Shows
AMO Kenzoku73: Arimtage IIIIn which we discuss the 90's OVA Armitage III.2025-08-051h 06
AMO Kenzoku72: Millennium ActressIn which we discuss Satoshi Kon's 2001 film Millennium Actress.2025-07-221h 06
AMO Kenzoku71: HouseIn which we discuss Nobuhiko Obayashi's 1977 film "House" following a brief report on Fanime 2025. https://x.com/afraidofwasps/status/11773014824645263372025-06-241h 02
AMO Kenzoku70: Perfect BlueIn which we discuss Satoshi Kon's debut animated movie "Perfect Blue".2025-05-131h 03
AMO Kenzoku69: PotpourriIn which we discuss what we've been watching and some stuff about news in gaming that we find interesting.2025-04-291h 04
AMO Kenzoku68: Princess Mononoke RestorationIn which we discuss the theatrical release of the new Princess Mononoke restoration.2025-04-151h 01
AMO Kenzoku67: Ranma 1/2 (2024)In which we discuss the 2024 Netflix anime Ranma 1/2.2025-04-011h 01
AMO Kenzoku66: Gundam gQuuuuuXIn which we discuss the new Gundam film.2025-03-181h 03
AMO Kenzoku65: Kenzokies 3In which we hold our third annual awards "ceremony".2025-03-041h 38
AMO Kenzoku64: Golden BoyIn which we discuss the 1995 anime OVA series Golden Boy.2025-01-2159 min
AMO Kenzoku63: Look BackIn which we discuss the 2024 film Look Back based on the manga of the same name by Tatsuki Fujimoto. It's available to stream on Amazon Prime. Once you've watched it you can see an interview with the director and voice actors on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O7ezfhZum0A2025-01-141h 03
AMO Kenzoku62: Tokyo GodfathersIn which we Discuss Satoshi Kon's 2003 film "Tokyo Godfathers". His third feature film.2024-12-241h 04
AMO Kenzoku61: PaprikaIn which we discuss Satoshi Kon's 2006 feature film Paprika. His final film.2024-11-261h 04
AMO Kenzoku60: What we've been watchingIn which we discuss the past few seasons of anime and other things we've been watching since we last talked about what's currently airing.2024-10-281h 04
AMO Kenzoku59: Berserk: Golden Age Arc – Memorial EditionIn wich we discuss the TV version of the 2012 Berserk Movie Trilogy.2024-10-151h 03
AMO Kenzoku58: Patlabor 2In which we discuss the 1993 anime film Patlabor 2.2024-10-011h 03
AMO Kenzoku57: Junji ItoIn which we discuss the works of Mangaka Junji Ito.2024-09-171h 03
AMO Kenzoku56: The Contestant / NasubiIn which we discuss the new Hulu documentary "The Contestant" about Japanese comedian "Nasubi".2024-07-231h 11
AMO Kenzoku55: Accidentally NISIOISINIn first half of this episode we discuss the first five episodes of the show Bakemonogatari. In the last half we discuss the entirety Zodiac Wars show. Both are available to watch on Crunchyroll.2024-07-091h 01
AMO Kenzoku54: Fanime and AnimeIn which we discuss Mike and Sam's experience at the anime convention Fanime. We also have a brief discussion of Winter and Spring shows.2024-06-251h 06
AMO Kenzoku53: Patlabor the MovieIn which we discuss the original 1989 Patlabor film. Directed by Mamoru Oshii.2024-06-111h 06
AMO Kenzoku52: Magical Shopping Arcade AbanobashiIn which we discuss the 2002 Gainax anime Magical Shopping Arcade Abanobashi. It's actually quite good!2024-05-281h 05
AMO Kenzoku51: Nik in Japan 2In which we discuss the rest of Nik's recent trip to Japan. We spend a majority of the time talking about Ghibli Park.2024-05-141h 05
AMO Kenzoku50: Nik in JapanIn which we discuss Nik's recent trip to Japan.2024-04-301h 04
AMO Kenzoku49: Streets of FireIn which we discuss the 1984 film "Streets of Fire."2024-04-151h 02
AMO Kenzoku48: From the New WorldIn which we discuss the 2013 TV anime "From the New World" (aka Shin Sekai Yori).2024-04-021h 07
AMO Kenzoku47: Shin GodzillaIn which we discuss the 2016 Anno Hideaki film Shin Godzilla.2024-03-191h 03
AMO Kenzoku46: Winter 2024 ShowsIn which we discuss the Winter 2024 season shows.2024-03-051h 05
