Otaku Spirit Anime

The great mystery that has been plaguing the hosts of the Animecast is finally solved. Diving into the second part of Owarimonogatari Season 1 reveals the happenings surrounding Araragi during Nekomonogatari White. A surprising treat for both the hosts. Listen and find out why! 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 Owarimonogatari Part 2 you should avoid this episode. The opening for this episode is the OP for Owarimonogatari Part 2 called “mein schatz” by meg rock. The closing for this episode is the ED for Owarimonogatari Part 2 called “Sayonara no Yukue” by Alisa Takigawa.

As Summer 2017 Anime Season comes to it’s climactic finale, the hosts of the Otaku Spirit Animecast are here to give their ideas on the more spoilerific side of each show. Warning: This podcast episode is fair game for all spoilers. If you have not watched a series listed in the time stamps below, please avoid listening during those time frames. 1:29 – 4:12 Pre Show 4:12 – 14:17 18if 14:17 – 15:22 Aho Girl 15:22 – 25:12 Welcome to the Ballroom 25:12 – 42:24 My Hero Academia 2 42:24 – 44:15 Light of the Clione 44:15 – 47:04 Gamers 47:04 – 52:32 My First Girlfriend is a Gal 52:32 – 53:08 Restaurant to Another World 53:08 – 54:12 In Another World With My Smartphone 54:12 – 58:57 Knight’s and Magic 58:57 – 1:09:05 Love and Lies 1:09:05 – 1:10:25 Convenient Store Boy Friends 1:10:25 – 1:24:13 Made In Abyss 1:24:13 – 1:26:50 GuruGuru, NTR, New Game 1:26:50 – 1:35:25 Princess Principal 1:35:25 – 1:49:20 Re:Creators 1:49:20 – 1:50:02 Sakura Quest 1:50:02 – 1:59:23 Sagrada Reset 1:59:23 – 2:03:04 Rage of Bahamut Vir

Netflix Death Note, Studio Ghibli, and new studio openings are hot button topics on this episode of the Discussional Animecast. Listen in and hear what the hosts have to say about the recent news of the otaku world! Topics this episode: AIOCO Manga, Kimi No Suizou Wo Tabetai (I want to Eat Your Pancreas) Adaptation, Kaiju Girls Season 2, Life Size Unicorn Gundam, iQIYI Chinese Co-Pro, Final Fantasy XIV Dad of Light, Tenshou’s studio Bibury Animation, Aria Kickstarter Update, New Crunchyroll Streams, New Applicants at Studio Ghibli, Discotek Licenses, ToraCon Otaku Marriage Stats, Crunchyroll getting into Game Publishing, Secret of Mana Remake, dot Hack GU HD Remaster, Senran Kagura Peach Beach Blast, Type Moon and Marvelous new Extella work, Netflix Death Note Review, and much more! Thanks to Stash Brannigan, BlueSpark, Star-K, and Scribblenog for the great questions featured in this episode! Thanks to Greatrush and animelover22 for the great feedback! The intro music for this episode is the OP for Sunday

The Monogatari Series puts heavy emphasis on exploring the girls that seem drawn to Koyomi Araragi, but very little time is spent on the man himself. Inside of Owarimonogatari Part 1, we get quite a bit of insight into what makes Koyomi tick. 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 Owarimonogatari Part 1 you should avoid this episode. The opening for this episode is the OP for Owarimonogatari Part 1 called “Decent Black” by Kaori Mizuhashi. The closing for this episode is the ED for Owarimonogatari Part 1 called “Sayonara no Yukue” by Alisa.

The Gundam marathoning continues as the hosts of the Otaku Spirit Animecast tackle the Zeta Gundam movie trilogy A New Translation. Does it offer enough to stand out from the original series? Listen and find out! As mentioned in the podcast, this copy of Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam A New Translation Blu-ray was provided to us for review by Right Stuf and Sunrise. The opening music for this episode is the opening for A New Translation called “Metamorphoze” by Gackt. The closing for this episode is the closing for A New Translation called “Kimi ga Matteiru Kara” by Gackt.

