Fall 2025 was a great season!  Solid shows all around!  ...Well, maybe a mediocre isekai snuck in after all.  Either way, some solid recommendations to be had.

The shows covered in this Podcast are: Milky Subway, Call of the Night S2, My Dress-up Darling S2, Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity, Apocalypse Bringer Mynoghra. Please visit us at: https://theconartistsblog.com/ and subscribe to our feed (http://theconartists.podbean.com/feed/) to get more podcasts!

The intro/outro music is:

Symphogear G - "Rainbow Flower"

Lyrics/Composition: Noriyasu Agematsu

Arrangement: Seima Iwahashi

Vocals:  Aoi Yuki

Disclaimer: The Con Artists own nothing but our opinions and this podcast.

A brilliant scientist invents a pain preventing drug called Hapna that seems to be a boon for humanity. When he suddenly reveals that it was all a trap, and everyone who ingested it will die in 30 days, the race is on to find him and the cure! A team called "Lazarus" is assembled of skilled individuals who all hold a shared history with Hapna. Listen to the Con Artists discuss this show with a superb pedigree that just...wants too much for its run time...

Want to see our episode-by-episode thoughts on Lazarus? Read our Rolling Reviews here: https://theconartistsblog.com/rolling-review/

The intro music is:

 "Vortex" by Kamasi Washington

The outro music is:

"Lazarus" by The Boo Radleys

Disclaimer: The Con Artists own nothing but our opinions and this podcast.

Well this cast certainly took forever. At least we all watched some great shows. Who knew that all a woman needs in life is adorable romance and GOLF! Come have a listen to what we enjoyed in the Spring and maybe pick up something you missed!

The shows covered in this Podcast are: Can a Boy-Girl Friendship Survive?, Once Upon a Witch's Death, Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX, Apocalypse Hotel Please visit us at: https://theconartistsblog.com/ and subscribe to our feed (http://theconartists.podbean.com/feed/) to get more podcasts!

The intro/outro music is:

Symphogear G - "Rainbow Flower"

Lyrics/Composition: Noriyasu Agematsu

Arrangement: Seima Iwahashi

Vocals:  Aoi Yuki

Disclaimer: The Con Artists own nothing but our opinions and this podcast.

We recorded this Episode in June but I only got around to FINALLY editing it now. Join Sushma and Professor Chris as they once again discuss the wonderful world of Pokémon! Su's got a fun story about her dad that side tracks them into talking about BIRDS! Don't you want to listen to 1.5+ hours of the two of them ranking birdies?!?!! Isn't it a shame that Ho-oh is so fugly?! They even use that hip ranking system the kids these days are using! Get your binoculars, a Tilley hat, some water, and a snack and sit back and enjoy!

Gen 1: 15:35 - 28:00

Gen 2: 28:00 - 39:00

Gen 3: 39:00 - 48:40

Gen 4: 48:40 - 52:50

Gen 5: 52:50 - 59:32

Gen 6: 59:32 - 1:06:15

Gen 7: 1:06:15 - 1:12:00

Gen 8: 1:12:00 - 1:15:31

Gen 9: 1:15:51 - 1:27:38

Whoops we forgot these!: 1:27:38 - 1:34:10

The intro/outro music is:

Symphogear G - "Rainbow Flower"

Lyrics/Composition: Noriyasu Agematsu

Arrangement: Seima Iwahashi

Vocals: Aoi Yuki

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Disclaimer: The Con Artists own nothing but our opinions and this podcast. Disclaimer: Pokémon and all related subsidiaries are property of The Pokémon Company. I do not own anything related to the games, music, nor merch. 

Want to see our episode-by-episode thoughts on NegaPosi Angler? Read our Rolling Reviews here: https://theconartistsblog.com/rolling-review/

The intro music is:

"Jibun Kakumei" (My Own Revolution) by SHISHAMO

The outro music is:

"Rōrō" (Resonant) by Satō

Disclaimer: The Con Artists own nothing but our opinions and this podcast.

Well this cast certainly took forever. At least we all watched some great shows. Who knew that all a woman needs in life is adorable romance and GOLF! Come have a listen to what we enjoyed in the Winter and maybe pick up something you missed!

The shows covered in this Podcast are: Okitsura (Fell in Love with an Okinawan Girl, but I Just Wish I Knew What She's Saying), Sakamoto Days, My Happy Marriage S2, Welcome to Japan Ms. Elf, Apothecary Diaries S2, Bluebox, Zenshuu, Sorairo Utility Please visit us at: https://theconartistsblog.com/ and subscribe to our feed (http://theconartists.podbean.com/feed/) to get more podcasts!

The intro/outro music is:

Symphogear G - "Rainbow Flower"

Lyrics/Composition: Noriyasu Agematsu

Arrangement: Seima Iwahashi

Vocals:  Aoi Yuki

Disclaimer: The Con Artists own nothing but our opinions and this podcast.

Want to see our episode-by-episode thoughts on NegaPosi Angler? Read our Rolling Reviews here: https://theconartistsblog.com/rolling-review/

The intro music is:

"Ito" by Van de Shop

The outro music is:

"Shounin Yokkyuu" by 96neko

Disclaimer: The Con Artists own nothing but our opinions and this podcast.

Man it took forever to get this done, but I finally finished editing! Scott is an an acid trip (acid...acro...same thing, right?) and experiences the worst thing he's ever faced...

A Milk Drinking Contest...ugggghhhhh

Sushma watches a cozy romance/sport anime and adds to Dan's discussion of the obvious best show of 2024, Dandadan! Come have a listen.

The shows covered in this Podcast are: Acro Trip, Dandadan, Goodbye, Dragon Life, Blue Box, Maou 2099 Please visit us at: https://theconartistsblog.com/ and subscribe to our feed (http://theconartists.podbean.com/feed/) to get more podcasts!

The intro/outro music is:

Symphogear G - "Rainbow Flower"

Lyrics/Composition: Noriyasu Agematsu

Arrangement: Seima Iwahashi

Vocals:  Aoi Yuki

Disclaimer: The Con Artists own nothing but our opinions and this podcast.

Want to see our episode-by-episode thoughts on Train to the End of the World? Read our Rolling Reviews here: https://theconartistsblog.com/rolling-review/

The intro music is:

"GA-TAN GO-TON" by Rei Nakashima

The outro music is:

"Eureka" by Rokudenashi

Disclaimer: The Con Artists own nothing but our opinions and this podcast.

Life kept getting in the way of this recording and editing, but at last, we're back! This was a long one - lots of shows this season, and plenty to dive into for each of them. The whole gang gets to chime in on some great new shows, as well as the latest entries in a few long-running series.

The shows covered in this Podcast are: A Salad Bowl of Eccentrics, Blue Archive, KonoSuba Season 3, My Hero Academia Season 7, Spice and Wolf: Merchant Meets the Wise Wolf, Reincarnated as a Slime Season 3, Jellyfish Can't Swim at Night, Demon Slayer Season 4, Delicious in Dungeon Please visit us at: https://theconartistsblog.com/ and subscribe to our feed (http://theconartists.podbean.com/feed/) to get more podcasts!

The intro/outro music is:

Symphogear G - "Rainbow Flower"

Lyrics/Composition: Noriyasu Agematsu

Arrangement: Seima Iwahashi

Vocals:  Aoi Yuki

Disclaimer: The Con Artists own nothing but our opinions and this podcast.

Want to see our episode-by-episode thoughts on Souou no Frieren? Read our Rolling Reviews here: https://theconartistsblog.com/rolling-review/

The intro music is:

"Yūsha (Hero)" by YOASOBI

The outro music is:

"Anytime Anywhere" by milet

Disclaimer: The Con Artists own nothing but our opinions and this podcast.

It's the 25th Anniversary of Pokémon, can you believe it?! I've brought in Resident Pokémon Expert, Chris to podcast with me again! In honor of this exciting milestone and it being a Year of the Dragon on the Chinese Zodiac, we've decided to talk about one of the coolest types of Pokémon: Dragon Type! What's up with Dragon-Types being weak to themselves? Why does that one dragon come out of an apple?! How the heck is best boy Charizard NOT a dragon unless he's in X-form? Most importantly, have you gone to Sephora and become glamorous enough to BECOME A DRAGON?!

Also, I forgot to mention it in audio, but thank you to https://www.smogon.com/dex/ for answers to items 2-6 mentioned in the Checkpoint. 

Checkpoint Music:

"Smokey's Lounge" - TrackTribe. Taken from Youtube's Opensource Audio Library.

The intro/outro music is:

Symphogear G - "Rainbow Flower"

Lyrics/Composition: Noriyasu Agematsu

Arrangement: Seima Iwahashi

Vocals: Aoi Yuki

Please visit us at: https://theconartistsblog.com/ and subscribe to our feed (http://theconartists.podbean.com/feed/) to get more podcasts!

