Wicked Anime

If you’ve watched anime, your brain has been broken at some point! Whether that broken state may be depression, sadness, or just seen enough tentacles for one day, this situation is mostly unique to each viewer, depending on what shows they may like. Join us as we share our personal stories and our shows that have completely torn us down psychologically in this fan suggested topic! Join Jonathan, Andrew, and Dillon as they talk about what’s happening in anime and what has completely scarred them for life, yo! PLUS – Waifu Simulators, glowing rice, and the newest female accessory: The Push-up Ribbon! Links and more on the episode's main page: http://nerdyshow.com/2015/04/wicked-anime-episode-063-do-not-disturbLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Another Con Month down and here we are, once again, tired, sick, and plagued by a convention that never fails to entertain! We wrap up with our con report, where we are joined by our friends in the media for a special 2-part con report! That’s right! Part 1 can be heard right now, over at the Boston Bastard Brigade for the full report. It is not necessary to listen to both parts, or in any particular order, but it is more of what you like! Join Jonathan, Andrew, Victoria, James, Evan of B3, Sarah of 42’s Anime Reviews, and Anthony and David of IAMTHINK.com as they talk about what’s happening in anime and what happened at this year’s Anime Boston! Part 1 and other links can be found on the episode's main page: http://nerdyshow.com/2015/04/wicked-anime-podcast-episode-062-post-con-podcast-2015Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

For the final episode of this year’s Con Month before we wrap things up, we get angry! Hotels, they’re awesome, right? Yeah, but they wouldn’t suck so bad if it weren’t for all of the people! It’s a place to sleep and wind down from a long day on your feet at a con. Stop partying for a second and shut up! Join Jonathan, Andrew, Victoria, and Glitch as they talk about what’s happening in anime and find out where the party at! PLUS – Elevator parties, pool parties, and SHUT UP parties! For links and more, go to the episode's main page: http://nerdyshow.com/2015/04/wicked-anime-podcast-episode-061-hotels-and-how-to-shut-upLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this wild world of cons, there is a strict order that must be followed. This rule set is known only as The Con Survival Guide. However, these rules are known to be defied at every turn by those who choose to ignore those around them and the hygienic facilities provided. Embroidered on the front of this book are the words that ring ever true, “Don’t be a Dick!” Join Jonathan, Andrew, Victoria, Christine and Glitch as they talk about what’s happening in anime and how to survive a convention! PLUS – Pooping robots, pillow talk, and how to hate your friends! More links and more on the episodes main page: http://nerdyshow.com/2015/03/wicked-anime-podcast-episode-060-return-of-the-survival-guideLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Another year, another month where we talk about the very special things that specifically happen at conventions! That’s right, it is once again, Con Month for Wicked Anime! This episode, we’re talking about the very best, very worst and very awkward of the guests that we have met at our conventions! Join Jonathan, Andrew, Sean, Victoria, Christine and Evan of B3 as they talk about what’s happening in anime and the people they’ve met along the way! PLUS – Samurai Star Wars, shallow love surveys, and teaming up with Power Rangers IRL, yo! Find links and more on the episode's page: http://nerdyshow.com/2015/03wicked-anime-podcast-episode-059-unconventional-guestsLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Were you single this year for Valentine's Day? Was the only company you kept the warm glow of your brand new 3DS screen? Well, maybe you weren't alone! Regardless, we're here to let you know that no matter what your relationship status is, there is always an anime to cuddle up next to your loved one/3DS! Join Jonathan, Andrew, Dillon, Victoria and Christine as they talk about what’s happening in anime and the time of year for doki doki and shoujo bubbles! PLUS – Candied appendages, PMS Phones, and how we’d die for muscle men! For links and more, visit the episode's page: http://nerdyshow.com/2015/02/wicked-anime-podcast-episode-058-dipped-in-chocolateLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We’re hunkering down on some of our most basic of anime topics. This episode, we’re starting off strong . . . and metal, as we talk about mecha! Chicks dig giant robots, and so do we! We reach deep into the psyche of the mecha and the characters that pilot them. So, jump in the cockpit with us, won’t you?! IT’S SHOWTIME! Join Jonathan, Andrew, and Dillon as they talk about what’s happening in anime and all the giant metal ass-kickers that like to kick each other’s asses! PLUS – and feeding fugitives in the park! For more links and articles, see the episode's main page: http://nerdyshow.com/2015/02/wicked-anime-podcast-episode-057-tom-sellmechLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Now that we are officially passed all of the holidays, all we have left is plain, old, awful winter. Winter may be cold, grey and gloomy, but there is always a whole new season of anime to look forward to! And the new winter season of anime premieres is exactly what we're talking about! So much to look forward to, we cannot put it into words . . . and by that, I mean we suck at putting it into words! Join Jonathan, Andrew, and Dillon as they talk about what’s happening in anime and the brand new season we have ahead of us! Plus – All the mash you can handle, wet t-shirts, and sticking pencils where the sun don’t shine! Find links and more on the episode's main page: http://nerdyshow.com/2015/01/wicked-anime-podcast-episode-056-all-that-and-a-bag-of-potatoesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Happy New Year! This post is brought to you after midnight, possibly the first post of 2015! I’m tired . . . we have outtakes for you! Join Jonathan, Andrew, and Glitch as they talk about what’s happening in anime and the year that now once was! Plus – Catgirls, marrying waifus, and Big Chests: When do they not?! Find links and more on the main page here: http://nerdyshow.com/2015/01/wicked-anime-podcast-episode-055-happy-new-year-me-tooLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A slew of holidays have gone by us, not forgetting to mention Black Friday and Cyber Monday. When did all those become holidays, anyway? Anyone who has had a summer job, or one after school, or any sort of activity that has to deal with . . . people . . . know the horrors of the customer service world and the tasks it entails. Surprisingly, this is a topic that is quite popular recently in anime, so what a perfect opportunity to share some empathy with some cartoon characters over making the customer believe they are always right! You weren't waiting in line all night after turkey, were you? I'm disappointed in you. Join Jonathan, Andrew, and King Baby Duck, Evan of the Boston Bastard Brigade as they talk about what’s happening in anime and what anime characters have suffered through Black Friday with the rest of us! Plus – A literal Miyazaki film, creepy kids shows, and anime characters that know the pain of working in the real world! See the episode's page here: http://nerdyshow.com/2014/12/wicked-ani

So far, so good for all the new things coming to the podcast! Our fans have given us great response and critique that will someday turn us into something that sounds like a decent podcast! So as we continue to work on becoming the main characters of our epic journey, for now, we'll be sitting here in the back corner of the classroom staring out the window! This episode, we're discussing movies, main characters, toys, funerals, titans, animators, magic, Christmas, all kinds of things! Join Jonathan, Andrew, Dillon and Glitch as they talk about what’s happening in anime and what main characters are their jam! Plus – Ghibli giblets, brutally honest supermarkets, and the end of Naruto as we know it! For links and more info head to the main episode page: http://nerdyshow.com/2014/11/wicked-anime-podcast-episode-052-defining-dillons-couchLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We're kicking off a new face to Wicked Anime and hope to bring you another batch of 50 podcasts to come! This episode, we're trying some new things! We've brought some fun new topics to discuss, and we're also bringing back some things you never knew you missed! Join Jonathan, Andrew, Dillon and Glitch as they talk about what’s happening in anime and changing the face of the show as you know it . . . probably for the worse. Plus - Sexy shoes, Japanese names, and all the greasy chicken sammiches you can handle! For links and more info head to the main episode page: http://nerdyshow.com/2014/11/wicked-anime-podcast-episode-051-bigger-redboxLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Happy Anniversary to us! The timing is a little weird, but it is the second year of the Wicked Anime Podcast! Get ready to hear us talk about all the things that came together to create this really stupid show that you have been listening to for so long, in some cases . . . Everybody reminisce NOW! Join Jonathan, Andrew, Dillon and Glitch as they talk about what’s happening in anime and why we do what we do! – PLUS a walk down memory lane, inside jokes, and pooping on Mt. Fuji! For links and more info, head over to the main episode page: http://nerdyshow.com/2014/10/wicked-anime-podcast-episode-049-originflashbackrecapexposition-episodeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Wicked Anime brings you awesome animated commentary every other week! Be careful not to trip when you get up from your chair, because Jonathan and Andrew are about to drop some knowledge over here! As we approach nearly two years of talking you guys to death with our podcast, we're gonna delve deeper into the world of animation and yes... discuss some moving pictures quite possibly better than anime itself! Plenty of twinning in this episode (Animation pun, YEEEAARRGGGH!!!)! Join Jonathan and Andrew for the latest in anime and the all-important process in making it - plus Nintendo’s newest upgrades, cats not being cats, and boob squeezing in the name of science! For links and more info head to the main episode page: nerdyshow.com/2014/09/wicked-anime-podcast-episode-048-wicked-animationLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