The Summer Anime Season is well under way, and it’s time for the hosts of the Otaku Spirit Animecast to finally weigh in on their thoughts for what’s working and what’s not. Listen in and see if you agree or have missed a series that you may want to pick up! Anime Featured in this Episode: 18if, Aho Girl, Welcome to the Ballroom, A Centaur’s Life, Lights of the Clione, Dive, Gamers, My First Girlfriend is a Gal, Hina Logic From Luck and Logic, Restaurant to Another World, In Another World With My Smartphone, Chronos Ruler, Katsugeki Touken Ranbu, Clean Freak Aoyama-kun, Knight’s and Magic, Love and Lies, Convenient Store Boy Friends, Made in Abyss, Magical Circle Guru Guru, Fastest Finger First, Netsuzou Trap NTR, New Game Season 2, Nora Princess and the Stray Cat, Princess Principal, Altair A Record of Battles, Angel’s 3Piece, Tsuredure Children, Vatican Miracle Examiner, Elegant Yokai Apartment Life, and Classroom of the Elite. The intro music for this episode is the OP for Gamers called “Gamers!” by the

Deep theories on Re:Creators being manifest from our world, and the idea of a real wife being like a waifu are hard hitting topics in this episode of the Otaku Spirit Animecast. Put your debating cap on and listen in to discover the truth! Topics this episode: More Konosuba, Beach Volleyball Anime, Seven Deadly Sins, New Ghibli Catalog Release, MimiMemeMimi Disbands, Girls und Panzer, Final Fairy Tail, Disastrous Life of Saiki K 2nd Season, Love Chuunibyo Movie, Kud Wafter Crowdfunding, Masaaki Hirao, Shoichi Masuo, Marui Group Investments, Kemono Friends 2, Tony Taka, Monogatari Smartphone App, Gundam Walpurgis, Fate/Grand Order, and much more! Thanks to QuestRam, Companion Kyuubey, MyBalls, BlueSpark, and Mythbustman for the great questions featured in this episode! The intro music for this episode is the OP for Sweetness and Lightning called “Harebara Fanfare” by MimimemeMIMI. We close the podcast with the ED for True Tears called “Sekai no Namida” by Akira Yuki.

After visiting the original Mobile Suit Gundam and its recompilation movie, the hosts of the Otaku Spirit Animecast visit the newest retelling and prequel story in Mobile Suit Gundam The Origin. Listen in and get their opinions on the telling of Char and Sayla’s backstory and if it adds new life to the series. As mentioned in the podcast, this copy of Mobile Suit Gundam The Origin: Chronicle of Char and Sayla Blu-ray was provided to us for review by Right Stuf and Sunrise. The music for this episode is from the first episode of Mobile Suit Gundam The Origin called “Hoshikuzu no Sunadokei” by Takatori Hattori featuring yu-yu.

Sunrise is known recently for using CGI in the Gundam series here and there, but MS Igloo is an odd case of full CGI that the Otaku Spirit Animecast hosts were a bit shocked to discover. Join them as they dive into this series and give their take on its pros and cons. As mentioned in the podcast, this copy of Mobile Suit Gundam MS Igloo Blu-ray was provided to us for review by Right Stuf and Sunrise. The opening for this episode is the OP for IGLOO The Hidden One Year War called “Sora no Tamoto” by TAJA. The closing for this episode is the OP for IGLOO Apocalypse 0079 called “Yume Wadachi” by TAJA.

Finalizing the Spring 2017 Anime Season, the hosts of the Otaku Spirit Animecast are back for the remaining batch of shows for review. Tackling pretty much every genre including some fantasy, slice of life, romance, sci-fi, and creepy shoujo boys. Anime Reviewed in this Episode: KADO The Right Answer, Alice and Zoroku, Tsugumomo, Granblue Fantasy The Animation, Tsukigakirei, Danmachi Sword Oratoria, and Room Mate. Note: Following the spoiler free reviews for these shows, and following the closing music, we go into a spoiler discussion on a few shows. If you have not watched the below shows, avoid listening within their time stamps. 1:26:14-1:42:53 Kado The Right Answer The opening music for this episode is the OP for KADO called “Tabiji” by Mao Ichimichi. The closing music for this episode is the ED for Granblue Fantasy called “Sora no Parade” by HARUHI. After the spoiler segment, we close with the ED for KADO called “Eien no Kotae” by HARUCA.

