We've dabbled in it here and there, but it's finally time to sit down and have "that talk." The aspect of anime that you either love, hate, or just deal with. The peaks and jiggles that makes you wonder just what is the point. Join us as we dive into fanservice and many of its traits. Warning: While we won't be vulgar about these elements, we will be discussing fanservice in general. So this episode may be something you'll want to not listen to at ear catch of younger individuals or co-workers....
Nov 22, 2015•1 hr 57 min
As we see the conclusion of the Phantom Lord arc, we bring the spotlight upon a couple of key characters for the Fairy Tail Guild. Some big past reveals for many, as well as some consequential steps for their futures. Warning: We will be discussing Fairy Tail spoilers for the entire first 41 episodes of the series. This is the original Fairy Tail series.
Nov 05, 2015•38 min
What does a 3 out of 5 mean to you? How does one compare a 4 star comedy to a 3 star drama? Why is it wrong to expect all shows to be perfect? Fast and heavy plot versus a slow burn? We explore the elements of rating anime and why it’s such a broken concept. As well as discuss the idea of enjoying things more than focusing on critiquing. We dive into some very personal and often heated topics that may upset some individuals. This episode is in no ways meant to target certain groups, sites, podca...
Oct 29, 2015•1 hr 56 min
It’s finally time to put our final touches on the Summer 2015 Anime Season and move on to Fall. In this episode of the Animecast we review 2 cour and sequential season shows. Did they make it in the long run, or should they have stopped while they were ahead? Anime Reviewed in this Episode: Food Wars, The Heroic Legend of Arslan, iDOLM@STER Cinderella Girls 2nd Season, Ultimate Otaku Teacher, Fate/kaleid Liner Prisma Illya 2wei Herz, Gatchaman Crowds Insight, Non Non Biyori Repeat, My Love Story...
Oct 18, 2015•1 hr 56 min
We have a crazy podcast for everyone as we get down to the final stretch of our Summer 2015 Anime Season Reviews. Jun Maeda’s newest work, concrete murders, street fighter idols, harpy girls, the psychotic Hana, and more! Anime Reviewed in this Episode: Charlotte, Classroom Crisis, Prison School, Rampo Kitan: Game of Laplace, Venus Project Climax, Seiyu’s Life, Monster Musume, Wakaba Girl, and Miss Monochrome 2.
Oct 11, 2015•1 hr 37 min
With new exclusive streaming rights popping up in the Fall 2015 Anime Season, fears and questions arise that begs a discussional podcast episode. Add into that some sad news for a particular animation studio. Special thanks to our listeners for the great questions featured on this podcast episode.
Oct 07, 2015•1 hr 9 min
Vampires, Tags, God Eaters, Censorship, Pillow Boys, and Lovable NPCs are the hot topic of this weeks set of Summer 2015 Anime Season Reviews. As we move into Part 2 of our list of shows, it's important to appreciate when some shows try to do new things, even if they fail miserably at executing it. Anime Reviewed in this Episode: Shimoneta: A Boring World Where The Concept of Dirty Jokes Doesn't Exist, Actually I Am, Rokka Brave of the Six Flowers, God Eater, Gangsta, Overlord, Snow White with t...
Oct 04, 2015•1 hr 52 min
It's been quite some time since Aria the Scarlet Ammo aired back in 2011, and with the recent announced spinoff series Aria the Scarlet Ammo AA airing in Fall, we felt it necessary to not only review the series but also give a recap. Join us in this Aria filled episode of yandere, tsundere, and promiscuous harem action! Note: Following the spoiler free review of Aria the Scarlet Ammo, we give a full spoiler filled recap of the series. If you've not watched the series, avoid listening beyond the ...
Oct 02, 2015•40 min
The Summer 2015 Season is concluding and it’s time for us to kick off the first part of our Summer 2015 Reviews! In this episode, we kick things off with quite a few big titles of the season, as well as some hidden gems! Anime Reviewed in this Episode: Himouto Umaru-chan, Castle Town Dandelion, Chaos Dragon, GATE, Aoharu X Machinegun, Sky Wizard Academy, My Wife is the Student Council President, Danchigai, Bikini Warriors, and School-Live.
Sep 27, 2015•1 hr 55 min
Cute cat girls from another planet, demon lord sister and succubus harems, and a whole lot of adorable moe rabbit cafes are center for this 3 show review episode! Join us as we review Is The Order A Rabbit, Cat Planet Cuties, and The Testament of Sister New Devil!
Sep 25, 2015•42 min
As Fall 2015 brings us a new season of Utawarerumono with Itsuwari no Kamen, and questions arise as to what all will connect to the original series, we decided to rewatch and review Utawarerumono. Following the review, we take time to do a recap of the series for those that need a refresher before heading into the new waters and give our predictions as to what all will be important. Note: Following the spoiler free review of Utawarerumono, we give a full spoiler filled recap of the series. If yo...
