Michelle Explains Anime, Poorly

Michelle Explains Anime, Poorly

By: Michelle Antisocial

Language: en

Categories: Comedy, Tv, Film, Reviews

Hang out with us— or just me, I mean, as I recap seasonal anime episodes in painstaking detail. We’re going to go in order, so you don’t even need to know anything about whichever anime I’m following to enjoy it. Not that I think you’ll enjoy this. You better not. Or else. Seriously though, I hope I can add just a little bit of weirdness to your day.

Episodes

Dorohedoro Ep. 12 (FINAL)- Memories of School Days/Boy Meets Girl = Battle!/Pinky Swear
Jan 08, 2026

We learn a little more about Risu and Aikawa's past.  

Caiman and Nikaido fight, and then someone gets stabbed by some guy?!  
Nikaido and Caiman remain BFFs : ) 

See you next week for a look at the Winter 2026 season. Then we start Given the following week!  

No matter who you really are, no matter what happens, we'll always be friends, Caiman: michelle.a.eem@gmail.com

Duration: 00:56:06
Dorohedoro Ep. 11- The Boss/Let's Meet at the Snack Stall
Jan 01, 2026

We learn about En's past through dramatization, probably at least.  

Caiman dresses up as Tanba's wife for some reason, and two food trucks battle for the right to sell Pies in En's castle/mansion thing!  

I want to stay with En, Caiman: michelle.a.eem@gmail.com  

Duration: 00:56:47
Dorohedoro Ep. 10- Lonely Caiman/Before Nightmare/Manju Terror
Dec 18, 2025

All sorts of bad things happen to Nikaido, and Caiman almost goes to Hell (literally).   

I learn to hate the Sorcerer world, their stupid laws, and the Devils in general.  

I'm really pissed off about it for some reason.  

He's not a pie, Caiman!: michelle.a.eem@gmail.com

Duration: 00:56:15
Dorohedoro Ep. 9- Oh, Flower Smoke/Awesome Meat Pie/A Macabre Mushroom Appears!
Dec 11, 2025

We find out how Shin and Noi met and became partners!  

Fukuyama has a pretty cool power and uses it in a very upsetting way.  

Ebisu and Garugaru eat food off the ground, and Nikaido's in major trouble.  

Don't eat things you just find lying on the ground, you'll get diarrhea, Ebisu: michelle.a.eem@gmail.com

Duration: 00:59:31
Dorohedoro Ep.8- A Good Day to Leave/Lalala Monsterman/A Good Day to Leave Part 2/Splended and Exuberant/Welcome to Blue Night Land
Dec 04, 2025

Caiman almost starves to death in the sorcerer world, but then he gets a job!  

We learn all about Blue Night.  

Boing!: michelle.a.eem@gmail.com

Duration: 00:52:59
Dorohedoro Ep. 7- The All-Star Dream Game
Nov 27, 2025

Happy Thanksgiving!

I'm thankful that Caiman and the gang get to play baseball against their rivals and that it's as weird as you'd expect.   

Aside from the ball game, I talk about how much Q Hayashida and I love Slipknot!  

Here's the link to that article: https://natalie.mu/music/pp/slipknot  

You can have this back, Fujita: michelle.a.eem@gmail.com

Duration: 01:02:33
Dorodedoro Ep. 6- The Mushrooms are Ready/The First Smoke/Manhole Elegy
Nov 20, 2025

En needs to learn to control his anger, but at least Kikurage is ok (I love him).   
We get a look at Shin's past, and it's not very nice.

A big tonal shift at the end of the episode throws me off guard and makes me empathize with everyone in the Hole.  

Fetch, Johnson!: michelle.a.eem@gmail.com  

Duration: 00:59:25
Dorohedoro Ep. 5- Caiman in Wonderland
Nov 13, 2025

Caiman and Nikaido go to the world of the sorcerers and kill people there, yay?! Shin and Noi are also busy killing people.  

The man in the mouth gets a name and a body, but he's kind of annoying now that he's alive.  

Your bully sandwich is ready, Fujita: michelle.a.eem@gmail.com  

Duration: 00:48:58
Dorohedoro Ep. 4- Roast Duck a la Sorcerer/Formal Attire Requested/Another Year in the Hole
Nov 06, 2025

We meet a sorcerer who cooks things, which is as cool or maybe significantly cooler than it sounds.  

Shin and Noi find out more about the guy in Caiman's mouth.  

En gets an adorable pet and names it after a type of mushroom that I like.  

There's a door made of flesh.  

Thanks for being my friend, Nikaido: michelle.a.eem@gmail.com  

Duration: 00:49:04
Dorohedoro Ep.3- Night of the Dead – Duel! – in Front of the Main Department Store
Oct 30, 2025

Happy Halloween, there's zombies in the Hole!  

