This week we find ourselves in the end game as we watch episodes 21-24! Lindsey had so many questions we ended up having an impromptu recording session to ease her ailing mind. And of course, fill it right back up again with theories, Ritsuko Rule 34, and more! I'm sure I got things wrong in this one. AND YES I REALIZE I FORGOT ABOUT THE STUPID NET…

Put on your spandex bodysuits it's time to go to... space? Heck yeah! It's time for us to watch all 6 episodes of Gunbuster! We talk, 80's space fashion, epic battles, why it shouldn't just be "for the boys", and more! Patreon: ⁠patreon.com/animeighties⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get access to ad-free episodes & videos, discord, bonus content, and more! Free a…

Lindsey is taking a risk showing Mack another 80's anime that revolves around a family, aliens, and robots. We know how well that worked out last time. Will she finally crack that code, or will she be put in podcast host detention? Find out today! Patreon: patreon.com/animeighties⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get access to ad-free episodes & videos, discord, bonu…

We're coming into the end game and Lindsey's mind is already at it's breaking point. This week all "bras" are off when things get a whole lot darker and more secrets get revealed when we watched episodes 17, 18, 19, and 20 of Neon Genesis Evangelion! This episode is "sponsored" by Liquid Shinji: Now in Orange! Visit our Patreon to support the podca…

It's been a while since we watched something high-fantasy! No better place to jump back in than with Slayers! A 90s classic featuring the smallest and most adorable little Sorcerer, Lina Inverse! This episode is a little unhinged at times as I left in some banter I'd usually remove for time or because it wasn't relevant to the show. Let us know if …

It's time for Mack to experience a show he missed out on as a kid! And, contrary to how it sounds, he really did like this show! He's just bad at expressing his feelings. Heck it's been a week and he's already 25% through the show! Visit our Patreon to support the podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/animeighties⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Your help allows us to impr…

This week Lindsey continues to get frustrated with the lack of answers as more and more question arise! Just who is that creature with the tiny legs? What is Kaji's deal? Why did they show Misato's dirty feet? And more when we watch episodes 13, 14, 15, and 16 of Neon Genesis Evangelion! Please visit our Patreon if you would like to support the pod…

This week, Lindsey gets to play a little game to decide which anime series she'll be watching. She’ll listen to three anime OPs randomly selected from Mackenzie’s childhood VHS collection and can only ask one question before deciding her fate! Whichever she doesn't choose today, she'll be watching in the near future, so don't worry if you heard a s…

This has to be the most insane thing we've watched on the podcast. It'll make your eyes bleed, but that's okay because you're having so much fun! Seriously, what is this?! Visit our Patreon to support the podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/animeighties⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Your help allows us to improve the podcast and offer more retro anime content! If you'd li…

This week we get a lesson in "thermal expansion" when we watch episodes 10, 11, and 12 of Neon Genesis Evangelion! Please visit our Patreon if you would like to support the podcast. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/animeighties⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Your help allows us to improve the podcast and offer more retro anime content! If you'd like to check out our retro anime video essa…

Pop in the tape, adjust the tracking, and prepare for some 90s-style heartache as we dive into Video Girl Ai! Please visit our Patreon if you would like to support the podcast. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/animeighties⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Your help allows us to improve the podcast and offer more retro anime content! If you'd like to check out our retro anime video ess…

This week it's Mackenzie VS Lindsey in a battle to see who can scare, gross, or weird the pants off the other! It's a Spooky Showdown just in time for Halloween! Mackenzie goes off on weird nerds while Lindsey tries her best to act human while being sick! Please visit our Patreon if you would like to support the podcast. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/animeigh…

This week it's sync or swim when Asuka finally makes her debut! Mackenzie ends up having to play teacher while Lindsey wants to kick Kaji in the balls! Episodes this week: 7, 8, and 9. Please visit our Patreon if you would like to support the podcast. ⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/animeighties⁠⁠⁠⁠. Your help allows us to improve the podcast and offer more retro …

