The Amateur Otaku

Brandon and Isak enter the ring to go a few rounds as they discuss the boxing-sensation that is Megalobox ! Produced by TMS Entertainment and 3xCube and directed by Yō Moriyama .   Available on Crunchyroll worldwide, on Netflix and Hulu in the U.S.! 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...

Brandon and Isak have an insightful and heartfelt discussion about Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day , a beautiful slice-of-life Anime produced by A-1 Pictures and created by the artistic group known as Super Peace Busters .   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. Yo...

Join the Amateur Otaku as Brandon and Isak talk about the hilarious insanity that is Shūichi Asō 's The Disastrous Life of Saiki K , Produced by J.C. Staff and Egg Firm . 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 a...

The Amateur Otaku returns with their thoughts on yet another live-action adaptation. On this entry, Brandon and Isak break down Warner Bros . and Director Shinsuke Sato 's take on the beloved anime by Tite Kubo , Bleach ! 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 , Goog...

In this Bonus Episode of the The Amateur Otaku, Brandon and Isak return to the world of Pokemon to talk the Limited-Series, Twilight Wings as well as their profound love to this beloved franchise. 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 , A...

Join Brandon and Doc Isak as they dive into the dystopian world of Darling in The FranXX . All the romance, discovery and fascinating sci-fi tropes that make this show unique are explored in this week's new episode of The Amateur Otaku Podcast !   If you're wondering where to watch this amazing anime, check out this link ! Tune in for our YouTube Livestreams, every Wednesday at 7:45pm EST! Cl...

The Amateur Otaku talks ID: Invaded , the fascinating Anime by NAZ , directed by Ei Aoki and written by Otaro Maijo . Brandon and Doc Isak get into the sci-fi and psychoanalytic roots of this brilliant series to present an insightful review of the nature of the show without spoiling the surprises in store for those that haven't watched it yet. Enjoy! Click here for The Amateur Otaku Archive , wher...

The Amateur Otaku arrives on YouTube with a energetic discussion on the 2016 anime film, Your Name., Directed by Makoto Shinkai and produced by Comix Wave Films. Brandon and Doc Isak talk their first experiences with the film, its characters and the storytelling marvel that Mr. Shinkai weaves into this almost two hour anime film. So, Press Play, and join The Amateur Otaku as they take the show to...

The Amateur Otaku returns to the realm of VRMMOs with Part 3 of our Sword Art Online series! We are covering every arc, one episode at a time. On today's edition, we visit the World of Guns as we begin our journey through Series 2 to discuss one of the darkest and grounded arcs of the anime, The Phantom Bullet Arc. The conversation gets heated as Isak and Brandon' s arguments get more personal tha...

The Amateur Otaku returns with a bang by enlisting the help of the Marvelous Leo Rydel from Geekly Goods and Michael Thomas from Wobam Entertainment and Mike and John at the Movies for a Plus Ultra episode on My Hero Academia - The Manga ! Picking up the book from the moment where Season 4 ends, Brandon, Isak and friends discuss the evolution of the lore, the growth of our favorite heroes, the tru...

Link Start! The Amateur Otaku continues their discussion of Sword Art Online, Series 1 . On this episode, Brandon and Isak dive into the virtual world of fairies and magic as the SAO's Fairy Dance Arc unfolds.  There is a lot to cover so put on your Amuspheres and Press Play! Let us know if you like SAO with the #ScarletSAO and if don't like, let us know with #WolffSAO Click here for The Amat...

Link Start! Full-dive with us into the virtual realm as The Amateur Otaku begins their journey through one of the most popular anime out there, Sword Art Online . Though a favorite for some and hated by others, no one can deny the popularity of this series, which is why Brandon and Isak have decided to cover the show from start to finish in preparation for the series finale which will take place d...

Brandon and Isak revisit one of their favorite anime in Netflix 's library of gems, Violet Evergarden . In this bonus episode, they focus on the in-canon OVA, Eternity and The Auto Memory Doll . From the art to the themes to the growth and developing of the series' charming lead; The Amateur Otaku cover this delightful new film while reiterating why Violet Evergarden is one of the best titles in N...

