Inu-Oh (2021)

Inu-Oh (2021)

Author: Rym and Scott - The Front Row Crew August 11, 2022 Duration: 0:00
Tonight on GeekNights, we review Masaaki Yuasa's Inu-Oh (2021). (trailer). Per William Bibbiani in The Wrap it is best described as a "feudal-Japanese hair-metal-demonic-curse serial-killer-political-tragedy rock-opera" anime movie. Go see it. Don't wait. In the news, Daisuke Jigen Voice Actor Kiyoshi Kobayashi Passes Away at 89, Crunchyroll buys Right Stuf in the continued consolidation of all media industries, and Natasha Allegri's new Bee and Puppycat has a new trailer!Related LinksForum ThreadGeekNights Wednesday - Inu-Oh (2021)Things of the DayRym - 15 things to make you a better skater.Scott - I BOUGHT MY DREAM PUZZLE (24,000 Piece Puzzle - Part 1 of 6)

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: 50

GeekNights Wednesdays: Anime Manga Comics
Podcast Episodes
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…
Several Cartoons and Comics Only One of Us Watched [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:03
Tonight on GeekNights, we review several anime, cartoons, and comics that only one of us has experienced. Scott Pilgrim Takes Off, Chainsaw Man, Hilda, The Simpsons Treehouse of Horror Ominous Omnibus, and Twins in Parad…
The Boy and the Heron (2023) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:22
Tonight on GeekNights we review Hayao Miyazaki's The Boy and the Heron (How Do You Live? / 君たちはどう生きるか). In the news, the final season of Hilda is live, and Scott has a low opinion of LAX.Related LinksForum ThreadThe Boy…
Star Trek: Lower Decks [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:05
Tonight on GeekNights, Rym and Emily review Star Trek: Lower Decks. Based in part on the high concept TNG episode Lower Decks, it's worth your watch. If you've never seen any Star Trek before, perhaps try the first episo…
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 0:00
Tonight on GeekNights, we review Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. It might be the best cinematic animation ever made. It's the longest animated film every produced by an American studio at 140 minutes. It's a classic…
Suzume (2022) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 0:00
Tonight on GeekNights, we review Makoto Shinkai's 2022 film Suzume (すずめの戸締まり). It's a road trip movie about shared and distant trauma. And a chair. In the news, The Owl House stuck the landing and Shin Kamen Rider is scr…
Retooling GeekNights Wednesday [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 0:00
Tonight on GeekNights we talk about GeekNights. Particularly, GeekNights Wednesdays. It's the odd duck of the show, focused not just entirely on the passive consumption of media, but constrained to specific types of medi…
Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur (2023) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 0:00
Tonight on GeekNights we review the 2023 animated series Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur. The animation and style are fantastic, and if you have or know kids this is a show for them! In the news, Rym bought a new wallet, do…