Every 4 years we gather around our screens to watch the best athletes in the world compete to bring home the gold, now we’re bringing the world of animated sports to you! This week we’re diving into the Anime-lympics! All your favorite sports are readily available year round with tropes, storylines, and our recommendations! Light the torches!

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Link to tickets to Busted Open!
https://limelight.tix.page/e/busted-open1719457916520

BIG THANKS TO:
Jacob Menke for our theme
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Urvashi Lele for our art Learn more about Urvashi Lele's animations by visiting http://www.sirpeagreenstudios.com and follow their endeavors on instagram at @sirpeagreen and @maisonaudmi

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Sports! 

The State of Animation is Sport! Olympic? Which do you prefer?

Animes we talked about:
Volleyball - Haikyu!!
Golf - Birdie Wing
Swimming - Free! - Iwatobi Swim Club 
Archery - Tsurune

Real World Recs:

Brooke: Fields of Mistria (Beta is currently open)
Ryan: Harney & Sons Zodiac inspired tea collection

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