Mech Ado About Nothing

Will You Be Able to Survive? (Finale)

Mech Ado About Nothing — Tue, 11 May 2021 19:02:23 +0000

Unfortunately, due to increasing workloads, the pressures of real life, and 15 hour time difference, we have come to the difficult decision to end the podcast. While I know this was sudden, we ended up facing very few other realistic options. In this episode we discuss exactly why we had to end the show, as well as look back on some of our favorite shows and mechs while also talking about some of our plans that never came to fruition. Thank you to everyone who came along on this ride with us!

Our theme song is Street Dancing by Timecrawler 82. You can reach us at mechadoaboutnothing@gmail.com, our website is mechado.moe, and our Twitter account is @mechadopodcast.

That's One Way to End a Season (Aldnoah Zero 2/4)

Mech Ado About Nothing — Sat, 17 Apr 2021 18:06:15 +0000

We finish up the first season of Aldnoah.Zero, and wow that is an experience. We break down the developing relationships, this show's treatment of mental illness, and also try to unpack what the heck is going on in that ending and if Slaine is even a real character.

Our theme song is Street Dancing by Timecrawler 82. You can reach us at mechadoaboutnothing@gmail.com, our website is mechado.moe, and our Twitter account is @mechadopodcast.

A-1 Anime Sauce (Aldnoah.Zero 1/4)

Mech Ado About Nothing — Fri, 09 Apr 2021 20:46:21 +0000

This week we take on the relatively recent Aldnoah.Zero, and Ian naturally takes the opportunity to rant about the Fate franchise. We talk about Aldnoah's strengths (its fights) and its weaknesses (almost everything else), and we still come out the other side mostly enjoying it.

Our theme song is Street Dancing by Timecrawler 82. You can reach us at mechadoaboutnothing@gmail.com, our website is mechado.moe, and our Twitter account is @mechadopodcast.

Fighter Jet of the Gods (Macross Zero)

Mech Ado About Nothing — Fri, 02 Apr 2021 16:13:31 +0000

We go back in time to the distant year of 1998 to discuss this prequel Macross OVA. We talk a lot about this series' use of CGI, its poorly organized plot, and its surprisingly interesting ramifications for the Macross franchise as a whole.

Our theme song is Street Dancing by Timecrawler 82. You can reach us at mechadoaboutnothing@gmail.com, our website is mechado.moe, and our Twitter account is @mechadopodcast.

Shin Getter Getter G (Getter Robo Armageddon 2/2)

Mech Ado About Nothing — Thu, 25 Mar 2021 15:40:13 +0000

We finish up Getter Robo Armageddon and are left feeling very lukewarm. We talk about the characters (eh), the wayward plot (eh), and the giant robot fights (yeah!!!!). Does anyone ever actually read these? I can never decide whether to use first or third person in the blurbs.

Our theme song is Street Dancing by Timecrawler 82. You can reach us at mechadoaboutnothing@gmail.com, our website is mechado.moe, and our Twitter account is @mechadopodcast.

No Fuss All Apocalypse (Getter Robo Armageddon 1/2)

Mech Ado About Nothing — Thu, 18 Mar 2021 03:46:37 +0000

Fresh off our background reading, we dive into the "standalone" OVA series, Getter Robo Armageddon! We talk through the references, art style, and Extremely Noticeable Director Change of the first half of this show. We also finally have a real, lengthy mech corner.

Our theme song is Street Dancing by Timecrawler 82. You can reach us at mechadoaboutnothing@gmail.com, our website is mechado.moe, and our Twitter account is @mechadopodcast.

Shonen Has Changed (Getter Robo)

Mech Ado About Nothing — Thu, 04 Mar 2021 19:37:23 +0000

We take on our second ever manga this week as we prepare to watch Getter Robo Armageddon. Go Nagai and Ken Ishikawa's classic Getter Robo series gives us a chance to talk about the ways shonen manga have changed over the years, the early days of super robot, and the ways we think about genre.

Our theme song is Street Dancing by Timecrawler 82. You can reach us at mechadoaboutnothing@gmail.com, our website is mechado.moe, and our Twitter account is @mechadopodcast.

Extremely Uncomfortable Racial Politics (Atlantis: the Lost Empire)

Mech Ado About Nothing — Thu, 25 Feb 2021 17:44:01 +0000

This week we take on our first ever piece of Western animation and Ian reveals that they know more about Disney than previously thought. A favorite from our childhood, we see if Disney's Atlantis holds up, has mechs, and also there's like a Confederate loyalist in this movie. We talk about stylistic differences between American and Japanese animation, storytelling, and influences. Finally, Ian goes on a prolonged rant about Disney's pathological aversion to risk.

Our theme song is Street Dancing by Timecrawler 82. You can reach us at mechadoaboutnothing@gmail.com, our website is mechado.moe, and our Twitter account is @mechadopodcast.

Taking the Spectral High Ground (Vision of Escaflowne 4/4)

Mech Ado About Nothing — Fri, 19 Feb 2021 03:03:45 +0000

It's the last six episodes of Vision of Escaflowne and they manage to cram like twelve episodes of plot in there. We try to break down the various twists (of varying quality) as well as meditate on exactly how annoyed we are by the final pairings. Also, once again, Ian gets mad about time travel.

Our theme song is Street Dancing by Timecralwer 82. You can reach us at mechadoaboutnothing@gmail.com, our website is mechado.moe, and our Twitter account is @mechadopodcast.

That Twink from Atlantis (Vision of Escaflowne 3/4)

Mech Ado About Nothing — Fri, 12 Feb 2021 05:16:11 +0000

Escaflowne really gets moving this week as we uncover the identity of the villain, find new allies, and have eight back-to-back dream sequences. We talk through the revelations of the plot, Dryden's extreme chad energy, and also the increasingly complicated (and compelling) romance plot.

Our theme song is Street Dancing by Timecrawler 82. You can reach us at mechadoaboutnothing@gmail.com, our website is mechado.moe, and our Twitter account is @mechadopodcast.

Secret Baby (Vision of Escaflowne 2/4)

Mech Ado About Nothing — Thu, 04 Feb 2021 03:05:22 +0000

This week we ponder the age gaps between Allen and the rest of the cast, and also talk about the rest of the show. Angels, Atlantis, and romance abound on this middle set of Escaflowne episodes.

Our theme song is Street Dancing by Timecrawler 82. You can reach us at mechadoaboutnothing@gmail.com, our website is mechado.moe, and our Twitter account is @mechadopodcast.

Boys Over Mechs (Vision of Escaflowne 1/4)

Mech Ado About Nothing — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 23:17:53 +0000

We embark on the fantasy shoujo isekai mech action adventure romance journey of a lifetime. We break down the genre pile-up that is Vision of Escaflowne, talk through the characters and their tropes, and reflect on late-90s anime production.

Our theme song is Street Dancing by Timecrawler 82. You can reach us at mechadoaboutnothing@gmail.com, our website is mechado.moe, and our Twitter account is @mechadopodcast.

Loaded Up on Psycho Energy (Gundam Unicorn 4/4)

Mech Ado About Nothing — Thu, 21 Jan 2021 00:02:58 +0000

It's our longest episode yet as we cover the end of Gundam Unicorn. We talk about Newtypes, whether Laplace's Box makes any sense, Full Frontal's identity, and then spend a long time talking about the future of Gundam as a franchise, and where it goes from Unicorn. We also answer some fun listener questions!

Our theme song is Street Dancing by Timecrawler 82. You can reach us at mechadoaboutnothing@gmail.com, our website is mechado.moe, and our Twitter account is @mechadopodcast.

Punished Riddhe (Gundam Unicorn 3/4)

Mech Ado About Nothing — Thu, 14 Jan 2021 20:14:03 +0000

Gundam Unicorn gets unusually tense this week. We talk through how much character development everyone gets, how difficult it is to balance new characters with long-time favorites, and discuss the political ramifications of Full Frontal's plans for the Earth Sphere. It's another long episode, but there's a lot to cover.

Our theme song is Street Dancing by Timecrawler 82. You can reach us at mechadoaboutnothing@gmail..com, our website is mechado.moe, and our Twitter account is @mechadopodcast.

More Types of Zeon than Stars in the Sky (Gundam Unicorn 2/4)

Mech Ado About Nothing — Thu, 07 Jan 2021 01:58:51 +0000

It's another monster episode as we take on the second two episodes of Gundam Unicorn. We try to break down all the different kinds of Zeons, and how they have evolved ideologically, as well as the split within the Federation. There's some great action, some real Newtype stuff, and we get a little closer to breaking down the themes of Unicorn.

Our theme song is Street Dancing by Timecrawler 82. You can reach us at mechadoaboutnothing@gmail.com, our website is mechado.moe, and our Twitter account is @mechadpodcast.

