Deep Anime Dive

We all have at least one, right?

Maybe it's from a genre you usually avoid. Maybe it's a little controversial. Maybe it's known for having more plot than actual story (if you know what I mean). Maybe it's just outright bad. Whatever the case, we all have shows we're a little less proud of enjoying, but no more!

This episode, we take a look at some of our favorite shows of ill repute! From shows made for kids to shows made by 4Kids; from basic trash to outright dumpster fires, these are our guilty pleasures!

*This episode was originally recorded and set to be published on March 25th, 2021. Due to audio mishaps and Suede not being overly eager to bring more shame on his family, release was noticeably delayed. We apologize for any inconvenience.*

(00:00 - 21:08) Intro and Banter

(21:08 - 29:45) Hot Topical

Apocalypses fictional and actual this week as we talk about the upcoming Terminator anime and the COVID status in Japan.

(29:45 - 1:22:24) Guilty Pleasures

(1:22:24 - 1:27:35) Outro

(1:27:35 - 1:28:42) ???

Suede regrets his life choices.

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Outro Music is "Lettres"

By Nicolas Jeudy of Dark Fantasy Studio

https://www.youtube.com/c/DarkFantasyStudioNicolasJeudy

And, no, that isn't a typo there. Lettres is French for, well, letters.

Chris does something unforgiveable while Suede digs for the worst shows of the season. Who will be driven crazy first?

*This episode was originally intended to be published October 27th, 2021 but unforeseen incompetence prevented this. Apologies.*

(00:00 - 14:54) Introduction and Banter

(14:54 - 28:36) Hot Topical

Chris gets hyped for new show announcements and Suede gets hyped for old show re-releases. Extra big hype for Spy x Family upcoming anime!

(28:36 - 2:02:37) Fall 2021 Season Preview

All the shows we're watching and our predictions for best and worst of the season! Shows discussed include: World's Finest Assassin, Fruit of Evolution, My Senpai is Annoying, Tesla Note, Can I Make Your Ears Happy?, Demon Slayer, Banished From the Hero's Party, Taisho Otome Fairytale, Ranking of Kings, Takt Op Destiny, The Vampire Dies in No Time, Irina The Vampire Cosmonaut, The Faraway Paladin, Platinum End, Mierko Chan, Blue Period, Lupin the Third Part 6, Jahy-Sama will not be Defeated, and Komi Can't Communicate.

(2:02:37 - 2:07:29) Outro

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Outro Music is "Lettres"

By Nicolas Jeudy of Dark Fantasy Studio

https://www.youtube.com/c/DarkFantasyStudioNicolasJeudy

And, no, that isn't a typo there. Lettres is French for, well, letters.

We take a look at our favorite shows from the past season as well as the worst offenders. Chris gives up on My Hero Academia, Suede declares war on Anime News Network and Jahy-sama cries. Will the Pharmacist Cheat? Do All Routes Lead to Doom? Find out all this and more on this episode of Deep Anime Dive!

*This episode was originally recorded and published on Sept. 29th of 2021. Mistakes were made and it is now properly available slightly later than that. Apologies.*

(00:00 - 09:40) Introduction and off-topic banter

(09:40 - 17:48) Hot Topical

We talk about the upcoming Tokyo Game Show as well as some questionable Jujutsu Kaisen merch being sold in Japan.

(17:48 - 02:26:55) Season Review

We discuss the shows we watched and/or dropped this season and finish off with our personal favorites. Shows such as That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, The Duke of Death and His Maid, Next Life as a Villainess, How the Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom and many more! Seriously though, we talked about like 20 shows or more altogether. It's a pretty comprehensive look at the season.

(02:26:55 - 02:30:00) Outro

(02:30:00 - 02:30:58) ???

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Outro Music is "Lettres"

By Nicolas Jeudy of Dark Fantasy Studio

https://www.youtube.com/c/DarkFantasyStudioNicolasJeudy

And, no, that isn't a typo there. Lettres is French for, well, letters.

If you're curious about what daily life in Japan is like, this is the episode for you!

Chris and Suede reminiscence about the time they spent living in Japan. We talk about places we lived, food, culture and lots more!

*This episode was originally recorded and set to be published on September 19th, 2021. Various things happened and, well, here it is! Better late than never!*

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 Outro Music is "Lettres"

By Nicolas Jeudy of Dark Fantasy Studio

https://www.youtube.com/c/DarkFantasyStudioNicolasJeudy

And, no, that isn't a typo there. Lettres is French for, well, letters.

Chris and Suede talk abut the history of Isekai, from its earliest forms all the way up to its current domination of the Anime industry.

Full Show Notes will be added in a few days. Sorry about the delay.

Lions and vampires and witches, oh my! Today, we're diving in on one of the most unusual animation companies around, Shaft! Hold on to your Soul Gem, and maybe grab some donuts, because this is gonna be a wild ride!

(0:00 - 6:27) Introduction

(6:27 - 14:30) Evangelion 4: Mini-Review

Chris and Suede share some quick thoughts after watching the final Evangelion movie.

