Otaku Host Club

This week, we’re diving into the live-action film Anime Supremacy , based on the novel illustrated by CLAMP. We’ll explore how the movie unveils the inner workings of the anime industry and the production process. Join us as we discuss the film’s portrayal of anime creation, its adaptation from the novel, and what makes it a must-watch. Check us out on our website: Https://www.otakuhostclub.com (H...

After a long summer break we are back with our listener picked review of Kaiju No. 8! Review (40:20) Check us out on our website: Https://www.otakuhostclub.com (Https://www.otakuhostclub.com) Chat with us in between episode on our Discord server: https://discord.gg/VZWCpsMvmR (https://discord.gg/VZWCpsMvmR) and check us out on our Instagram @otakuhostclub

If you’re into anime about gaining different perspectives, sisters nurturing their siblings, girls fostering great girl bonds or otaku assimilating into regular society then boy do we have an anime for you!! Now forget everything you think you know about Onimai: You Are Now My Sister because in this episode we dive into everything Onimai has to offer, from life lessons and growing pains to self re...

FLCL is most well known for being confusing and too interpretive making the plot hard to follow. But we’re here to help guide you through your coming of age moment from being a noob who doesn’t understand FLCL to understanding what FLCL means down to it’s bare soul, so that you too can be on your way to being the smooth brained adult society wants you to be. In this episode, we break down every ep...

As Memorial Day weekend arrives, bringing with it the opening of pools and the scent of cookouts wafting through the air, it's the perfect time to discuss some of the spring anime series we're currently enjoying! Mad Max (22:50) Seasonal Anime (33:35) Kaiju #8 (42:46) Demon Slayer S5 (1:03:37) Yuru Camp (1:23:19) Mushoku Tensei (1:28:33) DDDD (1:39:02) Jellyfish Can't Swim in The Night (1:49:32)

From Us, The Ones Who Create Podcasts..... We are back in this super special episode with KrIsTeLLa !!! to talk about two companion movies we teased what feels like years ago now. To Me, The One Who Loved You and To Every You I've Loved Before are companion film set in the world but with parallel timelines that intertwine. These were presented as two films who's watch order would change th...

Have you ever experienced the frustration of reading a review of your favorite anime on MyAnimeList (MAL), only to find it trashed by the reviewer? Even shows that are highly rated can fall victim to harsh criticism. So, what truly distinguishes a good review? And is being biased necessarily a detriment, or could it possibly be a boon? Join us as we delve into the bottomless pit of MAL reviews! Ai...

It's been such a long time coming, our review of Pluto has finally come! We had to split the series into two parts, making it easier to dissect all 8 episodes. This is part two of our review. Bang Brave Bravern (43:07) To Your Eternity S2 (49:50) Pluto (01:02:50) —————-Check us out on our website: https://otakuhostclub.com Chat with us in between episodes on our discord: https://discord.gg/YA7...

It's been such a long time coming, our review of Pluto has finally come! We had to split the series into two parts so we could easily dissect all 8 episodes. Review starts at (33:30) —————-Check us out on our website: https://otakuhostclub.com Chat with us in-between episodes on our discord: https://discord.gg/YA7GfGWc

After we learned of Akira Toriyama’s passing on March 1st the world stopped. There was a collective outpouring from the anime community and everyone who was inspired by Toriyama's manga series. Please join in celebrating his legacy. Check us out on our website: https://otakuhostclub.com Chat with us in-between episodes on our discord: https://discord.gg/YA7GfGWc

This week Dan is still away so the cats are reviewing JJK S2 with Som from Anime Summit and King from Anime Plummet! Since JJK is on Dan's plan to watch list at the very bottom we're chatting about everything JJK with some new friends which ended up being a game of 21 questions with Som! Review (26:37) Check us out on our website: https://otakuhostclub.com Chat with us in-between episodes on our d...

This is the official Katsucon convention report! Dan is off in Puerto Rico doing fun stuff so Amelia and Geoff are recapping their convention experiences and if you couldn't attend the panel we have it tacked on to the end of the episode! But bare with the audio because we forgot the little adapter thingy that lets us pull audio directly but it definetly feels like you're in the room with...