Marida Hold Baby Like Fish (Gundam Unicorn 1/4)

Mech Ado About Nothing — Thu, 31 Dec 2020 22:43:19 +0000

We finally decide it's time to watch Gundam Unicorn! Fair warning: these episodes are going to be especially long because we have a lot to talk about. We discuss the ways the Universal Century has changed since Char's Counterattack, as well as break down our characters and the major themes of the show.

Our theme song is Street Dancing by Timecrawler 82. You can reach us at mechadoaboutnothing@gmail.com, our website is mechado.moe, and our Twitter account is @mechadopodcast.

Robots Can Lie (Pluto 3/3)

Mech Ado About Nothing — Wed, 23 Dec 2020 21:56:51 +0000

We finish up our brush with manga with Pluto's finale! We talk about whether we're satisfied with the way things wrap up, make some comparisons to Tezuka's original, and talk about some craftsmanship things specific to Urasawa and manga.

Our theme song is Street Dancing by Timecrawler 82. You can reach us at mechadoaboutnothing@gmail.com, our website is mechado.moe, and our Twitter account is @mechadpodcast.

Thinking About Fathers a lot Lately (Pluto 2/3)

Mech Ado About Nothing — Thu, 17 Dec 2020 01:52:10 +0000

Pluto takes some serious twists and turns this week as we tackle the running mecha theme of fathers and sons, as well as Urasawa's takes on artificial intelligence, white supremacy, and drawing old men. Things are heating up in Pluto, and Dan is deep

Robot Law Jurist (Pluto 1/3)

Mech Ado About Nothing — Thu, 10 Dec 2020 02:30:15 +0000

We take on our first ever manga on the podcast, Naoki Urasawa's Pluto! This adaptation series of Astro Boy has a lot going on, so we try to break down both the mystery plot and all the worldbuilding in the first 23 chapters. Watch in wonder as Ian tries so hard not to accidentally mention something that will spoil the story for Dan.

Our theme song is Street Dancing by Timecrawler 82. You can reach us at mechadoaboutnothing@gmail.com, our website is mechado.moe, and our Twitter account is @mechadopodcast.

Dead Dad Give Boy Robot (Giant Robo: The Day the Earth Stood Still 3/3)

Mech Ado About Nothing — Thu, 03 Dec 2020 20:13:45 +0000

We wrap up the Giant Robo OVA series! We talk about all the references and origins for these characters, spend some more time talking about dads, and then break down this ending. We have some beef with the way this show ends, in what may be our most controversial episode yet.

Our theme song is Street Dancing by Timecrawler 82. You can reach us at mechadoaboutnothing@gmail.com, our website is mechado.moe, and our Twitter account is @mechadopodcast.

Joseph Campbell Eat Your Heart Out (Giant Robo: The Day the Earth Stood Still 2/3)

Mech Ado About Nothing — Sun, 22 Nov 2020 22:08:01 +0000

We reach the midpoint of Giant Robo, the reckoning with the father, the low point, the bad things happen portion of the program. We talk about the emotional twists this show takes, its preoccupation with fatherhood, and whether this show works for non-established anime fans.

Our theme song is Street Dancing by Timecrawler 82. You can reach us at mechadoaboutnothing@gmail.com, our website is mechado.moe, and our Twitter account is @mechadopodcast.

Everything Is Real (Giant Robo: The Day the Earth Stood Still 1/3)

Mech Ado About Nothing — Sun, 15 Nov 2020 02:37:13 +0000

We dive into the classic 90s Giant Robo OVA, and are completely blown away. This show has everything: giant robots, martial arts, psychics, and a horse that turns into a lady. We try to figure out all of this shows' influences, how it uses the super robot formula, and then gush over how nice it looks and sounds. Be sure to give this a watch!

Our theme song is Street Dancing by Timecrawler 82. You can reach us at mechadoaboutnothing@gmail.com, our website is mechado.moe, and our Twitter account is @mechadopodcast.

St. Thomas Aquinas' Mech (Two Year Anniversary)

Mech Ado About Nothing — Thu, 05 Nov 2020 00:03:28 +0000

For our two year anniversary, we attempt to figure exactly what makes the mecha genre so distinctive, and what makes mechs so crucial to the shows they appear in. Then, Ian puts Dan's thinking brain to the test with a game of "Is It a Mech," resulting in our completely perfect, infallible, syllogistic definition of a mech.

Our theme song is Street Dancing by Timecrawler 82. You can reach us at mechadoaboutnothing@gmail.com, our website is mechado.moe, and our Twitter account is @mechadopodcast.

2001: A Dune Trooper (Armored Trooper Votoms 5/5)

Mech Ado About Nothing — Wed, 21 Oct 2020 21:40:07 +0000

It's every science fiction movie ever, all at once, as we come to the end of Votoms! Chirico uncovers the answers to all the series' mysteries, and we discuss our overall opinion of the longest show we've seen yet. We cover Rochina's character development, the massive exposition dumps, and whether everything really ties together nicely.

Our theme song is Street Dancing by Timecrawler 82. You can reach us at mechadoaboutnothing@gmail.com, our website is mechado.moe, and our Twitter account is @mechadopodcast.

Cowboy Fever (Armored Trooper Votoms 4/5)

Mech Ado About Nothing — Fri, 09 Oct 2020 02:45:39 +0000

Another arc wraps up this week on Votoms, and we take some time to reflect on that ever-present question: is this show in the desert? We also talk about our predictions from last week, this show's twists, the start of the final arc, and what exactly Votoms would have to do to stick this landing.

Our theme song is Street Dancing by Timecrawler 82. You can reach us at mechadoaboutnothing@gmail.com, our website is mechado.moe, and our Twitter account is @mechadopodcast.

Face Turn Heel Turn (Armored Trooper Votoms 3/5)

Mech Ado About Nothing — Fri, 25 Sep 2020 00:13:49 +0000

We're out of the jungle and into space in this week's episode on Votoms. We cover the resolution of Kummen, Votom's turn at a horror segment, and make some outrageous predictions about where this show is headed. We also take some time to address what makes Votoms so compelling, arc after arc, and look at how well it treats side characters.

Our theme song is Street Dancing by Timecrawler 82. You can reach us at mechadoaboutnothing@gmail.com, our website is mechado.moe, and our Twitter account is @mechadopodcast.

Chirico: First Blood (Armored Trooper Votoms 2/5)

Mech Ado About Nothing — Fri, 11 Sep 2020 00:08:30 +0000

Votoms finishes its cyber-noir arc and heads straight to the Space Vietnam War this week. We talk about this show's genre change, the way it uses or doesn't use its mechs, and where we suspect the plot is going from here. Sorry for the bad audio on this one, Ian was mid-move.

Our theme song is Street Dancing by Timecrawler 82. You can reach us at mechadoaboutnothing@gmail.com, our website is mechado.moe, and our Twitter account is @mechadopodcast.

Cyber City Uoodo 808 (Armored Trooper Votoms 1/5)

Mech Ado About Nothing — Wed, 26 Aug 2020 23:27:46 +0000

Ian and Dan begin their journey into this classic, massive series this week by brooding in the depths of a future-noir city. We talk about Votoms unique set-up, its intense vibes, and what sets Chirico apart from other mecha protagonists. Even just ten episodes in, there's nothing quite like Votoms, so check this one out!

Our theme song is Street Dancing by Timecrawler 82. You can reach us at mechadoaboutnothing@gmail.com, our website is mechado.moe, and our Twitter account is @mechadopdocast.

Science Fiction Double Feature (Detonator Orgun / Build Fighters: GM's Counterattack)

Mech Ado About Nothing — Thu, 13 Aug 2020 20:09:16 +0000

We watch two OVAs this week on the pod because we couldn't find enough to discuss about Detonator Orgun, perhaps the most catastrophically mis-paced show of all time. We break down what goes wrong with Orgun, which is almost everything, and then transition to talking about GM's Counterattack, the airiest Gundam OVA of all time. All your favorite characters are in it, and that's about it.

Our theme song is Street Dancing by Timecrawler 82. You can reach us at mechadoaboutnothing@gmail.com, our website is mechado.moe, and our Twitter account is @mechadopodcast.

Please God Overfreeze Me (Overman King Gainer 3/3)

Mech Ado About Nothing — Wed, 29 Jul 2020 00:52:48 +0000

We wrap up this surprisingly excellent show and reflect on how little sense the ending makes and how much fun it still was. We try (and fail) to break down the plot, talk about the ways our characters have changed, and try to pinpoint the really interesting way this show blends real and super robot. Also there's one last great mech corner.

Our theme song is Street Dancing by Timecrawler 82. You can reach us at mechadoaboutnothing@gmail.com, our website is mechado.moe, and our Twitter account is @mechadopodcast.

