Unlimited Rail Works

S1E139 - Unlimited Rail Works 139: Fall Previews 2025

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 00:17:49 -0000

We've been gaming A LOT, so this episode is just us going over the anime season for Fall 2025. And it's also a few weeks in. Please don't yell at us too much.

Our next assigned anime is the second half of the first season of Hell Girl. You'll have to find it any way you can.

Our theme song is by Kirsten Carey, who can be found at @kircarey.bsky.social!

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S1E138 - Unlimited Rail Works Episode 138: Adolescence of Utena

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 16:00:00 -0000

Elvie picked this month's anime watch, so we all sat down and watched the 1999 film "Adolescence of Utena"!

We also talk Digimon, Watanare, Dandandan, and more!

S1E137 - Unlimited Rail Works Episode 137: Manga Magazines (Hopefully) Return?

Sun, 31 Aug 2025 02:25:15 -0000

It's a short and sweet one this time as Unlimited Rail Works, sans Elvie, goes over a few shows they've been watching. Maverick's excited about where Dress-Up Darling is going, Rose has some critiques on Clevatess, John's excited for the future of manga as Young Magazine makes its US premiere, and we've all been checking out CITY and Panty and Stocking!

Our next episode will be focused on The Adolescence of Utena film, which can be found dubbed on Pluto TV. https://pluto.tv/us/on-demand/movies/625dd42b3f03ed0013c62dd9

Our theme song is by Kirsten Carey, who can be found at @kircarey.bsky.social!

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S1E136 - Unlimited Rail Works Episode 136: Gargantia on the Verdurous Planet

Sat, 02 Aug 2025 16:00:00 -0000

This week we took a deep dive into 2013's Gargantia on the Verdurous Planet! A mecha anime that tried to go for something a little bit different.

We're also well into the Summer Season of anime now! Most of us are watching the New Panty and Stocking, as well as seminal hits like City the Animation, but there's also talk of Lesbian Harems, Dress Up Darlings, and the absurd amount of shows Maverick managed to finish last season!

S1E135 - Unlimited Rail Works Episode 135: Summer 2025

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 16:04:00 -0000

Summertime is here, and with it comes a deluge of Anime as exciting as a firework, and as horrifying as that high humidity. Join us as we go over some of the upcoming seasonal shows, and for discussions on Apocalypse Hotel, Gundam, and whatever the hell Rose watched this time!

S1E134 - Unlimited Rail Works Episode 134: Samurai Flamenco

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 17:01:35 -0000

It has been many months in the making....But here it is, the episode where we talk about Samurai Flamenco. We also go over recent anime and the like, but c'mon. We know why you're here.

Our theme song is by Kirsten Carey, who can be found at @kircarey.bsky.social! It's our new theme song! For this show!!!

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S1E133 - Unlimited Rail Works Episode 133: Burnt Cheesecake

Sat, 03 May 2025 03:01:43 -0000

The whole crew is here, and we're covering a solid slice of the Spring 2025 season! Maverick is checking in to the Apocalypse Hotel, John is pissed about the Yu-Gi-Oh! Chronicles anime, Rose loves old guys and loves the Master Swordsman show because of that, and Elvie tells us about two major disasters: the Sakuracon Cheesecake Factory fire and the current goings-on in Dr. Stone.

S1E132 - Unlimited Rail Works Episode 132: Pros and Cons

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 01:00:36 -0000

It's time for another episode of Unlimited Rail Works! This time around we got discussions on Gundam, the manga works of Katsura Ise, and musings on the concepts behind what makes an anime convention.

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S1E131 - Unlimited Rail Works Episode 131: What if Princess Latte Had WhatsApp?

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 23:27:38 -0000

The entire crew is here, and this time we're going over the Spring 2025 anime schedule! Find out what sounds good, what sounds heinous, and what we'll be watching, because we're probably gonna watch a mix of both.

The opening is Gallant Char from Gundam, and the ending is Horoscope Rhapsody from Galaxy Angel.

S1E130 - Unlimited Rail Works Episode 130: Hooked on Boxxo

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 01:56:38 -0000

As we continue attempting a semi-regular release cadence, we managed to get Elvie back to talk about what sort of crazy Anime-related goings on she's been up to! From updates on Dr. Stone to Ameku MD, to that hot new Gundam movie, and even an inexplicable look at Reborn as a Vending Machine, we've got you covered.

The opening to this episode is "KillKiss" by Ave Mujica, and the ending is "Georgette Me, Georgette You" also by Ave Mujica.

S1E129 - Unlimited Rail Works Episode 129: The Return

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 23:35:46 -0000

Last time we did this was uh. A while ago. So we're back getting our sea legs in the anime realm by just going over a few things we watched recently! Rose is enjoying old man isekai and tokusatsu, as always. Maverick enjoyed the wacky adventures of the Jellyfish Can't Swim in the Night group, and ate up some Obayashi films to boot. John is kinda worried about the Yu-Gi-Oh! Chronicles anime, and has read a lot of manga. Elvie was too sleepy to be on this one.

The Opening song is RUN SAKAMOTO RUN by Vaundy for Sakamoto Days, and the Ending song is 1-nichi wa 25-jikan. (1 day is 25 hours.) by Anna Tsurushima for Jellyfish Can't Swim in the Night.

S1E127 - Unlimited Rail Works Episode 128: Fall 2024 Previews

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 22:53:46 -0000

The best dang anime podcast returns! Rose, John, and Maverick regroup to talk about the current anime season's batch of new releases, and catch up on what we've been watching and reading since our last episode....two whole seasons ago. Gulp. John goes berserk for Berserk, Rose misses her mid isekai slop sometimes, Maverick is ahead of the curve on Dandadan, and Elvie still has things to say even if she's not here!

Our opening is the Dandadan OP Otonoke by Creepy Nuts, and the ending is Uzumaki from Uzumaki by Colin Stetson.

S1E126 - Unlimited Rail Works Episode 126: Yurikuma Arashi

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 20:30:44 -0000

Are bears allowed to be gay? Are Humans? All these answers and more lie within the latest episode of Unlimited Rail Works. We also talk the Gurren Lagann Movies in theaters, and what shows we've checked out in the ongoing Winter season.

The opening theme is "Ano Mori de Matteru" by Bonjour Suzuki, while the ending theme is "Territory" by Miho Arakawa.

S1E125 - Unlimited Rail Works Episode 125: Anime of the Year 2023

Thu, 08 Feb 2024 17:00:00 -0000

It's that time of the year! (roughly!) We all got together to talk the hits and misses of 2023's anime, with the help of some of you!

The opening to this episode is "Red:Birthmark" by Aina, while the ending is "Have a Good Time Here" by Mariya Takeuchi.

S1E124 - Unlimited Rail Works Episode 124: Tokyo Godfathers

Wed, 31 Jan 2024 04:18:26 -0000

John hosts an episode where we sat down to watch the holiday apropos Satoshi Kon film Tokyo Godfathers! We also take a look at the upcoming Winter season of anime, as well as the recently released Pokémon Concierge.

The opening to this episode is "Tokyo Godfathers" by Keiichi Suzuki, while the ending is "Beethoven Symphony No. 9" arranged by Moonriders.

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S1E123 - Unlimited Rail Works Episode 123: Chillin'

Thu, 28 Dec 2023 19:01:00 -0000

A quick episode this week while everyone continues to be bombarded by the business of the season. Maverick, Elvie, and Rose all discuss Scott Pilgrim Takes Off!, while John has been readin' all sorts of manga.

The opening theme for this episode is "Yuusha" by YOASOBI, while the ending song is "fam" by Yuyu.

S1E122 - Unlimited Rail Works Episode 122: The Woman Called Fujiko Mine

Sat, 09 Dec 2023 02:05:30 -0000

On this latest podcast, the crew (minus Rose) deliberate on Lupin III: The Woman Called Fujiko Mine, the 2012 entry in the massive series. Plus, Maverick and Elvie have taken off with Scott Pilgrim, John has been reading manga such as Pokemon Adventures and Spider-Man: Octopus Girl, and Elvie has also been enjoying Blue Eye Samurai.

The opening is New Wuthering Heights by Naruyoshi Kikuchi, and the ending is Duty Friend by NIKIIE, both from this show.

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Episode 120: Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai

Tue, 07 Nov 2023 00:04:00 -0000

After a bit of a delay, we finally had a divisive discussion on 2018's anime adaptation of the Light Novel series "Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai"! After that, we talk Bullbuster, Migi and Dali, The 100 Girlfriends Who Really Really Really Really REALLY Love You! and more.

The opening to this episode is "Kimi no Sei" by the peggies, while the ending is "Fukashigi no Karte" by Asami Seto.

S1E121 - Unlimited Rail Works Episode 121: Wearing Diapers for the Mission

Wed, 11 Oct 2023 02:51:19 -0000

Unlimited Rail Works is back from hiatus, and this time we're covering the Fall 2023 season. Maverick's been checking out Pluto, Migi and Dali, and 16-Bit Sensation, Elvie's got stuff to say about Apothecary Diaries and the seemingly nationalistic Under Ninja, and Rose is also In Love with the Villainess and Frieren.

Our opening is Yumagadoki by Soraru and Rib from Migi and Dali, and the ending is Yuusha by YOASOBI from Frieren: Beyond Journey's End.

Unlimited Rail Works Episode 119: Fall 2023 Preview

Thu, 05 Oct 2023 23:34:00 -0000

You know what time it is...that's right it's the seasonal isekai check-in! We went over the upcoming Fall Season of anime, which is definitely a lot busier than Summer!

The opening to this episode is "Mysterious" by Queen Bee, while the ending is "Groovin' Magic" by Round Table.

Unlimited Rail Works Episode 118: Hellsing Ultimate

Fri, 22 Sep 2023 15:21:48 -0000

You ever hear about this Alucard guy? Crazy! Check out our discussion on the 2006-2012 OVA series Hellsing Ultimate; and then stick around for our continuing love of Undead Murder Farce, a look into the mysterious Gene of AI, and all the drama trapped inside of Bang Dream! It's MyGO!!!!!

The opening to this episode is "The World Without Logos" by Yasushii Ishii, while the ending theme is "When You Start the War, Fight With Arrows, Spears and Swords!" also by Yasushii Ishii.

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Unlimited Rail Works Episode 117: Nice and Normal

Thu, 31 Aug 2023 18:24:27 -0000

Just a classic ol' episode of Unlimited Rail Works this week. Sans Elvie, we sat down to talk about whatever dregs we've managed to pull out of this pretty tame summer season of anime! Maverick has been watching Bandori, John has been working his way through the newest Pokémon series, and Rose has been perpetually watching Tokusatsu!

The opening to this episode is "Innocent Sorrow" by Abingdon Boys School, while the ending is "Snow Kiss" by Nirgilis.

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Unlimited Rail Works Episode 116: Miss Hokusai

Thu, 17 Aug 2023 15:31:25 -0000

We're gonna take you back to the past, Edo era Japan to be exact, to talk about Miss Hokusai, the Production I.G. adaptation of a manga about the famous painter's daughter. Plus, Rose has been watching the classic shonen D. Grey Man, Maverick knows he could run a better panel and got to watch the new Digimon movie dubs, Elvie is glad Undead Murder Farce is shipping literary men, and John loves how Lee Harvey Oswald was written.

Our opening is Sarusuberi -Miss Hokusai- and the ending song is Onao and a Little Boy, both by Yo Tsuji and from Miss Hokusai.

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Unlimited Rail Works Episode 115: Undead Pastry Farce

Thu, 03 Aug 2023 16:59:58 -0000

The Summer season of anime has begun! We talk Sweet Reincarnation, Jujutsu Kaisen and the surprise hit Undead Murder Farce! Plus, John has suffered through the entirety of In Another World With My Smartphone Season 2, have pity on his poor soul.

The opening to this episode is "Crack-Crack-Crackle" by CLASS:y, while the ending is "Fūmizekka" by YuNi.

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Unlimited Rail Works Episode 114: Hidamari Sketch

Thu, 13 Jul 2023 17:41:29 -0000

We've got an extremely normal one today, in which the crew watched the most true to name slice of life show Hidamari Sketch. Plus, John keeps reading Yu-Gi-Oh! manga, Elvie mashes with Mashle, Maverick wraps up Oshi no Ko and Witch from Mercury, and Rose caught the Fate/Strange Fake OVA.

Small note: We recorded this on 4th of July, so there will be some fireworks noises. Sorry! The opening to this episode is Mebae Drive by marble, the ending to Hidamari Sketch. The ending is Sketch Switch by Kana Asumi, Kaori Mizuhashi, Ryoko Shintani, and Yuko Goto, the opening to Hidamari Sketch. It's reversed because we felt like it.

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Unlimited Rail Works Episode 113: Summer Preview

Fri, 30 Jun 2023 00:30:00 -0000

You know what time it is!

That's right; time to be depressed at the insane amount of identical isekai being produced! We sat down to take a look at the upcoming summer season of anime, and boy, it sure is, a season of anime!

The opening theme to this episode is "Innocence Arrogance" by Bish, while the ending theme is ""Kimi ga Iru kara" by Sarasa Kadowaki

Unlimited Rail Works Episode 112: Boogiepop Phantom

Thu, 15 Jun 2023 16:48:16 -0000

After a delay (I swear we won't write this down every single time), we got together to discuss the surrealist series from the turn of the millennium Boogiepop Phantom! Rose, John, and Maverick also all went out to the cinema to see Shin Kamen Rider, while Elvie has been indulging in some tokusatsu of her own with Voltes V!

