Seasonal Anime Checkup OVA
383 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★ - 4 ratingsA podcast where Jared Clemons and Dr. Anne Ladyem McDivitt discuss their thoughts on video games, anime, and manga.
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Seasonal Anime Checkup OVA Episode #33 - Gekkan Shoujo Nozaki-Kun (Monthly Girls' Nozaki-Kun)
July 29, 2017 16:00 - 59 minutes - 42.9 MBJared and Anne Ladyem (anneladyem.com) gather to discuss one of 2014's best anime in Gekkan Shoujo Nozaki-Kun. After reading the first volume of the manga, Anne Ladyem dived into the manga and the two discuss what made the anime work, how good of a comedy it is, and how well it adapted the manga. There is a lot of laughing this week.
Seasonal Anime Checkup OVA Episode #32 - Final Fantasy VI
July 22, 2017 16:00 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBAnne Ladyem (anneladyem.com) and Jared tackle one of the most prolific games in the Final Fantasy catalog in Final Fantasy VI. A game lauded as not only one of the best Final Fantasy games, but best RPGs period, there are expectations, an aura, and an immense amount of hype surrounding the game. Does the game hold up, even playing the original SNES version or is the excitement for the game too much for people who play it today? This and much more as we take a look at the game and how it is fo...
Seasonal Anime Checkup OVA Episode #31 - SNES Classic & Old Games
July 15, 2017 16:00 - 1 hour - 58 MBJared and Anne Ladyem (anneladyem.com) discuss the recently announced SNES Classic. We go through the list of games and discuss each game and also talk about games we believe could have made the cut as well. Is the price point worth it? Will there be another shortage? We also discuss some other older games that we have recently played as well.
Seasonal Anime Checkup OVA Episode #30 - Tsuki ga Kirei
July 08, 2017 16:00 - 1 hour - 51.3 MBAnne Ladyem (anneladyem.com) and Jared decide to take a page from the mainline Seasonal Anime Checkup podcast and talk about an anime that just wrapped up, Tsuki ga Kirei. Perhaps the breakout show of the season, what exactly makes it so good and worthy of such praise? How does it differentiate itself from other shoujo series? Due to us talking at length about the entirety of the show's run, there will be spoilers throughout the episode so be careful.
Seasonal Anime Checkup OVA Episode #29 - Tokyo Mirage Sessions ♯FE
July 01, 2017 16:00 - 1 hour - 52.1 MBJared and Anne Ladyem (anneladyem.com) revisit one of their favorite games of 2016, Tokyo Mirage Sessions ♯FE. What made the former Shin Megami Tensei X Fire Emblem game so good? How good is that soundtrack? What would we like to see if there was ever a sequel? If you haven't, go play this game. Like, right now. Go. Do it.
Seasonal Anime Checkup OVA Episode #28 - Sakamoto desu ga?/Haven't You Heard? I'm Sakamoto
June 24, 2017 16:00 - 45 minutes - 31.9 MBAnne Ladyem (anneladyem.com) and Jared are ready to take some time to laugh after a few weeks of video games and discuss this very website's Best Anime of 2016, Sakamoto desu ga?/Haven't You Heard? I'm Sakamoto. What makes this comedy so good and sets it apart from other shows in the genre? Is Sakamoto an alien? These questions and also some of our favorite moments from the show are discussed this week!
Seasonal Anime Checkup OVA Episode #27 - E3 2017
June 17, 2017 16:00 - 1 hour - 83.9 MBJared and Anne Ladyem (anneladyem.com) return to see if any of their predictions last week were right or if they goofed real hard. We break down each of the six major press conferences starting with EA and wrapping up with Nintendo and give our thoughts and opinions on the games and hardware announced, as well as the overall feeling coming out of all of the press conferences. (Side note: I (Jared) mistakenly call God Eater, God Hand in this episode twice. My bad. No need to send in correction...
