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An Anime/Animated Retrospective Podcast ranging from the realms of Ghibli to Godzilla and beyond. Join resident nerd co-hosts Jonathan Kwiatkowski and Dan Ryan as they travel through spirit realms, new, fascinating worlds, and fly through the skies in order to prove that Anime Was (Not) A Mistake.
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Jul 9, 2023
Jul 9, 2023
1hr 10 min
Anime Was (Not) A Mistake loves to deal the deck and keep our audiences guessing. On tonight's episode it has been a long while, but we haven't forgotten. We will always be a member of The Shuffle Alliance. That's right we are returning to Mobile Fighter G Gundam. The Gundam fight rages on and the Devil Gundam may be lurking right under the surface. Our hero, Domon Kasshu must encourage his fellow Shuffle Alliance members that they must band together, but first he has to take care of their dreams. Chibodee has something to prove. George might have to go against his homeland. Sai needs to follow his father's dream and Argo longs for freedom. Allenby and her Noble Gundam, can't spend enough time training Domon ... Rain might have a few words though. Gundam Fight GO!
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Music Provided:
“Fleeting Lullaby” – Ado/FAKE TYPE – One Piece Film: Red
“Run” – Hirasawa Susumu – Millennium Actress
“Walk Like An Egyptian” – The Bangles – Different Light/Jojo’s Bizzare Adventure: Stardust Crusaders Ending Theme.

Jul 5, 2023
Jul 5, 2023
1hr 14 min
Anime Was (Not) A Mistake finishes another Grimace-centric series with the original Trigun. On this episode, Dan and Jonathan set their differences aside and watch as Vash and Wolfwood finish off the Gung Ho Guns. Next, we spend some time dealing with grief in a small town, hoping that no one discovers our past sins. Lastly, its the final confrontation...brother vs brother. Who, if anyone would come out of this battle unscathed? You are going to shoot at me again!?!?!?So... On the first evening, a pebble from somewhere drops upon the world.
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Music Provided:
“Fleeting Lullaby” – Ado/FAKE TYPE – One Piece Film: Red
“Run” – Hirasawa Susumu – Millennium Actress
“Walk Like An Egyptian” – The Bangles – Different Light/Jojo’s Bizzare Adventure: Stardust Crusaders Ending Theme.

Jun 25, 2023
Jun 25, 2023
2hr 3 min
Our podcast returns to the arcade to look at two TV specials based on the Fatal Fury fighting game series. Fatal Fury: Legend of the Hungry Wolves introduces us to brothers Terry and Andy Bogard. After their father is murdered by crime lord Geese Howard, the brothers vow to become great martial artists. Ten years later, the brothers reunite and (along with their new friend Joe Higashi) enter Howard's own "King of Fighters" tournament. While the brother have come a long way, even their new skills may not be enough to stop Geese Howard. Instead, the key to victory may be a dangerous technique that Terry will have to master on the fly. In Fatal Fury 2: The New Battle, Terry suffers a brutal defeat at the hands of Wolfgang Strauser. Descended from an ancient line of warriors, Strauser longs to face an opponent who can truly challenge him. Deeply shaken by his fight with Strauser, Terry will have to do some soul-searching before he can step into the ring again. For this globe-trotting adventure, Terry, Andy, and Joe are joined by a cast of new characters from the second Fatal Fury game. Get your Neo Geo out of storage, find a good pair of gloves, and maybe pour yourself a few glasses of whiskey for today's chi-infused episode of Anime Was (Not) A Mistake!
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Music Provided:
“Fleeting Lullaby” – Ado/FAKE TYPE – One Piece Film: Red
“Run” – Hirasawa Susumu – Millennium Actress
“Walk Like An Egyptian” – The Bangles – Different Light/Jojo’s Bizzare Adventure: Stardust Crusaders Ending Theme.

Jun 11, 2023
Jun 11, 2023
1hr 20 min
Anime Was (Not) A Mistake is back on our space western bullshit. We resume the tail end of Trigun, where last we met, Vash and Knives' past was revealed. On this episode, we get more bonding time between Vash and Wolfwood, while answering a question that has puzzled many. Which is more deadly? A giant space worm? Or a child? Also, we are off to see just what might have happened to the remaining SEED Earthlings who were spared by Rem's sacrifice. It's a tough world out there, and with the Gung Ho Guns hiding in plain sight, the stakes have never been higher. Join us, and set your sights on the target. Ready. Aim. Fire!
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Music Provided:
“Fleeting Lullaby” – Ado/FAKE TYPE – One Piece Film: Red
“Run” – Hirasawa Susumu – Millennium Actress
“Walk Like An Egyptian” – The Bangles – Different Light/Jojo’s Bizzare Adventure: Stardust Crusaders Ending Theme.

Jun 4, 2023
Jun 4, 2023
1hr 37 min
The fate of the Seventh Galaxy hangs in the balance on today's episode of Anime Was (Not) A Mistake. Released in 1982, Space Adventure Cobra: The Movie is a hallmark of science fiction anime. The cocky, cigar-chomping adventurer known as Cobra was thought to have died two years ago. Equipped with a brand new face and his powerful Psychogun, Cobra teams up with the beautiful bounty hunter Jane Flowers. Jane wishes to save both her sisters and her home planet from the tyrannical Pirate Guild. The guild is led by the luminous Crystal Bowie, who has a score to settle with Cobra. Bowie already has Jane's sister Catherine under his control, and that might be enough to enact his cataclysmic plan. Cobra must battle the forces of the Pirate Guild while facing the otherworldly destiny that the Royal Sisters have in store for him. We advise our listeners to wear the fuzziest jacket possible for today's exciting installment of Anime Was (Not) A Mistake!
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Music Provided:
“Fleeting Lullaby” – Ado/FAKE TYPE – One Piece Film: Red
“Run” – Hirasawa Susumu – Millennium Actress
“Walk Like An Egyptian” – The Bangles – Different Light/Jojo’s Bizzare Adventure: Stardust Crusaders Ending Theme.

