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The Otaku Nate ShowEpisode 57: Toradora! (The Eye of the TaigaIn Today's episode, Otaku Nate, Tim the Otaku Jock, Jebus and Lavendula all sit down and take out their bento lunches for a look at one of the most popular romantic comedies of the 2000s: Toradora. The Escapades of Taiga, Ryuji and Company all took the internet by storm when it was airing in 2008, but how does it hold up almost 20 years later? Well, tune in and find out!
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The Otaku Nate ShowEpisode 56: Rescue Wings (All Present and Correct)In Today's Episode, Otaku Nate, Justin Young, Adamisajoker and Slap assemble to look at a search and rescue procedural anime that never came to the U.S.: Rescue Wings! It's rare for a Procedural to get an anime in today's day and age, but how does this one fare compared to others, and why did it never come stateside? Well Climb aboard a UH-60J Helicopter with the boys and find out whether or not this is a show worth Saving!
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The Otaku Nate ShowEpisode 55: Interstella 5555 (Digital Love Story)In Today's Episode, Otaku Nate, Rayce, Jeremy Kaufman and Kat talk about (Or try to talk about) the 2001 Collaboration film between Daft Punk and Leiji Matsumoto (Sort of): Interstella 5555! This is our most off the rails show yet, and we talk about everything BUT the movie...and yet somehow we still come out giving our thoughts about it! Everything from Leiji Matsumoto's involvement (or Lack thereof), Daft Punk's "Discovery" and its use of sampling, Albums we'd love to see as feature-length anime films, the movie's "Unfortunate" restoration, and why Otaku Nate hated Daft Punk growing up! So get a...2025-05-122h 03
The Otaku Nate ShowEpisode 54: O Maidens in your Savage Season (Puberty's a bitch!)In Today's episode, Otaku Nate, Erik & Alex Berg convene together to discuss a teen romance anime by acclaimed writer Mari Okada: O Maidens in Your Savage Season! Does this series about a group of girls in a literature club going through their own sexual awakenings stand up to scrutiny, or is it just plain embarrassing like so many other teen sex comedies? Well, put away your "Rhythm" DVDs and pull up a chair as we explore the ins and outs of this overlooked Romcom!
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The Otaku Nate ShowEpisode 53: Aura Battler Dunbine w/Ollie Barder (Tomino Invents Isekai!)In Today's episode, Otaku Nate, William Hindman and special guest Ollie Barder (Along with a cameo from Rayce) are fortunate to remember the tale of Byston Well as they look at the first-ever Isekai anime: Yoshiyuki Tomino's Aura Battler Dunbine! Isekai anime has become commonplace in a world of seasonal anime to the point oversaturation, so how does Tomino's first attempt to combine fantasy with mecha hold up? We discuss everything from its history, the people who worked on it,
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The Otaku Nate ShowEpisode 52: Hinomaru Sumo (Be the Naked!)In Today's Episode, Otaku Nate, Dan the Man, Tim the Otaku Jock and Sarah the Stardust Possum put on their Mawashi Belts and step into the Dohyo with one of the most overlooked anime of 2018, Hinomaru Sumo! A Show that (Like an actual Rikishi) Has a tough exterior and is full of passion and fire, but beneath its tough exterior lies a show about how Sumo can bring so many different people together. But what makes this show so special? Well, throw out the ceremonial salt and find out!
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The Monster Island Film VaultBonus Episode #19: 'Santa Jaws' | Ft. Bex and Encyclo from Redeemed Otaku | Christmas SpecialMerry Christmas, Kaiju Lovers! While this bonus episode was originally meant to end the season, with the delays in production and its hard deadline, it's coming out before the season is over. In a rare of instance of breaking character, Nathan and his guests, Bex and her husband "Encyclo" from Redeemed Otaku, are all appearing as themselves and not the MIFV versions (although, this is Encyclo's first appearance on MIFV). But since Christmas kaiju media is scarce, they're bending the definition of "kaiju" to discuss a holiday sharksploitation movie: Santa Jaws. If "kaiju" literally means "strange beast," the titular...2024-12-231h 53
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The Otaku Nate ShowEpisode 51: Asobi Ni Ikuyo/Cat Planet Cuties (The Cat who Fell to Earth)In Today's Episode, Otaku Nate and Erik Berg fly south to Osaka to take a look at a Harem anime that has so much more than what you expect from a show of its ilk with 2010's Cat Planet Cuties! This show has EVERYTHING! Catgirls, Dog Girls, a Conspiracy circles about UFOs, a Cult that worships cat people, References to Old Hannah Barbera Cartoons, Cute Mascots, and...Guns? You bet! Also, learn why Otaku Nate absolutely REFUSES to say the English Title, and why he refuses to partake in debates about "Muh Localization."