Seasonal Anime Checkup OVA Episode #26 - Crowdfunding in Video Games
June 10, 2017 16:00 - 1 hour - 57.2 MBJared and Anne Ladyem (anneladyem.com) discuss the broad topic of crowdfunding in video games. Thanks in large part due to recent games such as, Yooka-Laylee, Mighty No. 9, Bloodstained, and Shenmue 3. We also discuss our experiences with crowdfunding games and if they have been positive or negative. As a bonus, we end the episodes giving our predictions for E3 2017, which kicks off this week where we already have some predictions wrong and one that ended up being true, but was slightly ahead...
Seasonal Anime Checkup OVA Episode #25 - Danganronpa: The Animation
June 03, 2017 16:00 - 1 hour - 48.5 MBAnne Ladyem (anneladyem.com) and Jared revisit and idea they had in Episode 1 and talk about the original Danganronpa anime. Here is a dub, that while is very different from the game, is one you most certainly should not sleep on. In fact, we talk about how it is the better way to watch the show and get the most enjoyment out of it.
Seasonal Anime Checkup OVA Episode #24 - Manga Grab Bag (The Legend of Zelda Oracle of Ages and Seasons, Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin Volumes 1-2)
May 27, 2017 16:00 - 1 hour - 49.9 MBJared and Anne Ladyem (anneladyem.com) return to the grab bag and this time discuss some manga they have recently read. How does Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin compare to the original anime? Is the Oracle manga better or worse than the games? Are either or these good introductions to their respective series? All this and much more as we dig deep into the grab bag once again.
Seasonal Anime Checkup OVA Episode #23 - Final Fantasy VIII
May 20, 2017 16:00 - 1 hour - 72.3 MBJared and Anne Ladyem (anneladyem.com) are here to talk about a game that has been pushed toward Jared for quite a while, Final Fantasy VIII. Why does the game get such a bad reputation? Is Squall as disinterested as people say he is? How about that soundtrack? This and much more as we breakdown what makes Final Fantasy VIII one of the best in the franchise.
Seasonal Anime Checkup OVA Episode #22 - Random Legend of Zelda Games Jared Played Recently
May 13, 2017 16:00 - 1 hour - 60.9 MBAnne Ladyem (anneladyem.com) and Jared have decided enough with delays and are finally going to do the Zelda episode. Here we discuss The Legend of Zelda, Zelda II: The Adventure of Link, The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, and Oracle of Ages & Seasons. We also talk about why we are not doing an episode on The Caligula Effect, preservation of experimental games, and what exactly makes 16-bit era games age so well.
Seasonal Anime Checkup OVA Episode #21 - Grab Bag (Period Cube - Shackles of Amadeus, Puyo Puyo Tetris, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe)
May 06, 2017 16:00 - 1 hour - 52.2 MBJared and Anne Ladyem (anneladyem.com) have gathered up some games and pulled them out of the grab bag to talk about. Anne Ladyem talks about Period Cube - Shackles of Amadeus and gives the most comprehensive look at the game currently on the internet. Jared talks about Puyo Puyo Tetris and gushes about how good of a puzzle game it is and how amazing the voice cast is. Finally, we discuss Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and share the true way to play online in that game.
Seasonal Anime Checkup OVA Episode #20 - JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (Part 1 & 2)
April 29, 2017 16:00 - 1 hour - 63.3 MBAnne Ladyem (anneladyem.com) and Jared attempt to try and explain what exactly is JoJo's Bizarre Adventure. There is a lot of ridiculousness, a lot of man pain, and a lot of us asking each other what is this show. Either way, this might be a best episode to date.
Seasonal Anime Checkup OVA Episode #19 - Your Name
April 22, 2017 16:00 - 1 hour - 49.3 MBJared and Anne Ladyem (anneladyem.com) return to anime to discuss the biggest anime film of all time, Your Name (Kimi no Na Wa). Given all of the accolades the film has received, does it live up to the hype or can it? What would you do if you switched bodies? How many tears were shed? These questions and more are answered along with a smattering of shoujo love.
