Pixels in the Animation

Pixels in the Animation

por GeekCast Radio Network, LLC

Animación y Manga Televisión y Cine

The Legend of Zelda Cartoon Episodes 1-3 Review

TFG1Mike and TV’s Mr. Neil leave the Mushroom Kingdom behind to begin coverage of The Legend of Zelda animated series. The duo discusses the first three episodes—"The Ringer," "Cold Spells," and "The White Knight"—comparing the cartoon's portrayal of Link, Zelda, and Ganon to their source material. They analyze the animation quality, plot structures, and overall character consistency while sharing their own nostalgia for the original NES game.

The Super Mario Bros. Super Show Recap Review

TV’s Mr. Neil and TFG1Mike revisit the animated series The Super Mario Bros. Super Show, breaking down their favorite and least favorite characters, episodes, and moments. They examine the show’s legacy, the quality of its live-action segments, and the impact of the Shout Factory DVD releases. The hosts also look ahead to their upcoming coverage of The Legend of Zelda animated series.

Super Mario Bros. Super Show Series Finale Review

TFJ, Mike, and TV's Mr. Neil conclude their look at The Super Mario Bros. Super Show by reviewing the final three episodes: "Crocodile Mario," "Star Koopa," and "RoboKoopa." The team breaks down the bizarre plots, strange parodies, and questionable animation choices that made the series finale a disappointment. They also discuss the live-action segments featuring Rowdy Roddy Piper and Cindy Lauper, while finally sharing their overall ratings for these concluding episodes.

Super Mario Bros. Super Show Eps 47-49 Review

TFG1 and TV's Mr. Neal review three episodes of The Super Mario Bros. Super Show: "Mario of the Deep," "Flatbush Koopa," and "Raiders of the Lost Mushroom." The hosts discuss the lack of plot, poor animation quality, the bizarre inclusion of Nazi imagery in the Indiana Jones parody, and their overall fatigue with the series as they approach its conclusion.

Super Mario Bros. Super Show Episodes 44-46 Review

TFJ, Mike, and TV's Mr. Neil review "Little Red Riding Princess," "The Provolone Ranger," and "Escape from Koopatraz." The hosts discuss the series' tendency to adapt classic stories, the reliance on Western tropes, and why "Escape from Koopatraz" stands out as the strongest entry of the group.

Super Mario Bros. Super Show Episodes 41-43 Review

Neil and Steve discuss three episodes of The Super Mario Bros. Super Show: "Karate Koopa," "Mario of the Apes," and "Princess, I Shrunk the Mario Brothers." The hosts examine the heavy use of stereotypes, repetitive amnesia plotlines, and animation errors throughout the episodes, while also criticizing the show's handling of character weight and food-related themes. The duo concludes with a breakdown of their low ratings for each installment.

Super Mario Bros. Super Show Episodes 37-40 Review

Neil and Mike return to break down four more episodes of The Super Mario Bros. Super Show, including Quest for Pizza, The Great Gold Coin Rush, Elvin Lives, and Plumbers Academy. The duo discusses the recurring food-as-a-cure trope, odd animation glitches, the voice of Gary Owens, and the unexpected appearance of a Wario-like character.

Super Mario Bros. Super Show Episodes 34-36 Review

Steve, Joe, Mike, and Neil dive into three episodes of The Super Mario Bros. Super Show: "The Ten Koopamandments," "The Koopas Are Coming," and "The Trojan Koopa." The hosts discuss the show's attempts at historical and religious parodies, the animation style, and their mixed reactions to the live-action segments. They also analyze the plot structure of the episodes, noting when the show successfully mimics classic cartoon gags versus when it feels tonally mismatched.

Super Mario Bros. Super Show Episodes 30-33 Review

Hosts Steve, Joe, Mike, and Neil discuss episodes 30 through 33 of The Super Mario Bros. Super Show. They break down the animation and live-action segments for "Mario and the Red Baron Koopa," "The Unzappables," the musical episode "Bad Rap," and "The Mark of Zero." The team shares their thoughts on the series' inconsistent writing, the quality of these specific episodes, and rate the entries.

Super Mario Bros. Super Show Episodes 27-29 Review

Neil and Mike dive into three more episodes of The Super Mario Bros. Super Show: "Mighty McMario and the Pot of Gold," "Mario Meets Koopzilla," and "Koopa Claus." The hosts discuss the show's uninspired homages, problematic animation quality, and frustration with the repetitive nature of the Mario character's hunger and the series' overall tone. They also break down the live-action segments featuring Rob Stone and Brian Bonsall, offering their final ratings for each animated short.

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