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The hosts of the Otaku Spirit Animecast sit down to discuss, oddly enough, the most complicated genre to really nail down. The Slice of Life Genre seems to cover everything, but some argue doesn’t cover much. Listen and get the hosts’ take. Topics Covered in this Episode: What is Slice of Life, The Convolution of the Genre, Opinion Against Sub-Genres, Opinions Against Unnatural Elements in Slice of Life, What Slice of Life Means To You, Pros and Cons of Slice of Life, and breaking down several shows on their validity of Slice of Life label. The opening song for this episode is the OP1 for Hanasaku Iroha called “Hana no Iro” by nano.RIPE. The closing for this episode is the ED for Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju called “Kawa, Taredoki” by Kana Shibue.
Anime creation hasn’t been without its share of controversial creators. Artists with skeletons in their closets that make us really question if we can continue to support many titles. The hosts tackle this issue and give their take. Topics this episode: Headline Cases, Putting Creators on Pedestals, Blameless Creators, Embedding Thoughts Into Creations, Supporting Criminals, Conflicting Views and Stopping Partaking, Consuming Different Viewpoints, and much more! The opening for this episode is the OP for Recovery of an MMO Junkie called “Saturday Night Question” by Megumi Nakajima. The closing for this episode is the ED for Recovery of an MMO Junkie called “Hikari, Hikari” by Yuuka Aisaka.
The hosts of the Otaku Spirit Animecast are here to discuss something that has been bothering one for quite some time. The criticism of something being forgettable. What makes a show memorable or stick with you? Listen and hear their take. Topics this episode: The concept of forgettable shows, what makes a show memorable, can a critic gauge a show on memorability, and examples of memorable shows. The intro for this episode is the OP for Konosuba 2nd Season called “TOMORROW” by Machico. The outro for this episode is the ED2 for March Comes In Like A Lion called “orion” by Kenshi Yonezu.
Welcome to Recommendations for My Otaku Spouse (Otafu Susume オタフすすめ) Recommendations for My Otaku Spouse – where Wes and Jenn (and sometimes other…
The votes have been tallied up, and with the conclusion of the Otaku Spirit Host Deliberations, it’s time to sit down and give the results of the best anime of 2017. Join the hosts and special guest Logan of Anime Arcade as they run through theirs and the community’s picks for best anime of 2017. Awards for 2017: Best of Winter, Best of Spring, Best of Summer, Best of Fall, Best Short, Best Film, Best Animation, Best Art, Best Opening, Best Ending, Worst Show, Biggest Disappointment, Biggest Surprise, Best Girl, Best Guy, and Best Anime of 2017! A special thank you goes out to Logan from AnimeArcade.net and our wonderful community for making this episode happen. The opening song for this episode is the OP for KADO The Right Answer called “Tabiji” by Saraka Tsukai starring Mao Ichimichi. The outro for this episode is the ED2 for March Comes In Like A Lion called “orion” by Kenshi Yonezu.
The sampler of anime discussion continues! This is the second of two podcasts covering Recovery of an MMO Junkie, an…
Hello out there all you free souls, clamoring for adventure! You know what’s the greatest adventure of all? Anime. …Wow, can…
The year of 2017 has come to an end. After consuming well over 100 new series this year, the hosts of the Otaku Spirit Animecast are here to weigh in on which ones were the best. From action, to drama, to seasonal, and best girl, tune in to hear their picks! Please note: Deliberation episodes are intended to be nearly unfiltered and lightly edited. These were recorded over hours of deliberations and, while a bit of dead air was removed, it may have points of silence. This isn’t a reflection of our typical podcast episodes that are heavily edited for better listening experience. Deliberations covered in this episode: Best of Winter, Best of Spring, Best of Summer, Best of Fall, and Best Anime of 2017! The intro for this episode is the OP for March Comes In Like A Lion 2 called “Flag wo Tatero” by Yuki. The outro for this episode is the ED for Recovery of an MMO Junkie called “Hikari, Hikari” by Yuuka Aisaka.
The year of 2017 has come to an end. After consuming well over 100 new series this year, the hosts of the Otaku Spirit Animecast are here to weigh in on which ones were the best. From action, to drama, to seasonal, and best girl, tune in to hear their picks! Please note: Deliberation episodes are intended to be nearly unfiltered and lightly edited. These were recorded over hours of deliberations and, while a bit of dead air was removed, it may have points of silence. This isn’t a reflection of our typical podcast episodes that are heavily edited for better listening experience. Deliberations covered in this episode: Romance, Sports, Military, Mystery and Supernatural, Magical Girl/Boy, Healing and Relaxing, Cute Girls Doing Cute Things, Shorts, Animation, Art, Concept, Original, Worst, Disappointing, Biggest Surprise, Best Girl, and Best Boy. The intro for this episode is the OP for Magical Circle Guruguru called “Trip Trip Trip” by ORESAMA. The closing for this episode is the ED for A Centaur’s Life called “Edelweiss” by Asaka.