Seasonal Anime Checkup OVA Episode #18 - Persona 5
April 15, 2017 16:00 - 2 hours - 106 MB*SPOILERS START AT 56:18* Anne Ladyem (anneladyem.com) and Jared beat Persona 5 a bit earlier than expected and are here to dive head first into all facets of the game. Is the game as good as previous entries in the series? Was the game worth the long wait? Who is the best character? What story beats were good and which were bad? All these questions and more are answered in this longer episode.
Seasonal Anime Checkup OVA Episode #17 - Nintendo's Mobile Games
April 08, 2017 16:00 - 1 hour - 52.2 MBJared and Anne Ladyem (anneladyem.com) bring you a shorter than normal episode in which we discuss what is happening with Nintendo's three mobile games on the market, Miitomo, Super Mario Run, and Fire Emblem Heroes. Do these games work as mobile games, in general, or should Nintendo rethink their current strategy. We also try to come up with new franchises that Nintendo should use for whatever they decide to make after Animal Crossing Mobile.
Seasonal Anime Checkup OVA Episode #16 - Zero Escape Retrospective
April 01, 2017 16:00 - 1 hour - 70.7 MBAnne Ladyem (anneladyem.com) and Jared attempt to seek a way out and discuss the three Zero Escape games, 999, Virtue's Last Reward, and Zero Time Dilemma. We both have different experiences with some of the games, but still find them all to be very enjoyable games. Of course, there is spoiler talk so be mindful of that and also a discussion about education? Remember, we do have a new twitter so check us out there @animecheckup.
Seasonal Anime Checkup OVA Episode #15 - Danganronpa Retrospective
March 25, 2017 16:00 - 1 hour - 93.5 MBJared and Anne Ladyem (anneladyem.com) get to talk about a game that Jared got Anne Ladyem into?! We talk at length about Danganronpa, Danganronpa 2, and Danganronpa Another Episode, while briefly talking about Danganronpa V3 with no spoilers. There are spoilers for the other three games so be careful! As with other retrospective episodes, we also have development information for you to give an inside look at how these games were made and what decisions came to be. Also, follow our new twitte...
Seasonal Anime Checkup OVA Episode #14 - The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
March 18, 2017 16:00 - 2 hours - 113 MB**SPOILERS** We do a deep dive into spoilers at the 41 minute mark of this episode which goes into story, end game, and various mechanics up to the end of the show. If you want to skip out then to avoid any spoilers, that would be the time to do so. Anne Ladyem (anneladyem.com) and Jared both have the Nintendo Switch and give some brief impressions on that before diving headfirst into talking about Breath of the Wild. There are general impressions for the game that avoid spoilers, but also o...
Seasonal Anime Checkup OVA Episode #13 - NES Classic
March 11, 2017 17:00 - 1 hour - 110 MBJared and Anne Ladyem (anneladyem.com) are here to talk about a hard to find console! No, not that one, that will be next week. They both have a NES Classic and are here to tell you all about it and the games included, along with some bonus games Jared might have put on his. There is also another facet to this episode as we discuss how games and the culture of games have changed in the 30 years since the release of the NES. (Don't forget Square stole Blitzball from the Captain Tsubasa Famicom...
Seasonal Anime Checkup OVA Episode #12 - Shadow Hearts 1 & 2
March 04, 2017 17:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBAnne Ladyem (anneladyem.com) and Jared dive deep into a pair of underappreciated PlayStation 2 games, Shadow Hearts and Shadow Hearts (2) Covenant. These are two fantastic JRPGs that perhaps were overlooked when the PS2 was churning out JRPGs right and left, but these are two games you should definitely go back and play.
Seasonal Anime Checkup OVA Episode #11 - Persona Retrospective (Part Two)
February 25, 2017 17:00 - 1 hour - 75.3 MBIt's the second half of our Persona retrospective as Jared and Anne Ladyem (anneladyem.com) are back to discuss the rest of the Persona games. We do a deep dive into Persona 4, Persona 4 Arena, Persona 4 Arena Ultimax, Persona Q, and Persona 4 Dancing All Night.
