PODCAST · leisure
Otaku Pitstop
by dboyleon
Anime/Manga lovers, sharing recommendations, recaps, reminiscing on some of our favorite shows, manga issues, light novels, and just being our weebish selves :D Come join the conversation!
Episodes
-
OPS #35: The Legendary Z Returns!
Just an episode with the usual three goofballs and our favorite guest Z returns to tell us how great One Piece is! Be sure to follow us on twitter @otakupitstop and as always, thanks for listening!
-
OPS #34: Try a new anime, it might be amazing!
In this episode, we discuss some new anime shows we tried out, and we were pleasantly surprised by a few of them! As always, thanks for listening! Got any shows you think we should try? Tweet us @otakupitstop and we will check them out? Maybe you want to come watch anime in a virtual theater?...
-
OPS #33: Totally NOT Filler, I swear!
Variety episode, random topics ranging from Avatar Studios to Jujutsu Kaisen, all the way to Mashle: Magic and Muscles. But it's not filler, this episode is totally canonical and if you skip it you won't have any idea what's happening in the next episode. For real. Follow us on twitter...
-
OPS #32: "The Promised Neverland Season 2 is BAD, and here's why."
We look at where the show has deviated from the source material and how it weakens the over-arching plot in a major way and cuts out a ton of character development for Emma and Ray, as well as completely removing some of the strongest world building characters entirely! Have an idea for an…
more -
OPS #31: Attack on Titan: The Nine Titans
In this episode we go in depth about each titan and how they stack up against the other titans! Which titan do you think is the strongest? Tweet us @otakupitstop and let us know! As always, thanks for listening!
-
OPS #30: MAPPA Overload!
Is MAPPA taking on too many projects at once? What's your opinion on MAPPA's decision to use CG in shows like Attack on Titan and Dorohedoro? Do you think the upcoming Chainsawman anime will be CGI? Tweet us @otakupitstop and let us know! As always, thanks for listening!
-
OPS #29: CGI in Anime
We talk quite a bit about how frequent CG is being used in new anime, our concerns on the future of CG in anime, and how shows that were not using CG have started to use it more frequent, such as the changes to the titans in Attack on Titan's later seasons. As always, tweet your ideas for future...
-
OPS #28: Juujika No Rokunin AKA the Death Note of the New Generation!
We discuss a new manga, compare it to a cult classic, as well as discuss some popular anime YouTubers, and how creating content discussing anime is hard to do without spoilers! Got an idea for an episode? Tweet us @otakupitstop and we will discuss it on a future episode!
-
OPS #27: Sub or Dub?
In this episode, we try to take a deeper look into the question that divides the anime community: Which is better, sub or dub? Although (spoiler) we don't reach a conclusion, we try our best to look at some of the pros and cons of both subbed and dubbed anime. Be sure to tweet @otakupitstop if…
more -
OPS #26: "Demon Slayer: Mugen Train, Chainsaw Man the anime, and Shonen tropes, oh my!"
A very random but interesting episode. We discuss the "upcoming" Demon Slayer movie and the manga arc that the movie covers, Banana Fish, our habit of unintentionally giving spoilers, and the upcoming Chainsaw Man anime adaptation! Don't forget to follow us on twitter @otakupitstop so you never...
-
OPS #25: Kung Fu's Influence on The God of Highschool
We talk about how Martial Arts influenced The God of Highschool and other similar anime. We will be starting a YouTube channel with more content in the near future so make sure to follow us on twitter @otakupitstop so you won't miss when we start uploading videos! Thanks for listening and check…
more -
OPS #24: Burn the Witch Review
Season 2 Finale! We take a look at the new mini series from the creator of Bleach, and discuss pros and cons, how it's connected to Bleach, and more! What did you think of the show? Tweet us @otakupitstop and let us know! Also, feel free to check out any of our other social media for other…
more -
OPS #23: First Annual Top 10 Anime List!
Pretty self-explanatory, Cmillz, Saya, and dboy give their top ten anime picks of all time, as well as a few honorable mentions. Have a top anime list you'd like to share? Top ten? Top three? Top one hundred??? Share it with us over on twitter @otakupitstop, and come check out some of our…
more -
OPS #22: Jujutsu Kaisen, but we can't stay on topic.
Editorial Note: Sorry for the delay in new episodes, We have been adjusting to some schedule changes that have affected our editing and recording process, but now that it's all out of the way, normal uploading schedules will resume, but with new episodes being uploaded early Monday morning rather...
