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Popcorn Pulse 221: Death Sex

Imagine it’s the year two thousand. The President rules America as he travels Europe. After twenty plus years, he’s still vital and oversees our national pastime, Death Race 2000(1975). Fan favorite racer , Frankenstein returns to compete once more along with a few newcomers. Who will collect the most points and kill as they race from New York to L.A.? Those of us in the future know the answer but we’d like you to try this with fresh eyes. Yes, we did the Roger Corman classic Death Race to honor his passing. We figured what better way to pay homage to the man who is responsible for more people being … Continue reading "Popcorn Pulse 221: Death Sex"

Jun 11, 2024

Episode 853: Spring 2024 Previews #4

This week on Anime Pulse we got Andrew back from Japan, ikemen vampires, and no industry news. Up first Joseph is playing a new game called Songs of Conquest, and Andrew regals us with his trip to Japan. Then in the industry news, there is none! So we quickly get into the final round of previews for the spring 2024 season woth Joseph avoiding a boarding house full of quirky people due to his curse of death, and Andrew is reincarnated as the 7th vampire to live in a dormitory full of yuri love songs.

Jun 8, 2024

Manga Pulse 514: Blade of Mother

Price check on manga. I need a price check on manga. Yes, I am aware this is a supermarket price check gag and that it was old even back in the eighties. Which means it’s beyond not relevant to make one now. Maybe we could do a random department page over the intercom. Grocery stores still do that. They also do those funny announcements about security like that deters shoplifters. Tim has Blade of Retribution. It’s about a Korea, Shiho, who’s a Kendo master. His sister heads off to college in Seoul. Then she dies and he decides to investigate because she wrote the infinity symbol in her journal. This … Continue reading "Manga Pulse 514: Blade of Mother"

Jun 6, 2024

Popcorn Pulse 220: No Hawk

It’s Monday, folks. At least when we’re recording. It also is often when we post because that’s our schedule. But even if it’s one of the other six days of the week, treat it like it’s Monday. By that we mean groan, clock in not more than a second before you’re obligated, and glare at the first people you interact with. Then brace yourself for discussion of movies. We start us off with Hudson Hawk(1991). Depending on how long you’ve been familiar with the man, you might better recognize him as Mister Action star with the patented glower of someone who has less than a minute to get to the … Continue reading "Popcorn Pulse 220: No Hawk"

Jun 4, 2024

Episode 852: Spring 2024 Previews #3

This week on Anime Pulse we got even more previews, shaved heads, and community thoughts on the season thus far. Up first Joseph takes the plunge into doing something he has put off for years, and Andrew is relieved that the Anime Pulse website has returned to regular operations. Then in the industry news a new policy for charging foreigners more is debated, Crunchyroll is still the worst, and expressions that hurt others are going away? And lastly in the previews Joseph ends up cringing at a watery goddess after defeating the final boss with an amazing rack on her, and Andrew tries to golf par 8 with kaiju jellyfish at night.

Jun 1, 2024

VG Pulse 404: ERROR, Podcast not found!

This week on VGP, we’re back! Kind of! We start off with side notes of why all the shows have been on hiatus for the last month, before diving into the regular news where we discuss Microsoft entering into it’s villain arc, Sony’s questionable move of making its steam games need to be linked to a PSN account, Poppy Playtime getting a movie adaptation, and Starfield continuing to disappoint! After the news we go over the Discord Discussions, and finish off with talk of anime! All this and more up next on VGP 404!! Music Intro – Tetris A Theme Guitar Cover by FamilyJules Outro – Tetris B Theme Guitar … Continue reading "VG Pulse 404: ERROR, Podcast not found!"

