Wasasum Anime Reviews

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 grant the wish. Now Belldandy and Keiichi are stuck with each other and thus the comedic and romantic antics commence!

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!

How many episodes must you watch/chapters do you have to read to be considered to a true anime/manga fan? How much money must you spend on the industry? How many conventions do you have to go to? Ultimately, what does it mean to be a "TRUE" anime/manga fan?

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 resistance group known as the funeral parlor, have risen to liberate Japan from their oppressors.

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.

This deliciously crude anime revolved around two fallen angels who must buy their way back into heaven by collecting "heaven coins" which they collect by destroying demons. Given their heavenly directive by the BDSM loving Garterbelt, an afro-sporting priest with a mysterious past, Panty, an angel whose lust for men knows no bounds, and Stocking, an emo angel who gorges herself upon sweets to the point of being gluttonous, must battle through hordes of demons while simultaneously indulging their desires. Nothing can go wrong, right?

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 with school life and a suspicious older sister in the mix, along with an oddball assembly of friends, Yuu and Haruka's life will never be quite the same again.

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.