Disclaimer: The Con Artists own nothing but our opinions and this podcast. Disclaimer: Pokémon and all related subsidiaries are property of The Pokémon Company. I do not own anything related to the games, music, nor merch. 

This season was relatively light for everyone except Brendan who made a dramatic comeback and actually watched...SOMETHING! Come have a listen as we regale you with tales of eating monsters on your D&D adventure, exploring the cholesterol in your heart, and even having a Japanese salary man in your head that only you can hear!

The Shows covered in this Podcast are: Dungeon Meshi, 7th Time Loop: The Villainess Enjoys a Carefree Life Married to Her Worst Enemy!, The Dangers in My Heart, Witch & the Beast, Pon no Michi, Saijaku Tamer, Apothecary Diaries

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The intro/outro music is:

Symphogear G - "Rainbow Flower"

Lyrics/Composition: Noriyasu Agematsu

Arrangement: Seima Iwahashi

Vocals:  Aoi Yuki

Disclaimer: The Con Artists own nothing but our opinions and this podcast.

It's another long one as we discuss the shows we followed through the end of 2023. There are highs, lows, and everything in between as some stories end and others take off. We've got new shows, ongoing series, and even a feature-length movie in there, so there should be something for everyone!

The Shows covered in this Podcast are: Jujutsu Kaisen, The Boy and the Heron (How Do You Live?), Spy X Family Season 2, Pluto, ZOM 100: Bucket List of the Dead, Goblin Slayer Season 2, The Apothecary Diaries, I'm in Love with the Villainess, and The Ancient Magus Bride Season 2.

Please visit us at: https://theconartistsblog.com/ and subscribe to our feed (http://theconartists.podbean.com/feed/) to get more podcasts!

The intro/outro music is:

Symphogear G - "Rainbow Flower"

Lyrics/Composition: Noriyasu Agematsu

Arrangement: Seima Iwahashi

Vocals:  Aoi Yuki

Disclaimer: The Con Artists own nothing but our opinions and this podcast.

A busy season for the Con Artists!  Everyone had a bunch of great shows... except for Su, who got the short end of the stick and some real clunkers.  Come listen to tales of vending machine isekais, zombie apocalypses, and whatever is going on with the title "Yohane the Parhelion: Sunshine in the Mirror".

The Shows covered in this Podcast are: ZOM 100: Bucket List of the Dead; Ryza no Atelier; Yohane the Parhelion: Sunshine in the Mirror; Undead Murder Farce; Reborn as a Vending Machine, I Now Wander the Dungeon; My Happy Marriage, Jutjutsu Kaisen S2, and Aoi no Orchestra S2.

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The intro/outro music is:

Symphogear G - "Rainbow Flower"

Lyrics/Composition: Noriyasu Agematsu

Arrangement: Seima Iwahashi

Vocals:  Aoi Yuki

Disclaimer: The Con Artists own nothing but our opinions and this podcast.

Want to see our episode-by-episode thoughts on Hell's Paradise: Jigokuraku and other series? Read our Rolling Reviews here: https://theconartistsblog.com/rolling-review/

The intro music is: 

[WORK] by millennium parade & Shiina Ringo

The outro music is:

Kamihitoe by Uru

Disclaimer: The Con Artists own nothing but our opinions and this podcast.

It was a season of plenty here in Spring 2023! We all watched way too much stuff and you're gonna hear about it, so sit back and get comfortable!

Note: This cast is 1:40:00. We didn't pick a stop point to split this into two casts, so just a warning that this one is REALLY long compared to what we have done previously.

In addition to all the great things Brendan said about My Clueless First Friend he wanted to add: "Also I forgot to explicitly bring up Self-Loathing as part of Kasahara's character arc in Clueless First Friend.  Theming!"

Are you ready for ALL the slow burn romance?!?!? Are you ready for, THE GOLF MOON EMPRESS?!?!?!

The Shows covered in this Podcast are: Skip and Loafer, Ancient Magus Bridge S2, The Dangers in My Heart, Kono Suba Bakuen, Insomniacs After School, Otaku Elf, Ao no Orchestra, My Love Story with Yamada-kun, Heavenly Delusion, Kubo won't let me be invisible, My Clueless First Friend, Demon Slayer S3, A Galaxy Next Door, Birdie Wing S2

Please visit us at: https://theconartistsblog.com/ and subscribe to our feed (http://theconartists.podbean.com/feed/) to get more podcasts!

The intro/outro music is:

Symphogear G - "Rainbow Flower"

Lyrics/Composition: Noriyasu Agematsu

Arrangement: Seima Iwahashi

Vocals:  Aoi Yuki

Disclaimer: The Con Artists own nothing but our opinions and this podcast.

Want to see our episode-by-episode thoughts on Hikari no Ou and other series? Read our Rolling Reviews here: https://theconartistsblog.com/rolling-review/

The intro music is: 

Usotsuki by Leo Ieiri

The outro music is:

Mada Tooku ni Iru by Maaya Sakamoto

Disclaimer: The Con Artists own nothing but our opinions and this podcast.

It was a good season for the Con Artists!  My Hero Academia pulled a 180 and became amazing, Urusei Yatsura revived a classic with style, and Bofuri continues to be great fun.

The Shows covered in this Podcast are: Buddy Daddies, Urusei Yatsura, Mou Ippon!, Nier Automata Ver 1.1a, Mairimashita! Iruma-kun S3, Bofuri S2, Trigun Stampede, Sugar Apple Fairy Tale, My Hero Academia S6, Tensei Oujo to Tensai Reijou

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The intro/outro music is:

Symphogear G - "Rainbow Flower"

Lyrics/Composition: Noriyasu Agematsu

Arrangement: Seima Iwahashi

Vocals:  Aoi Yuki

Disclaimer: The Con Artists own nothing but our opinions and this podcast.

This story is about young kids at a mecha high school who duel each for company rights and the ability to tell each other secrets. It's also about forming your own company because all the cools kids do that these days. It's also about class struggles, and learning mech skills. It's also about a young woman who can pilot a human killing mech but due to her fancy-ass powers can withstand the darn thing for mysterious reasons. It's also about revenge. It's even about not getting to eat the last lunchbox and crying about it in the bathroom. No seriously...it's about all of these things.

Want to get more info about MSG - Witch from Mercury! ? Read our Rolling Reviews here: https://theconartistsblog.com/rolling-review/

The intro music is: 

"Shukufuku (祝福)" by YOASOBI 

The outro music is:

Kimi yo Kedakaku Are by Shiyui and Ryo

Disclaimer: The Con Artists own nothing but our opinions and this podcast.

While there may be a few mediocre shows and disappointments, the Con Artists had a pretty good season!  Come hear about Bocchi's Rock, underground tennis matches, and the new criteria for a show's success - does a character learn Air Jump?

The Shows covered in this Podcast are: Beast Tamer, My Hero Academia S6, Reincarnated as a Sword, Bocchi the Rock!, Arknights, Chainsaw Man, Utawarerumono Mask of Truth, Spy x Family S2, and Do It Yourself!

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The intro/outro music is:

Symphogear G - "Rainbow Flower"

Lyrics/Composition: Noriyasu Agematsu

Arrangement: Seima Iwahashi

Vocals:  Aoi Yuki

Disclaimer: The Con Artists own nothing but our opinions and this podcast.

Resident Pokémon Expert Chris has returned! This time we discuss the second Generation of the game with Gold and Silver. Come have a listen as we discuss the wonders of color, Pokémon breeding, and why Chris feels like the Pokémon Card game was for babies!

Checkpoint Music:

"Smokey's Lounge" - TrackTribe. Taken from Youtube's Opensource Audio Library.

The intro/outro music is:

Symphogear G - "Rainbow Flower"

Lyrics/Composition: Noriyasu Agematsu

Arrangement: Seima Iwahashi

Vocals: Aoi Yuki

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Disclaimer: The Con Artists own nothing but our opinions and this podcast. Disclaimer: Pokémon and all related subsidiaries are property of The Pokémon Company. I do not own anything related to the games, music, nor merch. 

One of them is a struggling singer.  The other is famed Three Kingdoms strategist Kongming, reincarnated in modern-day Japan.  Together they’ll take the music world by storm.  Also the theme song is incredible, go watch the opening.

Want to get more info about Ya Boy Kongming! ? Read our Rolling Reviews here: https://theconartistsblog.com/rolling-review/

The intro music is: 

"Chikichiki Banban" by QUEENDOM

The outro music is:

"Kibun Jōjō ↑↑" (I'm Super Pumped↑↑) by Eiko starring 96Neko Disclaimer: The Con Artists own nothing but our opinions and this podcast.

