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Otaku Evolution Episodes 265 – Detective Conan/Case Closed Episode One (TV Special)

So, Detective Conan/Case Closed... what a weird franchise. I'm not sure who it's supposed to be for. It's marketed to little kids in Japan, even though it has horribly violent content and an ongoing serialized main storyline. But can you market it to older kids or adults, despite it having a lot of kiddie shit? I doubt it. So who is it for? And who is this special for, by the way? I don't know, but I did kind of enjoy it. That roller coaster murder was gruesome!

Dragon Ball Daima – Episode 18 Review
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Dragon Ball Daima – Episode 18 Review

Episode 18, “Awakening”

*****SPOILERS*****

Synopsis: In his Super Saiyan 3 form, Goku takes on Gomah. At first, he appears to be a match for the large Demon Lord, but ultimately is subdued. Neva, seeing Goku’s trouble, uses his abilities to awaken a new power in Goku. Goku transforms into a different form, which, like Super Saiyan 3, appears to be enough to defeat Gomah, until Gomah unleashes an enormous power that brings Goku back to normal. Arinsu instructs Glorio to summon the dragon from the Dragon Balls to wish her more powerful than Gomah. Glorio summons the dragon and makes a wish in Namekian. read more

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Dragon Ball Daima – Episode 17 Review

Episode 17, “Gomah”

*****SPOILERS*****

Synopsis: Goku’s group faces down Arinsu’s. The scientist Glind admits that what she wants is to create a more terrifying Demon Realm that the outer worlds would bow to. She suggests they have a fighter from each side take each other on in a bid to decide who will get all the Dragon Balls. Goku and Majin Duu are chosen. The two do battle and Goku finds it difficult to injure his opponent, so he transforms into a Super Saiyan, and the two are more even. However, the two combatants are interrupted by Gomah, who has transformed himself, because of the Third Eye. Gomah creates an arena out of rocks to fight in. Goku, Vegeta, Piccolo, Kaioshin, and Glorio all attempt to subdue Gomah, with no luck. Upon prodding from Bulma, Arinsu sics Kuu and Duu on Gomah, as well, and Nevah gets Tamagami Number One to go, too. However, even with everybody’s efforts combined, they can’t even scratch the nigh invincible Majin king. Gomah attempts to finish Goku off with a beam, but Tamagami Number One and Majin Duu rush in to block it. Finally, Goku transforms into the third Super Saiyan form to take on Gomah. read more

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Otaku Evolution Episode 264 – Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (Part 2)

Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam is definitely my favorite Gundam title. The mechanical designs, the complexity of the competing factions, the mood and atmosphere, the characters and themes, all make this my favorite mecha series, period. Even above Evangelion, which features my favorite penguin! (But favorites positions are subject to change over time.)

But I don’t think Zeta Gundam is perfect, and in this video, I go over some of the problems with it, and especially the disappointing movie trilogy they made. read more

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Dragon Ball Daima – Episode 16 Review

Episode 16, “Degesu”

*****SPOILERS*****

Synopsis: Degesu, seeing that Gomah’s defeat is inevitable, visits Dende in the nursery. Vegeta easily takes out Gomah’s Gendarmerie Force. Goku’s group confronts Degesu as he attempts to escape, but he puts a gun to Dende. Glorio and Panzy take down Degesu and rescue Dende. The girl Degesu hired to get the Third Eye belt arrives in Gomah’s throne room. Goku’s group comes to where the Tamagami is and notice that the Dragon Ball has been taken. Arinsu, Kuu, and Duu arrive. Meanwhile, Gomah has trouble removing the Third Eye from the belt, but eventually applies it to his head and transforms. read more

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Dragon Ball Daima – Episode 15 Review

Episode 15, “Third Eye”

*****SPOILERS*****

Synopsis: King Gomah orders a full-out attack on Goku and his group, using their specialized laser cannons that can even (temporarily) disable the Saiyans and Piccolo. However, they group is able to run off Gomah’s forces and invade Gomah’s fortress. There, they’re met with more resistance from the soldiers. Gomah spots the legendary Third Eye on Hybis’ belt and orders Degesu to retrieve it for him. In the midst of the fighting, Hybis trades away his belt for a hat. When tanks roll out to deal with Goku and the gang, they’re saved by King Kadan and his men, who join in the fight with special armor. The two groups easily defeat Gomah’s men. read more

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Otaku Evolution Episode 263 – Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (Part 1)

Welcome back to Otaku Evolution! It’s 2025 and boy have I got things planned for you, the viewer! Assuming I’m not just screaming out into the void, that is.

Speaking of screaming, there sure is a lot of that in Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam. Maybe not as much as in G Gundam, but there’s plenty. Everybody seems to be a little on edge, which is one of the reasons I like it (but also a reason some people dislike it). Characters might just fly off the handle completely at any time. It’s neat! read more

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Dragon Ball Daima – Episode 14 Review

Episode 14, “Taboo”

*****SPOILERS*****

Synopsis: King Gomah has his special forces gathered to protect his castle. The quirky group poses for their king, prepared for battle, but doubt that their coming enemies actually defeated Buu and the Tamagamis. Meanwhile, Goku’s group finds that Lord Warp has been shut off, blocking their way to get to the First Demon World. Goku attempts to get through the seal on the bottom of the realm, but can’t. Neva, however, can easily open the seal, having created it to begin with. Glorio flies the group into the tunnel to the First Demon World as Gomah’s special forces encounter Kuu and Duu in the palace’s convenient store. Goku’s group is forced to abandon their plane as it goes out of control, with Vegeta carrying Bulma and Hybis and Glorio carrying their two Dragon Balls. When they’re spotted by Gomah’s forces, they’re fired on. read more