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Gather around, folks — we’re ringing in the New Year by diving headfirst into Gachiakuta, one of the freshest and filthiest takes on the battle shōnen formula in years. From trash-fueled powers to raw, angry energy, this series turns society’s throwaways into weapons. We break down what works, what surprises us, and whether Gachiakuta has what it takes to stand out in an already crowded shōnen landscape.

Continuing the conversation from our previous episodes, we’re discussing a little-known experimental short film by Koji Morimoto and Studio 4°C called Noiseman Sound Insect. It’s a dystopian, futuristic story about oppression and the power of the individual, packed into a 15-minute chaotic hovercraft ride. We’ve been exploring cult creators and directors, anthologies, and niche genre exercises, and this anime weaves a tight web right into our discussion.

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This week, we crack open Katsuhiro Otomo’s 1995 anthology masterpiece Memories as our exploration of anime’s most fascinating cult directors rolls on.

If you weren’t paying close attention, you might have completely missed the new adaptation of Tatsuki Fujimoto’s 17–21 / 22–26, recently published by VIZ. In this episode, we dive into Fujimoto’s early, chaotic, and wildly imaginative storytelling—the raw creative groundwork laid long before Chainsaw Man made him a global sensation. Join us as we explore the adolescent mind of a creator on the cusp of redefining modern manga.

In this episode of The Otaku Hostclub Podcast, we dive into the world of cult anime directors—the rule-breakers, the visionaries, and the creators whose bold ideas earned them fiercely loyal followings. From surreal experiments to underappreciated gems, we explore what makes a director “cult” and why their work still shapes anime today.

There was a time when hyper-violent, sexually charged OVAs ruled the Japanese home-video market—and few creators embodied that era more than Yasuomi Umetsu, the director behind Kite and Mezzo Forte. Kite even spawned an American live-action remake starring Samuel L. Jackson (which… let’s be honest, barely anyone saw).

Now, Umetsu is back. His latest work just hit U.S. theaters last week, and we’re breaking down exactly what we thought of it.

We’re reWe’re rewriting anime endings that didn’t do these shows justice. From Darling in the Franxx’s galaxy-brain nonsense to Naruto’s out-of-this-world alien takeover and Lazurus leaving us with nothing, we’re giving these series the glow-up they deserve. Unfiltered takes, petty rewrites, and emotional damage included.

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Dan is back (for now) and we’re talking Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc!!!  Amelia starts us off with all the tea of the Pochita popcorn buckets, theater turn out and how it’s stacking up against Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle, and obviously our thoughts on Reze, the Bomb Devil, and Denji being down bad (again). It’s messy, explosive, and we loved every second. BOOM!

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Dan is away from the pod again in some faraway land that sounds made up but actually isn’t! And since it’s right in the middle of the seasonal anime changeover Amelia and Geoff are chatting about our favorite summer anime and some of our anticipated fall anime. Obviously, we’re all excited for the Chainsaw Man movie hitting theaters next week, so join us for this chill episode before we can’t stop talking about Chainsaw Man!

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In today’s episode, we’re diving into realism in anime — from speculative realism in the sci-fi classic Legend of the Galactic Heroes to the grounded historical storytelling of Orb: On the Movements of the Earth. We’ll explore how anime captures the human condition, whether through the lens of history or the far reaches of the future.

We’re opening the curtain to take a look at the most disturbing banned anime, Midori: Shōjo Tsubaki, aka Girl in the Freak Show. We unpack the infamous cruelty it portrays, from the shocking puppy scene that IS worse than JoJo’s, to the unsettling relationship between Midori and the magician dwarf who manipulates her. More than just shock value, we explore how these grotesque depictions reflect exploitation, trauma, and the limits of storytelling in extreme art.

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This week on The Otaku Host Club, we’re talking Texas Senate Bill 20 — the kind of law that would probably land us in jail just for watching half the stuff we’ve covered on the pod. From classics to the weird deep cuts, we run down 12 shows from past episodes and imagine how guilty we’d be if anime crimes were real. Lock us up, we’ll take our Blu-rays with us.

Dan is back from tour, and it's perfect timing for the new Demon Slayer movie that is breaking box office records!

It’s the final flight of Otaku Host Air, and the cabin crew is running out of patience (and Pocky). The Otaku Host Club is joined once again by our copilots Som and Dannie from the @animesummitpodcast—and together we brave a cabin full of anime passengers who should never have made it past security. This time, Mari Makinami is fiddling with the cockpit controls, Tohru is spilling dragon magic into the beverage cart, Fuuko is turning turbulence into an Olympic sport, Jiji is convincing the entire back row aliens are real, Gyro Zeppeli is rolling steel balls down the...

