Anime Was (Not) A Mistake

Episode 270: Berserk IV (1997)

The Hundred-Year War between Midland and Tudor has finally come to an end thanks to the Band of the Hawk. We resume Berserk (1997) as Griffith and his allies are welcomed back to the city of Wyndham as heroes. In the shadows, the Queen and her nobles conspire to bring Griffith down before he can ascend further. After dealing with this murderous plot, Guts decides to leave the Band of the Hawk to find his own dream. But how will the usually-unflappable Griffith handle Guts' departure? If the prophecy of the Crimson Berehit remains true, then Griffith's fall will spell the doom of everything Guts holds dear. Remember to check your wine for poison before you enjoy today's intrigue-filled installment of Anime Was (Not) A Mistake!

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Music Provided:

“Big-O! Show Must Go On” - Rui Nagai - Big O OST - 2007

“The First Layer”- Kevin Penkin – Made in Abyss OST- 2017

“Hold the Girl Instrumental” – Rina Sawayama – Hold the Girl - 2022

Episode 269: Good Movie Podcast?: Episode 08: Indiana Jones and The Temple of Doom (1984)

Good Movie Podcast? reconvenes to the realms of archelogy and adventure with Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984). Dr. Indiana Jones returns with some new friends, the spunky kid Short Round and the anything but outdoorsy, lounge singer "Willie" Scott. This unlikely trio is thrown from Shanghai to India on a mystical voyage to bring prosperity back to the downtrodden, recover some sacred stones, and take down a once-thought extant blood-thirsty cult. This Spielberg summer block buster sequel is quite important to both Dan and Jonathan but will it feel more like a wildly fun minecart ride or just some "snake surprise." It might be for fortune and glory, but maybe, just maybe we will discover something much deeper in this booby trapped labyrinth. We keep telling you that if you listen to this podcast you will live longer.    

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Music Provided by:

Cab Calloway, Irving Mills and Clarence Gaskill – “Minnie the Moocher” – RCA Instrumental/Karaoke Version

Dave Flesischer – “Let’s All Go to the Lobby”- National Film Registry/Library of Congress

Kansas Joe McCoy, Herb Morand– “Why Don’t You Do Right” – Claudia Santoro Instrumental/Karaoke Version

Episode 268 - Made In Abyss: The Golden City of the Scorching Sun (Part III - Finale)

One final time, for now, Anime (Was) Not A Mistake delves into Made in Abyss. On this episode we finish our stay in the City of the Scorching Sun and Dan Ryan nervously worries who will live and who will die. Will out main trio of Riko, Reg, and Nanachi survive this savage onslaught released on the village of Iruburu? What is you vaule? And how would seek revenge on this Muppet style cast. Clutch close the things you hold dear and pray that our past sins wont affect our lively future. See you there anime stans. Majiikaja Digivolve to...

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Music Provided:

“Big-O! Show Must Go On” - Rui Nagai - Big O OST - 2007

“The First Layer”- Kevin Penkin – Made in Abyss OST- 2017

“Hold the Girl Instrumental” – Rina Sawayama – Hold the Girl - 2022

Episode 267- Pokémon Heroes (2002)

In 2002's Pokémon Heroes, Ash and his friends pause their Johto journey to visit the city of Alto Mare. This Venice-inspired locale hosts a popular water race in its canals, but it also holds quite a few mysteries. The Eon Pokémon, Latios and Latias, are said to be the city's unseen guardians. Annie and Oakley, a pair of famously fashionable thieves, also arrive in Alto Mare in order to steal its sacred Soul Dew crystal. When Latias takes a liking to Ash, our hero finds himself in a battle to save the city from certain disaster. Combining the power of an Eon Pokemon with the Soul Dew allows Annie and Oakley to activate the ancient Defense Mechanism of Alto Mare. As the villainous duo's plan spirals out of control, a great sacrifice may be required to restore peace to the Water Capital. Order a plate of spaghetti, buy a museum ticket, and get to work on your gondola for today's exciting episode of Anime Was (Not) A Mistake! (We also watch the short this time! Because Wynaut?) 

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Music Provided:

“Big-O! Show Must Go On” - Rui Nagai - Big O OST - 2007

“The First Layer”- Kevin Penkin – Made in Abyss OST- 2017

“Hold the Girl Instrumental” – Rina Sawayama – Hold the Girl - 2022

Episode 266: Berserk III (1997)

Bonds are tested and blades are broken as the Golden Age arc continues in Berserk (1997). An assassination attempt gives Griffith his first taste of courtly intrigue, and he responds to his would-be killers in-kind. Then, Guts and Casca are separated from the rest of the Band of the Hawk during a battle. While recovering, Casca explains her past to Guts and reveals the source of her anger against him. Finally, Griffith volunteers the Band of the Hawk to take the impenetrable Castle Doldrey from General Boscogn and his Purple Rhino Knights. Lord Gennon, the supreme commander of Tudor's northern battle forces, currently governs Doldrey and is obsessed with capturing Griffith alive. Guts intends to give this battle his all in order to walk away from Griffith without leaving any loose ends. But should the events at Castle Doldrey propel the White Hawk further into fame and fortune, will Guts even get to decide his own destiny? Remember to pick your (most expensive) poison and hold onto a few stone trinkets for today's exciting episode of Anime Was (Not) A Mistake!

