Not only is the news plentiful the past couple of weeks, but it’s sparking some hot button discussion. Join the hosts of the Animecast as they hit the important news of the weeks as well as hit some pretty in-depth discussions thanks to community questions. Topics this episode: Gainax and Khara lawsuit, new Panty and Stocking, Assassination Classroom spinoff, Blood Blockade Battlefield 2, Life-Size Gundam, Gundam Unicorn Toonami, Ancient Magus’ Bride, Funimation license of Haruhi Movie, Amazon U...
Dec 04, 2016•1 hr 30 min
Sports is a very popular anime genre in the recent history of anime, and Big Windup is one such title attempting to grab the fandom behind it. However, a title’s offerings outside of the sport alone is what makes it stand out from the crowd. In this episode of the Animecast, those such offerings are the main topic of discussion in the review of Big Windup Season 1 and 2! As mentioned in the podcast, this copy of Big Windup 2 was provided to us for review by Nozomi Entertainment and Rightstuf. Th...
Dec 01, 2016•25 min
Ever dream of escaping your mundane life and set out on an adventure in another world? The premise of the Trapped in Another World is one such offering that may get some hate, but many find to be their such escape. In this Animecast, the hosts examine this topic and discuss what makes it so compelling. The Breakdown on this Analysis: Transported to a Game Basics, Transported to Another World Basics, Similarities in these Premises, Fish Out Of Water Concept, World Flip Concept, Transported to Ano...
Nov 27, 2016•1 hr 30 min
Following the battle against Haman Karn, the seemingly missing Char Aznable makes his return in a violent battle for Earth. The exciting conclusion to Char and Amuro Ray’s story takes place in the movie Char’s Counterattack and is the topic of this Animecast review. As mentioned in the podcast, this copy of Mobile Suit Gundam: Char’s Counterattack was provided to us for review by Nozomi Entertainment and Rightstuf. The opening and closing for this episode is the ending theme for Char’s Counterat...
Nov 24, 2016•32 min
Jumping right back into the ruins left behind in Zeta Gundam’s conclusion, Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ continues with the recovering fleet and their new possible soldiers. While a heatedly debated series, the hosts dive in and examine what makes it better or worst than the previous installments. As mentioned in the podcast, this copy of Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ was provided to us for review by Nozomi Entertainment and Rightstuf. The opening for this episode is the OP2 for Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ called “Si...
Nov 17, 2016•32 min
To celebrate an anime viewing milestone, the hosts of the Animecast sit down to run through 100 titles worth watching. Ranging from comedy, to horror, to romance, to sci-fi, and many other genres. Check below for a full list of all 100 anime series as featured in this episode. Again, please keep in mind that this is a suggestion list and isn’t intended for purpose of claiming any shows are better than another. This is also a relatively quick runthrough of each series. For more details of a serie...
Nov 13, 2016•2 hr 17 min
It’s not often you come across a show that can possibly dethrone a long standing top 5 anime title. For one of the hosts of the Animecast, From The New World (Shin Sekai Yori) may possibly be the cause of one such moment. Listen and find out why! Note: Following our spoiler free review of From The New World, we dive into some spoiler discussion of the series. If you have not watched the entire series, avoid listening beyond the 26:10 marker. The opening for this episode is the ED1 for From The N...
Nov 03, 2016•1 hr 4 min
After an interesting journey across the world, the short film titled Shelter has gone from imagination to reality. What all does this six minute animation have in store, and how does it manage to convey a message in such a short time? Listen and find out! The short film we discussed, Shelter, is available for free streaming on Youtube as well as Crunchyroll! Be sure to check it out. Also, be sure to check out the short Crunchyroll documentary talking about the making of Shelter on Youtube. The m...
Oct 27, 2016•21 min
As the journey through the Monogatari Second Season comes to an end for the hosts of the Animecast, major character plotlines finally come to a close. Can best girls just be happy for once?? Note: Due to being so far into the series, this review will be a full spoiler review of the story and its contents. If you have not watched Koimonogatari (Monogatari Second Season Episode 21-26) you should avoid this episode. We open this episode with the Koimonogatari OP called “Wintry Wind Sentiment” by Ch...
Oct 20, 2016•32 min
The journey into the universe of Gundam continues as the Animecast dives into the next installment, Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam. With such an interesting origin, Zeta marks a turning point in the franchise in many ways. As mentioned in the podcast, this copy of Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam was provided to us for review by Nozomi Entertainment and Rightstuf. The music used for the opening and ending for this episode of the Otaku Spirit Animecast is from the OP and ED sequences from the Mobile Suit Zeta Gu...
Oct 13, 2016•27 min
Another batch of Summer 2016 Anime Season Reviews are ready to be served to our listeners. A slew of Slice of Life, action, and comedy that all seemed to peak our interest in one way or another. Will they all pan out to be keepers? Listen and find out! Anime Reviewed in this Episode: Battery, Qualidea Code, Orange, ReLIFE, The Art Club Has A Problem, Alderamin on the Sky, and Fate/kaleid liner PRISMA Illya 3rei. The intro music for this episode is the OP for Qualidea Code called “Brave Freak Out...
