Anime Out of Context

This week, Remington has something special in store for us! He has spent nearly 4 years watching a wide variety of anime and has a few recommendations of several different genres; from cute and wholesome, to comedy, to action-packed shonen! Join us as he gives his take on many different types of anime and helps pick the best from each batch. Stay tuned after the patron readings to find out what co...

This week, the patrons have made their voice heard, but Remington may have a gear to throw in the works! Will we watch the remaining 15 episodes of Toradora or will Shaun be forced to sit through the predatory behaviors glorified in A Christmas Kiss 2? If you'd like to give us feedback, ask a question, or correct a mistake, send an email to AnimeOutOfContext@gmail.com or tweet at us @AnimeConPod....

This week, Shaun wants to take a break from some of the weirder/heavier-handed shows and wants to go back to his childhood, so he sits Rem down to give him a lesson on the birds and the bees with Pokemon 3: The Movie (which is the absolute dumbest title I have heard). Meanwhile, Remington potentially breaks a podcast record. If you'd like to give us feedback, ask a question, or correct a mistake,...

This week, Shaun had Lion King on in the background while reading The Man in the High Castle and thought “Wow, this reminds me of an anime!”. And so we sit down for 5 episodes of 2021’s Ranking of Kings/Osama Ranking Meanwhile, Remington ends up talking about YA fiction. If you'd like to give us feedback, ask a question, or correct a mistake, send an email to AnimeOutOfContext@gmail.com or tweet a...

This week, Shaun wants to find creative ways to advertise our Twitch channel, and what’s better for that than an anime (just don’t ask MAL) adaptation of the classic game series Castlevania? That’s right, 4 episodes of it! Meanwhile, Dylan unleashes his inner 12-year-old on the patron readings. If you'd like to give us feedback, ask a question, or correct a mistake, send an email to AnimeOutOfCont...

This week, it’s about time that Shaun targeted one of Remington’s most-hated properties, and there is little Rem hates more than the world of Sherlock Holmes. So sit tight as we watch 5 episodes of 2020’s Moriarty the Patriot. Meanwhile, does Remington have a trick up his sleeve? If you'd like to give us feedback, ask a question, or correct a mistake, send an email to AnimeOutOfContext@gmail.com o...

This week, some have called it “Worse than Ex-Arm”, “Not even worthy of 1 star”, and “Cute as hell” but Shaun just calls it this weeks episode! So sit back, relax, and don’t look at the animation as we watch 3 episodes of Crunchyroll’s latest flop – High Guardian Spice! Meanwhile, Rem falls for some livestock. If you'd like to give us feedback, ask a question, or correct a mistake, send an email t...

This week, Shaun has a little trick up his sleeve; Out of our first 50 episodes, he has compiled a list of 20 in approximate order of how much Remington dislikes the show, and his 20-sided die will control what show we revisit. Will the dice favor Rem, or will they send him straight into the abyss? You’ll have to listen to find out! If you'd like to give us feedback, ask a question, or correct a m...

October may be over but that doesn’t mean the spooky episodes are! This episode was foreshadowed when Dylan was last on the show, and now Shaun thinks Remington is ready to watch 1997’s award-winning Psychological Thriller, Perfect Blue. Meanwhile, Remington gives tips on avoiding gaslighting. If you'd like to give us feedback, ask a question, or correct a mistake, send an email to AnimeOutOfConte...

This week we are back to anime! Shaun has decided that it is time for a proper spooky show, so he has Remington sit down for 5 episodes of 2012’s Another. Meanwhile, Remington looks under Shaun’s eyepatch. If you'd like to give us feedback, ask a question, or correct a mistake, send an email to AnimeOutOfContext@gmail.com or tweet at us @AnimeConPod. Visit our Patreon at patreon.com/AnimeoutofCont...

This week’s episode has been a long time coming! Back in June, Shaun posted a poll for patrons to determine the first video game that we discuss on the show; the final winner was Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc! Meanwhile, Remington does some unspeakable things to a meatball. If you'd like to give us feedback, ask a question, or correct a mistake, send an email to AnimeOutOfContext@gmail.com or t...

This week; Remington is unavailable so Shaun decides to sit Dylan down and chose between watching 1997's critically acclaimed psychological thriller Perfect Blue or 2020’s look into the cat dimension A Whisker Away.   Meanwhile, Dylan cuts over 30 minutes of rambling and still goes on too long.   If you'd like to give us feedback, ask a question, or correct a mistake, send an email to AnimeOutOfCo...

This week; after a week’s hiatus, Shaun wants to jump right back into the thick of it with 5 episodes of an anime with quite a dedicated fanbase: Bungou Stray Dogs. Meanwhile, Remington gives Dylan fuel for nearly 2 minutes of corruptions. If you'd like to give us feedback, ask a question, or correct a mistake, send an email to AnimeOutOfContext@gmail.com or tweet at us @AnimeConPod. Visit our Pat...

