Welcome to the NerdyFans Podcast! In this episode, we take a nostalgic trip down memory lane as we discuss the anime shows that defined our childhoods. From 'Akazukin Cha Cha' and 'Cedie The Little Prince' to 'Robotech' and 'Fushigi Yuugi,' we reminisce the classic anime that shaped our values and interests. We also touch on the unique experience of waiting for episodes before streaming services and explore how these anime impacted our lives. Join the conversation and share your own anime memories! 00:00 Introduction to the NerdyFans Podcast 01:14 Ray's Favorite Anime: Akazukin Chacha 02:41 Glee's Nostalgic Pick: Cedi The Little Prince 08:49 Exploring Robotech and Gundam Seed 12:30 Romantic Anime: Marmalade Boy and Hana Yoridango 16:20 Fushigi Yuugi: A Blend of Action and Romance 20:41 Ghost Fighter and Dragon Ball Z Memories 25:10 The Tournament Arc: A Staple of 90s Shonen Anime 25:33 Flame of Rekka: Summoning Dragons and Life Lessons 31:01 Hunter x Hunter: Unfinished Stories and Strong Hunters 32:37 Detective Conan: The Longest Running Whodunit 35:34 Slam Dunk: The Best Basketball Anime 36:57 Nostalgic Mentions: Sailor Moon, Cardcaptor Sakura, and More 41:54 Power Rangers: From Super Sentai to American TV 45:50 The Impact of Anime on Our Lives 48:13 Concluding Thoughts and Future Episodes

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Exploring the Impact of 'Shogun' with Yvonne from Bits and Pieces Ginagmay Ug Dinagko Podcast In this special episode of the Nerdy Fans Podcast, we welcome our first-ever guest, Yvonne from Bits and Pieces Ginagmay Ug Dinagko Podcast to discuss the historical drama TV series 'Shogun.' We dive into a deep conversation about the show's characters, plot twists, and the overall impact and representation of Japanese culture. With varying opinions on the ending and the series' execution, this engaging discussion explores the merits and flaws of the show. We also touch on the potential of a second season and the importance of authentic storytelling. Tune in for an entertaining and insightful analysis of 'Shogun.' 00:00 Introduction 00:28 Welcome 00:48 Introducing Yvonne from Bits and Pieces Podcast 01:21 Yvonne's Podcast and Content 03:44 Discussion on Shogun TV Show 04:25 Yvonne's Viewing Habits and Initial Thoughts on Shogun 07:52 In-depth Analysis of Shogun's Story and Characters 23:49 Favorite and Least Favorite Characters in Shogun 28:28 Discussing Toga's Actions and Mariko's Role 29:15 Mariko's Sacrifice and Heroism 32:53 Hiromatsu's Seppuku and Loyalty 34:21 Toranaga's Leadership Style 37:23 Yabushige's Relatability and Death 41:00 The Ending and Its Execution 46:37 Thoughts on Season 2 50:11 Final Thoughts Follow Yvonne: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bitsnpieces_ginagmay_dinagko/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BitsNPiecesGinagmayugDinagko/?locale=hi_IN YT: https://www.youtube.com/@UCgu2pozLX7Xhuf0AELr0lcA Follow Nerdy Fans Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nerdyfanspodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nerdyfanspodcast Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/nerdyfanspodcast Listen on: Website: https://www.linktr.ee/nerdyfanspodcast Apple Podast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/nerdy-fans-podcast/id1697113147 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3SzWE7GogoL3D2Asu9UUeA?si=cd3a1252d5ee492a Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/id5512698?country=au Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/35959cd3-34fe-44da-9df3-0b7447ccdc10/nerdy-fans-podcast

In this episode of the NerdyFans podcast, the hosts discuss their latest anime obsessions and gaming updates. The duo dive deep into their anime watchlist, featuring 'Mysterious Disappearances,' 'Kaiju No. 8,' 'Spice and Wolf,' and Netflix's 'Grimm Variations,' while debating the nuanced elements of each series. They also explore the cultural intricacies presented in 'Shogun' and its refreshing deviation from typical Western storytelling. In the gaming segment, Ray shares his experiences with 'Ayudan Chronicle' and passionately reviews 'Stellar Blade' as his game of the year. Tune in for insights, recommendations, and a spirited discussion on the current state of anime and gaming.

0:00 Spring Anime 2024 First Impressions: Kaiju No. 8, Grimm Variations, Mysterious Disappearances and more plus Gaming Updates

00:26 Welcome to the NerdyFans Podcast!

