IGN Anime Club

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Thu, 13 Apr 2017 21:48:17 +0000

SPOILER WARNING! IGN Anime Club reconvenes to discuss one of the coolest anime films they've seen in awhile. Full spoilers for the movie (including commentary on the sub and dubbed version) are in this video. Be sure to let us know what you thought about the movie in the comments below.

IGN Anime Club Episode 82 - See You Space Cowboy

Wed, 08 Mar 2017 18:59:07 +0000

Miranda, Meghan, Mike, and Mitchell talk about some personal topics and answer a ton of questions from fans. Though this is the last regular episode of IGN Anime Club, keep us on your feeds for spoilercasts, unboxings, and other content.

Shows mentioned in this episode:

One Piece
Dragon Ball Super
Fuuka
Scum's Wish
ACCA: 13-Territory Inspection Dept.
Blue Exorcist
Death Parade
Case Closed
Yowamushi Pedal
Interviews with Monster Girls
Makura No Danshi
Konosuba
Re:Zero − Starting Life in Another World
Tsubasa: Reservoir Chronicle
Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood
Ranma ½
Dragon Half
Slayers
Project A-ko
Little Witch Academia
Bleach
Naruto
Sailor Moon
Code Geass
Escaflowne
Yotsuba&! (manga)
Pokemon
Himouto! Umaru-chan
Yuri!!! On Ice
Polar Bear Cafe
Rumbling Hearts
Abunai Sisters
Dragon Ball Z
Inuyasha
Cardcaptor Sakura
Higurashi When They Cry
Cowboy Bebop
Durarara
Berserk
Kill la Kill
Hunter x Hunter
Michiko & Hatchin
Neon Genesis Evangelion
Macross
Ghost in the Shell
Haikyuu!
Vampire Knight
Kamfer
Dimension W
Digimon
Yu-Gi-Oh!
Your Lie in April
Grave of the Fireflies
Toradora!

IGN Anime Club Episode 81 - LeSean Thomas on Making Anime

Wed, 15 Feb 2017 18:53:09 +0000

Special guest LeSean Thomas (Legend of Korra, Cannon Busters, Children of Ether) joins Miranda, Meghan, Mike, and Mitchell to discuss his past projects, what it's like to work in animation, and his thoughts on diversity in the animation industry. We skipped the Watch Party this week (sorry!), but tune in next episode for our continued discussion of Toradora.

Anime mentioned this week:

Cannon Busters
Yuri!!! On Ice
My Hero Academia
One-Punch Man
Attack on Titan
Space Dandy
The Heroic Legend of Arslan
Kill la Kill
Blue Exorcist Kyoto Saga
My Love Story
Scum's Wish
Interviews with Monster Girls
Saga of Tanya the Evil
Dragon Ball Super
Michiko & Hatchin
Death Note
Gatchaman Crowds
Cowboy Bebop
Samurai Champloo
Terror in Resonance
Macross Plus
Kids on the Slope
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure
Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid
Fullmetal Alchemist
Photon: The Idiot Adventures
Saber Marionette R

IGN Anime Club Episode 80 - Unconventional Anime Romance

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 19:33:08 +0000

Miranda, Mike and new host Mitchell get in the romantic spirit by discussing their favorite anime ships and unconventional romances. The group also talks about some issues with the Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid dub and kicks off the new Watch Party with Toradora episodes 1 and 2. Next week we'll have special guest LeSean Thomas on the show.

Anime mentioned this week:

Yu-Gi-Oh!
Scum's Wish
Fuuka
March Comes in Like a Lion
Konosuba
Dragon Ball Super
Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond is Unbreakable
Akiba's Trip The Animation
All Out!!
Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans
One Piece
Monster
Shimoneta
Kill la Kill
Saga of Tanya the Evil
Days
Durarara
Code Geas: Lelouch of the Rebellion
School Rumble
Fairy Tail
Tanaka-kun Is Always Listless
Bleach
Pokemon
Toradora

IGN Anime Club Episode 79 - Winter 2017 Part 2

Wed, 01 Feb 2017 19:37:55 +0000

Miranda, Meghan, and Mike talk about Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links, Yu-Gi-Oh! The Dark Side of Dimensions and a slew of other new winter anime including Scum's Wish and Saga of Tanya the Evil.

This week's Watch Party featured Kids on the Slope Episodes 11 and 12. Next week we're starting a new Watch Party for Toradora.

Anime mentioned this week:

Descending Stories: Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju
Yu-Gi-Oh!
Yu-Gi-Oh! The Dark Side of Dimensions
Scum's Wish
Granblue Fantasy The Animation
Fairy Tail
Flying Witch
Fuuka
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure
Yowamushi Pedal New Generation
Minami Kamakura High School Girls Cycling Club
Hand Shakers
Masamune-kun's Revenge
ACCA: 13-Territory Inspection Dept.
Saga of Tanya the Evil
Kids on the Slope
Toradora

IGN Anime Club Episode 78 - Winter 2017 Part 1

Wed, 25 Jan 2017 20:43:08 +0000

Miranda, Meghan, and Mike are joined by IGN's Mitchell Saltzman to discuss Amazon's Anime Strike, new (and old!) anime movies in theaters, and what anime they've been watching from the winter 2017 season.

This week we discussed Kids on the Slope episodes 9 and 10 for the Watch Party. Head to the article page on IGN for this episode to vote for the next Watch Party series. Voting closes on Monday, January 30 at 3 PM PST.

Anime mentioned in this week's episode:

Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju
Konosuba - Gon's Blessing on this Wonderful World!
Higurashi When They Cry
Soul Eater
Fuuka!
Sailor Moon R: The Movie
One Piece Film: Gold
Yu-Gi-Oh! The Dark Side of Dimensions
Interviews with Monster Girls
Rewrite
Blue Exorcist
Blue Exorcist Kyoto Saga
ACCA: 13-Territory Inspection Dept.
Saga of Tanya the Evil
Patlabor
Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid
OneRoom
Gabriel DropOut
Piacevole
Suzuka
Bleach
Durarara!!
Kuromukuro
Robotech
Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress
Berserk
Neon Genesis Evangelion
Little Witch Academia
Hajime no Ippo
Kids on the Slope

IGN Anime Club Episode 77 - Our Favorite Anime from 2016

Wed, 11 Jan 2017 22:44:32 +0000

The crew is back with guest Mitchell Saltzman to discuss their favorite anime from the fall season and their top three anime from 2016. Be sure to check out IGN's Best of 2016 awards to see which anime won IGN's Best Anime Series award and Best Opening award.

In this week's Watch Party, the club discusses Kids on the Slope episodes 5 to 8 (available on Blu-ray, Crunchyroll, The Anime Network and Hulu). We'll be back next week to discuss episodes 9 and 10.

Anime mentioned in this episode:

Yuri!!! On Ice
Erased
Re:Zero - Starting Life in Another World
Izetta: The Last Witch
Flip Flappers
Magical Girl Raising Project
Poco's Udon World
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond Is Unbreakable
Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans
Drifters
Mob Psycho 100
Re:Zero - Starting Life in Another World
My Hero Academia
Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju
Amanchu
Konosuba
Higurashi When They Cry
Soul Eater
Hajime no Ippo
Kids on the Slope

IGN Anime Club Episode 76 - Kallie's Favorite Things

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 20:04:36 +0000

Miranda, Kallie, Mike, and Meghan reunite to give Kallie a fun sendoff in her final episode as a host of IGN Anime Club. They discuss a few of Kallie's chosen topics, including anime murder mysteries, 2D versus 3D animation, and Pokemon.

In this week's Watch Party, the club discusses Kids on the Slope episodes 3 and 42 (available on Blu-ray, Crunchyroll, The Anime Network and Hulu). We'll be back in the first week of January to discuss episodes 5 and 8.

