On this episode, John talks about Recovery of an MMO Junkie and why the quirky romance story felt satisfying and relatable. The gang also dives into the recent unfortunate buzz generated by the director of that show. Lastly, CC reviews the unconventional hero's journey of Inuyashiki and explains why the show's misguided focus on its all too repulsive villain was ultimately its downfall.
Reviews:
Recovery of an MMO Junkie (1:32)
Inuyashiki (34:37)
Related Links:
https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2017-10-24/.123097
https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2017-12-12/.125150
https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2018-02-09/recovery-of-an-mmo-junkie-director-causes-controversy-with-anti-semitic-tweets/.127409
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kP2KATrNlbE
http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2017/12/05/how-recovery-of-an-mmo-junkie-redefines-what-it-means-to-be-an-adult-nerd
http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2017/12/02/managing-misunderstandings-in-recovery-of-an-mmo-junkie
http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2017/12/09/life-after-mmo-junkie-our-top-10-recommendations-for-recovery-of-an-mmo-junkie-fans
https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2018-01-11/.126286
http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2016/02/26-1/manga-creator-spotlight-hiroya-oku-inuyashiki
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