The Con Artists Podcast
The Con Artists Podcast is a show dedicated to discussions about anime and video games. Hosted by a group of friends, they cover the best and worst in these entertainment mediums. The podcast has been presented at RPI's annual convention, Genericon, for several years.
Episodes
Winter 2026 End of Cour
End of Cour Fall 2025
Winter 2026 brought us some great shows! Solid shows all around! I mean...seriously...how could a Season not be great when it features freaking FRIEREN! Are you prepared for complicated plots involving witches?! Because you sure as heck are going to get 'em! Come have a listen!
The shows covered in this Podcast are: Gnosia Season 2, Frieren Season 2, Sentenced to be a Hero
Fall 2025 End of Cour
End of Cour Fall 2025
Fall 2025 was a great season! Solid shows all around! ...Well, maybe a mediocre isekai snuck in after all. Either way, some solid recommendations to be had.
The shows covered in this Podcast are: Milky Subway, Call of the Night S2, My Dress-up Darling S2, Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity, Apocalypse Bringer Mynoghra.
Please visit us at: https://theconartistsblog.com/
Rolling Review - Lazarus
Rolling Review #32
A brilliant scientist invents a pain preventing drug called Hapna that seems to be a boon for humanity. When he suddenly reveals that it was all a trap, and everyone who ingested it will die in 30 days, the race is on to find him and the cure! A team called "Lazarus" is assembled of skilled individuals who all hold a shared history with Hapna. Listen to the Con Artists discuss
Spring 2025 End of Cour
End of Cour Spring 2025
Well this cast certainly took forever. At least we all watched some great shows. Who knew that all a woman needs in life is adorable romance and GOLF! Come have a listen to what we enjoyed in the Spring and maybe pick up something you missed!
The shows covered in this Podcast are: Can a Boy-Girl Friendship Survive?, Once Upon a Witch's Death, Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX,
S2E10 Gotta Catch ’Em All (Bird Pokémon)
S2E10 Gotta Catch ’Em All (Bird Pokémon)
We recorded this Episode in June but I only got around to FINALLY editing it now. Join Sushma and Professor Chris as they once again discuss the wonderful world of Pokémon! Su's got a fun story about her dad that side tracks them into talking about BIRDS! Don't you want to listen to 1.5+ hours of the two of them ranking birdies?!?!! Isn't it a shame that Ho
Rolling Review - Flower and Asura
A introverted girl is invited to join the broadcast club, where students prepare to compete in various aspects of broadcasting, including recitation, public address, and film-making. The level of skill among the club members varies widely, and many are held back by their pasts. Listen to the Con Artists discuss this ambitious (possibly too ambitious) show.
Want to see our episode-by-episode th
Winter 2025 End of Cour
End of Cour Winter 2025
Well this cast certainly took forever. At least we all watched some great shows. Who knew that all a woman needs in life is adorable romance and GOLF! Come have a listen to what we enjoyed in the Winter and maybe pick up something you missed!
The shows covered in this Podcast are: Okitsura (Fell in Love with an Okinawan Girl, but I Just Wish I Knew What She's Saying), Sak
Rolling Review - Negative Positive Angler
Down on his luck, in debt, and with a dangerous medical diagnosis, Tsunehiro feels the walls are closing in. That's when he's rescued (in more ways than one) by a group of amateur anglers. With this eclectic group, he gains friends, fishing knowledge, and a new perspective on life. Listen as the Con Artists discuss this informative, sometimes funny, sometimes dramatic show.
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Fall 2024 End of Cour
End of Cour Fall 2024
Man it took forever to get this done, but I finally finished editing! Scott is an an acid trip (acid...acro...same thing, right?) and experiences the worst thing he's ever faced...
A Milk Drinking Contest...ugggghhhhh
Sushma watches a cozy romance/sport anime and adds to Dan's discussion of the obvious best show of 2024, Dandadan! Come have a listen.
The shows covered
Rolling Review - Shūmatsu Torein Doko e Iku? (Train to the End of the World)
The activation of the 7G Network was supposed to catapult Japan into the future. Instead, it left reality stretched and broken outside of one specific train line leading to source of the disaster. When a trio of girls learn that one of their friends may still be alive near the end of the line, they embark on a journey through increasingly bizarre stations to reunite with her, confronting weirdness
Spring 2024 End of Cour
End of Cour Spring 2024
Life kept getting in the way of this recording and editing, but at last, we're back! This was a long one - lots of shows this season, and plenty to dive into for each of them. The whole gang gets to chime in on some great new shows, as well as the latest entries in a few long-running series.
