Episodes
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The DilKokoro Podcast Episode 37- BIG DAD ENERGY BRACKET (Adopt an Anime Kid)
After a short break, Dil is joined by new co-host Kinksy and guests TheMamaLuigi and Requiem to fill out the long-awaited BIG DAD ENERGY BRACKET.
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The DilKokoro Podcast Episode 36- Our Second Annual Holiday Party!
Happy Holidays Everyone!!! DilKokoro is joined by Kinksy, TheMamaLuigi, Requiem, Gugsy, Messy, and MaelwysSC113 to discuss last year's Secret Santa anime, some newer recommendations, and to exchange anime again!
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The DilKokoro Podcast Episode 35- Is It Wrong to Be Bitter in a Dungeon? (w/ Requiem & Stinolez)
On this week's episode, Kinksy and Dil are joined by Requiem and Stinolez to explore the meat cavities of Glepnir. They also have a lively conversation about DanMachi. Req burns Dil. A lot.
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The DilKokoro Podcast Episode 34- Patlabor and A Certain Anime Franchise PLUS Life Advice (w Messy and Kinksy)
On today’s episode, Dil and Kinksy are joined by Messy to discuss a classic anime- Patlabor. Also, the group has a heated discussion about whether or not A Certain Magical Index is garbage. Dil introduces the life advice section to the podcast!
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The DilKokoro Podcast Episode 33- ReZero Season 2 SpoilerCast & Spooky Halloween Stories (w Kinksy Cheroro Requiem and TheMamaLuigi)
On today's episode, a full house joins Dil to discuss the brilliance of Re:Zero's second season and scary Halloween stories.
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The DilKokoro Podcast Episode 32- Just How Many Monogatari Seasons Did Dil Put in His Top Ten? (Top 100 Anime Lists w Kinksy 50-1)
Dil's 50 – 41 50: Fate/stay night Unlimited Blade Works 49: Saga of Tanya the Evil 48: GARO 47: Kill la Kill 46: Mob Psycho 100 (+v2) 45: Punch Line 44: Non Non Biyori and Biyori Repeat 43: Kotoura-san 42: The Promised Neverland 41: Haikyuu! Kinksy's 50 – 41 50: Puella Magi Madoka Magica 49…
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The DilKokoro Podcast Episode 31: DocKev Buys His Wife Fate/stay night: Heaven's Feel Lingerie
On this super laid back episode, Dil is joined by his senpai DocKev to discuss Monogatari and Steins;Gate. After teasing Dil about how he can dress his wife up in cosplay, Kev has an intervention and discusses Dil’s relationships and online dating.
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The DilKokoro Podcast Episode 30- The Second Mailbag & the Cursed Bracket of Love (w/ TheMamaLuigi)
On this MEGA episode of the podcast, Dil and Umi are joined by TheMamaLuigi to answer listener questions. Dil also embarks on a unsavory quest.
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I Was Wrong About Mayo Chiki
Audio to accompany article posted on AniTAY.org
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The DilKokoro Podcast Episode 29- Kaguya Manga, Tanya Light Novels, Issues Regarding Streaming Accessibility, and ReZero versus Fate (w Reikaze)
This week, Dil is joined by NoisyPixel's Reikaze to discuss Kaguya's manga, the Saga of Tanya the Evil light novels, and streaming anime. Also, Reikaze makes a case for Fate vs. Re:Zero. The boys talk about basketball for the last twenty minutes
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The DilKokoro Podcast Episode 28- Dil and Kinksy HATE White Album 2 (Dil and Kinksy Top 100 Anime 100-51)
Dil's 100 – 91 100: Gundam Unicorn 99: Tamako Market 98: Persona 4 the Animation 97: Nisemonogatari 96: Mekakucity Actors 95: Dragon Ball 94: Tokyo Magnitude 8.0 93: Grimgar of Fantasy and Ash 92: Scum’s Wish 91: ERASED Kinksy's 100 – 91 100: Digimon Tamers 99: WIXOSS 98: Kyousougiga 97:...
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A Critical Analysis of Re:Zero by a First Time Viewer
Audio to Accompany DilKokoro article written @ AniTAY.org
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The DilKokoro Podcast Episode 27- Tales of Crestoria, Discussing When Anime Became Cool For Kids, and Translating Japanese (w Umi and Shade)
On this episode, Shade joins Dil and Umi to talk about Tales of Crestoria and translating Japanese content online. Also, the trio discusses how anime became "cool" for high school kids and their experiences with anime fandom being taboo growing up.
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The DilKokoro Podcast Episode 26- My Teen Romantic Corvette is Wrong, As I Expected (w TGRIP)
On this episode, Dil is joined by TGRIP to discuss Corvettes, SNAFU, Corvettes, and what is like buying your first car...a Corvette!
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The DilKokoro Podcast Episode 25- Big Dad Energy (w Stinolez)
On this episode, Stin joins Dil to talk about becoming a new father, Somali and the Forest Spirit, Monogatari, Kakegurui, and a badminton anime???