🗑️✈️Welcome back aboard Otaku Host Air for the second leg of our anime-fueled journey!  This time, the Otaku Host Club crew is joined by our special passengers King and Snowman from the Anime Plummet Podcast, who’ve brought along their favorite trashy travel companions. As our chaotic cabin fills up, we dive into the mile-high drama: Kintaro trying to “study” the in-flight safety manual a little too closely, Diane accidentally crushing the snack cart, and Issei’s harem causing turbulence levels the FAA has never prepared for. Who makes the perfect seatmate? Who’s getting banished to the cargo hold? And who’s plot...

We’re diving into Mononoke: Phantom in the Rain — the long-awaited return of the Medicine Seller! From creepy dolls and cursed combs to the dark secrets of the Ōoku, we’re unpacking all the haunting vibes and heavy themes. Plus, a quick look at where Ashes of Rage might be heading next.

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✈️ Welcome aboard Otaku Host Air, your premium flight into anime absurdity! In this special in-flight episode, your Otaku Host Club crew is joined by our Discord passengers as we soar through the skies with a cabin full of anime characters handpicked by our community. With seats assigned at random, we navigate a plane ride full of chaotic seatmates, unexpected row neighbors, and more than a few in-flight disasters. Which anime character are you stuck next to for 12 hours? Who's hogging the window seat, who forgot their headphones, and who’s causing a scene in the aisle? Fasten your seatbelts and st...

In this episode, we dive into two bold anime reimaginings of literary classics—Gankutsuou, a visually stunning sci-fi take on The Count of Monte Cristo, and Hakugei: Legend of the Moby Dick, a space western inspired by Melville’s iconic novel. We explore how these timeless stories were transformed through anime’s unique lens.

Thick summer air and nostalgia float through the Host club this week. Even if you’ve never experienced anime in the 90s firsthand, you’ll feel some nostalgia for this anime and the vibes it’s giving off. We’re talking about one of the more interesting anime from the Spring Season, Generic Romance Kowloon, and about the real Kowloon Walled City that this anime is based on.

This week on The Otaku Host Club Podcast, we look back at 2024’s standout anime Look Back and explore what makes one-shot manga so powerful — and why some are just too good to stay on the page.

Angel Beats! is one of those anime that feels just SO ANIME… Continuing the conversation from our Original Anime to Manga episode, this week we’re talking about Angel Beats! and yes, that was just an excuse to get Dan and Geoff to watch one of Amelia’s favorite anime of all time. Tune in to find out our favorite characters and scenes, and what RIDICULOUS score Dan gave this iconic anime from 2010.

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We’re back this week with our instant reactions to the new Dan Da Dan movie, which kicks off Season 2 with the explosive Evil Eye arc. The spotlight is on Jiji as the story takes a darker turn, and we’re breaking down the intense action, slick animation, and what it all means for the future of the series.

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Step into the Anime Time Machine and rewind to 2005—when mechas surfed the skies, tsunderes ruled the scene, and fansub culture was alive and well. We’re diving into the standout series of the year like Eureka Seven, Honey and Clover, Hell Girl, and Shakugan no Shana, plus underrated gems and the trends that shaped a generation of anime fans. Grab your iPod Mini and let’s go back!!

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Anime first, manga later? Yep—it happens. In this episode, we dive into Evangelion, FLCL, and Angel Beats to explore how these iconic series made the rare leap from screen to page. Do the manga versions expand the lore or take things in a whole new direction? Let’s find out.

Some anime Some anime are still worth watching, even if they are considered "dead in the water." This means that while the manga may be completed, there is no sign of the rest of the series being adapted into anime. However, that doesn’t mean you should leave them sitting in the back of the fridge to rot. In this episode, we’ll talk about all those anime that may not have a solid ending but are still worth checking out!

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After much anticipation, Shinichirō Watanabe’s Lazarus is finally here! In this episode, we react to episodes 1–3 of the long-awaited sci-fi anime from the visionary director behind Cowboy Bebop and Samurai Champloo. We break down the animation, story beats, and early impressions—does it live up to the hype? Tune in to find out!

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They say boredom breeds creativity—and let’s be real, without lockdown, this podcast probably wouldn’t exist. In this episode, we’re throwing it back to where it all started and getting a little sentimental (but just a little). Oh, and of course, we’ve got thoughts on the Crunchyroll Anime Awards—so buckle up!

