Anime Out of Context

In this episode: Shaun takes back the reigns and shows Remington some mercy with the show that placed #8 on The New York Times list of best international shows of 2018, studio Madhouse's Sora yori mo Tōi Basho, or, A Place Further than the Universe. Meanwhile, Remington prepares for the nightmare that inevitably awaits him in the weeks to come. If you'd like to give us feedback, ask a question, or correct a mistake, send an email to [email protected] or tweet at us @AnimeConPod Special thanks to Xauric for the intro and outro! Check out his stuff here: https://soundcloud.com/xauric

In this episode, Remington shows blatant disregard for the Gregorian calendar and Shaun's feelings as he takes over the show for a week with the legendary 2007 "anime" Cory in the House. Meanwhile, Shaun plots his revenge against Remington and the Editor as he looks to mend his broken heart. If you'd like to give us feedback, ask a question, or correct a mistake, send an email to [email protected] or tweet at us @AnimeConPod Special thanks to Xauric for the intro and outro! Check out his stuff here: https://soundcloud.com/xauric

In this episode, Shaun (consensually) touches on multiple taboo topics with the controversial 2018 yuri series, Citrus. Meanwhile, Remington starts a new career as a DJ and digs in to the Editors collection of out of context clips of Shaun saying compromising phrases. If you'd like to give us feedback, ask a question, or correct a mistake, send an email to [email protected] or tweet at us @AnimeConPod Special thanks to Xauric for the intro and outro! Check out his stuff here: https://soundcloud.com/xauric

In this episode, Shaun forgoes all reason and just begins screaming like a wounded animal with an anime brought to you by the minds behind the anime adaptations of Shaman King and Future Card Buddyfight, 2017's Black Clover! Meanwhile, Remington lets slip some information that shows he may know more about anime than any one ever imagined... If you'd like to give us feedback, ask a question, or correct a mistake, send an email to [email protected] or tweet at us @AnimeConPod Special thanks to Xauric for the intro and outro! Check out his stuff here: https://soundcloud.com/xauric

In this episode, Shaun brings us to another world filled with humorous perils with the popular 2018 isekai Tensei Shitara Suraimu Datta Ken, or, That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime. Meanwhile, Remington reveals his hidden past and brings us to a higher understanding of *censored*. Stay tuned after the outro for a reading of a special piece of fan-mail! If you'd like to give us feedback, ask a question, or correct a mistake, send an email to [email protected] or tweet at us @AnimeConPod Special thanks to Xauric for the intro and outro! Check out his stuff here: Https://soundcloud.com/xauric

In this episode, Shaun dedicates himself to an intense training regimen of anime and popcorn to prepare himself for the anime adaptation of the New York Times bestselling manga One-Punch Man! Meanwhile, Remington oils his chain, puts on his helmet, and derails the entire course of events through sheer incompetence. If you'd like to give us feedback, ask a question, or correct a mistake, send an email to [email protected] or tweet at us @AnimeConPod Special thanks to Xauric for the intro and outro! Check out his stuff here: Https://soundcloud.com/xauric

In this episode, Shaun quits his job, abandons his home, and begs a redheaded clown to spot him some cash with the anime adaptation of the popular light-novel Hataraku Maō-sama! or, The Devil is a Part-Timer! Meanwhile, Remington discovers he very well may be Satan. If you'd like to give us feedback, ask a question, or correct a mistake, send an email to [email protected] or tweet at us @AnimeConPod Special thanks to Xauric for the intro and outro! Check out his stuff here: Https://soundcloud.com/xauric

In this episode, Shaun puts on his NerveGear and equips his avatar to become Krampus incarnate with the noteworthy 2012 isekai, Sword Art Online. Meanwhile; Remington paints his skin green, dresses The Editor up as a reindeer, and cancels the holiday for everyone. If you'd like to give us feedback, ask a question, or correct a mistake, send an email to [email protected] or tweet at us @AnimeConPod Special thanks to Xauric for the intro and outro! Check out his stuff here: Https://soundcloud.com/xauric

In this episode, Shaun takes a chance and asks Remington a very important question with the critically acclaimed, award-winning 2016 anime movie Kimi no Na wa, or, Your Name. Meanwhile, Remington makes a confession that drives Shaun to tears. If you'd like to give us feedback, ask a question, or correct a mistake, send an email to [email protected] or tweet at us @AnimeConPod Special thanks to Xauric for the intro and outro! Check out his stuff here: Https://soundcloud.com/xauric

