#103 'Kill Blue' OP animation is top-tier! Relatable for middle-aged Japan-US anime fans?! A comedy that never disappoints!

The OP animation is absolutely outstanding.

The hosts collectively rave about the quality of the opening animation. We analyze its appeal from the perspective of overseas otaku, focusing on why it’s so captivating that you'll want to watch it over and over, and why the series succeeds so well as a comedy.

The protagonist is a legendary hitman.

The plot is refreshingly novel: Juzo Ogami, a legendary hitman, somehow transforms into a middle-schooler and is ordered by his organization's boss to attend school. Seeing him struggle in this environment is hilariously entertaining. Also, pay attention to the performance by Yuko Sanpei, who voices the middle-school version of Juzo.

It might change how you view your school days.

In the middle of the episode, we get excited talking about school life from the perspective of adulthood. We share real-life stories, discussing the value we placed on studying back then compared to our feelings now, and even fantasizing about what we would do if we returned to our middle-school bodies today. During this segment, something specific about Yuko Sanpei is mentioned, and the hosts' reaction to it is quite memorable.

There is still so much more to dive into.

In addition, our 'Otaku! WORD OF THE DAY!' segment features an interesting English translation of the protagonist's dialogue, and we also share the latest news regarding 'Revolutionary Girl Utena.' We have plenty more in-depth discussion, so please listen to the full episode to hear the rest.