At The Otaku Host Club Podcast, we love spreading the good gospel of Kuzu no Honkai (Scum’s Wish). So, we invited our good friends over at The Strictly Series to experience the beautiful trainwreck of high school angst that is Scum’s Wish.

This show doesn’t hold back—forget hand-holding and innocent kisses. We’re diving straight into student-teacher relationships and tangled yuri love affairs. Buckle up, because it’s going to be a wild ride.

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We’re taking the same energy meme and applying it to the old vs. new anime discussion. We’re always talking about older anime that you have to watch, but with so much anime being produced, it’s hard to figure out which series are worth your time. Not to mention, with how far animation has come, older anime can sometimes be a visual deterrent.

So, we’re giving you a modern-day counterpart to an older anime—one that shares the same vibe, the same energy. Same same, but different.

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In this episode of The Otaku Host Club Podcast, we dive into the controversy surrounding the recently announced Sakamoto Days anime adaptation. While fans have been eagerly awaiting the series to hit the screen, the reaction in Japan has been surprisingly mixed. From concerns over animation quality to debates about whether the series even needed an adaptation, we break down the discourse and explore what this could mean for the future of Sakamoto Days. Is the skepticism justified, or is this just pre-release jitters? Tune in as we unpack the drama and share our thoughts!

It’s hard to ignore the significant changes happening at the White House, and as some of you might already know, Dan is a federal employee. His unique perspective has certainly influenced both his opinions and his personal life. To help break everything down, we’ve brought in Matt and Earthworm from the Anime Brothers Podcast. This is Dan’s chance to really speak his truth.

In addition, we’ve put together a list of governments depicted in anime (01:07:55). With the times as they are, it feels like the perfect opportunity to dive into some thought-provoking topics!

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In this episode of The Otaku Host Club Podcast, we’re diving into the very best anime 2024 had to offer! From jaw-dropping action to heart-wrenching drama, this year brought us some unforgettable series that deserve all the hype. We break down our top picks, discuss what made them stand out, and debate which ones truly deserve the title of Anime of the Year. Did your favorites make the cut? Tune in and find out!

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!! LISTENER REQUEST EPISODE !!
Big thanks to Knucklehead in our Discord for suggesting this episode format!

In this new type of episode, we’re going to watch two episodes of a random anime neither of us has seen—without subtitles—and give our predictions about what the series is about. Then, we’ll watch the same two episodes again with subtitles and see how far off our predictions were! This was a really cool exercise in using context clues and paying attention to what’s being portrayed on screen, rather than relying on the subtitles to tell us what’s...

It’s the first episode of the year! And we’re talking about the most hyped show of last season and continuing our review of DANDADAN!!! If you want to check out our First Encounter Episode where we discussed theatrical release of the first three episode of the season. Then circle back with us while we talk about everything we loved, hated, and found out about this potential new Big Three energy show.

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In this episode of The Otaku Hostclub Podcast, we compare two unique anime that explore the unseen worlds of science and biology: Moyashimon and Cells at Work. Join us as we dive into their quirky takes on life at the microscopic level and discuss what makes each show stand out.

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DISCLAIMER Our in-person audio was super wonky this time around despite our thorough checks, we tried to clean it up but ultimately decided it would be better to release the episode as is. Thanks for listening if you can bear it. We've been waiting a very long time to watch and review this anime. Junji Ito is a frequent episode topic on OHC, and when a new iteration of Uzumaki was announced, you know we were stoked to see how they would interpret probably the most well-loved JI work. Unfortunately for us, we were super excited to see what...

It’s the review you’ve all been waiting for!!!! So many people reached out and wondered when our Otaku Elf episode was coming out because they were so excited to hear our thoughts!!! Strap in everyone, it’s going to be a wild ride!! Review Starts at 1 hour and 32 minutes.SIKE! We’re back from break, and we’re well rested and getting back into the swing of things so enjoy this chill episode about all the stuff that we did on break and lots of current events and current anime chat! Thanks for sticking with us through our very l...

**Podcast Summary: Otaku Host Club October Hiatus Announcement**

Hey, Otaku Host Club fam! 🍂 As October sweeps in with its cozy vibes and colorful leaves, we’re taking a little break to soak it all in. We’re using this time to recharge, sip on some pumpkin spice, and gather fresh ideas for the exciting episodes we can’t wait to share with you.

We’ll be back in November, ready to dive into more anime goodness and all the cozy discussions you love. Thanks for being part of our community...

Happy fall, y'all! With the new season comes an exciting lineup of anime, and we have the inside scoop on the next big horror-shonen series: **Dan Da Dan**! We caught a sneak preview in theaters before its October release on Netflix. Here’s what we thought!

