Based on a Video Game & Niche Mecha? Over the years, Mecha March is mainly focused on older anime. So that means it’s time to share some new stuff that hasn’t gotten as much attention yet. I do…
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Megaton Musashi #08 — Catty
Eat your heart out, gender representation. Impressions: Of course after I spend most of the week holding this up as an example of a show that's manic…
First Impressions – Megaton-kyuu Musashi
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Megaton Musashi #03 — Pratfall Assassin
I'm very glad I'm not yet trying to remember any character names here. Impressions: This is such a weird show, and I'll admit I'm giving it a…
Megaton Musashi #07 — Afro Rap
Suddenly, out of nowhere, hip hop. I'm not totally sure the deal with Lupin at the moment, though I'm on the fence about continuing anyway. It looks…
Megaton Musashi #10 — Sex and Maids
This episode took a direction. Impressions: So, it turns out that the commander woman is an alien who's in an illicit sexual relationship with the one glasses…
Megaton Musashi #14 — Welcome to Australia
I remember literally no characters' names. Impressions: Aaah, Megaton Musashi. A show that I'm convinced only four other people in the western hemisphere are aware existed. And…
Megaton Musashi Season 1 Anime Series Review
Megaton Musashi is a curiosity by this point in its story, and a tenuous beginning for a series isn't a return to form or revitalization for the mecha…
This Bot Looks Serious! Super-Dreadnought Series Megaton Musashi
October has finally began, and if caught this upcoming series preview post, it only means we’re in for quite the number of shows this season. The earliest to…
Megaton Musashi #02 — Super Duper Spinning and Yelling Attack
You guys programmed these super attacks into the robots and then just never used them? Impressions: Far weaker than the first episode despite being entirely set in…
Megaton Musashi #01 — Here’s Your Tragic Backstory and Robot Dog
Combat cyborgs that explode when punched seems like a design flaw. Impressions: How curious. Given the visual style, that this has the staff of Yo-Kai Watch, and…
MechaMarch2025: Mazinkaizer
(I wrote this in July and I’ve been holding onto it for a long time. That is the context behind some of the introduction.) Hype? I was hoping…
#MechaMarch2025 Recap
Encase you haven’t read any of my major posts from last month, here is where you can find this. Major Posts Megaton Musashi I attempted to get a…
(#MechaMarch2025) Heroic Age
This has all happened before (and Lore) Yes, I am referencing the reboot of Battlestar Galactica in the opening of this post. You can finish that line if…
Yes, Another Robot Named “Musashi”: Gattai Musashi
I’ve been curious with Aoshima’s new Gattai line for the longest time ever since they announced Atlanger a couple of years back. And although I’m still holding off…
(#MechaMarch2025) Fighting General Daimos
Finishing The Robot Romance Trilogy Since this is the last Mecha March, I have to finish up some of the plot threads I left hanging. The robot romance…
(#MechaMarch2025) Panzer World Galient
It’s really hard to write a more indepth post about a show that does everything it sets out to do without surprises. That is Panzer World Galient. What…
Review: MUSASHI #9
We could always use more action-oriented heroines in shojo manga...maybe just not like this particular one. MUSASHI #9 ( Kyuban no Musashi )...
(#MechaMarch2025) Heavy Metal L-Gaim
Another Tomino Show I cheated a bit this year by having the beginning of a Gundam show appear in this year’s mecha march. At the same time, I…
MechaMarch2025 Announcement: The Last One
The featured image comes with a logo designed by JonSpencerReviews. Hello everyone. Welcome to the announcement post for the last Mecha March ever. I know that I already…
#MechaMarch2025: Posts from Other People
It feels pretty sad to see this last Mecha March come to an end and not seeing as many mecha posts as last year. But there was enough…
MechaMarch2025 X-Bomber/Star Fleet
I always feel like I need a curve ball of some kind with Mecha March. Here it is for this last part of Mecha March, a mecha puppet…
#MechaMarch2025: The Mecha You Love
If you remember, I sent out a form a while ago to capture the mecha that people love. So here we go, some responses. Thank you to everyone…
Megaton Moose #05 — Team Yell
Her theme is way worse than Marnie's. Impressions: Let's reivew the first minute of the episode. The bullied afro dude is being bullied by a gang, but…
(#MechaMarch2025 Herald) Mobile Suit Gundam 00
Visiting an Old Friend It’s been years since I’ve watched Gundam 00, but it’s one of the Gundam series I’ve watched the most. I haven’t kept track of…
#MechaMarch2025: The Mecha You Love Form
As the last event ever for Mecha March, plus have some fun with this. What is a Mecha series that you want to shout to the world that…
Beginner's Guide to Musashi & Vagabond
Today's Beginner's Guide to Musashi & Vagabond is a bit outside the norm for me, since it covers the 1939 Musashi novel, 1950s Samurai Trilogy, and Vagabond manga.…
Asakusa Treasures: Musashi Japan Knives
Looking for the perfect souvenir to commemorate your trip to Japan? Head to Musashi Japan for the traditional handcrafted knives.