Also There Are Ninjas Now (Overman King Gainer 2/3)

Mech Ado About Nothing — Thu, 16 Jul 2020 04:52:07 +0000

Overman King Gainer continues to heat up as we discuss the twists in the plot, especially the "buried evil mecha" trope we've grown so familiar with. We also talk about romance in mech anime, what makes a villain interesting, and the unique and effective way OKG utilizes its Overmen in these episodes.

Our theme song is Street Dancing by Timecrawler 82. You can reach us at mechadoaboutnothing@gmail.com, our website is mechado.moe, and our Twitter account is @mechadpodcast.

Do the Monkey (Overman King Gainer 1/3)

Mech Ado About Nothing — Wed, 08 Jul 2020 19:39:20 +0000

We dive into Yoshiyuki Tomino's (!) 2003 anime (!!) that's an adaptation of a French sci-fi novel series (!!!). Overman has a lot of charm and we try to break down its plot and characters, as well as how it manages its wild swings in tone. Finally, we talk about the unique mecha designs and how it applies them to the plot to create an interesting story. Check this series out - you may be surprised.

Our theme song is Street Dancing by Timecrawler 82. You can reach us at mechadoaboutnothing@gmail.com, our website is mechado.moe, and our Twitter account is @mechadpodcast.

Farewell, Ingraman (Patlabor: The New Files 2/2)

Mech Ado About Nothing — Fri, 26 Jun 2020 00:10:50 +0000

Patlabor goes completely off the rails in these bonkers comedy episodes. Asuma sees a ghost, the maintenance squad hunts down alligator kidney stones, and Patlabor indulges in an episode-length Macross-cum-Ultraman parody. We do our best to make sense of these scattershot episodes by reflecting on what makes the show work, and what's holding it back from hitting the big time.

Our theme song is Street Dancing by Timecrawler 82. You can reach us at mechadoaboutnothing@gmail.com, our website is mechado.moe, and our Twitter account is @mechadpodcast.

Kanuka's In Town (Patlabor: The New Files 1/2)

Mech Ado About Nothing — Fri, 19 Jun 2020 01:23:06 +0000

We return to wrap up the Patlabor TV series, and witness both the end of the Griffin Saga and an extended parody about the right to watch porn at the workplace.

NOTE: This episode was recording one month ago, and we do not consider the social implications of a comedy anime that makes topical humor out of policing, and oftentimes police abusing their power. Black lives matter, and we're sorry for not addressing this on the show.

Our theme song is Street Dancing by Timecrawler 82. You can reach us at mechadoaboutnothing@gmail.com, our website is mechado.moe, and our Twitter account is @mechadpodcast.

Sub-Arms, the Show (Gundam Thunderbolt: Bandit Flower)

Mech Ado About Nothing — Thu, 11 Jun 2020 01:05:29 +0000

We cruise through Bandit Flower, and break down the major changes from December Sky. We talk about the problem of sequels, how to adapt a manga, and the power of early UC nostalgia. We also have a monstrous mech corner breaking down the designs of Thunderbolt, which continue to delight.

Our theme song is Street Dancing by Timecrawler 82. You can reach us at mechadoaboutnothing@gmail.com, our website is mechado.moe, and our Twitter account is @mechadopodcast.

The Perils of Pacing (Knight's and Magic 2/2)

Mech Ado About Nothing — Wed, 03 Jun 2020 22:38:41 +0000

We wrap up the Knight's and Magic anime with a long discussion about how hard pacing is, the difficulties of adaptation, and medieval power dynamics transposed onto giant robots. We talk some more about isekai, the fundamentals of this show's mech design, and a bit of Godzilla sneaks in there too.

Our theme song is Street Dancing by Timecrawler 82. You can reach us at mechadoaboutnothing@gmail.com, our website is mechado.moe, and our Twitter account is @mechadopodcast.

A World of Knight's and Magic (Knight's and Magic 1/2)

Mech Ado About Nothing — Thu, 28 May 2020 02:03:43 +0000

Ian and Dan venture into the wild world of isekai, and Ian breaks down all the hallmarks of the genre. We question this show's lack of focus, breakneck pacing, and uninspired plot. However, there's a lot of interesting mechs in this episode so we examine how this show builds a common visual language to use across all its designs.

Our theme song is Street Dancing by Timecrawler 82. You can reach us at mechadoaboutnothing@gmail.com, our website is mechado.moe, and our Twitter account is @mechadopodcast.

Asking for Trouble (MyAnimeList)

Mech Ado About Nothing — Thu, 21 May 2020 02:32:49 +0000

Ian and Dan sit down to give every anime they've watched thus far in the podcast a ranking out of 10. Naturally, this goes off without a hitch. In what's sure to anger most of our fans, we end up with some surprising results! Listen to our show-by-show discussion and then flame us in our email. Link to the MAL is: https://myanimelist.net/animelist/MechAdoPodcast

Our theme song is Street Dancing by Timecrawler 82. You can reach us at mechadoaboutnothing@gmail.com, our website is mechado.moe, and our Twitter account is @mechadpodcast.

Kanji Movies (Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla)

Mech Ado About Nothing — Thu, 14 May 2020 16:00:47 +0000

Anna returns for another rip-roaring bonus episode, this time about 1974's Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla. We try to break down this movie and mostly end up talking about the characters' fashion, ""cinematography"", and exactly how human Godzilla should act. It slaps!

Our theme song is Street Dancing by Timecrawler 82. You can reach us at mechadoaboutnothing@gmail.com, our website is mechado.moe, and our Twitter account is @mechadopodcast.

I can't believe it's G-Saviour (Bonus Episode)

Mech Ado About Nothing — Wed, 06 May 2020 23:37:36 +0000

Due to conflicting schedules and living across the entire world, the gang parted ways....but only for two weeks! This week Dan and guest host Ray bring you the dreaded Gundam movie G-Saviour. We try to talk through the unfortunately bizarre plot and do our best to identify all the identical characters.

Final Fantasy Macross 7 (Macross 7 5/5)

Mech Ado About Nothing — Thu, 30 Apr 2020 01:16:42 +0000

Much like Final Fantasy, the final episodes of Macross 7 feature: absurd boss designs, lots of crystals, and unresolved romances. We try to figure out exactly why Macross 7's last few episodes don't seem to be in a rush to wrap things up, talk about JRPGs, and look at how Macross 7 compares to the rest of the franchise, both in its predecessors and what follows. Also, Max pilots a Valkyrie again so everything is right with the world.

Our theme song is Street Dancing by Timecrawler 82. You can reach us at mechadoaboutnothing@gmail.com, our website is mechado.moe, and our Twitter account is @mechadpodcast.

Simp for Sivil (Macross 7 4/5)

Mech Ado About Nothing — Fri, 24 Apr 2020 03:39:44 +0000

Macross 7 ends up in the desert this week, and we discuss exactly what that means. Gigil learns to rock, Jamming Birds does not learn to rock, and this set of episodes is a major let down all around. We also take a brief moment to tackle what makes music really art and unsurprisingly reach no major conclusions.

Our theme song is Street Dancing by Timecrawler 82. You can reach us at mechadoaboutnothing@gmail.com, our website is mechado.moe, and our Twitter account is @mechadopodcast.

Hirudegarn Lonely Night (Macross 7 3/5)

Mech Ado About Nothing — Thu, 16 Apr 2020 01:33:50 +0000

Macross 7 hits a major turning point this week and we soak up the new tunes. We talk about the inevitability of Sound Force, where in the hell the relationships are going in this show, and also acknowledge the existence of literal devils in the Macross universe.

Our theme song is Street Dancing by Timecrawler 82. You can reach us at mechadoaboutnothing@gmail.com, our website is mechado.moe, and our Twitter account is @mechadopodcast.

Darkstalkers 7 (Macross 7 2/5)

Mech Ado About Nothing — Thu, 09 Apr 2020 02:33:31 +0000

Macross 7 continues its journey through deep space, this time with real vampires! Millia reminds us she used to be an ace pilot, we try to figure out if Nekki actually got better, and we've really grown to love poor, sweet Gamlin. We also talk a little bit about our current quarantine plamo builds!

Our theme song is Street Dancing by Timecrawler 82. You can reach us at mechadoaboutnothing@gmail.com, our website is mechado.moe, and our Twitter account is @mechadopodcast.

Dancing on the Planet Dance (Macross 7 1/5)

Mech Ado About Nothing — Thu, 02 Apr 2020 17:04:46 +0000

Come on everybody, it's Saturday night! And it will continue to be Saturday night every night until Fire Bomber comes up with a new song. We start our journey through Macross 7, and talk about the Jenius family, if Nekki Basara knows women exists, and whether or not giant robots should ever have lips.

Our theme song is Street Dancing by Timecrawler 82. You can reach us at mechadoaboutnothing@gmail.com, our website is mechado.moe, and our Twitter account is @mechadopodcast.

