Episode 82

May 27 2023: We need to have a Kenshin Talk

As day two of Anime North ended, Kevin and Amy finally sat around the table to give their impressions of the show so far. Kevin and Amy talk the panels, and Mike talks the general atmosphere…and the parking

Then, we have a serious discussion…

51:22 - With the reboot of the Rurouni Kenshin anime now on the horizon, we revisit the discussion that has simmered in light of the issues of its creator some years back. Can you separate the art from the artist here?


After we tried to lighten the mood with a game of Yes or No, but then…


1:33:15 - Anime North’s Co-programming head, Norm McEvoy joined us for his annual visit and gave his take on the Kenshin issues and looks back at the weekend to this point. And looks back on the lives of Leiji Matsumoto, Ichiro Mizuki, and Antonio Inoki


1:59:57 - Hey Kevin. What do you really think about Kodansha’s K-Manga?


2:09:49 - Great Pretender has been picked up for physical media. And a Final Insult from Mike


This Week’s Drinking Game: Take a shot for a job well done


Mike Nicolas, James Austin, Kevin Ng, Amy Lynn Greig, with Norm McEvoy


Opening Theme: “FUBUKI - Snowstorm” performed by Pico Masaki


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