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A Study in SakugaCase 97: My Hero Academia Episodes 82 & 83This is the episode that breaks Holden.2024-05-061h 13A Study in SakugaCouch Talk 14Wow over an hour of Holden and Lexi just shooting the shit.2024-04-041h 11A Study in SakugaCase 90: My Hero Academia Episodes 68 & 69 (nice)Holden are visited by three ghosts, the ghosts of episodes good, the ghost of episodes bad and technical ghosts that ruin audio quality ooooooooooo.2023-12-211h 36A Study in SakugaConfidential 1: Spy x Family Episodes 1 & 2Lexi has gone missing and the anime Watson is driven into hiding where he must enlist allies to help him covertly watch some anime without her. Remember, the best way to get out of an embarrassing situation is to leave no witnesses.2023-11-081h 31A Study in SakugaCase 80: My Hero Academia Episodes 47 & 48Things are coming down to the wire as we see how the raid on the League of Villains is subverted and a battle between All Might and All for One pops off.2023-08-101h 06A Study in SakugaCase 79: My Hero Academia Episodes 45 & 46In the aftermath of the League of Villain's attack on the UA summer camp everyone is asking, Will Deku Try to Save Bakugo?2023-08-021h 12A Study in SakugaCouch Talk 11The Flash, Medication Shortages, OH NO, and Tsuchinoko Real.2023-07-1954 minA Study in SakugaCase 78: My Hero Academia Episodes 43&44REVELRY IN THE DARK! We meet more villains and see some side characters in action.2023-07-121h 09A Study in SakugaCase 77: My Hero Academia Episodes 41 &42Things are really heating up at summer camp, we've got villains, training, complex views on heroism and......Trans Representation.2023-07-051h 28A Study in SakugaCase 76: My Hero Academia Episodes 39 & 40Deku is back and he has clip shows, unsavory women and so much god damn Mineta. Kinda wished he would have stayed gone2023-06-281h 14A Study in SakugaCase 75: Cardcaptor Sakura Finale With Dana Callista LexaWe are finally done with Cardcaptor Sakura and are here to talk about it with magicalgirl expert Dana Calista Lexa as we go over the hgighs and lows of this iconic show.
Dana can also be found on SuperIdols RPG at: https://bio.link/superidolsrpg2023-06-141h 37A Study in SakugaCase 74: Cardcaptor Sakura: The MovieOn good dubbing but bad translation and grief.2023-05-311h 47A Study in SakugaCouch Talk 10oh boy howdy do i have a story to tell yall when we get back to regular episodes2023-05-2426 minA Study in SakugaCase 73: Cardcaptor Sakura Episode 35On finales, Christmas and merchandising2023-05-101h 01A Study in SakugaCase 72: Cardcaptor Sakura Episodes 33 & 34On skating and riddle relays2023-04-261h 01A Study in SakugaCase 71: Cardcaptor Sakura Episodes 31 & 32On books and bodyswapping2023-04-191h 22A Study in SakugaCase 70: Cardcaptor Sakura Episodes 29 & 30On baking and conflicting emotions2023-04-0557 minA Study in SakugaExperimental Case: Lexi and Erin watch Kiznaiver episodes 1 & 2Okay this is a weird one, if we do it again it wont be like this exactly, but we had fun making it, maybe you'll find something to like as well.2023-03-2250 minA Study in SakugaCouch Talk 9Lexi dysfunctions and Holden's journey with Eastward2023-03-1533 minA Study in SakugaCase 69: Card Captor Sakura Episodes 27 & 28On sacred trees and Fake cards2023-03-0849 minA Study in SakugaCase 68: Card Captor Sakura 25 & 26On dark reflections and mysterious teachers2023-03-0151 minA Study in SakugaCase 67: Cardcaptor Sakura 23 & 24On singing and shortness2023-02-2249 minA Study in SakugaCase 66: Cardcaptor Sakura Episode 21 & 22Lexi, sleep deprived somehow made the podcast more energetic and breezy this week as the detectives enter a new era of CCS2023-02-0846 minA Study in SakugaCouch Talk 8Woah we went more than 3 episodes without putting one of these out. Extra bits!2023-02-0126 minA Study in SakugaCase 65: Cardcaptor Sakura Episodes 19 &20Holden gets exactly what he asks for and Lexi does not appreciate the horrible little girl2023-01-251h 13A Study in SakugaCase 64: Cardcaptor Sakura 17 & 18It's summer vacation baby, who's ready for a chill totally not heated time?2023-01-181h 05A Study in SakugaCase 63: Cardcaptor Sakura Episodes 15 & 16We really didnt think Sakura's dad could get any worse but we are alway s proven wrong2023-01-111h 12A Study in SakugaCase 62: Card Captor Sakura Episodes 13&14A weird energy to