Best Rowan Fae Xanthippe Hutcheon Podcasts (2025)

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42. Hibari Cannot Be Stopped by Conventional Means 1:55:29

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The series saves one of its most interesting characters for literally the last seven pages of the manga, as we meet the manly, hot-blooded shonen archetype Gekijirou. As they bid farewell to the series, Rowan and Xan speculate on what might have been.By Rowan and Xan

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41. Hibari Is OP, Pls Nerf 1:54:39

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It’s part one of our finale, and the very last episode of the anime sees Hibari acquiring strange powers from the gender-affirming white alligators who secretly live in her home. Rowan and Xan discuss their most and least beloved characters of the series, as well as ideas for a Stop!! Hibari-kun! revival.…

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40. Hibari the Princess 58:45

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Sayuri returns with plans of stalking and blackmail, vying with Hibari for the role of Sleeping Beauty in an upcoming school play. Kosaku edges further into harem manga protagonist territory with two girls competing for his affection (and also Rie, who seems kind of ambivalent about the whole thing).…

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39. Hibari and, Regrettably, Kaji 1:38:33

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As the end of the series draws near, Rowan and Xan must face a terrible trial: an episode all about Kaji. He catches a cold and might miss a boxing match, which is basically the same thing as being a legendary swordsman who died of TB. Strap yourselves in.By Rowan and Xan

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38. Hibari Is Literally a Woman in a Man’s Body 1:11:41

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Hibari and Kosaku swap bodies in an episode that’s a lot less trans in execution than it is on paper. Rowan and Xan discuss Japan’s on-again, off-again love affair with the occult including spoon bending, cults and a village with a highly dubious claim to fame.By Rowan and Xan

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37. Hibari, the Hitman and Him 1:13:59

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Hibari and Kosaku have the house to themselves, and now the only thing that can come between them is an anxious assassin. Rowan and Xan discuss Soviet gerontocracy and the classification of demons.By Rowan and Xan

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36. Hibari’s Trans-Genre Experiment 1:53:04

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Is it a dream or an illusion? Rowan and Xan aren’t sure, but this week Hibari and the gang go back in time a thousand years for some historical fantasy sci-fi shenanigans. Come and join us for some non-competitive recreation in the most artistic and also silliest part of Japanese history!By Rowan and Xan

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35. Hibari Is Respectfully Merry 1:20:56

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Just in time for June, it’s time for Hibari’s Christmas episode! This leads, naturally, to a discussion of Buddhism, as Rowan and Xan try to analyze what little story is present in an episode that’s mostly everyone just doing their respective bits.By Rowan and Xan

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34. Hibari Is Boxing Clever 1:04:31

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The boxing club has a match against the punkest school in Japan, and Kosaku has to train hard to beat them, even if it takes the help of a guy who might technically be a murderer. Rowan and Xan discuss women in boxing and gender-neutral rival school names.By Rowan and Xan

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33. Hibari and the Phantom Thief 1:49:45

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Kosaku finds out about a long lost uncle who is also the richest man in the world. Rowan and Xan talk about New Wave artist and cake enthusiast Klaus Nomi, and that time the mascot of the Paralympics was trans.By Rowan and Xan

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32. Hibari the Sister 1:01:52

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Tensions boil over between Hibari and Tsubame, as Kosaku develops a weird crush! Rowan and Xan discuss Xan’s favorite page of the manga, and which Cold War nations the characters most resemble.By Rowan and Xan

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31. Hibari and Sayuri 1:34:09

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The popular actress Hiroko Yakushimaru will not be appearing in this episode. Instead, Hibari gains a rival for Kosaku’s affections, as Rowan and Xan talk about a man who looks a little bit like Weird Al Yankovic, a man who looks a little bit like Edgar Allan Poe, and a dog that looks nothing like a dog.…

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30. Hibari Versus Juvenile Delinquency 1:49:15

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The Bad Kid Gang is here, and the Bad Episode Gang is here to talk about it! Rowan and Xan discuss moral panics, Popeye’s photosensitivity, and the possible Mormon-ness of Suzume’s disappointing love interest.By Rowan and Xan

