Pixels in the Animation

Pixels in the Animation

by GeekCast Radio Network, LLC

Animation and Manga TV & Film

Mega Man Episodes 19-21 Review

The hosts tackle three more Mega Man episodes: a monster movie knockoff where Dr. Light transforms into a werewolf, a Lion King-inspired disaster they call one of the worst episodes of the series, and a surprisingly solid entry about Dr. Wily pulling the moon from orbit. Expect frustration, creative criticism, and ratings that reflect the wild quality swing.

Mega Man Episodes 16-18 Review

The hosts break down three more episodes of the Mega Man animated series. "Mega Dreams" has Dr. Wily using a device to invade people's minds through their dreams, "Robo Spider" features a giant robot spider draining the city's energy, and "Master of Disaster" sees Wily unleashing a genie from a magical chest. The crew discusses reused robot masters, derivative plots, and some genuinely baffling creative choices that push the show further from its source material.

Mega Man Episodes 13-15 Review

The crew examines three Mega Man episodes: the season-one finale "Strange Island of Dr. Wily," which strands heroes and villains together on an island with little to show for it; "Showdown at Red Gulch," a western-themed episode featuring power-boosting meteor crystals and the Baton Tons; and "Terror at the Seven Seas," where Dr. Wily builds a sea fortress using stolen battleships. Neil, Steve Megatron, and TFG1Mike discuss animation quality, tired tropes, and whether these middle-of-the-road episodes deliver.

Mega Man Episodes 10-12

The hosts review three more episodes from Mega Man Season 1: "Ice Age" explores Dr. Wiley's plan to steal super freeze technology and Iceman's betrayal, "Cold Steel" features the robots disguised as a rock band using mind-controlling music (with a deaf girl immune to the effects), and "Future Shock" sends Mega Man 30 years into a dystopian future where Wiley has taken over the world. The episode digs into plot holes, character design choices, and inconsistencies across all three installments.

Wreck-It Ralph Review

The hosts celebrate PITA's 50th episode by reviewing Disney's Wreck-It Ralph, a video game movie that stands out among other game-to-film adaptations. They discuss the film's plot about a character tired of being cast as the villain, the extensive voice cast, the game worlds it depicts (inspired by Donkey Kong, Halo, and Candy Land), and its surprising villain twist. The conversation covers predictability, video game cameos, product placement, the soundtrack by Henry Jackman, and technical details about character design and the film's release timing.

Mega Man Episodes 7-9 Review

TFG1Mike, TV's Mr. Neil, and Steve Megatron discuss three Mega Man animated episodes: "20,000 Leaks Under the Sea" featuring an underwater prison and two water robots, "The Incredible Shrinking Mega Man" with shrinking gems and a memorable childhood viewing, and "Bot Transfer" where Mega Man gets swapped into Snake Man's body. The hosts debate animation quality, plot recycling from other 90s cartoons, and their ratings for each episode.

Mega Man Episodes 4-6 Review

TFG1Mike, TV's Mr. Neil, and Steve Megatron discuss three more Mega Man animated episodes. The Big Shake finds Dr. Wiley creating earthquakes to extort the city. Robosaur Park gives the show its first truly bad episode with a de-evolution serum turning robots into cavemen—complete with Jurassic Park ripoff logic. Mega Man in the Moon sends the hero after Wiley's moon-based laser scheme, earning better marks than the dinosaur disaster despite questionable supervillain planning. The hosts debate the show's formulaic writing, animation quality, and the endless running gag of Rush suffering.

Mega Man Episodes 1-3 Review

The trio kicks off their Mega Man animated series coverage with episodes "The Beginning," "The Electric Nightmare," and "Mega-Pinocchio." They discuss the voice cast (including Ian James Corlett, Gary Chalk, and Scott McNeil), compare notes on their experiences with the Mega Man games, and dig into how the show adapts the game's characters and world. Fair warning: plenty of corny jokes and questionable plot logic get called out.

Video Power and The Power Team

Mike and Neil revisit the early-90s Video Power show and its animated segment The Power Team, a Captain N-style series featuring video game characters like Quirk, Kuros, Bigfoot, Max Force, Narc, and Tyrone fighting the villain Mr. Big. They discuss the show's animation quality, voice cast including Michael Donovan, the games represented, and how the series shifted from cartoons to a game show format in its second season. They also cover the real-world host Johnny Arcade and his role introducing each episode.

Super Mario World Recap

TFG1Mike and TV's Mr. Neil wrap up the Mario era of Pixels in the Animation with a recap of Super Mario World. They discuss the series' use of Yoshi, compare it unfavorably to the earlier Super Show, and explore why Nintendo has largely avoided licensing Mario for animation since these cartoons aired. The hosts share their disappointment with the series and look ahead to the Mega Man coverage coming next.

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