Is this the grand finale or just the opening act of the slam dunk extravaganza? Are we diving into the world of Sakuragi’s wild antics or Ryota’s childhood trama? Buckle up as we dive into these slam-dunking mysteries and more in our review of *The First Slam Dunk*!!

Review starts at (43:00)

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CLAMP is a renowned manga creator that has influenced an entire generation of fans and artists alike. One of their standout works is *Rayearth*, which is set to be rebooted next year. Does it still hold up after 30 years? Listen to find out!

This week, we’re diving into the live-action film Anime Supremacy, based on the novel illustrated by CLAMP. We’ll explore how the movie unveils the inner workings of the anime industry and the production process. Join us as we discuss the film’s portrayal of anime creation, its adaptation from the novel, and what makes it a must-watch.

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After a long summer break we are back with our listener picked review of Kaiju No. 8! Review (40:20) Check us out on our website: Https://www.otakuhostclub.com (Https://www.otakuhostclub.com) Chat with us in between episode on our Discord server: https://discord.gg/VZWCpsMvmR (https://discord.gg/VZWCpsMvmR) and check us out on our Instagram @otakuhostclub

If you’re into anime about gaining different perspectives, sisters nurturing their siblings, girls fostering great girl bonds or otaku assimilating into regular society then boy do we have an anime for you!! Now forget everything you think you know about Onimai: You Are Now My Sister because in this episode we dive into everything Onimai has to offer, from life lessons and growing pains to self reflection and true friendship. Check us out on our website: Https://www.otakuhostclub.com (Https://www.otakuhostclub.com) Chat with us in between episode on our Discord server: https://discord.gg/VZWCpsMvmR (https://di...

FLCL is most well known for being confusing and too interpretive making the plot hard to follow. But we’re here to help guide you through your coming of age moment from being a noob who doesn’t understand FLCL to understanding what FLCL means down to it’s bare soul, so that you too can be on your way to being the smooth brained adult society wants you to be. In this episode, we break down every episode of FLCL the Original Series and give you all the metaphors and significant moments that make FLCL one of the greatest anime...

As Memorial Day weekend arrives, bringing with it the opening of pools and the scent of cookouts wafting through the air, it's the perfect time to discuss some of the spring anime series we're currently enjoying! Mad Max (22:50) Seasonal Anime (33:35) Kaiju #8 (42:46) Demon Slayer S5 (1:03:37) Yuru Camp (1:23:19) Mushoku Tensei (1:28:33) DDDD (1:39:02) Jellyfish Can't Swim in The Night (1:49:32)

From Us, The Ones Who Create Podcasts..... We are back in this super special episode with KrIsTeLLa !!! to talk about two companion movies we teased what feels like years ago now. To Me, The One Who Loved You and To Every You I've Loved Before are companion film set in the world but with parallel timelines that intertwine. These were presented as two films who's watch order would change the viewer's perception of characters and events depending on which film was viewed first. Join us as we compare and contrast our experiences with each other and find out whether...

Have you ever experienced the frustration of reading a review of your favorite anime on MyAnimeList (MAL), only to find it trashed by the reviewer? Even shows that are highly rated can fall victim to harsh criticism. So, what truly distinguishes a good review? And is being biased necessarily a detriment, or could it possibly be a boon? Join us as we delve into the bottomless pit of MAL reviews! Air Gear (08:47) Frieren (34:19) Bad Reviews! (53:58) —————-Check us out on our website: https://otakuhostclub.com Chat with us in between episodes on our discord: https://discord.gg/YA7GfGWc

It's been such a long time coming, our review of Pluto has finally come! We had to split the series into two parts, making it easier to dissect all 8 episodes. This is part two of our review.

Bang Brave Bravern (43:07)

To Your Eternity S2 (49:50)

Pluto (01:02:50)

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It's been such a long time coming, our review of Pluto has finally come! We had to split the series into two parts so we could easily dissect all 8 episodes. Review starts at (33:30) —————-Check us out on our website: https://otakuhostclub.com Chat with us in-between episodes on our discord: https://discord.gg/YA7GfGWc

After we learned of Akira Toriyama’s passing on March 1st the world stopped. There was a collective outpouring from the anime community and everyone who was inspired by Toriyama's manga series. Please join in celebrating his legacy.

