Akira | Power Shows Your True Nature

Hyouka (Part 1) | Reliving the Glory Days of High School

Join Mark and Spencer as they react to and rank some of the top anime movies and shows of all time.  In this episode, they tackle Hyouka (2012), a Kyoto Animation TV show directed by Yasuhiro Takemoto. The conversation explores the first 6 episodes of this 22-episode show, and more specifically what kind of high school students Mark and Spencer were. Thanks for listening!

Akira | Power Shows Your True Nature

Join Mark and Spencer as they react to and rank some of the top anime movies and shows of all time.  In this episode, they tackle Akira (1988), a TMS Entertainment film directed by Katsuhiro Ohtomo. The conversation explores the concept of power. Does "absolute power corrupt absolutely", or does it just shine a light on who you've always been? Thanks for listening!

Weathering With You | Choosing Love Over Sunshine

Join Mark and Spencer as they react to and rank some of the top anime movies and shows of all time.  In this episode, they tackle Weathering with You (2019), a CoMix Wave film directed by Makoto Shinkai. The conversation explores the concept of sacrifice. Do you sacrifice your own joy for the good of others, or do you pursue love at all costs? Thanks for listening! Recommended Media: * ⁠Song: "A Samurai's Death" by Rick-O James⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JpsirMHn--s&ab_channel=RickoJames] * ⁠Video: "The Japanese Artist Who Changed Hip-Hop Forever" by Volksgeist⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9pHSAf4VQS8&t=83s&ab_channel=Volksgeist]

A Silent Voice | Bullying and Overcoming Anxiety

Join Mark and Spencer as they react to and rank some of the top anime movies and shows of all time.  In this episode, they tackle A Silent Voice (2016), a Kyoto Animation film directed by Naoko Yamada. Find out if the hosts put this anime film in S Tier or F Tier, because there's nowhere in between. Thanks for listening!

Giovanni's Island | Children's Innocence Can Overcome Hate

Join Mark and Spencer as they react to and rank some of the top anime movies and shows of all time.  In this episode, they tackle Giovanni's Island (2014), a Production I.G film directed by Mizuho Nishikubo. Figure out if you agree with their takes on whether or not this is the best World War 2 anime film of all time. Thanks for listening!