
The Otaku Spirit Animecast decide to once again tackle an impossible topic and deep dive into potential . Classics, how they are created, and what defines it. Read more »
Tags: akira, Anime, Clannad, classic, code geass, cowboy bebop, Death Note, discussion, dragon ball, evangelion, fullmetal alchemist, ghost in the shell, gundam, Legend of the Galactic Heroes, Madoka Magica, monogatari series, podcast, sailor moon, Serial Experiments Lain, stiens gate
Anime 101, Podcast | Andrew |
August 29, 2020 11:10 pm |
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Jumping back to the year 2000, the Otaku Spirit Animecast reviews the classic psychological horror series of Boogiepop Phantom. Does it deserve a revisit after all these years? Will fans of Boogiepop and Others still enjoy it? Listen and find out! Read more »
Tags: 2000, Anime, blu-ray, boogiepop and others, boogiepop phantom, boogiepop wa warawanai, dvd, madhouse, nozomi entertainment, psychological, Review, rightstuf, sadayuki murai, Serial Experiments Lain, takashi watanabe, youta tsuruoka
Podcast, Review | Andrew |
October 23, 2019 5:41 pm |
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Anime can produce many different sets of emotions such as fear and suspense. In this episode of the Animecast, the hosts dive into the two genres that produce such emotions. Does Thriller and Horror work in anime? Listen and find out! Read more »
Tags: Anime, another, Black Bullet, claymore, code geass, Death Note, Death Parade, Eden of the East, Elfen Lied, erased, from the new world, Highschool of the Dead, Higurashi When They Cry, horror, Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress, kado, Kagewani, magical girl raising project, neon genesis evangelion, paranoia agent, perfect blue, podcast, psycho pass, re:zero, school-live, Serial Experiments Lain, Steins Gate, thriller
Anime 101, Podcast | Andrew |
August 20, 2017 8:42 am |
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Serial Experiments Lain is easily one of the most popular classic anime titles of all time. Recently, we’ve revisited this classic in its Blu-ray form. Does the story still hold up? Does it deserve its title as a classic? We explore these concepts and more. After we give it a spoiler free review, we dive into some spoiler discussion after a proper warning. Read more »

Anime openings create a sort of mood that sets a series. While most of the time these introductions are plain and often generic, the best are often gems that recall memories when their songs are listened to. In this episode of the Animecast, we highlight our favorites and explain why we love them. We hope you enjoy the great music and memories. Read more »
Tags: air tv, Anime, Arpeggio the Blue Steel, Brynhildr in the Darkness, Chobits, Clannad, devil survivor 2, Fafnir Dead Aggressor, Fate/Stay Night, future diary, Golden Time, Gunslinger Girls, Hennekko, K-On!, kanon, Karas, Kotouro-san, Madoka Magica, Nobunogun, OP, Record of Lodoss War: Chronicles of the Heroic Knight, Serial Experiments Lain, Sword Art Online, Tokyo Ravens, Tsukuyumi Moon Phase, utawarerumono, Watamote, When They Cry, Witch Hunter Robin, Wolf’s Rain
OP ED Spotlight, Podcast, Top Lists | Andrew |
May 19, 2014 9:00 pm |
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