Vintage Anime Club Podcast

On this episode, join hosts Dennis, Ed, & Garrett as they are joined by returning guests Rishon & Rhys for His and Her Circumstances episodes 10-13. PLUS! We've got a brand new guest with Andrew! As we get Andrew & Rhys' Kare Kano history along with Garrett's first impressions of the show, we get through the first half of the anime by the end of this one. There's the best looking episode of Kare Kano in episode 11, Yukino's new friends and summer debut, the best smoking is bad PSA, product placement galore, Japanese monster mash, and the standard dating length...

On this episode, join hosts Karen, Kate, Ed, Dennis, and returning guests Rishon plus Chika as they discuss His and Her Circumstances, episodes 5-9. What comes next after Yukino & Arima start dating? Obstacles and road blocks of course. New male rivals, new female rivals, even the teachers want to have a say in their relationships! Other talking points include Asaba Maryland, skateboard hospitalization, are weapons allowed at a parent-teacher conference, everyone loves Peropero, and some Urkel lore. 

Thanks to our special guests Rishon & Chika (@chikasupreme) for joining us again! Don't forget to check out Shoujo S...

It's a stacked podcast panel for the first of six podcast episodes for His & Her Circumstances (aka Kare Kano). Join hosts Dennis, Ed, Kate, Karen, Caitlin, and returning guests Sanjay, and Rishon. High school drama & romance, faking it til you're making it, deep seeded traumas, and the pressures of being young--these are just some of the many topics we cover, including a not so brief production history talk, music stingers, being your true self, and one of the quickest enemies to lovers episode count (even though it was mostly one sided). So make sure you're listening to...

On this episode, join Garrett, Ed, Kate, & Dennis for a City Hunter Double Feature! We're talking about Bay City Wars along with Million Dollar Conspiracy. Both feature CIA agents, and both feature a lot of Ryo Saeba shenanigans. The bullets are flying, bombs are exploding, Ryo is perving, and Kaori is trying her best to keep him in check. And they got so many of your favorite 80s action movie tropes. 

0:00:00 - Intro & Some Anime News
0:11:45 - The Watchlist: Spring 2025 Spoiler Edition
0:44:04 - Production Notes Again & Garrett's City Hunter History
0:48:31 - Bay C...

On this episode, the club jumps into their first foray with City Hunter, as no one on the podcast is that familiar with the series. Join Dennis, Ed, Kate, and returning guests Pat of The Pat Chat podcast & Chika from the award winning Shoujo Sundae Podcast, as we cover City Hunter Movie 1: .357 Magnum. Ryo Saeba's pervertedness is cranked to eleven, as a famed pianist is caught in a cold war between East and West Gariela. The action is intense, the music is bopping, the bullets are flying, and Kaori's hammers are pounding (Ryo Saeba's head that is...

On this episode of the podcast, join Ed, Sam, Dennis, & Karen for their discussion about 1989's Wrath of the Ninja: The Yotoden Movie. It's actually a compilation film based on a three episode OVA series. Talking points include how three ninjas come together, ninja names might be hard to remember but ninja powers aren't, Nobunaga's anti-Buddha stance, crossing the streams, and comparing this to Ninja Scrolll but in a good way.

0:00:00 - Intro & Some Anime News
0:15:52 - The Watchlist
0:32:47 - Production Notes
0:40:53 - 08th Year of Tensho
1:00:43 - 09th Year of...

On this episode, join club hosts Dennis, Ed, Kate, Karen, and returning host Caitlin to discuss 1989's Assemble Insert! Only one thing can stop this mecha gang from wrecking Tokyo: super strong idol singer Maron Namikaze, that's who. See her rise to the top of the charts and her fanbase's hearts. Just watch your surroundings, because there's a lot of collateral damage in this one. It's enough paperwork and phone call complaints to make the chief cry. But as long as there's a nearby video rental store and a morning pick-me-up energy drink, the Anti-Demon Seed brigade...

On this episode, join Dennis, Garrett, Ed, Kate, & Karen for a discussion about Night on the Galactic Railroad. Two cat friends go on a journey through the stars and heavens with various passengers. Multiple Christian themes including crosses, hymns, a Sermon on the Mount homage, and dealing with the afterlife. But there's also the fantastical visuals with mysterious train stations, fields that go beyond the horizon, birds that become cookies, and a surprise appearance from The Titanic.

0:00:00 - Intro & Some Anime News
0:10:02 - The Watchlist
0:27:19 - Production Notes
0:44:07 - Festival of Stars<...

