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AniMonday
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Colin & Kayla Hemphill are the brave souls who host AniMonday, a show about the terrible power of the anime randomizer. In preparation for an episode, we use Randime to randomly select an anime series on Crunchyroll, then we watch the first four episodes on our own time. On Monday we get together for the podcast to talk about the people and studios behind the show, the story and characters, the production values, and more! In the end, we decide if we'd be willing to watch more, or if this first impression is the end of the road. Our goal is to keep the podcast lighthearted, clean, and fun! We care about anime, and we'll do our best to talk about the important stuff, but this is a show you can escape to. Fans have even described it as "like relaxing in a hot spring". New episodes every other Monday.
Episodes
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Episode 57 — We Never Learn: Bokuben
Nariyuki is given the impossible task of tutoring two geniuses in order to receive a letter of recommendation for college. He finds that he’s going to have to use all of his wits and compassion to get these girls to pass or say good-bye to his dreams. Topics discussed: We Never Learn, Bokuben, We...
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Episode 56 — Terra Formars
In an attempt to terraform Mars, humanity sent the most durable creature they could think of to the planet: the cockroach. What they didn't plan on was the lowly creatures evolving into unstoppable killing machines. Can an elite team eliminate the threat or is humanity doomed? Talking points…
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Episode 55 — Noragami
This week in an especially non-spooky Halloween episode, Colin and Kayla discuss the 2014 anime series Noragami! Hiyori Iki’s life is suddenly altered dramatically when she meets a strange god named Yato and his spiritual weapon Yukine. Trying to live between two worlds will test everything she…
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Episode 54 — Darling in the Franxx
When humanity is threatened by ferocious monsters, society depends on children trained to pilot battle robots called Franxx. When a mysterious and skilled pilot named Zero Two meets a boy named Hiro, the world might finally have the heroes they desperately need. This one has a mild parental...
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Episode 53 — Magic Kaito 1412
Eight years after the death of his father, Kaito Kuroba learns of his father’s secret identity as the Phantom Thief Kaito Kid. When he discovers the organization responsible for murdering his father, he dons the mantle of the Kaito Kid to thwart their plans of achieving immortality through the...
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Episode 52 — Digimon Fusion
This week, Colin and Kayla enter the Digital World to talk about Digimon Fusion, the sixth anime in the Digimon franchise. Taiki and his friends are swept into the Digital world where an ongoing war is threatening the lives of the digimon who inhabit it. There are those who wish to take back…
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Episode 51 — Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun
On this week's episode we discuss Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun, an isekai that is maybe meant for kids and maybe for teenagers but seems pretty okay to us oldies too. Iruma Suzuki has never been given the chance to live a normal life due to his parent’s neglect, so it’s no surprise that…
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Episode 50 — Love Live! Sunshine!!
After more than a year away from the microphone, Colin and Kayla are finally back with their first proper randomized episode of AniMonday, and their 50th episode is about Love Live! Sunshine!! Chika Takami dreams of becoming a school idol to bring some excitement to her boring life. In her sleepy...
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We're Back! A Podcaster's Story
IT'S BEEN... One year since the last episode of AniMonday, and we really missed you. We are happy to announce that we are coming back for real, and will be randomizing some anime every two weeks. On the return episode, Colin and Kayla discuss why they took a break last year (it should be…
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AniMonday Returns on July 19th
After a substantial hiatus, AniMonday returns on July 19th! Colin and Kayla are excited to be back for more random anime every other Monday. New music from the album Senpai III by Sithu Aye.
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Episode 49 — THE iDOLM@STER CINDERELLA GIRLS
Many will never make it past the audition phase, and their dreams will be left behind. Only a lucky few of these girls will get to experience their Cinderella story.
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AniMonday Interviews: Kira Buckland
Kira Buckland is a voice actress for many popular anime and video game titles, perhaps best known for her portrayal of 2B in Nier: Automata. A handful of her notable anime roles include Reimi Sugimoto from JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, Mary Saotome from Kakegurui, Umi Sonoda from Love Live,...