Nikaido and Caiman face off against Shin and Noi, and there is A LOT of blood and carnage.  

The doc conducts a really strange autopsy, and brooms are motorcycles.  

Let's dissect it and see what's in there, Caiman: michelle.a.eem@gmail.com  

Duration: 00:44:29
Dorohedoro Ep. 2- In the Bag, Eat Quietly During Meals, and My Neighbor the Sorcerer
Oct 23, 2025

Formal introductions to Shin and Noi, who seem to really like killing people, yay!  

A dinner party where no one listens to En at all, and they try to feed him calf's liver.     

Caiman and Nikaido go to a really cool hotel, and Nikaido also kills some guys. Yeah, lots of killing in the episode.   

Use a knife for christ's sake, Noi: michelle.a.eem@gmail.com  

Duration: 00:45:03
Dorohedoro Ep. 1- Caiman
Oct 16, 2025

I talk a little about the anime production, the manga, and Q Hayashida.  
We start off with someone's head getting chomped on by a giant lizard, and it only gets weirder from there.

Who's the guy in the mouth? Why do sorcerers wear masks? How can The Hungry Bug operate with so many health code violations?  

What we'll learn in Ep. 2 is still hidden in chaos, and that is Dorohedoro!  

So, what'd the guy inside say?: michelle.a.eem@gmail.com  

Duration: 00:57:47
New Dorohedoro Season Starts Thursday!
Oct 14, 2025

I really just say that. You don't even really have to listen to this if you don't want.

You can always email me at: michelle.a.eem@gmail.com

Duration: 00:00:59
86 [Eighty-Six] Ep. 23- Handler One (FINAL)
Aug 14, 2025

Will Lena actually find out that the Spearhead Squadron is all still alive? I certainly hope so. 
 
I cry through some of this episode, so welcome back, sad Michelle!  

See you around Oct. 16th for a new season!  

From now on, I'll fight with you: michelle.a.eem@gmail.com  

Duration: 00:53:06
86 [Eighty-Six] Ep. 22- Shin
Aug 07, 2025

Everyone's probably dead and Shin is having a mental breakdown in a field of red spider lilies.  

Maybe there's someone out there who can still save him or, at least, get him to want to save himself.  

Nobody left you behind, Shin: michelle.a.eem@gmail.com  

Duration: 00:49:35
86 [Eighty-Six] Ep. 21- All That's Left
Jul 31, 2025

Comrades are whittled down dramatically as the final battle with Kiri looms.  

Then they also fight the battle, hooray. Someone's helping out, but we're not sure who.  

Kiri has a lot to say, but no one can hear anything other than a scream.  

Pierce me with a hail of bullets, rip my body apart, and I can still fight: michelle.a.eem@gmail.com

Duration: 00:38:26
86 [Eighty-Six] Ep.20- Together Unto Death
Jul 24, 2025

It's finally time for the gang to confront Shin about his reckless behavior. They don't quite understand his reasons, so he's forced to explain.   

It's worse than they'd feared.  

Also, a Morpho butterfly is consumed by ants, except for its head.  

You didn't survive all that just to kill your brother, did you Shin?: michelle.a.eem@gmail.com  

Duration: 00:45:48
86 [Eighty-Six] Ep.19- Stay This Way Forever
Jul 17, 2025

The gang battles The Morpho... well, sort of? Kiri has a conversation with a fellow Legion, and we learn about their plans. Shin's breakdown intensifies, and Frederica does something really stupid.  

I get annoyed because I can't tell what's going on, but don't worry, it's probably my fault somehow, not the production falling apart.  

You carry them all, Shin: michelle.a.eem@gmail.com

Duration: 00:41:45
86 [Eighty-Six] Ep.18- The Truth Is
Jul 10, 2025

Ernst is not pleased that Spearhead has been chosen for the suicide mission, and neither is Frederica.

I forget that prejudice is real for a few minutes, and also can't pronounce Nachzehrer.

Do you want to end up the same way, Shin?!: michelle.a.eem@gmail.com

Duration: 00:46:56
86 [Eighty-Six] Ep.17- I Won't Forget
Jul 03, 2025

We finally find out what was in that letter, and it's not good.  

Spearhead becomes Spearhead again : (  

It's ok though, cos they have no family, so no one will be sad when they die : )  

You killed him, right Shin?: michelle.a.eem@gmail.com

Duration: 00:45:57
86 [Eighty-Six] Ep.16- Even So (Sore Demo)
Jun 26, 2025

Shin gets a note that destroys him for some reason, and everyone in the Federacy attempts to fight off a large-scale Legion offensive.  

