Otaku Spirit Anime

The Spring 2017 Anime Season is on the horizon, and with its impending arrival, the hosts of the Otaku Spirit Animecast are here to give the lowdown on what’s in store for viewers! Get your notepad of choice ready, and listen in! Anime Discussed In This Preview: Clockwork Planet, Akashic Records of Bastard Magic Instructor, Sin Nanatsu no Taizai, eromanga sensei, Zero Kara Hajimeru Mahou no Sho, Renai Boukun, Armed Girl’s Machiavellism, Seikaisuru Kado, Fukumenkei Noise, Re:Creators, Sakurada Reset, Sukasuka, Sakura Quest, Tsugumomo, Hinako Note, Kabukibu, The Silver Guardian, Alice and Zouroku, Tsuki Ga Kirei, Atom: The Beginning, Oushitsu Kyoushi Haine, Frame Arm Girl, ID-0, Attack on Titan 2, My Hero Academia 2, Saekano 2, Rage of Bahamut Virgin Soul, Danmachi Gaiden Sword Oratoria, Granblue Fantasy the Animation, Boruto, Berserk 2, Eccentric Family 2, Natsume Yuujinchou Roku, Rinne 3, Star Mu 2, Twin Angel Break, YuGiOh VRAINS, Warau Salesman NEW, Idol Time PriPara, Girl Beats Boys, Souryo to Majiwaru, C

Winter 2017 anime season is coming to a close, so there’s quite a bit to discuss when it comes to spoilers for each show. In this Animecast, the hosts sit down for a casual discussion of the entire season, holding nothing spoiler back! 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 – 2:54 Pre Show 2:54 – 8:48 ACCA 13 8:48 – 10:32 Akiba’s Trip 10:32 – 11:49 BanG Dream 11:49 – 13:34 Interview With Monster Girls 13:34 – 21:10 Fuuka 21:10 – 22:14 Gabriel Dropout 22:14 – 27:25 Hand Shakers 27:26 – 33:05 Kemono Friends 33:05 – 36:42 Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid 36:42 – 41:40 Konosuba 2 41:42 – 58:30 Scum’s Wish 58:30 – 1:07:23 Masamune-kun’s Revenge 1:07:23 – 1:08:53 Onihei 1:08:55 – 1:11:55 Rewrite 2 1:11:55 – 1:12:03 Seiren Deer Babies Spoiler! 1:12:03 – 1:15:14 Showa Genroku Rokugo Shinju 2 1:15:14 – 1:18:51 Tales of Zestiria the X 2 1:18:51 – 1:20:54 Urara Meirochou 1:20:54 – 1

A certain host of the Otaku Spirit Animecast has been holding back his frustration over a particular element in anime romance, and it’s time for him to finally let loose. Listen in to find out what’s the problem with the whole Top and Bottom system in romance. How it does and doesn’t deliver. Topics this episode: Common terms and what they mean, the top/bottom hierarchy, writing tools, goods and bads in its use, issues with opposite gender writing, fantasies versus realistic interpretation, the fujoshi, passionate fanbases, and more! The opening song for this episode is the OP for wolf Girl and Black Prince called “LOVE GOOD TIME” by SpecialThanks. The closing song for this episode is the ED for Wolf Girl and Black Prince called “Ookami Heart” by Oresama.

After going into full detail on what fanservice is and why it’s exists in anime, the hosts of the Otaku Spirit Animecast return to the subject following some interesting developments in the recent seasons. Topics this episode: Cartoons Vs Anime, Is Fanservice Distracting from Content, Male Gaze, Information and Fluff, Fanservice Vs Manservice, Hypocrisy in Coverage, Objectification, Misperception Of Sexual Triggers, and more! The opening song for this episode is the OP for Strike The Blood called “Strike The Blood” by Kishida Kyoudan and The Akeboshi Rockets. The outro for this episode is the ED for Yuri on Ice called “You Only Live Once” by w.hatano.

The Galaxy Angel franchise had quite a following of dedicated fans back in the break of the 2000s. As Nozomi Entertainment brings this title back in the form of Blu-ray, does its humor and colorful cast still hold up to today’s standards? Listen and find out! As mentioned in the podcast, this copy of Galaxy Angel on Blu-ray was provided to us for review by Nozomi Entertainment and Right Stuf. The intro for this episode is the OP for Galaxy Angel called “Galaxy Bang! Bang!” by Angel-tai. The outro for this episode is the ED for Galaxy Angel called “Horoscope Rhapsody” by Angel-tai.