AMO Kenzoku45: Niea_7In which we discuss the 1999 TV anime Niea_7.2024-02-201h 01
AMO Kenzoku44: The KenzokisOur annual prestegious awards show. Black tie dress code strictly enforced.2024-02-061h 15
AMO Kenzoku43: JRPGsIn which we discuss a bunch of stuff about JRPGs including some discussion of what we think of Final Fantasy XVI.2024-01-231h 10
AMO Kenzoku42: Shin Kamen RiderIn which we discuss Hideaki Anno's latest film: Shin Kamen Rider.2024-01-091h 00
AMO Kenzoku41: SuzumeIn this episode we discuss "Suzume", the latest movie from Makoto Shinkai.2023-12-261h 02
AMO Kenzoku40: Summer/Fall PotpourriIn which we catch up on all the random shows we've been watching since we last talked about airing anime.2023-12-121h 03
AMO Kenzoku39: Sam in Japan 2The second and final episode on Sam's trip to Japan. For more info on the Japan Rail Pass price increase you can go here: https://www.japan-guide.com/news/japan-rail-pass-cost-increase.html. For some info on Rail Pass alternatives along with some tricks for saving money with regular rail tickets check out this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wol9TPqVl7w2023-11-281h 05
AMO Kenzoku38: Sam in JapanWe're back! In this episode we talk about Sam's trip to Japan.2023-11-141h 04
AMO Kenzoku37: GunbusterIn which we discuss Gainax's late-80's OVA Gunbuster.2023-09-051h 10
AMO Kenzoku36: Serial Experiments LainJoin us on our journey into the Wired as we discuss 1998's Serial Experiments Lain.2023-08-221h 03
AMO Kenzoku35: Battle RoyaleIn this episode we discuss the 2000 movie Battle Royale and fight eachother until only one of us remains.2023-07-251h 06
AMO Kenzoku34: Spring 2023 AnimeIn this episode we discuss the shows we watched (or couldn't stand watching) from the Spring 2023 anime season.2023-07-111h 05
AMO Kenzoku33: Otaku GamesAfter a brief Fanime Con report we discuss otaku games. What is an "otaku game"? We'll tell you what we think.2023-06-131h 02
AMO Kenzoku32: Oshi no KoIn this episode we talk about the hour and a half long first episode of Oshi no Ko. Oshi no Ko is streaming on HiDive: https://www.hidive.com/tv/oshi-no-ko. The official YouTube channel has some interesting documentary content: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kkwq8R8ag7k2023-05-161h 00
AMO Kenzoku31: Akiba Maid WarIn this episode we discuss the fantastic Yakuza-themed show from Fall 2022 "Akiba Maid War." If you have a desire for classic Japanese Yakuza films that likely inspired this show you can check out the "Yakuza Papers" series of films from the 70's.2023-05-0258 min
AMO Kenzoku30: Captain Harlock TVIn which we discuss the first roughly ten episodes of the Captain Harlock TV show. You can check it out on Crunchy Roll.2023-04-181h 04
AMO Kenzoku29: Arcadia of My YouthIn this episode we discuss the 1982 Leiji Matsumoto film "Arcadia of My Youth".2023-04-041h 02
AMO Kenzoku28: 2023 Winter AnimeIn this episode we try to find something we enjoy in the winter 2023 season. Maybe time to catch up on our backlog.2023-03-211h 00
AMO Kenzoku27: 2022 Fall AnimeIn this episode we discuss what we watched from the fall 2022 season. Lots of good ones!2023-03-071h 01
AMO Kenzoku26: Made in Abyss TV 2 (part II)In this episode we conclude our discussion of Made in Abyss TV Season 2.2023-02-211h 02
AMO Kenzoku25: Made in Abyss TV 2 (part I)In this episode we discuss the second season of the Made in Abyss TV series which picks up right after the end of the Movie "Dawn of the Deep Soul".2023-02-071h 06
AMO Kenzoku24: Project A-koWe discuss the anime movie "Project A-ko" from 1986.2023-01-241h 03
AMO Kenzoku23: The KenzokiesOur end-of-the year "awards" show. A selection of stuff that stood out to us this past year.2023-01-101h 39
AMO Kenzoku22: Megazone 23We're finally back from our holiday break to discuss the classic 80's OVA Megazone 23: Part 1.2022-12-201h 00