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Music Provided:

“Big-O! Show Must Go On” - Rui Nagai - Big O OST - 2007

“The First Layer”- Kevin Penkin – Made in Abyss OST- 2017

“Hold the Girl Instrumental” – Rina Sawayama – Hold the Girl - 2022

Episode 265 - Made In Abyss: The Golden City of the Scorching Sun (Part II)

Yet again, Anime Was (Not) A Mistake emerges from the past in order to discuss season 2 of Made In Abyss. On this week's episode we discuss Vueko and her eternal suffering Ganja member and friend to the town mother herself... Anyways the podcast remains devoted to discovering one's true worth, the taste of water, and a body devoted to speed. Please tune in this week to feel a bit of sadness in horror. We can keep things plunging further and further down this hole, in the hopes that the destination will be worth it...

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Music Provided:

“Big-O! Show Must Go On” - Rui Nagai - Big O OST - 2007

“The First Layer”- Kevin Penkin – Made in Abyss OST- 2017

“Hold the Girl Instrumental” – Rina Sawayama – Hold the Girl - 2022

Episode 264 - Made In Abyss: The Golden City of the Scorching Sun (Part I)

The hole remains and returns at Anime Was (Not) A Mistake podcast with the second season of Made In Abyss: The Golden City of the Scorching Sun. On this episode, we learn what worth, currency, and price we would put on out friends and family. There's an entire city devoted to finding one's true value.  Reg, Riko, Nanachi, and Meiniya all head further and further down into the Abyss. A princess that knows Reg is watching our party delve further and further. Meanwhile in the past the adventuring group Ganja follows in the footsteps of children. How exactly do these stories entertwine? Don't have the balancing strip us of of our favorite plushies and posters.  Maybe just sell your hair instead? Too late for me...

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Music Provided:

“Big-O! Show Must Go On” - Rui Nagai - Big O OST - 2007

“The First Layer”- Kevin Penkin – Made in Abyss OST- 2017

“Hold the Girl Instrumental” – Rina Sawayama – Hold the Girl - 2022

Episode 263 - AWNAM: Tom-Yum-Goong/The Protector (2005)

Keep your friends close and your elephants closer for today's exciting episode of Anime Was (Not) A Mistake! Our Animaysterpiece event continues with 2005's Tom-Yum-Goong (released in the United States as The Protector). Tony Jaa stars as Kham, a young martial artist descended from the ancient fighters who once protected the King's War Elephants. One day, Kham's elephants Por Yai and Korn are kidnapped by poachers and taken to Sydney, Australia. Kham travels to Sydney and discovers that his elephants have been taken by Madame Rose, a rising crime boss in the midst of consolidating her power. He teams up with Mark, a local Thai-Australian police officer, in order to face Madame Rose and her network of cronies. Chief amongst those cronies are Johnny, a vicious Vietnamese gangster, and Vincent, a corrupt Australian police inspector. Kham's skills as a Muay Thai warrior will be put to the test as he fights his way through legions of henchmen, assassins, and giant grapplers to reach Madame Rose and save his friends. Pack some mangoes, hide your pangolins, and protect your tendons for today's elephantine installment 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

Episode 262 - AWNAM: River (2023)

Welcome to AniMaysterpiece AMNAM presents River (2023). On this very special cinematic episode Jonathan and Dan take a small vacation to Kibune for relaxation and rest. However, when it feels that we are living every moment again and again, how will we react to the time loop and the fleeting nature of our lives? You better warm up some sake and get your time machines ready. Just because Dan is off to study One Piece in France, doesn't mean that Jonathan would give up wishing him to stay, does it? Have you ever wanted to finish writing your novel? What about a dinner date with friends? Is a band breaking up? Well, we have enough time to ponder these things now seeing as we are gonna be here for a while...

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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

Episode 261: Sinister Six XXXIV: The Flintstones (1994)

Another Sinister Six arc on our beloved rock-cast comes to a close with 1994's The Flintstones. Fred Flintstone lives a happy life working as a bronto-crane operator in the prehistoric town of Bedrock. Even so, Fred longs to be somebody and provide a better life for his wife Wilma and their daughter Pebbles. An opportunity arises when Slate and Co. gives its workers a chance to become a corporate bigshot. Thanks to his best friend Barney Rubble secretly switching tests with him, Fred lands the job and finally gets a shiny nameplate. Little does Fred know that the entire promotion program is actually an embezzlement scheme concocted by the snooty Cliff Vandercave. Fred goes from crags to riches overnight and risks losing sight of what's really important. Can he unravel Cliff's plan before the mad MBA pulls a fast one on Bedrock? Make sure to prep your Dictabird, order some RocDonalds, open a bottle of Rock Daniels for today's modern stone age episode of Andesite Was (Not) A Mistake!

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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