We finally see what's been going on in San Magnolia, and I say I'm proud of Lena at least three times (possibly more, I wasn't actually counting).  

It's time for you to be crushed, Lena: michelle.a.eem@gmail.com

Duration: 00:46:09
86 [Eighty-Six] Ep.15- Welcome Back
Jun 19, 2025

We have a relatively calm episode, which is an ok change after the straight-up carnage of the last one. However, Shin's emotional state may be deteriorating, and the Federacy is vastly underestimating how dangerous the upcoming attack will be. That's fine though, cos Shin and Raiden don't think it's a good idea to tell them the reason why Shin knows they're wrong. 
 
Also, I mispronouce Grethe's name so many times that I couldn't even fix it without redoing the episode (sorry, Grethe).  

But... are you doing ok, Shin?: michelle.a.eem@gmail.com

Duration: 00:44:06
86 [Eighty-Six] Ep.14- Glad to be Here
Jun 12, 2025

The Federacy seems pretty nice, they even made them a monument and everything. However, there's still all this weird racism going on, and they suck at fighting the Legion a lot.

Someone probably dies, and it's so gory that I was impressed.  

Shin doesn't seem like he's in the best place mentally.  

Why didn't you save him, Shin: michelle.a.eem@gmail.com  

Duration: 00:52:56
86 [Eighty-Six] Ep.13- It's Too Late
Jun 05, 2025

The Spearhead gang adjusts to their new life without fighting and a lot less racism. Nobody's really happy about it, though.  

Frederica is 10 and generally annoying.  

Shin has a nightmare at the library (not a nice dream).    

I'm dead. I still want to go home, Shin: michelle.a.eem@gmail.com

Duration: 00:46:30
86 [Eighty-Six] Ep.12- Welcome
May 29, 2025

We start over from zero with Lena and a new group of processors. Nothing and everything has changed.
  
What happens to Spearhead, though? Nothing? Where is Shin's head? Still with his body or no?  
We mee
t some fun new characters (if you're into annoying kids, that is).  

Is it yours, Shin?: michelle.a.eem@gmail.com

Duration: 00:55:16
86 [Eighty-Six] Ep.10- Here We Go
May 22, 2025

Spearhead is low on food, fuel, and ammo. They spend the night at an abandoned school.  
Kurena eats her last after dinner dessert.  

Lena visits the barracks.  

If, one day, you make it to our final destination, would you please leave flowers?: michelle.a.eem@gmail.com

Duration: 00:53:34
86 [Eighty-Six] Ep.10- Thank You
May 15, 2025

Spearhead Squadron has some quiet time in the wilderness, but Shin is acting very weird, and Raiden's noticed.

The gang visits the most depressing zoo imaginable.  

We see the world from Fido's perspective.  

Are you going to the other side of the water alone, Shin?: michelle.a.eem@gmail.com  

Duration: 01:00:04
86 [Eighty-Six] Ep. 9- Goodbye
May 08, 2025

Shin and Rei fight! Lena guilts Annette into helping Spearhead! Everyone cries! Yay!  

But what happens when the battle's over but you can't go home?  

We're going on ahead, Major: michelle.a.eem@gmail.com  

Duration: 00:51:53
86 [Eighty-Six] Ep. 8- Let's Go
May 01, 2025

Listen to me be super stressed as I try to record this right before an inspection!  
Lena's getting yelled at by just about everybody.  

We know why Shin wants to find his brother, but now we get to find out why Rei wants to find him. It's probably going to be horrifying, yay!  

I complain about Shin's scar.   

Please don't contact us again, Major: michelle.a.eem@gmail.com  

Duration: 01:02:00
86 [Eighty-Six] Ep. 7- Will You Remember Me?
Apr 24, 2025

Hooray! It's finally time for the gang to tell Lena the really bad thing! It's probably going to really destroy her, but sometimes you gotta tell people the truth, right?  

Also, how's Spearhead going to do with the siege of the Legion base that everyone knows is a trap? Remember last season when Ash went somewhere knowing it was a trap? I hope it's not going to be like that.  

Will you remember us as well, Major?: michelle.a.eem@gmail.com  

Duration: 00:46:08
86 [Eighty-Six] Ep. 6- Through to the End
Apr 17, 2025

I talk a little about the shows I'm watching during the spring season.  

We learn a little more about Shin and Rei's relationship and all of it is terrible. Lena remembers Rei fondly in a way that probably hurts Shin more than she can imagine.  

Some people probably die this episode, sorry.  

I slowly start to talk about my love for Shin while pretending I don't think you can notice.  

Was he smiling, Major?: michelle.a.eem@gmail.com  

Duration: 00:59:50
86 [Eighty-Six] Ep. 5- I'm With You
Apr 10, 2025

My computer's on the way out (no more keyboard, mouse, bluetooth, wifi...) so this might be a little more rambly than usual cos it's hard to edit without the appropriate tools. Sorry!  

