Anibros Podcast

Greetings! It’s been a while since we last recorded a new episode, so I started going through the archives and found an old tape of Patrick telling us about the time he tried to watch the raunchy school comedy Seitokai Yakuindomo. It’s a shorter episode but we hope you enjoy it all the same! Captain, how do you know about my wife? Thanks to this find, we can guarantee regular episodes for a while, so y’all come back now ya hear? Let us know if you like them.   http://archive.org/download/AnibrosPodcast/Podcast76-SeitokaiYakuindomo.mp3 Download MP3 Here

The Anibros are back, baby! In this episode you can listen to us put some closure on those anime that aired this Summer, and look forward to a few new ones from Fall. Included is our first impression of Gundam Reconguista in G, as well as a rap session on Baccano. We wrap it up by sharing our opinions on Time of Eve, a movie which I can assure you is very good. All they do is sit around and drink tea, they’re never going to make it to Budokan. Thanks a lot for listening, or as our robot friends would say: domo arigato!   http://archive.org/download/AnibrosPodcast/Podcast75-TimeOfEve.mp3 Download MP3 Here

Today on a very special episode of the Anibros, we bid a tearful farewell to a good friend of the podcast. Patrick is following his dream of traveling to Japan to teach English to schoolchildren! Before he left for the land of the rising sun, he regaled us with tales of his favorite recent anime, including Nobunaga Concerto, Blade and Soul, Nisekoi, and Blade Dance of the Elementalers. Some real engaging storytelling right here. We wish P-Rap a.k.a. Tha P-Rizzler luck in his future endeavors, and if you’d like to provide a character reference for him, leave a comment below. Please note that he has requested that “anime fans need not apply.”   http://archive.org/download/AnibrosPodcast/Podcast74-SayonaraPatrickSenpai.mp3 Download MP3 Here

Part 2 of the K-Con Saga. Laven and Patrick reveal their closing thoughts, and overview the final days of Kumori-geddon 2014. Patrick observes an anime kid, doing an anime thing. Videos after the bump!   http://archive.org/download/AnibrosPodcast/Podcast73-Kumoricon2014Wrapup.mp3 Download MP3 Here     View Patrick’s opening speech here:   Also, if you have some time, consider watching Willis account for his time spent over Labor Day Weekend. Hint: he wasn’t camping.

This week, one of the Bros was the victim of that thing when you say “Okay, 3, 2, 1, now!” and everyone else stays behind, but the sucker runs out. So, enjoy Laven’s account of Kumoricon 2014, as he covers the 2nd biggest “anime” convention in the Northwest. They aren’t even waiting for a panel. Also, enjoy Good Patrick’s quips and jabs about love, life, and the pursuit of gettin’ the heck out of Vancouver as fast as possible. http://archive.org/download/Epsisode72/Epsisode%2072.mp3 Download MP3 Here

Apologies for the break there, but we’re back once again to talk about a real swell anime called Kino’s Journey. Just like in her travels, we venture through many unique territories and meet many strange people in this episode, including schoolgirls, giant robots, and the President of the United States. Kino provides the balance, Hermes provides the speed, and together they can go anywhere they wish. Also in this issue: Willis makes a life-changing decision.   http://archive.org/download/AnibrosPodcast/Podcast71-KinosJourney.mp3 Download MP3 Here

Welcome to our first live call-in show, or more accurately, the recording of it! We hosted a hangout in hyperspace and invited one and all to join us in our periodical discussion of anime. The fatal flaw: we only gave out the link to join after we had started the show, and only distributed it verbally once, on the same show. Nevertheless, we weren’t without callers! Your face while listening to this episode, wishing that you had called in! Who called in and what did we talk about? Prepare to be surprised!   http://archive.org/download/AnibrosPodcast/Podcast70-Call-inEpisode.mp3 Download MP3 Here

Come in, come in! This time on the show we check on the status of the shows airing this Summer. If you’re looking for new anime recommendations, this is the episode for you. We also point out the differences between light novels and visual novels, plus provide you with news on your not-at-all-upcoming elementary school book fair. You’ve gotta ask yourself one question: “Do I feel lucky?” As usual we hope you enjoy the episode and let us know what you think about this anime junk.   http://archive.org/download/AnibrosPodcast/Podcast69-Summer2014.mp3 Download MP3 Here

Welcome to the post for this Anibros podcast. On this episode we talk about anime and make jokes. We set out to discuss Hyouka but spend a lot of time talking about all the anime we’ve been watching, including hits from Spring/Summer 2014 such as the new Sailor Moon that was all the rage. Hell, we even touch on Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team for some reason or another. Chitanda turned down our request to come on the show. We want to know what you’re watching too! The great thing about anime isn’t watching it, it’s showing everyone online that you did.   http://archive.org/download/AnibrosPodcast/Podcast68-Hyouka.mp3 Download MP3 Here

On this installment of the Anibros podcast we give our opinions on The Irregular at Magic High School and If Her Flag Breaks after giving our best attempt to watch them. We also put a dent into the mailbag and answer some of the listener mail that’s been piling up. Our guest this time is mayor of Guatemala and friend of the show Patrick Miércoles. Gotta marry your sister. Keep on sending your letters in! Especially you ladies.   http://archive.org/download/AnibrosPodcast/Podcast67-MailbagIi.mp3 Download MP3 Here

