Anime Was (Not) A Mistake

The future isn’t looking too bright in 1991’s Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah. With the Anti-Nuclear Energy Bacteria having failed to stop Godzilla, Japan faces certain doom if the kaiju makes landfall again. Suddenly, a group of visitors arrive from the future and offer a solution: they will travel back in time to kill Godzilla before atomic radiation made him the monster he is today. But can history actually be rewritten? Or was Godzilla always destined to return in 1984? And while the Futurians claim to be on a mission to save Japan from the King of the Monsters, is their true goal to put a very different tyrant on the throne? Remember to switch out your brain discs and keep an eye on those darned Dorats for today’s nemesis-reviving episode of Anime Was (Not) A Mistake!

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Music Provided:

“Attack Godzilla!” (M16) - Godzilla (1954) Soundtrack OST Composed by Akira Ifukube

“The Defense Corps Mobilize II” (M20) - Godzilla vs. Gigan Soundtrack OST Composed by Akira Ifukube & Kunio Miyauchi

“Mechagodzilla Appears/Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla” (M11 + M11EXT) Composed by Masaru Sato.

A long-ago planted seed begins to grow as Anime Was (Not) A Mistake's Summer of Dan event continues to bloom. There are some rose beds that should not be disturbed and when Godzilla, human and plant cells are combined things are going to get heady in Godzilla vs. Biollante (1989). After the sudden death of his daughter, the grief addled Dr. Shiragami will not let the thorny limits of the natural world keep his daughter's soul from fading away. The Japanese government, yet again, assembles a military force to stop Godzilla and a newly sprouted psychic terror budding in the pastoral countryside. Even with all this going on, there are shady Saradian dealings, espers communicating with kaiju, and many roses beautiful, yet deadly. With all the excitement going on  you might need the Super X to shoot a cooling ray at you to lower your body temperature so you may rest. Dan and Jonathan can only watch from the shoreside though. Trembling in anticipation, sensing floral psychic waves, and trying their best not to breathe in too much pollen...

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Music Provided:

“Attack Godzilla!” (M16) - Godzilla (1954) Soundtrack OST Composed by Akira Ifukube

“The Defense Corps Mobilize II” (M20) - Godzilla vs. Gigan Soundtrack OST Composed by Akira Ifukube & Kunio Miyauchi

“Mechagodzilla Appears/Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla” (M11 + M11EXT) Composed by Masaru Sato.

Where one summer ends another summer begins as two kings reawaken in full force to Anime Was (Not) A Mistake. Both have been sleeping beneath the bubbling magma as The Summer of Dan kicks off with Koji Hashimoto's The Return of Godzilla (1984). Our humble little podcast takes its first gargantuan steps into the Heisei Era with a reboot/sequel to the original Kaiju film that started it all. When a fishing vessel is attacked off the Japanese coast, a sole survivor, Hiroshi Okumura, claims that Godzilla is back to rage once more. This cold-blooded Kaiju spikes old Cold War tensions between Japan and the U.S.S.R. and the world must watch as this terror's wake of destruction starts anew. Intrepid reporter Jonathan must watch, in horror and awe, as Daniel pilots the Super X. Truly, this is humanity's last bastion of hope. It's going to be a long summer...

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Music Provided:

“Attack Godzilla!” (M16) - Godzilla (1954) Soundtrack OST Composed by Akira Ifukube

“The Defense Corps Mobilize II” (M20) - Godzilla vs. Gigan Soundtrack OST Composed by Akira Ifukube & Kunio Miyauchi

“Mechagodzilla Appears/Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla” (M11 + M11EXT) Composed by Masaru Sato.

After Control Spires started popping up across the globe, the DigiDestined embarked on a “world tour” of sorts to set things right. To avoid an international incident, and an oddly sexy Santa, we’re gonna go ahead and skip that part entirely. Instead, we’ll dive like Submarimon straight into the endgame of Digimon Adventure 02. Yukio Oikawa, the enigmatic human who commands Arunkenimom and Mummymon, has kidnapped a group of children to enact the final stage of his evil plan. Before the DigiDestined can intervene, the demonic Daemon attacks Japan. Our heroes are forced to fight harsher battles than ever before, as good and bad Digimon defeated in the Real World don’t get do-overs. In the chaos, the shadowy power that drives Oikawa comes into focus. As their enemy’s malice threatens to destroy both worlds, will the DigiDestined find the strength to face their fears and embrace their dreams? Remember to properly dispose of your Dark Spores and invest in noodles as Anime Was (Not) A Mistake: Prodigious Summer comes to an end. (For now..)