Anime mentioned in this week's episode:

Bungou Stray Dogs
Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans
Drifters
Kuromukuro
Vampire Knight
Magical Girl Raising Project
Flip Flappers
Himouto! Umaru-chan
Armitage III
My Hero Academia
Poco's Udon World
FLCL
Strike the Blood
FLCL
Toradora
March Comes in like a Lion
Kiss Him, Not Me
Yuri!!! On Ice
Keijo!!!!!!!!
Rampo Kitan: Game of laplace
Higurashi When They Cry
Erased
Psycho-Pass
Redline
Little Witch Academia
Sailor Moon
Sound! Euphonium
Pokemon
Kids on the Slope

IGN Anime Club Episode 75 - Our Least Favorite Anime Endings

Wed, 07 Dec 2016 19:41:34 +0000

This week, the Club discusses anime that ended badly - and which ones need another season or just to quit while they were ahead.

Shows mentioned in this episode:

God Eater
Brotherhood: Final Fantasy XV
Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy XV
Summer Wars
All Out!
Yuri!!! On Ice
Marvel Disk Wars: The Avengers
Amanchu
Days
Hajime No Ippo
Hunter X Hunter
Air Gear
Erased
Death Note
Gangsta
Berserk (1997)
Kids on the Slope

IGN Anime Club Episode 74 - Leave Lelouch Alone

Wed, 30 Nov 2016 19:24:57 +0000

This week Miranda, Kallie, and Mike are still a little weird from the holiday weekend, but manage to discuss some pretty big anime news (Code Geass and Cardcaptor Sakura are getting new seasons), a little bit about Pokemon Sun and Moon, what it means to be a big brother, stuffing, and the anime they think have some of the most satisfying endings.

In this week's Watch Party, the club discusses FLCL episodes 5 - 6. Next week we'll discuss Kids on the Slope episodes 1 - 2.

Anime mentioned in this week's episode:

Yuri!!! On ICE
Panty Stocking with Garterbelt
Magical Girl Raising Project
Over the Garden
Sound! Euphonium
Drifters
Brotherhood: Final Fantasy XV
Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy XV
Yuri!!! On Ice
Cardcaptor Sakura
Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion
Sailor Moon
Kill la Kill
Cowboy Bebop
Psycho-Pass
Death Note
Sailor Moon Crystal
Avatar: The Last Airbender
The Legend of Korra
Steins;Gate
First Love Monster
Puella Magi Madoka Magica
Shirobako
Monthly Girls' Nozaki-kun
Gurren Lagann
Kids on the Slope
FLCL

IGN Anime Club Episode 73 - Anime Episodes We're Thankful For

Wed, 23 Nov 2016 18:40:21 +0000

This week Miranda, Kallie, and Mike discuss Yuri on Ice episode 7 and the anime episodes that help shape our love for various anime series, genres, and characters. There's also a pretty long manga nostalgia rant. This episode does get into spoiler territory, but there are warning for each show before the crew discusses an episode.

Head over to the episode article on IGN to vote for the next Watch Party! IGN Anime Club discussed FLCL episodes 3 - 4 for this week's Watch Party.

Shows mentioned this episode:

Yuri!!! On ICE
Poco's Udon World
Magical Girl Raising Project
Flip Flappers
Sweetness and Lightning
Haikyuu!!!
Bleach
Free: Eternal Summer
Yuri!!! On Ice
Food Wars
Kiss Him, Not Me
Toradora
Neon Genesis Evangelion
Mr. Osomatsu
Pokemon
Sailor Moon
Kill la Kill
Revolutionary Girl Utena
Shirobako
Puella Magi Madoka Magica
Naruto
One Piece
FLCL
The Ancient Magus' Bride (manga)
Dragon Ball (manga)
Shaman King (manga)
Ragnarok (manga)
Fruits Basket (manga)
DearS (manga)
Inuyasha (manga)
Vampire Knight (manga)

IGN Anime Club Episode 72 - What We Want From Dragon Ball Super

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 23:33:37 +0000

IGN Anime Club and special guest Brian Malkiewicz talk about all things Dragon Ball Super as well as the Ghost in the Shell news from Tokyo.

IGN Anime Club Episode 71 - Britney Spears Is a Weeaboo

Wed, 09 Nov 2016 19:34:08 +0000

This week, Kallie, Mike, and Meghan have a very eclectic chat about Dragon Ball, Kiss Him, Not Me, and... Britney Spears?!

Shows and manga mentioned on this episode:

FLCL
Dragon Ball (manga)
Dragon Ball Z
Dragon Ball Super
All Out!!
Tiger Mask W
Ultimate Muscle
Yuri!!! On ICE
Poco's Udon World
Haikyuu!!
Kiss Him, Not Me
Steins;Gate
Gurren Lagann
One Piece

IGN Anime Club Episode 70 - Bunny Ears and Horror Manga

Wed, 02 Nov 2016 17:48:03 +0000

This week Miranda, Kallie, Mike, and Meghan are joined by IGN's Chloi Rad to talk about some of the creepiest horror anime. For more on horror manga, be sure to check out Chloi's 7 Scary Horror Manga to Read for Halloween. Head over to the show's article on IGN to vote for the next Watch Party!

Shows, manga, and games discussed this week:

Yuri!!! On ICE
Magical Girl Raising Project
Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans
Paranoia Agent
Ashita no Joe
Food Wars: Shokugeki no Soma
Berserk
Mob Psycho 100
Dragon Ball (manga)
Fragments of Horror (manga)
Pet Shop of Horrors (manga)
Domu: A Child's Dream (manga)
Dragon Ball Super
Yamishibai
Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion
Monster (manga)
Gyo (manga)
The Drifting Classroom (manga)
Yume Nikki (game)
Yomawari: Night Alone (game)
Psycho-Pass

IGN Anime Club Episode 69 - Fall 2016 Preview Part 2

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 17:28:12 +0000

This week Miranda, Kallie, Mike, and Meghan discuss a few more shows from the fall season, including Flip Flappers, Yuri on Ice, and Keijo. We also talk about Dragon Ball Super finally making its way to the west, and give some love to the IGN Anime Club Facebook Group.

Anime mentioned in this episode:

Yuri!!! On ICE
Kiss Him, Not Me
Izetta: The Last Witch
Keijo!!!!!!!!
Drifters
Hellsing
Code Geass: Lelouche of the Rebellion
Dragon Ball Super
Erased
Orange
Blood Blockade Battlefront
March Comes in like a Lion
Poco's Udon World
Bloodivores
Girlish Number
Bungo Stray Dogs Season 2
Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans Season 2
Magical Girl Raising Project
Flip Flappers
Psycho-Pass

IGN Anime Club Episode 68 - Fall 2016 Preview, Part 1

Wed, 12 Oct 2016 18:38:04 +0000

This week on IGN Anime Club, Kallie, Mike, and a new guest, IGN's Mitchell Saltzman, go over the new fall shows they're watching and which are their favorites so far.

Shows mentioned in this episode:

Yuri!!! On ICE
Kiss Him, Not Me
All Out!!
Days
Tiger Mask W
Izetta: The Last Witch
Keijo
Drifters
Hellsing
Monster Hunter Stories: Ride On
The Ancient Magus' Bride
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Psycho-Pass

IGN Anime Club Episode 67 - Games We Never Want to Be Trapped In

Wed, 05 Oct 2016 17:33:10 +0000

This week on IGN Anime Club, Stephen Akana from Bandai Namco joins Miranda, Mike, and Meghan to discuss Sword Art Online: Hollow Realization. The group also shares which fantasy worlds they never, ever (ever!) want to be trapped in, and which shows do the whole "stuck in a video game" trope right.

Shows we mentioned this week:

Sword Art Online
Digimon
Overlord
.Hack
Log Horizon
Re:Zero -Starting Life in Another World
KonoSuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World
Gundam
D. Gray-man Hallow
Berserk
Tiger Mask W
Noragami
JoJo's Bizzare Adventure
Grimgar of Fantasy and Ash
Attack on Titan
Ace Combat
Accel World
No Game No Life
Rokka: Braves of the Six Flowers

IGN Anime Club Episode 66 - Our Favorite Anime of Summer 2016

Fri, 30 Sep 2016 17:47:17 +0000

This week on IGN Anime Club, Kallie, Mike, and Meghan discuss which summer shows they'll miss most and which of the upcoming fall anime they can't wait to see.