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The Otaku Nate ShowEpisode 50: Trigun (A Fistful of Donuts!)In Today's Episode, Otaku Nate, RaycerX, Dan the Man and Sarah the Stardust Possum saddle up, strap on their big irons, and ready a box of donuts as they trek through the scorching wastelands of the classic Sci-fi Western series: Trigun! For many, this was their gateway into anime, and for Otaku Nate, it's a series that he hasn't seen for a long, long time. But do the adventures of Vash, Wolfwood, Milly and Meryl hold up in the sands of time? Or, does it deserve to fade into obscurity like dust in the wind? Well, put your ten-gallon...2024-07-302h 17
The Otaku Nate ShowEpisode 49: Do it Yourself! (Some Assembly Required)In Today's Episode, Otaku Nate, Justin Young and Bronxkuma break out the power tools and talk about the glory days of TNN as they look at 2022's slice-of-life comedy: Do it Yourself! What looks to be yet another "Cute Girls doing Cute Things" show turns out to have a lot more heart and soul than one would expect? What exactly are they building in there? Well, tune in and find out!
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The Otaku Nate ShowEpisode 48: AKB0048 (Sing for the Universe!)In today's episode, Otaku Nate, Kat and Jeremy Kaufman break out the Happi Coats and Glowsticks as they look at the sci-fi/action/comedy vehicle for one of the hottest idol acts of the 2010s: AKB0048! What sounds like it's going to be a cheezy vanity project for an idol group turns out to be a show that is so much more than the sum of its parts! There's a lot of discussion about AKB48 and Idol culture, Macross, and a certain OTHER Magical Sci-fi Idol show that came out in 2012. It's an off-the-rails episode you won't want to...2024-07-151h 43
The CaliConBlogCastXbox Games Showcase RecapOn this episode of the CaliConBlogCast, Ryan chronicles his time at the Xbox Games Showcase and discuss everything announced at the show as well as everything else from over the weekend, including a hot take about the Ubisoft Showcase. Plus MORE AX announcements, we analyze the duality of anime fandoms involving two recent "peak" shows - Oshi no Ko and Frieren - and a brief mention of WWDC.Xbox Games Showcase 2024: Every Announcement and Reveal - https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2024/06/09/xbox-games-showcase-2024-recap-everything-announced/Star Wars Outlaws and Assassin’s Creed Shadows Reveal New Gameplay, XDefiant Se...2024-06-191h 46
The Otaku Nate ShowEpisode 47: Jormungand (A Farewell to arms...Dealing)In Today's episode, It's time to Rock and Roll and time to lose control Otaku Nate, Erik Berg and Slap look at 2012's military action anime Jormungand. Otaku Nate has described this show in the past as trying to be "Like Black Lagoon...but BIGGER" but is bigger better in this case? Well, strap on your MP40 and hop aboard an HCLI Freighter as we roam the earth in the quest to dominate the arms trade!
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The Otaku Nate ShowEpisode 46: Megazone 23 Part II (Sex Wax Original)In Today's Episode, Otaku Nate and Jeremy Kaufman look at the controversial follow-up to the first installment of the series that kicked off the OVA Boom of the 1980s: Megazone 23, Part II. There's a lot that has changed from part 1 to part 2, from a change in director, art design, animation studios, and overall tone. But are these changes for the better, or for worse? Who cares really, as long as the final product is good, right! Well, is it? Jack in and find out!
