also compiled a list of our Top 3 Favorite things this year!
"Nope" 2023 spoilers 1:55:04 - 1:59:50
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