May 31, 2024

Manga Pulse 513: MachFut

Oh my goodness, things are moving along again. That means a post is due. Have we done something about leaves being raked? Does that work for anything? No? Crap. We’ll cut right to the brass tacks then. This is a manga show and we’ve managed to read and produce a review for two. We hope you’ll listen, like, subscribe, and send two box tops plus proof of purchase along with a check for shipping to claim your prize. Tim has Hatarakanai Futari. It’s about a pair of siblings who are shut ins that do fuck all. Focused mostly on the sister, Haruko. The parents are alive and working to get … Continue reading "Manga Pulse 513: MachFut"

May 28, 2024

Popcorn Pulse 219: Freeway Wars

Two households, both alike in dignity. In fat America, where we lay our scene. And that’s about all we can figure to work in a Shakespeare reference in the few minutes we knock these out. Besides we wanted to get a little classy before we tackle an A24 movie. Yup, we watched Civil War[2024]. If you’ve seen the trailers, then you’ve got some expectations as to what we’re in for. War scenes, bad things happening, and lots of explosions. Instead, you’re treated to a civil war in the US happening because reasons. And we follow ‘journalists’ as they try and get to the White House to get an interview with … Continue reading "Popcorn Pulse 219: Freeway Wars"

May 24, 20241h 43m

Episode 851: Spring 2024 Previews #2

This week on Anime Pulse we got more previews, attacking someone over spoilers, and 100 year anniversaries. Up first Joseph quickly mentions his attendance at the 100 year anniversary for is other job, before Andrew goes into community with a question about anime eyes. Then in the industry news Andrew takes it away with a stinky Yu-Gi-Oh event, and a man who got a little too heated after Oshi no Ko was spoiled for him. And finally in the second round of previews Joseph finds himself isekai'd to another world where he becomes young again and begins attending a magical high school, but Andrew on the other hand breaks wind as his family mission has him become a fable.

May 22, 20241h 44m

Manga Pulse 512: Red Secretary

If you’re reading this then you’re probably hearing about all the issues on website posts. Which is ironic because the only way this shows up is that the issues are resolved. One of those kind of funny paradoxes where you get to hear about it for the next couple of episodes now that it’s all done. It’s kind of like getting the results back from a cancer screening after you’ve already had surgery to remove a growth. If it helps, we’ve been keeping up with the recordings at least so we have manga. Tim has Since the Red Moon Appeared. The title is a bit explanatory. Some red moon events … Continue reading "Manga Pulse 512: Red Secretary"

May 21, 20241h 31m

Popcorn Pulse 218: Cruel Road

Everyone has heard the word in Hollywood. That word is exploitation and shady sexual favors. Wait, that’s not a word. The word is remake. That thing we’ve been complaining about long enough to wear out a couple of presidents. Hollywood is nothing if not persistent in their endeavor. Once they’ve bit down they will do a death roll until everybody has drowned. So we’re talking about a remake with Road House[2024]. Jake Gyllenhaal is literally not me as a replacement for Patrick Swayze. Whereas Swayze was a vaguely unexplained tough guy, Gyllenhaal is a disgraced MMA fighter. He gets randomly gets found by a small bar owner from the Florida … Continue reading "Popcorn Pulse 218: Cruel Road"

May 21, 20241h 57m

Episode 850: Spring 2024 Previews #1

This week on Anime Pulse we got a bunch of previews, very little IRL news, and space ships! Up first Joseph skips the IRL news section with Andrew to go straight into community, which is all about our favorite anime space ships. Then in the industry news, there is one! And finally we have a chungus previews episode to make up for the fact there will be no show next week. Joseph is banished by his goblin family for buying an elf slave, and Andrew takes a train to camp out with a wise wolf.

May 18, 20241h 45m

Episode 849: 5 Centimeters Senpai

This week on Anime Pulse we got no IRL news, short stacks, and a father takes a really long bike ride. Up first is the community section, because both Joseph and Andrew have zero things to talk about. Then in the industry news it's a swap as Joseph is the only one with something to mention, and it's about an old man who rode his bike over 300 miles. And finally in the final reviews before we transition over to previews for the season, Joseph is pouring syrup all over his tiny senpai and Andrew enters into a very long distance relationship with all the drama trappings.