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Episode 48 — Shin Sekai Yori (From the New World)
Humans have developed telekinetic powers that will forever alter civilization and the world they inhabit. Two millennia in the future, five young students are about to discover that their peaceful world has been hiding a dark and violent reality.
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Episode 47 — Kaguya-sama: Love Is War
This episode was recorded live from the Explorer's Lounge aboard JoCo Cruise 2020! Everyone agrees that High school president Miyuki Shirogane and vice president Kaguya Shinomiya would make a perfect couple. But when it comes to the battlefield of love, confessing your feelings puts you at a…
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Episode 46 — R.O.D the TV
The freelance bodyguards of the Three Sisters Detective Agency suddenly find themselves intertwined with a once-famous author named Nenene. What they thought would be a straightforward job becomes a dangerous mystery that the girls might not be prepared for.
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Episode 45 — RErideD: Derrida, who leaps through time
An engineer named Derrida discovers a terrifying bug in the autonomous robots he helps design. Before he is able to apply a patch, Derrida's life is threatened by those who stand to profit from the bug. While running for his life, Derrida is Frozen in cryostasis for 10 years, and awakens to the...
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Episode 44 — JoJo's Bizarre Adventure
Jonathan Joestar, commonly known as JoJo, lives a privileged and happy life under the care of his doting father. When a young boy named Dio Brando becomes part of the family, JoJo’s life is turned upside down. Jonathan knows that his new rival is up to no good, but doesn’t know quite how far Dio...
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Christmas Special 2019
Kayla and Colin return for their second annual Christmas special! This year, they'll dig back through the archives and watch any Christmas themed episode from the anime that they watched in 2019, including Hinako Note, Tribe Cool Crew, and Ninja Nonsense.
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Episode 43 — Big Order
Ten years ago, the world was shaken when the wish of a child named Eiji caused mass destruction. For the last decade, Eiji has managed to keep his mistake a secret, but now with his identity revealed, Eiji is forced to unleash his powers as an "Order". Eiji's desires will either lead to peace in...
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Episode 42 — Kyo Kara Maoh!
For the first 15 years of his life, Yuri Shibuya believed he was like any other high school student. When he is accidentally transported to another world and finds himself at the center of a global conflict, Yuri must balance his normal student life on Earth and his destiny to become the Demon King.
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Episode 41 — DNA²
Overpopulation has become such a problem in the future that it is a criminal act, punishable by death, to have more than one child. This catastrophe can be traced back to a family carrying the powerful “mega-playboy” gene. A DNA Operator named Karin must go back in time to alter the DNA of the...
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Episode 40 — Cells at Work!
Among the 37 trillion cells in your body, one little red blood cell is working hard for you! Her life is filled with nutrient deliveries, avoiding deadly bacterial attacks, and making new friends! She’s happy to do it though, because working is what cells do! Be sure to check out Josh's website…
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Episode 39 — The Garden of Sinners
*Content warning: this episode contains brief/mild discussion of suicide.* A teenager named Shiki lives an unusual and often dangerous life, making it difficult for her to connect with her peers. When a classmate starts to pursue a friendship with her, Shiki doesn’t know what to make of it. These...
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Episode 38 — Magical Circle Guru Guru
A great evil has made its appearance in the world, and Nike (against his will) is chosen as the Hero to save everyone. He is joined by Kukuri, the only mage left of her tribe, in a quest to take on the Demon King. Their journey is full of new friends, magic, and monsters.
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AniVersary 2019
To celebrate the first anniversary of The AniMonday Podcast, we present our top and bottom three for all of the anime that we've had to watch over the past 12 months. Will your favorites make our list for the best AniMonday selections so far? Will we put your guilty pleasure anime on blast by...
