Batmanlive2002 and Rouraflute team up to play five anime themes on four different types of flutes (the Concert Flute, the Irish Whistle, the Recorder, and the Shakuhachi). Be warned -- your ears will probably bleed at some point. Proceed with caution weary traveler!
K-On revolved around a group of high school girls whose original wish to join a club leads to the formation of a rock band, lifelong friendships, and random adventures!
Zipang revolved around the journey of a modern-day Japanese naval vessel called the Mirai. After leaving port the crew soon finds themselves embroiled within a vicious storm -- a storm so vicious in fact that it throws them sixty years into the past right smack in the middle of World War Two. The crew, understandably confused as they come to terms with their situation, struggle with the morality of aiding their Japanese predecessors in the horrible battles to come in the pacific.
RouraFlute and batmanlive2002 have finally gotten married (it was a bloody awesome wedding)! Today, we talk about our wedding and our favorite romantic anime!
Chu-Bra revolves around a middle school aged girl named Nayu whose uncanny knowledge of undergarments leads her to friends, hilarious misunderstandings, and the formation of an underwear club.
Ah! My Goddess revolved around a young college student named Keiichi Morisato, whose luck always seemed to be on the downside, but his fortune quickly changes one fateful night when a seemingly normal phone call suddenly connects him to the goddess hotline. A beautiful blonde goddess named Belldandy comes bursting through his mirror, offering not only her charm and innocencebut also a single wish. Keiichi jokingly wishes for her to live with him forever, and, unfortunately, she's obligated to gr...
Finally, Wasasum has reached 100 episodes! In honor of this momentous occasion, I've assembled the mightiest anime podcasters the world has ever seen to talk about anime, what it means to be an anime podcaster, and more!
On December 24, 2029, a catastrophe known as the "Lost Christmas" incident plunges Japan into a state of panic. As a result of the catastrophe, A virus known as the Apocalypse virus has become rampant amongst the people of Japan, transforming the infected into a crystallized form. Unable to handle the situation on their own, Japan sought the help of the United Nations, thus an organization known as GHQ was sent in to contain the virus. Years later, after a tyrannical rule by the GHQ, a resistanc...
Goblin Slayer is the latest anime by studio White Fox (the guys who brought us Steins;Gate and Akame Ga Kill). The first 12 minutes have shocked and upset a lot of people. Time to talk about it. Bear in mind there will be heavy spoilers. I suggest watching the first episode before listening to this podcast.
The hidden leaf is one of the most iconic ninja villages in the ninja world. For this reason, amongst others, it was constantly under threat. In today's podcast I bring on my resident naruto expert, Court Kage, to talk about the secret agents who protected the leaf from outside of the village. Some of the agents may surprise you.
Yuu Sonada and Haruka Takayama have been best friends since middle school. Now attending Misato West High School together, they're more than delighted to spend the next four years together and continue their harmonious friendship. As Yuu begins to make more friends a jealous Harkua decides to do something drastic to deepen their relationship: she kisses her best friend! What began with an innocent, experimental kiss soon leads to a complete transformation of Yuu and Haruka's relationship. And wi...
Have you ever wanted to jump headlong into a Gundam series, but have no clue where to begin because of the sheer number of choices out there? Let's start with the Universal Century, a rich story that encompasses more than a dozen series, movies, and OVAs. You'll laugh, you'll cry, and so much more! Here's a breakdown of how you should watch the Universal Century in the proper order!
Five boys have enrolled in the prestigious Hachimistsu Private Academy. Having been an all-girls school until just recently, Kiyoshi, Gakuto, Shingo, Andre, and Jo find themselves surrounded by hundreds of female students. Peeping in the girls private bath lands them in deep trouble with the Underground Student Council and they're thrown into the school's prison as a result. Thus, their hell begins!
We typically watch Hentai for one reason...and it typically isn't for the plot. However, from time to time a Hentai series will come out with surprisingly decent plot...and lots of sex of course!
The neutral country of Gallia has suddenly found itself in the crosshairs of the terrifyingly powerful Empire. The Empire’s target: Gallia’s rich reserves of ragnite, a very valuable rare resource. Young Welkin and his younger Darcsen adoptive sister Isara have suddenly found themselves sucked into the war. Now the head of squad 7, Welkin must use his smarts to keep his squad alive and outfox the enemy.