The shows covered in this Podcast are: A Salad Bowl of Eccentrics, Blue Archive,
Rolling Review - Sousou no Frieren
After successfully defeating the Demon Lord after a ten-year journey, the nigh-immortal elf Frieren soon separates from her companions, the adventure seemingly a footnote in her long life. Yet something about her former companions compels her to make a new journey, to discover more about herself and them even after they have passed on. Listen to the Con Artists talk about this incredible show, i
S2E9 Gotta Catch ’Em All (Dragon Type Pokémon)
S2E9 Gotta Catch ’Em All (Dragon Type Pokémon)
It's the 25th Anniversary of Pokémon, can you believe it?! I've brought in Resident Pokémon Expert, Chris to podcast with me again! In honor of this exciting milestone and it being a Year of the Dragon on the Chinese Zodiac, we've decided to talk about one of the coolest types of Pokémon: Dragon Type! What's up with Dragon-Types being weak to themselv
Winter 2024 End of Cour
End of Cour Winter 2024
This season was relatively light for everyone except Brendan who made a dramatic comeback and actually watched...SOMETHING! Come have a listen as we regale you with tales of eating monsters on your D&D adventure, exploring the cholesterol in your heart, and even having a Japanese salary man in your head that only you can hear!
The Shows covered in this Podcast are:
Fall 2023 End of Cour
End of Cour Fall 2023
It's another long one as we discuss the shows we followed through the end of 2023. There are highs, lows, and everything in between as some stories end and others take off. We've got new shows, ongoing series, and even a feature-length movie in there, so there should be something for everyone!
The Shows covered in this Podcast are: Jujutsu Kaisen, The Boy and the Heron (How
Summer 2023 End of Cour
End of Cour Summer 2023
A busy season for the Con Artists! Everyone had a bunch of great shows... except for Su, who got the short end of the stick and some real clunkers. Come listen to tales of vending machine isekais, zombie apocalypses, and whatever is going on with the title "Yohane the Parhelion: Sunshine in the Mirror".
The Shows covered in this Podcast are: ZOM 100: Bucket List of the
Rolling Review - Hell’s Paradise: Jigokuraku
In its obsessive search for the secret of immortality, the shogunate government sends a party of convicted criminals to a mysterious and deadly island to claim the Elixir of Life. To ensure that they complete their mission, these rogues are each accompanied by an elite executioner, ordered to eliminate them the moment they step out of line. Among these assorted killers are the near-immortal assass
Spring 2023 End of Cour
End of Cour Spring 2023
It was a season of plenty here in Spring 2023! We all watched way too much stuff and you're gonna hear about it, so sit back and get comfortable!
Note: This cast is 1:40:00. We didn't pick a stop point to split this into two casts, so just a warning that this one is REALLY long compared to what we have done previously.
In addition to all the great things Brendan said about
Rolling Review - Hikari no Ou (The Fire Hunter)
Long ago, fire became even deadlier to humans than before. Anyone too close to natural flame would combust, causing a global disaster that drove humanity into darkness. Many years into the rebuilding of the world, two young people become embroiled in the struggles between powerful factions and must brave monsters, divine magic, and a wildly fluctuating quality of animation to survive a confounding
Winter 2023 End of Cour
End of Cour Winter 2023
It was a good season for the Con Artists! My Hero Academia pulled a 180 and became amazing, Urusei Yatsura revived a classic with style, and Bofuri continues to be great fun.
The Shows covered in this Podcast are: Buddy Daddies, Urusei Yatsura, Mou Ippon!, Nier Automata Ver 1.1a, Mairimashita! Iruma-kun S3, Bofuri S2, Trigun Stampede, Sugar Apple Fairy Tale, My Hero Aca
Rolling Review - Mobile Suit Gundam - The Witch from Mercury
The Con Artists Podcast: Rolling Review 25
This story is about young kids at a mecha high school who duel each for company rights and the ability to tell each other secrets. It's also about forming your own company because all the cools kids do that these days. It's also about class struggles, and learning mech skills. It's also about a young woman who can pilot a human killing mech but due to h
Fall 2022 End of Cour
End of Cour Fall 2022
While there may be a few mediocre shows and disappointments, the Con Artists had a pretty good season! Come hear about Bocchi's Rock, underground tennis matches, and the new criteria for a show's success - does a character learn Air Jump?
