[00:00 - 00:07] "The final season part two" was somewhat boring and the ending was disappointing.

[00:25 - 00:31]One host has not finished watching the show, despite it being a huge event in anime history.

[00:48 - 00:58]The hosts discuss Attack on Titan, which just finished airing.

[02:41 - 02:46]The show has been running for 10 years and has become mainstream.

[03:47 - 03:53]The dub of the show is also popular and well-done.

[04:16 - 04:23]The hosts will give a spoiler warning before discussing the ending.

[04:41 - 04:47]The final season is divided into three parts, with the third part having two sub-parts.

[06:28 - 06:38]The hosts mention specific scenes and moments from the show.

[06:28 - 06:38]The ending of Attack on Titan is disappointing and lacks emotional impact.

[06:39 - 06:44]One host has issues with a particular voice actor's performance.

[00:00 - 07:13]The hosts discuss their thoughts on the final season of Attack on Titan, which just finished airing after a 10-year run. They mention the show's impact on the anime industry and its mainstream popularity. They also discuss the dub and voice acting performances, as well as specific scenes and moments from the show. The hosts express disappointment with the ending and lack of emotional impact.

[07:13 - 07:21]The speaker recommends the sub over the dub for a specific show

[07:21 - 07:26]They acknowledge that the dub is not bad, but prefer the sub

[08:14 - 08:20]They mention their personal bias towards a specific voice actor

[08:29 - 08:44]The speaker talks about their experience with the fandom of the show

[11:48 - 11:55]They mention their interest in the show and its confusing naming conventions

[12:34 - 12:45]The speaker expresses disappointment with the final season of the show

[12:34 - 12:45]They discuss the difficulties in keeping track of the different parts and titles of the final season

[13:58 - 14:21]The speaker defends the show's production and believes it was worth the wait

[14:21 - 14:34]They suggest that releasing the final season in multiple parts may have been a mistake

[07:13 - 14:34]The speaker concludes by saying the final product was worth the wait, but could have been released in a more organized manner.

[14:35 - 14:40]Waiting for animation and production process to finish

[14:40 - 14:45]Already waited 7-8 years for this point

[14:45 - 14:53]Questioning why final season wasn't released as one cohesive season

[14:53 - 15:01]Netflix's release of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure killed hype

[15:01 - 15:07]The way a series is released can impact the overall experience

[15:08 - 15:16]Consuming media is influenced by surrounding hype and community

[18:11 - 18:17]Final season part 2 felt boring and like a waste of time

[19:11 - 19:25]The reveal of Eren's ability was cool, but backstory felt bloated

[19:54 - 20:05]The rumbling felt like a safe and predictable direction

[20:20 - 20:27]Some episodes felt like they were just wasting time

[21:07 - 21:19]The ending was safe and conclusive, but messy

[21:40 - 21:57]The law parts of Attack on Titan can feel like a horror movie with a mystery monster and its mechanics

[14:35 - 22:11]Final season part 2 was uninteresting and unmemorable

[22:12 - 22:19] The speaker discusses how Titans are no longer feared or mysterious.

[22:19 - 22:25]They suggest that the show could have been better if the mechanics were left unexplained.

[22:31 - 22:36]The speaker mentions that the reveal of the mechanics was their least favorite part of the show.

[22:36 - 22:58]They also mention that they found the part where characters discuss their journeys and the events of the "rumbling" to be compelling television.

[25:32 - 25:38]The speaker praises the character development and interactions in season 3, but notes that the show became weaker when it shifted focus to the mechanics.

[25:32 - 25:38]The speaker found season 2 to be the weakest, but also the point where they became invested in the characters.

[25:32 - 25:38]The speaker also notes that season 1 may have been weaker than they remember, as they have not re-watched it in a while.

[25:58 - 26:14]The speaker expresses interest in re-watching the show and discussing it further.

[29:04 - 29:12]They appreciate the focus on characters like Yumi and Historia.

[29:27 - 29:36]They also mention that the four-year wait for season 2 may have contributed to disappointment with the season.

[22:12 - 29:43]In general, the speaker praises the character development and interactions in the show.