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The Otaku Nate ShowEpisode 45: Demon Slayer [Season One] (The Dawn of the Hype Era)In Today's Episode, Otaku Nate, William AKA Lordcrab and Adamisajoker take a look at the first season of the Hyper-popular Battle Shonen anime series that took the entire world by storm: Demon Slayer! A lot has been said about the series and the hype surrounding it. But removed from its praise, popularity and hype, is Demon Slayer really deserving of all of its praise, or is it simply "Mid?" Tune in and find out!
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The Otaku Nate ShowEpisode 44: Tokyo Godfathers w/Aaron Chapman (The Fairy Tale of Shunjuku Park)In today's Super-late Christmas/New Year's Episode, Otaku Nate, Justin Young, Sarah the Stardust Possum and Ocean Studios' Aaron Chapman take a look at Satoshi Kon's seminal work: Tokyo Godfathers. We look at the film, its themes, its cast of characters, and it's legacy. Why is Tokyo Godfathers the definitive Christmas anime, and why is it the film that makes us miss Satoshi Kon the most? Well, listen in and find out!
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The Otaku Nate ShowEpisode 43: Midori Days (Put Your Hand Inside the Puppet Head)In Today's Episode, Otaku Nate, Dan the Man and Kat look at 2004's forgotten Romantic Comedy series: Midori Days! Lots of Laughs are to be had with a series about a teenage delinquent whose right hand becomes a living puppet of a girl who secretly admires him from afar? How can these two make an unusual Situation work? Well, listen in and find out!
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The Otaku Nate ShowEpisode 42: Lupin III: The Mystery of Mamo (Don’t be Stupid!)In Today's Episode, Otaku Nate, Tim the Otaku Jock and Preston McFarlane all take a look at Lupin III's first big theatrical outing: Lupin III: The Mystery of Mamo!
We cover all bases from its history, how the film holds up, whether or not it's the best place to start for someone new to Lupin, and ALL FOUR English Dubs! If you like Lupin, you know you wanna listen to this one!
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The Monster Island Film VaultEpisode 80: The Asylum’s “Monster Island” (Ft. Raymund Martin)Hello, Kaiju Lovers! In the (overdue) season 3 finale, Nate is forced to deal with Cameron Winter's “Christmas gift”: the Asylum's infamous Monster Island. It’s supposedly a “mockbuster” of 2019’s Godzilla: King of the Monsters, but even by the Asylum’s standards, that’s a stretch. To unravel the legal loopholes and shenanigans that went into making this...movie, Nate brings on the Island’s star lawyer, Raymund Martin, and the man’s paralegal, Gary Steward. Not only do they riff this half-competent (and therefore, boring) “kaiyu” flick into the ground, they give you a crash course in the history of the Asylum an...2023-11-222h 31
The Otaku Nate ShowEpisode 41: Ristorante Paradiso (Romanza a’la Dolce)In today's episode, Otaku Nate, Erik Berg and Sarah the Stardust Possum head on down to Casetta Dell'Orso for dinner and a review of David Production's 2009 Debut: An adaptation of Natsume Ono's acclaimed Manga series Ristorante Paradiso! Fine wining and dining are abound in this series along with some fun romantic tales, middle-aged men in spectacles, and Otaku Nate ranting about Clickbait anime lists!
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The Otaku Nate ShowBONUS EPISODE: Talking all things Godannar with Tiffany GrantIn our first-ever interview, Otaku Nate chats with Tiffany Grant about her time recording Godannar. Learn all about the unique dubbing process ADV used, some of the unsung heroes of the dub, and what Tiffany thinks about the series and its fanservice
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The Monster Island Film VaultEpisode 79: Bex vs. ‘Jurassic Park’“Ameri-kaiju” concludes not with a chronological finale but a popular finale: the modern cinematic classic Jurassic Park. Bex from Redeemed Otaku (yes, the real Bex—she was tested!) joins Nate to not talk about Mothra or something girly for once—but it does involve kids! Besides Jesus and Sailor Moon, JP is her favorite thing in the world. What more can be said about the film that hasn’t already been said? It’s an iconic and revolutionary masterpiece directed by Steven Spielberg and based on the popular Michael Crichton novel. While it’s debatable if the dinosaurs in it are “kaiju”...2023-10-232h 56
The Otaku Nate ShowEpisode 40: Godannar (Super Robot RomanceIn Today's Episode, Otaku Nate and Bronxkuma gush for 3 straight hours about AIC's 2003 tribute to Super Robots of yore, Godannar! This show is near and Dear to Otaku Nate's heart, and you can sense the passion flowing from every frame of the series, but is it as good as we remember it being? Well, buckle up because it's gonna be a long ride...but ultimately worth it.
