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Anime Out of Context

by Shaun Rollins and Remington Chase

Listen as Shaun explores the sometimes weird, sometimes wonderful, and always hilarious world of Anime. And Remington tries to understand any of it.

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Episodes

  1. Episode 438 - Paranoia Agent

    HAPPY HALLOWEEN! This week, it's been a long time coming, Shaun is finally showing Remington the first 6 episodes of Satoshi Kon's Paranoia Agent! Meanwhile Remington works on his alibi. If you'd like to give us feedback, ask a question, or correct a mistake, send an email to...

  2. Episode 437 - Trick-or-Treat Showdown: AJIN: Demi-Human vs Naruto Shippuden the Movie: Blood Prison

    This week, Shaun has brought two challengers for Remington to choose between for his trick-or-treating, with each classifying their offering as horror. Will Remington choose MyAnimeList and AJIN: Demi-Human or Letterboxd and Naruto Shippuden the Movie: Blood Prison? Meanwhile Remington can't...

  3. Episode 436 - Kaya-chan Isn't Scary

    This week, Shaun took Rem's complaints to heart about the spooky content of last weeks episode and has decided to step it up with something that actually has horror elements. So come join us as we watch 3 episodes of Kaya-chan Isn't Scary and find out if she actually is scary. Meanwhile Remington...

  4. Episode 435 - Chainsmoker Cat

    This week, October is in full swing and Shaun has something truly spooky lined up: Catgirls! So come join as we watch 3 episodes of Chainsmoker Cat. Meanwhile Remington really can't not do a bit. If you'd like to give us feedback, ask a question, or correct a mistake, send an email to...

  5. Episode 434 - Isekai Quartet

    This week, now that we have covered each of the shows showcased in Isekai Quartet, Shaun figured now was the right time to treat Remington to the full first season to see if crossovers do make everything better. Meanwhile Remington eagerly awaits Truck-kun's embrace. If you'd like to give us...

  6. Episode 433 - Saga of Tanya the Evil

    This week, Shaun has had enough of the lovey-dovey themes from the past few weeks and is taking a sharp jump into edge with the first 6 episodes of Saga of Tanya the Evil. Meanwhile Remington goes to war with god. If you'd like to give us feedback, ask a question, or correct a mistake, send an...

  7. Episode 432 - My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999

    This week, Shaun is still glowing from Dylan's wedding but wants to make it up to Rem for last week's episode, will 5 episodes of My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999 make up for it? Meanwhile Remington yearns for drunken mistakes. If you'd like to give us feedback, ask a question, or correct a...

  8. Episode 431 - Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to You

    This week, Shaun is feeling all fluffy after Dylan's wedding and wants to share the love with 6 episodes of Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to You. Meanwhile Remington tries to find a way to enjoy the corpse stuffed into a cake. If you'd like to give us feedback, ask a question, or correct a mistake…

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  9. Episode 430 - Sleepy Princess in the Demon Castle

    This week, y'know what? I think we're all pretty tired & deserve a nap. It's been a stressful week and it's just the thing we need. So grab a plushie, sleep mask, and blanket as we put on 3 episodes of Sleepy Princess in the Demon Castle & get some much-needed rest. Meanwhile Remington…

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  10. Episode 429 - Ameku M.D.: Doctor Detective

    This week, Shaun's been doing his yearly re-read of all House/Wilson fics on AO3, which got him thinking "what if Dr. House was an anime girl?" Join us as we watch 4 episodes of Ameku M.D.: Doctor Detective and find out! Meanwhile Remington invites the wrath of the botanist community. If you'd…

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  11. Episode 428 - Tomodachi Game

    This week, Remington has been slipping in how well he is able to predict MAL scores, so Shaun has provided minor assistance to help Remington get back into his groove. Will Remington be able to guess the correct score after 5 episodes of Tomodachi Game? Meanwhile Remington writes a bizarre…

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  12. Episode 427 - My Sister, My Writer

    This week, Shaun has prepared an entire wheel of over 30 options to show Remington, but how will he handle being sent back to our roots with 3 episodes of My Sister, My Writer? Meanwhile Remington has some questions for anatomy experts. If you'd like to give us feedback, ask a question, or…

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  13. Episode 426 - Chainsmoker Cat vs Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You

    This week, Shaun's been feeling bored with Dylan out of town & has decided to take up a new hobby as a way of meeting people but wants to run it by Remington before really getting into it. After Remington chooses between Chainsmoker Cat and Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You, will he have...