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29. Hibari and the Other Woman 1:23:54

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Hibari’s dad falls for a barista who seems very taken with the idea of being a mother to Suzume. Rowan and Xan discuss non-verbal communication and the absolute worst chai in the Salt Lake Valley.By Rowan and Xan

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28. Hibari at the Bat 1:33:33

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The Ozoras and the Umiushis settle a territory dispute with a time-honored tradition: playing a baseball game for a very old man. Xan doesn’t know the rules and is determined not to learn, so it’s up to Rowan to determine the legality of horses, dynamite and back tattoos during play.By Rowan and Xan

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27. Hibari and Ribahi 1:17:45

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The Ozoras once again find themselves on an island, but this one is home to Hibari’s double and easily the best dad ever to appear in this show. Join Rowan and Xan for this, the exciting and also welcome conclusion of the detective arc!By Rowan and Xan

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26. Hibari and the Secret of Monkey Island 1:35:51

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The inexplicable detective arc continues, bringing the Ozoras to a strange island in what is undoubtedly the weirdest episode yet. Rowan and Xan endeavor to analyze something that defies analysis.By Rowan and Xan

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25. Hibari Is Barely in This One 1:08:55

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In a truly awful episode of the anime, the Ozora Group becomes a detective agency because a computer tells them to. And Hibari… is also here, I guess? Also a man with a weird face plays rock paper scissors. This episode was a lot.By Rowan and Xan

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24. Hibari and Heartbreak 1:04:41

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In our second manga-only episode, we get two tales of Kosaku being romantically frustrated. Rowan and Xan discuss the Japanese take on Valentines Day, and somehow keep coming back to a certain beloved Yuri series.By Rowan and Xan

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23. Hibari Is Still a Threat to Women’s Sports 1:35:39

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It’s Takarazuka time! Xan is extremely excited to talk about possibly the most capital G Gender episode this show has ever produced. It’s a theatrical tale of love and volleyball, plus some bonus discussion of a nineties anime you absolutely won’t see coming.By Rowan and Xan

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22. Hibari Is a Threat to Women’s Sports 1:19:46

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Rie returns, and becomes Hibari’s rival as they compete to become pro wrestlers. Rowan and Xan talk about the history of the sport in Japan and Kosaku’s highly situational transphobia.By Rowan and Xan

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21. Hibari’s Family Is Very Normal 1:25:07

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Hibari’s family are visited by her teacher, an exhausting yakuza fangirl. It’s time to get invested in a romance between side characters we don’t care about, as Rowan and Xan discuss one of the less good Ridley Scott movies.By Rowan and Xan

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20. Hibari, American Style 1:46:26

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The Ozora family hosts an American mob boss, and Hibari catches the eye of his son. In an episode full of American and Japanese cultural references, Rowan and Xan finally address the topic of traditional underwear.By Rowan and Xan

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19. Hibari Caught in the Act 1:16:52

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Honda schemes to win Hibari’s heart with a plan that involves no contact with her whatsoever. Rowan and Xan learn about Japanese street theater and compare workplace drinking culture around the world.By Rowan and Xan

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18. Hibari and Ibari 1:21:42

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In an episode full of Ozora family backstory, Rowan and Xan discuss earthquake stories and Scottish colonialism, and make an alarming discovery about Hibari’s dad’s age.By Rowan and Xan

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17. Hibari the Motion Picture 58:01

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Tsugumi wants to marry some guy, and things play out in a strangely similar manner to the last time this happened… only this time, with movies! Will Director Steven Lucas Coppola Jr get to make his masterpiece?By Rowan and Xan

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16. Hibari, Hanako and Seiji 1:03:54

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The anime pairs up two of its most problematic characters and the results are… kind of nice? Rowan and Xan enjoy some yakuza trivia and discuss why Hibari might secretly be a mermaid.By Rowan and Xan

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15. Hibari and the PUA 1:06:42

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A notorious womanizer with an improbable amount of time on his hands sets his sights on Hibari. Rowan and Xan discuss reasons to visit Morocco in the eighties.By Rowan and Xan

