After successfully defeating the Demon Lord after a ten-year journey, the nigh-immortal elf Frieren soon separates from her companions, the adventure seemingly a footnote in her long life.  Yet something about her former companions compels her to make a new journey, to discover more about herself and them even after they have passed on.  Listen to the Con Artists talk about this incredible show, its solid worldbuilding and its interesting magic.

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.

S2E9 Gotta Catch ’Em All (Dragon Type Pokémon)

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

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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. 

End of Cour Fall 2022

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.

S2E8 Gotta Catch 'Em All (Pokémon Gold and Silver)

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. 

The Con Artists Podcast: Rolling Review 24

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.

End of Cour Winter 2022

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.

S2E7 Gotta Catch 'Em All (Pokémon Red and Blue)

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!

The Con Artists Podcast: Rolling Review 23 

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)

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End of Cour Winter 2022

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.

The Con Artists Podcast: Rolling Review 22

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.

End of Cour Fall 2021   Su seems to have struck out with most of her choices but Scott and Dan fared much better. Brendan was jettisoned into space but he's thankfully not a vampire (yet). Clearly the best strategy is to only watch cute girls making pottery, and brilliantly written historical dramas.

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

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End of Cour Summer 2021 

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. 

End of Cour Winter 2024

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.

The Con Artists Podcast: Rolling Review 21 

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.

End of Cour Spring 2021 

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.

End of Cour Spring 2021 

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.

End of Cour Spring 2021 

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.

The Con Artists Podcast: Rolling Review 20 If you've been following the second season of the The Promised Neverland, you probably hated it.  Even if you didn't follow it, you may have heard that everyone hated it.  Well, come listen to the Con Artists hate on it, because it's true - this show was bad.

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

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

End of Cour Winter 2021

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.

CD Projekt Management (Project Management in Games) - Part 2

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

CD Projekt Management (Project Management in Games) - Part 1

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

Wandering Witch the Journey of Elaina

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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End of Cour Fall 2020

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.

End of Cour Fall 2023

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.

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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.

Fruits Basket (2019) S2 The Con Artists: Rolling Review #19 Spring & Summer 2020

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/

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

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

Kickstart/Kickstop (Kickstarter) - Part 2

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.

Kickstart/Kickstop (Kickstarter) - Part 1

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.

End of Cour Spring 2020

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

End of Cour Spring 2020 Part 1

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.

Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!

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

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

End of Cour Winter 2020 - Part 2

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.

End of Cour Winter 2020 - Part 1

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

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Stream Team 01 (Livechart Chat for Spring 2020)

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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Afterschool Dice Club

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.

End of Cour Summer 2023

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.

End of Cour Fall 2019

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.

Fruits Basket (2019) S1 The Con Artists: Rolling Review #15 Spring & Summer 2019

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.

End of Cour Summer 2019

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

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.

She is Ageless (Millenium Actress)

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.

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: 

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 Promised Neverland The Con Artists: Rolling Review #14 Winter 2019

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.

Irozuku Sekai no Ashita kara

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.

Planet With The Con Artists: Rolling Review #12 Summer 2018

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.

Golden Kamuy

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.

A Place Further than the Universe The Con Artists: Rolling Review #10 Winter 2018

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.

Children of the Whales (Kujira no Kora wa Sajou ni Utau)

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/

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

In its obsessive search for the secret of immortality, the shogunate government sends a party of convicted criminals to a mysterious and deadly island to claim the Elixir of Life. To ensure that they complete their mission, these rogues are each accompanied by an elite executioner, ordered to eliminate them the moment they step out of line. Among these assorted killers are the near-immortal assassin Gabimaru, and the swordswoman Sagiri of the Asaemon. They will need to navigate an island filled with lethal dangers and alien beings, while also keeping an wary eye on their fellow convicts and executioners.

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.

Made in Abyss The Con Artists: Rolling Review #8 Summer 2017

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.

Little Witch Academia (TV) The Con Artists: Rolling Review #7 Winter/Spring 2017

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.

Shuumatsu no Izetta! The Con Artists: Rolling Review #6 Fall 2016

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.

Amanchu! The Con Artists: Rolling Review #5 Summer 2016

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.