This week, Justin and Alex talk about the limited release of "Your Name" across US theaters. They also found news about the world's first piloted mobile suit ..and it surprisingly wasn't from Japan! However, the giant Gundam in Tokyo is being replaced, we have more info on the spa amusement park and exotic Pringles flavors.

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Episode 40

Alex and Justin give their opinion on the new "Ghost in the Shell" movie this week! They also talk about the first episode of "Call to Cosplay", the new competition show on Syfy. In Japan, McDonald's is taking a classic staple off of their menu, Pokemon Go is helping combat suicide and Starbucks is adding a fun "American" drink.

Episode 39

Justin and Alex finish up their look at the ice skating anime "Yuri!!! on ICE" and give some details on a new anime coming to US theaters, "Your Name". They talk about the new trailer that dropped for the Netflix adaptation of "Death Note" and the upcoming adaptation of "Ghost in the Shell." The couple also provide insight on their visit to Washington DC for the National Cherry Blossom Festival last week.

Episode 38

This week, Alex and Justin start on the first 6 episodes of the ice skating anime, "Yuri!!! on Ice". In tech, they talk about some of the changes coming with the newest PS4 update, like the ability to use an external drive! Netflix has been developing a new animated "Castlevania" miniseries, SyFy Channel has a new cosplay competition show, and they found a new tabletop game set in feudal Japan on Kickstarter. Finally, Alex and Justin touch on some Tokyo Olympics news, such as the public donating to the medals, and some anime ambassadors that have already been chosen for the event.

Episode 37

Justin and Alex are back with a new format! They finally finish up their look at "Nanbaka: The Numbers", give their thoughts on using Pokemon GO for the Apple Watch and found some info on an anime themed English class at the University of South Carolina. Justin and Alex also talk about the soon to be release of "Attack on Titan" season 2 as well as some upcoming events that they will be attending; such as the cherry blossom festival in Washington DC!

Episode 36

Alex and Justin finish up their look at "Beautiful Bones: Sakurako's Investigation" and start the first 6 episodes of the much less serious anime, "Nanbaka: The numbers" . They also had the opportunity to check out George Takei's "Allegiance" Broadway musical. In tech, they revisit the Gatebox holographic roommate, which now has a release date and Sony is creating an interactive smart pad to play card games on. In video games, Justin downloaded "Super Mario Run" and they talk about the second trailer for "Death Stranding."

Episode 35: Nanba Allegiance's Super Run

Justin and Alex finish up their look at "Kurokos Basketball" and start the first 6 episodes of "Beautiful Bones: Sakurako's Investigation." They talk about new "Pokemon GO" updates as well as some fun "Final Fantasy XV" PR and how much progress they've made streaming "Dark Souls 3" on Twitch. Meanwhile, in Japan, another massive earthquake has struck, but the country is continuing on by trying to open a spa amusement park and delivering pizzas via reindeer.

Episode 34: Beautiful PokeBones

Alex and Justin finish up their look at FFXV by watching the CG feature film, Kingsglaive. They also watch the first 6 episodes of a sports anime called Kuroko's Basketball before some special news about a Miyazaki film coming back to US theaters. In gaming, the duo has been streaming the Resident Evil HD Remaster on Twitch and Alex has been playing World of Final Fantasy. One old console is getting the axe while two more are getting rebooted, AND it's the 25th anniversary of Sonic the Hedgehog!

Episode 33: Kuroko's Spirited Mini World

Justin and Alex finish up their look at the motorcycle club anime "Bakuon!!" and watch the short mini series for Final Fantasy XV: Brotherhood. They also give some info on where to stream the much anticipated Dragon Ball Super series before moving into some interesting tech news! An e-reader coming soon that's specifically for manga, Nintendo's new console finally debuted, and some bugs found in the new Playstation VR. They finish up this episode with a brief history of Halloween in Japan and how it's evolving.

Episode 32: The Brotherhood of Pineapple Pens

Justin and Alex finish up their look at "Death Note" and start on the high school anime "Bakuon!!" They also talk about a Studio Ghibli series coming soon to US streaming before moving on to a new mini companion robot designed by Toyota. In video games, two streamers battled to set a new speed record for the NES classic Super Mario Bros and Maroon 5 tried their hand at a Pokemon GO homage. The crossplayer Ladybeard has created a new "music video" commercial with KFC and Justin and Alex have some opinions..

Episode 31: Shinigami Motorcycle Club

Justin and Alex finish up their look at "Taboo Tattoo" and start on the acclaimed "Death Note" series as well as news for a new upcoming version. They mention some Babymetal news before jumping into video games, with news on Resident Evil Vendetta, Death Stranding and a new console from Nintendo. Meanwhile, in Japan, a new dating simulator is coming out, but is it for the best?

Episode 30: Death Note Stranding.

Alex and Justin finish up their look at "Magi: Adventure of Sinbad" and start the first 6 episodes of the new anime "Taboo Tattoo" before sharing some interesting "Fullmetal Alchemist" news. They also have some new interesting updates about Nintendo Streetpass, Pokemon Go, Sailor Moon Drops and an Apple Watch RPG by Square Enix! Justin and Alex also have details about a new Kawasaki engine being developed that will actually interact with it's riders, a "Kiki's Delivery Service" stage play and possible travel plans for the Tokyo Olympics!

Episode 29: Tokyo's Fullmetal Taboo

Justin and Alex finish up their look at "Voltron: Legendary Defender" and start watching "Magi: Adventures of Sinbad". They also took a trip to the movie theater to check out the stop motion film "Kubo and the Two Strings". In gaming news, they talk about the new trailer for "Metal Gear Survive" as well as the new release date of "Final Fantasy XV". Meanwhile, in Japan, the yearly pikachu outbreak took over Yokohama, Tokyo is trying out "Pokemon Go" matchmaking and the Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Osaka will be featuring a special event found only in Japan!

Episode 28: Sinbad Survives Pikachu Outbreak

Alex and Justin visited their second Star Wars Celebration! This year, the convention was held overseas in London, UK. Listen in as they recap the good, the bad, the cosplay and of course, the Japanese influence. While exploring London and Glasgow, they made sure to check out some restaurants, comic shops and even found a zen garden.

Episode 27: Star Wars Celebration Europe

Justin and Alex finish up their look at "Yo-Kai Watch" and start the Netflix original "Voltron: Legendary Defender". They have a discussion about anime inspired shows created outside of Japan as well as a forward thinking anime created inside of Japan. In the world of tech, e-sports are moving forward with televised tournaments, Yamaha has some cool concept vehicles and Honda showcases cosplay in a positive light. The duo found rumors of a Final Fantasy board game for the US but meanwhile, in Japan, collectors seem to be set on larger life-size items.

Episode 26: Voltron's Life Size Street Fighter Cosplay

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