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A podcast about anime for the Christian consumer. Reviews, discussion, recommendations, on old and new and rarely covered anime from a Christian worldview.

Becky Smith


    • May 11, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 1m AVG DURATION
    • 102 EPISODES


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    Collect-A-Con Report

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2025 35:31


    Bex and Encyclo give a recap on their first time to Collect-A-Con. Encyclo has an identity crisis, Bex realizes how lame she is, and neither of them can stand crowds for very long.  Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X, Spotify, and YouTube. Write to us at redeemedotaku@gmail.com Support the podcast by becoming a patron on Patreon   Intro: Sailor Moon English DiC OP Outro: Pokemon Sun & Moon English Credits (Pose ED)

    Physical Media

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 50:10


    Bex and Tim compete on how often they can say "physical media" before they forget why they started talking in the first place.  Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X, Spotify, and YouTube. Write to us at redeemedotaku@gmail.com Support the podcast by becoming a patron on Patreon   Intro: Those Who Hunt Elves OP Outro: Tiny Toon Adventures Theme Song

    Wrestling Otaku Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 116:48


    Bex, Encyclo, Brother Ben, and Chetmanly are back to drop kick their recap of the Royal Rumble '25. This episode is sure to get you pumped up, as we go match by match, throw by throw, covering all the losses and wins, and the most epic of takedowns. You'll be cheering for your favorite wrestler by the end, and looking up wrestling anime to add to your watch list!    Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X, Spotify, and YouTube. Write to us at redeemedotaku@gmail.com Support the podcast by becoming a patron  

    Wrestling Otaku Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2025 59:10


    Brother Ben and Chetmanly geek out about their time at Royal Rumble 2025. This is the squash match as they warm up the crowd and build up the excitement of the main event. Bex and Encyclo have their debut match as they are schooled about all things wrestling. Will the crowd respond to the baby face Encyclo? Will Bex break a nail? Who will win in this epic match of beauty vs the beast?   Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X, Spotify, and YouTube. Write to us at redeemedotaku@gmail.com Support the podcast by becoming a patron at Patreon

    RamenCon 2024 Wrap Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2025 78:32


    It's finally here! In classic Redeemed Otaku fasion, we finally get together to discuss our time at RamenCon months after the fact! This episode is extra super special since this is our first episode (since the reboot) where we record remotely in an effort to bring up our audio quality. Vampires are on the table (not for eating) as we break down our weekend at RamenCon and talk about our newest panel presentation. Perhaps we really did encounter some energy vampires that weekend since it's taken so long to get this episode out...   Follow us on Facebook, X, Instagram and YouTube. Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Write to us at redeemedotaku@gmail.com and PO Box 612 Laporte IN 46352. Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/ZPA8svKd Support us on Patreon https://patreon.com/RedeemedOtaku?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Opening and closing song- OP from Nyanpire

    Samurai Champloo

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2024 130:55


    Bex, Brother Ben, and Encyclo set out on a journey to find the meaning behind this show. They traverse the rugged terrain of social issues, religious persecution, murder, mayhem, and how to spell words correctly. Will they reach their destination? Will the cat ever stop meowing? Will they like each other in the end? Friendship is magic!   Follow us on Facebook, X, Instagram, and YouTube. Write to us at redeemedotaku@gmail.com. Join our discord! https://discord.gg/HZ2kSF98 Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/RedeemedOtaku Intro: Samurai Champloo OP "Battlecry" by Nujabes. Outro: Samurai Champloo ED "Shiki No Uta" by MINMI.

    Gardening Is Alchemy

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2024 70:59


    Bex, Brother Ben and Encyclo gather to discuss exciting topics such as: gardening, childhood basement trauma, possible insane ancestors and much more! We certainly are not reviewing anime in this episode...    Follow us on Facebook, X, Instagram, and YouTube.  Contact us at redeemedotaku@gmail.com. Join our Discord https://discord.gg/FxbBKAZSfN   Intro: Opening 1 from FullMetal Alchemist 1st Outro: "Big Empty" by Stone Temple Pilots from The Crow Movie Soundtrack 2nd Outro: "Moon River" performed by Andy Williams