Joe Hisaishi is one of the greatest anime composers of our time. We all know him best due to the works he has produced through his collaboration with Hayao Miyazaki. His repertoire includes the soundtracks of Princess Mononoke, Castle in the Sky, The Wind Rises and much more. We talk about our experience seeing him perform live.
Trigun: Badlands Rumble starts with a resounding bang as the opening scene depicts a bank robbery involving the legendary outlaw Gasback and his gang of lowlifes. Things turn sour when Gasback is betrayed by his men but finds his luck holds fast when he is rescued by Vash. Two decades later Vash finds himself facing the legendary outlaw once again, but this time he’s on the other end of the barrel.
If you're an anime fan you've heard plenty of terms within the community (shonen, weaboo, lolita). However, do you understand all of the terms you're hearing and do you know them all? Find out with today's episode as we explore a wide variety of commonly used anime terms.
To-Love-Ru revolved around the hopelessly awkward Yuki Rito and his forced engagement to LaLa Devil-Luke, first princess to the planet Devil-Luke, and daughter to the king of the universe. Rito must learn to live with his new obnoxious wife-to-be as he balances school on one hand, and a harem of potential love interests on the other.
Incest is supposed to be taboo, right? Then why on earth is there so much incest anime?! And should you be watching it?
Shinkurou Kurenai is a high school student by day and a dispute mediator by night. One day he's tasked with protecting Murasaki Kuhouin, a bratty seven-year-old from an old and very powerful family. Unsure of why he's given the job, Shinkurou must teach Murasaki the ways of commoner life as he protects her from an unknown threat.
Fellow anime podcaster Anime Nerd has finally reached his 100th episode! To help him celebrate this milestone Wasasum Anime Reviews guest stars to talk about various anime related topics.
Junichi Tachibana is a slightly perverted high school student who feels inferior to women due to a bad experience with a girl on a Christmas Eve two years ago. Presently, we find our young protagonist spending his days looking at porn mags with his best friend, an energetic rascal whose luck with women isn't exactly all that great. From this point onward, the anime begins to take a unique twist, as a series of hypothetical episodes begin to take shape.
Set in feudal Japan, Ninja Scroll revolved around a conspiracy to accumulate power between warring clans, catching an unsuspecting ex-ninja by the name of Jubei Kibagami in a deadly race against time as he is forced to hunt down other worldly demons. Little does he know that he will have to confront his past in an epic showdown that will determine whether he lives or dies.
Junpei Manaka is an aspiring film director with dreams of one day making it big. After a mishap where an unknown girl falls upon him and he catches a glimpse of her strawberry imprinted panties, he makes it a personal mission to find her once again and to capture her on film.
My fiance Roura Flute guest stars on today's episode to talk about her love of Fruits Basket, a manga/anime with Godlike chracter development and drama.
Sword of the Stranger revolved around the Chinese Emperor’s quest for eternal life, brought about by the sacrifice of a young boy named Kotaro. After a harrowing opening sequence that depicts the boy escaping from a burning temple, the Chinese emperor sends forth his most elite soldiers on a joint mission with their unsuspecting Japanese neighbors to capture Kotaro. Fortunately for the boy, he crosses paths with a retired mercenary named Nanashi, a man of impeccable swordsmanship, of whom he hir...
On today's podcast I discuss the beef (eggs and chicken) between anime elitists and anime normies. Is it okay to be an anime elitist? Is it okay to simply watch anime casually? I discuss that and more!
Living in the remnants of a post-apocalyptic world, mercenary soldier Deunan and her cyborg partner Briareos attempt to scratch out a living in the ruins of New York City. During an operation to clean up autonomous attack ostrich tanks left over from the war, Deunan and Briareos encounter Iris and Olson, citizens from the utopian city of Olympia with a top-secret mission. Taking the two into their protection, Deunan and Briareos must protect Iris and Olson from a scheming cyborg named Talos. Lit...
Yoshino Hide suddenly finds herself transported from modern-day Japan back to an alternative universe that's set during the Sengoku Era. In this alternate universe, men don't exist thus the land is dominated by sexy female warriors. Lucky for Yoshino she comes into the good graces of Oda Nobunaga, a powerful warlord with ambitions to conquer Japan. Yoshino has no choice but to tag along as she tries to figure out a way to get back home.
