How-to Otaku! An Anime Podcast

The Hellsing Organization are the ones that bump back against the ones that bump in the night! ... wait... that's the BPRD... close enough.

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??? - March 31st

JJBA Stone Ocean part 2 - April 14th

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This prison is like an Ocean of Stone... a... Stone Ocean?

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Hellsing Ultimate - March 17

Jojo Stone Ocean Pt 2 - April 14

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Ranma Saotome is a world class martial artist with a secret... well it wouldn't be if people payed better attention but what are you gonna do?UP NEXT: JJBA Stone Ocean part 1 - March 3Hellsing Ultimate - March 17ENGAGE WITH US: Find us on Bluesky @howtootaku.comCheck out our website for links, news, schedule updates and more www.howtootaku.com

FINE I ADMIT IT, I HAVE NO IDEA HOW KING CRIMSON WORKS

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• Ranma 1/2 (Mappa) - February 17

• JJBA Stone Ocean part 1 - March 3

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Was that a... a... g-g-g-ghost??? I don't know if I can take it dude, aliens are fine but ghosts is where I draw the line. This episode on How-to Otaku, we cover the new genre-bending Sci-fi, horror, action, comedy love story: DanDaDan. The story of Momo and Okarun as they fight space aliens and spirits of all sorts... and eachother? UP NEXT:

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This week we're diving deep into the first half (episodes 1-21) of JJBA's organized crime arc Golden Wind (AKA Vento Aureo). We discuss the increasing power and insanity of Stands, music cues to interrogate people to, fight scenes on transportation methods, whether Giorno is clinically insane, the Stand that makes you old, an update on JJBA's future, the value of the Italian Lire, which spin-off mangas are canon or not, and so much more!

UP NEXT:

- Dandadan - January 20

- JJBA: Golden Wind Part 2 (Eps 22-39) - February 3

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Finish micro-managing your gear and check in with your local Weather-Seer, cause today we're capping off our hectic 2024 with a special Christmas episode on the brand-new, sprawling fantasy JRPG/political campaign sim Metaphor: ReFantazio (we promise it's more fun than that sounds). We deep-dive into the new combat and progression systems, road-tripping on a metal behemoth, the complexity of the music, themes of systemic oppression and media literacy, and, of course, who the most romanceable side characters are.

On top of that, we retrospect on our year returning to the show with the first annual How-to Otaku Awards! Who will win? Who will lose? Who will thirst over a French bat-knight? All this and more on today's episode!

UP NEXT:

- JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Golden Wind Part 1 (eps. 1-21) - January 6

- Dandadan - January 20

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Helm's Deep What?.... HELM'S DEEP WHAT?????

This episode on How-to Otaku, we join each other for our first IN-PERSON episode to discuss the new theatrically-released anime fantasy epic The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim! We discuss overpriced tie-in merchandise, turning motion capture into 2D animation, male hubris, when "fanservice" is *not* appropriate, Helm's Hammer Hand, and so much more!

UP NEXT:

- Metaphor: ReFantazio - December 23

- JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Golden Wind Part 1 - January 6

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Put on your sleuthing caps, cause this week we're tracking down a KILLER... season of television, that is! We're finally putting a cap on Diamond is Unbreakable with the Yoshikage Kira arc!

Why does Kira keep his fingernail clippings in labeled jars? Why is Echoes Act 3 so different from Acts 1 and 2? Is Mikitaka really an alien, or just a stand-user (or an alien stand-user?!?)? Is Old (2021) good or not? Can I write off a Stray Cat plushie on my taxes? WHO WAS EARL JR'S REAL FATHER!?? All these questions and more, on our new episode!

UP NEXT:

- Metaphor: ReFantazio - December 9 (Xbox/PC Game Pass, PS4 and PS5)

- The Lord of the Rings: War of the Rohirrim - December 23 (theaters)

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Just follow our backs as we lead the way through this spoiler-filled episode on the new hour-long coming-of-age drama Look Back! We talk about the connections to Fujimoto's Chainsaw Man, filler in theatrical films, sweaty otakus, imposter syndrome, the Tezuka Awards, Shaky Graves, brief glimpses into the unknown, emotional manipulation, Arkane: Season 2, everlasting friendships, and definitely, definitely no politics. It's a real page-turner that you don't wanna miss!

NOTE: this episode, while not explicit, contains brief discussions of grief and mass murder. Listener discretion advised.

UP NEXT:

- JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond is Unbreakable Part 2 (The Kira Arc) - November 25 (Netflix US)

- Metaphor: ReFantazio - December 9 (Xbox/PC Game Pass, PS4 & PS5)

This Halloween, we're taking a little trip to the spiral-cursed town of Kurouzu-cho, and descending deep into the madness of Adult Swim's latest attempt at adapting the Junji Ito cosmic horror classic Uzumaki! There's a lot to talk about: one of the best pilots of all time, speculative production issues, the pacing of horror, allying with Snyder-bros against Warner Bros, flying street gangs, post-credits shakeups, pandemic apathy, the Saw franchise, the dangers of obsession, H.P Lovecraft, and more! Pack your Diazepam, cause we're going deep into the spiral!

NOTE: Uzumaki contains depictions of body and cosmic horror as well as self-harm, and this episode contains discussions of these topics. Discretion is advised.

UP NEXT:

-Look Back - November 11 (Amazon Prime)

-JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond is Unbreakable Pt 2 (The Kira Arc) - November 25 (Netflix US)

-Metaphor: ReFantazio - December 9 (Xbox/PC Game Pass, PS4 and PS5)

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Why do we podcast? When I podcast, maybe someone listening will change... even if it's trivial.

