Description

In this episode of Comm Talk, Dallas and Celeste kick off 2026 by revisiting the legendary 80s anime Ronin Warriors (known in Japan as Samurai Troopers). The duo discusses the show's history, analyzes the animation style from the late 80s versus modern standards, and gives their honest review of the brand-new 2026 sequel series.

Basic topics covered:

• Ronin Warriors vs. Samurai Troopers: A look at the history of the show, the differences between the Japanese and American versions, and the mysterious "Hajime Yatate" collective that created it
• The "Cinderella Effect" in Animation: Celeste explains how upscaling old animation to high definition can actually cause a loss of fine detail—like the "paint bucket" shoe error—and the need for grace when viewing older media on modern tech.
• 2026 Sequel Review: A breakdown of the new series' plot, the shift in art style to "pretty boys," and the major plot twist regarding the main character's heritage.
• The Missing Character: Celeste shares her strong feelings about the absence of the white tiger, White Blaze, in the new series and why he was the heart of the original show.

Question: Did you like the new Samurai Troopers? Do you like the Original?

Check out our devotional on Samurai Troopers: https://youtu.be/T-nsoJkSxjM 

00:00 – Intro

00:47 – Welcome to Comm Talk Episode 210

02:19 – Ronin Warriors vs. Samurai Troopers: The History

04:13 – The Plot: Fighting the Dynasty & The Ancient One

07:51 – 80s Art Style: The Beauty and the "Paint Bucket" Shoes

08:26 – The "Cinderella Effect": Losing Detail in Modern Upscaling

19:10 – The "Slow Burn" of 80s Storytelling vs. Modern Pacing

24:00 – PROMO: Monster Island Film Vault

25:28 – PROMO: Culture Box

26:50 – Review: Episode 1 of The 2026 Samurai Troopers Sequel Series 

28:30 – New Art Style: Modern Standards and "Pretty Boys"

32:58 – Celeste’s Grievance: Where is White Blaze?!

34:50 – The Major Plot Twist: The Demon Lord's Heir

39:20 – Doing Sequels Right: The Rogue One Standard

42:16 – Announcement: Dallas is Writing a Book on Prayer!

44:06 – Outtake

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