[31:32 - 31:40]Main character deaths in season one were not as impactful because of lack of investment in characters

[31:51 - 31:56]Season two introduced characters with no screen time in season one and started making viewers care about them

[33:22 - 33:42]There were weaker parts throughout the series, but no truly bad seasons

[33:22 - 33:42]The ending was not the greatest, but did the job and cemented Attack on Titan as a modern classic

[34:08 - 34:18]Season two received criticism for being slower and having less action, but was later appreciated as a set up for season three

[35:02 - 35:11]One of the biggest plot reveals was done through a piece of background dialogue, subverting expectations

[35:02 - 35:11]One specific line of dialogue in the anime was changed from the manga and received backlash

[36:25 - 36:44]Manga readers were initially upset with the anime's ending, but some complaints were deemed invalid

[36:25 - 36:44]Manga readers' expectations may have been too high, leading to disappointment

[29:43 - 37:23]Overall, the anime's ending may not have lived up to some viewers' expectations, but it did its job of concluding the story

[37:23 - 37:28] Intro: Audio about a sponsored episode by Express VPN

[37:34 - 37:42]Explanation of how streaming services can add up in cost

[38:08 - 38:17]Introduction to Express VPN and how it can help access different shows on different streaming services

[38:24 - 38:32]Personal experience with using Express VPN while traveling

[40:16 - 40:25]Mention of confusion with the ending of Attack on Titan and lack of understanding of Aaron's motivations

[40:39 - 40:52]Comparison to how Togashi would have explained it in his storytelling style

[41:02 - 41:10]Discussion of Ymir's backstory and lack of interest in it

[44:14 - 44:26]Confusion over the difference between royal and non-royal Eldians in Attack on Titan

[37:23 - 44:41]Need for more explanation and understanding in the storytelling of Attack on Titan.

[44:41 - 44:47] The speaker mentions reading the manga and waiting for a YouTube explanation video

[44:47 - 44:53]They mention feeling unprepared and wanting a digital anime video

[44:53 - 45:03]The speaker gets less interested when mechanics are explained through a one hour YouTube video

[45:05 - 45:12]They feel that this detracts from the story

[45:33 - 45:42]They mention that the ending could have been executed cleaner, but they were happy with the character resolutions

[46:23 - 46:35]The speaker expresses satisfaction with the ending of Attack on Titan

[46:49 - 46:56]The speaker compares the final season to a Marvel movie's third act fight scene

[47:18 - 47:32]They mention feeling like the final battle was just action scenes and fireworks

[47:18 - 47:32]The speaker expresses that they were waiting for the ending to happen and it was great

[47:53 - 48:13]They discuss the importance of a good ending in making a show memorable

[49:42 - 49:50]The speaker mentions Game of Thrones as an example of a show with a bad ending

[49:51 - 49:58]They mention that the ending of Game of Thrones was a bad few seasons leading up to a bad ending

[50:05 - 50:14]The speaker brings up an example of an amazing show with a crummy ending (Yu Yu Hakusho)

[50:44 - 50:52]They mention that the final arc of Yu Yu Hakusho had potential but fell short

[51:04 - 51:13]The speaker questions whether a final chapter can change one's perception of an entire series

[51:32 - 51:49]They mention that a bad final scene or line can ruin a character's development (ex: Armin in Attack on Titan, Jamie in Game of Thrones)

[52:00 - 52:08]The speaker compares finding out a friend committed war crimes to a character's betrayal in a show

[44:41 - 52:08]The ending of Attack on Titan, while not perfect, did not ruin the entire series for the speaker.

[52:15 - 52:27]The speaker discusses a situation where a friend turns out to have a problematic interest

[54:02 - 54:18]They discuss the criticism of anime endings that don't meet high fan expectations

[54:41 - 55:01]The speaker mentions Code Geass as an example of a show with a risky but successful ending

[55:32 - 55:38]They use the analogy of finding out a friend is a Nazi sympathizer

[58:09 - 58:15]They mention Yu Yu Hakusho as an example of a show that ended before it could reach its full potential

[58:09 - 58:15]They criticize rushed endings and give an example of the manga ending of Promised Neverland

[58:15 - 58:22]The speaker brings up an old anime called Busa Rankin with a unique epilogue ending

[59:26 - 59:34]They discuss the popularity and success of Full Metal Alchemist Brotherhood's ending

[59:47 - 59:54]More shows should incorporate epilogues into their endings

[52:08 - 59:54]The speaker discusses problematic friends, criticism of anime endings, and gives examples of successful and unsuccessful endings before concluding that more shows should incorporate epilogues into their endings.

[59:54 - 1.00:06]The speaker wants more epilogues in shows to see what happens to characters

[1.00:06 - 1.00:16]They argue that after investing in characters, it's important to see their future

[1.01:06 - 1.01:13]They dislike shows that don't get proper endings, such as House of Cards

[1.01:33 - 1.01:39]They mention the ending of School Days and Death Note as memorable

[1.01:39 - 1.01:45]Breaking Bad is an example of a good ending that ties everything up neatly

[1.02:26 - 1.02:39]They struggle to remember iconic endings in movies and anime

[1.03:47 - 1.03:52]They want more endings that are fucked up or leave a hollow feeling

[1.04:47 - 1.04:57]They want endings that are memorable and not just bittersweet

[1.05:25 - 1.05:31]The speaker recommends the manga "My Home Hero" for a good ending

[1.06:17 - 1.06:24]The episode ends with a sponsored ad for Harry's razor blades

[59:54 - 1.07:00]Overall, the speaker wants more impactful and memorable endings in shows and movies.