This week Mackenzie learns how hard being a monster girl in a human world can be when he watches Tokimeki Tonight. This adorable series is filled to the brim with charm, laughs, and plenty of friendly monsters (sometimes). Please visit our Patreon if you would like to support the podcast. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/animeighties⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Your help allows us to…

We love the original Ranma. But will we love the remake?! Today we talk the Mappa redesign, Lindsey's new voice actor crush, modern merch, and ask the question: Does it really matter that they removed the n1ppl35? Please visit our Patreon if you would like to support the podcast. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/animeighties⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Your help allows us to improve th…

This week Lindsey learns just how far some voice actors will go when there are no rules to follow when she watches the English Dub of Ghost Stories. An absolutely insane dub from ADV films. Please visit our Patreon if you would like to support the podcast. ⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/animeighties⁠⁠⁠⁠. Your help allows us to improve the podcast and offer more r…

This week Lindsey adds more threads to her "Charlie Day Conspiracy Wall" when we learn about Rei and Gendo's relationship. Meanwhile, Shinji goes for a long walk, and an Angel pops in for a surprise underground visit! Please visit our Patreon if you would like to support the podcast. ⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/animeighties⁠⁠⁠. Your help allows us to improve th…

It's been almost a year since we watched the first Vampire Hunter D movie, which unfortunately didn't hold up to Mackenzie's nostalgia. But, will Bloodlust suck us in or suck us dry?! Please visit our Patreon if you would like to support the podcast. ⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/animeighties⁠⁠⁠. Your help allows us to improve the podcast and offer more retro ani…

It's the start of Spooky Month and Mackenzie in bringing the god of horror manga, and the inspiration to Junji Ito, himself Kazuo Umezu to the show! Will this 2 part OVA shock and scare Lindsey?! Listen to find out! Please visit our Patreon if you would like to support the podcast. ⁠⁠patreon.com/animeighties⁠⁠. Your help allows us to improve the po…

Welcome to the first episode of our full Neon Genesis Evangelion watchthrough. Join us as we watch episodes 1-3 and talk daddy issues, Misato's intentions, and giant robot reveals! Please bear with us as we get accustomed to breaking down the series at a deeper level than we normally do! The next episode were gonna work to dive deeper into themes a…

This week, we're going back to the roots of this podcast when we talk about Urusei Yatsura! But this time we're comparing the original 1981 version to the modern 2022 version! Please visit our Patreon if you would like to support the podcast. ⁠patreon.com/animeighties⁠. Your help allows us to improve the podcast and offer more retro anime content! …

We break down our top 3 best and worst anime series we've watched this year. Plus our stand out surprise, and our favorite songs! We also have a bunch of special announcements in this episode! Please visit our Patreon if you would like to support the podcast. ⁠patreon.com/animeighties⁠. Your help allows us to improve the podcast and offer more retr…

This week Lindsey takes a page from Mackenzie's book and shows him a series he introduced to her through his latest YouTube video. And he has NO complaints. Who doesn't love magical girls, mecha, and nostalgia? Mackenzie sure does. Please visit our Patreon if you would like to support the podcast. Your help allows us to improve the podcast and offe…

This week Mack introduces Lindsey to Pokemon. But he decides their first introduction should be the incredibly dark first movie. You know the one with with all the trauma. But to lighten the mood she also watched Pikachu's Vacation, so it totally evens out! If you liked this episode please rate and leave a review. For frequent updates follow us on …

Did Lindsey finally find an anime with Mecha that Mackenzie doesn't want to send into the sun?! In Tenamonya Voyagers, four space travelers find themselves stuck in the middle of nowhere with no money, no ship, and no clue. Their only hope? Wing it, hustle, and hope they don’t blow up along the way. If you liked this episode please rate and leave a…

