Otaku Spirit Anime

Latest Episodes:

CGI and Anime Jun 04, 2017

Show notes

CGI is something that is becoming more and more prevalent in the world of anime. Whether it’s CGI characters duking it out in a combat scene, or the entirety of the show being done in CGI, it’s here and it seems like it’s here to stay. In this Animecast, the hosts sit down to dive into the goods and bads of the technique. Topics this episode: History of CGI in Anime, Why Is It Used, Why Are People Put Off By It, Frame Rate Dropping, When Is It Okay, When Is It Not Okay, Forgiving For Content, Good Uses in 2D, Bad Uses in 2D, Full CGI Anime, Full CGI Future, and more! The intro for this episode is the OP for Ajin called “Yoru wa Nemureru kai?” by flumpool. The outro for this episode is the ED for BBK BRNK called “Anger/Anger” by MYTH and ROID.

Kickstart Your Anime May 28, 2017

Show notes

While news is sparse, that doesn’t keep the hosts of the Animecast from sparking some fun and interesting discussion. The return of anime creator legends and anime releases, potential big changes in the anime creation sphere, and some fun community questions are focus of this discussional podcast episode. Topics this episode: Kuromukuro Blu-ray, Fruits Basket Blu-ray, Mamoru Hosoda’s next film, Hayao Miyazaki hires, Love Chuunibyo new movie, New Right Stuf Blu-rays, Fate Grand Order Campaign, Violet Evergarden, Chihayafuru getting dub, Non Non Biyori new series, Tobi TV new anime streams, New Yen Press Licenses, New Seven Seas Licenses, International Kickstarter Funding from Japan, Making time for anime, rewatching anime, and much more! Thanks to BlueSpark, Futa, and Mys145 for the great questions featured in this episode! The intro for this episode is the OP for Midori Days called “Sentimental” by CooRie. The outro for this episode is the OP for Fruits Basket called “For Fruits Basket” by Ritsuko Okazaki.

Mobile Suit Gundam Movie Trilogy May 25, 2017

Show notes

Following the initial television broadcasting of the Mobile Suit Gundam series, Tomino recompiled his story into a three movie trilogy with some interesting changes. As the hosts of the Otaku Spirit Animecast revisit this universe, they point out the pros and cons to the movie over the TV series. As mentioned in the podcast, this copy of Mobile Suit Gundam Movie Trilogy Blu-ray was provided to us for review by Right Stuf and Sunrise. The opening for this episode is the ending theme for Mobile Suit Gundam Movie Trilogy III called “Meguriai” by Daisuke Inoue. The closing for this episode is the ending theme for Mobile Suit Gundam Movie Trilogy II called “Ai Senshi” by Daisuke Inoue.

Information Portrayal in Anime May 21, 2017

Show notes

One major factor in any medium of storytelling is just how does one convey the elements of the story itself. Does one put forth a wall of text, or can it be experienced by the reader and viewer instead? In this episode of the Animecast, the hosts explore these and other facets of storytelling to try to find what really works and what fails to impress. Topics this episode: Story Beats, Pacing, Information Dump, Show Don’t Tell, Directing, Story Boarding, Writing, Goods and Bads. The intro for this episode is called “Infinity Zero” by nano which can be found on iTunes. The outro for this episode is the OP for Trinity Seven called “Seven Doors” by ZAQ which can be found on iTunes.

Sound of the Sky May 18, 2017

Show notes

In a world ravaged and dying due to endless wars, how can one ever find happiness or dreams? As Kanata joins the 1121st Platoon in Clocktower Fortress, she soon finds herself facing the hardships of war, but bringing her own innocent light into the mix. Join the hosts of the Animecast as they review and give their opinions on this much awaited Blu-ray release! As mentioned in the podcast, this copy of Sound of the Sky Blu-ray was provided to us for review by Nozomi Entertainment and Lucky Penny Entertainment. The intro for this episode is the OP for Sound Of The Sky called “Hikari no Senritsu” by Kalafina which can be found on iTunes. The outro for this episode is the ED for Sound Of The Sky called “Girls, Be Ambitious.” by Haruka Tomatsu. After a spoiler discussion, we play more of “Hikari no Senritsu” by Kalafina.