Spring has come and gone, and the Con Artists have another season of anime under their belts. Su and Dan sit down for a smaller, but no less in-depth discussion of the shows from this past season, and gush over the banana-pants hijinks of Spy X Family and Birdie Wing.

The Shows covered in this Podcast are: Deaimon, Demon Girl Next Door S2, Cue!, Komi Can't Communicate, Summer Time Render, Spy X Family, and Birdie Wing: Golf Girls' Story

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The intro/outro music is:

Symphogear G - "Rainbow Flower"

Lyrics/Composition: Noriyasu Agematsu

Arrangement: Seima Iwahashi

Vocals:  Aoi Yuki

Disclaimer: The Con Artists own nothing but our opinions and this podcast.

Sushma kicks out the rest of the Con Artists and invites a special guest! Resident Pokémon expert Chris is here to chat about the original Red and Blue versions of this incredible franchise. Come join the two of us as we talk about what made these games nostalgic, what we loved/didn't love about them, the TV show, and of course sweet sweet merchandise. We also ask the most important question of all: Red or Blue?

Insert Music:  “Pokémon Theme”  Lead vocals: Jason Paige Written by: John Loeffler and John Siegler Want to know more about this song? There's great information on Bulbapedia: https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Pok%C3%A9mon_Theme 

"Poké-rap (Kanto Region)" Lead vocals: James "D Train" Williams, Babi Floyd Written by: by John Siegler Want to know more about this song? There's great information on Bulbapedia:  https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Kanto_Pok%C3%A9rap

The intro/outro music is:

Symphogear G - "Rainbow Flower"

Lyrics/Composition: Noriyasu Agematsu

Arrangement: Seima Iwahashi

Vocals: Aoi Yuki

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Disclaimer: The Con Artists own nothing but our opinions and this podcast. Disclaimer: Pokémon and all related subsidiaries are property of The Pokémon Company. I do not own anything related to the games, music, nor merch. Dear 4Kids Entertainment, don't sue me!

In a world where surveillance is threatening the 24th District, three heroes will rise up to take on trolley dilemmas and save their friend/sister/girlfriend who died in a fire years prior. There'll be some girl who desperately wanted a complicated romance plot, a dude in a cowboy hat who now licks spray paint cans, and a scene where one of our heroes ziplines into a drug addict's window and smashes him in the face with a skateboard. The only thing more powerful than having large pecks for bread-making, is going full vigilante with a sacred donut handoff. 

Everything about this show is excellent and after listening to us you definitely won't wonder if Cloverworks is being worked into an early grave.

Want to know what Tokyo 24-ku is really about? Read our Rolling Reviews here: https://theconartistsblog.com/rolling-review/

The intro music is: 

"Paper Sky" by Survive Said The Prophet

The outro music is:

"255255255" by Shuuta Aoi (CV: Junya Enoki), Ran Akagi (CV: Yuuma Uchida), Kouki Suidou (CV: Kaito Ishikawa)

Disclaimer: The Con Artists own nothing but our opinions and this podcast.

Listen to the Con Arists discuss the Winter 2022 season!  It was a very strong season for all of us.  Su has some harsh words to say about the everlasting ending of Attack on Titan, and all four Con Artists watched Miss Kuroitsu from the Monster Development Department.  There's plenty more to hear, so join us.

The Shows covered in this Podcast are: Case Study of Vanitas (S2), Akebi's Sailor Uniform, Cue!!, My Dress Up Darling, Demon Slayer: Entertainment District Arc, Attack on Titan: The Final Part 2, Princess Connect Re:Dive (S2), Belle, Slow Loop, Hakozume: Kouban Joshi no Gyakushu, Miss Kuroitsu of the Monster Development Department.

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The intro/outro music is:

Symphogear G - "Rainbow Flower"

Lyrics/Composition: Noriyasu Agematsu

Arrangement: Seima Iwahashi

Vocals:  Aoi Yuki

Disclaimer: The Con Artists own nothing but our opinions and this podcast.

Two young women face constant challenges as they try to manage their own lives and work at a run-down aquarium. Emotions! Drama! Roma- wait... um... FISH! Take the journey with us as we share our thoughts on this pair of animal enthusiasts and their journey through times both fun and frantic.

Want to get more info about The Aquatope on White Sand? Read our Rolling Reviews here: https://theconartistsblog.com/rolling-review/

The intro music is: 

"Tayutae Nanairo" by Arcana Project

The outro music is:

" Tsukiumi no Yurikago" by Mia Regina Disclaimer: The Con Artists own nothing but our opinions and this podcast.

Come have a listen!   The Shows covered in this Podcast are: Visual Prison, Komi Can't Communicate, Yuuki Yuna is a Hero: The Great Mankai Chapter, Let's Make a Mug Too: Niban Gama, Demon Slayer: Mugen Train Arc, Heike Monogatari, Tsuki to Laika no Nosferatu, The Great Jahy Won't Be Defeated, My Next Life as a Villainess OVA, The Faraway Paladin, My Hero Academia: World Heroes Mission, Aggretsuko S4

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The intro/outro music is: Symphogear G - "Rainbow Flower"

Lyrics/Composition: Noriyasu Agematsu Arrangement: Seima Iwahashi Vocals:  Aoi Yuki

  Disclaimer: The Con Artists own nothing but our opinions and this podcast.  

The whole gang is here to discuss the shows we followed during the summer of 2021. We've got stage plays, we've got alternate worlds, we've got time travel - you name it, this season probably has it!

The Shows covered in this Podcast are:

• Kageki Shoujo!
• That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime S2
• Star Wars: Visions
• Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid S2
• Drug Store in Another World: The Slow Life of a Cheat Pharmacist
• My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! S2
• Sonny Boy
• My Hero Academia S5
• The Great Jahy Will Not Be Defeated!
• Tokyo Revengers

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The intro/outro music to our podcast is: 

Symphogear G "Rainbow Flower" Lyrics/Composition: Noriyasu Agematsu Arrangement: Seima Iwahashi Vocals:  Aoi Yūki

Disclaimer: The Con Artists own nothing but our opinions and this podcast. 

It all comes to a close as we say goodbye to the Soma family and everyone involved in their circle. We are sad to see this show go, but all of us have enjoyed our time immensely with these wonderful characters. Please consider donating to the imaginary: Save a Soma fund so all these people can get therapy someday. I love this show so much that I'm not even going to put a snarky write up. Come have a listen.

Want to read about Fruits Basket - The Final? Read our Rolling Reviews here: https://theconartistsblog.com/rolling-review/

The intro music is: 

"Pleasure" by WARPs UP

The outro music is:

"Haru Urara (春うらら)" by GENIC Disclaimer: The Con Artists own nothing but our opinions and this podcast.

It's Part III of our Spring 2021 discussion. Su and Scott watched way too many shows (are you surprised?!). If we were more hip, we'd call this a flex, but instead we are just old anime nerds who are way too tired for this sh*t. Spring 2021, seriously...why were you so good?! The best show ever (according to Scott) appears in this podcast alongside the biggest disappointment. Can you wager a guess as to what the latter is? Come and listen to us continue to yack about anime!

The Shows covered in this Podcast are: Odd Taxi, Wonder Egg Priority: Special Episode, The Saint's Magic Power is Omnipotent, Demon Slayer: Mugen Train, Let's Make a Mug Too!, The World Ends with You: The Animation

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The intro/outro music is: Symphogear G - "Rainbow Flower"

Lyrics/Composition: Noriyasu Agematsu Arrangement: Seima Iwahashi Vocals:  Aoi Yuki

Disclaimer #1: I (Su) am a fan of Ufotable's animation, but I do not condone their tax fraud actions. This podcast was recorded before I read about how much tax fraud they have committed. Don't hate me. Disclaimer #2: The Con Artists own nothing but our opinions and this podcast.

It's Part II of our Spring 2021 discussion, and there are some great shows under discussion, including a few that are at the outer edges of what can be considered anime, whether it be motion comics, the Castlevania anime, or an extended Honda advertisement.  Come listen!

The Shows covered in this Podcast are: Those Snow White Notes, Super Cub, Godzilla Singular Point, Castlevania S4, Yasuke, Vivy Flourite Eyes' Song, Way of the House Husband.

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The intro/outro music is: Symphogear G - "Rainbow Flower"

Lyrics/Composition: Noriyasu Agematsu Arrangement: Seima Iwahashi Vocals:  Aoi Yuki

Disclaimer: The Con Artists own nothing but our opinions and this podcast.

It's Part I of our Spring 2021 discussion, the beginning of our first three-part episode!  We're leading with the most disappointing shows of the season (at least for Scott, Su, and Dan), so come listen to us regret some watching decisions and then move on to the good stuff.

The Shows covered in this Podcast are: Joran - The Princess of Snow and Blood, So I'm a Spider, So What? S2, Tokyo Revengers, That Time I Was Reincarnated as a Slime - Slime Diaries, My Hero Academia S5, I've Been Killing Slimes for 300 Years and Maxed Out my Level.

