Build Casters

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We're back with a fresh new episode of #HUD_Classics! On the second episode of #HUD_Classics, Scott (@MechAnimeReview), joins us to tell us why he believes that Martian Successor Nadesico is an awesome Mecha Anime and is a Certified #HUD_Classic!  Links Martian Successor Nadesico (Hulu) (US Only) Mechanical Anime Reviews (Scott's Blog)

In order to celebrate #MechaMarch, we’re bringing you, #HUD_Classics, a new series of short form podcasts; highlighting Mecha Shows that we feel are criminally underrated! On the first episode of #HUD_Classics, TheMacabreChap, devles into the 2004 Mecha Anime, Kenran Butōsai: The Mars Daybreak! He talks about the large colorful cast of characters, the amazing voice actors who bring the characters to life and what exactly makes, Mars Daybreak, a certified #HUD_Classic!  Links Mars Daybreak on Tubi TV (US Only)

On this super short episode of Build Casters, TheMacabreChap and SentaiFive review the shiny new ONA: Mobile Suit Gundam G40. First they discuss the 100 hours of anime available in the UK on All4 and what an awesome job the GundamInfo YouTube channel is doing, then go on to tackle the main topic. They chop it up about the breathtaking quality of the animation, the distinct lack of any coherent narrative whatsoever and their thoughts on the Gundam G40 gunpla itself! So buckle up and get ready for this episode of Build Casters! You better not miss it! Links All4 Mobile Suit Gundam G40 Gundam G40 (Industrial Design Ver.) The Song That The Title Of This Episode References

We are back baby! Ash (@TheMacabreChap) and SentaiFive are back with a brand new episode of Build Casters! On this episode, Ash and Fives chop it up and give their opinions on some of the Gunpla that saw release in October and November, and then they DIVE into a discussion about Gundam Build Divers Re:RISE. How does it compare to the original Build Divers? Why is Kazami such a Loser McLoserface? Find out all that and more on this episode of Build Casters! You’d be a fool to miss it! Gunpla That We Discussed HG 1/144 Earthree Gundam HG 1/144 Marsfour Gundam HG 1/144 Veetwo Gundam HG 1/144 Nu-Zeon Gundam HG 1/144 Mudrock Gundam HG 1/144 Gundam Pixy (Fred Reaver Use) HG 1/144 Gundam G-Else Other Stuff Gunpla Club Anime Podcast of Some Sort Ranger Command Power Hour Rangercast Impy (Rangercast Vs. Fanfiction)

Pri (@SunglassPri) is back with a solo BONUS episode of Radio Kōsen! On this episode, Pri recaps and dissects the absolutely insane news that not only have Mill Creek Entertainment inked a deal with Tsuburaya and licensed the rights to the entire Ultra Series, they are also going to release a bunch of shows before the end of 2019! Pri also covers the news about Ultra Galaxy Fight: New Generation Heroes, and the interesting way in which TsuPro are distributing the series, especially with regards to the west. So buckle up and get ready to enjoy this Bonus episode of Radio Kōsen! You better not miss it! Links: Every Single Ultraman Series Is Making Its Way to the U.S. (io9) Mill Creek 2nd Wave Ultraman Releases (SciFi Japan) Ultraman Official (Youtube) Ultra Galaxy Fight: New Generation Heroes (Youtube Playlist) (Japanese with English Subs)

Ash (@TheMacabreChap) and Pri (@SunglassPri) are BACK with the first official episode of Radio Kōsen! The podcast that shines a light on Ultraman, Kaijuu and lesser known Tokusatsu. On this episode, Ash and Pri briefly discuss their thoughts on the first four episodes of Ultraman Taiga, before delving into their main topic: the news that none other than Hideaki Anno, will be writing and producing, Shin Ultraman, an Ultraman movie which is slated to drop in 2021. The guys try and make sense of the huge news and also give you the lowdown on what they want to see from the movie. So buckle up and enjoy this episode of Radio Kōsen! You would be crazy to miss it! Links Evangelion creator’s next project is a new take on Ultraman (Polygon) Capes and Cool Scarves (Wordpress)  Ultraman Gaia (Crunchyroll)

Ash (TheMacabreChap) flies solo for this special EX (Extra) episode of Build Casters, on which he reviews the SD Gundam Cross Silhouette Gundam Ground Type and Valtcan Prime One Pull Pro Side Cutter Nipper. Ash gives you his unfiltered thoughts on whether he feels the Gundam Ground Type is a "must buy" kit or not and then delves into the nitty-gritty regarding the Valtcan Nippers. So set your GP Base and get ready fo this bonus episode of Build Casters! You do not want to miss it! Links:  SD Gundam Cross Silhouette Gundam Ground Type (HLJ) SD Gundam Cross Silhouette Cross Silhouette Frame [White] (HLJ) Valtcan Prime One Pull Pro Side Cutter Nipper (UK) Valtcan Prime One Pull Pro Side Cutter Nipper (US) Other Links: Pictures of the finished SD Gundam Cross Silhouette Gundam Ground Type.

What's this? Build Casters are back with a shiny new podcast? You betcha! Welcome to Radio Kōsen! A podcast focusing on Ultraman, Kaijuu and lesser known Tokusatsu! Hosted by your favourite Toku-Lovin' Snark Knight, TheMacabreChap, and the Human Tokusatsu Encyclopaedia, SunglassPri, Radio Kōsen! is the Tokusatsu podcast you never knew you needed, but won't be able to live without! On Episode 0 of Radio Kōsen! (Yes Episode 0!), the guys review Godzilla: King of the Monsters, the latest entry into the franchise that brought Eiji Tsuburaya international acclaim. They give you the lowdown on the plot (or lack thereof), the characters and how breathtaking the Kaiju fights are. So buckle up and enjoy this episode of Radio Kōsen! You would be crazy to miss it!