It's our ninth anniversary! And on this episode, join Dennis, Ed, Garrett, Karen, & Kate as we return to the world of Studio Ghibli with Ponyo. It's a literal fish out of water story, with the most cutesy imagery for an apocalypse, and perhaps the coolest Ghibli mom. So put those elixers away, because that's what crabs crave. And hit up that deli counter, because Ponyo wants all of the ham.

0:00:00 - Intro & Some Anime News
0:12:06 - The Watchlist
0:37:50 - Production Notes
0:50:46 - Ponyo the Goldfish
1:19:50 - Ponyo the Human
1:52:03...

Garrett comes on for a bonus episode of our Fushigi Yûgi discussion with Dennis after also finishing the series, just as promised.

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It's time for the Fushigi Yûgi finale! Join club hosts Kate, Karen, Dennis, Diana, & returning guest Kristen as we go over our final Fushigi Yûgi thoughts. Does Keisuke do enough to redeem himself from the last batch of episodes? Is all forgiven for Yui? Does Nakago deserve the sad backstory treatment? Unexpected kaiju battles, and the return of Force ghosts. It's got everything!

0:00:00 - Intro & Some Anime News
0:12:15 - The Watchlist (ft Faves of Winter 2025)
0:40:25 - Catching up on FY with Diana & Kristen
0:50:40 - EP49: Wedding Celebration
1:16:54 - EP50: At...

On this episode, multiple celestial warriors are down! I repeat, multiple celestial warriors are down! It's up to the club hosts of Dennis, Ed, Kate, Karen, and special returning guest Chika from the Shoujo Sundae podcast to help fill that void. It's not a dream, as war finally reaches Konan. Also people figure out how to go back to the real world, character death spotlights and lowlights, music focused scenes galore, hardcore parkour, ghost revenge, and a surprise empress.

0:00:00 - Intro & Some Anime News
0:07:54 - The Watchlist
0:17:14 - EP44: Moment of Battle
0:45:49...

Getting closer to the finale, come join Dennis, Diana, Ed, Karen, & Kate for more Fushigi Yûgi, covering episodes 40-43. Miaka's dream school scenario turns into a recurring nightmare, we've lost track of how many times Miaka & Tamahome have broken up, there's new Byakko Warriors, another Boshi Boy (no relation to Flute-aboshi or Rope-aboshi), and giant insect monsters. And just when you thought he couldn't, Nakago gets even creepier. Also, we talk abou the new Gundam GQuuuuuuX film at the beginning of the show with chapter time stamps, so feel free to skip that chapter if you d...

On this episode, join Ed, Garrett, Karen, Kate, & Dennis for more adventures in The Universe of the Four Gods with our Fushigi Yûgi recap of episodes 36-39. We've reached one of the lowest points for Miaka, and most of the Suzaku Warriors aren't even around! There's so much running away, a couple of big truth bombs, more Street Fighter II homages, and more shells than you can shake a stick at. You are about to enter another dimension, a dimension not only of sight and sound but of mind. A journey into a perilous land of i...

On this episode, join Garrett, Ed, Kate, Dennis, and special guest Chika for another wave of Fushigi Yûgi recaps, covering episodes 31-35. There's a big Nuriko spotlight on this one, with both good and bad points. Other topics include truth bombs, Genbu Ghosts, potential Nakago weakness, breaking the fourth wall, love of city pop, Watase-sensei's love of Street Fighter II back in the day, and more library shenanigans.

0:00:00 - Intro & Some Anime News
0:16:35 - The Watchlist
0:38:28 - FY Catch-up with Chika & Garrett
0:44:54 - EP31: Whirlpool of Doubt
1:02:38 - EP32: To D...

We're back in the Universe of the Four Gods, as Dennis, Ed, Kate, & Karen start part two of the Fushigi Yûgi miniseries! Starting off with episodes 27-30, we get our first full recap episode, along with journeying to a new land. Miaka and Yui both resolve to see through their respective quests, even if it means fighting each other. Other talking points include Flute-aboshi & Rope-aboshi, library etiquette, indoor sunglasses, things that could have been done yesterday, lightning bending, and recharging your chakra. So get out of those drenched clothes before you get sick. It's story time w...

On this episode, join hosts Dennis, Kate, Karen, Ed, & Garrett as we discuss the Fall 2024 anime season along with our favorites for the year! And at the end, we'll peek ahead into the near future for some 2025 anime series.

