Happy Holidays and Hiatus

A little bit of an update on Notaku. Happy Holidays and we will be back in 2021!

Another 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 Season Stuff - 00:21:03 Misc News - 00:28:19 Kimetsu no Yaiba Movie now Top 7 2020 Film - 00:28:22   Shimabukuro’s new Shounen Jump Manga  - 00:32:11 Sony PS5 out and the new Crunchyroll App - 00:37:47   Story of the Week Netflix Anime is Weird - 00:44:51 Listener Questions & Feedback - 00:55:23  REQUIRED READING: There's Something Super Weird About Netflix Anime (thanks to John H. for the tip) - https://www.wired.com/story/theres-something-super-weird-about-netflix-anime/   OTHER COOL LINKS: Yugioh Abridged by LittleKuriboh - https://youtu.be/-32NGYLqwAQ Falcom Documentary by Bowl of Lentils - https://youtu.be/JIcbJn-RylQ   Rick Steves' Art History Talks - https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/travel-talks/medieval-art-with-rick-steves    ANIME MENTIONED:  Howl’s Moving Castle - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Howl%27s_Moving_Castle_(film)  From Up on Poppy Hill - https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/from_up_on_poppy_hill  Kimetsu no Yaiba - https://myanimelist.net/anime/38000/Kimetsu_no_Yaiba  Nanatsu no Taizai / Seven Deadly Sins - https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=16167  Sword Art Online Progressive - https://anilist.co/manga/82277/Sword-Art-Online-Progressive/  Fune wo Amu - https://myanimelist.net/anime/32948/Fune_wo_Amu  Great Pretender - https://anidb.net/anime/14990  Ikoku Meiro no Croisée - https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=12222

The 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 Yaiba Reaches all time Top 10 Box Office Japan - 00:51:13 Horimiya new PV and cast Announced - 00:52:41 Anime Japan Goes Live & Online - 00:54:34 Seiyuu Banjou Ginga has COVID - 00:57:37 Kamiyama Kenji writing/directing new crime Movie - 00:59:06 Ex-Arm Anime Looks Horrible - 01:00:30 Tanaka from Haikyuu Trends on Twitter - 01:03:31   Listener Questions - 01:04:10      ANIME MENTIONED: ERASED - Boku Dake ga Inai Machi https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=17217 Shoukoku no Altair https://myanimelist.net/anime/34547/Shoukoku_no_Altair Yakusolu no Neverland https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Promised_Neverland Megalo Box https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7965802/ Levius https://www.netflix.com/jp-en/title/80156799 Ginga e Kickoff! https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=13980 Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann https://anidb.net/anime/4575   Kimetsu no Yaiba / Demon Slayer https://anilist.co/anime/101922/Kimetsu-no-Yaiba

Yeah, 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 What we’re Watching - 00:09:18 Major 2nd Spoilers Start - 00:19:07 Major 2nd Spoilers End -  00:25:46 The Anime News - 00:28:51 Oricon Rankings - 00:29:29   New Series Announcements - 00: 33:40 Other News - 00:49:29 Topic of the Week - 01:03:52 Listener Questions - 01:47:14    ANIME DISCUSSED:  BRYNHILDER  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brynhildr_in_the_Darkness R-15 https://myanimelist.net/anime/10611/R-15  If Her Flag Breaks  https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=15801  Shokugeki no Soma  https://anilist.co/anime/20923/Shokugeki-no-Souma   Negima!  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Negima!_Magister_Negi_Magi  Love Hina  https://anidb.net/anime/35  Goblin Slayer (ewww)  https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Dumpster%20Fire  Bleach  https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0434665/   Kono Bijutsubu  https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=18003

It'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 https://notaku.typeform.com/to/BVbax3uQ and shouldn't take more than 3-5 minutes to complete.  We'd be grateful if you share your feedback as we consider the next phase for Notaku.   Timecodes:   Introduction 0:12  Listener Survey 4:05  Feedback 9:30  What We're Watching 15:35  Industry News 28:58  Halloween and Anime 1:04:25  Manga Recommendation Corner (Shinigami Bocchan to Kuro Maid) 1:45:18  Haiku Challenge 1:54:21  Listener Questions 1:57:49  Sign-off 2:07:40 Series mentioned in this broadcast:  Shinigami Bocchan to Kuro Maid     https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=145086  Shiki  https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=11302 Ghost Hunt  https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=6817  Ghost Hound  https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=7817  Elfen Lied  https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=4148  Another  https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=13258  Saya no Uta  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saya_no_Uta

Anime 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: 1:54:00 Sign-off: 2:08:45    Anime mentioned this week:  Tonikaku Cawaii https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=23503  Noblesse https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=23083  Abenobashi Mahou Shoutengai https://anilist.co/anime/306/Abenobashi-Mahou-Shoutengai