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The DilKokoro Podcast Episode 24- "Why Are You Disappointed, Dil?" (w Kinksy)
On this episode, Kinksy is back to follow up on the awful, scarring shows he recommended Dil. After wrapping up the batch, he tires to reload more depressing anime.. Spoilers ahead! Bokurano Ours: 1:40 Scum’s Wish: 7:00 Hi Score Girl: 12:44 Dorohedoro 13:45 (Dil only saw a few episodes at this...
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The DilKokoro Podcast Episode 23- Kenichi, Baki. DanMachi and Rated M Games (w Requiem)
On this episode, Requiem joins Dil to talk about one of his favorite classic anime, Kenichi, as well as discuss the latest season of Baki. Dil shares his first impressions with DanMachi to the seasoned franchise lover Req and the two also discuss rated M games and the ESRB.
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The DilKokoro Podcast Episode 22- Our First Mailbag!
On a very, very special episode, Dil and Umi are joined by Kinksy to answer your mailbag questions! 1:34-soft or crunchy peanut butter 3:00 -”Umi, why is Dil so wrong?” 3:35- Umi, you joked Dil doesn’t get past two dates very often. What is the longest he has had a gf? 6:36 -If an anime was made…
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The DilKokoro Podcast Episode 21- Life in Japan (w Protonstorm)
On this week's episode, Dil and Umi are joined by AniTAY admin and host of the AniTAY Podcast, Protonstorm, to discuss his experiences learning Japanese and interest that grew into living and working in Japan. While there is a great conversation about many topics related to life in Japan, Proton...
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The DilKokoro Podcast Episode 20- Run With the Wind, Haikyuu, Psycho Pass 3 The First Inspector and Quaratine Hobbies (w Kenneth of Black and Yellow Otaku Gamers)
On this episode, Dil is joined by Kenneth from Black and Yellow Otaku Gamers to discuss the various anime they have been watching during the pandemic. The duo covers Punch Line! and Run with the Wind before opening up a much larger discussion into Haikyuu and Psycho Pass 3: The First Inspector....
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The DilKokoro Podcast Episode 19- The Doctor Checks In (w/ DocKev)
On this episode, Dil is joined by DocKev to discuss DocKev’s long history with anime, the joys of sharing anime with the next generation, The Future Diary, Steins; Gate, the problems with Monogatari, Hi Score Girl, and adorable stories about how amazing his wife is at fighting games!
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Dubs w/ Dil: Fate/stay night (2006) & Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works
This is audio to accompany DilKokoro's article over at AniTAY dot org
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The DilKokoro Podcast: Episode 18- Sticky Fingers (w/ Umi, Gugsy, Kinksy & Messy)
On this episode, Dil slowly loses his cool as Gugsy and Umi drink their way into oblivion, Messy talks about Final Fantasy XIV, the gang discusses their favorite arcade games growing up, Persona 5: Royal, Gugsy brings up Maggot Baits in front of Umi (to which she Googles live on air and makes Dil...
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The DilKokoro Podcast- Episode 17: In/Spectre, Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!, Light Novels and Gacha Hell (w/ Thatsmapizza)
Hello Everyone! This podcast, Dil is joined by AniTAY Podcast editor Thatsmapizza to discuss In/Spectre, Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!, light novels, gacha games, and that time Dil hustled a man out of a television by throwing a few games of Street Fighter IV.
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The DilKokoro Podcast Episode 16- Afterschool Alleyway Alliance (w Neryl, Cheroro, edmundton, & Stranger)
On this episode of The DilKokoro Podcast, Dil is joined by the super-team of Neryl, Cheroro, edmundton, and Stranger to discuss Interspecies Reviewers, southern truck drivers, that time Prince doomed the localization of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure back in 2002 because of a PS2 port of Golden Wind…
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DilKokoro Podcast Update- March 2020
Hey y'all, with Umi out for a bit, just wanted to give you an update on what's going on.
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The DilKokoro Podcast: Episode 15- The Forbidden Episode (w/ Umi and Kinksley)
On this garbage fire of an episode, Umi, Kinksy, and Dil talk about a wide range of topics ranging from Carnival Phantasm, Saber’s real forbidden blade, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Beyblades, Interspecies Reviewers, the team’s upcoming panel, and of course Somali. Buckle up- its gonna be a wild ride.
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The DilKokoro Podcast: Episode 14- Being an Anime Artist, Weird Requests, and Talking Psycho Pass 3 (w Hybridmink)
Dil is joined by the extraordinary artist Hybridmink to discuss Hybrid's career as an artist, some wild art requests he has received, and to talk in depth about Psycho-Pass 3. Also, the fellas talk about the extraordinary lore that is Lucina versus Peppa the pig.
