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More Bond for the Bond god. We’ve got a whole crate of Gold Bond medicated powder. Because all these movies are old and old people like talc. Plus it’s got gold right in the name so it’s almost related. We start off with our boy Sean in Goldfinger(1964). This is the movie where all the elements come together. If you’ve never seen a Bond movie, you’re aware of this through sheer cultural osmosis. This is when we have the laser aimed at bisecting a British agent and a heavy set man obsessed with gold. Many gadgets and Q make a full appearance along with one of the least subtle Bond … Continue reading "Popcorn Pulse 211: Aims Long"

This week on Anime Pulse we got an invisible man, the big questions in anime, and warm weather in December. Up first Joseph enjoys the unseasonably warm weather while reading about an assassin who porks the demon queen, and Andrew is in Scotland with no connection issues at all. Then in the industry news we have a rare Joseph pizza as he talks about a man arrested for running over a flying rat, and Shibuya thinks they can get away with banning booze and fun for another holiday. Lastly in the reviews Joseph tries to be invisible but is hounded by a devilish girl, and Andrew stops short of killing the demon queen because of her massive plot.

We’ve gone and done it again. Forgone the usual schedule to stay on the topic of our favorite British secret service agents. No, not Christopher Lee. Though maybe he should enter the equation some time. And he will make an appearance in this little deviation we’re enjoying. Until then, we start with From Russia With Love(1963). Anchoring the whole shebang is our man, Connery. The second Bond movie has found its feet even if they’re a bit unsteady. Some of the elements we’ve come to associate with the double O man crop up. Gadgets in the form of ordinary items that have a defensive use. Blofeld is heard but not … Continue reading "Popcorn Pulse 210: Bames Jond"

This week on Anime Pulse we got OP boat summoning, Senran Kagura girls in a ship game, and Live Action best seller ideas. Up first Joseph has found himself trying harder than he thought he would in a new Azur Lane event, and Andrew hurts his teeth on some chicken. Then in the industry news a dad turns in his criminal son after being thwarted by a man catcher, an anime directors says the industry is done for, and something about an anime for Dandadan. And lastly we're back to full on reviews with a reincarnated Joseph avoiding being molested by two princesses and an elf, while Andrew turned on RTX mode and took to the seas to become a pirate.

This week on VG Pulse, I just woke up! We start off with side notes of getting up early for emergency dental appointments and the ever mounting chaos of December in general, before diving into the regular news where we discuss the fantastic GTA VI trailer, EA doing EA things, the Game Awards beefing up security in the wake of last year’s stage infiltrations, Roblox and others getting (independently from each other) sued for child safety concerns, and Steam allowing people to hide their dirty games from their friends!! After the news we go over the discord discussions, and wrap up with talk of anime!! All this and more up … Continue reading "VG Pulse 398: Shockingly Present"

We’ve talked about it for quite some time. Teased and hinted at doing something a little unorthodox from the norm. So we’ve broken down and gone and done it. We’ve leaned into the universe of James Bond. Helped by the fact it’s all free on a certain streaming service we don’t advertise for free. We have to start with the first of course. Dr No(1962), while not the first novel, was the first adaptation. Perhaps because JFK was a bit of a fan of the book. Sean Connery’s first outing as Bond has him hanging around tropical islands. They’re hunting for a guy with robot hands and a penchant for … Continue reading "Popcorn Pulse 209: James Bond"

This week on Anime Pulse we got Thanksgiving afterthoughts, the last week of the Fall Festival Giveaway Entry, and the strongest exorcist without a dick. Up first Joseph says he's had a pretty solid four days off from work, and Andrew is seeking out the strongest plot armor in all of anime. Then in the industry news One Piece is so big that even the LA Rams want in on it, and the author and mangaka behind Hunter x Hunter makes a kind of Will in case of his untimely death. And then we have a special Gattai show with Joseph disgusted with an exorcist in another world, and Andrew goes all 16bit as he reincarnates into a pig.

This week on Anime Pulse we got the last previews show for the fall 2023 season, jewel encrusted Pikachus, and golf course food. Up first Joseph introduces us to some new manga he picked up and his trip to a golf course for dinner, while Andrew is trying to get the anime industry filled with a simple genie wish. Then in the industry news a real trash human being wins an Emmy, and Pikachu might have never of been more expensive than now. And finally our last previews show of the season sees Joseph with two undead girlfriends in another world, and Andrew cooks up some potions to survive China.

It’s time to get dried out from all the aquatic themed books we’ve done. What better place than Arrakis, Dune, desert planet. The Frank Herbert novel is getting another adaptation soon-ish. It’s a classic space opera where one family attempts to trap another on a hostile world to be exterminated. The mix of Muad’dib and the spice of the planet allows Paul to survive and thrive. Being a scifi novel, there’s a lot of backstory that Lynch wasn’t really able to fit in. How much of it was due to studio meddling versus Lynch clearly wanting to do something else with the material is hard to suss out. The Drink: … Continue reading "Script 2 Script 34: Dune"

This week on Anime Pulse we got Andrew back in town, Joseph regretting his Wendy's decisions, and reincarnation ideas. Up first in the IRL news Joseph never wants to eat a Ghost Pepper themed anything ever again, and Andrew attended a friend's birthday and gets stuck due to a storm. Then in the industry news Areosmith gets their own Japanese themed snack, a Sugar Baby is in deep with the law, and Starbucks get an Osakan slang. And lastly the previews for the second to last time for the season show us out, with Joseph proclaiming he is atomic to a bunch of goblins and Andrew is beheaded for falling for the villainess.

