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For fans who've been in love with anime & manga for decades, or for those who just want to learn more about anime they've never heard of! Reviews, talks of fandom pre-Y2K, and everything in between. Take a walk down memory lane with your host, Dawn.
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The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - ep 141: Creative Conversations with Sarah Myer
Subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode!Treat yourself or a loved one! TokyoTreat makes the perfect gift for any occasion. Use code "NOSTALGIA" for $5 off your first #TokyoTreat box through my link: https://team.tokyotreat.com/theanimenostalgiaThis month, we’re returning to my Creative Conversations series! In these episodes, I talk to people in various creative fields making things today who were greatly inspired by anime & manga, and are using that inspiration today to make their own cool things. This time, we’re talking to Eisner-Nominated comic artist, writer, colorist, and occasional cosplayer Sarah Myer (They/Them)! We discuss how growing up loving cartoons & anime not only had a big impact on their life, but how fandom was a major plot point in their incredible auto-biographical graphic novel Monstrous: A Transracial Adoption Story. We also talk about early fandom memories, cosplay, how both TMNT and Evangelion have always been there for them, and answering your questions! Stream the episode above or [Direct Download]Subscribe on apple podcasts | Spotify Just a FEW of Sarah's older anime & manga recommendations (listen to the ep for their complete list!): Unico (buy at CR Store or Amazon!)Astro Boy 1980 (buy at CR Store or Amazon!)Space Pirate Captain Harlock (buy at CR Store or Amazon!)Endless Orbit SSX (buy at CR Store or Amazon!)Galaxy Express 999 (buy at CR Store or Amazon!)Lupin III: The Mystery of Mamo (buy at CR Store or Amazon!)Neon Genesis Evangelion (buy at CR Store or Amazon!)Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water (buy at CR Store or Amazon!)Wings of Honneamise (buy on Amazon!)Martian Successor Nadesico (buy on Amazon!) Follow Sarah & their work online!: Sarah's home page with their comic workFollow Sarah on Instagram & BlueskyBuy their graphic novel Monstrous: A Transracial Adoption Story directly from their store! (You can even get it autographed!)Check out their work on the TMNT Saturday Morning Adventures comic series! My theme song music was done by Kerobit! You can find more about them on their website!See how you can get access to behind-the-scenes stuff, early access to the podcast, and a BRAND NEW subscriber exclusive podcast with my new Ko-fi Subscriptions!As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts on this episode or ideas for future episodes here—or email me directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com.Thanks for listening!
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - Ep 140: Record of Lodoss War with Grant
Subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode!This episode is sponsored in part by Tokyo Treat! To get $5 off your first box of delicious snacks & treats delivered direct from Japan straight to your door, AND to help support my little podcast, use code "NOSTALGIA" at my link here! Tag a friend in the comments who YOU'D love to share a box with for Hanami season!The Saturday Anime series is back! These are episodes where we talk about anime that aired on the Saturday Anime block of Sci-Fi Channel back in the 90s on US Cable TV. This month, I'm joined by returning champion and Lodoss Super Fan GrantTheThief to talk all about one of the most well-beloved fantasy anime ever created: Record of Lodoss War! Listen as we go through it's journey from D&D campaign to anime OVA, our main cast of characters, and why giant shoulder pauldrons need to make a comeback in character design. Stream the episode above or [Direct Download]Subscribe on apple podcasts | Spotify Relevant links: Buy the out-of-print DVD or bluray on AmazonStream Record of Lodoss War in the US on Crunchyroll Buy the novel Record of Lodoss War: The Grey Witch ebook on BookwalkerRead the fan translations of the original Record of Lodoss War replays from Comtique Magazine on The Internet Archive Watch a broadcast recording of the first 3 episodes of Record of Lodoss War (with commercials!) as it aired on US TV's Sci-fi Channel in 1996 on The Internet ArchivePlatina Jazz's cover of Adesso e Fortuna from their album Anime Standards Vol 2Listen to Grant & Paula talk about Record of Lodoss War: The Grey Witch on their podcast, Adventure Tomes!Follow Grant on Bluesky! Support the work I do on this podcast by leaving me a tip on Ko-fi! See how you can get access to behind-the-scenes stuff, early access to the podcast, and a BRAND NEW subscriber exclusive podcast with my new Ko-fi Subscriptions! As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts on this episode or ideas for future episodes here—or email me directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - Ep 139: Anime Frontier 2024 Report & Interview with Damien Haas
Subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode! This episode is sponsored in part by Tokyo Treat! To get $5 off your first box of delicious snacks & treats delivered direct from Japan straight to your door, AND to help support my little podcast, use code "NOSTALGIA" at my link here! Tag a friend in the comments who YOU'D love to share a box with! Last month was Anime Frontier 2024, one of my favorite cons to attend in recent years--so why not share my experience with all of you?! That's right, this month, I'm reporting in on everything I did at Anime Frontier: from visiting the Gundam Base, to checking out Dark Horse's Manga Panel, and even getting to interview the new English dub voice actor of Ryoga Hibiki for Mappa's new Ranma 1/2 anime on Netflix: Damien Haas! I not only get to ask what he thinks of the Eternal Lost Boy, but what he thinks one of his most popular other roles might think of a certain little cursed pig.....You'll have to listen in to learn yourself! Stream the episode above or [Direct Download]Subscribe on apple podcasts | Spotify➡️ FULL EPISODE TRANSCRIPTION AVAILABLE TO DOWNLOAD HERE➡️ DAMIEN HAAS INTERVIEW ONLY TRANSCRIPT AVAILABLE TO DOWNLOAD HERE Relevant links: Visit Anime Frontier's official website!Check out the photos I took when I toured Gundam Base here!Check out where Gundam Base will visit in the future on their official website!Find an official Bandai Gashapon location in the US or Canada near you!Follow Damien Haas on Twitter, Bluesky, and Twitch! My theme song music was done by Kerobit! You can find more about them on their website! See how you can get access to behind-the-scenes stuff, early access to the podcast, and a BRAND NEW subscriber exclusive podcast with my new Ko-fi Subscriptions! As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts on this episode or ideas for future episodes here—or email me directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - Ep 138: The 2024 Year in Review with MDi
Subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode!This episode is sponsored in part by Tokyo Treat! To get $5 off your first box of delicious snacks & treats delivered from Japan straight to your door, AND to help support my little podcast, use code "NOSTALGIA" at my link here! 2024 is coming to a close, so you know what that means–That’s right, it’s time for another Year in Review! And this time, MDi is here to help discuss the results of my annual year-end survey as filled out by you, the listeners! What older anime titles were you excited to buy (sometimes again) this year, and what titles are you looking forward to coming out in 2025? We also talk about all the memorable news stories from throughout this long, seemingly never-ending year. Hear all the silliness, sadness, and stress of this year; PLUS the winners of the survey giveaway. Happy Holidays & Happy New Year!!Stream the episode above or [Direct Download]Subscribe on apple podcasts | Spotify Relevant links: ☆ Use my affiliate links to buy the top 3 (as voted by my listeners) older anime releases from 2024! ☆ 1. Berserk '97 BD2. Belladonna of Sadness 4k+BD3. Macross Plus Movie + OVA Ultimate Edition BDListen to the full episode for the complete list! Follow MDi on Youtube and Bluesky! Special thanks to Animeigo, Fantagraphics, and Yen Press for donating the prizes for this year's holiday giveaway! Congrats to the winners!My theme song music was done by Kerobit! You can find more about them on their website! See how you can get access to behind-the-scenes stuff, early access to the podcast, and a BRAND NEW subscriber exclusive podcast with my new Ko-fi Subscriptions! As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts on this episode or ideas for future episodes here—or email me directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening, and Happy New Year!
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - Ep 137: Space Adventure Cobra The Movie with Tricia
Subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode!This episode is sponsored in part by Tokyo Treat! To get $5 off your first box of delicious snacks & treats delivered from Japan straight to your door, AND to help support my little podcast, use code "NOSTALGIA" at my link here!November 18th was legendary director Osamu Dezaki's birthday--so let's celebrate the Thanksgiving season by revisiting one of his works that's a real feast for the eyes! That's right, I'm talking all about the wonderfully pulpy sci-fi romp that is Space Adventure Cobra: The Movie! And joining me once again to chat all about it is returning guest Tricia! Listen as we discuss everything from Dezaki's eye for design, to Buichi Terasawa's love for Barbarella & Disney movies. All this and answering your questions, too! Once you're done with your food coma, have a rest and listen in!Stream the episode above or [Direct Download]Subscribe on apple podcasts | SpotifyRelevant links:Stream Space Adventure Cobra: The Movie for FREE in the US on Retrocrush, Pluto TV, and The Roku Channel! (And watch the TV series on TMS's official YT Channel!)Buy Space Adventure Cobra: The Movie on bluray at Amazon or Crunchyroll Store!Or buy the 4K version at Amazon or Crunchyroll Store!Follow Tricia on Bluesky, Tumblr, or Twitter!My theme song music was done by Kerobit! You can find more about them on their website!As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts on this episode or ideas for future episodes here—or email me directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com.Thanks for listening!
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - Ep 136: ReView: Darkside Blues
Subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode!This episode is sponsored in part by Tokyo Treat! To get $5 off your first box of delicious snacks & treats delivered from Japan straight to your door, AND to help support my little podcast, use code "NOSTALGIA" at my link here!This month’s episode is another short ReView! What is a “ReView” episode, you might ask? Well, it’s my highly-clever (ok not really) name for episodes where I go back and revisit an older title I haven’t seen in a long time, and see if what I remember (and what my opinions on it) are still the same now that some time’s gone by. It's Halloween season once again, so for this month's ReView episode, let's revisit a more unconventional pick for a Halloween movie night: the 1994 anime OVA adaptation of Hideyuki Kikuchi's Darkside Blues! Will this dystopian cybergoth thriller make for some great vibes, or is it just not "all that jazz"? Let's revisit it and find out! [Download episode here]Subscribe on apple podcasts | SpotifyRelevant links:Buy the Darkside Blues DVD with my affiliate link on Amazon: Either the CPM release, or the ADV release!Buy the original Darkside Blues manga in EnglishCheck out Keizo "HOLLY" Horiuchi's recent self-cover of his song "Darkside Blues" from the film on his Youtube channel here!My theme song music was done by Kerobit! You can find more about them on their website!See how you can get access to behind-the-scenes stuff, early access to the podcast, and a BRAND NEW subscriber exclusive podcast with my new Ko-fi Subscriptions!As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts on this episode or ideas for future episodes here—or email me directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com.Thanks for listening!
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - Ep 135: Street Fighter II The Animated Movie with MinovskyArticle
Subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode!This episode is sponsored in part by Tokyo Treat! To get $5 your first box of delicious snacks & treats delivered from Japan straight to your door, AND to help support my little podcast, use code "NOSTALGIA" at my link here!Recently, Street Fighter II: The Animated Movie celebrated it's 30th anniversary! And along with the current fighting game renascence we've been seeing lately, what better time to talk about one of THE best video game adaptations ever made? So of course, I had to recruit returning champion & friend of the show Casey (aka MinovskyArticle) to talk about how this movie stands the test of time, even now. Also in this ep: the movie's surprisingly troubled production, 90s industrial music, epic bromances, and of course: answering your questions. HADOKEN! Stream the episode above or [Direct Download]Subscribe on apple podcasts | Spotify Relevant Links: Buy Street Fighter II: The Animated Movie on bluray at Crunchyroll Store or Amazon (also available in 4k UHD on CR and Amazon!) Watch Street Fighter II: The Animated Movie for free (in the US) on Pluto TV and RetroCrushPlaylist of the unofficial "American" movie soundtrackRead more about the movie on it's page on the Street Fighter WikiAn oral history of the massively popular and influential game it's based on: Street Fighter II Follow Casey on Twitter and Bluesky My theme song music was done by Kerobit! You can find more about them on their website! As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts on this episode or ideas for future episodes here—or email me directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - Ep 134: Otakon History & Chat with Gerald
Subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode!This episode is sponsored in part by Tokyo Treat! To get $5 your first box of delicious snacks & treats delivered from Japan straight to your door, AND to help support my little podcast, use code "NOSTALGIA" at my link here! Earlier this month was Otakon, which celebrated it's 30th year of being "The Convention of Otaku Generation". It was also my first ever time attending! So what better time to talk about it's history with fellow podcaster and Otakon veteran, Gerald of Anime World Order! We talk about Otakon's humble beginnings and history (with some general anime con memories), and what we thought of the con now that it's ever closer to reaching "middle-age". So grab a snack and an ice-cold water, and listen in! Stream the episode above or [Direct Download]Subscribe on apple podcasts | SpotifyRelevant links:Read the program book for the very first Otakon on Internet Archive!Check out other program books from past Otakons as well!The Otaku Archive at Internet ArchiveComicsBeat's coverage of TheGreatSG's Anime Home Video Museum panel Watch Discotek's livestream version of their Otakon panelCheck out Anime World Order's episode on Otakon 2024!My theme song music was done by Kerobit! You can find more about them on their website!See how you can get access to behind-the-scenes stuff, early access to the podcast, and a BRAND NEW subscriber exclusive podcast with my new Ko-fi Subscriptions!As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts on this episode or ideas for future episodes here—or email me directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - Ep 133: ReView: Appleseed
Subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode!This episode is sponsored in part by Tokyo Treat! To get $5 your first box of delicious snacks & treats delivered from Japan straight to your door, AND to help support my little podcast, use code "NOSTALGIA" at my link here! This month’s episode is another short ReView! What is a “ReView” episode, you might ask? Well, it’s my highly-clever (ok not really) name for episodes where I go back and revisit an older title I haven’t seen in a long time, and see if what I remember (and what my opinions on it) are still the same now that some time’s gone by. It's Summertime, so why not kick back with an 80s cyberpunk action buddy-cop movie? That's right, this month, I'm revisiting the Gainax-made 1988 OVA based off of Masamune Shirow's Appleseed! Is this a great Summer popcorn flick, or does it belong at the bottom of the bargain bin? Let's find out together! Stream the episode above or [Direct Download]Subscribe on apple podcasts | Spotify Relevant links: Buy the Appleseed bluray with my affiliate link on Amazon or at The Crunchyroll StoreBuy the original Appleseed manga digitally on AmazonStream Appleseed (dubbed) in North America (free with ads) on Pluto TV or Tubi!Stream Appleseed with your paid RetroCrush subscription (dubbed or subbed)Video by Zimmerit: When Gainax Made Appleseed My theme song music was done by Kerobit! You can find more about them on their website! See how you can get access to behind-the-scenes stuff, early access to the podcast, and a BRAND NEW subscriber exclusive podcast with my new Ko-fi Subscriptions! As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts on this episode or ideas for future episodes here—or email me directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - ep 132: Tokyo Babylon with Lucy & Robin of CLAMPCast in Wonderland
Subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode! This episode is sponsored in part by Tokyo Treat! To get $5 your first box of delicious snacks & treats delivered from Japan straight to your door, AND to help support my little podcast, use code "NOSTALGIA" at my link here! For June, I'm discussing one of my favorite shoujo manga: CLAMP's Tokyo Babylon! So of course, I had to recruit Lucy & Robin of the wonderful CLAMPcast in Wonderland to help me do an extra long deep dive of this bold & stylish, supernatural queer cult classic: What makes it so special, why it being "problematic" is actually important, how it's themes & story elements are still relevant over 30 years later, and most importantly: THE FASHION! We discuss the basics of the characters and story up until the SPOILERS, which start around 1:50:00. Enjoy! Stream the episode above or [Direct Download]Subscribe on apple podcasts | Spotify Relevant Links: Listen to ep #60 of the podcast for my chat about CLAMP & their history with our dearly departed NewtypeLadyBuy YenPress' release of Tokyo Babylon via my affiliate links on Bookshop.org, Crunchyroll Store, or Amazon!Buy the 90s release of the Tokyo Babylon OVA on DVD!Check out Chibi Yuuto's site for tons of CLAMP news, translations, and info!Examples of Studio Gohands' "plagiarized" fashion from their now cancelled anime seriesFollow Lucy & Robin, and their podcast, CLAMPCast in Wonderland! My theme song music was done by Kerobit! You can find more about them on their website! See how you can get access to behind-the-scenes stuff, early access to the podcast, and a BRAND NEW subscriber exclusive podcast with my new Ko-fi Subscriptions! As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts on this episode or ideas for future episodes here—or email me directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - Ep 131: Live-action Anime Special! Netflix City Hunter with Rueben
Subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode!This episode is sponsored in part by Tokyo Treat! To get $5 your first box of delicious snacks & treats delivered from Japan straight to your door, AND to help support my little podcast, use code "NOSTALGIA" at my link here! What's this--a rare podcast on a live-action anime adaptation?! That's right, this month we're checking out Netflix's new City Hunter movie! And to celebrate this momentous occasion, I have a new guest to the show, my friend Rueben! We watched the movie, but was it worth it? Listen as we talk our spoiler-free thoughts for those who haven't seen it yet....then after that, we go all out into Spoiler Territory, and answer some of your questions! Also in this episode: Gun Talk, stumbling over ourselves from how hot Ryohei Suzuki is, and jugs (...of blue Powerade, you perverts!! *bonks*) Stream the episode above or [Direct Download]Subscribe on apple podcasts | Spotify Relevant Links: Netflix's page on their City Hunter filmRyohei Suzuki interview on City Hunter and coming up with the "Mokkori Dance"Stream the original City Hunter anime on RetroCrush and CrunchyrollBuy the City Hunter anime on bluray at Amazon and the Crunchyroll StoreRead the original City Hunter manga in English officially at MangaHotCheck out GOTCHA CARDS! on Kickstarter My theme song music was done by Kerobit! You can find more about them on their website! Support the work I do on this podcast by leaving me a tip on Ko-fi! Want to have your name read in the special thanks segment on the next episode? All you need to do is buy me 2 or more “coffees” on Ko-fi! As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts on this episode or ideas for future episodes here—or email me directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - ep 130: ReView: Dragon Ball Z Movie #12 - Fusion Reborn!
Subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode!This episode is sponsored in part by Tokyo Treat! To get $5 your first box of delicious snacks & treats delivered from Japan straight to your door, AND to help support my little podcast, use code "NOSTALGIA" at my link here! This month’s episode is another short ReView! What is a “ReView” episode, you might ask? Well, it’s my highly-clever (ok not really) name for episodes where I go back and revisit an older title I haven’t seen in a long time, and see if what I remember (and what my opinions on it) are still the same now that some time’s gone by. And with this April ringing in the 35th Anniversary of Dragon Ball Z's premiere in Japan, what better time to revisit one of my favorite movies from the franchise--movie #12, "Fusion Reborn!". Will this film still come out victorious as one of my top faves, or will I realize I made a mistake and it's a ridiculous mess? Let's find out! Stream the episode above or [Direct Download]Subscribe on apple podcasts | Spotify Relevant links: Buy the Dragon Ball Z: Fusion Reborn! / Wrath of the Dragon double-feature blu-ray with my affiliate links on Amazon or The Crunchyroll Store!Stream the movie on CrunchyrollRead about how Akira Toriyama created Vegetto in response to Gogeta at Kanzenshuu here!Buy the Dr Slump Movie Collection at The Crunchyroll Store! My theme song music was done by Kerobit! You can find more about them on their website! Support the work I do on this podcast by leaving me a tip on Ko-fi! Want to have your name read in the special thanks segment on the next episode? All you need to do is buy me 2 or more “coffees” on Ko-fi! As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts on this episode or ideas for future episodes here—or email me directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - ep 129: Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind 40th Anniversary with Rachel
Subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode!This episode is sponsored in part by Tokyo Treat! To get $5 your first box of delicious snacks & treats delivered from Japan straight to your door, AND to help support my little podcast, use code "NOSTALGIA" at my link here!This month (March 11th, 2024 to be exact) marked the 40th anniversary of the release of the film Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind. So to celebrate this momentous occasion, friend of the show & HUGE Nausicaa fan Rachel is back to discuss the history of not just the film, but the manga it's based off of! Since the Nausicaa is pretty widely available at this point, we DO talk openly with spoilers. So if you've never seen the film before, go have a watch and then come back to listen to us do a deep dive & gush about what makes this movie so special in this extra-long episode! Stream the episode above or [Direct Download]Subscribe on apple podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify Relevant Links: Buy Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind on Blu-ray from The Crunchyroll Store or AmazonBuy the Nausicaa manga box set from The Crunchyroll Store or AmazonBuy The Art of Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind from The Crunchyroll Store or AmazonBuy Shuna's Journey from The Crunchyroll Store or AmazonVisit Nausicaa Net (aka the Ghibli Wiki), the longest-running Ghibli fansite still up and running!Visit Gkids' official Nausicaa pageRead "When Nausicaa became Warriors of the Wind"Follow Rachel on Twitter, Bluesky, and Twitch! My theme song music was done by Kerobit! You can find more about them on their website! Support the work I do on this podcast by leaving me a tip on Ko-fi! Want to have your name read in the special thanks segment on the next episode? All you need to do is buy me 2 or more “coffees” on Ko-fi! As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts on this episode or ideas for future episodes here—or email me directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - ep 128: 50 Years of Black Jack with Clarissa
Subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode!This episode is sponsored in part by Tokyo Treat! To get $5 your first box of delicious snacks & treats delivered from Japan straight to your door, AND to help support my little podcast, use code "NOSTALGIA" at my link here! Over the winter, Japan celebrated the 50th anniversary of one of Osamu Tezuka's most beloved characters: Black Jack! And since it's one of my favorite manga, you know I had to do a podcast episode to celebrate! Joining me, on loan from the Anime World Order Podcast is fellow podcaster & Black Jack fan Clarissa! Listen as we talk about Black Jack's history, his similarities with Tezuka himself, and just why we love this iconic manga doctor as we try to convince you to give this wild medical manga a try. Stream the episode above or [Direct Download]Subscribe on apple podcasts | Google Podcasts | SpotifyAlso, side note - Sadly, Discotek announced AS I WAS EDITING THIS EPISODE that their Black Jack The Movie bluray is going out of print....so pick it up while you still can! Relevant links: Buy the original Black Jack manga digitally in EnglishStream the original Black Jack OVA series in North America on Tubi TVStream Black Jack The Movie in America on Tubi TV, Pluto TV, or RetroCrushRead The Prescience and Universality of Tezuka’s Manga Masterpiece “Black Jack”Read Queering Black Jack: A look at how the manga industry adapts to changing reader demographicsCheck out the House MD vs Black Jack Japanese promotional commercial from 2010!Follow Clarissa on Twitter, Bluesky, and Twitch! My theme song music was done by Kerobit! You can find more about them on their website! Support the work I do on this podcast by leaving me a tip on Ko-fi! Want to have your name read in the special thanks segment on the next episode? All you need to do is buy me 2 or more “coffees” on Ko-fi! As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts on this episode or ideas for future episodes here—or email me directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - ep 127: ReView: Crusher Joe The Movie
Subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode! This episode is sponsored in part by Tokyo Treat! To get $5 your first box of delicious snacks & treats delivered from Japan straight to your door, AND to help support my little podcast, use code "NOSTALGIA" at my link here!Happy New Year, everyone! This month’s episode is another short ReView! What is a “ReView” episode, you might ask? Well, it’s my highly-clever (ok not really) name for episodes where I go back and revisit an older title I haven’t seen in a long time, and see if what I remember (and what my opinions on it) are still the same now that some time’s gone by. This month, while I dream of the upcoming Dirty Pair bluray set, let's revisit some other space adventuring troublemakers from the same universe! That's right, it's 1983's Crusher Joe: The Movie! But will this movie crush it, or will it crush my heart? Ok, ok...lets drop the puns and check it out in this month's rewatch.Stream the episode above or [Direct Download]Subscribe on apple podcasts | Google Podcasts | SpotifyRelevant links:Buy Crusher Joe The Movie at Crunchyroll Store or AmazonUncovering the Guest Designers of Crusher JoeOther anime mentioned in this episode: Dirty Pair, Space Adventure Cobra, Outlaw Star, Cowboy Bebop, Venus WarsMy theme song music was done by Kerobit! You can find more about them on their website!Support the work I do on this podcast by leaving me a tip on Ko-fi! Want to have your name read in the special thanks segment on the next episode? All you need to do is buy me 2 or more “coffees” on Ko-fi!As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts on this episode or ideas for future episodes here—or email me directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - ep 126: 2023 Year in Review with GrantTheThief
Subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode! This episode is sponsored in part by Tokyo Treat! To get $5 your first box of delicious snacks & treats delivered from Japan straight to your door, AND to help support my little podcast, use code "NOSTALGIA" at my link here! 2023 is coming to a close, so you know what that means--That's right, it's time for another Year in Review! And this time, my good buddy Grant is here to help discuss the results of my annual year-end survey as filled out by you, the listeners! What older anime titles were you excited to buy (sometimes again) this year, and what titles are you looking forward to coming out in 2024? We also talk about all the memorable news stories from throughout this long, seemingly never-ending year. Hear all the silliness, strangeness, sadness, and stress of this year; PLUS the winners of the survey giveaway in this extra long episode. Happy Holidays & Happy New Year!!Stream the episode above or [Direct Download]Subscribe on apple podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify Relevant links:☆ Buy the top 3 (as voted by my listeners) older anime releases from 2023!☆1. Gunbuster: The Complete OVA series2. Urusei Yatsura TV series Collection 1 3. Aim for the Ace! Complete Original TV series Listen to the full episode for the complete list!Follow GrantTheThief on Twitter & Bluesky! Thank you to Seven Seas for donating manga as part of my Holiday Giveaway! Support the work I do on this podcast by leaving me a tip on Ko-fi! Want to have your name read in the special thanks segment on the next episode? All you need to do is buy me 2 or more “coffees” on Ko-fi! My opening theme music is done by Kerobit! Find more of his music at Kerobit.net!As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts on this episode or ideas for future episodes here—or email me directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com.Thanks for listening and have a Happy New Year!