    Return of Jere The Bear

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2024 51:44


    Jere The Bear is back! Bex has a serious discussion with Jere on how he guides his children in watching anime and other media. He also fills us in on how he overcame his struggles with his faith. We also talk about our first viewing of RuroKen '23 episode 1. A wild Titus appears!   Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X, and YouTube. Contact us at redeemedotaku@gmail.com. Join our Discord https://discord.gg/FxbBKAZSfN Support us on Patreon patreon.com/RedeemedOtaku   Intro: Opening from Dragon Ball Z Kai Outro: Ending 3 from Rurouni Kenshin "Heart of the Sword"

    Ichiban Anime Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2024 50:05


    Ichiban content coming in hot with Bex and Encyclo filling you in on what's been going on in the month of June including: Scottish Fest, Gashapon, Mitsuwa, Solo Leveling, and Pom Poko! Don't miss this exciting episode! Side effects may include: laughter, tears, headaches, nausea, an intense desire to eat Taco Bell, and a burning sensation while urinating. Follow us on Facebook, X, Instagram, and YouTube. Write to us at redeemedotaku@gmail.com. You can support the podcast at patreon.com/RedeemedOtaku Join our Discord https://discord.gg/JHqVrX5e Intro and Outro: Heisei era Tanuki War Theme "Spirited Season" from Pom Poko Blooper music reel: Jiji from Kik's Delivery Service

    Important Announcement

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2024 35:02


    Bex and Encyclo discuss The Cursed Episode that was once called Madoka: Rebellion. We also talk about Solo Leveling, The Cat Returns, and various other rando thoughts that come into our brains. For the same price as a bean burrito at Taco Bell you can fund our podcast!  Follow us on Facebook, X, Instagram, and YouTube. Write to us at redeemedotaku@gmail.com.  Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/g5RQ77vq Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/RedeemedOtaku Opening from Solo Leveling performed by Tomorrow X Together Closing from The Cat Returns performed by Ayano Tsuji

    Hiatus Happenings

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2024 67:53


    Bex, Brother Ben and Encyclo answer the age old question: What happened while the show was on hiatus? We read listener feedback, discuss upcoming shows slated for reviews and RamenCon!  Follow us on Facebook, X, Instagram, and YouTube. Write to us at redeemedotaku@gmail.com.   Opening song: Guilty Crown Op 2 Closing song: Guilty Crown Ed 2

    Puella Magi Madoka Magica Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2024 87:04


    Bex, Encyclo, and Brother Ben conclude their discussion of this most epic tale. Did we succeed in making Brother Ben a fan of Magical Girls?  Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X, and YouTube. Email us at redeemedotaku@gmail.com   Opening song Sis Puella Magica by Yuki Kajiura Closing song Mata Ashita by Madoka Kaname (CV:Aoi Yuki)

    Puella Magi Madoka Magica Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2024 102:55


    Bex and Encyclo make a contract with Brother Ben, convincing him to watch a show about, adolescence, growing up, sacrifice, and The Faustian Bargain... oh, and by the way, it's a Magical Girl show! In this episode we cover the original series that started The Tragical Girl trend. Will Brother Ben be able to handle his newly found obsession? Will he escape the cycle before it consumes him? Will someone please tell us how to pronounce Puella Magi Madoka Magica?? Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X, and YouTube. Email us at redeemedotaku@gmail.com Opening song Connect from ClariS Closing song Magia from Kalafina

    Return of The Food Tastings

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2024 57:38


    Bex and Encyclo have gone multimedia! We record for your listening pleasure our latest adventure in tasting foods from around the world. Disclaimer: This may cause sensations of hunger and thirst. We are not responsible for your poor choices in culinary cuisine.

    King Of Thorn: Re

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2024 124:09


    Bex, Encyclo and Brother Ben revisit the movie that started it all. King Of Thorn is a must watch for any anime enthusiast. It is rich with themes of love, sacrifice, hope, and space goo? Listen in as we discuss it all in this riveting fantastique episode! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X, and YouTube. Email us at redeemedotaku@gmail.com Opening Theme from King of Thorn. Closing Song from King of Thorn.  

    Catsup and Reboot

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2023 45:16


    Bex, Encyclo, and Brother Ben are back!  Follow us on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and X. Email us at redeemedotaku@gmail.com. Opening song from Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card. Closing song from Welcome Back, Kotter.

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    Re: Redeemed Otaku

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2023 2:13


    It's time to reinvigorate the show!

