#732: Finally, Some Three-Player Action!

#732: Finally, Some Three-Player Action!

Author: AJS Studios August 12, 2026 Duration: 1:43:41

Japanese officials warn the US Government over memes, an anime fan arrested for ordering and canceling over 4.3 billion yen in anime merch, and a man speaks up after arrest for threats to the governor over age restrictions on an anime streaming site! Also, BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Japan follows Pokémon's lead as it looks to introduce ID checks for admission to card game events in Japan, a woman sues The Pokémon Company over former executive's hidden recording devices in a bathroom, and Puella Magi Madoka Magica gets an IMAX release on top of standard screen release for latest movie! Meanwhile in Japan, police ask residents not to get blackout drunk during earthquake relief efforts, the largest online Japanese flea market reminds users that used school swimsuits are a no-go, and toilets for tourists are flashy landmarks, but not everyone is happy?!


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Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 50

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#724: That Wasn't the Recycle Bin… [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:11:31
Hello Kitty teams up with Spam for a new summer collection, Studio Ghibli opens its first US store in LA, and a special video is released for The Way of the Househusband! Also, Star Detective Precure! asks fans to figure…
#723: I Think We're Getting Close to the Checkpoint. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:14:10
Hello Kitty teams up with Honda to bring motorcycle knowledge to children, Super Mario reaches 1 billion dollars in worldwide box office, and a new Fairy Tail manga miniseries is announced! Also, Dark Horse Comics volunt…
#722: A Whole Lotta Anniversaries Going On! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:18:49
This week, the 25th anniversary of Naruto is on the horizon, with a new anime slated, a new Pokémon experience announced for the 30th anniversary, and Minky Momo returns to theaters in November! Also, Yuri on ICE celebra…
#721: Hey, Do You Remember The Time? Yeah, Me Too. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:13:36
This week, Detective Conan and Precure team up for some crossover action, the 2026 Crunchyroll Anime Awards winners, and McDonald's Japan teaming up with Mega Man! Also, Netflix to stream 20 NHK drama titles, Crunchyroll…
#720: It's Going to Take Something More Than That [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:26:20
Gundam announces some 50th Anniversary fun, Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo exhibition planned, and Kenshi Yonezu receives third certified gold ranking! Also, Scooby-Doo anime has some familiar voices, and Love Live! Superstar teams u…
#719: And Now For Something Completely Expected! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:31:43
A Yuji Itadori cosplayer assaults a creeper who was banned from a con! Plus, Sailor Moon gets a little political, and Crunchyroll hosts an anime industry summit ahead of New York Comic Con. Also, it's time for another an…
#718: Reach Out and Do Something. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:20:18
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie opens at #1 in Japan, celebrate Pokémon's anniversary with coffee, and Looney Tunes is getting a chibi anime makeover! Also, the Art of Manga exhibition heads to NY, a piracy site shuts down…
#717: That Wasn't Supposed to Happen. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:55
Sephiroth wants you to buy beer, Love Live brings a new 3DCG musical for a limited November run, and Toei Animation opens a game division and launches with 3 titles! Also, My Hero Academia in concert sets US tour dates,…
#716: Not All Crowds Should Go Mild. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:09:41
More actors announced for the live-action Gundam film, adult manga publisher addresses lack of payment options and processor issues, and MediaOCD adds more deep dive Discotek Media series to their library! Also, Square E…
#715: Let's Shift This into Overfreakingdrive! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:25:37
The list of April Fools' jokes on official anime/manga Twitter accounts, The Super Mario Galaxy movie is still breaking records, and Artemis watches over the latest NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration mi…