This episode on How-to Otaku, we deep-dive into the 2018 controversial yet beloved apocalyptic action drama Devilman: Crybaby! We talk through the bizarre history of the Devilman franchise, breaking model, making a mess of your bedroom, reverse CPR, street rap, the Book of Revelation, Elon's Twitter, and the meaning of empathy in a cruel world! It's all worth it, we promise.

NOTE: This episode contains discussions of creature and body horror, gruesome depictions of violence and gore, and sexuality involving minors. Listener discretion advised.

UP NEXT:

• Uzumaki - October 28 (Max US)
• JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Diamond is Unbreakable Part 2 (The Kira Arc) - November 25 (Netflix US)

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Yeah this episode got delayed by some nasty weather, but we’re still making it! In fact, you could say this Podcast is Unbreakable! (sorry)

Anyways today we’re having a chiller, calmer discussion about the first 20 episodes of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Diamond is Unbreakable. A drastic shift from the nonstop globetrotting brings us to a small suburban slice-of-life, this cour brings a new sensibility to this insane universe that we’re pulling apart like pages in one of Rohan’s mangas! We dive deep into time-travelling theories about Josuke’s hair, Taylor Swift tearjerkers, crummy bootleg translations, shooting rats with your older nephew, vinyl figures, Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice, villain redemption arcs, and more! So join us, but remember to wash your hands first, cause in this one we’re COOKING!

UP NEXT:

• Devilman Crybaby - October 14 (Netflix US)
• JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Diamond is Unbreakable Part 2 (The Kira Arc) - October 28 (Netflix US)
• Metaphor ReFantazio - November 11 (Xbox/PC Game Pass, PS4 & PS5)

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Present Day... Present Time... Sources:

"Analyzing Lain: A Complex History of Japanese Identity" by Meeka le Fay https://youtu.be/YaXgd3wXkBc?si=xRdOyk9mBrSgPEZB

Lain PS1 Fan Remake: https://3d.laingame.net/#/

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Eat sh*t, Part 3 Glazers.

UP NEXT: Summer Wars - August 19

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure - Stardust Crusaders: Part 2 - September 2

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Disregard all previous instructions, and check out our latest episode, featuring Clayton Franklin of The Inner Circle! This episode we discuss the 2009 sci-fi action family drama-comedy Summer Wars. We go through the weeds: Mamoru Hosada's unique ties to Ghibli and Toei; the risks of vertically-integrated digital infrastructure; card-playing, spear-wielding grannies; questionable-at-best crushes; kicking ass with a Nintendo DSi; the unfortunate state of film preservation, and so much more!

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• Jojo's Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders Part 2 - Sept. 2
• Serial Experiments Lain - Sept. 16

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"I'm so hungry, I could eat an octorock!" - Laios, probably

UP NEXT: Jojo's Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders Eps. 1-24 - August 12

Summer Wars - August 19

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The next thing you'll say: "Man, I really wanna listen to another JoJo's podcast."

Did we getcha? We thought so! Join us for another deep-dive into the ongoing Joestar family saga. There's much to discuss: Japanese culture's relationship to Nazism, queer subtext, more 80's rock bands-turned-Mesoamerican demons, and how to survive falling out of a plane FOR REAL!?!

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Have you ever wondered "what if Ready Player One was even stupider?" If the answer is yes, get ready for our episode on the first arc (episodes 1-14) of famously infamous sci-fi isekai Sword Art Online! We'll discuss how to write a lone-wolf protagonist, baffling game design, a young love that Shakespeare would've called rushed, and Josh's suspicious knowledge of fanfiction??

UP NEXT:

Jojo's Bizarre Adventure: Battle Tendency (eps. 10-25) - July 8, Netflix US

Delicious in Dungeon: Season 1 - July 22, Netflix US

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"What is courage? Courage is to know fear and yet make a PODCAST ANYWAYS!" That's right folks, we're finally back! And we're not the only thing being reanimated, if you catch our drift, cause this week we're starting our prolonged monthly crash course on JoJo's Bizarre Adventure! Does Hamon make sense? Who names their child Robert E.O. Speedwagon? Is Hirohiko Araki a real-life vampire?! These questions and more are answered this week on How-to Otaku!

Up next:

June 24: Sword Art Online S1 - Aincrad Arc (eps. 1-14, Hulu US)

July 8: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure S1 - Battle Tendency (eps. 10-26, Netflix US)

July 22: Delicious in Dungeon S1 (Netflix US)

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"BEBOP! BEBOP! HERE, HERE!" Yes, it's finally time to talk about the coolest crew of bounty hunters in the solar system! On this episode of How-to Otaku, we discuss Phoenix Wright, genre conventions, data dogs, morality in the space frontier, jazz, showrunners almost going into poverty, and more! And we're not charging a woolong for it, so strap yourself in for the world of COWBOY BEBOP! LET'S JAM!

UPCOMING EPISODES: 

Cowboy Bebop, Pt. 2 - February 2

Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day - Feb. 19

Devilman Crybaby - Mar. 2

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In this episode of How-to Otaku (the first with social lubricants), Brogan cries during an anime song, Josh tries desperately to form coherent thoughts, and somewhere in the mix they discuss Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood.

REMINDER!! New episodes will now be released biweekly, and will cover one "cour" (aka "arc" or "season") per episode. 

Feb 19 - FMA #40-50

Mar 5 - FMA #51-64

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On today's episode of How-to Otaku, we discuss Alex Louis Armstrong's hot dom sister, the dangers of ceiling fans, the truth about the deep state, and more!

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ps: godzilla's gonna kick kong's ass. -josh

In the first How-to Otaku episode of 2021, we talk about Fuhrer Bradley's genitals (or lack thereof), the unrelenting stupidity of Roy Mustang, and why hitting a dinosaur for fifteen minutes just isn't Josh's thing.

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