May 15, 20241h 16m

Manga Pulse 511: Fool Land

Suddenly there was a shout. The maid pointed towards the entryway. “Look out, he’s got a nug!” She bellowed. We discovered afterwards that she had long been diagnosed as having too much black bile and that lead to a curious condition. A transposing of letters in her speech and reading. This did not affect her day to day for what maid needed to be properly lettered as she polished the silver. Still we were taken aback by the presence of two manga. Tim has Fool Night. Not a night that’s jam packed with jesters, jugglers, and other jovial jackassery. It’s sometime in the future and the world is covered in … Continue reading "Manga Pulse 511: Fool Land"

May 14, 20241h 40m

VG Pulse 403: A VGP Woodland Adventure!

This week on VGP, we’re awake! We start off with side notes of weaksauce and German food, before diving into the regular news where we discuss Stardew Valley breaking records, Kotaku imploding, more government movements towards anti-monopoly practices in the video game space, Twitch being Twitch, and many exciting updates to Palworld!! After the news we head off into the reviews, where I discuss theHunter: Call of the Wild, and Millennium discusses Lumberjack’s Dynasty! After the reviews we finish off with talk of food and anime!! All this and more up next on VGP 403!!! -Aki Music Intro – Gerudo Valley – Ocarina of Time – Guitar Cover by FamilyJules … Continue reading "VG Pulse 403: A VGP Woodland Adventure!"

May 13, 20241h 29m

Episode 848: Ms. Vampire Makes Me OP

This week on Anime Pulse we got the results of Jury Duty, Indian Curry, and the disappearance of anime media. Up first Joseph talks curry and how he faired during his jury duty, and Andrew is excited for his upcoming trip to Japan and talks about his Easter dinner. Then in the industry news we got a single whole topic, but it's pretty big, 60,000 minutes big to be exact! And in the reviews Joseph breaks the economy with his monster drop ability, and Andrew discovers a loli vampire living in his neighborhood.

May 10, 20241h 22m

Popcorn Pulse 217: Spicy Lady

It seems there’s a little rift open to the past. I can hear ragtime music and people talking in transatlantic accents. Hop in your old bone shaking Model T and drive down past the five and dime. Because we’re on a trip through history and film with Vivacious Lady(1938). Jimmy Stewart plays a professor who meets a nightclub performing girl, Ginger Rogers. They hit it off instantly and get married just before heading back to Jimmy’s home. He’s a bit spineless so he hasn’t told his dad that he’s a married man and hasn’t even consummated. Would you believe that wacky hi jinks and even shenanigans ensue? Tim has Sugar … Continue reading "Popcorn Pulse 217: Spicy Lady"

May 10, 20241h 26m

Episode 847: Ten Mob Puru 100

This week on Anime Pulse we got 1000% psycho, a very short community segment, and snow. Up first Joseph had to dig himself out after old man winter took a dump on his lawn, and Andrew took some days off and spent them on family. Then in the industry news the greatest heist of the century sees the villains caught and arrested, and you may get a chance to soon ride the dragon and eat some balls at a park. And finally in the reviews Joseph goes to become a celibate monk but finds a bunch of hot nuns instead, and Andrew reveals he is a psychic with a ????% power level and may be related to Saitama.

Mar 30, 20241h 19m

Manga Pulse 510: Dear Akira

Before you there are two drivers. One of them is signed by the publisher and easy to find. The other has to be downloaded from a Megadrive link you found on a Substack post. Choose, but choose wisely. One of them will corrupt your boot sector and force you to reinstall the OS. The other will fix your issue. At least until you forget you did that and reinstall anyway. Weltall has Dr Slump. It’s Akira Toriyama’s first success. We do not talk about Wonder Island, lest we get hit by a solar flare. We have an inventor named Senbei who decides to make a robot girl. She doesn’t know … Continue reading "Manga Pulse 510: Dear Akira"

Mar 26, 20241h 46m

Episode 846: Over the Death and His Sky

This week on Anime Pulse we got fake sausages, a duke with blue balls, and a convicted rapist gets the middle finger. Up first Joseph talks about his experience with Dog Haus and a lovely eight plus mile walk, and Andrew might actually have some IRL news for us this week as he promised last time. Then in the industry news Tokyo's High Court says it's ok to call a rapist negative terms, more inaccurate English Dubs, and the good and bad of One-Punch Man season three. And lastly in the reviews Joseph wants to pork his hot blond maid but is cursed with the touch of death, and Andrew attempts to apologize to his girlfriend in the rain but Truck-kun has other ideas.

