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Otaku PitstopOPS #35: The Legendary Z Returns!Just an episode with the usual three goofballs and our favorite guest Z returns to tell us how great One Piece is! Be sure to follow us on twitter @otakupitstop and as always, thanks for listening!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2022-02-011h 20
Otaku PitstopOPS #34: Try a new anime, it might be amazing!In this episode, we discuss some new anime shows we tried out, and we were pleasantly surprised by a few of them! As always, thanks for listening! Got any shows you think we should try? Tweet us @otakupitstop and we will check them out? Maybe you want to come watch anime in a virtual theater? Support us on patreon for access to our private discord for weekly watch parties: www.patreon.com/otakupitstop --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2021-03-3059 minOtaku PitstopOPS #33: Totally NOT Filler, I swear!Variety episode, random topics ranging from Avatar Studios to Jujutsu Kaisen, all the way to Mashle: Magic and Muscles. But it's not filler, this episode is totally canonical and if you skip it you won't have any idea what's happening in the next episode. For real. Follow us on twitter @otakupitstop and tweet us a question we'll be more than happy to answer it in a future episode, and be sure to check out our TikTok for more anime and manga content! As always, thanks for listening! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to ma...2021-03-231h 13Otaku PitstopOPS #32: "The Promised Neverland Season 2 is BAD, and here's why."We look at where the show has deviated from the source material and how it weakens the over-arching plot in a major way and cuts out a ton of character development for Emma and Ray, as well as completely removing some of the strongest world building characters entirely! Have an idea for an episode? Tweet us @otakupitstop and we will talk about it in a future episode! As always, thanks for listening!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2021-02-221h 31Otaku PitstopOPS #31: Attack on Titan: The Nine TitansIn this episode we go in depth about each titan and how they stack up against the other titans! Which titan do you think is the strongest? Tweet us @otakupitstop and let us know! As always, thanks for listening!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2021-02-021h 02Otaku PitstopOPS #30: MAPPA Overload!Is MAPPA taking on too many projects at once? What's your opinion on MAPPA's decision to use CG in shows like Attack on Titan and Dorohedoro? Do you think the upcoming Chainsawman anime will be CGI? Tweet us @otakupitstop and let us know! As always, thanks for listening!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2021-01-2555 minOtaku PitstopOPS #29: CGI in AnimeWe talk quite a bit about how frequent CG is being used in new anime, our concerns on the future of CG in anime, and how shows that were not using CG have started to use it more frequent, such as the changes to the titans in Attack on Titan's later seasons. As always, tweet your ideas for future episodes @otakupitstop, and we love you all! Thanks for listening!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2021-01-181h 13Otaku PitstopOPS #28: Juujika No Rokunin AKA the Death Note of the New Generation!We discuss a new manga, compare it to a cult classic, as well as discuss some popular anime YouTubers, and how creating content discussing anime is hard to do without spoilers! Got an idea for an episode? Tweet us @otakupitstop and we will discuss it on a future episode!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2021-01-111h 17Otaku PitstopOPS #27: Sub or Dub?In this episode, we try to take a deeper look into the question that divides the anime community: Which is better, sub or dub? Although (spoiler) we don't reach a conclusion, we try our best to look at some of the pros and cons of both subbed and dubbed anime. Be sure to tweet @otakupitstop if you have any ideas for episodes! As always, thanks for listening!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2020-12-291h 37Otaku PitstopOPS #26: "Demon Slayer: Mugen Train, Chainsaw Man the anime, and Shonen tropes, oh my!"A very random but interesting episode. We discuss the "upcoming" Demon Slayer movie and the manga arc that the movie covers, Banana Fish, our habit of unintentionally giving spoilers, and the upcoming Chainsaw Man anime adaptation! Don't forget to follow us on twitter @otakupitstop so you never miss an episode OR our upcoming YouTube channel! As always thanks for listening! If you enjoy, consider giving us a 5 star rating!social media: IG(@otakupitstop_cmillz/@otakupitstop_saya/@otakupitstop_dboy) TikTok(@otakupitstop) Twitter(@otakupitstop)--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to m...2020-12-141h 36Otaku PitstopOPS #25: Kung Fu's Influence on The God of HighschoolWe talk about how Martial Arts influenced The God of Highschool and other similar anime. We will be starting a YouTube channel with more content in the near future so make sure to follow us on