We find out exactly how Shin's been "breaking" all these Handlers and it probably isn't what you're expecting.  

You're going to lose this war, Major: michelle.a.eem@gmail.com  

Duration: 00:51:30
86 [Eighty-Six] Ep. 4- Real Name
Apr 03, 2025

How does Lena come back from being told she's been treating Spearhead Squadron like subhuman pigs?  

We see Shin break his calm demeanor for the first time and it's not when he's talking about how many comrades he's watched die.  

I try some things with the audio that you'll either love or hate (or have no real opinion about).

As long as you're inside the walls, you're not our equal, Handler One: michelle.a.eem@gmail.com

Duration: 00:40:59
86 [Eighty-Six] Ep.3- I Don't Want to Die
Mar 27, 2025

Lena asks Spearhead Squadron about their pets. What's their cat's name (spoiler: I still don't know what to call it)?  

Daiya, Theo, and Haruto spy on the girls and Daiya asks about yobai.  

Theo finally says something and it's super mean (and accurate).  

"Sorry"? Sorry about what, Handler One?: michelle.a.eem@gmail.com

Duration: 00:51:49
86 [Eighty-Six] Ep. 2- Spearhead
Mar 20, 2025

Lena is so well intentioned and naïve! It must be nice to have relatives in power so the military police will leave you alone when you say things that are directly against the county's ideology to a whole classroom of children.  

We also learn more about how Spearhead gets supplies, how they fight, and some of their names.  

You like to waste your time, huh, Handler One: michelle.a.eem@gmail.com  

Duration: 00:49:45
86 [Eighty-Six] Ep. 1- Undertaker
Mar 13, 2025

A bit about the show and its production followed by episode 1.  

We meet Lena and some folks in District 1. Then we get to know Shin and the Spearhead Squadron who have a habit of driving their Handlers literally insane. They seem nice though.  

Yeah, I bet they're nice.  

Say hello to the Reaper for me, Handler One: michelle.a.eem@gmail.com

Duration: 01:04:54
Banana Fish- Final Discussion (This is it, I promise!)
Feb 20, 2025

I sit down with my human friend Henrique Couto to get his thoughts on the anime, which I, for all intents and purposes, forced him to watch.    

In his own words: "TLDR: glad Ash is dead."   

Also, we start 86 on March 13th!   

Check out Henrique's podcast here

It's almost like they were paving concrete over the garden of Ash's spirit: michelle.a.eem@gmail.com

Duration: 01:08:05
Banana Fish Manga- Private Opinion
Feb 13, 2025

Blanca meets Ash for the first time.  

I get really upset about how Blanca and the world failed him (again) and talk about graffiti a bunch.  

Next week is a weird kind last episode thing and the next season starts on March 13th!  

The act of trying to hold control over a human being is not to be taken lightly, Monsieur: michelle.a.eem@gmail.com  

Duration: 01:07:49
Banana Fish Manga- Garden of Light
Feb 06, 2025

The last bit of manga on the Banana Fish timeline, taking place in 1994, 9 years after Ash and Eiji first met.

So what happens to Eiji after he returns to Japan? Does he ever find out about Ash?  
Next week we wrap up the manga extras with Private Opinion!   

I love your name, I know somebody whose name means the same thing: michelle.a.eem@gmail.com

Duration: 01:02:01
Banana Fish Manga- Angel Eyes
Jan 30, 2025

Hear how Ash and Shorter met, (yeah!) when Shorter's tasked with making sure Ash doesn't get killed during his first two months in Juvenile Detention.  

I try to figure out how to read manga outloud and don't even cry once.  

Next week is Garden of Light.  

His eyes are light green, they just look red sometimes: michelle.a.eem@gmail.com

Duration: 00:53:30
Banana Fish Ep. 24- The Catcher in the Rye
Jan 23, 2025

Sayonara America,  
Sayonara New York,  
But I won't say sayonara to you, Ash...  
My soul is always with you: michelle.a.eem@gmail.com  

(PS- FINE, this isn't my second favorite anime, this is my favorite anime.)

A Broken Jar: https://youtu.be/u3AeMbONvcA?si=1m-C7QhVeSDnE8KV

King Park: https://youtu.be/W141hdkPVMw?si=aWwvhAqS1SIuA6Bf

Duration: 01:12:00
Banana Fish Ep. 23- For Whom the Bell Tolls
Jan 16, 2025

Ash needs to go with Eiji.  

Ash cannot go with Eiji.  

