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PODCAST

Gateway to Anime

Gateway to Anime

Gateway to Anime is a podcast where anime megafans Sam, Charlie and Graeme guide you through the wild and wonderful world of anime. From current releases to classics this podcast is for anime fans both veteran and new.

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All Episodes

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Episode 115 - JoJo's Bizarre Adventure with Kaleb I.A

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2025/10/19

Is that a JoJo's reference?? It certainly is! Sam and Charlie admit a great shame that neither of them have seen much of the beloved anime JoJo's Bizarre adventure - so they enlist the help of JoJo's expert and talented YouTuber Kaleb I.A. to convince them to give it a shot.We discuss the iconic art style and history of the manga, the anime adaptations and just what those ludicrous poses are all about. 👀 Looking for more? Enjoy what we're doing? Support us on Patreon for exclusive content and

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Episode - 114 - The Complicated Legacy of My Hero...

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2025/10/08

With My Hero Academia coming to an end, it's time to reflect on the strange history of this iconic series. Once one of the most promising new shonen series after the famous Big 3 (Naruto, Bleach, One Piece), My Hero Academia was primed to usher in the next stage of the anime medium. But after some online controversies regarding the fandom and the emergence of a new wave of more mature and darker shonen like The Dark Trio (Jujutsu Kaisen, Chainsaw Man, Hell's Paradise), My Hero Academia fell out of

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Episode 113 - Fall 2025 Anime Season Recommendations

Gateway to Anime ·

2025/09/21

It's time for a new season of anime! The 2025 fall anime season is about to start - what are the gateway crew excited to watch? Let us know what you are excited for!🎁 Thanks to Hobbyco for sponsoring this video! For all your hobby needs visit Hobbyco: https://www.hobbyco.com.au/ 👀 Looking for more? Enjoy what we're doing? Support us on Patreon for exclusive content and early releases! https://www.patreon.com/gatewaytoanime 👕 Buy a Gateway to Anime shirt and support our channel

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Episode 112 - The Underappreciated Brilliance of...

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2025/09/07

With the upcoming release of Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Part 1, Charlie and Sam speak with longtime guest of the show, Gerald Lillywhite all the way from LA to discuss why he (somewhat surprisingly) has Demon Slayer in his top 10 anime of all time. 🎮 Thank you to Five Star Games for sponsoring this video. Learn more about the new game Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles: https://fivestargames.com.au/ 👀 Looking for more? Enjoy what we're doing? Support us on Patreon for

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Episode 112 - Why Naruto is Still King With Alex...

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2025/08/24

After Netflix released their mid-year data showing that Naruto is the most watched anime on the platform in the West, we decided to get together and talk through why it still has such a presence. We're joined by returning guest Alex Williams who is just as much of a Naruto fan (and Boruto) as we are. We talk through how much of an influence it had on us growing up and why we still love it (despite it's flaws). 👀 Looking for more? Enjoy what we're doing? Support us on Patreon for exclusive

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Episode 110 - Why Should We Watch One Piece? With...

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2025/07/28

We finally address our great shame of never having watched One Piece (well, Charlie has seen 100ish episodes) by getting One Piece super fan Tristan Field on to convince us to take the plunge. One Piece is Tristan's favorite piece of media ever and he takes us through the genius of Eiichiro Oda and the extraordinary world building of the phenomenon that is One Piece. 👀 Looking for more? Enjoy what we're doing? Support us on Patreon for exclusive content and early releases

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Episode 109 - The Craft of Cosplay with Dr Emerald King

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2025/07/14

Sam talks with Dr Emerald King from the University of Tasmania to talk through all things Cosplay. Dr King is a literary scholar and cosplayer with a background in Japanese literature and popular culture. Since 2017, she has worked as a volunteer translator and interpreter for the WCS (Wold Cosplay Summit) finals in Japan, and in 2020 she was named a WCS Support Ambassador.As part of her cosplay research she is a two time Australian national cosplay champion. She has competed in and won a number of

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Episode 108 - New Anime To Watch ☀️ Summer 2025 Hype...

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2025/06/29

Charlie, Graeme and Sam get together to preview the upcoming 2025 Summer season of anime. There's a lot of returning shows this season (like Dandadan, Kaiju #8 and My Dress Up Darling) as well as some really interesting new shows that have very much piqued our interest. 👀 Looking for more? Enjoy what we're doing? Support us on Patreon for exclusive content and early releases! https://www.patreon.com/gatewaytoanime 👕 Buy a Gateway to Anime shirt and support our

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45:56

J-Pop & Idol Anime | Featuring Sly Ip

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2025/06/15

You've probably seen Oshi no Ko and you might recognise Hatsune Miku but but the world of J-Pop and Idols is inseparable from anime. There is an idol version of... eeeverything. Whether its mecha or zombies, idols have infused themselves with every anime genre.Join us as long term Idol fan and returning guest Sly opens the J-Pop gateway. We dive into the history of this unique genre and compare it with the rise of K-Pop as direct competition, while of course recommending the best idol anime along

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Episode 106 - Best Anime of Spring 2025 - To Be Hero...

