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September 18, 2021September 18, 2021

Episode 719: Don’t Toy with Me, Takagi-san

This week on Anime Pulse we got a double dose of teasing girls, swimming across the ocean, and working to be the very best that no one ever was. Up first Andrew is asking us to name out top Onii-chans, and Joseph has wrapped up his play through of Void Bastards. Then in the industry news we got topics like confirmation that the next season of Demon Slayer won’t be cutting any corners, and the voice behind Jigen from Lupin the III is finally hanging up his hat. Lastly come the reviews with Joseph being tormented by his fetish in the form of a naturally tanned girl, and Andrew being sucked into losing bets with his very obvious love interest.

September 11, 2021September 12, 2021

Episode 718: Full Fractale

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This week on Anime Pulse we got the return of Joseph from his 2 week vacation, news that One Piece is coming to a close… soonish, and diving head first into a shitty video game. Up first is IRL news with Joseph giving us the rundown on his trip to Florida, and Andrew gives us the rundown of his trip to become the phantom of the opera. Then in the industry news we got topics like bear paws serving drinks out of a literal hole in the wall, and the amazing ability to turn a poster on its side and sleep next to. And lastly the reviews have return with Joseph getting pissed off at an idiot who buys a terrible video game, and Andrew goes on a trippy journey to learn the secret of a world run by a never ending pattern.

August 28, 2021August 28, 2021

Episode 716: Gunbuster Will Be Dispatched

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This week on Anime Pulse we got one less reason to visit Japan, invaders attempting to take over an Isekai, and super hype for future FGO events. Up first is the IRL news with Joseph gushing about the Japanese released FGO events for Camelot and more recent ones, and Andrew is sending the FBI home with his inquiry into favorite Onee-sans in anime. Then in the industry news Sony seals the deal on their purchase of Funimation, and otakus infiltrate top Olympic sports just so they can do cool poses. And lastly we return to reviews as Joseph is sent to another world by his evil sexy bosses along with a loli android, and Andrew gets retro with a look back at what inspired him to become a cute humanoid-robot pilot to fight space monsters.

August 14, 2021August 14, 2021

Episode 715: Summer 2021 Previews #5

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This week on Anime Pulse we got the return of a long thought dead Crunchyroll original, COVID shots, and five episodes of exposition. Up first Joseph is a bit lonely and stressed out so his body decided to break a little, and Andrew asked us before what the best anime adaptations of games were now he wants to know what the worst ones are. Then in the industry news we got topics like when a cosplayer shows more skin than the character in the series does, and another Goo Rankings poll for most entertaining Shonen series. Then in our FINAL previews episode for the summer season, yes, were sure this time, the great Joseph is forced to work at a bar after being defeated by a slime, and Andrew survives Would War 3 only to enter a battle royal with gods.

August 7, 2021August 7, 2021

Episode 714: Summer 2021 Previews #4

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This week on Anime Pulse we got going from top of an apartment complex to bottom of a dungeon, the Anime Olympics, and being so so lonely. Up first IRL news as Joseph has turns his skills to masonry, and Andrew is Gousto about being very busy reading huge Chungus. Then in the industry news we meet a A.I. mama who is ready listen to all our woes, and an odd list for the top endings in shonen manga. And finally the previews, our final show of straight previews, sees us out with Joseph being isekai’d to balance checkbooks and mine demon ore, while Andrew becomes a superstar idol vampire with blue eyes that reads from a cursed book.

July 31, 2021July 31, 2021

Episode 713: Summer 2021 Previews #3

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This week on Anime Pulse we got the anime news network that shall not be named, being sexually harassed by your super hot maid, and our listeners thoughts on what is hot and what is not. First up IRL news comes in with Joseph kind of just coasting along, and Andrew is avoiding being struck by lightning while golfing. Then in the industry news we got a repeat offender as Joseph takes off again, and Andrew has to cover the things he has brought to the table. Finally in the end our Previews see us out with Joseph going to work as a dorm mother but gets cursed with the touch of death, and Andrew sings opera in an aquarium.

July 24, 2021July 24, 2021

Episode 712: Summer 2021 Previews #2

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This week on Anime Pulse we got a spackling good time, video games that became anime, and being so ugly you get denied hero status. Up first Joseph has been working on a new project he’s been working on in his bathroom, and Andrew has bought an arcade stick to become an elite gamer. Then in the industry news Andrew goes it alone, talking about his new found respect for J.C. Staff and some dude flinging shit at Miyazaki. Lastly in our second round of previews Joseph gets rejected by the goddess that summoned him so he opens up a drugstore, and Andrew is born from a giant peach so he combines with another boy to rescue a princess.

July 17, 2021July 17, 2021

Episode 711: Summer 2021 Previews #1

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This week on Anime Pulse we got Joseph being attacked by a flying drill bit, Vladimir Putin hates anime, and cat ears. Up first IRL news with Joseph wrestling some tires, and Andrew wants us to name our favorite animal ears in anime. Then in the industry news we learn of PayPal being old and crotchety again, and a writer for Batman says Eastern comics are in but Western are out. And lastly are our first round of previews! Joseph goes home after losing his job and wakes up to find he’s dating two girls, and Andrew practices his kickboxing but gets attacked by an ‘Other’ while ‘Drops’ fly around the streets.

July 10, 2021July 10, 2021

Episode 710: How Not to Summon Tanya the Evil

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This week on Anime Pulse we got evil lolis, what Japan thinks all Europeans eat, and everyone gets a raise! Up first Joseph does a bit of spring cleaning in summer, and Andrew asks us about our interactions with other otakus outside of Anime Pulse. Then in the industry news we got topics like the best selling anime in Japan, and keeping a relic from Japan’s future-history alive. Finally the reviews see us out before previews begin with Joseph sticking his fingers in a robomaid to fill her with magic, and Andrew is isekai’d into another world as a blond loli with magical German technology.

July 4, 2021July 4, 2021

Episode 709: The Quintessential One Off

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This week on Anime Pulse we got gold Yu-Gi-Oh cards, busty blond foreigners flashing young girls, and a trip back to England. Up first IRL news sees the rise of El Presidente Joseph, and Andrew continues to add FBI agents to our already extensive following. Then in industry news it’s a solo show for Joseph, as he talks about selling the possessions of a jail otaku and the newest leaning tower of meat-sa. And lastly we got more reviews with Joseph becoming increasingly bored of tutoring five identical sisters, and hot blond Australian Andrew hops on a motorcycle and rides around Japan.