Anime Task Force

OOOOOHHH Boy, did we watch a whopper. You know those anime you see on Netflix and think, "Who watches this shit? It looks like Dreamcast animation." Apparently us now. Join us to watch Revisions and you, too, will know that Nicolas is the only good thing about that show.  Email us at animetaskforcepod@gmail.com Follow us @ATF_Pod Interstitial: Wagamama de Gomakasanaide by THE ORAL CIGARETTES Ending: Curtain Call by Weaver

Halloween is on us at long last and so we discuss one of the best works of horror influenced anime ever made- Hellsing Ultimate. We get into the nitty gritty of the second to last episode, as well as the nitty gritty of trauma! Fun. Chidi made James actually mad and was punished for it. Trigger Warning, we do go into some actual trauma, so if that ain't for you, maybe skip around ten minutes after the discussion begins. Outro- Scars by Maon Kurasaki  

Howdy, y'all. Cause we missed our regularly scheduled episode, and since we might miss another next week, we decided to give you a double dose this week! In addition to this episode, we'll be releasing an additional episode tomorrow for Halloween!  To help get us into the mood, we discuss our fav horror stuff, including a bit of comparative mythology, and general just soak in the fall flavors- you know the ones. Hope you enjoy, and enjoy your Halloween! Outro: Logos Naki World by RavenWings  

Hey, y'all, in case you don't feel like listening to the APB, we'll let you in on the skinny. Basically, life found a way... to stop us from recording this week. We feel awful, and we hope to be back for a Halloween special so please, even if you can't forgive, at least lend us you understanding. Thanks so much for listening and if you want to send us a spooky, or really any, message email us at animetaskforcepod@gmail.com or @ATF_Pod.

Uh-oh, we're sleepy as hell again. Doesn't help that we start the episode by eating and Chidi falls asleep in the middle. Which is strange, cause all these spooks and ghouls should have kept us at the edge of our seat. They didn't. It's Another. Email us at animetaskforcepod@gmail.com Follow us @ATF_Pod Interstitial: Kyoumu Densen by Ali Project Ending: Anamnesis by Annabel

Ahhh, October. The leaves are turning, the day grows shorter, and the cold encroaches. We learn a little bit about the youth before we snuggle up for a nostalgic favorite of everyone that had the Funimation Channel: School Rumble. Email us at animetaskforcepod@gmail.com Follow us @ATF_Pod Interstitial: Scramble by Yui Horie Ending: Onna no Ko Otoko no Ko by Yuko Ogura

It's not Gintama, it's a Katsura episode we watched this week on ATF. We give some background on Gintama, then delve into the weirdness of Japanese comedy. Pretty straightforward, honestly, for the wacky world of Gintama. Email us at animetaskforcepod@gmail.com Follow us @ATF_Pod Interstitial: Tooi Nioi by Yo-King Ending: Mr. Raindrop by Amplified

Another fine addition to our collection- Sexy Schoolgirl September, the absolute worst theme month in existence, continues with a more lighthearted look into the comfortable bonds of family. Won't you join us as we watch Yosuga no Sora? Follow us @ATF_Pod Email us, please, at animetaskforcepod@gmail.com Interstitial: Hiyoku no Hane by Eufonius Ending: Pinky Jones by Momoiro Clover

It's another horny school anime, but with considerably less demons, yet considerably more BDSM? Not sure how that happened either, but it made one of us much happier. Hint: it's the one with the genital piercings. We locked ourselves around the TV to catch an episode of Prison School! Follow us @ATF_Pod Email us at animetaskforcepod@gmail.com Interstitial: Ai no Prison by Kangoku Danshi Ending: Tsumibukaki Oretachi no Sanka by Kangoku Danshi

After a week of rest and relaxation, we come back stronger than ever- sober. In the first entirely sober episode, we watch a horny ass comedy, and that's not even mentioning the demons! Join us in watching the second episode of High School DxD! Follow us @ATF_Pod Email us at animetaskforcepod@gmail.com Interstitial: Trip ~Innocent of D~ by Larval Stage Planning Ending: Style x Style by Stylips