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2025/06/01

We are now over half way through the 2025 spring anime season and the gateway team have some FEELINGS. Disappointments, pleasant surprises and some brand new trends emerging - the gateway team go deep on their thoughts of the Spring season. What's been your favourite show this season? 👀 Looking for more? Enjoy what we're doing? Support us on Patreon for exclusive content and early releases! https://www.patreon.com/gatewaytoanime 👕 Buy a Gateway to Anime shirt and support our channel

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Episode 105 - Mecha & Robots in Anime - Live at ACMI...

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2025/05/18

With the rise of AI and so much of our lives online, our relationship with technology is ever changing. But anime has been exploring these ideas for decades. As machines and technology shaped our world, anime reflected it back. Whether its giant mecha wars in space or philosophical questions about our identity in the digital age, anime has given us an incredible legacy of stories about technology, robots and mecha.Thanks to everyone who joined us for this very special live recording and special

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Episode 104 - The Underrated Crime Thriller...

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2025/04/22

Monster isn’t at the top of any anime lists. Whether this is due to its unconventional storytelling or darker cerebral tone , it’s these very same elements that set Monster apart from more popular anime as a rare masterpiece that doesn’t get enough attention.A mature crime thriller from one of the best mangaka’s of all time (Naoki Urasawa), Monster offers great storytelling in a grounded setting. This makes it a different kind of gateway anime, appealing to fans of true crime and thriller stories

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Episode 103 - Science in Anime

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2025/04/06

Put your lab coat on and join us for some experimenting with spooky science in anime... which is seemingly always awful? 🧪Anime has always warned against the dangers of reckless futuristic advancement, with robots and mecha often taking the spotlight. With the recent trend of AI models replicating Hayao Miyazaki's work with Studio Ghibli, this seemed like the right time to dig into the darker side of science and how anime portrays that in such a unique way. 🤖 See us live at 'MechaFest: An Anime

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Episode 102 - Spring 2025 Anime Season Hype-Up

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2025/03/23

We're back with our Spring anime season hype-up. Sam is as excited as he's been for an upcoming anime in a long while with Watanabe's Lazarus as well as Moonrise with character designs from Hiromu Arakawa! Charlie is is keen on a whole a whole bunch of new shows and Graeme gets his Gundam fix. 🎁 Thanks to Hobbyco for sponsoring this episode! https://www.hobbyco.com.au/ 👀 Looking for more? Enjoy what we're doing? Support us on Patreon for exclusive content and early

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Episode 101 - Winter Season 2025 Verdict - Sakamoto...

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2025/03/09

With the winter season drawing to a close, Sam, Charlie and Graeme reflect on what has been a.....rather disappointing season!Looking for more? Enjoy what we're doing? Support us on Patreon for exclusive content and early releases! https://www.patreon.com/gatewaytoanime Buy a Gateway to Anime shirt and support our channel! https://merch.gatewaytoanime.com/ Follow us! TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gateway_to_anime Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gatewaytoanime/ website:

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Episode 100 - Getting into Gundam with Mobile Suit...

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2025/02/23

It’s time to climb into your giant robot and battle us about what the hell a Newtype actually is. That’s right, we’re talking about Gundam! We’ve enlisted the help of Gundam experts Thom and Nina from the great Gundam Podcast: Mobile Suit Breakdown. We discuss the deep history and enduring appeal of the Gundam franchise, just as an exciting new Gundam anime is about to release!! The creator of Neon Genesis Evangelion, Hideaki Anno, has co-written the brand new Gundam series: "Mobile Suit Gundam

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Episode 99 - Best (& Worst) Anime Couples

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2025/02/09

With Valentine's Day right around the corner we thought it would be fun to talk through some anime couples. Some good, some bad, some ridiculous and some just plain toxic. The gang go through all different kinds of anime couples and at the end of the episode play a matching game with random anime character's names picked out of a hat, then discussing how symbiotic they'd be as a potential couple.Would Faye Valentine and Vegeta work as a couple? Tune in to find out! Support us on Patreon for

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Episode 98 - Hobby Anime - Laid-Back Camp, Keep Your...

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2025/01/28

Special guest Dr Alex Henderson returns to the podcast to discuss anime that focuses on hobbies. Anime covers a LOT of hobbies, from camping to cooking to sewing to painting, there is even one for casual motorbike enthusiasts. Does your hobby have an anime companion? Let's get wholesome (mostly) and cosy while we dig into this surprisingly diverse genre.

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Episode 97 - Rating Our Recommendations - Featuring...

Gateway to Anime ·

2025/01/12

Alex Williams is back to rate our podcast's own recommendations! Firstly we go through a list of popular anime we've recommended that he found to be a disappointment, then we bring it back with some great anime recommendations for anime newbies. There's also a bonus anime quiz at the end! Support us on Patreon for exclusive extra content, behind the scenes and early releases! https://www.patreon.com/gatewaytoanime Follow us! website: https://www.gatewaytoanime.com/ instagram:

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Episode 96 - 2025 Winter Anime Season Hype-Up |...

Gateway to Anime ·

2024/12/30

Sam, Charlie and Graeme get together one last time in 2024 to preview the upcoming 2025 winter anime season. Thanks for an amazing year and we can't wait to join you all again in 2025 for all the best new anime recommendations as well as our deep dives into the classics. Follow us! website: https://www.gatewaytoanime.com/ instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gatewaytoanime/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gateway_to_anime

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