The Shows covered in this Podcast are: Beast Tamer, My Hero Academia S6, Reincarnated as a Sword, Bocchi the Rock!, Arknights, Chainsa
S2E8 Gotta Catch ’Em All (Pokémon Gold and Silver)
S2E8 Gotta Catch 'Em All (Pokémon Gold and Silver)
Resident Pokémon Expert Chris has returned! This time we discuss the second Generation of the game with Gold and Silver. Come have a listen as we discuss the wonders of color, Pokémon breeding, and why Chris feels like the Pokémon Card game was for babies!
Checkpoint Music:
"Smokey's Lounge" - TrackTribe. Taken from Youtube's Opensource Audio Lib
Rolling Review - Ya Boy Kongming!
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One of them is a struggling singer. The other is famed Three Kingdoms strategist Kongming, reincarnated in modern-day Japan. Together they’ll take the music world by storm. Also the theme song is incredible, go watch the opening.
Want to get more info about Ya Boy Kongming! ? Read our Rolling Reviews here: https://theconartistsblog.com/rolling-review/
Spring 2022 End of Cour
End of Cour Winter 2022
Spring has come and gone, and the Con Artists have another season of anime under their belts. Su and Dan sit down for a smaller, but no less in-depth discussion of the shows from this past season, and gush over the banana-pants hijinks of Spy X Family and Birdie Wing.
The Shows covered in this Podcast are: Deaimon, Demon Girl Next Door S2, Cue!, Komi Can't Communicate,
S2E7 Gotta Catch ’Em All (Pokémon Red and Blue)
S2E7 Gotta Catch 'Em All (Pokémon Red and Blue)
Sushma kicks out the rest of the Con Artists and invites a special guest! Resident Pokémon expert Chris is here to chat about the original Red and Blue versions of this incredible franchise. Come join the two of us as we talk about what made these games nostalgic, what we loved/didn't love about them, the TV show, and of course sweet sweet merchandis
Rolling Review -Tokyo 24-ku
The Con Artists Podcast: Rolling Review 23
In a world where surveillance is threatening the 24th District, three heroes will rise up to take on trolley dilemmas and save their friend/sister/girlfriend who died in a fire years prior. There'll be some girl who desperately wanted a complicated romance plot, a dude in a cowboy hat who now licks spray paint cans, and a scene where one of our heroes zi
Winter 2022 End of Cour
End of Cour Winter 2022
Listen to the Con Arists discuss the Winter 2022 season! It was a very strong season for all of us. Su has some harsh words to say about the everlasting ending of Attack on Titan, and all four Con Artists watched Miss Kuroitsu from the Monster Development Department. There's plenty more to hear, so join us.
The Shows covered in this Podcast are: Case Study of Vanitas
Rolling Review - The Aquatope On White Sand
The Con Artists Podcast: Rolling Review 22
Two young women face constant challenges as they try to manage their own lives and work at a run-down aquarium. Emotions! Drama! Roma- wait... um... FISH! Take the journey with us as we share our thoughts on this pair of animal enthusiasts and their journey through times both fun and frantic.
Want to get more info about The Aquatope on White Sand? Read ou
Fall 2021 End of Cour
End of Cour Fall 2021
Su seems to have struck out with most of her choices but Scott and Dan fared much better. Brendan was jettisoned into space but he's thankfully not a vampire (yet). Clearly the best strategy is to only watch cute girls making pottery, and brilliantly written historical dramas.
Come have a listen!
The Shows covered in this Podcast are: Visual Prison, Komi Can't Communicate
Summer 2021 End of Cour
End of Cour Summer 2021
The whole gang is here to discuss the shows we followed during the summer of 2021. We've got stage plays, we've got alternate worlds, we've got time travel - you name it, this season probably has it!
The Shows covered in this Podcast are:
Kageki Shoujo!