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The Otaku Nate ShowEpisode 39: Pride of Orange (Five Minute Major Waste of Time)In Today's Episode, Otaku Nate, Tim the Otaku Jock and Erik Berg sharpen their skates, tape up their sticks, and drop the gloves with the absolute disappointment that is 2021's Pride of Orange. All three of us are Ice Hockey fans, and to see that Japan's first attempt at an Ice Hockey anime is THIS piece of utter garbage? Well, you can expect a good donnybrook from all three of us!
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The Otaku Nate ShowEpisode 38: Earth Girl Arjuna (Who Will Save the Planet?)In Today's Episode, Otaku Nate and Raycer X take a look at Shoji Kawamori's 2001 Enviromentalist Fever Dream: Earth Girl Arjuna. A Show that tells the viewer that humans are destroying the environment with things like Hamburgers, Petrochemicals, Factory Farming, and Abortion! Can the planet...and subsequently this anime be saved? Only one way to find out!
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CULT and CLASSIC Films"KAMEN RIDER ZO" (1993)--"JAPANAMERICAN MOVIES" PART 2 OF 2!IT'S KAMEN RIDER TIME! Unless you're a registered otaku (you have to tell people that when you move to a new neighborhood), you might not be familiar with the long running Japanese hero franchise KAMEN RIDER (or MASKED RIDER). We'll change that as we talk KAMEN RIDER ZO (1993), a theater film ultimately cut down to play on television instead, Kamen Rider ZO brings terrifying kaiju monstrosities to your Saturday morning monster-fighting kids program!Listen wherever you get your podcasts and at cultandclassicfilms.com/, and watch us at youtube.com/@CULTANDCLASSICFILMS/!Also, subscribe at patreon.com...2023-08-2952 min
The Liberated OtakuS5 Ep1 - Dr. Stone - Back to BasicsUncover the ancient secrets of success in this season 5 premier of The Otaku Liberation! Join us as we dive into the stone-cold world of Dr. Stone and explore the enchanting concept of going back to basics. From resetting to rebuilding and rediscovering foundational principles, we'll unravel the power of simplicity, innovation, and the insatiable thirst for knowledge. Get ready to forge a path to a better future in this thrilling journey!2023-08-2317 min
The Otaku Nate ShowEpisode 37: Jyu-Oh-Sei (King of the Beasties)In Today's Episode, Otaku Nate, Jordan, and Sarah the Stardust Possum look at the mid 2000s adaptation of the Shojo Sci-fi series Jyu-Oh-Sei, and learn that sometimes It's okay for an anime to be average. There's discussion on the nature of adaptations, anime of the year 2006, and a rant about Johnny Kitagawa! You won't want to miss this one...or maybe you do!
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The Otaku Nate ShowEpisode 36: Tiger & Bunny: The Beginning & The Rising (Heroes on the Silver Screen)In Today's Episode, Otaku Nate, Justin Young, William AKA Lordcrab and Tim the Otaku Jock follow up on their review of the TV Series of Tiger & Bunny by reviewing the two movies: Tiger & Bunny: The Beginning, and Tiger & Bunny: The Rising. Do these movies improve on what the TV Series was able to do? Is it just more of the same? Well, get yourself a Pepsi NEX and don some powered armor as we look at this duology!