-
OPS #21: The Promised Neverland: Season 1 Analysis & Review
An in depth review and analysis on The Promised Neverland. We talk about our favorite scenes, the musical score, and why this show is one of the best shows released recently. As always, thanks for listening and if you have an anime or manga you'd like us to review, tweet us @otakupitstop and…
more -
OPS #20: Fall 2020 Recommendations
We give our recs for the Fall of 2020 as well as shows in 2021 we are excited about, as well as a lot of banter about general anime and manga stuff, as per usual. As always, we thank you for listening and we love you all! Be sure to tweet us @otakupitstop with any topics you want us to talk about...
-
OPS #19: Attack on Titan Recap and Season 4 Theories
We talk about the story of AoT so far, and what we think will happen to the characters and how the show will end! Spoilers for Season 1-3 so listen at your own discretion! As always, thanks for listening! Be sure to tweet us @otakupitstop with your theories as well as ideas for future episodes!...
-
OPS #18: Tower of God In-Depth Review
THIS EPISODE CONTAINS MAJOR SPOILERS FOR TOWER OF GOD SEASON ONE! In this episode, we discuss the first season of Tower of God, our thoughts on the show, what we think will happen moving forward, and we dive a bit into the Webtoon. As always, thanks for listening! Twitter: @otakupitstop IG:...
-
OPS #17: Crunchyroll's Membership Tiers, worth it?
In this episode, we discuss if the new CR tiers are good or not, and why. We also talk about the Anime Merch store, and why fans can easily end up overpaying for merchandise from their favorite series. As always thanks for listening! Twitter: @otakupitstop IG: @otakupitstop_saya...
-
OPS #16: The 'One Piece' Great Debate
In this week's episode, we debate whether or not One Piece is worth watching, or if it should be passed on for better anime shows. Which team are you, Team One Piece, or Team NO Piece? Tweet us @otakupitstop and let us know, and follow us on IG for more interesting anime content! IG tags:...
-
OPS #15: Anime Log:Is YouTube the future of FREE anime?
Toei Animation, Kadokawa, along with other big names in animation, are teaming up to provide 3,000 anime titles to Japanese, Chinese, and English audiences by 2022. In this episode, we voice our concerns and our hopes for this ambitious YouTube channel, such as if it will curb the growing desire…
more -
OPS #14: KissAnime's Swan Song
R.I.P KissAnime and KissManga. A large part of the anime community has been devastated by the recent take down of the piracy giant. This episode we delve into why anime and manga piracy is so huge in the western world, and how recent changes in the way we get access to content has seemingly…
more -
OPS #13: Horror Anime, why we love it and want more of it!
This episode focuses on our personal opinions of what horror anime is and how we think it should be invested in by more studios, we also discuss what we dislike about horror anime and how we think it could be improved. Follow the socials! Instagram: @otakupitstop_cmillz @otakupitstop_saya...
-
OPS #12 "Stumbling into Rabbit-Holes"
In this episode, we prove our inability to stay on a specific topic, and find ourselves tumbling into topics we didn't plan to, such as an in-depth look into some of our favorite works by legendary horror manga writer, Ito Junji; A look into how a company involved in some of dboy's most prized...
-
OPS #11: "Let's talk Anime!"
This week's episode, we discuss multiple anime and where they are adapted from. We talk about Anime adapted from Manga, Manwha, reboots, Light Novels, and even some original works with no source material. If you're itching for more anime/manga related content, check us out on IG: @otaku_dboy...
-
OPS #10: "Over-saturation in Anime and Manga: Isekai and Shonen"
We discuss in depth about certain sub-genres found often in Anime and Manga, namely Isekai, as well as the Shonen sub-genre. We talk about how these sub-genres seem to be used more for the sole purpose of profit, rather than using them as an intricate story-telling device, and how sometimes…
more -
OPS #9: "A look at Yaoi and it's impact on Otaku Culture"
WARNING: THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SOME CONTROVERSIAL MATERIAL THAT SOME LISTENERS MAY FIND OFFENSIVE. WE HAVE DONE OUR BEST TO EDIT OUT ANY OFFENSIVE LANGUAGE AND SUBJECT MATTER WITHOUT IMPACTING THE OVERALL NARRATIVE, BUT LISTEN AT YOUR OWN DISCRETION. In this episode we discuss a sub-genre of…
more -
OPS #8 "Banter with Saya"
In this episode, we meet with the newest member of our otaku team, Saya, and try to get a better understanding of what types of anime she prefers, and discuss some of her likes and dislikes in anime.