In this episode, Shaun digs deep and goes into full sadist-mode in order to survive the ecchi monster harem anime known as Monster Musume, or, Everyday Life With Monster Girls. Meanwhile, Remington comes to discover a dire truth about the ones he loves the most. If you'd like to give us feedback, ask a question, or correct a mistake, send an email to [email protected] or tweet at us @AnimeConPod Special thanks to Xauric for the intro and outro! Check out his stuff here: Https://soundcloud.com/xauric

In this special episode recorded in front of a live audience, Shaun brings things back to the mainstream with the 2013 hit anime Shingeki no Kyojin, or, Attack on Titan. Meanwhile, Remington revels in child-murder and becomes a highly-acclaimed writer. If you'd like to give us feedback, ask a question, or correct a mistake, send an email to [email protected] or tweet at us @AnimeConPod Special thanks to Xauric for the intro and outro! Check out his stuff here: Https://soundcloud.com/xauric

In this episode, Shaun treads on a much dreaded topic, slice-of-life monster girls with Demi-chan wa Kataritai, or, Interviews with Monster Girls. Meanwhile, Remington is very worried that this is just Rosario Vampire 2.0 in hiding. If you'd like to give us feedback, ask a question, or correct a mistake, send an email to [email protected] Special thanks to Xauric for the intro and outro! Check out his stuff here: Https://soundcloud.com/xauric

In this episode, returning from our hiatus; Tsundere-Shaun brings Remington back to his happy place with an anime that helped define tsundere, ToraDora! Meanwhile; Remington tears Shaun's heart out of his chest and spits on his hopes and dreams. If you'd like to give us feedback, ask a question, or correct a mistake, send an email to [email protected] Special thanks to Xauric for the intro and outro! Check out his stuff here: Https://soundcloud.com/xauric

In this episode, Shaun teaches Remington how to be a gentleman and kick vampire butt while doing it with the over-the-top shonen JoJo's Bizarre Adventure. Meanwhile, Remington tries to cope with watching both Phantom Blood and Battle Tendency back to back. If you'd like to give us feedback, ask a question, or correct a mistake, send an email on over to [email protected] Special thanks to Xauric for the intro and outro! Check out his stuff here: https://soundcloud.com/xauric

In this episode, Shaun celebrates Halloween with the dark cyberpunk 80's icon: Akira. Meanwhile, Remington overlooks the dramatic cultural impacts and is more focused on the blue kids and criticizing Tetsuo. If you'd like to give us feedback, ask a question, or correct a mistake, send an email on over to [email protected] Special thanks to Xauric for the intro and outro! Check out his stuff here: https://soundcloud.com/xauric

In this episode, Shaun gets into the spooky season with the grungy, action-packed, dark and vampiric Hellsing Ultimate. Meanwhile, Remington tries to figure out the Catholic Church's obsession with lens flares on their glasses. If you'd like to give us feedback, ask a question, or correct a mistake, send an email on over to [email protected] Special thanks to Xauric for the intro and outro! Check out his stuff here: https://soundcloud.com/xauric

In this episode, Shaun delves back into Imouto Ecchi Remington-Torturing genres with Nakaimo (My Sister is Among Them). Meanwhile, Remington gets bamboozled and he tries his best to not lose his mind. If you'd like to give us feedback, ask a question, or correct a mistake, send an email on over to [email protected] Special thanks to Xauric for the intro and outro! Check out his stuff here: https://soundcloud.com/xauric

In this episode, Shaun and Remington look back at the previous 24 episodes and the highs and lows they've faced. They also share exciting news about the future and Remington ranks all of the anime he's seen so far (Spoilers: His rankings are going to anger a lot of anime fans). If you'd like to give us feedback, ask a question, or correct a mistake, send an email on over to [email protected] Special thanks to Xauric for the intro and outro! Check out his stuff here: https://soundcloud.com/xauric

In this episode, Shaun delves back into the cringiest sides of our pasts as he explores the edgy slice-of-life anime WataMote (AKA: No Matter How I Look at It, It's You Guys' Fault I'm Not Popular!). Meanwhile, Remington discusses anxiety, youth, narcissism, and growth in one of the rare times he's actually focused on the anime. If you'd like to give us feedback, ask a question, or correct a mistake, send an email on over to [email protected] Special thanks to Xauric for the intro and outro! Check out his stuff here: https://soundcloud.com/xauric

In this episode, Shaun jumps in the ecchi-but-totally-not-ecchi shonen anime Kill La Kill, where fashion and academics are the only things that matter. Meanwhile, Remington believes he has been plunged into his worst nightmare and tries to cope. If you'd like to give us feedback, ask a question, or correct a mistake, send an email on over to [email protected] Special thanks to Xauric for the intro and outro! Check out his stuff here: https://soundcloud.com/xauric