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The Otaku Nate ShowEpisode 35: Please Teacher! (I brought my pencil!)In today's Episode, Otaku Nate and Bronxkuma wonder what the teacher's gonna look like this year, as they look at the 2002 Romcom, Please Teacher! Otaku Nate has fond memories of watching this on DVD back in the day, but does the story of a neurotic boy who falls in love with an alien who just so happens to be his new teacher make the grade, or does it flunk out of class? Well, grab some "Pochy" and get something to write on, as we look at one of the biggest romcoms of the early 2000s!
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The Otaku Nate ShowEpisode 34: Mad Bull 34In Today's episode, Otaku Nate, William AKA Lordcrab and Adamisajoker go on a stakeout to cover one of the most notorious "Bad" anime ever made: Mad Bull 34! It's got everything from Over-the-top gore to exploitive sex scenes, and appearance by The Predator, so it can't be that bad, right? The boys discuss the OAV, Kazuo Koike's work, and whether Mad Bull is either not that bad, just plain bad or, "Good, Actually."
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The Otaku Nate ShowEpisode 33: Zambot 3 (The Tomino Effect)In Today's Episode, Otaku Nate and Ethan Halker of Bomb Squad Productions take a look at Gundam creator Yoshiyuki Tomino's 1977 Super Robot anime series Zambot 3! A Show that many cite as being the blueprint for what would become Gundam, but under the surface there's a lot more going with how it influenced the Super Robot genre going forward and how it was able to tell darker stories beneath its colorful surface. Learn about the show, its legacy, and what Tomino and other took away from this series! Also, you get to learn what a Guiro is too!
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The Liberated OtakuS2 E1 - Dragon Ball Z - An Incredible JourneyLife's a journey. Cliché right? I know it sounds funny to say but it's the truth. Life is a journey filled with plenty of difficulties, some of which are hard to get through. But there are also plenty of triumphs to be had. You just have to be willing to take that first step. This season on The Otaku Liberation, we're looking at the different kind of journeys we all go on and how we can make it through them.2023-04-1222 min
The Otaku Nate ShowEpisode 32: Akiba Maid WarIn Today's Episode, Otaku Nate, Eric Berg and Justin Young go down to the Electric district to look at 2022's sleeper hit: Akiba Maid War. This show has everything: Cute girls in Maid outfits, funny little parodies, excessive violence, mafia intrigue, it's all here, and we'll tell you why you should absolutely go down to the Oinky Doink cafe for fun time, guaranteed!
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The Monster Island Film VaultEpisode 76: Alex McCumbers vs. ‘Rampage’ (2018)Hello, Kaiju Lovers! Nate is joined by a fresh face on the show: gaming journalist and podcaster Alex McCumbers. It makes sense because today’s “Ameri-kaiju” film is Rampage (2018) starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, which is based on a classic arcade game. While the movie is “almost good,” as Alex puts it, it does embrace some of the wackiness of its origins with wisecracking “Agent Negan” and cartoonish villains. But it never quite replicates the campy yet dark tone of the source material (I mean, c’mon, the evil corporation in the game was called “Scumlabs”). There’s some brief talk about CRISPR, w...2023-03-203h 15
The Otaku Nate ShowEpisode 31: ACCA 13-Territory Inspections Department (Smoke ’em if ya got ’em.)In Today's episode, Otaku Nate, Eric Berg and Bronxkuma all sit down for some coffee and hearty side of beautifully-drawn baked goods as they look at the 2017 Adaptation of Natsume Ono's ACCA 13-Territory Inspections Department, or ACCA 13 for short. This show may not have flashy action or over-the-top animation, but it does have plenty of intrigue and world-building, but for the guys, it was thoroughly entertaining, and they'll tell you why!
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The Liberated OtakuS1 E1 - Blue Lock - There's No "I" in TEAM....But There is One in WINWhat does it take to be the best in the world? Time? Talent? Commitment? Luck? All of these and more. Do you have what it takes to be the best? In the premier episode of The Otaku Liberation we will look at the most egotistical anime there is, Blue Lock, and see what themes from the story we can apply to our lives.2023-03-0824 min
One Cross RadioResharing: MIFV Chris Cooke vs Power Rangers 2017On today's episode of One Cross Radio, we're sharing an episode we got to be a guest on over on the Monster Island Film Vault earlier this year!