Watch Evangelion Instead (RahXephon 3/3)

Mech Ado About Nothing — Fri, 27 Mar 2020 01:58:04 +0000

We do our best to make sense of RahXephon's nonsensical ending and have some fun along the way. Dan's in the penalty box for choosing this show and and Ian gets steamed about the level of similarities between RahXephon and a certain other show. Also, if you watched this show because of our podcast, sorry.

Our theme song is Street Dancing by Timecrawler 82. You can reach us at mechadoaboutnothing@gmail.com, our website is mechado.moe, and our Twitter account is @mechadopodcast.

My Neighbor RahXephon (RahXephon 2/3)

Mech Ado About Nothing — Thu, 19 Mar 2020 01:18:56 +0000

RahXephon continues to stretch into eternity, and decides to rob a couple other anime classics to keep itself interesting. We complain about this show's characters, somehow simultaneously compare it to Studio Ghibli and Gunbuster, and end up enjoying a few episodes. There's also a mech in this one! Wild.

You can reach us at mechadoaboutnothing@gmail.com, our website is mechado.moe, and our Twitter account is @mechadopodcast.

My Father Was a Fisherman (RahXephon 1/3)

Mech Ado About Nothing — Thu, 12 Mar 2020 03:35:05 +0000

Experience deja vu with us as we watch the first nine episodes of RahXephon, also known as the poor man's Evangelion. We talk about how the mystery and conspiracy elements of the show land, but the high volume of characters and frequent structure changes don't. Then, we talk about deeply emotional non sequiturs, the one thing Ian knows about character design, and Final Fantasy XIII.

Our theme song is Street Dancing by Timecrawler 82. You can reach us at mechadoaboutnothing@gmail.com, our website is mechado.moe, and our Twitter account is @mechadpodcast.

Journey to Gundam Base Tokyo! (Mini Episode)

Mech Ado About Nothing — Wed, 04 Mar 2020 09:46:26 +0000

Ian and Dan have been way too busy to record RahXephon. So enjoy another filler episode where Dan rambles on about his Gundam Base Tokyo visit!

You can reach us at mechadoaboutnothing@gmail.com, our website is mechado.moe, and our Twitter account is @mechadopodcast.

Sunrise Wants us to Suffer (Gundam Build Fighters 3/3)

Mech Ado About Nothing — Fri, 28 Feb 2020 00:11:40 +0000

Build Fighters comes to an end and we send it off with lavish praise. We talk about shonen anime tropes, how many dead people show up in this show, and Ian talks for like two straight minutes about the Kampfer Amazing, So, basically, what you would expect.

You can reach us at mechadoaboutnothing@gmail.com, our website is mechado.moe, and our Twitter account is @mechadopodcast.

Crimes Against Gunpla (Gundam Build Fighters 2/3)

Mech Ado About Nothing — Wed, 19 Feb 2020 23:26:26 +0000

Stop! In the name of the International Gunpla Battle Referees! We cover episodes 9-16 of Gundam Build Fighters, which is still the best Gundam show of all time. We talk about Gunpla crimes, Gunpla battles, and Gunpla sexism in this episode, plus a truly spectacular mech corner.

Our theme song is Street Dancing by Timecrawler 82. You can reach us at mechadoaboutnothing@gmail.com, our website is mechado.moe, and our Twitter account is @mechadopodcast.

Three Times the Passion of Regular Kids Shows (Gundam Build Fighters 1/3)

Mech Ado About Nothing — Thu, 13 Feb 2020 00:20:10 +0000

We cover the greatest Gundam series of all time, do not reach out to comment. We talk about how proper goal setting can make or break show, what makes an interesting shounen anime, and do our best to cover some of the references in these first eight episodes. It's the best commercial ever made!

Our theme song is Street Dancing by Timecrawler 82. You can reach us at mechadoaboutnothing@gmail.com, our website is mechado.moe, and our Twitter account is @mechadopodcast.

Acronymbatics (Patlabor 2: The Movie)

Mech Ado About Nothing — Thu, 06 Feb 2020 00:50:49 +0000

We're not Japanese enough to appreciate all the political intrigue in the second Patlabor movie. We talk about what works, and what falls flat in this very different piece of Patlabor media.

Our theme song is Street Dancing by Timecralwer 82. You can reach us at mechadoaboutnothing@gmail.com, our website is mechado.moe, and our Twitter account is @mechadopodcast.

Disco Inferno (Promare)

Mech Ado About Nothing — Thu, 30 Jan 2020 00:47:50 +0000

Ian's alone this week with his take on the CCA theatrical release and Promare! Maybe he should have recorded this episode right after seeing it instead of a month later, but that's neither here nor there. He talks about climate change, textual gayness, and how dumb characters are the best characters.

Our theme song is Street Dancing by Timecrawler 82. You can reach us at mechadoaboutnothing@gmail.com, our website is mechado.moe, and our Twitter account is @mechadopodcast.

Hibiki Gonzalez, IQ of Eight (Macross II: the RPG)

Mech Ado About Nothing — Thu, 23 Jan 2020 00:51:30 +0000

Join Ian and a bevy of guest stars for a short game of Macross II! This system makes no sense, so we have a lot of fun trying to figure out the rules and whether or not the Macross universe has cell phones. This was recorded live in a large room, so the audio is a bit of a mess, but honestly that's what this gameplay deserves.

Our theme song is Street Dancing by Timecrawler 82. You can reach us at mechadoaboutnothing@gmail.com, our website is mechado.moe, and our Twitter account is @mechadopodcast.

McGillis and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day (Iron Blooded Orphans 5/5)

Mech Ado About Nothing — Tue, 14 Jan 2020 23:55:07 +0000

Our long-delayed finale to Iron Blooded Orphans is finally here! We break down some of the top moments of these final episodes, then tear the show to shreds for a bit. We question the villains' motivations, McGillis' "plan," and this shows' total delinquency regarding long-standing Gundam themes. Then, we finally settle the debate of the best starter Gundam show ONCE AND FOR ALL, no further comment needed.

Our theme song is Street Dancing by Timecrawler 82. You can reach us at mechadoaboutnothing@gmail.com, our website is mechado.moe, and our Twitter account is @mechadopodcast.

Did He Who Make the Gundam Make Thee? (Iron Blooded Orphans 4/5)

Mech Ado About Nothing — Thu, 02 Jan 2020 00:14:48 +0000

Iron Blooded Orphans begins to fall apart as we reach the main stretch of the second season. We bounce around from raid boss Mobile Armors, Iok Kujan who has stopped being funny and started being awful, and Mika's slide into Gundamhood. We get super frustrated at the (lack of) general arc of this season but do enjoy the wide range of mobile suit designs, including more Metal Gear knockoffs.

Our theme song is Street Dancing by Timecrawler 82. You can reach us at mechadoaboutnothing@gmail.com, our website is mechado.moe, and our Twitter account is @mechadopodcast.

What's Carta's Issue (Iron Blooded Orphans 3/5)

Mech Ado About Nothing — Thu, 19 Dec 2019 23:38:29 +0000

We end Season 1 of IBO and pick up Season 2 in this double header episode! We break down the way Season 1's ending is both complete and disappointing, set up the changes in Season 2 (and its clumsy introduction), and get into some cool mobile suits. It's the return of G Reco this week on Mech Ado About Nothing!

Our theme song is Street Dancing by Timecrawler 82. You can reach us at mechadoaboutnothing@gmail.com, our website is mechado.moe, and our Twitter account is @mechadopodcast.

The Haycolony Affair (Iron Blooded Orphans 2/5)

Mech Ado About Nothing — Wed, 11 Dec 2019 03:31:28 +0000

Tekkaden gets swept up in a workers' revolt this week and we get carried along for the ride. We talk classism in Gundam, break down our major characters, and relish in this show's sweet, sweet mech designs. Also, is this the first Gundam show to endorse polyamory?

Our theme song is Street Dancing by Timecrawler 82. You can reach us at mechadoaboutnothing@gmail.com, our website is mechado.moe, and our Twitter account is @mechadopodcast.

Journey to Gundam Base Fukuoka! (Mini Episode)

Mech Ado About Nothing — Mon, 02 Dec 2019 09:58:15 +0000

Dan goes (sorta) to the opening weekend of Gundam Base Fukuoka! Tune in to hear him ramble about gunpla, possible bubble tea, and all the immaculate models you can see at the newly opened Fukuoka branch!

A Gundam for Fans and First Timers (Iron Blooded Orphans 1/5)

Mech Ado About Nothing — Tue, 26 Nov 2019 03:59:59 +0000

It's the newest serious AU Gundam and also most likely the only one you've ever seen. We talk classism, IBO's unique setting, a ton of awesome mobile suits, and if Newtypes are finally a bad thing in this monster of an episode.