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This week Dan is still away so the cats are reviewing JJK S2 with Som from Anime Summit and King from Anime Plummet! Since JJK is on Dan's plan to watch list at the very bottom we're chatting about everything JJK with some new friends which ended up being a game of 21 questions with Som! Review (26:37) Check us out on our website: https://otakuhostclub.com Chat with us in-between episodes on our discord: https://discord.gg/YA7GfGWc Check out our guests! https://animesummit.net/ https://linktr.ee/animesummitpodcast https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anime-plummet Our past Episodes with...

This is the official Katsucon convention report! Dan is off in Puerto Rico doing fun stuff so Amelia and Geoff are recapping their convention experiences and if you couldn't attend the panel we have it tacked on to the end of the episode! But bare with the audio because we forgot the little adapter thingy that lets us pull audio directly but it definetly feels like you're in the room with us!

Thank you guys if you just started listening by hearing our panel and you definetly get more of Geoff and Amelia in the episode 😉

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It’s been over two years since the teaser trailer for Mari Okada’s Maboroshi dropped and with little to no advertising, it’s out on Netflix. This is not you're standard romantic sci-fi flick, so listen to find out why! Review starts at (23:00)

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It's that time of the year, not the Oscar nominations but the time we reflect on last year's best shows. Join us as we explore the best of 2023, sharing insights, laughs, and lively debates on the most captivating anime releases. Whether you're a seasoned otaku or new to anime, we hope to provide unique perspectives and opinions from everything from Vinland Saga to 16bit Sensation!

Honorable Mentions (34:32)

Top 5 List (59:16)

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It’s 2024 and the gangs are all here, so we wanted to bring in the new year with a delightful in-person watch party! We start off with some trailers/teasers and move onto the main course with a spicy Mystery Science Theater-style viewing of a naughty British dating show. Listen to find out what it is! (36:20) Website: https://otakuhostclub.com Discord: https://discord.gg/YA7GfGWc Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/

In 2013 no one thought they would ever see a new Hayao Miyazaki film but that all changed in 2017 with the announcement of The Boy and the Heron. In this week's episode, we discuss the merits and faults of nontraditional narrative films and decide our top 5 favorite Miyazaki movies going back over 40 years!

What have we been watching? (6:00)

Con Talk (25:28)

Miyazaki Ranking (48:42)

The Boy and the Heron (01:36:50)

WE'RE BAAAAACK!! This week we're looking at one of the big three anime directors of our time Mamoru Hasoda. It's tough to follow in the footsteps of big-time directors like Miyazaki so hard in fact that for your entire career, you can't seem to break out from the mold holding you back. Come hang out with us while we discuss all of the ways Hasoda broke out of that mold and we're ranking all of his films! Con Talk - (10:26) What Are We Watching? - (28:49) Mamoru Hosoda Ranking - (58:20) Please find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or by visiting any...

Happy Halloween everyone! In celebration of the event and our short hiatus, we decided to rerelease episode 18 from the 2020 vault! If you've been sleeping under a rock for the last 30 years, it's time to step out into the world of walking zombie-fish, hypnotizing spirals, and an immortal succubus named Tomie. This is the world created by Ito Junji, the legendary mangaka who got his start in horror more than 30 years ago with Tomie. We will look at Tomie, Gyo, and Uzumaki, his most familiar works, and talk about what makes us scared on this Halloween special. -Amelia will be at...

We wanted to update everyone on our schedule for this month. Dan will be doing AWA THIS WEEKEND in Atlanta. He'll be doing 50 Years of Anime theme Music and The History of OVAs panels with Matt from Otaku Melancholy. Big thanks to Matt for subbing in for me and Geoff. Amelia will be at Anime NYC Nov 17-19th with Lewd Driip so check her our there! https://lewddriip.com We'll be back Nov 30th with a Mamoru Hasoda Retrospective! Thanks for listening!! Find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or by visiting any of these links below. Website: https://otakuhostclub...

It’s Spooky Season y’all! We all know what happened to Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead (sad face). So now, let’s get it allllll in the open. Barbara Goodson Find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or by visiting any of these links below. Website: https://otakuhostclub.com Discord: https://discord.gg/qhcvn3e Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/otakuhostclub https://linktr.ee/otakuhostclub #anime #animereivew #animediscussion #animepodcast #ohc #otakuhostclub #otakuhostclubpodcast #zom100 #barbaragoodson #voiceacting #kenganashira #onepeice #sakamotodays #noonewillsaveyou #ballarina #greatresignation

It’s Spooky Season y’all! We all know what happened to Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead (sad face). So now, let’s get it allllll in the open.

