Otaku Spirit Anime

While the Winter 2016 Anime Season isn’t completely overflowing with tons of topical shows, there are a few concentrated cases of fun discussion to be had. Join the hosts of the Animecast as they dive into a handful of shows completely open spoilers! Time Stamps For Spoiler Discussions: 00:00 – Pre Show 2:47 – Myriad Colors Phantom World (Ep7) 9:02 – KONOSUBA (Ep6) 19:23 – Girls Beyond the Wasteland (Ep7) 35:47 – GATE II (Ep19) 54:28 – BBK/BRNK (Ep7) 1:09:04 – Showa Genroku Rakugo (Ep7) 1:22:06 – Grimgar of Fantasy and Ash (Ep6) 1:41:31 – ERASED (Ep7) 2:04:02 – Snow White With The Red Hair (Ep18) 2:08:32 – Utawarerumono: The False Faces (Ep20) 2:28:14 – Post Show

Rune Ballot has lived a tough life, and it’s about to get tougher as her life takes a tragic turn of events. Join the hosts of the Animecast as we dive into the Ballot’s world and the traumatic, mature, and sci-fi story it tells. This review is spoiler free and covers Mardock Scramble: The First Compression, Mardock Scramble: The Second Combustion, and Mardock Scramble: The Third Exhaust.

Tons of Funimation news and some issues with Aniplex Licenses fuel this discussional episode of the Animecast. Plus, a bit of a rant regarding Nintendo of America from one host. Join us for the fun, anger, and laughs! Thanks to JewDude, Neko, SeismicWolf, Lenzark, Justaguy, Mys145, and SemiBolt for the great questions featured in this podcast. Thanks to CCTakato and Chapternine for the great feedback.

It’s time for the second half of our Winter 2016 Anime Season First Impressions. In this segment, we cover quite a few of the big hitters for the season, and maybe the not so bigger hitters. Even still, each seem to have some sort of flavor to add to the season. Anime discussed in this episode: ERASED, Ojisan and Marshmallow, Norn9: Norn + Nonet, Girls Beyond The Wasteland, Divine Gate, Please Tell Me Galko-chan, Sekko Boys, Pandora in the Crimson Shell, GATE II: The JSDF Fought There Fine Dragon Arc, Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju, Phantasy Star Online 2, Luck and Logic, Dimension W, BBK/BRNK, Nurse Witch Komugi R, DurararaX2 Third Arc, Heavy Object, Utawarerumono: The False Faces, and Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans.

The community has spoken up, and we have the breakdown on what anime everyone loved. Not only that, but the hosts also chime in on what were their decisions after the long and bloody deliberations. Strong year? Weak year? Listen and get your watch lists ready! A special thanks to Logan for helping us tally up the list. A thanks to Kocurek and Giant Robot Hug for putting together some community polls. Of course, a big thanks to everyone of the community for chiming in on their favorites.

Warm yourself during this Winter Season with the top picks of Openings and Closings from the Otaku Spirit Animecast. In this Musical episode, we highlight the best tracks brought to us from the talented people who either get us prepared for our shows, or ramp us down from our adventures! Songs spotlight in this episode: “Ashita o Orase” by Kavka Shishido – Fairy Tail Zero OP “Landscape” by SOLIDEMO – Fairy Tail Zero ED “Survivor” by BLUE ENCOUNT – Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans OP2 “STEEL -Bonds of Blood and Iron-” by TRUE – Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans ED2 “Strider’s High” by OxT – Prince of Stride: Alternative OP “Contrail~Miracle~” by Mami Kawada – AOKANA: Four Rhythm Across the Blue OP “a-gain” by Ray – AOKANA: Four Rhythm Across the Blue ED “Knew day” by [K]NoW_NAME – Grimgar of Fantasy and Ash OP “Harvest” by [K]NoW_NAME – Grimgar of Fantasy and Ash ED “Your Voice Becomes a Map” by Saori Hayami – Snow White With The Red Hair 2 OP “Page~The Story I Weave With You” by Saori Hayami – Snow White

Today’s Discussional Animecast celebrates Otaku Spirit’s 2 Year Anniversary. Two fun and exciting years of growth, stumbles, and successes. What better way to celebrate this occasion than to dive into some fun and entertaining community questions and news items! twoyearsofmoedefensefeatThanks to Homebound11, Kocurek, almightyhiki, TheIvynaire, Star-K, justaguy, AstDeprived, and SemiBolt for the great questions featured in this podcast. Thanks to smile430, malcom, Games-pugs-apples-oh my, and ClaireGasm for the great feedback.

The third part in our Review roundup for the Fall 2015 anime season is here. Join us as we tackle a few of the less compelling stories and gush over our cute and adorable friends at the Rabbit House Cafe. Anime Reviewed in this Episode: Is The Order A Rabbit?? 2, Magical Somera-chan, Lance N’ Masques, Comet Lucifer, Shomin Sample, Seraph of the End: Battle in Nagoya, and K: Return of Kings.

Join the hosts of the Otaku Spirit Animecast as they break down the 2015 year of anime and pick their favorite titles of genres, characters, and of course the best of the best. This is a raw and nearly uncut recording of their deliberations. Deliberations covered in this episode: Best Anime of 2015, Worst, and Most Disappointing Note: Not all titles may be covered in each category. We swing back in the 7th part to pick up stragglers. This will be a 7 part deliberation with favorite moments and music following afterwards.