twitter @otakupitstop so you won't miss when we start uploading videos! Thanks for listening and check out our other socials!IG: (@otakupitstop_cmillz/@otakupitstop_saya/@otakupitstop_dboy)TikTok: @otakupitstopTwitter: @otakupitstop--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2020-12-071h 15Otaku PitstopOPS #24: Burn the Witch ReviewSeason 2 Finale! We take a look at the new mini series from the creator of Bleach, and discuss pros and cons, how it's connected to Bleach, and more! What did you think of the show? Tweet us @otakupitstop and let us know! Also, feel free to check out any of our other social media for other awesome anime and manga content! On Instagram: @otakupitstop_saya/@otakupitstop_dboy/@otakupistop_cmillzWE ARE NOW ON TIKTOK! FOLLOW US @otakupitstop!!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/ap2020-11-301h 16Otaku PitstopOtaku Pitstop (Trailer)2020-11-2300 minOtaku PitstopOPS #23: First Annual Top 10 Anime List!Pretty self-explanatory, Cmillz, Saya, and dboy give their top ten anime picks of all time, as well as a few honorable mentions. Have a top anime list you'd like to share? Top ten? Top three? Top one hundred??? Share it with us over on twitter @otakupitstop, and come check out some of our personal tastes in anime (as well as anime memes) over on Instagram (@otakupitstop_saya/@otakupitstop_dboy/@otakupitstop_cmillz) and as always WE LOVE YOU and thanks for listening!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/a...2020-11-232h 17Otaku PitstopOPS #22: Jujutsu Kaisen, but we can't stay on topic.Editorial Note: Sorry for the delay in new episodes, We have been adjusting to some schedule changes that have affected our editing and recording process, but now that it's all out of the way, normal uploading schedules will resume, but with new episodes being uploaded early Monday morning rather than mid-day. So sorry again for the delay!We talk about our first impressions of Jujutsu Kaisen through the first 5 episodes, and we somehow get off topic way more than we should have. Do you like Jujutsu Kaisen? Let us know your thoughts by tweeting us @otakupitstop and...2020-11-161h 33Otaku PitstopOPS #21: The Promised Neverland: Season 1 Analysis & ReviewAn in depth review and analysis on The Promised Neverland. We talk about our favorite scenes, the musical score, and why this show is one of the best shows released recently. As always, thanks for listening and if you have an anime or manga you'd like us to review, tweet us @otakupitstop and we'll review it AND give you a shout out! Check us out on Instagram @otakupitstop_saya/@otakupitstop_cmillz/@otakupitstop_dboy and show our special guest Z some love as well @z_smoketribe WE LOVE YOU AND THANKS FOR LISTENING!--- This episode is sponsored by · A...2020-10-231h 39Otaku PitstopOPS #20: Fall 2020 RecommendationsWe give our recs for the Fall of 2020 as well as shows in 2021 we are excited about, as well as a lot of banter about general anime and manga stuff, as per usual. As always, we thank you for listening and we love you all! Be sure to tweet us @otakupitstop with any topics you want us to talk about in a future episode!!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2020-10-131h 14Otaku PitstopOPS #19: Attack on Titan Recap and Season 4 TheoriesWe talk about the story of AoT so far, and what we think will happen to the characters and how the show will end! Spoilers for Season 1-3 so listen at your own discretion! As always, thanks for listening! Be sure to tweet us @otakupitstop with your theories as well as ideas for future episodes!Instagram:@otakupitstop_saya@otakupitstop_dboy@otakupitstop_cmillz--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2020-09-291h 11Otaku PitstopOPS #18: Tower of God In-Depth ReviewTHIS EPISODE CONTAINS MAJOR SPOILERS FOR TOWER OF GOD SEASON ONE!In this episode, we discuss the first season of Tower of God, our thoughts on the show, what we think will happen moving forward, and we dive a bit into the Webtoon. As always, thanks for listening!Twitter: @otakupitstopIG:@otakupitstop_cmillz@otakupitstop_dboy@otakupitstop_sayaFacebook: www.facebook.com/otakupitstop--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2020-09-211h 36Otaku PitstopOPS #17: Crunchyroll's Membership Tiers, worth it?In this episode, we discuss if the new CR tiers are good or not, and why. We also talk about the Anime Merch store, and why fans can easily end up overpaying for merchandise from their favorite series. As always thanks for listening!Twitter: @otakupitstopIG:@otakupitstop_saya@otakupitstop_cmillz@otakupitstop_dboyFacebook:facebook.com/otakupitstop--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2020-09-011h 13Otaku PitstopOPS #16: The 'One Piece' Great DebateIn this week's episode, we debate whether or not One Piece is worth watching, or if it should be passed on for better anime shows. Which team are you, Team One Piece, or Team NO Piece? Tweet us @otakupitstop and let us know, and follow us on IG for more interesting anime content!IG tags:@otakupitstop_cmillz@otakupitstop_dboy@otakupitstop_sayaAs always, thanks for listening!