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - ep 125: 50 Years of Cutie Honey with Salvatore
Subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode!This episode is sponsored in part by Tokyo Treat! To get $5 your first box of delicious snacks & treats delivered from Japan straight to your door, AND to help support my little podcast, use code "NOSTALGIA" at my link here! This year, Go Nagai's magical super heroine turned 50 years old! So what better time to have an episode in her honor? And joining me to talk all about her is No. 1 English-speaking Cutie Honey Fan (who has worked on many official American Cutie Honey releases!), Salvatore (aka @retrosofa)! We discuss not only the history of the franchise, but how even though Honey is a pulpy, sexy, and sometimes goofy Magical Girl originally created for boys, she influenced the Magical Girl genre in all sorts of ways we're still seeing today! Also in this episode: the decades-long argument of if Honey even counts as a magical girl, the appeal of giant Go Nagai monster women, and answering all your questions in this extra-long episode! Stream the episode above or [Direct Download]Subscribe on apple podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify Relevant links: Buy the original Cutie Honey manga and Cutie Honey anime on DVDBuy the 90s New Cutey Honey OVA on blurayBuy Re:Cutie Honey on blurayBuy the Cutey Honey A Go Go! mangaWatch Cutie Honey: The Live on Retrocrush & buy the official blurayWatch a short preview version of the Japanese stage musical, Cutie Honey Climax (subtitled in English officially!)Read a brief interview with Jessica Calvello (dub voice of Honey) from way back in 2000 on her thoughts about the role! Find Salvatore online: @retrosofa on Tumblr and Twitter!@retrosofa.inc on instagram!Read his comic No More Mermaids! (NSFW WARNING! Absolutely not for kids!) My theme song music was done by Kerobit! You can find more about them on their website! Support the work I do on this podcast by leaving me a tip on Ko-fi! Want to have your name read in the special thanks segment on the next episode? All you need to do is buy me 2 or more “coffees” on Ko-fi!As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts on this episode or ideas for future episodes here—or email me directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - ep 124: ReView: Darkstalkers OVA
Subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode! This episode is sponsored in part by Tokyo Treat! To get $5 your first box of delicious snacks & treats delivered from Japan straight to your door, AND to help support my little podcast, use code "NOSTALGIA" at my link here!This month’s episode is another short ReView! What is a “ReView” episode, you might ask? Well, it’s my highly-clever (ok not really) name for episodes where I go back and revisit an older title I haven’t seen in a long time, and see if what I remember (and what my opinions on it) are still the same now that some time’s gone by. This month, in celebration of spooky time, I'm revisiting a video game anime adaptation that has lots of style and spooky vibes to spare: the Darkstalkers OVA! But is style the only thing this OVA has going for it? Let's dig it out of the crypt and find out! Stream the episode above or [Direct Download]Subscribe on apple podcasts | Google Podcasts | SpotifyRelevant links:Buy Darkstalkers on bluray Read more about the history of the original Darkstalkers fighting games!Other anime mentioned in this episode: The Devilman OAV, Vampire Hunter D, Twilight of the Dark MasterMy theme song music was done by Kerobit! You can find more about them on their website!Support the work I do on this podcast by leaving me a tip on Ko-fi! Want to have your name read in the special thanks segment on the next episode? All you need to do is buy me 2 or more “coffees” on Ko-fi!As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts on this episode or ideas for future episodes here—or email me directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - ep 123: The First Slam Dunk with Tricia
Subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode!Last month in North America, the first new Slam Dunk anime in over 20 years AND Takehiko Inoue's directorial debut finally arrived in theaters: The First Slam Dunk! So who better to talk to me about this exciting event but my friend and fellow Slam Dunk fan, Tricia! For the first part of this episode, we talk a bit about Slam Dunk's history, its importance in Japanese sports, fandom, & BL culture, why it's such a beloved piece of work, and our general (spoiler-free!) thoughts on this new edition to it. Then, at around the 1:26:35 mark, we go total spoiler-zone & do a deep-dive of our thoughts on the work, along with sneaker talk, anime character Toon Squad Dream Teams, and your listener questions! Stream the episode above or [Direct Download]Subscribe on apple podcasts | Google Podcasts | SpotifyRelevant links:Gkids' official The First Slam Dunk webpageWatch the original Slam Dunk anime in the US on Toei's Official US Youtube ChannelBuy the Slam Dunk manga at Rightstuf or AmazonShort video on the real sneakers Inoue used in Slam DunkTensai_Hana's thread on Twitter about some background information for Slam Dunk / The First Slam DunkListen to me talk about The First Slam Dunk on Taiiku Podcast as well!My theme song music was done by Kerobit! You can find more about them on their website!Support the work I do on this podcast by leaving me a tip on Ko-fi! Want to have your name read in the special thanks segment on the next episode? All you need to do is buy me 2 or more “coffees” on Ko-fi!As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts on this episode or ideas for future episodes here—or email me directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - ep 122: The Legacy & Influence of Kamen Rider (with guest Mach Dent)
Subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode!With Kamen Rider's 50th anniversary celebration still going strong, and the recent release of Shin Kamen Rider in North America, what better time to talk about just how huge an impact Shotaro Ishinomori's original creation had on Japanese pop culture...including it's huge influence on anime, manga, and fandom in general! And joining me to chat about it is none other than the Tokusatsu Troubadour, Mach Dent! Listen as we discuss how everything from shonen anime to magical girls to video games have been influenced by Kamen Rider, how easy it's gotten to get into the franchise now in the US, and going on random fun tokusatsu tangents! Listen in and join the shenanigans! Stream the episode above or [Direct Download]Subscribe on apple podcasts | Google Podcasts | SpotifyRelevant links:Read Kamen Rider: Behind the Mask on ZimmeritRead The Broad Spectrum of Shotaro Ishinomori's MangaWatch the original Kamen Rider, free with ads in North America, on Tokushoutsu, Pluto.TV, and Tubi!Watch selected Kamen Rider episodes, specials, and trailers officially in English on the Toei Tokusatsu World Youtube channel! Get the original Kamen Rider manga by Shotaro Ishinomori in English from Seven Seas at Rightstuf or Amazon!Watch the Kamen Rider: Gaia fan documentary here!Check out Vintage Henshin on Youtube and on Tumblr!Follow Mach on Twitter & Twitch!A playlist of Official Tokushoutsu promos made by Mach!My theme song music was done by Kerobit! You can find more about them on their website!Support the work I do on this podcast by leaving me a tip on Ko-fi! Want to have your name read in the special thanks segment on the next episode? All you need to do is buy me 2 or more “coffees” on Ko-fi!As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts on this episode or ideas for future episodes here—or email me directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com.Thanks for listening!
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - ep 121: ReView: Project A-ko Versus
Subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode!This month’s episode is another short ReView! What is a “ReView” episode, you might ask? Well, it’s my highly-clever (ok not really) name for episodes where I go back and revisit an older title I haven’t seen in a long time, and see if what I remember (and what my opinions on it) are still the same now that some time’s gone by. This month, I’m going back in time to revisit a Saturday Anime title that I only ever watched once before, and never again, until now--it’s Project A-ko VERSUS! ....y’know, that official Project A-ko AU? Where A-ko & B-ko are bounty hunters? And they live together?.........no, really, that actually happened! I’m serious!! THEY WERE ROOMMATES!!! Stream the episode above or [Direct Download]Subscribe on apple podcasts | Google Podcasts | SpotifyRelevant links:Buy the out-of-print Project A-ko: Uncivil Wars DVD on AmazonBuy the original Project A-ko on bluray at Rightstuf or AmazonVisit Project A-ko.com, probably the biggest Project A-ko fansite still active!Other anime mentioned in this episode: Dirty Pair, Bubblegum Crisis, Maris the Chojo, Fight! Iczer One, Dangaioh, Queen EmeraldasBig thanks to the Shoujo Sundae Podcast for sponsoring this episode! They just recently celebrated their podcast anniversary this month, so if you love shoujo or want to learn more about it, check them out!My theme song music was done by Kerobit! You can find more about them on their website!Support the work I do on this podcast by leaving me a tip on Ko-fi! Want to have your name read in the special thanks segment on the next episode? All you need to do is buy me 2 or more “coffees” on Ko-fi!As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts on this episode or ideas for future episodes here—or email me directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com.Thanks for listening!
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - ep 120: Creative Conversations with Rock M Sakura!
Subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode!Not only does this month mark 10 YEARS of the podcast, but it’s also pride month! So what better way to celebrate than to invite THE Anime Queen of Rupaul’s Drag Race Season 12, the one & only Rock M Sakura! Listen as she recalls how she got into anime, what 80s anime she’d do a cosplay look from if she had unlimited funding, and how she combined her love of anime & manga with drag to become the main character of her own magical girl story.Stream the episode above or [Direct Download]Subscribe on apple podcasts | Stitcher | Google Podcasts | SpotifySome of Sakura’s older anime & manga recommendations:Revolutionary Girl Utena (buy at Rightstuf or Amazon!)Ranma 1/2 (buy at Rightstuf or Amazon!)Golden Boy (buy at Rightstuf or Amazon!) Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water (buy at Rightstuf or Amazon!)Cowboy Bebop (buy at Rightstuf or Amazon!)Trigun (buy at Rightstuf or Amazon!)Uzumaki (buy at Rightstuf or Amazon!)Tomie (buy at Rightstuf or Amazon!) Magic Knight Rayearth (buy at Rightstuf or Amazon!)Follow Rock M Sakura & her work online!Rock M Sakura on Twitter, Tiktok, & InstagramWatch Rock M Sakura on Youtube (and her Geek Chic series with Nicky Doll!)Rock M Sakura’s Twitch ChannelBuy official Rock M Sakura merch on her webshop!My theme song music was done by Kerobit! You can find more about them on their website!Support the work I do on this podcast by leaving me a tip on Ko-fi! Want to have your name read in the special thanks segment on the next episode? All you need to do is buy me 2 or more “coffees” on Ko-fi!As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts on this episode or ideas for future episodes here—or email me directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com.Thanks for listening!
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - ep 119: ReView: Amon Saga
Subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode!This month’s episode is another short ReView! What is a “ReView” episode, you might ask? Well, it’s my highly-clever (ok not really) name for episodes where I go back and revisit an older title I haven’t seen in a long time, and see if what I remember (and what my opinions on it) are still the same now that some time’s gone by. This month, I dig into a dark 80s fantasy OVA film with character designs by Yoshitaka Amano! No, it’s NOT that vampire one you’re thinking of–it’s the much lesser-known Amon Saga! Is this one worth revisiting, or does it belong stuck at the bottom of the DVD bargain bin? Let’s find out!Stream the episode above or [Direct Download]Subscribe on apple podcasts | Stitcher | Google Podcasts | SpotifyRelevant links:Buy the out-of-print Amon Saga DVD on AmazonOther anime mentioned in this episode: Vampire Hunter D, Arion, Record of Lodoss War, The Weathering Continent, The Heroic Legend of Arslan, The Five Star StoriesMy theme song music was done by Kerobit! You can find more about them on their website!Support the work I do on this podcast by leaving me a tip on Ko-fi! Want to have your name read in the special thanks segment on the next episode? All you need to do is buy me 2 or more “coffees” on Ko-fi!As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts on this episode or ideas for future episodes here—or email me directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com.Thanks for listening!
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - ep 118: Green Legend Ran with MDi
Subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode!The Saturday Anime series is back! These are episodes where we talk about anime that aired on the Saturday Anime block of Sci-Fi Channel back in the 90s on US Cable TV. This month, MDi is back to talk with me about a title that was once one of Pioneer Anime’s original flagship titles in the US, but has since kind of become forgotten---Green Legend Ran! Listen as we revisit this title to see if this environmental sci-fi fantasy OAV-edited-to-movie-for-Sci-Fi-Channel’s-broadcast still holds up, having to deal with the infamous WordFit System, and how this title is connected to....Snakes on a Plane??? You’ll have to listen to find out how!Stream the episode above or [Direct Download]Subscribe on apple podcasts | Stitcher | Google Podcasts | SpotifyRelevant links:Buy the out-of-print DVD from Pioneer or Sentai FilmworksOtaquest - “Why you should watch Green Legend Ran”VHS archive recording of Sci-fi Channel’s first airing of Green Legend Ran, as it was broadcast on televisionFollow MDi on Twitter, Youtube, and learn more about the Community Game Along here!Support the work I do on this podcast by leaving me a tip on Ko-fi! Want to have your name read in the special thanks segment on the next episode? All you need to do is buy me 2 or more “coffees” on Ko-fi!As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts on this episode or ideas for future episodes here—or email me directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com.Thanks for listening!
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - ep 117: Leiji Matsumoto Tribute Livestream with Zack Davisson
Subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode!In February of 2023, we learned that we lost an icon of not just manga and anime, but a pillar of otaku fandom as we know it: Leiji Matsumoto. And so this month, we celebrated him and his beautiful Leijiverse by having a fan-made Memorial Livestream. For those that missed out on it, this is the audio from said livestream, in handy podcast form! The first part of the stream I was joined by Leiji Matsumoto translator and superfan, Zack Davisson, as we give some background on Matsumoto’s live and work. After that, I reached out to the Leijiverse fandom to get audio and written submissions on not only how Matsumoto’s work touched our hearts, but also significantly changed some of our lives. Get those tissues ready, because there’s sure to be some tears shed in this heartfelt, extra-long episode!Stream the episode above or [Direct Download]Subscribe on apple podcasts | Stitcher | Google Podcasts | SpotifySpecial thanks to everyone who submitted audio & written contributions for this stream! It wouldn’t have been a huge success without all of you.Relevant links:Watch Galaxy Express 999 the TV series free in the US on Tubi and Pluto TVWatch Space Pirate Captain Harlock the TV series free in the US on Pluto TVWatch Arcadia of My Youth free in the US on Retrocrush, Pluto TV, and TubiWatch Arcadia of My Youth: Endless Orbit SSX the TV series free in the US on Tubi and Pluto TVBuy Leiji Matsumoto’s Space Battleship Yamato manga at Rightstuf or AmazonBuy Leiji Matsumoto’s Captain Harlock manga at Rightstuf or AmazonBuy Leji Matsumoto’s Queen Emeraldas manga at Rightstuf or AmazonBuy Leiji Matsumoto: Essays on the Manga and Anime Legend on Rightstuf or Amazon Visit OurStarBlazers.com, the biggest and longest running Star Blazers/Space Battleship Yamato fansite, still running!Support the work I do on this podcast by leaving me a tip on Ko-fi! Want to have your name read in the special thanks segment on the next episode? All you need to do is buy me 2 or more “coffees” on Ko-fi!As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts on this episode or ideas for future episodes here—or email me directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com.Thanks for listening!
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - ep 116: ReView: Urusei Yatsura Movie 1 - Only You
Subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode!This month’s episode is another short ReView! What is a “ReView” episode, you might ask? Well, it’s my highly-clever (ok not really) name for episodes where I go back and revisit an older title I haven’t seen in a long time, and see if what I remember (and what my opinions on it) are still the same now that some time’s gone by. This month, to celebrate not only the new Urusei Yatsura TV anime and the month of Valentine’s Day, let’s revisit the very first Urusei Yatsura: Only You--the series’ first theatrical film! The whole Tomobiki gang makes the show a lot of fun, but can they satisfyingly fill a nearly 2 hour long movie? Let’s see what’s to love about it in this month’s rewatch! Stream the episode above or [Direct Download]Subscribe on apple podcasts | Stitcher | Google Podcasts | SpotifyRelevant links:Buy Urusei Yatsura: Only You at Rightstuf or AmazonOther anime mentioned in this episode: the Ranma 1/2 films, Arcadia of My YouthRead Animeigo’s liner notes for the film at their archive here!My theme song music was done by Kerobit! You can find more about them on their website!Support the work I do on this podcast by leaving me a tip on Ko-fi! Want to have your name read in the special thanks segment on the next episode? All you need to do is buy me 2 or more “coffees” on Ko-fi!As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts on this episode or ideas for future episodes here—or email me directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com.Thanks for listening!
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - ep 115: ReView: Miyuki-chan in Wonderland
Subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode!This month’s episode is another short ReView! What is a “ReView” episode, you might ask? Well, it’s my highly-clever (ok not really) name for episodes where I go back and revisit an older title I haven’t seen in a long time, and see if what I remember (and what my opinions on it) are still the same now that some time’s gone by. This month, we’re going down the rabbit hole to revisit a lesser known OVA based off a CLAMP title that came out in the 90s: Miyuki-chan in Wonderland. Is it a fun adventure, or should we forget we ever peered into the looking glass? Let’s find out!Stream the episode above or [Direct Download]Subscribe on apple podcasts | Stitcher | Google Podcasts | SpotifyRelevant links:Buy Miyuki-chan in Wonderland on DVD on AmazonBuy the original manga on Amazon (also available digitally)Other anime mentioned in this episode: Golden Boy, Dragon HalfCLAMP’s interview on Miyuki-chan in Wonderland from CLAMP no Kiseiki (May 2005) that I mention in the episodeMy theme song music was done by Kerobit! You can find more about them on their website!Support the work I do on this podcast by leaving me a tip on Ko-fi! Want to have your name read in the special thanks segment on the next episode? All you need to do is buy me 2 or more “coffees” on Ko-fi!As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts on this episode or ideas for future episodes here—or email me directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com.Thanks for listening!
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - ep 114: 2022 Year in Review with Zee & MDi
Subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode!2022 is just about over! So you know what that means–that’s right, it’s the Year in Review! And much like Krampus, Zee is back for the first part of the episode to discuss the results of my annual year-end survey as filled out by you, the listeners! And for the last stretch of the episode, the Artist Formally Known As Nitro, aka MDi, is passed the baton to help finish the discussion. What older anime titles were you excited to buy (sometimes again) this year, and what titles are you looking forward to coming out in 2023? We also talk about all the memorable news stories from throughout this long, seemingly never-ending year. Hear all the silliness, strangeness, sadness, and stress of this year; PLUS the winners of the survey giveaway in this extra long, nearly 4-hour long episode. Happy Holidays & Happy New Year!! Stream the episode above or [Direct Download]Subscribe on apple podcasts | Stitcher | Google Podcasts | SpotifyRelevant links:☆ Buy the top 3 (as voted by my listeners) older anime releases from 2022!☆1. Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water2. Sailor Moon: The Complete First Season3. Lupin III: The Mystery of MamoListen to the full episode for the complete list!Follow MDi on Twitter, Youtube, and learn more about the Community Game Along here!Donate to The Dystonia Research Fund here!Big thanks to Viz Media, Gkids, and Sentai Filmworks for donating amazing prizes for the Holiday Giveaway this year! And congrats to all the winners! Also big thanks to the Shoujo Sundae Podcast for sponsoring this episode!Support the work I do on this podcast by leaving me a tip on Ko-fi! Want to have your name read in the special thanks segment on the next episode? All you need to do is buy me 2 or more “coffees” on Ko-fi!My opening theme music is done by Kerobit! Find more of his music at Kerobit.net!As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts on this episode or ideas for future episodes here—or email me directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com.Thanks for listening and have a Happy New Year!
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - ep 113: Creative Conversations with Abby Denson
Subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode!This month, we’re returning to my Creative Conversations series! In these episodes, I talk to people in various creative fields making things today who were greatly inspired by anime & manga, and are using that inspiration today to make their own cool things. This time, we’re talking to comic artist, illustrator, and comic author Abby Denson! A longtime manga reader, Abby’s been making comics since her self-published days, and continues that DIY spirit with her latest series Kitty Sweet Tooth with Japanese artist Utomaru. Listen as we discuss her ‘90s zine roots, how BL inspired one of her early comics, and what it was like to table at Comiket in ‘97, along with answering your questions!Stream the episode above or [Direct Download]Subscribe on apple podcasts | Stitcher | Google Podcasts | SpotifyAbby’s older anime & manga recommendations:Maison Ikkoku (Get the original manga from Rightstuf or Amazon)Ranma ½ (Get the original manga from Rightstuf or Amazon)Akira (Get the original manga from Rightstuf or Amazon)The Poe Clan (Get the original manga from Rightstuf or Amazon)Battle Angel Alita (Get the original manga from Rightstuf or Amazon)The Rose of Versailles (Get the original manga from Rightstuf or Amazon)Lil’ Leo (Get the original manga from Rightstuf or Amazon)Follow Abby & her work online!Abby’s Home pageAbby’s Twitter & InstagramBuy her latest books, Kitty Sweet Tooth and Kitty Sweet Tooth Makes A Movie!Bonus! A photo of Abby with mangaka royalty, Riyoko Ikeda!My theme song music was done by Kerobit! You can find more about them on their website!Support the work I do on this podcast by leaving me a tip on Ko-fi! Want to have your name read in the special thanks segment on the next episode? All you need to do is buy me 2 or more “coffees” on Ko-fi!As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts on this episode or ideas for future episodes here—or email me directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com.Thanks for listening!
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - ep 112: Berserk '97 25th Anniversary with Mayra
Subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode!October is not only spooky month, but it’s also the 25th anniversary of the very first Berserk anime adaptation! So what better time to discuss this dark fantasy horror series with my good friend and huge Berserk fan, Mayra, who you might remember from my episode on the oral history of anime penpaling! For the first part of the episode, we go over the history of Berserk, some of it’s main characters, celebrating Kentaro Miura’s original manga, and why it’s such a notable & important work. Then the second half is Spoiler Talk, for all of you who’re already familiar with the series! Please note that since Berserk IS a dark fantasy that contains a LOT of heavy topics, we do discuss things like dealing with trauma, etc. in the Spoiler half of the podcast. Stream the episode above or [Direct Download]Subscribe on apple podcasts | Stitcher | Google Podcasts | SpotifyRelevant links:Buy the Berserk ‘97 anime on DVD at AmazonBuy the original Berserk manga at Rightstuf or AmazonWatch the Berserk: The Golden Age Memorial Edition on CrunchyrollVisit SkullKnight.net, the oldest Berserk fan resource site still running!Recommended reading: Why Berserk’s Sensitive Portrayal of Toxic Masculinity Was RevolutionaryMy theme song music was done by Kerobit! You can find more about them on their Twitter!Support the work I do on this podcast by leaving me a tip on Ko-fi! Want to have your name read in the special thanks segment on the next episode? All you need to do is buy me 2 or more “coffees” on Ko-fi!As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts on this episode or ideas for future episodes here—or email me directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com.Thanks for listening!