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime S2
Star Wars: Visions
Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid S2
Drug Store in Another World
Rolling Review - Fruits Basket (2019) - The Final
The Con Artists Podcast: Rolling Review 21
It all comes to a close as we say goodbye to the Soma family and everyone involved in their circle. We are sad to see this show go, but all of us have enjoyed our time immensely with these wonderful characters. Please consider donating to the imaginary: Save a Soma fund so all these people can get therapy someday. I love this show so much that I'm not ev
Spring 2021 End of Cour - Part III
End of Cour Spring 2021
It's Part III of our Spring 2021 discussion. Su and Scott watched way too many shows (are you surprised?!). If we were more hip, we'd call this a flex, but instead we are just old anime nerds who are way too tired for this sh*t. Spring 2021, seriously...why were you so good?!
The best show ever (according to Scott) appears in this podcast alongside the biggest disappoint
Spring 2021 End of Cour - Part II
End of Cour Spring 2021
It's Part II of our Spring 2021 discussion, and there are some great shows under discussion, including a few that are at the outer edges of what can be considered anime, whether it be motion comics, the Castlevania anime, or an extended Honda advertisement. Come listen!
The Shows covered in this Podcast are: Those Snow White Notes, Super Cub, Godzilla Singular Point,
Spring 2021 End of Cour - Part I
End of Cour Spring 2021
It's Part I of our Spring 2021 discussion, the beginning of our first three-part episode! We're leading with the most disappointing shows of the season (at least for Scott, Su, and Dan), so come listen to us regret some watching decisions and then move on to the good stuff.
The Shows covered in this Podcast are: Joran - The Princess of Snow and Blood, So I'm a Spider,
Rolling Review - The Promised Neverland S2
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If you've been following the second season of the The Promised Neverland, you probably hated it. Even if you didn't follow it, you may have heard that everyone hated it. Well, come listen to the Con Artists hate on it, because it's true - this show was bad.
Want to know what The Promised Neverland S2 is really about? Read our Rolling Reviews on The Pro
Winter 2021 End of Cour
End of Cour Winter 2021
Scott watches way too much Isekai. At least he picks good ones this time. This episode also features DOTA, a trip to The Otherside, and adorable maikos with low budget animation. All that and more here on Disney Channel.
The Shows covered in this Podcast are: Log Horizon S3, Tenchi Souzou Design-bu, Dr. Stone S2, DOTA: Dragon's Blood, So I'm a Spider, So What?, Kiyo in Ky
S2E6 CD Projekt Management - Part 2 (Project Management in Games)
CD Projekt Management (Project Management in Games) - Part 2
Warning: Profanity
Here in Part 2, we'll take a more introspective approach. Why are we so kosher with buying broken games? Why do we keep getting deceived by E3 trailers? Why did Dianna and that developer in Cubicle 6 delay your favorite game, and ruin Christmas for everyone?! Come have a listen!
As with Part 1: The commentary presented
S2E6 CD Projekt Management - Part 1 (Project Management in Games)
CD Projekt Management (Project Management in Games) - Part 1
Warning: Profanity
Prompted by the disastrous release of CD Projekt Red's Cyberpunk 2077, Su, Dan and a SECRET GUEST sit down to discuss Project Management. We'll be comparing Project Management in the Engineering world and in the world of Video Games. Come have a listen!
We state this in the cast, but as an addition reminder: The commen
Rolling Review - Wandering Witch: The Journey of Elaina
Wandering Witch the Journey of Elaina
The Con Artists: Rolling Review #19
Fall 2020
A self absorbed witch name Elaina journey's around the world being a bratty tourist. She eats food and leaves. Magic is almost always awful, and makes very little sense in this show. Why does everyone have an obsessive personality?! Did we mention Elaina's a terrible person? Believe it or not, this is the most ac
Fall 2020 End of Cour
End of Cour Fall 2020
Come listen to the Con Artists as they discuss what they watched in the Fall 2020 Cour! Scott's watched way too many shows, Su somehow got sucked into Assault Lily, and Dan makes a good pitch for Obsolete.
The Shows covered in this Podcast are: Gal and Dino, Tonikaku Kawaii, Obsolete, Magatsu Wahrheit Zuerst, Assault Lily: Bouquet, Kami-tachi ni Hirowareta Otoko, Sleepy Pr
Rolling Review - Fruits Basket (2019) S2
Fruits Basket (2019) S2
The Con Artists: Rolling Review #19
Spring & Summer 2020
Tohru and the gang are back for Season 2. Rin turns into a horse and has the saddest backstory ever. Yuki gets sold to God's household and abused to high heaven. Uo can't feed the deer properly, and Hana can't recite a haiku to save her life. Oh well, at least they managed to get through that Cinderella(ish) play!
