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Woah! What's that? A NEW episode of GSR Gaiden! already? Yep that's right! Ash Beardguy aka Ashton Zala, is BACK with another panel for you! On March 1st Crunchyroll announced that Funimation's streaming library would be merged into its own and this understandably sent reverberations throughout the entirety of Anime Fandom. So on that very same day…

Welcome to the first episode of GSR Gaiden! Giant Shooty Robots' companion show that covers: Anime, Tokusatsu and all things Geek! On this episode, Ash Beardguy aka Ashton Zala, is joined by some heavyweights from the Black Anime Community to discuss the results of the 2022 Crunchyroll Anime Awards! JayLeeTrey, King Telliano, Simone, Cam, Ash and a…

It's been a long time coming, but it's finally here! The first episode of Giant Shooty Robots! On this shiny new episode, the Melanated Mecha Men, Ash Beardguy and SentaiFive, reminisce about what first led them to become enamoured with the Gundam franchise and Mecha Anime. Ash then flies solo to present the first edition of our new segment, The GS…

In this BONUS episode of Giant Shooty Robots, Ash Beardguy flies solo to review Chapter 1 of Blade Titans, the Mecha Manga by Ayinde Hall of Studio Mahō. Ash first gives a recap of the chapter and then [at 08:52] he gives his thoughts on the narrative, the characters and why Blade Titans is a triumph both in terms of its art and narrative. Links St…

In what is the LAST episode of Build Casters (in its current guise), Ash Beardguy sits down with Ayinde Hall [@YIN_Designs aka @KokujinKreates] of Studio Mahō, to chop it up about Blade Titans, his Mecha Manga series. Ash and Ayinde discuss how Ayinde got into this Weeb Stuff and then do a deep dive and become ensconced in the world and narrative o…

On the second episode of our two parter, Ash Beardguy, once again chops it up with Mecha Enthusiast and Streamer extraordinaire: Fujimaru Husky. Ash and Fuji have a brief, yet eye opening discussion about Racism and Anti-Blackness within the (Western) Gundam and Mecha Anime Fandoms. Fuji recounts some of the horrible experiences he has had in Fando…

Build Casters is now THREE YEARS OLD!!! To celebrate, you are getting TWO EPISODES!!! On part one, Ash Beardguy chops it up with Giant Shooty Robot Enthusiast, Gunpla Builder and Streamer extraordinaire: Fujimaru Husky (aka Fujimaru No Jutsu). Ash asks Fuji about how he became enamoured with Mechanical Giants, why his Grandma helps to fund his Plas…

Join Ash Beardguy and SentaiFive for a Special Edition of Build Casters. On this episode, which was recorded LIVE on Twitter Spaces this past Friday just a couple of hours after the finale aired, Ash and Fives tackle Studio Trigger's Spring 2021 Mecha Juggernaut: SSSS.DYNAZENON. They reflect on the characters and their machinations and drool over t…

On this ultra low effort, barely edited episode of Build Casters, Ash Beardguy and SentaiFive react to the massive Gundam Seed related news that just dropped. They share their excitement about the long-awaited Gundam Seed Movie, drool over the Eclipse Gundam and get super jealous over the life-sized Freedom Gundam statue in China. They also briefly…

What's this? Ash Beardguy and SentaiFive are back with a new episode of Build Casters? On this episode, our Melanated Mecha Bros dissect what is arguably the most important Mecha Anime news in the past few years, Kyōkai Senki, Sunrise's first Non-Gundam Mecha property since Cross Ange: Rondo of Angel and Dragon, which aired almost 7 years ago! Alth…

Ash is back with another SD Gundam sized episode of Build Casters, to celebrate International Women's Day! On this episode, Ash highlights 4 brilliant Black Women characters from Mecha Anime! From Claudia LaSalle who keeps everything running smoothly aboard a Giant Shooty Robot Spaceship against the backdrop of an Intergalactic War, to Amida Arca, …

Join Ash for this SD Gundam-sized episode of Build Casters, on which he gives you the lowdown on 5 Mecha Anime that are perfect for those who are new to the world of Giant Shooty Robots! Links Gundam Build Fighters (Youtube) Vandread (Funimation Now) RahXephon (HIDIVE) Macross Plus (Prime Video) Code Geass (Funimation Now)…

On this episode of Build Casters, Ash Badguy (aka TheMacabreChap) gives you the lowdown on why we went on a hiatus and when you can expect us to return! Links Black Anime PodcastsOleh Build Casters

On this episode of Build Casters, Ash, is joined by undoubtedly one of the smartest men in the Anime Podcasting Game, Jamal, host of Get In The Mecha. Ash, a Millennial, and Jamal, a Zoomer, start off by chopping it up about their experiences growing up as Otaku from two different generations, then go on to tackle the main topic, Makoto Shinkai's 2…

TheMacabreChap flies solo for this special episode of Build Casters. Against the backdrop of the Covid–19 Pandemic, Black Folks are having their lives stolen away, due to being failed by The State. TheMacabreChap remembers George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Tony McDade and Belly Mujinga, four people who have died due to the heinous actions and negligenc…

On the final episode of our #HUD_Classics series, SentaiFive takes the reins and delves into, After War Gundam X, a solid, yet criminally underrated interation of the Gundam franchise that undoubtedly deserves more love. Fives succinctly discusses the plot, interesting characters and awesome Gundam designs; all ingredients which combine to make Gun…

What's this? Two episodes of Build Casters in one day? DAMN RIGHT! On this fresh new addition to our #HUD_Classics series, we are joined by PrimeGundam, of Morphin Metacast and 3BlackGeeks fame, who decides to be a rebel and discuss Exosquad, a Mecha show that isn't an anime! Don't let that deter you though, Prime still makes an amazing case as to …

We're back with another episode in our #HUD_Classics series for #MechaMarch! On the fourth episode of #HUD_Classics, we are joined by Aussie Anime Blogger extraordinaire, LitaKino (@Kinoreviews), who shines a spotlight on Aquarion EVOL. Lita explores the themes of Love that are deeply woven into this Mecha Anime and lets you know why she thinks it …

As we return to our regularly scheduled programming for #MechaMarch, we are joined by the incomparable, David Majors (@CallMeDjm), host of Anime Podcast of Some Sort, who commandeers the the third episode of #HUD_Classics, to talk about the 2006 Sunrise Mecha Anime: Zegapain! David delves into the plot and underlying themes and lets you know precis…

Join TheMacabreChap for a PSA on using the common sense “M.E.C.H.A.” method to keep yourself and others safe and healthy and during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic. Links Coronavirus (COVID-19) (World Health Organisation)Oleh Build Casters

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, …

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 th…

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…