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Den of Otaku

Den of Otaku is Den of Geek"s official anime and Japanese pop culture discussion series that breaks down the biggest developments in the industry.

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17:36

Locked & Loaded For Sakamoto Days Part 2

Den of Otaku ·

2025/08/21

In this episode of Den of Otaku, Den of Geek’s official anime and Japanese pop culture discussion series, we’ve still got Sakamoto fever leading up to the finale of Sakamoto Days Part 2! Den of Otaku examines why Part 2 is such an important turning point for the successful shonen series where it really begins to find its voice and take bigger risks. We break down Part 2's rewarding character development, its intensely versatile villains -- including the sadistic Slur -- and why the Death Row

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25:42

Killer Voices: Sakamoto Days with Matthew Mercer &...

Den of Otaku ·

2025/07/14

We’re continuing our celebration of Sakamoto Days in honor of Part 2's release by breaking down how the anime dubbing industry has evolved over the past decade and how a dub’s quality can make or break an anime’s reception. We also gets candid with Matthew Mercer and Vinnie Hacker, the voice actors responsible for Sakamoto Days’ Taro and Slur, as they dig deep into their characters and all things Sakamoto!Sakamoto Days Part 2 is streaming on Netflix on July 14th Learn more about your ad choices

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34:10

Vampire Hunter D’s 40-Year Legacy

Den of Otaku ·

2025/06/06

We’re busting out our garlic and standing in direct sunlight as we celebrate what’s arguably the most important vampire anime of all-time, Vampire Hunter D!In honor of Vampire Hunter D’s 40th anniversary, Den of Otaku provides a brief primer on anime’s vampire subgenre, Vampire Hunter D’s history and evolution, and its impressive legacy as a foundational vampire text. Plus, a very special Yoshiaki Kawajiri-centric installment of “The Big 3!” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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40:37

Excel Saga: The Forgotten Gag Comedy Gem

Den of Otaku ·

2025/05/23

In this episode we’re joining ACROSS and fighting for city-wide domination as we obsess over early 2000s fringe comedy, Excel Saga!Den of Otaku discusses why Excel Saga is such a groundbreaking and boundary-pushing gag comedy series, its brilliant approach to adaptation and genre deconstruction, the unusual careers of Koshi Rikdo and Shinichi Watanabe’s unusual careers, and the controversy surrounding Excel Saga’s banned finale! Plus, a very special Excel Saga-themed installment of “The Big

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31:56

And the Crunchyroll Anime Award Goes To…

Den of Otaku ·

2025/04/08

In this episode of Den of Otaku, Den of Geek’s official anime and Japanese pop culture discussion series, we’re doing a deep dive on the 9th Crunchyroll Anime Awards! Den of Otaku breaks down this growing tradition and how the Crunchyroll Anime Awards have become such a global event and one of the biggest awards ceremonies in the industry. Den of Otaku discusses the Crunchyroll Anime Awards’ history, their astronomical growth, and why these awards have become such an important tool for fandom in an

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27:22

Viral Hit Is A Must-Read Modern Classic

Den of Otaku ·

2025/04/01

In this episode of Den of Otaku, Den of Geek’s official anime and Japanese pop culture discussion series, we’re going all in on Taejun Pak and Kim Junghyun’s Viral Hit, from WEBTOON Unscrolled. We break down why Viral Hit is such an exciting and timely series, why it’s such a rich character study of a complex modern protagonist, and why it’s the perfect contemporary title that critiques and subverts society with eerie prescience. This Viral Hit deep dive will also deconstruct the title’s rampant

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44:41

The Cowboy Bebop Creator’s Misunderstand Masterpiece...

Den of Otaku ·

2025/03/14

In this episode of Den of Otaku, Den of Geek’s official anime and Japanese pop culture discussion series, we’re doing a deep dive into Shinichiro Watanabe’s overlooked and underrated, Space Dandy. We begin with a primer on Watanabe’s career and the anime that put him on the map and made Space Dandy possible. Den of Otaku unpacks why music is so important to all of Watanabe’s works and also touches upon his upcoming Adult Swim series, Lazarus.Den of Otaku’s Space Dandy deconstruction examines its

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34:24

New Anime & Trends in 2025

Den of Otaku ·

2025/02/21

In this episode of Den of Otaku, Den of Geek’s official anime and Japanese pop culture discussion series, we’re breaking down the many exciting anime feature films that are hitting cinemas in 2025, including The Colors Within, Ghost Cat Anzu, and Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning-. Den of Otaku discusses the broader trends that these movies are pointing toward and how they’re likely to influence the upcoming cinematic anime slate. Plus, a new installment of “Release the Hounds” checks in on

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33:01

Sakamoto Days Takes Over Shonen

Den of Otaku ·

2025/02/11

In this episode of Den of Otaku, Den of Geek’s official anime and Japanese pop culture discussion series, we’re breaking down Yuto Suzuki’s breakout shonen hit, Sakamoto Days! Den of Otaku discusses Suzuki’s impressive trajectory as a mangaka and the creative building blocks that helped make Sakamoto Days possible, the circumstances behind the series’ success, and why subversive assassin shonen series are having such a moment right now. Plus, an assassin and spy-themed “Big 3” shines a light on

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40:31

Anime’s Forgotten Wizard Of Oz Adaptations

Den of Otaku ·

2025/01/21

In this episode of Den of Otaku, we’re traveling down the Yellow Brick Road and breaking down anime’s surprisingly intricate relationship with L. Frank Baum’s The Wizard of Oz. Den of Otaku discusses why The Wizard of Oz is the prototypical isekai story, 1982's Wizard of Oz anime movie, the subsequent series and its wild localization history, and the radical Adventures of Space Oz reimagining. Den of Otaku also examines the unique trend of anime stage musicals and their growing popularity. Plus, a