Barbara Goodson

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The One Piece live-action series is finally out and you KNOW we’re gonna get into the weeds about this. Especially Dan. Also in this episode, the Anime Big Three, Fist of the North Star, and-- what the hell is going on with anime streaming services? HEAVY SPOILERS AHEAD!!——— (REVIEW) Starts at 40:60 ——Find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or by visiting any of these links below. Website: https://otakuhostclub.com Discord: https://discord.gg/qhcvn3e Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/otakuhostclub https://linktr.ee/otakuhostclub #ohc #ohcpodcast #otakuhostclubpodcast #otakuhostclub #anime #animediscussion #animepodcast #animereview #onepiece #OP #onepieceanime #onepieceliveaction #animebigthree #naruto #bleach #blea...

Everyone get on board the Barbenheimer train because today we’re covering the classic wartime film, Barefoot Gen (and sequel!). In this episode, we contrast US-made films about the bomb vs. Japanese-made films about the bomb. Spoiler alert, it’s very f—ing different. 

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This little darling of a coming-of-age movie, Goodbye, Don Glees! was our end of summer sleeper hit. We’re also cozying up with some Patron questions about embarassing things that have happened to us, and what coming-of-age movies still stick with us today.

Anime Summit episode collab with The Strictly Series and Amelia

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In this podcast episode, the Otaku Host Club dives into the popular trend of isekai anime. They discuss the concept of isekai, where characters are transported or reincarnated into fantasy or game-like worlds, and its increasing prevalence in recent years. The hosts examine the reasons behind the genre's popularity, exploring its appeal to viewers and the ways in which isekai stories have evolved and diversified. They also analyze the impact of isekai on the anime industry, its influence on other genres, and its potential future developments.

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Angel’s Egg. You’ve seen it. You’ve pondered it. But what does it MEAN?! In this episode, we attempt to answer this very question. We also answer some questions from our Patrons!

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We’re back with a regular review-episode for 2023 Spring Season’s darling show, Oshi no Ko. We’re also talking latest anime news, Japanese idol culture, and the topic-winner from our chatGPT episode. Come chill with us!

Attack on Titan Final Season Part 4 trailer

Gurran Lagann re-screening

Hana Kimuri’s death

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OHC asks an important question, “What do ferris wheels and dictionaries have in common?” If your answer was a calico cat and limited funding for a mutli-year project, you are correct! Kind of. In this episode, we’re exploring the nuance of this novel-adaptation, The Great Passage. Oh also Kristella is subbing in for Dan.

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The title says it all, folks. We’re making ChatGBT write an original anime tailored to each host’s preference; and the script for our next episodes. Vote on our Discord or in the Spotify app for what we should talk abut next! Voting ends June 23rd.

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Let’s talk about Leiji Matsumoto. Do we love him? Eh… it’s complicated. In this episode, we’re covering the major hits: Galaxy Express 999, Captain Harlock, and more. Should you watch everything in the Leijiverse? Or should you just take our word for it?

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For this special in-person episode, we’re talking about Makoto Shinkai’s newest film, Suzume! Along the way, we’re talking about earthquakes, objectofilia, and exactly how much of an edgelord Sasuke is. Find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or by visiting any of these links below. Website: https://otakuhostclub.com Discord: https://discord.gg/qhcvn3e Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/otakuhostclub https://linktr.ee/otakuhostclub #ohc #otakuhostclub #anime #animediscussion #animepodcast #animereview #animebrotherspodcast #suzume #trigun #naruto #sasuke #kakashi #itachi #myheroacademia #MHA #deku #bakugo #makotoshinkai #shinkaimakoto #weatheringwithyou #yourname #dragonballz #DBZ #objectophilia

What exactly is an OVA? Should ONAs be considered the same thing? How has technology influenced the rise and fall of OVAs? In this episode, we’re doing a deep dive into the history of OVAs and picking out the best ones. Stick around to hear our recommendations at the end!

Old School Anime (forum)

Anime Nostalgia Bomb

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We’re giving out anime recommendations for the newcomer and the desensitized weirdo in this episode of answering Patreon patron questions. Bonus points if you can guess which host used Napster, Soulseek, or Limewire!

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A custom shoujo guide for the Otaku Host Club made by Shoujo Sundae. We’re getting all our questions answered and some muddy genre lines cleared up. Oh and recommendations! We got tons of those. If you’re shoujo-shy, this is the episode for you. Shoujo Sundae is on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and anywhere you listen to podcasts. Their website is: https://shoujosundae.com/ Find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or by visiting any of these links below. Website: https://otakuhostclub.com Discord: https://discord.gg/qhcvn3e Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/otakuhostclubhttps://linktr.ee/otakuhostclub

We’re saying goodbye to a slammer year of anime by counting down our top five anime from 2022 with our friends Courtney and Karl from The Strictly Series. From stellar animation to compelling stories, we’re covering it all-- movies included. So many hits came out last year! But which ones will make it on our sloppy five-way venn diagram?

