Episodes
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What'cha Toku-ing About Episode 25: Kamen Rider 555 Episodes 27-39
In this episode Russ, Stix, and Hunter accepted a sponsorship from Smart Brain! In this episode they talked about glazing weird Japanese men, the Kaido dilemma, and how age disparities in a show only barely matter if everyone is acting like an insane weirdo. Next Episode we’re watching Kamen…
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What'cha Toku-ing About Episode 24: Kamen Rider 555 Episodes 14-26
In this episode Russ, Stix, and Hunter… wait… are you the person I was supposed to speak to? Sorry… it was a misunderstanding… oh if only I could tell you about the misadventures the WTA crew went on! They talked about how news disseminates on the internet, they joys of being a petty jerk who…
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What'cha Toku-ing About Episode 23: Kamen Rider 555 Episodes 1-13
In this episode, Russ, Stix, and Hunter open our eyes to the world of Faiz! In this episode we discuss Toei only allowing you to watch My-Th if you solve their riddles three! Early 2000s industrial design, and how soap opera melodrama is probably more dangerous than any monster can be. Next…
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What'cha Toku-ing About Episode 21: Doomed Megalopolis: The Last Megalopolis
In this episode, Russ, Stix, and Hunter and the Ultra Queue crew (Brad and Melody) watched Doomed Megalopolis: Tokyo Megalopolis… Or wait Tokyo: The Last Megalopolis? Which Megalopolis? Ahhhh phooey, if you’re reading this you probably already listened to this episode already! In this episode we...
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What'cha Toku-ing About Episode 20: Ultraman Tiga Episodes 40-52 + Movie
In this episode, Russ, Stix, and Hunter finish Ultraman Tiga episodes 40-52 and the movie! That's right, us and the man-children of the world hold our Tiga figures up and pray the franchise can get this good again! In this episode we discuss Toei getting silly with international distribution...
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What'cha Toku-ing About Episode 19: Ultraman Tiga Episodes 27-39
In this episode, Russ, Stix, and Hunter with special guest Kero @kerbumble watch Ultraman Tiga episodes 27-39 and yearn for better days and Japanese Subway in the 90s! In this episode we discuss how the show the shows thoughtful, philosophical tone mixed with goofy manga gags, why sometimes you...
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What'cha Toku-ing About Episode 18: Ultraman Tiga Episodes 14-26
In this episode, Russ, Stix, and Hunter watch Ultraman Tiga episodes 14-26 talk a lot about angels, demons, and religious allegories about an ultra man getting crucified… I swear we’re not one of those podcasts! In this episode we discuss how the show hops around genres, maximalist storytelling,...
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What'cha Tokuing About Episode 17: Ultraman Tiga Episodes 1-13
In this episode, Russ, Stix, and Hunter watch Ultraman Tiga Episodes 1-13 and get taken higher (well higher until we’re struck down by three giant monsters that will be EXTREMELY important later on)! In this episode they discuss the sad reality of franchises taking a break, take some pot shots at...
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What'cha Tokuing About Episode 16: Zeiram 1 + Zeiram 2
In this episode, Russ, Stix, and Hunter watch Zeiram 1 and Zeiram 2 and prove once and for all that bumbling can be a valuable battle skill! In this episode they discuss Amemiya throwing all the ingredients he loves in a big soup, how Zeiram worked outside the regular Toku channels, and a lot of...
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What'cha Tokuing About Episode 15: Garo (Season 1) Episodes 13-25
In this episode, Russ, Stix, and Hunter watch Garo (Season 1) Episodes 1-12 and GO ON A BATTLE TO KILL GOD (but please don't think too hard about the freaudian implications of that)! In this episode they discuss the prominence of Goth Ladies in Keita Amemiya works, toku characters doing cool…
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What'cha Tokuing About Episode 14: Garo (Season 1) Episodes 1-12
In this episode, Russ, Stix, and Hunter watch Garo (Season 1) Episodes 1-12 and become lone wolves together, warriors eternally cursed to walk alone (but also side by side) against the grimdark creatures of the night! In this episode they discuss the power of a really cool, long jacket, lots of...
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What'cha Tokuing About Episode 13: GODZILLA MOTHRA KING GHIDORA: GIANT MONSTERS ALL OUT ATTACK
In this episode, Russ, Stix, and Hunter watch Godzilla Mothra King Ghidora: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack, and try (and fail) to say the title out loud as well! In this episode they discuss inter-generational trauma, monsters fighting for top billing, showing off how cool your miniatures are…
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What'cha Toku-ing About Episode 12: Juken Sentai Gekiranger Episodes 40-49
Russ, Stix, and Hunter watch episodes 40-49 of Juken Sentai Gekiranger and forgive an evil kung fu zombie cult leader of all his cries for being vaguely nice to his girlfriend! In this episode they discuss saying goodbye in a Sentai show, traveling to different countries via the Kuleshov effect,...