Oct 09, 2016•1 hr 15 min
A Town Where You Live, or known in Japan as Kimi no Iru Machi, is definitely not your typical romance title. Featuring a cast thrown into difficult odds, it led to some of the more divisive responses we’ve ever seen in anime. How did the hosts of the Animecast fare? Listen and find out. Note: Following our spoiler free review of A Town Where You Live, we dive into some spoiler discussion of the series. If you have not watched the entire series, avoid listening beyond the 25:30 marker. As mention...
Oct 06, 2016•43 min
The second of the Summer 2016 Anime Season Reviews are recorded and ready to be injected into your ears. Hear the host’s take on 9 more titles and whether you may be enticed to return to them. Anime Reviewed in this Episode: Amanchu!, Tales of Zestiria the X, 91 Days, Mob Psycho 100, Show by Rock!! Short!, Cheer Boys, Love Live! Sunshine, Rin-Ne 2, and The Heroic Legend of Arslan: Dust Storm Dance. The intro music for this episode is the OP for 91 Days called “Signal” by TK from Ling Tosite Sigu...
Oct 02, 2016•1 hr 34 min
The school idols μ’s take front stage in this episode of the Otaku Spirit Animecast as the hosts dive into the first and second season. How do these girls stack up against the idol competition and what sets them apart? Note: We did end up receiving a review copy for the School Idol Movie and will be releasing a review of it at a later date. Also stay tuned for our Sunshine review as the season comes to a close! The opening for this episode is the OP for Love Live! School Idol Project Season 1 ca...
Sep 08, 2016•42 min
Cooling down from some heated podcast topics, the hosts of the Animecast take a relaxing break with fun news and great questions from the community. Future projects, studio thoughts, violent angels, and other great topics! Topics this episode: Re:Zero Visual Novel, Spice and Wolf Tome, Girls Und Panzer Sequel, The Dragon Dentist, Star of Guidance Adaptation, Sound Euphonium Replacement, Twin Star Exorcists Filler, Maison Ikkoku Rebroadcast, Show By Rock 2, A Silent Voice Movie Manga, and much mo...
Sep 04, 2016•1 hr 45 min
Being cute is tough business, as seen from the eyes of the adorable Nadeko Sengoku. A path riddled with insecurities, jealousy, and even madness. Join the Animecasts as they dive further into the Monogatari Second Season with Nadeko Medusa. Note: Due to being so far into the series, this review will be a full spoiler review of the story and its contents. If you have not watched Otorimonogatari (Monogatari Second Season Episode 12-15) you should avoid this episode. We open this episode with the O...
Sep 01, 2016•31 min
In this episode of the Animecast, the hosts try a thought experiment with negative and positive perspectives inverted. Following this process, they dive into many topics that need to be addressed in regards to the critical views surrounding the anime fandom. Warning: In our second segment, we do a thought experiment on reviewing two shows with full spoilers. If you have not watched Wolf Children or Aria the Scarlet Ammo AA, do not listen from 7:00 until 29:35. Topics this episode: Hyper-Analysin...
Aug 28, 2016•1 hr 56 min
The story of Planetarian has been told before in a Visual Novel from Key, but now as an ONA from David Productions, the Otaku Spirit Animecast hosts dive into this short series and what makes it so special. The opening for this episode is the ED for Planetarian called “Twinkle Starlight” by Sayaka Sasaki. The closing for this episode is more of the ED for Planetarian, “Twinkle Starlight” by Sayaka Sasaki.
Aug 25, 2016•17 min
It’s a crazy week of release news and fun community discussion to dive into this podcast episode. Join in for fun, laughs, and sighs as they tackle some tough topics like becoming a new anime fan all over again and jumping into old anime titles. Topics this episode: Eir Aoi takes a break, Tenchi Muyo Ryo Ohki OVA 4, Hulu Streaming, Lostorage Incited WIXOSS, Girlish Number, Tiger and Bunny Live Action, Inside Mari conclusion, Kizumonogatari 3, Gundam Build Fighters Try Island Wars, Gen Urobuchi G...
Aug 21, 2016•2 hr 1 min
Although news is light, there are a few very exciting things in store for fans of anime. Join the Animecast hosts as they dive into the news and hit up their wonderful community for some fun and interesting questions. Topics this episode: Death Note Live Action, Sword Art Online Live Action, Anime De Training 2, Crunchyroll new COO, Regalia delay, Knights of Sidonia Season 3, Blame movie, Ghost in the Shell manga, Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju Season 2, Little Busters EX, Review of Attack on Titan...
Aug 07, 2016•1 hr 42 min
The life of Araragi takes yet another dynamic twists as his choices and toolset given to him leads to quite a twisted alternate path of time. All to save a life, possibly to sacrifice others. Join the Otaku Spirit Animecast Hosts as they dive into the story of Mayoi Jiangshi, Kabukimonogatari. Note: Due to being so far into the series, this review will be a full spoiler review of the story and its contents. If you have not watched Kabukimonogatari (Monogatari Second Season Episode 7-10) you shou...
