The craziness has come to an end...or has it? Hosts Kari Lane and Ollie Drennan break down the final episodes of season 1 of “When They Cry” but while some questions were answered, there is much left unexplained. We see Rena’s perspective and how important true friends are. Soooo there is not god behind the “curse” but rather is a containment due to a parasite...ok! In local news, Nisei Week is August 10-18 in Little Tokyo and there are lots of fun and free activities! For more info check...

Things get crazy during the eye opening arc! Hosts Veronica Valencia and Jaimi Gray are joined by Darrel Guilbeau, the voice actor for Satoshi to discuss time resetting, learning Shion isn’t as innocent as she appeared the first time around, breaking down Satoshi’s character, and what really happened to him. Darrel also provides insight into voicing Satoshi, and what he’d like to see happen if the series were to continue. We also discuss the record breaking Kamehameha at Comic Con! Be sure to...

Hosts Kari Lane, Veronica Valencia and Ollie Drennan discuss the Akasaka arc and how Rika is definitely more than she appears. We learn more about the village of Hinamizawa prior to the murders and Rika seemed to know all about them…. Anime Expo was last weekend and our hosts breakdown their highlights! Crunchyroll HQ was super fun and will be at Comic-Con, there were many panels and groups promoting inclusion, and Veronica gives her review of the new Tokyo Ghoul movie and the premiere of s4...

Join hosts Kari Lane, Veronica Valencia, Jaimi Gray and Ollie Drennan as they unpack this next arc with special guest Rebecca Forstadt (voice of Rika)! Keichii is supposed to be smart but seems to come up with dumb plans or no plan at all to protect Satoko. Did he really murder the uncle? What is up with Takano? Also, Rebecca goes into her experience as a voice actor and what it was like working on this intense show. Anime Expo is less than one week away! The whole ABTV Anime crew will be at...

Forget everything that happened in ep 1-4?! This next arc seems as if nothing from the first episodes happened but the info is still important...  Join hosts Kari Lane, Veronica Valencia, Jaimi Gray and Ollie Drennan as they unpack this mysterious show. Mion and Shion are quite the interesting pair. Keiichi seems to always get in trouble but it seems like Rika and Rena are looking out for him. Are some of the villagers descended from demons? When will the pieces start to fit together? Anime...

Oh my goodness...this show is crazy! Keiichi seems to have to an idyllic small town but nope! Our hosts Kari Lane, Jaimi Gray, and Ollie Drennan unpack this super creepy show! Rena seems all sweet and innocent but that laugh and those outbursts?! What about the curse? Is it real?  Exciting news! ‘My Hero Academia’ will be premiering season 4 in October but Anime Expo announced they will be premiering the show at AX!!! The adorable/yummy June Japan Crate arrived and it is ‘Fruits Basket...

Our hosts Kari Lane, Veronica Vallencia, Jaimi Gray and Rachel Goodman discuss the craziness that is “Madoka Magica: Rebellion”. Is Homura evil? Can you say toxic relationship? So many wtf moments! After watching the series, there were a lot of emotions regarding the movie! Join us and leave your thoughts in the comments! Join hosts Kari Lane, Veronica Valencia, Jaimi Gray and Ollie Drennan as they review and discuss the dark magical girl show, “Madoka Magica”! There will be special voice...

The hard truth behind Homura’s behavior is finally revealed. How many times did you think she went back to do it all over? Madoka still makes her wish and it is a doozy! We get some of the girls back only to have them die again! Join hosts Kari Lane, Veronica Valencia, and Jaimi Gray with special guests Alex von David (dir) and Christene Cabanos (Madoka) as they discuss the final episodes of this emotional and amazing show!  Join hosts Kari Lane, Veronica Valencia, Jaimi Gray and Ollie...

Is a miracle worth a life? Poor Sayaka and Kyoko. Join hosts Kari Lane and Ollie Drennan with special guests Alex von David (dir), Cristina Vee (Homura) and Christene Cabanos (Madoka) as they navigate this dark and engaging show! Where do you think your soul resides? Christene also talks about her process and what words were used to describe Madoka’s voice/personality! Join hosts Kari Lane, Veronica Valencia, Jaimi Gray and Ollie Drennan as they review and discuss the dark magical girl show,...

Join host Kari Lane, Veronica Valencia, and Ollie Drennan with special guests Alex von David (English dir of Madoka), Lauren Landa (Kyoko) and Sarah Williams (Sayaka) as they dive into ep 4-6. Sayaka makes a contract and becomes a magical girl but was her wish selfish or selfless? We are introduced to this tough new girl, Kyoko, who is only out for self preservation. Everyone learns the scary truth that when you become a magical girl, your soul becomes the Soul Gem and your body is really...

‘Madoka Magica’ changed the magical girl genre by raising the stakes (you can DIE!), dark/eerie overtones and realistic modern day weapons (guns) all while being a super cute art style. Join host Kari Lane and Ollie Drennan with special guest Cristina Vee (the voice of Homera) as they dive into ep 1-3. What is with these “contracts”? Can you trust something really cute (Kyubey)? Is Homura a villain or just rough around the edges? Cristina also talked about how she originally was not cast in...