  14. Episode 425 - Kaiju Girl Caramelise

    This week, Shaun has an important question for Remington; are kaiju deserving of love? Hopefully 3 episodes of Kaiju Girl Caramelise will be enough to figure it out! Meanwhile Remington leaves Shaun wondering what's in Godzilla's pants. If you'd like to give us feedback, ask a question, or…

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  15. Episode 424 - Ruri no Hōseki/Ruri Rocks

    This week, Shaun wants to give Studio Bind another chance after Mushoku Tensei, will 3 episodes of Ruri Rocks prove them worthy of redemption? Meanwhile Remington creates a new competitive sports league. If you'd like to give us feedback, ask a question, or correct a mistake, send an email to...

  16. Episode 423 - Shaun's Crunchyroll Recommendations Are a Mess

    This week, Shaun is having Remington pick from a handful of choices straight from his Crunchyroll recommendations. Will the options somehow make Rem think even less of Shaun? Meanwhile Dylan tells it like he sees it. If you'd like to give us feedback, ask a question, or correct a mistake, send an...

  17. Episode 422 - Akane-Banashi

    This week, Shaun’s inner theater kid has been screaming to get out and since we’re watching 5 episodes of Akane-Banashi he finally has a chance to emerge once more. Meanwhile Remington leaves Dylan craving a breakfast burrito. If you'd like to give us feedback, ask a question, or correct a…

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  18. Episode 421 - Rem vs the Wheel of Chaos!

    This week, Shaun’s set up a wheel with over 80 different options, combining revisits, recommendations, and even a surprise April Fools episode. What will the Wheel of Chaos land on?! Meanwhile Remington wants to create his own cinematic universe. If you'd like to give us feedback, ask a question,...

  19. Episode 420 - Land of the Lustrous

    This week, Shaun’s taking Remington on one last trip up the cosmic staircase for Pride with 5 episodes of the incredibly shiny Land of the Lustrous. Meanwhile Remington is prepared to communicate & lubricate. If you'd like to give us feedback, ask a question, or correct a mistake, send an email…

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  20. Episode 419 - Marriagetoxin

    This week, it's time for us to do a more modern show with queer themes and Shaun has just the show in mind! Will Remington be able to survive exposure to 3 episodes of Marriagetoxin? Meanwhile Remington opens the box and is surprised by the amount of punching. If you'd like to give us feedback…

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  21. Episode 418 - Yurikuma Arashi

    This week, Shaun's ready to make Rem a bear sandwich! Er... well actually it's a sandwich with bears as the bread so it's really just a normal sandwich for Rem. ANYWAY! Come join us as we watch 4 episodes of Yurikuma Arashi! Meanwhile Remington is confused on the definition of “eating”. If you'd...

  22. Episode 417 - Rem's Choice Pride Revisit!

    This week, June is in full swing and Shaun wants Remington to jump into Pride Month at his own pace, so he's set aside 3 revisits for him to choose from! Will Rem choose a revisit of Yuri on Ice, The Summer Hikaru Died, or Journal with Witch? Meanwhile Human Centipede 2 gets brought up a lot more...

  23. Episode 416 - Shirokuma Cafe

    This week, Shaun feels that it's time to prep Remington for Pride Month with some bears, unfortunately Shaun didn't quite get the memo on what a bear means and ended up showing Remington 3 episodes of Shirokuma Cafe. Meanwhile Dylan spent far too long scrubbing through Halsin's lines for a dumb...

  24. Episode 415 - Yowayowa Sensei vs Rent-a-Girlfriend Season 5

    This week, Shaun has laid a trap: a new seasonal vs a revisit of a mystery show. Will Remington choose 5 episodes of Season 5 of Rent-a-Girlfriend (skipping seasons 2-4) or Yowayowa Sensei? Meanwhile Remington can't stop stabbing Dylan in the leg. If you'd like to give us feedback, ask a…

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  25. Episode 414 - Witch Hat Atelier

    This week, Shaun has had his fill of tormenting his friends for a while after he found Dylan lurking under his bed with a knife, so he's decided to show Remington 5 episodes of Witch Hat Atelier. Meanwhile Remington should check his jorts. If you'd like to give us feedback, ask a question, or...