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The intro/outro music is: Symphogear G - "Rainbow Flower"

Lyrics/Composition: Noriyasu Agematsu Arrangement: Seima Iwahashi Vocals:  Aoi Yuki

Disclaimer: The Con Artists own nothing but our opinions and this podcast.

Want to know what The Promised Neverland S2 is really about? Read our Rolling Reviews on The Promised Neverland S2 here: https://theconartistsblog.com/rolling-review/

The intro music is:

"Identity" by Kiro Akiyama

The outro music is:

"Mahou" by Myuk

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Scott watches way too much Isekai. At least he picks good ones this time. This episode also features DOTA, a trip to The Otherside, and adorable maikos with low budget animation. All that and more here on Disney Channel.

The Shows covered in this Podcast are: Log Horizon S3, Tenchi Souzou Design-bu, Dr. Stone S2, DOTA: Dragon's Blood, So I'm a Spider, So What?, Kiyo in Kyoto: From the Maiko House, Sk8 the Infinity, Attack on Titan: The "Final" Season, Reincarnated as a Slime S2, Otherside Picnic, Wonder Egg Priority

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The intro/outro music is:

Symphogear G - "Rainbow Flower"

Lyrics/Composition: Noriyasu Agematsu

Arrangement: Seima Iwahashi

Vocals:  Aoi Yuki

Disclaimer: The Con Artists own nothing but our opinions and this podcast.

Warning: Profanity Here in Part 2, we'll take a more introspective approach. Why are we so kosher with buying broken games? Why do we keep getting deceived by E3 trailers? Why did Dianna and that developer in Cubicle 6 delay your favorite game, and ruin Christmas for everyone?! Come have a listen!

As with Part 1: The commentary presented in this podcast is a reflection of our experiences in our chosen fields (Engineering/Game Design/UI/UX Game Artist). It is not indicative of all project management methods/styles/practices/etc in any of these fields.

The intro/outro music is:

Symphogear G - "Rainbow Flower"

Lyrics/Composition: Noriyasu Agematsu

Arrangement: Seima Iwahashi

Vocals: Aoi Yuki

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Warning: Profanity Prompted by the disastrous release of CD Projekt Red's Cyberpunk 2077, Su, Dan and a SECRET GUEST sit down to discuss Project Management. We'll be comparing Project Management in the Engineering world and in the world of Video Games. Come have a listen!

We state this in the cast, but as an addition reminder: The commentary presented in this podcast is a reflection of our experiences in our chosen fields (Engineering/Game Design/UI/UX Game Artist). It is not indicative of all project management methods/styles/practices/etc in any of these fields.

The intro/outro music is:

Symphogear G - "Rainbow Flower"

Lyrics/Composition: Noriyasu Agematsu

Arrangement: Seima Iwahashi

Vocals: Aoi Yuki

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The Con Artists: Rolling Review #19

Fall 2020

A self absorbed witch name Elaina journey's around the world being a bratty tourist. She eats food and leaves. Magic is almost always awful, and makes very little sense in this show. Why does everyone have an obsessive personality?! Did we mention Elaina's a terrible person? Believe it or not, this is the most accurate RR description we've ever written.

Want to know what this show is really about? Read our Rolling Reviews on Wandering Witch: Journey of Elaina here: https://theconartistsblog.com/rolling-review/

The intro music is: "Literature" by Reina Ueda The outro music is: "Haiiro no Saga" by ChouCho

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Come listen to the Con Artists as they discuss what they watched in the Fall 2020 Cour!  Scott's watched way too many shows, Su somehow got sucked into Assault Lily, and Dan makes a good pitch for Obsolete.

The Shows covered in this Podcast are: Gal and Dino, Tonikaku Kawaii, Obsolete, Magatsu Wahrheit Zuerst, Assault Lily: Bouquet, Kami-tachi ni Hirowareta Otoko, Sleepy Princess in the Demon Castle, Kamisama ni Natta Hi, and Hypnosis Mic Division Rap Battle Rhyme Anima.

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The intro/outro music is:

Symphogear G - "Rainbow Flower"

Lyrics/Composition: Noriyasu Agematsu

Arrangement: Seima Iwahashi

Vocals:  Aoi Yuki

Disclaimer: The Con Artists own nothing but our opinions and this podcast.

Tohru and the gang are back for Season 2. Rin turns into a horse and has the saddest backstory ever. Yuki gets sold to God's household and abused to high heaven. Uo can't feed the deer properly, and Hana can't recite a haiku to save her life. Oh well, at least they managed to get through that Cinderella(ish) play!

Want to know what Fruits Basket (2019) S2 is really about? Read our Rolling Reviews on Fruits Basket (2019) S2 here: https://theconartistsblog.com/rolling-review/

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The intro music is: "Prism" by AmPm ft Miyuna The outro music is: "ad meliora" by THE CHARM PARK

We get together to discuss Kickstarter. Here in Part 2 we'll talk about the business side of things.  The economics, the finances...the sweet sweet green.  We also make some truly topical pop culture references.  Just so fresh.  Come listen!

The intro/outro music is:

Symphogear G - "Rainbow Flower"

Lyrics/Composition: Noriyasu Agematsu

Arrangement: Seima Iwahashi

Vocals: Aoi Yuki

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Disclaimer: The Con Artists own nothing but our opinions and this podcast.

Disclaimer: The Con Artists are not affiliated with any of the Kickstarters discussed in this podcast. Purchasing these products will not result in a monetary proceed to us.

We get together to discuss Kickstarter. Here in Part 1 we'll talk about projects we've funded that were success, failures, or not what we expected. Also...Dan has a serious problem...

Listen in to find out what it is!!

The intro/outro music is:

Symphogear G - "Rainbow Flower"

Lyrics/Composition: Noriyasu Agematsu

Arrangement: Seima Iwahashi

Vocals: Aoi Yuki

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Disclaimer: The Con Artists own nothing but our opinions and this podcast.

Disclaimer: The Con Artists are not affiliated with any of the Kickstarters discussed in this podcast. Purchasing these products will not result in a monetary proceed to us.

It's Part, which always means more electric boogaloo! Okay no, what it really means is that we talk too much about Tower of God. Thankfully Scott spent time with a weird dinosaur and then lived it up as his usual self. You knowH what I mean, right? is usual self = Isekai Trash...

The shows covered in this podcast are Gal and Dino, Tower of God, and Princess Connect! Re:Dive.

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The intro/outro music is:

Symphogear G - "Rainbow Flower"

Lyrics/Composition: Noriyasu Agematsu

Arrangement: Seima Iwahashi

Vocals: Aoi Yuki

Spring 2020 was a busy cour, so much so that it's been split into two parts!  Scott thinks Trigger is starting to pull itself back together with BNA, while Su thinks there is just too much Japan in her Italy.  Come listen to that and more besides!

The shows covered in this podcast are Otome Game, Listeners, BNA, and Arte.

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The intro/outro music is:

Symphogear G - "Rainbow Flower"

Lyrics/Composition: Noriyasu Agematsu

Arrangement: Seima Iwahashi

Vocals:  Aoi Yuki

Disclaimer: The Con Artists own nothing but our opinions and this podcast.

The Con Artists: Rolling Review #17

Winter 2020

Join the Con Artists as they review the uncontested Show of the Season, Eizouken!  If you too have been following this love letter to anime and animation and want to hear us lavish it with praise, you've come to the right place.  If you want to be convinced to watch this show (and you do), you've come to the right place also. Basically you're at the right place.

Want to know what Eizouken is really about? Read our Rolling Reviews on Eizouken here: https://theconartistsblog.com/rolling-review/

The intro music is: "Easy Breezy" by chelmico The outro music is: "Namae no Nai Ao" by Kami-sama, Boku wa Kizuite Shimatta

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The Con Artists come back with Part 2 of the Winter 2020 discussion. Are you ready for Dan's discussion on horny Zootopia? The gang was lukewarm on Somali and Su lives it up with the sh*t-show that is Madoka Trashica - Record of Fanfiction. At least there's ID: Invaded.  That's sure to be a feel good show...*hint: No it's not.  All that and more, here in Part 2!

The Shows covered in this Podcast are: ID:Invaded, BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense, Beastars, Somali and the Forest Spirit, Madoka Magica: Magia Record Please visit us at: https://theconartistsblog.com/ and subscribe to our feed (http://theconartists.podbean.com/feed/) to get more podcasts!

The intro/outro music is:

Symphogear G - "Rainbow Flower"

Lyrics/Composition: Noriyasu Agematsu

Arrangement: Seima Iwahashi

Vocals: Aoi Yuki

Disclaimer: The Con Artists own nothing but our opinions and this podcast.