A 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 Watching - 10:05  Anime and Manga News - 33:18  The Most Influential Anime Ever - 1:10:23  Manga Recommendation Corner (Boku no Kokoro no Yabai Yatsu) - 1:43:43  Haiku Challenge - 1:52:55  Listener Questions - 1:57:53  Sign-off - 2:07:05   Series Discussed: Neon Genesis Evangelion https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=49  Yuukoku no Moriarty https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=23515  Boku no Kokoro no Yabai Yatsu https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=147201  Sakurai Norio twitter feed: https://twitter.com/lovely_pig328 

Setsuken 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/anime/108356/Dragons-Dogma/ Higurashi 2020 -  https://anilist.co/anime/114446/Higurashi-no-Naku-Koro-ni-2020/ Serei no Moribito - https://anilist.co/anime/1827/Seirei-no-Moribito/ Great Pretender - https://anilist.co/anime/110349/GREAT-PRETENDER/ Vinland Saga - https://anilist.co/anime/101348/Vinland-Saga/ Kemono Jihen - https://anilist.co/anime/114085/Kemono-Jihen/ Lupin III The First -  https://anilist.co/anime/110413/Lupin-III-The-First/ Eden's Zero - https://anilist.co/anime/119683/EDENS-ZERO/ That time I got reincarnated as a Slime S2 -  https://anilist.co/anime/108511/Tensei-Shitara-Slime-Datta-Ken-2nd-Season/ Fruits Basket -  https://anilist.co/anime/111762/Fruits-Basket-2nd-Season/ Chihayafuru -  https://anilist.co/anime/101215/Chihayafuru-3/ Shokugeki no Soma - https://anilist.co/anime/20923/Shokugeki-no-Souma/ Bleach - https://anilist.co/anime/269/Bleach/   MISC LINKS:   Shuhei Yabuta's Twitter - https://twitter.com/yabshu55 Pokemon Music Video by BONES - https://youtu.be/BoZ0Zwab6Oc

Guardian 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/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=22277 Yahari ore no seishun wa Machigaiteru Kan - https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=21999 Made in Abyss: Fukaki Tamashii no Reimei/Dawn of the Deep Soul - https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=21731  Fugou Keiji Balance: Unlimited/The Millionaire Detective - https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=22980 MANGA RECOMMENDATION: The works of Tajima Rettou - https://www.mangaupdates.com/authors.html?id=25018

The 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 DanMachi S3 - https://anilist.co/anime/112124/Dungeon-ni-Deai-wo-Motomeru-no-wa-Machigatteiru-Darou-ka-III Haikyuu S4 Part 2 - https://anilist.co/anime/113538/Haikyuu-TO-THE-TOP-2 Tonikaku Cawaii - https://anilist.co/anime/116267/Tonikaku-Kawaii Yuukoku no Moriarty - https://anilist.co/anime/114124/Yuukoku-no-Moriarty Ikebukuro West Gate Park - https://anilist.co/anime/111324/Ikebukuro-West-Gate-Park Jujutsu Kaisen - https://anilist.co/anime/113415/Jujutsu-Kaisen Osomatsu-san 3 - https://anilist.co/anime/120851/Osomatsusan-3 Higurashi 2020 - https://anilist.co/anime/114446/Higurashi-no-Naku-Koro-ni-2020 Hanyou no Yashahime - https://anilist.co/anime/118399/Hanyou-no-Yashahime Mahouka Kokou no Rettousei Raihousha - https://anilist.co/anime/112300/Mahouka-Koukou-no-Rettousei-Raihoushahen Kamisama ni Nitta Hi - https://anilist.co/anime/118419/Kamisama-ni-Natta-hi Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibouken - https://anilist.co/anime/114099/Dragon-Quest-Dai-no-Daibouken Noblesse - https://anilist.co/anime/116005/Noblesse Akudama Drive - https://anilist.co/anime/116566/Akudama-Drive Taisou Zamurai - https://anilist.co/anime/122807/Taiso-Samurai Hypnosis Mic - https://anilist.co/anime/113652/Hypnosis-Mic-Division-Rap-Battle--Rhyme-Anima Kamitachi ni Hirowareta Otoko - https://anilist.co/anime/115740/Kamitachi-ni-Hirowareta-Otoko Inu to Neko Dochi mo Katteru to Mainichi Tanoshii - https://anilist.co/anime/116700/Inu-to-Neko-Docchi-mo-Katteru-to-Mainichi-Tanoshii Maoujou de Oyasumi - https://anilist.co/anime/111428/Maoujou-de-Oyasumi Hayate no Gotaku - https://anilist.co/anime/2026/Hayate-no-Gotoku/ - ANIME MOVIES DISCUSSED - Dounika Naru Hibi Entotsu Machi no Poupelle Josee to Tora to Sakana-tachi Violet Evergarden Made in Abyss Dawn of the Deep Soul Lost in Anime Fall 2020 Fall Preview: https://lostinanime.com/2020/09/fall-2020-season-preview/