Wa
S2E5 Kickstart/Kickstop - Part 2 (Kickstarter)
Kickstart/Kickstop (Kickstarter) - Part 2
We get together to discuss Kickstarter. Here in Part 2 we'll talk about the business side of things. The economics, the finances...the sweet sweet green. We also make some truly topical pop culture references. Just so fresh. Come listen!
The intro/outro music is:
Symphogear G - "Rainbow Flower"
Lyrics/Composition: Noriyasu Agematsu
Arrangement: Sei
S2E5 Kickstart/Kickstop - Part 1 (Kickstarter)
Kickstart/Kickstop (Kickstarter) - Part 1
We get together to discuss Kickstarter. Here in Part 1 we'll talk about projects we've funded that were success, failures, or not what we expected. Also...Dan has a serious problem...
Listen in to find out what it is!!
The intro/outro music is:
Symphogear G - "Rainbow Flower"
Lyrics/Composition: Noriyasu Agematsu
Arrangement: Seima Iwahashi
Vocals: Aoi
Spring 2020 End of Cour - Part 2
End of Cour Spring 2020
It's Part, which always means more electric boogaloo! Okay no, what it really means is that we talk too much about Tower of God. Thankfully Scott spent time with a weird dinosaur and then lived it up as his usual self. You knowH what I mean, right? is usual self = Isekai Trash...
The shows covered in this podcast are Gal and Dino, Tower of God, and Princess Connect! Re:Di
Spring 2020 End of Cour - Part 1
End of Cour Spring 2020 Part 1
Spring 2020 was a busy cour, so much so that it's been split into two parts! Scott thinks Trigger is starting to pull itself back together with BNA, while Su thinks there is just too much Japan in her Italy. Come listen to that and more besides!
The shows covered in this podcast are Otome Game, Listeners, BNA, and Arte.
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Rolling Review - Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!
Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!
The Con Artists: Rolling Review #17
Winter 2020
Join the Con Artists as they review the uncontested Show of the Season, Eizouken! If you too have been following this love letter to anime and animation and want to hear us lavish it with praise, you've come to the right place. If you want to be convinced to watch this show (and you do), you've come to the right plac
Winter 2020 End of Cour - Pt.2
End of Cour Winter 2020 - Part 2
The Con Artists come back with Part 2 of the Winter 2020 discussion. Are you ready for Dan's discussion on horny Zootopia? The gang was lukewarm on Somali and Su lives it up with the sh*t-show that is Madoka Trashica - Record of Fanfiction. At least there's ID: Invaded. That's sure to be a feel good show...*hint: No it's not. All that and more, here in Part 2!
Th
Winter 2020 End of Cour - Pt.1
End of Cour Winter 2020 - Part 1
Join The Con Artists as they discuss the shows watched this past season. Su has insights into character growth in Chihayafuru, while Dan takes us on an unbelievable journey to the end of Babylon. That and more on this first part of two!
The Shows covered in this Podcast are: Chihayafuru S3, My Hero Academia S4, Smile Down the Runway, and Babylon.
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S2E4 Stream Team 01 (Livechart Chat for Spring 2020)
Stream Team 01 (Livechart Chat for Spring 2020)
The Con Artists get together to do something a little different this time. We sit on https://www.livechart.me/spring-2020/tv together and chat about what's coming out this season. We are also looking for our new RR show. How will anything measure up to Gleipnir?!
We appologize for Dan's audio quality. Being quarantined has melted his brain and
Rolling Review - Afterschool Dice Club
Afterschool Dice Club
The Con Artists: Rolling Review #16
Fall 2019
Join the Con Artists as they use a sound-only format to discuss a visual-only medium try to get across the fun of a tactile pastime! We even succeed (probably)! Dan discusses game design, Brendan has some insights into the theme songs, Scott just wants Blokus to get some love, and everyone agrees with Su that the Ladies and Ge
Fall 2019 End of Cour
End of Cour Fall 2019
It's a lean season this time around but that doesn't stop us from chatting it up! Don't you want to hear about Baylon?! Hint...no...no you don't. Dan needs to take up Basket Weaving.