  26. Episode 413 - Medaka Kuroiwa Is Impervious to My Charms - featuring Mackenzie from AnimEighties!

    This week, Dylan and Shaun have roped Mackenzie from AnimEighties into guesting on an episode, and Shaun decided it would only be fitting to show Mack something absolutely dreadful with 5 episodes of Medaka Kuroiwa Is Impervious to My Charms. Meanwhile Mack drops some hints that he really wants…

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  27. Episode 412 - A Certain Magical Index

    This week, Dylan has completed some dark rites & resurrected Remington just in time for Shaun to show him 5 episodes of A Certain Magical Index. Meanwhile Remington wishes he stayed dead. If you'd like to give us feedback, ask a question, or correct a mistake, send an email to...

  28. Episode 411 - Chained Soldier vs Love Flops vs The Great Jahy Will Not Be Defeated featuring Dylan!

    This week, Remington is currently suffering without air conditioning, so Shaun had no other choice than to grab Dylan from his cage & force him to choose an anime to watch based on a single descriptor. Meanwhile Dylan somehow manages to bring up Amnesty International. If you'd like to give us...

  29. Episode 410 - Shaun & Rem vs MyAnimeList's "Love Status Quo" Theme

    This week, Shaun was messing around on MAL (like most Friday evenings) when he came across a particular theme entitled “Love Status Quo” which caused him to crash out on his daki date & he eventually decided to have Remington watch 3 episodes of a random show that's tagged with the theme to see…

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  30. Episode 409 - Journal with Witch

    This week, after spending some time looking at Dylan, Shaun was inexplicably reminded of one of his favorite shows from the Winter 2026 anime season & decided now would be an ideal time to show Remington 5 episodes of Journal with Witch. Meanwhile Remington enjoys breaking children's spirits. If...

  31. Episode 408 - Toriko

    This week, Shaun has been feeling fairly vindictive lately, and what better way to work that out of his system than by having Remington watch a show he absolutely despises with episodes 2-6 of Toriko? Meanwhile Remington seeks to find out what's in a name. If you'd like to give us feedback, ask a...

  32. Episode 407 - Sword Art Online: Ordinal Scale vs YuGiOh 5D's vs The World God Only Knows

    This week, Shaun's been plotting since our last episode and it's time to spring his trap with a devilish choice! Will Remington blindly choose a show from the same studio (Sword Art Online: Ordinal Scale), from the same era (The World God Only Knows), or one that references a joke from last…

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  33. Episode 406 - Blue Exorcist

    This week, Shaun's been in the mood for some good ol' fashioned shonen from the dark ages, and since a fan has sent in their biannual reminder he finally has an excuse to show Remington 5 episodes of Blue Exorcist. Meanwhile Remington's going ghost! If you'd like to give us feedback, ask a...

  34. Episode 405 - Dororo (2019) feat. AnimEighties!

    This week, it's been a long time coming: Mackenzie & Lindsey from AnimEighties finally join us! And what better way to welcome some retro anime aficionados than with 5 episodes of the 2019 remake of 1969's Dororo? Meanwhile Remington craves some baby back ribs. Check out more of our guests on...

  35. Episode 404 - You and I are Polar Opposites

    This week, Shaun's feeling particularly lonely and in the mood for some proper lovey-dovey romance with 4 episodes of You and I are Polar Opposites. Meanwhile Remington just wants to let Double-Barrel Rollins know that he is loved. If you'd like to give us feedback, ask a question, or correct a...

  36. Episode 403 - Hell's Paradise

    This week, Shaun wants to keep the train rolling of reviewing shows with currently airing second seasons by showing us 5 episodes of Hell's Paradise. Meanwhile Remington really wants to talk about the film adaptation of Jeff VanderMeer's book “Annihilation”. If you'd like to give us feedback, ask…

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  37. Episode 402 - Frieren Revisited - 8 Year Anniversary Special

    This week, we are celebrating 8 whole years of the podcast! And Shaun has decided that the best anniversary gift to Remington would be revisiting Frieren with episodes 4 through 9 of the first season. Meanwhile Remington just wants some weird little guys. If you'd like to give us feedback, ask a...

  38. Episode 401 - With You, Our Love Will Make It Through

    This week, love is in the air! Or is it pheromones? Either way, we'll find out as we watch 4 episodes of With You, Our Love Will Make It Through! Meanwhile Remington finds out if he has that dog in him If you'd like to give us feedback, ask a question, or correct a mistake, send an email to...

  39. Episode 400 - One Piece!

    Here we are, episode 400! And to celebrate such a milestone Shaun has finally decided to show Remington the legendary One Piece. Will Remington fall in love with the crew after just 2 arcs? Tune in to find out! If you'd like to give us feedback, ask a question, or correct a mistake, send an email...