Join The Con Artists as they discuss the shows watched this past season.  Su has insights into character growth in Chihayafuru, while Dan takes us on an unbelievable journey to the end of Babylon.  That and more on this first part of two!

The Shows covered in this Podcast are: Chihayafuru S3, My Hero Academia S4, Smile Down the Runway, and Babylon. Please visit us at: https://theconartistsblog.com/ and subscribe to our feed (http://theconartists.podbean.com/feed/) to get more podcasts!

The intro/outro music is:

Symphogear G - "Rainbow Flower"

Lyrics/Composition: Noriyasu Agematsu

Arrangement: Seima Iwahashi

Vocals: Aoi Yuki

Disclaimer: The Con Artists own nothing but our opinions and this podcast.

The Con Artists get together to do something a little different this time.  We sit on https://www.livechart.me/spring-2020/tv together and chat about what's coming out this season.  We are also looking for our new RR show.  How will anything measure up to Gleipnir?!  

We appologize for Dan's audio quality.  Being quarantined has melted his brain and he used a bad microphone.

The intro/outro music is:

Symphogear G - "Rainbow Flower"

Lyrics/Composition: Noriyasu Agematsu

Arrangement: Seima Iwahashi

Vocals: Aoi Yuki

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The Con Artists: Rolling Review #16

Fall 2019

Join the Con Artists as they use a sound-only format to discuss a visual-only medium try to get across the fun of a tactile pastime!  We even succeed (probably)!  Dan discusses game design, Brendan has some insights into the theme songs, Scott just wants Blokus to get some love, and everyone agrees with Su that the Ladies and Gentlemen board game would be hilarious to take way too seriously.  Now if only Emmy got the screen time she obviously deserved...

Want to know what Afterschool Dice Club is really about? Read our Rolling Reviews on Afterschool Dice Club  here: https://theconartistsblog.com/rolling-review/

The intro music is: "Present Moment" by Miyu Tomita The outro music is: "On the Board" by Saki Miyashita, Marika Kōno, & Miyu Tomita

Disclaimer: The Con Artists own nothing but our opinions and this podcast.

It's a lean season this time around but that doesn't stop us from chatting it up!  Don't you want to hear about Baylon?!  Hint...no...no you don't.  Dan needs to take up Basket Weaving.  

Su's all about them sequels and actually rags on Chihayafuru a little.  Scott makes his abilities average in his next life and Dan is not impressed by your Viking nonsense.  At least there's more Carol and Tuesday.  There's also lovey-dovey-friendship time for all who have tragic backstories.  Come on down and have a listen!

Note from Su: Before all the MHA fans get mad at me...Eri's quirk had not been revealed explicitly in the show prior to us recording this podcast.  I describe her quirk as best as I understood it for the time.

The Shows covered in this Podcast are: Vinland Saga; Dr. Stone; Carole and Tuesday; Kono Oto Tomare S2; Didn't I Say to Make My Abilities Average in my next life; Babylon; Chuubyou Gekihatsu Boy; Chihayafuru S3; My Hero Academia S4

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The intro/outro music is:

Symphogear G - "Rainbow Flower"

Lyrics/Composition: Noriyasu Agematsu

Arrangement: Seima Iwahashi

Vocals:  Aoi Yuki

Disclaimer: The Con Artists own nothing but our opinions and this podcast.

The intro music is: "Again" by Beverly The outro music is: "Lucky Ending" by Vickeblanka (Eps 1-13)

A girl who lives in tent gets attacked by a mudslide and then lives in a house with numerous hot men.  They turn into animals when she accidentally hugs them.  Tohru is many types of "adjective for beautiful" baked goods.  Uo and Hana are her amazing friend moms.  This show is also really dark at times.  Don't live in a tent kids.  Hug hot men instead!

Want to know what Fruits Basket (2019) S1 is really about? Read our Rolling Reviews on The Fruits Basket (2019) S1 here: https://theconartistsblog.com/rolling-review/

Disclaimer: The Con Artists own nothing but our opinions and this podcast.

It was a very busy season for the Con Artists, but there were so many good shows that they regret nothing.  Nothing except Fire Force, that is! Listen in and get some solid recommendations, there's sure to be something for everyone.

The Shows covered in this Podcast are: Vinland Saga; Dr. Stone; Carole and Tuesday; For My Daughter, I'd Even Defeat a Demon Lord; Fire Force; Wasteful Days of High School Girls; Saga of Tanya the Evil the Movie; O Maidens in Your Savage Season; Demon Girl Next Door; Is it Wrong to Pick up Girls in a Dungeon Season 2; Kanata no Astra; Symphogear XV

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The intro/outro music is:

Symphogear G - "Rainbow Flower"

Lyrics/Composition: Noriyasu Agematsu

Arrangement: Seima Iwahashi

Vocals:  Aoi Yuki

Disclaimer: The Con Artists own nothing but our opinions and this podcast.

Su and Scott come together to discuss the incredible film my Satoshi Kon, Millenium Actress. It's the first time in the history of our podcasts that we literally have nothing bad to say. Warning: There are spoilers for this movie. If you haven't already seen Millenium Actress, you may want to revisit this podcast at a later time.

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The intro/outro music to our podcast is: 

Symphogear G

"Rainbow Flower"

Lyrics/Composition: Noriyasu Agematsu Arrangement: Seima Iwahashi Vocals:  Aoi Yūki

Disclaimer: The Con Artists own nothing but our opinions and this podcast. 

The intro music is: "Touch Off" by UVERworld The outro music is: "Zettai Zetsumei" by Cö shu Nie (eps 1-8)

A loving family of orphans is overseen by a woman they call Mama. Everyday is peaceful and fun. Sometimes, children get adopted and move away from the farm they all live on. Absolutely nothing ever goes wrong ever and this show is warm and cuddly. I'm also lying. A lot. Watch this show it's absolutely amazing.

Want to know what The Promised Neverland is really about? Read our Rolling Reviews on The Promised Neverland here: https://theconartistsblog.com/rolling-review/

Disclaimer: The Con Artists own nothing but our opinions and this podcast.

The Con Artists: Rolling Review #13

Fall 2018

The intro music is: ISnAK: "17 Sai" by Haruka to Miyuki

The outro music is: ISnAK: "Mimei no Kimi to Hakumei no Mahō" by Nagi Yanagi

Hitomi long ago lost the ability to see color, and blames the mild magical abilities common to her family.  Her grandmother sees things differently, and magically sends her 60 years into the past on a journey of self-discovery and friendship.  There, she meets and gradually opens up to members of the photography club, and in so doing starts to recover her colors.  A soft, enjoyable drama with some beautiful use of color.  Plus a fancy magical fish drawing… of mystery!

Want to discover Irozuku Sekai no Ashita kara for yourself?  Read our Rolling Reviews on Irozuku Sekai no Ashita kara here: https://theconartistsblog.com/rolling-review/

Disclaimer: The Con Artists own nothing but our opinions and this podcast.

The intro music is: "One Unit" by Minami The outro music is: "Rainbow Planet" by Mai Fuchigami 

Soya is the lone survivor of xenocide. He has a maid and a weird cat dude in his house to help him cope. He becomes the villain, then he becomes the good guy, and then love saves the day. Or something. The dragon is fat and ugly, the CG is weird and ugly and nobody should ever allow Japan to read Arthur C. Clarke's Childhood's End again. This show just rips off the names and the concepts and then has a catbot fight a dogbot. No I'm not kidding. Were you hoping all the psychological plot stuff was going to pay off? Yeah...so were we...

Want to know what Planet With is really about? Read our Rolling Reviews on Planet With here: https://theconartistsblog.com/rolling-review/

Disclaimer: The Con Artists own nothing but our opinions and this podcast.

The Con Artists: Rolling Review #11

Spring 2018

The intro music is: GK OP: "Winding Road" by MAN WITH A MISSION

The outro music is: GK ED: "Hibana" by THE SIXTH LIE

Immortal Sugimoto, a seemingly unkillable former soldier from the Russo-Japanese war, goes on a hunt for a massive gold treasure with the unlikely aid of Asirpa, a young Ainu girl.  Others, notably a rogue element of the Japanese military, are also searching for it.  What follows is a brutal, violent, and frequently deadly story that is generally well-told and solidly animated.  Just watch out for rogue Orca whale attacks… on land.

Want to know what Golden Kamuy is really about? Want to be attacked my Orca...all the time?  How about bears?Read our Rolling Reviews on Golden Kamuy here: https://theconartistsblog.com/rolling-review/

Disclaimer: The Con Artists own nothing but our opinions and this podcast.