Mar 23, 20241h 46m

Popcorn Pulse 216: Armed Blitz

Let’s talk security. Now, most people don’t think about this but your windows are an overlooked ingress point. Most people will put on sensors or bars. But that won’t keep out the postal goblins. Everyone fails to consider the postal goblins. They slip past all you conventional measures and start dumping flyers for restaurants that aren’t yet open and will close before you can use the coupons. In that vein we have Armed Response[2013]. As often happens, we have a guy and he works at a bar. He starts telling the patrons a story about how he made his money. It involves him being a slacker who “works” with his … Continue reading "Popcorn Pulse 216: Armed Blitz"

Mar 19, 20241h 58m

Episode 845: My Jobless Story with Reincarnation-kun

This week on Anime Pulse we got to pay our respects to the passing of a legend, eating Yuca, and level 999 love stories. Up first Joseph wanders around for seven miles looking for food, and Andrew is peaking into our music folders for non-OP and non-ED anime music. Then in the industry news we of course talk about how impactful the passing of the Dragon Ball creator has been, and a dumb kid gave away most of his savings to bullies and scammers. And finally in the reviews Joseph goes on a question to find his mom and cure his ED, and a jaded Andrew log on to an MMO to begin a romance with a guildmate to get back at a former lover.

Mar 16, 20241h 30m

VG Pulse 402: Demonically Confusing

This week on VG Pulse, computer weirdness continues! We start off with side notes of weird crashes happening with my computer vs Mil’s computer both running the same game, before diving into the regular news where we discuss Discord trying to get into gaming, the upcoming Summer Games Fest, this year’s Mar10 Day announcements, more reasons why we should be wary of a digital-only future, and the tragic news of Akira Toriyama’s sudden death. After the news we go over the Discord Discussions and give our review of The Mortuary Assistant, and finish off with talk of food, anime, and Amphibia! All this and more up next on VGP 402!! … Continue reading "VG Pulse 402: Demonically Confusing"

Mar 16, 20241h 39m

Manga Pulse 509: Please Pedro

Have you tried tater tots? If you went to public school in the United States, it guaranteed you have. We want you to forget those sad, lumps of starch that masquerade as potato bits. Grab some from the store in the frozen section and break out the air fryer. That’s the only way to truly enjoy the delicacy. And if you cannot, well then. Clearly you don’t own an air fryer. Tim has Killer Pedro. There’s a secret organization of assassins that secretly runs the world. Among them is the man known only as Pedro. He’s been working as a hired gun for decades and no one has seen his … Continue reading "Manga Pulse 509: Please Pedro"

Mar 12, 20241h 34m

Episode 844: The Shy Cleric

This week on Anime Pulse we got warmer weather, flashbacks in anime, and a training arc that never ends. Up first Joseph goes for a lovely walk in some warmer weather right before the show, and Andrew goes straight into the community stuff. Then in the industry news we got a couple Crunchyroll articles, both bad, and a teacher kicks a student's ass for being a dick. And finally in the reviews Joseph spends an entire season training himself in the ways of the healing fist, and Andrew gets superpowers but is too shy to live that superhero life.

Mar 9, 20241h 39m

Episode 843: Reborn as a Submarine

This week on Anime Pulse we got credit card scams, tear licking, and anime McDonald's. Up first Joseph had a nice dinner at Chili's but has to cut up his credit card, and Andrew is having a pretty rough week. Then in the industry news a dating app in Japan did a survey of the hot and not activities, and the fake McDonald's in every anime is becoming reality. And finally in the reviews Joseph gets carried around by a blond chick with a nice rack who really likes his snacks, and Andrew becomes a pacifist after learning the mutant scum he's fighting against is hot.

