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We review this week's choice and it was quite the adventure. Jack didn't really care for it but Rick liked it and it was a good show for him. The story is all about trying to save the world which they are trying but they just are not what it needs. The characters were cookie-cutter-ish. It is a short one and it was easy to get through. The music was one thing we both agreed on and the soundtrack is solid.

Next week, we're watching The Vision of Escaflowne, a classic mecha anime about a high school girl who is transported to a fantasy world and teams up with a prince to fight against an evil empire.

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Producers: Bandai Entertainment

Studio: Gonzo

Aired: October 1998 - March 2000

Genres: Action, Adventure, Mecha, Military, Shounen

Source: Manga

Number Of Episodes: 4

Scores:

Jack's score: 3 / 10

Rick's Score: 5 / 10

This week, we’re diving into the hilarious and action-packed world of Mashle: Magic and Muscles. It delivers a magical mix of parody, comedy, and action as it pokes fun at several shows while building a surprisingly solid storyline. Sprinkle in some great music and art to top it off, and this series guarantees a fun ride that's perfect for both seasoned anime fans and newcomers to the genre.

Next Week's Pick: Mashle: Magic and Muscles (Season 2)

If you enjoyed Season 1, you won’t want to miss our coverage of Season 2 next week!

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Anime Info and Ratings

• Producers: Aniplex, Asatsu DK, Shueisha, INSPION Edge
• Studio: A-1 Pictures
• Aired: April 2023 - July 2023
• Genres: Action, Comedy, Fantasy, Parody, Shounen
• Source: Manga
• Episodes: 12

Our Scores

• Jack: 9/10
• Rick: 7/10

Let us know what you think of this week’s pick and share what you’re currently watching!

This week we talk about Magical Girl Spec Ops Asuka and its dark twist on the magical girl genre. The story follows Asuka, a former magical girl struggling with PTSD, forced back into battle. While the show portrays trauma and military themes, the pacing, forced shifts in tone, and poor character development weaken it as a whole. We debate whether magic undermines the stakes, with Rick arguing it negates physical consequences, while Jack and CJ emphasize the psychological toll.

Next Week's Pick: "Kaiju No. 8"

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Anime Info and Our Ratings:

• Producers: Kadokawa
• Studio: LIDENFILMS
• Aired: January 2019 - March 2019
• Genres: Action, Drama, Horror, Magical Girl, Military, Psychological, Seinen
• Source: Manga
• Number Of Episodes: 12

Our Scores:

• Jack’s Score: 6/10
• Rick’s Score: 4/10
• CJ’s Score: 6/10

This week we decide to get magical with season 2 of Mashel: Magic and Muscle. And it is just a continuation of season 1—only with more antics—as it goes right into them confronting the fact that people now know that Mashel does not have magic, and he is going through the 'Devine Visionary' arc right now. We also get some clarification on some things as well as new questions to ask. And let us not forget the off-in-the-weeds discussions that we keep having.

Next Week's Pick: "Magical Girls Spec-Ops Asuka"

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Anime Info and Our Ratings

• Producers: Aniplex, Asatsu DK, Shueisha, INSPION Edge
• Studio: A-1 Pictures
• Aired: January 2024 - March 2024
• Genres: Action, Comedy, Fantasy, Parody, Shounen
• Source: Manga
• Number Of Episodes: 12

Our Scores

• Jack’s Score: 8/10
• Rick’s Score: 8/10