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What'cha Toku-ing About Episode 11: Juken Sentai Gekiranger Episodes 26-39
Russ, Stix, and Hunter watch episodes 26-39 of Juken Sentai Gekiranger and must release their inner potential and escape a muddy middle stretch of Japanese Children's television! In this episode they discuss the power of swords (marketing wise), what happens when the big heavy of your show...…
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WTA Ani-Maybe Repeat That? Episode A: Dragon Ball Z: Bio Broly
Russ, Stix, Hunter and special guest Andrew (@pleatsplease.bsky.com) ditch Toku and watch DBZ Bio Broly and get gooped by this widely panned DBZ Summer Release. In this episode they talk about growing up with DBZ, the ethics of being hot, nice, and committing science crimes, and how much we all...
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What'cha Toku-ing About Episode 10: Juken Sentai Gekiranger Episodes 13-25
Russ, Stix, and Hunter watch episodes 13-25 of Juken Sentai Gekiranger and howl at the moon over basically the coolest guy in existence (a wolf man that knows Muay Thai). In this episode they talk about the sexy Astro Bot lady and her love for a certain cat-man, Sukeban Deka and the only good...
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What'cha Toku-ing About Episode 9: Juken Sentai Gekiranger Episodes 1-12
Russ, Stix, and Hunter watch the first 12 episode of Juken Sentai Gekiranger and scream indecipherable onomatopoeia and flail on the ground like weird adult babies about how much they enjoyed this show. In this episode they breakdown the difference between modern and classic Shonen, unfortunately...
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What'cha Toku-ing About Episode 8: Ultraman Zero Saga Movies 1+2 (Mega Monster Battle THE MOVIE and Revenge of Belial)
Russ, Stix, and Hunter (with special guest Kero) watch the first two movies in the Ultraman Zero saga and discuss a cool guy AND THEN AN EVEN COOLER GUY WHO'S EVEN MORE IMPORTANT BUT OFF SCREEN RIGHT NOW. In this episode they break down the power of capes (in terms of aura farming), making 50…
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What'cha Toku-ing About Episode 7: Kamen Rider Ryuki Episodes 41-50 + Episode Final Directors Cut
Russ, Stix, and Hunter repeat "this was a show for children?" 18 times as they breakdown the beautiful tragedy that is Kamen Rider Ryuki's final 10 episodes (and it's tragically misguided alt ending Episode Final Directors Cut). In this episode we discuss heavy topics like sacrifice, what makes a...
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What'cha Toku-ing About Episode 6: Kamen Rider Ryuki Episodes 29-40
Russ, Stix, and Hunter contemplate some very broad comedy and goof around with some existential questions in this zany and/or heartbreaking stretch of Kamen Rider Ryuki. In this episode we discuss taking a break from a murderous battle royale to have a quick laugh, Revenge of the Sith level…
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What'cha Toku-ing About Episode 5: Kamen Rider Ryuki Episodes 15-28
Russ, Stix, and Hunter practice some very good and accurate journalism investigating Kamen Rider Ryuki. In this episode we discuss if we basically rank who's the most vile human being on earth: gamers, lawyers, grad students, or criminals. Spoiler alert! It's not criminals! Help the podcast out…
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What'cha Toku-ing About Episode 4: Kamen Rider Ryuki Episodes 1-14
Russ, Stix, Hunter, and Iris take a good long look in the mirror and really contemplate Kamen Rider Ryuki. It's a TV show that makes us think about 9/11 (but what doesn't), the dangers of grad school, and if acting like Shadow the Hedgehog in real life is more likely to make people like you or...
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What'cha Toku-ing About Episode 3: Cutie Honey (Live Action)
Russ, Stix, Hunter, and Iris discuss some real grrrrrrl power with Hideaki Anno's live action adaptation of Go Nagai's Cutie Honey. It's a movie about feelings, awkward music video style interjections, bad journalism (and acting), and a special lady rocking some special outfits.
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What'cha Toku-ing About Episode 2: Ultra Q Episodes 15-28
Russ, Stix, and Hunter discuss the second half of Ultra Q, a show about a beautiful throuple, random nuns, lots of weird production order issues, and random spookiness pulled out at the last minute.
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What'cha Toku-ing About Episode 1: Ultra Q Episodes 1-14
Russ, Stix, and Hunter introduce themselves and enter the world of Ultra Q, Tsubaraya's big television breakthrough and the show that started the Ultra Franchise. We also discuss street urchins, ghost ships, and the power of having a little guy on your side.