The Official AniTAY Podcast

The cart is before the horse. The cows have pulled a prodigal son on us. Pigs have flown. I am speaking, of course, of Sony's recent purchase of Crunchyroll, which effectively cements their monopoly on anime streaming in the United States (to say nothing of our wayward Canadian brothers). But the anime community continues to soldier on, and we here at AniTAY limit our conversation about Funiroll C...

Summer is here, and so is the latest episode of the AniTAY Podcast! Today, we give some of our early thoughts on the new summer 2021 anime season, with just a pinch of salt and a dash of hot takes. This episode's members: hybridmink, Requiem, DocKev, Raitzeno

The summer 2021 anime season has gotten the ball rolling with tons of premieres. But which shows are worth watching, and which ones are definitely, definitely not? It's ultimately up to you, but before you decide for yourself, the AniTAY crew is here to provide our unsolicited advice. Later in the episode, we break down some of the latest news, including the swift rise and fall of "Anime Tube," MA...

With another season of anime right on the horizon, your favorite authors and requiem are here to give our wild predictions. The catch? None of us have any idea what we are talking about (except for our source material-reader Raitzeno, of course). How many of our predictions will prove true? How many will prove idiotic? Only time can tell. This episode’s members: hybridmink, DoctorKev, Thatsmapizza...

Just when you thought this was an anime podcast, we bring you breaking news from Japan: Hiroyuki Sawano’s next concert will be available online!! Also, something about marijuana? Can’t be too important. Let’s talk about Full Dive: This Ultimate Next-Gen Full Dive RPG Is Even Shittier than Real Life! instead. Whew, that title is a mouthful. This episode’s members: Protonstorm, Reikaze, Requiem, Gug...

Due to audio issues, we had to record this episode multiple times. Thankfully, hybridmink was able to replace me as host when I wasn't able to make it to the rerecording session. The result is a new and improved versi- Just kidding, of course. All versions of this episode are equally as bad as each other. But if you're looking for our thoughts on spring anime, ebay erotica, and the life of Berserk...

Everyone wants to get a piece of that Demon Slayer pie, from Gigguk to Gugsy (equally famous anibloggers). But where are the old people? What do they think of the movie? Well wonder no more, my friends, because today we bring a tightly-woven episode of the oldest men hybridmink could dig out of the AniTAY author Discord. And fear not, anime hipsters, for this episode contains more than slayers of...

On this week's episode of the AniTAY Podcast, we pivot from our wide-ranging seasonal impressions featured in our previous episode to hone in and talk about a few specific new shows at length. From the comedic insanity of Full Dive to the unending journey of To Your Eternity, we've got some spicy takes about some of the biggest hits and anti-hits of the season.  This episode's members: "The P...

Now that the spring season is in full swing, it’s time to for our rapid-fire first impressions! Today’s episode features our more m a t u r e cast members, so if you’ve ever wondered what it is like to hear four senior citizens yell about Japanese cartoons, wonder no more. This episode’s members: hybridmink, Requiem, DocKev, Kinksy

We are right on the cusp of April, and you know what that means: a new season of anime! As is tradition, the AniTAY Podcast crew gathered together to take a gander at the latest and greatest of upcoming Japanese animation projects. What do we think will be good, what do we think will be bad, and how awkward will all these predictions become when they are inevitably proven wrong? Give this episode...

Within the anime fandom, even the most abhorrent of shows have their supporters. Equally as important, for each and every show with fans there is an equally rabid group of haters. Today's episode is about the haters; haters of The Devil Is a Part-Timer (dil), haters of the new Netflic original anime High Rise Invasion (kinksy), and haters of Neon Genesis Evangelion (requiem). But why do they hate?...

What are your favorite anime weapons? I want you to think about your answer to this before Requiem inevitably explains why his favorite is from Ice Age "90s" anime, whatever that means. Much more importantly, the crew also gives their thoughts on the latest and greatest anime of Winter 2021, from sequels like The Promised Neverland to newcomers like Wonder Egg Priority and more.  This episode...

Looking for some really deep dives on a couple of the top anime hits of the season? Then this episode of the AniTAY Podcast is for you! This extra-long episode features in-depth discussion on Bottom-Tier Character Tomozaki-kun , Mushoku Tensei , and more. From pants-wearing titans to animator scholarships in Japan, we also cover the latest in Japanese pop culture news later in the episode. (As you...