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2020-08-251h 58Otaku PitstopOPS #15: Anime Log:Is YouTube the future of FREE anime?Toei Animation, Kadokawa, along with other big names in animation, are teaming up to provide 3,000 anime titles to Japanese, Chinese, and English audiences by 2022. In this episode, we voice our concerns and our hopes for this ambitious YouTube channel, such as if it will curb the growing desire to torrent or otherwise illegally view anime, and how it could potentially affect big streaming platforms like Crunchyroll and Funimation, potentially revoking streaming rights for successful anime like DragonBall, Code Geass, One Piece, etc. Do you think this YouTube channel will live up to it's hype, or will our dreams of...2020-08-221h 29Otaku PitstopOPS #14: KissAnime's Swan SongR.I.P KissAnime and KissManga. A large part of the anime community has been devastated by the recent take down of the piracy giant. This episode we delve into why anime and manga piracy is so huge in the western world, and how recent changes in the way we get access to content has seemingly brought about this move towards more extreme action against piracy by copyright holders, and how this change has and will continue to affect anime and manga enthusiasts. Want more content? Cheeky social plugs below!!!IG:@otakupitstop_dboy2020-08-181h 21Otaku PitstopOPS #13: Horror Anime, why we love it and want more of it!This episode focuses on our personal opinions of what horror anime is and how we think it should be invested in by more studios, we also discuss what we dislike about horror anime and how we think it could be improved.Follow the socials! Instagram:@otakupitstop_cmillz@otakupitstop_saya@otakupitstop_dboyTwitter:@otakupitstopFacebook:facebook.com/otakupitstop--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2020-08-101h 28Otaku PitstopOPS #12 "Stumbling into Rabbit-Holes"In this episode, we prove our inability to stay on a specific topic, and find ourselves tumbling into topics we didn't plan to, such as an in-depth look into some of our favorite works by legendary horror manga writer, Ito Junji; A look into how a company involved in some of dboy's most prized childhood video gaming memories is also involved in some of his favorite animes, and we delve into our picks and predictions for the Fall 2020 season, and how COVID-19 has affected the release dates for some new seasons. As always, thanks for listening! If you want...2020-08-031h 28Otaku PitstopOPS #11: "Let's talk Anime!"This week's episode, we discuss multiple anime and where they are adapted from. We talk about Anime adapted from Manga, Manwha, reboots, Light Novels, and even some original works with no source material. If you're itching for more anime/manga related content, check us out on IG:@otaku_dboy @otakupitstop_saya@otakupitstop_cmillzAlso be sure to tweet @otakupitstop if you have an idea for a topic, and we might discuss it in a future episode! Thanks for Listening!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to ma...2020-07-221h 18Otaku PitstopOPS #10: "Over-saturation in Anime and Manga: Isekai and Shonen"We discuss in depth about certain sub-genres found often in Anime and Manga, namely Isekai, as well as the Shonen sub-genre. We talk about how these sub-genres seem to be used more for the sole purpose of profit, rather than using them as an intricate story-telling device, and how sometimes, shows and manga use them unnecessarily, and add nothing to the over-arching story or narrative.If you're looking for more animanga content, follow each of us over on Instagram! @otaku_dboy, @otakupitstop_cmillz, @otakupitstop_saya Also be sure to tweet @otakupitstop if you have...2020-07-141h 18Otaku PitstopOPS #9: "A look at Yaoi and it's impact on Otaku Culture"WARNING: THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SOME CONTROVERSIAL MATERIAL THAT SOME LISTENERS MAY FIND OFFENSIVE. WE HAVE DONE OUR BEST TO EDIT OUT ANY OFFENSIVE LANGUAGE AND SUBJECT MATTER WITHOUT IMPACTING THE OVERALL NARRATIVE, BUT LISTEN AT YOUR OWN DISCRETION. In this episode we discuss a sub-genre of manga and anime that has grown in popularity among dojinshi fans and main stream animanga fans alike. We talk about Yaoi's origins, as well as why it has become so popular across the world, and we give our personal thoughts on the sub-genre, and how it has surfaced i...2020-07-0732 minOtaku PitstopOPS #8 "Banter with Saya"In this episode, we meet with the newest member of our otaku team, Saya, and try to get a better understanding of what types of anime she prefers, and discuss some of her likes and dislikes in anime. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2020-06-291h 22Otaku PitstopOPS! #7: "Too Much Anime?"Today, we dive into the question: How much anime is "too much" anime? Is there even such a thing? Has the explosive growth of anime diluted the quality of shows as a whole, or is anime better than it's ever been? What do you think? Let us know by tweeting us @otakupitstop, and be sure to check us out on instagram(@otaku_dboy/@otaku_cmillz) because we have something interesting coming very soon! As always, thanks so much for listening!