You Normies and Your Children! May 14, 2017

Show notes

The hosts of the Otaku Spirit Animecast are back for yet another fun filled discussional podcast. Answering the hard hitting questions like how a neko-mimi wears earphones and what sandwich to buy when your waifu are drowning. Topics this episode: Gundam Twilight AXIS, Gundam The Origin Blu-ray, The Diary of Ellen, It’d Be Good If Only Little Sister Was Here anime, New Gundam Build Fighters, New J-Novel Licenses, Your Name Subtitles, Kodansha Licenses, Amazon Strike Benefits, Shirobako, Noragami Hiatus, Keijo Manga Truth, ReLife Finale, Seven Seas Licenses, Fairy Tail Concludes, Funimation Bids, and much more! Thanks to stumpndum, WaifuForSale, Rare Kumiko, Companion Kyuubey, LMT BRK, and Star-K for the great questions featured in this episode! The intro for this episode is the OP for Natsume Yuujinchou 6 called “Floria” by Tomohisa Sako. The outro for this episode is the OP for Saga of Tanya the Evil called “JINGO JUNGLE” by MYTH and ROID.

Spring 2017 Anime First Impressions May 07, 2017

Show notes

With the Spring 2017 Anime Season edging closer to its half way point, the hosts of the Animecast are here to give their thoughts on which shows have promise and which don’t. Listen in and find out what shows should be on your radar! Anime Featured in this Episode: Akashic Record of Bastard Magical Instructor, Eromanga Sensei, Clockwork Planet, Granblue Fantasy The Animation, Love Tyrant, Armed Girl’s Machiavellism, WorldEnd: SakuSaku, KADO: The Right Answer, Anonymous Noise, The Silver Guardian, Grimoire of Zero, Sagrada Reset, Re:Creators, Atom: The Beginning, Sakura Quest, Tsukigakirei, Alice and Zoroku, Tsugumomo, Hinako Note, Kabukibu, The Royal Tutor, The Laughing Salesman NEW, Kenka Bancho Otome Girl Beats Boys, Room Mate, Danmachi: Sword Oratoria, Saekano How To Raise A Boring Girlfriend flat, Natsume Yuujinchou Roku, The Eccentric Family 2, Rage of Bahamut Virgin Soul, My Hero Academia 2, Attack on Titan 2, Berserk 2017, and Boruto: Naruto Next Generations. The intro music for this episode is the OP for Re:Creators called “gravityWall” by SawanoHiroyuki[nZk]: Teille and Gemie. The outro music for this episode is the ED for Sakura Quest called “Freesia” by (K)NoW_NAME: Makoto Miyazaki.

