The Lawless Times of 80s and 90s ANIME with Special Guest Skyler

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Written By Jamie Fenderson

The guys are joined by Skylar from the Omega Star 7 podcast to discuss the 80s and 90s era anime. Everyone brings some anime knowledge to share including favorite films and shows worth checking out. The guys discuss what the difference between a Japanese anime is compared to a cartoon of the US. And what discussion of anime wouldn't be complete without tentacle porn.

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Jamie Fenderson

Independent web publisher, blogger, podcaster… creator of digital worlds. Analyst, designer, storyteller… proud polymath and doer of things. Founder and producer of “the80sand90s.com” and gag-man co-host of the “The 80s and 90s Uncensored” podcast.

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