Who's That Anime?

After 2024’s year of mostly bummer, sad-time shows, Colin suggested 2025 take a bit of a tonal shift. This year we aim to enjoy happier anime, starting the utterly insane Excel Saga! Join us this week as we ask what this show is about, what IS this show about, and WHAT IS THIS SHOW ABOUT!? [Episode 1] The Koshi Rikdo Assassination Plot: Ilpalazzo desires to exterminate the world's manga artists, o...

Join Steve and Colin as they talk about their first encounters into the world  of anime...We discuss the likes of Devilman to some more obscure anime like Birthday (The world of the talisman). If you'd like to get updates on the latest episodes and some occasional anime memes, why not give our Facebook page a follow? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Who's That Anime? FB Page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you'd li...

It’s Christmas time, so Colin and Steve have decided to get together for an in-person recording! What kind of anime would necessitate this kind of action you ask? Well it’s the Di Gi Charat Christmas Special of course! [Bonus] Di Gi Charat Christmas Special: The Di Gi Charat Christmas Special is about Piyoko's attempt to capture Dejiko by inviting all the characters on a cruise. If you'd like to g...

Gantz is over and now it’s time to take a breath and enjoy a bonus episode! We finally take the plunge and watch Golgo 13: The Professional! Join us this week as we discuss the early days of CGI (including the intro to the 90’s  Spider-man cartoon), Snake from the Simpsons, and John Wick! [Bonus] Golgo 13: The Professional: After killing the son of a powerful oil tycoon, an infamous hit-man is tar...

The time has come to finish Gantz! Will we survive?! Join us this week as we discuss how dark Hocus Pocus is, reference Rick & Morty a bunch more, and finally ask Steve why it is that he needs so many copies of the 1986 Transformers Movie?! [Episode 25] Let's Go Back Alive: Madness is taking over as the team hunts the two brutal maniacs in their midst. The number of fatalities grows quickly, a...

The delirium is kicking in as we continue the journey through Gantz! Join us this week as we comment on Kanye West & Elon Musk’s steady decline, the concept of defenestration, and make a discovery about similarities between the Thomas the Tank Engine intro theme, and the Eastenders theme! [Episode 23] Kurono Alien: With no explanation, the Gantz has chosen Kei to be hunted. At first, the rest...

It’s getting wild as we continue our Gantz journey! Join us this week as we discuss Bandai Namco’s constructive dismissal policy, explain why you can’t just reattach limbs with good thoughts, and ask whether it’s possible to slap people conscious again?! [Episode 21] Brother?: The carnage continues and truly no one is safe. As wounded Kei struggles to stay alive, his teammates fall one after the o...

Remember Jamiroquai!? Well they’re back…in podcast discussion form! Join us this week as we discuss Canned Heat, how people who have affairs don’t typically call each other “Driver”, and action movies where people are always minutes away from retirement! [Episode 19] What the Hell is This?: After claiming victory against the giant red and green aliens, the group boldly rushes into battle against t...

For some reason we’re talking a lot about musicals! Join us this week as we discuss Chargeman Ken the musical, the death from Final Destination involving the plate of glass, and the many animation inconsistencies of Gantz! [Episode 17] Is It OK to Shoot Them?: The team's efforts to defeat the giant aliens are hindered by two thugs who are brutally tormenting a homeless man - the very same homeless...

Remember Psychostick !? They’re back! In podcast form! Join us this week as we discuss the sheer volume of gratuitous/unnecessary sex Gantz has to offer, the fact that the studio that animated Gantz also animated the video for Linkin Park’s Breaking The Habit , and finally we try to truly understand what a pun is! [Episode 15] Go Fast!: The Gantz calls the players for another round. Among the new...

Somehow we keep mentioning The Simpsons! Join us this week as we marvel at the continuing amount of outdated views this show has, ponder the happiness of episode titles, and remember Hoju ! [Episode 13] Please Die...: Kei, suitless and outnumbered by the Suzuki aliens, must face the biggest monster alone. When the battle ends and the scores are tallied, the group sees that there might be a way to...

Gantz is making us feel something different this week… Join us this week as we issue a content warning far too late, discuss the similarities of Suzuki to the Beatles, and remember what Ned Flanders insists on ! [Episode 11] I Can't Shoot Him: Kato is forced to take action to save Nishi from certain death, but he may not be ruthless enough to kill the Suzuki alien. Time is running out for yet anot...

Well, if nothing else, Gantz is consistent! Join us this week as we discuss this show's bottomless well of horny, ask the question “do ghosts use money?”, and lament about the difficulty in rating these episodes! [Episode 9] Kill It There!: As the group prepares to track down the Suzuki alien, Tetsu's gang is creating conflict and Nishi's smart mouth isn't helping the situation. When tensions boil...