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47:31

A Very Otaku Christmas & Best Of 2024

Den of Otaku ·

2024/12/26

In this episode of Den of Otaku, Den of Geek’s official anime and Japanese pop culture discussion series, we’re breaking down Japan’s unique relationship with Christmas and how this has carried over into anime programming. Den of Otaku discusses why Colonel Sanders is a Japanese Christmas icon, why anime Christmas content lacks religious themes, and if Gundam Wing: Endless Waltz is a better Christmas movie than Tokyo Godfathers. Den of Otaku also runs down 2024’s must-watch anime titles, with a new

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40:16

My Hero Academia’s Exciting Endgame & Future

Den of Otaku ·

2024/12/19

We’re going all in on Kohei Horikoshi’s modern shonen masterpiece, My Hero Academia! Den of Otaku examines My Hero Academia’s unusual origins, why its final seasons have been such unconventional triumphs, and what its future may hold now that the manga is over and the anime has announced its endgame. Plus, some interesting analysis on My Hero Academia’s various manga spin-offs and which could receive an anime adaptation. There’s also special superhero-inspired editions of “Release the Hounds” and

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40:00

Celebrating 40 Years Of Dragon Ball

Den of Otaku ·

2024/12/12

In this episode of Den of Otaku, Den of Geek’s official anime and Japanese pop culture discussion series, we’re celebrating Dragon Ball’s 40th anniversary! Den of Otaku breaks down the influences of origins of Akira Toriyama’s groundbreaking shonen series, why it’s so special, how it evolved from its humble gag comedy roots into an iconic action staple, and what lies ahead in Dragon Ball’s future. Plus, special Dragon Ball-coded editions of “Release the Hounds” and “The Big 3!”Learn more about your

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34:24

The Incredible History of Magical Girls

Den of Otaku ·

2024/11/14

In this episode we’re breaking down the popular magical girl subgenre! Den of Otaku takes a deep dive into the subgenre’s humble origins during the 1950s and ’60s, how it’s a style of storytelling that consistently holds a mirror up to Japanese society, and the ways in which it’s evolved into a more subversive and all-inclusive subgenre that’s found international appeal. Plus, a special magical girl edition of “The Big 3!” Grab your cosmic heart compact, moon sticks, and broomsticks, everyone!Learn

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45:44

A Spooktacular Otaku Halloween

Den of Otaku ·

2024/10/29

In this special Halloween episode of Den of Otaku, Den of Geek’s official anime and Japanese pop culture discussion series, we’re shining a spooky light on the anime industry’s comprehensive relationship with the horror genre! Den of Otaku breaks down anime’s history with horror, why it’s more prominent and successful than Western horror animation, a celebration of Higurashi: When They Cry and Monogatari, and the many different sub-genres that have helped horror anime and manga thrive! Plus, special

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36:33

Anime Makeovers, American Crossovers, & Shonen’s Future

Den of Otaku ·

2024/10/07

In this episode of Den of Otaku, Den of Geek’s official anime and Japanese pop culture discussion series, we explore the unique benefits of American properties that have undergone anime makeovers, such as Rick and Morty: The Anime, The Lord of the Rings: The War of Rohirrim, and Go-Go Mystery Machine. Den of Otaku also breaks down the industry’s growing trend of anime, manga and American crossovers, which has recently hit a fever pitch with IDW and Vix’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles x Naruto

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53:22

Netflix's Animated Gods & Monsters

Den of Otaku ·

2024/09/20

In this special episode of Den of Otaku, Den of Geek’s official anime and Japanese pop culture discussion series, we boot up Netflix and celebrate the streaming service’s new animation slate, specifically Zack Snyder’s Twilight of the Gods and Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft. Den of Otaku discusses Zack Snyder’s surprising relationship with anime and how it’s been a throughline of his career, which has culminated in Twilight of the Gods. We also assess why Netflix is a leading name when it

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43:33

Netflix’s Terminator Zero: Perfecting A Robot Apocalypse

Den of Otaku ·

2024/08/30

In this very special episode of Den of Otaku, Den of Geek’s official anime and Japanese pop culture discussion series, we plug ourselves into Skynet and go all in on Netflix’s new sci-fi anime sensation, Terminator Zero. Den of Otaku discusses the Terminator franchise’s impact on pop culture, Production I.G’s legacy as an animation studio, and why Terminator Zero succeeds where other Terminator series have failed through its decision to tell a uniquely Japanese story in the franchise’s broader

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40:47

Live Action Adaptations

Den of Otaku ·

2024/06/10

In this episode of Den of Otaku, Den of Geek's official anime and Japanese pop culture discussion series, we discuss the latest developments behind the live-action Naruto and One-Punch Man feature films and what this means for the industry’s future. Den of Otaku also discusses anime’s history with “dark doubles” in the context of My Hero Academia’s upcoming movie. Den of Otaku also breaks down the anniversaries of Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence and Mobile Fighter G Gundam, two misunderstood anime

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36:27

Kaiju, Sentai, A Living Legend, and the Brothers Warner

Den of Otaku ·

2024/05/01

In this episode of Den of Otaku, Den of Geek’s official anime and Japanese pop culture discussion series, we discuss the incomparable legacy of Akira Toriyama – the creator of Dragon Ball, Dr. Slump, Sand Land, and so much more – after his tragic passing. Den of Otaku also breaks down the subversive excitement of anime’s recent approach to the sentai and kaiju genres with Go! Go! Loser Ranger and Kaiju No. 8, two of the year’s biggest series that are emblematic of larger changes in anime. There’s

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