this one our detectives were excited when recording, for a trip to the zoo you ask? No. It's time to talk about those boys, and how gay they are. 2022-12-211h 10A Study in SakugaCouch Talk 7Lexi is Holiday Stressed and couldn't record, so have some holiday bits!2022-12-1427 minA Study in SakugaCase 61: Cardcaptor Sakura Episodes 11 & 12This episode probably break our record for off topic chatter, breezing through an episode that spends too much time on Sakura's dad before really digging into a miniature time loop episode.2022-12-071h 00A Study in SakugaCase 60: Cardcaptor Sakura Episodes 9&10The detectives are back and ready to uhhhh talk about uncomfortable topics I guess. Covered this episode, lots of nothing, Kero gaming, textual gayness, subtextual gayness, and lots of grossness around teachers having relationships with students. 2022-11-301h 16A Study in SakugaShort Message From Your Anime SherlockA short informational message for any new listeners and apologies for no show this week.2022-11-2301 minA Study in SakugaCouch talk 6Discussed: Halloween, crunchy audio and Holden's movie and tv watching,2022-11-1632 minA Study in SakugaCase 59: Cardcaptor Sakura Episodes 7&8It didn't take long for things to get messy with this one. In this episode our detectives are hot on the case of art defacement, magic elf paintings, tiny bat wings, gender reveals, angry Lis, ghost martial arts and gay psychic powers abound.2022-11-091h 09A Study in SakugaCase 58: Cardcaptor Sakura Episodes 5&6A spooooooky episode just barely missing the spooky season. Our detectives discuss poltergeist plush, Tomoyo's info dumping skills, tragic shopkeepers, ghost hunting girls, Toya's separate anime, and the existence of the afterlife.2022-11-021h 05A Study in SakugaCase 57: Cardcaptor Sakura episdoes 3&4Lets get Cardcapting! This episode the detectives talk about fish that don't exist, Toya's big brother vibes, Yukito using Sakura as an excuse to bug his boyfriend, Tomoyo's custom gifts to Sakura, Sakura's inability to remember things and a digression on gingerbeer.2022-10-191h 00A Study in SakugaCase 56: Magical Girl Tournament (Feat. Alice Lily Kyra)Our detectives bring in an expert to discuss the anime they have watched for the tournament and decide what they will watch a full season of. They discuss why magical girls aren't sentai, what makes magical girls interesting and compelling, conflicting opinions on Madoka, and which show is most gay.2022-10-121h 15A Study in SakugaCase 55: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Episodes 1&2In this episode our detectives enter the labyrinth in the search of infernal contracts to sign. Along the way they talk about anime genres, Shaft (the studio, not the blaxploitation character) saphism references, Homura doing nothing wrong, faustian bargains, and lexi does her best not reveal just how much she likes this show.2022-09-281h 19A Study in SakugaCase 54: Tokyo Mew Mew Episodes 1&2Incredible discoveries this episode! Listen to hear the woes of early 2000's English translations of anime for television, are house cats endangered, what are the names of the two Howls, and Holden's first cat-girl experience!2022-09-211h 07A Study in SakugaCouch Talk 5Talking points: Sebulba's podcasting network, Lexi's ability to girlboss and podcasting while stinky2022-09-1431 minA Study in SakugaCase 53: Cardcaptor Sakura Episodes 1&2Bringing a different take on catching 'em all, its the second entry into the magical girl tournament arc: Cardcaptor Sakura! We talk obvious gays, kingdom hearts, the Osaka accent, good outfits and American girl dolls, for like way too long.
2022-09-071h 18A Study in SakugaCase 52: Sailor Moon Episodes 1&2Entering the ring once more, our two detectives must begin their third Tournament Arc discovering the mysteries of the Magical Girl genre, starting with Sailor Moon. This episode we talk about Magical girl transformations, body horror monsters, evil twinks and umino disrespect zone2022-08-241h 18A Study in SakugaCase 51: My Hero Academia Episode 38 and Season Wrap Up feat. Henry Terry.We are joined on the pod by friend of the show and Anime Judge Dredd Henry Terry to talk about meeting people at the mall, our favorite side characters and what Holden has learned so far.2022-08-171h 20A Study in SakugaCase 50: My Hero Academia 36&37Pop some bottles baby! We made it to 50! Half