(14:30 - 30:50) Hot Topical

Chris talks about Hololive's announcement for EN Generation 2. Additionally, we talk about the upcoming Star Wars anime. Hayao Miyazaki justifies making his son into a director. Lupin III is getting an isekai manga. Funimation buys out Crunchyroll.

(30:50 - 1:36:53) Shaft, A HIstory

We start at the humble beginnings in 1975 and go all the up until the present (the present being Summer 2021). A majority of their works are discussed as well as some of the key people involved.

( 1:36:53 - 1:43:51) Shaft's Style and Philosophy

A quick breakdown of what makes a Shaft anime different.

(1:43:51 - 1:47:22) Outro

Question of the Day: What is your favorite Shaft anime?

(1:48:01 - 1:50:28) Bonus

Chris teaches Suede about Strike Witches.

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 Outro Music is "Lettres"

By Nicolas Jeudy of Dark Fantasy Studio

https://www.youtube.com/c/DarkFantasyStudioNicolasJeudy

And, no, that isn't a typo there. Lettres is French for, well, letters.

Guess who's back, back again. That's right, and this time around, Suede and Chris are taking a look at many of the new shows this summer season. How many, you ask? Too many. Dragon maids, opera schools, and more isekai than truck-kun could ever hope to hit, this season has it all. Which ones do we think will rise to the top? Which ones will sink like a stone? Find out in this episode of Deep Anime Dive!

Time Stamps:

(0:00 - 10:24) Introduction

Chris and Suede chat about what kind of antics they've been up to.

(10:24 - 11:38) Hot Topical

There's some kind of sport thing going on in Japan right now.

(11:38 - 14:17) Summer Preview Debut!

(14:17 - 16:25) My Hero Academia: Season 5

Chris breaks down some of the issues he has with the latest season.

(16:25 - 19:29) The Dungeon of Black Company

A decent enough isekai comedy about a scummy guy getting endlessly beat down by his own karma.

(19:29 - 23:25) Kageki Shoujo

A slice-of-life anime that takes place in an "opera school" of sorts. It had a promising start.

(23:25 - 28:16) Life Lessons with Uramichi-Oniisan

Depression comedy about a children's TV show host who is desperately trying to find meaning in his life.

(28:19 - 33:03) Girlfriend, Girlfriend

Harem anime where the MC decides, "Why not date all of them? What could go wrong?" Suede likes it; Chris is on the fence.

(33:03 - 37:13) The Honor at Magic High School

Spin-off sequel of The Irregular at Magic High School. Suede didn't know that when he watched it but he can confirm it is probably best to watch Irregular first.

(37:13 - 41:24) Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid Season 2

Dragons! Maids! If you liked season 1, you'll like season 2. If you haven't watched season 1, we would strongly recommend you check it out; it's a good one.

(41:24 - 46:45) How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom

Isekai about a guy who saves a kingdom through sound fiscal policies and lengthy diplomatic meetings. If you enjoyed the economic escapades of Spice and Wolf, check this one out. It's honestly good.

(46:45 - 51:45) That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 2

Season 2 has a lot less action and lot more talking. Chris says the story and characters are still just as good though.

(51:45 - 57:59) Tsukimichi - Moonlit Fantasy

Isekai where the hero is rejected by the goddess for being too ugly so he decides he's going to build his own world, with blackjack and hookers. Off to a good start. Recommended for those who like over-powered MC's and/or spider girls.

(57:59 - 1:02:22) My Next Life as a Villainess Season 2

Continuation of the reverse-harem isekai. Looks to be as good as season 1.

(1:02:22 - 1:09:37) Remake Our Life

MC gets a chance to re-do his college years and finally realize his dream. Recommended for those who like The Pet Girl of Sakurasou or Eizouken.

(1:09:37 - 1:15:12) Jahy-Sama Will Not Be Defeated!

Reverse isekai where Jahy must find a way to survive in the human world without her powers or minions to back her up. Will she be defeated? Never! Will she cry? Absolutely!

(1:15:12 - 1:21:41) The Duke of Death and His Maid

An unusual, fairytale romance story about a boy who kills everything he touches and a maid who teases him endlessly. While there is some comedy, it's actually a much more serious anime than it first appears. Suede highly recommends giving it a shot.

(1:21:41 - 1:26:44) Love Live! Superstar!

The newest season of Love Live gets two big thumbs up from Chris. If you like idols, moe-blob, or light hearted slice-of-life anime, this is a great one for you.

(1:26:44 - 1:33:35) Peach Girl Riverside

A promising adventure fantasy with a horribly botched release schedule. Wait until all 12 episodes are out so you can watch the show in chronological...

After a prolonged absence full of tech issues and lost audio, we are back! This time around Chris and Suede will be talking about their favorites (and least favorites) of the past season. There is much to discuss for this first season of what is promising to be a most excellent year of anime!

Time Stamps:

(0:00 - 3:10) Introduction

(3:10 - 16:50) Hot Topical

Suede shares some sad news regarding the Nijisanji Vtuber agency. We follow it up with some good news about the new Evangelion movie. Has Hideaki Anno saved the series?