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - ep 111: ReView: Hyper Doll
Subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode!This month’s episode is another short ReView! What is a “ReView” episode, you might ask? Well, it’s my highly-clever (ok not really) name for episodes where I go back and revisit an older title I haven’t seen in a long time, and see if what I remember (and what my opinions on it) are still the same now that some time’s gone by. This month, I’m saying goodbye to Summer with a short OVA that features plenty of your typical Summery things in anime: pools, swimming, festivals, yukata...and giant alien monsters?? Yup, we’re revisiting a lesser-remembered Pioneer anime that never became a hit: Hyper Doll! Listen to find out why this 2-episode OVA had me going on a wild goose chase searching for a Japanese 80s variety show! Stream the episode above or [Direct Download]Subscribe on apple podcasts | Stitcher | Google Podcasts | SpotifyRelevant links:Buy Hyper Doll on Amazon on DVD or VHSCheck out mangaka & original Hyper Doll creator Shimpei Itoh’s homepage for a Hyper Doll manga image gallery!Watch a random episode of Pinky Punch Dai Gyakuten on YoutubeOther anime mentioned in this episode: Project A-ko, Dr. Slump, Cutie Honey (oh and you can check out Shimpei Itoh’s Cutie Honey manga, Cutie Honey A-Go-Go!)My theme song music was done by Kerobit! You can find more about them on their Twitter!Support the work I do on this podcast by leaving me a tip on Ko-fi! Want to have your name read in the special thanks segment on the next episode? All you need to do is buy me 2 or more “coffees” on Ko-fi!As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts on this episode or ideas for future episodes here—or email me directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com.Thanks for listening!
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - ep 110: Giant Robo with MinovskyArticle
Subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode!Last month, the beginning of a well-loved OVA series turned 30 years old: Yasuhiro Imagawa’s love letter to mangaka Mitsuteru Yokoyama’s career, Giant Robo: The Animation (aka Giant Robo: The Day The Earth Stood Still)! And to celebrate this momentous occasion, Casey (aka MinovskyArticle) has returned to talk about all things Robo with me! For the first part of the podcast, we discuss in a spoiler-free way what exactly the series is, it’s history, why it’s special, and why you should check it out! After that, we go all out in the spoiler-zone to gush about our favorite characters, scenes, and answer all your listener questions! (Spoiler talk starts at around the 1:34:17 mark.) So sit back, relax, and celebrate one of our favorite anime series with us in this GIANT-sized, nearly 3-hour long episode! Stream the episode above or [Direct Download]Subscribe on apple podcasts | Stitcher | Google Podcasts | Spotify Relevant links:Buy Giant Robo on bluray at Rightstuf or Amazon!Read about a Yasuhiro Imagawa lecture in the US from 2002!Watch the Imagawa-directed Tetsujin 28 remake at RetrocrushCheck out this Giant Robo cosplay group page, “Experts of Cosplay”, still up and running on AngelFire! Some pictures are back from the 90s!If you want to learn more about The Water Margin, one of the stories Yokoyama used as the basis of some of his manga, check out the Chinese Folklore Podcast!Follow Casey on Twitter!My theme song music was done by Kerobit! You can find more about them on their Twitter!Support the work I do on this podcast by leaving me a tip on Ko-fi! Want to have your name read in the special thanks segment on the next episode? All you need to do is buy me 2 or more “coffees” on Ko-fi!As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts on this episode or ideas for future episodes here—or email me directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com.Thanks for listening!
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - ep 109: ReView: Lily C.A.T.
Subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode!This month’s episode is another short ReView! What is a “ReView” episode, you might ask? Well, it’s my highly-clever (ok not really) name for episodes where I go back and revisit an older title I haven’t seen in a long time, and see if what I remember (and what my opinions on it) are still the same now that some time’s gone by. This month, thanks to Tim (the 2nd winner of the ANP Says Trans Rights raffle), I’m rewatching one of Sci-Fi Channel’s Saturday Anime staples: Lily C.A.T.! Am I feline any different about this movie, or do I think it belongs in the litter box? Let’s find out!Stream the episode above or [Direct Download]Subscribe on apple podcasts | Stitcher | Google Podcasts | SpotifyRelevant links:Watch Lily CAT dubbed or subbed on Retrocrush, Tubi TV, Midnight Pulp, or Crunchyroll!Lily CAT DVD listing on AmazonAWO interview with voice actor Mike ReynoldsYT Video: A Tribute to Mike Reynolds Other anime mentioned in this episode: They Were 11, Robot Carnival, Memories, Akira, Devilman OVAs, Vampire Hunter D. My theme song music was done by Kerobit! You can find more about them on their Twitter!Support the work I do on this podcast by leaving me a tip on Ko-fi! Want to have your name read in the special thanks segment on the next episode? All you need to do is buy me 2 or more “coffees” on Ko-fi! You can also buy podcast-related merch & other designs by me at my Teepublic shop, where I get a small percentage of every sale!As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts on this episode or ideas for future episodes here—or email me directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - ep 108: Classic Devilman with Salvatore
Subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode!Not only is June the 50th Anniversary of Go Nagai’s manga, but in the US June is also Pride Month! And at the request of AJ (who won the choice of a full podcast episode topic in my ANP Says Trans Rights raffle), we’re talking all about the iconic queer-coded action-horror classic Devilman! Go Nagai superfan Salvatore is back with me this month to talk all about the original 70s manga, TV series, AND the 80s/90s OVA series. We discuss differences between them, what we love & maybe not love so much about each version, and the absolutely MASSIVE influence Go Nagai’s work has had over manga & anime in the last 50 years in this fun, extra-long episode! Stream the episode above or [Direct Download]Subscribe on apple podcasts | Stitcher | Google Podcasts | SpotifyRelevant links:Buy Devilman: The Classic Collection manga omnibus vols from Rightstuf and AmazonBuy the original 70s Devilman TV series from Rightstuf and AmazonBuy the Devilman OVA series from Rightstuf and AmazonOfficial English website of the Go Nagai Museum in JapanFind Salvatore online:@retrosofa on Tumblr and Twitter!@retrosofa.inc on instagram!Read his comic No More Mermaids! (VERY NSFW WARNING! Absolutely not for kids!)My theme song music was done by Kerobit! You can find more about them on their Twitter!Support the work I do on this podcast by leaving me a tip on Ko-fi! Want to have your name read in the special thanks segment on the next episode? All you need to do is buy me 2 or more “coffees” on Ko-fi!As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts on this episode or ideas for future episodes here—or email me directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com.Thanks for listening!
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - ep 107: Unico: Awakening interview with Samuel Sattin
Subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode!Osamu Tezuka’s Unico is well-loved around the world, and many older anime fans’ first exposure to anime as kids. Now, we’re getting a brand new, internationally collaborated manga called Unico: Awakening, for both fans of the original and new fans alike! And this month on the podcast, I’m interviewing the author of this new Unico adventure, Samuel Sattin! Listen as we discuss the plot of this new Unico manga as well as: Samuel’s anime origin story, how he worked with both Tezuka Productions and Japanese artist team Gurihiru, what makes Unico so special, and why Unico’s kitty-cat friend has a new name.Stream the episode above or [Direct Download]Subscribe on apple podcasts | Stitcher | Google Podcasts | SpotifyRelevant links:Back Unico: Awakening on Kickstarter! (Ends June 2, 2022!)Follow Samuel Sattin on Twitter!Follow the official Unico: Awakening Twitter!Read my interview with Samuel on Anime News Network (will go live May 9th!)Buy the official ebook of the original Unico manga on eMangaBuy the Unico films on DVD & bluray at RightstufWatch the Unico films streaming on Retrocrush, Tubi TV, and Crunchyroll!My theme song music was done by Kerobit! You can find more about them on their Twitter!Support the work I do on this podcast by leaving me a tip on Ko-fi! Want to have your name read in the special thanks segment on the next episode? All you need to do is buy me 2 or more “coffees” on Ko-fi!As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts on this episode or ideas for future episodes here—or email me directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com.Thanks for listening!
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - ep 106: ReView: BASTARD!! OVA
Subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode!I’m finally back after my brief hiatus with a brand-new episode! And this month’s episode is another short ReView! What is a “ReView” episode, you might ask? Well, it’s my highly-clever (ok not really) name for episodes where I go back and revisit an older title I haven’t seen in a long time, and see if what I remember (and what my opinions on it) are still the same now that some time’s gone by. With Netflix’s new BASTARD!! anime just around the corner, what better time to revisit the original OVA that came out in the 90s? Grab your swords and your bikini armor and lets see if this one still holds up!Stream the episode above or [Direct Download]Subscribe on apple podcasts | Stitcher | Google Podcasts | SpotifyRelevant links:Buy BASTARD!! on DVD at AmazonBuy the original BASTARD!! manga on AmazonTrailer for Netflix’s upcoming BASTARD!! 2022 anime seriesANN: “What you should know about the BASTARD!! anime”Other anime mentioned in this episode: The Slayers, Gokudo, Sorcerer Hunters, Record of Loddoss War, Berserk, The Heroic Legend of ArslanMy theme song music was done by Kerobit! You can find more about them on their Twitter!Support the work I do on this podcast by leaving me a tip on Ko-fi! Want to have your name read in the special thanks segment on the next episode? All you need to do is buy me 2 or more “coffees” on Ko-fi!As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts on this episode or ideas for future episodes here—or email me directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com.Thanks for listening!
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - Guest Episode: Parasyte with the Manga Mavericks Podcast
Subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode!This month’s Guest Episode is a manga-centric one! I talked all about the wild, weird, and sometimes whacky world of the classic sci-fi body horror manga Parasyte with the Manga Mavericks Podcast, along with fellow guest Jason Thompson! Listen as we chat about what we love about it, Iwaaki’s strengths and weaknesses as a manga artist, and what kinda weird things WE’D do if we had strange alien parasite powers! Enjoy!Stream the episode above or [Direct Download]Subscribe on apple podcasts | Stitcher | Google Podcasts | SpotifyRelevant Links:Win a chance to choose an older anime (or manga!) for me to cover here on the podcast with my Fundraiser Raffle currently going on til March 31, 2022!Follow Manga Mavericks on Twitter!Buy Parasyte vols at Righstuf or Amazon!Read a preview of Parasyte vol 1 on Kodansha Comics’ official website!A translation of a short 2005 interview with Parasyte creator Satoshi IwaakiSupport the work I do on this podcast by leaving me a tip on Ko-fi! Want to have your name read in the special thanks segment on the next episode? All you need to do is buy me 2 or more “coffees” on Ko-fi!As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts on this episode or ideas for future episodes here—or email me directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com.Thanks for listening!
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - Guest Episode: Cat's Eye with the Zannen Canada Podcast
Subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode!Valentine’s Day may be over, but this month on the podcast, we’re stealing hearts with some Cat’s Eye conversation with the Zannen, Canada podcast! Host Jesse, additional guest Chris, and myself talk about our history with the series, it’s ties to City Hunter, and I learn about it’s release in France & airing on TV in Canada! Only mild spoilers for the series, so even if you’ve never watched the series, you can still listen in and find out which of us lovingly referred to this series as “anime Inspector Gadget”.Stream the episode above or [Direct Download]Subscribe on apple podcasts | Stitcher | Google Podcasts | SpotifyRelevant links:Follow Zannen, Canada on Twitter!Stream Cat’s Eye on Crunchyroll, Retrocrush, and TMS America’s Official Youtube channel!The animated opening to the 1997 live-action Cat’s Eye movie mentioned in this episodeThe French opening to Cat’s EyeOrder season 1 of Cat’s Eye on bluray from Rightstuf!Support the work I do on this podcast by leaving me a tip on Ko-fi! Want to have your name read in the special thanks segment on the next episode? All you need to do is buy me 2 or more “coffees” on Ko-fi!As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts on this episode or ideas for future episodes here—or email me directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com.Thanks for listening!
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - Guest Episode: Dear Brother Part 2: The Spoilercast! with The Anime is Lit Podcast
Subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode!Happy New Year, everyone! This month’s “Guest” episode is part 2 of my discussion with the Anime is Lit Podcast in discussing the 90s anime adaptation of Riyoko Ikeda’s shoujo classic, Dear Brother! This one is for the folks who’ve seen & love the series as much as we do, as we really dive into all the details of the show, so if you haven’t seen the series yet, be sure to finish it before listening! Enjoy!Stream the episode above or [Direct Download]Subscribe on apple podcasts | Stitcher | Google Podcasts | SpotifyRelevant links:Follow Anime is Lit on Twitter!Stream Dear Brother while you can on Retrocrush, Tubi TV, Pluto TV, & Peacock!Buy Dear Brother on bluray while you can on Rightstuf & Amazon!Archive of The TechnoGirls fansub site for Dear BrotherFollow other guest on this episode, Diana, on TwitterSupport the work I do on this podcast by leaving me a tip on Ko-fi! Want to have your name read in the special thanks segment on the next episode? All you need to do is buy me 2 or more “coffees” on Ko-fi!As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts on this episode or ideas for future episodes here—or email me directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com.Thanks for listening!
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - Guest Episode: Dear Brother with The Anime is Lit Podcast
Subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode!This month on the podcast, celebrate the winter holidays with me & the Anime is Lit Podcast in the first of my "Guest" episodes! In this episode, we talk all about the 90s anime adaptation of Riyoko Ikeda's shoujo classic, Dear Brother (aka Oniisama e). This episode is relatively spoiler-free, so if you haven't seen the series yet, don't worry! We have lots of great discussion that won't ruin any major plot points for you. Enjoy, and have a happy new year!Stream the episode above or [Direct Download]Subscribe on apple podcasts | Stitcher | Google Podcasts | SpotifyRelevant links:Follow Anime is Lit on Twitter!Stream Dear Brother while you can on Retrocrush!Buy Dear Brother on bluray while you can on Rightstuf & Amazon!Archive of The TechnoGirls fansub site for Dear BrotherFollow other guest on this episode, Diana, on TwitterCongrats to the winners of this year's Holiday Giveaway: Sam, Marcos, and Leeza! Many thanks to Gkids, Rightstuf, Tigerlab Vinyl, and Viz for the prize donations!My theme song music was done by Kerobit! You can find more about them on their Twitter!Support the work I do on this podcast by leaving me a tip on Ko-fi! Want to have your name read in the special thanks segment on the next episode? All you need to do is buy me 2 or more “coffees” on Ko-fi!As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts on this episode or ideas for future episodes here—or email me directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com.Thanks for listening!
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - Important Announcement!
Subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this announcement! Stream the audio above or [Direct Download]Hey everyone! An important announcement regarding the podcast! Starting in December of 2021, I'll be going on a much-needed little vacation for a few months (probably around 2 or 3, depending on how I'm feeling). After doing 105 straight months of podcasting, paired with some minor health issues I've been having lately, I feel like I just need a little break to help me prevent burnout. But like I say in the audio above, I won't leave you hanging when it comes to things to listen to! While I'm gone, I'll be uploading some really great podcasts I was a guest on that I think you'll all enjoy. I'll also be adding the special thanks for ko-fi tips on those re-uploaded episodes, and adding any updates as well, to keep you all posted on when I'm set to start recording again.And for those of you sad that I won't be able to do the Year in Review this year, I'll still be doing my annual Holiday Giveaway to make up for it, and just because...I love doing the giveaway every year! So check back here on Dec 1st, 2021 to enter that. I'll have some fun prizes to give to a few lucky people, so hopefully that's a small silver lining.If you'd like to continue to support me while I'm on break, here's how you can do so!- Leave me a tip of any size on my ko-fi account (tips of 2 or more will get you a shout-out in the special thanks segment of the next episode!)- Shop my affiliate links at Rightstuf, CDJapan, and Amazon! I get a few cents for each purchase you make.- Buy merch with my designs on my Teepublic shop! Not only can you buy my designs/podcast logo merch on everything from stickers, tote bags, mugs, shirts, and more, I get a small percentage from each purchase made!- You can also leave a nice review on whatever platform you use to listen to the podcast! It always brightens my day to see kind words about my work.You can also follow the podcast tumblr here, where I have new posts queued up daily! And my personal Twitter account is here. And of course, you can still email the podcast any time at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com!I'm so grateful for your continued support, and for your understanding while I take this much needed break! See you in December for the first of my "vacation" guest episodes and the holiday giveaway!
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - ep 105: The World of Future Boy Conan with Dave Merrill
Subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode!This month on the podcast, we’re celebrating the first ever North American English release of one of the most influential anime of the 70s: Future Boy Conan! That’s right, after over 40 years, we’re finally getting a release in America (with a new English dub!) thanks to Gkids. And with me to talk about this classic gem is Conan super-fan Dave Merrill! Listen as we discuss the history of this wonderful series, how many amazingly talented people worked on it, how it became a hugely influential pop culture phenomenon in Japan and other countries, and why YOU should add it to your watch list--all without any major spoilers!--in this extra long episode. Let’s set sail!Stream the episode above or [Direct Download]Subscribe on apple podcasts | Stitcher | Google Podcasts | SpotifyRelevant links:Buy Future Boy Conan on bluray at Rightstuf, Amazon, and Gkids’ online store!Visit High Harbor Net, one of the biggest Future Boy Conan fansites still running!Future Boy Conan at Nausicaa NetBuy Hayao Miyazaki’s Starting Point 1979-1996, where he talks about his work & his process (which includes some bits of when he worked on Future Boy Conan!), in print or digitally. The Italian opening of Future Boy ConanRead Dave’s anime blog, Let’s Anime!Find Dave on TwitterMy theme song music was done by Kerobit! You can find more about them on their Twitter!Support the work I do on this podcast by leaving me a tip on Ko-fi! Want to have your name read in the special thanks segment on the next episode? All you need to do is buy me 2 or more “coffees” on Ko-fi!As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts on this episode or ideas for future episodes here—or email me directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com.Thanks for listening!
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - ep 104: ReView: Twilight of the Dark Master
Subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode!This month’s episode is another short ReView! What is a “ReView” episode, you might ask? Well, it’s my highly-clever (ok not really) name for episodes where I go back and revisit an older title I haven’t seen in a long time, and see if what I remember (and what my opinions on it) are still the same now that some time’s gone by. It's Halloween month, so enjoy this fun-sized episode where I rewatch the dark & gritty 90s supernatural horror OVA, Twilight of the Dark Master. Is this one an actual treat, or is it better left sitting in the bottom of the candy dish? Let's find out!Stream the episode above or [Direct Download] Subscribe on apple podcasts | Stitcher | Google Podcasts | SpotifyRelevant links:Buy Twilight of the Dark Master on DVD at AmazonBuy the original Twilight of the Dark Master manga at Rightstuf or AmazonCheck out the original manga series this is a spin-off of, Kaen Majin, on Bookwalker (Japanese language only)ANN's Buried Treasure: Twilight of the Dark MasterOther anime mentioned in this episode: X, Tokyo Babylon, Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust, Cyber City Oedo 808, Phantom Quest Corps.My theme song music was done by Kerobit! You can find more about them on their Twitter!Support the work I do on this podcast by leaving me a tip on Ko-fi! Want to have your name read in the special thanks segment on the next episode? All you need to do is buy me 2 or more “coffees” on Ko-fi!As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts on this episode or ideas for future episodes here—or email me directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com.Thanks for listening!
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - ep 103: Roujin Z Talk with Paul Chapman
Subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode!The Saturday Anime series is back! These are episodes where we talk about anime that aired on the Saturday Anime block of Sci-Fi Channel back in the 90s on US Cable TV. This month just happens to be the 30th anniversary of Katsuhiro Otomo's Roujin Z, so what better time to revisit it? And joining me is new guest to the show, from The Greatest Movie Ever Podcast, it's Paul Chapman! Listen as we discuss how well the movie's social commentary has aged, why it's ok that it wasn't the "next Akira", and lamenting the fact that we're definitely getting older. Mild spoilers for the basic plot throughout, with spoilers for the ending starting around the 55:01 mark.Stream the episode above or [Direct Download]Subscribe on apple podcasts | Stitcher | Google Podcasts | SpotifyRelevant links:Listings for the out-of-print American DVD on AmazonImport the PAL/REGION B bluray (only works on all-region BD players!) by Kaze on AmazonClip from 1995: Siskel & Ebert's choice of Roujin Z as one of their Video Picks Of The WeekANN's Buried Treasure: Roujin ZVHS archive recording of a Saturday Anime showing of Roujin Z, as it was broadcast on televisionPaul's podcasts: The Greatest Movie Ever and GME Anime Fun TimeMy theme song music was done by Kerobit! You can find more about them on their Twitter!Support the work I do on this podcast by leaving me a tip on Ko-fi! Want to have your name read in the special thanks segment on the next episode? All you need to do is buy me 2 or more “coffees” on Ko-fi!As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts on this episode or ideas for future episodes here—or email me directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com.Thanks for listening!
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - ep 102: ReView: Blue Sonnet
Subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode!This month’s episode is another short ReView! What is a “ReView” episode, you might ask? Well, it’s my highly-clever (ok not really) name for episodes where I go back and revisit an older title I haven’t seen in a long time, and see if what I remember (and what my opinions on it) are still the same now that some time’s gone by. This month, I revisit a surprising title based on a shojo manga that actually got an official release back in the 90s! But was it worth revisiting? Let’s find out!Stream the episode above or [Direct Download]Subscribe on apple podcasts | Stitcher | Google Podcasts | SpotifyRelevant links:Blue Sonnet VHS listings on Amazon & eBayBlue Sonnet Laserdisc listings on eBayPile of Shame - Blue Sonnet on ANNBuy eBooks of the original Wolf Girl Ran, Red Fang, and Blue Sonnet manga on Bookwalker Japan (Japanese-language only)Other titles mentioned in this episode: Please Save My Earth, Sukeban DekaMy theme song music was done by Kerobit! You can find more about them on their Twitter!Support the work I do on this podcast by leaving me a tip on Ko-fi! Want to have your name read in the special thanks segment on the next episode? All you need to do is buy me 2 or more “coffees” on Ko-fi!As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts on this episode or ideas for future episodes here—or email me directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com.Thanks for listening!
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - ep 101: Creative Conversations with Laura Watton
Subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode!This month, I’m making my long overdue return to my “Creative Conversations” series! In these episodes, I’ll be talking to people in various creative fields making things today who were greatly inspired by anime & manga, and are using that inspiration today to make cool things! This time, I’m talking to illustrator, artist, and comic creator Laura Watton, who has been self-publishing her manga-inspired comic Biomecha in the UK since 1995! Listen as we discuss Laura’s influences, what the comic scene in the UK is like versus the American, and how it felt growing up as an anime & manga fan in the UK during the 80s & 90s.Stream the episode above or [Direct Download]Subscribe on apple podcasts | Stitcher | Google Podcasts | SpotifyLaura’s older anime & manga recommendations:Sailor Moon (Pre-order the new, more affordable manga re-release vol 1 at Rightstuf or Book Depository!)Bubblegum Crisis (Get the complete bluray set at Rightstuf of direct from Animeigo!)Ranma 1/2 (Get the original manga from Rightstuf or from Book Depository!)Battle Angel Alita (Get the original manga from Rightstuf or from Book Depository!)Follow Laura & her work online!Laura’s homepage: Pink Apple Jam@PinkAppleJamArt on Twitter & @PinkAppleJam on InstagramLaura’s comic Biomecha on her homepage as well as on Tapas!Buy Laura’s book You Will Be Able To Draw Manga By The End of This Book on Amazon & Book DepositoryLaura’s Etsy shop PinkAppleJam as well as OldTaku VintageMy theme song music was done by Kerobit! You can find more about them on their Twitter!Support the work I do on this podcast by leaving me a tip on Ko-fi! Want to have your name read in the special thanks segment on the next episode? All you need to do is buy me 2 or more “coffees” on Ko-fi!Also mentioned on this episode: check out Trigun Reanimated! As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts on this episode or ideas for future episodes here—or email me directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com.Thanks for listening!