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Music Provided:

“Digimon Are The Champions” – Shuki Levy and Paul Gordon – Saban Entertainment – Digimon: Adventure - Digimon: Adventure OST - 1999

“Previously on Digimon” Takanori Arisawa  – Saban Entertainment – Digimon: Adventure - Digimon: Adventure OST - 1999

“Digimon's Heroic Theme” – Project Trinity Covers - Digimon: Adventure - 2012

Last time on Digimon Adventure 02, the new DigiDestined found their groove and defeated the Digimon Emperor. Their next mission is to help the Digital World recover from the emperor’s short but destructive reign. Thankfully, with the Dark Digivice out of the picture, their partner Digimon can now access Champion level. Meanwhile, former emperor Ken Ichijouji faces his demons as he starts the long road to redemption. The same mysterious individual that once manipulated Ken dispatches two villainous Digimon, Arukenimon and Mummymon, to enact the next phase of his plan. Arukenimon has the abnormal ability to transform Control Spires into Digimon, which she uses to create the nigh-unstoppable BlackWarGreymon. With the fate of the Real and Digital Worlds hanging in the balance, the DigiDestined will have to trust in their bonds and face this new evil together. DigiCores, Destiny Stones, and a whole lotta soup await as Anime Was (Not) A Mistake: Prodigious Summer continues!

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Music Provided:

“Digimon Are The Champions” – Shuki Levy and Paul Gordon – Saban Entertainment – Digimon: Adventure - Digimon: Adventure OST - 1999

“Previously on Digimon” Takanori Arisawa  – Saban Entertainment – Digimon: Adventure - Digimon: Adventure OST - 1999

“Digimon's Heroic Theme” – Project Trinity Covers - Digimon: Adventure - 2012

Set three years after the first season, Digimon Adventure 02 begins with the Digital World under siege once again. A human calling himself the Digimon Emperor is enslaving Digimon using Dark Rings. He’s also been constructing Control Spires that prevent Digimon from evolving past rookie level. With our original heroes unable to fight at full power, a new generation of DigiDestined is chosen. We have the hot-headed Davis, the tech-savvy Yolei, and the reserved Cody paired with Veemon, Hawkmon, and Armadillomon, respectively. T.K. and Kari return to round out the 02 team, and the older DigiDestined remain ready to provide wisdom (and muscle) as needed. The DigiDestined gain access to Armor Evolution, an ancient technique that lets their Digimon bypass the Emperor’s power. After the DigiDetined foil his plans one too many times, the Digimon Emperor resolves to create a Digimon capable of untold destruction. Facing an enemy that views the Digital World as nothing more than a game, will the new DigiDestined prevail and make the Digimon Emperor see the light? Warm yourself with the fires of courage, ride the wings of love, and drill…into some knowledge (just go with it) as Anime Was (Not) A Mistake: Prodigious Summer continues!

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Music Provided:

“Digimon Are The Champions” – Shuki Levy and Paul Gordon – Saban Entertainment – Digimon: Adventure - Digimon: Adventure OST - 1999

“Previously on Digimon” Takanori Arisawa  – Saban Entertainment – Digimon: Adventure - Digimon: Adventure OST - 1999

“Digimon's Heroic Theme” – Project Trinity Covers - Digimon: Adventure - 2012

Our Prodigious Summer's first half boards a train car to bid a tearful farewell (but, not a goodbye) to the partners we grew to love along the way. On this episode of Anime Was (Not) A Mistake the Numemon choose Jonathan as their new savior and Dan battles and defeats anxiety/depression while inside a cave. Haven't we all been there? With the Digidestined slowly defeating each of the Dark Masters, we see where each of our protagonist's true power lies. With some dedicated to teamwork and bringing the battle to our enemies and others less inclined to fight and more prone to gather up past friends to form an army. When the dust finally settles and we all claim our shiny new keepsake keychains only one thing lays between us and an era of peace...the digital personification of the apocalypse?!?!? Well, at least we know if we can take it on the chin and view everything as a bit of a joke we will be alright in the end. With that all said and done, it's just a quick train ride back home. There will be tears, lost cowboy hats in the wind, and plenty of fond memories. Yet, we have a feeling this ending is just the beginning of a new digital adventure!    