-
OPS! #7: "Too Much Anime?"
Today, we dive into the question: How much anime is "too much" anime? Is there even such a thing? Has the explosive growth of anime diluted the quality of shows as a whole, or is anime better than it's ever been? What do you think? Let us know by tweeting us @otakupitstop, and be sure to check us...
-
OPS! #6: My Hero Academia! Class 1-A Tier List
As the title implies, today we tackle Class 1-A's students, and grade them based on how fit to be a hero we think they are! Do you agree with our how we ranked each student? Tweet us @otakupitstop and let us know how we did! If you're looking for more content, why not give us a follow on IG:...
-
OPS! #5: Solo Leveling In-Depth Analysis
In today's episode, we delve into the world of Solo Leveling, and explore the possible events to come in the future issues, as well as our ideas and theories on what purpose the System serves, and the relationship between Sung Jin-Woo and the System. We theorize on Jin-Woo's relationship with his...
-
Theory Corner: Is Saitama's power actually One-for-All?
In this episode we delve into the possibility that Saitama is linked to the immensely powerful quirk One-for-All, once possessed by All Might. We explore the idea that these two anime actually share the same universe, and that the source of Saitama's insane power is truly a quirk that has grown…
more -
First Impressions: Gleipnir
A quick solo episode giving my thoughts on the premier episode of Gleipnir the anime. Gleipnir is an ecchi style anime, which focuses on two students, Kagaya and Claire, who share a strange dynamic...also one of them transforms into a dog mascot with a zipper on his back and a comically oversized...
-
First Impressions: Tower of God
A new series for OPS!, in which we give our thoughts on new anime based on the premier episode, covering our likes and dislikes on things like art/animation style, setting and plot, character design, and originality. This series is meant to give our INITIAL thoughts on the show, and our favorites...
-
OPS! #4: Anime does not equal "cartoons"!
A quick look into how the non-otaku public tends to look down on those of us who enjoy being more diverse and open to the idea of an animated show being targeted at a more mature audience, and how these judgments can affect our social abilities, tending to drive us toward a more reclusive lifestyle.
-
OPS! #3: General Anime Banter
Just random chat about what anime we did or didn't like, which ones we are currently watching, or which ones we need to finish(Grant, I'm looking at you buddy ^-^). What anime was one you didn't care for? Let us know, and we might discuss it in a future podcast!
-
OPS! #2: What makes an Anime?
In today's episode, we delve into the difficult question of what makes an anime such? How do we classify what is anime and what isn't? Is it source material? Art style? Where it was created, and by whom? What do you think, let us know on twitter @otakupitstop for a chance to hear your tweet read…
more -
OPS! #1: Music in Anime
Ranting about our favorite anime music, anime openings/endings, and some of our favorite artists that have been featured in anime! Have a favorite anime song? We'd love to here! Leave us a message/comment, or tweet us @otakupitstop and we might include it in our next podcast!
-
OPS: Prologue
Mostly an hour and a half of Death Note and Digimon -_- You should still listen, though. Most definitely. I mean, you'd be a fool not to! The story of how Otaku Pitstop came to be, in the days when it was known simply as "AniManga"! The cringe is real in this podcast, but all great things have a...
We're indexing this podcast's transcripts for the first time — this can take a minute or two. We'll show results as soon as they're ready.
No matches for "" in this podcast's transcripts.
No topics indexed yet for this podcast.
Loading reviews...
Loading similar podcasts...
Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes does Otaku Pitstop have?
Otaku Pitstop currently has 40 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is Otaku Pitstop about?
Anime/Manga lovers, sharing recommendations, recaps, reminiscing on some of our favorite shows, manga issues, light novels, and just being our weebish selves :D Come join the conversation!
How often does Otaku Pitstop release new episodes?
Otaku Pitstop has 40 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
Where can I listen to Otaku Pitstop?
You can listen to Otaku Pitstop on PodParley by clicking any episode. We provide an embedded audio player for direct listening, and you can also subscribe via your preferred podcast app using the RSS feed.
Who hosts Otaku Pitstop?
Otaku Pitstop is created and hosted by dboyleon.
URL copied to clipboard!