Shows mentioned in this episode:

My Love Story!!
One Piece
Dragon Ball (manga)
Re: Zero - Starting Life in Another World
Food Wars: The Second Plate
Mob Psycho 100
One-Punch Man
Amanchu
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond Is Unbreakable
Berserk
Tiger Mask W
Haikyuu!!
All Out!!
Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans
Sound! Euphonium
Fune wo Amu (dictionary anime)
Psycho-Pass

IGN Anime Club Episode 65 - Tokyo Game Show 2016

Fri, 23 Sep 2016 21:08:50 +0000

Miranda, Mike, Meghan, and James talk about the announcements from Tokyo Game Show, maid cafes, illegal football moves, and the new Ghost in the Shell footage. Plus, Miranda unboxes some of her new collectibles from Japan. Be sure to check out the IGN Anime Club Episode 65 article on ign.com to see our gallery of the maid cafe!

Anime mentioned in this episode:

Re: Zero - Starting Life in Another World
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex
Ghost in the Shell Movie
Orange
Mob Psycho 100
Ajin
91 Days
Amanchu
Love Live! Sunshine!!
B-Project
Ghost in the Shell: Arise
Berserk
Dragon Ball
Parasyte - The Maxim
Psycho-Pass

IGN Anime Club Episode 64 - Anime Worth Rewatching

Wed, 14 Sep 2016 19:48:16 +0000

This week, the club discusses anime that improve upon a second viewing... and ones that maybe don't hold up that well.

Shows mentioned in this episode:

Re: Zero - Starting Life in Another World
Dragon Ball
Kuromukuro
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond is Unbreakable
Sweetness & Lightning
Handa-kun
Tanaka-kun Is Always Listless
Haven't You Heard? I'm Sakamoto
Berserk
Amanchu
Steins;Gate!
Puella Magi Madoka Magica
Haikyu!!
Cowboy Bebop
Hunter x Hunter
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
Spice & Wolf
Attack on Titan
Digimon
Sailor Moon
Pokemon Generations
Psycho-Pass

IGN Anime Club Episode 63 - Anime Import Tips and Discussing the Persona 5 Anime

Fri, 09 Sep 2016 22:16:55 +0000

IGN's moe news boy, Andrew Goldfarb, joins Miranda, Kallie, Mike, and Meghan to discuss Persona 5 the Animation - The Day Breakers, the Crunchyroll and Funimation partnership, and importing anime merchandise from Japan.

There's no Watch Party this week, but you can join us on the next episode to discuss Psycho-Pass (available on Funimation, Crunchyroll, and Blu-ray) episodes 5 - 8!

Anime mentioned in this episode:

Re: Zero - Starting Life in Another World
Servamp
Orange
Kuromukuro
Persona 5 the Animation: Day Breakers
Berserk
91 Days
Danganronpa 3
Persona 4 the Golden Animation
Persona 4: The Animation
Brotherhood: FFXV
Euruka 7
School Days
Makura no Danshi
Free! Iwatobi Swim Club
Cowboy Bebop
Psycho-Pass

IGN Anime Club Episode 62 - A-1 Pictures' Crazy Variety

Wed, 31 Aug 2016 17:32:44 +0000

This week on IGN Anime Club, Kallie, Mike, and Meghan spotlight A-1 Pictures and discuss the huge variety and number of anime they've adapted. They also have a solid wishlist for adaptations the studio could do in the future, especially video game ones.

Shows mentioned in this episode:

Amanchu
Berserk
Re:Zero - Starting Life in Another World
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond Is Unbreakable
Eureka Seven
Dragon Ball Z
Dragon Ball (manga)
Steven Universe (Western animation)
Zenmai Zamurai
Big Windup
Black Butler
Fairy Tail
Working!!
Blue Exorcist
The Idolmaster
Sword Art Online
Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic
Space Brothers
Oreimo
The Seven Deadly Sins
Your Lie in April
Persona 4: The Golden Animation
Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend
GATE
The Asterisk War
Brotherhood: Final Fantasy XV
Erased
Grimgar of Fantasy and Ash
Ace Attorney
Orange
Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day
Aldnoah.Zero
Anthem of the Heart
Qualidea Code
Psycho-Pass

IGN Anime Club Episode 61 - Not Quite Anime

Wed, 24 Aug 2016 18:14:45 +0000

Miranda, Kallie, Mike, and Meghan discuss the term anime as well as their favorite animations that aren't quite considered anime.

Shows mentioned in the episode:
Re: Zero - Starting Life in Another World
New Game
DAYS
Taboo Tattoo
Mob Psycho 100
The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.
Amanchu
Code Geass
Soul Eater
Bungou Stray Dogs
Himouto! Umaru-chan
TMNT
Teen Titans
Berserk
Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy 15
Avatar: The Last Airbender
The Legend of Korra
Fairy Tail
RWBY
Thunderbolt Fantasy
Steven Universe
Psycho Pass

IGN Anime Club Episode 60 - Dubbed Anime We Love

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 18:26:39 +0000

IGN Anime Club is back on its weekly schedule! Miranda, Kallie, Mike, and Meghan talk about their favorite dubs and discuss whether or not they'd want to see the return of dubbed anime openings. Kallie and Miranda also give their impressions on Psycho-Pass: Mandatory Happiness.

Next week is the start of the Psycho-Pass Watch Party! Be sure to watch the first two episodes of the anime and contribute to the discussion on the IGN Anime Club Facebook, email, or on Twitter with #ignime

Anime mentioned in this episode:

First Love Monster
Planetarian
Re: Zero - Starting Life in Another World
Mob Psycho 100
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond is Unbreakable
The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.
Amanchu
Sweetness and Lightning
Haikyu
Digimon
Konosuba
Ouran High School Host Club
Pokemon
My Hero Academia
Spice and Wolf
New Game
Food Wars: The Second Plate
Tokyo Ghoul
One Piece
Cowboy Bebop
Michiko and Hatchin
Steins;Gate
5 Centimeters per Second
Psycho-Pass

IGN Anime Club Episode 59 - Live Action Failures and... Musicals??

Wed, 03 Aug 2016 22:44:26 +0000

This week Miranda, Kallie, Mike, and Meghan discuss live action anime adaptation, including the recent announcement of a Sword Art Online live action series and the Detective Pikachu movie (plus some casting suggestions). They also talk about the summer season, Danganronpa, and Dragon Ball.

Next episode we'll be watching 5 Centimeters Per Second for the Watch Party. Voting for the next Watch Party will take place in the IGN Anime Club Facebook group.

Shows mentioned this episode:

Danganronpa
New Game!
Orange
Love Live! Sunshine!!
Servamp
First Love Monster
Planetarian
91 Days
Days
Dragon Ball (manga)
Dragon Ball Z
Battery
Puzzle & Dragons X
Persona 3
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
Re: Zero - Starting Life in Another World
Kuromukuro
Wakakozake
Ghost in the Shell
Sailor Moon
Black Butler
Sword Art Online
Death Note
Attack on Titan
My Love Story
Dragon Ball Evolution
Shirobako

IGN Anime Club Episode 58 - 16 Summer Anime and Counting

Wed, 20 Jul 2016 19:08:16 +0000

This week Miranda, Kallie, Mike, and Meghan talk about 16 anime from the summer season, and get into a heated debate over anime burgers. If you're interested in voting for the next Watch Party show, be sure to head over to the IGN Anime Club Facebook group.

Anime mentioned in this episode:

Berserk
Sweetness and Lightning
Food Wars: The Second Plate
Bananya
Re: Zero - Starting Life in Another World
Orange
Kuromukuro
Mob Psycho 100
91 Days
Days
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond is Unbreakable
Taboo Tattoo
Time Travel Girl
Amanchu
New Game
Magi: Adventure of Sinbad
Charlotte
Shirobako

IGN Anime Club Episode 57 - Anime Expo 2016

Sat, 09 Jul 2016 01:44:25 +0000

IGN Anime Club recaps the biggest news from Anime Expo and what they've been watching from the summer anime season.