way to proving we are serious about this dumb show we do. In this episode we wade through even more filler. Lament the amount of Minetta in the show, talk about what we would like to see from filler and witness the glory of All Might's villain arc.2022-08-101h 01A Study in SakugaCase 49: My Hero Academia 34&35This one's a bit of a mess folks. Audio issues, netflix at their old shit, problematic cold open, cloning problems, half a tsu episode, so much fucking filler in episodes that aren't "filler" but worry not, our detectives get through and are going to ace this test.2022-08-031h 11A Study in SakugaCouch Talk 4Come for the time.isnt stay for the Eel pit.2022-07-2737 minA Study in SakugaCase 48: My Hero Academia 32&33In this episode Holden and Lexi discover how good filler can be....and we will see how bad dragging out length of arcs for lack of content can be.2022-07-201h 06A Study in SakugaCase 47: My Hero Academia Episodes 30 &31Our two detectives finally escape Villain Alley. Topics discussed: Gacha games, iida learns his lesson and deku does not, Endeavor KILLS PEOPLE, Hero Killer Stain explains his ideology, who gets to do violence, radicalizing children through youtube, and cool crime guys.2022-07-131h 04A Study in SakugaCase 46: My Hero Academia Episodes 28 & 29In the grim darkness of the anime future Lexi and Holden must discuss 90's comics aesthetics, why is Manual a pro hero, Jean fashion, bad hero gimmicks, bad episode titles, and blood types.2022-07-061h 17
A Study in SakugaCase 45: My Hero Academia 26 & 27The detectives are back on the case and back on the MHA beat! We're talking snacks, hero names, internships, how heroing works, old old men, and quests for vengeance. Listener, it's good to be back.2022-06-291h 24A Study in SakugaWe are back! (tomorrow)Our hiatus is done, we return to MHA tomorrow.2022-06-2800 minA Study in SakugaAnnouncement From LexiA short announcement from your host.2022-05-2500 minA Study in SakugaCase 44: Cowboy Bebop Discussion feat. Inke NoirWe've come to the end of the road with Cowboy Bebop, and it sure has been a journey. To help us wrap up our thoughts on the show and to give some greater context to when Cowboy Bebop first aired we have the lovely Miss Inke Noir on to talk with us about it. 2022-05-042h 13A Study in SakugaCase 43: Cowboy Bebop Sessions 25 & 26We have a lot to talk about here. It's time for Spike's story to end. It's time to decide between the past and the future. You're gonna carry that weight.2022-04-131h 52A Study in SakugaCase 42: Cowboy Bebop Sessions 23&24These episodes can be a bit serious, and we seriously think you should take that into consideration when we do our best to bring you goofs amidst talk of losing your past and cults of a digital age.2022-04-061h 26A Study in SakugaCase 41: Cowboy Bebop: Knockin' on Heaven's DoorIt's our first case covering a movie, and we have a lot to say a bout it, and not all of it is good. Listen in for Holden and Lexi's spicy takes.2022-03-231h 44A Study in SakugaCase 40.5: Couch Talk 3Warning, this episode may be angering to the French. I am truly sorry.2022-03-1643 minA Study in SakugaCase 40: Cowboy Bebop Session 22Alright folks, I'm not going to beat around the bush. This is the cowboy episode. Just the entire thing, top to bottom we are talking about cowboys, literal and metaphorical and that's about it. We talk a little bit about Jet's very good costume, but otherwise, it's cowboys all the way down.2022-03-0959 minA Study in SakugaCase 39: Cowboy Bebop Sessions 20&21[ominous French sounds fade] Our detectives have come out of this case changed folks, we've seen some things. Topics discussed: a horrible Frenchman, the creating discomfort through visual mediums, Spike's deal with his mortality, horrible theme parks, why are there so few cowboys, Jet goes full noir mode, unsavory shipping in show, ice cream in a park, Spike and Faye flirting, and bad dads. 2022-03-021h 22A Study in SakugaCase 38: Sessions 18 & 19How do you like the ponies? Or maybe subtle jabs at the "adventure" genre, or maybe you appreciate just a nice time with your bounty hunting friends? No? You're telling me you don't like old spaceship engineers? Or our marketable plushies? Wow, rude honestly. No pleasing you. Hope you enjoy the episode anyway.2022-02-231h 16A Study in SakugaCase 37: Cowboy Bebop 16&17What do we come to Cowboy