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Otaku Host Club
Do you love anime as much as we do? Great, come in and grab a table at the Otaku Host Club as we serve up discussions into what's hot and not in the world of Japanese animation! Become a Patron! https://www.patreon.com/otakuhostclub JOIN THE DISCUSSION ON - https://discord.gg/Ac5Gfr9 WEBSITE - https://www.otakuhostclub.com/ Email: theohcpodcast@gmail.com Insta: @otakuhostclub
Episodes
Otaku Host Club206. Can Edgerunners Strike Twice? — Cyberpunk Edgerunners Season 2
Trigger has done it again! Cyberpunk: Edgerunners was one of the most beloved series among all three of us, earning a spot on our Podcast Top Anime list at…
Otaku Host Club205. The Ghost in the Shell (2026)
37 years later, Shirow Masamune’s legendary manga is finally getting the anime adaptation it deserves! With Science SARU bringing back the humor, absurdity…
Otaku Host Club204. Glenn Danzig’s Lost Anime: The Madhouse Satanika Experiment
You might be thinking… how exactly does Danzig relate to anime??? Well, allow us to enlighten you on the many ventures of Glenn Danzig, both as a musical…
Otaku Host Club203. Anime Time Machine - Destination 2006
Let’s go back in time to one of the greatest anime booms in history: the year of our great lord Haruhi, 2006. There were a lot of solid anime hits that are now…
Otaku Host Club202. Witch Hat Atelier *Spoilers*
On this week’s episode, we circle back to our Golden Age of Fantasy series as we finally tackle Witch Hat Atelier! We revisit our original question: Was…
Otaku Host Club201. Revolutionary Girl Utena - Part 2
Our journey through Revolutionary Girl Utena concludes as we dive into the Black Rose finale and the Apocalypse Saga. We explore Akio's manipulation, Anthy's…
Otaku Host Club200. Revolutionary Girl Utena: Episodes 1–20
This week, we're revisiting the first 20 episodes of Revolutionary Girl Utena, exploring the Duelists, the Rose Bride, the Black Rose Saga, and the symbolism…
Otaku Host Club199. Adolescence of Utena
GKids decided it was the perfect time to bring The Adolescence of Utena back to U.S. theaters, and there was no way we were passing up such a random…
Otaku Host Club198. What If We Made Our Own Anime?
Gigguk proved that anime dreams can become reality with Baan, so naturally we asked ourselves: what anime would we make? This week, the Otaku Hostclub pitches…
Otaku Host Club197. Bâan: The Boundary of Adulthood
How many of us dream of creating our own anime? With enough passion, resources, and dedication, Garnt Maneetapho turned that dream into reality with the 2025…
Otaku Host Club196.Record of Lodoss War: The Birth of Anime’s Fantasy Golden Age
From knights to goblins, today we explore what propelled the fantasy genre from its late-80s boom into modern anime like Frieren. We dive into how fantasy…
Otaku Host Club195. Tekkonkinkreet: The Final Stop
We conclude our STUDIO4℃ spotlight with a deep dive into Tekkonkinkreet. Even though Geoff and Amelia are both sick, nothing was stopping us from finishing…
Otaku Host Club194. 6 Years. 36 Anime. One Definitive List.
Six years of watching anime, arguing about rankings, and building our taste — now it’s time to put it all on the board. We celebrate our anniversary with our…
Otaku Host Club193. Anime On Ice- Alyssa Liu, Medalist, and Yuri!!! on Ice
Figure skating anime is having a moment. With the Winter Olympics and stars like Alysa Liu back in the spotlight, shows like Medalist and Yuri!!! on Ice prove…
Otaku Host Club192. Code Geass (20th Anniversary) and Minneapolis Solidarity
In this episode, we break down the explosive first season of Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion — from Lelouch’s rise as Zero to the moral chaos his…
Otaku Host Club191. Top 5 Anime of 2025 Awards
Cue the music. Dim the lights. It’s time for our Top 5 Anime of 2025 Awards. We’re counting down our Top 5 Anime of 2025, revealing our anime stats from last…
Otaku Host Club190. All You Need is Kill
Continuing the thread from our previous episodes, we dive into All You Need Is Kill, another Studio 4°C project that leans hard into experimentation and genre…
Otaku Host Club189. Gachiakuta
*Audio updated 01/16/26 Gather around, folks — we’re ringing in the New Year by diving headfirst into Gachiakuta, one of the freshest and filthiest takes on…
Otaku Host Club188. Noiseman Sound Insect
Continuing the conversation from our previous episodes, we’re discussing a little-known experimental short film by Koji Morimoto and Studio 4°C called Noiseman…
Otaku Host Club187. Looking Back at Memories, 30 Years Later
This week, we crack open Katsuhiro Otomo’s 1995 anthology masterpiece Memories as our exploration of anime’s most fascinating cult directors rolls on.