Sayonara, Eiji: michelle.a.eem@gmail.com

Duration: 00:58:22
Banana Fish Ep. 22- As I Lay Dying
Jan 09, 2025

First I talk a little about scars because Ash doesn't have any? Yeah, I don't get it either.   

Foxx tries to convince Ash to join forces, but Ash would rather kiss a slug. Unfortunately he knows everything about Ash's past (stop telling people already, Golzine!) and thinks he can break him.  

Eiji shows why he is best Eiji.  

Eiji picks just the worst time to teach Ash how to say "sayonara".   

All that and also I cry more than usual, sorry.
 
Eiji!!!: michelle.a.eem@gmail.com

Duration: 01:04:51
Banana Fish Ep. 21- The Undefeated
Jan 02, 2025

Ash and Max go to a gay bar and Ash gets to relive some trauma!  

Some folks get rescued, lots of people get shot, and even the French Foreign Legion even gets involved. And to think it's all over some very sad teenager who just wants to have a normal life.  

I probably cry a little too, btw.  

Nothing but crazy serial killers, Eiji: michelle.a.eem@gmail.com

Duration: 01:05:52
Banana Fish Ep. 20- The Unvanquished
Dec 19, 2024

Eiji and the gangs try to save Ash and then have a good old time in the NYC sewer system.
Ash kills a bunch of mafia guys in the Museum of Natural History and looks just as cool as fuck doing so (sorry, mafia guys).  
Mostly everything is just terrible, but the description sounds fun, right?  
No new episode next week, so have a great Hanukkah, Christmas, or whatever.
I'm a coward, Eiji: michelle.a.eem@gmail.com

Duration: 00:54:23
Banana Fish Ep. 19- Ice Palace
Dec 12, 2024

Life ain't going so well for Ash, it's not even going as well as he was expecting (which was real bad).   

The gang comes up with a plan to save Ash, and not a moment too soon since he, much like the majestic narwhal, does not do well in captivity (Seriously, narwhals can't survive in captivity, look it up).  

We also get the most vulgar monologue I've ever had to read, so that's definitely something.  

This must be the American Dream, right?: michelle.a.eem@gmail.com 

Duration: 00:56:50
Banana Fish Ep. 18- Islands in the Stream
Dec 05, 2024

Things are getting really bad now that Blanca's in the mix. Ash has to make just the worst decision possible in order to save that one really good thing in his life (you know the one).  

Also, I cry a whole lot (sorry) and mispronounce monsieur like 5 times (I was really trying, I swear).  

You'd make a good wife, Eiji: michelle.a.eem@gmail.com  

Duration: 00:52:34
Banana Fish Ep.17- The Killers
Nov 28, 2024

Ash slaps someone, hugs Eiji, and then engages in a little prostitution (inappropriate wink). Also, someone is most definitely following them.  

I read you like half of the manga version of the last scene in the episode cos it was toned down so much and I was sad about it.  

Really, I just hope you don't hate me (these notes are getting weird).  

I'd rather have you here where I can see you, Eiji: michelle.a.eem@gmail.com

Duration: 01:01:52
Banana Fish Ep. 16- Lo, the Poor Peacock
Nov 21, 2024

Is it possible for Max and Shunichi to help Ash escape the National Mental Health Institute without causing major, major problems for him?  

Is this show finally going to have consensual sex in it?  

Will Ash have to walk through Manhattan in a skirt?  

All things are possible in Banana Fish!  

That's sexual harassment, Max: michelle.a.eem@gmail.com  

Duration: 00:52:16
Banana Fish Ep. 15- The Garden of Eden
Nov 14, 2024

You made it through Ep. 15 of Banana Fish and all you get is this terrible podcast!  

How is Ash like a candy bar? Do you really wanna know? (probably not)  

Besides the sex stuff, there's murder and lobotomies, hooray!  

Y'know I used to be pretty famous in Times Square, Eiji: michelle.a.eem@gmail.com  

Duration: 00:52:57
Banana Fish Ep. 14- Tender is the Night
Nov 07, 2024

Ash in the hospital worrying about Eiji seeing him like that, while Eiji's in jail wondering what he even meant.  

Eiji unfortunately meets Yut-Lung again and Ash has a (not very) surprising knowledge of high end menswear, that I very much doubt is related to his IQ. Also, he's terrified of those nurses.  

You gotta understand, I never even made it through elementary school, Mr. Halper: michelle.a.eem@gmail.com

Duration: 00:53:09
Banana Fish Ep. 13- The Snows of Kilimanjaro
Oct 31, 2024

Happy Halloween, come get vulnerable with me! (I didn't expect to cry while taking notes, recording the episode, AND editing it)  

Ash explains the similarities between him and a dead leopard as Eiji listens in horror. He also has nightmares constantly. This is all so wonderful.  