It’s been over two years since the teaser trailer for Mari Okada’s Maboroshi dropped and with little to no advertising, it’s out on Netflix. This is not you're standard romantic sci-fi flick, so listen to find out why! Review starts at (23:00) Check us out on our website: https://otakuhostclub.com Chat with us in-between epsiodes on our discord: https://discord.gg/YA7GfGWc

It's that time of the year, not the Oscar nominations but the time we reflect on last year's best shows. Join us as we explore the best of 2023, sharing insights, laughs, and lively debates on the most captivating anime releases. Whether you're a seasoned otaku or new to anime, we hope to provide unique perspectives and opinions from everything from Vinland Saga to 16bit Sensation ! Ho...

It’s 2024 and the gangs are all here, so we wanted to bring in the new year with a delightful in-person watch party! We start off with some trailers/teasers and move onto the main course with a spicy Mystery Science Theater-style viewing of a naughty British dating show. Listen to find out what it is! (36:20) Website: https://otakuhostclub.com Discord: https://discord.gg/YA7GfGWc Patreon: https://...

In 2013 no one thought they would ever see a new Hayao Miyazaki film but that all changed in 2017 with the announcement of The Boy and the Heron . In this week's episode, we discuss the merits and faults of nontraditional narrative films and decide our top 5 favorite Miyazaki movies going back over 40 years! What have we been watching? (6:00) Con Talk (25:28) Miyazaki Ranking (48:42) The Boy a...

WE'RE BAAAAACK!! This week we're looking at one of the big three anime directors of our time Mamoru Hasoda. It's tough to follow in the footsteps of big-time directors like Miyazaki so hard in fact that for your entire career, you can't seem to break out from the mold holding you back. Come hang out with us while we discuss all of the ways Hasoda broke out of that mold and we're ranking all of his...

Happy Halloween everyone! In celebration of the event and our short hiatus, we decided to rerelease episode 18 from the 2020 vault! If you've been sleeping under a rock for the last 30 years, it's time to step out into the world of walking zombie-fish, hypnotizing spirals, and an immortal succubus named Tomie. This is the world created by Ito Junji, the legendary mangaka who got his start in horro...

We wanted to update everyone on our schedule for this month. Dan will be doing AWA THIS WEEKEND in Atlanta. He'll be doing 50 Years of Anime theme Music and The History of OVAs panels with Matt from Otaku Melancholy. Big thanks to Matt for subbing in for me and Geoff. Amelia will be at Anime NYC Nov 17-19th with Lewd Driip so check her our there! https://lewddriip.com We'll be back Nov 30th with a...

It’s Spooky Season y’all! We all know what happened to Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead (sad face). So now, let’s get it allllll in the open. Barbara Goodson Find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or by visiting any of these links below. Website: https://otakuhostclub.com Discord: https://discord.gg/qhcvn3e Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/otakuhostclub https://linktr.ee/otakuhostclub #anime #animere...

The One Piece live-action series is finally out and you KNOW we’re gonna get into the weeds about this. Especially Dan. Also in this episode, the Anime Big Three, Fist of the North Star, and-- what the hell is going on with anime streaming services? HEAVY SPOILERS AHEAD!!——— (REVIEW) Starts at 40:60 ——Find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or by visiting any of these links below. Website: https://ota...

Everyone get on board the Barbenheimer train because today we’re covering the classic wartime film, Barefoot Gen (and sequel!). In this episode, we contrast US-made films about the bomb vs. Japanese-made films about the bomb. Spoiler alert, it’s very f—ing different.  Find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or by visiting any of these links below. Website: https://otakuhostclub.com Discord: https://di...

This little darling of a coming-of-age movie, Goodbye, Don Glees! was our end of summer sleeper hit. We’re also cozying up with some Patron questions about embarassing things that have happened to us, and what coming-of-age movies still stick with us today. Anime Summit episode collab with The Strictly Series and Amelia Find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or by visiting any of these links below. W...

If the title doesn't give things away, we are unleashing our inner asshole that might infuriate and agitate everyone listening. Please give us your hot takes down below or join our Discord channel. Find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or by visiting any of these links below: Website: https://otakuhostclub.com Discord: https://discord.gg/qhcvn3e Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/otakuhostclub https:/...

In this podcast episode, the Otaku Host Club dives into the popular trend of isekai anime. They discuss the concept of isekai, where characters are transported or reincarnated into fantasy or game-like worlds, and its increasing prevalence in recent years. The hosts examine the reasons behind the genre's popularity, exploring its appeal to viewers and the ways in which isekai stories have evol...