• 192. Code Geass (20th Anniversary) and Minneapolis Solidarity
    Feb 26 2026

    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 rebellion unleashes. We explore the politics, the betrayals, and the characters who make it unforgettable.


    And we stand in solidarity with Minneapolis — condemning state violence and affirming that real-world justice matters just as much as the ethics we debate in fiction. Fuck ICE, and fuck state violence. ✊🏽 

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    2 hrs and 5 mins
  • 191. Top 5 Anime of 2025 Awards
    Feb 13 2026

    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 year, and updating the official podcast rankings straight from our website. And for the first time ever, we’ve added a Best Anime Movie category—because theatrical anime deserves its own spotlight.

    Which anime will rise to the top and define our year? Takopi’s Original Sin. Gachiakuta. Orb. Kowloon Generic Romance. Gundam GQuuuuuuX. The Apothecary Diaries. The list goes on—but it stops when we find out if any 2025 anime earns a full 15 points in our podcast rankings, potentially knocking out Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!.

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    1 hr and 40 mins
  • 190. All You Need is Kill
    Jan 29 2026

    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 chaos. We break down its time-loop sci-fi brutality, visual ambition, and how it fits into our ongoing obsession with cult creators, bold animation choices, and anime that actually takes risks. And if you like your anime starring Tom Cruise—and not actually being anime at all—this episode is for you.

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    1 hr and 32 mins
  • 189. Gachiakuta
    Jan 8 2026

    *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 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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    2 hrs and 13 mins
  • 188. Noiseman Sound Insect
    Dec 18 2025

    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.


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    #otakuhostclub #otakuhostclubpodcast #animepodcast #animereview #animediscussion #animememe

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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • 187. Looking Back at Memories, 30 Years Later
    Dec 11 2025

    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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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • 186. Fujimoto 17-26
    Dec 4 2025

    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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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • 185. The Cult of Anime: Directors and Auteurs
    Nov 27 2025

    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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    1 hr and 45 mins