The Other Side - Episode: 35 Good Vs Evil

The Other Side - Episode: 35 Good Vs Evil

Author: Anime Outsiders May 1, 2016 Duration: 2:16:00
After having their faith in all that is good and decent thoroughly shattered by Boku no Pico (and after suffering a monster cold on Cody’s part), Cody and Max decide to bask in memories of some true A-List anime entertainment to remind themselves of why they watch anime in the first place. To do that, the boys of The Other Side take a look at some prime examples of how various things are done; from overall quality, to fighting anime, to comedy. To hammer the point home, they’ll compare these grade-A animes to some true stinkers in their respective ballparks, encompassing their thesis of what makes for good entertainment. It’s like a Do’s and Don’ts column for anime! For objective quality vs. niche appeal, they’ll take a look at Cowboy Bebop vs. Haruhi Suzumiya. To compare over-the-top fighting series, they’ll look at Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure vs. Baki the Grappler. Then they’ll compare the use of the girl who’s “really 1000 years old” by pitting Spice and Wolf against Dance in the Vampire Bund. After that, it’s an examination of the same concept done right vs. done wrong with Tenchi Universe vs. Tenchi Muyo. Finally, capping everything off, it’s explaining the definition of parody with Excel Saga vs. Lucky Star.

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The Other Side - Episode 2: Gainax [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:10:11
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The Other Side - Episode 3: They're Called "Comics" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:13:54
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The Other Side - Episode 4: FanDumb Face-Off 2012 (Part 1) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:02
In an effort guaranteed to polarize listeners more than they already have, Cody and Alex take a look at the four worst fandoms in existence. And, of course, debate over which is the worst of the four. It’s a goliath of a…
The Other Side - Episode 5: FanDumb Face-Off 2012 (Part 2) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:15:19
The Other Side’s FanDumb Face-Off continues, as Alex and Cody go over the crazy shenanigans of the Sonic fandom, as well as a few fandoms that didn’t make the top 4, but deserve an honorable mention or two. Also, Cody sh…
The Other Side - Episode 6: Crazy Cartoon Concubines [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:14:59
Alex and Cody are back for another episode of The Other Side, and what better topic of discussion for two jaded anime fans than harem anime?! Alex and Cody dive into the seedy world of Japanese wish fulfillment, sexism,…
The Other Side - Episode 7: Memory Lane [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:16:14
On this episode of The Other Side, Alex and Cody take a trip through all their repressed memories, looking back on what got them into anime, what made them into the jaded bastards they are today, and even how it was they…
The Other Side - Episode 8:  African American New Testament [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:26:48
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The Other Side - Episode 9: Sugoi Kawaii Cripples! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:24:40
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The Other Side - Episode 10: Streets of Rape [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:11:12
In the search for a follow-up to Katawa Shoujo, Cody and Alex searched high and low for more crazy anime games, but found something else. Something darker… An old foe from the FanDumb Face-Off returns to drive Cody into…
The Other Side - Episode 11: The Wimmins Of Anime [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:09:29
In order to discuss the oft-discussed subject of women in anime in a form of discussion that isn’t normally discussed, Cody Baier brings in a couple of women with very different points of view to help examine and discuss…