Episode 107 – The Best and Worst Anime Sidekicks

Sidekicks, do they help or hurt? What do we mean by an anime sidekick and who are some of the best ones out there?

– Opening –

Opening Song:

“Kuusou Mesorogiwi” from the anime Mirai Nikki by the artist Yousei Teikoku

New Forum Members:

Diabolical Shih Tzu, CallMeAoiChan

Trivia

Answer: Sawako and Kazehaya from Kimi ni Todoke

Happy Birthday To:

Amishpriest (31),  Justin_14 (22),  ragnalordoftheskies,  silence,  Questlyfe (30),  animefan76 (35), DigitalDevil (32), WinterJolt (24), Anarchy (18), theblazeingotaku

The A.A.A. Mailbag

Submitted by: Katie

Question: 

I really wanna start reading and or watching anime/manga I really need
some good suggestions. I have watched a couple and really enjoyed them
but I don’t know which ones to watch next. What are some “must see”
anime? Thanks 🙂

Submitted by: Kiyoshi

Question: 

First thing’s first: your podcast, setup and crew are incroyable.
Vraiment magnifique.

Next, your city is quite fun, even if it is a little flat. Your border
services security are friendlier here than they are near Canada.

Finally, in 45 seconds or less (because time limits are fun eh?)
describe to us what a perfect (or near perfect) birthday would be for
each of you.

Au revoir mes amis!
(And as a bonus, beans with real maple syrup are delicious eh?)

– Main Topic 1 –

1. What makes them a sidekick?

1. What would the anime be like if they were removed?

– News Break –

– Impressions –

Mitsugi – Mobile Suit Gundam Age
Kimiko – Bakuman S2
Kimiko – Mirai Nikki

– News Break –

– Anime Reviews –
Mitsugi – Haibane Renmei *requested by Yupa*
Kimiko – Tiger and Bunny

– Closing –

Closing Song:

“Departures ~Anata ni Okuru Ai no Uta~” From the Anime Guilty Crown by the artist Egoist