Su's all about them sequels and actually rags on Chihayafuru a little. Scott makes his abilities average in his next life and Dan is not impressed by your Viking nonsense. At least there's
Rolling Review - Fruits Basket (2019) S1
Fruits Basket (2019) S1
The Con Artists: Rolling Review #15
Spring & Summer 2019
The intro music is: "Again" by Beverly
The outro music is: "Lucky Ending" by Vickeblanka (Eps 1-13)
A girl who lives in tent gets attacked by a mudslide and then lives in a house with numerous hot men. They turn into animals when she accidentally hugs them. Tohru is many types of "adjective for beautiful" baked
Summer 2019 End of Cour
End of Cour Summer 2019
It was a very busy season for the Con Artists, but there were so many good shows that they regret nothing. Nothing except Fire Force, that is! Listen in and get some solid recommendations, there's sure to be something for everyone.
The Shows covered in this Podcast are: Vinland Saga; Dr. Stone; Carole and Tuesday; For My Daughter, I'd Even Defeat a Demon Lord; Fire Force;
S2E3 She is Ageless (Millenium Actress)
She is Ageless (Millenium Actress)
Su and Scott come together to discuss the incredible film my Satoshi Kon, Millenium Actress. It's the first time in the history of our podcasts that we literally have nothing bad to say. Warning: There are spoilers for this movie. If you haven't already seen Millenium Actress, you may want to revisit this podcast at a later time.
Please visit us at: https://theco
Rolling Review - The Promised Neverland
The Promised Neverland
The Con Artists: Rolling Review #14
Winter 2019
The intro music is: "Touch Off" by UVERworld
The outro music is: "Zettai Zetsumei" by Cö shu Nie (eps 1-8)
A loving family of orphans is overseen by a woman they call Mama. Everyday is peaceful and fun. Sometimes, children get adopted and move away from the farm they all live on. Absolutely nothing ever goes wrong ever and
Rolling Review - Irozuku Sekai no Ashita kara
Irozuku Sekai no Ashita kara
The Con Artists: Rolling Review #13
Fall 2018
The intro music is: ISnAK: "17 Sai" by Haruka to Miyuki
The outro music is: ISnAK: "Mimei no Kimi to Hakumei no Mahō" by Nagi Yanagi
Hitomi long ago lost the ability to see color, and blames the mild magical abilities common to her family. Her grandmother sees things differently, and magically sends her 60 years into t
Rolling Review - Planet With
Planet With
The Con Artists: Rolling Review #12
Summer 2018
The intro music is: "One Unit" by Minami
The outro music is: "Rainbow Planet" by Mai Fuchigami
Soya is the lone survivor of xenocide. He has a maid and a weird cat dude in his house to help him cope. He becomes the villain, then he becomes the good guy, and then love saves the day. Or something. The dragon is fat and ugly, the CG is
Rolling Review - Golden Kamuy
Golden Kamuy
The Con Artists: Rolling Review #11
Spring 2018
The intro music is: GK OP: "Winding Road" by MAN WITH A MISSION
The outro music is: GK ED: "Hibana" by THE SIXTH LIE
Immortal Sugimoto, a seemingly unkillable former soldier from the Russo-Japanese war, goes on a hunt for a massive gold treasure with the unlikely aid of Asirpa, a young Ainu girl. Others, notably a rogue element of t
Rolling Review - A Place Further than the Universe
A Place Further than the Universe
The Con Artists: Rolling Review #10
Winter 2018
The intro music is: "The Girls Are Alright!" by saya
The outro music is: "Koko kara, Koko kara" by Mari Tamaki (Inori Minase), Shirase Kobuchizawa (Kana Hanazawa), Hinata Miyake (Yuka Iguchi), Yuzuki Shiraishi (Saori Hayami)
What is beyond than the universe? It's Antarctica and you need to pay your own way to com
Rolling Review - Children of the Whales
Children of the Whales (Kujira no Kora wa Sajou ni Utau)
The Con Artists: Rolling Review #9
Fall 2017
The intro music is: CotW OP: "Sono Saki" by RIRIKO
The outro music is: CotW ED: "Hashidairo" by rionos
A fascinating look at the unique lifestyle of a civilization built on the back of a massive sand-sea-faring “whale”. At least for one episode. Then a bunch of cat-eared clown troopers (no j
Rolling Review - Made in Abyss
Made in Abyss
The Con Artists: Rolling Review #8
Summer 2017
The intro music is: "Deep in Abyss" by Riko (Miyu Tomita) and Regu (Mariya Ise)
The outro music is: "Tabi no Hidarite, Saihate no Migite" by Riko (Miyu Tomita) and Regu (Mariya Ise) (eps 2-9)
There's a large pit in the center of town. It's known as the Abyss and some say it holds a bounty of treasure. If you train to be a White Whist
Rolling Review - Little Witch Academia (TV)
Little Witch Academia (TV)
The Con Artists: Rolling Review #7
Winter/Spring 2017
The intro music is:"Shiny Ray" by YURiKA (eps 2-13)
The outro music is: "Hoshi wo Todoreba" by Yuiko Ohara (eps 2-13, 25)
Harry Potter and the Shiny Chariots of Fire is about a young witch named Akko who can't do much of anything right magically! Good thing she’s got the power! of! FRIENDSHIP! She's got to collect
Rolling Review - Shuumatsu no Izetta
Shuumatsu no Izetta!