(16:53 - 1:25:11) Winter 2021 Review

Suede and Chris talk about their top picks as well as some duds. Chris once again watched way more anime than Suede and maintains his Lord Weeb title for another season.

Suede's Favorite: Bottom Tier Character Tomozaki

Chris's Favorite: Re:Zero Season 2 Part 2

(1:25:12 - 1:31:59) Outro

Apologies once again for the "break" and, hopefully, we can un-lose some of the missing episodes soon.

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Outro Music is "Lettres"

By Nicolas Jeudy of Dark Fantasy Studio

https://www.youtube.com/c/DarkFantasyStudioNicolasJeudy

And, no, that isn't a typo there. Lettres is French for, well, letters.

This time around Chris and Suede are looking back on all of the shows they've watched in 2020. We talk about new favorites, as well as the Big Sads we encountered. We definitely maybe don't talk about Vtubers. Suede doe no't reveal more shameful secrets. Deep Anime Dive is a professional podcast. We promise.

(0:00 - 14:06) Intro and Chatting

Chris and Suede start the episode by ending their friendship. Nekopara rears its cat-eared head almost immediately. Fan service, Vtubers and the Monogatari series are also discussed.

(14:06 - 46:46) Winter 2020

Suede talks about Bofuri, Hanako-kun and Somali. He crowns Eizoken as best of the season.

Chris talks about Chihayafuru and A Certain Scientific Railgun.

My Hero Academia and Nekopara are also discussed.

(46:46 - 56:33) Spring 2020

Chris talks about Fruits Basket, Kaguya-Sama: Love is War, and My Next Life as a Villainess.

Suede talks about Brand New Animal. But not because he's a furry.

(56:33 - 1:02:42) Summer 2020

Chris talks about Re:Zero.

Suede watched nothing because he's lazy.

(1:02:42 - 1:22:22) Fall 2020

Suede talks about Wandering Witch Elaina, Moriarty the Patriot and Sleepy Princess in Demon Castle.

Chris talks about Love Live, Tonikawa and Haikyu.

(1:22:22 - 1:37:03) Best of the Year

Suede gushes about Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear for way too long. Like, seriously, calm down.

Chris crowns Kaguya-sama as his anime of the year.

(1:37:03 - 1:49:41) The Big Sad / Worst of the Year

Chris nominates Magia Record, Rent-A-Girlfriend, and Yashahime.

Suede nominates In/Spectre and Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai.

(1:49:41 - 1:58:57) Wrap up and Outro

Some final thoughts on the year. Suede is not a furry.

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Outro Music is "Lettres"

By Nicolas Jeudy of Dark Fantasy Studio

https://www.youtube.com/c/DarkFantasyStudioNicolasJeudy

And, no, that isn't a typo there. Lettres is French for, well, letters.

This week we dive into shark-infested waters! Tread carefully, for Death Herself abides here. The Ancient Ones beckon you to come closer. At the end, a chance for rebirth. Time traveling detective.

That's right, we're talking about the Vtuber explosion that is taking over YouTube. Chris and Suede have succumbed to the anime waifus and discuss their (very) short journeys from curious viewers to die-hard simps. What are Vtubers? Who are Vtubers? Why are Vtubers? All this, and more, in this episode of Deep Anime Dive!

Time Stamps:

(0:00 - 1:39) Introduction

(1:40 - 9:43) Hot Topical

Chris and Suede talk about the upcoming 4th Evangelion movie as well as the recently released Demon Slayer movie. Chris is super excited.

(9:44 - 31:48) Fall 2020 Anime Season, Initial Impressions

Suede gives his 'Episode 1' impressions on The Great Pretender, Wandering Witch Elaina, Moriarty the Patriot and Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear. Almost all of them had very promising starts. The bear one might be a dud.

Chris watched Yashahime, Tonikawa, Haikyu's newest season, and Love Live Series 3. He'll be watching them all to the end, though he laments that the newest Love Live isn't living up to the previous series.

(31:48 - 1:23:19) Vtubers, Vtubers, Vtubers

Chris explains why it's his fault we got into this mess in the first place. He describes his First Contact and subsequent journey into the abyss. Suede's life is also ruined. We discuss our current, favorite Vtubers. Suede passionately defends the Holostars (Izuru is best cat boy). By the end, we thoroughly destroy any credibility we once had as rational humans.

(1:23:19 - 1:28:50) Conclusions

New to Vtubers? Watch these clips!

Guide to Hololive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gkwQ76DgPE8

Guide to Holostars: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LiMS8WGra2U&t=1s

Roberu x Matsuri: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m7R9GIE7FQM

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Beautiful cover art by Teoteku!

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Outro Music is "Lettres"

By Nicolas Jeudy of Dark Fantasy Studio

https://www.youtube.com/c/DarkFantasyStudioNicolasJeudy

And, no, that isn't a typo there. Lettres is French for, well, letters.