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    LHAS015 – HYPERDIMENSION NEPTUNIA: EPISODE 9

    We’re ready for that last big story arc as we head into episode 9 of “Hyperdimension Neptunia.” We talk about the grand reveal of YELLOW HEART who is super powerful because she represents… a system we’ve never heard of? Alex explains the early Japanese console wars and we debate whether or not the Four Goddesses […] More

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    LHAS014 – HYPERDIMENSION NEPTUNIA: EPISODE 8

    YES! IT’S A BEACH EPISODE! At episode 8, we’re 2/3 of the way through “Hyperdimension Neptunia.” We talk about watching mandatory fan service and beach episodes of anime in the workplace: just how much fan service can get you fired, anyway? Also, with only five episode left, HDN chooses to plop in some filler. When […] More

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    LHAS013 – HYPERDIMENSION NEPTUNIA: EPISODE 7

    We talk about episode 7 of “Hyperdimension Neptunia” just as soon as Andy stops being totally psyched about the upcoming obligatory beach episode. From that awkward vegetable-related oral scene that took the joke just a little too far all the way to Plutia’s complete transformation into a dominatrix, this episode is full. We also talk […] More

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    LHAS012 – HYPERDIMENSION NEPTUNIA: EPISODE 6

    We watch episode six of “Hyperdimension Neptunia,” which starts a new arc that seems to center around perving out on women. Hooray, anime! We talk about Vert’s creepy behavior with Nepgear, discuss anime’s ability to get abstract, and go on a big tangent about One Piece. Lunch Hour Anime Special is a Night of the […] More

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    LHAS011 – HYPERDIMENSION NEPTUNIA: EPISODE 5

    In episode 5 of “Hyperdimension Neptunia,” piracy has been defeated for all time! Yeah, right. We talk about Arfoire’s justifications for piracy, Nintendo’s console experimentation, and Microsoft’s quasi-ability to claim PC gaming as its realm, too. Plus, Japanese anime is really perverted! Lunch Hour Anime Special is a Night of the Living Geeks podcast. Go […] More

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    LHAS010 – HYPERDIMENSION NEPTUNIA: EPISODE 4

    The fourth episode of “Hyperdimension Neptunia” finally reveals the big bad and it’s AWESOME. We take a couple moments to discuss the sisters’ transformations before Rage drops some breadcrumbs on the allegory for Arfoire. We talk about piracy, DLC, and stealing content. Lunch Hour Anime Special is a Night of the Living Geeks podcast. Go […] More

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    LHAS009 – Hyperdimension Neptunia: Episode 3

    The third episode of “Hyperdimension Neptunia” may be the first of the series to avoid awkward Jpanese Beastiality, but it makes up for it with unconfortable tentacle cords! We talk about the progression of the story, the depth of the allegory into each character, and what this show would look like in a cell phone […] More

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    LHAS008 – Hyperdimension Neptunia: Episode 2

    For our discussion of the second episode of “Hyperdimension Neptunia,” we debate if maybe this show is too awkwardly Japanese to continue watching. There’s some creepy stuff in here, but there’s also some really intruiging world building: is it worth watching a monster who likes to lick little girls if you also get to see […] More

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    LHAS007 – Hyperdimension Neptunia: Episode 1

    This episode, we start our viewing of a new series, “Hyperdimension Neptunia” at episode one. We talk about the show’s allegorical premise that the four goddesses represent the different competitors in the gaming industry’s console wars. We also giggle a bit at the bounciness of the boobies and try to keep it classy in our […] More