163. Five Years and Counting

After much anticipation, Shinichirō Watanabe’s Lazarus is finally here! In this episode, we react to episodes 1–3 of the long-awaited sci-fi anime from the visionary director behind Cowboy Bebop and Samurai Champloo. We break down the animation, story beats, and early impressions—does it live up to the hype? Tune in to find out!Check us out on our website: https://www.otakuhostclub.comChat with us between episodes on our Discord server: https://discord.gg/VZWCpsMvmRAnd follow us on Instagram: @otakuhostclub

They say boredom breeds creativity—and let’s be real, without lockdown, this podcast probably wouldn’t exist. In this episode, we’re throwing it back to where it all started and getting a little sentimental (but just a little). Oh, and of course, we’ve got thoughts on the Crunchyroll Anime Awards—so buckle up!

At The Otaku Host Club Podcast, we love spreading the good gospel of Kuzu no Honkai (Scum’s Wish). So, we invited our good friends over at The Strictly Series to experience the beautiful trainwreck of high school angst that is Scum’s Wish.This show doesn’t hold back—forget hand-holding and innocent kisses. We’re diving straight into student-teacher relationships and tangled yuri love affairs. Buckle up, because it’s going to be a wild ride.Huge thanks to The Strictly Series for letting us spice up their anime library!Check them out here:Website: www.thestrictlyseries.comInstagram: @thestrictlyseriesSpotify: Strictly Anime Podcast

We’re taking the same energy meme and applying it to the old vs. new anime discussion. We’re always talking about older anime that you have to watch, but with so much anime being produced, it’s hard to figure out which series are worth your time. Not to mention, with how far animation has come, older anime can sometimes be a visual deterrent.So, we’re giving you a modern-day counterpart to an older anime—one that shares the same vibe, the same energy. Same same, but different.Check us out on our website: https://www.otakuhostclub.comChat with us between episodes on our Discord server: https://discord.gg/VZWCpsMvmRAnd follow us on Instagram: @otakuhostclub

In this episode of The Otaku Host Club Podcast, we dive into the controversy surrounding the recently announced Sakamoto Days anime adaptation. While fans have been eagerly awaiting the series to hit the screen, the reaction in Japan has been surprisingly mixed. From concerns over animation quality to debates about whether the series even needed an adaptation, we break down the discourse and explore what this could mean for the future of Sakamoto Days. Is the skepticism justified, or is this just pre-release jitters? Tune in as we unpack the drama and share our thoughts!

It’s hard to ignore the significant changes happening at the White House, and as some of you might already know, Dan is a federal employee. His unique perspective has certainly influenced both his opinions and his personal life. To help break everything down, we’ve brought in Matt and Earthworm from the Anime Brothers Podcast. This is Dan’s chance to really speak his truth.In addition, we’ve put together a list of governments depicted in anime (01:07:55). With the times as they are, it feels like the perfect opportunity to dive into some thought-provoking topics!

In this episode of The Otaku Host Club Podcast, we’re diving into the very best anime 2024 had to offer! From jaw-dropping action to heart-wrenching drama, this year brought us some unforgettable series that deserve all the hype. We break down our top picks, discuss what made them stand out, and debate which ones truly deserve the title of Anime of the Year. Did your favorites make the cut? Tune in and find out!Let us know your top anime of 2024 by joining the conversation on our socials!Check us out on our website: https://www.otakuhostclub.comChat with us in between episodes on our Discord server: https://discord.gg/VZWCpsMvmRAnd check us out on Instagram: @otakuhostclub

!! LISTENER REQUEST EPISODE !!Big thanks to Knucklehead in our Discord for suggesting this episode format! In this new type of episode, we’re going to watch two episodes of a random anime neither of us has seen—without subtitles—and give our predictions about what the series is about. Then, we’ll watch the same two episodes again with subtitles and see how far off our predictions were! This was a really cool exercise in using context clues and paying attention to what’s being portrayed on screen, rather than relying on the subtitles to tell us what’s going on. We really enjoyed recording this type of episode, so we asked if you’d like us to do more episodes like this. But to be honest, we loved it so much that we’re doing it again anyway, haha. We hope you enjoy!! Check us out on our website: https://www.otakuhostclub.comChat with us in between episodes on our Discord server: https://discord.gg/VZWCpsMvmRAnd check us out on Instagram: @otakuhostclub

It’s the first episode of the year! And we’re talking about the most hyped show of last season and continuing our review of DANDADAN!!! If you want to check out our First Encounter Episode where we discussed theatrical release of the first three episode of the season. Then circle back with us while we talk about everything we loved, hated, and found out about this potential new Big Three energy show. Check us out on our website: Https://www.otakuhostclub.com Chatt with us in between episode on our Discord server: https://discord.gg/VZWCpsMvmR and check us out on our Instagram @otakuhostclub

In this episode of The Otaku Hostclub Podcast, we compare two unique anime that explore the unseen worlds of science and biology: Moyashimon and Cells at Work. Join us as we dive into their quirky takes on life at the microscopic level and discuss what makes each show stand out. Check us out on our website: Https://www.otakuhostclub.comChat with us in between episodes on our Discord server: https://discord.gg/VZWCpsMvmR and check us out on our Instagram @otakuhostclub