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Ep 129 - Prometheus Died For Our Sins (Andro Melos 31-45 | END)
Ep. 129
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Covering: Andro Melos episodes 31 to 45
We finish off Andro Melos and surprise, surprise it was a whole lot of nothing with some funny aspects here and there. However, our brief look at the manga gives us the important lore details we've been craving.
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Timestamps:
Ultraman Section
00:00 - Intro
09:17 - Andro Melos discussion
36:45 - Ultra Super Legends summaries
Extra Section
1:02:27 - Intermission
1:09:29 - Red continues playing PS1 games (Croc, Tomb Raider, Ridge Racer)
1:19:00 - Mythago Wood
1:28:00 - Vision of Escaflowne
1:35:35 - Gunstar Heroes
1:39:40 - Brad works on a tabletop game
1:43:25 - Otogirisou
1:52:00 - Emails
2:02:00 - Outro
Sources:
- Relevant images
- "Who the hell are you?"
- Japanese sources: link 1, link 2
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