There's also a knife fight and a train ride to Coney Island.  

I don't want you seeing me like this, Eiji: michelle.a.eem@gmail.com

Duration: 00:56:09
Banana Fish Ep.12- To Have and Have Not
Oct 24, 2024

Ash and Eiji have an argument about Ash murdering "innocent" gang members and we meet Cain and the Black Sabbath gang.  

Ash sees Dino off at the airport. Hopefully he doesn't actually bring back a taxidermist..  

I talk more about the fawn threat response and defend Ash's actions because I am obviously insane.  

Stay away or I'll cry, Eiji: michelle.a.eem@gmail.com

Duration: 00:49:23
Banana Fish Ep. 11- The Beautiful and Damned
Oct 17, 2024

Did you know that the outline of Ash's hair is a weird color? Well, you do now.  

Ash and Eiji spend some quiet time together and Ash shares some of his darkest secrets and cries a lot. He also steals.  

I awkwardly suggest we take a field trip to Grand Central Oyster Bar & Restaurant and tell you about my tattoo (which you can see here, if that would make you happy https://imgur.com/a/dZ09vM8 )  

Stay by my side, Eiji: michelle.a.eem@gmail.com (that's my email address, obviously)

Duration: 00:55:43
Banana Fish Ep.10- Babylon Revisited
Oct 10, 2024

Lots of murder and guns in this episode, folks!  

I get super excited when Ash asks Eiji, "Do I scare you?" and the gang gets super confused by how protective their boss is of this random Japanese kid.  

We talk about the Bishonen trope and I say some really embarrassing things but decide not to cut them out of the episode.  

I'll protect you, Eiji: michelle.a.eem@gmail.com  

Duration: 00:46:19
Banana Fish Ep. 9- Save Me The Waltz
Oct 03, 2024

Well, our main crew are being held at Golzine's mansion, so I think it's safe to assume some very not good things are going to happen to them. What things? Do you really want to know?  

Probably someone is going to die, and probably someone is going to get a lesson in empathy.  

This is the world Ash lives in, Eiji: michelle.a.eem@gmail.com   

Duration: 00:50:29
Banana Fish Ep. 8- Banal Story
Sep 26, 2024

Eiji gets abducted and threatened with a fate similar to Ash's. Which is, according to Arthur and Shorter, a fate worse than death. Always good to know that both your enemy and your best friend think your life is hell. Not that they're wrong, just, ouch.  

We also learn a little bit more about the Government's involvement with Banana Fish and Ash comforts a crying child who's seen way too much.  

I won't let you go alone, Eiji: michelle.a.eem@gmail.com  

Duration: 00:42:11
Banana Fish Ep. 7- The Rich Boy
Sep 19, 2024

The gang is in LA! They're meeting new friends (?) and hanging out in a mansion! I'm sure this episode will not be upsetting at all. 

Oh, did you know that Ash carries around a flash drive to help him hack into computers? I did.  

Let me tell you about all the things I missed the first time I watched and gush a little about Asheiji.  

But really, is Shorter actually gonna betray Ash?  

Go back to Japan, Eiji: michelle.a.eem@gmail.com

Duration: 00:45:43
Banana Fish Ep. 6- My Lost City
Sep 12, 2024

The gang goes to Cape Cod. Was this a good idea? No. Are you going to like the reason Ash ran away? I really don't think so.  

I also make myself really sad and almost cry, so stay tuned for that, I guess.  

We end with me defending Ash and a little on threat responses, yay.  

Don't look, Eiji: Michelle.a.eem@gmail.com

Duration: 00:53:33
Banana Fish Ep.5- From Death to Morning
Sep 05, 2024

Ash is out of jail and plotting revenge, Eiji steals a car, Shorter is all for killing some folks.  

The East River is sometimes safe enough to swim in, but I don't suggest jumping in with gunshot wounds, guys.  

Plus, everything you didn't want to know about human trafficking.   

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Duration: 00:48:05
Banana Fish Ep. 4- This Side of Paradise
Aug 29, 2024

Eiji gets threatened in ways that really should make him consider going back to Japan, but he's too cool (or stupid?) to be scared.

Shorter comes to save the day! Max thinks he's a nice guy for some reason. Ash gets beat up and propositioned, but he's used to dealing with guys like that (sigh).  

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Duration: 00:45:31
Banana Fish Ep. 3- Across the River and into the Trees
Aug 22, 2024

First, we talk about Rikers Island for a bit and I emphasize the difference between prison and jail (but still say prison a couple times anyway).  

How's Ash gonna handle jail? Not good? Let's find out.   

Hey, at least we got to see a super passionate kiss...   

