Anime Lane

Today we're sticking with Ghibli as we talk about Howl's Moving Castle and then we wrap up our time with Yoshiaki Kawajiri as we talk about Goku - Midnight Eye. New episodes release every Friday, 12pm UK time. (That could be GMT or BST depending on the time of year.) Hosted by Rebel Notorious, Shaun, and Melina. Follow us on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠@AnimeLaneCast⁠⁠⁠ Email: ⁠⁠⁠contact@plaintoastproduct...

Today we're talking about the whole situation around Watcher launching their own streaming service and how it backfired on them, plus more about YouTube and social media in general. New episodes release every Friday, 12pm UK time. (That could be GMT or BST depending on the time of year.) Hosted by Rebel Notorious, Shaun, and Melina. Follow us on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠@AnimeLaneCast⁠⁠⁠ Email: ⁠⁠⁠contact@...

On today's episode the gang are exploring the world of Studio Ghibli once more with Whisper of the Heart and then finally he's escaped prison again as we talk about Lupin the Third: The Columbus Files. New episodes release every Friday, 12pm UK time. (That could be GMT or BST depending on the time of year.) Hosted by Rebel Notorious, Shaun, and Melina. Follow us on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠@AnimeLaneCa...

On March 1, 2024, we lost a generational talent when Akira Toriyama passed away. Today we talk about his legacy and impact on anime, manga, video games and even more. New episodes release every Friday, 12pm UK time. (That could be GMT or BST depending on the time of year.) Hosted by Rebel Notorious, Shaun, and Melina. Follow us on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠@AnimeLaneCast⁠⁠⁠ Email: ⁠⁠⁠contact@plaintoastproductio...

On today's episode we return to the Leijiverse in Captain Harlock: Arcadia of My Youth and we dive into the world of cinema once again with Pompo: The Cinephile. New episodes release every Friday, 12pm UK time. (That could be GMT or BST depending on the time of year.) Hosted by Rebel Notorious, Shaun, and Melina. Follow us on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠@AnimeLaneCast⁠⁠⁠ Email: ⁠⁠⁠contact@plaintoastproduction...

On today's episode we cover the hot topic within the vtube sphere recently, the nuclear fallout of Nijisanji's termination of Selen Tatsuki and her taking up her old life as Dokibird. New episodes release every Friday, 12pm UK time. (That could be GMT or BST depending on the time of year.) Hosted by Rebel Notorious, Shaun, and Melina. Follow us on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠@AnimeLaneCast⁠⁠⁠ Email: ⁠⁠⁠co...

Today we're looking at another mind bending film from Satoshi Kon and then we try to navigate the short "comedy" series, Himegoto. New episodes release every Friday, 12pm UK time. (That could be GMT or BST depending on the time of year.) Hosted by Rebel Notorious, Shaun, and Melina. Follow us on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠@AnimeLaneCast⁠⁠⁠ Email: ⁠⁠⁠contact@plaintoastproductions.com⁠⁠⁠ Donate: ⁠⁠⁠h...

On today's episode we're starting out with something a bit different, tasting GamerSupps in Rebel's kitchen, then we talk about how different vtuber agencies deal with sponsorships, brand deals and the like. New episodes release every Friday, 12pm UK time. (That could be GMT or BST depending on the time of year.) Hosted by Rebel Notorious, Shaun, and Melina. Follow us on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠@A...

This week it's all about Ghibli as we take a look at the 1988 double feature (yes, these really released in theatres as a double bill in Japan), it's Grave of the Fireflies, directed by Isao Takahata and My Neighbor Totoro, directed by Hayao Miyazaki. New episodes release every Friday, 12pm UK time. (That could be GMT or BST depending on the time of year.) Hosted by Rebel Notorious, Shaun,...

Today we were talking about vtubers again but then the recording decided to just cut off on us around hafway through... so yeah... shortest episode ever. New episodes release every Friday, 12pm UK time. (That could be GMT or BST depending on the time of year.) Hosted by Rebel Notorious, Shaun, and Melina. Follow us on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠@AnimeLaneCast⁠⁠⁠ Email: ⁠⁠⁠contact@plaintoastproductions.com⁠⁠⁠ Don...

Things are getting festive today as we take a city wide trip around Tokyo with a ragtag group of godparents in Tokyo Godfathers and then we're getting cyberpunked in Cyber City Oedo 808. New episodes release every Friday, 12pm UK time. (That could be GMT or BST depending on the time of year.) Hosted by Rebel Notorious, Shaun, and Melina. Follow us on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠@AnimeLaneCast⁠⁠⁠ Email: ⁠⁠⁠con...

Today we took a look at an article that was published on the BBFC back in 2006 that discusses the rising popularity of anime at the time. It's quite a ride. The article has been removed since the BBFC revamped their website a few years ago, if you want to read it yourself here's a link to it on the Wayback Machine: https://web.archive.org/web/20170606100832/https://bbfc.co.uk/education-res...

Today we're talking about Makoto Shinkai's newest blockbuster, Suzume and the heartrending drama of A Silent Voice. New episodes release every Friday, 12pm UK time. (That could be GMT or BST depending on the time of year.) Hosted by Rebel Notorious, Shaun, and Melina. Follow us on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠@AnimeLaneCast⁠⁠⁠ Email: ⁠⁠⁠contact@plaintoastproductions.com⁠⁠⁠ Donate: ⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.c...