The intro music is: "The Girls Are Alright!" by saya The outro music is: "Koko kara, Koko kara" by Mari Tamaki (Inori Minase), Shirase Kobuchizawa (Kana Hanazawa), Hinata Miyake (Yuka Iguchi), Yuzuki Shiraishi (Saori Hayami)

What is beyond than the universe? It's Antarctica and you need to pay your own way to come along if you’re a crazy team of high school girls. If you take up the whole bed I will murder you. The boat is going to make you sea sick and as cute as the penguins are...they stink REALLY bad. Shirase, Mari, Hinata and Yuzuki take the trip of a lifetime and learn valuable lessons along the way. This show is gorgeous, and heartbreaking, and heartwarming all at the same time. There's sexy meat festivals and Diamond Mineral Powerful Water. Watch this show now, or face the durian challenge. Was it a sexy gravure photo shoot?!?

Want to know what A Place Further than the Universe is really about? Read our Rolling Reviews on A Place Further than the Universe here: https://theconartistsblog.com/rolling-review/

Disclaimer: The Con Artists own nothing but our opinions and this podcast.

The Con Artists: Rolling Review #9

Fall 2017

The intro music is: CotW OP: "Sono Saki" by RIRIKO

The outro music is: CotW ED: "Hashidairo" by rionos

A fascinating look at the unique lifestyle of a civilization built on the back of a massive sand-sea-faring “whale”.  At least for one episode.  Then a bunch of cat-eared clown troopers (no joke) show up and wreck the place.  The rest of the show is a mixture of uninteresting characters, impossibly overdramatized scenes, and laughable and confusing allies and enemies.  One of the fastest transitions from “interesting premise” to “godawful execution” we’ve seen in a long time. 

Want to know what Children of the Whales is really about?  Want to be a jester suit wearing slave? Read our Rolling Reviews on Children of the Whales here: https://theconartistsblog.com/rolling-review/

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The intro music is: "Deep in Abyss" by Riko (Miyu Tomita) and Regu (Mariya Ise) The outro music is: "Tabi no Hidarite, Saihate no Migite" by Riko (Miyu Tomita) and Regu (Mariya Ise) (eps 2-9)

There's a large pit in the center of town. It's known as the Abyss and some say it holds a bounty of treasure. If you train to be a White Whistle you can venture far below into the Abyss. When Riko finds a robot boy, she finally seizes the chance to pursue her long lost mother. Diving deep into the Abyss she'll encounter great mystery and even greater danger. Don't go towards those cries for help. The Corpse Eaters are luring you in. Don't try and climb back up from Level 4 or deeper. You will straight up die. Bring a box of tissues because you are going to cry while watching this show. At least the water bears are adorable.

Want to know what Made in Abyss is really about? Read our Rolling Reviews on Made in Abyss here: https://theconartistsblog.com/rolling-review/

Disclaimer: The Con Artists own nothing but our opinions and this podcast.

The intro music is:"Shiny Ray" by YURiKA (eps 2-13) The outro music is: "Hoshi wo Todoreba" by Yuiko Ohara (eps 2-13, 25)

Harry Potter and the Shiny Chariots of Fire is about a young witch named Akko who can't do much of anything right magically! Good thing she’s got the power! of! FRIENDSHIP! She's got to collect the seven words and save the day along with all her magical gal pals. Bonus points for witches flying on evil Roombas, that time everybody gets covered in moss, and magical creature union negotiation. Diana is the best character. Fight me.

Want to know what Little Witch Academia is really about? Read our Rolling Reviews on Little Witch Academia here: https://theconartistsblog.com/rolling-review/

Disclaimer: The Con Artists own nothing but our opinions and this podcast.

The intro music is: "Cross the Line" by AKINO with bless4 The outro music is:"Hikari Aru Basho e" by May'n

Princess Fine lives in a town that is caught up in a war against a large empire. She has an ace up her sleeve though, in the form of her witch friend Izetta! Want a show that's got a stunning opening Episode? Want a show that keeps you intrigued for 4 whole episodes?!?! Want to watch that show TANK HARD into the ground because it can't commit to its central yuri relationship nor keep its plot in line?! Also evil German cloning technique nonsense that results in people throwing trains at each other!

Want to know what Shuumatsu no Izetta is really about? Read our Rolling Reviews on Shuumatsu no Izetta! here: https://theconartistsblog.com/rolling-review/

Disclaimer: The Con Artists own nothing but our opinions and this podcast.

The intro music is: "Million Clouds" by Maaya Sakamoto The outro music is: "Futari Shoujo" by Tekopikari (Ai Kayano & Eri Suzuki)

Amanchu! is WHOOP about 2 girls who end up in the WHOOP WHOOP diving club together. Futaba is super shy and diving helps her WHOOP WHOOP come out of her shell. Hikari WHOOP RADIATES LIKE THE SUN. The twins WHOOP WHOOP are a joke that served only to make all of us very angry (female violence towards men is not funny Japan..), and the teacher should be WHOOOOOP arrested for letting it happen. At least it looked pretty. Did you find that "WHOOP"ing to be annoying?! So did we! I'm going to turn into a Muppet now!

Want to know what Amanchu! is really about? Read our Rolling Reviews on Amanchu! here: https://theconartistsblog.com/rolling-review/

Disclaimer: The Con Artists own nothing but our opinions and this podcast.

The Con Artists: Rolling Review #4

Spring 2016

The intro music is: CR:TLS OP: "Warireru Dōkoku" by ZAQ

The outro music is: CR:TLS ED: "ALL-WAYS" by Yohske Yamamoto feat. Nami Tamaki

The second season of Concrete Revolutio.  Still interesting, still a cool concept, still very colorful… but it didn’t quite measure up to the first season.  Despite some very powerful individual episodes (the Vietnam episode sticks in the mind) the overall narrative was kind of fragmented.  Plus the ending wasn’t that strong, which hurts.

Want to know how Concrete Revolutio Season 2 played out? Read our Rolling Reviews on Concrete Revolutio Season 2 here: https://theconartistsblog.com/rolling-review/

Disclaimer: The Con Artists own nothing but our opinions and this podcast.

The Con Artists: Rolling Review #3

Winter 2015/2016

The intro music is: AR OP: "Golden Life" by AKINO with bless4

The outro music is: AR ED: "Tōmei na Yozora" by Yuka Aisaka

In the future – POWERSUIT CRIME!  Facing it down?  The dull, uninteresting POWERSUIT POLICE. YAWN… As the plot meanders along.  STARE… At some pretty uninspired art and characters.  PUZZLE… over how this show ever got a second season.  It’s Active Raid, and it’s aggressively mediocre.

We want our time back.

Want to know what Active Raid is really about (no really...why..?). Read our Rolling Reviews on Active Raid here: https://theconartistsblog.com/rolling-review/

Disclaimer: The Con Artists own nothing but our opinions and this podcast.

The Con Artists: Rolling Review #2

Fall 2015

The intro music is: CR OP: "Katararezu Tomo" by ZAQ

The outro music is: CR ED: "The Beginning" by Yohsuke Yamamoto

An alternate history version of the 20th century, if every powerful pop-culture phenomenon happened at once.  Giant robots, time travelers, ESPers, magical girls, and more are all over the place.  Our heroes have to keep the peace, a task that’s even more complicated that it sounds.  Add in a very colorful palette and the show is quite a trip.

Want to know what Concrete Revolutio is really about? Read our Rolling Reviews on Concrete Revolutio here: (https://theconartistsblog.com/rolling-review/)

Disclaimer: The Con Artists own nothing but our opinions and this podcast.

The intro music is: HLoA OP: "Boku no Kotoba de wa Nai, Kore wa Bokutachi no Kotoba" by UVERworld The outro music is: HLoA ED: "Lapis Lazuli" by Eir Aoi

The Heroic Legend of Narsus is a tale of some guy named Arslan and his spear wielding guardian, wherein neither of them matter once Narsus comes along. Afterwards the show focuses on Narsus solving all the group's problems using his borderline psychic powers. Also the priestess can deflect arrows with her divine protection. But only sometimes. Indian armies riding elephants are cool. This show is brought to you by the Spin Doctors: Two Princes, that's what I said now. Sorrynotsorry

Want to know what Arslan's really about? Read our Rolling Reviews on Heroic Legend of Arslan (https://theconartistsblog.com/rolling-review/)

Disclaimer: The Con Artists own nothing but our opinions and this podcast.

Su watched way too many shows! Brendan learns how to make friends with his whole middle school class, while Scott learns how to communicate with people solely though haiku. Dan's punching all the baddies (only once) and winning everything, except his mixed martial arts tournament. Most importantly...Su now knows what's in the basement, and is in love with Carol and Tuesday. Fruits Basket is also the source of temporal distortion. Warning: You may experience extreme shoujo!