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Duration: 00:50:56
Banana Fish Ep.2- In Another Country
Aug 15, 2024

Will Ash save Eiji and Skip? Can Ash save himself? You probably won't like the answer.

Listen to me verbally wrestle with this episode and come out of it pretty bruised up (I think the episode won). Trying to find my groove with this darker subject matter, hoping for a less embarrassing episode 3.  

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Duration: 00:53:50
Banana Fish Ep. 1- A Perfect Day for Banana Fish
Aug 08, 2024

Are you still here?! Why??  

We start with some information about the manga, Akimi Yoshida, and shoujo.  

Two Japanese photographers try to do a story on NYC street gangs and everyone immediately realizes that it was a very bad idea.   

Some guy gets shot, people are kidnapped, and two grown men say some very questionable things to a 17 year old.  

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Duration: 01:07:53
A Perfect Day For... Content Warnings
Jul 18, 2024

**Please listen to this before venturing into the next season!**  
We're starting **Banana Fish** on August 8th, so I don't know, I just wanted to give you a heads up with 18 content warnings!   

Here you go (in order of relevance): Sexual assault, sexual content, child abuse/pedophilia, abduction/kidnapping, violence, drugs, torture, murder, death, homophobia, racism, eating disorders, blood, mental illness, abortion, incest.  

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Duration: 00:06:20
Wind Breaker Ep. 13- For A Friend
Jul 18, 2024

Sakura leads the team into another fight. Will the last episode end in a cliffhanger? Maybe, but that's ok because season 2 was announced!  

Sakura blush count: 5  

We're taking 2 weeks off then starting Banana Fish on Aug. 8th.  

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Duration: 00:37:52
Wind Breaker Ep. 12- The Dependable One
Jul 11, 2024

Who's the dependable one? Let's find out! Honestly, these are the most dependable high school kids in all of anime.  

Sakura blush count: 10  

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Duration: 00:33:07
Wind Breaker Ep. 11- New Classmates
Jul 04, 2024

I guess we're meeting some new classmates this episode. Thanks for ruining it, episode title!  
Sakura blush count: 11 (WOW)  

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Duration: 00:37:41
Wind Breaker Ep.10- Dialogue
Jun 27, 2024

An entire episode of dialogue.  

Sakura blush count: 7  

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Duration: 00:28:50
Wind Breaker Ep. 9- Umemiya's Style
Jun 20, 2024

Umemiya and Choji finally talk it out with their fists!

Sakura blush count: 0  

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Duration: 00:32:28
Wind Breaker Ep. 8- Succeeding the Past
Jun 13, 2024

We finally see the rest of the "conversation" play out! 

Sakura blush count: 1

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Duration: 00:28:30
Wind Breaker Ep. 7- Fight to Win
Jun 06, 2024

Finally! Finally, it's Sakura vs Togame! Let's get this fist conversation going!

Sakura Blush Count: 0 

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Duration: 00:32:36
Wind Breaker Ep. 6- Vow to Follow
May 30, 2024

Hiragi vs Sako and tons of backstory.

Sakura blush count: 3

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Duration: 00:30:59
Wind Breaker Ep. 5- The Gentleman
May 23, 2024

I'm really amped up because in this episode we get to learn what makes you an adult (thanks Suo)!

Sakura Blush Count- 2

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Duration: 00:33:24
Wind Breaker Ep. 4- Clash
May 16, 2024

Fighting is a conversation you have with your firsts, apparently.

Sakura blush count- 5

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Duration: 00:34:26
Wind Breaker Ep. 3- The Man Who Stands at the Top
May 09, 2024

We get to see Sakura and Sugishita fight! Also, the Furin kids meet another gang (with a name I have trouble pronouncing), hooray conflict!  

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Duration: 00:46:32
Wind Breaker Ep. 2- The Hero of my Dreams
May 02, 2024

Sakura meets a new friend that he only kind of wants to beat up! But will his new high school class like him? Will they make him blush a lot? Should I start counting his blushes? Maybe!

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Duration: 00:33:41
Wind Breaker Ep. 1- Sakura Arrives at Furin
Apr 25, 2024

Sakura really hates himself, like a lot. I think that's great.

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Duration: 00:45:36
Changes : (
Apr 18, 2024

After some consideration I'm going to stop talking about Tokyo Revengers. 
See ya next week for Wind Breaker
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Duration: 00:06:04
Tokyo Revengers Ep. 2- Resist
Apr 11, 2024

We get to see what happens when Takemichi goes back to the future! How is that possible? How does any of this work?
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Duration: 00:35:16
Tokyo Revengers Ep 1- Reborn
Apr 04, 2024

Ok! We're back to weekly episodes. Let's see what Tokyo Revengers is all about. I hope you don't hate it!

