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376. Batman Caped Crusader

Batman has returned to his first animated series in a decade with Batman Caped Crusader. From a long list of famous executive producers this series take Batman back to his pulp roots in a dark noir 1930s-esque Gotham with a bunch of new takes on an old rogues gallery. Toon in and let's dive into the Caped Crusader this week!

375. Venture Bros. Radiant is the Blood of the Baboon Heart

The Venture Bros. is one of my favorite shows of all time and after a TWENTY YEAR run it finally comes to an end with this off-the-wall final movie streaming on Max. Radiant is a full 8th Season of the show boiled down into a 2 hour movie and it's got everything you want. All the answers that you've been waiting for are here and it boils down to a message and theme that is very fitting for a show about two goofy adventuring brothers. It's all about family. TOON IN NOW!

374. Spy x Family Code: White

Spy x Family Code: White will be available on Blu-Ray at the end of the month by Jay and I watched the movie in theaters back in April so it's about time we talked about it! Saddle up on the latest and completely original movie chapter of Spy x Family! 

Apologies for the POOR AUDIO QUALITY. There is a consistant POP throughout the broadcast and the beginning was UNLISTENABLE so it was pulled. 

373. Demon Slayer: Hashira Training Arc

The penultimate arc of Demon Slayer is here and Tanjiro is ready to train with all the Hashira to improve his skills and learn the secret of the flaming scar symbols that have been manifesting. This season is a great set up and possibly the best final 10 minutes of any finale we have seen. Toon in now for Demon Slayer Season 4!

372. X-Men '97

X-men '97 might be the best animated Marvel series EVER MADE. This is not hyperbole. It might also be one of the best sequel series to ever be created. X-men '97 treads all the troubling parts of media by trying to please everyone, but rather than alienating everyone (as that tends to go) it succeeds in bringing on new fans and pleasing the nostalgic older audience. A triumph for Disney+ animation, something they seem to be nailing throughout.

371. What a Cartoon Show with What's in My Head Podcast Part 1

Julian from What's in My Head Podcast stops by for PART 1 of this two part discussion of the Cartoon Network classic cartoon pilot show, What a Cartoon Show! We get to talk about all the big shows that came from this anthology cartoon showcase like Dexter's Lab, Powerpuff Girls, Johnny Bravo and so much more!

PART 2: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-a-cartoon-review-with-animation-destination-part-2/id1604643239?i=1000658002624

370. Bluey: The Sign

Is The Sign the LAST Bluey episode? Is Disney trying to buy this property which is likely worth billions of dollars? This episode really hits a lot of themes and it may be more internally facing than most people realize. Sit down toon in and listen to two grown men talk about this amazing children's program!

369. Invincible Season 2

Amazon's first big animated hit, Invincible, is back for season 2 and we've got 2 parts to cover that came out months apart. Was that a wise decision? New and old enemies alike for Mark to face and perhaps some brand new allies in this coming war against a planet of Supermen! Toon in now!

368. Dragon Ball: King Piccolo Saga

We are back on Dragon Ball this week and we're here to talk about one of the most famous arcs in the series. The introduction of the first BIG BAD, King Piccolo! That's right the father of the famous DBZ support character and the Demon King of Earth has showed up and he's ready to take over the world. Let's revisit this famous arc and have some fun. Toon in now!

367. Solo Leveling

The Manhwa that's taking the world by storm in the new anime adaptation of Solo Leveling. Jinwoo Sung has the power to level up in this world of hunters and magical dungeons. But is the SYSTEM planning more insidious reasons for him to become as powerful as he desires? This show took me by surprise and it's one heck of an introductory season. So toon in now!

366. Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur

Two Season in and Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur is the first great Marvel animated show in a LONG TIME. I would say it's the best animated show since Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes. This show is a great direction for Marvel Animation to go and we hope we get a Season 3. Toon in now!

365. Spy X Family: Cruise Adventure Arc

Season 2 of Spy X Family hits all the right spots with more Thorn Princess Yor doing crazy assassin missions! Not to worry the show doesn't get too dark, there's plenty of fun comedy to enjoy. But this season is packed with crazy action and plenty of violence as well. Toon in for our review of Spy X Family Season 2 with Ricky Vang of the Spoiler Force Podcast.

364. The Career of Akira Toriyama

Akira Toriyama is one of the most influential manga creators in the history of the medium and it's hard to express the sadness that his passing has left for his fans. So it's best that we take some time to celebrate his life and career. All the things that he's worked on and of course we talk extensively about the first Shonen of it's kind Dragon Ball. This is our love letter to one of the best ever, Akira Toriyama.

363. Jujutsu Kaisen: Season 2

Jujutsu Kaisen is one of the most anticipated Shonen Anime returns and Mappa did not disappoint with this new season. Every episode is jam packed with their signature animation style and covered in their dark and dreary tone they do so well. So sit back and toon in as we talk about the most depressing arc since the Chimera Ants... The Shibuya Incident Arc!

362. Anime Movie Night: Redline (2009)

It's Anime Movie Night so we site down and watch a cult classic for the first time, Takeshi Koike's REDLINE! A high octane action sci-fi racing movie about a guy who just wants to RACE his problems away. It's Sci-Fi meets Wacky Races meets anime! Toon in now!

361. Hazbin Hotel - Part 2

We're back with PART 2 of our review of Hazbin Hotel. We talked way too long about all these episodes and the awesome songs that came along, but this half has my favorite episode in it as well as the introduction of my favorite character. Join us for our discussion of Episodes 5-8 and our take what comes next season. Toon in to Hazbin Hotel Part 2!

360. Hazbin Hotel - Part 1

Apparently we have A LOT to say about Hazbin Hotel because we had to split this episode into 2 parts! Part 1 covers Episodes 1-4 and all 8 songs in the first half of the season. Toon in to find out what we have to say about this show's plot, it's characters and especially the MUSIC. 

359. Blue Eye Samurai

Blue Eye Samurai hit Netflix late in 2023 with little fan-fair. But only a few months later it's one of the hottest and critically acclaimed show on the platform. And rightly so! Much like Arcane before it, Blue Eye Samurai is gorgeous, dark, gritty, gripping nuanced and massively entertaining to watch. Toon in and listen to us gush about our love for this series, it's characters, plot and art style on this episode of Animation Destination!

358. 2023 Animation Awards

It's our favorite Annual Award Show! No not the Emmy's. The Animation Destination Awards! Come and see what won the top spots for best animated film. The best animated series? And what was the top anime according to our esteem panel! Toon in now!

357. Hilda Season 3

Hilda the final season has arrived on Netflix and it's a fabulous finale. With a run of only 8 episodes this time around we get a lot of answered questions about Hilda's family, Johanna's past and what's to come in casts future in this perfect wrap-up to one of my favorite series on Netflix since it debuted. Toon in now... for the Hilda finale.