Otaku in Review Anime Podcast · Scott Spaziani

Episode 235: Lucky Kitty Gym shorts

·1 hr 5 min·5 clips

Scott declares 'Fuck the GOP' after doom-scrolling, sparking a heated gun control debate.

The hosts of Otaku in Review, Scott, Nitro, and Shannon, open the episode with a raw, off-script discussion of current events and personal struggles. Scott expresses intense political anger, while Nitro shares the emotional rollercoaster of his dog Tucker's kidney failure and home treatments. Shannon details leaving a new job after three weeks and celebrates a milestone for his webcomic on Webtoon, which has unlocked ad revenue. The conversation shifts to reviewing the film *Sonic the Hedgehog 2*, which Scott passionately praises as a great video game adaptation, highlighting Idris Elba's performance as Knuckles. They briefly discuss the *Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers* reboot as a satire of modern reboots before Shannon recommends the 1980s Japanese live-action show *Sukeban Deka*. The hosts criticize Anime Central for a last-minute reversal of its COVID-19 mask and testing policies, repeating an unverified rumor that a donation motivated the change. Nitro reviews several classic anime OVAs, including *Outlanders*, *Ultimate Teacher*, a Rumiko Takahashi theater special, and the uniquely American-set *California Crisis*. They express cautious excitement for the upcoming fall 2022 remake of *Urusei Yatsura*, questioning how it will handle the original's repetitive comedic structure. Scott mentions watching the newer anime *Takt Op. Destiny*, a multimedia project animated by MAPPA and Madhouse. The episode is characterized by an unfiltered, conversational, and emotionally volatile tone, moving rapidly between anger, sadness, and humor. Listeners who enjoy the hosts' personal anecdotes and chaotic, free-form discussions will appreciate this episode, while those seeking a focused, structured review of anime may find it frustrating.

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