Shows mentioned in this episode:

Code Geass
Dragon Ball Super
Revolutionary Girl Utena
Attack on Titan
One-Punch Man
Berserk
Sweetness and Lightning
Food Wars: The Second Plate
Bananya, The High School Life of a Fudanshi
Re: Zero - Starting Life in Another World
Orange
Kuromukuro
Shirobako

IGN Anime Club Episode 56 - E3 and spring and summer! Oh my!

Fri, 01 Jul 2016 19:21:02 +0000

IGN Anime Club is back! Miranda, Kallie, and Mike recap some of the cool anime games they saw at E3, discuss some of their favorite shows from the spring season, and yell a bunch about the second season of Food Wars. Then, of course, they discuss the other cool shows they're excited for.

IGN Anime Club OVA 4 - Talking Anime and Final Fantasy With WWE's Xavier Woods

Tue, 07 Jun 2016 23:03:36 +0000

On this very special episode of IGN Anime Club, WWE superstar Xavier Woods joins Meghan, Mike, and Kallie to talk about the power of positivity, which anime characters would win in a fight, and what anime makes him feel good!

Shows mentioned in this episode:

Steven Universe (Western cartoon)
Case Closed
Kuroko's Basketball
Haikyuu!!
Prince of Tennis
Hajime no Ippo
Ultimate Muscle
Yu Yu Hakusho
Food Wars! Shokugeki no Soma
Gurren Lagann
One Piece
Bleach
Naruto
Dragon Ball Z
Slayers
Hunter x Hunter
One-Punch Man
Danganronpa
Sailor Moon
Mr. Osomatsu
Wakakozake
Panda-Z
Persona series (game)
Final Fantasy series (game)

IGN Anime Club Episode 55 - Gainax's Weird, Fantastic Anime

Wed, 01 Jun 2016 18:19:01 +0000

For the second studio spotlight, Mike, Miranda, Kallie, and Meghan discuss the fun anime that's come from anime studio Gainax over the years, and where the studio could be headed next. The members also talk about their adventures at Fanime.

Anime mentioned this episode:

The Lost Village
Re: Zero - Starting Life in Another World
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond is Unbreakable
God Eater
Panty and Stocking with Garterbelt
Neon Genesis Evangelion
Appleseed
FLCL
His and Her Circumstances
Ebichu
Aim for the Top! Gunbuster
Diebuster
Wish Upon the Pleiades
Shirobako

IGN Anime Club Episode 54 - Waifu, Husbandos, and Best Girls

Wed, 25 May 2016 20:00:26 +0000

This week, Miranda, Kallie, Meghan, and Mike talk about why it's not weird to have a waifu or husbando. We share our biggest crushes, debate this season's Best Girl, and discuss why there's no "Best Boy." Let us know who are your favorites!

Be sure to go to the article on IGN for this episode for details on the One Piece giveaway contest!

Shows mentioned in this episode:

One Piece
Tanaka-kun Is Always Listless
Eureka Seven
Death Note
Haven't You Heard? I'm Sakamoto
Space Patrol Luluco
Kill la Kill
Little Witch Academia
Kiznaiver
Flying Witch
Himouto! Umaru-chan
Gatchaman Crowds Insight
One-Punch Man
Slayers
Fate (series)
Gurren Lagann
Fruits Basket
Puella Magi Madoka Magica
Fullmetal Alchemist
Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress
Shirobako

IGN Anime Club Episode 53 - Moe Money, Moe Problems

Wed, 18 May 2016 18:36:20 +0000

IGN Anime Club gives a rundown of "moe" characters in anime and explains why Star Wars' BB-8 might be a great example.

Anime mentioned in this episode:

Harmony
Toradora!
Voices of a Distant Star
She and Her Cat
Space Patrol Luluco
Kiznaiver
Kill la Kill
Sailor Moon
K-On!
YuruYuri
Nichijou
Lucky Star
Hetalia: Axis Powers
Gurren Lagann
Star Wars (not an anime, but it's important)
Himouto! Umaru-chan
Puella Magi Madoka Magica
School-Live!!
Shirobako

IGN Anime Club Episode 52 - Happy Mother's Day

Wed, 11 May 2016 18:36:43 +0000

IGN Anime Club talks good, bad, and completely absent anime moms. Seriously, where are all the moms?

Anime mentioned in this episode:

Durarara!!
Love Live!
Tanaka-kun Is Always Listless
Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works
Eureka Seven
Space Patrol Luluco
Erased
My Hero Academia
Hajime no Ippo
Wolf Children
Naruto
Sailor Moon
Summer Wars
Pokemon
Puella Magi Madoka Magica
Shonen Maid
Fullmetal Alchemist
Attack on Titan
Shirobako

IGN Anime Club Episode 51 - RIP Manglobe, Studio of Seinen Anime

Wed, 04 May 2016 20:09:47 +0000

This week, Kallie, Miranda, Mike, and Meghan celebrate the rise and fall of anime studio Manglobe, responsible for series like Samurai Champloo, Ergo Proxy, and most recently, Gangsta. We also discuss whether seinen anime can be as successful as shonen and shojo series and if Gangsta could possibly get a second season.

Tanaka-kun is Always Listless
Haven't You Heard? I'm Sakamoto
Big Order
Future Diary
Yu Yu Hakasho
High School Fleet
Flying Witch
Twin Star Exorcists
Kill la Kill
Bakuon
Puella Magi Madoka Magica
Kiznaiver
Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion
School-Live
Ninja Scroll
Attack on Titan
Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress
Himouto! Umaru-Chan
Samurai Champloo
Ergo Proxy
Michiko and Hatchin
The World God Only Knows
Deadman Wonderland
Samurai Flamenco
Gangsta
Shirobako

IGN Anime Club Episode 50 - Is Amazon and Netflix Streaming Simulcast Anime a Good Thing?

Wed, 20 Apr 2016 20:29:03 +0000

With Netflix picking up new anime and Amazon's launch of a standalone streaming subscription, Kallie, Miranda, Mike, and Meghan speculate what these services could do for the anime industry. The club also talks about the Netflix release of Ajin, and celebrate the 50th episode of IGN Anime Club.

Anime mentioned in this episode:

Kiznaiver
Bungou Stray Dogs
Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress
Joker Game
Space Patrol Luluco
One-Punch Man
School-Live
Yurikuma Arashi
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond is Unbreakable
Kuromukuro
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
The Seven Deadly Sins
Perfect Bones
Gurren Lagann
Re:Zero - Starting Life in Another World
Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion
Ajin: Demi-Human
My Hero Academia
Kill la Kill
Tanaka-kun is Always Listless
Shirobako

IGN Anime Club Episode 49 - Spring 2016 Anime Roundup Part 2

Wed, 13 Apr 2016 18:36:47 +0000

Kallie, Miranda, Mike, and Meghan tackle the second half of the spring anime season, discuss the strangeness of Amazon Prime simulcasting anime, and briefly celebrate IGN Anime Club's first birthday.

Anime mentioned in this episode:

Kiznaiver
Bungou Stray Dogs
Flying Witch
Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress
Haven't You Heard? I'm Sakamoto
Twin Star Exorcists
Joker Game
The Lost Village
And You Though There Is Never a Girl Online?
Cerberus
Tanaka-kun Is Always Listless
Shonen Ashibe Go! Go! Goma-chan!
Nisekoi
Space Patrol Luluco
Attack on Titan
Shirobako

IGN Anime Club Episode 48 - Anime Spring Season Off to a Heroic Start

Wed, 06 Apr 2016 17:36:34 +0000

Kallie, Miranda, Mike, and Meghan discuss the start of anime's new spring season. Plus, New Day's amazing Dragon Ball Z entrance at WrestleMania, gorging on junk food while watching anime, and more!