The year of 2017 has come to an end. After consuming well over 100 new series this year, the hosts of the Otaku Spirit Animecast are here to weigh in on which ones were the best. From action, to drama, to seasonal, and best girl, tune in to hear their picks! Please note: Deliberation episodes are intended to be nearly unfiltered and lightly edited. These were recorded over hours of deliberations and, while a bit of dead air was removed, it may have points of silence. This isn’t a reflection of our typical podcast episodes that are heavily edited for better listening experience. Deliberations covered in this episode: Sci-Fi and Mecha, Horror and Psychological Thriller, Comedy, Harem, and Slice of Life. The intro for this episode is the OP for KADO The Right Answer called “Tabiji” by Mao Ichimichi. The closing for this episode is the ED for Sakura Quest called “Freesia” by KNoW NAME.
The year of 2017 has come to an end. After consuming well over 100 new series this year, the hosts of the Otaku Spirit Animecast are here to weigh in on which ones were the best. From action, to drama, to seasonal, and best girl, tune in to hear their picks! Please note: Deliberation episodes are intended to be nearly unfiltered and lightly edited. These were recorded over hours of deliberations and, while a bit of dead air was removed, it may have points of silence. This isn’t a reflection of our typical podcast episodes that are heavily edited for better listening experience. Deliberations covered in this episode: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, and Drama. The intro for this episode is the OP for Saga of Tanya the Evil called “JINGO JUNGLE” by Myth and Roid. The closing for this episode is the ED for Granblue Fantasy the Animation called “Sora no Parade” by HARUHI.
The Fall 2017 Anime Season has come to a conclusion and the hosts of the Otaku Spirit Animecast are here to give their take on how each of the shows have concluded. This is the first of three parts covering the season, so tune in for more to come! Anime Reviewed in this Episode: Juni Taisen Zodiac War, Inuyashiki, Kino’s Journey The Beautiful World The Animated Series, King’s Game, Recovery of an MMO Junkie, My Girlfriend is ShoBitch, Blend S, and UQ Holder. The opening song for this episode is the OP for Inuyashiki called “My Hero” by Man With A Mission. The closing for this episode is the ED for Juni Taisen called “Keshin no Kemono” by Do As Infinity.
Fall 2017 Anime season is coming to a close, so with it comes another fun-filled spoilercast episode. Join the hosts of the Animecast as they deep dive into all the shows they are watching. Warning: This podcast episode is fair game for all spoilers. If you have not watched a series listed in the time stamps below, please avoid listening during those time frames. Our episode count was not always covered in the cast, so take note of the episode markers as well. 0:00 – 3:00 Pre Show 3:00 – 11:02 The Ancient Magus’ Bride (Ep10) 11:02 – 11:40 Blood Blockade Battlefront 2 (Ep9) 11:40 – 13:17 Black Clover (Ep10) 13:17 – 15:47 Food Wars 3 (Ep9) 15:47 – 24:17 Juni Taisen (Ep10) 24:17 – 33:10 Inuyashiki (Ep9) 33:10 – 37:06 Just Because (Ep9) 37:06 – 49:36 Kino’s Journey (Ep10) 49:36 – 55:52 King’s Game (Ep10) 55:52 – 56:24 Girls’ Last Tour (Ep10) 56:27 – 1:01:19 Recovery of an MMO Junkie (Ep10) 1:01:19 – 1:01:31 Himouto Umaru-chan R (Ep8) 1:01:31 – 1:06:56 A Sister is all you Need (Ep9) 1:07:02 – 1:09:22 Blend S (Ep9) 1:09:22 – 1:11:41 UQ Holder (Ep10) 1:11:43 – 1:22:57 March Comes In Like A Lion 2 (Ep9) 1:22:57 – 1:28:26 Land of the Lustrous (Ep10) 1:28:26 – 1:32:22 Konohana Kitan (Ep10) 1:32:22 – 1:34:47 Love Live Sunshine 2 (Ep9) 1:34:47 – 1:36:38 Vanishing Line GARO (Ep10) 1:36:38 – 1:39:27 Animegataris (Ep9) 1:39:27 – 1:39:59 Wake Up Girls 2 (Ep9) 1:39:59 – 1:47:23 Yuki Yuna is a Hero Washio/Hero Chapter (Ep10) 1:47:32 – 1:48:20 Magical Circle Guru Guru (Ep22) 1:48:20 – 1:51:52 Welcome to the Ballroom (Ep22) 1:51:52 – 1:54:24 Post Show The opening song for this episode is the OP for Blend S called “Bon Appetit” by the cast. The closing song for this episode is the ED for A Sister is all You Need called “Donna Hoshizora yori mo, Donna Omoide yori mo” by Aira Yuuki.