The Con Artists: Rolling Review #6
Fall 2016
The intro music is: "Cross the Line" by AKINO with bless4
The outro music is:"Hikari Aru Basho e" by May'n
Princess Fine lives in a town that is caught up in a war against a large empire. She has an ace up her sleeve though, in the form of her witch friend Izetta! Want a show that's got a stunning opening Episode? Want a show th
Rolling Review - Amanchu!
Amanchu!
The Con Artists: Rolling Review #5
Summer 2016
The intro music is: "Million Clouds" by Maaya Sakamoto
The outro music is: "Futari Shoujo" by Tekopikari (Ai Kayano & Eri Suzuki)
Amanchu! is WHOOP about 2 girls who end up in the WHOOP WHOOP diving club together. Futaba is super shy and diving helps her WHOOP WHOOP come out of her shell. Hikari WHOOP RADIATES LIKE THE SUN. The twins WHOO
Rolling Review - Concrete Revolutio: The Last Song
Concrete Revolutio: The Last Song
The Con Artists: Rolling Review #4
Spring 2016
The intro music is: CR:TLS OP: "Warireru Dōkoku" by ZAQ
The outro music is: CR:TLS ED: "ALL-WAYS" by Yohske Yamamoto feat. Nami Tamaki
The second season of Concrete Revolutio. Still interesting, still a cool concept, still very colorful… but it didn’t quite measure up to the first season. Despite some very power
Rolling Review - Active Raid
Active Raid
The Con Artists: Rolling Review #3
Winter 2015/2016
The intro music is: AR OP: "Golden Life" by AKINO with bless4
The outro music is: AR ED: "Tōmei na Yozora" by Yuka Aisaka
In the future – POWERSUIT CRIME! Facing it down? The dull, uninteresting POWERSUIT POLICE. YAWN… As the plot meanders along. STARE… At some pretty uninspired art and characters. PUZZLE… over how this show e
Rolling Review - Concrete Revolutio
Concrete Revolutio
The Con Artists: Rolling Review #2
Fall 2015
The intro music is: CR OP: "Katararezu Tomo" by ZAQ
The outro music is: CR ED: "The Beginning" by Yohsuke Yamamoto
An alternate history version of the 20th century, if every powerful pop-culture phenomenon happened at once. Giant robots, time travelers, ESPers, magical girls, and more are all over the place. Our heroes have to k
Rolling Review - Heroic Legend of Arslan
Heroic Legend of Arslan
The Con Artists: Rolling Review #1
Spring/Summer 2015
The intro music is: HLoA OP: "Boku no Kotoba de wa Nai, Kore wa Bokutachi no Kotoba" by UVERworld
The outro music is: HLoA ED: "Lapis Lazuli" by Eir Aoi
The Heroic Legend of Narsus is a tale of some guy named Arslan and his spear wielding guardian, wherein neither of them matter once Narsus comes along. Afterwards th
Spring 2019 - End of Cour Anime Chat
The Con Artists have their final discussion of the Spring! It's Spring 2019: Koto Killed my Grandpa
Su watched way too many shows! Brendan learns how to make friends with his whole middle school class, while Scott learns how to communicate with people solely though haiku. Dan's punching all the baddies (only once) and winning everything, except his mixed martial arts tournament.
