Show #20: Off A Cliff And Into A Jagged Gorge

We journey into a dark place in our time of need and try to hold back the tide of relentless despair that is The Plague Dogs.

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Having a bad day? Not yet you aren't. At least not as bad as the poor mutts in this 1982 animated film from the director of Watership Down based on the novel by the author of the same. Should you be brave enough to venture a viewing you will find a beautifully crafted piece loaded with powerful imagery that will linger in the mind long after you're done watching.

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Poor little dudes

Oh God...

QUICKLY! THE ANTIDOTE!

Show #19: Potato Factory?!

Demon sorcerors tearing up your city? Vampire hiding in your coffee table? Chupacabra snacking on your goats? If the answer is yes don't wait another minute. Turn on your television or computer and watch Jackie Chan Adventures Season 2!

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From prehistoric icemen to crazed druids, supernatural art thieves to dark wizards, this season sure bombards the viewer with a whole lot of stuff although due to it's insane length not all of it is the greatest. This does however give the show plenty of time to cover as many cultural stereotypes as possible!

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Demons

Dwayne?

You ninjas are alright

Show #18: Am I Lady?

It's a sad farewell to UNFINISHED BUSINESS, as we get a little bit dewy-eyed over Kids On The Slope!

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Something dramatic for a change! As expected Shinichiro Watanabe, Yoko Kanno and their talented compatriots deliver the goods with this great little anime about jazz and teen angst in swingin' sixties Japan. If that's all too serious for you we also have some fun reading up on strangely named manga magazines. This one's got it all!

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Friendship!

Jazz!

Tearful goodbyes at the train station!

Show #17: Sexy Like Heathcliff

In part two of UNFINISHED BUSINESS, I try (and mostly fail) to not sound like a fool while we talk about the fantabulous Lupin The Third: The Woman Named Fujiko Mine.

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A new Lupin series to celebrate the franchise's 40th anniversary, Fujiko Mine is a break from the formula Lupin has fallen into as of late and this fresh approach gives the characters some much needed vigor. Gorgeous visuals, a cool soundtrack and probably the most badass interpretation of Fujiko committed to film  ensure it will stand as a testament to the skill of the talented folks involved.

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Not just a pretty face...

... but looks great anyways...

... even when it's being weird!

Show #16: It's Like Kim Jong Il's Version Of Basketball

We return to pass final judgement on the new Spring cartoons we chatted about a while back, starting this week with The Legend Of Korra!

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It's been a rollercoaster ride with 'ol Korra. We've laughed, we've cried and surprisingly had our fair share of arguments over this short season. Maybe that's alright though, since they say good art invites discussion. Join us as we chart the season's highs and lows and ponder it's future (it involves ghosts!) in part one of UNFINISHED BUSINESS.

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The sport of kings!

AWKWARD

We've got our eyes on you Season 2

Show #15: I've Got Bigger Problems Than That, Gorgeous Redhead

Not exactly faster than a speeding bullet we return, our trials and tribulations over for now hopefully. Maybe we can aspire to be something halfway as brilliant as season one of Superman: The Animated Series.

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Man, what can we say about this beauty of a cartoon? Odds are you're already aware of Superman and have seen it so you already know how crazy good it is! Unsurprisingly we are filled with naught but praise for another jewel in the DC Animated Universe crown. Watch it or indeed rewatch it if you haven't indulged in a while. This is what it's all about!

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Creepy

Creepier

CREEPIEST

A Cunning Diversion

Man, technology is great but also not-so-great! The Itunes suddenly thought our temporary hosting was yucky and refused to update the feed. Thankfully this has since been resolved and we have proper big boy hosting, but it has left us a step or two behind. Our next few shows have been planned out and are pretty much ready to record, with one in the editing process right now.

But that's not good enough I hear you say! And you are correct! So while you're waiting for your podcast entertainment to come back from the dry cleaners you can always enjoy Niall guesting once more on Dynamite In The Brain for their 50th episode spectacular as he helps those fine fellows count down the top fifty anime as voted by the previous guests. Give 'er a listen to find out if your favourite anime got on the list, and please don't stay mad at us!