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348. Fall of The Simpsons

Eris is back and we're talking about The Simpsons again! Everyone's favorite sitcom family... for a time. A long time ago. Some of the greatest classic episodes come from The Simpsons. But now do we get those classic episodes 34 years later? Is it just Nostalgia nipping at our heels or is there something to this perceived drop in quality? Toon in to find out!

347. TMNT Mutant Mayhem

The latest Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie Mutant Mayhem has hit theatres. Let's see if this new modern take is worth the time and all the changes to the original franchises lore. Nickelodeon hasn't slowed down on this franchise but will they need a course correction after this one? Toon in now!

346. Star Wars Rebels

We're back baybay! Ashoka is premiering on Disney+ this week so it's best for us to cover the series that covers her post Jedi adventures here on Animation Destination. That's right it's time to talk about Star Wars Rebels. The first jump into the new Disney line of Star Wars content, how does this show hold up to the current crop of SW shows and movies? Toon and find out!

345. Bluey!

This week it's time we talk about Bluey the absolute phenomenon of a children's show from Australia. Probably the most brilliant, beautiful, nuanced, musically genius, artistically deep and overtly heartwarming show to ever grace the small screen. Bluey is a masterpiece of a show for all ages and worth all 7 minutes of every episode. 

WARNING: This episodes contains spoilers for many episodes and the ENTIRETY of the episode "CRICKET". To skip, go to 1:33:00 from the start of the episode discussion.

344. Anime Movie Night: Ninja Scroll

It's back baby! Anime Movie Night is here and we watch the classic NINJA SCROLL from 1993! All the crazy, bloody, adult anime that was brought over to the states, this movie was the quintessential anime viewing as a young kid to level up into adult oriented anime. Does it hold up as anything more than that? Let's find out!

343. Spy X Family

Spy X Family was the big breakout new anime from 2022 and we finally get to talking about Season 1 on the show! We dive into the characters, the tropes, and the tiny little bits of smart situational comedy that the creator is able to capture with this crazy premise of an unconventional, heart-warming family! Toon in now!

342. Demon Slayer Swordsmith Village Arc

Demon Slayer season 3 introduces all the Upper Moons, two more Hashira in action and so much story progression that it left me spinning. What is the fate of our heroes at the end of this terrible attack and what revelations do we have at the end of these 11 episodes!? Toon in now!

341. Across the Spider-Verse

Across the Spider-Verse is breaking records in theaters! It's the long anticipated sequel to Into the Spider-Verse and it delivers in every way a sequel should. A crazy adventure with well executed twists in the story leaving on a cliff-hanger that will leave you wanting that third movie coming as soon as possible! Toon in now!

340. Hilda and The Mountain King

Hilda is getting a third season! And we totally forgot to talk about the movie that came out literally 2 years ago... Honestly astonishing since we loved every bit of it so sit back and have a listen as we talk about this very Mother's Day kind of episode as we explore the power of a mother's love in Hilda and The Mountain King!

339. Star Wars Visions Volume 2

Star Wars Visions is back with a second volume and this time Disney has gone around the world to bring new ideas for amazing Star Wars shorts. We have the whole gang back together for this one to RANK ALL NINE EPISODES from worst to best! Toon in and find out which Visions are the best!

338. Mob Psycho 100 III

Mob Psycho 100 has come to a close with it's 3rd season. Join use on the AD Podcast as we break down the season and cover the hefty themes this show has tried to tackle over the course of many years we've waited for it's conclusion. It's safe to say ONE is a favorite creator of ours so Toon In and have a listen!

337. The Owl House Finale

It's been one hex of a ride with The Owl House but it's time to say goodbye with a super fun (if a little rushed) finale with the episode "Watching and Dreaming." We get the exciting conclusion to the story, the final mysteries wrapped up and some epic magic battles for everyone to enjoy. Come on and toon in as we enjoy the final episode of The Owl House!

336. My Hero Academia: Dark Deku Arc

Our My Hero Season 6 analysis is BACK baby with a look at the second arc of the year, The Dark Deku Arc. Let's dive in to one of my favorite arcs along with one of my new favorite episodes of the season! Which episode will that be?  Was it Hawks' Origin? The introduction of Lady Nagant? You'll have to have a listen to find out! Toon in now!

335. Vox Machina Season 2

Vox Machina is back on Prime and the Chroma Conclave arc has begun with a BANG! We talk about the Critical Role cartoon series as it continues into it's biggest storyline as this season puts the DRAGONS in Dungeons and Dragons. So Let's get to it as we talk about all the crazy happenings in Vox Machina Season 2. Toon in now!

334. Chainsaw Man

We're back to covering anime this week with Chainsaw Man! A show I wasn't sure I was going to enjoy very much but ended up enjoying quite a lot. The vast amount of gore, violence and straight up adult content makes this one a little tricky to talk about on a PG podcast but stop by as we talk about this crazy addition to the Shonen Jump library and it's highly successful anime adaptation!

333. White Cat Legend

This week we have a special guest to talk about the not-very-well-known Chinese animation White Cat Legend! We also talk about the implications of a rising Chinese market share in the Animation space and what to expect in the future as more and more Chinese stories and media get shared over here in the states. TOON IN NOW!

332. My Hero Academia - Hospital Raid Arc

Season 6 of My Hero Academia is here and it gets crazy right off the bat! No recap episode, no lead-ins. We hit the ground running with crazy fast story progression and sick animation. It only gets even more crazy as all the characters of the show have a chance to show and have something to do in this crazy multi-city campaign. Toon in now as we geek out over this ever intensifying story of My Hero! 

331. Owl House Season 3x02

The Owl House approaches it's finale ever so slowly with it's second of three special episodes. We are revving up to a serious climax as Luz and her friends return to the Boiling Ilses to confront the collector, find Bellos and save their family from being playthings of a cosmic being. We get laughs, we get love and a brand new birth of a Palisman! Let's toon in now!

330. Bleach: 1000 Year Blood War - Season 1

Bleach is BACK baby and the first 13 episode cores have been released! The Sternritter have invaded Hueco Mundo and the Seireitei and only Ichigo can stop the Quincy onslaught. But will he be able to do so on his own? And what mysterious past is Ywache hiding about Ichigo's lineage? If you haven't watched these episodes yet then turn around and do so before diving into our coverage of Bleach: 1000 Year Blood War Season 1!

329. Pinocchio

Guillermo Del Toro's Pinocchio on Netflix is another huge hit for the streaming platform and for stop motion animation. Having won several awards in the early season as well as being critically acclaimed and highly engaged on the streaming platform the new rendition of the story seems to have resonated much higher in the zeitgeist than the bog standard Disney Reboot of their own landmark animated feature. Let's talk about what makes this new Pinocchio shine!