Our theme song is Street Dancing by Timecrawler 82. You can reach us at mechadoaboutnothing@gmail.com, our website is mechado.moe, and our Twitter account is @mechadopodcast.

Literally Kill 'Em All (The Ideon: Be Invoked)

Mech Ado About Nothing — Thu, 21 Nov 2019 23:42:23 +0000

Ian and Dan lose their minds over the spectacular conclusion to Ideon. We try to wrap our heads around the graphic violence, fanatical characters, and absolutely bonkers ending.

Our theme song is Street Dancing by Timecrawler 82. You can reach us at mechadoaboutnothing@gmail.com, our website is mechado.moe, and our Twitter account is @mechadopodcast.

A Little Light on the War Crimes (The Ideon: A Contact)

Mech Ado About Nothing — Wed, 13 Nov 2019 03:09:40 +0000

It's the first of two Ideon movies this week, as Ian gets to introduce Dan to his favorite super robot. At first glance, this is a recognizable 80s robot anime, but under the surface this show is completely deranged and as a result it rules. We talk Koichi Sugiyama's questionable politics, Legally Distinct From Amuro Ray, and extradimensional power-based ultraviolence.

Our theme song is Street Dancing by Timecrawler 82. You can reach us at mechadoaboutnothing@gmail.com, our website is mechado.moe, and our Twitter account is @mechadopodcast.

That's Not How Time Works (Buddy Complex 2/2)

Mech Ado About Nothing — Wed, 30 Oct 2019 16:50:33 +0000

Ian gets mad about time travel this week as Buddy Complex comes to a spectacularly mediocre close. Buddy Complex misses the obvious plot beats in favor of even more obvious plot beats, and everyone forgets half the setting and plot. Mild spoilers for Kimi no Na wa inside.

Our theme song is Street Dancing by Timecrawler 82. You can reach us at mechadoaboutnothing@gmail.com, our website is mechado.moe, and our Twitter account is @mechadopodcast.

Dangerous Mutant Brain Powers (Buddy Complex 1/2)

Mech Ado About Nothing — Wed, 23 Oct 2019 02:56:28 +0000

It's Pacific Rim the anime this week, and we're mostly disappointed. We watch seven episodes of Buddy Complex and still aren't clear on if anything in particular happened. There are tons of cools mechs (VaLiAnCeRs) but it doesn't quite offset the overwhelming mediocrity.

Our theme song is Street Dancing by Timecrawler 82. You can reach us at mechadoaboutnothing@gmail.com, our website is mechado.moe, and our Twitter account is @mechadopodcast.

Macross Also (Macross II: Lovers Again)

Mech Ado About Nothing — Wed, 16 Oct 2019 03:44:15 +0000

Dan returns for us to watch a thoroughly underwhelming Macross movie! We have an episode-long flashback to Do You Remember Love, and then do our best to talk about the literally one thing this movie does differently. It literally could be worse.

Our theme song is Street Dancing by Timecrawler 82. You can reach us at mechadoaboutnothing@gmail.com, our website is mechado.moe, and our Twitter account is @mechadopodcast.

I Was Peer Pressured As a Child (Titanfall 2)

Mech Ado About Nothing — Wed, 09 Oct 2019 02:16:15 +0000

Dylan from Project Esports and Class 1-A joins Ian to talk about the first half of Titanfall 2! Our first video game episode is spent reminiscing about Call of Duty, discussing the bare-bones plot and setting, and breaking down the campaign's surprisingly excellent level design.

Our theme song is Street Dancing by Timecrawler 82. You can reach us at mechadoaboutnothing@gmail.com, our website is mechado.moe, and our Twitter account is @mechadopodcast.

Gendo Ikari is Looking for a Third (Bonus Episode)

Mech Ado About Nothing — Wed, 02 Oct 2019 02:19:29 +0000

Ian conscripts his girlfriend into watching the first episode of various mech anime this week! Anna gives her mecha-novice opinion of the first episodes of Gundam 0079. Evangelion, and SSSS.Gridman and it mostly just involves her telling us what does and does not slap. Explicit language warning.

Our theme song is Street Dancing by Timecrawler 82. You can reach us at mechadoaboutnothing@gmail.com, our website is mechado.moe, and our Twitter account is @mechadopodcast.

Extremely Lame and Incredibly Close (Gundam 00: A Wakening of the Trailblazer)

Mech Ado About Nothing — Wed, 25 Sep 2019 02:53:08 +0000

We watch what is simultaneously the worst and most fun movie yet. Ribbons Almark makes his stunning return, fifty percent of this movie is fight scenes, and there is exactly one good gag. The characters and plot may be bad, but the mechs are at least passable so at least there's something going for this two hour trainwreck.

Our theme song is Street Dancing by Timecrawler 82. You can reach us at mechadoaboutnothing@gmail.com, our website is mechado.moe, and our Twitter account is @mechadopodcast.

All According to Aeolia Schoenberg's Keikaku (Gundam 00 5/5)

Mech Ado About Nothing — Thu, 19 Sep 2019 02:34:33 +0000

Gundam 00 comes to an end with a massive bang. We try to assess where the second season falls apart, what the show does well, what it's missing, and whether any character in this show has the slightest idea what's going on. Plus, we get some pressing news from our greatest piece of fan mail yet!

Our theme song is Street Dancing by Timecrawler 82. You can reach us at mechadoaboutnothing@gmail.com, our website is mechado.moe, and our Twitter account is @mechadopodcast.

Federation Mandate of Azadistan (Gundam 00 4/5)

Mech Ado About Nothing — Wed, 11 Sep 2019 17:45:19 +0000

Everyone is either falling in love or having their heart broken in these episodes of Gundam 00. Ian goes on a rant about the San Remo Conference, a secret cyborg illuminati with really dumb names shows up, and Ali al-Saachez still refuses to die. All in all, pretty normal Gundam stuff.

Our theme song is Street Dancing by Timecrawler 82. You can reach us at mechadoaboutnothing@gmail.com, our Twitter account is @mechadopodcast, and our website is mechado.moe.

The Man With the Golden Gun (Gundam 00 3/5)

Mech Ado About Nothing — Wed, 04 Sep 2019 01:33:43 +0000

This week it's the end of Season 1 and the beginning of Season 2! We do a split episode to cover all this content. Alejandro Corner is the world's least menacing villain, Graham Aker is criminally underutilized, and Gundam 00 Season 2 is just bad Zeta fanfiction.

Our theme song is Street Dancing by Timecrawler 82. You can reach us at mechadoaboutnothing@gmail.com, our website is mechado.moe, and our Twitter account is @mechadopodcast.

War Monger of the Year Award (Gundam 00 2/5)

Mech Ado About Nothing — Wed, 28 Aug 2019 01:38:25 +0000

This week we discover Gundam 00's serious villain problem: they're all too evil! The Thrones ruin Louise's life and Ali al-Saachez ruins Saji's. No one is happy in these episodes, and they only make it worse by having mobile suits they can use to vent their frustration. Why doesn't Celestial Being keep a therapist on payroll?

Our theme song is Street Dancing by Timecrawler 82. You can reach us at mechadoaboutnothing@gmail.com, our website is mechado.moe, and our Twitter account is @mechadopodcast.

One Year War (One Year Anniversary)

Mech Ado About Nothing — Wed, 21 Aug 2019 02:39:16 +0000

The podcast turns a year old this week! We look back on all the shows we've watched, draw some conclusions about mecha as a whole (having now become masters of the genre), and talk about what will be coming in the future. We also talk the new Gunpla gacha game and our favorite ever mechs.

Our theme song is Street Dancing by Timecrawler 82. You can reach us at mechadoaboutnothing@gmail.com, our website is mechado.moe, and our Twitter account is @mechadopodcast.

Stop All That Killing or I'll Kill You Myself (Gundam 00 1/5)

Mech Ado About Nothing — Wed, 14 Aug 2019 02:00:56 +0000

Everyone's favorite 2000s mech anime is here as we discuss our Gundam origin stories, Gundam 00s absolute pile of characters, and the fine line between good and bad edge. There's even a real, bonafide Mech Corner as we rank the first four Gundams of Celestial Being.

Our theme song is Street Dancing by Timecrawler 82. You can reach us at mechadoaboutnothing@gmail.com, our website is mechado.moe, and our Twitter account is @mechadopodcast.

Shogo With the Good Hair (Megazone 23 2/2)

Mech Ado About Nothing — Wed, 07 Aug 2019 02:49:58 +0000

It's the sequel to Megazone 23, Megazone 23! This movie looks absolutely completely and totally different from its predecessor but the storytelling is just as bewildering. Half the film is motorcycle chases and the other half is people rocking out to jerry-rigged stereo systems so it isn't all bad. Also there are ostensibly mechs in this movie.