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Episode 37 — Kamisama Dolls
Kyohei recently moved to Tokyo to escape the ghosts of his past and attend college. It won’t be long before the troubles he left behind catch up and threaten his peaceful new life. When an old friend shows up in Tokyo, Kyohei has to help his sister as she trains in the secret arts of the rural...
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Episode 36 — Wakaba Girl
Wakaba has led a sheltered life, and finds herself both overjoyed and overwhelmed by her new role as a high school student. Despite her proper upbringing, Wakaba has a fondness for wild fashion and culture. Wakaba’s new school friends help her break out of her shell, and teach her what it means…
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Episode 35 — Ninja Nonsense
An apprentice named Shinobu is training hard to pass her ninja exams when she meets Kaede, a girl her age who is studying for normal school exams. The unusual pair become friends, and Kaede soon finds herself in the middle of ninja training grounds with her strange new friend. For a girl like...
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Episode 34 — Tribe Cool Crew
Haneru is a middle school student with dreams of becoming a dance idol like his hero Jey. If he wants to make his dreams come true, Haneru is going to need the help of his new found friends in the Tribe Cool Dance Crew. Thanks to Sithu Aye for letting us use his music for the intro/outro of our...
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Episode 33 — Listen to Me, Girls: I'm Your Father!
Yutta is a freshman in college, trying to make ends meet in the big city. After the sudden loss of his sister and brother-in-law, he becomes the guardian of their three children, Sora, Miu, and Hina. Raising these three girls won’t be easy, and Yutta still has a lot to learn.
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Neon Genesis Evangelion: Mental Health, Violence, and Big Robots
On this week's special episode, Kayla finally sits down to watch Neon Genesis Evangelion after nearly 10 years of negative association with the property. Now that Netflix has picked up the license and made the iconic series available for streaming worldwide, will Kayla's feelings about the show...
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Episode 32 — Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works
At the onset of the fifth Holy Grail War, seven mages prepare for battle by summoning powerful servants in order to attain their ultimate wish. Shirou Emiya and Rin Tohsaka are classmates who become part of this war, but their desire to win isn't all that it appears. Can they, along with their...
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Live Q&A — Cardfight!! Vanguard
AniMonday Live at AnimeCTX in Austin, TX. This is a short question and answer time we had after our live episode for Cardfight!! Vanguard.
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Episode 31 — Street Fighter II: The Animated Series
William Guile, once a prominent Colonel in the air force, now works covertly in the underground fighting scene. His true mission is to lead the “street fighters” on secret missions to preserve peace throughout the world. However, evil takes the form of M. Bison, and he is on a path of world...
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Episode 30 Live at AnimeCTX — Cardfight!! Vanguard
AniMonday Live at AnimeCTX in Austin, TX. Aichi is a shy high school student who suffers from a lack of self-confidence. His only comfort is a rare trading card that was given to him by a stranger when he was a child. When the card is stolen by a classmate, Aichi has to learn how to play…
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Episode 29 — Hamatora
The Hamatora detective agency will take on any task as long as the pay is right. Most of the work is easy considering their supernatural abilities. However, a new player has moved onto the field, and they’re killing off people with powers. Will Hamatora be able to stop this serial killer, or will...
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Episode 28 — Dusk Maiden of Amnesia
Seikyou Private Academy’s campus has become a labyrinth of hallways, dead end corridors, and abandoned classrooms. Rumors of ghosts have circulated through the student body for decades. When Teiichi meets a strange girl named Yuuko in the maze of old buildings, he finds out that the stories have...
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Episode 27 — Saki
The Mahjong club at Kiyosumi High School has struggled to place in the district’s tournament for years, and this year doesn’t look any better. Enter Saki Miyanaga, a first year student with a talent that she has kept hidden for years. Saki hates the game and doesn’t wish to pursue this hidden...