As the Winter 2017 Anime Season builds momentum, the hosts of the Otaku Spirit Animecast share their thoughts on how each one is panning out. Which looks promising, and which ones… not so much. Listen and find out! Anime Featured in this Episode: ACCA 13, Akiba’s Trip The Animation, BanG Dream, Interview With Monster Girls, Fuuka, Gabriel DropOut, Hand Shakers, Idol Incidents, Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid, Konosuba 2, Scum’s Wish, Masamune-kun’s Revenge, Minami Kamakura High School Girls Cycling Club, Onihei, Rewrite 2, School Strikers Animation Channel, Seiren, Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju 2, Spiritpact, Tales of Zestiria the X 2, Urara Meirochou, Saga of Tanya the Evil, elDlive, Chiruran 1/2, Forest Fairy Five, Nyanko Days, One Room, Piacevole, and Koro-sensei Quest. The intro music for this episode is the OP for Scum’s Wish called “Uso no Hibana” by 96neko. The outro music for this episode is the ED for Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid called “Ishukan Communication” by the cast.

In the UC 0123, a war breaks out within a colony. The desires of a family leads to massive bloodshed and the civilians in the middle are forced to flee or fight back. A story with potential, however marred by an unfortunate production choice. Does it hold up despite? Listen and find out! As mentioned in the podcast, this copy of Mobile Suit Gundam F91 was provided to us for review by Nozomi Entertainment and Rightstuf. The intro and outro music for this episode is from Mobile Suit Gundam F91 called “Eternal Wind ~ Hohoemi wa Hikaru Kaze no Naka (Smile in the Shining Wind)” by Hiroko Moriguchi. We hope you all enjoy!

The world of Gundam continues to expand as the hosts of the Otaku Spirit Animecast dive into Side 6 to follow the story of Al and Bernie. An unexpected pair in the midst of the battle between Zeon and the Federation. What does this perspective offer it’s viewer? Listen and find out! As mentioned in the podcast, this copy of Mobile Suit Gundam 0080 War In The Pocket was provided to us for review by Nozomi Entertainment and Rightstuf. The intro song for this episode is the OP for Mobile Suit Gundam 0080 War in the Pocket called “Itsuka Sora ni Todoite” by Megumi Shiina. The outro for this episode is the OP for Mobile Suit Gundam 0080 War in the Pocket called “Tooi Kioku” by Megumi Shiina.

Rounding out the Otaku Spirit Animecast host’s picks for the best of 2016, they dive into some fun spoiler discussion about the greatest moments in anime for 2016. While many moments were discussed throughout the year in pocket spoilercasts, there’s still plenty of housekeeping to be done! Warning! In this podcast, best moments throughout series in the 2016 calendar are being discussed. Thus, all spoilers are fair game! If you are afraid of spoilers, you may wish to skip this episode. Alternatively, keep your player controls handy to pause and skip forward as you see fit. See time stamps below and avoid any shows you don’t want to hear spoilers for. The intro for this episode is the OP for The Asterisk War 2 called “The Asterisk War” by Shiena Nishizawa. The outro for this episode is the ED for Three Leaves Three Colors called “Goochoki Parade” by Triple Feeling which can be found on iTunes. Spoiler Discussion Timestamps: 2:54 Ajin 5:47 Aokana 6:34 Assassination Classroom 2 9:50 BBK BRNK 1 12:32 Dagashi Ka

The host of the Otaku Spirit Animecast return for yet another Best Anime of 2016 Deliberations podcast. Join them as they run through the year and pick their best seasonal, genre winners, characters, best of the best, and more. This is a raw and nearly uncut recording of their deliberations. Deliberations covered in this episode: Best Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Drama, Sci-Fi/Mecha, Horror/Psychological, Comedy, Harem, Ecchi, Slice of Life, Romance, Sports, Military, Mystery/Supernatural, Magical Girl/Boy, Healing, Cute Girls/Cute Things, and Short. The intro for this episode is the OP for 91 Days called “Signal” by TK from Ling Tosite Sigure. The outro for this episode is the ED for Re:Zero called “Stay Alive” by Emilia (Rie Takahashi).

