Episodes

  • Hyouka (Part 1) | Reliving the Glory Days of High School
    Dec 29 2024

    Join Mark and Spencer as they react to and rank some of the top anime movies and shows of all time.


    In this episode, they tackle Hyouka (2012), a Kyoto Animation TV show directed by Yasuhiro Takemoto. The conversation explores the first 6 episodes of this 22-episode show, and more specifically what kind of high school students Mark and Spencer were.


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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Akira | Power Shows Your True Nature
    Dec 15 2024

    Join Mark and Spencer as they react to and rank some of the top anime movies and shows of all time.


    In this episode, they tackle Akira (1988), a TMS Entertainment film directed by Katsuhiro Ohtomo. The conversation explores the concept of power. Does "absolute power corrupt absolutely", or does it just shine a light on who you've always been?


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    54 mins
  • Weathering With You | Choosing Love Over Sunshine
    Dec 1 2024

    Join Mark and Spencer as they react to and rank some of the top anime movies and shows of all time.


    In this episode, they tackle Weathering with You (2019), a CoMix Wave film directed by Makoto Shinkai. The conversation explores the concept of sacrifice. Do you sacrifice your own joy for the good of others, or do you pursue love at all costs?


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    53 mins
  • A Silent Voice | Bullying and Overcoming Anxiety
    Nov 17 2024

    Join Mark and Spencer as they react to and rank some of the top anime movies and shows of all time.


    In this episode, they tackle A Silent Voice (2016), a Kyoto Animation film directed by Naoko Yamada. Find out if the hosts put this anime film in S Tier or F Tier, because there's nowhere in between.


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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Giovanni's Island | Children's Innocence Can Overcome Hate
    Nov 2 2024

    Join Mark and Spencer as they react to and rank some of the top anime movies and shows of all time.


    In this episode, they tackle Giovanni's Island (2014), a Production I.G film directed by Mizuho Nishikubo. Figure out if you agree with their takes on whether or not this is the best World War 2 anime film of all time.


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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Summer Wars | Family Dynamics in the Metaverse
    Oct 26 2024

    Join Mark and Spencer as they react to and rank Summer Wars against some of the top anime movies and shows.


    In this episode, they tackle Summer Wars (2009), a Madhouse film directed by Mamoru Hosoda. Figure out if you agree with their takes on where this belongs in the pantheon of AI-based Sci-Fi.


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    58 mins
  • My Neighbors The Yamadas | Complexities of a Simple Life
    Oct 19 2024

    Join Mark and Spencer as they introduce Animeted Conversations, a podcast where they react to and rank some of the top anime movies and shows.


    In this episode, they tackle My Neighbors the Yamadas (1999), a Studio Ghibli film directed by Isao Takahata. See if you agree with their opinions or at least if they bring you the positive vibes that can only come from the late 90s.


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    1 hr and 6 mins