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - ep 100: The World of Fist of the North Star with GrantTheThief
Subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode!This month, to celebrate the big Episode #100, not only have I got a brand new guest to the show, GrantTheThief of The Blade Licking Thieves Podcast, but we’re going to be talking about one of the biggest, most influential shonen series of all time: Fist of the North Star! Not only that, but one lucky listener in the USA will win a copy of volume 1 of the new English manga release out this month, thanks to Viz Media! (Don’t worry, I tell you how you can win at the very beginning of the podcast & it’s super easy! Just be sure to get those entries in by July 5, 2021!) Listen as we give a relatively spoiler-free overview about what exactly Fist of the North Star is, it’s history, why we love it so much, our favorite Fist of the North Star memes, and why we think you might want to check it out, too, in this extra-long 100th episode extravaganza! Stream the episode above or [Direct Download]Subscribe on apple podcasts | Stitcher | Google Podcasts | SpotifyRelevant links:Buy Fist of the North Star Vol 1 at Rightstuf, Amazon, or Kindle/Comixology!Stream Fist of the North Star for free in North America on Crunchyroll, on VRV, and the movie on Tubi TV.Buy the original Fist of the North Star TV series at Rightstuf & Amazon, as well as the movie at Rightstuf & Amazon.Official site for Viz’s release of Fist of the North Star!Official site for Fist of the North Star: Lost Paradise, the game!Jason Thompson’s House of A Thousand Manga: Fist of the North Star (some great history/behind the scenes of Viz’s first attempts to release the manga)My theme song music was done by Kerobit! You can find more about them on their Twitter!Support the work I do on this podcast by leaving me a tip on Ko-fi! Want to have your name read in the special thanks segment on the next episode? All you need to do is buy me 2 or more “coffees” on Ko-fi!As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts on this episode or ideas for future episodes here—or email me directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com.Thanks for listening!
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - ep 99: ReView: Dragon's Heaven
Subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode! This month’s episode is another short ReView! What is a “ReView” episode, you might ask? Well, it’s my highly-clever (ok not really) name for episodes where I go back and revisit an older title I haven’t seen in a long time, and see if what I remember (and what my opinions on it) are still the same now that some time’s gone by. This month, in part to honor the recent passing of Osamu Kobayashi, I’m revisiting the 1988 OVA Dragon’s Heaven. Color! Style! Giant plastic models?! Is it just as cool as I remember it? Let’s find out! Stream the episode above or [Direct Download]Subscribe on apple podcasts | Stitcher | Google Podcasts | Spotify Relevant links: Dragon’s Heaven import DVD listing from CDJapan (currently out of print) Makoto Kobayashi’s Dragon’s Heaven, as well as Dragon’s Heaven Production Material, on Zimmerit A brief history of Anime & Manga in BrazilLearn more about comic artist MoebiusRead my article about Osamu Kobayashi’s career on ANN here Other anime mentioned in this episode: Grey: Digital Target, Iria: Zeiram The Animation My theme song music was done by Kerobit! You can find more about them on their Twitter!Support the work I do on this podcast by leaving me a tip on Ko-fi! Want to have your name read in the special thanks segment on the next episode? All you need to do is buy me 2 or more “coffees” on Ko-fi!As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts on this episode or ideas for future episodes here—or email me directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com.Thanks for listening!
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - ep 98: The Vision of Escaflowne 25th Anniversary Talk with NewTypeLady
subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode!April 2nd, 2021 marks the 25th Anniversary of the Fantasy Mecha series The Vision of Escaflowne! And to celebrate this milestone, I've called up NewTypeLady from another world to talk all about it with me! Even with an extra long run time for the occasion, we only really touch the tip of the iceberg on just what makes Escaflowne so special, but we give it all we got! Listen as we recount the series' very interesting production history, the great characters that make up this beloved show, and why we think that you should still check out this "isekai" anime all these years later. And for those who already know and love the series, at around the 1:20:13 mark, we go FULL SPOILERS and briefly talk about some of the more interesting spoilery aspects of the series, including how I can never seem to pronounce "Guymelf" correctly, extremely 90s-era anime boyfriends, and lamenting how they don't make messy villains that chew up the scenery like they used to. All this and listener questions, too!Stream the episode above or [Direct Download] Subscribe on apple podcasts | Stitcher | Google Podcasts | SpotifyRelevant links:Watch Escaflowne in the US on Funimation NowBuy Escaflowne on bluray at Rightstuf or AmazonListen to the Escaflowne official soundtracks on Spotify via AniPlaylistRead about the various Escaflowne manga adaptations on the Escaflowne wikiMentioned in the show: Vrai Kaiser's essay on Dilandu (SPOILER HEAVY!)Bonus: Inon Zur's Escaflowne opening for the short-lived Fox Kids versionMy theme song music was done by Kerobit! You can find more about them on their Twitter!Support the work I do on this podcast by leaving me a tip on Ko-fi! Want to have your name read in the special thanks segment on the next episode? All you need to do is buy me 2 or more “coffees” on Ko-fi!As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts on this episode or ideas for future episodes here—or email me directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com.Thanks for listening!
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - ep 97: Seiyuu Spotlight: Megumi Hayashibara with Diana
subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode!It’s my first ever Seiyuu Spotlight episode! These will be episodes focused on a notable Japanese voice-over artist. And who better to start with than 90s Anime Queen herself, Megumi Hayashibara?! This month is definitely her month: with a new book she just released in both Japan & America, AND it’s her birthday month?? Well, I have no choice but to recruit my fellow Megumi-fan Diana so we can gush all about her! Listen as we discuss her background, some of her most notable roles over the years, and how it’s VERY hard to chose just ONE favorite Slayers song. All this, and listener questions, too!Stream the episode above or [Direct Download]Subscribe on apple podcasts | Stitcher | Google Podcasts | SpotifyRelevant links:Buy the official English ebook of Megumi Hayashibara’s “The Characters Taught Me Everything” (or pre-order a physical copy, out Aug 17, 2021!)Watch a special video message by Megumi Hayashibara to her English-speaking fans about her book here!“Megumi Toons” translations by No-Name Anime (You can find the manga to import via a shopping service here!)Ranma 1/2 special “behind the scenes” interview featuring Megumi Hayashibara & other cast members (in Japanese only)Hayashibara’s “Voice Actor 30″ segment (in Japanese only) shows off some of the range of characters she played early on!“This is Megumi Hayashibara” playlist on SpotifyPokemon Sun & Moon tribute to Megumi HayashibaraMegumi Hayashibara’s official website!Find Diana on Twitter!My theme song music was done by Kerobit! You can find more about them on their Twitter!Support the work I do on this podcast by leaving me a tip on Ko-fi! Want to have your name read in the special thanks segment on the next episode? All you need to do is buy me 2 or more “coffees” on Ko-fi!As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts on this episode or ideas for future episodes here—or email me directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com.Thanks for listening!
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - ep 96: ReView: Prefectural Earth Defense Force
Subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode!This month’s episode is another ReView! What is a “ReView” episode, you might ask? Well, it’s my highly-clever (ok not really) name for episodes where I go back and revisit an older title I haven’t seen in a long time, and see if what I remember (and what my opinions on it) are still the same now that some time’s gone by. This month, I’m revisiting an 80s OVA that’s not only filled to the brim with some pretty obscure otaku references, but is also a pretty obscure American DVD release (well, as of this recording, anyway!)–Prefectural Earth Defense Force. Does this former cult classic still hold up? Let’s find out!Stream the episode above or [Direct Download]Subscribe on apple podcasts | Stitcher | Google Podcasts | SpotifyRelevant links:ADV’s Prefectural Earth Defense Force DVD listing on AmazonCurrent Prefectural Earth Defense Force listings on eBayFred Patten’s summary of Prefectural Earth Defense Force on Cartoon Research (Very detailed spoilers!)Let’s Anime’s article on Prefectural Earth Defense ForceOther titles mentioned in this episode: Urusei Yatsura, Project A-ko, Dragon Half, Elf Princess Rane, Shinesman My theme song music was done by Kerobit! You can find more about them on their Twitter!Support the work I do on this podcast by leaving me a tip on Ko-fi! Want to have your name read in the special thanks segment on the next episode? All you need to do is buy me 2 or more “coffees” on Ko-fi!As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts on this episode or ideas for future episodes here—or email me directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com.Thanks for listening!
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - ep 95: Lupin III: The First with Tricia
Subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode!Happy 2021! I’m starting the first episode of this brand new year with something a little different. This time, we’re watching a new anime based off a classic, well-loved franchise: Lupin III: The First! Lupin & the gang’s first ever CG animated film! And of course, I recruited friend & fellow Lupin fan Tricia to chat about it, and all things Lupin. Join us as we give our immediate thoughts after watching it and give a rundown on what we liked and didn’t like about this fresh new Lupin anime & how it stacks up to 50 years of Lupin III. (The first part of the episode is relatively spoiler-free, with spoiler-filled talk starting at around the 46:57 mark and continuing on for pretty much the rest of the episode, for those who don’t want to be spoiled!) Also in this episode: Nazis suck, which movie director should Lupin fight, and is Zenigata a himbo?? Tune in and find out!Also - if you’re listening to this in a timely manner, you have until JAN 22, 2021 to enter my giveaway with Gkids to win your own copy of the movie on bluray here!! So hurry if you haven’t already!Stream the episode above or [Direct Download]Subscribe on apple podcasts | Stitcher | Google Podcasts | Spotify Relevant links: Buy Lupin III: The First on bluray (and steelbook edition!) at RightstufBuy the bluray & steelbook edition on AmazonBuy at Gkids official store & get an exclusive postcard set for a limited timeVisit Gkids’ official website for Lupin III: The FirstCheck out the official dub trailer here!Find Tricia on Twitter here!My theme song music was done by Kerobit! You can find more about them on their Twitter!Support the work I do on this podcast by leaving me a tip on Ko-fi! Want to have your name read in the special thanks segment on the next episode? All you need to do is buy me 2 or more “coffees” on Ko-fi!As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts on this episode or ideas for future episodes here—or email me directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com.Thanks for listening!
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - ep 94: 2020 Year In Review with Zee
Subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode! 2020 is finally almost over! So you know what that means–that’s right, it’s the Year in Review! And much like Krampus, Zee is back to help discuss the results of my annual year-end survey as filled out by you, the listeners! What older anime titles were you excited to buy (sometimes again) this year, and what titles are you looking forward to coming out in 2021? We also talk about all the memorable news stories from throughout this long, endless garbage fire of a year (though if you are utterly exhausted from hearing about 2020 news things, once you get around the time stamp 2:02:49, you can skip to right around the 3:36:56 mark!) I should note that, due to the year 2020 being ABSOLUTELY cursed, my original audio for this ep didn’t turn out great, so I was forced to fall back on my basic Skype recording, ON TOP OF the fact that the survey results got a little borked. So apologies that this episode is far from perfect, but hopefully it’ll still give you some laughs as we try our best to cast out the demons of this wild ride of a year in this extra long episode (with some bonus bloopers after the ending theme! Happy holidays!!) Stream the episode above or [Direct Download]Subscribe on apple podcasts | Stitcher | Google Podcasts | Spotify Relevant links:☆ Buy the top 3 (as voted by my listeners) older anime releases from 2020!☆ Patlabor Special Edition BlurayArmored Trooper VOTOMS Complete BlurayAkira Limited Edition 4K/HDR 2K Bluray setListen to the full episode for the complete list!Big thanks to Viz Media, Rightstuf, and Nozomi Entertainment, Seven Seas, and Tiger Lab Vinyl for donating amazing prizes this year! So many, I couldn’t even fit them all in one photo! Congrats to all the winners! My theme song music was done by Kerobit! You can find more about them on their Twitter! Support the work I do on this podcast by leaving me a tip on Ko-fi!Want to have your name read in the special thanks segment on the next episode? All you need to do is buy me 2 or more “coffees” on Ko-fi!As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts on this episode or ideas for future episodes here—or email me directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com.Thanks for listening!
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - ep 93: 10 Older Manga Recommendations with MinovskyArticle
Subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode!It’s Thanksgiving time in the USA, and with more of us opting to stay home, many of you probably want to get cozy with some manga to read--so what better time to recruit returning guest Casey (aka MinovskyArticle) to gush about some of our favorite older manga titles? Officially we have a list of 10, but we give out WAY more than that once you count our tangents and honorable mentions. So grab a warm drink, maybe a snack, and get comfy with this extra long manga-centric podcast episode!Stream the episode above or [Direct Download]Subscribe on apple podcasts | Stitcher | Google Podcasts | Spotify Relevant Links: Check out the list of our 10 picks (& a handful of our honorable mentions) at the podcast’s new Bookshop.org portal! While a few of our recommendations are for the digital releases, if you purchase any of the physical books we talked about via my Bookshop.org affiliate portal, not only will you be supporting local & independent bookstores, but I’ll get a small percentage of any sales through it as well!Follow Casey on Twitter!My theme song music was done by Kerobit! You can find more about them on their Twitter!Support the work I do on this podcast by leaving me a tip on Ko-fi! Want to have your name read in the special thanks segment on the next episode? All you need to do is buy me 2 or more “coffees” on Ko-fi!As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts on this episode or ideas for future episodes here—or email me directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com.Thanks for listening!
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - ep 92: Unico in the Island of Magic
Subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode!Happy Spooky Season! This month, just in time for Halloween, I'm talking all about the cute and slightly terrifying Children's Horror anime film, Unico in the Island of Magic! And to join me to talk all about this kinda creepy classic based on the work of legendary Osamu Tezuka is Gigi from the Dub Talk Podcast! Listen as we discuss how Unico might have traumatized us a bit as kids, why we think the dub of it is so good, and why we think this is a great unconventional viewing choice for the Halloween season, even if you're not normally a fan of scary stuff! But don't worry, we don't just focus on the spooky stuff--there's plenty of fun to be had, too, as this episode also includes: Yoshiaki Kawajiri talk, our frustrations on lack of cute Unico merch in America, and poorly done voice impressions! Trick or Treat!!Stream the episode above or [Direct Download]Subscribe on apple podcasts | Stitcher | Google Podcasts | SpotifyRelevant Links:Stream Unico in the Island of Magic for FREE legally in North America at Crunchyroll, Tubi TV, RetroCrush, Anime PlanetBuy Unico in the Island of Magic at Rightstuf or AmazonOne of the only English-language Unico in the Island of Magic fansites still active online!Osamu Tezuka's official English-language webpage on UnicoCartoon Research - "Sanrio & Me"Check out Gigi's podcasts, Dub Talk and Shoujo Trash Showdown!Follow Gigi on Twitter!My theme song music was done by Kerobit! You can find more about them on their Twitter!Support the work I do on this podcast by leaving me a tip on Ko-fi! Want to have your name read in the special thanks segment on the next episode? All you need to do is buy me 2 or more “coffees” on Ko-fi!As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts on this episode or ideas for future episodes here—or email me directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com.Thanks for listening!
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - ep 91: ReView: Space Family Carlvinson
Subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode!This month’s episode is another ReView! What is a “ReView” episode, you might ask? Well, it’s my highly-clever (ok not really) name for episodes where I go back and revisit an older title I haven’t seen in a long time, and see if what I remember (and what my opinions on it) are still the same now that some time’s gone by. This month, I’m revisiting a domestic space sitcom with an unusual name and surprisingly impressive cast & staff, but was never released in the US: Space Family Carlvinson! But does it still hold up? Let’s find out!Stream the episode above or [Direct Download]Subscribe on apple podcasts | Stitcher | Google Play | SpotifyRelevant Links:Listing for the original Space Family Carlvinson Japanese VHS on Amazon.jpThe (Japanese) original Space Family Carlvinson manga on Kindle Japan“Lost in Space: Space Family Carlvinson” at Zimmerit“Space Family Carlvinson” at Cartoon ResearchTaka’s Space Family Carlvinson Fanpage: one of the longest running Japanese fanpages still active, since 1997!Find my post on Maison Ikkoku at Viz’s blog My writing on Maison Ikkoku as a thread on the official Viz Media Twitter!My theme song music was done by Kerobit! You can find more of their music at Inazumakick.com! Support the work I do on this podcast by leaving me a tip on Ko-fi! Want to have your name read in the special thanks segment on the next episode? All you need to do is buy me 2 or more “coffees” on Ko-fi!As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts on this episode or ideas for future episodes here—or email me directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com.Thanks for listening!
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - ep 90: Maison Ikkoku with Jenn
Subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode!Next month, Rumiko Takahashi’s beloved romantic comedy manga Maison Ikkoku will finally return to print in English! So what better way to celebrate one of my absolute favorite manga with an extra-long episode all about this heartwarming series?! And joining me is a brand-new guest to the show: comic & zine artist and fellow Maison Ikkoku lover, Jenn Woodall! Come listen as we give an overview of the manga, why this series is still so timeless, and why the residents of Ikkoku continue to live rent-free in our hearts forever! The first half of this episode is major spoilers free, major spoiler filled talk starts at around the 1:18:30 mark and lasts the rest of the episode! Also please note that this episode contains brief discussion of sexual relationships between consenting adults. Stream the episode above or [Direct Download]Subscribe on apple podcasts | Stitcher | Google Play | SpotifyRelevant Links: Read a preview of Maison Ikkoku: The Collector’s Edition Vol 1 at Viz.com!Order Maison Ikkoku: The Collector’s Edition Vol 1 at Rightstuf or Amazon!Check out “Life At Maison Ikkoku”, one of the only Maison Ikkoku fanpages still up and running!The results of the Rumiko Takahashi Mega Poll done by NHK (in Japanese), which we briefly talked aboutHow to cook the base for the recipe of the infamous dish Kyoko cooks for Godai (to make Kyoko’s version, you need to add sirloin, carrots, and top with hard boiled eggs!)Follow Jenn on Twitter & Instagram, and check out her art at jennwoodall.com!My theme song music was done by Kerobit! You can find more of their music at Inazumakick.com! Support the work I do on this podcast by leaving me a tip on Ko-fi! Want to have your name read in the special thanks segment on the next episode? All you need to do is buy me 2 or more “coffees” on Ko-fi!As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts on this episode or ideas for future episodes here—or email me directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com.Thanks for listening!
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - ep 89: Whisper of the Heart 25th Anniversary with Nitro
Subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode! 25 years ago today, Studio Ghibli gave us Yoshifumi Kondo's first (and sadly, only) directorial debut film: Whisper of the Heart! And with Studio Ghibli's movie catalog finally streaming on various online platforms around the world, what better time to revisit this beautiful love letter to art and the creative process? With me to gush for several hours about just how much I adore this movie is returning champ Nitro of MDiskPlaylist! Listen as we discuss why Shizuku is one of the most relatable Ghibli heroines for us personally, how it's filled with whimsical Ghibli magic regardless of it's seemingly more down-to-earth story, and just rambling incoherently in general about how much we love it. All this, singing, and answering your listener questions, too! Stream the episode above or [Direct Download] Subscribe on apple podcasts | Stitcher | Google Play | Spotify Relevant Links: Gkids' official page for Whisper of the Heart Buy Whisper of the Heart on Rightstuf or Amazon! Buy Baron: The Cat Returns sequel manga on Rightstuf or Amazon! Learn more about the movie at the Whisper of the Heart portal at Nausicaa Net Watch Rebecca Sugar's Special Intro for Whisper of the Heart made for Ghibli Fest 2019 Visit Whisper of the Heart background artist & fantasy painter Naohisa Inoue's official homepage Check out some of the real-life locations from Whisper of the Heart! Check out Nitro's Community Game Along page! Follow Nitro on Twitter! And as promised, Nitro made a little video clip with Old Town Road. Support the work I do on this podcast by leaving me a tip on Ko-fi! Want to have your name read in the special thanks segment on the next episode? All you need to do is buy me 2 or more “coffees” on Ko-fi!As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts on this episode or ideas for future episodes here—or email me directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - ep 88: ReView: KO Beast
Subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode! This month’s episode is another ReView! What is a “ReView” episode, you might ask? Well, it’s my highly-clever (ok not really) name for episodes where I go back and revisit an older title I haven’t seen in a long time, and see if what I remember (and what my opinions on it) are still the same now that some time’s gone by. This month on the podcast: What does "furry” anime, Pokemon, and Critical Role all have in common? Why, a little somewhat forgotten OVA called KO Beast, that’s what! Find out just how as I revisit this fun little 90s fantasy adventure. (Also some rather somber talk at the end of the episode, which I saved for last in case you need to skip it.) Stream the episode above or [Direct Download]Subscribe on apple podcasts | Stitcher | Google Play | Spotify Relevant Links for this episode: Buy all 3 KO Beast DVDs on Amazon Listen to a clip of AnimeUK’s 1994 dub (which I found AFTER I recorded this episode, naturally!) Watch the opening to the first KO Beast PC Engine game Donate to The Trevor Project Various places you can donate to to support Black Lives Matter My theme song music was done by Kerobit! You can find more of their music at Inazumakick.com! As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts on this episode or ideas for future episodes here—or email me directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - ep 87: All About RetroCrush with Mary
Subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode! Just recently, a new streaming app was launched in the US & Canada called RetroCrush: a free-with-ads streaming platform with a focus on (mostly) older anime! So of course, I had to know more--and joining me to tell me all about it is the head of RetroCrush's licensing, Mary! Listen as Mary gives us a bit of her personal history with anime, a bit of background on how RetroCrush came to be, and answering a TON of your listener questions as well. Stream the episode above or [Direct Download] Subscribe on apple podcasts | Stitcher | Google Play | Spotify Relevant Links: Check out RetroCrush's homepage and eventual home of their web browser player! Follow RetroCrush on Twitter & Facebook for new title updates RetroCrush's Youtube Channel Check out Digital Media's other streaming platforms, Asian Crush and Midnight Pulp! My theme song is performed by Kerobit! Find more of Kerobit’s music on InazumaKick.com! Support the work I do on this podcast by leaving me a tip on Ko-fi! Want to have your name read in the special thanks segment on the next episode? All you need to do is buy me 2 or more “coffees” on Ko-fi!As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts on this episode or ideas for future episodes here—or email me directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - ep 86: 10 Older Anime Recommendations With Zee
Subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode! Currently, many of us are staying & working from home due to the global pandemic. Which means a lot of us are watching more stuff to pass the time or de-stress...and to help with that de-stressing, I’ve recruited Zee to return & join me with a list of 10 older anime titles that we’d recommend checking out! But we didn’t stop there: we have way more than 10 if you count the random tangents and honorable mentions we crammed in there as well. So sit back, relax, and enjoy a podcast ep where we try to just have a fun, chill vibe and talk about various series you might be interested in trying! All this plus answering a few listener questions! Stream the episode above or [Direct Download] Subscribe on apple podcasts | Stitcher | Google Play | Spotify Relevant Links: My Master Post of links to official, legal, and FREE anime you can watch in the US/North America! A blog post I made in March of some free boredom-killers you can try related to older anime/manga if you’re looking for more stuff to do! My theme song is performed by Kerobit! Find more of Kerobit’s music on InazumaKick.com! Support the work I do on this podcast by leaving me a tip on Ko-fi! Want to have your name read in the special thanks segment on the next episode? All you need to do is buy me 2 or more “coffees” on Ko-fi! As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts on this episode or ideas for future episodes here—or email me directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com.
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - ep 85: Sakura Wars Chat with Samantha
Subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode! A brand-new Sakura Wars game will be released soon--even in the English-speaking world!--so what better time to talk about a franchise that has been huge in Japan for over 20 years, but never quite hit it big in Western fandom? And to discuss this beloved anime & game series is resident Sakura Wars Historian & brand-new guest, Samantha! Join us as we discuss the Sakura Wars anime, what we love about the series, the amazing line-up of big names that have worked on this series, and why now’s the perfect time to give it a try! Stream the episode above or [Direct Download] Subscribe on apple podcasts | Stitcher | Google Play | Spotify Relevant Links: Buy the original Sakura Wars anime OVA on DVD Buy the Sakura Wars TV series on Rightstuf or Amazon Stream the Sakura Wars TV series with your paid premium account (or a free trial) on HIDIVE or VRV Buy the new Sakura Wars game IN ENGLISH!! coming April 2020! Buy Sakura Wars music officially on itunes! More info on the fan translated Sakura Wars original game project here! Follow Samantha on Twitter! My theme song is performed by Kerobit! Find more of Kerobit’s music on InazumaKick.com! Support the work I do on this podcast by leaving me a tip on Ko-fi! Want to have your name read in the special thanks segment on the next episode? All you need to do is buy me 2 or more “coffees” on Ko-fi! As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts on this episode or ideas for future episodes here—or email me directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - ep 84: Anime Cels & Cel Collecting with Jen & Stephanie
Subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode! Older fans often talk about how much they miss the look of anime that was hand drawn & painted on cels, but if you’re a younger fan you might have thought at some point, “What does that mean, exactly? What are cels?” Or maybe you’re an older fan and have always been curious about the world of cel collecting, but never knew where to start. Well, you’re in luck! Long time collectors Stephanie & Jen join me in today’s episode to have a convo with me all about them, and their experience with collecting cels for over 20 years! How do they store them? What are some things you should know? Even I learned new things about cels, so maybe you will too! Stream the episode above or [Direct Download]Subscribe on itunes | Stitcher | Google Play | SpotifyRelevant Links: Learn more about cel collecting & connect with other collectors at the longest running, still active anime cel forum, Anime-Beta! Anime Cel Collectors group on Facebook Jen & Stephanie’s main cel gallery at Rubberslug Their side gallery for cat-themed cels! Yahoo! Japan shopping service Buyee that Stephanie recommends for proxy buying Buy the classic Itoya portfolios for cel storage Follow Stephanie & Jen on Twitter! My theme song is performed by Kerobit! Find more of Kerobit’s music on InazumaKick.com! Support the work I do on this podcast by leaving me a tip on Ko-fi! Want to have your name read in the special thanks segment on the next episode? All you need to do is buy me 2 or more “coffees” on Ko-fi! As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts on this episode or ideas for future episodes here—or email me directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com.Thanks for listening!