The opening to this episode is "Evening Shower" by Shikao Suga, while the ending is "Future Century Secret Club" by Kyoko.

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Unlimited Rail Works Episode 111: Why Did They Make a Second Season of In Another World With My Smartphone?

Sat, 06 May 2023 19:45:45 -0000

Rose is out sick so John takes up the hosting mantle to talk about all things anime this week! He's unfortunately mainly been torturing himself with the continuing adventures of that guy who got isekai'd with his smartphone, but he is at least evening it out with reading a bunch of the original Yu-Gi-Oh! manga. Maverick has been watching Gundam for Girls with Witch From Mercury and Gundam for Girls Who Golf with Birdie Wing, while Elvie is suffering through the continuing adventures of Senku in Dr. Stone.

The opening to this episode is "Venus Line" by Kohmi Hirose, while the ending is "Red:birthmark" by AiNA THE END.

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Unlimited Rail Works Episode 110: Teekyu

Thu, 20 Apr 2023 18:14:00 -0000

Group Therapy Session for the crew, as they unravel what they liked (and more actively didn't like) about all 9 seasons of comedy anime Teekyu. We also dig into the new season and wrap up a few odds and ends from the last season.

The opening to this episode is "Botsuraku Kizoku no Tame no Teekyu" by Yui Watanabe", while the ending is "Nihongo Wakarimasen" by Yui Ogura.

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S1E110 - Unlimited Rail Works Episode 109: Spring 2023 Anime Preview (Is Anime Ruined???)

Thu, 06 Apr 2023 19:37:38 -0000

The crew, minus Elvie, are here to discuss the 2023 Spring anime season...and that's it! It's two hours of previews! Hear us talk about what we think will rule and what will drool in the next three months of Japan cartoons.

The opening is "Disillusion" by Sachi Tainaka from the Fate/Stay Night anime, and the ending is "Jun" by Takuro Yoshida from Cromartie High School.

S1E109 - Unlimited Rail Works 108: Liz and the Blue Bird

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 17:18:13 -0000

The URW crew get together this week to talk about KyoAni's Liz and the Blue Bird, a spin-off of the Sound! Euphonium series by the same studio. While its substance might be divisive, we get pretty into the ways music in general often play a role in anime. Plus, Maverick's up to date on High Card's rickety climax, John finished up Witch from Mercury just in time for the next season, Rose checked out the newest sentai series Ohsama Sentai King-Ohger, and Elvie took the time to catch up on the continuations of In/Spectre and Vinland Saga!

The opening track is Liz and the Blue Bird Movement III, "A Decision of Love" arranged by Akito Matsuda, and the closing track is "Songbirds" by Homecoming,

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S1E108 - Unlimited Rail Works Episode 107: Iruma is Out of The Woods

Fri, 10 Mar 2023 02:47:50 -0000

Finally a non-gimmick themed episode of Unlimited Rail Works! Minus Maverick, we sat down to talk about shows such as Revenger, Buddy Daddies, Gundam: The Witch from Mercury, and High Card!

The opening to this episode is "Day1" by Auo, while the ending is "Happy-Go-Journey" by Yuma Uchida.

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S1E107 - Unlimited Rail Works Episode 106: A Place Further Than The Universe

Wed, 22 Feb 2023 19:02:34 -0000

It's February, which is basically the Antarctica of months, so we sat down to talk about four girls' journey of self-discovery in A Place Further Than The Universe. After, we talked about the theatrical release of Kaguya-sama: Love is War - The First Kiss That Never Ends, as well as a selection of shows that we've continued to pick up over the winter season.

The opening to this episode is "The Girls are Alright" by Saya, while the ending is "Koko Kara, Koko Kara" Inori Minase, Kana Hanazawa, Yuka Iguchi, and Saori Hayami.

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S1E106 - Episode 105 Ultra Kaiju Railworks Podcast

Tue, 14 Feb 2023 23:52:31 -0000

The crew (minus John) convenes to discuss the beginnings of the latest anime season! Rose has checked out the Trigun reboot as well as an isekai about campfire cooking, Elvie's digging into the yaoi-ness of Bungo Stray Dogs and watched an isekai about a repairman, and Maverick has pushed further into Gundam and also saw Shin Ultraman. He doesn't have an isekai this time. The OP is TOMBI by Kbi Baba from Trigun Stampede, and the ED is Luck Life by Shirushi from Bungo Stray Dogs season 4.

Unlimited Rail Works Episode 104B: Anime of the Year 2022

Thu, 26 Jan 2023 20:30:00 -0000

Episode Notes

Everyone got together to talk about all the different kinds of anime that released over the last year, and do some sort of "award show" type deal about it! Special thanks to everyone who contributed their own opinions!

The opening to this episode is "KICK BACK" by Kenshi Yonezu, while the ending is "Rockn' Roll, Morning Light Falls on You" by kessoku band.

S1E104 - Unlimited Rail Works Episode 104A: FLCL Progressive and Alternative

Thu, 26 Jan 2023 19:12:00 -0000

Episode Notes

The URW crew takes quite a start to the new year with Maverick's pick of FLCL Progressive and FLCL Alternative, the two follow up series by Production I.G. to the original 2001 Gainax OVA. While we brace a lot of the low points expected, we come through the tunnel with a greater appreciation of what this series, franchise even, does well and how that energy could potentially show up in the upcoming sequels FLCL: Grunge and FLCL Shoegaze.

The OP for this episode is "Star Overhead" while the ED is "Thank you, my twilight" both by The Pillows.

S1E103 - Unlimited Rail Works Episode 103: Winter 2023

Thu, 12 Jan 2023 18:55:32 -0000

We sit down again after the holidays to talk all about what's coming up in a pretty desolate winter season of anime! Learn all about wizards who live "almost forever", the brave men and women of Fourland, and an assortment of debauchery that will hopefully leave the public's awareness in 2-3 months. The opening to this episode is "AIUE" by Minami and SAKURAmoti, and the ending is "Nomick" by ACCAMER.

Unlimited Rail Works 102: Barakamon

Thu, 29 Dec 2022 18:26:33 -0000

On this URW, the crew (minus Elvie, who is on early Christmas break) talks about the funny and warm Barakamon to bring in the holiday season. Plus the current anime slate is wrapping up, so we touch on such classics as Chainsaw Man, Bocchi the Rock, Sing Yesterday for Me, Mob Psycho 100, and Reincarnated as a Sword.

The opening is Rashisa by SUPER BEAVER and the ending is Innocence by NoisyCell, both from Barakamon.

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Unlimited Rail Works Episode 101: Anime Bridge

Thu, 15 Dec 2022 19:05:45 -0000

Back from the holidays but still not quite ready to Barakamon, URW sits down to talk about a bunch of miscellaneous anime. John's been keeping up with the weeklies, while Maverick enjoyed the serenity of the recently localized Laid Back Camp movie. Elvie has been on a Miyazaki Ghibli binge, and has a lot to say about that old man, and Rose is once again trying to get everyone to watch Donbrothers. The opening to this episode is "Ore Koso Only One" by Win Morisaki, while the ending is "Don't Boo! Donbrothers", also by Win Morisaki. If you want to send in questions send them to our ask box at videogamechoochoo.tumblr.com/ask You can also join our discord channel at thegamezone.zone! Thanks to @harlequinwheels for our show art!

Unlimited Rail Works Episode 100: Hell Girl

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 19:48:49 -0000

For the One Hundredth (!!!!) episode of Unlimited Rail Works, we watched Studio Deen's 2005 episodic horror series Hell Girl, and learned to appreciate grudges, bits, and mysterious talking parrots. Later, Maverick went out to go see the latest One Piece movie in IMAX, and Rose watched the hot new prestige Kamen Rider Black Sun. Elvie continues to learn all about the taming of beasts, John loves Mob Psycho Season 3, and everyone loves Bocchi. The opening song to this episode is "Sakasama no Chō" by SNoW, while the ending theme is "Karinui" by Mamiko Noto. If you want to send in questions send them to our ask box at videogamechoochoo.tumblr.com/ask You can also join our discord channel at thegamezone.zone! Thanks to @harlequinwheels for our show art!

Unlimited Rail Works Episode 99: Stacked Season

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 04:25:44 -0000

This is one of the best seasons of anime we've covered, so we all have quite a bit to talk about! Rose is enjoying a Single Isekai with Reincarnated as a Sword and has some stern words for Fuuto Pi, John is reveling in how nice and colorful Urusei Yatsura and Do It Yourself! are, Maverick digs that there Gundam Witch and her punchy friends, and Elvie drifts along with Drifting Home. The intro song is PSYCHO:LOGY by BOUNCEBACK from Pop Team Epic season 2, and the ending is Kimi yo Kedakaku Are by Shiyu and Ryo from Gundam The Witch from Mercury. If you want to send in questions send them to our ask box at videogamechoochoo.tumblr.com/ask You can also join our discord channel at thegamezone.zone! Thanks to @harlequinwheels for our show art!

Unlimited Rail Works Episode 98: Aku no Hana

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 18:58:46 -0000

It was, challenging, this time but we all came together to discuss our opinions and thoughts on the 2013 anime adaptation of Shūzō Oshimi's drama series The Flowers of Evil. After that, we finally dive into the finale of Lycoris Recoil, catch up on Gundam: Witch of Mercury, and check out some of the hot new autumn shows. The opening theme to this episode is "Aku no Hana" by Uchujin, while the ending theme is "A Last Flower" by Asa-Chang and Junray. If you want to send in questions send them to our ask box at videogamechoochoo.tumblr.com/ask You can also join our discord channel at thegamezone.zone! Thanks to @harlequinwheels for our show art!

Unlimited Rail Works Episode 97: Fall 2022 Anime Season

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 19:39:08 -0000

The 2022 Fall season is upon us, and folks, it's full of bangers. The crew sans Elvie dives into what to expect in the coming block of anime, and highlight shows both big and small they're looking forward to or loathing hearing more about. Chainsaw Man's premiering in a few weeks, y'all. Plus, a quick check in about Cyberpunk 2077, Tatami Time Machine Blues, and Rose's recent Gundam watch. The OP is Demachiyanagi Parallel Universe by ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION from Tatami Time Machine Blues, and the ED is Hana no Tou by Sayuri from Lycoris Recoil. If you want to send in questions send them to our ask box at videogamechoochoo.tumblr.com/ask You can also join our discord channel at thegamezone.zone! Thanks to @harlequinwheels for our show art!

Unlimited Rail Works Episode 96: Shōwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjū

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 17:33:56 -0000

We learned all about Rakugo and Old Man Pain this week, as we sat down to talk about 2016's Shōwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjū! After that, Maverick and John went out to see Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero, with John actually experiencing what 4D brings to the table for Goku and friends. Elvie's finished up Phantom of the Idol, and has also been digging into some donghua with Link Click, while Rose took a look at Trigger's newly released Cyberpunk Edgerunners. The opening theme to this episode is "Usurai Shinjū" by Sheena Ringo, while the ending theme is "Kawa, Taredoki" by Kana Shibue.

Unlimited Rail Works Episode 95: Uncle Recoil

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 19:24:05 -0000

It's a much shorter one this time, as we're down an Elvie and the rest of the crew hasn't watched as much! We do get some talk about Uncle From Another World, lots of Sentai such as Kamen Rider Revice and Donbrothers, some Lycoris Recoil, and more! The opening is "ALIVE" by ClairS from Lycoris Recoil, and the ending song is "Ichibanboshi Sonority" by Yuka Iguchi from Uncle from Another World. If you want to send in questions send them to our ask box at videogamechoochoo.tumblr.com/ask You can also join our discord channel at thegamezone.zone! Thanks to @harlequinwheels for our show art!

Unlimited Rail Works Episode 94: Legend of the Galactic Heroes

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 18:59:45 -0000

The Patreon pick for this month was the 2018 remake of Legend of the Galactic Heroes, and Maverick and Rose sat down with a more knowledgeable Elvie to learn all about this pretty-boyified version of a classic story. Later, Maverick talks about Masaaki Yuasa's most recent film Inu-oh, and his freedom from the cuckoos. Rose has continued to watch those dang Kamen Riders, and Elvie has gotten deeper into yet another multimedia hole with Arsnotoria. Our opening song is "Binary Star" by Hiroyuki Sawano, and our ending is "WISH" by ELISA.

Unlimited Rail Works Episode 93: Calling to the Niiiiight

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 18:44:46 -0000

It's a bit of a slog season, but there's still a few things to talk about on Unlimited Rail Works. Maverick's answering the Call of the Night, John's hanging out with the Uncle from Another World, Elvie's learning how to babysit from some yakuza, and Rose is enjoying Lycoris Recoil. Plus, some Tokusatsu talk, Silver Spoon, Teppen, and plenty more! Our opening song is "Daten" by Creepy Nuts from Call of the Night, and our ending is "Hello Especially" by Sukima Switch from Silver Spoon.

Unlimited Rail Works Episode 92: The Big O

Fri, 29 Jul 2022 03:57:55 -0000

We have come to terms with Sunrise's 1999 series The Big O! While we discuss that louse Roger Smith, we also get into shows like Uncle from Another World and Lycoris Recoil. Unfortunately, we also work our miserable way through the less than ideal Teppen, Yurei Deco, and Lucifer and the Biscuit Hammer. The opening theme to this episode is "Show Must Go On" by Rui Nagai, while the ending theme is "And Forever..." by Chie and Ken Shima. Consider following us on twitter @VGChooChoo, @john_michonski, @horngal, @lvmaeparian, and @mavsplaniamania If you want to send in questions send them to our ask box at videogamechoochoo.tumblr.com/ask You can also join our discord channel at thegamezone.zone! Thanks to @harlequinwheels for our show art!