Mar 2, 20241h 22m

Episode 842: Winter 2024 Previews #5

This week on Anime Pulse we got sudden Otakon setup, the sinking of an entire vtuber agency, and advertisement for a cold place in Japan disguised as an anime. Up first Joseph spent close to $700 preparing for his trip to Washington DC in August, and Andrew wants to know about our biggest anime regrets. Then in the industry news Andrew is pumped about a new anime by the Rena-a-Girlfriend creator, and Ghibli promotes a new section of its park with an animated video. Lastly in the final previews only episode for the Winter 2024 season, Joseph quickly abandons a snotty Gal in the cold so he can be reincarnated with a hot dragon and sexy spider, and Andrew goes around picking up witches and tosses them in the burnable trash bin.

Feb 24, 20242h 0m

VG Pulse also400: Deja Vu

This week on VG Pulse, gaming computers can be a pain! We start off with side notes of faulty AMD drivers, before diving into the regular news where we discuss Palworld’s continuing domination over Steam, the FTC causing a stink over the Microsoft Activision Blizzard layoffs, Disney buying Fortnite stake for whatever reason, and the return of Twitch Plays Pokemon!! After the news Millennium gives his review of Hardspace: Shipbreaker and we finish off with talk of anime!! All this and more up next on VGP 400.01!! -Aki Music Intro – Still Alive guitar cover by FamilyJules Outro – Want You Gone guitar cover by FamilyJules Links Full launch later … Continue reading "VG Pulse also400: Deja Vu"

Feb 24, 20241h 50m

Popcorn Pulse 215: Bee Paradise

Oh no, I hear buzzing. It’s either an angry transformer, cicada mating season, or the bees. We all know that there’s nothing worse than the bees. Unless you’re not allergic like Nic Cage’s character in Wickerman. Then they’re mostly pleasant as long as they stick to their job of making honey and pollinating. Like bees featured for a few seconds in The Beekeeper[2024]. How’s that for a non-sequitur intro? Jason Statham is a Beekeeper. Not the, just a. And that involves him keeping bees on the property of a nice old lady. Until she gets scammed by a drive by pop up that tells her she has all the viruses. … Continue reading "Popcorn Pulse 215: Bee Paradise"

Feb 20, 20242h 1m

Episode 841: Winter 2024 Previews #4

This week on Anime Pulse we got pricy party pizza, adopting a sage-like bird, and more golfing anime! Up first Joseph enjoyed some very unseasonal weather during his Saturday walk, and Andrew has been playing some little known horror game about a sexy pink spider mommy. Then in the industry news Funimation goes bye bye and so does all your digital purchases, and some thieves cross into Japan to steal cheap clothes. Lastly in the previews Joseph gets married to five princesses after adopting a Java Sparrow, and Andrew dies in a plain crash and finds he has become a pretty female doctor for the 7th time in a row.

Feb 17, 20241h 50m

Manga Pulse 508: Hot Rock

We’re really going to shake things up today. We have a manga. But wait, there’s more! Manga that is. Ok, you caught us. We’re not really breaking the mold here. We’re being reliable. The kind of reviewers you can count on to deliver quality content. Or at least content that is delivered. We’re kind of dissembling here because this week’s bit isn’t all fleshed out and we had to get something down for the episode description. Tim has Bocchi the Rock. If you’re into manga or anime you’ve probably heard about this one. Unless you’ve been living under a rock, hue hue. It’s a slice of life about Hitori. She … Continue reading "Manga Pulse 508: Hot Rock"

Feb 13, 20241h 52m

Episode 840: Winter 2024 Previews #3

This week on Anime Pulse we got dash cam near misses, coffee stealing principles, and leveling by yourself. Up first Joseph talks about a poor response to a review he did for a doughnut shop and the prop hunt mode in Overwatch, and Andrew is not sick at all and feels totally fine as he performs an uno reverse on last week's community question. Then in the industry news we got a theme in that both articles are about thieves, one who steals a little under four dollars and the other who steals a few hundred. And lastly in our previews for the week we have a rare joint preview as Joseph and Andrew are nearly killed by a smiling statue and become players, then Joseph gets enslaved to some sexy demon fighters and Andrew goes to Hawaii to battle an unknown enemy along side a Japanese transformer.

