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Cardcaptor Sakura Jun 23, 2018

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Just before deep diving into the newly adapted Clear Card arc of Cardcaptor Sakura, the hosts of the Otaku Spirit Animecast rewatch the original series and give their take on if it still holds up to today. Just mind the rose tinted glasses! This is a spoiler free review of the Cardcaptor original series. We will be continuing to cover Cardcaptor as the new Clear Card series is adapted! The opening for this episode is the OP1 of Cardcaptor Sakura called “Catch You Catch Me” by Gumi. The closing for this episode is the ED1 for Cardcaptor Sakura called “Groovy!” by Koumi Hirose.

E3 2018 Discussion Jun 17, 2018

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Following the exciting 2018 E3 Conferences, the hosts of the Otaku Spirit Animecast are eager to dive into each and give their take on them. From the cringe, to the pure epic, listen in and enjoy! Topics this episode: EA, Microsoft, Bethesda, Square Enix, Ubisoft, Sony, and Nintendo conferences. The intro for this episode is from The Last of Us soundtrack. The outro for this episode is from Tales of Vesperia.

Moshi Moshi, Rotary Phone Desu Jun 10, 2018

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While another short list for news topics this week, they are some meaty ones. Join the hosts of the Animecast as they dive into the topics and give their take on the big happenings of the anime world. Topics this episode: Harukana Receive, Free Dive to the Future, Mari Okada, Kouji Seo, Tokyo Ghoul Re Simuldub, Discotek Poll, Bean Bandit Kickstarter, Moshi Moshi Terumi desu, ISLAND anime, Young Again In Another World Cancellation, Rose of Versailles, Black Butler II, Clannad PS4, Valve Content Policies, Alice in Murderland, That Time I got Reincarnated as a Slime, huke figure Kickstarter, Love Live Sunshine Movie, and much more! Thanks to JackTWD4th, Mys145, and fragoff for the great questions featured on this episode. The intro for this episode is the OP for Barakamon called “Rashisa” by SUPER BEAVER. The outro for this episode is the ED for Blood Blockade Battlefront called “Sugar Song to Bitter Step” by UNISON SQUARE GARDEN.

Are We Watching The Same Show? Jun 03, 2018

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Have you ever listened to someone talk about a show and you suddenly think to yourself “Are they even watching the same show as I am?!” Join the hosts of the Animecast as they analyze analysts and where some of it all falls apart. Topics this episode: Analysis, criticism, critical theory, symbology, projection, bias, and all of their effects on anime. The intro music for this episode is the OP for Re:Zero called “Redo” by Konomi Suzuki. The outro music for this episode is the ED for Yuri on Ice called “You Only Live Once” by YURI!!! on ICE feat. w.hatano.

Myth and Roid Has Music By Overlord! May 27, 2018

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While not a heavy last few weeks in regards to news, the hosts of the Otaku Spirit Animecast are still here to give the download of important pieces. At least for themselves. New adaptations, returning legends, and more! Topics this episode: Bakemonogatari Manga, Overlord 3 Music, Oshi ga Budokan Ittekuretara, Yamishibai Japanese Ghost Stories, Kenichi Sonada Kickstarter, March Comes In Like A Lion Dub, Valve Versus Visual Novels, Crunchyroll Licenses, FLCL Progressive, Mitsuo Iso New Project, Fairy Tale Girls, Ueno-san wa Bukiyou Anime, KADO on YouTube, Harukana Receive, Muv Luv Vita, Cells at Work, Eri Takenashi, Scum’s Wish, K Series Film, and much more! Thanks to MojaveRena, fragoff, BlueSpark, and Kocurek1944 for the great questions featured on this episode. The intro music for this episode is the OP for Overlord Season 2 called “GO CRY GO” by OxT. The outro for this episode is the ED for Overlord Season 1 called “L.L.L.” by MYTH and ROID.

Is Physical Ownership Dying? May 20, 2018

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Blu-ray versus Digital Download, Streaming versus Purchasing, and even Artbooks versus PDFs? As the age of digital takes over more of our lives, when will we see the end of the physical goods distribution? Join the hosts of the Animecast as they tackle this topic and give their ideal future. Topics this episode: Home Video Distribution, Digital Versus Physical, Pros and Cons, Licensing, Desire of Ownership, Merchandise, Digital Anime Goods, Cryptocurrency, Death of Physical Ownership, and more. The intro music for this episode is the OP for Grimgar of Fantasy and Ash called “Knew day” by (K)NoW_NAME. The outro music for this episode is the ED for Gosick called “unity” by Lisa Komine.

Noragami Returns May 13, 2018

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Even though the amount of news is on the lighter end, the impact of each is still giving plenty for the hosts of the Animecast to discuss. Join them as they send out their best wishes to Yuichiro Umehara, and cheer on the recovery of Adachitoka. Topics this episode: Bang Dream, Amanchu Advance, Heaven’s Feel, Gunsmith Cats, UQ Holder, Masamune-kun’s Revenge, Goblin Slayer, Noragami Manga, Iya na Kao Sare Nagara Opantsu Misete, Shirobako Movie, Princess Principal Movie, Yoshikazu Yasuhiko, Yu Yu Hakusho, HiDive, Fo’xTails, Conception, Viz Media Netflix Series, Yuichiro Umehara, and much more! Thanks to Lulink, fragoff, and Star-K for the great questions featured on this episode. The intro music for this episode is the OP2 for Darling in the Franxx called “Kiss of Death (Alt Version)” by Mika Nakashima x Hyde. The outro for this episode is the ED for Amanchu Advance called “Hello, Hello” by Maaya Sakamoto.