Jumping into the gap between the original Mobile Suit Gundam and Zeta Gundam, Afterglow gives us an interesting picture of the universe within the franchise leading up to the new powers that plague Kamille. Join the hosts of the Animecast as they give their thoughts on Gundam 0083! As mentioned in the podcast, this copy of Mobile Suit Gundam 0083 Blu-ray was provided to us for review by Right Stuf and Sunrise. The opening for this episode is the OP for Mobile Suit Gundam 0083 called “The Winner” by Miki Matsubara. The closing for this episode is the ED for Mobile Suit Gundam 0083 called “Magic” by Jacob Wheeler.

While not a huge fan of the yaoi genre, Junjo Romantic finds its way to the Otaku Spirit Animecast in the form of an unexpected review. Join the hosts as one attempts to unpack such an interesting title with ups and downs. As mentioned in the podcast, this copy of Junjo Romantica Season 1 Blu-ray was provided to us for review by Nozomi Entertainment and Lucky Penny. The opening for this episode is the opening for Junjo Romantica called “Kimi = Hana” by pigstar. The closing for this episode is the ending theme for Junjo Romantica called “Baby Romantica” by SCRIPT.

With the Summer 2017 Anime Season just a few weeks away, it’s time to get the rundown on what exactly is due to hit our eyeballs. Get your writing tools of choice ready and listen in to find out just what you may be interested in checking out! Anime Discussed In This Preview: Katsugeki Touken Ranbu, Fate/Apocrypha, The Reflection, Gamers!, Knight’s and Magic, Hajimete no Gal, Welcome to the Ballroom (Ballroom e Youkoso), Dive!!, Battle Girl High School: Battle Girl Project, Love and Lies (Koi to Uso), Restaurant To Another World (Isekai Shokudou), Kakegurui, Hitorijime My Hero, Chronos Ruler (Jikan no Shihaisha), Project Altair (Shoukoku no Altair), Saiyuuki Reload Blast, Made in Abyss, Vatican Miracle Examiner (Vatican Kiseki Chousakan), Keppeki Danshi! Aoyama-kun, 7 Right 3 Wrong (Nana Maru San Batsu), Here Comes The Three Angels (Tenshi no 3P), Action Heroine Cheer Fruits, Marvel Future Avengers, Konbini Kareshi, Youkoso Jitsuryoko Shijou Shugi no Kyoushitsu e, Clione no Akari, In Another World With My Sm

While news is sparse, that doesn’t keep the hosts of the Animecast from sparking some fun and interesting discussion. The return of anime creator legends and anime releases, potential big changes in the anime creation sphere, and some fun community questions are focus of this discussional podcast episode. Topics this episode: Kuromukuro Blu-ray, Fruits Basket Blu-ray, Mamoru Hosoda’s next film, Hayao Miyazaki hires, Love Chuunibyo new movie, New Right Stuf Blu-rays, Fate Grand Order Campaign, Violet Evergarden, Chihayafuru getting dub, Non Non Biyori new series, Tobi TV new anime streams, New Yen Press Licenses, New Seven Seas Licenses, International Kickstarter Funding from Japan, Making time for anime, rewatching anime, and much more! Thanks to BlueSpark, Futa, and Mys145 for the great questions featured in this episode! The intro for this episode is the OP for Midori Days called “Sentimental” by CooRie. The outro for this episode is the OP for Fruits Basket called “For Fruits Basket” by Ritsuko Okazaki.

Following the initial television broadcasting of the Mobile Suit Gundam series, Tomino recompiled his story into a three movie trilogy with some interesting changes. As the hosts of the Otaku Spirit Animecast revisit this universe, they point out the pros and cons to the movie over the TV series. As mentioned in the podcast, this copy of Mobile Suit Gundam Movie Trilogy Blu-ray was provided to us for review by Right Stuf and Sunrise. The opening for this episode is the ending theme for Mobile Suit Gundam Movie Trilogy III called “Meguriai” by Daisuke Inoue. The closing for this episode is the ending theme for Mobile Suit Gundam Movie Trilogy II called “Ai Senshi” by Daisuke Inoue.