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Duration: 00:48:58
Re:Zero, Ep. 25- That's All This Story is About
Jan 25, 2024

Wow, this is it for Re:Zero season 1! Be sure to check out the Frozen Bond and Memory Snow OVAs in addition to the second season, if you want to continue watching the show.

Thanks again for listening, see you in the spring.

And here's my email in case you need it: michelle.a.eem@gmail.com

Duration: 00:46:53
Re:Zero, Ep. 24- The Self-Proclaimed Knight and the Greatest Knight
Jan 18, 2024

How far do we go back when Subaru re-starts? Who's the greatest knight? Find out right now!

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Duration: 00:33:55
Re:Zero Ep. 23- Nefarious Sloth
Jan 11, 2024

Things are getting kinda bad in the battle with the cult. Will Subaru die in this episode? Man, I hope so.
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Duration: 00:35:00
Re:Zero Ep. 22- A Flash of Sloth
Jan 04, 2024

Oh no, Subaru has to work with Julius. Can he swallow his pride? (oh and I said there are two episodes left, there are actually 3, sorry)

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Duration: 00:31:26
Re:Zero Ep. 21- A Wager That Defies Despair
Dec 28, 2023

Can Subaru and co. win against THREE white whales?

Find out on another exciting installment of Re:Zero, I guess.

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Duration: 00:34:14
Re:Zero Ep. 20- Wilhelm Van Astrea
Dec 21, 2023

I really feel bad for the White Whale in this episode. I hope he's gonna be ok.
How do you feel about me doing the first season of Tokyo Revengers next?

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Duration: 00:34:58
Re:Zero Ep 19- Battle Against the White Whale
Dec 14, 2023

Is Subaru going to fight the giant flying whale? It certainly seems like that from the title.
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Duration: 00:37:21
Re:Zero Ep. 18- From Zero
Dec 07, 2023

Ok, it's time to get sad! Here's me crying as I recap my favorite episode.

Wanna tell me you don't understand why I relate to Subaru?

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Duration: 00:40:40
Re:Zero Ep 17- Disgrace in the Extreme
Nov 30, 2023

Uh oh, what's gonna happen with that giant monster thing??

I hope Subaru dies at least once this episode. Also the anime adaptation of Dandadan was announced!

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Duration: 00:38:38
Re:Zero Ep. 16- The Greed of the Pig
Nov 23, 2023

Is Subaru really gonna lick someone's feet to save Emilia? Do you really want to find out?

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Duration: 00:40:26
S4E17 Re:Zero Ep. 15- The Outside Of Madness
Nov 16, 2023

Aaaah! We're covering my second favorite episode of Re:Zero! I hope I did it justice (it's ok, I know I didn't). Lots of death in this one, so get ready!


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Duration: 00:45:18
S4E16 Re:Zero Ep. 14- The Sickness Called Despair
Nov 09, 2023

Nobody believes in Subaru except Subaru! Ok, so that's not really true, but he's in a really bad headspace right now. But if you think this is bad, just wait!


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Duration: 00:41:03
S4E15 Re:Zero Ep. 13- Self-Proclaimed Knight Natsuki Subaru
Nov 02, 2023

Ok, you asked for it (no you didn't)! Here's an episode that may make you regret watching, or in this case, listening to this anime.

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Duration: 00:37:20
S4E14 Summer 2023 Season Recap/New Shows of Fall 2023
Oct 26, 2023

Just like the title says! We'll talk about Jujutsu Kaisen, Zom 100, Frieren: Beyond the Journey's End, Undead Unluck, and more.

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Duration: 00:28:53
S4E13 Re:Zero Ep 12 - Return to the Capitol
Oct 19, 2023

Subaru doesn't listen to Emilia, but it's probably fine, right? Next week's show will be a summer recap/fall new shows to watch thing.

Duration: 00:39:22
S4E12 Re:Zero Ep.11 - Rem
Oct 12, 2023

It's an episode about Rem! Hopefully Subaru won't tell her to smile again.

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Duration: 00:32:59
S4E11 Re:Zero Ep. 10 - Fanatical Like a Real Demon
Oct 05, 2023

Subaru learns that maybe you shouldn't go around saying "demon" all time.. I guess? Find out or something.

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Duration: 00:28:26
S4E10 - Re:Zero Ep. 7 - The Meaning of Courage
Sep 28, 2023

Subaru goes to the village a day early. Find out if that changes anything.

Spoiler: If it didn't, that would be pretty boring.

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Duration: 00:31:27
S4E9 - Re:Zero Ep. 8 - I Cried, Cried My Lungs Out, Then Stopped Crying
Sep 21, 2023

What happens in this episode? Exactly what the title says!

Stay tuned, or don't, it's your life.

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Duration: 00:38:44