The Shows covered in this Podcast are: Carol and Tuesday, Hitori Bocci ... Seikatsu, Attack on Titan: S3 Pt2, Senryuu Girl, Hachigatsu no Cinderalla Nine, One Punch Man S2, Fairy Gone, Rising of the Shield Hero, The Helpful Fox Senko-san, Kono Oto Tomare, Fruits Basket 2019 - S1

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The intro/outro music to our podcast is: 

Symphogear G

"Rainbow Flower"

Lyrics/Composition: Noriyasu Agematsu Arrangement: Seima Iwahashi Vocals:  Aoi Yūki

Disclaimer: The Con Artists own nothing but our opinions and this podcast. 

Scott has overloaded his schedule with anime this season, but not everything's a winner.  Su judges him harshly for his poor choices.  Meanwhile, Brendan spins a good story about sentient leaf girls and Dan gets an anime housecat roommate to match his real one.  Then it's Su's turn to be judged about the Fair Market Price of Smiles... until it turns out Scott watched that too.

Come judge us yourselves or see if there's anything here to be salvaged (spoilers: there totally is).

The Shows covered in this Podcast are: That Time I got Reincarnated as a Slime, Dororo, Shinkegki no Bahamut: Manaria Friends, The Rising of the Shield Hero, Kemurikusa, Mob Psycho 100 II, My Roommate is a Cat, Magical Girl Spec Ops Asuka, The Cost of Smiles, and Endro!

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Symphogear G

"Rainbow Flower"

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We got bunny girls, grimdark goblin slaying, and an honest to goodness puppet show to review.  It was a good season, in other words.  Well, for most of us - Su found SSSS.Gridman to be a near-total disaster, and minces no words in taking it down. Either way, it'll be a good listen, so join us!

The Shows covered in this Podcast are: Goblin Slayer!, Thunderbolt Fantasy (S2), Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl-sempai, That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, Skull-face Bookseller Honda-san, and SSSS.Gridman

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The intro/outro music to our podcast is: 

Symphogear G

"Rainbow Flower"

Lyrics/Composition: Noriyasu Agematsu Arrangement: Seima Iwahashi Vocals:  Aoi Yūki

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The season was a little light on quality shows, so the Con Artists make up for it with some in-depth coverage of those that were worth it... and a few that weren't.

Join us on the Stage of Fate and prepare to be entertained!

The Shows covered in this Podcast are: Hanebado!, Cells at Work, Attack on Titan (S3), My Hero Academia (S3), Harukana Receive (partial), We Rent Tsukumogami (partial), and Revue Starlight.

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 The intro/outro music to our podcast is: 

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"Rainbow Flower"

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Su and Scott need to let you in on a dark secret...

Darling in the FranXX was very bad.  Don't believe us, or just want to know why we feel this way?  Come have a listen as we discuss all the disappointment that came from this Trigger + A1 Pictures collaboration.

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We watched a lot of shows this season... though Brendan might've been right to skip out.  Our anime sandwich has some pretty good bread, but everything in between leaves something to be desired.

The shows covered in this podcast are: Record of Grancrest War, Wotakoi: Love is Hard for Otaku, Card Captor Sakura Clear Card, Caligula, Megalobox, Lost Song, Darling in the FranXX, Last Period, and Full Metal Panic: Invisible Victory

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Everyone gathers around to discuss the shows we followed in the Winter cour. There's so much variety. Brendan might be tripping balls, as Su laments that CCS isn't coming together. Scott's had his fill of Classicaloids, and Dan finds a J-Pop song he ACTUALLY LIKES. All this and more!

The Shows covered in this Podcast are: Violet Evergarden, Darling in the FranXX, March Comes in Like a Lion S2, Card Captor Sakura Clear Card, Pop Team Epic, Hakume & Mikochi, Classicaloids S2, Record of Grancrest Senki, Yuru Camp.

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The second and final Con Artist discussion of the first season of The Ancient Magus' Bride.

There was lots to talk about in the second half of the show, as Chise and Elias' relationship changed, dark and powerful magics abounded, and the confrontation with Cartaphilus concluded.

There was one thing everyone agreed on, though - we'd totally watch The Ancient Magus' Friend, a spinoff about Lindel and his dragons.  

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Su and Scott sit down to have a discussion about the extremely controversial Final Fantasy XIII.  The truth is...we liked it for the most part!  I know...you are shocked....

We also were eternally poor and thought that the Eidolons were useless, so there's balance, don't worry.

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The Con Artists may butt heads when it comes to opinions on anime, but there's one thing they can all agree on: Ghibli movies are wonderful!

The group comes together to discuss some of their favorite Ghibli movie moments, some things that make Ghibli movies special.  We also talk about why Hayao Miyazaki is a fascinating man.

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We're back for Part II because we watched just way too many shows. Especially Su...mostly Su, actually. Damn those sequels.

Su wants you to watch March Comes in Like a Lion. Seriously..try this one if you like Slice of Life storytelling that has gravitas. Dan enjoys multiple shows this season, which is mind boggling. One of these shows is the ultimate Dark Horse. Listen to find out what that Dark Horse is! Hint: It's Wake Up Girls S2. The Shows (Eps) covered in this Podcast are: March Comes in Like a Lion S2, Shoukoku no Altair, Yuki Yuna is a Hero: Washio Sumia Chapter, Yuki Yuna is a Hero: Hero Chapter, Classicaloids S2, Wake up Girls S2, Land of the Lustrous

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The gang sits down to discuss Fall 2017. We all watched way too many shows this season.  Su is the biggest offender here. In fact, there's so many, I don't even have enough space to write witty things about everyone. Come have a listen!

For those of you who missed our podcasts being drinking games, drink everytime Su says "Fascinating". Heavens...she seems to have lost her thesaurus.

The Shows covered in this Podcast are: Welcome to the Ballroom, Girl's Last Tour, Just Because!, Kino's Journey 2017, Shokugeki no Soma S3, Recovery of an MMO Junkie

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The Con Artists have a very special episode to cover the trending show of 2017, Ancient Magus' Bride (first half)!

Scott is running this hype train, while Su and Dan debate jumping off the caboose.  Meanwhile, Brendan ponders how the existence of the Wandering Jew could derail it.  

Think you can handle it?  Come have a listen - what's the matter?  Are you not into trains!?

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There's a lot of good stuff this season, and Dan, Scott, and Brendan discuss the highlights, including at least one pleasant surprise that wasn't even on the radar.

Then Scott reveals that not everything is great in Animeville - there's still Classicaloid out there!

The Shows covered in this Podcast are the first half of the fall season (~Ep 6 for each): Shoukoku no Altair, Houseki no Kuni, Mahoutsukai no Yome, Net-juu no Susume, Shoujo Shuumatsu Ryokou, Kino's Journey, and Classicaloid Season 2

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It's only Su and Scott this time. Those other two losers decided they didn't want to watch anything. So lame!

Scott's shows are a dead split between fairly interesting and downright awful (though awful mostly wins, but what else is new with Scott).

Su finishes strong with Re: Creators and tunes you all in to the Dark Horse show you probably didn't watch (but totally should have), CHEEEEER FRUITS ARE GOOOO!

The Shows (Eps) covered in this Podcast are: Rage of Bahamut: Virgin Soul, Princess Principal, KanColle The Movie, Isekai wa Smartphone, Mesekinin Galaxy Tylor, Re-Creators, Action Heroine Cheer Fruits

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Scott is pimpin' Mechs in Knights and Magic so he can impress the ladies...or at least decide the future of Mecha warfare. While's he thinks he's cool, Brendan is the real Romance Master with Tsurezure Children. Bet you couldn't guess that!

Dan's officially lost it all on Vatican Miracle Examiner...but really...he sealed his own fate here. At least Su is dancing through life with Welcome to the Ballroom. It's the swankiest place in town.

Most of all let's end the Summer with something important: WHY THE HECK AREN'T YOU WATCHING SYMPHOGEAR RIGHT NOW!?

The Shows (Eps) covered in this Podcast are: Tsurezure Children, A Centaur's Life (12) Welcome to the Ballroom (12-13), Knight's and Magic (13), Shoukoku no Altair (11-12), Symphogear (11-13)

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Dan 's in it for the long haul with Altair, even though he seems to be growing wary of it. There's just too much going on and too many Turkish terms. Scott knows the ending to Knights and Magic but apparently the ride there is a fun one. Although who doesn't have fun when giant levitating ships are involved?

Su finally figures out what she wants out of Welcome to the Ballroom. Here's to hoping the show can deliver on its characters and emotional content to match its well done Sports Show aesthetic.

The Shows (Eps) covered in this Podcast are: Welcome to the Ballroom (10-11), Knight's and Magic (11-12), Shoukoku no Altair (9-10)

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Dan comes to the podcast high, like you do. The miracles of the Vatican never cease apparently. Scott's chillin' with Harpies and stuffing his face in another world as Su explores new heights of crazy in Symphogear. At least she's watching the show of the Season. What are those other losers even doing?