With (American) Thanksgiving on the early side this year, TV opted to celebrate with viewers instead of taking the week off. First up this episode, Noel and Kate dive in with the comedies, including Thanksgiving-themed episodes of Bob’s Burgers and Brooklyn Nine-Nine and shake-up-filled episodes of Jane the Virgin and Crazy Ex-Girlfriend. Then we move on to the drama and genre offerings, including the premieres of She’s Gotta Have It, Godless, The Punisher, and Marvel’s Runaways, a Billy Joel-tastic Arrow, and the long awaited (or dreaded) return of Mon-El to Supergirl. Afterward, it’s time for one more check-in on our 2017 TV resolutions to watch more streaming series (Kate) and anime (Noel). How are our latest explorations of these mediums panning out? Listen in, then reach out with your thoughts on the week’s TV and our latest resolution viewing, Danny the Manny and The Gay and Wondrous Life of Caleb Gallo, and Recovery of an MMO Junkie and TWOCAR!.2017 TV Resolution Check-in #5 (1:13:06) Danny the Manny The Gay and Wondrous Life of Caleb Gallo Recovery of an MMO Junkie TWOCAR!Our Week in Comedy Bob’s Burgers (11:47) Brooklyn Nine-Nine (15:48) Jane the Virgin (18:09) Crazy Ex-Girlfriend (23:15)Our Week in Drama and Genre She’s Gotta Have It Season 1 (35:46) Godless premiere (39:46) The Punisher Season 1 (44:54) Marvel’s Runaways premiere (47:12) Arrow (56:47) Supergirl (1:00:16)Music Featured: “A Diagnosis” from Crazy Ex-Girlfriend; “Priestess” by Pumarosa; Recovery of an MMO Junkie Theme song
The Fall 2017 Anime Season is in full speed and the hosts of the Otaku Spirit Animecast are here to give their take on what shows are doing great, and which are falling flat. Listen in to possibly find a gem you may be missing! Anime Featured in this Episode: The Ancient Magus’ Bride, Blood Blockade Battlefront and Beyond, Black Clover, Food Wars The Third Plate, Dies Irae, Juni Taisen Zodiac War, Inuyashiki, Just Because, Kino’s Journey The Beautiful World, King’s Game, Girls’ Last Tour, Love Is Like A Cocktail, Recovery of an MMO Junkie, Himouto Umaru-chan R, A Sister Is All You Need, My Girlfriend is Shobitch, Blend S, UQ Holder, March Comes In Like A Lion 2, Land of the Lustrous, Konohana Kitan, Love Live Sunshine 2, Vanishing Line, Anime-gataris, Urahara, Two Car, Evil or Live, The Idomaster Side M, Wake Up Girls 2, and Yuki Yuna is a Hero Washio Chapter. The intro music for this episode is the OP for Land of the Lustrous called “Kyoumen no Nami” by YURiKA which can be found on iTunes. The outro music for this episode is the ED for Blood Blockade Battlefront and Beyond called “Step Up Love” by DAOKO and Yasuyuki Okamura which can be found on iTunes.
As the seasons change, so does the intros and outros for our favorite anime series. Join in and listen as the hosts pick through the Fall 2017 Anime Season to get their favorites in OPs and EDs for your listening pleasure. Including great tracks from the likes of GARNiDELiA, UNISON SQUARE GARDEN, DAOKO, Nagi Yanagi, Lozareena, Do As Infinity, MAN WITH A MISSION, and so much more! NOTE: For High Quality purposes for music, this podcast was exported via HQ setting, thus slightly larger in size than standard podcasts. Roughly 93.5MB. Keep that in mind for bandwidth limits please. Songs spotlight in this episode: “Neiro” by Lozareena – Elegant Yokai Apartment Life ED2 “Ashita no Kimi Sae Ireba Ii” by Choucho – A Sister is all you Need OP “Aikotoba” by GARNiDELiA – Anime-gataris OP “fake town baby” by UNISON SQUARE GARDEN – Blood Blockade Battlefront and Beyond OP “Step Up LOVE” by DAOKO x Yasuyuki Okamura – Blood Blockade Battlefront and Beyond ED “Here” by JUNNA – The Ancient Magus’ Bride OP “Flag wo Tatero” by YUKI – March Comes In Like A Lion 2 OP “Sofia” by Masami Okui – Vanishing Line ED “Here and there” by Nagi Yanagi – Kino’s Journey OP “Saturday Night Question” by Megumi Nakajima – Recovery of an MMO Junkie OP “Hikari Hikari” by Yuuka Aisaka – Recovery of an MMO Junkie ED “FEED THE FIRE” by coldrain – King’s Game OP “Antithese Escape” by Sumire Uesaka – Urahara OP “BRAVER” by ZAQ – Food Wars Third Plate OP “Kyokyo Jitsujitsu” by nano.Ripe – Food Wars Third Plate ED “Rupture” by Panorama Panama Town – Juni Taisen OP “Keshin no Kemono” by Do As Infinity – Juni Taisen ED “over and over” by Nagi Yanagi – Just Because OP “Ugoku, Ugoku” by cast – Girls’ Last Tour OP “More One Night” by cast – Girls’ Last Tour ED “Kyoumen no Nami” by YURiKA – Land of the Lustrous OP “My Hero” by MAN WITH A MISSION – Inuyashiki OP “Ai wo Oshiete Kureta Kimi e” by Qaijff – Inuyashiki ED “Invisible Sensation” by UNISON SQUARE GARDEN – Welcome to the Ballroom OP2 “Happy Material” by cast – UQ Holder OP