Alright, look. Yes, we're watching a sex-comedy about a talking hamster that tries to improve her owners sex life, and find her a new boyfriend while saying the most innocent but entirely out of pocket things you'll hear all week. Did we regret? Not. One. Bit. It's time for R-Rated Hamtaro! TW: Sex, Infidelity, Animal Violence, and more! If you lik…

This week Lindsey sends Mack to the demonic furry infested streets of 1980's New York when he watches the 1991 OVA "Ninja Gaiden". And he is... whelmed. To say the the least. But at least theirs lots of blood and guts! If you liked this episode please rate and leave a review. For frequent updates follow us on twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@animeighties⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Get b…

This week we're whisked away to the world of Ashanti where a young girl struggling to admit her love to someone finds confidence in the form of big swords, big baddies, and even bigger Mechs! And you can't forget the talking dog! This short OVA is simple, but sweet, and features a GORGEOUS 4K remaster that came out in 2019 that makes watching this …

This week Lindsey drives Mackenzie insane by making him watch Acrobunch. An anime about a family hunting for a lost treasure using a mecha and fighting ancient goblin kings?Sounds cool right? Think twice buckaroos. Maybe Mack's just having a bad week, but this show rubbed him the wrong way. Take a listen and see if you agree with his Craprobunch op…

This week we head to Chicago to visit Rally and Minnie-May at the Gunsmith Cats shop! This short anime series does not get enough love for how iconic it truly it is. Featuring fantastic animation, and music, this anime leaves you wanting more! If you liked this episode please rate and leave a review. For frequent updates follow us on twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

This week Lindsey takes advantage of her birthday and breaks the rules by taking us to a show released in 2001. Here the streets are flooded vampires and ghouls and it's up to the Hellsing Organization and their Vampire buddy Alucard to take them down! If you liked this episode please rate and leave a review.For frequent updates follow us on twitte…

The "Ecchi Embargo" is finally over! So, this week Mack surprises Lindsey with a raunchy comedy so bad it's actually good. Hot women, a horny idiot savant, silly plots, and some of the best worst voice acting you've heard ever heard come together to create 1995's Golden Boy!Content Warning: Lots of sex puns and talk in this one.If you liked this ep…

Lindsey is back with an OVA for Mack whose plot isn't quite as broken as her arm: A Pop Idol with psychic powers is haunted by a cult that wants to use her to rule the world! But don’t worry... Manly Mc Manly is here to save the day by diving into her tormented & traumatized mind! If you liked this episode please rate and leave a review. For freque…

This week Mackenzie explores the turbulent yet influential history of Studio Gainax, from its early days as a group of passionate university students creating fan films, through its meteoric rise with iconic works like 'Neon Genesis Evangelion,' to its struggles with financial mismanagement, legal troubles, and eventual bankruptcy in 2024. Join him…

Gravitation: Lyrics of Love, which is like watching a bad rom-com crash headfirst into a boy band concert, and it's just as gloriously messy as it sounds. Shuichi Shindo, our endlessly optimistic and incredibly small front man bumbles through life with the grace of a caffeinated squirrel, constantly screaming his feelings and tripping over his own …

Meet Hibari Oozora, a fun & flirty trans girl that wears her heart on her sleeve. But don’t let that fool you, she’ll kick your ass if you try to mess with her or her crush. (tw: his series contains a lot of heavily anti-trans characters that do not recognize Hibari as a girl.) Stop! Hibari-kun! Is a problematic, but also iconic anime from the earl…

Two bros chilling in a hot spring 5 inches apart because they are totally gay! Celebrate Pride Month with Seikimatsu Darling! This cute and quirky OVA charmed Lindsey with its adorable characters and fun story. Dive into the playful romance of Ogata and Takatsuki and find out if Lindsey catches on to the hidden meaning behind the show! If you liked…