This week; due to Shaun’s illness we weren’t able to get a proper episode up, but we do have a selection of some of our favorite pre-episode banters that are normally only available to our patrons! Once again, a big thanks go out to David and Jordan of Shonen Flop (@shonenflopcast and www.shonenflop.com ) for allowing us to include the tragedy of Big Tony! Meanwhile, did Dylan commit arson? If you...

This week; the patrons have spoken and let it be known that their demands shall not go unheard! Thus, Shaun has no option but to bring Remington straight into another world with 4 episodes of 2014’s legendary No Game No Life Meanwhile, Remington walks away at a crucial moment. If you'd like to give us feedback, ask a question, or correct a mistake, send an email to AnimeOutOfContext@gmail.com or t...

This week; Shaun just finished watching Tusk for the 7th time and has walrus on the mind, and there is no better way to resolve that by finishing Odd Taxi. Meanwhile, Remington knows Shaun’s deepest secret. If you'd like to give us feedback, ask a question, or correct a mistake, send an email to AnimeOutOfContext@gmail.com or tweet at us @AnimeConPod. Visit our Patreon at patreon.com/AnimeoutofCon...

This week; Shaun reconnects with the long-lost feeling of wanting to murder one’s teacher as he sits Rem down for 5 episodes of Assassination Classroom. Meanwhile, Remington stumbles over his words at an unfortunate time. If you'd like to give us feedback, ask a question, or correct a mistake, send an email to AnimeOutOfContext@gmail.com or tweet at us @AnimeConPod. Visit our Patreon at patreon.co...

This week; Shaun thinks it’s time for a throwback to some classic anime films, and because the world is quickly becoming a sci-fi dystopia, what better movie than 1995’s Ghost in the Shell? Meanwhile, Remington has a dangerous gamble. If you'd like to give us feedback, ask a question, or correct a mistake, send an email to AnimeOutOfContext@gmail.com or tweet at us @AnimeConPod. Visit our Patreon...

This week; Shaun brings our friends David and Jordan from the Shonen Flop podcast into the basement with Remington to watch 3 episodes of the iconic Ouran High School Host Club. Meanwhile, Dylan makes some truly tasteless edits. Find David, Jordan, and the other members of Shonen Flop at www.shonenflop.com and @shonenflopcast! If you'd like to give us feedback, ask a question, or correct a mistake...

This week; Shaun discovers that we have completely neglected the summer season of anime releases and decides to let Remington choose which show we watch based on the theme of “regret”. Meanwhile, Remington invites a special individual to start an anime studio with us. If you'd like to give us feedback, ask a question, or correct a mistake, send an email to AnimeOutOfContext@gmail.com or tweet at u...

This week; though Shaun may have threatened to have Remington watch even more SAO, he felt it would be best to give Remington a shorter watch session with a movie! This time it’s a throwback to their childhood’s with 1998’s Pokemon: The First Movie - Mewtwo Strikes Back! Meanwhile, Remington has an incredibly succinct review. If you'd like to give us feedback, ask a question, or correct a mistake,...

This week; it’s been a while since we have done a revisit, (and even longer since Shaun has willingly thrust Remington into the abyss) it is with that in mind we sit down for the final 10 episodes of the seconds season of the only game-based isekai that is somehow worse than Ready Player Two – Sword Art Online. Meanwhile, Remington has a letter for Reki Kawahara. If you'd like to give us feedback,...

This week, from a hidden gem to the most requested short-form anime we have watched, Shaun sits Remington down for 12 episodes of the cultural phenomenon Hetalia: Axis Powers Meanwhile, Remington skips the intro and is in for a shock. If you'd like to give us feedback, ask a question, or correct a mistake, send an email to AnimeOutOfContext@gmail.com or tweet at us @AnimeConPod. Visit our Patreon...

This week, Shaun feels that our episodes have gone on a bit long, so it’s time for a nice short-form anime. And what better anime to speak to Remington’s childhood than 8 episodes of 2014’s Tonari no Seki-kun: The Master of Killing Time? Meanwhile, Remington has a bone to pick with Klarynce. If you'd like to give us feedback, ask a question, or correct a mistake, send an email to AnimeOutOfContext...

This week, Shaun and Remington are joined by the seasoned Mitsugi from the Anime Addicts Anonymous podcast! And there’s no better way to introduce our new friend to the podcast than with a show where a bunch of children beat eachother up? That’s right, we are watching 3 episodes of 2021’s Tokyo Revengers (that’s not even a real word)! Meanwhile, Mitsugi encourages Shaun to give himself a coffee co...