Our theme song is Street Dancing by Timecrawler 82. You can reach us at mechadoaboutnothing@gmail.com, our website is mechado.moe, and our Twitter account is @mechadopodcast.

I Am Deeply Uncomfortable (Megazone 23 1/2)

Mech Ado About Nothing — Thu, 01 Aug 2019 01:27:37 +0000

We watch the first episode / film / OVA of Megazone 23 and are completely lost. A whole bunch of things happen, not the least of which is the world's must uncomfortable sex scene, and also a girl gets shot in the head. We try to unpack the high-speed motorcycle crash that is Megazone 23.

Our theme song is Street Dancing by Timecrawler 82. Our email is mechadoaboutnothing@gmail.com, our website is mechado.moe, and our Twitter account is @mechadopodcast.

Judeo-Christian Hodgepodge (End of Evangelion)

Mech Ado About Nothing — Wed, 24 Jul 2019 01:24:53 +0000

At last, the end is here! We go blow-by-blow through the Evangelion's concluding film to try to both make sense of it and see if it comes out on top over the television series. We talk uncomfortable sexual imagery, gibberish religious imagery, and effective horror imagery. It's a mess, but it's a fun kind of mess.

Our theme song is Street Dancing by Timecrawler 82. You can reach us at mechadoaboutnothing@gmail.com, our website is mechado.moe, and our Twitter account is @mechadopodcast.

Really, the Ending isn't Confusing Enough (Neon Genesis Evangelion 4/4)

Mech Ado About Nothing — Wed, 17 Jul 2019 03:35:24 +0000

Twenty-six episodes of Evangelion have come and gone and we're none the wiser for it. We talk about moms, gays, and the abolition of the sense of self in this weeks episode. We also try to decide if Evangelion's infamously inscrutable ending is actually a little bit on the nose.

Our theme song is Street Dancing by Timecrawler 82. You can reach us at mechadoaboutnothing@gmail.com, our website is mechado.moe, and our Twitter account is @mechadopodcast.

The Real Podcast is the Shadow (Neon Genesis Evangelion 3/4)

Mech Ado About Nothing — Wed, 10 Jul 2019 02:15:41 +0000

Evangelion stops being funny and starts being depressed. Shinji has no self esteem, his mecha is an out of control killing machine with a taste for nuclear engines, and even the conspiracies have conspiracies this week on Eva. At least Shinji stops being made out of goop by the end of it.

Our theme song is Street Dancing by Timecrawler 82. You can reach us at mechadoaboutnothing@gmail.com, our website is mechado.moe, and our Twitter account is @mechadopodcast.

Doing Something Ironically is Still Doing It (Neon Genesis Evangelion 2/4)

Mech Ado About Nothing — Wed, 03 Jul 2019 03:05:44 +0000

Our third main character is introduced this week and we have lots of thoughts! We try to keep track of all our side characters' intricate neuroses, Gendo takes a business trip to the South Pole, and the Angels just keep coming. It's a crazy discussion and we do it all dressed in yoga pants and crop tops.

Our theme song is Street Dancing by Timecrawler 82. You can reach us at mechadoaboutnothing@gmail.com, our website is mechado.moe, and our Twitter account is @mechadopodcast.

Let's Get Topical (Neon Genesis Evangelion 1/4)

Mech Ado About Nothing — Wed, 26 Jun 2019 03:34:41 +0000

We jump on the Evangelion bandwagon in our coverage of the first 7 episodes. We talk about the ideal circumstances to watch this show, its unique mood and characters, and whether or not Eva even qualifies as a mech show it absolutely does don't @ me.

Our theme song is Street Dancing by Timecrawler 82. You can reach us at mechadoaboutnothing@gmail.com, our website is mechado.moe, and our Twitter account is @mechadopodcast.

Highly Questionable Decisions (Char's Counterattack)

Mech Ado About Nothing — Wed, 19 Jun 2019 02:08:38 +0000

We wrap up the first major chunk of UC Gundam (and our time in movieland) with Char's Counterattack! Ian obsesses over the character's outfits and Char's increasingly distressing moral choices, we talk about the difference in hateability between Quess and Hathaway, and also we get into the military industrial complex a little.

Our theme song is Street Dancing by Timecrawler 82. You can reach us at mechadoaboutnothing@gmail.com, our website is mechado.moe, and our Twitter account is @mechadopodcast.

You Down With GDT? (Pacific Rim)

Mech Ado About Nothing — Wed, 12 Jun 2019 03:27:51 +0000

We tackle the 2013 live action, actual-human-starring movie Pacific Rim, directed by Oscar Award Winning Guillermo Del Toro. This movie lifts heavily from kaiju and mech media but misses where it counts, which mostly means half the characters look identical and have unbelievably lame motivations and backstories. Also, Dan really wastes most of this episode trying to convince Ian they're drift compatible.

Our theme song is Street Dancing by Timecrawler 82. You can reach us at mechadoaboutnothing@gmail.com, our website is mechado.moe, and our Twitter account is @mechadopodcast.

Aim for the Topless (Diebuster)

Mech Ado About Nothing — Wed, 05 Jun 2019 03:11:40 +0000

We watch the questionable sequel to Gainax's Gunbuster, and try to wrap our heads around the completely different tone, outrageous yet somehow derivative characters, and uncomfortable sexual assault. Dan also has a bit of a crisis this episode thinking about college so that's fun!

Our theme song is Street Dancing by Timecrawler 82. You can reach us at mechadoaboutnothing@gmail.com, our website is mechado.moe, and our Twitter account is @mechadopodcast.

Japanese Imperialism Saves the Solar System (Space Battleship Yamato)

Mech Ado About Nothing — Wed, 29 May 2019 02:00:48 +0000

We dive into the compilation movie of the first season of Space Battleship Yamato, our oldest show yet! There's a lot of history (anime and otherwise) to unpack here as we talk about the shows' lasting influence, how storytelling has changed over the years, and oh boy there's a really sticky talk about whether or not the use of Yamato qualifies as neo-Imperialist propaganda.

Our theme song is Street Dancing by Timecrawler 82. You can reach us at mechadoaboutnothing@gmail.com, our website is mechado.moe, and our Twitter account is @mechadopodcast.

ZENTRADI BATTLE RAGE (Macross Plus)

Mech Ado About Nothing — Wed, 22 May 2019 02:48:49 +0000

We watch the movie version of Macross Plus and have a deeply confused time. We try to pick apart the love triangle and come away feeling like almost everyone is too awful to care about. We try to figure out the killer AI story but can't find it in ourselves to care. At least the world-building is nice.

Our theme song is Street Dancing by Timecrawler 82. You can reach us at mechadoaboutnothing@gmail.com, our website is mechado.moe, and our Twitter account is @mechadopodcast.

Cops Don't Have Human Rights (Patlabor: The Movie)

Mech Ado About Nothing — Wed, 15 May 2019 03:16:31 +0000

We return to Patlabor with the first movie, and really enjoy the change of pace and tone. We talk about cyberpunk, anime's use of Biblical symbolism, and how to fit in all of a TV shows characters into a 100 minute movie. Ian goes nuts for Captain Gotoh, and everyone loves Kanuka Clancy.

Our theme song is Street Dancing by Timecrawler 82. You can reach us at mechadoaboutnothing@gmail.com, our website is mechado.moe, and our Twitter account is @mechadopodcast.

Zedan Falls, Everyone Dies (Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam 5/5)

Mech Ado About Nothing — Wed, 08 May 2019 04:02:32 +0000

Kill em all Tomino strikes in our last episode of Zeta Gundam! We discuss the ending to the show, its high mortality rate, and whether (despite its length) Zeta Gundam ends too abruptly. We also discuss the wider Gundam themes and have a good time in the Mech Corner.

Our theme song is Street Dancing by Timecrawler 82. You can reach us at mechadoaboutnothing@gmail.com, our website is mechado.moe, and our Twitter account is @mechadopodcast.

Char is a Bad Liar (Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam 4/5)

Mech Ado About Nothing — Wed, 01 May 2019 03:54:54 +0000

Axis has arrived in the Earth Sphere, and Char gives a speech! These ten episodes are some of the most exciting Gundam has to offer. Also, people continue to trust Scirocco, Jerid finally gets a win, and Mr. Wong should take a long walk off a short catapult deck.

Our theme song is Street Dancing by Timecrawler 82. You can reach us at mechadoaboutnothing@gmail.com, our website is mechado.moe, and our Twitter account is @mechadopodcast.

Another One Bites The Dust (Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam 3/5)

Mech Ado About Nothing — Wed, 24 Apr 2019 03:21:15 +0000

Jerid exists only to suffer in these ten episodes of Zeta Gundam. We get introduced to the Earth Sphere's No. 1 Creep, Paptimus Scirocco, and the Titans attempt and fail a number of war crimes. These episodes are a bit of a mess, but then, so's Reccoa.