An anime about a bounty hunter fighting Space pirates sounds a little overdone, right? Well, what if we told you the pirates were also spell casting wizards and commanded Frankenstein like androids?! ARE YOU INTERESTED NOW? Because we sure were. It also helps that Outlaw Star features great animation and design and even though we watched the dub, w…

Outlanders is the lovechild of Heavy Metal and Urusei Yatsura. Taking on a similar story with a darker and more violent tone, this anime series features a metal bikini clad space princess, a cat girl knight, a goofy human, and a furries dream guy all fighting against the government for the right to get it on. If you liked this episode please rate a…

Butt lasers and latex clad dominatrix pirates was not what Mack expected to find in Final Fantasy: Legend of the Crystals, but he's happy they're there. In this episode our brave heroes embark on a quest to save Planet R from complete and utter destruction. Along the way, they'll face fierce foes, unlock the secrets of the crystals, and encounter u…

The fact this only got one episode is a travesty, because this anime is a hidden that deserved better! While this anime doesn't exactly feature clubs, or detectives, it does feature girls innocently causing mass mayhem and giving us one of the funniest "and so I started blasting" moments we have ever seen. This episode is short, but sweet, just lik…

Cat girls in sexy body armor fighting the police? Sign us up. Step into the dystopian future of 'Dominion Tank Police' where law enforcement takes on a whole new meaning. In this anime series, the streets are ruled by tanks and the law is enforced with brutal tactics. Join the Tank Police as they navigate through a city overrun by crime, corruption…

Strap in and prepare for takeoff as we soar into the wild blue yonder with 801 Tactical Training Squadron, affectionately known as the Airbats! In this episode, we'll be diving into the zany world of "801 TTS Airbats," where the skies are the limit and the laughter never lands. Join Isurugi, an airplane mechanic, as he balances trying to save the s…

Hot space pirates armed to the teeth with high-tech weaponry and an ass-kicking spaceship causing mischief among the stars. What else do you need to know?! With their ship, the Sol Bianca, as sleek and stylish as they are, our crew takes us on a wild ride to obtain an ancient treasure known as the Genosis. If you liked this episode please rate and …

Miku & her girl squad bring the heat with high-tech mech suits as they fight their way to the top of the Neo Wrestling Championship tournament! So, step into the ring with us this week when we watch the 1994 anime: Metal Fighter Miku! If you liked this episode please rate us! It really helps out! Make sure to follow us on all of our socials @animei…

Enter the celestial catwalk of Patalliro: Stardust Project, where sexy spies reign supreme, serving up a cosmic cocktail of espionage, romance, and runway-ready drama. If you liked this episode please rate us! It really helps out! Make sure to follow us on all of our socials @animeighties everywhere!Links: https://linktr.ee/AnimEighties Free Patreo…

It's April Fools and Mack is in charge! That means Lindsey will be rolling the "Dice of Fate" to determine which 3 anime series she'll be watching from a list of... interesting options. Will she end up watching a hidden gem, one of the lowest-rated picks on MAL, or a downright godawful dumpster fire?If you liked this episode please rate us! It real…

Love blossoms amidst the chaos of hidden psychic powers and teenage drama, painting a vibrant picture of high school life in this quintessential '80s slice-of-life anime classic: Kimagure Orange Road! If you liked this episode please rate us! It really helps out! Make sure to follow us on all of our socials @animeighties everywhere! Website: https:…

Mink is a lovable half-dragon on a quest to win the love of dreamy dragon-slaying Idol, Dick Saucer. Join us as we gush over our love of this cult-classic anime with it’s adorable art style and dragon-sized dose of laughter. If you liked this episode please rate us! It really helps out! Make sure to follow us on all of our socials @animeighties eve…

In this sizzling showdown, Mack and Lindsey tantalize your taste buds as they dig into the scrumptious world of "Eat Man," comparing the classic and poorly received "Eat Man 97" anime to its manga-faithful remake, "Eat Man 98." Join them as they feast on the storytelling, characters, art, and music of both adaptations. Through lively discussion, Ma…