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Notaku - Anime ChatHappy Holidays and HiatusA little bit of an update on Notaku. Happy Holidays and we will be back in 2021!
2020-12-0102 min
Notaku - Anime ChatNetflix Anime is WeirdAnother anime newscast from your pals Setsuken and Guardian Enzo. Our main focus this week (not counting Enzo's double entendres) is Netflix (a recurrent theme for us). There's also some Ghibli talk, a first look at the PS5 and how it can impact your anime experience, and our usual customer feedback and questions.
TIMECODES:
Introduction - 00:00:08
The Anime News - 00:07:19
Oricon Rankings - 00:07:35
New Series Announcements - 00:11:54
Ghibli CGI Movie Announced - 00:12:02
Sword Art Online Progressive is a Movie - 00:18:37
Nanatsu no Taizai Final...
2020-11-161h 11
Notaku - Anime ChatNoitaminA 2021 Anime Slate RevealedThe evolution of Notaku continues! The first of what will be many elements of the new Notaku: the Anime Newscast. Enzo and Setsuken look at NoitaminA's 2021 schedule, a spare of rumors and announcements, and a slew of important industry news stories. There's also feedback on our fanservice podcast, and listener questions.
TIMECODES:
Introduction & Feedback - 00:00:08
The Anime News - 00:23:55
Oricon Ranking - 00:24:29
Rumors: Chainsaw Man Ending? - 00:28:48
Headline: NotaminA 2021 Anime Slate - 00:31:11
Promised Neverland Season 2 - 00:39:36
Cestvs Announced - 00:42:03
Back Arrow Announced - 00:45:23
Misc News - 00:51:05
Kimitsu no Ya...
2020-11-091h 12
Notaku - Anime ChatFanservice in Anime & MangaYeah, it's our longest podcast ever - but this is a special occasion. This marks the end of our first cour, a real accomplishment. Not only that, this is the show where we discuss the results of our listener survey - a big step in determining our plans for the future. Plus all the regulars belly up to the bar - what we're both watching (Major 2nd), news, and questions. Plus our topic of the week this time is one near and dear to the hearts of anime fans everywhere - fanservice.
TIMECODES:
Intro - 00:00:00
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2020-11-032h 29
Notaku - Anime ChatAnime Series for HalloweenIt's that time of year, when all the ghouls dance merrily through the land spreading terror. Election season? No, silly - Halloween! And while you won't be trick-or-treating or partying this year (we hope) you can at least settle down with Notaku as Enzo and Setsuken share their Halloween anime favorites. Plus, our favorite scary movies and spookiest personal experiences. As usual, we have industry news, listener questions, haiku, and a manga recommendation with a Halloween theme.
This week is a special one for the podcast, because we've launched our first listener survey. It can be found at http...
2020-10-262h 08
Notaku - Anime ChatThe State of Anime at the MoviesAnime on TV may be in a rough patch creatively, but what about in the cinema? The pandemic has wreaked havoc on the theatrical film industry, but anime movies are thriving artistically in a way their TV cousins simply are not. Setsuken and Enzo take a closer look - as well as offer up the usual anime news, listener questions, and a check-in with what's new this season.
Timecodes:
Introduction: 0:10
Feedback: 2:35
What We're Watching: 13:10
Anime News: 31:08
Topic of the Week (Anime at the Movies): 1:10:52
Listener Questions...
2020-10-202h 09
Notaku - Anime ChatThe Most Important Anime SeriesA new season is underway, and Guardian Enzo and Setsuken share their thoughts in an an expanded "What We're Watching" (one premiere topped both our lists). There's also our Oricon rankings and news (Evangelion mention #1) section, featuring some updates to stories we've discussed previously. And our dive into the deep end this week explores the most influential anime of all-time (Evangelion mention #2) - in our humble opinions, of course. Enzo's manga recommendation features the best romcom in manga, and another "Haiku Challenge" (Evangelion mention #3). Finally, it's listener questions.
Timecodes:
Introduction & Feedback - 0:13
What We're W...
2020-10-132h 07
Notaku - Anime ChatThe Question of OwnershipSetsuken and Guardian Enzo go on an adventure this week, slaying Goblin Lords, visiting Citadels and answering deep questions around the ideas of story and ownership. Stop by and join the duo on their journey around the world of Anime, Manga and much more!
TIMECODES:
Introduction & Feedback - 0:00:09
What We're Watching - 00:09:47
The Anime News - 00:21:26
Topic of the Week - 00:58:33
Haiku Challenge - 01:33:43
Listener Questions - 01:36:06
ANIME MENTIONED:
Re:Zero 2 - https://anilist.co/anime/108632/ReZero-kara-Hajimeru-Isekai-Seikatsu-2nd-Season/
Dragon's Dogma - https://anilist.co...
