#711: Oh Thank Heaven.

#711: Oh Thank Heaven.

Author: AJS Studios March 11, 2026 Duration: 1:15:22

Crunchyroll hit with class action suit, Evangelion anime short leaked, so the company streams it free, and the Hello Kitty Labubu is still creepy looking, but it's Kitty, so it's cute! Also, the Gundam movie Char's Counterattack gets a limited three-day revival screening, Dark Horse Comics Founder, CEO Mike Richardson Leaves Company, and Kodansha celebrates its manga with stop motion animated papercraft! Meanwhile in Japan... The price was finally released for the human washing machine, and it's not at all cheap. Sauna bans testicle covers because they are being left behind on shelves...


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#683: Some Accolades Should Be Celebrated! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:27:58
A convention was abruptly canceled, and then the Company canceled all remaining scheduled events. A company named 'Your Rights' is established to allow fans to invest in anime. VTuber Ironmouse Officially Leaves VShojo,…
#682: Oh You Know… Plotting As Usual. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:22:28
We say farewell to a friend of the show... Also tonight, the first official Dragon Ball store to open in Tokyo, a new Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba film premieres to a sold-out show, and a copyright suit is settled for…
#681: You Hate to See It, But We Enjoy Seeing It. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:37
J-Pop group FLOW is doing a European and North American tour in fall 2025, a remake of the Jungle Emperor Leo anime is in the planning stages, and the Ghost In The Shell anime is getting a comprehensive exhibition in 202…
#680: Well, That's Saying Something, Isn't It… [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:14:24
The Sanrio 2025 ranking is out, live-action Sailor Moon series returns to television, and the AKIRA film rights revert back to Kodansha! Also, Anime Expo® apologizes for canceled autograph tickets due to vague wording on…
#679: That Damned Sun From Super Mario Bros 3! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:48
Ranma 1/2 season 2 release date announced with new character trailer, Gen Z survey from Japan claims 3 Sanrio characters as top three in the general Favorite Character question, and Tokyo University of Technology collabo…
#678: So Push Always Come to Shove, Yeah? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:15:01
A French production company acquires the rights for Space Adventure Cobra, a piracy site removes titles due to a cease-and-desist order, and Samurai Troopers anime gets a sequel! Also, New Panty & Stocking with Garterbel…
#677: So Let's Pick up Right Where We Left Off. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:25:54
The squad is back! DJ Ranma S discusses his trip to Japan, so get ready! Also, LINE WEBTOON tightens hate speech guidelines, New Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt anime theme songs get single release in August, Toonami to…
#676: And Now For Something Completely Different… [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:31:57
On tonight's show... Dragon Ball news! Record-breaking sales and a big anniversary celebration are inbound! Also, Samurai Troopers gets an anniversary screening event in Japan, Tenchi Muyo omnibus Kickstarter surpasses g…
#675: Okay, Let's Get Down to Business (No Really). [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:16:26
Inspiration comes full circle between Star Wars and Gundam, Sanrio ranking to have a speedy surprise character, and using Godzilla: King of the Monsters to stomp nails into place! Also, the North American tour of Evangel…
#673: Now That is What You Call a Spicy Meatball! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:34:09
Crunchyroll backtracks on AI plan, Sanrio character ranking to launch with a potential trip to the finals, and Studio Ghibli themed LEGO set has passed into review... Also, LINE WEBTOON partners with IDW Publishing to pu…