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - ep 83: ReView: Nutcracker Fantasy
Subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode! This month’s episode is another ReView! What is a “ReView” episode, you might ask? Well, it’s my highly-clever (ok not really) name for episodes where I go back and revisit an older title I haven’t seen in a long time, and see if what I remember (and what my opinions on it) are still the same now that some time’s gone by. The holidays are finally over, but it’s never too late to look back on a classic Rankin & Bass style movie, right? This month, the podcast’s first episode on a stop-motion animated feature film: Sanrio’s star-studded fairy tale that’s only VERY loosely related to the original Nutcracker story, Nutcracker Fantasy! (Did I mention there’s a singing Christopher Lee in it? Well, there’s a singing Christopher Lee in it!) Stream the episode above or [Direct Download] Subscribe on itunes | Stitcher | Google Play | Spotify Relevant Links: Buy Nutcracker Fantasy on DVD at Rightstuf or Amazon Buy Nutcracker Fantasy on bluray at Rightstuf or Amazon Sanrio’s trailer for the 2014 3D theatrical release Sanrio’s website for the 2014 3D theatrical release, via The Wayback Machine My theme song is performed by Kerobit! Find more of Kerobit’s music on InazumaKick.com! Support the work I do on this podcast by leaving me a tip on Ko-fi! Want to have your name read in the special thanks segment on the next episode? All you need to do is buy me 2 or more “coffees” on Ko-fi! As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts on this episode or ideas for future episodes here—or email me directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - ep 82: 2019 Year In Review with Zee
Subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode! 2019 is just about over! So you know what that means–that’s right, it’s the Year in Review! And much like Krampus, Zee is here in her usual once-a-year appearance to discuss the results of my annual year-end survey as filled out by you, the listeners! What older anime titles were you excited to buy (sometimes again) this year, and what titles are you looking forward to coming out in 2020? We also talk about all the memorable news stories from throughout this long, seemingly never-ending year, and titles you wish were back in print (or would get a release, period!). Hear all of this PLUS the winners of the survey giveaway in this extra long episode. Happy Holidays!! Stream the episode above or [Direct Download]Subscribe on itunes | Stitcher | Google Play | Spotify Relevant links:☆ Buy the top 3 (as voted by my listeners) older anime releases from 2019!☆1. Perfect Blue bluray2. Giant Robo OVA Series bluray set3. Millennium Actress blurayListen to the full episode for the complete list! Big thanks to Viz Media, Rightstuf, and Nozomi Entertainment for donating these amazing prizes this year! And congrats to all the winners! Support the work I do on this podcast by leaving me a tip on Ko-fi! Want to have your name read in the special thanks segment on the next episode? All you need to do is buy me 2 or more “coffees” on Ko-fi! My opening theme music is done by Kerobit! Find more of his music at InazumaKick.com!As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts on this episode or ideas for future episodes here—or email me directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com.Thanks for listening and have a happy new year!
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast ep 81 - Gambling Apocalypse Kaiji with Tricia
Subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode! It's Thanksgiving time in North America, and what better way to celebrate than talking about a cult classic full of tears and despair?! That's right, returning guest and Fukumoto fan Tricia is back to talk with me all about Denpa's new English release of the infamous fan-favorite manga Gambling Apocalypse Kaiji! Started in the 90s, this title started growing a Western fanbase after it's '07 anime adaptation, and now at long last--a physical edition of the original manga is available! We talk about what we love about this new release, why it's worth picking up even if you've already seen the anime, and how a story with such a seemingly simple premise tackles some surprisingly heavy themes in unexpected ways. Also in this episode: what Kaiji adaptations are worth checking out, which Kaiji gambles terrify us, and why Michael Douglas is now officially Anime. Minor corrections/updates for this episode: The ebook company that did the original eBook release is actually a company close to Mr. Fukumoto! Also, the sound effect ZAWA wasn't quite invented by Fukumoto, but popularized by him. It's derived from the Japanese ZAWATSUKU or ZAWAMEKU. And while the bubble bursting in Japan & debt has a lot to do with the themes of the story, there's also the fact that Japan went through about 15-20 years of stagflation, which lead to many being disillusioned and feeling they had no future since many jobs available were just "dead end" ones. Denpa currently has two full-time staff members, and currently only has the rights to the first arc (13 vols) of Kaiji....though that may change in the future! Thanks Denpa for reaching out and letting me know! Stream the episode above or [Direct Download] Subscribe on itunes | Stitcher | Google Play | Spotify Relevant Links: Buy Gambling Apocalypse Kaiji vol 1 at Rightstuf, Barnes & Noble, Book Depository, Amazon PRE-ORDER Gambling Apocalypse Kaiji vol 2 at Rightstuf, Barnes & Noble, Book Depository, Amazon PRE-ORDER Gambling Apocalypse Kaiji vol 3 at Barnes & Noble, Book Depository, Amazon PRE-ORDER Gambling Apocalypse Kaiji vol 4 at Book Depository, Amazon Check out season 1 and 2 of the 2007 Kaiji anime adaptation on Crunchyroll! Check out the comedy spin-off Mr Tonegawa: Middle Management Blues on Crunchyroll Check out the 2018 Chinese live-action adaptation called Animal World on Netflix Follow Kaiji publisher Denpa on Twitter for updates on more Kaiji (and other great titles) releases! My theme song is performed by Kerobit! Find more of Kerobit’s music on InazumaKick.com! Support the work I do on this podcast by leaving me a tip on Ko-fi! Want to have your name read in the special thanks segment on the next episode? All you need to do is buy me 2 or more “coffees” on Ko-fi! As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts on this episode or ideas for future episodes here—or email me directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - ep 80: ReView: The Drifting Classroom manga & BONUS Violence Voyager
Subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode! This month’s episode is another ReView! What is a “ReView” episode, you might ask? Well, it’s my highly-clever (ok not really) name for episodes where I go back and revisit an older title I haven’t seen in a long time, and see if what I remember (and what my opinions on it) are still the same now that some time’s gone by. This month, I’m switching it up a little for Halloween and re-READING a title! That’s right, it’s my very first Manga ReView! This month I'll be revisiting the 70s horror manga classic The Drifting Classroom. And to make this a true science fiction double feature, I’m giving listeners a little bonus: a short review of the new retro-inspired horror anime movie Violence Voyager. Trick or treat! Stream the episode above or [Direct Download] Subscribe on itunes | Stitcher | Google Play | Spotify The first half of the podcast is all on The Drifting Classroom Perfect Edition vol 1, with the Violence Voyager review starting at around 19:00! Relevant Links: Read a free preview of The Drifting Classroom Perfect Edition vol 1 on Viz’s website! Buy The Drifting Classroom on Rightstuf, Amazon, or digitally on Comixology & Kindle! Read an English interview with Kazuo Umezz from 2009 on TSB Check out the official trailer for Violence Voyager from DarkCoast! Rent or buy Violence Voyager digitally on Vimeo on Demand, Amazon Video, or your VOD provider of choice! My theme song is performed by Kerobit! Find more of Kerobit’s music on InazumaKick.com! Support the work I do on this podcast by leaving me a tip on Ko-fi! Want to have your name read in the special thanks segment on the next episode? All you need to do is buy me 2 or more “coffees” on Ko-fi! As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts on this episode or ideas for future episodes here—or email me directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - ep 79: They Were Eleven with Rachel
Subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode! Returning guest Rachel is back to chat with me about all things related to the anime adaptation of Moto Hagio’s sci-fi shoujo, They Were Eleven! Listen as we discuss why this 80s anime (and the original 70s manga it’s based on) still resonates with us today, and how Hagio’s work was an early introduction to things like classism & gender roles to young anime fans back in the day. All this wrapped up in a cool sci-fi mystery! Since this title is a bit more obscure, we discuss the work relatively spoiler-free up until around the 41:05 mark...after that, plenty of spoiler-filled discussion for those who are already familiar with the work as we dive a bit deeper. Enjoy! Stream the episode above or [Direct Download] Subscribe on itunes | Stitcher | Google Play | Spotify Relevant Links: Buy the (sadly out of print) CPM DVD release of They Were Eleven! Buy the Japanese, Spanish or French Editions of the They Were Eleven collected manga! Check out Moto Hagio’s other manga on Fantagraphics, Amazon, and Rightstuf! Watch the first 5 minutes of the Japanese live-action TV movie from 1977 on Nico Video Clip of one of the recent productions of the Japanese live-action They Were Eleven stage musicals Hakutaku: The Magnificent, Revolutionary Year 24 Group Video of Moto Hagio herself briefly explaining who the Year 24 Group is! Women in Comics wiki entry on The Year 24 Group An interesting essay on Gender Identity through linguistic markers in relation to They Were Eleven (major spoilers!!) Follow Rachel on Twitter, Tumblr, and Twitch! Find more of Kerobit’s music on InazumaKick.com! Support the work I do on this podcast by leaving me a tip on Ko-fi! Want to have your name read in the special thanks segment on the next episode? All you need to do is buy me 2 or more “coffees” on Ko-fi! As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts on this episode or ideas for future episodes here—or email me directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - ep 78: Akira Talk with Vrai
Subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode! The Saturday Anime series continues with one of the most iconic anime (and manga) to ever be made: AKIRA! And with me to talk a bit about this massively influential franchise is new guest to the show Vrai Kaiser (they/them). Even with 2 hours to chat about Akira, we only manage to touch the tip of the iceberg on what makes this Katsuhiro Otomo classic so special. Listen as we discuss how we first saw this film far too young, how it appealed to more folks than just your typical anime fans, and why this 80s creation is a little too prophetic on how life in 2019 ended up being. Also in this episode: the premiere of my brand new opening theme!.....that you don’t hear until the end. (Whoops.) Stream the episode above or [Direct Download]Subscribe on itunes | Stitcher | Google Play | Spotify Relevant links: Watch Akira (dubbed) legally, free with ads in the US on Tubi! Watch Akira dubbed and/or subbed, legally & free with ads in the US on Anime Planet (via Hulu)! Buy the Akira bluray/DVD combo pack on Rightstuf or Amazon Buy the regular edition Akira manga on Rightstuf or Amazon Buy the limited edition 35th Anniversary Akira manga hardcover box set on Rightstuf or Amazon An Incomplete History of the Akira Bike Slide Mentioned in the episode: the essay “You Called for Me: Masculine Pain and Isolation in Akira” on the VRV blog Also mentioned on the episode: The Awaken Akira fan film, and the Project Akira fan film Follow Vrai on Twitter Listen to Vrai’s podcast, Trash & Treasures Find more of Kerobit’s music on InazumaKick.com! Support the work I do on this podcast by leaving me a tip on Ko-fi! Want to have your name read in the special thanks segment on the next episode? All you need to do is buy me 2 or more “coffees” on Ko-fi! As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts on this episode or ideas for future episodes here—or email me directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - ep 77: Kimagure Orange Road OVAs 1 & 2
Subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode! This month’s episode is another ReView! What is a “ReView” episode, you might ask? Well, it’s my highly-clever (ok not really) title for episodes where I go back and watch an older title I haven’t seen in a long time, and see if what I remember (and what my opinions on it) are still the same now that some time’s gone by. This month, take some time to chill out in the Summer heat with a trip to the mountains (and uh....Hawaii??) with the first 2 Kimagure Orange Road OVAs! Stream the episode above or [Direct Download]Subscribe on itunes | Stitcher | Google Play | Spotify Relevant Links: Watch the Kimagure Orange Road TV series and OVA series on Crunchyroll Buy the Kimagure Orange Road OVA bluray set on Rightstuf and Amazon Check out Animeigo’s liner note archive for their Kimagure Orange Road OVA notes from back in the 90s! Please note: Around the 28 minute mark, I briefly talk about the recent tragedy at Kyoto Animation. I put it at the very end so that if listening to such things might cause you distress, you can stop listening there. If you would like to send a message of support to Kyoani, visit here. It also includes links to other ways you can help. Support the work I do on this podcast by leaving me a tip on Ko-fi! Want to have your name read in the special thanks segment on the next episode? All you need to do is buy me 2 or more “coffees” on Ko-fi!As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts on this episode or ideas for future episodes here—or email me directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com.Thanks for listening!
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - ep 76: El-Hazard The Magnificent World with Chris
Subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode! Oh no, we’re talking about one of those dreaded “isekai” shows?! Never fear, this is the 1995 fantasy OAV El-Hazard: The Magnificent World! Join me and Taiiku podcast’s Chris as we try to explain why it’s a tricky series to describe, how somehow an anime released in the 90s has one of the best dubs we’ve ever heard, and lament the fact that it’s been out of print for a decade, because it deserves more love. Also in this episode: Maniacal Laughter! Tangents about the creative process! Shopping at Sam Goody! All with very minimal spoilers! Wow! Stream the episode above or [Direct Download] Subscribe on itunes | Stitcher | Google Play | Spotify Relevant links: The out of print El-Hazard: The Magnificent World DVD box on Amazon The out of print El-Hazard: The Magnificent World single DVDs on Amazon Japanese-release Limited Edition El-Hazard: The Magnificent World Bluray Box (with English dub!) on CDJapan Japanese-release Regular El-Hazard: The Magnificent World bluray box (with English dub!) on CDJapan El-Hazard: The Wanderers TV series on Crunchyroll The original Jinnai & The Bugrom (aka Hubba Hubba Zoot Zoot) AMV, as well as the 2008 “Remastered” Version (there’s even a karaoke version!) Visit El-Hazard Online, one of the last fansites still standing Visit Chris at Taiiku Podcast Support the work I do on this podcast by leaving me a tip on Ko-fi! Want to have your name read in the special thanks segment on the next episode? All you need to do is buy me 2 or more “coffees” on Ko-fi! As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts on this episode or ideas for future episodes here—or email me directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - ep 75: Creative Conversations with DJ Kirkland
Subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode! Welcome to the first in a new ongoing series I’ll be doing from time to time here on The Anime Nostalgia Podcast called “Creative Conversations”! In these episodes, I’ll be talking to people in various creative fields making things today who were greatly inspired by anime & manga, and are using that inspiration today to make cool things! To kick off this series is DJ Kirkland: gamer, podcaster, and comic artist extraordinaire. Listen as DJ shares how he got into anime & manga, and how he’s now using those inspirations to make the kind of comics he would have loved to read growing up. Also in this episode: remembering Geocities, swooning over Haruka Tenoh, and advice for newer artists who also want to share their stories with the world. Stream the episode above or [Direct Download] Subscribe on itunes | Stitcher | Google Play | Spotify DJ’s older anime & manga recommendations: Sailor Moon (Stream the anime, buy the manga) Ranma 1/2 (Stream the anime, buy the manga) Magic User’s Club (Stream the anime) Samurai Troopers, aka Ronin Warriors (Stream the anime) His & Her Circumstances (Buy the anime) Yu Yu Hakusho (Stream the anime, buy the manga) Tenchi Muyo (Buy the original OVA collection) Follow DJ & his work online! @OhHeyDJ on Twitter & on instagram Listen to DJ’s podcast, The Magical Boys Pre-order The Black Mage on Amazon, B&N, BAM!, or your local comic shop! Support the work I do on this podcast by leaving me a tip on Ko-fi! Want to have your name read in the special thanks segment on the next episode? All you need to do is buy me 2 or more “coffees” on Ko-fi! As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts on this episode or ideas for future episodes here—or email me directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - ep 74: ReView: The Wanna-Be's
Subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode! This month’s episode is another ReView! What is a “ReView” episode, you might ask? Well, it’s my highly-clever (ok not really) title for episodes where I go back and watch an older title I haven’t seen in a long time, and see if what I remember (and what my opinions on it) are still the same now that some time’s gone by. This month, in honor of all the Wrestlemania stuff I kept having to hear about, I’m revisiting a wrestling anime that could easily have been a random episode of Dirty Pair, except with character designs by Kenichi Sonoda. That’s right, it’s The Wanna-Be’s! Stream the episode above or [Direct Download]Subscribe on itunes | Stitcher | Google Play | Spotify Relevant Links: Buy The Wanna-Be’s on Amazon Other anime/manga mentioned in this episode: Dirty Pair, Bubblegum Crisis, Ultimate Muscle, Tiger Mask W A selection of more anime featuring wrestling on Anime Planet Support the work I do on this podcast by leaving me a tip on Ko-fi! Want to have your name read in the special thanks segment on the next episode? All you need to do is buy me 2 or more “coffees” on Ko-fi!As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts on this episode or ideas for future episodes here—or email me directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com.Thanks for listening!
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - ep 73: Toei's The Little Mermaid with guest Salvatore
Subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode! Disney recently re-released a brand new blu-ray of The Little Mermaid...so what better time to talk about Toei’s 1975 anime adaptation? With me is one of the internet’s leading Mermaid Scholars™ , Salvatore (aka @retrosofa!) to talk about this hidden gem of 70s anime. Listen as we discuss how Disney was inspired by Toei (and vice-versa), the movie’s connection to both Go Nagai AND Sailor Moon, and just what makes this adaptation of the classic fairy tale so special. Stream the episode above or [Direct Download]Subscribe on itunes | Stitcher | Google Play | Spotify Relevant links: Buy Hans Christian Andersen’s The Little Mermaid on Amazon or Rightstuf! Toei’s official website on the film Mentioned in the episode: This video of character designs of the movie by Reiko Okuyama. Sakugablog’s article about The Little Mermaid’s animation director/character designer Reiko Okuyama & her struggles with discrimination throughout her career. Article on Pioneer Women Animators that includes Reiko Okuyama. Article on Mariko Miyagi (Japanese voice of Fritz) and her life-long activism for the disabled in Japan. Remembering Kirsten Bishop, the dub voice of Marina Find Salvatore online: @retrosofa on Tumblr and Twitter! @retrosofa.inc on instagram! Read his comic No More Mermaids! (VERY NSFW WARNING! Absolutely not for kids!) Support the work I do on this podcast by leaving me a tip on Ko-fi! Want to have your name read in the special thanks segment on the next episode? All you need to do is buy me 2 or more “coffees” on Ko-fi! As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts on this episode or ideas for future episodes here—or email me directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com.Thanks for listening!
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - ep 72: Live Action Special! Alita: Battle Angel with Rachel
Subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode! It only happens once in a blue moon, folks....we finally got a big Hollywood movie that does manga (and anime) justice?! I break from the podcast’s normal format to team back up with my pal and Battle Angel Alita superfan Rachel (aka @SporadicErratic on Twitter) to discuss this milestone for Alita fans everywhere! Listen as we first talk about what we HOPED the movie would include beforehand, and then our joy and excitement (and some minor nit-picking) afterwards in this extra special, extra long Alita Extravaganza! Also in this episode: we briefly discuss how translating manga has changed dramatically since the 90s, Rachel coins the phrase “crocapocalypse”, and we rant about pudding. Now go support this film in theaters while you have the chance! Stream the episode above or [Direct Download] Subscribe on itunes | Stitcher | Google Play | Spotify Relevant links: Listen to Rachel & I talk all about the original Battle Angel Alita manga (and anime) here! Buy the original manga by Yukito Kishiro at Rightstuf, Amazon, or Comixology! Fox’s promo video with James Cameron, Yukito Kishiro, Robert Rodriguez, and Rosa Salazar Alita creator Yukito Kishiro talks about his series being adapted Kishiro also calls Alita: Battle Angel “The greatest movie in the world!” The Cast & Crew talk about creating this “manga epic”. Yukito Kishiro's special artwork of "movie" Alita! The music video for Dua Lipa’s theme to Alita: Battle Angel, “Swan Song” Bonus: virtual Youtuber Kizuna Ai meets the cast of Alita: Battle Angel in Japan! Support the work I do on this podcast by leaving me a tip on Ko-fi! Want to have your name read in the special thanks segment on the next episode? All you need to do is buy me 2 or more “coffees” on Ko-fi! As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts on this episode or ideas for future episodes here—or email me directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - ep 71: ReView: Combustible Campus Guardress
Subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode! Happy 2019, Listeners! This month’s episode is another ReView! What is a “ReView” episode, you might ask? Well, it’s my highly-clever (ok not really) title for episodes where I go back and watch an older title I haven’t seen in a long time, and see if what I remember (and what my opinions on it) are still the same now that some time’s gone by. This month, I go back to revisit an old 90s-era anime club staple that was never brought over officially: Combustible Campus Guardress! Will it be as fun as I remember, or will the parts I forgot end up ruining it? Tune in to find out! Stream the episode above or [Direct Download]Subscribe on itunes | Stitcher | Google Play | Spotify Relevant links: The original fansubber’s Combustible Campus Guardress homepage, still online! AnimeNation info from Land of Obscusion’s article on Combustible Campus Guardress Other anime mentioned in this episode: Bastard!!, Ninja Scroll, Devil Hunter Yohko, Ushio and Tora, Blue Seed, and Yu Yu Hakusho Support the work I do on this podcast by leaving me a tip on Ko-fi! Want to have your name read in the special thanks segment on the next episode? All you need to do is buy me 2 or more “coffees” on Ko-fi!As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts on this episode or ideas for future episodes here—or email me directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com.Thanks for listening and have a happy new year!
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - ep 70: 2018 Year in Review
Subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode! 2018 is just about over! So you know what that means–that’s right, it’s the Year in Review! And Zee is here with me to in her triumphant return to discuss the results of my annual year-end survey, as filled out by you, the listeners! What older anime titles were you excited to buy (again) this year, and what titles are you looking forward to coming out in 2019? We also talk about all the memorable news stories from throughout this long, never-ending year, and titles you wish were back in print. Hear all of this PLUS the winners of the survey giveaway in this extra long episode. Happy Holidays!! Stream the episode above or [Direct Download] Subscribe on itunes | Stitcher | Google Play | Spotify Relevant links: ☆ Buy the top 3 (as voted by my listeners) older anime releases from 2018!☆ 1. Revolutionary Girl Utena Ultra Edition bluray box 2. Urusei Yatsura: Beautiful Dreamer 3. Patlabor Ultimate Collection Listen to the full episode for the complete list! HUGE thanks to Viz Media, Seven Seas Entertainment, and Sentai Filmworks for donating all the awesome prizes for this year’s giveaway--so many I could barely fit them all in one photo!! And congrats to the winners! Support the work I do on this podcast by leaving me a tip on Ko-fi! Want to have your name read in the special thanks segment on the next episode? All you need to do is buy me 2 or more “coffees” on Ko-fi! As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts on this episode or ideas for future episodes here—or email me directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening and have a happy new year!