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Episode 26 — Our Home's Fox Deity
During a visit to their mother’s hometown, two brothers come to find that their family has been protected by a fox deity named Kugen for centuries. When the younger brother is targeted by evil spirits, they call on Kugen to save his life. After this dangerous encounter, the brothers invite Kugen…
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Episode 25 — Planet With
When a giant UFO appears above Japan, seven individuals psychically link with powerful armor in order to defend the planet from the invader. A high school student named Soya unwittingly finds himself at the center of this battle, but his enemy is not the UFO. Rather, his enemy is the pilots who...
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AniMonday Origins, Pt 2
To celebrate our 25th episode, AniMonday presents: Origins! On this special 2-part episode, we share our history with anime, some of our favorite series and movies that inform the opinions that we often share on the podcast, and what led us to start AniMonday in the first place. We then answer…
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AniMonday Origins, Pt 1
To celebrate our 25th episode, AniMonday presents: Origins! On this special 2-part episode, we share our history with anime, some of our favorite series and movies that inform the opinions that we often share on the podcast, and what led us to start AniMonday in the first place. We then answer…
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Episode 24 — Koihime Muso
Kan’u is on a mission to find the bandits who murdered her family in order to avenge their deaths. On her quest, she meets many other female warriors attempting to find resolutions to the losses in their lives. Her path is lined with friendships, rivals, and ultimately, blood. Thanks to Sithu Aye...
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Episode 23 — Little Busters
Childhood friends Riki, Kyousuke, Masato, Kengo, and Rin will soon be separated by graduation and impending adulthood. To make the most of their last year together, the students decide to start a baseball team named “The Little Busters”. All they need is to practice, to find team members, and… to...
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Episode 22 — Devil Survivor 2: The Animation
The line between the spiritual world and the physical world grows thinner as demons start to bleed into our world, leaving destruction in their wake. Through a sudden series of abnormal events, Hibiki and his friends find themselves at the front lines of this battle to protect the world they once...
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Episode 21 — Glass Mask
Maya is a teenage girl who can’t seem to find motivation for her normal life, whether at school or making deliveries for her part time job at a Chinese restaurant. However, she is enthralled by movies, TV, and most of all: the theater. When a mysterious woman approaches Maya, seeking to train her...
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Episode 20 — Hinako Note
Hinako moves from a small farming village to the grand city of Tokyo with the dream of becoming an actress. She only has one small barrier between her and her dream: the inability to partake in conversations. With the help of her new friends and roommates, maybe Hinako can make her dream come…
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Episode 19 — Cromartie High School
An average student named Kamiyama enrolls at the infamous Cromartie High School - a rowdy school with a reputation for its delinquent students. With the help of his new friend with a purple mohawk, Kamiyama must adapt to life at this school full of unusual characters including a gorilla, a robot,...
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Episode 18 — Broken Blade
The Kingdom of Krisna discovers an ancient mech deep underground, but the magic they normally use to operate these machines doesn’t seem to have an effect on it. In order to utilize this great weapon in their war against the Athens Commonwealth, the king turns to the aid of Rygart Arrow, an…
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Christmas Special 2018
Kayla and Colin celebrate the holidays with their first annual AniMonday Christmas Special! Digging back through the archives for the year, they watch Christmas themed episodes from each of the shows that they've watched.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Colin & Kayla Hemphill are the brave souls who host AniMonday, a show about the terrible power of the anime randomizer. In preparation for an episode, we use Randime to randomly select an anime series on Crunchyroll, then we watch the first four episodes on our own time. On Monday we get together for the podcast to talk about the people and studios behind the show, the story and characters, the production values, and more! In the end, we decide if we'd be willing to watch more, or if this first impression is the end of the road.
Our goal is to keep the podcast lighthearted, clean, and fun! We care about anime, and we'll do our best to talk about the important stuff, but this is a show you can escape to. Fans have even described it as "like relaxing in a hot spring".
New episodes every other Monday.
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Colin & Kayla Hemphill are the brave souls who host AniMonday, a show about the terrible power of the anime randomizer. In preparation for an episode, we use Randime to randomly select an anime series on Crunchyroll, then we watch the first four episodes on our own time. On Monday we get together...
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