Unlimited Rail Works 91: Maybe Don't Go to Anime Expo

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 21:22:35 -0000

It's the 91st episode of Unlimited Rail Works! This time, John went to Anime Expo for the second time, and he probably should not have done that. Also, we wrap up the season with some Kaguya, Spy x Family, Kongming, and more. Plus, Elvie goes over a horse henshin, Maverick is being punished by a Couple of Cuckoos, and Rose is still watching Thunderbolt Fantasy! Our theme this time is Giri-Giri from Kaguya season 3 and our ending is Shikaku Unmei from A Couple of Cuckoos. Consider following us on twitter @VGChooChoo, @john_michonski, @horngal, @lvmaeparian, and @mavsplaniamania If you want to send in questions send them to our ask box at videogamechoochoo.tumblr.com/ask You can also join our discord channel at thegamezone.zone! Thanks to @harlequinwheels for our show art!

Unlimited Rail Works 90: Thunderbolt Fantasy

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 03:47:34 -0000

Though it's only anime by the boldest of definitions, we all watched Gen Urobochi's funny little puppet show Thunderbolt Fantasy! After we discuss the Screaming Phoenix Killer enough, we go into some of the seasonal anime that's wrapping up, like Aharen, Kaguya-sama and Healer Girl, while Maverick has been getting into Berserk! The opening theme to this episode is "Raimei" by T.M.Revolution, while the ending theme is "Thunderbolt Fantasy" by Hiroyuki Sawano. Consider following us on twitter @VGChooChoo, @john_michonski, @horngal, @lvmaeparian, and @mavsplaniamania If you want to send in questions send them to our ask box at videogamechoochoo.tumblr.com/ask You can also join our discord channel at thegamezone.zone! Thanks to @harlequinwheels for our show art!

Unlimited Rail Works Episode 89: Summer 2022 Previews

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 18:21:34 -0000

The crew is shocked, SHOCKED that all these new isekais sound dreadful in the coming season. Well, maybe not shocked. But we still trudge on through a list of all the upcoming anime arriving this summer. Plus, we touch on Kongming's rap frustrations, how bright the future of Kaguya-sama is, check on Elvie's Katanagatari watch, and get a rundown on Maverick's manga reading habits. The opening is Tokimeki Rendezvous from The Demon Girl Next Door season two, and the ending is Feeling Good from Ya Boy Kongming! Consider following us on twitter @VGChooChoo, @john_michonski, @horngal, @lvmaeparian, and @mavsplaniamania If you want to send in questions send them to our ask box at videogamechoochoo.tumblr.com/ask You can also join our discord channel at thegamezone.zone! Thanks to @harlequinwheels for our show art!

Unlimited Rail Works Episode 88: Kids on the Slope

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 19:45:26 -0000

We're here for a pretty long jam session, discussing Studio Mappa's debut work Kids on the Slope! After, Elvie and Maverick have been watching Deaimon, Love After World Domination, and Dance Dance Danseur, while John found out that the Pokémon Legends: Arceus anime actually started! The opening song to this episode is "Sakamichi no Melody" by Yuki, while the ending theme is "Moanin'" by Art Blakey and The Jazz Messengers.

Unlimited Rail Works Episode 87: Oh So Very Soapy Bubbles

Thu, 19 May 2022 19:52:35 -0000

This time on Unlimited Rail Works, Maverick is out, so the ladies and John discuss the usual Kaguya-sama, Kongming, and Bookworm, take a swing at Birdie Wing, stare in horror at what they're doing in Digimon Ghost Game, and pop Bubble's...bubble. Our opening song is Pen-I mean Venus Line by Kohmi Hirose from Birdie Wing, and the ending is Bubble featuring Uta Eve from Bubble.

Unlimited Rail Works Episode 86: Gun Gale Online

Thu, 05 May 2022 19:38:44 -0000

We're finally taking a look at the Sword Art Online spin-off about unhinged women! Meanwhile, Maverick continues to be watching nearly everything this season has to offer, John is enjoying Spy X Family in all of its forms, Elvie is learning about horse boys, and Rose is greatly appreciating those unhinged women. The opening song is "Ryūsei" by Eir Aoi and the ending theme is "To see the future" by Tomori Kusunoki.

Unlimited Rail Works Episode 85: Kongming Can Fix Me

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 20:12:35 -0000

The spring season is upon us, and folks it surprisingly delivers! Elvie sends off the winter blues by telling us how off the goop Magia Record and Platinum End’s endings are. Ascendance of a Bookworm and Kaguya Sama manage to keep the energy up with their respective third seasons, and John, Rose, and Maverick gush over the sleeper hit Spring sensation that is Ya Boy, Kongming! We also catch up on Goodbye Eri, Fujimoto’s recent one shot manga that speaks to the power of da movies. The opening to this episode is “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” by QUEENDOM, and the ending is “Route BLUE” by Yuki Nakashima Consider following us on twitter @VGChooChoo, @john_michonski, @horngal, @lvmaeparian, and @mavsplaniamania If you want to send in questions send them to our ask box at videogamechoochoo.tumblr.com/ask You can also join our discord channel at thegamezone.zone! Thanks to @harlequinwheels for our show art! Subscribe via iTunes, Hipcast, Direct Download or listen right here!

Unlimited Rail Works Episode 84: March Comes in Like a Lion

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 17:37:34 -0000

Everyone is back together again (how many times will we say this) to discuss Shaft's 2016 anime adaptation of Chica Umino's March Comes in Like a Lion. Elvie has also been watching some of The Great Pretender, while pondering the purpose of musical artist Eve's recent visual album Adam. Maverick and John dive into the more complex themes and ideas around the ending to Dress Up Darling, while also checking in on Ranking of Kings. Rose meanwhile, only really watched Columbo, but man, Columbo is really good. The opening to this episode is "Answer" by Bump of Chicken, who also perform the ending, "Fighter" Consider following us on twitter @VGChooChoo, @john_michonski, @horngal, @lvmaeparian, and @mavsplaniamania If you want to send in questions send them to our ask box at videogamechoochoo.tumblr.com/ask You can also join our discord channel at thegamezone.zone! Thanks to @harlequinwheels for our show art!

Unlimited Rail Works Episode 83: Spring 2022 Anime Preview

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 18:12:25 -0000

The clocks have shifted, the temperature's rising, and that can only mean another new crop of shows to be on the look out for. Elvie and Maverick tackle the task of going through everything that's releasing this upcoming season after a fairly barren watch list from winter. And yes, you better believe we (mainly Maverick) gets upset about at least one new Isekai coming out. The opening theme to this episode is "San San Days" by Spira Spica, while the ending song is "Houko" by Ryota Suzuki and Natsuki Hanae. Consider following us on twitter @VGChooChoo, @john_michonski, @horngal, @lvmaeparian, and @mavsplaniamania If you want to send in questions send them to our ask box at videogamechoochoo.tumblr.com/ask You can also join our discord channel at thegamezone.zone! Thanks to @harlequinwheels for our show art!

Unlimited Rail Works Episode 82: Princess Jellyfish

Sat, 12 Mar 2022 06:18:07 -0000

Tequila! It's time for another anime review, where the crew watched the very 2010 anime Princess Jellyfish. How does this show about being yourself and wearing your heart on your sleeve fare in 2022 and in the eyes of our Animae Experts? Plus, Maverick's a Golden Boy, John keeps us Poke-posted, Rose is giving Planet With another shake, and Elvie listened to gruff men be gruff in Vinland Saga. The opening is "Just Between Us" by Chatmonchy and the ending is Kimi ni Kirei no Kizuite Okure by Sambomaster, both from Princess Jellyfish. Consider following us on twitter @VGChooChoo, @john_michonski, @horngal, @lvmaeparian, and @mavsplaniamania If you want to send in questions send them to our ask box at videogamechoochoo.tumblr.com/ask You can also join our discord channel at thegamezone.zone! Thanks to @harlequinwheels for our show art!

Unlimited Rail Works Episode 81: Rank-Up Magic of Kings

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 19:36:55 -0000

It's finally coming back to normal. The whole crew is here, we're chatting about anime of all kinds, Rose is upset about an isekai. The world is healing. John and Mav are still watching Dress-Up Darling, everyone's into Ranking of Kings, Maverick is inspired by Shirobako, Elvie started Oddtaxi and thinks mushroom wars are neat, and John used his eyes to read for once. The opening is Colorful Box by Yoko Ishida from Shirobako, and the ending is Koi no Yukue by Akari Akase from Dress-Up Darling. Consider following us on twitter @VGChooChoo, @john_michonski, @horngal, @lvmaeparian, and @mavsplaniamania If you want to send in questions send them to our ask box at videogamechoochoo.tumblr.com/ask You can also join our discord channel at thegamezone.zone! Thanks to @harlequinwheels for our show art!

Unlimited Rail Works 80: Roujin Z

Fri, 11 Feb 2022 03:33:25 -0000

Back from a busy January, Unlimited Rail Works reconvenes with a special guest! Friend of the show Brian Hanson (@yourpalbrian1) popped in to have us all watch Roujin Z, a 1991 film from Akira writer Katsuhiro Otomo. Later on, Elvie discusses Requiem of the Rose King, and her new year plans for Katanagatari, while Maverick has been taking it easy with Dress Up Darling and Ranking of Kings, a show that John has also been enjoying while getting caught back up with the bi-weekly Pokémon minute. The opening theme to this episode is "Happy Circle" by Bun Itakura, while the ending song is "Run, Bicycle Run" by Mishio Ogawa. Consider following us on twitter @VGChooChoo, @john_michonski, @horngal, @lvmaeparian, and @mavsplaniamania. If you want to send in questions send them to our ask box at videogamechoochoo.tumblr.com/ask You can also join our discord channel at thegamezone.zone! Thanks to @harlequinwheels for our show art!

Unlimited Rail Works Episode 79: Anime of the Year 2021

Sun, 23 Jan 2022 20:02:25 -0000

It's our annual Anime of the Year celebration, and that's it! The crew (minus Rose in person but not in spirit!) discuss what made anime in 2021 special...in good and bad ways. Our opening is BOY by King Gnu from Ranking of Kings and our ending is Nai Nai by ReoNa from Shadows House. Consider following us on twitter @VGChooChoo, @john_michonski, @horngal, @lvmaeparian, and @mavsplaniamania If you want to send in questions send them to our ask box at videogamechoochoo.tumblr.com/ask You can also join our discord channel at thegamezone.zone! Thanks to @harlequinwheels for our show art!

Unlimited Rail Works Episode 78: Trading Tokusatsu

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 03:42:26 -0000

In our last normal episode of the year, we're still watching Toku! Mavericks been watching 2013's Ultraman Ginga, a 50th anniversary series that set the tone for the future of Ultraman. Coincidentally, Rose has also been watching a 50th anniversary series with Kamen Rider Revice! Which continues to be ridiculous week-to-week. Thankfully, Elvie watched actual real anime series like Platinum End and Super Crooks to keep us on-brand. The opening to this episode is "Ultraman Ginga no Uta" by Voyager, and the ending is "Christmas Eve" by Tatsuro Yamashita. Consider following us on twitter @VGChooChoo, @john_michonski, @horngal, @lvmaeparian, and @mavsplaniamania If you want to send in questions send them to our ask box at videogamechoochoo.tumblr.com/ask You can also join our discord channel at thegamezone.zone! Thanks to @harlequinwheels for our show art!

Unlimited Rail Works 77: Kamen Rider Build

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 18:28:35 -0000

This is only half an anime podcast this time! Rose chose to have us watch Kamen Rider Build this episode, so the crew chats about the first twelve episodes of the adventures of a bunch of bug men who love to kick. Afterwards, Mav loves Milves, Elvie wishes they'd make some friggin mugs on the mug show, and John's keeping up with various Lupin goings-on. The OP and ED for this episode is all Be The One from Kamen Rider Build. Consider following us on twitter @VGChooChoo, @john_michonski, @horngal, @lvmaeparian, and @mavsplaniamania If you want to send in questions send them to our ask box at videogamechoochoo.tumblr.com/ask You can also join our discord channel at thegamezone.zone! Thanks to @harlequinwheels for our show art!

Unlimited Rail Works Episode 76: Return

Thu, 25 Nov 2021 22:15:06 -0000

John's finally back on another episode of Unlimited Rail Works! This time we talked about more Blue Period and Takt.op, more Aquatope on the White Sand, the classic standbys of Lupin III and of course, the never-ending isekai for some god forsaken reason. The opening song for this episode is "Cinderella" by Cider Girl, and the ending theme is "The Story Across the Rainbow" by Yui Horie. Consider following us on twitter @VGChooChoo, @horngal, @john_michonski, @lvmaeparian, and @mavsplaniamania If you want to send in questions send them to our ask box at videogamechoochoo.tumblr.com/ask You can also join our discord channel at thegamezone.zone! Thanks to @harlequinwheels for our show art!