Sep 23, 2015•1 hr 17 min
Summer 2015 is wrapping up their shows and many of them are leaving us frustrated or conflicted. What better time to throw up the microphones and catch our every rant and praise. This episode is a full spoiler filled podcast episode where we will be discussing conclusions and thus the warning is made. Plus, be prepared for some not so happy remarks about some of these shows! 1:27 - Pre Show 4:25 - Rokka Brave of the Six Flowers 16:55 - Chaos Dragon 25:20 - Ranpo Kitan 31:14 - Classroom Crisis 34...
Sep 20, 2015•1 hr 6 min
It’s about time for the Summer heat to leave us, but don’t expect everything to cool down. As we make our way into Fall 2015, it’s time for another Preview to help you prepare for what’s coming in the anime world. More anime titles and sequels than you can shake a stick at. So get your pen and pencils ready, put your earphones in, and get ready for our Fall 2015 Anime Season Preview! Anime Discussed In This Preview: Brave Beats, Comet Lucifer, Concrete Revolutio Choujin Gensou, Dance With Devils...
Sep 13, 2015•1 hr 55 min
It has been a long time coming. After 7 years, the Animecast host finally sit down and discuss one of the most requested shows for a review: Spice and Wolf. How did they feel the two season show panned out and what do they think of the chemistry filled currency talk? Following the the review and after the closing music, we hold a spoiler discussion for Spice and Wolf. If you have not watched the series, avoid listening after the 36:36 mark.
Aug 30, 2015•1 hr 5 min
The pins are lined up and it's time to knock out the second batch of our first impressions for the Summer 2015 anime season. It took a bit longer than we had imagined, but there's a lot of explaining to do. So enjoy this extensive discussion of these shows! Anime discussed in this episode: Wakaba Girl, Rokka: Brave of the Six Flowers, Prison School, Charlotte, Venus Project Climax, Million Doll, Snow White With The Red Hair, Shimoneta, GATE: The JSDF Fought There, Bikini Warriors, Himouto Umaru-...
Aug 09, 2015•3 hr 6 min
Now that we have consumed a happy helping of the Summer 2015 Season, it’s time to weigh in on what seems to be panning out; or not panning out. With a host of new titles to run through, we give an extensive examination of half of the shows airing this season. Part 2 to come next week! Anime discussed in this episode: Actually I Am, Seiyu’s Life, God Eater, Overlord, Danchigai, Classroom Crisis, Ushio and Tora, Aoharu x Machinegun, Gangsta, My Wife Is The Student Council President, School-Live, R...
Aug 02, 2015•2 hr 10 min
Crazy news and heavy topics! In this discussional podcast we hit up some big news topics like MyAnimeList changes and 23 foot pillows. Afterwards we dive into a packed mailbag to answer some topical discussions from our community (and some silly ones). New Aria the Scarlet Ammo AA, Monster Musume Hug Pillow, School-Live Manga Sales, DeNA Buyout of MyAnimeList, selector destructed WIXOSS, Multi-Director Shows, Romance Issue In Anime, Anime Suggestions, Otaku Versus Weeaboo and Hikikomori Status, ...
Jul 19, 2015•2 hr 16 min
It's time to close the book on the Spring 2015 Anime Season with our third and final segment of reviews for shows. A house full of Zodiac girls, tearful ghosts, brass bands, otaku husbands, and confusing teenagers. Anime Reviewed in this Episode: Etotama, Re-Kan!, Plastic Memories, Sound! Euphonium, I Can't Understand What My Husband Is Saying 2nd Thread, and My Teenage Romantic Comedy SNAFU TOO!.
Jul 12, 2015•2 hr 7 min
Well Anime Expo happened, and because of that we have quite a few things to talk about. Great announcements from a few of the panels and of course some silly discussions thanks to our kind community to round things out. Unfortunately a few goofy things happened during recording, so we had to cut a bit of our discussion of GATE out. There shouldn’t be any remaining sound issues, but be aware of some slightly odd transitions. Don’t fret however because there will be plenty of GATE discussion durin...
Jul 09, 2015•1 hr 21 min
We've been a bit busy recently with tackling some of our backlog. Thanks to this effort, we have for our listeners a great installment of new reviews to bring you! From the beauty of Nagi No Asukara, to the laughs of Non Non Biyori, and the expansive universe of Knights of Sidonia, give a listen and get our take on these titles! This time around, we kept everything to a strict no spoiler discussion so feel free to listen without worries. It is important to note that the Knights of Sidonia review...