Feb 10, 20241h 34m

Popcorn Pulse 214: Cube-age

Wait, is that a box? What’s in the box? No, really, what’s in the box? You’d be forgiven for thinking this means we’re talking about a well known and referenced nineties movie. We are talking about a movie that was part of the “have to watch” if you were slightly into film in that era though. Featuring a no-star Canadian cast that can’t help but beg for a box of Timbits and subpar coffee with every meaningful glance. Which can only mean the box we referenced prior has to be part of Cube(1997). The premise is fairly simple. There’s a bunch of cube rooms connected to other cube rooms. Some … Continue reading "Popcorn Pulse 214: Cube-age"

Feb 6, 20242h 1m

Episode 839: Winter 2024 Previews #2

This week on Anime Pulse we got the abolishment of antiquated technology, telling people to die kills them, and a very small community section. Up first Joseph doesn't have much to say about anything so he passes on his IRL news to Andrew, who has forgotten to post a community question right up until the last handful of hours before the show. Then in the industry news the lawyer for the KyoAni arsonist is attempting to appeal his death sentence, and examples of just how long the translation game has been politicized. And lastly in the previews Joseph becomes the buffest healer who can kill anyone just by telling them to die, and Andrew rolls into town with a coffin on his back and an android partner with long fangs to kill artificial humans.

Feb 3, 20241h 50m

VG Pulse 400: Palwolrd Civilization

This week on VG Pulse, we somehow still have a lot of news!! We start off with side notes of recovering from illness, before diving into the news where we discuss the Playstation Winter State of Play 2024, the amazing runaway success of Palworld, the theft of over 35000 Pokémon cards among other merchandise, the alarming number of layoffs across all corners of the games industry in the last month, and Pokémon’s response to Palworld and other games too! After the news we go over the Discord Discussions, and then Millennium gives his review of Sid Meier’s Civilization VI, and then he and I give a joint first look at … Continue reading "VG Pulse 400: Palwolrd Civilization"

Feb 3, 20241h 43m

Manga Pulse 507: Brave Knight

You know those cooking shows where they bring on the absolute worst people? Like, they find someone who was born without a sense of taste because they were raised on a steady diet of pizza rolls and hot cheetos. Then they give them a kitchen stocked full of ingredients and let them loose. Neither do we but we’d like to see it happen. Especially if they were forced to try and remake something akin to their favorite food. Luckily we have a couple of manga to make up for the lack of what could be on TV. Tim has A Knight With a Time Limit. It’s an isekai which serves … Continue reading "Manga Pulse 507: Brave Knight"

Jan 30, 20241h 29m

Episode 838: Winter 2024 Previews #1

This week on Anime Pulse we got the first round of previews from the new year, the solution to Japan's declining birthrates, and vtuber trouble. Up first Joseph doesn't talk so much about his week as he does talk about some recent vtubers who have moved on, and Andrew is looking to find the best looking but worst plot driven anime. Then in the industry news a new golfing anime has Andrew psyched, and Crunchyroll still thinks it can host an awards show for the best anime of the past year. And finally in the previews Joseph wakes up to find himself turned into a skeleton after hunting and cooking monsters for food, and Andrew reveals he is a level 99 villainess with hearing problems.

