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We finally get to talk about Ghost in the Shell again :). The Science Saru take on the original manga is airing now on Amazon Prime Video, and we watched the first three videos. Is it too silly? Find out! We also talk about post-event fun, Avatar fans, anemoia, past Odyssey adaptations, and reasons to keep living. |

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[Anime talk starts around 9:15]

This week, JJBPod checks out the infamously gross Summer 2026 anime Chainsmoker Cat, or YaniNeko. We also talk about Wong Kar Wai films, choosing your own name, tobacco legality, The Insider, and a bunch of gross stuff. Is it obvious this episode is NSFW yet |

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And with that, Akagi transitions to a hard mahjong show, which will most likely alienate anyone who isn't really into riichi mahjong. It's still a tense show, with a good - if not oddly familiar - soundtrack. We talk about episodes 4-6 this week. We also talk about The Steve Miller Band, phone numbers without area codes, Ice Ice Baby, and Oh You Thought This Was a Rabbit? |

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