    Happy New Year

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2021 33:21


    The hosts remain nameless in this episode as we talk about random things such as 2020, comics, how Superman isn't that super, oh, and we do mention anime since we are an anime podcast... Happy New Year! Opening song is from Bofuri Closing song is Happy New Year by Michael Ball

    Happy Holidays

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2020 63:55


    Bex, Ben, Tim, Leam and Cordie sit down for a post Thanksgiving meal protest. We chat about holiday foods, take a holiday quiz, and completely botch a anime holiday ranker! Mashed potatoes anyone? Email us at redeemedotaku@gmail.com and leave a voicemail at 773-908-6088. Intro: Sleigh Ride by Andy Williams Outro: Tom and Mary by Walt Disney's Babes in Toyland

    Wolf Children

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2020 102:18


    Bex, Ben and Tim finish out their unintentional trilogy of "children" anime with this instant classic. This review gets a little hairy as we talk about the issues with having wolf children and how important fathers are in successfully raising said children. Don't be like the pagans!

    Princess Tutu

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2020 135:44


    Nathan from Monster Island Film Vault joins Bex in a surprise review of a classic tale of love and obsession, sacrifice and unexpected heroes... There's a gospel message hidden somewhere in this duck tail!  

    Let's Watch - Sailor Moon Episode 1 with One Cross Radio

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2020 41:31


    Join Bex and Chris from One Cross Radio as we watch episode 1 of Sailor Moon! Which heckin' dub is this?? Can you count how many times Bex says something wrong? Write in with your answer at redeemedotaku@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at 773-980-6088. Be sure to head on over to One Cross Radio for episode 2! Follow Chris on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and Facebook and get those links here

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    Children of The Whales

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2020 76:01


    Bex, Tim and Ben let loose their Thymia in hopes they can redeem this criminally rushed show. Jesus is the ultimate... feeler? Emotions run rampant, random singing breaks out, as they talk about their likes and dislikes! Email us your thoughts at redeemedotaku@gmail.com  

    Cyber Stix

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2020 40:20


    Bex and Tim catch up on feedback, ratings, and non-existent summer activities! Be sure to check out Monster Island Film Vault for Bex's epic character arc! Opening is from Flip Flappers Closing is from Cybersix

    Brood Mothers's Day

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2020 55:38


    Bex, Ben and Tim talk about what they've been watching and reading. They also reminisce of their time in Canada and how Gen X is the forgotten generation. Spawn more Overlords! Opening is from Lost Song Closing is from Cells at Work Discerning Truth Old-Earth Creationism on Trial

    Children Who Chase Lost Voices

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2020 75:53


    Bex, Tim and Ben break down why you should or should not watch this film. We dig a little deeper, delving into the depths of the major themes of life, death, and resurrection. Will we come out on the other side whole? Will we unlock the mysteries behind Makoto Shinkai's epic adventure? Give us your feedback by emailing us at redeemedotaku@gmail.com Opening and closing song "Hello, Goodbye & Hello"

    Let's Watch - A Zeo Beginning pt 2 with Chris from OCR

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2020 44:07


    Watch along with Bex and Chris from One Cross Radio! This is episode 2 of Power Rangers Zeo which can be found on Netflix. Watch along episode 1 can be found here or on iTunes.  

    Juicy Topics

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2020 34:44


    Bex and Tim give you a quick update on Valentines, visitations, and victuals. Tell us why you hate us! Opening is from Love Live! School Idol Project Season 1 Closing is from the awesome 80's TV commercial for Juicy Fruit Gum

    Worst Episode Ever

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2020 41:23


    Bex and Tim work hard to bring you the best opening and closing you've ever heard in a podcast! We also talk about some of the anime we've watched, books we've read, debates we've had and Psalms we've sung. Get yo'self some Bible! Opening is from Tsukumogami Kashimasu Closing is from Tonari no Seki-kun

    Randime - First Attempt

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2020 46:09


    Bex and Tim and their cats are back! Eating pie and watching a random anime! Pon... Opening song is from Magical Girl Raising Project Closing song is from Girly Air Force

    Kidney Catsup

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2020 46:57


    Bex and Tim are back! Our newest segment contains medical knowledge that you didn't know you needed! We'll also give you reco's on what to read, watch and listen. Follow us on FB, Twitter and Instagram. Email us at redeemedotaku@gmail.com Opening song is from School Live Closing song is The Ghost of a King by The Gray Havens https://youtu.be/C5kuxgJGtEw Podcast reco's: Dorkness to Light, Geek at Arms, One Cross Radio,  The B.A.R. Podcast Book reco's:True North by Geizi Rojas,  Three Mile an Hour God by Kosuke Koyama

    JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Phantom Blood

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2019 75:45


    Bex, Tim and Ben don their tight pants, as they flex and pose their way through the first part of this well loved series! Watch out for those megachurch fundie preachers and their Dio-like ways!

