OTR Debate

Thunderbolts VS Suicide Squad

With the MCU’s newest big hit Thunderbolts* (or *The New Avengers, spoiler alert) and James Gunn’s upcoming take on Superman hitting theaters in 2025, what better time to discuss the comic book world’s most iconic teams of anti-heroes (or even outright villains)? Lando reps the Thunderbolts and impresses Mucci with some of the cool things Marvel did in the comics that may not be able to make themselves into MCU movies because of rights issues. Meanwhile, Huy bravely and boldly vouches for Suicide Squad and the way the movies (even the bad one) brought a resurgence to Harley Quinn, thanks in no small part to Margot Robbie. But of course, Judge Mucci has to call a recess to make sure the debaters know what was in the court transcript with our acronym-based trivia segment, Court Reporter Shorthand. OTR Theme by Lando and Mucci. Other music, courtesy of Freesound.org: "Song of Little Ducks (loop ver.2)" by AudioCoffee [Music by AudioCoffee: https://www.audiocoffee.net/]; “Epic Orchestral Cue” by graham_makes; “Mysterious Music (Who Are You Super Hero?) by mrrap4food (Maurice "YoungBlaze" Clopton); “Tense Crime Soundscape” by Nancy_Sinclair; and "funkygroove beat 0" and "Drum fill 5" by lewk. Follow us on our socials: IG: @otr_debate FB: @otrdebate or on YouTube! You can also email topics you think we should cover at OTRdebate@gmail.com! Sources: https://screenrant.com/marvel-thunderbolts-members-powers-comics-origin-history/ https://gamerant.com/strongest-best-thunderbolts-lineups-marvel-comics/

Top 2 Bong Joon Ho Movies!

With his new Robert Pattinson-starring Mickey 17, Korean director Bong Joon Ho displays his knack for blending genres and entertainingly covering sociopolitical and interpersonal themes. Mucci thinks he hasn’t done that better than Okja, an adventure-thriller-heist-comedy with strong animal welfare themes. Lando, on the other hand, advocates for the dark and dreary serial killer mystery that is Memories of Murder, with strong characterizations and inspiration from real-life horrors. And when we take a Recess, Judge Huy says No Caps in Court as he quizzes Lando and Mucci with true/false questions about their respective films. OTR Theme by Lando and Mucci. Other music, courtesy of Freesound.org: "Sad Emotional - bpm 86 loop” by DenKyschuk, and “Born to Drive (loop ver.1)” and "Song of Little Ducks (loop ver.2)" by AudioCoffee [all 3 found at Music by AudioCoffee: https://www.audiocoffee.net/]; "Fly with Dragons" by Misterbates; “Dramatic Trailer Score for High Stakes” by LolaMoore; and "funkygroove beat 0" and "Drum fill 5" by lewk. Follow us on our socials: IG: @otr_debate FB: @otrdebate or on YouTube! You can also email topics you think we should cover at OTRdebate@gmail.com! Sources: https://www.vulture.com/2017/06/okja-did-you-catch-the-joke-for-korean-americans.html https://www.newsweek.com/2017/06/30/okja-jon-ronson-veganism-heroism-corporate-harm-626829.html http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/oxfordshire/6400085.stm https://www.justice.gov/archive/opa/pr/2006/January/06_crm_030.html https://youtu.be/j8xG9DWwTPM?si=XqXL0LAg5qL5LvXL https://m.koreaherald.com/article/3162492 https://www.indiewire.com/features/general/memories-of-murder-ending-solved-bong-joon-ho-criterion-1234631471/ https://www.criterion.com/current/posts/7362-10-things-i-learned-memories-of-murder?srsltid=AfmBOopu5_gLO97XYWMk2-bWAPZvmf5vqImsTuQXKvleXvkGgCK5FfdC

C2E2 2025: Mortal Kombat VS Street Fighter - Chill Anime - X-Men Powers

We at OTR had several mini debates that we couldn't resolve amongst ourselves going into C2E2, so we took the questions to the cosplayers of the convention! Huy and Mucci had a quiet dispute over the chillest anime, Mucci and Lando went into the convention fighting over Street Fighter and Mortal Kombat, and Lando and Huy could not agree on the best X-Men or their coolest mutant powers. Luckily, we had several cosplayers who were ready and willing to give their input on these topics and more -- including some not-so-chill anime and other video game series, such as Fallout. We may have disagreed on one or two things. But, we get to go home. OTR Theme by Lando and Mucci. Other music, courtesy of Freesound.org: "super hero theme 2" by humanoide9000, "Anime Girl Type Beat OwO" by Seth_Makes_Sounds, "Retro Game Music" by edwardszakal, and "funkygroove beat 0" and "Drum fill 5" by lewk. Follow us on our socials: IG: @otr_debate FB: @otrdebate or on YouTube! You can also email topics you think we should cover at OTRdebate@gmail.com!

Sailor Moon VS Madoka Magica

Two iconic magical girl franchises are back in the zeitgeist, as Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon: The Super Live continues its US tour and the fourth Madoka movie, Walpurgisnacht Rising, inches closer to its release…sometime in 2025! Huy details Sailor Moon’s lasting influence, its iconic theme song, and the bizarre character renamings in the English dub. Mucci vouches for the short and sweet Puella Magi Madoka Magica, a 12-episode series that covers a lot of ground in a short time and gets darker than anyone could expect from such a show. Will Lando be swayed more by their arguments or their jokes during the Recess segment this week? OTR Theme by Lando and Mucci. Other music, courtesy of Freesound.org: “Dramatic Trailer. Score for High Stakes” by LolaMoore, “Cute Music” by Migfus20, “Guitar for indie game, Lain inspired” by Destructo20, “Anime Encounter Loop #3” by Sirkoto51, "Song of Little Ducks (loop ver.2)" by AudioCoffee [Music by AudioCoffee: https://www.audiocoffee.net], and "funkygroove beat 0" and "Drum fill 5" by lewk. Follow us on our socials: IG: @otr_debate FB: @otrdebate or on YouTube! You can also email topics you think we should cover at OTRdebate@gmail.com! Sources: https://wiki.puella-magi.net/Otona_Anime_Vol.20#Summary_of_Staff_Comments https://variety.com/2013/film/reviews/puella-magi-madoka-magica-the-movie-rebellion-review-1200922803/

Solo Leveling VS Delicious in Dungeon

We hope you're hungry for anime that distill the essence of RPGs, because on the menu this episode are Solo Leveling and Delicious in Dungeon! Lando takes us through an E-rank hunter's quest for strength and other stats as he levels up into a formidable fighter. Huy spins a yarn about a journey of a party of adventurers as they try to resurrect the hero's sister and cook delicious creatures along the way. Will Mucci's heart or his stomach get the better of him? And in our Recess segment this week: Interrogatories! OTR Theme by Lando and Mucci. Other music, courtesy of Freesound.org: "RPG Shop Village theme" by M-Murray, "Born To Drive (loop ver.1)" and "Song of Little Ducks (loop ver.2)" by AudioCoffee [Music by AudioCoffee: https://www.audiocoffee.net [https://www.audiocoffee.net]], and "funkygroove beat 0" and "Drum fill 5" by lewk. Follow us on our socials: IG: @otr_debate FB: @otrdebate or on YouTube! You can also email topics you think we should cover at OTRdebate@gmail.com!