The Amateur Otaku

THIS WEEK IN ANIME -  The Amateur Otaku returns with their anime coverage of My Hero Academia Season 6 and Spy X Family Season! Also, we share our favorite anime openings and discuss what makes them awesome! My Hero Academia Hero Society trembles in fear as Plus Ultra Shigaraki is unleashed, leaving massive and decaying destruction in his wake. And his only goal is simple: Destroy everything!...

Our review series on Chainsaw Man continues as Brandon and Isak discuss the latest two POWER-filled episodes of the hit series. Also, the terror of  the Waldenreich is revealed as we dive deep into episodes 2 and 3 of Bleach: The Thousand-Year Blood War.   On this episode you'll also find:  - A brief news segment about Made in Abyss and Sword Art Online Progressive  - The Resul...

This Week In Anime, the war between the heroes and villains continues in My Hero Academia! Hawks takes down Twice but he's not out of the woods yet. Dabi is here to make sure he destroys all of the false heroes. Meanwhile, Mirko is still fighting all of the High Ends and is falling apart in the process. Isak, Mike, and Brandon break down the last two episodes of My Hero Academia and preview next w...

This week in anime, Brandon, Isak,  and Mike are joined by Juwaan to discuss the best anime for beginners. Anime is a terrific medium, but it can be scary for new watchers. Do you start with a battle shonen, a slice-of-life story, or an isekai? If those turns didn’t make much sense, then this is the episode for you. We’re breaking down how you can find the shows that best suit your anime need...

This week in anime sees Mirko take on the High Ends on the latest episode of My Hero Academia, Yor rescues Anya in Spy x Family, and the Otaku Crew discusses the evolution of animation in anime. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to give us a like and subscribe so you don't miss all of our anime and manga coverage!   Special thanks to Jamie for joining us! Make sure to follow her socials!...

This week in anime, we're focusing on the premiere of My Hero Academia S6 and Spy x Family Cour 2. This is the Amateur Otaku Podcast. The show where friends gather to talk about their favorite anime and manga every week. Join the alchemist, Brandon Alvarado, the mad Doc Isak Wolff and the Avatar Mike Thomas as they break down everything from Cowboy Bebop to My Hero Academia in a show full of deep...

Join Mike and Brandon as they discuss the beautifully drawn and immersive experience that is The Summit of the Gods. Directed by Patrick Imbert and produced by the French animation company Folivari, The Summit of Gods is based on the 1998 acclaimed manga of the same name and follows a journalist and climbing prodigy as they chase the meaning of behind climbing the highest of peaks. Available on Ne...

League of Legends is one of the most played MOBA games in the world and is beloved by fans for its style, gameplay and lore. In an effort to expand on the game's universe and lore, Riot Games joined forces with Netflix to create Arcane: League of Legends . Join Isak and Brandon as The Amateur Otaku dives deep into this phenomenal series that left them excited to see more! Arcane: League of Legends...

It is time to defeat Dio once and for all! Join Isak and Brandon as they cover Jotaro Kujo's journey to Egypt as The Amateur Otaku takes on Jojo's Bizarre Adventure Part 3: Stardust Crusaders ! Check out our Episode on Part 1: Phantom Blood and Part 2: Battle Tendency here! Jojo's Bizarre Adventure Parts 1-6 is available on Netflix worldwide. Click here for The Amateur Otaku Archive , where you’ll...

Join Isak and Brandon as they venture into a world beyond the Conjunction of the Spheres as they discuss The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf , a Netflix Original Animated Movie. The film follows Vesemir before his time as Geralt of Rivia 's mentor. The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf is available on Netflix worldwide. Click here for The Amateur Otaku Archive , where you’ll find our podcast episodes...

Bring your tissues and ready your tears because The Amateur Otaku is back with their thoughts on the final chapter in the Violet Evergarden series. Brandon and Isak let their emotions flow as one of their favorite characters sits down their last, emotional letter.  The entire Violet Evergarden series is available on Netflix worldwide. Click here for The Amateur Otaku Archive , where you’ll fi...

Join Michael , Brandon and Isak as they journey through the stars across multiple bounties to breakdown Netflix 's live-action take on the timeless anime by the legendary Shinichiro Watanabe , Cowboy Bebop . Listen to our episode on the original anime here. Click here for The Amateur Otaku Archive , where you’ll find our podcast episodes and editorials on great anime we know you’ll love. We are av...

Join Isak and Brandon as they share their thoughts on the global blockbuster known as Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Mugen Train .  Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Mugen Train is available on Funimation w/ a paid subscription. Click here for The Amateur Otaku Archive , where you’ll find our podcast episodes and editorials on great anime we know you’ll love. We are available Spotify and Anc...

