As the Fall 2025 anime season approaches, we talk about our favorites of Summer 2025 before Gerald reviews Bubblegum Crash!, the 3-part sequel to Bubblegum Crisis which we reviewed roughly 17 years ago. Introduction (0:00 – 50:50) We start off by reading an email from a listener who watched Aim for the Top! Gunbuster for … Continue reading "Anime World Order Show # 245 – If Sylia Stingray Can Destroy Evil Boomers, What’s Stopping Victoria’s Secret"
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