Our theme song is Street Dancing by Timecrawler 82. You can reach us at mechadoaboutnothing@gmail.com, our website is mechado.moe, and our Twitter account is @mechadopodcast.

Four is the Lalah of the 80s (Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam 2/5)

Mech Ado About Nothing — Wed, 17 Apr 2019 03:55:10 +0000

We're getting into the meat of Zeta Gundam this week! Ian does his best to defend Four Murasame, Dan tries to figure out if romance can work in Gundam, and we analyze the Char and Amuro dynamic. This episode is dedicated to the memory of Gyunei Guss.

Our theme song is Street Dancing by Timecrawler 82. You can reach us at mechadoaboutnothing@gmail.com, our website is mechado.moe, and our Twitter account is @mechadopodcast.

Quattro "Don't Call Me Captain Char" Bajeena (Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam 1/5)

Mech Ado About Nothing — Wed, 10 Apr 2019 02:10:49 +0000

It's time for Zeta Gundam! We return to the Universal Century with one of Gundam's strongest shows. We talk Kamille, the vicious cycle of war, and tactically recycled mech designs. Also, who gave Kai a whip?

Our theme song is Street Dancing by Time Crawler 82. You can reach us at mechadoaboutnothing@gmail.com, our website is mechado.moe, and our Twitter account is @mechadopodcast.

Set Me Free From This Prison of My Own Making (Full Metal Panic 3/3)

Mech Ado About Nothing — Wed, 03 Apr 2019 02:53:38 +0000

Our trying ordeal comes to an end with the first season of Full Metal Panic. We make a token effort to talk about the show, but then we just talk about New Gundam Breaker and do a Mailbag segment.

Our theme song is Street Dancing by Timecrawler 82. You can reach us at mechadoaboutnothing@gmail.com, our website is mechado.moe, and our Twitter account is @mechadopodcast.

Does Anyone Remember the EyeToy (Full Metal Panic 2/3)

Mech Ado About Nothing — Thu, 28 Mar 2019 01:32:06 +0000

We do our best to talk about Full Metal Panic and accidentally end up talking about everything else. Come for a superficial discussion of the show, stay for our favorite video game launch titles and what makes a good mecha game.

You can reach us at mechadoaboutnothing@gmail.com. Our website is mechado.moe and our Twitter account is @mechadopodcast.

Ian is MIA and Dan must survive alone! (Mini Episode)

Mech Ado About Nothing — Tue, 19 Mar 2019 23:49:53 +0000

Ian has fled the country. The podcast is without her leader, and one man must rise to the occasion. Join Dan as he ramble semi-coherently about mecha from the early 2000s to the present.

Our theme song is Street Dancing by Timecrawler 82. You can reach us at mechadoaboutnothing@gmail.com, our website is mechado.moe, and our Twitter account is @mechadopodcast.

Oh No (Full Metal Panic 1/3)

Mech Ado About Nothing — Wed, 13 Mar 2019 03:14:50 +0000

We have to do this for three weeks? We struggle to find redeeming qualities in this extremely anime show. We're not sure we succeed.

Our theme song is Street Dancing by Timecrawler 82. You can reach us at mechadoaboutnothing@gmail.com, our website is mechado.moe, and our Twitter account is @mechadopodcast.

Gridman! Baby dan dan (SSSS.Gridman 2/2)

Mech Ado About Nothing — Wed, 06 Mar 2019 04:40:22 +0000

Ian and Dan actually disagree about this show, in particular its startling live-action ending. We try to understand what the show is trying to say (and where it goes wrong), talk about the changes in the characters, and then desperately try to remember Power Rangers plots to make a point about tokusatsu.

Our theme song is Street Dancing by Timecrawler 82. You can reach us at mechadoaboutnothing@gmail.com. Our website is mechado.moe. Our Twitter account is @mechadopodcast.

SSSS.Samurai Calibur (SSSS.Gridman 1/2)

Mech Ado About Nothing — Wed, 27 Feb 2019 03:54:34 +0000

It's time for tokusatsu as we dive into a world we know nothing about. In a way, a kaiju is just a mech that's piloting itself, right? We talk about the core cast and their oddly casual interactions, the thriller elements of the show, and do our best to interpret Gridman's tokusatsu roots.

Our theme song is Street Dancing by Timecrawler 82. You can reach us at mechadoaboutnothing@gmail.com, our website is mechado.moe, and our Twitter account is @mechadopodcast.

Being a Newtype is All About Networking (Gundam NT)

Mech Ado About Nothing — Wed, 20 Feb 2019 20:22:57 +0000

We saw Gundam NT in theaters and we have opinions! We talk about the characters, themes, and designs of the movie, but also more important things, like Gundam Unicorn basically being National Treasure.

Our theme song is Street Dancing by Timecrawler 82. You can reach us at mechadoaboutnothing@gmail.com. Our website is mechado.moe. Our Twitter account is @mechadopodcast.

Bobobobobobodozel (Macross: Do You Remember Love?)

Mech Ado About Nothing — Wed, 13 Feb 2019 03:18:34 +0000

The Macross compilation / reanimation / retelling movie provides the perfect cap to our discussion of the original Macross. We discuss how the movie holds up on its own, how it compares to the show, and how the conceptual and structural changes it makes better develop the themes of the show. Also, we really can't pronounce the villain's name.

Our theme song is Street Dancing by Timecrawler 82. You can reach us at mechadoaboutnothing@gmail.com, our website is mechado.moe, and our Twitter account is @mechadopodcast,

Silent Night, Holy Night (SDF Macross 4/4)

Mech Ado About Nothing — Wed, 06 Feb 2019 05:18:56 +0000

Merry Second Christmas! The Macross television series comes to an anticlimactic end. We discuss the value of the time skip, the overall structure of the show (and what we'd change), and look forward to watching the movie.

Our theme song is Street Dancing by Timecrawler 82. You can email us at mechadoaboutnothing@gmail.com. Our website is mechado.moe, and our twitter is @mechadopodcast.

Bringing Ichiro Itano Out of Deep Freeze (SDF Macross 3/4)

Mech Ado About Nothing — Wed, 30 Jan 2019 03:43:50 +0000

Macross makes some unexpected turns this week, as the show (sort of) comes to a conclusion, then comes roaring right back. Dan gets mad Ian likes Macross, and we talk about culture shock and Minmay's chronic indecisiveness.

You can email us at mechadoaboutnothing@gmail.com. Our website is mechado.moe and our Twitter is @mechadopodcast. Our theme song is Street Dancing by Timecrawler 82.

We Hate Kaifun and you should Too (SDF Macross 2/4)

Mech Ado About Nothing — Wed, 23 Jan 2019 03:57:37 +0000

We're in the meat of it now, as the Macross returns to Earth, signalling the beginning of Kaifun and the end of Ontario. We talk first cousins, pineapple salad (the dish), and Pineapple Salad (the episode).

You can reach us at mechadoaboutnothing@gmail.com. Our website is mechado.moe, and our Twitter account is @mechadopodcast. Our theme song is Street Dancing by Timecrawler 82.

Jenius the Genius (SDF Macross 1/4)

Mech Ado About Nothing — Wed, 16 Jan 2019 02:15:12 +0000

We launch our journey into Macross with the first ten episodes of the original television series. We talk romance and pacing, as well as uncover a shocking truth about the Transformers.

Our theme song is Street Dancing by Timecrawler 82. You can reach us at mechadoaboutnothing@gmail.com

Eternal Poptimist Daryl Lorenz (Gundam Thunderbolt: December Sky)

Mech Ado About Nothing — Wed, 09 Jan 2019 04:52:18 +0000

Ian and Dan are together for a very special episode about space lightning, not-actually-free jazz, and fuel tanks. We talk through Thunderbolt's presentation, characters, and themes, and how the movie ultimately hamstrings itself by trying to do too much.

Our theme song is Street Dancing by Timecrawler 82. You can reach us at mechadoaboutnothing@gmail.com

Time Dilation Gives Me Anxiety (Gunbuster)

Mech Ado About Nothing — Wed, 02 Jan 2019 03:59:47 +0000

We watch Hideaki Anno's directorial debut Gunbuster, and have a grand time discussing super robots, American science fiction novels, and fanservice. There's a bomb made out of the planet Jupiter in this one folks, you don't want to miss it.

Our theme song is Street Dancing by Timecrawler 82. You can reach us at mechadoaboutnothing@gmail.com.

War... It's Bad (Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket)

Mech Ado About Nothing — Tue, 25 Dec 2018 04:58:59 +0000

Ian gave up time with his family to edit this episode, so you better appreciate our Christmas Special. We talk about whether war is cool, melodrama, and the Kampfer. Happy holidays, dear listeners.

Our theme song is Street Dancing by Timecrawler 82. You can reach us at mechadoaboutnothing@gmail.com.