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Music Provided:

“Digimon Are The Champions” – Shuki Levy and Paul Gordon – Saban Entertainment – Digimon: Adventure - Digimon: Adventure OST - 1999

“Previously on Digimon” Takanori Arisawa  – Saban Entertainment – Digimon: Adventure - Digimon: Adventure OST - 1999

“Digimon's Heroic Theme” – Project Trinity Covers - Digimon: Adventure - 2012

Our Prodigious Summer continues to go strong on this episode of Anime Was (Not) A Mistake. After battling a batty, yet sinister evil that we may see again, our Digidestined friends (plus) one extra, head back to the Digital World to face off against a malicious pantheon dubbing themselves “The Dark Masters.” The future of this world and our own is at stake and only friendship, and constantly making jokes can save us. Dan and Jonathan have some pivotal moments that will test their friendship and may even see strong aspects of themselves, and those they hold dear, in the villains present here. Will our strength falter when we are apart or will this time away from each other to discover and build a digital army? Of course we want you to read this blurb with your best Marlon Brando impression, let's continue Digimon Adventure!

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Music Provided:

“Digimon Are The Champions” – Shuki Levy and Paul Gordon – Saban Entertainment – Digimon: Adventure - Digimon: Adventure OST - 1999

“Previously on Digimon” Takanori Arisawa  – Saban Entertainment – Digimon: Adventure - Digimon: Adventure OST - 1999

“Digimon's Heroic Theme” – Project Trinity Covers - Digimon: Adventure - 2012

Anime Was (Not) A Mistake is the champions! It's another summer and you know what that means, chilling with friends and taking in a well-deserved vacation...or does it? Dan and Jonathan are suddenly flung into a digital world in an unprecedented event we like to call Prodigious Summer: Volume I. Join us for the summer of digivolution as we examine EVERY episode of Digimon Adventure 01 and 02. (Skipping around but discussing them all) As the newly dubbed "Digi Destined" Tai, Matt, Izzy, Sora, Joe, Mimi and T.K. befriend partner Digimon and seek to destroy the forces of evil through friendship we will be there with them every step of the way.  With new bonds created with their Digimon friends watch as Digivices, tags, and crests work together to ascend to higher levels. We go from fighting a digidevil on File Island, taking down an Elvis impersonator ape, and finally return to the real world to confront a vampiric threat! Relive the excitement of a well-timed Pepper Breath. Mourn the loss of some close allies... Wizardmon, here's looking at you. And most importantly know that the power to digivolve lives inside your heart! Jonathan definitely misses his shopping and social life, but Dan seems to be fitting right in... wait...where did he get those goggles from? 

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Music Provided:

“Digimon Are The Champions” – Shuki Levy and Paul Gordon – Saban Entertainment – Digimon: Adventure - Digimon: Adventure OST - 1999

“Previously on Digimon” Takanori Arisawa  – Saban Entertainment – Digimon: Adventure - Digimon: Adventure OST - 1999

“Digimon's Heroic Theme” – Project Trinity Covers - Digimon: Adventure - 2012

Our course is set for certain doom as we spotlight the 1993 OVA Lupin III: Voyage to Danger. After years of failing to catch the master thief, Inspector Zenigata is unceremoniously removed from the Lupin case. Determined to help the old man get his groove back, Lupin decides to bring down the notorious arms smugglers “Shot Shell” and give Zenigata all the credit. The first step in Lupin’s plan involves stealing a nuclear submarine to serve as bait, but that ends up being the easy part. Complicating things is a nuclear scientist named Karen, who seems to have history with Jigen. Lupin and his crew are also being targeted by Keith Hayden, a merciless Interpol agent with a license to kill. When Shot Shell finally enters the scene, Lupin and Zenigata realize that the group’s ambitions go far beyond smuggling weapons. Fake-outs, double-crosses, and intrigue abound on today’s explosive episode of Anime Was (Not) A Mistake!

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Music Provided:

“Stardust Crusaders” – Yugo Kanno– Warner Bros. Home Entertainment – JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders - JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders OST - 2014

“Koigokoro/In Love” - CLAMP –Victor Entertainment - Cardcaptor Sakura - Cardcaptor Sakura Original Soundtrack 4 - 2000

“Rest” – Yugo Kanno– Warner Bros. Home Entertainment – JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders - JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders OST - 2014