Bebop for? A weird one and a sad one. We talk about Jet needing to take care of himself, noir flashbacks, young Jet, a really cool revolver, the symbology of the cigarette, our third secret host, The Coolest Woman Ever, Ed and Ein: super team, Blaxploitation, Jet talkin to trees, stink guns and mushrooms on ice. 2022-02-091h 30A Study in SakugaCase 36: Cowboy Bebop Sessions 14&15Return of the dicks (short for detective). We talk about noir aesthetics, weed wizards, anarchist space junk dwellers, chess, fine print on bounties, ladycicles, scumbags, and one very good dress.2022-02-021h 39A Study in SakugaCase 35.5 Couch Talk 2Oops, scheduling things happened and now we are using some extra bits for an episode. The content that fell between the cushion: A Christmas Carol: pretty good actually, Lexi's adventures in tabletop gaming, Cars OCs2022-01-2629 minA Study in SakugaCase 35: Cowboy Bebop Sessions 12&13This one is a doozy. Lexi was really feeling it in this one, She and Holden talk about meeting with the sages from Breath of the Wild, Vicious being a pet guy, an emotional fight, Fae's feelings, bad trans stuff, good trans stuff, being comrades, the X-Men, and closing the distance between the people you care about. 2022-01-191h 59A Study in SakugaCase 34: Cowboy Bebop Session 11This is a weird one, both in our episodes content, and the content of the Bebop. We talk lessons of the Bebop's crew, how big the Bebop is, goop, Prestigious cinematic directors, gross leftovers and an email pertaining to appreciation the female form. We will talk about sessions 12 and 13 next week.2022-01-121h 05A Study in SakugaCase 33: Cowboy Bebop Sessions 9&10I am ill so I'm keeping this one short folks. These episodes are good, we talk about meeting Edward and what their deal is, meeting a variety of kinds of guys, Spike's willingness to throw himself into danger and really old peeps. Pipu returns, Lexi is horny for Faye, Holden is horny for music, Jett has a bad time, Spike wears a t-shirt, a fish is trans. I'm going to slam this tea and pass out, see ya next week.2022-01-051h 42A Study in SakugaCase 32: Cowboy Bebop Sessions 7&8It's the end of the year and your detectives are here to send you into the new ones with thoughts of cowboys and bebops. After discussing pieces of media that defined their respective years, they talk about a cool floating cat, the logistics of gambling on knowing someones name, Faye Valentines no good, very bad bounty hunt, prairie oysters, cool truckers, meeting cool ladies, Venus disease, the future of Tom and Jerry, and learning a lesson about going to cathedrals if you are Spike Spiegel2021-12-292h 01A Study in SakugaCase 31: Cowboy Bebop Sessions 5&6After some discussion of computers, and a noticably missing intro, Lexi and Holden talk about mob hiring practices, the highs and lows of fashion, villain names, weird sci-fi stuff, Faye's spending habits and what exactly is going on with Spike. 2021-12-221h 47A Study in SakugaCase 30.5: Couch TalkWhile we might not have a normal episode this week we do have some content. Please enjoy Holden and Lexi warming up, shooting the shit and doing bits at each other. 2021-12-1540 minA Study in SakugaCase 30: Cowboy Bebop Sessions 3&4We turned thirty! Not the hosts, or the podcast even really, we've been doing this for under a year. But thirty episodes huh? Seems like we're stinking with it. I'm hoping we make it to 100 and get podcast syndicated. Anyway Lexi finally finds a way to insert that mmo she likes into the podcast before Spike does some gross bar tricks, we learn about some interesting people from real history, we see Jett in his casino suit, a just god awful scheme, lots of talk about monkeys, and how much Lexi likes Faye Valentine.2021-12-081h 27A Study in SakugaCase 29: Cowboy Bebop Sessions 1&2We admittedly have a bit of a weird energy on this one, after talking about Mariah Carey and Hallmark movies we eventually talk about Cowboy Bebop, Spike's bounty hunting skills, pre-eaten hot dogs, Spike being bugs bunny, a good scientist, seems that way guy, lots and lots of crabs, and lost dogs. See you later Anime Sherlock... 