Music of Spring 2017 Anime Apr 30, 2017

Show notes

While the Spring 2017 Anime Season begins getting its hooks in us, it’s about time for the hosts of the Otaku Spirit Animecast to pitch their favorites in both OPs and EDs! Get your best speakers and earphones in and download the tunes of Spring! Including great tracks from the likes of Sawano Hiroyuki, Konomi Suzuki, ClariS, fhana, KNoW NAME, The Oral Cigarettes, DAOKO, 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 108MB. Keep that in mind for bandwidth limits please. Songs spotlight in this episode: “Kimi no Uta” by Rei Yasuda – Natsume Yujin-cho Roku ED “Blow Out” by Konomi Suzuki – Akashic Record of Bastard Magical Instructor OP “Don’t” by NakamuraEmi – The Laughing Salesman OP “Moon River” by fhana – The Eccentric Family 2 ED (on iTunes) “Hitorigoto” by ClariS – Eromanga Sensei OP (on iTunes) “Peace Sign” by Kenshi Yonezu – My Hero Academia 2 OP “Dakara, Hitori ja nai” by Little Glee Monster – My Hero Academia 2 ED “Tabiji” by Saraka Tsukai (Mao Ichimichi) – KADO The Right Answer OP “Imakoko” by Nao Touyama – Tsuki ga Kirei OP “Morning Glory” by (K)NoW_NAME: Makoto Miyazaki – Sakura Quest OP “Freesia” by (K)NoW_NAME: Makoto Miyazaki – Sakura Quest ED “Hakkensha wa Watashi” by Tapimiru – Grimoire of Zero OP “High School Bootleg” by In No Hurry To Shout – Anonymous Noise OP “Day by Day” by Kano – Danmachi Sword Oratoria ED “Reset” by Yui Makino – Sagrada Reset OP “Tonari Au” by The Oral Cigarettes – Sagrada Reset ED “Let It End” by SiM – Rage of Bahamut Virgin Soul OP “Haikei Goodbye Sayounara” by DAOKO – Rage of Bahamut Virgin Soul ED (on iTunes) “gravityWall” by SawanoHiroyuki nZk : Teille and Gemie – Re:Creators OP “NEWLOOK” by Mashiro Ayano – Re:Creators ED “Wonder Drive” by ORESAMA – Alice and Zoroku OP “Chant (kotringo edition)” by toi toy toi – Alice and Zoroku ED “Stella Breeze” by Luna Haruna – Saekano flat OP “A E I U E O Ao” by the cast – Hinako Note OP

Mobile Suit Gundam The 08th MS Team Apr 27, 2017

Show notes

During the epic war of UC 0079, and following the events of Operation Odessa, there was the 08th MS Team. A small squadron of pilots whose job was to hunt down remnants of the Zeon. Thus is the subject of this Otaku Spirit Animecast as the hosts tackle a very exciting OVA from the Gundam franchise. As mentioned in the podcast, this copy of Mobile Suit Gundam The 08th MS Team Blu-ray was provided to us for review by Nozomi Entertainment and Right Stuf. The intro for this episode is the OP for Mobile Suit Gundam The 08th MS Team called “Arashi no Naka de Kagayaite” by Chihiro Yonekura. The outro for this episode is the ED for Mobile Suit Gundam The 08th MS Team called “Ten Years After” by Chihiro Yonekura.

Saber Gacha Will Ruin Me Apr 23, 2017

Show notes

Playing a little bit of catch up, the hosts of the Otaku Spirit Animecast run through the big anime news of the last month. With a few conventions added to some exciting announcements, there’s plenty to discuss! Topics this episode: Sentai Licenses, Millennium Actress, Cardcaptor Prologue, Shin Evangelion, Noragami Delay, New Ghost in the Shell, Dragon Dentist, Lostorage Conflated WIXOSS, Himouto Umaru-chan 2, New Gundam Reconguista in G, Netflix licenses, Do You Like Your Mom Light Novel, Discotek Licenses, Scum’s Wish Spinoff, Seven Seas Licenses, Kemono Friends Game, Gundam Origin Loum Arc, Spring Episode Counts, Kodansha Licenses, Yen Press Licenses, Funimation Licenses Hyouka and Record of Lodoss War, Fate Grand Order Comes West, Aniplex to Dub and Release Anohana, Keijo Manga Cancelled, Sentai Filmworks exclusivity with Anime Strike, Light Novel Adaptations, Family in Anime, Sibling Romance in Anime, and much more! Thanks to thegenkiguy, Neko, justaguy, QuestRam, and BlueSpark for the great questions featured in this episode! The intro for this episode is the OP for Hyouka called “Yasashisa no Riyuu” by ChouCho. The outro for this episode is the ED for Hyouka called “”Madoromi no Yakusoku” by Satomi Satou and Ai Kayano.

Our TOPPODCAST Picks

Follow Us

Stay Connected

Related Podcasts

Links

Stay Connected