WAIT!!! You can listen to part 1 of this conversation HERE: http://www.bostonbastardbrigade.com/2014/09/no-borders-no-race-episode-roku-juu-ni/ Technology can be a fickle thing . . . which is why we don't have a regular episode today. But fear not! We ventured out into Boston with our good friend, King Baby Duck, Evan, of the Boston Bastard Brigade and went to go see Hiroyuki Okiura's latest film, A Letter to Momo! We share our EXTENDED thoughts on the film's deeper meanings (more simple and basic discussion in Part 1) and also sneak in a little classic Wicked Anime for yah as well! For links and more info head to the main episode page: http://nerdyshow.com/2014/09/wicked-anime-podcast-episode-047-letter-momoLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Internet did something over past couple weeks - It scared the crap out of us! (This happens more often than we'd like to admit.) Among these frightening things was the news that Studio Ghibli has entered a studio-wide hiatus. So, in this episode we look back at our lives and how Ghibli has been a part of them. Plus, we’ll touch upon some projects the studio may or may not be leaving high and dry. Climb aboard the CatBus! This episode we talk about DigiGEDs, the flavor of American cosmetics, and South Korean fans we could use for our show! Join Jonathan, Andrew, Dillon and Evan of the Boston Bastard Brigade as they talk about what’s happening in anime and WHAT THE HELL DID GHIBLI JUST SAY?! For links and more info, visit the main episode page: http://nerdyshow.com/2014/08/wicked-anime-podcast-episode-046-deep-bone-muscles/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It’s time we start asking questions that make you think. Do you like knowing the original media an adaption comes from? Do you avoid remakes if you haven’t seen the original? All this and more today, on Wicked Anime! All aboard the bandwagon! This episode we talk San Diego Comic Con, play some new games, and we've even kept all the Steve Harvey jokes in! Join Jonathan, Andrew, Glitch, Dillon and the fangirl Victoria as they talk about what’s happening in anime and how the book was better! For links and more info, head over to the main episode page: http://nerdyshow.com/2014/08/wicked-anime-podcast-episode-045-great-episode-seguesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sailor Moon! “What’s Sailor Moon?” you ask? Well clearly, you’re someone who we don’t wanna talk to! This new season of anime, and maybe this entire year of anime is all about the pretty guardian in the sailor suit, herself. Activate your Moon Listening Power! This episode we talk new summer anime, roses with shoujo bubbles, and bodily functions in the Akihabara! Join Jonathan, Andrew, Evan and Jessica as they talk about what’s happening in anime and the return of one of anime’s biggest icons! For links and more info, head over to the episode page: http://nerdyshow.com/2014/07/wicked-anime-podcast-episode-044-sailor-moonia/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I’m busy, you’re busy, everybody’s busy! We don’t have time to watch no Attack on Titan, let alone Dragon Ball Z! With only the short amount of time we have, there’s always gotta be some time for anime. So today we’re talking anime you can pick up and put down, and one and done anime series. You can save Naruto for jury duty . . . Watch, QUICK! This episode we also talk new summer anime, the more serious side of hentai about, and 100% more Steve Harvey! Join Jonathan, Andrew, Dillon and Christine as they discuss what’s happening in anime and anime for your short time budget! For links and more info, head over to the main episode page: http://nerdyshow.com/2014/07/wicked-anime-podcast-episode-043-where-has-the-time-gone/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What’s up fan(s)! You know that thing on the computer that dispenses cat pictures? The information superhighway has been deteriorated over the years by trolls, porn, and, of course, memes. Internet memes are what bring us all together between relentlessly hating each other and the feeling is not exclusive here at home. Right now, we’re here to show you internet memes on an international scale! Spin some leeks! This episode we talk about Luigi ridin’ dirty, our predictions for the E3 that already happened, and all the Subway sandwiches you can handle! (This podcast is not endorsed and in no way affiliated with Subway Sandwiches) Join Jonathan, Andrew and Glitch as they talk about what’s happening in anime and the internet at it’s finest!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.