We're back with another episode in our #HUD_Classics series for #MechaMarch! On the fourth episode of #HUD_Classics, we are joined by Aussie Anime Blogger extraordinaire, LitaKino (@Kinoreviews), who shines a spotlight on Aquarion EVOL. Lita explores the themes of Love that are deeply woven into this Mecha Anime and lets you know why she thinks it is a Certified #HUD_Classic! Links Lita's Blog Aquarion EVOL (Funimation) (US Only ..read more

We are back baby! Ash (@TheMacabreChap) and SentaiFive are back with a brand new episode of Build Casters! On this episode, Ash and Fives chop it up and give their opinions on some of the Gunpla that saw release in October and November, and then they DIVE into a discussion about Gundam Build Divers Re:RISE. How does it compare to the original Build Divers? Why is Kazami such a Loser McLoserface? Find out all that and more on this episode of Build Casters! You’d be a fool to miss it! Gunpla That We Discussed HG 1/144 Earthree Gundam HG 1/144 Marsfour Gundam HG 1/144 Veetwo Gundam HG ..read more

Ash (@TheMacabreChap) and Pri (@SunglassPri) are BACK with the first official episode of Radio Kōsen! The podcast that shines a light on Ultraman, Kaijuu and lesser known Tokusatsu. On this episode, Ash and Pri briefly discuss their thoughts on the first four episodes of Ultraman Taiga, before delving into their main topic: the news that none other than Hideaki Anno, will be writing and producing, Shin Ultraman, an Ultraman movie which is slated to drop in 2021. The guys try and make sense of the huge news and also give you the lowdown on what they want to see from the movie. So buckle up ..read more

The Giant Shooty Robots! Theme Song produced by the one and only VRSYJNES! Social Media Ash Beardguy (Twitter) SentaiFive (Twitter) Giant Shooty Robots (Website) Giant Shooty Robots! (Twitter) Giant Shooty Robots! (Instagram) Black Anime Podcasts (Website) Black Anime Podcasts (Twitter) Black Anime Podcasts (Instagram)   Black Anime Twitter (Twitter Community ..read more

Woah! What's that? A NEW episode of GSR Gaiden! already? Yep that's right! Ash Beardguy aka Ashton Zala, is BACK with another panel for you! On March 1st Crunchyroll announced that Funimation's streaming library would be merged into its own and this understandably sent reverberations throughout the entirety of Anime Fandom. So on that very same day, Ash put together a panel to discuss this merger and the implications it would have for us, not just as Anime fans, but also as consumers of Anime.  Ash was joined by some real TITANS from the Black Anime Fandom and Podcasting Scene , including ..read more

Your favourite anime podcast is back! On this episode of Build Casters: Gaiden! released in celebration of Pride Month, TheMacabreChap sits down with Dawn aka BunnyCartoon of the Anime Nostalgia Podcast to discuss the #InclusiveGeekCreators Social Media Campaign. They chat about how the idea came about, who is involved in the campaign and how we can make fandom a space in which marginalised folks feel welcomed and valid. So buckle up and get ready for the latest episode of Build Casters: Gaiden! You don't want to miss it ..read more

Welcome to the first episode of GSR Gaiden! Giant Shooty Robots' companion show that covers: Anime, Tokusatsu and all things Geek!  On this episode, Ash Beardguy aka Ashton Zala, is joined by some heavyweights from the Black Anime Community to discuss the results of the 2022 Crunchyroll Anime Awards! JayLeeTrey, King Telliano, Simone, Cam, Ash and a bunch of other Black Otaku who were brave enough to speak in the Twitter Space, go over the results from each category with a fine-tooth comb, lament at the fact that hype seems to have determined the outcome of some of the major categories an ..read more

After what seems like an age, WE ARE BACK!!! On this episode of Build Casters, TheMacabreChap and SentaiFive are joined by the East Coast's finest toy reviewer: Baltmatrix! Balt and the guys chop it up about all of the news that came out of the 58th Annual Shizuoka Hobby Show. So set your GP Bases and get ready for this shiny new episode of Build Casters! Do not miss it ..read more

It's been a long time coming, but it's finally here! The first episode of Giant Shooty Robots! On this shiny new episode, the Melanated Mecha Men, Ash Beardguy and SentaiFive, reminisce about what first led them to become enamoured with the Gundam franchise and Mecha Anime. Ash then flies solo to present the first edition of our new segment, The GSR Spotlight, which takes a look at some of our favourite Mobile Suits and Mecha, from a Mechanical Design perspective. We are BACK, BIGGER and BETTER than ever! You'd be crazy to miss this episode!  Links Topics Discussed Toonami Ash's First G ..read more

In this BONUS episode of Giant Shooty Robots, Ash Beardguy flies solo to review Chapter 1 of Blade Titans, the Mecha Manga by Ayinde Hall of Studio Mahō. Ash first gives a recap of the chapter and then [at 08:52] he gives his thoughts on the narrative, the characters and why Blade Titans is a triumph both in terms of its art and narrative.  Links Stuff That’s Discussed Ayinde Hall (Twitter) Ayinde Hall (Instagram) Blade Titans (Webtoon) Studio Mahō Studio Mahō (Instagram) Studio Mahō (Twitter) Patrick Thomas (Instagram)   Social Media Ash Beardguy (Twitter) SentaiFive (Twitter) Gi ..read more