2021-12-011h 44A Study in SakugaCase 28: My Hero Academia Episodes 24&25Can you believe this podcast is being released while one of the hosts is on his honeymoon? Well you better. In this episode we talk about the Thanks Gibbon, everyone's favorite hungry holiday ape, Kirishima's and Tetsutetsu's friendship, the appearance of a very Liefeld Villain, the mechanics of Iida's legs, how much Endeavor gets owned by his son, Daffy Deku and Bugs Bakugo, Holden learns what ganbare means, more bad publicity for Bakugo, and a surprise turn of events for this very podcast.2021-11-2456 minA Study in SakugaCase 27: My Hero Academia Episodes 22&23Using the supreme power of scheduling we bring you this episode of podcast, the same week that Holden is getting married. We talk wedding bells, the optics of blasting a cute girl with grenade hands, character dubs, Endeavor's further revealing to be an awful person, breaking of fingers, and Deku's need to be friends with everyone.2021-11-171h 02A Study in SakugaCase 26: My Hero Academia Episodes 20&21As we continue on with our marathon recordings we get into the meat of the tournament arc and our detectives are a tad underwhelmed. In this episode we talk about mind control, deku not taking instructions, spooky visions, a lot of very fast fights, aggressive marketing tactics, and deku's absolute lack of any game.2021-11-101h 00A Study in SakugaCase 25: My Hero Academia Episodes 18&19The detectives are back and they come with holiday spirit and ready to get the tournament of this tournament arc started in earnest. Episode topics include HAPPY HALLOWEEN, our new friend Tokoyami, some interesting sneak peaks at class 1-b, dramatic hallways, the prince of nonsense, Endeavor being just an awful person, recreational games and wondering how anyone gives Mineta the time of day.2021-11-031h 36A Study in SakugaCase 24: My Hero Academia Episodes 16&17Really hope you weren't expecting short episodes from now on because our intrepid detectives have lots to talk about today. Like how much Present Mic likes to dunk on people, some hard boys, a steampunk girl, Deku's speed running strats, Todoroki's hated father, deep Lexi lore, anime betrayal, and impressive strategies. All this and more in the stadium.2021-10-201h 35A Study in SakugaCase 23: My Hero Academia Episodes ̶1̶3̶ 14&15In this short episode of Study in Sakuga Holden and Lexi return to My Hero Academia for its second season. We talk about recap episodes, taiyaki, the new Olympics, reintroducing ourselves to class 1-A, new side characters, present mic taking his rightful place, mysteries of parentage and relation and what exactly Midnight is wearing. 2021-10-1358 minA Study in SakugaCase 22: Keep Your Hands off Eizouken Discussion feat. Olivia HillWoah what's this? Another detective has entered the parlor! Join Holden and Lexi in their discussion with the wonderful Olivia Hill about Keep Your Hands off Eizouken, our first finished anime! We talk about the love of the craft shown in the series, the lessons the show teaches its audience, how where you come from and the people around you affect your work, the thrill of collaboration, Japanese snack foods, the slice of life genre and a slew of recommendations from our guest!2021-10-061h 35A Study in SakugaCase 21: Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken Episodes 11&12It's finally happened folks. Holden has finished an anime. In this groundbreaking episode we talk about Kappas, Security Club militarization, the importance of slacking off, some of Lexi's favorite voicework in this show, the anxiety of not reading an important email, the experience of staying way past when you should to work on something and the incredible energy of having seen a project through to its end. Just like we have here, kinda. 2021-09-292h 00A Study in SakugaCase 20: Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken Episodes 9&10Our part-time snacktectives are back on the case of treats and sweets as Lexi has given Holden a ramune, be prepared for jingling of glass marbles. In the episodes we talk about the great recurring bit of weird clubs, Holden learns about Comiket and kappas, we get to see Minimori and learn about how awful social media is, we see Mizusaki do some modeling (real) and Kanamori does some too (for the audience) and finally we get to see a new kind of space (sound)2021-09-221h 37A Study in SakugaCase 19: Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken Episodes 7&8Are you ready for some Mizusaki episode, we sure hope you are because they are good and we like them. This week after Holden opines