Anime mentioned in this episode:

Final Fantasy XV: Kingsglaive
Brotherhood: Final Fantasy XV
Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju
Osomatsu
Grimgar of Fantasy and Ash
Erased
Haikyuu!
Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans
Dagashi Kashi
Dimension W
Space Patrol Luluco
Kumamiko
My Hero Academia
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney
Re: ZERO - Starting Life in Another World
Bakuon
Endride
Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn RE: 0096
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond is Unbreakable
One-Punch Man
Yurikuma Arashi
K-On
School-Live
Gundam Wing
Shirobako

IGN Anime Club Episode 47 - Our Favorite Anime Creators

Wed, 23 Mar 2016 18:22:39 +0000

Kallie, Miranda, Mike, and Meghan take a look at the studios behind some of their favorite anime this week, and some grim realities of the anime industry. There's also a spoiler filled discussion of One Piece's latest arc and Erased's penultimate episode (starting around 13:10 for Erased) along with a chat about Stardew Valley's romance options.

Anime mentioned in this week's episode:

Erased
Naruto
Konosuba: God's Blessing on this Wonderful World
One Piece
Kill la Kill
Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju
Nisekoi
Gurren Lagann
Neon Genesis Evangelion
Dragon Ball Super
Sailor Moon Crystal
Digimon Adventure Tri
Paprika
Bleach
Gangsta
Shirobako

IGN Anime Club Episode 46 - Discussing Magical Girls with Nina Freeman

Wed, 16 Mar 2016 20:21:38 +0000

Game designer Nina Freeman joins Miranda, Mike, Meghan and Kallie to talk about the magical girl genre. What qualifies girls who use magic as magical girls? Which have the best familiars? And, most importantly, what can we learn from the great shows in this genre? Remember, Homura did nothing wrong.

Anime mentioned in this week's episode:

Sailor Moon
Digimon Adventure Tri
She and Her Cat
Only Yesterday
The Boy and the Beast
Psycho-Pass: The Movie
Beck: Mongolian Chop Squad
Nana
Erased
Peach Girl
Lovely Complex
Robot Carnival
Perfect Blue
Kamisama Kiss
Yamishibai: Japanese Ghost Stories
Wakakozake
Oruchuban Ebichu
Hamtaro
Konosuba: God's Blessing on this Wonderful World
Princess Tutu
Revolutionary Girl Utena
Puella Magi Madoka Magica
Himouto! Umaru-chan
Cardcaptor Sakura
Magic Knight Rayearth
Fairy Tail
Tokyo Mew Mew
Sailor Moon Crystal
Shirobako

IGN Anime Club Episode 45 - I Wanna Go to Anime High School

Wed, 09 Mar 2016 20:35:18 +0000

From cooking schools to ninja academies, the Club discusses the best (and worst) places to learn in all of anime.

Anime mentioned in this episode:

Grimgar of Fantasy and Ash
Rokka: Braves of the Six Flowers
Tokyo Ghoul
Hunter x Hunter
Fate/Zero
Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works
The Boy and the Beast
Erased
Puella Magi Madoka Magica
Food Wars! Shokugeki no Soma
Ouran High School Host Club
Naruto
Prince of Stride
Eyeshield 21
One-Punch Man
Fairy Tail
Little Witch Academia
School-Live!!
Cromartie High School
Attack on Titan: Junior High
Kill la Kill
Anti-Magic Academy: The 35th Test Platoon
Nisekoi
Gurren Lagann

IGN Anime Club Epiosde 44 - Our Favorite Sports Anime

Wed, 02 Mar 2016 18:44:33 +0000

Meghan, Kallie, and Mike discuss Hajime no Ippo, Haikyuu!, Slam Dunk, and more!

Anime mentioned in this episode:

Psycho-Pass
Prince of Stride
Pokemon: The First Movie
Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu
Hajime no Ippo
Slam Dunk
Free! - Iwatobi Swim Club
Prince of Tennis
Yowamushi Pedal
Haikyuu!!
Eyeshield 21
My Heavenly Hockey Club (manga)
Initial D
Redline
Kids on the Slope
One-Punch Man
Steins;Gate

Gurren Lagann

One Piece

Kuroko’s Basketball

IGN Anime Club Episode 43 - Hanging out With the Voice of Natsu

Wed, 24 Feb 2016 20:01:52 +0000

Todd Haberkon (the voice of Fairy Tail's Natsu, D. Gray-man's Allen Walker, Sgt. Frog's Keroro) joins Miranda, Meghan, and Mike to discuss voice acting in anime and video games, the secret behind Keroro's leap, and why Todd Haberkorn got a Fairy Tail tattoo. Be sure to listen to the end of the episode to hear the winners of last week's Mamoru Hosoda contest. Thank you to everyone who entered!

Anime mentioned in this episode:

Dagashi Kashi
Fairy Tail
Sgt. Frog
Attack on Titan: Junior High
Guyver: The Bioboosted Armor
Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust
Chaos;Head
D. Gray-man

IGN Anime Club Episode 42 - Anime Movies You Should Watch

Fri, 19 Feb 2016 21:22:56 +0000

This week on IGN Anime Club Miranda, Meghan, and Mike discuss fantastic anime films outside of Studio Ghibli, including films from directors like Mamoru Hosoda, Satoshi Kon, and Makoto Shinkai. Plus, Miranda expresses her mixed feelings over Grimgar of Fantasy and Ash and the club gushes over Myriad Colors Phantom World.

Be sure to head over to the show's article on IGN for information about our latest contest.

Anime mentioned in this episode:

Prince of Stride: Alternative
Dimension W
Tokyo Ghoul
Patema Inverted
Myriad Colors Phantom World
Grimgar of Fantasy and Ash
5 Centimeters Per Second
Only Yesterday
Yu-Gi-Oh! The Darkside of Dimensions
One Piece Film: Gold
The Boy and the Beast
Sekko Boys
Ghost in the Shell
Akira
Redline
Adolescence of Utena
Paprika
Millennium Actess
The Girl Who Leapt Through Time
Digimon: The Movie
Garden of Words
Voices of a Distant Star
Sailor Moon
One-Punch Man
One Piece
Gurren Lagann

IGN Anime Club Episode 41 - Love and Tragedy

Wed, 10 Feb 2016 19:30:10 +0000

With Valentine's Day on the way, Miranda, Kallie, Meghan, and IGN's Mike Mamon discuss the best anime couples (spoiler warning!) and how you can add a little more anime to your Valentine's Day plans.

Anime mentioned in this episode:

Erased
Psycho-Pass
Evangelion 3.33
Hajime no Ippo
Kids on the Slope
Charlotte
Inuyasha
Hunter x Hunter
Death Parade
Gate
Haikyuu!
Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans
Sailor Moon
My Love Story
Toradora
Code Geass
Revolutionary Girl Utena
Fruits Basket
Dragon Ball Z
Spice and Wolf
Steins;Gate
Mobile Suit Gundam AGE
The Seven Deadly Sins
Sound! Euphonium
Pokemon
Gurren Lagann

IGN Anime Club Episode 40 - Winter 2016 Frontrunners and Nintendo Anime

Thu, 04 Feb 2016 20:33:21 +0000

This week, IGN Anime Club highlights the 8 winter anime you should have on your radar and Nintendo games that would make great anime.

Anime mentioned in this episode:

One Piece
Fairy Tail
Digimon
Gintama
Sailor Moon
Kill la Kill
Prince of Stride: Alternative
Erased
Dimension W
Grimgar of Fantasy and Ash
Haruchika: Haruta and Chika Blossom Simulcast
Myriad Colors Phantom World
Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju
Sekko Boys
Pokemon
Inazuma Eleven
Animal Forest: Theater Version
The Super Mario Bros. Super Show! (American TV series)
The Legend of Zelda (American TV series)
Gurren Lagann

IGN Anime Club Episode 39 - Our Favorite Anime of 2015

Wed, 27 Jan 2016 21:58:44 +0000

Bandai Namco joins IGN Anime Club to discuss their upcoming anime games and their favorite shows of 2015.