Spring 2018 Anime First Impressions May 06, 2018

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The hosts of the Otaku Spirit Animecast are here to give their take on the plethora of new (and returning) shows that are airing for the Spring 2018 Anime Season. With nearly 40 titles to cover, get ready to mark down more for your watch list! Anime Featured in this Episode: Real Girl, My Sweet Tyrant, Alice or Alice, Amanchu Advance, My Hero Academia 3, Caligula, Comic Girls, Cutie Honey Universe, Devils Line, Doreiku, Full Metal Panic Invisible Victory, Crossing Line, GeGeGe no Kitaro (2018), Legend of the Galactic Heroes Die Neue These, Golden Kamuy, Gundam Build Divers, Gurazeni, High School DxD Hero, Hinamatsuri, Isekai Izakaya, Kakuriyo Bed and Breakfast for Spirits, Last Period, Lostorage Conflated WIXOSS, Magical Girl Ore, Magical Girl Site, Megalo Box, You Don’t Know Gunma Yet, Persona 5 The Animation, Yotsuiro Biyori, First of the Blue Sky Re:Genesis, Sword Art Online Alternative Gun Gale Online, Love To Lie Angle, Tada Never Falls In Love, Space Battleship Tiramisu, Uma Musume Pretty Derby, Wotaku Love Is Hard For Otaku, Steins Gate 0, and some brief discussion of ongoing series. The intro music for this episode is the OP for Wotaku called “Fiction” by Sumika. The outro music for this episode is the ED for Megalo Box called “Kakatte Koi yo” by NakamuraEmi.

Music of Spring 2018 Anime Apr 29, 2018

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Get your musical fix in this Spring 2018 Anime Season Music Episode from the Otaku Spirit Animecast hosts. The best and most entertaining picks sent directly to your ears! Including great tracks from the likes of Sawano Hiroyuki, MAN WITH A MISSION, Eir Aoi, UVERworld, Lyn, Kanako Itou, OLDCODEX, and so much more! NOTE: For High Quality purposes for music, this podcast was exported via HQ setting, thus slightly larger in size than standard podcasts. Roughly 92.7MB. Keep that in mind for bandwidth limits please. Songs spotlight in this episode: “Crosswalk” by Minori Suzuki – Amanchu Advance OP “Black Rover” by Vickeblanka – Black Clover OP “Black to the Dreamlight” by EMPiRE – Black Clover ED “Binary Star” by SawanoHiroyuki[nZk]:Uru – Legend of the Galactic Heroes OP “WISH” by ELISA – Legend of the Galactic Heroes ED “Bite” by LEO Imai – MegaloBox OP “Kakatte Koi yo” by NakamuraEmi – MegaloBox ED “Growth Arrow” by OLDCODEX – Butlers X Battlers OP “Fatima” by Kanako Itou – Steins Gate 0 OP “Winding Road” by MAN WITH A MISSION – Golden Kamuy OP “Hibana” by THE SIXTH LIE – Golden Kamuy ED “Ryuusei” by Eir Aoi – Sword Art Online Alternative Gun Gale Online OP “To See The Future” by Tomori Kusunoki – Sword Art Online Alternative Gun Gale Online ED “Otomodachi Film” by Masayoshi Ooishi – Tada Never Falls In Love OP “ODD FUTURE” by UVERworld – My Hero Academia 3 OP “Fiction” by Sumika – Wotaku OP “Kimi no Tonari” by halca – Wotaku ED “Yokubari Dreamer” by Haru x Choco – Last Period OP “Wiseman” by Wiseman Team – Last Period ED “Souten no Hate ni” by AK-69 – Fist of the Blue Sky ReGenesis OP “BREAK IN BREAK OUT” by Lyn – Persona 5 OP “Ai ga Nakucha Tatakaenai” by AOP – Cutie Honey Universe OP “Hungry Wolf” by Anzu (Rie Murakawa) – Hinamatsuri Insert Song “Kagami no Naka Kara” by Maneki Kecak – GeGeGe no Kitaro (2018) ED

Drama in the Franxx Apr 22, 2018

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The hosts of the Otaku Spirit Animecast are here to cover the news of April, minus the April Fools Jokes. Sadly, they also take note of the loss we all have experienced in Isao Takahata and the wonderful stories he told us. Topics this episode: Isao Takahata Passes Away, Mitsuboshi Colors Creator’s New Anime, Fairy Tale Girls Conclusion, Aniplex and Live2D, Legend of the Galactic Heroes Limited Edition, Overlord Season 3, Violet Evergarden Continuation, Kazuki Akane and Studio 8bit Original, Good Smile company and Good Smile Arts Shanghai, Welcome To The Ballroom Manga, High School Fleet Film, Eleven Arts and Maquia Film, Keiko Kubota leaves Kalafina, Devilman Crybaby new announcement, Gundam 00 project, Gundam NT revealed, Hathaway Flash, Kenichi Sonoda’s new anime, Japan fight against piracy, PA Works and PA Books label, Bubblegum Crisis standard release, game news, licenses, Streaming Update, Anime watching on Apple TV, Darling in the Franxx Episode 14 drama, and much more! Thanks to BlueSpark and Companion Kyuubey for the great questions featured on this episode. The intro music for this episode is the OP for Listen To Me Girls I Am Your Father called “Happy Girl” by Eri Kitamura. The outro for this episode is the ED for Darling in the Franxx called “KISS OF DEATH” by Mika Nakashima x Hyde.

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