To cover all bases and links, I'ma hit you with the summary from the original episode! Hope you enjoy, and God bless my friends!
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Hello, Kaiju Lovers! “Ameri-kaiju” continues with a bit of an unusual entry; one that, serendipitously, Nate also covered around the same time on his other podcast, The Power Trip: the controversial Power Rangers (2017). While Nate has grown to appreciate this film quit...2023-03-062h 58
The Monster Island Film VaultEpisode 75: ‘Ebirah, Horror of the Deep’ | Ft. Brendan Morley and the Metters | Godzilla Redux
Hello, Kaiju Lovers! The final “Godzilla Redux” episode of season three features three guests! Longtime staples Joe and Joy Metter and first-timer Brendan Morley join Nate to discuss Ebirah, Horror of the Deep (aka Godzilla vs. the Sea Monster). It’s Brendan’s favorite Godzilla film, so it was only natural he’d be here. Nate enticed Joe and Joy to return by having them watch the “banned” Mystery Science Theater 3000 episode that riffed the film. That means the entire gamut is run because Nate watched it subtitled while Brendan watched the international dub. The Metters, as the resident k...2023-03-012h 12
The Otaku Nate ShowEpisode 30: Guilty Crown (More like...Guilty CRAP!)In Today's episode, Otaku Nate, Jordan, and Mr. Aristotle review one of the most hyped...and one of the most critically panned anime of the 2010s Guilty Crown. The show garnered a polarized reaction, with some people saying it was their favorite anime of that year, others saying it was the worst thing they had ever seen. What went wrong? Was there anything to Salvage in this show? And most importantly: Was it really THAT bad? Only one way to find out!
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The Monster Island Film VaultEpisode 74: Chris Cooke vs. ‘Power Rangers’ (2017)
Hello, Kaiju Lovers! “Ameri-kaiju” continues with a bit of an unusual entry; one that, serendipitously, Nate also covered around the same time on his other podcast, The Power Trip: the controversial Power Rangers (2017). While Nate has grown to appreciate this film quite a bit, he intentionally brought on Chris Cooke (co-host of One Cross Radio, Radio Arcade, and Powerbombs and Piledrivers) to discuss it because he does not. However, these two find more common ground than you’d think. That was surprisingly true in today’s Toku Topic, which is a discussion of representation in media. This serves a...2023-02-102h 56
The Otaku Nate ShowEpisode 29: Future Boy Conan w/Aaron Chapman (Now, the Earth Awakens)In Today's Episode, Otaku Nate and Tim the Otaku Jock are joined by Voice Actor Aaron Chapman (Captain Dyce) to discuss one of the most acclaimed anime of the 70s: Future Boy Conan. It's the series that marked the proper directorial debut of Hayao Miyazaki, but it's more than just a historical footnote in the medium of anime. Learn how this Post-Apocalyptic story inspired so many, influenced the careers of others, and ultimately why it's not just one of the best anime of the decade, but of all-time.
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The Otaku Nate ShowEpisode 28: Daphne in the Brilliant Blue (Booty on the High Seas)In Today's Episode, Otaku Nate and Rayce talk about 2004's Daphne in the Brilliant Blue! There's Water, Water everywhere, but not a drop to drink in this sci-fi/action/comedy show about a group of girls who fight crime in a futuristic Waterworld-type city, but does this show hit the spot, or will it leave you high and dry? Perhaps the more important question to ask is: What the hell are these girls wearing?!
