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Enter the Metaverse with Mamoru Hosada's take on Beauty and the Beast, Belle! Does it hold up against the ever so slightly more famous take on the classic tale? Find out! Next week's anime: Berserk (1997) episodes 1-6 Episodes discussed: Odd Taxi Episodes 6-13 Edited by: Jack Metcalfe Follow Us on the Socials: Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod Jack Metcalfe Instagr...

We're back for the remainder of our Odd Taxi coverage! Malcolm finally learns how he guessed the ending to show, Jack can talk without dancing around spoilers, and Logan at long last truly gets to watch something great! Next weeks anime: Belle Episodes discussed: Odd Taxi Episodes 6-13 Edited by: Jack Metcalfe Follow Us on the Socials: Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanim...

The critically acclaimed Odd Taxi is finally discussed on the podcast! Logan Middleton returns to explore this mash-up of Tarantino, Elmore Leonard, and Zootopia! Jack tries to avoid spoiling major reveals while Malcolm walks right into them! Episodes discussed: Odd Taxi Episodes 1-5 Edited by: Sacha Husband (@sachahusband on Instagram) Follow Us on the Socials: Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanim...

Jordan Mitchell Love returns to the podcast to discuss one of the most underrated Studio Ghibli films, Porco Rosso! Meanwhile Jack has just returned from a wedding and is incredibly hungover! Will Malcolm love this film as much as everyone else? And will Jack fully merge with Porco himself due to his unexpectedly expected behaviour at his cousin's wedding? Find out! Anime discussed: Porco Rosso Ne...

One of 2022's sleeper hits makes its Is This Anime Debut alongside new guest Sarah Overacker! We talk Ranking of Kings, one of the most good vibes shows we've covered so far! Jack and Sarah praise the show's delightful protagonist while Malcolm gets really hung up on the tile. Anime Discussed: Ranking of Kings episodes 1-5 Next week: Porco Rosso Edited by: Sacha Husband (@sachahusband on Instagram...

We cover the 3D animation of Lupin III! Spetsnik returns to talk about this fun caper that gives off massive Raiders of the Lost Ark vibes! How does Lupin translate to 3D? Find out! Next weeks anime: Ranking of Kings episodes 1-5 Edited by: Sacha Husband (@sachahusband on Instagram) Follow Us on the Socials: Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod Jack Metcalfe Instagram...

We're back! And kicking off our glorious return is a trip back to high school! Cromartie High School to be precise! Robert Delilah and Harper make their comeback with this absolutely insane comedy. Anime Discussed: Cromartie High episodes 1, 2, 4, 7, 11, and 15 Next weeks anime: Lupin III the 1st

Return to the world of space bounty hunters with Outlaw Star! But don't let its surface level similarities with the Bebop crew convince you this isn't worth watching! The versatile Jordan Mitchell Love explains why in this thrilling sci-fi throwback! Anime discussed: Outlaw Star Episode 3: Into Burning Space Episode 4: When the Hot Ice Melts Episode 15: The Seven Emerge Episode 17: Between Life an...

When it comes to games the Final Fantasy series isn't quite so final. But its foray into blockbuster movies certainly was. Voice Actor and Final Fantasy fan Carson Hazlett guests to talk about one of his favourite franchises and its connection to his favourite game in the series, Final Fantasy VII. And in a shocking twist Jack decides to go full chaos and make some volcanic judgements about a coup...

Get some D this week with Vampire Hunter D Bloodlust! This wild road trip through a post apocalyptic world is a sentimental favourite of new guest, Buck Harper! Jack tries not to mention Castlevania and Malcolm enjoys the copious amount of John DiMaggio! Next week's anime: Final Fantasy The Spirits Within Anime discussed: Vampire Hunter D Bloodlust Edited by: Sacha Husband (@sachahusband on Instag...

The highest grossing anime movie of all time is finally conquered by Jack, Malcolm, and returning guest Mark! And the result is....a very okay Shonen movie. Jack explains Demon Slayer's insane rise and Mark gives his hot take on the episodic version of the movie! Malcolm nods politely too. Next week's anime: Vampire Hunter D Bloodlust Anime discussed: Demon Slayer Mugen Train + Demon Slayer Season...

Few series have been requested as much as Cory in the House (or Uchinonaka no kōrī) but Jack and Malcolm finally cover it! There's no limits to the depravity featured in this highly influential cult hit! Next weeks anime: Demon Slayer The Movie: Mugen Train (for real) Anime discussed: Cory in the House Edited by: Sacha Husband (@sachahusband on Instagram) Follow Us on the Socials: Is This Anime? T...

Halo! It's one of the most important videogames of all time! But did you also know it had a series of anime shorts? Well Jack, Malcolm, and returning guest Alexad9 are here to give you their thoughts on yet another multimedia tie-in! Will this surpass the Animatrix or Star Wars Visions? Find out! Next weeks anime: Demon Slayer The Movie: Mugen Train Anime discussed: Halo Legends Edited by: Sacha H...