After a two-day delay (issues with audio editing, sue me) the AniTAY Podcast is back with another spicy rack of anime takes, as is essential to any good weeb cuisine. After all, no anime season can truly be counted as having started until Requiem alerts us to his terrible taste. On a related subject, you are all perhaps aware that a show called Cells at Work! CODE BLACK is airing, which means it i...

The AniTAY Podcast is back for the New Year with a brand new season. And what better way to start off a new round of podcast episodes than taking a proper look back at the year that was? This episode, we step away from our regular format for our special yearly look at the official AniTAY top anime of 2020 list. For anyone looking to hear more about the reasoning (and disagreements) behind our offi...

It's that time of the (future) season again. Join AniTAY authors as we attempt to divine which shows will be the best and worst of the season. Will we be terribly wrong? If our past record is to be believed, the answer is "yes," but we will try our best anyway.  This episode's members: hybridmink, DocKev, Raitzeno, Thatsmapizza, Requiem

It’s a tale as old as time. A boy is told from a young age that he can become whatever he wants when he grows up, but hidden behind those words is the truth that not all dreams come true. The AniTAY Podcast seeks to bring to fruition as many youthful dreams as we can, which is why we teamed up with the Make-A-Wish Foundation* to help young lad DilKokoro fulfill his dream of becoming a VTuber. Find...

The AniTAY Podcast is back and it’s not about to take any prisoners. Not after the last time’s PR disaster. The Fall 2020 anime season is still chugging along, and it will surprise exactly no one to learn that both Kinksy and Requiem continue to watch terrible anime. These terrible shows take many forms. Some, like Wandering Witch , are debatable. Others, like By the Grace of God , were probably n...

The AniTAY Podcast is back for the first time since our transfer to Medium. This episode was actually recorded in the final days of our kinja blog, but we managed to avoid chatting too much about what at the time felt like our impending doom. Regular member DilKokoro stepped into the host chair to lead our intrepid anime explorers as we break down the latest in Fall 2020 season anime, upcoming seq...

You asked, and we delivered: five hours (eight minutes) of Higurashi discussion, unfiltered, brought to you by the sick monsters at the AniTAY podcast. And that’s just the beginning of our chat about the blockbuster Fall 2020 anime season. Things move to a more general Japanese pop culture discussion in the second half of the episode. From DocKev’s deep-seated hatred for the Muv-Luv visual novel s...

The AniTAY Podcast is back for some of that Fall Madness action. Does Jujitsu Kaisen live up to the hype? Will Wandering Witch stay good? (Apparently not, it turns out.) Whose “anime that makes me angry” answer left everyone in shock? Find out all this and more on this week’s episode. This episode’s members: Protonstorm, Dilkokoro, Requiem, Thatsmapizza, Gugsy

It's that time of the (pre)season again: the seasonal preview podcast is live. Join the AniTAY podcast crew as we navigate the chaotic landscape of upcoming Fall 2020 anime, where little is sacred and absolutely nothing is completely off the table. Everything from Golden Kamuy Season 3 to the latest P.A. Works/Key collaboration is up for grabs, and we can't say with certainty that none of it will...

This week on the AniTAY Podcast, we take some deep dives into anime both old and new that some of our members have been watching. Looking for some in-depth discussion about Re:Zero, Beastars, or even Pet Girl of Sakurasou (for some reason)? Then this is the episode for you! As a bonus, I’ll even throw in a story about my harrowing journey to obtaining my Japanese drivers license... This episode’s...

You Won't Believe What hybridmink SAYS on This Podcast! Listen Further for 10 Reasons Why hybrid Is WRONG...and 5 Reasons He's Not! The 4th One Will ShOcK YoU! The AniTAY Podcast is no stranger to hot takes, and this episode is no exception, but I must admit that I truly believe that hybrid's opinions about Re:Zero will in fact shock you. Stay tuned this episode for ALL the gang's seasonal impress...

This week on the AniTAY Podcast, regular podcast member Dilkokoro takes on the role of host just in time to address some serious controversies in the anime fandom. We also discuss the many sequel anime airing this season and end the episode with a trip to anime memorabilia nostalgia town.  This episode's members: Dilkokoro, DocKev, Requiem, Raitzeno