AMO Kenzoku

In which we discuss the new 4K remaster theatrical release of the Miyazaki-directed Kiki's Delivery Service.

In which we present our fourth annual awards show covering 2025. Almost immediately after we recorded this Kara did release the special Evangelion 30th anniversary animation onto YouTube for all to see. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6ju8O7a89g

In which we discuss the various AMO things we've been enjoying since our last episode.

In which we finish our discussion of Dylan and Sam's recent trips to Japan.

In which we discuss Dylan and Sam's recent trips to Japan. Part One.

In which we discuss the world of anime horse racing.

In which we discuss the 90's OVA Armitage III.

In which we discuss Satoshi Kon's 2001 film Millennium Actress.

In which we discuss Nobuhiko Obayashi's 1977 film "House" following a brief report on Fanime 2025. https://x.com/afraidofwasps/status/1177301482464526337

In which we discuss Satoshi Kon's debut animated movie "Perfect Blue".

In which we discuss what we've been watching and some stuff about news in gaming that we find interesting.

In which we discuss the theatrical release of the new Princess Mononoke restoration.

In which we discuss the 2024 Netflix anime Ranma 1/2.

In which we discuss the new Gundam film.

In which we hold our third annual awards "ceremony".

In which we discuss the 1995 anime OVA series Golden Boy.

In which we discuss the 2024 film Look Back based on the manga of the same name by Tatsuki Fujimoto. It's available to stream on Amazon Prime. Once you've watched it you can see an interview with the director and voice actors on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O7ezfhZum0A

In which we Discuss Satoshi Kon's 2003 film "Tokyo Godfathers". His third feature film.

In which we discuss Satoshi Kon's 2006 feature film Paprika. His final film.

In which we discuss the past few seasons of anime and other things we've been watching since we last talked about what's currently airing.

In wich we discuss the TV version of the 2012 Berserk Movie Trilogy.

In which we discuss the 1993 anime film Patlabor 2.

In which we discuss the works of Mangaka Junji Ito.

In which we discuss the new Hulu documentary "The Contestant" about Japanese comedian "Nasubi".

In first half of this episode we discuss the first five episodes of the show Bakemonogatari. In the last half we discuss the entirety Zodiac Wars show. Both are available to watch on Crunchyroll.

In which we discuss Mike and Sam's experience at the anime convention Fanime. We also have a brief discussion of Winter and Spring shows.

In which we discuss the original 1989 Patlabor film. Directed by Mamoru Oshii.

In which we discuss the 2002 Gainax anime Magical Shopping Arcade Abanobashi. It's actually quite good!

In which we discuss the rest of Nik's recent trip to Japan. We spend a majority of the time talking about Ghibli Park.

In which we discuss Nik's recent trip to Japan.

In which we discuss the 1984 film "Streets of Fire."

In which we discuss the 2013 TV anime "From the New World" (aka Shin Sekai Yori).

In which we discuss the 2016 Anno Hideaki film Shin Godzilla.

In which we discuss the Winter 2024 season shows.

In which we discuss the 2000 TV anime Niea_7.

Our annual prestegious awards show. Black tie dress code strictly enforced.

In which we discuss a bunch of stuff about JRPGs including some discussion of what we think of Final Fantasy XVI.

In which we discuss Hideaki Anno's latest film: Shin Kamen Rider.

In this episode we discuss "Suzume", the latest movie from Makoto Shinkai.

In which we catch up on all the random shows we've been watching since we last talked about airing anime.

The second and final episode on Sam's trip to Japan. For more info on the Japan Rail Pass price increase you can go here: https://www.japan-guide.com/news/japan-rail-pass-cost-increase.html. For some info on Rail Pass alternatives along with some tricks for saving money with regular rail tickets check out this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wol9TPqVl7w

We're back! In this episode we talk about Sam's trip to Japan.

In which we discuss Gainax's late-80's OVA Gunbuster.

Join us on our journey into the Wired as we discuss 1998's Serial Experiments Lain.

In this episode we discuss the 2000 movie Battle Royale and fight eachother until only one of us remains.

In this episode we discuss the shows we watched (or couldn't stand watching) from the Spring 2023 anime season.

After a brief Fanime Con report we discuss otaku games. What is an "otaku game"? We'll tell you what we think.

In this episode we talk about the hour and a half long first episode of Oshi no Ko. Oshi no Ko is streaming on HiDive: https://www.hidive.com/tv/oshi-no-ko. The official YouTube channel has some interesting documentary content: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kkwq8R8ag7k

In this episode we discuss the fantastic Yakuza-themed show from Fall 2022 "Akiba Maid War." If you have a desire for classic Japanese Yakuza films that likely inspired this show you can check out the "Yakuza Papers" series of films from the 70's.

In which we discuss the first roughly ten episodes of the Captain Harlock TV show. You can check it out on Crunchy Roll.