Anime Explorations Podcast

If you have comments on the podcast or on next month's anime, please send them to animeexplorationspod@gmail.com Opening: Donut by Anozira Bandcamp Link: https://anoziramusic.bandcamp.com/track/donut Used with permission Subscribe to the Podcast: https://feeds.libsyn.com/444780/rss Please support my Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/countzeroor Buy me a coffee at Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/countzero W...

It's the final summer of Jojo, and we're kicking it off with some hard time with the first half of Stone Ocean, streaming on Netflix. Next month is the second half! If you have comments on the podcast or on next month's anime, please send them to animeexplorationspod@gmail.com Opening: Donut by Anozira Bandcamp Link: https://anoziramusic.bandcamp.com/track/donut Used with permission Subscribe to t...

This month, we're taking a turn for the wacky with the comedy "Pop Team Epic" Next month, we're starting the final Summer of JoJo with Stone Ocean, available for streaming on Netflix. If you have comments on the podcast or on next month's anime, please send them to animeexplorationspod@gmail.com Opening: Donut by Anozira Bandcamp Link: https://anoziramusic.bandcamp.com/track/donut Used with permis...

This month, for White Day, we're looking at the Shojo fantasy romance series "Yona of the Dawn" Next month, we're watching the first season of Pop Team Epic. You can find where that's available for streaming on JustWatch: https://www.justwatch.com/us/tv-show/pop-team-epic/season-1 If you have comments on the podcast or on next month's anime, please send them to animeexplorationspod@gmail.com Openi...

Fateuary has come again, so it's time to discuss Unlimited Blade Works! (Minor technical note, a bunch of my audio got dropped due to poor mike placement on my end. That said, most of my contributions to the conversation was moderation, so you should be able to hear what Tora & David have to say without any issues.) News Links: Prestige Wrestling's Roseland XIII Show:  https://www.youtube.com/watc...

This month, for Lunar New Year, we're watching the first half (episode 1-12) of the K-Drama adaptation of Boys Over Flowers. Next Month, we're watching the TV Series Fate/Stay Night: Unlimited Blade Works. You can find where it's available for streaming here: https://www.justwatch.com/us/tv-show/fate-stay-night-unlimited-blade-works If you have comments on the podcast or on next month's anime, ple...

This month I'm taking a look at our first anthology film, Robot Carnival. Also discussed: Tomomichi Michimura passes away: https://fast.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-12-08/slam-dunk-street-fighter-voice-actor-tomomichi-nishimura-dies/.231824 Silent Mobius X Avengers comic series comes out in 2026: https://animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-12-05/silent-mobius-x-avengers-comic-series-to-launch-in-2026...

This month we're discussing the 4th and 5th films in the Garden of Sinners series (probably the strongest films in the series so far). Also discussed: Newtype Magazine has their anime of the past year picks: https://fast.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2025-10-19/makeine-bocchi-the-rock-anime-win-top-newtype-anime-awards/.230103 The Russian government has blocked MyAnimeList because of LGBT+ content...

This month we're discussing the horror comedy(?) anime Mieruko-Chan. Also discussed: The Ghost in the Shell Arise Tabletop RPG Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/manaprojectstudio/ghost-in-the-shell-roleplaying-game Anime By The Numbers' article on Crunchyroll's subtitling woes: https://fast.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-10-09/crunchyroll-cites-internal-system-problems-regarding-su...

This month we're watching the anime adaptation of Alexandre Dumas' The Count of Monte Cristo. Matt Alt's article on the connections between protest and anime: https://substack.com/home/post/p-174206122 Next month, we're covering Miruko-Chan, which is available for streaming on Crunchyroll. If you have comments on the podcast or on next month's anime, please send them to animeexplorationspod@gmail....

This month, we're covering the anime OVA that came out for the 10th anniversary of Macross, and was the first non-Robotech version of the Macross universe to reach the US, along with the Macross II tabletop RPG from Palladium Games. Before that, we get into the current situation ongoing with Visa & MasterCard blocking transactions for NSFW content due to pressure from a Far-Right-Wing Australian g...

This month, we take a look at Mamoru Oshii's Cyberpunk masterpiece, Ghost in the Shell (from 1995), along with giving some thoughts on the live action adaptation from 2017, joined by Blaine Dowler. Next month, we take a look at Macross II. Blaine can be found on the Babylon 5 30 Years Later Podcast ( https://shows.acast.com/babylon-5-30-years-later ), and the 99 Years 100 Films Podcast ( https://s...

This month, the Buccharati Crew takes their shot at taking over Passione. Next month, we watch the original Ghost in the Shell. If you have comments on the podcast or on next month's anime, please send them to animeexplorationspod@gmail.com Opening: Donut by Anozira Bandcamp Link: https://anoziramusic.bandcamp.com/track/donut Used with permission Subscribe to the Podcast: https://feeds.libsyn.com/...

