About this episode

The hosts discuss the significance of Akira in the context of animation while preparing to review The Super Mario Brothers Movie.

On the eve of having to review The Super Mario Brothers Movie, the gang decides to find reprieve in what is possibly the greatest technical and craft achievement in the history of animation: Akira.Support us on Patreon to hear the full episode and much more!

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