Alright. We’ve got two sample bottles of scotch and two mangas. No funny business or running gags. No diversionary little anecdotes that are about as pointless as a marble. Perhaps a little bit of rambling that goes nowhere like a road to an abandoned farm which has antiques you can steal. They’re haunted as a matter of course. Have a priest’s number on hand before you go barn looting. Tim has Choujin X. A physical copy he bought from a bookstore even and remembered to bring to the show! The year is late nineties and there are superhumans that popped up after a global incident. They have all sorts of … Continue reading "Manga Pulse 504: Chou Bachi"

This week on Anime Pulse we got solo Joseph, no news topic, and what may very well be the fastest Anime Pulse episode ever. Up first Joseph mentions how terrible the Pokemon Violet DLC was, and about how he is looking forward to going to Wendy's on Friday. Then in the industry news he talks about a man arrested for ninja washing a lady's underwear, and some Pokemon themed doughnuts found exclusively at Mister Donut. And then to wrap things up Joseph goes from being a cool bone daddy to a stupid kid that has to teach a girl how to kick back and enjoy herself.

It’s October, as we recorded this anyways. And we needed something that fitted within the spirit of the season. That spirit is whiskey and it’s a perennial favorite of ours. That spirit guided us towards our patron saint, senor Nicolas Cage. We’re pretty sure he was knighted in Spain so he can be called senor as a title. That’s right, we have Renfield[2023]. It’s modern day and we join Renfield trying to get along and help the master, Lord Dracula. He’s feeling a bit abused as Dracula beats him around a bit. He also hurts Renfield so ol’ Renny wants out. He then starts hanging around Awkwafina which is out … Continue reading "Popcorn Pulse 208: Three Vampires Outside Renfield"

This week on VGP, the new computer is here!! We start off with side notes all about the joys of being able to game in a non-blurry mess, before heading off into the regular news where we discuss a potential new Nintendo console on the horizon, Stardew Valley’s music getting a full on orchestra concert, Microsoft finally cementing the Activision acquisition, Xbox banning third-party controllers, and of course my highly anticipated chance to talk about the Five Nights at Freddy’s movie!! After the news we give our review of Starfield and finish off with talk of food and anime!! All this and more up next on VGP 397!! -Aki Music … Continue reading "VG Pulse 397: Thematically Accurate, Desirably Inaccurate"

This week on Anime Pulse we got more previews of course, weight loss, and a popular Japanese local prepping for Halloween. Up first Joseph see some results from his new diet, and Andrew wants to know what anime inspire Halloween themes in us. Then in the industry news Domino's Japan puts out a very unique looking pizza in time for the spooky celebrations, Amazon now has access to your Crunchyroll library, and some anime related locations to visit in Tokyo. Lastly the previews take us out with Joseph being really really really really really inexperienced to dating, and Andrew's daughter leaves the nest to go on a journey to the end.

Hello, we’re Manga Pulse and we thank you for choosing us today. We have a lovely set of specials right now. A very seasonal word salad made from only the worst quality slang and confusion. Peppered with silliness brought on by anything mentioned within the news. Braised with whatever alcohol was on sale. This is all paired with a tasty set of reviews on only the freshest of manga, left to sit on the warehouse dock through the weekend. Tim has Fire Force. This takes place in a world where there are fire demons randomly popping out of people and burning everyone around them. In response, there are dedicated fire … Continue reading "Manga Pulse 503: Fire Kaiser"

This week on Anime Pulse we got the first of our fall 2023 episodes, NY Burgers in Japan, and rage quitting Mario Party. Up first Joseph tells us about a recent Mario Party experience, and Andrew is interested to hear what creepy powers stuck out to us the most in anime. Then in the industry news the a man slipped on some moss, the sushi terrorist gets their just desserts, and an illustrator says to never give up and never surrender. And finally in the previews Joseph plays a VRMMO where his only skill is being hungry, and Andrew become a ninja tasked with assassinating his identical twin.

We need some sort of inspiration for a film choice. We’ve drawn from novel adaptations. Foreign films. Ok, let’s see if we can find a movie based on a hentai. We’ll just turn to the old fashioned internet oracle. And that was darn fast. Though this is less hentai and more ecchi. Fuck it, we ball. We’ve got Kite[2014]. India Eisley is a girl who murders people. Samuael Jackson is sort of her handler. He gives her a drug called Amp after she finishes a job. Though it screws with memory. Which makes things difficult as she’s trying to find out who killed her dad. Lucky for her she starts … Continue reading "Popcorn Pulse 207: Terminally Firm"

This week on Anime Pulse we got muscular tomboys, a Mario game night, and grapes. Up first Joseph bemoans the quality of Applebee's food, and Andrew wants to know about our favorite monsters in anime. Then in the industry news Crunchyroll is giving away money to all their users, and an executive for a big anime publishing company is in hot water. And finally in the reviews Joseph refuses to believe his tomboy best friend has a nice rack, and Andrew ends up in an arranged marriage to a down on her luck and abused girl.

We don’t always review manga but when we do, we do. And sometimes we do only one. But we’re pretty sure that hasn’t happened a whole lot. Unless it does and then we don’t care. But we also don’t want to be badgered by anyone if we’re wrong. Tim has Beet the Vandel Buster. Beet, named after his father’s favorite crop to grow because this is a fantasy universe originating from The Office. Dwight’s long lost grandson fights Vandel’s which are demons. There’s power levels and spiritual powers. Also there’s a guild and a dollar store knock off of Sauske. It’s not as bad as all that might seem to … Continue reading "Manga Pulse 502: Ash Buster"