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What’s the difference between Promised Neverland and Summertime Render? If you answered time travel, that’s only part of the answer in this episode where we talk to hosts from the Anime Brothers Podcast and review one of 2022’s overlooked gems. We also talk about love triangles, time travel logic, and of course, existentialist philosophy. Come take a seat and wonder… Will Dan talk about Legend of the Galactic Heroes this time?

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We’re back and with friends! In this bonus free-for-all episode, we’ll be discussing what we did on break, a mini-review of Katsucon, and some upcoming changes to the podcast. Stay tuned!

Even after a disastrous launch Cyberpunk 2077 still managed to come away with a popular, immersive experience that spawned a Netflix anime by Studio Trigger, called Cyberpunk Edgerunners. Released all the way back in September 2022, the success of this show brought many players back to the video game it was based on. Find out what we thought of this 10-episode series from one of our favorite directors Hiroyuki Imaishi.  - -  https://discord.gg/qhcvn3e  and hit us up on our socials https://www.linktr.ee/otakuhostclub

Get HYPED!!!! It's the last episode of the first season of Chainsaw Man (we all know they're going to adapt it in full!) For this episode, we had to bring on our good friend Kristella to talk about this epic anime event. I mean can you guys believe we witnessed this in real-time?!? One day we're all gonna look back at this and say, I remember where I was when CSM premiered. AND for this special episode, we're reviewing the final episode and giving our overall thoughts on the series as a whole, talking about our favorite episodes and...

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We are on the homestretch less than a few days before our final season finale. We are all super excited to finish the year with one of the best anime series! Join us in this E11 recap of Chainsaw Man!

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Remember when Geoff asked me and Dan if there was going to be a training arc?? Well, guess what guys! We were totally wrong! However, we do have to hand it to MAPPA because this isn't your usual shounen training arc with long days in the fields without lunch all just to jingle Kakashi's jingle balls. Instead, we get a Chainsaw Man death grip bear hug, lots and lots of dying, and a sneak attack that ends up almost the same as the first day of training and we are totally here for it.

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Remember when Geoff asked me and Dan if there was going to be a training arc?? Well guess what guys! We were totally wrong! However we do have to hand it to MAPPA because this ins't your usual shounen training arc with long days in the fields without lunch all just to jingle Kakashi's jingle balls. Instead we get a Chainsaw Man death grip bear hug, lots and lots of dying, and a sneak attack that ends up almost the same as the first day of training and we are totally here for it.

Now if we...

This week Dan is back in Baltimore and it (just) happened to coincide with the theatrical release of the final installment of the Evangelion Rebuild movie series..it actually didn't he flew back early just for this. We had planned on doing a full series dive into the Rebuild movies as a whole (but) as we found out that was not going to happen at 8pm on a Sunday night after a full 2.5 hour movie and dinner. So here are our (first) impressions of the Thrice Upon a Time and a little bit of our burning Rebuild questions which Dan...

After last week's downer of an episode Division 4 continues to fight for their lives against Samurai Sword. Once again, the ghost devil can pull the cord on Denjis's chainsaw devil as our hero comes to save the day. Catch up with Chainsaw Man in our weekly recap episodes! 

Holy Heck what an episode guys! This might have been an episode on par with AOT's 4th Season, part-one episode 8 if you catch our drift— "nudge nudge". So much happens in this episode it's hard to accumulate everything in this summary and not leave anything out but, we'll try. We pick up right where we left off inside Himeno's bedroom with Denji and Himeno about to have some sexy time, but all of that gets halted by Denji's feelings and instead of bumping uglies they bump fists in a friendship pact to hook each other up with their crushes. Cut to...

In recent years there has been a surge in rebooting older classic anime. Whether it's a full-on proper re-adaptation like Fruits Basket, or a newly reimagined version like Devilman Crybaby. We as fans of these series get a chance to re-live the magic over again while opening a new audience's eye to the beauty of older works and Urusei Yatsura might be the icing on the cake (well... if they could get Berserk right that would probably be the icing on the cake, but Urusei Yatsura would be the ice cream served with it.) For new fans Urusei Yatsura is...