Still Got No Clue About Why this is Happening (G Reco 3/3)

Mech Ado About Nothing — Thu, 20 Dec 2018 04:06:44 +0000

I'm sorry folks. We try to make sense of this series and largely come up short. We talk about why the Kuntala don't work as an oppressed class metaphor, weirdly overt references to Hinduism in the mecha design, and creepy old spacemen.

Our theme song is Street Dancing by Timecrawler 82. You can reach us at mechadoaboutnothing@gmail.com.

Oh My God Why is this Happening (G Reco 2/3)

Mech Ado About Nothing — Wed, 12 Dec 2018 04:59:51 +0000

We do our best to work through this complete mess of episodes. We break down a massive Mech Corner, try to make sense of this show's deep familial twist, and Ian goes off on the use of the word 'Reconquista.'

You can reach us at mechadoaboutnothing@gmail.com. Our theme song is Street Dancing by Timecrawler 82.

Why is Any of this Happening (G Reco 1/3)

Mech Ado About Nothing — Wed, 05 Dec 2018 06:04:03 +0000

We try to make sense of this show and end up enjoying ourselves way more than expected. We've got a jam packed Mech Corner, loosely justified JRPG comparisons, and (finally) an explanation for how pilots poop in mobile suits.

Our theme is Street Dancing by Timecrawler 82. You can reach us at mechadoaboutnothing@gmail.com

Americans Hate Mecha and Taxis (Patlabor 5/5)

Mech Ado About Nothing — Wed, 28 Nov 2018 00:50:46 +0000

We finish up Patlabor and come to terms with our terrible taste. We look back on the whole series and identify its highs, lows, and very many middles. (NOTE: at some point Ian incorrectly refers to Kumagami as an anime-original character and wants to preempt any corrections).

Our theme song is Street Dancing by Timecrawler 82. You can reach us at mechadoaboutnothing@gmail.com.

Too Many Terrorists (Patlabor 4/5)

Mech Ado About Nothing — Wed, 21 Nov 2018 05:02:33 +0000

Absolutely nothing happens in these episodes of Patlabor, so we resort to reading online reviews and figuring out the core concepts behind ""humor."" We come face to face with our greatest fear: disliking a show everyone else likes.

Our theme song is Street Dancing by Timecrawler 82. You can reach us at mechadoaboutnothing@gmail.com.

Super Ghosts & Griffins (Patlabor 3/5)

Mech Ado About Nothing — Wed, 14 Nov 2018 02:48:04 +0000

Patlabor gets serious this week as we cover a huge chunk of episodes. Ian agonizes over not laughing at the jokes, Dan misses Kanuka Clancy, and we both feel a bit like the show is squandering great opportunities.

Our theme music is Street Dancing by Timecrawler 82. You can reach us at mechadoaboutnothing@gmail.com.

Inconsistent Weather is Ruining This Show (Patlabor 2/5)

Mech Ado About Nothing — Wed, 07 Nov 2018 05:30:43 +0000

We break down episodes 10-21 of "Mobile Police" Patlabor. We appreciate Captain Goto's unique hostage negotiation methods, discuss how an episode's structure can create humor, and Dan finally goes off the deep end.

Our theme song is Street Dancing by Timecrawler 82. You can reach us at mechoadoaboutnothing@gmail.com

If a Cop Car had Legs (Patlabor 1/5)

Mech Ado About Nothing — Wed, 31 Oct 2018 23:31:13 +0000

We watch the first nine episodes of Mobile Police Patlabor (TV) and have a decidedly mediocre time. We discuss Mossad spy dogs, ancient Japanese gold, and the delights of good, clean humor.

Our theme is Street Dancing by Timecrawler 82. You can reach us at mechadoaboutnothing@gmail.com.

Nina and Gato Sitting in a Tree (Stardust Memory 2/2)

Mech Ado About Nothing — Wed, 24 Oct 2018 03:04:10 +0000

We try to wrap our heads around the disaster that is Stardust Memory's late-game twist. We also commemorate the criminally underutilized Cima, celebrate the excellent pacing and action, and imagine what it would be like to date Anavel Gato. All in all, we have a better time than expected.

Our theme song is Street Dancing by Timecrawler 82. You can reach us at mechadoaboutnothing@gmail.com

Pretty and Stupid (Stardust Memory 1/2)

Mech Ado About Nothing — Wed, 17 Oct 2018 03:43:50 +0000

We dive in to Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory. This show may be one of the best animated mecha shows of all time but boy is every character completely insufferable. We talk about the style of the show, how little we know about anime production, and why half the cast should just permanently live in the brig. At least the mechs are great!

Our theme song is Street Dancing by Timecrawler 82. You can reach us at mechadoaboutnothing@gmail.com

Texmexium. Texmexium? Texmexium. (Gunhed)

Mech Ado About Nothing — Wed, 10 Oct 2018 03:10:19 +0000

We struggle to recall exactly what happened in this 1989 cult classic mecha film. Everything about it feels like a fever dream, from the effects, to the acting, to the plot (or what we think is the plot). The guy from Macross worked on this? The director disavowed it? Everyone forgot what baseball is in just twenty years? No matter the case, this movie is a hoot.

Our theme song is Street Dancing by Timecrawler 82. You can reach us at mechadoaboutnothing@gmail.com

None of these Twists are Good (Gargantia 2/2)

Mech Ado About Nothing — Wed, 03 Oct 2018 15:05:34 +0000

Gargantia is somehow both far too short and way too long. We talk about the major twists in the plot as well as the overall structure of the show (and how neither make any sense). If you love anime and hate subtlety, you may actually enjoy these episodes.

Our theme song is Street Dancing by Timecralwer 82. You can reach us at mechadoaboutnothing@gmail.com

What is Wrong With These People (Gargantia 1/2)

Mech Ado About Nothing — Wed, 26 Sep 2018 03:47:57 +0000

This may have always been an anime podcast, but now it's an ANIME podcast. Gargantia on the Verdurous Planet gives us that pure, unadulterated, anime nonsense we know our listeners crave. It's got Proper Nouns, exactly three mechs, and way too much cleavage. Also, it's a bad show and we don't like it.

Our theme is Street Dancing by Timecrawler 82. We can be reached at mechadoaboutnothing@gmail.com

Space Nazi Space Magic (Mobile Suit Gundam 5/5)

Mech Ado About Nothing — Wed, 19 Sep 2018 03:30:28 +0000

Mobile Suit Gundam comes to an end with an explosive three episodes. We examine the highlights of the finale while also looking back on the series as a whole. How many bazookas does one Gundam really need? Why does everyone keep getting shot in the head? How did we record four episodes without mentioning the music? We also discuss our plans for the next series we'll cover (hint: it's not going to be forty episodes long).

Our theme is Street Dancing by Timecrawler 82. You can reach us at mechadoaboutnothing@gmail.com

SLEGGAR LAW POWER HOUR (Mobile Suit Gundam 4/5)

Mech Ado About Nothing — Wed, 12 Sep 2018 16:46:52 +0000

The White Base returns to space, and the show gets weird. M'Quve misunderstands the fundamentals of fencing, Tomino abandons all illusions of nuance, and Amuro goes through space puberty. We spend half the podcast talking about space magic and the other half talking about narrative black hole Side 6. We're almost to the end!

Our theme is Street Dancing by Timecrawler 82. You can reach us at mechadoaboutnothing@gmail.com

Z'gockogk (Mobile Suit Gundam 3/5)

Mech Ado About Nothing — Wed, 05 Sep 2018 01:46:23 +0000

That's no typo - this week we get exposed to a parade of absurdly titled mobile suits, and question whether Gundam actually has good mecha design. This week covers episodes 21-30, in which we get cozy with death and Kai Shiden (not necessarily in that order).

Our theme is Street Dancing by Timecrawler 82. You can reach us at mechadoaboutnothing@gmail.com

No Zaku No Problem (Mobile Suit Gundam 2/5)

Mech Ado About Nothing — Tue, 28 Aug 2018 19:54:01 +0000

The plot gets lost in the desert for ten episodes, but at least we get Ramba Ral out of it. We cover the politics of the Gundam universe, Amuro as a trauma survivor, and our One True Mecha Nemesis, the Adzam.

Our theme is Street Dancing by Timecrawler 82. You can reach us at mechadoaboutnothing@gmail.com.

Old New Yark (Mobile Suit Gundam 1/5)

Mech Ado About Nothing — Mon, 20 Aug 2018 21:22:40 +0000

We start our show with the first ten episodes of the all-time classic, Mobile Suit Gundam (1979). Join us as we rediscover the exact ages of the crew, the enduring designs of Kunio Okawara, and what a sweet little boy Garma Zabi is.

Our theme is Street Dancing by Timecrawler 82. You can contact us at mechadoaboutnothing@gmail.com