Unlimited Rail Works Episode 75: Paranoia Agent

Sun, 14 Nov 2021 19:08:37 -0000

The Rail Crew, minus John, is back once again to discuss Satoshi Kon's sole TV series Paranoia Agent. See where this classic thriller succeeds and lightly falters as the experts weigh in on this gorgeous work. Then, Rose talks about Hitman isekai, a potion shop show that ISN'T isekai, and other crazy shit. Maverick hears Komi-san out and appreciates the progressive views of Blue Period. Elvie wants to protect John....the armadillo, specifically, touches on High Guardian Spice, and is surprised at how horny Mieruko-chan gets. The opening is Dream Island Obsessional Park by Susumu Hirasawa and the ending is Maromi no Theme by Shiroi Oka, both from Paranoia Agent. Consider following us on twitter @VGChooChoo, @horngal, @lvmaeparian, and @mavsplaniamania If you want to send in questions send them to our ask box at videogamechoochoo.tumblr.com/ask You can also join our discord channel at thegamezone.zone! Thanks to @harlequinwheels for our show art!

Unlimited Rail Works Episode 74: Secret Isekai

Fri, 29 Oct 2021 22:34:03 -0000

The new season has been going for a bit but we still took some time to talk about the summer shows we finished up. Rose continues down the path of aquatope on the white sand, and bemoans the failings of Remake Our Life! Elvie is disappointed with the ending of new Higurashi, but joins Maverick in being excited for the new musical Takt Op.Destiny. Also we discover shows were secretly Isekai? Can we never know peace? The opening theme to this episode is "Red Criminal" by THE ORAL CIGARETTES and the ending theme is "STRANGER" by Ayumu Imazu.

Unlimited Rail Works Episode 73: The Tatami Galaxy

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 23:57:18 -0000

John's moving, so even though he picked this show, he'll be missing out on the discussion on the time looping college dreamscape of The Tatami Galaxy! The crew goes in depth on pretty much everything in the show, then jumps into the anime season preview segment you know and love. The OP is "Maigoinu to Ame no Beat" by Asian Kung-Fu Generation and ED is "Kamisama no Iu Toori" by Yakushimaru Etsuko, both from Tatami Galaxy. Consider following us on twitter @VGChooChoo, @horngal, @lvmaeparian, and @mavsplaniamania. If you want to send in questions send them to our ask box at videogamechoochoo.tumblr.com/ask You can also join our discord channel at thegamezone.zone! Thanks to @harlequinwheels for our show art!

Unlimited Rail Works Episode 72:Irresponsible Captain Gengar

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 23:21:15 -0000

It's a laid back, low content episode of URW this time as Rose hands the keys back to John so she can be sick elsewhere. He also basically just watched Pokemon stuff, so that's it from him. Meanwhile, Maverick watched Irresponsible Captain Tylor, Words Bubble Up, and...Ted Lasso, which is anime we promise. Elvie rounds us off by talking about Iruma, Jahy, Higurashi, and Magia Record! The OP is Just Think of Tomorrow by Kawai Kenji from Irresponsible Captain Tylor and the ED is Tsumari wa Itsumo Kujikenai by Hololive NEGI U from Great Jahy. Consider following us on twitter @VGChooChoo, @horngal, @lvmaeparian, @mavsplaniamania and @John_Michonski. If you want to send in questions send them to our ask box at videogamechoochoo.tumblr.com/ask You can also join our discord channel at thegamezone.zone! Thanks to @harlequinwheels for our show art!

URW Episode 71: Daily Lives of High School Boys

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 22:54:14 -0000

This month's anime was 2012's memetic powerhouse Daily Lives of High School Boys, a story all about how we all dread being perceived. John's continuing to grapple against the torture that is Dragon Maid, while also demanding a bit more faithfulness from the Pokémon anime. Elvie is watching Fena: Pirate Princess, and tuned into a Macross concert stream to lament its handling in the West. Rose finished Kamen Rider Fourze and pined for more drills, while questioning what the heck is going on in Remake Our Life! The opening to this episode is "Shiny tale" by Mix Speakers, Inc. and the ending theme is "O-hi-sama" by Amesaki Annanin. Consider following us on twitter @VGChooChoo, @horngal, @lvmaeparian, @mavsplaniamania and @John_Michonski. If you want to send in questions send them to our ask box at videogamechoochoo.tumblr.com/ask You can also join our discord channel at thegamezone.zone! Thanks to @harlequinwheels for our show art!

Unlimited Rail Works Episode 70: Goodbye, All of Sick Dog

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 18:49:03 -0000

It's a jam-packed URW episode as the crew talks a bevy of new shows and movies. John tackles the latest (and hopefully last) farewells to Evangelion and Healin' Good, Elvie revels in the oddity of Sonny Boy and floats on Words that Bubble up like Soda Pop, and Rose deals with the continued horror of Dragon Maid and takes the edge off with Boogiepop Phantom. This episode's opening is "Careless" by ClariS from Magia Record season 2, and the ending is "One Last Kiss" by Hikaru Utada from Evangelion 3.0+1.0.

Unlimited Rail Works 69: Panty and Stocking w/ Garterbelt

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 20:07:04 -0000

For the funny number episode, we take a look at one of the uh, I guess horniest(?) anime of all time: Panty and Stocking with Garterbelt. We also discuss seasonal shows like Remake Our Life!, Higurashi Sotsu, and The Great Jahy Will Not Be Defeated!, as well as some older shows like Outlaw Star! The opening is Theme of Panty and Stocking by Hoshina Anniversary, and the ending is Fallen Angel by LISA, Mitsunori Ikeda, and Aimee B. Consider following us on twitter @VGChooChoo, @horngal, @lvmaeparian, @mavsplaniamania and @John_Michonski. If you want to send in questions send them to our ask box at videogamechoochoo.tumblr.com/ask You can also join our discord channel at thegamezone.zone! Thanks to @harlequinwheels for our show art!

URW Episode 68: The Trials of the Dragon Maid

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 22:52:44 -0000

Content warning for the first 30 minutes of this episode and also for the last ~ten minutes, we go in on Dragon Maid S! Yeah, you read it right. We ruminate on how frustrating Dragon Maid is for a good chunk of this episode. It's a doozy. But besides that, Rose is keeping up with Iruma-kun (which is good) and Scarlet Nexus (which just makes her want to play the game). Elvie is frustrated with Netflix's use of the term "anime" and has things to say about both Yasuke and Trese, plus some Sonny Boy talk. John blew through Chainsaw Man's manga, watched the first Princess Principal Crown Handler movie, and Maverick also saw a movie and it was that there Castle of Cagliostro. He also has been watching Aquatope, that show about an aquarium. This episode's OP is Ai no Supreme! by Fhana from Dragon Maid S, and the ED is Paagi by UDD from Trese.

Unlimited Rail Works Episode 66: Summer Anime Season Preview

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 22:54:54 -0000

E3 had us fall a bit behind on anime, so instead of the usual episode, we spent the entire time talking about the upcoming Summer anime season. That doesn't mean this is a short episode. We dive deep into each new show coming up, as well as go slightly crazy due to the amount of crappy isekai premiering. We'll be back next week with our Redline review as well as general talk! Our opening is "No! No! Satisfaction" from Iruma-kun season two, and the ending is "Yume o Te ni Modoreru Basho mo Nai Hibi o" from Zombie Land Saga Revenge.

Unlimited Rail Works Episode 67: Redline

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 22:20:04 -0000

We're all caught up! Finally, after some delay, the URW crew has watched Redline, and have mostly great things to say about it! The gang muses about its art, music, and general badass mood, cruisin' down the track all the way! Plus, we wrap up Spring season as Maverick fills the Yurucamp void with 300 slimes and Megaloboxes to the final championship, John chats about the high highs of Oddtaxi and the low lows of Wonder Egg's new finale, Rose gets confused about why TWEWY and Spider-isekai happened the way they did, and Elvie rushes through Higehiro to chart out the ravages of COVID that the mug anime seems to show. Our opening is "Yellow Line" and the ending is "Redline Day", both from Redline's OST.

Unlimited Rail Works 65: Love, Chunibyo, and Other Delusions

Fri, 11 Jun 2021 23:31:24 -0000

THE UNWAVERING MIGHT OF DARKNESS REBORN HAS LED YOU TO THIS PODCAST, AND NOW WE SHALL REGALE YOU WI-Okay sorry I can't keep this up. The URW crew, with Maverick joining for good, watched Love, Chunibyo, and Other Delusions season one. We have a real variety of opinions here. Plus, Rose wishes the Slime show was always this chill, Maverick sings the praise of Megalobox's second season, John details the horrifying Kaguya-sama OVA, and Elvie spends 300 years killing slimes. Our theme is Sparkling Daydream by ZAQ and the ED is Inside Identity by Black Raison d'être, both from Chunibyo. Consider following us on twitter @VGChooChoo, @horngal, @lvmaeparian, @mavsplaniamania and @John_Michonski. If you want to send in questions send them to our ask box at videogamechoochoo.tumblr.com/ask You can also join our discord channel at thegamezone.zone! Thanks to @harlequinwheels for our show art!

Unlimited Rail Works64: We Actually Talk About A Train

Fri, 28 May 2021 02:50:54 -0000

On this URW, the usual crew is joined by fellow VGCC staffer Maverick to chat about his anime tastes, as well as going over a bunch of current shows. Elvie is celebrating the time travel in Vivy, Rose takes Moriarty the Patriot to court, John rides a Super Cub, and Maverick conducts the Mugen Train! This episode's OP is "TWISTED HEARTS" the OP of Moriarty Season 2, and the ED is "Haru no Dengon" from Super Cub. Consider following us on twitter @VGChooChoo, @horngal, @lvmaeparian, @mavsplaniamania, and @John_Michonski. If you want to send in questions send them to our ask box at videogamechoochoo.tumblr.com/ask You can also join our discord channel at thegamezone.zone! Thanks to @harlequinwheels for our show art!

Unlimited Rail Works Episode 63: Aria the Animation

Fri, 14 May 2021 01:34:44 -0000

Ride along with the Three Train Fairies of Chooch as the crew discusses the beautiful Aria the Animation on the latest Unlimited Rail Works! Plus, Elvie discusses 86's Youtuber Apology Video episode, Rose details the Iruma Dress Arc, and John breaks the law, and lots more! Our theme this episode is Undine by Yui Makino, Aria's OP, and the ending is RAINBOW by Round Table, also from Aria. Consider following us on twitter @VGChooChoo, @horngal, @lvmaeparian, and @John_Michonski. If you want to send in questions send them to our ask box at videogamechoochoo.tumblr.com/ask You can also join our discord channel at thegamezone.zone! Thanks to @harlequinwheels for our show art!

Unlimited Rail Works Episode 62: Droopy Dog Gijinka

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 00:31:43 -0000

We're all back together again to take a look at the hot new Spring Season of anime! Elvie's been watching a ton, including some of the hot new isekai that continue to terrify her. Rose is grateful for Iruma's return, as well as the continuing fun of Moriarty the Patriot, while John is having fun with some funky little animals in a taxi. Also Super Cub sounds incredible. The opening to this episode is "Vivid Vice" by Who-Ya Extended from Jujutsu Kaisen, and the ending is "Shingetsu" by Ayasa from Vlad Love.

Unlimited Train Works Episode 61: The Patlabor Film Trilogy

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 02:30:14 -0000

The anime crew is down a member, as Rose is recuperating from a Healin' Beam. John and Elvie are still here to cover the well regarded Patlabor films, going over their political themes, animation, and kickass robots. Then, the crew is set free, as Gekidol, Wonder Egg, and a whole lot of other anime specters are exorcised from our collective minds. We do celebrate some of the good, like Yuru Camp, SK8, and Heaven's Design Team, but this season was pretty challenging, eh? Our opening is Mirai wa Lovers from the Patlabor Early Days OVA, and the ending is Theme of Patlabor 2 by Kenji Kawai. Consider following us on twitter @VGChooChoo, @horngal, @lvmaeparian, and @John_Michonski. If you want to send in questions send them to our ask box at videogamechoochoo.tumblr.com/ask You can also join our discord channel at thegamezone.zone! Thanks to @harlequinwheels for our show art!

Unlimited Train Works Episode 60: Cracks in the Egg

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 20:20:33 -0000

We managed to get through another season of anime for the most part, and that means it's time to get ready for the new one. It never ends! After the preview, John talks about the newest episodes of Wonder Egg Priority, which are really testing everyone's wills to continue. Then, Rose keeps us up to date on her feelings of Spider Isekai, Slime Isekai, MMO Isekai, and Kill La Kill. Elvie's being tortured by Gekidol and Yasahime still, but at least Heaven's Design Team is there for her and John to make them feel normal again. Our theme song is Give It Up? by 96neko from Heaven's Design Team, and the ending is Kizuna by Airi Kagami from Gekidol. Consider following us on twitter @VGChooChoo, @horngal, @lvmaeparian, and @John_Michonski. If you want to send in questions send them to our ask box at videogamechoochoo.tumblr.com/ask You can also join our discord channel at thegamezone.zone! Thanks to @harlequinwheels for our show art!

UTW Episode 59: Snow White with the Red Hair

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 21:34:03 -0000

We sat down to discuss 2015's classical Shōjo series Snow White with the Red Hair, a series all about uh, a girl who has the red hair. Afterwards, John watched one of the Precure movies to catch that high he's been missing, and Elvie is becoming the Joker thanks to Yashahime and Gekidol. Rose is wondering about Log Horizon's choice in strange arcs, and also got caught up on Wonder Egg Priority so everyone could talk about that uh, most recent episode. The opening to this episode is "Yasashii Kibou" by Saori Hayami, and the ending is "Kizuna ni Nosete" by Eyelis. Consider following us on twitter @VGChooChoo, @horngal, @lvmaeparian, and @John_Michonski. If you want to send in questions send them to our ask box at videogamechoochoo.tumblr.com/ask You can also join our discord channel at thegamezone.zone! Thanks to @harlequinwheels for our show art!

