The Amateur Otaku

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Join Isak Wolff, Brandon Alvarado, Jamie Collier, and Mike Thomas as they talk about all things anime and manga, both classic and new. For those who have been wanting to give anime a shot and don't know where to begin, The Amateur Otaku is here to point you in the right direction as you begin your journey into the vast and wonderful world of Anime! Find Brandon: https://twitter.com/TheScarletFan52Find Isak: https://twitter.com/EmblemmaniacFind Mike: https://linktr.ee/novicecinephileFind Jamie: https://beacons.ai/swiper_prime

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The World Ends With You The Animation Episodes 7-12 11.07.2021 43:10

We have arrived at the final challenge as Isak and Brandon cover the last 6 phenomenal episodes of The World Ends with You, The Animation. Wobamentertainment https://wobamentertainment.com/ Wobamentertainments Twitter https://twitter.com/WOBAMEnt The Amateur Otakus Twitter https://twitter.com/AmateurOtakuPod The Mad Doc Isaks Twitter https://twitter.com/Emblemmaniac Padawan Brandon Twitter https:/...

The World Ends With You The Animation Ep. 4-6 11.07.2021 40:00

With this episode, we cover not one, but 3 episodes in a row of the tune-filled adaptation of Square Enix popular videogame from 2007 Wobamentertainment https://wobamentertainment.com/ Wobamentertainments Twitter https://twitter.com/WOBAMEnt The Amateur Otakus Twitter https://twitter.com/AmateurOtakuPod The Mad Doc Isaks Twitter https://twitter.com/Emblemmaniac Padawan Brandon Twitter https://twit...

The World Ends With You The Animation Ep. 3 11.07.2021 33:40

Next up on The list is our review of the 3rd Episode of The World Ends With You The Animation Wobamentertainment https://wobamentertainment.com/ Wobamentertainment Twitter https://twitter.com/WOBAMEnt The Amateur Otakus Twitter https://twitter.com/AmateurOtakuPod The Mad Doc Isaks Twitter https://twitter.com/TheScarletFan52 Padawan Brandon Twitter https://twitter.com/Emblemmaniac

The World Ends With You The Animation Ep. 1-2 10.07.2021 39:50

Since we wanted to try something new, we decided to start covering The World Ends With You The Animation Here you can find us covering the first two episodes. 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 , Anchor and more! If there are any topic...

Episode 35 Season 2 - Weathering With You 10.07.2021 50:16

If there is any movie that should be covered, it's the modern masterpiece that is Weathering With You from Makoto Shinkai, who took the world by storm with his previous movie Your Name. Wobamentertainment https://wobamentertainment.com/ Wobamentertainment Twitter https://twitter.com/WOBAMEnt The Amateur Otakus Twitter https://twitter.com/AmateurOtakuPod The Mad Doc Isaks Twitter https://twitter.co...

Episode 34 Season 2 - Rurouni Kenshin: The Final 10.07.2021 36:34

We covered the former trilogy, so of course, we cover the latest movie in the series of Rurouni Kenshin's live-action movies. Wobamentertainment https://wobamentertainment.com/ Wobamentertainment Twitter https://twitter.com/WOBAMEnt The Amateur Otakus Twitter https://twitter.com/AmateurOtakuPod The Mad Doc Isaks Twitter https://twitter.com/TheScarletFan52 Padawan Brandon Twitter https://twitter.co...

Episode 33 S2 - Castlevania Season 4 W/ Special Guest Robb Moreira 10.07.2021 1:35:30

As we have covered the previous seasons, season 4 was an obvious thing to review. But we couldn´t do it alone. So we invited our friend Rob Moreira to discuss this fight against the darkness. Wobamentertainment - https://wobamentertainment.com/ Wobamentertainments Twitter https://twitter.com/WOBAMEnt The Amateur Otakus Twitter https://twitter.com/AmateurOtakuPod The Mad Doc Isaks Twitter https://t...

Episode 32 S2 - Your Lie in April (2014-2015) 15.03.2021 54:28

Brandon and Isak discuss the emotional and musical journey that is Your Lie in April. Heartbreaking, simple, truthful and hopeful are only some of the many words and notes that describe this wonderful anime hit from 2014 and the Amateur Otaku is here to share their take. Based on the Manga by Naoshi Arakawa, directed by Kyōhei Ishiguro and produced by A-1 Picture. Check out our YouTube Channel for...

Episode 31 S2 - Snow White with The Red Hair 21.02.2021 56:18

In celebration of Valentine's day, The Amateur Otaku thought it be fitting to cover a popular Shojo Anime filled with comedy, a strong female protagonist, romance and more. Enter Snow White with The Red Hair, a beautiful Anime filled with charm and enjoyable, complex characters that carry story of social class, dreams, love and the power of determination. Brandon And Isak share their thoughts and...

Episode 30 S2 - Great Pretender 21.02.2021 1:02:35

Join Brandon and Isak as they discuss WIt Studios' Great Pretender. From car chases to fighting rings, double and triple crosses; this heist-comedy anime is a great time and The Amateur Otaku is here to cover it in the same way Laurent plans a scam, with plenty of style. Check out our YouTube Channel for Exclusive Content! Click here for The Amateur Otaku Archive , where you’ll find our podcast ep...

Episode 29 S2 - Erased (2016) 10.02.2021 1:19:40

The Amateur Otaku share their thoughts on the acclaimed mystery/thriller Anime from 2016, Erased. We start the episode with a spoiler-free section hyping the series as a whole, followed by a spoiler-heavy dissection of this heartfelt tale; Brandon and Isak discuss the good, the bad and the interesting that make or break this clever 12-episode Anime. Erased is based on the manga by Kei Sanbe, Direc...