Howdy y'all, Jesi got the week off to celebrate her birthday, but we won't leave you hanging. Carchidi and James got together, had a couple, then several, drinks, and hang out ourselves. It's mostly filler nonsense, but every good anime needs some filler, right? Also, apologies. James refers to the artist Dorian Electra as Dorian Gray several times. Hell, I dunno if he ever uses the correct name in the podcast. He loves them, so, if they're listening, no offense meant. If you want to follow Jesi and wish her happy birthday, you can find her @deadbeatdaddyx on Instagram Follow us @ATF_Pod Email us at animetaskforcepod@gmail.com Interstitial: Daddy Like by Dorian Electra Ending: Man to Man by Dorian Electra

Berserk month comes to a close with a banger of a film- literally. We get into the nit and gritty of the film in the second half, but not before Chidi and returning guest, Dan, talk about their experiences at Game Grumps Live and James reveals too much information.  Follow us @ATF_Pod Email us at animetaskforcepod@gmail.com Interstitial- Darkness Comes to Us All by Shiro Sagisu Ending- Soulagement by Shiro Sagisu

The battle is over. Brunch is digested. But a new conflict has arisen. A battle of wills, a battle for the future and the relationships we share. Booty or chest, which side will you fall on? Also, we finished the second Berserk movie or something. Follow us @ATF_Pod Shoot us an email at animetaskforcepod@gmail.com Music: After the Battle by Shiro Sagisu

It's Hot Anime Summer and we got together on a fine Sunday morning to indulge in one of the most ancient traditions of our people- Anime Brunch. Chill out as we digest and get into the first half of the second Berserk movie. Follow us @ATF_Pod Email us at animetaskforcepod@gmail.com Interstitial and Ending: Hundred Years War by Shiro Sagisu

James sat down with dog nearby to attempt to discuss the relation between the overall Japanese economy and the anime and manga industries. Did it come out well? You be the judge! (Hint: it didn't) Email us at animetaskforcepod@gmail.com Tweet us @ATF_Pod Opening- Fuwa Fuwa Time(Yui Version) by Aki Toyosaki Ending- No, Thank You! by Yoko Hikasa Resources James mentioned- An Industry Awaiting Reform by Oguma Eiji- https://apjjf.org/2017/09/Oguma.html Post-war Development of the Japanese Economy- Shigeru Otsubo- https://www.gsid.nagoya-u.ac.jp/sotsubo/Postwar_Development_of_the_Japanese%20Economy(Otsubo_NagoyaU).pdf

We're late, but we're great... alright, we may be a little drunk, but officer, since when is it illegal to drink and cast? We sat down with special guest, Jesi's dog, Hunter, got a taste of the sweetest nectar, coffee PBR, and finished the first Berserk movie! For the amazing art Jesi got, check out: Emily Lubanko- @emilylubanko Lesle Kieu- @leslekieuart Email us at animetaskforcepod@gmail.com Follow us @ATF_Pod Opening: Tell Me Why by Penpals Interstitial: Behelit by Susumu Hirasawa Ending: Waiting So Long by Silver Fins

An attempt at structure, a hope for what could be good that is reduced to rubble and ruin. This is what this podcast has become and, fittingly, we watched the first half of the first Berserk movie! Surely, nothing bad will happen to Guts and the Band of Hawk and if something does, unlikely as that is, I'm sure we will learn nothing from it. Enjoy! Email us at animetaskforcepod@gmail.com Follow us @ATF_Pod Interstitial: Aria by Susumu Hirasawa Ending: Blood and Guts(Closing Credits) by Shiro Sagisu

We finished our viewing of the End of Evangelion with an extra long, extra introspective episode. Turns out a show based around the idea of coming to terms with identity and the nature of our shared experience will do that to ya, huh? Email us at animetaskforcepod@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter @ATF_Pod Interstitial: Escape to the Beginning by Shiro Sagisu Ending: Thanatos by Mash

It's ATF Movie Month, so, like a horny lumberjack, we split End of Eva in twain. It got weird because it was very hot in the apartment, and the mics are still messed up, so sorry about all that. Join us for the first half(Episode 25') of Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion! Email us at animetaskforcepod@gmail.com Follow us @ATF_Pod Interstitial: Cruel Angel's Thesis by Takahashi Youko Ending: Fly Me to the Moon by Claire

It's Carchidi's birthday, so we let him pick the anime. Instead, he picked a youtube parody of anime from his childhood. So it goes. We watched Neko Sugar Girls! Watch the show here: Neko Sugar Girls Episode 1 Email us at animetaskforcepod@gmail.com Follow us @ATF_Pod on Twitter And a big happy birthday to Carchidi and former guest, Ray