Unlimited Train Works Episode 58: Healin' Goodbye!

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 20:20:24 -0000

It is over. The dog has been sick for the final time. Healin' Good PreCure is over, and a weekly menace in John's life has been removed. Besides that, there's plenty of other, more normal anime opinions to be shared here, such as Rose's experience with Log Horizon puppets, Elvie's frustration with Gekidol, and a good long talk about Wonder Egg Priority and how we're both loving it and fearing where it'll go. This episode's OP is "disillusion" by Sachi Tainaka, the opening of the first half of the Studio Deen Fate/stay night anime. The ending is STORYSEEKER by Stereo Dive Foundation, the ending to Reincarnated as a Slime season two. Consider following us on twitter @VGChooChoo, @horngal, @lvmaeparian, and @John_Michonski. If you want to send in questions send them to our ask box at videogamechoochoo.tumblr.com/ask You can also join our discord channel at thegamezone.zone! Thanks to @harlequinwheels for our show art!

Choochagatari Episode 57: Ping Pong the Animation

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 21:19:14 -0000

We watched the critically acclaimed Ping Pong the Animation this month on the show! Rose and Elvie also talked about that spider-based isekai, skateboarding clowns, and the on-going antics of Dr. Stone. John is awaiting the end of Healin' Good Precure, while also wondering about what direction Wonder Egg Priority is headed in. The opening to this episode is Tada Hitori by Bakudan Johnny, and the ending is Bokurani Tsuite by Merengue. Consider following us on twitter @VGChooChoo, @horngal, @lvmaeparian, and @John_Michonski. If you want to send in questions send them to our ask box at videogamechoochoo.tumblr.com/ask You can also join our discord channel at thegamezone.zone! Thanks to @harlequinwheels for our show art!

Unlimited Train Works Episode 56: Animal Facts w/ Rose

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 22:19:13 -0000

2021 is truly upon us as the anime crew digs into the new season for real this time. All three watched Wonder Egg Priority (and have high hopes for it!) but otherwise have a real spread of shows to discuss. Elvie tackles #problematic events in Yashahime, condiment crying in Dr. Ramune, and however you pronounce I*CHU. John's got the usuals, but he's also been Yuru Camping and designing animals in heaven. Rose keeps us up to date on the isekais, mostly, with Re: Zero, Slime, Spider, and even Log Horizon all airing this season! This episode's OP is the Sakura Wars theme from, well, Sakura Wars. The ED is "Blue Horizon" by Miyu Oshiro, the ending from Log Horizon season three. Consider following us on twitter @VGChooChoo, @horngal, @lvmaeparian, @decibellemusic and @John_Michonski. If you want to send in questions send them to our ask box at videogamechoochoo.tumblr.com/ask You can also join our discord channel at thegamezone.zone! Thanks to @harlequinwheels for our show art!

Choochagatari Unlimited Train Works Episode 55: AOTY 2020

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 20:49:54 -0000

It's time to send off 2020's incredible slew of beloved and wretched anime with our annual Anime of the Year awards! With the help of special guest Trixie, we go over our picks for "Tightest Shit", "Character you most want to throw into the sun", and much much more! The opening to this episode is "DADDY ! DADDY ! DO!" by Suzuki Masayuki, and the ending is "Gimme" by Oresama Consider following us on twitter @VGChooChoo, @horngal, @lvmaeparian, @decibellemusic, and @John_Michonski. If you want to send in questions send them to our ask box at videogamechoochoo.tumblr.com/ask You can also join our discord channel at thegamezone.zone! Thanks to @harlequinwheels for our show art!

Unlimited Train Works Episode 54: Kara no Kyoukai Movie 1

Wed, 23 Dec 2020 18:28:52 -0000

In a jam packed episode, the VGCC anime crew discusses Kinoko Nasu's original series Kara no Kyoukai, also known as Garden of Sinners. At least, the first movie adaptation. Does the film stand up to modern scrutiny? How badass is Shiki? Find out this and lots more! Plus, the new season of anime is near, so we go over the previews of said new season. What're we looking forward to? What are we dreading? It takes up most of the episode, as usual. At least this time we didn't also try to jam too much else into the episode. This episode's theme is the theme to Kara no Kyoukai: Overlooking View by Kalafina, and the ending theme is "Kara no Kyoukai" by Raito from Melty Blood. Consider following us on twitter @VGChooChoo, @horngal, @lvmaeparian, and @John_Michonski. If you want to send in questions send them to our ask box at videogamechoochoo.tumblr.com/ask You can also join our discord channel at thegamezone.zone! Thanks to @harlequinwheels for our show art! Subscribe via iTunes, Hipcast, Direct Download or here!

Choochagatari Episode 53: Ghost in the Shell: SAC

Fri, 11 Dec 2020 20:39:44 -0000

Cyberpunk is a hot genre these days, so we took a look back into the early 00's with the first 12 episodes of Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex! Afterwards, John geeked out over Mewtwo's anime return, Elvie's finally finishing her Jun Maeda checklist for The Day I Became a God, and Rose is still watching Traveling Witch Elaina for some reason. The opening theme to this episode is "Inner Universe" by Origa, while the ending song is "Lithium Flower" by Scott Matthew. Consider following us on twitter @VGChooChoo, @horngal, @lvmaeparian, and @John_Michonski. If you want to send in questions send them to our ask box at videogamechoochoo.tumblr.com/ask You can also join our discord channel at thegamezone.zone! Thanks to @harlequinwheels for our show art!

Choochagatari Episode 52: Just Recieved Word From King Kai

Fri, 27 Nov 2020 02:50:24 -0000

The anime season is heating up, and Elvie is truly carrying it on her back. On this episode, she runs through a ton of shows she tried and cast aside, as well as things like Adachi and Shimamura, which she digs, even with the weird alien girl. Also, Rose thinks Akudama Drive should have been written by someone else, and John got a new console so he didn't watch much, but what he did watch...was also not very exciting, unfortunately. At least Sleepy Princess continues to rule. This episode's OP is Kimi ni Aeta Hi from Adachi and Shimamura, and the ED is Ready by Urashimasakatasen from Akudama Drive. Consider following us on twitter @VGChooChoo, @horngal, @lvmaeparian, and @John_Michonski. If you want to send in questions send them to our ask box at videogamechoochoo.tumblr.com/ask You can also join our discord channel at thegamezone.zone! Thanks to @harlequinwheels for our show art!

Choochagatari Unlimited Train Works Episode 51: Angel Beats

Thu, 12 Nov 2020 18:37:24 -0000

This time around the crew went back to the late noughties to watch Angel Beats, a tragic comedy series that brought us all sorts of feelings. Elvie's been watching The Day I Became a God as well, by the same director, and is starting to notice a trend in their works. John is still watching Precure and Pokemon, but the new Dragon Quest Anime has taken a steady slot alongside them with its old school charm. Then we all talk about how twisted the Sleepy Princess in the Demon Castle is. The opening to this episode is My Soul, Your Beats! by Lia, and the ending is Brave Song by Aoi Tada. Consider following us on twitter @VGChooChoo, @horngal, @lvmaeparian, and @John_Michonski. If you want to send in questions send them to our ask box at videogamechoochoo.tumblr.com/ask You can also join our discord channel at thegamezone.zone! Thanks to @harlequinwheels for our show art!

Choochagatari Episode 50: Pikachu Did the Dub

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 20:36:44 -0000

I guess it's like a viral video where Pikachu dubs over. This episode is full of anime troubles big and small! We discuss the abject failure of Wandering Witch, the confusion of the new Higurashi, and...oh god, we talk about the show where the guy begs girls to flash him. Plus, hey, Sleepy Princess is good, and so is Jujutsu Kaisen! Elvie talks about the Climbing Girls show trying to not be horny, John check in with the Weeklies, and Rose is digging Kamen Raider. The OP and ED are "Kaimin! Anmin! Syalist Seikatsu" and "Gimmme!" both from Sleepy Princess in the Demon Castle. Consider following us on twitter @VGChooChoo, @horngal, @lvmaeparian, and @John_Michonski. If you want to send in questions send them to our ask box at videogamechoochoo.tumblr.com/ask You can also join our discord channel at thegamezone.zone! Thanks to @harlequinwheels for our show art!

Choochagatari Episode 48: It Turned Into a Weasel

Thu, 15 Oct 2020 20:28:33 -0000

The Fall season of anime is fast approaching, so the Choochagatari crew went over all 40+ new shows on the horizon. John is witnessing some sort of Healing Animal debauchery in Precure, while Elvie and Rose are loving Deca Dence. Everyone still hates Uzaki though, and the continuing escapades of the Super Hxeros are unfortunately detailed for perhaps the final time. The opening to this episode is Chaos Drifters by Hiryouki Sawano, and the ending is Hibana by The Sixth Lie. Consider following us on twitter @VGChooChoo, @horngal, @lvmaeparian, and @John_Michonski. If you want to send in questions send them to our ask box at videogamechoochoo.tumblr.com/ask You can also join our discord channel at thegamezone.zone! Thanks to @harlequinwheels for our show art!

Choochagatari 49: Koufuku Graffiti

Thu, 15 Oct 2020 20:10:33 -0000

Let's eat! On this episode, the crew reviews Koufuku Graffiti. Is it a buffet worth going back for seconds on or is it Golden Corral tier disappointment? Then, the overlap between seasons lands squarely on this show, as Elvie is freed from Hentai Heroes, Rose recounts the finale of Kirito's latest adventure, and the PreCures get sick this time, leading into the new season with Higurashi, Wandering Witch, the Inuyasha sequel, and tons more! The OP is "Shiawase ni tsuite watashi ga shitteiru itsutsu no houhou" by Maaya Sakamoto and the ED is "Taberu", both from Koufuku Graffiti. Consider following us on twitter @VGChooChoo, @horngal, @lvmaeparian, and @John_Michonski. If you want to send in questions send them to our ask box at videogamechoochoo.tumblr.com/ask You can also join our discord channel at thegamezone.zone! Thanks to @harlequinwheels for our show art!

Choochagatari 47: The Ancient Magus' Bride

Thu, 17 Sep 2020 19:35:54 -0000

This month Choochagatari visits (and revisits) the world of The Ancient Magus Bride, and pretty much only have good things to say. On the other hand, everyone's kind of getting sick of Uzaki-chan, and the depths of depravity that Rental Girlfriend sinks to with each passing week. Elvie survived the Super Hxeros Beach Episode, while Rose somehow survived without much access to anime for a couple weeks. Meanwhile John continues to wish pain upon the Precure dog. The opening theme to this episode is Here by JUNNA, and the ending theme is Wa -cycle- by Hana Itoki. Consider following us on twitter @VGChooChoo, @horngal, @lvmaeparian, and @John_Michonski. If you want to send in questions send them to our ask box at videogamechoochoo.tumblr.com/ask You can also join our discord channel at thegamezone.zone! Thanks to @harlequinwheels for our show art!

Choochagatari Episode 46: Art of Sword

Fri, 11 Sep 2020 04:06:14 -0000

The crew has a varied yet harrowing set of anime experiences on the latest Choochagatari. Rose is haunted by the evil that is Sword Art Online, Elvie is still observing the Hentai Heroes, and John finds that PreCure has reached even wilder heights. Plus, the crew talks about trigger warnings in a way that is normal, so don't even think about arguing with us because we're right. Our theme song is SPARK-AGAIN by Aimer from Fire Force Season 2 and our outro is Everybody Healin' Good Day! by Miyamoto Kanako from TAKE A GUESS. Consider following us on twitter @VGChooChoo, @horngal, @lvmaeparian, and @John_Michonski. If you want to send in questions send them to our ask box at videogamechoochoo.tumblr.com/ask You can also join our discord channel at thegamezone.zone! Thanks to @harlequinwheels for our show art!

Choochagatari 45: The Eccentric Family

Thu, 13 Aug 2020 16:57:24 -0000

This week on Choochagatari we use all of our idiot blood to figure out the secrets of Skin Fangs, Uzaki-chan, and Pogging. We also watched all of Tomihiko Morimi's The Eccentric Family, and learned all about the Friday Fellows. Elvie keeps subjecting herself to Super HxEros, while John is watching the Precure animals do new and exciting things. Rose also assembled a list of grievances against the anime she's been watching (spoilers: most of them are horny!). The opening for this episode is Ecstatic Life by Milktub, and the ending is Que Sera, Sera by Fhána. Consider following us on twitter @VGChooChoo, @horngal, @lvmaeparian, and @John_Michonski. If you want to send in questions send them to our ask box at videogamechoochoo.tumblr.com/ask You can also join our discord channel at thegamezone.zone! Thanks to @harlequinwheels for our show art!

Choochagatari Episode 44: St. Patrick's Day

Thu, 30 Jul 2020 20:17:13 -0000

On this Choochagatari, Rose, Elvie, and John delve deeper into this season. Which is to say, they talk about the four shows airing. Re:Zero Season 2 is more of the same, as is everything John watches. Uzaki-chan is cute, horny, funny and twisted all at once. Rose continues to watch SAO for some goddamn reason. Elvie Rents a Girlfriend. This episode's theme is "Realize" by Konomi Suzuki from Re:Zero season 2, and the ending is Kokoro Knock by YuNi, the ending from Uzaki-chan. Consider following us on twitter @VGChooChoo, @horngal, @lvmaeparian, and @John_Michonski. If you want to send in questions send them to our ask box at videogamechoochoo.tumblr.com/ask You can also join our discord channel at thegamezone.zone! Thanks to @harlequinwheels for our show art!