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The Monster Island Film VaultEpisode 72: Record All Monsters vs. ‘Colossal’Hello, kaiju lovers! Today on “Ameri-kaiju,” we get artsy with the indie film Colossal, starring Anne Hathaway. Robert and Courtney from the Record All Monsters podcast stop by to have a thoughtful discussion on this unique kaiju film where the monsters are psychic projections of the main characters. While it’s a comedy, it touches on some heavy subjects, like alcoholism and narcissism. All three hosts share personal stories connected to those subjects. While some commentators have said that the film is about domestic abuse, Nate disagrees. So instead, today’s Toku Topic is on the psychology of inner demons b...2022-11-172h 37
The Otaku Nate ShowEpisode 27: Requiem from the Darkness (Pain of the Damned)In Today's Episode, Otaku Nate, William AKA Lordcrab, Xavier and Nono take a look at the 2000s Horror anime series "Hundred Stories" AKA "Requiem from the Darkness." Horror in anime can be hard to pull off, and Otaku Nate has long heralded this one as being the ideal horror series, but does it hold up to scrutiny? We discuss its pros, cons, and its...interesting English Dub among other subjects about this spoopy piece of 2000s digipaint goodness!
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The Otaku Nate ShowEpisode 26: Haunted Junction (What’s your Function?)In today's episode, Otaku Nate, Justin Young and Eric Berg grab their sutra charms and holy water and delve into the horror-comedy series Haunted Junction. A Show that nobody speaks of nowadays, but is it truly a laugh-a-minute funny, or is it truly cursed?
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The Otaku Nate ShowEpisode 25: Space Dandy (Intergalactic Booty Hunting, Baby!)In today's Episode, Otaku Nate, Tim the Otaku Jock and Jordan take a ride on the cosmic tide with 2014's smash-hit Space Dandy! We chronicle the life and travails of everyone's favorite Dandy in space with stunning visuals and wacky, madcap humor, but at the core, there lies one big question. "Why wasn't this show a bigger hit than it was?"
Find out in our new episode!
Mike Toole "Strike Up The Dandy"
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The Otaku Nate ShowEpisode 24: The Daily Lives of High School Boys (High School Boys and a Podcast)In Today's episode, Otaku Nate, Dan the Man and Bronxkuma take a look at the 2012 Comedy all about the titular Daily Lives of High School Boys. A Show featuring Boys Cross-dressing, looking up skirts, playing kick-the-can, drop-kicking people into rivers, learning how to ride a bike, and all the other stupid stuff you did in High School. This show has it all, really!
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The Monster Island Film VaultEpisode 68: Nick Hayden vs. ‘Cloverfield’Hello, Kaiju Lovers! “Ameri-kaiju” jumps ahead 50 years, but as you’ll hear, the (in)famous Cloverfield has a lot in common with the classic 1950s films we’ve been covering. Nate’s longtime friend Nick Hayden drops by to discuss this movie because he’s loved it ever since he first experienced it in a theater—and it is an experience. Too much of one for some people, in fact! While it’s popular to hate on Cloverfield in the kaiju fandom, it popularized the “found footage” genre and launched J.J. Abrams’ studio, Bad Robot Productions. To the shock of some of Nate’...2022-07-292h 18
The Otaku Nate ShowEpisode 23: Megazone 23 Part 1 (Enter the OAV)In Today's Episode, Otaku Nate, Rayce, and Mike & Justin from Maison Otaku dissect the anime that helped popularize the OAV format in the 1980s: Megazone 23: Part 1. There will be lots of rambling about voice actors, animators and the shows they worked, history and Megazone 23's legacy, and also Transforming Motorcycles and unecessary sex scenes!
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The Chatter AfterTake 11 - Is STRANGER THINGS 4 The Best Season Yet?Is Stranger Things 4 the best season thus far? The Chatter After crew discusses the penultimate season of the Netflix series. Mike and Brandon are joined by guests Nate Richard and Jack Critchley as they break down everything on this side of the universe and the upsidedown. Grab your headphones and strap in for a wild ride!