In this episode, Shaun explores one of the most impactful and popular anime out there: the oh-so-dark-and-edgy Death Note. Meanwhile, Remington is amazed that he's seen an anime before but questions the judgment of his teenage mind. If you'd like to give us feedback, ask a question, or correct a mistake, send an email on over to [email protected] Special thanks to Xauric for the intro and outro! Check out his stuff here: https://soundcloud.com/xauric

In this episode, Shaun takes a look at the dark, cringy side of everyone's childhood with the slice-of-life comedy Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions. Meanwhile, Remington is more focused on puberty and 90's nostalgia. If you'd like to give us feedback, ask a question, or correct a mistake, send an email on over to [email protected] Special thanks to Xauric for the intro and outro! Check out his stuff here: https://soundcloud.com/xauric

In this episode, Shaun goes back to our roots with the dreadful yet ever-popular harem anime Rosario Vampire. Meanwhile, Remington... well Remington just tries to survive. But he has a new shirt, which is nice? If you'd like to give us feedback, ask a question, or correct a mistake, send an email on over to [email protected] Special thanks to Xauric for the intro and outro! Check out his stuff here: https://soundcloud.com/xauric Low-quality image of the shirt design: https://imgur.com/a/7pp5PQC

In this episode, Shaun shows his Moe side with the adorable and wholesome slice-of-life cooking anime Sweetness and Lightning. Meanwhile, Remington is focused on the macabre death of mothers. If you'd like to give us feedback, ask a question, or correct a mistake, send an email on over to [email protected] Special thanks to Xauric for the intro and outro! Check out his stuff here: https://soundcloud.com/xauric

In this episode, Shaun discusses one of his favorite childhood anime, the ever popular and action-packed Fairy Tale. Meanwhile, Remington is more confused than ever and tries to destroy Shaun's childhood in response. If you'd like to give us feedback, ask a question, or correct a mistake, send an email on over to [email protected] Special thanks to Xauric for the intro and outro! Check out his stuff here: https://soundcloud.com/xauric

In this episode, Shaun discusses what 'anime' means and if there can be 'American anime' by showing off the action-packed RWBY by Rooster Teeth. Meanwhile, Remington believes anime has to be Japanese and shouldn't be CG. If you'd like to give us feedback, ask a question, or correct a mistake, send an email on over to [email protected] Special thanks to Xauric for the intro and outro! Check out his stuff here: https://soundcloud.com/xauric

In this episode, Shaun jumps into the wild, wacky, and extremely manufactured world of Idol Groups and the anime about them with Love Live! School Idol Project. Meanwhile, Remington goes over the rules of a good boy (or girl) band and of course the ever meme-able Nico Nico Ni. If you'd like to give us feedback, ask a question, or correct a mistake, send an email on over to [email protected] Special thanks to Xauric for the intro and outro! Check out his stuff here: https://soundcloud.com/xauric

In this episode, Shaun finishes his starting curriculum by discussing subs vs dubs in anime and showing Remington the extremely popular Full Metal Alchemist Brotherhood. Meanwhile, Remington is more focused on child murder and Harry Potter. If you'd like to give us feedback, ask a question, or correct a mistake, send an email on over to [email protected] Special thanks to Xauric for the intro and outro! Check out his stuff here: https://soundcloud.com/xauric

In this episode, Shaun explores the depths of terrible, awful, horrible anime with one of the lowest rating anime out there: Forest Fairy Five. Meanwhile, Remington enjoys a reversal of roles and revels in the so-bad-it's-good trainwreck. If you'd like to give us feedback, ask a question, or correct a mistake, send an email on over to [email protected] Special thanks to Xauric for the intro and outro! Check out his stuff here: https://soundcloud.com/xauric

In this episode, Shaun launches into the futuristic mech battleground full of political intrigue and internal drama, Gundam Seed. Meanwhile, Remington reminisces on his childhood and questions his own political affiliation (spoiler: He's on the baddies' side). If you'd like to give us feedback, ask a question, or correct a mistake, send an email on over to [email protected] Special thanks to Xauric for the intro and outro! Check out his stuff here: https://soundcloud.com/xauric

In this episode, Shaun explores one of the most popular anime out there, the space opera western adventure that is Cowboy Bebop. Meanwhile, Remington is more focused on Guardians of the Galaxy comparisons. If you'd like to give us feedback, ask a question, or correct a mistake, send an email on over to [email protected] Special thanks to Xauric for the intro and outro! Check out his stuff here: https://soundcloud.com/xauric