[1.07:00 - 1.07:07]Person talking about their experience using Harry's brand for shaving.

[1.07:07 - 1.07:14]They request for more products to be sent, as they cannot get them in Japan.

[1.07:07 - 1.07:14]They mention a subscription service available for time and money saving.

[1.07:14 - 1.07:24]Link to a $13 trial set for just $3 at harries.com/trash taste.

[1.07:39 - 1.07:48]Discussion about iconic anime endings and their opinions on them.

[1.07:48 - 1.07:54]Mention of "Devman Crybaby" and its ending being bleak and empty.

[1.08:00 - 1.08:05]Mention of "Magica" and "Tommy Galaxy" endings being underrated.

[1.08:50 - 1.09:01]Mention of "Jojo's Bizarre Adventure", "Naruto Shippuden", and "Hunter x Hunter" endings being safe and cookie-cutter.

[1.09:01 - 1.09:09]Discussion about "Anohana" and its ending being emotional and memorable.

[1.11:22 - 1.11:29]Discussion about the slow pace of the first half of "Steinsgate".

[1.11:47 - 1.11:56]Mention of "Steinsgate" and its ending being impressive for wrapping up time travel mechanics.

[1.13:34 - 1.13:40]Mention of "Death Note" and its second half being weaker than the first half.

[1.14:04 - 1.14:11]Mention of the ending of "Death Note" being good, but could have been better without the character Near.

[1.14:12 - 1.14:21]Mention of "Cowboy Bebop" and its ending being great.

[1.07:00 - 1.14:38]Overall opinion that the manga version of "Death Note" has a better ending than the anime version.

[1.14:38 - 1.14:45]The speaker discusses their opinions on anime original content and the visuals of a particular show.

[1.14:53 - 1.15:00]They mention their feelings towards the ending of "Ass Class" and how they teared up during the final roll call.

[1.15:53 - 1.15:58]The speaker talks about the impact of endings in a story and how it can affect the overall viewing experience.

[1.16:11 - 1.16:21]The speaker praises the new expansion of "Cyberpunk" and the performance of Idris Elba.

[1.17:36 - 1.17:51]They mention their dislike for multiple endings in video games, specifically in "Cyberpunk."

[1.19:32 - 1.19:43]They discuss the perfect ending they received in the game and how it tied up the characters' stories.

[1.20:40 - 1.20:49]The speaker compares the impact of multiple endings in "Cyberpunk" to games like "Last of Us" and "God of War."

[1.21:02 - 1.21:15]They explain why they enjoy the multiple endings in "Fear and Hunger" and how it utilizes the characters' stories.

[1.14:38 - 1.21:44]The speaker concludes by stating their dislike for the multiple endings in "Cyberpunk" and how it affects the impact of the story.

[1.21:52 - 1.22:00]Discussion about the new Hayamizaki movie and Robert Pattinson's voice acting in it

[1.22:34 - 1.22:40]Initial thoughts on the movie and how it has grown on the speaker

[1.23:11 - 1.23:17]Discussion about watching movies and appreciating bad ones to appreciate good ones

[1.23:17 - 1.23:23]Discussion about watching two recent films, one by Martin Scorsese and the other a FNAF movie

[1.23:43 - 1.23:49]Thoughts on the Scorsese film and the length of his movies in general

[1.26:41 - 1.26:47]Discussion about the FNAF movie and the speaker's lack of knowledge about the franchise

[1.26:41 - 1.26:47]Amazement at seeing a popular YouTuber cameo in the FNAF movie and the rest of the film being disappointing

[1.27:32 - 1.27:37]Comparison of the critic and audience scores for the FNAF movie

[1.28:11 - 1.28:19]Speculation about a conspiracy against the Mario movie by critics

[1.21:45 - 1.28:26]The speaker talks about their thoughts on the new Hayamizaki movie, their appreciation for watching bad movies to appreciate good ones, their recent experience watching a Martin Scorsese film and a FNAF movie, and their opinions on the length and reception of these films. They also mention a cameo by a popular YouTuber in the FNAF movie and speculate about a conspiracy against the Mario movie by critics.