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - ep 69
Subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode! This year, I was honored to be invited to be a guest at Con-jikan 2018! Not only was this my first time being a guest at a con, but also my first time doing panels. So for all you listeners out there that weren’t able to come see me in person, I have some recorded highlights from each of my panels, as well as a little bit of talk on what I thought about the con in general. Stream the episode above or [Direct Download] Subscribe on itunes | Stitcher | Google Play Relevant Links: Con-Jikan’s Homepage Con-Jikan’s Facebook Older episodes mentioned: Eps 19 & 21 - Satoshi Kon 2-part retrospective, ep 32 - The World of Vampire Hunter D, ep 33 - Oldtype/Newtype Interview, ep 36 - The Works of Mamoru Oshii, ep 37 - The World of Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure, ep 53 - Goshogun: The Time Etranger, ep 57 - An Oral History on Anime Penpals, ep 61 - The Mystery of Miami Mike. Track listing for my “Anime Openings of 30 Years Ago” panel Buy the original Bubblegum Crisis on bluray at Rightstuf or Amazon! Buy Goshogun: The Time Etranger at Rightstuf or Amazon! Buy Revolutionary Girl Utena at Rightstuf or Amazon! Buy Brian Ruh’s The Stray Dog of Anime! Buy Jason Thompson’s Manga: The Complete Guide! Check out Leah Stevo and Cheesecakepanda’s cosplay! Support the work I do on this podcast by leaving me a tip on Ko-fi! Want to have your name read in the special thanks segment on the next episode? All you need to do is leave me 2 or more “coffees” on my Ko-fi! As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts on this episode or ideas for future episodes here—or email me directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - ep 68
Subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode! This month’s episode is another ReView! What is a “ReView” episode, you might ask? Well, it’s my highly-clever (ok not really) title for episodes where I go back and watch an older title I haven’t seen in a long time, and see if what I remember (and what my opinions on it) are still the same now that some time’s gone by. It’s October, but what if you’re not a fan of horror and still want to get into the Halloween spirit? Let’s see if this month’s ReView can help you out, as I revisit the 1994 Pioneer release Phantom Quest Corp! Stream the episode above or [Direct Download] Subscribe on itunes | Stitcher | Google Play Relevant Links: Buy Phantom Quest Corp on DVD Phantom Quest Corp English Trailer Phantom Quest Corp opening animated by Yoshiaki Kawajiri 2001 interview with director Morio Asaka mentioned in this ep Other anime mentioned in this ep: Ghost Sweeper Mikami, Blue Seed, and Yu Yu Hakusho Support the work I do on this podcast by leaving me a tip on Ko-fi! Want to have your name read in the special thanks segment on the next episode? All you need to do is leave me 2 or more “coffees” on my Ko-fi! Come see me at Con-jikan! November 17 &18, 2018! As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts on this episode or ideas for future episodes here—or email me directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - ep 67
Subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode! With yet another new Macross TV show seeming to be just around the corner, returning champion Nitro is back again to talk about one of our favorite entries in the Macross series: Macross Plus! Listen as we chat about what exactly made this series stand out from all the Macross series that came before (and after) it, and why it’s still worth watching today. Also discussed in this episode: what Bryan Cranston & David Hayter have in common, how “Roy Fokker” is a fun name to say, and what our ideal date with Sharon Apple would be. And be sure to listen for a special announcement at the end of the episode! Stream the episode above or [Direct Download] Subscribe on itunes | Stitcher | Google Play Relevant Links: Watch Macross Plus (Movie Edition) for free on Tubi TV! Buy Macross Plus (Movie Edition) on DVD Buy Macross Plus The OVA Collection on DVD, or Vol 1 and Vol 2 separately Buy Macross Plus digitally on Amazon or itunes Macross Mecha Manual page on Macross Plus mecha Read about the Advanced Tactical Fighter program that helped inspire the series Follow Nitro on Twitter, and check out his various projects on video game music at MDisk Playlist (and on Youtube!) Check out Con-Jikan, November 17-18! Support the work I do on this podcast by leaving me a tip on Ko-fi! Want to have your name read in the special thanks segment on the next episode? All you need to do is leave me 2 or more “coffees” on my Ko-fi! As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts on this episode or ideas for future episodes here—or email me directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - Ep 66
iTunes & Stitcher subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode! August 30, 2018 marks the 40th anniversary of one of the weirdest, wackiest, and most beloved series to ever come out of Japan: Rumiko Takahashi’s Urusei Yatsura! And returning guest Lynn is here to talk all about the series’ history & what made it so unique, why we still love it even all these years later, and how excited we are that Viz will be re-releasing the manga in English in 2019! Also in this episode: why Animeigo wasn’t the one to release the 2nd movie, how Takahashi’s playing with gender roles affected many readers growing up, and what Urusei Yatsura and Star Trek have in common! Stream the episode above or [Direct Download] Subscribe on itunes | Stitcher | Google Play Relevant Links: Buy Urusei Yatsura Movie 2: Beautiful Dreamer at Amazon or Rightstuf! Watch Urusei Yatsura Movie 2: Beautiful Dreamer for free on Crackle or Midnight Pulp! Listen to my recap of Urusei Yatsura related panels at AnimeFest 2016! Animeigo’s extensive liner notes archive for the TV series, the OVAs, and the Movies! Visit Tomobiki-cho, one of the longest running UY fansites still running! Bonus: Lynn’s photo of her UY Film Comic collection she mentioned in the episode! (You can see the rest of her collection here.) Support the work I do on this podcast by leaving me a tip on Ko-fi! Want to have your name read in the special thanks segment on the next episode? All you need to do is leave me 2 or more “coffees” on my Ko-fi! As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts on this episode or ideas for future episodes here—or email me directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - Ep 65
Subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode! This month’s episode is another ReView! What is a “ReView” episode, you might ask? Well, it’s my highly-clever (ok not really) title for episodes where I go back and watch an older title I haven’t seen in a long time, and see if what I remember (and what my opinions on it) are still the same now that some time’s gone by. Last month was E3, and we’re still getting lots & lots of coverage of upcoming games....so why not take a look back at a 90s anime movie adaptation of a popular fighting game series? No, not that other one...it’s Tekken: The Motion Picture! Stream the episode above or [Direct Download]Subscribe on itunes | Stitcher | Google Play Relevant Links: Buy Tekken The Motion Picture on VHS or DVD Tekken The Motion Picture on Tekken Wiki Buy Street Fighter II The Movie at Amazon or Rightstuf Watch Street Fighter II The Movie on Crunchyroll Buy Fatal Fury: The Motion Picture at Amazon or Rightstuf Listen to my podcast episode on Fatal Fury The Motion Picture Support the work I do on this podcast by leaving me a tip on Ko-fi! Want to have your name read in the special thanks segment on the next episode? All you need to do is leave me 2 or more “coffees” on my Ko-fi! As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts on this episode or ideas for future episodes here—or email me directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com.Thanks for listening!
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - Ep 64
Subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode! June 2018 marks the podcast’s 5th birthday! WHOO!! And to celebrate that, Rachel is back to join me as we talk about this beloved cult classic! Join us as we go into a deep dive on this wacky little unfinished anime parody, how the manga stacks up to the anime adaptation, and why we still love it regardless of all the bikini armor. Also in this episode: cosplay horror stories, ancient anime rumors, and fond podcasting memories! Stream the episode above or [Direct Download] Subscribe on itunes | Stitcher | Google Play Relevant Links: Buy Dragon Half on DVD at Amazon or Rightstuf! Buy the original manga at Amazon or Rightstuf! Watch Dragon Half on Crunchyroll Dubbed or Subbed! Follow the creator of Dragon Half, Ryusuke Mita, on Twitter! About the Japanese Dragon Half RPG Follow Rachel on Twitter! Bonus: Rachel’s Mink cosplay! Support the work I do on this podcast by leaving me a tip on Ko-fi! Want to have your name read in the special thanks segment on the next episode? All you need to do is leave me 2 or more “coffees” on my Ko-fi! As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts on this episode or ideas for future episodes here—or email me directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - Ep 63
Subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode! One of Japan’s biggest anime properties is not only finally available legally in the English-speaking world, but it’s also seeing somewhat of a renaissance currently throughout fandom! Join me and Legend of the Galactic Heroes superfan Diana as we give a surprisingly spoiler-free episode about what makes the series tick, why you should NEVER Google any of the character’s names, and how this classic anime seems to just keep getting better with age. (But don’t worry: just like this anime itself, it’s not all serious. We talk about crocs and rap battles, too!) Stream the episode above or [Direct Download] Subscribe on itunes | Stitcher | Google Play Relevant Links: Buy the original Legend of the Galactic Heroes novels on Amazon or at The Rightstuf! Watch the original anime on Hidive (subscription required) Order Sentai Filmwork’s Legend of the Galactic Heroes Premium Box Set. Watch the new TV anime, Die Neue These, on Crunchyroll! Visit LOTGH Info Center, one of the oldest LOTGH fansites still on the web! A guide to the classical music used in the original LOTGH anime! Why Legend of the Galactic Heroes is still worth your time. Follow Diana on Twitter! Support the work I do on this podcast by leaving me a tip on Ko-fi! Want to have your name read in the special thanks segment on the next episode? All you need to do is leave me 2 or more “coffees” on my Ko-fi! As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts on this episode or ideas for future episodes here—or email me directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - Ep 62
Subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode! This month’s episode is another ReView! What is a “ReView” episode, you might ask? Well, it’s my highly-clever (ok not really) title for episodes where I go back and watch an older title I haven’t seen in a long time, and see if what I remember (and what my opinions on it) are still the same now that some time’s gone by. This month, I revisit the shoujo anime OVA that doesn’t seem to know how movies actually get made, Handsome Girlfriend. Stream the episode above or [Direct Download] Subscribe on itunes | Stitcher | Google Play Relevant links: Nik Clay’s video about their Ctenosaur Video email Handsome na Kanojo’s wiki page Handsome na Kanojo’s ANN Encyclopedia page Pile of Shame - Handsome Girl Order Marmalade Boy on Amazon or RightStuf! Magical Emi's Marmalade Boy watch-along thread on Twitter Support the work I do on this podcast by leaving me a tip on Ko-fi! Want to have your name read in the special thanks segment on the next episode? All you need to do is leave me 2 or more “coffees” on my Ko-fi! As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts on this episode or ideas for future episodes here—or email me directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!
The Anime Nostaliga Podcast - Ep 61
Subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode! Over the years, many people have seen the infamous Miami Mike screencap. But what’s the story behind it? After all this time, we’ll finally have some answers! Join me & my guest Pat, former co-worker of Miami Mike, as I explain how I found him and interview him about his now infamous boss. Learn about how anime stores worked in the 90s, being a fan back when anime wasn’t as accessible, and the answer to the question, “Just what DID he do at DragonCon?” Stream the episode above or [Direct Download] Subscribe on itunes | Stitcher | Google Play Download a transcript of this episode here. (Many thanks to Eleanor for the transcription!) Relevant Links for this episode: Read my ANN article to get some background on the VHS fansub days! Ctenosaur Video’s old blog about their “humble beginnings”. More examples of fansubber drama in their tapes. More examples of bad 90s Dragon Ball Z fansub VHS tapes. Kanzenshuu’s thread on old DBZ fansubbers. Buy official Dragon Ball Z releases at Rightstuf or Amazon! Support the work I do on this podcast by leaving me a tip on Ko-fi! Want to have your name read in the special thanks segment on the next episode? All you need to do is leave me 2 or more “coffees” on my Ko-fi! As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts on this episode or ideas for future episodes here—or email me directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - Ep 60
Subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode! It’s February! So what better time to chill with a friend I love to have a little walk down memory lane about something we both have a fondness of? That’s right, Newtypelady is back, and we’re having a fun, somewhat laid-back look at some of the work of the all-female mangaka group CLAMP! Join us as we talk about everything from frustrating hiatuses, to egg babies, to surprisingly promising sequels. (And yes, even Devilman. How timely!) Stream the episode above or [Direct Download] Subscribe on itunes | Stitcher | Google Play Relevant Links for this episode: Buy RG Veda manga omnibuses Buy Tokyo Babylon manga omnibuses & OVA DVD Buy X The manga, The Movie, or The TV Show Buy CardCaptor Sakura manga omnibuses & the original TV show Buy the new Clear Card Arc manga Buy the new Clover manga omnibus Watch CardCaptor Sakura and Clear Card Arc on Crunchyroll Watch CLAMP’s first ever TV interview from 2005 Buy Anime Interviews to read the longer version of Nanase Ohkawa’s Animerica interview from the 90s Support the work I do on this podcast by leaving me a tip on Ko-fi! Want to have your name read in the special thanks segment on the next episode? All you need to do is leave me 2 or more “coffees” on Ko-fi! As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts on this episode or ideas for future episodes here—or email me directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - Ep 59
Subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode! Happy 2018, everyone! This month’s episode is another ReView! What is a “ReView” episode, you might ask? Well, it’s my highly-clever (ok not really) title for episodes where I go back and watch an older title I haven’t seen in a long time, and see if what I remember (and what my opinions on it) are still the same now that some time’s gone by. December marked the 30th anniversary of one of the first unedited, subtitled, officially licensed anime titles released in the US! So let’s take a closer look at 1987′s Metal Skin Panic MADOX-01. Stream the episode above or [Direct Download] Subscribe on itunes | Stitcher | Google Play Relevant links: Shop for MADOX-01 on VHS or DVD Animeigo’s MADOX-01 liner note archive “Shinji Aramaki’s Metal Skin Panic MADOX-01 Turns 30″ article on Zimmerit “City of Steel” Gaga Communications trailer Other titles mentioned in this episode: Bubblegum Crisis Appleseed Mobile Police Patlabor Support the work I do on this podcast by leaving me a tip on Ko-fi! Want to have your name read in the special thanks segment on the next episode? All you need to do is leave me 2 or more “coffees” on Ko-fi! As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts on this episode or ideas for future episodes here—or email me directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - Ep 58
Subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode! 2017 is almost over! So you know what that means–that’s right, it’s the Year in Review! Nitro is here with me to discuss the results of my annual year-end survey, as filled out by you, the listeners! What older anime titles were you excited to buy (again) this year, and what titles are you looking forward to coming out in 2018? We also talk about memorable news stories from throughout the year, and titles you wish were back in print. Hear all of this PLUS the winners of the survey giveaway and how grateful we are that this mess of a year is finally over with in this extra long episode. Happy Holidays! Stream the episode above or [Direct Download]Subscribe on itunes | Stitcher | Google Play Relevant links: ☆ Buy the top 3 (as voted by my listeners) older anime releases from 2017!☆ #1. Revolutionary Girl Utena (Standard edition or Special Edition)#2. Magic Knight Rayearth Complete Collection#3. Tie! Arcadia of My Youth & Outlaw Star Listen to the full episode for the complete list! Find guest Nitro around the internet:-Follow Nitro on Twitter!-Visit his blog!-Check out his Youtube Channel! HUGE thanks to Viz Media, Seven Seas Entertainment, Nozomi & The Rightstuf for donating all the awesome prizes for this year’s giveaway!! And congrats to the winners! Support the work I do on this podcast by leaving me a tip on Ko-fi! Want to have your name read in the special thanks segment on the next episode? All you need to do is buy me 2 or more “coffees” on Ko-fi! You might have noticed this episode had a sponsor as well! Check out Avane Shop for vintage toys, anime goods, games & collectibles! Support the podcast as well as a small business by checking out their selection of vintage anime goodies! As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts on this episode or ideas for future episodes here—or email me directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening and have a happy new year!
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - Ep 57
iTunes & Stitcher subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode! Before Social Media, before AOL Chatrooms, and even before Geocities Fansites, hundreds of anime fans socialized the old fashioned way: through snail mail! The hayday of anime penpalling is long forgotten, but my long-time friend Mayra is here to recollect how we first met over 20 years ago via penpalling & how it used to be a huge part of how we connected with fans. How’d it all happen? What kind of things did we talk about? Take a break from your Thanksgiving festivities and take a listen as we reminisce on this nearly forgotten pocket of fandom history! Stream the episode above or [Direct Download] You can also subscribe on itunes! Bonus photos! Just a few of the anime stampers I own that we talked about in this episode: An actual Friendship book I still have from the late 90s! (Obviously, personal info has been blocked out.) Click here for more info on Friendship Books. Support the work I do on this podcast by leaving me a tip on Ko-fi! Want to have your name read in the special thanks segment on the next episode? All you need to do is buy me 2 or more “coffees” on Ko-fi! You might have noticed this episode had a sponsor as well! Check out Avane Shop for vintage toys, anime goods, games & collectibles! Support Shop Small this holiday season by buying from small businesses like them! As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts on this episode or ideas for future episodes here—or email me directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - Ep 56
iTunes & Stitcher subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode! October is not only Halloween month this year--it also marks the 25th Anniversary of the Yu Yu Hakusho anime’s debut in Japan! And so Tricia has returned to gush with me over this beloved series in this special extra-long celebration of all things YYH related! Listen as we discuss what makes the series so special, how it’s surprisingly layered, and what makes it still beloved by fans. Also in this episode: fansub memories, crossover fanfic ideas, and awkward singing!! Stream the episode above or [Direct Download] You can also subscribe on itunes! Relevant links: Watch Yu Yu Hakusho FREE, LEGALLY in the US on Yahoo View (subtitled) or VRV (dubbed)! Read a FREE PREVIEW of the manga on Viz.com! Buy Yu Yu Hakusho on bluray! Buy the OVA & Movie collection and The Poltergeist Report movie on DVD! Buy the original manga physically or digitally! “Yu Yu Hakusho’s Exceptional Production, 25 Years Later” - on Sakuga Blog The incredibly cheesy 2003 YYH Trading Card Game Demo video Support the work I do on this podcast by leaving me a tip on Ko-fi! Want to have your name read in the special thanks segment on the next episode? All you need to do is buy me 2 or more “coffees” on Ko-fi! You might have noticed this episode had a sponsor as well! Check out Avane Shop for vintage toys, anime, games & collectibles! Get 15% off any order made before November 20th with coupon code ANIMENOSTALGIA at checkout! As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts on this episode or ideas for future episodes here—or email me directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - Ep 55
iTunes & Stitcher subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode! This month’s episode is another ReView! What is a “ReView” episode, you might ask? Well, it’s my highly-clever (ok not really) title for episodes where I go back and watch an older title I haven’t seen in a long time, and see if what I remember (and what my opinions on it) are still the same now that some time’s gone by.It’s back to school time for many of you, so what better time to watch a silly OVA about the worst school ever?! This month’s rewatch is 1988′s The Ultimate Teacher. Stream the episode above or [Direct Download] You can also subscribe on itunes! Other titles mentioned in this ep: Fist of the North Star Vampire Hunter D The Dr Slump Films Project A-ko Elf Princess Rane Dragon Half Ultimate Teacher on ANN Buried Treasure - The Ultimate Teacher Support the work I do on this podcast by leaving me a tip on Ko-fi! Want to have your name read in the special thanks segment on the next episode? All you need to do is leave me 2 or more “coffees” on Ko-fi! You might have noticed this episode had a sponsor as well! Check out Avane Shop for vintage toys, anime, games & collectables! Get 15% off ANY order til October 25 with coupon code ANIMENOSTALGIA at checkout! As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts on this episode or ideas for future episodes here—or email me directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - Ep 54
iTunes & Stitcher subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode! This month’s podcast episode is a double feature! First, returning guest Nitro & I discuss the Atsuko Tanaka panel from this year’s AnimeFest convention, as she’s a very prolific animator who’s worked on many notable things--including working with Hayao Miyazaki on his various Lupin III works! And speaking of Lupin, this month was Lupin’s 50th Anniversary! So part 2 of the podcast is me, Nitro, and returning guest Tricia (aka boobly) to chit-chat & ramble about Lupin as a franchise & what we love (and maybe don’t love so much) about it. Stream the episode above or [Direct Download]You can also subscribe on itunes! Some of the Lupin titles we mentioned in this ep: Lupin III: The Mystery of Mamo Lupin III: The Castle of Cagliostro Lupin III: TV Series Series 1 & Series 2 Part 1 The Woman Called Fujiko Mine Jigen’s Gravestone Support the work I do on this podcast by leaving me a tip on Ko-fi! Want to have your name read in the special thanks segment on the next episode? All you need to do is leave me 2 or more “coffees” on Ko-fi! You might have noticed this episode had a sponsor as well! Check out Avane Shop for vintage toys, anime, games & collectables! Get 15% off any order during the month of September 2017 with coupon code ANIMENOSTALGIA. As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts on this episode or ideas for future episodes here—or email me directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - Ep 53
iTunes & Stitcher subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode! This month’s episode, I’m joined by Khoda (aka 80sanime on Tumblr) to talk about one of our favorite lesser-known anime films: Goshogun: The Time Etranger (also released here previously as Time Stranger). Listen as Khoda shares her anime origin story with me, we muse over 80s power ballads, and we both try to convince you all to watch this under-appreciated gem. Stream the episode above or [Direct Download]You can also subscribe on itunes! Relevant links: Buy Time Etranger on Bluray & DVD Follow Khoda on Twitter & Tumblr Check out Khoda’s blog Justin Sevakis’ Buried Treasure article on Time Etranger from ‘07 Support the work I do on this podcast by leaving me a tip on Ko-fi! Want to have your name read in the special thanks segment on the next episode? All you need to do is leave me 2 or more “coffees” on Ko-fi! You might have noticed this episode had a sponsor as well! Check out Avane Shop for vintage toys, anime, games & collectables! As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts on this episode or ideas for future episodes here—or email me directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - Ep 52
iTunes & Stitcher subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode! This month’s episode is another ReView! What is a “ReView” episode, you might ask? Well, it’s my highly-clever (ok not really) title for episodes where I go back and watch an older title I haven’t seen in a long time, and see if what I remember (and what my opinions on it) are still the same now that some time’s gone by. Funimation recently announced they’d picked up the original Record of Lodoss War anime, but did you know that there are other series out there tied to Lodoss? This month I revisit one of those with The Legend of Crystania: The Motion Picture! Stream the episode above or [Direct Download] You can also subscribe on itunes & Stitcher! Relevant Links: Buy The Legend of Crystania: The Motion Picture Buy Funimations’s new Record of Lodoss War collection Support the work I do on this podcast by leaving me a tip on Ko-fi! Want to have your name read in the special thanks segment on the next episode? All you need to do is leave me 2 or more “coffees” on Ko-fi! As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts on this episode or ideas for future episodes here—or email me directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - Ep 51
iTunes & Stitcher subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode! The Saturday Anime series is back, and this time Nitro of the MDisk Playlist Podcast joins me to talk all about Fatal Fury: The Motion Picture! Listen as we discuss playing arcade games in the 90s, how Mai is basically the best, and why the dub of this movie actually improves it. Stream the episode above or [Direct Download] You can also subscribe on itunes! Relevant Links: Buy Fatal Fury: The Movie at Amazon or Rightstuf! Watch more Fatal Fury anime with the complete OVA collection! Read more about the voice actors in the movie at Behind The Voice Actors Masami Obari’s SNK wiki page Masami Obari on Sakugabooru Follow Nitro on Twitter! Support the work I do on this podcast by leaving me a tip on Ko-fi! Want to have your name read in the special thanks segment on the next episode? All you need to do is buy 2 or more “coffees” on Ko-fi! As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts on this episode or ideas for future episodes here—or email me directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - Ep 50
iTunes & Stitcher subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode! It’s episode 50! And to celebrate, I’m finally tackling a MUCH requested topic--that’s right, it’s Dragon Ball! Join me & my buddy Mark from Tapes From The Crypt as we discuss the unique world Akira Toriyama created, from the classic to Super, how Dragon Ball’s release in North America was oddly similar to Sailor Moon’s, and how fan’s immense love of the series is still a force to be reckoned with. Stream the episode above or [Direct Download]You can also subscribe on itunes! Relevant links: Buy Dragon Ball DVDs/BDs on Amazon & Rightstuf Buy the original Dragon Ball manga (also in ebook form!) More info on The Speedy Dub that Mark brought up, for those unfamiliar with it A record of just SOME of the edits made to Dragon Ball’s various TV airings & releases. More in depth look at various DBZ edits on DBZ Uncensored’s archive. Check out Kanzenshuu for TONS of info, translations & more Dragon Ball related stuff! Check out Mark’s website, Tapes From The Crypt! Follow Mark on Twitter! As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts on this episode or ideas for future episodes here—or email me directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - Ep 49
iTunes & Stitcher subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode! This month’s episode is another ReView! What is a “ReView” episode, you might ask? Well, it’s my highly-clever (ok not really) title for episodes where I go back and watch an older title I haven’t seen in a long time, and see if what I remember (and what my opinions on it) are still the same now that some time’s gone by. While some of you are enjoying your shiny new Magic Knight Rayearth blurays, what better time to revisit the other Rayearth? That’s right, it’s the 1997 Rayearth OAV! Stream the episode above or [Direct Download] You can also subscribe on itunes & Stitcher! Relevant Links: Buy Rayearth the OAV Buy Magic Knight Rayearth the original TV series Buy the original Magic Knight Rayearth manga Read my article on Kimagure Orange Road on ANN! As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts and ideas for future episodes here, in a DM or reblog, or email directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - Ep 48
iTunes & Stitcher subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode! February 25, 2017 marks the 30th anniversary of Bubblegum Crisis’ original release in Japan! So to celebrate, I’ve invited Sean of Zimmerit.moe to talk all about it: the many western influences that inspired it, why it’s label of “cyberpunk” is a bit of a misnomer, and how some aspects of it were surprisingly progressive for an 80s OAV. Stream the episode above or [Direct Download]You can also subscribe on itunes! Relevant links: Buy AnimEigo’s official Bubblegum Crisis BD & DVD releases AnimEigo’s Bubblegum Crisis liner notes Buy the “sequels”: Bubblegum Crash, AD Police, & Tokyo 2040 Raven’s Garage - The oldest BGC fansite & fansite archive still active Bubblegum Crisis content at Sean’s site, Zimmerit.moe My article “Alternate FutureScape: The Bubblegum Crisis We Never Got”, about an unused version of the series Follow Sean on Twitter! As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts on this episode or ideas for future episodes here—or email me directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - Ep 47
iTunes & Stitcher subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode! Happy New Year! (Hey, it’s still January!) The first ep of 2017 is here! I’m joined by my friend Tricia (aka boobly) to watch Sailor Moon R: The Movie as it was shown in US theaters, then wax nostalgic about it & the brand new Viz dub. Listen as we discuss what we did (and didn’t) like about this new English version, go on tangents about voice actors, and how a movie made by Ikuhara 24 years ago is still one of our top favorite Sailor Moon things to date. Stream the episode above or [Direct Download] You can also now subscribe on itunes! Relevant links: Viz’s official Sailor Moon R The Movie trailer Pre-order Sailor Moon R The Movie on Rightstuf Check out a few photos I took from my local theater showing! Viz’s (short) intro of Ben Diskin as the voice of Fiore A little something I wrote about Ikuhara's use of referencing body horror in the film Follow Tricia on Twitter! As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts on this episode or ideas for future episodes here—or email me directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - Ep 46
iTunes & Stitcher subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode! 2016 is almost over! So you know what that means–that’s right, Zee is back with me to discuss the results of my annual year-end survey, as filled out by you, the listeners! What older anime titles were you excited to buy (again) this year, and what titles are you looking forward to coming out in 2017? We also talk about memorable news stories from throughout the year, and titles you wish were back in print. Hear all of this PLUS the winner of the survey giveaway and how grateful we are that this mess of a year is finally over with. Stream the episode above or [Direct Download] You can also now subscribe on itunes! Relevant links: ☆ Buy the top 3 (as voted by my listeners) older anime releases from 2016!☆ #1. The Vision of Escaflowne #2. Belladonna of Sadness #3. Only Yesterday Listen to the full episode for the complete list! As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts on this episode or ideas for future episodes here—or email me directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com! Happy Holidays!
