Otaku Host Club

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.

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.

And yes, ChatGPT wrote the description.

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!

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!

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.

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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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!

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!

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?

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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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 scenes, and ranking all our favorite EDs.

*UPDATED 12/28/22

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.

Now if we could only know what the Future Devil has in store for Aki...

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 Garden of Sinners? 

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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...