Brendan closes us out with heavy Centaur plot. Wow show...did you just go there?! He also can't name his favorite Tsuzudere Children couple. For shame!

The Shows (Eps) covered in this Podcast are: Vatican Miracle Examinar (9-11), A Centaur's Life (8-11), Isekai no Shokudou (11-12), Syphogear S4 (8-10), Tsuzudere Children (Ep 9 sort of)

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The Shows (Eps) covered in this Podcast are: Vatican Miracle Examinar (7-8), A Centaur's Life, Welcome to the Ballroom (8-9), Knight's and Magic (9-10), Shoukoku no Altair, Isekai no Shokudou (9-10), Syphogear S4 (7)

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This podcast was recorded the week of 8/20 so I swear the Solar Eclipse reference made sense at the time!

Dan has quit Princess Principal, but honestly, are we at all surprised?  He's just mad he can't throw a car with gravity powers.  At least he'll always have non-Turkish Pasha guy!  Scott's livin up the earnest life with mecha building and staring at delicious food.  What a life he leads....

Su desperatly wants you all to watch Symphogear.  Seriously..do it!  It's so ridiculous.  She also wants you to watch Welcome to the Ballroom but isn't...100% convinced it knows what it's doing. Also, Su totally realized that the guy's name is Gaju, not Garu.  Don't flame too hard!

The Shows (Eps) covered in this Podcast are: Vatican Miracle Examinar (4-6), Princess Principal (5), Welcome to the Ballroom (6-7), Knight's and Magic (6-8), Shoukoku no Altair (5), Isekai no Shokudou (6-8), Syphogear S4 (4-5)

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Su gives you the ice cream flavored skinny on Symphogear S4. Who knew you could hide a fistfulla bluetooth speakers in your jet engine dress?!?!...yeah...

Dan is fed up with Pricess Principal for now, but at least he's getting his crazy nonsense-galore fill with Vatican Miracle Examinar. WTF Hitlers?! Scott's chugging along with mech building, and smart phone loving harems. Dude doesn't even own a smartphone...what the heck...

Brendan is only around for a little while but things are about to get...racy...(sort of not really at all)

We also end this podcast with a swordfight (kinda...)

The Shows (Eps) covered in this Podcast are: Vatican Miracle Examinar (2-3), Princess Principal (3-4), Tsurezure Children, Welcome to the Ballroom (3-5), Knight's and Magic (3-5), Shoukoku no Altair (3-4), Isekai wa Smartphone Totomoni (3-4), Isekai no Shokudou (4-5)

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Dan and Scott watch spy girls in a boarding school while Brendan hangs out with Centaurs, Mermaids and Anti-Discrimination Governments. Yeah...

There's glorious dancing to be had in this episode as Su learns the box step and Scott...learns limbo. How low can he sink in Summer 2017?

The Shows (Eps) covered in this Podcast are: Princess Principal (1-2), Centaur no Nayami (1), Welcome to the Ballroom (1-2), Knight's and Magic (1-2), Shoukoku no Altair (1-2), Isekai wa Smartphone Totomoni (1-2)

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Guys...guys..seriously...Action Heroine Cheer Fruits. Watch this show! The team comes together to discuss their shows for Summer 2017. Everyone has too much to say so this is going to be a two-parter. Dan discusses some hot dudes at the Vatican while Scott is all about food porn. Su talks forever about Symphogear to get you up to speed for season 4, and Brendan is takin it easy at his local prefect with Action Heroine Cheer Fruits. It's going to be an exciting summer!

The Shows (Eps) covered in this Podcast are: Vatican Miracle Examiner (1), Isekai no Shokudou (1-2), Symphogear S4 (1-2), Action Heroine Cheer Fruits (1-2)

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The Con Artists discuss what they watched in Spring 2017, It's Episode 1: Part 2: Trillions of Gears. Did you super miss us?!

Su discuss's Re-Creators and how great it is while poor Dan just can't seem to catch a break. He can however...catch a clock girl in a box that's made outta gears, and you can guess how well that goes.

The Shows covered in this Podcast are: Re-Creators, Clockwork Planet, Grimoire of Zero, Is is Wrong to Pick up Girls in a Dungeon Oratoria, Rage of Bahamut: Virgin Soul, Blame! The Movie

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We took a hiatus during Spring to chill out and unwind. That doesn't mean we didn't watch some sweet anime though. Well...most of us did. Dan only halfway heroed his shows. He sets a high bar. In other news, Scott is lacking in culture, but didn't we all know that already? Come have a listen as we tell you all about Spring 2017!

The Shows covered in this Podcast are: Tsuki ga Kirei, Alice to Zouroku, Suka-Suka (no I'm not going to spell this out).

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We warned you that there would be a bonus episode and here it is!! Brendan is back from Japan so he talks all about his shows! Scott discusses the finale to Gundam, Iron Blooded Orphans and Konosuba (Join the Cult, Join it!!!). Su gets to talk about the end of Kuzu no Honkai where some people finally talk it out. Dan wants you to watch Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu so he talks about Season 2. You should definitely watch Season 1!! Then...we talk about the grand finale...you've all been waiting for... CLASSICALOIDS!!! We are taking a break for the Spring but we'll be back for the Summer cour. Catch you then!

The Shows(Eps) covered in this Podcast are: Kuzu no Honkai (12), Kobayashi's Dragon Maid, Kemono Friends, Demi-chan wa Kataritai, Gundam Iron Blooded Orphans, Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu

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Brendan is off in Japan! Sushma, Scott and Dan are left all alone in boring America to tell you about the end of their shows! Sushma wins out as her shows leave an emotional hole, but tell beautiful stories nonetheless. Dan has truly lived the dream with Hand Shakers and Scott was ultimately impressed by God-hating tiny, evil, totally not German Tanya. We've planned a bonus final episode to talk about other stuff we were watching but didn't have time for. Please look forward to it!

The Shows(Eps) covered in this Podcast are: Tanya the Evil (11-12), Kuzu no Honkai (11-12), March Comes in Like a Lion (20-21), ACCA 13-ku kansatsu-ka (11-12), Hand Shakers (11-12)

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The episodes chug along as Dan experiences Idol Magic on Hand Shakers and revelations occur in ACCA. Brendan's all about the Penguins this time around and Su is still working her way through some difficult emotional material.

The Shows(Eps) covered in this Podcast are: Kemono Friends (7-8), Kobayashi-san's Dragon Maid (7-9), Tanya the Evil (7-9), Kuzu no Honkai (6-9), March Comes in Like a Lion (16-20), ACCA 13-ku kansatsu-ka (7-9), Hand Shakers (7-9)

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Su laments a bit that we went too long for this third round of casts, but whatever, it's all good in the hood! We finish up with discussions about Kobayashi, Tanya the Evil and of course...CLASSICALOIDS!

The shows covered in this Podcast are: Kobayashi-san Chi no Maid Dragon (4-6), Tanya the Evil (6-6.5), Classicaloids (16-18)

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The guys get together and discuss maximum burning manliness!!!  What shows should you watch to experience the might of being a man?!  Come find out!  Ladies, feel free to come and heckle.

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More from the Winter cour! Su has a new show to discuss that she hopes challenges Dan's decision to crown ACCA the king of the cour! Brendan enjoys the wonders of cheap as Dan descends further and further into the realms of Hand Shakers. Also, Scott and Su have waaaay to much nostalgia going on. Remember the 90's?!

The shows covered in this Podcast are: Hand Shakers (5-6), Kemono Friends (5-6), ACCA 13-ku kansatsu-ka (5-6), Kuzu no Honkai (1-5)

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Angel Beats

"My Soul, Your Beats!" ~ Acoustic Version

Lyrics/Composition: Maeda Jun Arrangement: ANANT GARDE EYES Vocals: Lia (LiSA for Episode 04 Version)

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More from the Winter cour! Su forgets Nikaidou's name (try not be mad!) and Brendan's got a little something to tell you about buses. Poor Dan...why does Handshakers have to be so bad?! At least Scott is enjoying himself...with all that eeeeevil.

The shows covered in this Podcast are: Hand Shakers (3-4), Kemono Friends (3-4), ACCA 13-ku kansatsu-ka (3-4), Kobayashi-san's Dragon Maid (1-4), Tanya the Evil (4-5), March Comes in Like a Lion (13-15), Classicaloids (14-15)

Please visit us at: https://theconartistsblog.com/ and subscribe to our feed (http://theconartists.podbean.com/feed/) to get more podcasts!

 The intro/outro music to our podcast is: 

Angel Beats

"My Soul, Your Beats!" ~ Acoustic Version

Lyrics/Composition: Maeda Jun Arrangement: ANANT GARDE EYES Vocals: Lia (LiSA for Episode 04 Version)

Disclaimer: The Con Artists own nothing but our opinions and this podcast.