2020-10-071h 42
Notaku - Anime ChatTo Our Dear ListenersGuardian Enzo and Setsuken dedicate an entire episode's Topic of the Week to the very best listener questions, but not before an extra long "What We're Watching" segment and the regularly scheduled look at the latest anime news.
TIMECODES:
Introduction & Feedback -0:00:10
What we're Watching - 00:10:40
The Anime News - 00:33:02
Topic of the Week - 01:07:32
Manga Recommendation Corner - 01:37:55
Haiku Challenge - 01:47:25
ANIME DISCUSSED:
Shingeki no Kyojin / Attach on Titan - https://www.animenewsnetwork.com...
2020-09-291h 51
Notaku - Anime ChatFall 2020 Anime Season PreviewThe Fall 2020 Anime Season is almost here! To get you and themselves prepared for all the new shows coming up this season, Setsuken and Guardian Enzo preview every upcoming show that may be worth a look or watch, but not before fitting in a few tidbits of major Anime News!
TIMECODES:
Intro 0:04
Anime News 2:22
Season Preview:
Top Tier 21:10
Mid-tier 41:15
Lightning Round 1:19:00
Theatrical 1:25:37
Sign-off 1:34:25
- ANIME SERIES DISCUSSED -
Golden Kamuy S3 - https://anilist.co/anime/110355/Golden-Kamuy-3
2020-09-221h 37
Notaku - Anime ChatGatekeepers to MediocrityGuardian Enzo and Setsuken are back solving (or at least calling out) the problems facing anime. This time we talk about a few non-anime things we're watching, and a new feature to our news segment, and discuss whether "gatekeepers" exist in the anime fandom (and what role they play). Plus a manga recommendation, a little off-the-cuff-poetry, and a question about series we loved in spite of the visuals.
Please make sure and join us next week for our very special Fall Season Preview episode! If you have anything you'd like us to answer or discuss related to the...
2020-09-151h 45
Notaku - Anime ChatAnime Series: Unfinished TalesSetsuken and Guardian Enzo are at it once again. This week's episode of Notaku Anime Chat covers the latest Anime news featuring a ton of Light novel and anime announcements alongside a look at the New York Times Best selling Graphic Novels list. The duo then dives into what Anime series they wish they could see a continuation off, before capping it all off with some really intriguing listener questions. Another Must watch episode if we do say ourselves!
Timecodes:
Introduction 00:00:09
What We're Watching 00:06:12
The Anime News 00:12:06
Topic of the Week (Anime Series: Unfini...
2020-09-081h 40
Notaku - Anime ChatManga that need an Anime SeriesOn the latest episode of the Notaku Anime Chat, Guardian Enzo and Setsuken throw out a bunch of manga that would make for great Anime. And there's of course, a good chunk of news to go through, with everything from Crunchyroll's new payment tiers to remembering a legend in Satoshi Kon.
*Timecodes:*
Introduction: 0:00
Feedback: 3:45
What We're Watching: 4:42
Anime News: 8:42
Topic of the Week: (Manga That Would Make Great Anime): 42:42
Manga Recommendation Corner: 1:18:25
Listener Questions: 1:25:30
*Anime in this episode:*
The Devil is a Par...
2020-09-011h 38
Notaku - Anime ChatPodcasting from Another WorldOn the third episode of the Notaku Anime Chat, Setsuken and Guardian Enzo dive deep into the whole Isekai craze (complete with a ton of recommendations), while of course, giving a run down of the latest anime news, series announcements and capping it all off with some listener questions.
Timecodes:
Introduction(& Feedback) - 00:00:09
What We're Watching - 00:06:12 Anime News - 00:14:07
Topic of the Week (The Isekai Craze) - 00:47:33
Listener Questions - 01:25:35
Anime Series We Talked About:
Escaflowne - https://anilist.co/anime/182/Tenkuu-no-Escaflowne/
InuYasha - https://anilist.co/anime/249/I...
2020-08-261h 43
Notaku - Anime ChatOlder not WiserOn the latest episode of the Notaku Anime Chat, Guardian Enzo and Setsuken cover some startling news about the Act-Age Manga, take a tour of the various ins and outs going on in the Anime Industry, dive deep into the larger trend of the industry as a whole, Add a new segment and top it all off with some listener questions.
Table of Contents:
Introduction - 0:08
What We're Watching - 2:59
The Anime News - 13:01
Topic of the Week (The Anime Decline is Real) - 55:35
Manga Recommendation Corner - 1:28:16
Listener Questions - 1:38:23
2020-08-172h 04
Notaku - Anime ChatOnce AgainNotaku Anime Chat returns after 4 years, this time as a podcast! Setsuken and Guardian Enzo pick up from where they left off and introduce a new, better and more powerful show. And with COVID currently ravaging both everyone's lives and the Anime Industry as a whole, the duo tries their best to make sense of the chaos.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
What We're Watching
The Anime News
Listener Questions
2020-08-102h 04