Choochagatari Episode 43: Hi-Score Girl

Thu, 16 Jul 2020 21:41:05 -0000

This week on the show we take a look at 2018's Hi Score Girl, the anime all about love and Street Fighter II. While the new season of anime is only just starting, Elvie is already in the trenches swinging at Bungou to Alchemist and The God of High School. Rose watched all of Trigger's new show, while John is here with the updates and return of three show-staples. The opening to this episode is New Stranger by Sora Tob Sakana, and the ending is Hōkago Distraction by Etsuka Yakushimaru Consider following us on twitter @VGChooChoo, @horngal, @lvmaeparian, and @John_Michonski. If you want to send in questions send them to our ask box at videogamechoochoo.tumblr.com/ask You can also join our discord channel at thegamezone.zone! Thanks to @harlequinwheels for our show art!

Choochagatari Unlimited Train Works Episode 42: Ass Enjoyer

Thu, 02 Jul 2020 21:06:23 -0000

It's new season time, and it's a weird one. A good chunk of the next season is actually last season returning from delays! We're still gearing up, and most of the show is the Choochagatari gang discussing what we're looking forward to and what we're dreading. Plus, Elvie has the most to talk about, John has some harsh words for Kaguya-sama, and Rose keeps plugging along with the Bookworm. (Note: There are pretty complete spoilers for the latest Kaguya-sama from 54:51-1:04:52) The theme of this episode is TOP by Stray Kids, the theme of Tower of God and the ending is BAD END by Shota Aoi, the ending to My Next Life as a Villainess. Consider following us on twitter @VGChooChoo, @horngal, @lvmaeparian, and @John_Michonski. If you want to send in questions send them to our ask box at videogamechoochoo.tumblr.com/ask You can also join our discord channel at thegamezone.zone! Thanks to @harlequinwheels for our show art!

Choochagatari 41: Hakumei and Mikochi

Thu, 18 Jun 2020 21:23:22 -0000

It's a tiny little life in woods! This time, the crew visits an adorable forest to review Hakumei and Mikochi. Is it an interesting time traveling with the duo or is it a bit of a snoozefest? Also, we discuss Kaguya-sama as usual, why Tower of Gods is lacking lately, ask why Arte stopped being about art, and ask why nobody has fucked in Sing Yesterday yet. Our opening is urar by Chima, the Hakumei and Mikochi theme, and our ending is Harvest Moon Night by Shino Shimoji and Aoi Yuuki, the show's ending theme. Consider following us on twitter @VGChooChoo, @horngal, @lvmaeparian, and @John_Michonski. If you want to send in questions send them to our ask box at videogamechoochoo.tumblr.com/ask You can also join our discord channel at thegamezone.zone! Thanks to @harlequinwheels for our show art!

Choochagatari Episode 40: evil voice Wild Greens

Thu, 11 Jun 2020 01:21:33 -0000

We dig through the leftovers on this week's Choochagatari! With many shows on hiatus, the gang completely ignores old shows and instead just watches whatever is left on the air currently. Rose looks over a ton of isekai. Elvie takes a bath with a merman. John gets shojo manga brain. Plus Wave Listen to Me!, Sing Yesterday for Me, and My Next Life as a Villainess! This week's theme is DADDY DADDY DO! by Masayaki Suzuki, the theme of Kaguya season two. The ending is Soredemo Tomo ni Aruiteiku by Pekorin, Kokkoro, Kyaru, the ending to Princess Connect! Re:Dive. Consider following us on twitter @VGChooChoo, @horngal, @lvmaeparian, and @John_Michonski. If you want to send in questions send them to our ask box at videogamechoochoo.tumblr.com/ask You can also join our discord channel at thegamezone.zone! Thanks to @harlequinwheels for our show art! Subscribe via iTunes, Hipcast, Direct Download or here!

Choochagatari 39: Princess Principal

Fri, 22 May 2020 00:20:19 -0000

This time around Choochagatari takes a look at Princess Principal, one of the flagship Anime Strike exclusives of 2017. After we got tired of examining the true nature of each character, John bemoans how many of his seasonal anime have been announcing delays. Elvie is loving My Next Life as a Villainess, and Rose is trying her best to come up with as many transitions as possible. The opening to this episode is The Other Side of the Wall by Void_Chords and Maru, While the ending is A Page of My Story by Ayaka Imamura, Akira Sekine, Yō Taichi, Akari Kageyama, and Nozomi Furuki. Thanks again to https://twitter.com/ErikaMiaou for the edit! Consider following us on twitter @VGChooChoo, @horngal, @lvmaeparian, and @John_Michonski. If you want to send in questions send them to our ask box at videogamechoochoo.tumblr.com/ask You can also join our discord channel at thegamezone.zone! Thanks to @harlequinwheels for our show art!

Choochagatari Unlimited Train Works Episode 38: Hole

Thu, 07 May 2020 22:56:56 -0000

The Spring season of anime has kept on going, despite several cancellations and delays. John has been bearing the brunt of those casualties with Pokémon and Precure, but Gal & Dino has helped make things easier. Elvie finally watched Dragon Dentist, and realizes very quickly that the creators had a deep appreciation for mouths. Lastly, Rose just sort of complains about all sorts of weird anime that she doesn't like, but then goes off about Ascendance of a Bookworm, and how it showcases an interesting historical class divide. The opening for this episode is Kyouryuu Agemizawa☆ by Kyouruu Friends from Gal and Dinosaur, and the ending is Peaceful Days by BUSTED ROSE from Yona of the Dawn. Thanks again to https://twitter.com/ErikaMiaou for the edit! Consider following us on twitter @VGChooChoo, @horngal, @lvmaeparian, and @John_Michonski. If you want to send in questions send them to our ask box at videogamechoochoo.tumblr.com/ask You can also join our discord channel at thegamezone.zone! Thanks to @harlequinwheels for our show art!

Choochagatari Unlimited Train Works Episode 37: Wcdonalds

Thu, 23 Apr 2020 22:52:53 -0000

Choochagatari welcomes its first guest with VGCC's own Scott, who sits down with us to talk about the 2016 series Tanaka-Kun is Always Listless. We explore the nature of the relationships in the show, as well as the relationship between the author and McDonalds, while Elvie discusses the new Tama and Friends series, and how it differs from the original. Later, John continues his twisted path down the winding paths of many different series, and Rose closes the book on the Case Files of Jeweler Richard. The opening is Utatane Sunshine by Unlimited Tone, the OP of Tanaka-kun, and the ED is BON-BON by CooRie, Tanaka-kun's ED. This episode was edited by https://twitter.com/ErikaMiaou Thank you! Consider following us on twitter @VGChooChoo, @horngal, @lvmaeparian, and @John_Michonski. If you want to send in questions send them to our ask box at videogamechoochoo.tumblr.com/ask You can also join our discord channel at thegamezone.zone! Thanks to @harlequinwheels for our show art!

Choochagatari Episode 36: You're Healin': Bad

Thu, 09 Apr 2020 20:57:14 -0000

The latest season of anime is fast approaching, and the Choochagatari gang has gone over everything planned for it so you don't have to decide anything for yourself! Plus, Eizouken ended and Elvie is Feeling It, Rose tore down The Wall, and you know what's up with John. It's still horrible. The OP of this episode is Healin' Good Pretty Cure Touch!! by Kitagawa Rie from Healin' Good PreCure and the ED is The Sunshower by Asaka from Room Camp. Consider following us on twitter @VGChooChoo, @horngal, @lvmaeparian, and @John_Michonski. If you want to send in questions send them to our ask box at videogamechoochoo.tumblr.com/ask You can also join our discord channel at thegamezone.zone! Thanks to @harlequinwheels for our show art!

Choochagatari Episode 35: No Piece

Thu, 26 Mar 2020 19:25:27 -0000

What better time to watch anime than when most of us are trapped at home! This time around the crew discussed what we liked or maybe didn't like about KyoAni's Violet Evergarden. Afterwards John continues to dive deeper into the pits of hell, as his laughter at the misfortune of a dog continues. Elvie's managed to watch a whole lot of anime, though she wishes that some had maybe taken a different approach. Rose is a little behind, but still manages to drop a (probably really bad) hot take! The opening theme to this episode is Sincerely by Miho Karasawa, and the ending theme is Violet Snow by Aira Yuhki Consider following us on twitter @VGChooChoo, @horngal, @lvmaeparian, and @John_Michonski. If you want to send in questions send them to our ask box at videogamechoochoo.tumblr.com/ask You can also join our discord channel at thegamezone.zone! Thanks to @harlequinwheels for our show art!

Choochagatari Episode 34: Be Crispo

Thu, 12 Mar 2020 21:33:46 -0000

With the winter season well past the halfway point, Elvie and Rose maintain their streak of watching a ridiculous amount of anime at once, while John continues down The Devil's Path (Precure). As always we love Iruma and Eizouken unconditionally, but there are plenty of shows that we just can't help but wish for the better. Also hey, if you ever wondered what sort of stuff a Fantasy Italian Name Generator could come up with, is this the podcast for you. Opening theme is Kamen Rider Kuuga! by Masayuki Tanaka. Closing theme is nameless story by Kishida Kyoudan & The Akeboshi Rockets. Consider following us on twitter @VGChooChoo, @horngal, @lvmaeparian, and @John_Michonski. If you want to send in questions send them to our ask box at videogamechoochoo.tumblr.com/ask You can also join our discord channel at thegamezone.zone! Thanks to @harlequinwheels for our show art!

Choochagatari Episode 33: DA RAYLE TRAESHA

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 18:35:07 -0000

The Choochagatari Gang travels back to the '30's (and 1700's!) to revel in the ruckus that is Baccano! Listen in as we stan Jacuzzi Splot, wish for a love like Isaac and Miria's, and debate if Popeye has a Brooklyn accent. Then, the crew talks about new shows, with Rose feeling like the Jeweler Richard is irresponsible, Elvie blames the Internet for the evils of the world, John falls deeper into evil with PreCure, and we all say "twisted" and "warped" like twenty times each. Our OP is "Guns and Roses" by Paradise Lunch, the Baccano OP, and the ED is "Calling" by Oda Kaori, Baccano's ED. Consider following us on twitter @VGChooChoo, @horngal, @lvmaeparian, and @John_Michonski. If you want to send in questions send them to our ask box at videogamechoochoo.tumblr.com/ask You can also join our discord channel at thegamezone.zone! Thanks to @harlequinwheels for our show art!

Choochagatari Episode 32: Don't Mention Bugs

Fri, 14 Feb 2020 17:48:55 -0000

Choochagatari is truly suffering this week, as Rose and Elvie do a deep dive on the highly problematic (skip from 46:49-1:03:34 if you don't want to hear it) movie The Island of Giant Bugs. Besides the bad bug movie, the crew loves Magia Record, thinks Iruma-kun should've trimmed the fat, rocks out with Dorohedoro, and finally, John watches Precure. Plus we go over why Eizouken works so well, the state of anime opinions, and decry the state of society in Nekopara. This week's theme is Welcome to Chaos by K(N)oW_NAME from Dorohedoro, and the ending theme is the ending song from the bug movie that I don't care enough to look up. Consider following us on twitter @VGChooChoo, @horngal, @lvmaeparian, and @John_Michonski. If you want to send in questions send them to our ask box at videogamechoochoo.tumblr.com/ask You can also join our discord channel at thegamezone.zone! Thanks to @harlequinwheels for our show art!

Choochagatari Episode 31: Cheerio!

Thu, 30 Jan 2020 21:41:14 -0000

This time on Choochagatari the crew discusses the critically acclaimed Katanagatari! We also take a deep dive on all the hot new anime, with Rose and Elvie going off on the various hits and misses of the Winter season, while John stays safely away at his Pokemon island retreat. The opening theme for this episode is Meiya Kadenrō by Minami Kuribayashi, and the ending theme is Bahasa Palus by Taku Iwasaki Consider following us on twitter @VGChooChoo, @horngal, @lvmaeparian, and @John_Michonski. If you want to send in questions send them to our ask box at videogamechoochoo.tumblr.com/ask You can also join our discord channel at thegamezone.zone! Thanks to @harlequinwheels for our show art!

Choochagatari Unlimited Train Works Ep 30: Choochy Breezy

Fri, 17 Jan 2020 01:39:40 -0000

It's the second annual VGCC Anime of the Year Awards! This time, Rose, John, and Elvie go into a variety of topics to talk about their favorite stuff of 2019. Then, we touch on new shows, like Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken, Magia Record, Koisuru Asteroid, Darwin's Game, and lots more. Anime is real good recently, and we have lots to talk about because of it! This episode's opening is Easy Breezy by chelmico from Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken, and the ending song is Aletheia by ClariS from Magia Record. Consider following us on twitter @VGChooChoo, @horngal, @lvmaeparian, and @John_Michonski. If you want to send in questions send them to our ask box at videogamechoochoo.tumblr.com/ask You can also join our discord channel at thegamezone.zone! Thanks to @harlequinwheels for our show art!