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - Ep 45
iTunes & Stitcher subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode! With all the talk about the upcoming live action Ghost in the Shell movie, what better time to revisit another (slightly less popular) 90s series about a kick-ass cyborg who sometimes questions what it means to be human! My friend Rachel from RachelLovesComics joins me to talk about Battle Angel Alita: the various incarnations, the sometimes surprisingly relevant themes throughout, and even the 80′s style poofy hair (even though it was the 90s.) Stream the episode above or [Direct Download] You can also now subscribe on itunes & Stitcher! Relevant Links: Buy the Battle Angel DVD on Amazon or Rightstuf Buy the original manga on Amazon Buy The Last Order on Amazon (or digitally!) Buy Ashen Victor on Amazon Japanese interview with Guillermo del Toro where he mentions showing James Cameron Battle Angel Alita Follow Rachel on Twitter! Bonus: here’s Rachel’s Battle Angel Alita cosplay! As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts and ideas for future episodes here, or email directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - Ep 44
iTunes & Stitcher subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode! This month’s episode is another ReView! What is a “ReView” episode, you might ask? Well, it’s my highly-clever (ok not really) title for episodes where I go back and watch an older title I haven’t seen in a long time, and see if what I remember (and what my opinions on it) are still the same now that some time’s gone by. Halloween is just around the corner, and that means lots of media that feature vampires, ghosts, and....mermaids??? How’s that for a unique Halloween viewing choice? This month, I revisit the 1993 OAV Mermaid’s Scar. Stream the episode above or [Direct Download] You can also now subscribe on itunes & Stitcher! Relevant Links: Buy the Mermaid’s Scar on VHS Buy the original Mermaid Saga manga by Rumiko Takahashi Buy Pet Shop of Horrors on DVD Viz’s Video’s original Mermaid’s Scar trailer Read more about Japanese mermaid folklore As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts and ideas for future episodes here, in a DM or reblog, or email directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening! *Small correction: I mistakenly mention Pet Shop of horrors as a Discotek release--it’s actually a Sentai release. Sorry for any confusion!
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - Ep 43
iTunes & Stitcher subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode! With a new Voltron series out now, it seems like the perfect time to go back and talk about not only the original 80s classic, but the entire world of Voltron! Whether you were a fan back in the 80s or discovered it through syndication or Toonami, Voltron was many fan's first anime TV series. And who better to talk about it with than my friend Pat, lover of all things robot related and host of The Cockpit Podcast. Listen as we laugh over the....let’s say “questionable” voice choices of the original show, muse over what 80s cartoon PSAs might sound like if they were still around today, and yes--we even talk about the new Voltron series. Stream the episode above or [Direct Download]You can also now subscribe on itunes & Stitcher! Relevant Links: Watch all of the original Voltron (as well as the 90s & early 00s Voltrons, AND the original Japanese series Golion!) on the official Voltron Youtube Channel! Watch the original Japanese series Golion on Crunchyroll! Buy Classic Voltron on DVD on Amazon Pre-Order the Bandai Soul of Chogokin Voltron figure Pat mentions in this episode Just a sampling of some “great” moments from original Voltron’s voice actors Follow Pat on Twitter! As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts and ideas for future episodes here or email directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - Ep 42
iTunes & Stitcher subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode! Heather is back! And this time we teamed up to bring you our report on all the cool vintage anime-related panels we went to at AnimeFest 2016--which were surprisingly a lot! Hear us talk about seeing the iconic seiyuu for Lum & Ataru, getting to watch Akemi Takada paint in person, and how Heather is definitely not responsible for anyone’s sanity if they watch Shoujo Tsubaki. Stream the episode above or [Direct Download]You can also now subscribe on itunes & Stitcher! Relevant Links: Watch Heather’s video of the Urusei Yatsura live reading of the seiyuu doing a scene from Beautiful Dreamer! Watch my video of Akemi Takada’s live drawing panel as she paints Lum! Buy artbooks by Akemi Takada Follow Toshio Furukawa, Fumi Hirano, & Akemi Takada on Twitter! Check out AnimeFest’s website! As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts and ideas for future episodes here or email directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - Ep 41
iTunes & Stitcher subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode! This month’s episode is another ReView! What is a “ReView” episode, you might ask? Well, it’s my highly-clever (ok not really) title for episodes where I go back and watch an older title I haven’t seen in a long time, and see if what I remember (and what my opinions on it) are still the same now that some time’s gone by. Summer’s here in the US, and that means Anime Convention season is in full swing--what better time to watch an anime about being an anime fan. That’s right, it’s Animeigo‘s blu-ray of Otaku no Video! Stream the episode above or [Direct Download] You can also now subscribe on itunes & Stitcher! Relevant Links: Buy the new Otaku no Video: The Otaking Edition blu-ray Or get the old release on DVD Animeigo’s official Otaku no Video Wiki (complete with liner notes) Animeigo’s original VHS promo for Otaku no Video As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts and ideas for future episodes here, in a comment, or email directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - Ep 40
iTunes & Stitcher subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode! It’s been a while since I did a music-themed episode! And what better guest to have than the host of a music-themed podcast, Nitro of MDisk Playlist, to talk all about the music of Joe Hisaishi! You probably have heard Hisaishi’s work in Miyazaki’s films, but what else has this immensely talented musician done? Nitro & I talk all about it, plus go through some of our favorite tracks by him (hint: it’s nothing from the soundtracks to Techopolice or Parasite Eve.) Stream the episode above or [Direct Download] You can also now subscribe on itunes & Stitcher! Relevant Links: Buy Joe Hisaishi’s music officially on itunes or Amazon! Buy the films of Miyazaki, scored by Hisaishi Buy Robot Carnival (scored by Hisaishi) on DVD Buy Venus Wars (scored by Hisaishi) on DVD or blu-ray Read more on Joe Hisaishi at Nausicaa.net Joe Hisaishi’s official homepage As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts and ideas for future episodes here, or email directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - Ep 39
iTunes & Stitcher subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode! Continuing with my ongoing series here at The Anime Nostalgia Podcast: The Saturday Anime series! Every so often, I’ll be highlighting one of the anime titles that we remember from Sci-Fi Channel back in the 90s. This time I’m joined by Let’s Anime’s Dave Merrill to power through some technical hiccups with our rocket skateboards to talk about a movie that we both loved well before it graced the Sci-fi Channel: Galaxy Express 999. Stream the episode above or [Direct Download]You can also now subscribe on itunes & Stitcher! Relevant links: Buy the Galaxy Express 999 DVD from Discotek You can also pick up Discotek’s other GE999 films here & here Dave’s blog post on Galaxy Express 999 Watch the trailer for the 80s Roger Corman version of Galaxy Express Check out the GE999 TV series for free on Crunchyroll Pre-order vol 1 of the Queen Emeraldas manga in English Check out Dave’s blog Let’s Anime for more classic anime goodness, and follow him on Twitter & Tumblr! As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts and ideas for future episodes here, or email directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - Ep 38
iTunes & Stitcher subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode! This month’s episode is another ReView! What is a “ReView” episode, you might ask? Well, it’s my highly-clever (ok not really) title for episodes where I go back and watch an older title I haven’t seen in a long time, and see if what I remember (and what my opinions on it) are still the same now that some time’s gone by. It’s Springtime, so let’s celebrate by watching an anime about a cute little lamb! What could possibly go wrong? Stream the episode above or [Direct Download] You can also now subscribe on itunes & Stitcher! Mentioned in this episode: Watch the movie on Crunchyroll! The Ringing Bell on DVD Unico Double Feature blu-ray The Sea Prince & The Fire Child on DVD As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts and ideas for future episodes here, in a DM or reblog, or email directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - Ep 37
iTunes & Stitcher subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode! Next month (April 2016), a brand new season of the Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure anime will begin! So what better time to talk about the classic series & what makes it tick. And who better to talk about it with than my friend & Jojo superfan Zee, as well as special surprise guest, Jason Thompson! Jason is not only a JJBA fan, he’s the editor of Viz’s English release of Stardust Crusaders! Listen as we talk about the many influences of Hirohiko Araki, what went on during Viz’s Stardust Crusaders manga release, and how right now is one of the best times to jump into this 30 year old franchise. Stream the episode above or [Direct Download] You can also subscribe on itunes! Links mentioned on this ep: Vanilla Ice’s Egypt photo on Twitter “Diesel”, aka the 1-issue comic that tried to rip off JJBA in the 90s Shokotan interviews Hirohiko Araki and Shokotan loves Jotaro Ono Daisuke (voice of Jotaro) sings JJBA themes with Kamiya Hiroshi Watch & Read JJBA: Watch the first three anime story arcs on Crunchyroll The WB DVD release of Phantom Blood & Battle Tendency with dub The old Stardust Crusaders OAV series JJBA Manga arc 1 - Phantom Blood JJBA Manga arc 2 - Battle Tendency JJBA Manga arc 3 - Stardust Crusaders JJBA manga also available digitally via Kindle & Comixology And literally JUST after I finished editing this episode, Viz Media announced they will be streaming the new part 4: Diamond is Unbreakable anime! They also have gotten the rights for the previous seasons, so they’ll also be streaming those soon, and possibly re-releasing them in much better DVD releases than the one WB released, so hopefully we’ll get more details soon! As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts on this episode or ideas for future episodes here—or email me directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com!
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - Ep 36
iTunes & Stitcher subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode! In this episode, I’m joined by Brian Ruh, author of Stray Dog of Anime: The Films of Mamoru Oshii to talk about...Basset Hounds! err, the works of prolific creator Mamoru Oshii, of course! Join us as we give a brief overview on Oshii’s career, the many “creative differences” Oshii’s encountered over the years, and what it was liking writing an academic book on anime. Stream the episode above or [Direct Download] You can also subscribe on itunes! Mentioned in this ep: Buy Stray Dog of Anime from: Palgrave Macmillan The Rightstuf Barnes & Noble Amazon: First Edition, Second Edition, eBook Buy Mamoru Oshii’s anime (& manga!) in English: Urusei Yatsura Movie 1: Only You Urusei Yatsura Movie 2: Beautiful Dreamer Dallos Patlabor Movie 1 Patlabor Movie 2 Patlabor OAV, TV, New Files Seraphim: 266613336 Wings Ghost in the Shell Jin-Roh And the manga Brian mentioned is called “Wanwan Meiji Ishin” (which translates to something like “Doggie Meiji Restoration”). You can find it in Japanese on Amazon.jp, or in Italian at Amazon.it! As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts on this episode or ideas for future episodes here—or email me directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com! Thanks for listening!
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - Ep 35
iTunes & Stitcher subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode! It may be January, but there’s still room for some holiday leftovers, right? For the first episode of the new year, I have a short podcast episode that’s a little different than my normal “ReView” episodes. Yes, I participated in a Secret Santa this year, and I was gifted a little-known 90s OAV called Demon Fighter Kocho. How’d it go? Well, you’ll have to listen to find out! Stream the episode above or [Direct Download] You can also subscribe on itunes! Buy Demon Fighter Kocho & other anime mentioned in this episode: Demon Fighter Kocho Devil Hunter Yohko Haunted Junction Phantom Quest Corp Ghost Sweeper Mikami As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts on this episode or ideas for future episodes here—or email me directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com! Thanks for listening!
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - Ep 34
iTunes & Stitcher subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode! 2015 is almost over! So you know what that means--that’s right, Zee is back with me to discuss the results of my annual year-end survey, as filled out by you, the listeners! What older anime titles were you excited to buy (again) this year, and what titles are you looking forward to coming out in 2016? We also talk about memorable news stories from throughout the year, and titles you wish were back in print. Hear all of this PLUS the winner of the survey giveaway and how grateful we are that Third Impact hasn’t hit us (yet???) Stream the episode above or [Direct Download] You can also now subscribe on itunes! Relevant links: ☆ Buy the top 3 (as voted by my listeners) older anime releases from 2015!☆ #1. Robot Carnival #2. Castle of Cagliostro#3. Amazon’s exclusive Miyazaki box set Listen to the full episode for the complete list! As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts on this episode or ideas for future episodes here—or email me directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com! Happy Holidays!
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - ep 33
iTunes & Stitcher subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode! Ryan (aka Blacotaku1) started an ambitious project 3 years ago: to scan his entire collection of vintage Japanese Newtype magazines from the 80s to the 90s and share them with other anime fans online via his Tumblr blog, Oldtype/Newtype. Not only that, but to try to share some of the rare old interviews and photos with various creators, artists, and other big industry names that had been lost to the ages. In this episode, I talk to Ryan and find out what got him started on this project, how he got into anime, and what it means to him to be able to share his love of older anime in print media form with the world. Sidenote: For some reason, this episode got cursed with various technical issues, so there’s a few spots where the audio may sound a little wonky and it sounds like we’re talking over each other--which, I assure you, we didn’t do when we were actually talking! So please excuse these tiny hiccups. ^^; Stream the episode above or [Direct Download] You can also now subscribe on itunes & Stitcher! Relevant links: Follow Ryan on Twitter and Tumblr! Read the translated article “The 21 Prophets of Anime” on Oldtype/Newtype (Part 1, Part 2, Part 3) OR via the coverage he got on Crunchyroll! Check out some of Ryan’s favorite anime titles, including: Bounty Dog Angel Cop Robot Carnival Black Magic M-66 Crying Freeman Vampire Hunter D Mobile Suit Gundam As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts and ideas for future episodes here, in a DM or reblog, or email directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - Ep 32
iTunes & Stitcher subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode! Halloween is just around the corner, so what better time to talk about the world of the longtime fan-favorite Vampire Hunter D? Returning guest MinovskyArticle (aka Casey) and I delve into not just the the Saturday Anime staple, but Kawajiri’s Bloodlust, and the much lesser-known facets of D’s world you might not even know about. All this plus Halloween costumes & strange fanart stories, too! Grab your fanciest Dracula cape and have a listen! Stream the episode above or [Direct Download] You can also now subscribe on itunes & Stitcher! Relevant links: Buy the classic Vampire Hunter D 1985 film now on blu-ray Buy Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust now on blu-ray Read the original novels by Hideyuki Kikuchi (also available in ebook form) Read the prequel to the Vampire D series, Noble V: Greylancer Read the manga based on the Vampire Hunter D Novels (also available in ebook form) Relive the Streamline Dub with the original Vampire Hunter D DVD release Check out Kenshiro from Fist of the North Star’s cameo in the 80s film (and D’s cameo in Fist of the North Star!) Sci-Fi Channel’s “Global Showcase” introduction for their first TV airing of the 1985 film Cartoon Network’s promo for “Night of the Vampire Robots” Follow guest Casey on Twitter, and check out his podcasts Space Opera Satellite and Bloodbath & Beyond! As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts and ideas for future episodes here, in a DM or reblog, or email directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - ep 31
iTunes & Stitcher subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode! This month’s episode is another ReView! What is a “ReView” episode, you might ask? Well, it’s my highly-clever (ok not really) title for episodes where I go back and watch an older title I haven’t seen in a long time, and see if what I remember (and what my opinions on it) are still the same now that some time’s gone by. Now that it’s fall, it’s time to go back to school--so let’s revisit the early 90′s school dorm comedy, Here Is Greenwood! Stream the episode above or [Direct Download] You can also now subscribe on itunes & Stitcher! Relevant links: Buy Here is Greenwood on DVD Buy Here is Greenwood on VHS with the old dub Buy the original manga (also in ebook format!) As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts and ideas for future episodes here, in a DM or reblog, or email directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - ep 30
iTunes & Stitcher subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode! Returning guest NewtypeLady is back to talk with me about the 1995 smash-hit, Neon Genesis Evangelion--another Gainax series that takes place in the “distant future of 2015″ (and celebrates it’s 20th anniversary this year!) Even with this extra-long episode, we only touch the tip of the iceberg on what makes this series tick & why it’s considered such an important piece of work. Listen as we discuss why it’s a mecha show that’s not a mecha show, our feelings towards these character’s feelings, and the many reasons why we wish this series was not currently out of print in the US. Stream the episode above or [Direct Download]You can also now subscribe on itunes & Stitcher! Relevant links: The original Evangelion TV series DVDs The Evangelion manga (also available in ebook format on Amazon & Comixology!) The Evangelion Rebuild movies Insignificant Direction by Moyocco Anno Read more theory & analysis on the many layers of Eva at Evageeks Also, more detailed Gainax references (& cross-references) in Evangelion As well as Tributes to other works found within in Evangelion As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts and ideas for future episodes here, in a DM or reblog, or email directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - Ep 29
iTunes & Stitcher subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode! Continuing with my ongoing series here at The Anime Nostalgia Podcast: The Saturday Anime series! Every so often, I’ll be highlighting one of the anime titles that we remember from Sci-Fi Channel back in the 90s. This time I’m joined by my friend Candyapplecat to talk about the first Tenchi Muyo thing ever to air on North American TV (a full 4 years before Tenchi ever graced Toonami!), Tenchi Muyo In Love! Stream the episode above or [Direct Download] You can also now subscribe on itunes & Stitcher! Relevant links: Buy Pioneer’s Tenchi The Movie on DVD Buy Funimation’s Tenchi Movie Collection on blu-ray Watch the original Tenchi Muyo in Love Sci-fi Channel promo Watch the Japanese music video/alternate ending credits of Megumi Hayashibara’s version of “Alchemy of Love” Follow guest Candyapplecat on Twitter & Instagram! As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts and ideas for future episodes here, or email directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - Ep 28
iTunes & Stitcher subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode! This month’s episode is another ReView! What is a “ReView” episode, you might ask? Well, it’s my highly-clever (ok not really) title for episodes where I go back and watch an older title I haven’t seen in a long time, and see if what I remember (and what my opinions on it) are still the same now that time’s gone by and I’m a little older. This time it’s one of the most Totally-80s-anime 80s anime films ever made: Ai City! Stream the episode above or [Direct Download]You can also now subscribe on itunes & Stitcher! Relevant links: Buy Ai City & other titles mentioned: Ai City VHS on Amazon Search for Ai City on eBay Akira on Blu-ray Megazone 23 DVD collections Dirty Pair Feature Collection (includes Project Eden) Other links mentioned: Otaku no Video blu-ray Kickstarter The Collected Element of Surprise Kickstarter As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts on this episode or ideas for future episodes here—or email me directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - Ep 27
iTunes & Stitcher subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode! Aim For The Top! (most commonly known simply as Gunbuster), has been a fan favorite almost since it's original release in 1988. In this episode, I'm joined by Ashe Blitzen and Tom Aznable to unpack the many, many layers at play in this series. Listen as we discuss robot push-ups, shoujo sports anime references, and how Gainax created one of the most sincere, loving tributes to everything they loved about anime in just a 6 episode OAV in this special, extra-long episode! Stream the episode above or [Direct Download] You can also subscribe on itunes! Relevant links: Buy Gunbuster! -The complete original 1988 Gunbuster OAV DVD collection -The condensed Gunbuster movie version on blu-ray -Gunbuster 2 complete DVD collection -The condensed Diebuster (aka Gunbuster 2) movie version on blu-ray -Gunbuster vs Diebuster movie blu-ray (aka both condensed movie versions together) More links: -Watch the condensed Gunbuster movie for free on Hulu -Read more Gunbuster Trivia here -The Mike Toole Show, "Son of a Gunbuster" Guests: -Follow Ashe on Twitter and her Ashe Blitzen Builds Facebook! -Follow Tom Aznable on Twitter! As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts on this episode or ideas for future episodes here—or email me directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - Ep 26
iTunes & Stitcher subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode! This month's episode is another ReView! What is a “ReView” episode, you might ask? Well, it’s my highly-clever (ok not really) title for episodes where I go back and watch an older title I haven’t seen in a long time, and see if what I remember (and what my opinions on it) are still the same now that time’s gone by and I’m a little older. Before the new TV anime comes out this Summer, let your (magical) hair down & revisit the original 90s Ushio & Tora OVA series! Stream the episode above or [Direct Download] You can also subscribe on itunes! Relevant links: Buy Ushio & Tora: Ushio & Tora DVD Collection (2003) Ushio & Tora DVD Collection (2008) Info on the new anime airing this summer at ANN (including new character designs!) As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts on this episode or ideas for future episodes here—or email me directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - Ep 25
iTunes subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode! Today (March 17, 2015) marks the 18th Anniversary of the original launch of Toonami, which was many anime fan’s gateway to the world of anime & beyond. To navigate through Toonami’s extensive history, I’m joined by Toonami Faithful’s very own Sketch, as well as returning guest MinovskyArticle as we discuss the various incarnations of Toonami, why it was so important, and hear just some of the memories you the listeners shared in this extra long Toonami extravaganza! Stream the episode above or [Direct Download] You can also now subscribe on itunes! Relevant Links: Listen to Sketch’s Toonami Anniversary podcast on Toonami Faithful Watch Bumpers & Commercials from Toonami’s inaugural broadcast Watch even more clips & read more info at Toonami Digital Arsenal Nerdybloomers‘ Lady Une Cosplay from the message she submitted--thanks for sharing! Buy Toonami Favorites on DVD & blu-ray: Sailor Moon Dragon Ball Z / Dragon Ball Z Kai / Rock the Dragon Edition Yoroiden Samurai Troopers Tenchi Muyo! Blue Submarine No. 6 Yu Yu Hakusho As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts and ideas for future episodes here, or email directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - Ep 24
iTunes subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode! Presenting the first of an ongoing series here at The Anime Nostalgia Podcast: The Saturday Anime series! Every so often, I'll be highlighting one of the anime titles that we remember from Sci-Fi Channel back in the 90s. And what better way to kick off this pre-Valentine's episode by talking about a movie I love with someone I love! Returning guest Nitro is back to talk about the classic 80s anthology film Robot Carnival. Stream the episode above or [Direct Download] You can also now subscribe on itunes! Relevant links: * Previous episode with guest Zee on general Saturday Anime talk * Buy the original Streamline Robot Carnival English VHS on Amazon * Watch Cartoon Network's promo for "Night of the Vampire Robots" * Follow Discotek Media on Facebook for updates on their upcoming Robot Carnival re-release * Follow guest Nitro on Twitter As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts and ideas for future episodes here, or email directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - Ep 23
iTunes subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode! The first new episode of 2015 is here! This time, it's a short, ReView episode. What is a “ReView” episode, you might ask? Well, it’s my highly-clever (ok not really) title for episodes where I go back and watch an older title I haven’t seen in a long time, and see if what I remember (and what my opinions on it) are still the same now that time’s gone by and I’m a little older. Take a break from filing paperwork and get your power suits ready--this time, I take a look at the 1996 OVA Special Duty Combat Unit Shinesman! Stream the episode above or [Direct Download] You can also subscribe on itunes! Relevant links: Buy Shinesman on Amazon! DVD Subtitled VHS Dubbed VHS As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts on this episode or ideas for future episodes here—or email me directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - Ep 22
iTunes subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode! Another year has come & gone! And guest Zee is back again to go over the results of my first ever end of the year survey with me that was filled out by you, the listeners! What older anime titles were you excited to buy (again) this year, and what titles are you looking forward to coming out in 2015? We also talk about notable manga releases, memorable news stories from throughout the year, and Zee's undying love of Jojo's Bizarre Adventure. All of this PLUS the winner of the survey giveaway on this extra-long holiday episode! Stream the episode above or [Direct Download]You can also now subscribe on itunes! Relevant links:☆ Buy the top 3 (as voted by my listeners) older anime releases from 2014!#1 - Cowboy Bebop#2 - Sailor Moon #3 - TIE: CardCaptor Sakura (TV & movie) / Bubblegum Crisis Listen to the episode to find out how the rest placed! ☆ Pre-order Jojo's Bizarre Adventure's: Phantom Blood vol 1 & watch the anime officially on Crunchyroll to experience the classic series from the very beginning! As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts on this episode or ideas for future episodes here—or email me directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening, and have a fun & safe holiday!
