Show #137: Twilight Q

Tales of mystery and imagination await in the bizarre hinterland between dreams and reality that is Twilight Q!

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Originally conceived as an anthology showcase for young anime creatives, Twilight Q possesses all the experimental qualities of such a venture but also the hit-and-miss factor inherent to that style. The first section is a time travel mystery much in keeping with the OAVs namesakes that falls frustratingly short of clarity, while the second part delivers an otherworldly mood piece with depth, atmosphere and great philosophical weight. Does this mean we break even? Are we all just the fever dreams of some great fish in the sky? This podcast may have the answer!

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Time Knot - Reflection

Mystery Article File 538

"So I had this dream last night..."

Show #126: Urban Square

Those maverick renegades are at it again! Time for some good old fashioned 80s street justice in the middle of Urban Square!

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Another one-off OAV from that magical era when they'd animate anything, Urban Square is a loving homage to action movie conventions with a welcome pinch of self awareness, sporting an impressive pedigree featuring some of anime's best creative talent. Unlike many of its contemporaries which mindlessly rehashed the plots of bigger and better works here can be seen much more care and appreciation that wears its inspirations like a warming, familiar blanket.

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Hapless heroes

Stunt drivers

THAT FIREARM AIN'T REGULATION