Choochagatari Episode 29: More Roadrunner Bits

Thu, 19 Dec 2019 21:16:22 -0000

Everyone's back after the Thanksgiving break to talk about their continuing adventures into anime. John went spelunking for anime merch and found himself in a dangerous situation, but luckily stopped watching Dr. Stone so at least he has that. Elvie's been watching a show about Chuuni boys that's funny but has a little too many issues with pacing and conveyance, while Rose has been baffled but bemused by Sword Art Online's interesting design choices. The opening theme to this episode is Q-vism by Who-ya Extended and the ending theme is Drown by Milet. Consider following us on twitter @VGChooChoo, @horngal, @lvmaeparian, and @John_Michonski. If you want to send in questions send them to our ask box at videogamechoochoo.tumblr.com/ask You can also join our discord channel at thegamezone.zone! Thanks to @harlequinwheels for our show art!

Choochagatari Episode 28: Google Shitposting

Fri, 22 Nov 2019 20:40:48 -0000

Choochagatari tackles "girls having conversations" mainstay Yuyushiki, parsing through random conversations, Google searching, and banging soundtracks to see how it holds up. Later, we talk the usual Dr. Stone mishaps, Elvie checks in on how frustrating Fire Force is, Rose hates being Overcautious, and John...doesn't really talk about Pokemon? What? Is the world ending? This episode's opening is Seeno! by Jouhoushoribu, the opening of Yuyushiki. The ending is Affection by Another Infinity, also from Yuyushiki. Consider following us on twitter @VGChooChoo, @horngal, @lvmaeparian, and @John_Michonski. If you want to send in questions send them to our ask box at videogamechoochoo.tumblr.com/ask You can also join our discord channel at thegamezone.zone! Thanks to @harlequinwheels for our show art!

Choochagatari 27: A Grand Send-off

Thu, 07 Nov 2019 20:21:56 -0000

Choochagatari bids farewell to Trixie this episode, but that doesn't stop any small amount of fun from happening. Everyone went hard in on calling out Dr. Stone's nonsensical developments, while bemoaning its patchwork science and plot. Elvie took one for the team and tried out Kandagawa Jet Girls, while John's been getting in character with Carnival Phantasm. Rose is frustrated and tired of irony and self-awareness, and Trixie has a few recommendations on what to watch before her fateful departure. The opening to this episode is Dark Cherry Mystery by Kaori Mizuhashi and the ending is My Friend by Miyuhan. Consider following us on twitter @VGChooChoo, @decibellemusic, @horngal, @lvmaeparian, and @John_Michonski. If you want to send in questions send them to our ask box at videogamechoochoo.tumblr.com/ask You can also join our discord channel at thegamezone.zone! Thanks to @harlequinwheels for our show art!

Choochagatari Ep 26:The Flying, the Witch, and the Dog Girl

Thu, 24 Oct 2019 20:25:30 -0000

A one-two punch of a group-watch anime and a new season arriving means an extra-long episode of Choochagatari! The crew goes over Flying Witch, a cute show that's chill, almost to a fault. Then, we go in on a variety of new shows, such as Welcome to Demon School Iruma-Kun, the board game girls show Ascendance of a Bookworm, and of course, this season's new Fate show, Babylonia. Trixie hops into a dragon's stomach. Dr. Stone makes John want to die. Elvie joins a ninja crew with Blackfox. Rose hates the incel shows. This episode's opening song is Shanranran by Miwa, the theme of Flying Witch. The ending is Nichijou no Mahou by Minami Shinoda and Eri Suzuki, also from Flying Witch. Consider following us on twitter @VGChooChoo, @decibellemusic, @horngal, @lvmaeparian, and @John_Michonski. If you want to send in questions send them to our ask box at videogamechoochoo.tumblr.com/ask You can also join our discord channel at thegamezone.zone! Thanks to @harlequinwheels for our show art!

Choochagatari Unlimited Train Works 25: Over the Moon

Thu, 10 Oct 2019 19:49:02 -0000

It's finally fall so the crew came together to talk about all of the great and exciting isekai anime that are coming soon to a screen near you! Rose is back to hosting and loved seeing Promare, but doesn't really know why Arifureta is allowed to be. Trixie muses on the beautiful March Comes in Like a Lion, as well as all time classic Nichijou. John loved our boy El Melloi to the very end, while Elvie is finally loving Fire Force and the finale of Oh Maidens in Your Savage Season . The opening to this episode is NEXUS by Hiroyuki Sawano, and the ending theme is Kori ni Tojikomete by Superfly. Consider following us on twitter @VGChooChoo, @decibellemusic, @horngal, @lvmaeparian, and @John_Michonski. If you want to send in questions send them to our ask box at videogamechoochoo.tumblr.com/ask You can also join our discord channel at thegamezone.zone! Thanks to @harlequinwheels for our show art!

Choochagatari Episode 24: Powerful Anime Moms

Thu, 26 Sep 2019 05:00:00 -0000

(Content warning for heavy topics involving abuse.) Rose is on vacation, so John's back driving the train on this heartrending episode of Choochagatari. This time we're discussing the fantastic drama series Erased, of Boku dake ga Inai Machi if you feel like flexin'. Find out how we feel about it, even though it's super obvious we thought it's good. We're not gonna beat around the bush here. Also, the rest of the anime season is wrapping up. All the classics of the past few episodes are still around. Trixie watched Yuru Camp again because we all need that in our lives. Elvie is surrounded by pain and misery, at least in her anime. John goes in on Pokemon, but this time, because something actually happened. The OP this episode is Re:Re: by Asian Kung Fu Generation, the OP of Erased. The ED is Sore wa Chiisana Hikari no Youna by Sayuri, also the ED of Erased. Consider following us on twitter @VGChooChoo, @decibellemusic, @horngal, @lvmaeparian, and @John_Michonski. If you want to send in questions send them to our ask box at videogamechoochoo.tumblr.com/ask You can also join our discord channel at thegamezone.zone! Thanks to @harlequinwheels for our show art! Subscribe via iTunes, Hipcast, Direct Download or here!

Choochagatari Episode 23: Breasted Dragon

Thu, 12 Sep 2019 15:06:40 -0000

Everyone is back together (again), and we're ready to deliver the takes that all the anime big wigs are listening to! Rose continues to watch all sorts of deviant diatribe, while Trixie opts for living it up back in the early 00's. John manages to trick everyone into talking about Yugioh for like twenty minutes somehow, while Elvie is glad this season's shonen got good again. The opening to this episode is the LIFE by Rude-α, and the ending is Alleluia by Kalafina. Consider following us on twitter @VGChooChoo, @decibellemusic, @horngal, @lvmaeparian, and @John_Michonski. If you want to send in questions send them to our ask box at videogamechoochoo.tumblr.com/ask You can also join our discord channel at thegamezone.zone! Thanks to @harlequinwheels for our show art!

Choochagatari Episode 22: Dumping Milk on a Bird

Thu, 29 Aug 2019 18:42:34 -0000

Are you ready to feel the warmth of the community? We sure were after watching Tamako Market! This episode we rip apart a heartwarming show about a cute market and rue the fact that we should've watched the movie instead. Then, Demon Slayer whips ass, Elvie catches up with the rest of us in loving Bocchi, John reports on a murder, and Trixie isn't here this week. Waver impresses us, Rose defends the Madoka movies, and we realize that Dera would probably be dead if he was real. This episode's intro is "Dramatic Market Ride" by Aya Suzaki, the theme of Tamako Market. The ending song is "Neguse", the ending of Tamako Market, also by Aya Suzaki. Consider following us on twitter @VGChooChoo, @decibellemusic, @horngal, @lvmaeparian, and @John_Michonski. If you want to send in questions send them to our ask box at videogamechoochoo.tumblr.com/ask You can also join our discord channel at thegamezone.zone! Thanks to @harlequinwheels for our show art!

Choochagatari Unlimited Train Works Episode 21: Vibe Check

Fri, 16 Aug 2019 01:24:44 -0000

Everyone is here! After an excruciating two episodes apart, everyone is back together to talk about...everything they dislike about anime apparently! Rose and Trixie think Magical Senpai and the Mom Isekai need to chill the hell out, Elvie watched the grim Netflix Anime documentary so you don't have to, and John continues to hope for the Pokémon League to end. We also maybe take a joke question about bullying a little too seriously. The opening theme to this episode is Wa! Moon! dass! cry! from Wasteful Days of High School Girls, and the ending theme is Truth from Revolutionary Girl Utena. Consider following us on twitter @VGChooChoo, @decibellemusic, @horngal, @lvmaeparian, and @John_Michonski. If you want to send in questions send them to our ask box at videogamechoochoo.tumblr.com/ask You can also join our discord channel at thegamezone.zone! Thanks to @harlequinwheels for our show art!

Choochagatari Episode 20: Choochangelion

Fri, 02 Aug 2019 00:08:36 -0000

Even though Rose is out, the train keeps rolling on Choochagatari! This time, the crew discusses the legendary anime Neon Genesis Evangelion, pouring over its themes, its mood, and its history! We talked for an hour, and it feels like we barely started. Then, we check in with Trixie about Anime Expo, Elvie laments Fruits Basket's problems, John gives up on Magical Senpai, and the stone age rages on. This week's music includes "Cruel Angel's Thesis", the main theme of Evangelion, "Thanatos (If I Can't Be Yours), the credits theme from End of Evangelion, "Fly Me To The Moon (Instrumental)" from Eva, and "Next Episode", also, of course, from Evangelion. Consider following us on twitter @VGChooChoo, @decibellemusic, @horngal, @lvmaeparian, and @John_Michonski. If you want to send in questions send them to our ask box at videogamechoochoo.tumblr.com/ask You can also join our discord channel at thegamezone.zone! Thanks to @harlequinwheels for our show art!

Choochagatari Episode 19: Peeing on Gilgamesh's Grave

Thu, 18 Jul 2019 23:00:29 -0000

Trixie is off at Anime Expo, so it's up to our other three hosts to hold the roof up on Choochagatari! Rose visits a deserted island, Elvie fuses with a Bungo Stray Dog, and John talks about how much Waver and Iskandar are in love. Plus, Dr. Stone's really good, that Streamer show is weird, and Pokemon has started the latest League arc. Oh boy. Also, AX impressions from people that weren't there! This week's opening is Enen No Shouboutai, the OP of Fire Force, and the ending is the ending music from the preview episode of Lord El-Melloi II Case Files. Consider following us on twitter @VGChooChoo, @decibellemusic, @horngal, @lvmaeparian, and @John_Michonski. If you want to send in questions send them to our ask box at videogamechoochoo.tumblr.com/ask You can also join our discord channel at thegamezone.zone! Thanks to @harlequinwheels for our show art!

Choochagatari Episode 18: What Do You Shoot?

Thu, 04 Jul 2019 16:26:21 -0000

It's Gainax time! We finally all sat down and talked about what we liked and didn't like about Gunbuster and its long-after sequel series Diebuster. Trixie also talked about another Hideaki Anno joint with His and Her Circumstances, and celebrated the temporary death of Shield Hero with Rose. Meanwhile Elvie has been trapped in a (positive!) cycle of Bungo Stray Dogs, and John really wants to know what kind of things people like to shoot. Our series for July will be Neon Genesis Evangelion, and the follow up film End of Evangelion, both of which are available for streaming via Netflix. The opening theme for this episode is Fly High by Tanaka Kouhei, and our ending theme is Hoshikuzu Namida by ACKO Consider following us on twitter @VGChooChoo, @decibellemusic, @horngal, @lvmaeparian, and @John_Michonski. If you want to send in questions send them to our ask box at videogamechoochoo.tumblr.com/ask You can also join our discord channel at thegamezone.zone! Thanks to @harlequinwheels for our show art!

Choochagatari Episode 17: Undertale is Isekai

Thu, 20 Jun 2019 16:11:37 -0000

Bold claims are made on Choochagatari Episode 17! Finally, Elvie joins us to discuss the next season of anime as well as to share her own tastes! John gets furious at the Pokemon narrator. Tanya of Evil should show Tanya as more evil, according to Trixie. Rose misses Kirito. Plus, we talk about Sailor Scouts, isekai of all kinds, and so much more! The opening this week is "Kaen" by Queen Bee, Dororo's OP, and our ending is "Lucky Ending" by Vickeblanka, Fruits Basket 2019's ED. You can get these episodes a week early if you support our Patreon, and consider following us on twitter @VGChooChoo, @decibellemusic, @horngal, @lvmaeparian and @John_Michonski. Also, don't forget to rate and review us on iTunes, and tell a friend about the show! If you want to send in questions send them to our ask box at videogamechoochoo.tumblr.com/ask You can also join our discord channel at thegamezone.zone!

Choochagatari Episode 16: Gamer Girls are Best

Thu, 06 Jun 2019 15:19:49 -0000

It's Super Senko Time again! Actually it's more like Kyousougiga time which is a pretty good thing since we all loved the show and have nothing but nice things to say about it. John also has some nice things to say about how Sarazanmai has progressed, but Rose has nothing but bad things to say about her continuing descent into depraved anime hell. Trixie is also sort of struggling with Punch Line, His and Her Circumstances, as well as whatever the hell the tights anime is. The opening song this week is Koko by Tamurapan, the opening to Kyousougiga. The ending song is Shissou Ginga by Teppan, the ending to Kyousougiga. You can get these episodes a week early if you support our Patreon, and consider following us on twitter @VGChooChoo, @decibellemusic, @horngal, and @John_Michonski. Also, don't forget to rate and review us on iTunes, and tell a friend about the show! If you want to send in questions send them to our ask box at videogamechoochoo.tumblr.com/ask You can also join our discord channel at thegamezone.zone!

