In this episode, we discuss the opening and ending theme songs for Dandadan Season 2 as well as the events of episodes 1-8. What happened to the revolution in AiNA THE END’s Kakumei Douchuu? What’s wrong with WurtS’s Doukashiteru? Why is Yoshiki of X Japan wearing a neck brace? Are you Dandadown to find out?

Listen also...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kmsN4LSnNg4&t=1140s

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Join us to explore and dig deep into the world of anime and manga as well as the history and culture behind them through our distinct perspectives as a born-and-raised Japanese non-otaku and 30+ year American anime otaku! Get to know more about Japan and Japanese words from anime/manga at the end of each episode. (episodes may contain spoilers)

Voice: Funako

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In this episode, Cisco recounts his experience of seeing Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Infinity Castle (that's a mouthful) at a Japanese theater in Akita prefecture. In addition to sharing thoughts about the film itself, we explore the differences between seeing movies in Japan and the US and where we see things going from here!  Warning: contains some SPOILERS for Infinity Castle, primarily who fights whom!

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Join us to explore and dig deep into the world of anime and manga as well as the history and culture behind them through our distinct perspectives as a born-and-raised Japanese non-otaku and 30+ year American anime otaku! Get to know more about Japan and Japanese words from anime/manga at the end of each episode. (episodes may contain spoilers) 

Voice credit: Funako

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 In this episode we wrap up our conversation about Takopi's Original Sin by discussing the events of the final episode and what the series is trying to say.  Do you agree with our critiques? How do YOU think the series should have wrapped up?  Listen and let us know what you think!

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Join us to explore and dig deep into the world of anime and manga as well as the history and culture behind them through our distinct perspectives as a born-and-raised Japanese non-otaku and 30+ year American anime otaku! Get to know more about Japan and Japanese words from anime/manga at the end of each episode. (episodes may contain spoilers) 

Voice credit: Funako

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◎2AM OTTACK! on Spotify:⁠ 

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#takopi #animepodcast #animereview

 In this episode we talk about episodes 3-5 of the new Netflix anime Takopi's Original Sin, breaking down what we think is going on in the series' timeline and with the characters, as well as speculating about what the show is trying to say about abusers, victims, and people caught in between.  While this episode might not make you feel that good, we hope it will make you think!https://youtu.be/gr9eOjZvGFs?si=REVTGg3OS4vmildd

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Join us to explore and dig deep into the world of anime and manga as well as the history and culture behind them through our distinct perspectives as a born-and-raised Japanese non-otaku and 30+ year American anime otaku! Get to know more about Japan and Japanese words from anime/manga at the end of each episode. (episodes may contain spoilers) 

Voice credit: Funako

◎Email: ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠ 

◎2AM OTTACK! on Spotify:⁠ 

⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/2WLLFsWAt2nenRMr06MfQ0⁠⁠⁠ 

◎2AM OTTACK! on Apple Podcasts:⁠ ⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/jp/podcast/2-00am-ottack/id1738706407⁠⁠⁠ 

#animereview #animepodcast 

In this episode we talk about the new Netflix anime "The Summer Hikaru Died" - we talk about the plot's set-up, the characters' accents, the depiction of the Japanese countryside, and of course our opinions about the opening and ending theme songs. What would we change if we could? Listen and find out!

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Join us to explore and dig deep into the world of anime and manga as well as the history and culture behind them through our distinct perspectives as a born-and-raised Japanese non-otaku and 30+ year American anime otaku! Get to know more about Japan and Japanese words from anime/manga at the end of each episode. (episodes may contain spoilers) 

Voice credit: Funako

◎Email: ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠ 

◎2AM OTTACK! on Spotify:⁠ 

⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/2WLLFsWAt2nenRMr06MfQ0⁠⁠⁠ 

◎2AM OTTACK! on Apple Podcasts:⁠ ⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/jp/podcast/2-00am-ottack/id1738706407⁠⁠⁠ 

#thesummerhikarudied #animereview #animepodcast 

 In this episode, we break down some of the events of the final episodes of The Apothecary Diaries. Who's Tamamo? What's up with that jade cicada? Why does Mayu think Sir Jinshi is "like a little child?" Listen and find out!

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Join us to explore and dig deep into the world of anime and manga as well as the history and culture behind them through our distinct perspectives as a born-and-raised Japanese non-otaku and 30+ year American anime otaku! Get to know more about Japan and Japanese words from anime/manga at the end of each episode. (episodes may contain spoilers)

Voice: Funako

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In this episode we talk about the new Netflix anime Takopi's Original Sin, and give our thoughts on the opening and ending theme songs, the ending's official music video, the themes and social problems depicted in the anime, and the story's twists and turns.  Join us to learn more about "ijime" in Japan and hear our reactions to this show!

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Join us to explore and dig deep into the world of anime and manga as well as the history and culture behind them through our distinct perspectives as a born-and-raised Japanese non-otaku and 30+ year American anime otaku! Get to know more about Japan and Japanese words from anime/manga at the end of each episode. (episodes may contain spoilers)

Voice: Funako

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In this episode, Cisco shares his reactions and thoughts to the first three episodes of the second season of DanDaDan, released in American theaters (and worldwide!) as DanDaDan: Evil Eye.  How is the co-directing working out?  What’s different from the first season? Why the hell don’t these “first three episode” movies ever include the opening or ending theme songs? Listen for (most of) the answers!

Listen also

https://open.spotify.com/episode/598YjCpwRAMCDlg9rY08dJ?si=da1522ccdbc84ee6

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4uoCqv7ih4caaAws2YYR3A?si=1c6a42d0b65e4650

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Join us to explore and dig deep into the world of anime and manga as well as the history and culture behind them through our distinct perspectives as a born-and-raised Japanese non-otaku and 30+ year American anime otaku! Get to know more about Japan and Japanese words from anime/manga at the end of each episode. (episodes may contain spoilers)

Voice credit: Funako

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In this episode we discuss the newest project from Shinichiro Watanabe, Lazarus. We cover the story, characters, opening and ending theme songs, and what the series is trying to say and how it might end. How similar is this to the original Cowboy Bebop? How did a more international team affect this show? Listen to our thoughts, watch it for yourself, and let us know what you think!...........................................................................................Join us to explore and dig deep into the world of anime and manga as well as the history and culture behind them through our distinct perspectives as a born-and-raised Japanese non-otaku and 30+ year American anime otaku! Get to know more about Japan and Japanese words from anime/manga at the end of each episode. (episodes may contain spoilers) Voice credit: Funako◎Email: ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠ ◎BluSky https://bsky.app/profile/2amottack.bsky.social ◎Instagram:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ottack_podcast/⁠⁠⁠#lazarusanime #lazarus #carboybebop

In this episode, we weigh in on the most recent developments in Kowloon Generic Romance, the relationship between the manga and the anime (and the dangers of adapting a work that's still in progress), the relationship between "originals" and "generics", why some people can see Kowloon and some can't, the emotions of the different characters, and what the "absolute self" really is. Discover who our favorite characters are (and why!) and why Mayu thinks Cisco might be a Zirconian. Hit us up in the comments with your own theories about this show!

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...........................................................................................Join us to explore and dig deep into the world of anime and manga as well as the history and culture behind them through our distinct perspectives as a born-and-raised Japanese non-otaku and 30+ year American anime otaku! Get to know more about Japan and Japanese words from anime/manga at the end of each episode. (episodes may contain spoilers) Voice credit: Funako◎Email: ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠ #kowloongenericromance #animereview #animepodcast