Anime mentioned in this episode:

Naruto
Naruto Shippuden
Digimon
Sword Art Online
One Piece
Food Wars: Shokugeki no Soma
Yakitate!! Japan
Wakakozake
Himouto! Umaru-chan
Danganronpa: The Animation
Puella Magi Madoka Magica
One-Punch Man
Dragon Ball Z
Sailor Moon
School-Live!
Shirobako
Death Parade
God Eater

Kids on the Slope

IGN Anime Club Episode 38 - Winter 2016 Part 2

Thu, 21 Jan 2016 19:12:10 +0000

Miranda, Meghan, and Kallie finish up their discussion of the new winter anime, and wonder which senpai will notice them in the new mobile game Notice Me Senpai.

Anime in this episode:

Aokana: Four Rhythm Across the Blue
BBK/BRNK
Grimgar of Fantasy and Ash
Please Tell Me! Galko Chan
Schwarzes Marken
Tabimachi Lateshow
Girls Beyond the Wasteland
Konosuba
Undefeated Bahamut Chronicle
Divine Gate
Valkyria Chronicles
Ouran High School Host Club
Food Wars: Shokugeki no Soma
One-Punch Man
Erased
Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend
Gate
Steins;Gate
Active Raid
Gurren Lagann

IGN Anime Club Episode 37 - Winter 2016 Part 1

Fri, 15 Jan 2016 00:37:33 +0000

Meghan, Kallie, and Miranda discuss 10 of the new anime from the winter season and wonder if it's possible to fall in love with statue idol men. It's a strange episode. Meghan also gives a great explanation of rakugo.

Anime mentioned in this episode:

Erased
Noragami
K-On!
Yowamushi Pedal
Free!
Sound! Euphonium
Your Lie in April
Makura no Danshi
Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju
Prince of Stride: Alternative
Haruchika
Sekko Boys
Myriad Colors Phantom World
Dagashi Kashi
Dimension W
Wakako Zake Live-Action
Ojisan and Marshmallow
Gurren Lagann

IGN Anime Club Episode 36 - Binge Watching

Wed, 06 Jan 2016 19:32:58 +0000

Kallie, Meghan, and special guest Vince recommend the best shows to watch all at once... and ones you maybe shouldn't marathon.

Voltron
One-Punch Man
Beautiful Bones: Sakurako's Investigation
The Perfect Insider
Tokyo Ghoul
Snow White with the Red Hair
Psycho-Pass
Death Note
Bleach
Fooly Cooly (FLCL)
Michiko & Hatchin
Teekyu
I Can't Understand What My Husband Is Saying
Wakakozake
Naruto
Attack on Titan
Food Wars! Shokugeki no Soma
My Love Story!!
Fruits Basket
Steins;Gate
Puella Magi Madoka Magica
Texhnolyze
Serial Experiments Lain
Spice and Wolf
Gurren Lagann

IGN Anime Club Episode 35 - Questions and Answers

Mon, 04 Jan 2016 19:33:38 +0000

In this special episode, Miranda, Meghan, and Kallie answer listener questions and discuss the future of IGN Anime Club.

IGN Anime Club OVA 3 - Jump Festa Highlights

Wed, 30 Dec 2015 20:43:18 +0000

Bandai Namco's Associate Brand Manager Stephen Akana and Community Specialist David Lee join the IGN Anime Club hosts to talk about the new Sword Art Online game, One Piece, and more from Jump Festa.

IGN Anime Club Episode 34 - Holiday Special

Wed, 16 Dec 2015 21:37:13 +0000

Meghan is back! She joins Miranda and Kallie to discuss some of our most memorable holiday episodes, the best gifts to give to other anime fans, and anime you should watch with your family.

Shows in this episode:

One-Punch Man
Comet Lucifer
Spice and Wolf
Haikyu
Beautiful Bones - Sakurako's Investigation
Nisekoi
My Love Story
Sailor Moon S: The Movie
Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood
Death Parade
Cowboy Bebop
Steins;Gate
Natsume's Book of Friends
Death Note
Fairy Tale
Black Butler
My Neighbor Totoro
Dragon Ball
Himouto! Umaru-chan
Yowamushi Pedal
Free
Sound! Euphonium
Pokemon
Gurren Lagann
SpongeBob SquarePants

IGN Anime Club Episode 33 - Life as an Anime Teen

Wed, 09 Dec 2015 20:09:57 +0000

IGN's Katie Kasarda joins Kallie and Miranda this week to, like most adults, try and understand the teens - the anime teens. Where are their parents? Why are they so darn mature? How do they always score the seat in the back of the class? We also discuss Undertale and Kallie talks about her time at PlayStation Experience.

Anime in this episode:

Penguindrum
Digimon Adventure Tri
The Perfect Insider
Beautiful Bones: Sakurako's Investigation
Cowboy Bebop
One-Punch Man
Revolutionary Girl Utena
Yuri Kuma Arashi
Puella Magi Madoka Magica
Sound! Euphonium
YuruYuri
Hanayamata
K-On!
Parasyte
School Days
Durarara
Persona 4 Golden: The Animation
Another
Monthly Girls' Nozaki-kun
Fate/Stay Night: Unlimited Blade Works
Anthem of the Heart
Neon Genesis Evangelion
Yamada-kun and the Seven Witches
Gurren Lagann
Undertale (Game)
Hatoful Boyfriend (Game)
My First Errand (Hajimete no Otsukai)

IGN Anime Club Episode 32 - Food Porn

Wed, 02 Dec 2015 20:03:50 +0000

IGN's James Faulkner joins Kallie and Miranda this week to discuss the most delicious-looking food in anime and a few of our favorite anime that does food best. Also, Miranda gives a brief breakdown on Digimon Adventure Tri and we imagine what our holiday parties would look like with our favorite anime characters.

Anime mentioned in this episode:

Shirobako
Digimon Adventure
Digimon Adventure Tri
Dragon Ball Super
Sailor Moon Crystal
Revolutionary Girl Utena
YuruYuri
Yuri Kuma Arashi
Sound! Euphonium
Food Wars! Shokugeki no Soma
Naruto
Makura no Danshi
Blood Blockade Battlefront (Kekkai Sensen)
Monthly Girls' Nozaki-kun
Bonjour Sweet Love Patisserie
My Love Story
Yakitate Japan
Ponyo
Steins;Gate
Gurren Lagann
Master of None (not anime)
Banshee (not anime)

IGN Anime Club Episode 31 - No Cuts

Wed, 18 Nov 2015 18:59:28 +0000

Max Scoville returns to IGN Anime Club to talk about the great Hayao Miyazaki films with Miranda, Meghan, and Kallie. The group also discusses Meghan's Sword Art Online: Lost Song review, and how anime games could be better.

Anime Mentioned This Week:

Akira
Sword Art Online
Bubblegum Crisis
Dragon Ball Z
Fist of the North Star
Project A-ko
Yuri Kuma Arashi
Penguindrum
Revolutionary Girl Utena
Nichijou
Princess Kaguya
Lily C.A.T.
Sound Euphonium
Wakakozake
Spirited Away
Princess Mononoke
Kiki's Delivery Service
My Neighbor Totoro
Ponyo
Porco Rosso
Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind
Lupin III: The Castle of Cagliostro
Howl's Moving Castle
When Marnie Was There
The Wind Rises

IGN Anime Club Episode 30 - Heroes, Villains, and Weird Couples

Wed, 11 Nov 2015 20:56:49 +0000

The club shares their favorite anime heroes and villains... and who they'd like to see couple up. Plus, they recommend 4 classic '80s shows!

