Episode 169: Riffs & Rebels

John headbangs to the tunes of the girls from Rock is a Lady’s Modesty and CC suits up to join a motely crew of unsanctioned do-gooders in the My Hero Academia spin-off Vigilantes.

Reviews

Rock is a Lady’s Modesty (1:11)

My Hero Academia: Vigilantes (35:27)

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The hosts kick off Summer Season with a bunch of premieres in the Sneak Peek and then review Lazarus, the new action spectacle from the Cowboy Bebop director.

Sneak Peek

Leviathan (2:55)

Cultural Exchange With a Game Centre Girl (10:59)

The Summer Hikaru Died (14:49)

Gachiakuta (21:15)

CITY The Animation (29:46)

Returning and continuing shows (34:38)

Takopi's Original Sin (47:36)

Review

Lazarus (1:06:07)

Lazarus - Spoiler Section (1:38:10)

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The hosts review the retired assassin spoof Sakamoto Days and then present their picks for Best of the Season.

Review

Sakamoto Days (1:09)

Best of the Season (1:04:30)

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