0:00:00 - Intro & Some Anime News
0:15:34 - Fall 2024 Season Discussion
0:29:34 - Year in Anime 2024 Discussion
0:54:42 - Looking Ahead to 2025 & Kanpai

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For our last episode of 2024, we're ringing in the holidays with the Christmas & New Year's related anime Gundam Wing: Endless Waltz. Join hosts Dennis, Kate, and Karen along with guests Alcuin and Julia to discuss the movie version of Endless Waltz, along with some sprinkled bits about the differences between the film and the OVA. Other talking points include mobile suit retcons, Garbage Pail Kids, how circuses can corrupt, the patented Trowa McFlip Twist, cool aunt Sally, Dorothy Catalonia's Wine Mixer Party Bus, and Julia's popcorn voice. So accept the mission, and join us for one last...

On this episode, hosts Dennis, Karen, & Kate are joined by friend of the show Pat Loika for part two of our Bastard!! (1992) review! As with all new guests to the show, we get a little bit of Pat's anime origin before the main topic. Some talking points include picky vampire habits, the passage of time, Christopher Nolan's filmography, raising a lover, comparing Arshes Nei to the other famous anime dark elf, a 500 yen promise, and a 30 year payoff.

Special thanks to our guest Pat (@patloikagram & @patloika)! Give him a follow on social media and check...

On this episode, we can't believe we've officially reached 200 numbered podcasts! Come join Dennis, Kate, Ed, Karen, & Garrett for a trip to Meta-Rikana, covering the 1992 miniseries Bastard!! This two-part podcast miniseries is brought to you all with a little help from Gil's Ko-Fi donation, so thank you so much, Gil! We talk about a lot of rock band and rock song puns, find out some of the origins of these puns, a different ninja named Gara, Rushe's age discrepancy, and so much rule of cool.

0:00:00 - Introduction & Some Anime News
0:11:09 - The Watchlist
0:31:40...

On this episode, join Diana, Dennis, Kate, Garrett, & Ed for the season 1 finale of Fushigi Yugi, covering episodes 23-26. All of the Suzaku Warriors have finally gathered plus 1 (wait, what...), and the melodrama just gets thicker. Tamahome is back to his old ways for a bit, Miaka has accidentally unlocked Hard Mode for the "summon Suzaku quest," friend zoning and promise rings, twin powers activate, river wall discrepancies, only one person freaking out over polaroid pictures, and of course, resurrecting a Tom Cardy joke from a previous episode.

0:00:00 - Intro & Some Anime Related News
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On this episode, join Ed, Kate, Garrett, Caitlin, & returning guest Kristen for part 5 of our Fushigi Yugi miniseries, covering episodes 18-22. In this batch, Tamahome turns to the dark side, putting Miaka's journey and love life in peril! Other talking points include the ages of the Suzaku Celestial Warriors, is Nakago the only useful Kutou soldier, substitute warrior cat, Breaking Bad, & Mitsukake's healing preferences. 

0:00:00 - Intro & The Watchlist
0:17:15 - Some Anime Related News
0:27:30 - Caitlin & Kristen's Fushigi Yugi Origins
0:46:15 - EP18: Love Trap
1:08:02 - EP19: Shattered Loved
1:34:29 - EP...

On this episode, join Kate, Diana, Garrett, Ed, & Dennis for the next batch of Fushigi Yugi drama, covering episodes 14 through 17. More Suzaku warriors found, but somehow, the Seiryuu side isn't panicking. Nakago's nastier side starts showing, the boyfriend shirt returns, one-man knock-knock jokes, Mitsukake's power cooldown, some sort of ninja man-bat, and flute that body.

0:00:00 - Intro & Some Anime News
0:16:19 - The Watchlist
0:37:50 - Fushigi Yugi Catch up w/ Garrett & Diana
0:53:26 - EP14: Wolf in the Fortress
1:24:36 - EP15: The City of Resurrection 
1:43:38 - EP16: Battle of Sorrow
2:02:50 - E...

On this episode, join Dennis, Ed, Karen, and returning guest Chika Supreme for our third Fushigi Yugi episode! We're halfway through season 1/red boxset, and while Miaka hasn't found another Suzaku warrior yet, we do meet our first Seiryuu one. Other talking points include fun translation for the dub, easily broken promises, sexy sax AND sexy harpsichord, plus some Law & Order: SVU.

In addition, we have a content warning. Some of the episodes we cover discuss the topic of attempted suicide. Since this epsiode is being released during National Suicide Prevention Month in the US...