[1.28:45 - 1.28:56] People were paying for bad reviews, which led to a trend of fans valuing high fan ratings and low critical ratings as a badge of honor.

[1.29:09 - 1.29:15]The speaker watched a movie about FNAF and did not like it, but fans of the game seemed to enjoy it.

[1.29:28 - 1.29:34]The movie was targeted towards young adults who have followed the game for a long time, but the speaker did not enjoy it.

[1.33:41 - 1.33:51]The speaker also did not enjoy the movie "Hypnotic" starring Ben Affleck, which reminded them of a bad version of "Inception."

[1.34:18 - 1.34:23]The movie was originally titled "Domino" in Japan, but was released as "Hypnotic" worldwide.

[1.34:24 - 1.34:37]The premise of the movie is about people who can hypnotize others on command.

[1.34:37 - 1.34:43]In general, the speaker doesn't like the genre of horror for kids, as it takes away from the raw uncomfortableness of horror.

[1.35:11 - 1.35:20]The movie had elements of a mind battle, but it was not well done.

[1.35:22 - 1.35:31]The speaker found the movie to be boring and poorly executed.

[1.35:22 - 1.35:31]The overall trend of movies being influenced by low critical reception is something the speaker does not like.

[1.35:22 - 1.35:31]The speaker also mentions briefly watching the movie "Mario Bros" and enjoying it for what it was, despite not being a critical masterpiece.

[1.35:44 - 1.35:51]The speaker also talks about their own experience of enjoying "Slender Man" as a teenager, but now realizing it was not a good movie.

[1.28:27 - 1.35:51]The overall takeaway is that the speaker dislikes the trend of movies being hyped up by fans and low critical reception, and prefers to watch movies with a critical mind.

[1.35:51 - 1.35:57] The speaker watched a Christopher Nolan-like film directed by a less talented director with a disappointing performance from Ben Affleck.

[1.36:27 - 1.36:36]They left the film feeling unsatisfied and unsure if it was worth watching.

[1.37:02 - 1.37:11]The speaker also finished their first Final Fantasy game, FF16, and wasn't impressed by the ending.

[1.39:12 - 1.39:17]The speaker also mentions a gay character in the game and how it was revealed.

[1.40:25 - 1.40:37]Ending was not surprising and the speaker did not feel the game was worth finishing.

[1.40:25 - 1.40:37]The speaker recommends not watching the film and did not think FF16 was a standout game in the series.

[1.41:01 - 1.41:06]They enjoyed the climactic boss battle and certain scenes, such as a beach scene, but overall felt the game was just checking off boxes.

[1.35:51 - 1.43:23]Speaker watched a disappointing film, and finished their first FF game, FF16, which they did not find impressive. They enjoyed certain scenes but overall felt the game was just checking off boxes and the ending was not surprising. They recommend not watching the film and did not think FF16 was a standout game in the series.

[1.35:51 - 1.43:23]Speaker watched a disappointing film, and finished their first FF game, FF16, which they did not find impressive. They enjoyed certain scenes but overall felt the game was just checking off boxes and the ending was not surprising. They recommend not watching the film and did not think FF16 was a standout game in the series.

[1.48:10 - 1.48:19] The hosts discuss the ending of episode 8 of an unknown series.

[1.48:44 - 1.48:49]They discuss how the start of long JRPGs can be difficult to get into.

[1.48:55 - 1.49:02]They mention that the middle of the series lost their interest.

[1.48:55 - 1.49:02]One of the hosts mentions that they had to stop watching the series.

[1.48:55 - 1.49:02]They debate whether the argument "it gets good after X hours" is valid for any media.

[1.48:55 - 1.49:02]One of the hosts brings up the example of One Piece and its scale.

[1.48:55 - 1.49:02]They mention that Jojo's Bizarre Adventure is a mix of the two arguments.

[1.49:02 - 1.49:08]They ask for recommendations for iconic manga endings.

[1.49:02 - 1.49:08]The hosts mention their Patreon and social media pages.

[1.49:08 - 1.49:14]One of the hosts mentions that the first 20 hours of a JRPG can be challenging for non-JRPG players.

[1.49:08 - 1.49:14]They discuss the difficulty of getting people to watch Jojo's Bizarre Adventure.

[1.49:08 - 1.49:14]The hosts share their opinions on anime endings.

[1.49:14 - 1.49:15]The episode ends with a closing statement and outro.

[1.43:23 - 1.49:15]Overall, the hosts discuss their opinions on anime and manga endings, including the difficulties of getting into long series and the debate over whether it's worth it to stick with a series for a satisfying ending. They also mention their social media pages and ask for recommendations from listeners.