At long last the legendary Junji Ito finally gets tackled on the podcast! And the film discussed is certainly a weird as hell movie worthy of the Ito legacy! Guest Andrew Packer joins Jack and Malcolm to learn about why you don’t fuck with fish! Next weeks anime: Halo Legends Episodes discussed: GYO Tokyo Fish Attack Edited by: Sacha Husband (@sachahusband on Instagram) Follow Us on the Socials: I...

Jack and Malcolm make a return to the Samurai genre with the film, Sword of the Stranger. It's a perfectly cromulent action movie with a very good doggo. What else is interesting about it? Listen in to find out! Next weeks anime: GYO Tokyo Fish Attack Anime discussed: Sword of the Stranger Edited by: Sacha Husband (@sachahusband on Instagram) Follow Us on the Socials: Is This Anime? Twitter: @isth...

The stunning conclusion to our Attack on Titan coverage is here! Ty and Malcolm learn the fate of Eren and find out what that reveal means for the series as a whole. And which person on the podcast would like to be eaten by a sexy lady titan? Next weeks anime: Sword of the Stranger Episodes discussed: Attack on Titan Episodes 6-10 Edited by: Sacha Husband (@sachahusband on Instagram) Follow Us on...

Ty Babych of Popped Beans fame finally returns to discuss yet another uber iconic anime! We talk about Attack on Titan! Is this anime's Game of Thrones? And why do fascists have a weird thing for it? Tune in to find out! Next weeks anime: Attack on Titan episodes 6-10 Episodes discussed: Attack on Titan Episodes 1-5 Edited by: Sacha Husband (@sachahusband on Instagram) Follow Us on the Socials: Is...

We're finally at the end of our Satoshi Kon journey with his final film, Paprika! Or at least at the end of his feature film career (Paranoia Agent will happen!) And of course joining us once again are Lizzie and Aleks! We go over the very clear similarities between the film and Inception and we also give our personal rankings of Kon's films! Next weeks anime: Attack on Titan episodes 1-5 Anime di...

You may have heard of anime referred to as a cult hit but have you ever heard of anime made by an actual cult? Well today is your lucky day. Jack, Malcolm, and returning guest Shane watched "The Mystical Laws", a propaganda film by the Happy Science Cult. Learn the history of Happy Science and their recent pivot to QANON. And also find out how a film that features dragon battles and ancient aliens...

You are already dead. But not dead enough to miss out on Soundcloud rapper (and Jack's cousin) Alex.ad9 hitting up the podcast to talk Fist of the North Star! Jack explains how this Pre-Dragon Ball Shonen Jump series defined the manga/anime industry while Malcolm and Alex play catch up in trying to understand this highly condensed retelling of the classic story! Anime discussed: Fist of the North...

Matty Vu finally achieves his lifelong dream of watching Initial D! But if you were expecting an episode that actually discusses the long running series than...well you came to the wrong place. Chaos comes to Is This Anime as Jack slowly loses his mind while Matty and Malcolm turn this episode into a car wreck of epic proportions. Enjoy! Anime discussed: Initial D Movie 1 Edited by: Sacha Husband...

The highly anticipated discussion of Netflix's Live Action Cowboy Bebop is here! And while Jack and Malcolm are now Bebop experts, returning guest Logan Middleton comes in completely blind to the superior anime! Is the recently cancelled adaptation a loss for Bebop fans? Find out! Episodes discussed: Cowboy Bebop Live Action The Complete Series Edited by: Sacha Husband (@sachahusband on Instagram)...

It's back to Baki with special guest Dante Sammarelli! We talk about the latest Baki series, Baki Hanma! Featuring totally-not-Mike Tyson, a giant praying mantis, and the 43rd President of the United States. Oh, and water sports with a Latin American revolutionary! Anime discussed: Baki Hanma episodes 1-6 Edited by: Sacha Husband (@sachahusband on Instagram) Follow Us on the Socials: Is This Anime...

Are you living in a dream? Tune in as we discuss Cowboy Bebop the Movie with returning guest Robert Delilah! How does the big screen adventure with the Bebop crew hold up? And does big bad Vincent hold a candle to Vicious? Find out! Anime discussed: Cowboy Bebop the Movie Edited by: Sacha Husband (@sachahusband on Instagram) Follow Us on the Socials: Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagr...

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, etc, etc! Lizzie and Alex return to continue their Satoshi Kon journey with the Christmas Classic, Tokyo Godfathers! Is this Kon's most joyful work? Jack talks about the film's connection Cowboy Bebop! Also Malcolm talks about breast milk, straight from the source! And who is the Shadow Man that Jack has to strangle in his dreams?!? This is an extra fun episode del...