AMO Kenzoku21: BirthThis episode we discuss the 1984 OVA "Birth". Very interesting. We also talk a lot about famous animator Yoshinori Kanada. You can watcha fun mini-documentary on him on YouTube here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GGrvfL66LVA2022-11-221h 00
AMO Kenzoku20: Otaku no Video Part 2In this episode we finish our discussion of Otaku no Video. In this episode we mention the Lockheed bribery scandal. You can find the History of Japan Podcast episode covering this incident here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-326-the-lockheed-scandal-part-1/id635736811?i=10004662766172022-11-081h 01
AMO Kenzoku19: Otaku no Video Part OneIn this episode we discuss Gainax's 1992 OVA "Otaku no Video". We mention "The Notenki Memoirs" a few times and it's very very out of print but you can read it here: https://www.gwern.net/docs/anime/eva/2002-takeda-notenkimemoirs2022-10-2557 min
AMO Kenzoku18: California CrisisThis episode we discuss the 1986 OVA "California Crisis". You can find a subtitled version on YouTube without too much effort.2022-10-111h 00
AMO Kenzoku17: 80's and 90's OVAsIn this episode we discuss some OVAs from the 80's and 90's. Some good, some OK.2022-09-271h 00
AMO Kenzoku16: PotpouriIn this episode we discuss a range of topics including how the Japanese watch anime and an excursion into Japanese IP laws and their impacts.2022-09-121h 00
AMO Kenzoku15: A Mid-Summer Season's DreamThis episode we talk about what we've been watching of this summer season.2022-08-301h 02
AMO Kenzoku14: Bondrewd and the BondudesIn this episode we discuss the Made in Abyss movie.2022-08-161h 03
AMO Kenzoku13: Made in Abyss TVTalking about Made in Abyss TV Season 1.2022-08-021h 01
AMO Kenzoku12: 2022 Spring Anime ReviewWe take a look back on all the spring shows we watched and if they held up or took a dump.2022-07-1959 min
AMO Kenzoku11: Boomin' OutThis episode we talk about the classic OVA series Bubblegum Crisis.2022-07-0558 min
AMO Kenzoku10: Bootleg Poster AutographsWe continue our talk about conventions. Mostly just sharing some fun memories of past conventions.2022-06-2156 min
AMO Kenzoku9: A Lot of Sticky Otaku BodiesIn this episode we talk about anime conventions. Sharing some history, if we can remember it or look it up online, and our own experiences with past conventions.2022-06-071h 03
AMO Kenzoku8: Sports!! Part 2In the second of a two-part episode on sports-based anime and manga.2022-05-2448 min
AMO Kenzoku7: Sports!! Part 1In the first of a two-part episode on sports-based anime and manga.2022-05-1054 min
AMO Kenzoku6: Spring Anime Season 2022We all watched a couple of episodes of some of the shows from the latest season and discuss what we thought.2022-04-261h 01
AMO Kenzoku5: Talkin' about MangaTalking about how to read we read manga and buy manga. Both in Japanese and English.2022-04-121h 00
AMO Kenzoku4: Odd TaxiIn this episode we discuss the anime Odd Taxi. We spend a lot of time talking about what we love about this show and trying desparately to find something we don't like. After a brief spoiler-free period, after a clear warning we dive deep in to the spoiler end of the pool.2022-03-2958 min
AMO Kenzoku3: Podcast to Another WorldIn this episode we discuss all about the "isekai" setting that has plagued anime and manga for over a decade.2022-03-1457 min
AMO Kenzoku2: You Can (Not) ElucidateIn this episode we discuss the plot of the Evangelion Rebuild films. Some comparisons to the TV show plot along with some exploration of the characters.2022-03-0259 min
AMO Kenzoku1: Evangelion Rebuild FilmsIn this innagural episode we discuss all four Evangelion Rebuild films. Mostly meta-commentary about the production itself with nostalgia in-between.2022-02-2756 min