The Anime Waiting Room

The Anime Waiting Room is back! Join Dr. Otaku, Dru, and a very special guest as we explore the depths of the cyberpunk world of one of the greatest films in anime history, Ghost in the Shell (1995) by Mamoru Oshii. It will leave you questioning the depths of humanity and pondering the future of A.I. technology as we discuss one of the most influential films of its time.

"Professor, do you ever think we'll see the end of hatred?" Tune in to the Anime Waiting Room as Dr. Otaku, Dru and our very special guest, Zach, the anime philosopher, attempt to answer this question. Explore Netflix's adaptation of Naoki Urasawa's "Pluto," a darker take on the iconic "Astro Boy" created by Osamu Tezuka. We promise this discussion will ha...

The long-awaited team-up has arrived. Join Dr. Otaku, Dru, AND Albert, as we combine the powers of The Anime Waiting Room and Between the Gutters. Sit back, relax, and get comfortable as we drip the drug of prolific director Naoko Yamada's marvelous work: The Heike Story. If you are interested in learning more about Naoko Yamada and her directorial works, check out this video posted by Dru: ht...

Today's session in the Anime Waiting Room Dru and Dr. Otaku discuss the film, "The Princess and the Pilot." We promise you'll leave enlightened and refreshed. Also probably have a few laughs. Curl up the cocoa chair and grab a blanket as we explore the depths of this war-themed heroic.

Join us this episode in the Anime Waiting Room, as Dr. Otaku and Dru discuss with a special guest the myriad of themes, vibrant storylines, and top-notch directorial quality of one of Kyoto Animation's most superb works, Violet Evergarden. Step into a world of color and feel the fresh oxygen enter your soul as we deep dive into today's discussion.

Fire up the Wave Motion Gun and strap yourselves in with Dr. Otaku and Dru as we discuss the remake of one of Leiji Matsumoto's greatest works: Space Battleship Yamato 2199. We'll shoot an energy beam straight into your brain and give you the nectar of enlightenment. Space operas, love triangles, fascism... this series has it all. So buckle up voyagers, this one's gonna be a smooth rid...

Welcome to the Anime Waiting Room. This episode we will be reviewing Makoto Shinkai's latest film, Suzume no Tojimari. Makoto Shinkai has been famous for works like Your Name and Weathering With You, and now he's back in perfecting his artwork in Suzume. Pull up a chair and an IV drip as we inoculate you with our in-depth discussion of closing world gates, dealing with grief and loss, gras...

Like talking cat robots and protagonists with ambiguous moral alignment?  Then tune in to listen to Dr. Otaku, Dru, and Elliot as we break down the series Planet With. Hook yourself up to the IV fluid of this month's anime podcast and enjoy the trip. 

Join us at the start of 2023, as Dr. Otaku, Dru, and Elliot explore the comical world of Bocchi the Rock! We will dive deep into the insecurities of the protagonist, laugh about all the bits, and explain why every other character we liked is not Bocchi, just kidding! Grab your microphone, your guitar, and your juice box of sake as we enjoy this thorough review of our first seasonal together!

Merry Christmas you filthy animals. Tune in to our special Christmas episode as Dr. Otaku, Dru, and Elliot review the hilarious and wonderful anime movie known as Gundam Wing: Endless Waltz. If you want to know how to stop a rebellion, send your Gundam into the sun, or contemplate the meaning of your own existence, then join us as we overanalyze and try to make sense of one of the funniest Gundam...

Row row fight the power. Do you want to believe in the you who believes in you? Do you reject common sense to make the impossible possible? Who in the hell do you think you are? If so, join Dr. Otaku, Dru, and Elliot as they explore the iconic world of Gurren Lagann, a Gainax mecha anime that questions whether humanity can truly breach the heavens. 

Join us in the Anime Waiting Room as Dr. Otaku, Drew, and Elliot explore the series Sing "Yesterday" For Me. Relax and chill as we engage in a session of laughs, insight, personal reflection, and a lot of therapy. See you soon!

To be Flyyyy.... Hiiiiggghhh..... Join us in the Anime Waiting Room as we discuss the hit series and sports shonen wonder known as Haikyuu!!. Whether you're a sports fan or not, you'll love to hear the amusing thoughts of Dr. Otaku, Drew, and Elliot as they dissect one of the greatest sports anime of all time. Haikyuu!! has risen in popularity since its release and separates itself out as not just...

Friendship, journeys, coming of age, moving forward. What do these things mean? Find out as Dr. Otaku, Drew, and Elliot explore the series, "A Place Further than the Universe."  Disclaimer: There were some audio issues in recording for about the first hour of the podcast, so if it bothers you, please skip ahead to 55:00 in which the audio issues were resolved.

Join us in the Anime Waiting Room with Dr. Otaku, Drew and Elliot, as we discuss our anime origin stories: how we discovered anime, what kind of anime we like, and what draws us to anime. Anime is our drug of choice, and if you're looking for some anime healing for your weary soul, we'll get you the fix you need.