Join Isak and Brandon as they dive into the newest chapters of Legoshi, Haru and Rouis' complicated, yet fascinating lives as we return The Amateur Otaku returns with more of Paru Itagaki 's beloved IP, Beastars . Beastars Season 1 and 2 is available on Netflix worldwide. Click here for The Amateur Otaku Archive , where you’ll find our podcast episodes and editorials on great anime we know you’ll...

The Amateur Otaku has finally arrived to the weird and exotic show that spurred out of the pages of Hirohiko Araki 's imagination, Jojo's Bizarre Adventure! Join Isak and Brandon as they begin their long awaited journey through Part 1 and 2 of this literal and historical phenomenon. Ps - The Mad Doc had some technical difficulties, and we apologies about that in advance Jojo's Bizarre Adventure Pa...

Netflix has always had some new flavor, that the youth was known as The Mad Doc  Isak and Padawan Brandon to consume. This time, it's a movie review of Netflix's animated movie Flavors of Youth . Click here for The Amateur Otaku Archive , where you’ll find our podcast episodes and editorials on great anime we know you’ll love. You can also find us on Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts , Spotify...

Paprika,  weird fever dream produced by Madhouse production. It should be obvious on this alone why The Amateur Otaku is doing a movie review on crazy cooked Paprika who have inspired the likes of Christopher Nolan's movie Inception. Click here for The Amateur Otaku Archive , where you’ll find our podcast episodes and editorials on great anime we know you’ll love. You can also find us on Appl...

With Netflix announcing their live-action One Piece cast, The Amateur Otaku found it obvious that a discussion had to be made. Join The Mad Doc Isak, and Geekly Goods' own Leo Rydel when they talk about the ups and downs of Netflix's upcoming live-action project. https://twitter.com/Emblemmaniac https://twitter.com/AmateurOtakuPod https://twitter.com/TheScarletFan52

Star Wars and anime are something that should be a perfect blend right? Join President Mike and The Mad Doc Isak when they discuss Star Wars Vision. A nine-episode anthology series made by several Japanese animation studios https://twitter.com/Emblemmaniac https://twitter.com/novicecinephile https://twitter.com/AmateurOtakuPod

As fans of Hiromashima's previous work, it was a no-brainer to cover his latest space adventure named Eden Zero. So join The Mad Doc Isak and his Padawan while they travel through space and discuss the beginning of the adaptation https://twitter.com/Emblemmaniac https://twitter.com/TheScarletFan52 https://twitter.com/AmateurOtakuPod

The amazing Robb Moreira returns to the Amateur Otaku , but not simply as a guest; but as one of the protagonist of the hit Adult Swim anime, Fena: Pirate Princess . Join Isak and Brandon as they share their thoughts on the series and interview Robb Moreira , the voice behind the stoic Yukimaru Sanada. Fena: Pirate Princess is available on Crunchyroll. https://twitter.com/RobbMoreiraVO https://twi...

The Mad Doc Isak and his Padawan Brandon Alvarado were luckily enough to get hold of Ryan Colt Levy (the English voice actor) to talk about his role as Rody Soul in the action-blockbuster, My Hero Academia: World Heroes Mission ! Social Media links https://twitter.com/ryancoltlevy https://twitter.com/Emblemmaniac https://twitter.com/TheScarletFan52 https://twitter.com/AmateurOtakuPod

Resident Evil is no stranger to an adaptation, be it live-action or animated. So when the latest animated adaptation Resident Evil Infinite Darkness was released, Padawan Brandon suggested that The Amateur Otaku should cover it, and cover it we did. Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness is available on Netflix Worldwide. Click here for The Amateur Otaku Archive , where you’ll find our podcast episodes...

What would happen if the deadliest of Yakuza would disappear from the underground so he can become a househusband? That is what The Amateur Otaku 's The Mad Doc Isak and Padawan Brandon find out when they review and react to the Netflix anime adaptation of The Way of The Househusband . The Way of The Househusband is available on Netflix Worldwide. Click here for The Amateur Otaku Archive , where y...

Like The World Ends With You, we found it fitting to cover the latest season and the chapters of My Hero Academia going forward. Wobamentertainment https://wobamentertainment.com/ Wobamentertainments Twitter https://twitter.com/WOBAMEnt The Amateur Otakus Twitter https://twitter.com/AmateurOtakuPod Mike & John at the movies https://open.spotify.com/show/3w6yHNGQjMciOzqlhc5Nor Mike & John a...