    Pokemon Origins

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2019 85:30


    Bex and Chris from One Cross Radio discuss many things from evolu... er, I mean growing up, to having it all and still losing. Watch out for Team Rocket and their electric sticks!

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    RamenCon 2019 Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2019 68:31


    Bex, Tim, Ben and Cordie give you all the hot takes on this year's RamenCon; a bigger, better, sleep-deprived, k-pop trivia answering fun-filled weekend!

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    Before There Was Anime... 2019

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2019 55:26


    This is the audio recording of our Before There Was Anime... panel at RamenCon 2019. Follow us on FB, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube. Drop us an email at redeemedotaku@gmail.com

    Dot to Dot 2019

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2019 66:26


    This is the audio recording of our Dot to Dot panel at RamenCon 2019. Follow us on FB, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube. Drop us an email at redeemedotaku@gmail.com

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    Cajun Gohan 2019

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2019 54:03


    This is the audio recording of our panel at RamenCon 2019. Follow us on FB, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube. Drop us an email at redeemedotaku@gmail.com

    KyoAni

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2019 6:09


    Consider supporting Jeremy Malone in his mission to bring the Gospel to Japan. You can go to give.pioneers.org enter account number 112582 for the missionary Jeremy Malone. You can also contact them or sign up for their newsletter at malonestojapan.com

    Princess Mononoke

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2019 89:17


    Bex and The Krew discuss this Miyazaki masterpiece and contrast the gods of man to the One True God of the Bible. Does anyone smell bacon? Check out Retro Rewind Podcast here Retro Rewind Podcast and the Youtube video discussed in the aesthetics portion of the episode here Why Miyazaki's films sound pretty

    The New 42

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2019 67:55


    Nathan and Eric are back! With a new devotional featuring some of the most beloved anime series! Check out their new book here https://www.amazon.com/New-42-God-Terraforms-Things/dp/1799141527/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=42+god+terraforms&qid=1563386490&s=gateway&sr=8-1

    Kemurikusa

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2019 45:33


    Bex and Tim search for the answers to the big question, "what is kemurikusa?" and find it in... the catechism?? Don't Blame! us if you don't know your purpose!

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    Jafax 2019

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2019 36:50


    This episode features Kale, Abbot and Costello, Kabuki, and Arnold! Oh, and I talk about my time at Jafax. Geisha!!

    Acen 2019

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2019 44:01


    Bex and Tim talk about their day spent at Acen and reveal their loot! Check out the video on YouTube for the full experience!

    Avengers Not

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2019 40:46


    Tim and I talk about everything BUT Avengers! We also check out a couple of reviews we didn't know we had... What the heck is this recording?? Lan The Man With A Plan makes his voice heard!

    Minisode with Audie

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2019 22:03


    I have a little chat with Audie Thacker about his book Bramblewild and his other writings in this episode. Geisha makes her presence known and Shai Linne... I can't get away from Shai Linne!!!

    Low Key Hoarders

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2019 35:24


    Time to catch up on what we've been up to! What we've been reading, watching, and cleaning... Ah, the joys of being cat owners!

    Random Laughs

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2019 33:16


    The Krew gets together for some random good funtimes! What anime character has the worst laugh? Stop being so elitist!

    A Silent Voice

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2019 58:19


    Ben and Cordie join me to talk about bullying, communication, forgiveness and... Minority Report? Hey, George! We think you might like this cool thing! No animals were harmed in the making of this episode.

    Godzilla: The Planet Eater

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2019 135:01


    Eric, Nathan and I unleash our full manipulative powers as we talk about truth and sacrifice in this epic finale to the Netflix anime trilogy. Will it receive the coveted RO masterpiece rating? Watch out for catzilla!

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    Christmas

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2018 60:08


    The Krew has gathered to share some Christmas-y goodness! We also do our very best to trigger everyone in this episode!

    Akira

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2018 71:59


    Ben, Tim and I struggle to pronounce all the names while we take apart the hopelessness that is presented in this epic genre-defining masterpiece!

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