On this episode, join hosts Diana, Ed, Kate, and Dennis for part 2 of our Fushigi Yugi rewatch, covering episodes 5 through 9. Miaka gets sent back to her world, but now Yui is missing! Nuriko's biggest secret is revealed. The reason why Tamahome is so money-driven surprises Miaka. Hotohori finally gets to set foot outside of the palace. And we get to meet Miaka's brother! Hopefully you also took ancient Chinese literature in college, because it's time to find another celestial warrior.

0:00:00 - Intro & The Watchlist
0:23:17 - Some Anime & Cosplay News
0:40:33 - Diana's Fushigi Yugi...

On this episode, it's the start of a new podcast miniseries covering the first half of Fushigi Yugi. Joining hosts Dennis, Kate, Garrett, Ed, and Karen is first time guest Chika Supreme from the Shoujo Sundae podcast! Though we only talk about the first four episodes, it's one of our longest podcasts to date, so fair warning. Beside's Chika's anime origins, we also discuss literally getting lost in a book, Miaka's directional hearing, which Disney character is Tamahome, operating hours of a national library, and how many gangs want to capture Miaka.

0:00:00 - Intro & Meeting...

On this episode, join Dennis, Kate, Ed, and Karen as they discuss 1989's Venus Wars by Yasuhiko Yoshikazu. In addition to the anim topic, we also discuss visiting the Akiba Maid War pop-up cafe here in Los Angeles. Topics include the rules of battlebike, malls still being popular, chase scene music, characters that would fit in Gundam, and occupational hazards. 

0:00:00 - Intro & Some Anime News
0:07:43 - The Watchlist
0:28:52 - Special: Akiba Maid War Pop-up Cafe
0:37:52 - Production Notes
0:46:59 - The First Attack
1:22:44 - Tanks for the Memories
1:40:34 - Thrilling H...

On this episode, join Dennis, Kate, Garrett, Ed, Karen, and returning from her sabbatical is Caitlin! We're talking about the 1986 shoujo sci-fi movie They Were Eleven, based on the 1975 manga series by Hagio Moto, one of the authors who helped bring about the golden age of shoujo manga. Part Among Us, part Survivor, and add in a touch of romance, the new Esperanza crew have to survive 53 days in space, or else they...can't go to space college? There's unfortunate nicknames, space intuition, an emotional support guitar, juicing mice, gender fluidity, plant robots, and a food fight. 

On this episode, join Diana, Karen, Kate, Dennis, Garrett, & Sam as we discuss the 1989 OVA series Blood Reign: Curse of the Yoma. Monsters roam the land, and our hero has to deal with taking out his best friend. But there are a whole lot more things to unpack. Like just what is that flashback that Hikage keeps thinking about? Why are so many ninjas pantsless? There's a literal sea horse that gallops underwater! And two different women love interests, both named Aya. Hope you don't have arachnaphobia, because this sengoku period drama has got spiders in spades. 

It's our final Slayers Try podcast! Hosts Dennis, Ed, Garrett, & Karen are joined by returning guests Patrick & Jennifer to discuss the last four episodes of Slayers Try. How will our heroes defeat Dark Star? What happens to the Golden Dragons? Does Gourry get his sword back? Most importantly, what happens to Jillas?! We also have fun discussing the mid credits epilogue for this season. So grab your Dark Star weapon, and get ready for the end of this adventure!

0:00:00 - Intro & News
0:17:00 - The Watchlist + Pat & Jen's Slayers' History
0:37:27 - EP75: No Time...

On this episode, join hosts Ed, Garrett, Dennis, Karen, & Kate for part 5 of our Slayers Try discussion, covering episodes 70-74. We've got the last of our side story adventures where Gourry gets a lesson in posing for justice along with a replacement sword, some new baddies who look like possible Dragon Ball Z villains, Jillas' return with a precocious fox kid, someone who's not Aerith Gainsborough, are we the baddies, and curse your sudden but inevitable betrayal.

0:00:00 - Intro & The Watchlist
0:16:13 - Some Anime News
0:27:58 - EP70: The Right Person in the Right...

On this episode, join Ed, Dennis, Garrett, & Kate for part 4 of our Slayers Try discussion, covering episodes 66-69. Some talking points include light people Touken Ranbu, bad luck with ships, Lina in Wonderland, penguin vengeance, one really angry ghosts, insight into Filia's hobbies, more fish people, and the worst love potion.

0:00:00 - Intro & News
0:08:20 - The Watchlist
0:25:15 - Garret's Slayers Try Speedrun
0:29:05 - EP66: Striding and Swaggering! Lamentation without End!
0:47:13 - EP67: Disaster and Danger? This Place is a Wonder Island!
1:00:09 - EP68: Pandemonium! Terror of the Cursed Jar!
1:11:34...

