Tokyo Godfathers - Otaku Melancholy

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Released in 2003, Tokyo Godfathers is about an unconventional family of three homeless people who make a winter trip to return a baby found in the garbage to their mother. This Satoshi Kon directed film has garnered wide acclaim by other anime fans but what do the hosts of Otaku Melancholy think of it? Listen now to find out why Hana is best girl, how Brad would shill for a certain entertainment company, and a series of Satoshi Kon puns that will leave you Kon-vinced that the hosts are idiots.

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This episode was published on January 21, 2020.

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Released in 2003, Tokyo Godfathers is about an unconventional family of three homeless people who make a winter trip to return a baby found in the garbage to their mother. This Satoshi Kon directed film has garnered wide acclaim by other anime fans...

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