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The Monster Island Film VaultEpisode 65: ‘Mothra vs. Godzilla’ | Godzilla Redux | Ft. Daniel DiManna
Hello, kaiju lovers! Today’s episode is a momentous one. Nate discusses the all-time classic Mothra vs. Godzilla with Daniel DiManna of the Godzilla Novelization Project. Now Nate has come full circle because this was the first film whose episode he recorded first in his previous podcast life. But this episode is better! How could it not be with the living kaiju encyclopedia as a guest? Nate and Danny discuss everything: the Godzilla suit, the Mothra puppet, the script, the characters, and of course, the late great Akira Takarada. This G-film doesn’t do anything new, but what...2022-06-112h 35
The Monster Island Film VaultEpisode 63: ‘King Kong vs. Godzilla’ | Godzilla Redux | Ft. AlyssaGojiGeek
Hello, kaiju lovers! Godzilla Redux continues! Nate is joined by YouTuber/author/musician/Navy sailor Alyssa Charpentier (aka AlyssaGojiGeek) for a film from his previous podcast life: King Kong vs. Godzilla. While, yes, Nate discussed a pair of related unmade films with John LeMay, today he and Alyssa compare and contrast the original Japanese version and the re-edited U.S. cut. The latter softens the satirical tone of the original and adds pointless scenes with two boring white guys who use a children’s dinosaur book to prove Godzilla is a dumb brute and Kong “is a thin...2022-06-071h 58
The Otaku Nate ShowEpisode 22: Amagi Brilliant Park (Cheap Thrills, Big Laughs!)In Today's Episode, Otaku Nate, Justin Young, William AKA Lordcrab and Erik Berg take a magical journey to Amagi Brilliant Park! A Series from the creator of Full Metal Panic! That tells the tale of a run-down amusement park that is set to be closed forever, and it's to the park's new manager: A Teenage boy named Seiya to save it! There will be Thrills, Spills and one big question asked: Is this park work saving, and can it be saved?
Coaster Studios: "Why are Japanese Theme Parks so Run Down?"
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The Chatter AfterTake 8 - Why TOP GUN Is The Perfect Summer FlickIn Take 8 of The Chatter After, the crew discusses why Top Gun is the perfect summer film! In a great flashback ahead of the highly anticipated sequel, Top Gun: Maverick, Nate Richard joins the show.
The Top Gun Naval Fighter Weapons School is where the best of the best train to refine their elite flying skills. When hotshot fighter pilot Maverick (Tom Cruise) is sent to the school, his reckless attitude and cocky demeanor put him at odds with the other pilots, especially the cool and collected Iceman (Val Kilmer). But Maverick isn't only...2022-05-2055 min
The Chatter AfterSPOILER ALERT: Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of MadnessOn this bonus episode of The Chatter After, we have a Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness spoiler review! Mike is joined by Christian Eulinberg and Nate Richard to talk about everything in Multiverse of Madness. If you haven't seen the film, check out Christian's spoiler-free review on the Film Optix podcast! Nate has a spoiler-free review on Letterboxd, and Mike has a spoiler-free video on YouTube.com/novicecinephile. All will be linked below!
Dr. Stephen Strange casts a forbidden spell that opens a portal to the multiverse. However, a threat emerges that may be too...2022-05-051h 46
The Otaku Nate ShowEpisode 21: The Full Metal Panc! Retrospective Part 2 (End of Day by Day)WARNING: This Episode contains MAJOR Spoilers for The Second Raid and Invisible Victory.
In Today's episode, after months of scheduling conflicts, Otaku Nate, Tim the Otaku Jock and Jordan, conclude their long look at the Full Metal Panic! Franchise by looking at the other two entries in the series: The Second Raid and Invisible Victory.
These two shows will see the Full Metal Panic! Franchise shed its comedy trappings and start embracing its identity as a Military thriller and Mecha anime, but does that make the series better or worse? Listen and find o...2022-04-252h 15
The Monster Island Film VaultEpisode 60: John LeMay vs. ‘THEM!’Hello, kaiju lovers! We enter the 1950s era of “Ameri-kaiju” to discuss a film that released the same year as the original Godzilla and inspired a subgenre and countless imitators: THEM! (yes, it’s in all caps and has an exclamation point). Who better to join Nate on this than the kaiji film scholar from the state in which the film takes place, John LeMay. Thankfully, John and MIFV’s intrepid producer, Jimmy From NASA, have settled their differences so he could be there. While THEM! has the trappings of a B-movie, as Nate and John explain, it has far too...2022-04-071h 53