Most importantly.
Winter 2019 - End of Cour Anime Chat
The Con Artists have their final discussion of the Winter! It's Winter 2019: Judgement Day
Scott has overloaded his schedule with anime this season, but not everything's a winner. Su judges him harshly for his poor choices. Meanwhile, Brendan spins a good story about sentient leaf girls and Dan gets an anime housecat roommate to match his real one. Then it's Su's turn to be judged about the Fai
Fall 2018 - End of Cour Anime Chat
The Con Artists wrap up the fall season of 2018.
We got bunny girls, grimdark goblin slaying, and an honest to goodness puppet show to review. It was a good season, in other words. Well, for most of us - Su found SSSS.Gridman to be a near-total disaster, and minces no words in taking it down. Either way, it'll be a good listen, so join us!
The Shows covered in this Podcast are: Goblin Slayer!,
Summer 2018 - End of Cour Anime Chat
The Con Artists discuss the end of the cour for Summer 2018.
The season was a little light on quality shows, so the Con Artists make up for it with some in-depth coverage of those that were worth it... and a few that weren't.
Join us on the Stage of Fate and prepare to be entertained!
The Shows covered in this Podcast are: Hanebado!, Cells at Work, Attack on Titan (S3), My Hero Academia (S3), Haru
S2E2 Sex Mechs (Darling in the FranXX)
Sex Mechs (Darling in the FranXX)
Su and Scott need to let you in on a dark secret...
Darling in the FranXX was very bad. Don't believe us, or just want to know why we feel this way? Come have a listen as we discuss all the disappointment that came from this Trigger + A1 Pictures collaboration.
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Spring 2018 - End of Cour Anime Chat
The Con Artists have their discussion about the Spring 2018 Cour! It's the End of Cour Discussion: Anime Sandwich
We watched a lot of shows this season... though Brendan might've been right to skip out. Our anime sandwich has some pretty good bread, but everything in between leaves something to be desired.
The shows covered in this podcast are: Record of Grancrest War, Wotakoi: Love is Hard for O
Winter 2018 - End of Cour Anime Chat
The Con Artists have their discussion about the Winter 2018 Cour! It's the End of Cour Discussion: I Can't Slip This Cupcake Into My Purse
Everyone gathers around to discuss the shows we followed in the Winter cour. There's so much variety. Brendan might be tripping balls, as Su laments that CCS isn't coming together. Scott's had his fill of Classicaloids, and Dan finds a J-Pop song he ACTUALLY LI
S2E1 Say Yes to the Wizard Dress (Ancient Magus' Bride - Part 2)
Say Yes to the Wizard Dress (Ancient Magus' Bride - Part 2)
The second and final Con Artist discussion of the first season of The Ancient Magus' Bride.
There was lots to talk about in the second half of the show, as Chise and Elias' relationship changed, dark and powerful magics abounded, and the confrontation with Cartaphilus concluded.
There was one thing everyone agreed on, though - we'd totall
S1E13 Lightning in a Bottle (Final Fantasy XIII)
Lightning in a Bottle (Final Fantasy XIII)
Su and Scott sit down to have a discussion about the extremely controversial Final Fantasy XIII. The truth is...we liked it for the most part! I know...you are shocked....
We also were eternally poor and thought that the Eidolons were useless, so there's balance, don't worry.
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S1E12 GhibliFest (Ghibli Movies)
GhibliFest (Ghibli Movies)
The Con Artists may butt heads when it comes to opinions on anime, but there's one thing they can all agree on: Ghibli movies are wonderful!
The group comes together to discuss some of their favorite Ghibli movie moments, some things that make Ghibli movies special. We also talk about why Hayao Miyazaki is a fascinating man.
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Fall 2017 - End of Cour Anime Chat - Part 2
The Con Artists close out the Fall! It's Summer 2017 End of Cour Part II: Please Sir...Just a few More Polygons...
We're back for Part II because we watched just way too many shows. Especially Su...mostly Su, actually. Damn those sequels.
Su wants you to watch March Comes in Like a Lion. Seriously..try this one if you like Slice of Life storytelling that has gravitas. Dan enjoys multiple shows thi
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