Otaku Host Club186. Fujimoto 17-26
If you weren’t paying close attention, you might have completely missed the new adaptation of Tatsuki Fujimoto’s 17–21 / 22–26, recently published by VIZ. In…
Otaku Host Club185. The Cult of Anime: Directors and Auteurs
In this episode of The Otaku Hostclub Podcast, we dive into the world of cult anime directors—the rule-breakers, the visionaries, and the creators whose bold…
Otaku Host Club184. Virgin Punk Clockwork Girl: Yasuomi Umetsu Finds His Roots
There was a time when hyper-violent, sexually charged OVAs ruled the Japanese home-video market—and few creators embodied that era more than Yasuomi Umetsu…
Otaku Host Club183. Re-writing Bad Endings in Anime
We’re reWe’re rewriting anime endings that didn’t do these shows justice. From Darling in the Franxx’s galaxy-brain nonsense to Naruto’s out-of-this-world…
Otaku Host Club182. Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc
Dan is back (for now) and we’re talking Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc!!! Amelia starts us off with all the tea of the Pochita popcorn buckets, theater turn out and…
Otaku Host Club181. Anime Ink and Summer Review
Dan is away from the pod again in some faraway land that sounds made up but actually isn’t! And since it’s right in the middle of the seasonal anime changeover…
Otaku Host Club180. Orb and so called "Smart Anime'
In today’s episode, we’re diving into realism in anime — from speculative realism in the sci-fi classic Legend of the Galactic Heroes to the grounded…
Otaku Host Club179. Banned Anime: Midori
We’re opening the curtain to take a look at the most disturbing banned anime, Midori: Shōjo Tsubaki, aka Girl in the Freak Show. We unpack the infamous cruelty…
Otaku Host Club178. Anime That Could of Landed Us In Prison (Texas Senate Bill 20)
This week on The Otaku Host Club, we’re talking Texas Senate Bill 20 — the kind of law that would probably land us in jail just for watching half the stuff…
Otaku Host Club177. Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle
Dan is back from tour, and it's perfect timing for the new Demon Slayer movie that is breaking box office records!
Otaku Host Club176. Stuck On a Plane With Anime Summit
It’s the final flight of Otaku Host Air, and the cabin crew is running out of patience (and Pocky). The Otaku Host Club is joined once again by our copilots…
Otaku Host Club175. Stuck On a Plane with Anime Plummet
🗑️✈️Welcome back aboard Otaku Host Air for the second leg of our anime-fueled journey! This time, the Otaku Host Club crew is joined by our special passengers…
Otaku Host Club174. Stuck On A Plane With...
✈️ Welcome aboard Otaku Host Air, your premium flight into anime absurdity! In this special in-flight episode, your Otaku Host Club crew is joined by our…
Otaku Host Club173. Literary Classics and Anime
In this episode, we dive into two bold anime reimaginings of literary classics—Gankutsuou, a visually stunning sci-fi take on The Count of Monte Cristo, and…
Otaku Host Club172. Kowloon Generic Romance
Thick summer air and nostalgia float through the Host club this week. Even if you’ve never experienced anime in the 90s firsthand, you’ll feel some nostalgia…
Otaku Host Club171. Look Back and Beyond: One-Shot Manga That Made It
This week on The Otaku Host Club Podcast, we look back at 2024’s standout anime Look Back and explore what makes one-shot manga so powerful — and why some are…
Otaku Host Club169. Angel Beats! Ten Years Later!