about his physical form and Lexi does a correction corner we get some episodes dedicated to exploring Mizusaki's interiority with flashback and following her as she works extra hard to get the robot anime done, take a trip to the bath house with the girls, watch Kanamori pull off a publicity campaign that is basically a heist and get some beautiful parent daughter bonding moments at the end. 2021-09-151h 45A Study in SakugaCase 18: Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken Episodes 5&6A heated debate erupts in the parlour room as our anime detectives discuss a particular Japanese snack. Afterward we talk about Keep your hands off Eizouken covering such topics as the Tokusatsu genre, Asakusa's poltergeist readiness, Chekov's wooden floor, dealing with clients, Kanamori being nice, robot pants, Asakusa's motivation, the club situation at the high-school, and the first appearance of Don Kanamori.2021-09-081h 38A Study in SakugaCase 17: Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken Episodes 3&4We are back watching Eizouken and folks, I'm not going to beat around the bush here, we like it. We like it a lot. Lexi and Holden discuss Class S, Kanimori busting through, uselessly high tech lunch lines, impressive use of animation and visual metaphor, compromise and the artistic process and budget meetings.2021-09-011h 38A Study in SakugaCase 16: Slice of Life TournamentIn this episode we have a special guest, friend of the show Shawn. Together we discuss the various challengers and such topics as why does Nichijou feel like a comic strip, how many times can Lexi fawn over the gays of Asteroid in Love, why does Eizouken look so good, and why are the girls of K-On easily recognizable. In the end we find our winner and discuss why slice of life should come to the west.2021-08-181h 34A Study in SakugaCase 15: K-On! Episodes 1&2This week we have a bright and cheery show, and some very sleepy hosts. Despite their morning mood Holden and Lexi talk about the last entrant into the Slice of Life Tournament: K-On!. The tired investigators discus morning radio, girls running to school with toast in their mouth, the protagonist's single brain cell, growing a personality in high-school, legally not McDonalds, haggling, playing instruments and anime Columbo. 2021-08-111h 16A Study in SakugaCase 14: Asteroid in Love Episodes 1&2This one is dedicated to the hope for a fully automated luxury gay space communist society. Continuing our exploration of slice of life Holden and Lexi check out a cute little show about two nerdy girls who are just so in love, just like, look at them. They're too cute, I can't get over it. Our investigators talk about the deep lore connecting Sherlock and Star Trek, the legacy of American imperialism, the many wonders of space, the definition of moe and senpai, lesbians in anime and what their signs are.
2021-08-041h 47A Study in SakugaCase 13: Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken! Episodes 1&2After Holden's harrowing experience being plunged into the world of gag comedy anime, we have decided to give him a bit of a respite and a life raft with Keep Your Hands off Eizouken. We discuss the Olympics, (human and proposed animal variant) the effects of climate change in creating really cool cities, being a nerd about movies, Asukasa's mind palace, Character design and the importance of milk.2021-07-281h 39A Study in SakugaCase 12: Nichijou Episodes 1&2In the longest episode to date, Lexi and Holden examine the absurd and surreal comedy style of Nichijou. Lexi is amused by Holden's astonishment at the beloved gag comedy, with discussions of the Far Side and Funimation's streaming platform included. 2021-07-211h 52A Study in SakugaCase 11: My Hero Academia Episode 13We've reached the end of the first season of My Hero Academia, and while we will return to the halls of UA shortly, for now we must bid the class of 1-A farewell for now. After the first ever Oshiete Lexi-chan segment, Lexi and Holden discuss the sudden appearance of Crossbones in the desert dome, the high school's resident cowboy and Kurogiri's threads. Our dutiful anime detectives then discuss the season of anime they have just investigated, digging into an interview with My Hero Academia's Creator (linked here: https://tinyurl.com/Animesherlock ) and at the end of the episode...2021-07-141h 23A Study in SakugaCase 