May 28, 2023
May 28, 2023
2hr 19 sec
Anime Was (Not) A Mistake is serving up a cinema special, with piping hot broth and delicious pork! On tonight's Animesterpiece menu it's the comedic, human, and endearing Tampopo (1985). After this movie you will never look at a bowl of ramen in the same way! Juzo Itami's masterwork has as many lessons to teach, as stomachs to fill. When a couple truckers stumble upon a single mom who works tirelessly to craft the perfect ramen, a culinary adventure begins that takes us into the hungry lives of people all over Japan. Is there anything more essential and uniting to all of humankind than food? Along the way we will sample omurice, turtle soup, spaghetti, and the seductive allure of shellfish and cream. Come join us for a literal smorgasburg of film/food. We hope you brought your appetite! Are you hungry?
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Music Provided by:
“Quizás, quizás, quizás” & “Te Quiero Dijiste (Magic is Moonlight)” – Nat King Cole – In the Mood for Love Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
“California Dreamin’” – The Mamas & The Papas – Chungking Express Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

May 21, 2023
May 21, 2023
1hr 32 min
Our latest Animasterpiece begins with Susuke Kaneko's Godzilla, Mothra, and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack. Originally released in 2001, this film is the 25th entry in the Godzilla franchise overall and the third feature in the character's Millennium era. Godzilla returns for the first time since 1954, now possessed and empowered by restless spirits. This villainous version of Godzilla is ready to destroy Japan unimpeded. Yuri Tachibana is an intrepid young reporter who is researching the "Guardian Monsters", a trio of legendary kaiju who might be able to stop the King of the Monsters. The Guardian Monsters likely needed a bit more time to grow, unfortunately. Admiral Taizo Tachibana, Yuri's father, is determined to make his colleagues (both young and old) come to their senses and stage a proper defense against Godzilla. The stage is set for an explosive final confrontation in Tokyo. Just as Godzilla combines supernatural and manmade power, our heroes will have to employ a similar strategy. We advise you to secure your stones, find a quality bike, and check your photos for spooky ghosts on today's exciting episode of Anime Was (Not) A Mistake!
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Music Provided by:
“Quizás, quizás, quizás” & “Te Quiero Dijiste (Magic is Moonlight)” – Nat King Cole – In the Mood for Love Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
“California Dreamin’” – The Mamas & The Papas – Chungking Express Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

May 14, 2023
May 14, 2023
1hr 33 min
Choke on It B#tch! This week on Anime Was (Not) A Mistake Jonathan and Dan check out Sam Rami's classic horror comedy, Drag Me To Hell (2009). There is a dark spirit afoot and Christine Brown has denied a bank loan to the wrong old lady. For those of you bodily functions opposed, please turn away because this one is kind of a gross out. But, if you every worked at a banking job, ate an eyeball-filled cake, or had a revenge demon following you, this might be the perfect movie goer experience.
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Music Provided by:
"Danse Macabre" Saint-Saëns - Rock/Metal Version Cover – EXMORTUS TV
“Live and Learn” – Crush 40 - Main Theme of Sonic: Adventure 2
“Chromaggia” – Repo! The Genetic Opera: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

May 7, 2023
May 7, 2023
1hr 20 min
Our latest Sinister Six event begins with 1975's The Giant Spider Invasion. A black hole hits rural Wisconsin and opens a doorway to a parallel universe (or a Spider-Verse, if you will). The town is soon overrun by small spiders who gradually grow into bigger, cuter spiders. It takes a while for our cast of characters to notice anything is amiss, however. The scientists are busy running tests in a totally-real laboratory, the drunks are drinking, and the cops are eating chili. By the time everyone realizes there's a growing spider problem, it may be too late to save our world. Because if that portal in Wisconsin remains open, something much worse than spider puppets could emerge... (spoiler alert, its just more spider puppets)
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Music Provided by:
"Danse Macabre" Saint-Saëns - Rock/Metal Version Cover – EXMORTUS TV
“Live and Learn” – Crush 40 - Main Theme of Sonic: Adventure 2
“Chromaggia” – Repo! The Genetic Opera: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

Apr 30, 2023
Apr 30, 2023
1hr 27 min
Anime Was (Not) A Mistake continues with our recap of Trigun, by heading right into the fray. In this batch of episodes we are finally introduced to the murderous Gung Ho Guns. This group is dead set on killing Vash, just like Jonathan is intent on devouring some chicken parmigiana. Additionally, Vash's sci-fi upbringing and a deeper plot emerges. Eat your heart out, Dan Ryan. How did the people here arrive on Gunsmoke? Who is Vash chasing? And what is the directive of the human race? Spreading genes/jeans? Listen, and all will be revealed.
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Music Provided:
“Fleeting Lullaby” – Ado/FAKE TYPE – One Piece Film: Red
“Run” – Hirasawa Susumu – Millennium Actress
“Walk Like An Egyptian” – The Bangles – Different Light/Jojo’s Bizzare Adventure: Stardust Crusaders Ending Theme.