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - Ep 21
iTunes subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode! The conclusion of my Satoshi Kon retrospective with guests Heather and Casey! If you haven't listened to part 1 yet, I urge you to do that first--you can listen to that here. In this part, we talk about the last of Kon's works, his passing, personal memories, and even read some listener's memories about a creator who never stopped chasing after his dreams. Special thanks to Twitter user Raidanzoup for his email about meeting Satoshi Kon & sharing this sketch of Paprika Kon drew for him! Stream the episode above or [Direct Download]You can also now subscribe on itunes! Relevant links: ☆Buy Akira the manga (which Satoshi Kon worked on as an assistant) ☆Buy Satoshi Kon's works on DVD: Memories Perfect BlueMillennium ActressTokyo GodfathersPaprika (also on blu-ray!)☆Buy Satoshi Kon's manga:Tropic of the SeaOpus (pre-order)Seraphim: 266613336 Wings (pre-order)Dream Fossil: The Works of Satoshi Kon (pre-order) ☆More on Kon:Satoshi Kon: The Illusionist by Andrew OsmondSatoshi Kon - Editing Space & Time, a video by Tony ZhouA translation of Satoshi Kon's final blog entry ☆Guests: Heather - thatfangirl / CandyAppleCat on TwitterCasey - Bloodbath & Beyond Podcast / MinovskyArticle on Twitter As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts on this episode or ideas for future episodes here—or email me directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - ep 20
iTunes subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode! A special Halloween treat for you, listeners, while you wait for part 2 of the Satoshi Kon retrospective: A short, ReView episode! What is a “ReView” episode, you might ask? Well, it’s my highly-clever (ok not really) title for episodes where I go back and watch an older title I haven’t seen in a long time, and see if what I remember (and what my opinions on it) are still the same now that time’s gone by and I’m a little older. Listen as I fight through some fall sniffles to tell you all about a title appropriate for the upcoming spooky holiday with the 1988 OVA series Vampire Princess Miyu. Stream the episode above or [Direct Download] You can also now subscribe on itunes! Relevant links:Buy Vampire Princess Miyu on DVD: ✪ Volume One From Animeigo's official site / Amazon / The RightStuf ✪ Volume Two From Animeigo's official site / Amazon / The RightStuf ✪ Animeigo's Liner Notes for Vampire Princess Miyu As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts and ideas for future episodes here, or email directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening & Happy Halloween!
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - Ep 19
iTunes subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode! Today is October 12, which is the birthday of the late Satoshi Kon. What better day to remember & celebrate such a talented individual? Join me, returning guest Heather (aka CandyAppleCat) and 1st-time guest Casey (aka MinovskyArticle) as we discuss one of our favorite creators, in part one of my first ever 2-part podcast retrospect! Stream the episode above or [Direct Download] You can also now subscribe on itunes! Relevant links: ☆Buy Akira the manga (which Satoshi Kon worked on as an assistant) ☆Buy Satoshi Kon's works on DVD: Memories Perfect Blue Millennium Actress Tokyo Godfathers Paprika (also on blu-ray!) ☆Buy Satoshi Kon's manga: Tropic of the Sea Opus (pre-order) Seraphim: 266613336 Wings (pre-order) Dream Fossil: The Works of Satoshi Kon (pre-order) ☆More on Kon: Satoshi Kon: The Illusionist by Andrew Osmond Satoshi Kon - Editing Space & Time, a video by Tony Zhou A translation of Satoshi Kon's final blog entry ☆Guests: Heather - thatfangirl / CandyAppleCat on Twitter Casey - Bloodbath & Beyond Podcast / MinovskyArticle on Twitter As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts on this episode or ideas for future episodes here—or email me directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - Ep 18
iTunes subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode!2014 marks the 30th anniversary of Kimagure Orange Road...so what better time to do an episode all about this quintessential 80s romantic comedy? Join me and O-Talk Podcast's Thomas (aka ABCBTom) as we get whimsical about a series that was once an anime fan staple, starring a certain teenage Esper & the girls who love him. Stream the episode above or [Direct Download] You can also now subscribe on itunes! Relevant Links: ☆ Buy Kimagure Orange Road official digital manga releases at eManga! ☆ Jason Thompson's recent "House of 1,000 Manga" article on Kimagure Orange Road ☆ Animeigo's Kimagure Orange Road liner notes archive: For the TV series / For the OVA & Movie ☆ Kimagure Orange Road releases on Amazon ☆ Find Thomas at: O-Talk Podcast / ABCBTom on Twitter / Hungrybug Diner As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts on this episode or ideas for future episodes here--or email me directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - Ep 17
iTunes subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode! A year ago, I did my second-ever podcast episode, and it was all about the legacy that is Sailor Moon. Now I'm back with another hefty episode with returning guests NewtypeLady and Nitro to discuss the current revival of all things Sailor Moon: How we consumed it then vs. now, thoughts on Viz's current re-release of the original Sailor Moon anime, and yes...even thoughts on the new Sailor Moon Crystal. Stream the episode above or [Direct Download] You can also now subscribe on itunes! Links mentioned in the episode: Catch up on Sailor Moon’s re-released, newly translated manga! ☆ Buy Sailor Moon Manga Box Set #1 - Amazon / TRSI ☆ Buy Sailor Moon Manga Box Set # 2 - Amazon / TRSI Pre-order vol 1 of Viz's original Sailor Moon anime! ☆ Limited Edition Blu-ray/DVD set ☆ Standard DVD set Watch original Sailor Moon episodes legally for free! On Hulu ☆ On Neon Alley Watch Sailor Moon Crystal legally for free! On Hulu ☆ On Neon Alley ☆ On Crunchyroll ☆ On Nico-Nico Let's Play 20+ Years of Sailor Moon games! Youtube ☆ Twitch Guest's Tumblrs: nitroslogbook ☆ ghost-hype As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts and ideas for future episodes here, or email directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast ep 16
iTunes subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode! A short, ReView episode this time around! What is a “ReView” episode, you might ask? Well, it’s my highly-clever (ok not really) title for episodes where I go back and watch an older title I haven’t seen in a long time, and see if what I remember (and what my opinions on it) are still the same now that time’s gone by and I’m a little older. This time, a title so forgotten that it never even made it onto DVD: the Sanctuary OVA. Stream the episode above or [Direct Download] You can also now subscribe on itunes! Relevant links: Buy the anime on VHS Read the original manga from Viz Media Or try the live-action movie (also on VHS) As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts and ideas for future episodes here, or email directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast ep 15
iTunes subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode! After a short delay (sorry about that guys!), the new episode's finally here! Happy 1 year anniversary to my little podcast. (Wow, has it been a year already? Time flies!) To celebrate, I did another episode with my good friend CandyAppleCat (aka Heather), who--if you remember--was my very first guest. I asked you guys to send in questions for us to answer on the show, and our favorite email would win a prize. So listen to Heather & I talk about everything from old anime sight-gags, to cosplay, to dubs that time forgot...and more! Stream the episode above or [Direct Download]You can also now subscribe on itunes! Thanks to all that entered the contest! The winner of the Akira blu-ray and vintage manga package is....EVAN!Evan, I will be emailing you shortly about your prize. And for those that didn't win, don't worry--I'll have more contests in the future, so keep your eyes peeled for em! As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts and ideas for future episodes here, or email directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast ep 14
iTunes subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode! Before we had things like Toonami and Adult Swim, anime fans spent their Saturdays huddled around the TV watching a block of anime called Saturday Anime on the Sci-Fi Channel (way back in the days when it wasn't spelled "SyFy"). Returning guest Zee and I reminisce about the programing, the impact it made, and yes; even Apollo Smile: The Live-Action Anime Girl. Stream the episode above or [Direct Download] You can also now subscribe on itunes! Relevant links: ☆ See clips of Apollo Smile hosting the Summer Anime Movie Blast, as well her 1997 interview in Animerica (by Carl Horn!) at Practice Makes Awesome. ☆ Order the newly restored Project A-ko DVD: at Amazon / RightStuf / Discotek ☆ Order the original Vampire Hunter D on DVD! ☆ Buy Ghost in the Shell: The original DVD / The Special Edition DVD / The “2.0” re-release blu-ray ☆ And the DVD no one ever wanted, Vampire Wars! As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts and ideas for future episodes here, or email directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast ep 13
iTunes subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode! A short, ReView episode this time around! What is a “ReView” episode, you might ask? Well, it’s my highly-clever (ok not really) title for episodes where I go back and watch an older title I haven’t seen in a long time, and see if what I remember (and what my opinions on it) are still the same now that time’s gone by and I’m a little older. To celebrate Oh My Goddess!'s manga finally ending in Japan after a whopping 25-year run, I look back on the series' very first anime adaptation, the Oh My Goddess! OVA from 1993. Stream the episode above or [Direct Download] You can also now subscribe on itunes! Relevant links: ☆ Buy on Amazon - Oh My Goddess! OVA Vol 1 / Vol 2 ☆ Animeigo's Oh My Goddess! Liner Notes Archive ☆ Buy the Dark Horse Oh My Goddess! manga As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts and ideas for future episodes here, or email directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast ep 12
iTunes subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode! All March long (or as I've been calling it, RanMarch! *rimshot*) we're celebrating Ranma 1/2 in honor of Viz re-releasing both the anime and the manga here in the US. So what better time to do a Ranma 1/2 themed podcast episode?! Join me and my friend, Ranma-superfan Chevelle (or as you might know her on Tumblr, Kappatea), as we talk about things like the history of Ranma's release in America, the struggle of collecting unnumbered $30 VHS tapes, and my horrible Shampoo impersonation (among other things.) Stream the episode above or [Direct Download] You can also now subscribe on itunes! Some links we mentioned in the podcast: ☆ Buy the new Ranma 1/2 manga omnibus vol 1+2 ☆ Pre-order the new HD Ranma 1/2 blu-ray or DVD Set 1 ☆ Watch free, offical episodes of Ranma 1/2 on Hulu or Viz ☆ Lots of info on the world of Ranma 1/2 (and Rumiko Takahashi's works in general) at Furinkan/Rumic World's Ranma site. Apologies for some minor audio issues in this episode--we had some technical difficulties when saving the audio so there's some blips, warps, and pops here and there. Nothing major, but sorry for the inconvenience! As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts and ideas for future episodes here, or email directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast ep 11
iTunes subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode! It's almost Valentine's Day! So why not use that as an excuse to talk about some of our favorite couples from older anime & manga? Join me with returning guest Nitro as well as 1st time guest ApricotSushi of the Chic Pixel Plus podcast as we talk about some of the couples you the listeners liked most, answer a few listener questions, and ponder about relationships in everything from Sailor Moon to Project A-ko. Stream the episode above or [Direct Download] You can also now subscribe on itunes! Of course, we couldn't talk about every couple that got suggested to us, but I tried to cram in as many as I could. As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts and ideas for future episodes here, or email directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast ep 10
iTunes subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode! A short, ReView episode this time around! What is a “ReView” episode, you might ask? Well, it’s my highly-clever (ok not really) title for episodes where I go back and watch an older title I haven’t seen in a long time, and see if what I remember (and what my opinions on it) are still the same now that time’s gone by and I’m a little older. This time of an 80s Sanrio film I rented on VHS probably a million times as a kid, called The Sea Prince & The Fire Child. And since I was already sort of on the topic of well-loved VHS titles, I threw in a mini review of new VHS documentary Rewind This! Stream the episode above or [Direct Download] And as I mentioned in the podcast, you can also now subscribe on itunes! Don’t worry—for those of you who prefer my longer episodes with guests where we talk about topics and such, The next episode will be one of those! (And I promise you won't have to wait too long for it.) Relevant links: Buy The Sea Prince & The Fire Child Discotek Media / The RightStuf International / Amazon Rewind This! Website / Twitter / Watch the Trailer / Buy on Amazon As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts and ideas for future episodes (ReView or otherwise!), and thanks for listening! EDIT: Oh hey wow, looks like at the end, when I gave the new email address for my podcast, I TOTALLY SAID IT WRONG! Haha, oops. The new email specifically for sending stuff to me about this podcast is actually AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com. D'oh! Sorry for the error, guys!
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast ep 09
2013 is coming to a close. So join me and special guest Zee of the Armchair Fandomologists Podcast as we talk about some of the notable releases and re-releases of older anime that came out this year and got announced for next year! Some good, some bad, and some titles that were just hilariously weird. We obviously couldn't cover them all, but we tried to cram in as much as humanly possible, just for your holiday enjoyment. Special thanks to Nitro for making my intro music festive for the occasion! Stream the episode above or [Direct Download] I sadly had to cut out the bits where I mentioned notable manga releases just because we were already running pretty long, so have a list instead! Some notable older manga titles that came out/where announced in 2013: Kitaro (aka Gegege no Kitaro) by Shigeru Mizuki Unico by Osamu Tezuka Atom Cat by Osamu Tezuka Triton of the Sea by Osamu Tezuka The Mysterious Underground Men by Osamu Tezuka Tropic of the Sea by Satoshi Kon Pink by Kyoko Okazaki Doraemon by Fujiko F Fujio's digital Kindle release Gundam: The Origin by Yoshikazu Yasuhiko Ranma 1/2 by Rumiko Takahashi for release next year Phantom Thief Jeanne (aka Kamikaze Kaitou Jeanne) by Arina Tanemura for release next year And of course the news that Digital Manga Inc acquired all of Osamu Tezuka's catalog of works! As always, feel free to give me your thoughts and comments on this and for future episodes! Thanks for listening and have a safe and fun holiday!
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast ep 08
Anime music holds a special place in many fans' hearts, and we're no exception! Returning guests Nitro (who you might remember from the Studio Ghibli/Miyazaki ep) and CandyAppleCat (who was my first ever guest on ep #1!) discuss our Top 10 personal favorite opening & ending theme songs with me from older anime. Listen to us ramble about some of our favorite songs and the anime they came from--the good, the bad, and the downright awful. What will we pick? You'll have to listen to it all to hear our lists! Stream the episode above or [Direct Download] Some links we mentioned in the podcast: ☆ On Youtube - Kasho No Tsuki Theme by Nakamura YurikoThe somewhat obscure (but very lovely!) ending theme to the OAV of the same name. ☆ On Youtube - Macross: Angel's VoiceAnd amazing fan creation mixing Basara (of Macross 7) and Minmay (of Macross) vocals of "Angel Voice" to create a beautiful duet between the two. ☆ On Youtube - Mari Ijima Rock Masters 5 "Do You Remember Love?"Mari Ijima performs a piano-only version of the classic "Do You Remember Love?" for Japan's Rock & Folk Masters Live. As always, feel free to give me your thoughts and comments on this and for future episodes! Thanks for listening!
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast ep 07
Just in time for Halloween, this episode is all about Ghost in the Shell!...ok, so Ghost in the Shell has little to do with Ghosts (or Shells!) But in this episode, returning guest NewtypeLady (who you might remember from my Gundam episode not too long ago) & I talk about the legacy of Masamune Shirow's 80s cyberpunk classic, and the many incarnations of it and The Major. Listen as we talk about philosophy, Mamoru Oshii's dog, and what a surprisingly great role-model Major Motoko Kusanagi is for women & cyborgs everywhere. Stream the episode above or [Direct Download] Some links we mentioned in the podcast: ☆ Buy Masamune Shirow's original manga: The 1995 Edited version / The 2004 Unedited version ☆ Buy the Mamoru Oshii films: The original DVD / The Special Edition DVD / The "2.0" re-release blu-ray / "Innocence" DVD ☆ Read the entire "A Cyborg Manifesto" by Donna Haraway ☆ Read the article "Hollywood is Haunted by Ghost in the Shell" by Steve Rose, 2009 ☆ Watch Ghost in the Shell (the 2.0 re-release) free & legally! On Hulu here As always, feel free to give me your thoughts and comments on this and for future episodes! Thanks for listening!
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast ep 06
Here's a shorter in-between-longer-episodes ep of The Anime Nostalgia Podcast, in which I answer the "40 Anime Questions" meme that's been floating around Tumblr here and there. I figured this was a fun way for my listeners who don't know me all that well to get a bit of an idea of what kind of stuff I liked, mixed with a little of my first anime titles and personal opinions. Stream the episode above, or [Direct Download] If you're more into podcast episodes where I talk to guests about specific topics, fear not--I have another episode just like that (which I'm editing as we speak!) that will be released before the end of the month. So hopefully this will tide you over until then. (I should note that when I copied down the meme, I apparently got a copy of it where 1 question was accidentally asked twice...it seems to have been revised since then, thankfully. If you want to do the meme yourself, check out the questions here.) As always, feel free to give me your thoughts and comments on this and for future episodes! Thanks for listening!
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast ep 05
Did you know that Hayao Miyazaki worked on part of the original Lupin the Third anime? Or that the animation team that would become Studio Ghibli helped animate some American films, like 1977's The Hobbit? In this episode, join me and longtime friend Nitro as we talk about Miyazaki's works before and after Studio Ghibli, Ghibli films that came out before 2002, as well as Ghibli's ties to things like Yoko Kano and video games! (I do apologize--the audio in this episode has some cracking & popping in places for some reason. I'm not sure if it was from something that happened while I was recording, but I couldn't get rid of all of it when I edited it. I'll make sure to be extra careful next episode!) Stream the episode above or [Direct Download] Links we mentioned in this episode: Some of Miyazaki's works pre-Studio Ghibli you can buy on DVD!: 1969's The Wonderful World of Puss in Boots (Miyazaki did key animation & designs--there's even an amazing chase scene in it that he animated!) 1971's Animal Treasure Island (Miyazaki played a key role in creating the story's structure, as well as character & background design.) 1972's Panda Go Panda! (created and written by Miyazaki) 1979's Lupin the Third: The Castle of Cagliostro (Co-written, directed, and storyboarded by Miyazaki.) Watch the original Lupin the Third anime series, which Miyazaki did work on 14 episodes of: Watch the official Lupin stream on Hulu Watch the official Lupin stream on Daisuki Net And for those interested in hearing more on the Urban Legends we talked about briefly: A collection of "My Neighbor Totoro" theories as collected from around the internet. Origins on the "Spirited Away" theories/translations. As always, feel free to give me your thoughts and comments on this and for future episodes! Thanks for listening!
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast ep 04
Gundam has been a staple in anime fans' libraries for generations now. But as time goes by, younger fans might not know much about it, or where to even start when it comes to Gundam's library of titles. Well, if you've never tried to tackle the world of Gundam, you're in luck! Resident Knower-of-all-things-Gundam and friend of mine Newtypelady has kindly offered to help explain some of the basics of the Gundam Universe for people (like me!) who might not know much, and want to know more (or for those who do, a walk down memory lane of all things Gundam, then and now). Also featured: laughing awkwardly about the terrible racism of G Gundam, comparing Gundam Wing to Sailor Moon, and singing about Haro. Stream the episode above or [Direct Download] Some links we mentioned in the podcast: ☆ Buy Mobile Suit Gundam: The Movie Trilogy Box set! Amazon / B&N (price has gone up a little higher than from when we recorded, so pick em up before they go even higher, folks!) ☆ Buy Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket!Amazon / B&N ☆ Buy Vertical's Gundam: The Origin!Vertical Publishing / B&N / Amazon ☆ And watch official Gundam on Daisuki (along with other older titles!)Specific links on my Old-School Anime Streams Master Post As always, feel free to give me your thoughts and comments on this and for future episodes! Thanks for listening!
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast ep 03 - ReView: Revolutionary Girl Utena
Introducing the first in Anime Nostalgia's "ReView" episodes! What is a "ReView" episode, you might ask? Well, it's my highly-clever (ok not really) title for episodes where I go back and watch an older title I haven't seen in a long time, and see if what I remember (and what my opinions on it) are still the same now that time's gone by and I'm a little older. For my first ReView episode, I asked around my circle of friends as to what title they'd be interested in hearing about first, and I was surprised to see that almost all of them wanted Utena! So by popular demand, here it is: Stream the episode above or [Direct Download] Relevant links:Buy Part 1 of UtenaThe Right Stuf International / Amazon Nozomi's Official Utena Website (with interviews & lots of info!) ReView episodes will be shorter than normal episodes (This one's under 50 mins, as apposed to my Guest/Topic episodes that can go as long as 2 hours!), and will be released here and there, in between Guest/Topic episodes from time to time, just as something different to mix things up a bit! And don't worry--for those of you who prefer my episodes with guests where we talk about topics and such, I'm editing a new one as we speak (this one all about the world of Gundam!), which will be released in the next week or two. This is just to tide you over. ;D As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts and ideas for future episodes (ReView or otherwise!), and thanks for listening!
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast ep 02 - Sailor Moon talk with NatsukiGirl
Episode 2 is here! With my special guest, NatsukiGirl; who not only has run the Sailor Moon fanpage SweetUsagi since the late 90s, but also has a series of informative Youtube videos on collecting Japanese manga. Listen as we reminisce & ramble about being young Sailor Moon fans in the 90s, how Sailor Moon effected us when it came to anime/manga fandom, and general talk of all things Sailor Moon...Basically trying to touch all the bases. Stream the episode above or [Direct Download] As I said in the podcast numerous times, this definitely won't be the only episode I do concerning Sailor Moon since it's SUCH a prolific body of work, but hopefully you enjoy our first ever Sailor Moon episode! As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts and ideas for future episodes, and thanks for listening!
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast ep 01 - Convention Talk with CandyAppleCat
It's finally here! The revamped Anime Nostalgia Podcast! In this episode, I talk to longtime fan & friend of mine, Heather (aka @CandyAppleCat). She's been going to A-kon longer than I have (since I just moved here about 5 years ago), so we talk about this years A-kon as compared to ones prior. I pick Heather's brain about how she got into anime, her feelings on fansubbing today, and various similar topics--as well as the recent resurgence of popularity for things like Ranma 1/2, Sailor Moon, and Rose of Versailles. Sit down and listen in! Or [ Direct Download ] If you listened to my Pilot episode (Ep. 0), you'll notice the format is different than the "review" episode I did. Fear not, review episodes will still be similar (though with considerably less music). I just thought it'd be fun to alternate between reviews and talking with guests from time to time. Anyway, I hope you enjoy! Feel free to leave me your thoughts, opinions, and ideas for future episodes, and thanks for listening!