Musashi Japan: Reinventing Japanese Knives
In the market for your first Japanese knife? Read on to learn about why Musashi Japan is one of the best selling knife retailers in Tokyo.
MechaMarch2025 Mazinkaizer vs Great General of Darkness
The Original 2001 ova of Mazinkaizer is a lot of fun. Had great action, some really bad ass moments, some goofy things, and a fanservice episode that I…
Vagabond - Miyamoto Musashi Missing in Action
Though I occasionally enjoy reading manga, I've never been a particularly big fan of any one title - with one exception. "Vagabond," by the ...
Vagabond Manga Musashi Speed Art #shorts
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MechaMarch2025: The State of Mecha Anime from 2024
Let’s do a quick recap of the Mecha anime that came out last year, because it wasn’t a large amount last year. I feel like mecha anime is…
Megaton Moose #15 — Your Gram Gram Is Dead
This was definitely worth the bike trip up a flight of stairs. Impressions: Arshem's segments continue to remain the best part of the show, if not also…
Toho Yaro #4, "Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto"
The Toho Guys witness the humble beginnings of a legendary swordsman in SAMURAI I: MUSASHI MIYAMOTO! Directed by Hiroshi Inagaki, Starring Toshiro Mifune, Rentaro Mikuni, Kuroemon Onoe, and…
The Future of Japanese Knives: Musashi Japan
Nestled in the busy district of Kappabashi, Musashi Japan balances tradition, innovation, and sustainability to craft Japanese kitchen knives.
Toho Yaro #4, "Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto"
The Toho Guys witness the humble beginnings of a legendary swordsman in SAMURAI I: MUSASHI MIYAMOTO! Directed by Hiroshi Inagaki, Starring Toshiro Mifune, Rentaro Mikuni, Kuroemon Onoe, and…
MechaMarch2025 Special: Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning- First Impression
The second GQuuuuuuX was announced, I knew it would be special. Part of that did come from the staff behind it. With Studio Khara, Kazuya Tsuramaki who was…
A New Translation of Five Rings by Miyamoto Musashi
Review of a new translations of Five Rings by Miyamoto Musashi from 2020. Published by Amber Books, translated by Maisy Hatchard.
#130.5 It ain't easy being a samurai | Musashi First Impressions
Show Notes: • You can reach us at Twitter @shonenflopcast or email us shonenflop@gmail.com • Help keep the show running by joining the…
Memento Mori and Musashi stay 5 Seconds Ahead of the game.
5秒さき/Go-Byou Saki (5 Seconds Ahead) finds Memento Mori and Musashi flowing to a catchy, chilled out beat. It’s a J-hip pop track that’s easy to vibe to while…
The Secret History of the Lord of Musashi by Junichiro Tanizaki
The Secret History of the Lord of Musashi offers an interesting and different way to approach a story. The story follows a researcher as he writes about the…
Peter Grill and the Philosopher’s Time (Episode 10) – Peter Grill and the Angry Megaton Axe
Peter Grill asks Lisa Alpacas if she is a princess and points out the diplomatic issues if he were to get her pregnant. She’s already thought of that…
Could Vagabond ever get an anime? Discussing the Similarities Between Musashi and Thorfinn *Spoilers
I find it strange that I no longer find it out of place for children to be playing war games like Call of Duty. At this point, if…
#131 Behold the power of…two swords! | Musashi ft YouTuber MercuryFalcon aka John Falco
We and our guest YouTuber MercuryFalcon aka John Falco discuss Shonen Jump manga Musashi. Show Notes: • You can reach us…