Anime mentioned:

One-Punch Man
Fairy Tail
Beautiful Bones - Sakurako's Investigation
The Perfect Insider
Project A-Ko
Dirty Pair
Fist of the North Star
Bubblegum Crisis
Death Note
Pokémon
Dragon Ball Z
Sailor Moon
Slayers
Kill la Kill
Food Wars
Puella Magi Madoka Magica
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure
Persona 4: The Animation
Pokémon
Sword Art Online
Steins;Gate
Record of Lotus War
Cutie Honey
Gurren Lagann

IGN Anime Club Episode 29 - If Anime Goes Mainstream

Wed, 04 Nov 2015 18:54:21 +0000

Kallie, Meghan, and Miranda watched Anthem in the Heart in theaters this week and discuss their thoughts on the film. With anime becoming more available, the group speculates what could happen if anime reaches mainstream popularity, talk about weird Yo-Kai, and the best arcs in Sword Art Online

Shows mentioned this week:

Sword Art Online
Steins;Gate
Yo-Kai Watch
The Perfect Insider
Sakurako's Investigation - Beautiful Bones
One-Punch Man
Anthem of the Heart
Seven Deadly Sins
Knights of Sidonia
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
Steven Universe
RWBY
Ghost in the Shell
Kill la Kill
Rick and Morty
BoJack Horseman
Archer
Futurama
Gurren Lagann

IGN Anime Club Episode 28 - Halloween With Umaru

Fri, 30 Oct 2015 17:47:17 +0000

This week IGN Anime Club transforms into Umaru, discusses different types of horror anime, and announce the next Anime Watch Party show.

Anime mentioned in this week's episode:

xxxHolic
Milpom
Shiki
Boogiepop Phantom
Himouto! Umaru-chan
Beautiful Bones - Sakurako's Investigation
The Perfect Insider
Yamishibai
Another
Ghost Stories
School-Live!
Nisekoi
High School of the Dead
Elfen Lied
Higurashi no naku koro ni (When They Cry)
School Days
Paranoia Agent
Perfect Blue
The Enigma of Amigara Fault (manga)
Mnemosyne
Death Note
Monster
Steins;Gate
Gurren Lagann

IGN Anime Club Episode 27 - The Best and Worst of Fan Service

Wed, 21 Oct 2015 20:34:49 +0000

Jared joins Kallie, Meghan, and Miranda as they discuss what they love and hate about fan service in anime. Plus, Jared offers insight into the cultural differences between Japan and the West.

Anime mentioned in this episode:

The Devil Is a Part-Timer
Call Me Tonight
Burn-Up W
Utawarerumono: The False Faces
Comet Lucifer
Gunbuster
Free!
Slayers
Prison School
Steins;Gate
Himouto! Umaru-chan
Neon Genesis Evangelion
Gangsta
Mitchiko and Hatchin
Asterisk War
Shimoneta: A Boring World Where the Concept of Dirty Jokes Doesn't Exist
Bakemonogatari
Food Wars: Shokugeki no Soma

IGN Anime Club Episode 26 - Fall Rundown Part 2

Wed, 14 Oct 2015 18:59:47 +0000

Kallie, Meghan, and Miranda tackle another batch of fall anime and are pleasantly surprised with some great new mature shows and another funny anime parody. The club analyzes a few of the new not-so-short anime shorts and Kallie expresses her disdain for talking animals.

Anime discussed in this episode:

Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans
Mr. Osomatsu
Utawarerumono: The False Faces
Beautiful Bones - Sakurako's Investigation
The Perfect Insider
Kagewani
Aldnoah.Zero
Lovely Muco
School-Live
Milpom
Fushigi Yugi
Fairy Tail
Yamishibai
Steins;Gate

IGN Anime Club OVA 2 - School-Live Spoiler Cast

Fri, 09 Oct 2015 23:05:53 +0000

Spoiler warning for all of the School-Live anime! In this special episode of IGN Anime Club, Alaina Yee rejoins the group to dig into School-Live's best moments.

IGN Anime Club Episode 25 - Fall Rundown Part 1

Wed, 07 Oct 2015 20:28:22 +0000

This week IGN Anime Club recaps many of the shows debuting in fall. They also compare the uncanny similarities between two new anime and debate Attack on Titan: Junior High's effectiveness as a parody.

Anime discussed in this episode:

Attack on Titan: Junior High
Concrete Revolutio: Choujin Gensou
One-Punch Man
Owarimonogatari
Young Black Jack
JK-Meshi!
Comet Lucifer
The Asterisk War
Chivalry of a Failed Knight
Lance N' Masques
Kagewani
Hakone-chan
Bottom Biting Bug
Steins;Gate

IGN Anime Club Episode 24 - Trolling Mayuri

Wed, 30 Sep 2015 18:50:12 +0000

This week IGN Anime Club finishes their discussion about summer anime, list off a few fall shows they're excited for, and dig into two more Steins;Gate episodes.

Anime discussed in this episode:

Gangsta
Makura no Danshi (Pillow Boys)
Steins;Gate
Love Live! School Idol Project
Overlord
Rokka no Yuusha
GATE
Ranpo Kitan: Game of Laplace
The Rose of Versailles
Shimoneta: A Boring World Where the Concept of Dirty Jokes Doesn’t Exist
Attack on Titan: Junior High
Beautiful Bones - Sakurako's Investigation
Concrete Revolutio: Choujin Gensou
One Punch Man
Kowabon
Owarimonogatari
Young Black Jack
JK-Meshi!
The Perfect Insider

IGN Anime Club Episode 23 - Summer Send-off

Fri, 25 Sep 2015 18:21:56 +0000

This week IGN Anime Club discusses their favorite shows and the best surprises from the summer 2015 anime season. Plus, Miranda discusses all the cool things she saw at Tokyo Game Show.

IGN Anime Club Episode 22 - Pshuuu

Wed, 16 Sep 2015 23:42:13 +0000

This week, the Club shares their best tips for cosplay beginners and the anime characters they can't wait to cosplay. Plus, one member is sending cute videos from Japan!

Anime mentioned in this episode:

Actually, I Am
Charlotte
Cowboy Bebop
Danganronpa
Fairy Tail
Gangsta
Himouto! Umaru-chan
Kill la Kill
Makura no Danshi (Pillow Boys)
Miss Monochrome
Monthy Girls' Nozaki-kun
Nisekoi
Pokémon
Puella Magi Madoka Magica
Ranma 1/2
School-Live
Slayers
Steins;Gate
Wakakozake

IGN Anime Club Episode 21 - You've Got D-Mail

Wed, 09 Sep 2015 20:27:23 +0000

This week, IGN Anime Club discusses One Piece, the good and bad of Attack on Titan, and why they're not super into Monster Musume.

Anime discussed in this episode:

One Piece
Makura no Danshi (Pillow Boys)
Gangsta
Naruto
Nisekoi
Teekyu
School-Live
Charlotte
Himouto! Umaru-chan
Attack on Titan
Steins;Gate
Monster Musume
Gatchaman Crowds: Insight
Overlord
Wakakozake

IGN Anime Club Episode 20 - We Love Anime Characters Who Love Anime

Thu, 03 Sep 2015 18:16:10 +0000

This week on IGN Anime Club Miranda, Alaina, Kallie, and Meghan discuss rumors of a FLCL remake and their favorite Otaku characters in anime. Plus, the group says a sad goodbye to one its members.

Anime mentioned in this episode:

FLCL
Makura no Danshi (Pillow Boys)
Slayers Himouto! Umaru-chan
Monthly Girls' Nozaki-kun
Food Wars: Shokugeki no Soma
School-Live
Charlotte
Gangsta
Neon Genesis Evangelion
The World God Only Knows
Watamote - No Matter How I Look at It, It’s You Guys' Fault I’m Not Popular
Yowamushi Pedal
Steins;Gate
No Game, No Life,
Sword Art Online
Overlord

IGN Anime Club OVA 1 - Funimaniacs

Mon, 31 Aug 2015 20:20:11 +0000

Funimation's Justin Rojas joins IGN Anime Club for a special episode to discuss Funimation's history with Dragon Ball, dating sims, and the challenges of dubbing a simulcasted anime series.