Welcome, One and All, to the newest episode of the Amateur Otaku Podcast!  On this entry, we cover the critically-acclaimed anime Beastars , produced by Orange and based on the award-winning manga of the same name by Paru Itagaki . In a world of anthropomorphic animals, Legoshi , a gray wolf, maneuvers the complexities of social politics, love and instincts as he begins to understand the key...

Citizens of Tokyo-3, The end is nigh as The Amateur Otaku revisit's the world of Neon Genesis Evangelion to share their LIVE reactions to the 1997 film that covers the "real ending" of the acclaimed series: The End of Evangelion . Insanity quickly ensues as Brandon regrets ever pressing play and Isak laughs maniacally as the credits roll. This commentary track is the perfect companion for those th...

Hello, Pokemon Trainers! The Amateur Otaku is pleased to welcome our good friend from Wobam Entertainment and Mike and John at The movies, Michael Thomas! Topic of discussion: Pokemon: Mewtwo Strikes Back Evolution, the CG-Animated remake of the first Pokemon movie which was originally release at the pinnacle of the initial pokemon boom in the the late 90’s. From the choice of animation, the charm...

Calling out all Hunters! The Amateur Otaku has returned with a new season of anime goodness and with a deep dive into the animation sensation that is Netflix’s Castlevania ! Brandon and Isak share their thoughts on all three seasons, its themes and why the series is one of the best video game adaptations ever made. Period. Spoilers lie ahead, so tread carefully and PRESS PLAY as we travel the dark...

It's Time To Celebrate!!! Join The Amateur Otaku as they bring their all for the pod's Season One Finale! And what better way to celebrate than by talking about some of the best live-action anime adaptations ever made. That's right, ladies and gents, we are talking about the Rurouni Kenshin live-action trilogy produced by Warner Bros. Japan. We cover the good, the bad and the awesome to let you kn...

Ladies and Gents! It is time to talk psychics, spirits and the trials of youth as Brandon and Doc Isak dive into the first season of Mob Psycho 100 . The marvelous manga from the creator of One-Punch Man , the writer only known as ONE shares the story of 14-year old Mob as he strives to survive being a teenager and having god-like psychic abilities. Our guys talk the madness, the creativity and br...

Episode 18 is here, Ladies and Gents! The Amateur Otaku travel to the lawless planet of Gunsmoke to talk about the 20th century gem that is Yasuhiro Nightow ’s Trigun ! Filled with laughs, awesome action and complex characters, Trigun gracefully mixes sci-fi and steam punk elements within a wild west setting. Brandon and Doc. Isak share their love for the series, while highlighting why its a must-...

Hello, 2020!! Here at The Amateur Otaku , we have decided to start the new year with a bang by unleashing this bonus episode and its all about the latest film that has taken over the cultural zeitgeist: Star Wars Episode IX, The Rise of Skywalker ! Embracing the meaning of what it is to be an Otaku, Isak and I ( Brandon ) talk about all the details that we have been obsessing since the film's rele...

‘Twas the night before Christmas and the last pod of the year, two Otakus talk anime and record filled with cheer. Tokyo Godfathers , Isak ’s favorite Christmas Carol, an anime wonder worth the battle between Brandon and Crackle. A heartwarming story, a classic tale for years to come. Produced by Madhouse and directed by Satoshi Kon . So, grab your hot cocoa and press play to join the fun, as we c...

Episode 16 is officially here! Join Brandon and Doc Isak as discuss one of the most terrifyingly awesome Anime of the last 20 years, Hellsing Ultimate . The darkness, the gore, the humor and those shards of depth that are found throughout the OVA series are explored as they dive into they sink their teeth into the tales of the infamous vampire Alucard, the innocent Seras Victoria and the righteous...

Good news, fellow Otakus! Episode 15 has arrived and it comes with a bang as Brandon and Doc Isak cover the action packed sensation that is Black Lagoon! From Revy's bad-ass antics and 90's references to Rock's downward spiral journey through the depths of the criminal underworld; we share our love for Roanupur's favorite shipping company by covering the entire series as whole. Including the OVA's...

ATOMSK !!!! Rejoice, ladies and gents alike because a new episode of The Amateur Otaku Podcast is here and what crazy and fantastic episode at that! It is with great joy that invite you to join Brandon and Doc Isak as they discuss the good, the weird, sincerely deep and insane anime series that is FLCL (Fooly Cooly). We cover the series as whole (Season 1, Progressive and Alternative), the madness...