This month we get our first meeting with the son of Dio Brando - Giorno Giovanna. Next month, we finish Golden Wind. If you have comments on the podcast or on next month's anime, please send them to animeexplorationspod@gmail.com Opening: Donut by Anozira Bandcamp Link: https://anoziramusic.bandcamp.com/track/donut Used with permission Subscribe to the Podcast: https://feeds.libsyn.com/444780/rss...

We discuss the nominees for the Crunchyroll Anime Awards, before getting into The Helpful Fox Senko-San. Next Month, we'll cover the first 19 episodes of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Golden Wind, which is available for streaming on Crunchyroll, Hulu/Disney+, and Netflix. If you have comments on the podcast or on next month's anime, please send them to animeexplorationspod@gmail.com Opening: Donut by...

It's March, and it's time for White Day—and with it, time to cover a romantic comedy, or in this case, a romantic dramedy, with ToraDora. We mmention the Toradora light novels on the podcast, which are available through (Affiliate Links): Amazon: https://amzn.to/4hBq7YZ Bookshop.org: https://bookshop.org/a/98607/9781626927957 Libro.fm (Not affilate): https://libro.fm/audiobooks/9798893735741 Next...

Fate-uary has come back around again, and it's time to take a look at Fate/Zero, the prequel to Fate/Stay Night. Next month we're discussing the romantic dramedy Toradora, which is available for streaming on Crunchyroll ( https://www.crunchyroll.com/series/G6P8PXJW6/toradora ), Amazon Prime (Affiliate Link - https://amzn.to/4k7tkBT ), and Tubi ( https://tubitv.com/series/300007492/toradora-dubbed)...

This month, in honor of Lunar New Year, we're discussing the second Thunderbolt Fantasy film and the third season of the show. As of this recording season 4 was not available on Crunchyroll for streaming, but it ended up going up while I was editing this episode. There are some audio issues on this episode due to some technical difficulties related to how we're recording the show. Next month we're...

This month we're watching a Toei anime film from 1971 with some tenuous connections to a work of classic literature. Next month, we're covering Thunderbolt Fantasy Season 3 and the second film - Bewitching Melody of the West: https://www.crunchyroll.com/series/GY75KE906/thunderbolt-fantasy If you have comments on the podcast or on next month's anime, please send them to animeexplorationspod@gmail....

This time we discuss the first 3 films in the Garden of Sinners series of movies, which are available for streaming on Crunchyroll. Next time we're watching Animal Treasure Island, which is available for streaming on the Internet Archive, and which also received a physical release from Discotek Media. Affiliate Links:  * Crunchyroll: https://crunchyrollstore.sjv.io/WyD3Je * Amazon: https://amzn.to...

We have some horror anime this month with Dark Gathering, which is available for streaming on Hidive & Hulu/Disney+. Next month, we'll cover the first three Garden of Sinners films, which are available for streaming on Crunchyroll. Series Music: Kakuriyo by luz Used under fair use. If you have comments on the podcast or on next month's anime, please send them to animeexplorationspod@gmail.com Open...

This month we're taking a look at both seasons of Moyashimon. Moyashimon is available for streaming on Crunchyroll. Next month we are discussing Dark Gathering, which is available for streaming on Hidive & Hulu/Disney+. If you have comments on the podcast or on next month's anime, please send them to animeexplorationspod@gmail.com Opening: Donut by Anozira Bandcamp Link: https://anoziramusic.bandc...

Blaine joins us again for a discussion of Bubblegum Crisis, along with the tabletop RPG. Bubblegum Crisis is available for Streaming on Plex, Retrocrush, Pluto. Tv, and Peacock The series is also available on physical media through the Crunchyroll Store (Affiliate Link): https://crunchyrollstore.sjv.io/c/1395613/1941463/20100 Next month we are discussing Moyashimon Moyashimon is available for stre...

This month I'm joined by Blaine of the Babylon 5 30 Years Later and 99 Years 100 Films Podcasts (at Bureau42.com ) to discuss My Neighbor Totoro & Akira. Referenced Links: Akira Production Report Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YcY248hbwwU Mythology Behind My Neighbor Totoro: https://www.followthemoonrabbit.com/totoro-mythology/ My Neighbor Totoro is available for streaming on Max in...

We wrap up Diamond is Unbreakable and our Summer of Jojo for 2024. Next month we are watching a double feature of Akira & My Neighbor Totoro: My Neighbor Totoro is available for streaming on Max in the US and on Netflix internationally. Akira is available for streaming on Crunchyroll. Both films are available through the Crunchyroll Store (Affiliate Link):  https://crunchyrollstore.sjv.io/c/139561...