Choochagatari Unlimited Train Works Episode 15: Wahaha

Thu, 06 Jun 2019 14:53:28 -0000

This week, we are inspired by the friendship of four middle school girls and go "wahaha" a few times. It's Choochagatari! Trixie learns how to defeat foes with one punch, John sees through Rose's ploy to get more teasing ammo, and our host did her homework and watched the weird Tanya of Evil anime just to fully understand Isekai Quartet. Plus, we talk about who we want to hug, Jojo music opinions, and much much more. The opening song this week is "Stardust Crusaders" from Jojo Pt. 3. The ending song is the Wahaha ending from Hitoribocchi. You can get these episodes a week early if you support our Patreon (patreon.com/vgcc), and consider following us on twitter @VGChooChoo, @decibellemusic, @horngal, and @John_Michonski. Also, don’t forget to rate and review us on iTunes, and tell a friend about the show! If you want to send in questions send them to our ask box at videogamechoochoo.tumblr.com/ask You can also join our discord channel at thegamezone.zone!

Choochagatari Episode 14: Baby, Please Milky

Thu, 06 Jun 2019 14:53:14 -0000

Baby, please kill me. It's Choochagatari, and we're talking about the comedy-yuriesque anime Kill Me Baby. Listen for a feel good discussion on Sonya being mean, ninjas needing to poo-poo too, and how sometimes a smaller budget is good, actually. Plus, we check in on Sarazanmai, Pokemon, Hitoribocchi, and other shows from this season! Rose beats up nerds, Trixie buys a great shirt, and John accepts his punishment. The intro song is "Kill Me, Baby!", the opening to the anime of the same name. The ending is "Futari no Kimochi no Honto no Himitsu" which is the ending theme of Kill Me Baby. You can get these episodes a week early if you support our Patreon, and consider following us on twitter @VGChooChoo, @decibellemusic, @horngal, and @John_Michonski. Also, don't forget to rate and review us on iTunes, and tell a friend about the show! If you want to send in questions send them to our ask box at videogamechoochoo.tumblr.com/ask You can also join our discord channel at thegamezone.zone!

Choochagatari Episode 13: Might as Well Be Hentai

Thu, 06 Jun 2019 14:52:59 -0000

The new anime season has begun, and boy, a lot of these shows are just softcore porn! Rose, John and Trixie wade through the good and the really, really bad this week on Choochagatari! Find out why a boy finds his teacher in "weird" places, why One Punch Man should've maybe stayed gone, and what the hell Sarazanmai is. Plus, Fruits Basket, Demon Slaying, fox girl tail orgasms, and a memorium of Monkey Punch. He'd probably want to be thought about alongside fox girls, I think we're okay. Our intro song is The Hero!! Set Fire to the Furious Fist from season one of One Punch Man, and our ending song is Stand By Me by The Peggles, the ED of Sarazanmai. You can get these episodes a week early if you support our Patreon, and consider following us on twitter @VGChooChoo, @decibellemusic, @horngal, and @John_Michonski. Also, don't forget to rate and review us on iTunes, and tell a friend about the show! If you want to send in questions send them to our ask box at videogamechoochoo.tumblr.com/ask You can also join our discord channel at thegamezone.zone!

Choochagatari Episode 12: Kanbaru Fan Club

Thu, 06 Jun 2019 14:52:45 -0000

Kami-sama, arigatou. It's time for a Choochagatari that we've all been waiting for. The crew watched Bakemonogatari, the divisive Shaft epic that started a beloved franchise. Listen in as that Kanbaru is declared the best, Araragi is put on public trial, and it's agreed that Nisi Osin needs to chill for ten minutes. Then, Rose reminds us that Sword Art Online is still around for two more seasons, John falls in love with Kaguya-sama (the show, don't be weird), and Trixie shrugs at Promised Neverland. Also, hey, Rose is hosting from now on! The opening theme is Renai Circulation from Bakemonogatari, and the ending theme is Kimino Shiranai Monogatari by Supercell, also from Bakemonogatari. You can get these episodes a week early if you support our Patreon (http://patreon.com/vgcc), and consider following us on twitter @VGChooChoo, @decibellemusic, @horngal, and @John_Michonski. Also, don't forget to rate and review us on iTunes, and tell a friend about the show! If you want to send in questions send them to our ask box at videogamechoochoo.tumblr.com/ask You can also join our discord channel at thegamezone.zone!

Choochagatari Episode 11: Don't Plug Feet

Thu, 06 Jun 2019 14:51:37 -0000

It's Choochagatari time again, and we're still nowhere near episode 69. This time around John outdoes everyone after reading basically everything Akira Toriyama has ever written. Not to be outdone, Rose talks about Sword Art Online and A Certain Magical Index again because you know you've got to hear about that, and Trixie watched Yugioh, but fucked up. Hopefully this is the last time we talk about feet. The opening theme for this episode is Mathemagics from Owarimonogatari, and our ending theme is The Last Day of My Adolescence from Hanamonogatari. You can get these episodes a week early if you support our Patreon, and consider following us on twitter @VGChooChoo, @decibellemusic, @horngal, and @John_Michonski. Also, don’t forget to rate and review us on iTunes, and tell a friend about the show! If you want to send in questions send them to our ask box at videogamechoochoo.tumblr.com/ask You can also join our discord channel at thegamezone.zone!

Choochagatari Episode 10: The Nut Episode

Thu, 06 Jun 2019 14:51:22 -0000

Shall we skate? This answer and much more is answered on the first double digits episode of Choochagatari when the crew discusses anime sensation Yuri on Ice. Is the world famous boy's love anime as good as people say it is, or does it flop like a first time skater on the ice? Later, Pokemon has some cheap moves, Rose brings up a girl Nobunaga as usual, Trixie can't even get through Corpse Party, the Manga Minute occurs, and the crew get scolded for not watching enough gambling anime. This week's opening song is Yuri on Ice's OP, History Maker, and the ending is Mob Psycho 100 2's opening, 99.9, since I couldn't find an upload of the YOI ending in two minutes and I was lazy. You can get these episodes a week early if you support our Patreon, and consider following us on twitter @VGChooChoo, @decibellemusic, @horngal, and @John_Michonski. Also, don't forget to rate and review us on iTunes, and tell a friend about the show! If you want to send in questions send them to our ask box at videogamechoochoo.tumblr.com/ask You can also join our discord channel at thegamezone.zone!

Choochagatari Unlimited Train Works 9: Clowns Wear Big Shoes

Thu, 06 Jun 2019 14:51:05 -0000

Love is in the air for the Choochagatari crew as John lets Rose bring Robyn, one of her (many) girlfriends, on the show to chat! While normally that would have been enough to fill an episode, things quickly take a darker turn as Rose is haunted by anime clowns, and John keeps bringing up feet for some reason. Luckily Trixie watched all of Steins;Gate so there was /some/ anime talk this time around, and Robyn had all sorts of things to say about some #Retro anime she digs a lot! The opening theme to this week's episode is Kimi Janakya Dame Mitai by Ōishi Masayoshi, which is the opening to Monthly Girls Nozaki-kun. The ending theme is the ending to the third episode of Kaguya-Sama: Love is War, performed by Konomi Kohara. You can get these episodes a week early if you support our patreon http://patreon.com/vgcc, and consider following us on twitter @VGChooChoo, @decibellemusic, @horngal, @centurypunk, and @John_Michonski. Also, don't forget to rate and review us on iTunes, and tell a friend about the show! If you want to send in questions send them to our ask box at videogamechoochoo.tumblr.com/askYou can also join our discord channel at thegamezone.zone !

Choochagatari Unlimited Train Works Episode 8:Please Log Off

Thu, 06 Jun 2019 14:50:46 -0000

It's online time with another episode of your favorite anime pod! This time, the crew discusses Serial Experiments Lain, a cult classic with a surrealist slant. Does it hold up in 2019, or should you turn off your computer now? Then, the gang hasn't watched much anime, but hey, Mob Psycho's still good! Trixie has some harsh words for a certain defense-based incel. Rose also pays the price for a smile. This week's theme is Duvet by Boa, the theme song to Serial Experiments Lain. The ending song is Cry In the Distance by Nakaido Rei'ichi, the ending theme to Lain. You can get these episodes a week early if you support our patreon, and consider following us on twitter @VGChooChoo , @decibellemusic, @horngal, and @John_Michonski. Also, don't forget to rate and review us on iTunes, and tell a friend about the show! If you want to send in questions send them to our ask box at videogamechoochoo.tumblr.com/ask You can also join our discord channel at thegamezone.zone !

Choochagatari Episode 7: Entire Booty-Ass Out

Thu, 06 Jun 2019 14:50:26 -0000

John completely forget what numbers are on this stunning episode of Choochagatari! We get our regularly scheduled Sword Art Online and Pokemon check-ins, Boruto "fucking sucks", there's a virtual Youtuber anime for some reason, and the Broly movie whipped ass! Also, irresponsible usage of a stand power, having your entire ass out, and more! This episode's intro song is Love Dramatic feat. Rikka Ihara by Masayuki Suzuki from Kaguya-sama: Love is War, and the ending theme is Vegeta's Theme by Bruce Faulconer. Follow us on Twitter at @vgchoochoo, @john_michonski, @horngal, and @DecibelleMusic. Join the Discord at thegamezone.zone to chat about anime and plenty of other things! Donate to our Patreon (patreon.com/vgcc) to the tune of one dollar to get this podcast a week early!

Choochagatari Unlimited Train Works: Episode 6: Gatcha!

Thu, 06 Jun 2019 14:50:09 -0000

This fortnight, the Choochagatari Crew spreads their wings to discuss the anime darling Gatchaman Crowds! Hop in for a long discussion of its themes, characters, and even a smidge about Insight as well. Then, Trixie loves Fate Cooking, John loves Fate Detectives, and Rose...you know Rose just loves Fate! Plus, Mob Psycho 100 2, Boogiepop and Others, and The Ancient Magus Bride's manga! Finally, we announce the next anime for this month's viewing. This episode's theme is Gatchadance from Gatchaman Crowds' OST. The ending theme is Tutu, also from said OST. Join our Patreon at http://patreon.com/vgcc and donate just one dollar to get these episodes a week early!

Choochagatari: Unlimited Train Works 5: Anime of the Year

Thu, 06 Jun 2019 14:49:51 -0000

On this episode of Choochagatari, the gang goes over their favorite (and least favorite) anime of 2018. Smash came out, so John didn't watch THAT much, but he still revels in the weirdness of Pokemon. Gridman ticks Trixie off extremely, Rose reveals her Bungo Stray Dogs ship, and the podcast, once again, becomes problematic. This episode's intro song is Shiny Days, the Yuru Camp theme, while the ending is Adabana Necromancy from Zombie Land Saga.

Choochagatari: Unlimited Train Works 4: Just Friggin BOOK IT

Thu, 06 Jun 2019 14:49:34 -0000

It's a real barn burner here on Choochagatari episode four, as John, Rose, and Trixie discuss the early 2000's hit The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya. The gang loved Zombie Land Saga's moving episode, Nisekoi ran Rose around in circles, and Trixie went beyond season one of Haruhi! Plus, we give you about a hundred short anime recommendations, and John BOOKS IT, PEW PEW KABOOM!!! This week's opening song is Bouken Desho Desho, the first Haruhi opening. The ending theme is, of course, Hare Hare Yukai, the first Haruhi ending. Donate to our Patreon at patreon.com/vgcc to get episodes of this podcast a week early!

Choochagatari: Unlimited Train Works Episode Three

Thu, 06 Jun 2019 14:46:07 -0000

We talk more about American shows than Japanese ones this week on Choochagatari! John’s given up on Gridman, Rose enjoys RWBY, and Trixie watched like seven goddamn movies in a row. Plus, we acknowledge more than one Pokerap, Candy Kong’s sensuality, and beat around the bush about Haruhi, since that’s next wee-I mean fortnight. This week’s theme song is the G/S Pokerap. Subscribe via iTunes, Hipcast, Direct Download or listen below, and consider giving to our Patreon to get episodes a week early.

Choochagatari: Unlimited Train Works Episode Two

Thu, 06 Jun 2019 14:30:46 -0000

In this jam-packed episode of Choochagatari, the crew goes over this month's highlighted anime, Space Dandy! Then, a new season of anime is rung in, and the gang goes over such shows as SSSS.Gridman, Jojo Part 5, Zombie Land Saga, and more! Fate is brought up yet again, a dynamic idol group is formed, John gets problematic, and Trixie talks about how good The Night is Short, Walk on Girl is! As an added bonus, we're now going to be releasing twice a month! Come back in two weeks for the next episode! Note: The episode listing of Haruhi on Crunchyroll is incorrect. If you want to watch the actual first season of the show with us, the correct order is episodes 1-7, 9-11, and 25-28. The theme song this episode is Viva Namida from Space Dandy. Subscribe via iTunes, Hipcast, Direct Download or listen below, and consider giving to our Patreon at patreon.com/vgcc to get episodes a week early.

Choochagatari: Unlimited Train Works Episode 1

Thu, 06 Jun 2019 14:30:00 -0000

The first episode of Video Game Choo Choo's anime podcast is now free! Come listen to John, Rose, and Trixie as they share their anime tastes, yak about what they're currently watching (or what they were currently watching two weeks ago), and find out what anime they'll be discussing next time. The theme song of this episode is Super Affection, the theme song of Carnival Phantasm. Donate to our Patreon at patreon.com/vgcc to get new episodes in a far more timely manner.