On this episode, Ed, Kate, and Dennis are joined by brand new guest Jeanette! In our third Slayers Try podcast, it's a special spotlight on secondary character Jillas! Our fox-man with a funny accent does what few people have done before: outsmart Lina and the entire gang. Other talking points include he's just not that into you, jealousy issues, Dennis' weird Slayers ship, snakemen craftsmen, hammer sword, and a suspicious looking mountain.

0:00:00 - Intro & News
0:09:14 - Jeanette's Anime Origins 
0:18:44 - The Watchlist & Jeanette's Slayers History
0:39:47 - EP62: Ready for Exile! Isn't Two P...

On this episode, join our small host trio of Dennis, Kate, & Karen for part 2 of our Slayers Try miniseries, covering episodes 57 through 61. This batch of episodes has less pinball antics, but more Filia related content. Other talking points include a Zelgadis fan on the animation staff, golden dragon workout gear, what's another word for old, trying to remember Almayce's weapon, and more Xellos being Xellos. So keep your hands and arms inside the podcast vehicle at all times until the episode comes to a complete stop, and whatever you do, don't eat the Dradora Surprise.  

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On this episode, join Dennis, Ed, Karen, & Kate as we return to the world of Slayers with 1997's Slayers Try. It's been roughly four years since we last covered Slayers Next, and the fans voted for this one after our ALA panel. New season, new allies, and new baddies. Talking points include who's that Pokemon, going from Star Wars to Dune, something about a Dark Star, sneaking around, and a fox man with a cockney accent. 

0:00:00 - Intro & Winter 2024 Anime Rundown
0:17:27 - Some Anime Related News
0:30:28 - Production Notes
0:38:09 - EP53: Majestic? H...

On this episode, we have Dennis, Garrett, Ed, Kate, and Karen to discuss Fatal Fury 2: The New Battle. It's the second Fatal Fury TV special to air, and the introduction of Mai Shiranui. Talking points include "I'm Terry Bogard, no more," Andy's character upgrade, villain pipe organ tropes, perverted old man tropes, and Mai's costume changes. We also start the episode with an extended discussion about the late artist Akira Toriyama, who has influenced millions of lives through his manga and videogame art.

0:00:00 - Intro & Major Anime News
0:31:23 - The Watchlist
0:38:31 - Production...

It's our first episode back from vacation. Join hosts Ed, Garrett, Kate, and Dennis as they discuss the 1992 TV special Fatal Fury: Legend of the Hungry Wolf. Some talking points include where is Southtown, is Master Tung a good instructor, how much of the city does Geese control, and is the King of Fighters tournament an underground kind of fight club or just no holds barred?

0:00:00 - Intro & The Watchlist
0:11:20 - Some Anime News
0:33:17 - Production Notes
0:43:25 - Fatal Fury 1 Main Discussion
1:37:16 - Voices, Final Thoughts, & Kanpai

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On this episode, join hosts Ed, Karen, Kate, Garrett, & Dennis as we discuss the 1998 OVA series Kite, also known as A Kite in Japan. Is this hentai or not? There's a lot of tough subject matter to discuss in this one, so this episode is not for everyone. But between the sex and the violence, is there enough in this revenge story that has garnered praise from some noteworthy Hollywood film makers along with inspiring a No Doubt music video? Let's find out more about our young assassins.

0:00:00 - Intro & News
0:08:28 - The Watchlist<...

Join Dennis, Ed, Karen, and Kate on a road trip across most of America with the cult classic 1990 film A Wind Named Amnesia. Wataru bears witness to what humanity has become when no one remembers how to speak or act in a society, and picks up Sophia along his journey. There's psychic battles, Cerebro, killer mechs, references to the big coastal American cities, and one man's appreciation for jeeps.

0:00:00 - Intro & Some Anime News 
0:13:50 - The Watchlist (Deluxe Winter 2024 Edition)
0:57:31 - Production Notes
1:03:46 - San Francisco
1:11:09 - Montana Flashback
1:24:07 - L...

Join Dennis, Kate, Garrett, Diana, and Sam for "Vintage Anime Club Presents: Fighting Games - The Anime." Recorded live on January 4 at Anime Los Angeles.

00:00 - Introduction
07:28 - Street Fighter Anime
14:41 - Battle Arena Toshinden & Tekken
21:20 - Virtua Fighter
24:15 - Night Warriors: Darkstalkers' Revenge
28:15 - The Art of Fighting & Samurai Showdown
32:35 - Fatal Fury Anime
40:04 - Signing Off + Bonus Q&A

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