Angel Beats! is one of those anime that feels just SO ANIME… Continuing the conversation from our Original Anime to Manga episode, this week we’re talking…
Otaku Host Club168. Dan da Dan: Evil Eye
We’re back this week with our instant reactions to the new Dan Da Dan movie, which kicks off Season 2 with the explosive Evil Eye arc. The spotlight is on Jiji…
Otaku Host Club167. Anime Time Machine - Destination 2005
Step into the Anime Time Machine and rewind to 2005—when mechas surfed the skies, tsunderes ruled the scene, and fansub culture was alive and well. We’re…
Otaku Host Club166. Reverse Ink: When Anime Comes First
Anime first, manga later? Yep—it happens. In this episode, we dive into Evangelion, FLCL, and Angel Beats to explore how these iconic series made the rare leap…
Otaku Host Club165. Dead Anime Franchises
Some anime Some anime are still worth watching, even if they are considered "dead in the water." This means that while the manga may be completed, there is no…
Otaku Host Club164. Lazarus Ep 1–3: First Impressions
After much anticipation, Shinichirō Watanabe’s Lazarus is finally here! In this episode, we react to episodes 1–3 of the long-awaited sci-fi anime from the…
Otaku Host Club163. Five Years and Counting
They say boredom breeds creativity—and let’s be real, without lockdown, this podcast probably wouldn’t exist. In this episode, we’re throwing it back to where…
Otaku Host Club162. The Spicy Deep-dive of Scum’s Wish with The Strictly Series
At The Otaku Host Club Podcast, we love spreading the good gospel of Kuzu no Honkai (Scum’s Wish). So, we invited our good friends over at The Strictly Series…
Otaku Host Club161. If You Liked That, Watch This: Classic & Modern Anime Pairings”
We’re taking the same energy meme and applying it to the old vs. new anime discussion. We’re always talking about older anime that you have to watch, but with…
Otaku Host Club160. Sakamoto Days: Is It Worth the Hype?
In this episode of The Otaku Host Club Podcast, we dive into the controversy surrounding the recently announced Sakamoto Days anime adaptation. While fans have…
Otaku Host Club159. Governments in Anime, In Solidarity With The Feds
It’s hard to ignore the significant changes happening at the White House, and as some of you might already know, Dan is a federal employee. His unique…
Otaku Host Club158. Episode Title: The Best Anime of 2024 – Our Top Picks!
In this episode of The Otaku Host Club Podcast, we’re diving into the very best anime 2024 had to offer! From jaw-dropping action to heart-wrenching drama…
Otaku Host Club157. Anime Mystery Box: The Weakest Tamer Began a Journey to Pick Up Trash
!! LISTENER REQUEST EPISODE !! Big thanks to Knucklehead in our Discord for suggesting this episode format! In this new type of episode, we’re going to watch…
Otaku Host Club156. Dandadan
It’s the first episode of the year! And we’re talking about the most hyped show of last season and continuing our review of DANDADAN!!! If you want to check…
Otaku Host Club155. Moyashimon Vs Cells at Work
In this episode of The Otaku Hostclub Podcast, we compare two unique anime that explore the unseen worlds of science and biology: Moyashimon and Cells at Work…
Otaku Host Club154. Uzumaki (Never Again Please)
DISCLAIMER Our in-person audio was super wonky this time around despite our thorough checks, we tried to clean it up but ultimately decided it would be better…
Otaku Host Club153. Plus Sized Return!
It’s the review you’ve all been waiting for!!!! So many people reached out and wondered when our Otaku Elf episode was coming out because they were so excited…
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October Break
**Podcast Summary: Otaku Host Club October Hiatus Announcement** Hey, Otaku Host Club fam! 🍂 As October sweeps in with its cozy vibes and colorful leaves…
Otaku Host Club152. DAN DA DAN: First Encounter
Happy fall, y'all! With the new season comes an exciting lineup of anime, and we have the inside scoop on the next big horror-shonen series: **Dan Da Dan**! We…
Otaku Host Club151. The First Slam Dunk
Is this the grand finale or just the opening act of the slam dunk extravaganza? Are we diving into the world of Sakuragi’s wild antics or Ryota’s childhood…
Otaku Host Club150. Magic Knight Rayearth 30th Anniversary Review
CLAMP is a renowned manga creator that has influenced an entire generation of fans and artists alike. One of their standout works is *Rayearth*, which is set…
Otaku Host Club149. Anime Supremacy!
This week, we’re diving into the live-action film Anime Supremacy, based on the novel illustrated by CLAMP. We’ll explore how the movie unveils the inner…
Otaku Host Club148. Kaiju No. 8
After a long summer break we are back with our listener picked review of Kaiju No. 8! Review (40:20) Check us out on our website: Https://www.otakuhostclub.com…
Otaku Host Club147. Onimai: I'm Now Your Sister!
If you’re into anime about gaining different perspectives, sisters nurturing their siblings, girls fostering great girl bonds or otaku assimilating into…