Episode 212 - Swordcery (Wrath of the Ninja: The Yotoden Movie)
Vintage Anime Club Podcast
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 Tensho 1:13:30 - 10th...
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Episode 211 - Sponsored by Supovitan C (Assemble Insert)
Vintage Anime Club Podcast
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 is on the case. 0:00:00 -...
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Episdoe 210 - Soul Train (Night on the Galactic Railroad)
Vintage Anime Club Podcast
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 -...
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Episode 209 - El Ponyo Loco (Ponyo)
Vintage Anime Club Podcast
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 - Sousuke's Trial 2:20:02 - Voices, Final...
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Episode 208.5 - Fushigi Yûgi Bonus Episode
Vintage Anime Club Podcast
Garrett comes on for a bonus episode of our Fushigi Yûgi discussion with Dennis after also finishing the series, just as promised. Unfortunately, Fushigi Yûgi is currently out of print, but you can still support the show by donating to our Ko-Fi link below. Dennis: | Garrett: | |
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Episode 208 - Miaka & the Tamahomies (Fushigi Yûgi 12 of 12)
Vintage Anime Club Podcast
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: Atonement 1:47:01...
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Episode 207 - The Houki Pokey (Fushigi Yûgi 11 of 12)
Vintage Anime Club Podcast
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 - EP45: Divergent...
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Episode 206 - Legend of the Visible Temple (Fushigi Yûgi 10 of 12)
Vintage Anime Club Podcast
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 did...
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Episode 205 - Tomo: Mindfreak (Fushigi Yûgi 9 of 12)
Vintage Anime Club Podcast
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 illusions. Next stop, the Tomo Zone. 0:00:00 - Intro & Some...
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Episode 204 - Nuriko the Giant (Fushigi Yûgi 8 of 12)
Vintage Anime Club Podcast
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 Die for the...
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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 out his podcast The Pat Chat!
0:00:00 - Introduction & Getting to Know Pat
0:07:37 - The Watchlist
0:26:10 - Some Anime & News & Pat's History with Bastard
0:40:18 - EP4: The Immortal King Dai Amon
1:16:58 - EP5: Thunder Empress Arshes Nei
1:39:03 - EP6: The Return of Dark Schneider
2:08:50 - Voices, Final Thoughts, & Kanpai
Thanks again to Gil for the Ko-Fi donation that helped us cover Bastard!! for the podcast! Unfortunately, Bastard!! is currently out of print, but you can still support the show by using our Ko-Fi link below.
Dennis: @ichnob | Karen: @ryacosplay | Kate: @taikochan