In this episode, the boys pretend they know absolutely anything about sports as Shaun explores the melodramatic totally-not-super-powered basketball anime Kuroko No Basket. Meanwhile, Remington deals with being sick and bad anime. If you'd like to give us feedback, ask a question, or correct a mistake, send an email on over to [email protected] Special thanks to Xauric for the intro and outro! Check out his stuff here: https://soundcloud.com/xauric

To celebrate ten episodes, Shaun explores one of the most popular (and Oscar-winning) anime movies of all time with the ever imaginative Spirited Away. Meanwhile, Remington is less interested in Ghibli and more interested in childhood trauma and cute ducks. If you'd like to give us feedback, ask a question, or correct a mistake, send an email on over to [email protected] Special thanks to Xauric for the intro and outro! Check out his stuff here: https://soundcloud.com/xauric

In this episode, Shaun jumps into the happy-go-lucky world of magical girls with Puella Magi Madoka Magica where everything is bright and cheery and not at all surreal and murderous. Meanwhile, Remington explores the parallels between magical girls and Care Bears. If you'd like to give us feedback, ask a question, or correct a mistake, send an email on over to [email protected] Special thanks to Xauric for the intro and outro! Check out his stuff here: https://soundcloud.com/xauric

In this episode, Shaun delves into the soft-lines and cheesy romance of the shoujo anime Ore Monogatari!! (or, MY love STORY!!). Meanwhile, Remington is more focused on Takeo's terrifying lips. If you'd like to give us feedback, ask a question, or correct a mistake, send an email on over to [email protected] Special thanks to Xauric for the intro and outro! Check out his stuff here: https://soundcloud.com/xauric

In this episode, Shaun travels back in time to the fluorescent, hyper-masculine, dystopian-minded world of the 80's with Fist of the North Star. Meanwhile, Remington (who is already dead on the inside) is less interested in learning about shonen tropes and more interested in classic boy bands. If you'd like to give us feedback, ask a question, or correct a mistake, send an email on over to [email protected] Special thanks to Xauric for the intro and outro! Check out his stuff here: https://soundcloud.com/xauric

In this episode, Shaun punishes Remington with the anime Oreimo (or, My Little Sister Can't Be This Cute) which highlights romance, visual novels, and the love between a brother and sister in a totally not incestuous way. Meanwhile, Remington questions if the best way to defend Otaku culture is with an anime showing its darkest sides. If you'd like to give us feedback, ask a question, or correct a mistake, send an email on over to [email protected] Special thanks to Xauric for the intro and outro! Check out his stuff here: https://soundcloud.com/xauric

In this episode, Shaun explains one of his favorite anime ToraDora! (exclamation mark mandatory) with all sorts of teen romance, humorous misunderstandings, and one of the best Tsunderes out there. Meanwhile, Remington is focused on different breakfast foods and their anime analogues. If you'd like to give us feedback, ask a question, or correct a mistake, send an email on over to [email protected] Special thanks to Xauric for the intro and outro! Check out his stuff here: https://soundcloud.com/xauric

In this episode, Shaun delves into the hedonistic Moe world of Umaru-chan with ample amounts of cola, junk food, video games, and a perfect life beyond. Meanwhile, Remington ponders the philosophical merits of this cutesy trash anime. If you'd like to give us feedback, ask a question, or correct a mistake, send an email on over to [email protected] Special thanks to Xauric for the intro and outro! Check out his stuff here: https://soundcloud.com/xauric

In this episode, Shaun explores the dark, murderous, and oddly romantic anime Mirai Nikki as he teaches what a yandere is. Meanwhile, Remington is excited at the prospect that he may actually enjoy an anime for once. If you'd like to give us feedback, ask a question, or correct a mistake, send an email on over to [email protected] Special thanks to Xauric for the intro and outro! Check out his stuff here: https://soundcloud.com/xauric

Shaun attempts to explains to Remington the Romance/Comedy/Action/Fantasy/Video Game/Dating Sim that is Sword Art Online. Meanwhile Remington questions how it was one of the most popular anime of the decade. If you'd like to give us feedback, ask a question, or correct a mistake, send an email on over to [email protected] Special thanks to Xauric for the intro and outro! Check out his stuff here: https://soundcloud.com/xauric

The first ever episode of Anime Out of Context! In this episode, Shaun explains the anime Rosario Vampire, an anime about a demonic high school and a young boy who falls in love with a vampire (or maybe a succubus, witch, or snow spirit), and Remington wonders why everything has to be so sexual. If you have any comments, questions, or feedback, please send them to us at [email protected]. Thanks for listening! Special thanks to Xauric for the intro and outro! Check out his stuff here: https://soundcloud.com/xauric