Jan 27, 20241h 44m

VG Pulse 399: Down with the Sickness

This week on VGP, we exist!! We start off with side notes of our many many illnesses over the last few weeks, before diving into our mountains of news! We discuss the aftermath of the Game “Awards”, a Florida Man whining about the GTA VI trailer, lots of lawsuits against gaming monopoly’s, people huffing their Steam Decks, and much more!!! After the news we finish off with talk of anime!! All this and more up next on VGP 399! -Aki Music Intro – Tetris A Theme Guitar Cover by FamilyJules Outro – Yofukasi No Uta by Creepy Nuts Links Don’t huff the fumes!!! E3 is Dead Twitch reverses artistic nudity … Continue reading "VG Pulse 399: Down with the Sickness"

Jan 27, 20241h 31m

Popcorn Pulse 213: Dekotora

Two guys and ten movies. No, it’s not us talking yet more James Bond. Though that will be coming. We’ve got something a little special for everyone. By that we mean we’re doing a movie that wasn’t in either of our wheelhouse and probably hasn’t been covered by a whole host of people before. We have Truck Rascals(1975). The first of what would become a series of ten films, this heralds Japan’s cultural obsession with trucking as well. Oh and those ten films were made within five years. Because once they found a well to tap, it was time to drain it dry. The first one though is a bit … Continue reading "Popcorn Pulse 213: Dekotora"

Jan 23, 20241h 51m

Episode 837: The Garden of Sweet

This week on Anime Pulse we got what is considered appropriate attire, baking bonka pies, and new controllers. Up first Joseph is relearning how to Overwatch after buying a new controller, and Andrew is trying to trick people into taking offers from Kyubey. Then in the industry news a collab squid ink burger appears in Dom Dom, and the future of the translation industry is run by machines. And finally in the final reviews until the new season of previews start, Joseph is reincarnated into a world without apples or good desserts and Andrew makes a lady new shoes in the rain.

Jan 20, 20241h 34m

Manga Pulse 506: Blame Tim

A whole other week arrives. Along with all the chill and snow of a new year. In spite of this we rouse the dogs and lash them to the sled. All so we can make our long and arduous journey to the manga store. From which we will review two manga. Will they be found fresh or are they molding like those mangosteens no one ate? Tim starts us off with Amai Seikatsu. Shinosuke is a guy who works in the warehouse of a lingerie company. He’s so obsessed with lingerie he can tell what a woman is wearing under her clothes. He can even tell the catalog number if … Continue reading "Manga Pulse 506: Blame Tim"

Jan 16, 20241h 53m

Episode 836: I Got a Boy in Another Wold and Became Heron in the Real World

This week on Anime Pulse we got a baking company joining Japan's earthquake relief, more middling isekai, and snow. Up first Joseph sees the first real snow storm to hit New York, and Andrew wants to know if we have any New Year resolutions. Then in the industry news Mr. Anime-was-a-Mistake draws a new years Dragon, and the live performance Spirited Away is streaming now! Lastly in the reviews Joseph walks through a door and becomes a super chad nice guy, and Andrew makes friends with an old man inside a bird.

Jan 13, 20241h 19m

Popcorn Pulse 212: Ass Sun

Hey there folks. Water your horse and giddy on up. Put on your boots and check the local wanted posters. We’ve got a Western on deck this week because we wanted to mix it up. Not as well as your counter top appliance with a wire beater. Maybe like a hand held mixer with a paddle beater. We have Red Sun(1971). A Charles Bronson movie set in the old west where the Japanese have sent some diplomats including a couple of samurai. Bronson robs the train they’re on. Bronson’s underling steals a sword from the diplomats, kills one of them, and betrays Bronson. Left for dead, Bronson teams up with … Continue reading "Popcorn Pulse 212: Ass Sun"

Jan 9, 20241h 55m

Episode 835: Night is Dead, Walk on Play

This week on Anime Pulse we got rude teachers, no new year resolutions, and reverse isekai. Up first Joseph was a good citizen and turned in a cell phone to the police, and Andrew asks the community what the best anime of 2023 were. Then in the industry news an ESL teacher in Japan tries to pass of being an asshole as an "American Joke", and theater staff are increasingly annoyed by the movie tie-in swag for anime movies. And then in the reviews Joseph reincarnates into the body of a recently murdered boy, and Andrew keeps accidentally bumping into the love of his life who believes all things are fated.