  40. Episode 399 - Remington's Girlfriend vs the Fans/Mushi-Shi vs Takopi's Original Sin

    This week, Shaun has a question for Remington: Who does he trust more, our audience or his girlfriend? Come find out as Remington chooses between Takopi's Original Sin & Mushi-Shi! Meanwhile Remington can't seem to stop talking about Dylan. If you'd like to give us feedback, ask a question, or...

  41. Episode 398 - Chi's Sweet Home

    This week, Shaun's taking things easy in the lead-up to our 400th episode, and what's a better way to get some stress out than by looking at cute cats? So come join us as we watch a to-be-determined number of episodes of Chi's Sweet Home (not to be confused with Cheese Sweet Home)! Meanwhile...

  42. Episode 397 - Kingdom

    This week, Shaun wants to put Remington's history degree to use as they watch 4 episodes of the totally-historically-accurate Kingdom. Meanwhile Remington wants to dust off his PS2. If you'd like to give us feedback, ask a question, or correct a mistake, send an email to...

  43. Episode 396 - FLCL

    This week, Shaun's decided that there is no better send-off for the legendary Studio Gainax than by showing us the absolutely bonkers FLCL. Meanwhile Remington reveals what Shaun has hidden under that bandage. If you'd like to give us feedback, ask a question, or correct a mistake, send an email…

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  44. Episode 395 - The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity

    This week, it's time to ring in the new year! Shaun's resolution, as it is every year, is to watch more anime and he thinks we're off to a great start as we watch 5 episodes of The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity. Meanwhile Shaun reveals, multiple times, how culturally ignorant he is. If…

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  45. Episode 394 - Patron's Choice!

    This week, the Patrons are in control, and what they've decided they want is MORE WHEELS! What show will we end up watching? Tune in to find out! Meanwhile Remington realizes he's actually strapped to the breaking wheel. If you'd like to give us feedback, ask a question, or correct a mistake…

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  46. Episode 393 - Bakugan

    This week, Shaun's been playing with his balls. No, not those ones! His little round battle brawlers! NO! NOT THOSE! Screw it, we're watching 3 episodes of Bakugan. Meanwhile Remington finds the apocalypse a laughing matter. If you'd like to give us feedback, ask a question, or correct a mistake,...

  47. Episode 392 - The 12 Days of April Fools 2025 Edition!

    This week, it's the most wonderful time of the year! Time for Remington to take over the show & kick off the 12 Days of April fools, and this year we are following a bit of a gambling theme so not even Remington knows exactly what Shaun will be watching! Meanwhile Shaun thinks back to how this…

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  48. Episode 391 - Tojima Wants to Be a Kamen Rider

    This week, Shaun finally has a valid reason to bring up the absolutely enchanting tokusatsu filmmaking style as we watch the first 3 episodes of Tojima Wants to Be a Kamen Rider! Meanwhile Remington tells us what he wants, what he really really wants. If you'd like to give us feedback, ask a...

  49. Episode 390 - Bâan vs One Punch Man vs My Friend's Little Sister Has It In For Me

    This week, Shaun has a handful of offerings from the latest season for Remington to pick from. Will we be watching My Friend's Little Sister Has It In For Me, Gigguk's short film Bâan - The Boundary of Adulthood, or revisiting One Punch Man? Meanwhile Remington prepares to book a flight to Japan....

  50. Episode 389 - Kono Oto Tomare! Sounds of Life

    This week, it's been a while since we've had some high school melodrama on the show, and Shaun wanted to share one that he has been greatly enjoying lately. Will Remington be charmed by 5 episodes of Kono Oto Tomare! Sounds of Life or will it ring a hollow tune? Meanwhile Remington airs his...

About this show

Listen as Shaun explores the sometimes weird, sometimes wonderful, and always hilarious world of Anime. And Remington tries to understand any of it.

Hosted by

Shaun Rollins and Remington Chase

Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does Anime Out of Context have?

Anime Out of Context has 442 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on October 31, 2026.

What is Anime Out of Context about?

Listen as Shaun explores the sometimes weird, sometimes wonderful, and always hilarious world of Anime. And Remington tries to understand any of it.

How often does Anime Out of Context release new episodes?

Anime Out of Context publishes weekly, based on its 442 episodes since February 2018.

Who hosts Anime Out of Context?

Anime Out of Context is created and hosted by Shaun Rollins and Remington Chase.
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