Show: Rugrats Episode: Ruthless Tommy & Moose Country This episode was recorded on day 517 of the US elections, whatever the result be, the hosts were not aware yet. So, in this time of tense news, James and Mariya go back in time to the 90’s and watch a show about babies, like the responsible adults they are. Welcome to Nostalgia November. They talk about how fluid the animation is for its time. The two discussed the cinematography of the show and the some of the problems with the color palette. In news, there is a new Spongebob movie. Sony talks about buying crunchyroll.

Show: Over The Garden Wall Episode: School Town Follies & Some of the Dark Lantern (Season 1 Episode 3 &4) Another tradition for Ominous October, James and Mariya watch Over The Garden Wall, an unsettling yet adorable mini-series. The two talk about the dreamlike logic of a lot of the show. They discuss the several plots in the one episode and the subversive nature of the plots. James thinks the highwayman is creepy. Mariya theinks he’s one of a kind. In news, the hosts talk about Disney’s new release and the theory that Else is in the movie.

Show: Hey Arnold! Episode: Four Eyed Jack (Season 1 Episode 23B) After that awful month of awfulness, James and Mariya replenish themselves with a wholesome helping of Hey Arnold!, as per tradition in this dojo. They compare the episode with last year’s spooky episode They talk about the character designs and how they are “ergonomic”. The hosts end by discussing the higher quality of the backgrounds. In news, the two discussed Disney’s experiment with the Mulan remake and paywalls. Also Soul is coming to Disney+. Also also, there’s a new show by the Castlevania creators, and it’s about greek mythologies.

Show: The Super Mario Bros Super SHow Episode: Rapland (Season 1 Episode ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ ) James and Mariya get dangerously close to the precipice of madness by watching The Super Mario Bros Super Show. The two talk about the awful choice of sound engineering and music direction. They discuss the history of shows like this and why they were made. The hosts discuss the animation issues including missing segments and invisible backgrounds. Venture brothers don’t get renewed and Genndy Tartakovsky doesn’t return for production of Hotel Transylvania 4.

Show: Sword Art Online Episode: Guns and Swords & Deathgun (Season 2, Episode 4&9 ) For Sucky September, James and Mariya pull from the floor gunk of the barrel they usually pick shows from. The hosts spend some time lamenting the show and comparing it to the spin-off which was objectively better. They tried to make sense of Sinon’s costume and failed because anime outfits make no sense. The two discussed some of the animation flaws that could have been fixed with smarter decisions. In news, the two talked about a new frozen short and whether or not it’s going to be a tradition to watch it.

Show: Carole and Tuesday Episode: True Colors (Season 1, Episode 1) James and Mariya bring women’s appreciation month to a close with the best anime ever created. The hosts talk about the great use of framing and cutting for transitioning. They talked about how many animators died to animate the characters playing musical instruments. James explained the three models, model sheets, and their use in the show. They also talked about the spectacular world building in very subtle ways. In news, James informs of how POC writers never got a call-back. Hazbin Hotel gets picked up, WHOO! Leave a review and give us some feedback! Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/show/27dwKWER6qk1VN2rUPJupE If you enjoyed our podcast, consider supporting the us on Patreon at:https://www.patreon.com/chaoticsilly For just $1 you get access to exclusive episodes of Hell in a Cel, where we watch movies instead of TV shows! If you want to listen to our Team Rocket stars, Jesse and James, focus on one topic for once, consider putting in $5 and listening to Blasting Off Again. In this podcast, we dig deep into our favorite movies, TV shows and general topics. Check out our resident streamer, Jesse, who streams video games on Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/chaoticsilly Also visit our social mediahttps://www.facebook.com/Chaotic-Silly-1483922311711281/https://www.instagram.com/chaoticsillyhttps://twitter.com/chaoticsilly — Image and Sound Editing: James Ristig

Show: Emma: A Victorian Romance Episode: The Gift (Season 1 Episode 1) Pulling from an ever shrinking pool of not gross female oriented anime, James and Mariya watch another romance anime. The hosts talk about the creator of the anime and her work. They discuss the various framing devices in the show and its calm pacing. The two also talk about the palette and seamless 3D animation in a few of the shots. They end with a quiz to decide the fate of September’s theme: Super or Sucky?

Show: Sword Art Online Alternative “Gun Gale Online” Episode: Ten Minute Massacre (Season 1, Episode 9) Hell in a Cel is holding a women’s appreciation month because it’s Mariya’s birth month. James and Mariya watch GGO, an anime with a cute pink protagonist. They discuss how the show, though is an anime, seems to target a different audience than most anime, with a plot-line that would be more typical of a male protagonist. The hosts talk about the smart corner cutting involved in the animation of the action shots and smart usage of smoke and cinematography. Mariya talks about the importance of female aggression and healthy competition. The hosts discuss a scene that was blatantly offensive and a missed opportunity for an uplifting interaction.