Jun 21, 2015•1 hr 9 min
The Spring 2015 Anime Season is wrapping up and it's conclusion means a slew of new shows are just around the corner. Many tears are in store with Key's return, Dragon Ball gets a revival, moe zombie attacks, and so much more! Anime Discussed In This Preview: Akagami no Shiayuki-hime, Aoharu X Kikanjuu, Aquarion Logos, Chaos Dragon: Sekiryuu Sen'eki, Charlotte, Classroom Crisis, Dragon Ball Chou, Durarara!!X2 Ten, Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya 2wei Herz!, Gakkou Gurashi!, Gangsta, Gatchaman Cro...
Jun 14, 2015•1 hr 56 min
We’ve definitely had our share of great titles from the mind of Makoto Shinkai. Take 5 Centimeters Per Second and Garden of Words for example. However Children Who Chase Lost Voices is definitely a step in a different direction for us. Is this movie another good mark in his legacy, or a failure? Listen and find out our take on it! Following the review, we hold a spoiler discussion for the film. Following the outro music for the episode, the 35:50 mark, this spoiler discussion begins. If you have...
Jun 04, 2015•1 hr 1 min
People have asked for it, and now it's here. We run through our top must watch anime list. Not to claim these shows are better than any others, but rather to suggest many shows we love that people should watch. Shows Discussed in this Episode: Tenchi Muyo, Hare+Guu, The Visions of Escaflowne, Time of Eve, Outbreak Company, Toradora, Baccano, Durarara, Cowboy Bebop, Angel Beats, Soul Eater, Samurai 7, Witch Hunter Robin, Akira, Armitage III, Ghost in the Shell, Azumanga Daioh, Mushi-shi, Fate/Sta...
May 17, 2015•3 hr
New streaming acquisitions, pre-order postings, and new hope for Hatsune Miku! After some great news announcements this week, the community delivers some fun and interesting discussion that we dive into head first. Join us as we discuss split cour, Deadman Wonderland, endings, CG advancements, and more! Special thanks to AstDeprived, Oppai4Senpai, acidpoison, HOMEBOUND11, Neko, Lenzark, almightyhiki, YuGiOhMan91, Kenshin Shinta, TheLastShadow96, justaguy1253, and Aridean for the great questions ...
Apr 27, 2015•1 hr 50 min
We're down to the final shows for our Winter 2015 Season Reviews! It’s a crazy list of moe food eating, idols, crazy otaku, moe bike riding, and some debate over the most divisive show of the season. Give it a listen and keep your bears to yourself! Anime Reviewed in this Episode: Gourmet Girl Graffiti, iDOLM@STER: Cinderella Girls, Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend, The Rolling Girls, and Yurikuma Arashi.
Apr 19, 2015•1 hr 20 min
It has been a slow week in news, but that didn’t stop the community from providing plenty of questions to fuel another fun-filled discussional podcast. Join us as we talk about the wonders of Japanese crowdfunding, new license rescues, favorite tropes, and more! Special thanks to Ellie, Homebound11, Vern-kun, Star-K, Arslen, justaguy1253, shikakage, and almightyhiki for the great questions featured in this episode!
Apr 17, 2015•1 hr 8 min
It’s time for part 3 of our Winter 2015 anime reviews! A jam-packed episode with some big name 2-cour shows and some very unique titles that surprised us. Tons of laughs, tons of interesting insight, and a few cases of disagreement. Anime Reviewed in this Episode: Absolute Duo, Cross Ange: Rondo of Angel and Dragon, Shirobako, Yona of the Dawn, Maria the Virgin Witch, and Aldnoah Zero 2.
Apr 12, 2015•1 hr 30 min
It's time for a quick mid-week discussional podcast from the Animecast. The last week was a very bumpy week for news. We got sad news in the closure of AnimeSols and cancellation of Gargantia Second Season, but we also got good news in a standard Unlimited Blade Works release and Noragami Second Season. Special thanks to Logan, Aridean, Lenzark, almightyhiki, Homebound11, ALongStoryShort, and justaguy1253 for the great questions featured in this episode.
Apr 09, 2015•46 min
The Winter 2015 Anime Season is finally coming to an end, and we're here to tell you what shaped up and why they are great or duds! In this first week of reviews, we cover everything from talking hands, judgements, tone deaf boys, and seductive sisters. Anime Reviewed in this Episode: Parasyte -the maxim-, The Testament of Sister New Devil, Death Parade, Handsome High School Earth Defense Club Love!, Your Lie In April, and Durarara!! X2 Shou.
Mar 29, 2015•1 hr 18 min
It's that time again, time to take a peak into the next season of anime! Spring 2015 is merely a couple of weeks away and it's packed with a slew of promising shows. Cat girls, brass bands, dungeon harems, food battles, and more! Anime Discussed in this Preview: Rainy Cocoa, The Heroic Legend of Arslan, Baby Steps 2, Denpa Kyoushi, Digimon Adventure tri, Is it Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?, Sushi and Beyond, Etotama, Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works 2, Le Eden De La Grisaia, ...
Mar 22, 2015•1 hr 37 min