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The DilKokoro Podcast: Episode 13- Just a Couple of Alpha Chads Talkin' Sports Anime (w Gugsy and Requiem)
On this episode, Dil is joined by Gugsy and Requiem of AniTAY to talk about sports anime, unrealistic expectations that sports media gives kids, and their wishlists for sports anime adaptations. Also Gugsy is very mean towards Dil.
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The DilKokoro Podcast: Episode 12- All Things Visual Novels (w/ Reikaze0)
Dil is joined by visual novel connoisseur and AniTAY contributor Reikaze0. Rei runs through several visual novels he wanted to talk about, including Baldr Sky, Fate/stay night, House of Fata Morgana, Ever 17, Clannad, Mahoutsukai no Yoru and Kanon. Fox girl sounds are to be heard.
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The DilKokoro Podcast: Episode 11- Addressing Difficult Topics in the Dub Industry & Highlighting Positive Fan Interactions (w/ TheMamaLuigi)
On this episode, Dil is joined by TheMamaLuigi for a heated discussion about the whirlwind behind the Funimation vs Vic Mignogna story that has been rocking the anime dub community to its core. They look at things from an angle that has not been discussed frequently during the online debates in...
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The DilKokoro Podcast: Episode 10- Kotoura-San and Relationships with ESPers (w/ Requiem)
Happy New Year everyone! On today’s episode, Dil is joined by AniTAY contributor Requiem to discuss one of Req’s favorite anime of all time, Kotoura-San. The two give a deep analysis into the show and what it really did well. After a messy ad read, they discuss how difficult it would be to have a...
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The DilKokoro Podcast: Episode 9- The First Ever Christmas Podcast!
Happy holidays everyone! We are thrilled to bring you an extra special episode of The DilKokoro Podcast. Dil and Umi are joined by Kinksy and TheMamaLuigi as the group kicks back and discusses several anime and holiday traditions. Such topics include the recent controversy over tweets from Full...
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The DilKokoro Podcast: Episode 8- The Granbelm Episode (w/ TGRIP)
On this episode of the DilKokoro Podcast, Dil is joined by TGRIP. First, they discuss Granbelm. Second, they get into discussing Granbelm. After a good talk about Granbelm, they discuss Granbelm. Next, there is insight about what made Granbelm superior to TGRIP. Dil briefly brings up Evangelion,...
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The DilKokoro Podcast: Episode 7- Top Shelf Anime (w/ Kenneth of Black and Yellow Otaku Gamers)
Happy Thanksgiving Everyone! On today’s DilKokoro Podcast, Dil is joined by Kenneth of Black and Yellow Otaku Gamers. Several anime are discussed through looking at Kenneth’s impressive anime statue collection. Shows discussed include JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, Steins;Gate and Steins;Gate 0,...
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The DilKokoro Podcast: Episode 6- Dil Can't Escape Horrific Anime (Part 2 of Kinksy's Unspeakable "Ruin Your Day" Anime)
On this episode of the DilKokoro Podcast, Kinksy finally breaks Dil to the point that this podcast ends abruptly. Part 2 of the Kinksy Unspeakable “Ruin Your Day” Anime Podcast. Don’t believe us? Listen as Kinksy destroys Dil for over forty minutes. Buckle up, this one is gonna be rough.
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The DilKokoro Podcast: Episode 5- A Very Special Halloween Episode (w/ Umi and Kinksy)
Happy Halloween everyone! On a very special episode of the DilKokoro Podcast, Umi and Kinksy join Dil to talk about horror anime as well as some real life horror films. This was arguably one of the most entertaining for the group to record, so the team here hopes you enjoy it as well! Eat lots of...
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The DilKokoro Podcast: Episode 4- Killing Bites, Umi Doxes Dil, Nisemonogatari, Dragon Maid, and Browsing Variants of Umi's Waifu
In today’s podcast, Umi returns with a bang and shares her thoughts on A Silent Voice, Killing(u) Bites, Violet Evergarden, Nisemonogatari, Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid, and still manages to dox Dil in a forty minute span. Also Dil admits Mordred is his waifu!
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The DilKokoro Podcast: Episode 3- Anime on Netflix (For Normies) and Fate/Apocrypha (ft. RiderofRed)
Hey y’all, hope your October is going smoothly. Today’s podcast features one of my old co-workers who spent many lunch breaks talking anime with me. We talk about the rapidly changing landscapes of Netflix and other streaming services and what it might mean for anime. Additionally, we discuss…
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The DilKokoro Podcast: Episode 2- Descent into Dark Anime (ft. Kinksy)
Hello Everyone! After a short break, we are back with The DilKokoro Podcast. Our first guest is the master of depressive anime himself, Kinksy! Kinksy joins the podcast to share gut-wrenching anime with Dil. Check out this first part of his two part breakdown of one of the most innocent members…
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The DilKokoro Podcast: Episode 1- Fruits Basket and Tsukihime
On the inaugural DilKokoro Podcast, Dil and Umi discuss Fruits Basket, Tsukihime and poorly drawn anime girls with brown hair. Also Dil freaks out over Umi saying she thinks Madoka sucked.