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PODCAST

Otaku Host Club

Geoffrey, Amelia, Dan

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

leisure animation & manga

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02:12:47

189. Gachiakuta

Otaku Host Club ·

2026/01/08

Gather around, folks — we’re ringing in the New Year by diving headfirst into Gachiakuta, one of the freshest and filthiest takes on the battle shōnen formula in years. From trash-fueled powers to raw, angry energy, this series turns society’s throwaways into weapons. We break down what works, what surprises us, and whether Gachiakuta has what it takes to stand out in an already crowded shōnen landscape.

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01:10:51

188. Noiseman Sound Insect

Otaku Host Club ·

2025/12/18

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 Sound Insect. It’s a dystopian, futuristic story about oppression and the power of the individual, packed into a 15-minute chaotic hovercraft ride. We’ve been exploring cult creators and directors, anthologies, and niche genre exercises, and this anime weaves a tight web right into our discussion.Check us out on our website:

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01:20:10

187. Looking Back at Memories, 30 Years Later

Otaku Host Club ·

2025/12/11

This week, we crack open Katsuhiro Otomo’s 1995 anthology masterpiece Memories as our exploration of anime’s most fascinating cult directors rolls on.

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01:20:04

186. Fujimoto 17-26

Otaku Host Club ·

2025/12/04

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 this episode, we dive into Fujimoto’s early, chaotic, and wildly imaginative storytelling—the raw creative groundwork laid long before Chainsaw Man made him a global sensation. Join us as we explore the adolescent mind of a creator on the cusp of redefining modern manga.

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01:45:09

185. The Cult of Anime: Directors and Auteurs

Otaku Host Club ·

2025/11/27

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 ideas earned them fiercely loyal followings. From surreal experiments to underappreciated gems, we explore what makes a director “cult” and why their work still shapes anime today.

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01:44:47

185. Virgin Punk Clockwork Girl: Yasuomi Umetsu Finds...

Otaku Host Club ·

2025/11/20

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, the director behind Kite and Mezzo Forte. Kite even spawned an American live-action remake starring Samuel L. Jackson (which… let’s be honest, barely anyone saw).Now, Umetsu is back. His latest work just hit U.S. theaters last week, and we’re breaking down exactly what we thought of it.

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01:39:13

183. Re-writing Bad Endings in Anime

Otaku Host Club ·

2025/11/13

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 alien takeover and Lazurus leaving us with nothing, we’re giving these series the glow-up they deserve. Unfiltered takes, petty rewrites, and emotional damage included.Check us out on our website: https://www.otakuhostclub.com. Chat with us between episodes on our Discord server: https://discord.gg/VZWCpsMvmR, and follow us on Instagram

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01:37:38

182. Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc

Otaku Host Club ·

2025/10/30

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 how it’s stacking up against Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle, and obviously our thoughts on Reze, the Bomb Devil, and Denji being down bad (again). It’s messy, explosive, and we loved every second. BOOM!Check us out on our website: Https://www.otakuhostclub.com Chat with us in between episodes on our Discord server:

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01:23:20

181. Anime Ink and Summer Review

Otaku Host Club ·

2025/10/16

Dan is away from the pod again in some faraway land that sounds made up butactually isn’t! And since it’s right in the middle of the seasonal anime changeover Amelia and Geoff are chatting about our favorite summer anime and some of our anticipated fall anime. Obviously, we’re all excited for the Chainsaw Man movie hitting theaters next week, so join us for this chill episode before we can’t stop talking about Chainsaw Man! Check us out on our website: Https://www.otakuhostclub.com Chat with us in

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01:20:01

180. Orb and so called "Smart Anime'

Otaku Host Club ·

2025/10/09

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 historical storytelling of Orb: On the Movements of the Earth. We’ll explore how anime captures the human condition, whether through the lens of history or the far reaches of the future.

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00:56:15

179. Banned Anime: Midori

Otaku Host Club ·

2025/10/02

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 it portrays, from the shocking puppy scene that IS worse than JoJo’s, to the unsettling relationship between Midori and the magician dwarf who manipulates her. More than just shock value, we explore how these grotesque depictions reflect exploitation, trauma, and the limits of storytelling in extreme art. Check us out on our website:

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01:14:51

178. Anime That Could of Landed Us In Prison (Texas...

Otaku Host Club ·

2025/09/25

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 we’ve covered on the pod. From classics to the weird deep cuts, we run down 12 shows from past episodes and imagine how guilty we’d be if anime crimes were real. Lock us up, we’ll take our Blu-rays with us.

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01:31:01

177. Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle

Otaku Host Club ·

2025/09/18

Dan is back from tour, and it's perfect timing for the new Demon Slayer movie that is breaking box office records!

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01:19:00

176. Stuck On a Plane With Anime Summit

Otaku Host Club ·

2025/08/21

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 Som and Dannie from the @animesummitpodcast—and together we brave a cabin full of anime passengers who should never have made it past security. This time, Mari Makinami is fiddling with the cockpit controls, Tohru is spilling dragon magic into the beverage cart, Fuuko is turning turbulence into an Olympic sport, Jiji is convincing the entire

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01:12:34

175. Stuck in an Airplane with Anime Plummet

Otaku Host Club ·

2025/08/14

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 King and Snowman from the Anime Plummet Podcast, who’ve brought along their favorite trashy travel companions. As our chaotic cabin fills up, we dive into the mile-high drama: Kintaro trying to “study” the in-flight safety manual a little too closely, Diane accidentally crushing the snack cart, and Issei’s harem causing turbulence levels the FAA

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01:08:11

172. Stuck On A Plane With...

Otaku Host Club ·

2025/08/07

✈️ 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 Discord passengers as we soar through the skies with a cabin full of anime characters handpicked by our community. With seats assigned at random, we navigate a plane ride full of chaotic seatmates, unexpected row neighbors, and more than a few in-flight disasters. Which anime character are you stuck next to for 12 hours? Who's hogging the window

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01:19:13

173. Literary Classics and Anime

Otaku Host Club ·

2025/07/17

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 Hakugei: Legend of the Moby Dick, a space western inspired by Melville’s iconic novel. We explore how these timeless stories were transformed through anime’s unique lens.

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01:21:15

172. Kowloon Generic Romance

Otaku Host Club ·

2025/07/10

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 for this anime and the vibes it’s giving off. We’re talking about one of the more interesting anime from the Spring Season, Generic Romance Kowloon, and about the real Kowloon Walled City that this anime is based on.

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01:17:12

171. Look Back and Beyond: One-Shot Manga That Made It

Otaku Host Club ·

2025/07/03

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 just too good to stay on the page.

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01:20:35

170. Mononoke The Movie: Phantom In The Rain

Otaku Host Club ·

2025/06/26

We’re diving into Mononoke: Phantom in the Rain — the long-awaited return of the Medicine Seller! From creepy dolls and cursed combs to the dark secrets of the Ōoku, we’re unpacking all the haunting vibes and heavy themes. Plus, a quick look at where Ashes of Rage might be heading next. Check us out on our website: Https://www.otakuhostclub.comChatt with us in between episode on our Discord server:https://discord.gg/VZWCpsMvmRand check us out on our Instagram @otakuhostclub

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