It’s time for more Gantz! Which in turn means it’s time for more of what we’ve been talking about…you know, the sexism, violence, etc. Join us this week as we try to appeal to a younger audience by understanding skibidi toilet, complain about the sudden appearance of Christmas decorations before it’s even Halloween, and recommend the 2010’s sitcom, Upstart Crow ! [Episode 7] We're After You: Kato'...

Gantz sure is the show that just keeps on giving…it’s a shame about some of what it’s giving, but here we are. Join us this week as we warn you more about this shows’ potentially dangerous and outdated views on women, make reference to Dolph Lundgren’s ear-necklace from Universal Soldier, and explain that a BROLLY is an umbrella; not just a saiyan! [Episode 5] Then That Means, at That Time...: See...

Gantz! Why did Steve think watching this as a follow up to Kino would help us? Join us this week as we discuss the comparisons to Kino, Steve’s misery-vampire tendencies, and our recommendation to watch Riki-Oh ! [Episode 3] Kei, You're Awesome!: With the small alien dead, the large alien exacts his revenge, slaughtering many with the group. When the creature pursues Kei, the young man quickly...

It’s the beginning of a brand new season! Let’s talk about Gantz, baby! Join us this week as we discuss Dr. Zaius’ breakdancing in The Simpsons, the absolute necessity of content warnings for this show, and our innate ability to want to reuse episode names! [Episode 1] It's the Beginning of a Brand New Day: After Kei and his childhood friend, Kato, are torn into bloody pieces by a speeding tra...

We finally made it beyond Kino! Let’s decompress by watching the madness of Summer Wars! Join us this week as we discuss bringing out your dead for Monty Python, the censorship of porngraphy, and wishing we knew how to play Hanafuda! KOI KOI! [Summer Wars] A student tries to fix a problem he accidentally caused in OZ, a digital world, while pretending to be the fiancé of his friend at her grandmot...

The end is nigh, and honestly it’s about time! Colin and Steve gather to talk about Kino No Tabi, one last time! Join us this week as we discuss kids dancing around on disused military equipment, the MTV award spoof of the Matrix, and the 1980’s classic, Robot Jox! [Episode 12] A Peaceful Land: Kino visits a country that has been at war for almost 200 years, but in the past 15 years has managed to...

We get close to the end of Kino No Tabi, but will things get any happier? Join us this week as we ponder why Kino treats Hermes like a human by always letting them stay in the bedroom, Harvey Birdman's Godfather reference, and Hermes being gaslit with directions…again! [Episode 10] The Story of Mechanical Dolls: When looking for a place to fix Hermes' speedometer, Kino finds a family with...

We’re back with more Kino No Tabi, the show that gives you that warm fuzzy feeling inside! Join us this week as we consider the concept of death by powerpoint, marvel at Kino’s sudden aviation expertise, and reminisce about the movie, Hot Rod! [Episode 8] Land of Wizards: Kino meets a woman named Nimya, who has dedicated her life to building a flying machine, in a country where everyone only cares...

More depression filled “fun” as we journey on with our next episode of Kino No Tabi! Join us this week as we discuss the cost of therapy bills, Krillin’s lack of nostrils, and the fact that Hermes seems to be exhibiting some form of blood lust!  [Episode 6] Coliseum Part 1: Kino and Hermes travel to a country where all newcomers must fight in a series of fights to the death, where the winner becom...

All aboard the depression express as we journey on with our next episode of Kino No Tabi! Join us this week as we discuss the fact that every time we say the name of the show we’re reminded of a tabby cat, the benefits of lobotomies for children, and the unexpected hilarity of accidental stabbings!  [Episode 4] Land of Adults: Kino's back story is revealed, we learn about the country she grew...

This week we continue our journey into the bleak world of Kino No Tabi! Join us this week as we discuss the Natural Habitat shorts for the millionth time, the 2019 Jordan Peele movie, Us, and ramble a little bit about Scottish language!  [Episode 2] The Story of Man Eating: Kino saves a trio of starving travellers, killing a trio of rabbits to feed them. Was the sacrifice of three rabbits worth th...

We’ve left Pluto in the rearview mirror. We’ve taken a break to enjoy Read or Die. Now it’s time to begin our fifteenth season of Who’s That Anime?! Welcome to the depressing world of Kino No Tabi! Join us this week as we discuss the 2009 video game Bionic Commando, Mel Gibson’s What Women Want, and the depressing similarities Kino has to Lain! [Episode 0] The Tower Country: In this bonus prologue...