*WARNING: MAY CAUSE NAUSEA* In this episode, we pick up right where we left off, in the belly of the Eternity Devil. After three whole days Denji finally slays that heart and gets him and his comrades, and Arai and Kobeni, out of the hotel. Cut to a work social gathering for all their hard work where we get to see the rowdier side of the group and Himeno completely unhinged. https://linktr.ee/Otakuhostclub If you would like these episodes early head on over to our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/otakuhostclub

If you hated Kobeni in last week's episode you're really gonna hate her in this one. Our devil hunter crew is still stuck on the 8th floor of the hotel labyrinth and we will soon learn that Kobeni is the last person you’d ever want to be stuck in a time loop with. I mean who'd ever trust someone who was forced by your mother to choose between being a devil hunter or a sex worker? Anyway, the crew finds they’ve exhausted all their options with the exception of Power whose mind is left to wander, coming up with...

“Girls with guns” has been a growing subgenre staple in anime ever since, well, the birth of anime. In the 80s we had series like Dirty Pair and Bubblegum Crisis, the 90s brought us Gunsmith Cats and Kite, and in the 00s there was Black Lagoon and Gunslinger Girl. Bringing us to present day with series like Sword Art Online Alternative, Otherside Picnic, High-Rise Invasion and countless other series that might not revolve around girls with guns, but they do have at least one girl with a gun. This last season of anime brought us another great series to add to t...

In this episode, we pick up right where we left off.... touchin' some tiddie! Finally, Denji got to fulfill his dream and we didn't have to wait until the last episode of the season either. Now that's what we call plot progression! And speaking of plot progression, we get another taste of just how much pull Makima has over the male characters of the show —in a steamy work romance scene, as well as seeing all the new devil hunters in action. What's in store for the team as they traverse the mystical hotel much like the one in Ga...

In episode 4, Denji and Power resolve the previous encounter however a new foe appears just as they thought they were in the clear. But their little faux pas causes them a mountain of repercussions including having to live with the ever-uptight Hayakawa so he can keep an eye on them. How will the poor boy ever read his morning newspaper in peace with these two demi-devils doing naughty things in the bathroom?

We started this podcast with dreams in our hearts and cute anime girls in our minds.. well, maybe Amelia. Geoff was probably thinking about some cool cyberpunk stuff and Dan was probably re-watching Legends of the Galactic Heros for the 20th time.

For this episode, we answer our community's burning questions about us and our podcast and the of course hypothetical anime scenarios! Thank you to everyone who submitted questions and here's to 100 more episodes!!

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In this episode we find out a bit more about Power and her motivations for taking a union job but in turn more questions are raised than answered and the mysteriocity continues. Denji's motives remain clear as a 16 year old boy's motives could be... we're talking about boobs... there's a lot of boob talk in this episode. And also a lot of smack talk toward our single minded MC but Makima stays true to her shady disposition toward Denji giving him some praise to the mysterious panel of executives. There's a lot of mystery going on here...

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In this episode Denji and Makima go on their first date and Denji acquires a new, well-paying job! However, while out in the field, he runs into trouble with his new co-worker's expectations of him, resulting in some oh-so-painful exchanges and a run-in with a demon! If you would like these episodes before anyone else, head to our Patreon and sign up for the platinum mad tier and get tons of bonus content, early access, special chats on our discord server, and shout-outs during our regular episodes. All music inserts by Kensuke Ushio. Support  us on Patreon https://www.patreon.c...

In this episode, we're kicking off our weekly Chainsaw Man review series IN PERSON!!! Dan was in town for this special anime event and we got to record all together right after watching the episode, magical! The world premiere that broke the internet, Chainsaw Man's first episode sawed through Crunchyroll's servers and sawed its way right into our hearts. While there isn't much that happens in this first episode besides setting up the world of CSM and Denji's character, we discuss the phenomenon that CSM is and why this series will be so influential for anime going forward. If you...

There was so much we didn't get into in the first episode of Made in Abyss we recorded and with the conclusion of the season we thought it was a great time to get it all out there! I mean, we didn't even talk about the soundtrack! Season two has so much to unpack from the lore of the abyss to the original group of adventures and what actually lies at the bottom of the abyss for our main crew. We haven't seen a show this thematically dense in a long time and we can't get enough. https://linktr.ee...

This week we're breaking down the first works of creator Kinoko Nasu, the creator behind the Fate series. While we haven't delved into the Fate series yet we did want to experience everything the GoS has to offer... and boy does it have a lot. So much that we needed help from Alex over at the Anibuddies podcast to answer all of our burning questions. All of us have varying levels of progress through this series and each of the 10 movies ranges from 1 to 2 hours in length. But we'll break down the universe, timelines, and how to watch this fascinating...