01:16 First Impressions on the Latest Anime Season

02:53 Deep Dive into 'Mysterious Disappearances'

13:00 Exploring 'Kaiju No. 8' and Its Unique Elements

22:55 The Grim Variations: A Netflix Original Anime Anthology

30:56 Spice and Wolf: A Cozy Anime Experience

35:01 Windbreaker: First Impressions and Artistic Vibes

39:38 Shogun: A Cultural and Historical Anime Exploration

46:42 Gaming Updates: From RPGs to Stellar Blade

51:44 Closing Thoughts and Future Episodes

In a special episode, I delve into two main topics related to the anime Rurouni Kenshin. Initially, I embarked on a nostalgic journey, creating a tiered list of iconic opening and ending songs from Rurouni Kenshin's 90s series, based on personal taste and memories associated with each song. The discussion includes detailed impressions and musical characteristics of selected tracks, such as 'One Half' and 'The Fourth Avenue Cafe.' Following this, the I shared a heartfelt narrative on why Kenshin, the protagonist of Rurouni Kenshin, is their childhood hero. This reflection is based on the deep life lessons learned from the anime, the inspiration derived from Kenshin’s character, and how it influenced my personal growth and coping mechanisms during challenging times. The episode aims to resonate with fans by combining music nostalgia and the impactful storytelling of Rurouni Kenshin. 00:00 Introduction to the Nerdy Fans Podcast 00:36 Deep Dive into Rurouni Kenshin: Why Kenshin is My Childhood Hero 00:52 Nostalgic Journey: Ranking Iconic Anime Opening and Ending Songs 02:01 Exploring the Nineties Rurouni Kenshin Songs: A Tiered List 03:17 Detailed Review and Personal Insights on Anime Songs 15:09 Diving Deep into Iconic Songs 17:37 Exploring Ending Themes and Personal Rankings 20:16 A Personal Journey with Kenshin as a Childhood Hero 22:23 Finding Strength and Confidence Through Anime 24:51 The Profound Impact of Martial Arts on Personal Growth 26:37 Kenshin's Enduring Lessons on Humility and Strength 30:16 Concluding Thoughts and Inviting Listener Engagement

On this episode, we have "ranked" some of the Spring 2024 Anime lineup as:

- High Expectations

- Will Be Watching

- My Younger Self Would Have Liked That (yes, were are gettin' old! But still young-at-heart, baby!)

- Need to Start/Finish

- Just Chillin

- Meh! No Interest

Find out what are picks! Let us know yours through the comments on Spotify or Youtube!

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We can't stop raving about The Apothecary Diaries, so we did touch on a little bit on the first few moments of the episode. Then finally, we have an episode about Dangers in My Heart Season 2! Also our reaction on The Last Airbender, House of Ninjas and my co-host urging me to watch Shogun. Timestamp: [00:00:00] Intro [00:02:17] Apothecary Diaries & Dangers in My Heart [00:28:17] Avatar The Last Airbender [00:34:17] House of Ninjas [00:45:00] Shogun [00:52:50] Outro
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Both my co-host and I have some action items based on what we talked about on the previous episode of the podcast. On today's episode, we have shared what we thought about those 'action items' namely, Reacting to Solo Levelling, A Sign of Affection, and The 100 GFs that I Really Really Really Like. We also shared our thoughts on the Ep19 Chance or Something More of the Apothecary Diaries. Timestamps: [00:01:08] What the episode is about? [00:02:29] Apothecary Diaries Episode 19 Reaction [00:11:07] Solo Levelling First Time Reaction [00:20:01] The 100 GFs that Really Really Really Like Me [00:27:25] A Sign of Affection Ray's Reaction [00:35:59] Mr. Villain's Day Off [00:39:25] Real Life Talk On Days Off [00:43:40] Video Games & Readings update [00:47:24] Outro

We talked about the newest and hottest anime of 2024! Plus some updates on the world of gaming!

Timestamps:

[00:00:00] Intro

[00:01:30] AU NZ Citizenship

[00:04:06] Jujutsu Kaisen

[00:06:38] One Hundred Girlfriends Who Really Really Really Really Like Me

[00:08:33] Dangers in My Heart 2

[00:10:15] Solo Levelling

[00:12:33] Delicious in Dungeon

[00:13:54] Freiren

[00:19:14] A Sign of Affection

[00:23:36] Apothecary diaries

[00:27:36] Raven of the Inner Palace

[00:31:16] Society of Snow

[00:34:15] Gyeongseong Creature

[00:39:04] The American Nightmare

[00:48:51] Closing

[00:49:16] Update on Gaming world