Anime mentioned during the show:

Dragon Ball Z

Dragon Ball Super

Samurai Pizza Cats

Sailor Moon

The Boy and the Beast

Wolf Children

Summer Wars

Fullmetal Alchemist

Space Dandy

Psycho-Pass

Gangsta

Sky Wizards Academy

Prison School

Black Lagoon

Himouto! Umaru-chan

Free!: Eternal Summer

Dragon Age: Dawn of the Seeker

Yu Yu Hakusho

Shimoneta: A Boring World Where the Concept of Dirty Jokes Doesn’t Exist

Tokyo Ghoul

Yuri Kuma Arashi

IGN Anime Club Episode 19 - Moe Biden

Wed, 26 Aug 2015 20:23:33 +0000

Viz Media's Charlene Ingram joins Miranda, Alaina, Kallie, and Meghan this week to speculate what kind of anime would feature U.S. Vice President Joe Biden and discuss the complexities of creating box sets. The group also looks back on which '90s anime they'd like to see make a comeback and talks about how Viz is celebrating Naruto at this year's New York Comic Con.

IGN Anime Club Episode 18 - Witches, Vampires, and Redheads

Wed, 19 Aug 2015 19:07:53 +0000

Miranda, Alaina, Kallie, and Meghan and one of IGN's Code Foo interns, Kumaran Chanthrakumar, lament some of their most disappointing anime, discuss Shimoneta's strange cookies, and muse over Castle Town Dandelion's subtle yet enjoyable fan service. This week in the Anime Watch Party, Anime Club discusses Steins;Gate episode 4 and 5.

IGN Anime Club Episode 17 - Garbage Romance

Wed, 12 Aug 2015 18:46:58 +0000

Miranda, Alaina, Kallie, and Meghan somehow tie in Dota 2 to anime, debate Umaru Doma’s most interesting traits, and break down some of the worst tropes and characteristics of shoujo anime. To end on a more positive note, the ladies discuss some of their favorite shoujo anime that defy some of the superficial characteristics.

This week on Anime Watch Party, Anime Club goes over Steins;Gate episodes 3 and 4.

IGN Anime Club Episode 16 - El Psy Congroo

Wed, 05 Aug 2015 18:32:03 +0000

From Cowboy Bebop’s classic Tank to Attack on Titan’s epic Guren no Yumiya, Miranda, Alaina, Meghan, and Kallie talk about their favorite theme songs and what makes them worth watching. Anime Club breaks down the best kinds of theme songs, and discuss some of the best ending themes. This episode also marks the beginning of the second Anime Watch Party, featuring Steins;Gate.

IGN Anime Club Episode 15 - Meet Edward Elric

Wed, 29 Jul 2015 18:30:39 +0000

Voice actor and musician Vic Mignogna (Edward Elric from Fullmetal Alchemist, Tamaki from Ouran High School Host Club) joins Miranda, Alaina, Kallie, and Meghan to discuss the difficulties of dubbing anime and what it's like to be a voice actor. Stay tuned to the end of the show for information on the next Anime Watch Party.

IGN Anime Club Episode 14 - Limited Edition Shiny Things

Wed, 22 Jul 2015 18:36:03 +0000

From figures to wall scrolls and posters, IGN Anime Club discusses some of the coolest collectables and some surprising shows from the summer lineup. Head over to the show article on IGN to vote for the next Anime Watch Party series.

IGN Anime Club Episode 13 - JRPGs as Anime

Wed, 15 Jul 2015 20:46:46 +0000

Zach Ryan joins Miranda, Alaina, and Meghan in discussing a few more summer anime. We dig into what went wrong with some of the Final Fantasy movies, and how they could be better in the future. The club also talks about which JRPGs they'd like to see get an anime series. As mentioned on the show, IGN Anime Club now has t-shirts! Head over to go.ign.com/store to check out the design and colors.

IGN Anime Club Episode 12 - Summer Rundown

Wed, 08 Jul 2015 23:03:15 +0000

Alaina, Meghan, and Miranda are joined by IGN'sKallie Plagge to give their first impressions of a handful of summer anime, including Gangsta, Ushio and Tora, GATE, and more. Meghan talks about her time at this year's Anime Expo, and the group explains why IGN isn't reviewing Dragon Ball Super quite yet.

IGN Anime Club Episode 11 - Goodbye Spring, Hello Summer!

Wed, 01 Jul 2015 18:34:15 +0000

After a short break, IGN Anime Club is back! Alaina, Meghan, and Miranda say farewell to some of their favorite spring anime and break down the summer anime they're most looking forward to. The club discusses their favorite — and least favorite — surprise series of spring, and think on what shows they dropped that may be worth going back to. Be sure to check out the show's article on IGN to cast your vote for your favorite series of spring and what we should do next for the Anime Watch Party.

IGN Anime Club Episode 10 - Emo James Bond

Wed, 10 Jun 2015 18:12:50 +0000

With E3 just around the corner, Miranda, Alaina, Meghan, and returning guest Jared Petty dig into some of the history of anime games, including the first American and European Dragon Ball game for the NES, and analyze how anime games are treated today. We also take a look at a few of the worst and best anime based on video games, and make a wishlist of games we wish were anime.

IGN Anime Club Episode 9 - It's Time to Duel

Wed, 03 Jun 2015 18:00:23 +0000

IGN's Brian Malkiewicz and Frank Knight join IGN Anime Club to discuss the Pokemon and Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG, whether or not Pokemon's anime is better than Digimon, and they announce a new contest.

The Pokémon Company International is not the giveaway sponsor nor coordinator, nor has any formal association with the contest, but is a supplier of the product.

IGN Anime Club Episode 8 - Wigs Are Scary

Wed, 27 May 2015 17:47:57 +0000

IGN's Kallie Plagge joins the anime club to discuss anime conventions, cosplay, horror manga, and childhood memories of anime. The crew ends the show with the Anime Watch Party discussion of Cowboy Bebop episodes 11 and 12.

IGN Anime Club Episode 7 - I Know Where You Live

Wed, 20 May 2015 22:10:44 +0000

IGN's Vince Ingenito joins Alaina, Meghan and Miranda to talk about the true meaning of shonen and how the genre is often overshadowed by its most popular franchises. The group also discusses how filler can benefit a show and list their favorite types of shows to rewatch.

IGN Anime Club Episode 6 - Anime's Growth Spurts

Wed, 13 May 2015 19:17:42 +0000

Miranda, Alaina, and Meghan sit down with guest Jared Petty to discuss a little bit of anime history, when anime was finally allowed to grow up in America, Alaina's memories of working in the manga industry, and announce the winners of Anime Club's first contest. Anime Club also discusses Cowboy Bebop Episodes 7 and 8 as part of the Anime Watch Party.

IGN Anime Club Episode 5 - State of the Anime Industry

Wed, 06 May 2015 19:00:50 +0000

Crunchyroll's brand manager Victoria Holden and engineer Evan Minto join Miranda, Alaina, and Meghan to discuss what the future may hold for the anime industry, how to get a job in the anime industry, and the love/hate relationship with JoJo's Bizarre Adventure's Dio.

IGN Anime Club Episode 4 - Anime in Western Pop Culture

Wed, 29 Apr 2015 17:00:00 +0000

From music to cartoons, anime and manga influence western pop culture in many ways. Mitch joins the Anime Club to discuss some of the greatest (and worst) cultural mashups, Dragon Ball Super, and how spoilers can ruin everything.

IGN Anime Club Episode 3 - Let's Jam

Wed, 22 Apr 2015 15:00:00 +0000

Marty joins the Anime Club to discuss binge watching, our favorite shows of all time, and how to get back into anime after taking a long break. We discuss Cowboy Bebop episodes 1 and 2 for this week's Watch Party.

IGN Anime Club Episode 2 - Localization Woes

Wed, 15 Apr 2015 15:00:00 +0000

Max joins the Miranda, Meghan, and Alaina to discuss how difficult it was to find new anime in the '80s, the reason there are Dragon Ball characters named after vegetables, and the challenges of voice acting.

IGN Anime Club Episode 1: Welcome to the Club

Wed, 08 Apr 2015 14:00:00 +0000

In the first episode of IGN Anime Club, Alaina, Miranda, and Meghan discuss Attack on Titan, spring 2015 anime, and some of their cosplay history.