Seasonal Anime Checkup OVA Episode #10 - Persona Retrospective (Part One)
February 18, 2017 17:00 - 1 hour - 84 MBIn our biggest episode to date, Jared and Anne Ladyem (anneladyem.com) dive head first into talking about the Persona franchise and it's so big that we had to split it up! For part one we talk at length about development and our experiences with Revelations Persona, Persona 2 Innocent Sin, Persona 2 Eternal Punishment, and Persona 3.
Seasonal Anime Checkup OVA Episode #09 - Sailor Moon Video Games Retrospective
February 11, 2017 17:00 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBJared is going to take you down the long road of various Sailor Moon games that have come out over the past 25 years. There are some that are good, especially for licensed games, while others are better left in the past. This is the first in a new series of the podcast where we take a look at game franchises and talk in-depth about the games that have come out and our experiences with them.
Seasonal Anime Checkup OVA Episode #08 - Lost Odyssey
February 04, 2017 17:00 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBJared and Anne Ladyem (anneladyem.com) return to talk about an underappreciated Xbox 360 game, Lost Odyssey. How does it differ from other JRPGs of the generation and what sets it apart from other games within the genre? Also, Jansen never wears out in bed.
Seasonal Anime Checkup OVA Episode #07 - Final Fantasy VII
January 28, 2017 17:00 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBJared and Anne Ladyem (anneladyem.com) are back to talk about how Jared just now got around to finishing Final Fantasy VII and the takeaways from beating that game nearly 20 years after its release. We also talk about the legacy of Final Fantasy VII and our hopes for the upcoming remake of the game.
Seasonal Anime Checkup OVA Episode #06 - Codename: Sailor V
January 21, 2017 17:19 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBIt is the first manga only episode as Jared talks about the prequel to Sailor Moon, Codename: Sailor V! What makes it different than Sailor Moon? Is it as good? Jared also makes a plea for someone to make an adaptation for the work.
Seasonal Anime Checkup OVA Episode #05 - Nintendo Switch
January 17, 2017 20:03 - 1 hour - 78.7 MBJared and Anne Ladyem (anneladyem.com) are back to run down what happened at Nintendo's presentation on the Switch and run down the games that will be coming to the system. We also talk about various reactions to news about the system and what we expect from it.
Seasonal Anime Checkup OVA Episode #04 - Steins;Gate 0
January 07, 2017 16:53 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBIt is a different type of episode as Jared is flying solo and talking about a recent video game release, Steins;Gate 0. Does it hold up to the first game or are there problems with the sequel? Will the future anime adaptation be worthwhile? Are sequels necessary? These questions and more in the latest Seasonal Anime Checkup OVA.
Seasonal Anime Checkup OVA Episode #03 - Grab Bag (World of Final Fantasy, Root Letter, Final Fantasy XV Judgment Disc, Persona 5 Delay)
November 19, 2016 22:26 - 1 hour - 66 MBIt's time to catch up and talk about games that Jared and Anne Ladyem have played over the past month. World of Final Fantasy, Root Letter, and Final Fantasy XV Judgment Disc are on the table ready to be discussed. We also talk about the recent Persona 5 delay for English speaking audiences and why that is a bummer.
Seasonal Anime Checkup OVA Episode #02 - Highschool of the Dead
October 15, 2016 18:01 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBJoined once again by Anne Ladyem (anneladyem.com), we go in a different direction for episode 2 by talking about 2010's Highschool of the Dead. It's not good, but it is surprising in how it takes on various anime tropes. We also discuss the way you should view the show and how exactly a show from six years ago has better animation than shows this year. Also, we say tig ol bitties a lot.
Seasonal Anime Checkup OVA Episode #01 - Danganronpa 3: The End of Hope's Peak Academy
September 30, 2016 23:59 - 2 hours - 111 MBThe inaugural episode goes long on the ins and outs of Danganronpa 3. How did splitting the season into two different arcs work? Was the entire season a success? Should Danganronpa 3 have been in a different format? These questions and more in the debut episode. Featuring friend of the site Anne Ladyem (anneladyem.com)! For more information go to seasonalanimecheckup.com or sac.cool!