Gambling Apocalypse: KAIJI

Gambling Apocalypse: KAIJI

Author: Rym and Scott - The Front Row Crew April 2, 2020 Duration: 0:00
Tonight on GeekNights, we review the Nobuyuki Fukumoto manga Gambling Apocalypse: KAIJI. Not to be confused with the gambling anime Akagi that we reviewed in 2006. This manga covers the events planned in Mr. Tonegawa: Middle Management Blues. In the news, Masaaki Yuasa has retired as president of the prolific Science SARU studio, Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken! is good to the end, and Viz licenses the Super Mario Bro. manga.Related LinksForum ThreadGeekNights Wednesday - Gambling Apocalypse: KAIJIThings of the DayRym - Samurai & Shogun (Rick and Morty)Scott - 鉄腕アトム 053 さようなら1963年 DVD

Each week, Rym and Scott of The Front Row Crew settle in for GeekNights Wednesdays: Anime Manga Comics, a focused conversation that digs into the stories and artistry shaping their favorite corners of pop culture. This isn't a surface-level news recap, but a deep dive driven by genuine fandom and critical perspective. You'll hear them dissect the latest chapters of a compelling manga, unpack the themes of a recent anime series, or explore the narrative craft in both mainstream and indie comics. The discussion naturally expands to include related films from Asia and the unique, often chaotic, experiences of anime conventions. The tone is conversational and insightful, blending informed analysis with the enthusiasm of two friends who have been engaging with this material for years. Tuning into this podcast means joining a long-running dialogue that treats anime, manga, and comics as serious artistic mediums worthy of thoughtful discussion, all while never losing the sense of fun that brought them to it in the first place. It’s a weekly check-in for anyone who wants to move beyond simple reviews and into more substantive talk about the creative works that define geek culture.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

GeekNights Wednesdays: Anime Manga Comics
Podcast Episodes
Terminator Zero (2024) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:45
Tonight on GeekNights, we review the Terminator Zero anime. It's a worthy Terminator entry, though we'd suggest watching Terminator and Terminator 2 (and nothing else) before watching it. Eight episodes on Netflix and pr…
Look Back (2024) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:21
Tonight on GeekNights, we review Look Back. Directed by Kiyotaka Oshiyama and based on Tatsuki Fujimoto's manga of the same title. You may know Tatsuki Fujimoto from Goodbye Eri and Chainsaw Man. In the news, Rym's fligh…
Scavengers Reign [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:06
Tonight on GeekNights, we review Scavengers Reign, a science fiction drama television series created by Joseph Bennett and Charles Huettner for Max, based on their 2016 short film Scavengers. It's not bad. In the news, D…
Mars Express [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:38
Tonight on GeekNights, we review the 2023 French animated neo-noir science fiction film Mars Express. Just watch it. It's Robocop Bladerunner 2001 Terminator 2 Total Recall Ghost in the Shell Murderbot (and more). In the…
Ōoku: The Inner Chambers (2023 Anime) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:13
Tonight on GeekNights, we review the anime version of Ōoku: The Inner Chambers from 2023. In the news, the Lupin III Kabuki Stage Play streams live with English subtitles on August 11 and Dandadan is opening in theaters…
Pokémon Concierge [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:43
Tonight on GeekNights, we review the delightful Pokémon Concierge on Netflix. In the news, Dungeon Meshi grows a plot if you watch past the first bit, Chinese Indie Feature Art College 1994 is in theaters this Friday, an…
The Orbital Children (2022) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:14
Tonight on GeekNights, we review The Orbital Children. It's an excellent short hard science fiction show written and directed by Mitsuo Iso. In the news, Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM is in theaters May 7-8 and somebod…
Delicious in Dungeon (Dungeon Meshi) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:58
Tonight on GeekNights, with Rym back from the plague and Scott back from PAX, we review the hot new anime Delicious in Dungeon (Dungeon Meshi / ダンジョン飯). From Studio Trigger, it's part light fantasy part cooking show. It'…
Robot Dreams (2023) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:15
Tonight on GeekNights, we review the fantastic Robot Dreams, a Spanish-French animated tragicomedy was saw at the New York International Children's Film Festival. It has no dialog and you will remember the 21st night of…
Castlevania: Nocturne [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:53
Tonight on GeekNights, we review the first season of Castlevania: Nocturne. If you enjoyed the first show then your vampire cup overfloweth. In the news, PAX has an official Discord and Bong Joon Ho is working on a new a…