The Otaku Collective Podcast

On today's episode we recap the summer 2024 Summer Seasonal anime! Talk about what we did and didn't like from the season, why some shows slipped for us and what shows didn't meet our expectations.

Last week, we watched "The Boy and the Heron" and their all star English voice acting lineup. That got us thinking, what are our favorite English Voice Actors of all time? Enjoy!

On today's episode we finally watch a movie that one The Academy Award and a Golden Globe for best Animated Feature Film earlier this year and has an All-Star English voice acting cast. The newest of the Studio Ghibli films, "The Boy and the Heron". real question though, did it live up to the hype? Listen to find out.

On today's episode we have special guest host (?) John on as we bring back a personal favorite topic in Would You Rather. Less anime this time though with more sports. Hope you enjoy!

On today's episode, have you ever wondered what happen if your favorite characters fought? Who would win a triple threat match between Luffy, Naruto and Ichigo? Is there anyone who could actually beat Goku? Well we decide to book our own WrestleMania with Anime characters!

In today's episode, we continue the elemental series with the last of the four main elements, Fire! And with special guest Manny, you could say its a "fire" episode.

On todays show we have returning guest Jahmal on the show with his newlywed bride Erin as we talk with them about their honeymoon, wedding preparations, wedding day and much more!

On today's episode we talk about the ending of the My Hero manga, the One Piece Remake, fan bases and characters in anime that deserved to be bullied and more.

In today's episode we debate who the best boy and girl are ALL TIME in anime. Is it a character from our any of our top 5 anime? Are they all from the big 3? Will Seth pick a character over 18? Listen to find out...

This week discuss our trip to Dallas, Texas to see friend of the pod Jahmal get married, talk about our travels (how bad they were), how much fun we had at the wedding and much more! Plus, we saw two best friends get married, so we are doing our top 5 favorite best friends from all of Animation!

Ever wondered what its like to have powers? Well we did a 4 by 4 to find out what our powers would be and how we stacked up against each other.

On today's episode we preview the most seasonal shows in a while, and talk about the upcoming season of anime! From I Parry Everything. to Tower of God, Oshi no Ko, Wistoria and more, this might be the least big name seasonal anime season in a while, but with potentially the most bangers.

On today's episode we discuss the anime news that came out of AX this last weekend as well as looking back on this last season of anime! Did Kaiju No 8 live up to the hype? How good was Windbreaker actually this season? My Hero and Slime are back, how are the seasons going? All that and more on today's episode!

Everyone has their favorite video games! Whether they are rpgs, platformers, sports games etc. We all agree we love video games. But, everyone also has their favorite niche video game or video game that they thought deserved WAY more attention. And that's what today's episode is about! And we have returning guest John on as well!

On today's episode we have returning guest in Reggie! And we have one head of the duo from Darth and Ginja, Ginja in the house! And we have them give us an anime hot take! That and more coming up...

You ever get a craving for a really good Bento Box? Maybe one with some Shrimp Tempura? Or maybe some Eel? And then what if it was half off, what would you do? That's what today's episode is about as we review the anime Ben-to! and if we would fight for a Bento Box ourselves or not.

On today's episode the three of us went to go see the new Haikyuu movie! How good was it though? Was the pacing good? Did it live up to the hype? Is there hope for the next Haikyuu movie? Plus, My Hero Manga is ending, a few of us reflect back on what MHA has meant to us.

In today's episode we continue our elemental series with Earth! Can Zo make a successful list? Plus Josh has a new rant for us!

On today's episode we have a first time guest on, and they pick the topic! We debate the rankings of the strongest Straw Hats from 1 through 10! Plus some playoff basketball talk as well!

On today's episode we chose to watch a "classic" anime, Gunbuster! The predecessor to Neon Genesis Evangelion and Gurren Lagann and first anime from studio Gainax! But the real question is, was it a good anime that holds up? Or just a good anime for its time?

Haikyuu is one of the best sports anime of all time! And in prep for the movie, some of us did a rewatch and some of us watched it for the first time! So lets talk about it. Featuring first time guest Stu!

In today's episode we bring back a favorite topic of ours where Josh gives us options and we have to choose. Red Pill vs Blue Pill is back for our third rendition of it, hope you enjoy!

Recently two thirds of the Otaku Collective Podcast went to Weeb Con in Dallas, Texas for our second year in a row featuring Zach! On today's episode we discuss how this years con was, how it compared to last years con, and things we think should be done to make the con better!

In today's episode we discuss the new Spring Anime season, how top heavy this season is, good low key anime this season, and how Wind Breaker and Kaiju No 8 could be the anime of the season!

In today's episode we wrap up the winter season of anime, as well as some 24 episode anime from the fall season. We discuss our thoughts on all the anime we watched this season and give our ratings!