Jan 6, 20241h 39m

Manga Pulse 505: Night Bully

Line up folks. It’s episode five hundred and five. Which is always a bit awkward to type out. We were once told that the and in number was for describing decimal points. Yet it feels natural to write it out like that. Then when we go and check style guides and they say that it’s better to use numerals for larger numbers because writing it out wastes space. Screw you, style guides, we have near infinite space thanks to the digital revolution. Tim has The Bully In-Charge. A manwha where there’s a school full of bullies. Based on the manwha we’ve reviewed, this is something of endemic in Korea. The … Continue reading "Manga Pulse 505: Night Bully"

Jan 2, 20242h 5m

Episode 834: Santa to Another Company for a Second Time

This week on Anime Pulse we got the annual Anime Pulse Christmas Gift Exchange, the worst anime of 2023, and Pro Mercy Joseph. Up first the IRL news has Joseph tooting his own horn about his Mercy game in Overwatch 2, and Andrew has been up and down the country all week long while playing a Meteoroid game on the 3DS. Then in the industry news there's just one thing worth mentioning, and that's a big name in anime who think he's still got plenty more to learn. And lastly in the reviews Joseph wonders why isekai protagonists would prefer magic and monsters over plumbing and showers, and Andrew is training to be the best Santa there ever was.

Dec 30, 20231h 50m

Episode 833: My One-Hit Rec

This week on Anime Pulse we got horrible gaming mistakes, no one in Japan knows what relationships are, and what is One Punch man was a hot older sister. Up first Joseph confesses to making a horrible decision to return to a game he swore off for good, and Andrew has put on his Santa hat to find all out what all the good little otakus want for Christmas. Then in the industry news some robo vacuums invade a temple, One Piece is getting a remake, and Japan is a very lonely country. And finally the reviews see Joseph reincarnated into another world with his hot older sister who wants to bone him, and Andrew invites a voice actress into him home after her apartment burns down.

Dec 23, 20231h 27m

Popcorn Pulse 211: Aims Long

More Bond for the Bond god. We’ve got a whole crate of Gold Bond medicated powder. Because all these movies are old and old people like talc. Plus it’s got gold right in the name so it’s almost related. We start off with our boy Sean in Goldfinger(1964). This is the movie where all the elements come together. If you’ve never seen a Bond movie, you’re aware of this through sheer cultural osmosis. This is when we have the laser aimed at bisecting a British agent and a heavy set man obsessed with gold. Many gadgets and Q make a full appearance along with one of the least subtle Bond … Continue reading "Popcorn Pulse 211: Aims Long"

Dec 19, 20232h 4m

Episode 832: Maoyuu Won’t Let Me Be Yuusha

This week on Anime Pulse we got an invisible man, the big questions in anime, and warm weather in December. Up first Joseph enjoys the unseasonably warm weather while reading about an assassin who porks the demon queen, and Andrew is in Scotland with no connection issues at all. Then in the industry news we have a rare Joseph pizza as he talks about a man arrested for running over a flying rat, and Shibuya thinks they can get away with banning booze and fun for another holiday. Lastly in the reviews Joseph tries to be invisible but is hounded by a devilish girl, and Andrew stops short of killing the demon queen because of her massive plot.

Dec 16, 20231h 21m

Popcorn Pulse 210: Bames Jond

We’ve gone and done it again. Forgone the usual schedule to stay on the topic of our favorite British secret service agents. No, not Christopher Lee. Though maybe he should enter the equation some time. And he will make an appearance in this little deviation we’re enjoying. Until then, we start with From Russia With Love(1963). Anchoring the whole shebang is our man, Connery. The second Bond movie has found its feet even if they’re a bit unsteady. Some of the elements we’ve come to associate with the double O man crop up. Gadgets in the form of ordinary items that have a defensive use. Blofeld is heard but not … Continue reading "Popcorn Pulse 210: Bames Jond"

Dec 12, 20232h 28m