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2020-04-241h 07Otaku PitstopOPS! #6: My Hero Academia! Class 1-A Tier ListAs the title implies, today we tackle Class 1-A's students, and grade them based on how fit to be a hero we think they are! Do you agree with our how we ranked each student? Tweet us @otakupitstop and let us know how we did! If you're looking for more content, why not give us a follow on IG: @otaku_dboy / @otaku_cmillz as always thanks so much for listening! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2020-04-161h 04Otaku PitstopOPS! #5: Solo Leveling In-Depth AnalysisIn today's episode, we delve into the world of Solo Leveling, and explore the possible events to come in the future issues, as well as our ideas and theories on what purpose the System serves, and the relationship between Sung Jin-Woo and the System. We theorize on Jin-Woo's relationship with his father, and how that might affect Jin-Woo in the near future. If you have any comments, theories, or if you just love Solo Leveling as much as we do, tweet us @otakupitstop and let us know! Follow us on Instagram (@otaku_dboy / @otaku_cmillz) for more visual content...2020-04-121h 11Otaku PitstopTheory Corner: Is Saitama's power actually One-for-All?In this episode we delve into the possibility that Saitama is linked to the immensely powerful quirk One-for-All, once possessed by All Might. We explore the idea that these two anime actually share the same universe, and that the source of Saitama's insane power is truly a quirk that has grown in power over many, many years. Do you think this theory holds up? Tweet us @otakupitstop and tell us what you think! Also be sure to check out our instagram pages! @otaku_dboy and @otaku_cmillz Thanks so much for choosing the Otaku Pitstop! --- This episode is sponsored by...2020-04-1132 minOtaku PitstopFirst Impressions: GleipnirA quick solo episode giving my thoughts on the premier episode of Gleipnir the anime. Gleipnir is an ecchi style anime, which focuses on two students, Kagaya and Claire, who share a strange dynamic...also one of them transforms into a dog mascot with a zipper on his back and a comically oversized revolver! What are your thoughts? Tweet us @otakupitstop for a chance to hear us read your tweet in a future episode!Follow us on Instagram!@otaku_dboy@otaku_cmillzHope you all enjoy today's episode! Don't be too rough on me, it's my first solo episode :P--- This...2020-04-1014 minOtaku PitstopFirst Impressions: Tower of GodA new series for OPS!, in which we give our thoughts on new anime based on the premier episode, covering our likes and dislikes on things like art/animation style, setting and plot, character design, and originality. This series is meant to give our INITIAL thoughts on the show, and our favorites will be revisited once more episodes(or a full season) have aired.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2020-04-0811 minOtaku PitstopOPS! #4: Anime does not equal "cartoons"!A quick look into how the non-otaku public tends to look down on those of us who enjoy being more diverse and open to the idea of an animated show being targeted at a more mature audience, and how these judgments can affect our social abilities, tending to drive us toward a more reclusive lifestyle.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2020-04-0219 minOtaku PitstopOPS! #3: General Anime BanterJust random chat about what anime we did or didn't like, which ones we are currently watching, or which ones we need to finish(Grant, I'm looking at you buddy ^-^). What anime was one you didn't care for? Let us know, and we might discuss it in a future podcast!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2020-03-2515 minOtaku PitstopOPS! #2: What makes an Anime?In today's episode, we delve into the difficult question of what makes an anime such? How do we classify what is anime and what isn't? Is it source material? Art style? Where it was created, and by whom? What do you think, let us know on twitter @otakupitstop for a chance to hear your tweet read on a future episode!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2020-03-2414 minOtaku PitstopOPS! #1: Music in AnimeRanting about our favorite anime music, anime openings/endings, and some of our favorite artists that have been featured in anime! Have a favorite anime song? We'd love to here! Leave us a message/comment, or tweet us @otakupitstop and we might include it in our next podcast!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2020-03-2211 minOtaku PitstopOPS: PrologueMostly an hour and a half of Death Note and Digimon -_- You should still listen, though. Most definitely. I mean, you'd be a fool not to! The story of how Otaku Pitstop came to be, in the days when it was known simply as "AniManga"! The cringe is real in this podcast, but all great things have a rocky start!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2020-03-161h 47