Join the hosts of the Otaku Spirit Animecast as they break down the 2015 year of anime and pick their favorite titles of genres, characters, and of course the best of the best. This is a raw and nearly uncut recording of their deliberations. Deliberations covered in this episode: Slice of Life, Animation, Art, and Kawaii categories. Note: Not all titles may be covered in each category. We swing back in the 7th part to pick up stragglers. This will be a 7 part deliberation with favorite moments and music following afterwards.

Join the hosts of the Otaku Spirit Animecast as they break down the 2015 year of anime and pick their favorite titles of genres, characters, and of course the best of the best. This is a raw and nearly uncut recording of their deliberations. Deliberations covered in this episode: Horror/Mystery/Psychological, Sci-Fi/Mecha, Supernatural, and Romance Genre. Note: Not all titles may be covered in each category. We swing back in the 7th part to pick up stragglers. This will be a 7 part deliberation with favorite moments and music following afterwards.

Join the hosts of the Otaku Spirit Animecast as they break down the 2015 year of anime and pick their favorite titles of genres, characters, and of course the best of the best. This is a raw and nearly uncut recording of their deliberations. Deliberations covered in this episode: Ecchi, Harem, and Comedy Genre. Note: Not all titles may be covered in each category. We swing back in the 7th part to pick up stragglers. This will be a 7 part deliberation with favorite moments and music following afterwards.

Come join the hosts in another interesting discussional podcast episode where they dive into the news of the week and questions from the community. The Winter Season, Frontwing, Crunchyroll, and more are on the hot seat for news and collecting blu-rays is one topic of many in play from the community! Thanks to Homebound11, shikakage, almightyhiki, SemiBolt, Giant Robot Hug, AstDeprived, Dreadrot, Neko, and jcook for the great questions featured in this episode.

It’s time for some filler! After the battle with Oracion Seis, the Fairy Tail crew take a break (sort of) and welcome in their latest member. Suffice it to say, not everyone on the Fairycast team is excited about it. Warning: We will be discussing Fairy Tail spoilers for the entire first 75 episodes of the series. This is the original Fairy Tail series.

We’re coming up to the conclusion of the Fall 2015 Anime Season and there’s quite a bit on our minds from the line-up. How are they concluding, what do we think of the major plot points, and what will be deciding factors of our reviews. All of this and more in this spoiler filled podcast episode. Watch your step! Time Stamps For Spoiler Discussions: 00:00 – Pre Show 3:14 – Gundam Iron-Blooded Orphans (Ep9) 12:41 – Concrete Revolutio (Ep8) 20:19 – One-Punch Man (Ep9) 26:57 – Dance With Devils (Ep9) 32:55 – Sakurako’s Investigation (Ep9) 40:53 – Utawarerumono: False Mask (Ep9) 44:55 – Heavy Object (Ep9) 50:57 – Seraph of the End 2 (Ep8) 1:06:04 – K: Return of Kings (Ep9) 1:14:46 – The Perfect Insider (Ep9) 1:23:39 – Noragami Aragoto (Ep10) 1:35:40 – Post Show

The Fairy Tail guild teams up with the Blue Pegasus, Lamia Scale, and Caitshelter to take on the Dark Guild Oracion Seis. It’s a very large arc this time around and plenty for us to discuss in this Fairycast episode. Including the arrival of… that guy.. Warning: We will be discussing Fairy Tail spoilers for the entire first 68 episodes of the series. This is the original Fairy Tail series.

We've dabbled in it here and there, but it's finally time to sit down and have "that talk." The aspect of anime that you either love, hate, or just deal with. The peaks and jiggles that makes you wonder just what is the point. Join us as we dive into fanservice and many of its traits. Warning: While we won't be vulgar about these elements, we will be discussing fanservice in general. So this episode may be something you'll want to not listen to at ear catch of younger individuals or co-workers.

As we see the conclusion of the Phantom Lord arc, we bring the spotlight upon a couple of key characters for the Fairy Tail Guild. Some big past reveals for many, as well as some consequential steps for their futures. Warning: We will be discussing Fairy Tail spoilers for the entire first 41 episodes of the series. This is the original Fairy Tail series.

What does a 3 out of 5 mean to you? How does one compare a 4 star comedy to a 3 star drama? Why is it wrong to expect all shows to be perfect? Fast and heavy plot versus a slow burn? We explore the elements of rating anime and why it’s such a broken concept. As well as discuss the idea of enjoying things more than focusing on critiquing. We dive into some very personal and often heated topics that may upset some individuals. This episode is in no ways meant to target certain groups, sites, podcasts, publications, or people. It’s meant to open a discussion and explore concepts. Please keep that in mind before listening.

It’s finally time to put our final touches on the Summer 2015 Anime Season and move on to Fall. In this episode of the Animecast we review 2 cour and sequential season shows. Did they make it in the long run, or should they have stopped while they were ahead? Anime Reviewed in this Episode: Food Wars, The Heroic Legend of Arslan, iDOLM@STER Cinderella Girls 2nd Season, Ultimate Otaku Teacher, Fate/kaleid Liner Prisma Illya 2wei Herz, Gatchaman Crowds Insight, Non Non Biyori Repeat, My Love Story, Wagnaria!!3, To Love Ru Darkness 2, Baby Steps 2nd Season, Tribe Cool Crew, and Durarara X2 The Second Arc.