Aug 04, 2016•35 min
The heat is on as the hosts of the Animecast take on the new Summer 2016 Anime Season. Diving into pretty much every show of the season and giving their opinions on each. What's the hidden gems? What misses the mark? Listen and find out! Anime Featured in this Episode: Tales of Zestiria the X, The Morose Mononokean, Orange, Show By Rock Short, Mob Psycho 100, Handa-kun, Sweetness and Lightning, Taboo Tattoo, Cheer Boys, SERVAMP, The Highschool Life of a Fudanshi, NEW GAME, Hybrid X Heart Magias ...
Jul 31, 2016•3 hr 56 min
It has been some time since the last Animecast Discussional, so the news is plenty and the questions are piling up. Join in for some fun, news, and confessions that are sure to be usable in blackmail! Topics this episode: Konosuba 2, Little Witch Academia TV, Gal Gun, Yuki Yuna, Kizumonogatari, Hatsune Miku and Sega, Asterisk War Phoenix Festa, Valkyrie Drive Bhikkhuni, Trinity Seven Movie, Hand Shakers, March Comes Like A Lion, Show By Rock 2, Gravity Rush 2, Re:Zero Break Time, Anime Expo, Nek...
Jul 24, 2016•2 hr 28 min
The mysteries surrounding Tsubasa Hanekawa continues on into the Monogatari Second Season in Nekomonogatari White. As the hosts of the Animecast continue their journey into this series, opinions of certain beloved characters drastically change. Note: Following the Spoiler-Free Review of Nekomonogatari White, we dive into some spoiler discussion about the season. If you have not watched Nekomonogatari White, avoid listening beyond the 18:20 mark.
Jul 14, 2016•48 min
It’s time for the second of the Otaku Spirit Animecast reviews for the Spring 2016 season. Some of the bigger hitters of the season as well as some of the more controversial. Join us and find out what the hosts feel became hits or misses. Anime Reviewed in this Episode: Anne Happy, Bungou Stray Dogs, Kumamiko -Girl Meets Bear, Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress, My Hero Academia, Rainbow Days, Pan de Peace!, and Ushio and Tora 2. The intro music for this episode is the OP for Kabaneri of the Iron For...
Jul 03, 2016•1 hr 46 min
"Cute Girls Doing Cute Things" can easily be a genre on its own in the anime sphere. However, cute girls riding tanks is a whole different story. Join the hosts as they explore a world where girls live on ships while battling tanks. A train wreck of an idea, turned into something fantastic. The intro for this episode is the OP for Girls und Panzer called "DreamRiser" by ChouCho which can be found on iTunes. The outro music is the ED for Girls und Panzer called "Enter Enter MISSION!" by the cast....
Jun 30, 2016•30 min
The Spring 2016 Anime Season is finally coming to a conclusion and the Otaku Spirit Animecast hosts are kicking off their reviews of its offerings. To start things off, they tackle some of the more controversial and even more anticipated. Anime Reviewed in this Episode: The Lost Village, Big Order, Kagewani 2, Hundred, Joker Game, Terraformars Revenge, Space Patrol Luluco, and The Asterisk War 2. The intro music for this episode was the OP for Big Order called “Disorder” by Yousei Teikoku and is...
Jun 26, 2016•1 hr 45 min
While the last few weeks have been very light on news, it doesn’t stop the hosts of the Animecast from throwing together some discussion to kick off the new week. Releases, Anime Dads, E3, and much more are ready to fill listener’s ears and there’s plenty of fun to be had. Discussions include: Discotek Releases, Funimation Releases, Best Fathers of Anime, E3 Thoughts (57:10-1:30:35), and more! The intro to this episode is called “Song of..Am” by SawanoHiroyuki and Mizuki. The outro for this epis...
Jun 19, 2016•2 hr 24 min
A past self, a new future, and uncertainty of one’s identity. All elements that are explored in the 2013 Romance Comedy Golden Time. Join the Otaku Spirit Animecast Hosts as they dive once again into this title and give their final take on if it’s worth a watch or not. Note: After giving a spoiler free review of Golden Time and following our outro music, we move on to a spoiler filled discussion of the series. If you have not watched Golden Time, avoid listening beyond the 27:04 marker. The intr...
Jun 16, 2016•45 min
The Summer Season is upon us and with it comes a load of new anime titles for us to get excited for! While the season seems lighter than usual, it does have some heavy hitters that we cannot ignore. Join the Otaku Spirit Animecast Hosts as we explore its offerings. Anime Discussed In This Preview: 91Days, Active Raid 2, Sweetness and Lightning, Amanchu!, Ange Vierge, The Heroic Legend of Arslan 2, B-Project, Battery, Berserk 2016, Cute High Earth Defense Club Love Love, Cheer Boys!, D.Gray-man H...
Jun 12, 2016•1 hr 57 min