On today's episode we sit down and talk a bit about the current state of the anime industry in the English speaking realms. New episodes release every Friday, 12pm UK time. (That could be GMT or BST depending on the time of year.) Hosted by Rebel Notorious, Shaun, and Melina. Follow us on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠@AnimeLaneCast⁠⁠⁠ Email: ⁠⁠⁠contact@plaintoastproductions.com⁠⁠⁠ Donate: ⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoff...

It's the first ever Anime Lane Halloween episode! Today we tackle Yoshiaki Kawajiri's City duology with Wicked City and Demon City Shinjuku. New episodes release every Friday, 12pm UK time. (That could be GMT or BST depending on the time of year.) Hosted by Rebel Notorious, Shaun, and Melina. Follow us on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠@AnimeLaneCast⁠⁠⁠ Email: ⁠⁠⁠contact@plaintoastproductions.com⁠⁠⁠ Donate:...

Today, Rebel talks about his experience watching the new One Piece live action series on Netflix and a little bit about Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon, From Software's newest game. New episodes release every Friday, 12pm UK time. (That could be GMT or BST depending on the time of year.) Hosted by Rebel Notorious, Shaun, and Melina. Follow us on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠@AnimeLaneCast⁠⁠⁠ Email: ⁠⁠⁠contac...

On today's episode we revisit Mamoru Hosoda's musical tour de force, Belle with Shaun and Melina and then we ponder one of the antagonists ability to survive multiple headshots in Lupin the Third: Dragon of Doom. New episodes release every Friday, 12pm UK time. (That could be GMT or BST depending on the time of year.) Hosted by Rebel Notorious, Shaun, and Melina. Follow us on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠@...

On today's episode things get stormy in Wearthering with You, Makoto Shinkai's follow up to the blockbuster Your Name and then we take the stage to wrap up out journey through the first season of Oshi no Ko. New episodes release every Friday, 12pm UK time. (That could be GMT or BST depending on the time of year.) Hosted by Rebel Notorious, Shaun, and Melina. Follow us on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠@AnimeLaneCast...

On today's episode Rebel is giving Melina and Shaun a title with a brief plot idea and they need to figure out what the series is about. New episodes release every Friday, 12pm UK time. (That could be GMT or BST depending on the time of year.) Hosted by Rebel Notorious, Shaun, and Melina. Follow us on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠@AnimeLaneCast⁠⁠⁠ Email: ⁠⁠⁠contact@plaintoastproductions.com⁠⁠⁠ Donate: ⁠⁠⁠https://b...

On today's episode Rebel revists Makoto Shinkai's blockbuster hit, Your Name with Melina and Shaun and then the gang continue their journey through the entertainment industry in Oshi no Ko. New episodes release every Friday, 12pm UK time. (That could be GMT or BST depending on the time of year.) Hosted by Rebel Notorious, Shaun, and Melina. Follow us on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠@AnimeLaneCast⁠⁠⁠ Email: ⁠⁠⁠cont...

Today we start off with a guess the title game and then we ended up diving into the rabbit hole of VTubers. New episodes release every Friday, 12pm UK time. (That could be GMT or BST depending on the time of year.) Hosted by Rebel Notorious, Shaun, and Melina. Follow us on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠@AnimeLaneCast⁠⁠⁠ Email: ⁠⁠⁠contact@plaintoastproductions.com⁠⁠⁠ Donate: ⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/animelane⁠⁠

Today we're travelling back to a time of ninja in Ninja Scroll and then we're being recuirted into the entertainment industry in episodes 2 through 4 of Oshi no Ko. New episodes release every Friday, 12pm UK time. (That could be GMT or BST depending on the time of year.) Hosted by Rebel Notorious, Shaun, and Melina. Follow us on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠@AnimeLaneCast⁠⁠⁠ Email: ⁠⁠⁠contact@plaintoastproductions...

On today's episode we talk about a variety of topics related to anime and Japanese culture in general. Shinzo Abe's wacky baby making anime scheme, Japanese work culture and Thick Trunk Tuesday... yep... New episodes release every Friday, 12pm UK time. (That could be GMT or BST depending on the time of year.) Hosted by Rebel Notorious, Shaun, and Melina. Follow us on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠@AnimeLane...

This week, Manuele joins the gang to talk about Studio Colorido's adaption of Burn the Witch and then they check out the premiere episode of the currently airing, Oshi no Ko. New episodes release every Friday, 12pm UK time. (That could be GMT or BST depending on the time of year.) Hosted by Rebel Notorious, Shaun, and Melina. Follow us on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠@AnimeLaneCast⁠⁠⁠ Email: ⁠⁠⁠contact@plaintoastp...

Today, the gang looks back at the stuff they've watched over this year and talks about their favourites, their loathed and their most WTF moments with guest Manuele. New episodes release every Friday, 12pm UK time. (That could be GMT or BST depending on the time of year.) Hosted by Rebel Notorious, Shaun, and Melina. Follow us on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠@AnimeLaneCast⁠⁠⁠ Email: ⁠⁠⁠contact@plaintoastproduc...