The reviews for the Fall 2016 Anime Season keep rolling in as the hosts tackle another batch of series. From Buttacks on Titans, gorgeous school band drama, unconventional magical girls, artistic adventures, and more! Anime Reviewed in this Episode: Losterage Incited WIXOSS, FLIP FLAPPERS, Bungo Stray Dogs 2, Keijo!!!!!!!!, Sound Euphonium 2, Matoi The Sacred Slayer, Hagane Orchestra, and Mahou Shoujo Nante Moiidesukara 2. The intro music for this episode is the OP for Bungo Stray Dogs 2 called “Reason Living” by SCREEN mode which is available on iTunes. The outro music for this episode is the OP for Sound Euphonium 2 called “Soundscape” by TRUE.

Space Elevators, Planet U-Hauls, and pet fishes take center stage in the latest Gundam series to hit the Otaku Spirit Animecast hosts’ board for review. Listen in as they debate the ups and downs of one of the most controversial Gundam series out! As mentioned in the podcast, this copy of Gundam Reconguista in G was provided to us for review by Nozomi Entertainment and Rightstuf. The intro song for this episode is the OP1 for Gundam Reconguista in G called “Blazing” by GARNiDELiA which can be found on iTunes. The outro for this episode is the OP2 for Gundam Reconguista in G called “Futari no Mahou” by May J which can be found on iTunes.

The Fall 2016 Anime Season is at its conclusion, and it’s time to dish out the final verdicts for the series that aired. Join the hosts of the Animecast as they dive into 8 titles and give their take on what panned out! Anime Reviewed in this Episode: Bubuki Buranki 2, Show By Rock!! 2, Bloodivores, Izetta The Last Witch, Magical Girl Raising Project, Yuri On Ice, Anime De Training Xx, and Kaiju Girls. The intro music for this episode is the OP for Yuri on Ice called “History Maker” by Dean Fujioka which can be found on iTunes. The outro music for this episode is the ED for Magical Girl Raising Project called “DREAMCATCHER” by nano which can be found on iTunes. We hope you all enjoy! We hope you have a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

Moving on from the Monogatari Second Season, the Otaku Spirit Animecast hosts dive into the story of Kanbaru in Hanamonogatari. Taking a place a bit further in the timeline, this series aims its focus on mostly one cast member that has had little screen time. But does her story hold enough to warrant this series? 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 Hanamonogatari you should avoid this episode. We open this episode with the Hanamonogatari OP called “Hana Ato: Shirushi” by Marina Kawano. The closing for this episode is the ED for Hanamonogatari called “The last day of my adolescence” by Miyuki Sawashiro.

When it comes to heartbreaking and often heartwarming stories of man with spirit, look no further than the Natsume’s Book of Friends series. In this Animecast, the long awaited review of Seasons 1 through 4! The intro song for this episode is the OP for Natsume’s Book of Friends Season 3 called “Boku ni Dekiru Koto” by HOW MERRY MARRY. The outro song for this episode is the ED for Natsume’s Book of Friends Season 4 called “Treasure” by Marina Kawano.

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 UK streams Lyrical Nanoha, Code Geass Sequel, Cardcaptor Sakura Clear Card anime, new Tsutomu Nihei manga, Yen Press licenses, Discotek licenses, and much more! Thanks to avpman, Yumemi Star, JackTWD4th, Whiskeyjack, QuestRam, and Mys145 for the great questions featured in this episode. The opening song for this episode is the OP1 for The Future Diary called “Kuusou Mesorogiwi” by Yousei Teikoku. The closing song for this episode is the ED for Melancholy of Suzumiya Haruhi called “Hare Hare Yukai” by Aya Hirano, Mino

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. The intro song for this episode is the OP for Big Windup 2 called “Natsuzora” by Galileo Galilei. The outro for this episode is the ED for Big Windup 2 called “Shisō Densha” by CureaL.

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 Another World Analysis, and Transported to a Game Analysis. The opening song for this episode is the OP for .hack//Sign called “Obsession” by See-Saw. The closing song for this episode is the ED for .hack//Sign called “Yasashii Yoake” by See-Saw. Both tracks can be found on iTunes.

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 Counterattack called “Beyond The Time” by TM Network.

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 “Silent Voice” by Jun Hiroe. The closing for this episode is the OP1 for Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ called “Anime Ja Nai” by Masato Arai.