Your favourite anime podcast is back! On this episode of Build Casters: Gaiden! released in celebration of Pride Month, TheMacabreChap sits down with Dawn aka BunnyCartoon of the Anime Nostalgia Podcast to discuss the #InclusiveGeekCreators Social Media Campaign. They chat about how the idea came about, who is involved in the campaign and how we can make fandom a space in which marginalised folks feel welcomed and valid. So buckle up and get ready for the latest episode of Build Casters: Gaiden! You don't want to miss it!

After what seems like an age, WE ARE BACK!!! On this episode of Build Casters, TheMacabreChap and SentaiFive are joined by the East Coast's finest toy reviewer: Baltmatrix! Balt and the guys chop it up about all of the news that came out of the 58th Annual Shizuoka Hobby Show. So set your GP Bases and get ready for this shiny new episode of Build Casters! Do not miss it!

Argh, me hearties! This here be a topical episode of Build Casters: Gaiden! On this episode, TheMacabreChap, SentaiFive and SunglassPri, are once again joined by TheMetaFactor as they discuss the ways in which they consume anime, their views on Piracy and what they really think of Legal Streaming options. So grab yer cutlass and a bottle of rum and get ready for Build Casters: Gaiden! You don't want to miss it!

On this episode of Build Casters: Gaiden!, TheMacabreChap, SentaiFive and SunglassPri, are once again joined by TheMetaFactor and Lambo Calrissian. With a full house, the guys discuss the final two episodes of Studio Trigger's SSSS.GRIDMAN! They give their impressions on the twists, the series as a whole and the rather "interesting" ending. Oh boy that ending! So, Access Flash and get ready for Build Casters: Gaiden! You can't afford to miss it!

TheMacabreChap and SentaiFive are back in 2019 with a new episode of Build Casters, the podcast that is All Mecha, All The Time! On this episode of Build Casters (which was recorded on New Year's Eve), the guys chop it up about the 40th Anniversary live stream (better late than never) and then briefly review everyone's favourite snore-fest: Gundam Build Divers! The less said about Build Divers the better... But hey look, we have shiny new intro & outro music courtesy of VRSYJNES! So set your GP Base and get ready for the latest episode of Build Casters! You definitely don't want to miss it!

What is Build Casters? How do "Build Casters" and "Build Casters: Gaiden!" differ from one another? What can fans expect from Build Casters in 2019? Why does TheMacabreChap have a voice that is smoother than Lockon Stratos? ;) All this and more, is answered on this special mini episode of Build Casters! You don't want to miss it!

On this (INCREDIBLY LATE) episode of Build Casters: Gaiden!, TheMacabreChap and SunglassPri are joined by TheMetaFactor and Lambo Calrissian; a super dope dude, who also happens to be head honcho of The Kaidan Network. The guys take their time and lovingly discuss the emotional weight of Episodes 9 & 10 of SSSS.GRIDMAN, whilst TheMacabreChap manages to somehow shoehorn in a rant about a certain group taking its sweet time to release subs of his favourite show that features Karate Bugmen! So, Access Flash and get ready for Build Casters: Gaiden! You definitely don't want to miss it!

On this episode of Build Casters: Gaiden!, TheMacabreChap, SentaiFive and SunglassPri are joined by Leg10n Of Boom's newest member, TheMetaFactor, to discuss episodes 7 and 8 of everyone's favourite Love Letter to tokusatsu: SSSS.Gridman! Whilst the guys heap praise on what is turning out to be a really good anime, they also manage to somehow wind up discussing mind-numbingly expensive anime merchandise from the Good Smile Company and Kamen Rider Zi-O. So, Access Flash and get ready for Build Casters: Gaiden! You'd be crazy to miss it!

On this jam packed episode of Build Casters: Gaiden, TheMacabreChap and SentaiFive are once again joined by Leg10nOfBoom's team mom: SunglassPri. Pri and the guys discuss the gratuitous fanservice of Episode 5 of SSSS.Gridman and the massive plot dump of Episode 6. They also managed to find the time to discuss the Detective Pikachu trailer and Funimation's recent change to their "SimulDub" schedule. Access Flash and get ready! You better not miss it!

On this shiny new episode of Build Casters: Gaiden!, TheMacabreChap and SentaiFive are joined once again by SunglassPri and they tackle Episodes 3 and 4 of Studio Trigger's SSSS.Gridman. Once Pri and the guys dissect the mediocrity that was Episode 3, they proceed to discuss the the much better Episode 4, Yuta and Rikka's "tacit" feelings for each other and how Akane is the very definition of chaotic evil. So set your GP Bases and tune in! You better not miss it!

On this episode of Build Casters: Gaiden!, TheMacabreChap and SentaiFive are joined by SunglassPri, the Team Mom of Leg10n Of Boom. Pri and the guys shoot the shit about the second episode of SSSS.Gridman and are pleasantly surprised about how much of a marked improvement it is over the first episode. They also chat about what they want to see from the rest of the series and Pri's rad Toku blog: Capes and Cool Scarves. So set your GP Bases and tune in! You definitely don't want to miss it!