This time we bring Patrick (GP) back on the show to discuss Battle Programmer Shirase, another bad anime that we watched together. The twist is, we honestly didn’t think this one would be bad! Who could have thought an anime about a computer programmer who protects the world with his own code would be terrible? Don’t answer that question. You try to do something nice for once… This one weird trick will sextuple your typing speed. Also inside: Patrick’s rating system explained, the broader points of woodworking, and times when it’s appropriate to drink homemade moonshine.   http://archive.org/download/AnibrosPodcast/Podcast66-BattleProgrammerShirase.mp3 Download MP3 Here

The Anibros talk about so very much this week… Gundam, Dragon Ball, Toonami, Astro Boy, and more. We also learn about Willis’s soft spot for yuri and iron fist for cats. But it all leads up to a discussion about Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions!,a show that shines a light on a very special type of youth. We touched on this show all the way back in episode 15, but have our views changed since then? Yard Sale Queen This episode is dedicated to the memory of Tanaka. Honk if you love anime!   http://archive.org/download/AnibrosPodcast/Podcast65-Chu-2.mp3 Download MP3 Here THIS is what Jack is talking about at the 14 minute mark.

The topic of the day is a series known as Oreimo, because no one wants to say the full title: Ore no Imouto ga Konnani Kawaii Wake ga Nai or what it translates to: My Little Sister Can’t Be This Cute. It’s a show full of otakus and siscons, so basically your run-of-the-mill Japanese anime. We also complain about Kyoto Animation some more and learn that Willis is a big liar. A face only a brother could love. Giving Laven a taste of harem/rom-com is like giving a shark a taste of blood. Who knows what we’ll be back to discuss next week? Here’s a hint: it won’t be Fist of the North Star.   http://archive.org/download/AnibrosPodcast/Podcast64-Oreimo.mp3 Download MP3 Here

Surprise! The Anibros are back to cure your boredom! In this episode, we review a show that once took the anime world by storm, The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya! Don’t heave a sigh just yet, because there are still many intrigues in this series. We’re graced once more by the presence of Wild Wild Willis, and you can imagine the indignation we all feel as he goes on his usual rampage. Forget Clapton, Haruhi is GOD. Haruhism has been known to cause dissociation in devout followers, but our dedication must be unwavering! Leave a comment with your reasons why enemies of the SOS Brigade need to disappear.   http://archive.org/download/AnibrosPodcast/Podcast63-TheMelancholyOfHaruhiSuzumiya.mp3 Download MP3 Here

Another opportunity to get out of the basement and into the theater, how lucky! This week the Anibros caught the showing of Short Peace, a new compilation movie by Otomo Katsuhiro and featuring an all-star cast of anime creators. The theme is of Japan, by Japan, and for Japan, but can it be for us too? Listen and find out! Oh yeah by the way, most of it is 3DCG. The Blu-ray won’t be out for a couple months, so unless you’re as cool as us you can’t even see this movie yet! Feel free to hang on our every word, we don’t mind.   http://archive.org/download/AnibrosPodcast/Podcast62-ShortPeace.mp3 Download MP3 Here     Shout out to the Banzai Beat for sending us a gift! The unboxing video is below:

Anibros return to banter about Japanese anime in a brotherly fashion! The main topic of discussion is the movie The Girl Who Leapt Through Time, a modern classic. Required watching- or is it? We get right to the bottom of it, because time waits for no one. The long jump is outside, lady. Thanks again for listening, we hope you enjoy the show!   http://archive.org/download/AnibrosPodcast/Podcast61-TheGirlWhoLeaptThroughTime.mp3 Download MP3 Here

What’s up? It’s been a long time since we last rapped at you, hope you didn’t miss us too much! This time on the anime hour of power we talk about all the shows we’ve been enjoying, plus some that we haven’t. Eventually Laven and Willis give their review of Mobile Police Patlabor. Why couldn’t it be one of those swimsuit robot-washes? This is the episode you’ve all been waiting for (technically speaking)!   http://archive.org/download/AnibrosPodcast/Podcast60-Patlabor.mp3 Download MP3 Here

Just as the snow melts and the plants bloom once again, one season of anime ends and another begins. What was great? What was terrible? What was worth watching? What was a waste of time? The Anibros are here to provide a guiding light so that you don’t lose your way. Now that I think about it I’m not sure where she kept getting motorcycles. We also take a peek at which airing shows we’re looking forward to this Spring. Let us know if you run across something good. http://archive.org/download/AnibrosPodcast/Podcast59-Winter2014.mp3 Download MP3 Here

Turns out we had a previously silent majority that vehemently dislikes the Riffcast format, so that plan has been nixed. Thanks for your feedback! Besides, it takes a lot longer to upload a video file than an audio file on dial-up. ANYWAY to round everything out the crew watched and reviewed the first episode of Saki, a show about cute girls playing mahjong. Just how much drama can be squeezed out of these simple tiles? Special moves are EVERYTHING in mahjong. Hit us up if you want to play a match, I’ve been devising an autumn-flavored north wind two-headed dragon orchid strategy that I want to test out. http://archive.org/download/AnibrosPodcast/Podcast58-LetsWatchSaki.mp3 Download MP3 Here

Welcome to the first episode of the new Anibros format! We’ve consistently received overwhelming positive feedback about the episodes in which we watch bad anime and riff on it; you have made it clear that these are your favorite kind of episodes by far. We’ve listened and are now proud to present you the first episode of the new Anibros RiffCast for FREE! This week we riff on Cipher, a romance/shoujo OVA from 1989. We spent quite a bit of our personal funds to purchase the rights from Kenny Loggins in order to distribute this video, so future episodes of the Anibros RiffCast will be available to subscribers only. Subscriptions are $3.99 per person and when we get enough money to buy the rights to the next anime we’ll record the RiffCast and email you the video! Subscribe