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14. Hibari Is Otherwise Engaged 1:32:22

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Hibari gains an unpleasant admirer from a powerful mob family. Rowan and Xan talk about missing stairs and admire some Stop!! Hibari-kun! memorabilia.By Rowan and Xan

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13. Hibari’s Camp Shenanigans 1:27:11

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Hibari and Kosaku go to summer camp in an episode filled with scary stories, uninvited guests and the occasional furry. Rowan loves a haunted summer camp episode, so this is bound to be a treat for them, right?By Rowan and Xan

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12. Hibari Exposed 1:07:28

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In this manga-only edition, Kaori plans to embarrass Hibari during swim class, while Rowan and Xan dare to ask the question: Who is Santa Anaume?By Rowan and Xan

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11. Hibari Needs a Bigger Boat 1:05:12

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An anime beach episode has occurred. Hibari’s self-appointed rival Kaori is back, with a super elaborate plan that Rowan and Xan spend way too much time trying to comprehend.By Rowan and Xan

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10. Hibari Wants an A 1:37:00

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From a sea of confusing references, a rival appears! Kosaku tries to win a bet, while Rowan and Xan talk about birds, very long necks, and the bloke from Takeshi’s Castle.By Rowan and Xan

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9. Hibari and Suzume 1:24:45

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Suzume has a crush on a boy, but can she pick ‘em any better than her sisters can? Rowan and Xan discuss living like a man, solidarity between women, and which eighties movie the anime really shouldn’t have referenced.By Rowan and Xan

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8. Hibari the Substitute 1:24:00

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Rowan and Xan tackle an episode with more Kaji than is medically advisable. Tsubame has Hibari impersonate her so she can turn down the deeply unpleasant Kaji, who has invited himself on a date. But will Hibari find a way to turn the situation to her advantage?By Rowan and Xan

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7. Hibari Versus Son of Spartan 1:12:53

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The son of an old adversary arrives to challenge Hibari, but will he fare any better? Hibari serves up one of her most iconic looks so far, as Rowan and Xan wonder exactly how rude one has to be to get kicked out of the Ozora house.By Rowan and Xan

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6. Hibari and the Star Crossed Lovers 1:10:01

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A tragedy of Shakespearean proportions awaits, as an inter-family feud puts the damper on Hibari’s sister’s romance. Rowan and Xan dust off their high school Shakespeare for this tale of two households, both alike in infamy.By Rowan and Xan

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5. Hibari and the Trials of Youth 54:40

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The boxing club heads to the beach for some training, but the boys aren’t about to let Hibari and Rie Jazzercise in peace. Disasters both natural and interpersonal ensue, and Hibari demonstrates the correct response to someone trying to out you.By Rowan and Xan

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4. Hibari’s Love Square 1:12:16

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Ant-related nightmares spur Kosaku into joining the boxing club to preserve his manliness, and Rowan and Xan find themselves in a world of probable concussions and questionable character design choices.By Rowan and Xan

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3. Hibari’s Got to Pass 1:23:52

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Join us for an installment that puts the “problematic” in “problematic fave”! Will Hibari be outed by a group of bullies with Very Serious Concerns about women’s spaces? Will Rowan and Xan survive the episode?By Rowan and Xan

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2. Hibari Versus the Spartan 1:24:58

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Hibari faces off against the manliest of men, as Rowan and Xan discuss Spartan educational practices, optimal tea temperatures, and the noble art of tucking.By Rowan and Xan

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1. Hibari the Idol 1:28:48

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Rowan and Xan tackle the beginning of Stop!! Hibari-kun! and must contend with rugby boys, drunk dads and some highly inappropriate flirting.By Rowan and Xan

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0. Episode Zero 33:38

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Stop!! Hibari-kun! is one of the most inexplicable anime and manga series of the early 80s - a romantic comedy starring a transgender girl. Rowan and Xan discuss the history of the series, what queer life was like in Japan at the time, and the connection between Osaka drag culture and mayonnaise.By Rowan and Xan