Episode 28 S2 - Akame Ga Kill! 28.01.2021 58:29

Brandon and Isak return this week with their thoughts on the action-packed, fantasy Anime from 2014, Akame Ga Kill! . Join The Amateur Otaku as they review the exploits of Akame , Tatsumi and the infamous group of assassins' known as Night Raid. Akame Ga Kill! is based on the manga by Takahiro , Directed by Tomoki Kobayashi and Produced by White Fox and C-Station . Available on Netflix Worldwide....

Episode 27 S2 - Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba 21.01.2021 1:04:11

The time has come for Brandon and Isak to review the anime phenomenon of 2019, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba . The stylish animation, intense action and heartbreaking story of tragedy, hope and sibling love are only some of the amazing traits that stand out from this gem that has captured the imaginations of humans and demons alike. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba is based on the manga by Koyoharu...

Episode 26 S2 - Wolf Children (2012), Written and Directed by Mamoru Hosoda and Produced by Studio Chizu 13.01.2021 51:48

The Amateur Otaku returns with another film by acclaimed director Mamoru Hosoda , 2012's Wolf Children . Brandon and Isak share their thoughts and reflect on this cinematic masterpiece from the director of the previously covered classic The Girl Who Leapt Through Time. Check out our YouTube Channel for Exclusive Content! Click here for The Amateur Otaku Archive , where you’ll find our podcast epis...

Episode 25 S2 - Jujutsu Kaisen (Season One Part 1, Ep.1-13) 13.01.2021 56:21

Brandon and Isak return with their thoughts on one of the hottest anime of late 2020, Jujutsu Kaisen. So, get ready to talk some Shonen inspirations and stereotypes as the Amateur Otaku discusses the anime that has taken the anime world by storm. Based on the Manga by Gege Akutami, Directed by Sunghoo Park and Produced by Studio MAPPA.  Check out our YouTube Channel for Exclusive Content! Cli...

Episode 24 S2 -Guilty Crown, Directed by Tetsurō Araki and Produced by Production I.G. 13.01.2021 1:00:02

Brandon and Isak return with their thoughts on dystopian, action anime - Guilty Crown. Wonderfully animated by Production I.G., we discuss the good, bad and the interesting of this transformative series.  Available on Funimation and Hulu in the U.S. Check out our YouTube Channel for Exclusive Content! Click here for The Amateur Otaku Archive , where you’ll find our podcast episodes and editor...

Episode 23 S2 - Carole & Tuesday, Directed by Shinichiro Watanabe, Produced by Studio Bones and Distributed by Netflix 17.12.2020 1:09:49

Welcome back to The Amateur Otaku Podcast! On this episode, Brandon and Isak discuss the wonderful musical series by Anime legend Shinichiro Watanabe and Studio Bones, Netflix's Carole & Tuesday. 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...

Episode 22 S2 - Tokyo Ghoul, Based on the Manga by Sui Ishida, Produced by Studio Pierrot 11.12.2020 43:18

The Amateur Otaku Podcast closes down their Halloween Special with Part 2 on the action/horror sensation, Tokyo Ghoul.  Available for Streaming on Hulu, Funimation, VRV and others. 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 , Anchor and m...

Episode 21 S2 - Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust, based on the novels by Hideyuki Kikuchi, Directed by Yoshiaki Kawajiri and Produced by MadHouse 11.12.2020 54:57

The Amateur Otaku Returns with Part 1 of their 2020 Halloween Special. Topic of Discussion - The anime classic, Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust. Available for Streaming on YouTube 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 , Anchor and more! If th...

Episode 20 S2 - Bleach Anime and Manga 24.11.2020 1:01:29

Brandon and Isak return to Karakura Town as they dive deep into the world of Tite Kubo's Magnum Opus, Bleach! Anime directed by Noriyuki Abe and produced by Studio Pierrot. Spoilers Gallore lie ahead on the Bleach Manga and Anime alike! 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...

Episode 19 S2 - The Girl Who Leapt Through Time 28.10.2020 53:29

Brandon and Isak return with their thoughts on the 2006 critically-acclaimed anime film The Girl Who Leapt through Time. Inspired by the novel of the same name by  Yasutaka Tsutsu, Directed y Mamoru Hosoda and Produced by MadHouse. 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...

Episode 18 S2 - Smile Down the Runway 28.10.2020 1:04:05

Brandon and Isak wander into the fascinating world of fashion by reviewing Smile Down The Runway, the wonderful series by Studio Ezo'la and licensed for the US by Funimation. 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 , Anchor and more! If the...

Episode 17 S2 - BNA: Brand New Animal 09.10.2020 59:30

Welcome To Anima City! Brandon and Isak embrace their inner beastmen as they unpack the newest series by Studio TRIGGER , BNA - Brand New Animal , directed by Yoh Yoshinari . 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 love. You can also find us on Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts , S...

Episode 16 S2 - Made in Abyss 03.10.2020 52:04

Brandon and Isak explore the depths of the delightful adventure found in Kinema Citrus ' Made in Abyss .  Available on Amazon Prime and Wakanim in Scandinavia We apologize for the audio quality, we had some technical difficulties with this one, but we are able to enhance the audio as much as possible. Enjoy! Click here for The Amateur Otaku Archive , where you’ll find our podcast episodes and...

Episode 15 S2 - Food Wars: Shokugeki no Soma 17.09.2020 1:13:11

Get it while it's hot!!!   Brandon and Isak "dish" out their thoughts on the culinary and erotic spectacle that is Food Wars: Shokugeki No Soma ! Covering the first season of this popular show, they dive in without holding anything back as they let their Otaku-Sensed palates guide their discussion on this week's episode of The Amateur Otaku !    Find Leo Rydel on Twitter.  Subs...