In a world ravaged and dying due to endless wars, how can one ever find happiness or dreams? As Kanata joins the 1121st Platoon in Clocktower Fortress, she soon finds herself facing the hardships of war, but bringing her own innocent light into the mix. Join the hosts of the Animecast as they review and give their opinions on this much awaited Blu-ray release! As mentioned in the podcast, this copy of Sound of the Sky Blu-ray was provided to us for review by Nozomi Entertainment and Lucky Penny Entertainment. The intro for this episode is the OP for Sound Of The Sky called “Hikari no Senritsu” by Kalafina which can be found on iTunes. The outro for this episode is the ED for Sound Of The Sky called “Girls, Be Ambitious.” by Haruka Tomatsu. After a spoiler discussion, we play more of “Hikari no Senritsu” by Kalafina.

It’s time for the final lineup of Winter 2017 Anime Season Titles to review by the Otaku Spirit Animecast. While some didn’t strike a cord, others are gems that could possibly hit top 10 lists for the years to come! Anime Reviewed in this Episode: Onihei, Trickster, Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid, High School Girls Cycling Club, Urara Meirochou, Hand Shakers, Nyanko Days, and Mobile Suit Gundam Iron-Blooded Orphans 2. Note: Following the spoiler free reviews for these shows, and following the closing music, we go into a spoiler discussion on a few shows. If you have not watched the below shows, avoid listening within their time stamps. 1:35:44-1:40:08 Onihei 1:40:08-1:55:29 Gundam Iron-Blooded Orphans 2 The intro music for this episode is the OP for Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid called “Aozora no Rhapsody” by fhána. The outro music for this episode is the OP2 for Gundam Iron-Blooded Orphans 2nd Season called “Fighter” by KANA-BOON. After the spoiler segment, we close with the ED for Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon M

The Winter 2017 Anime Season is seeing its conclusion, and with that conclusion the Hosts of the Animecast are here to give their final thoughts. What became hits, and which became duds. Listen in and find out in this first of three review podcasts for the season! Anime Reviewed in this Episode: March Comes In Like A Lion, Konosuba 2, Masamune-kun’s Revenge, Interview With Monster Girls, Akiba’s Trip The Animation, Fuuka, Gabriel DropOut, One Room, and Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju 2. Note: Following the spoiler free reviews for these shows, and following the closing music, we go into a spoiler discussion on a few shows. If you have not watched the below shows, avoid listening within their time stamps. 1:55:30-2:11:50 Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju 2 2:11:58-2:22:43 Fuuka Anime and Manga Spoilers 2:22:56-2:24:20 Masamune-kun’s Revenge (quick banter) 2:24:20-2:25:08 Konosuba 2 (quick banter) The intro music for this episode is the OP for Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju 2 called “Imawa no Shinigami” by Megumi Hayash

Join the hosts of the Otaku Spirit Animecast as they take a bit of a time leap back to the era of Martian Successor Nadesico. Taking a look at a newly released Blu-ray of a 90s classic that holds a special place in many’s anime history heart. As mentioned in the podcast, this copy of Martian Successor Nadesico on Blu-ray was provided to us for review by Nozomi Entertainment and Right Stuf. The intro for this episode is the OP for Martian Successor Nadesico called “You Get to Burning” by Yumi Matsuzawa. The outro for this episode is the ED for Martian Successor Nadesico called “Watashi Rashiku” by Houko Kawashima.

The hosts of the Animecast meet one last time before the seasonal shift for a fun discussional podcast to cover Anime news and great questions from the community. Centaurs in Bikini Bottoms, Funny Mobile Suit Pilots, Jaijus, Renge the Claymore, Anthropomorphized Desks, and more! Topics this episode: PV News, P.A. Works Adapts Uma Musume, Fate/Kaleid Movie, NisiOsin’s Novel gets Adapted, Kancolle Home Video, Kino’s Journey Adaptation, Rightstuf new Blu-ray Releases, A Silent Voices BR News, Crunchyroll Bitrate Issues, Typhoon Noruda Film, Eureka Seven Trilogy, A Centaur’s Life Adaptation, My Hero Academia Season News, Gundam Twilight AXIS, Godzilla Anime Film, Madhouse’s I Want To Send Your Voice, Yen Press Licenses, Owarimonogatari new Series, Dogs, Vacationing in Japan, Binge Watching, Anime OP/EDs, Other Languages, 3-Episode Rule, Buying Anime Art, 2016 Anime Worth Buying, Deciding a Top 5 Contender, Dubs Industry, Abridged Anime, Buying a Figure Of A Character You Hate, and much more! Thanks to Mythbustm