Anime Out of Context

This week, it's a special Remington episode! And OH BOY does he have a bone to pick with some anime tropes, so join in as he tears the BBPs and tsunderes a new one! 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/AnimeoutofContext if you would like to contribute to t...

This week, Shaun feels that everything is so uncertain that any outcome is worth betting on, and what's more fitting than an entire anime focused on bets where life is on the line? So join us as we watch 5 episodes of Kaiji: Ultimate Survivor. Meanwhile, Remington sparks a dangerous game of Rock-Paper-Scissors. If you'd like to give us feedback, ask a question, or correct a mistake, send an email...

This week, it's our anniversary (approximately)! And that means it's time for Shaun to remind Remington why he submits himself to regular torture by showing him something that is generally regarded as quite good, 5 episodes of the much-requested March Comes in Like a Lion! Meanwhile, Remington prepares us for some dark turns. If you'd like to give us feedback, ask a question, or correct a mistake,...

This week, the dakis have been washed, "love" is in the air, and Shaun has a "choice" for Rem; Either he can sit down and watch 5 episodes of a romance anime about weebs known as Wotakoi, or we can finish the remaining episodes of Your Lie in April. Remington's decision almost makes itself. Meanwhile, Remington gives some genuinely helpful romance advice. If you'd like to give us feedback, ask a q...

This week, Shaun has been spending too much time around Dylan, so instead of watching a depressed jerk with a cat he has Remington watch a show about a depressed jerk with a cat! Join us as we watch 5 episodes of My Roommate Is a Cat! Meanwhile, what on earth is with the Japanese title? "My Housemate Is on My Lap, But Sometimes, on My Head" makes it sound like you live in a bordello! If you'd like...

I'm having trouble even finding the words to describe this, I've got nothing. You will just have to join us as we watch the first 3 (or is it 6?) episodes of Pop Team Epic! Thanks to AJHoney for providing her voice last minute! 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 pat...

This week, from one controversial anime adaptation right into another! Does The Way of the Househusband even count as an anime, doesn't that require animation? Join us for 4 episodes as we find out! Meanwhile, Remington makes some unfavorable comparisons. 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 @AnimeConPo...

This week, Shaun has been feeling trapped between his more weird and random side and the suffocating social anxiety that slowly reintegrating with society has brought upon him, so he asks Remington to pick between two shows that he can identify with. After Rem makes his choice you should join up with our 100 friends as we watch 5 episodes of Komi Can't Communicate! Meanwhile, Remington attacks eve...

This week; Shaun feels that we haven't truly acknowledged 2022 without bringing up the fact that it's the year Sword Art Online takes place, but why watch that when we can watch something allegedly better? So strap trash your NerveGear, slip into your AmuSphere, and enjoy 5 episodes of Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online. Meanwhile, Rem makes jam! If you'd like to give us feedback, ask a...

This week, Shaun wants to welcome in the new year not with something new, but with a new adaptation of something old, so join us as we sit down for 6 episodes of the first season of the 2019 remake of Fruits Basket! Meanwhile, Remington makes a dire mistake. Stay tuned after the patron readings to find out what cookbook Rem bought Dylan! If you'd like to give us feedback, ask a question, or correc...

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...