10: My Hero Academia Episodes 11&12We are nearing the end of My Hero Academia and we are in for action. In this episode we talk hero names, we catch up with more of class a, the himbofication of Kaminari, a glimpse of Eraserhead baby, Todoroki's interrogation techniques, and finally we see All Might in full force.2021-07-071h 30A Study in SakugaCase 9: My Hero Academia 9&10It's time to visit the desert dome as we enter the USJ arc of My Hero Academia. Holden and Lexi talk about Lexi's "vibes" theory of horror, seasonal watching habits, hero job economy, the glory of the Desert Dome, and are able to get to know fan favorite Class 1-A student Asui Tsuyu.2021-06-301h 44A Study in SakugaCase 8.5: Trigun Episodes 1&2Welcome to the first ever Study in Sakuga Bonus episode. This was basically our pilot episode where we were figuring out format and testing audio setups, inside you can find talk of excessive property destruction, cool trench coats, evil water barons and Bugs Bunny2021-06-231h 43A Study in SakugaCase 8: My Hero Academia Episodes 7&8We are half way through My Hero Academia and the hits just keep coming! (literally for Deku) Lexi and Holden discuss their own theoretical quirks as well as the topical issue of Batman's sex life, Bakugo's superiority complex, sweat explosions, Iida's villain voice, impractical heels for heroes and All Might's questionable teaching methods.2021-06-161h 35A Study in SakugaCase 7: My Hero Academia Episodes 5&6Lexi and Holden are going to hero school finally! In this episode we talk about Ben Shapiro as Aizawa, how one for all is controlled by vibes, we do the pacer test with Iida and learn the identity of Lexi's most hated character in HeroAca. Special shout out to Holden who did the editing on this week as Lexi is having a real normal one this week.2021-06-091h 38A Study in SakugaCase 6: My Hero Academia Episodes 3&4Lexi and Holden are back at it with My Hero Academia. We are talking training montages, how big a nerd Iida is, Holden's new favorite character, UA's choice of inspirational quotes, and we get some questions from a listener for us to ponder.2021-06-021h 35A Study in SakugaCase 5: Tournament of GenerationsThe time has come for the tournament of generations. Lexi and Holden discuss the pivotal matchups between Toradora! and Yu-Yu Hakusho: Ghost Files, My Hero Academia and Great pretender, finally deciding which too shall duke it out to the last. Finally we shall learn which show will be covered by out intrepid sleuths for a full season and which ones shall have to wait to fight another day. This is the Tournament of Generations.2021-05-261h 08A Study in SakugaCase 4: Great Pretender Episodes 1&2Lexi and Holden are heisting with the best of them as they watch watch the first two episodes of The Great Pretender, Lexi's favorite anime of last year. In our final episode before the Tournament Arc conclusion we talk con artists and the cons they do, the exquisite style of Great Pretender, Saul Bass, interesting uses of subs and dubs in the show, how to pronounce the name 'Laurent' and how anime protags seem to be underdogs.2021-05-191h 31A Study in SakugaCase 3: My Hero Academia Episodes 1&2in this episode Lexi and Holden enter the Zoomer division of our generational tournament arc with the shonen powerhouse My Hero Academia. Holden and Lexi somehow manage to go under their usual length while talking extensively about their history with super hero media, bad grenade boys, ominous All Mights, terrible quirks,great puns and the mystery of toe bones. They truly do go beyond, plus ultra.2021-05-121h 32A Study in SakugaCase 2: Toradora! Episodes 1&2In this week's episode we watch the first two episodes of the romantic comedy: Toradora! We examine Japanese high-school life, how being a teenager is a universal struggle, struggle with keeping names straight, and talk about how to properly care for a bird. 2021-05-051h 43A Study in SakugaCase 1: Yu-Yu Hakusho: Ghost Files Episodes 1&2In the inaugural episode of A Study in Sakuga Lexi and Holden discuss what it actually is they are doing with this show, their history with anime, the emotional roller-coaster of the first two episodes of Yu-Yu Hakusho: Ghost Files, why Kuabara is great, why everyone is mean to Yusuke and explain our show's convoluted theme and structure. Welcome to the Tournament Arc of Generations.2021-04-291h 43